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These are the last of the pics I will post concerning my dads uniform. My thanks to go out to all of you that have identified all of his ribbons and medals, and if possible for my sake, as well for the education of others, if you could please let me know what each of these 4 pics are, in order, so that I don't have each patch confused with the others. I know the answers have been given to me before but I'm not sure which is which. The patch in pic one, the brass insignia on the left lapel of pic two, the top patch (with wings & rifle) in pic three, along with what the "T" means located below the chevrons of the Sargent patch (and why would this Sargent patch be gray & black while the other two Sargent patches I have of his be gold & black?) and lastly, the two separate stripes/patches on the bottom of the sleeve in pic four. Thank you in advance for past, present, & future help.


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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kam Chancellor leaned in as if telling a secret.
"My nickname?" the Seattle Seahawks safety asked Wednesday, smirk creasing his face. "Bam. Bam."
The words are tattooed on each shoulder. They might as well have been written on Peyton Manning's forehead Sunday night.
That's an apt description of how anyone wearing predominantly orange felt at MetLife Stadium: Seahawks 43, Broncos 8.
The Seahawks said all week that they would punch the Broncos in the mouth. They weren't intimidated by the most prolific offense in NFL history, suggesting instead that the Broncos should be scared of them. Turns out, they were right.
"I wasn't surprised at all. They had never played a defense like ours, with guys flying around and hitting them everywhere they went," said linebacker Bobby Wagner, his white jersey still flaked in green confetti. "We knew we could dominate them."
The Broncos' "Hurry! Hurry!" offense was no match for a Seahawks team that was more fast and more furious. Linebacker Malcolm Smith, who switched positions during the season, won Most Valuable Player honors for his interception in the second quarter.
"It's something you dream of," Smith said.
It took 12 seconds for everything to shift in Seattle's favor, a tidal wave so powerful that fans were chanting "Sea! Hawks!" as Bruno Mars walked on stage for his halftime performance.
On the game's first play, Manning and center Manny Ramirez crossed wires. With Manning looking to his left, Ramirez snapped the ball to the right for a safety. "There's no explanation for it," said Ramirez, shaking his head. The Broncos were wobbling, and by halftime they were out on their feet, down 22-0.
On Denver's second possession, Seattle's speed and muscle were startling, suggesting the mismatch that would develop. Chancellor, whom teammates call the 'Enforcer,' leveled receiver Demaryius Thomas on a crossing route.
Thomas rose slowly to his feet, presumably checking if he had a full set of teeth. Down 8-0, Manning attempted to sneak a pass to tight Julius Thomas. To this point, the blame had fingers pointing in several directions. They came back squarely at Manning with two turnovers. Chancellor intercepted the floater intended for Julius Thomas.
"They didn't do anything that surprised us," Thomas said. "We stressed execution all week, and it was probably our worst execution all year."
The Seahawks capitalized on the mistake with Marshawn Lynch's 1-yard touchdown plunge. The dominance was chilling: the Seahawks scored four times before the Broncos recorded their initial first down with 10:31 remaining in the second quarter.
Mercy isn't one of Seattle's admirable traits.
Coach Pete Carroll's motto is "Compete" and "Win Forever." With the Broncos gasping, saddled with a 15-point deficit, Seattle elbowed them in the throat. In the second quarter, end Cliff Avril trampled into Manning's face, deflecting a pass to Smith, who returned it 69 yards for a touchdown. Manning's exasperated look said more than the scoreboard. He wasn't going to be the first quarterback since George Blanda in 1961 to lead the league in yards and touchdowns and win a championship.
"They caused a lot of our mistakes," Manning said.
Everything about the week went by Seattle's script. It didn't have a single player with Super Bowl experience, yet marched into this game with swagger. They were built from back to front, their Legion of Doom secondary infusing confidence to a mouth foaming front seven.
"People in Seattle are going to be talking about this team 100 years from now," Wagner said. "The only disappointment is that we didn't shut them out."
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Getting approved for a mortgage is like running an obstacle course: There are lots of hurdles to overcome and you'll probably be tired and a bit bruised at the finish
Getting approved for a mortgage is like running an obstacle course: There are lots of hurdles to overcome and you'll probably be tired and a bit bruised at the finish line.
Frustratingly for many would-be home buyers, the race ends early because they have too much debt relative to their income.
Your debt-to-income ratio, or DTI, is the percentage of monthly income devoted to debts, including your future mortgage payment. Too much debt results in a high DTI " and it's one of the most common reasons for mortgage denial.
While some research shows that borrowers with high DTIs are more likely to struggle with their mortgage payments, others argue that DTI limits have been too strict since the 2008 financial crisis. With higher debt limits, the Urban Institute, a nonprofit research organization, found that 95,000 more mortgages could be approved each year.
And we may soon find out which side is right.Fannie and Freddie raise DTI ratio to 50%
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two of the government-sponsored enterprises that fuel the home loan market, raised their debt-to-income limits in July 2017.
Now, certain borrowers with a DTI as high as 50% can get approved for a mortgage, up from the previous maximum of 45%. For DTIs over 50%, a loan that conforms to Fannie and Freddie's standards is off the table, but a loan from the Federal Housing Administration " with the added cost of mortgage insurance " may still be in play.
That's not to say your debt will be ignored. Be prepared for lenders to compensate for an elevated DTI in other areas of the application, like requiring additional cash reserves, a larger down payment and higher credit score.
'It's better than the past where, for example, if you had a DTI of 48% or 47%, you wouldn't get a mortgage,' says Karan Kaul, research associate at the Urban Institute. 'Today you can, but you may need to have a slightly higher FICO score than someone with a lower DTI.' He says these compensating factors " a higher credit score, for example " help keep the default risk under control and make it safer for lenders to approve higher-DTI applicants.Why are DTI limits changing now?
After the financial crisis, the mortgage industry 'significantly overcorrected in terms of lending standards,' says Sheryl Pardo, senior communications manager at the Urban Institute. The housing market can expand to almost double its current risk levels and still be within 'reasonable lending standards,' she says.
The Urban Institute's Housing Credit Availability Index, which measures the percentage of home purchase loans that are likely to default, shows risk at historic lows for the past 10 years, Pardo says.High-DTI homeownership isn't right for everyone
Relaxed DTI requirements are especially good news for first-time home buyers, who tend to be younger, on the lower end of their earning potential and dealing with student debt, says Ray Brousseau, president of Carrington Mortgage Services.
The new limits may also empower black and Latino borrowers, who are more likely to have DTI ratios above 45%, according to the Urban Institute.
While you may have a better chance of getting a mortgage with the higher DTI limits, you should still be careful not to stretch your finances too thin.
'If you've got a high DTI, that's an indication that you might be leveraged a little more than [a lender is] comfortable with,' Brousseau says.
'DTIs are kind of sterile,' he says. 'They don't take into consideration your standard of living and what it really costs to make ends meet.' He says a borrower with a higher DTI should make a monthly budget showing all expenses " not just those a lender is worried about " to see if they can afford a mortgage.
Consider how hard it would be to meet your mortgage payment if your partner lost his or her job or if you had emergency medical bills. If a high-DTI mortgage would leave you without much financial wiggle room, it may be best to postpone home buying until you've had a chance to reduce debt.How to find a high-DTI mortgage
The DTI limits used by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the FHA are guidelines, not a guarantee. Borrowers with high DTIs still have to find a lender willing to work with them.
Nonbank financial companies may be your best bet, Kaul says. These lenders, such as Quicken Loans and SoFi, don't take deposits and are bound by fewer regulations than traditional banks. As a result, nonbanks are often more flexible when it comes to mortgage approval.
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The Central Connecticut volleyball team earned a three set victory over Bryant on Saturday afternoon. The Blue Devils (14-7, 5-2 NEC) were led by sophomore Heather Trueman's nine kills. CCSU won the three sets 25-10, 25-22 and 25-13. The victory over the Bulldogs (7-18, 3-4 NEC) gives CCSU a five match winning streak.
The Blue Devils started the first set slowly, but CCSU closed out the game with an impressive 14-point run. Sophomore Ashley Lenington set Trueman for a kill to give CCSU a 12-10 to lead. Lenington then served the final 13 points for CCSU, including a pair of aces.
After a close second set (25-22), the Blue Devils opened the third set with a 7-1 run and then rolled to a 25-13 victory.
Trueman led CCSU with nine kills. Senior Veronika Ban (8), freshman Cassidy Stankowski (8), junior Rachel Dunlap (6), freshman Brooke Schwab (4) and Lenington (2) all recorded multiple kills.
Freshman Rachel Fish led the CCSU defense with 15 digs. Stankowski (7), Ban (7), junior Brittany Schumacher (4), Schwab (3), Trueman (2) and Lenington (1) all contributed on defense.
At the net, Dunlap led CCSU's blockers with six block assists. Ban (3), Trueman (2) and Lenington (1) also contributed to the Blue Devils' blockers.
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WASHINGTON (AP) Talib Zanna scored 15 points, and Pittsburgh rediscovered its shooting touch Tuesday night, hitting 55 percent from the field in a 73-45 win over No. 19 Georgetown.
Zanna went 7 for 9 from the field, Tray Woodall added 11 points and seven assists for the Panthers (13-3, 1-2), who dominated the Hoyas from the opening tip to bounce back from two Big East losses that knocked them out of the Top 25.
No player scored in double figures for the punchless Hoyas (10-3, 0-2), who shot 35 percent to lose by more than 20 points at home for the first time in 13 years. They have lost their first two Big East games for the first time since 2001-02.
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Not bad, but History Channel's was pretty good too.
Video: The War of 1812 Full Program | Watch The War of 1812 Online | PBS Video
I have to admit, the war of 1812 is not something I know too much about besides the burning of the White House but I found this PBS (you can watch the entire problem from the link above) to be well-done. Native American's POV was also well-represented . it was a great way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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Not bad, but History Channel's was pretty good too.
Just came across this. Thanks for sharing! This was definitely an interesting topic to dwell into.
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Police target jaywalkers around Albuquerque
Albuquerque police hope handing out jaywalking tickets will save lives after 23 pedestrians were killed in the last 12 months.
Police cited almost 100 people for jaywalking in February. They want to warn residents that jaywalking can land you a fine and possibly be fatal.
"It's an extremely dangerous thing to do," said Albuquerque police public information officer Tasia Martinez.
Police are cracking down on jaywalking to combat the spike in pedestrian fatalities.
"We want people to realize it's not OK and it's not safe," Martinez said.
To encourage pedestrians to always use the crosswalk, Albuquerque police targeted several areas in town -- including the intersection of San Mateo Boulevard and Central Avenue. Police handed out 12 jaywalking citations in a single day at the intersection.
"We concentrated on areas we have had previous pedestrian-involved crashes or high rates of pedestrian citations or violations," Martinez said.
Police said most people are afraid of getting a ticket for a traffic violation, but pedestrian-fatality data show there is not the same respect for jaywalking violations.
"Quite often, pedestrians are not following their end of the bargain," Martinez said. "They are not following the laws that apply to those pedestrians walking on the roadway."
The fine for jaywalking is $10, but there is a $65 court fee.
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What happens if you line up all of Chewbacca's dialogue from the first Star Wars movie on one oversized Post-It Note? We haven't vetted every roar and growl in Doug Savage's comic ode to our favorite Wookiee, but a Chewbacca-centered Star Wars is recipe for high (if unintelligible) comedy.
This is actually one of the older Star Wars comics from Savage's webcomic Savage Chickens, but he's played many more tributes to that galaxy far, far away. For example, in addition to his Chewbacca dialogue comic, Savage has also suggested replacing all of the Wookiee's lines with quips by Stephen Fry.
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Military Monday - Sgt Leander Aurie Killed In Action (WWII)
Relative or not, SGT Aurie's family should be proud of his career. Always a tragedy when our servicemembers don't come home.
After a little research on Ancestry, I discovered that SGT Aurie enlisted in the Army Air Corps from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 15OCT1942 as a Private. He was born in 1923, was 70 inches tall and weighed 178 pounds. His service number was 16132239.
The clipping, like many in my scrapbook, lack publication information, so there's no date for his death. Looking at some online family trees (and taking them with a large dash of salt), he is listed as having been born on 23JAN1923. His date of death would have been January 1944. Just short of his 21st birthday. Now the clipping I have states that he was reported missing on January 11th (1944), and the family trees I found with him in them both had his date of death as January 1st, 1944. So a heavy dash of salt with that date of death!
When conducting a quick Google search I came across an extremely well-written page about SGT Howard Chantelaine. SGT Chantelaine was the ball turret gunner on the same B17 that SGT Aurie was on. The webpage (here) gave details about the plane crash as described by the only survivor, 2LT Lloyd Crabtree. The mission being flown was to an aircraft factory in Halberstadt and was described on the site as "one of the fiercest air battles of Europe" and that just before the plane was shot down, SGT Aurie reported he had just shot down a plane (an ME210). The webpage is well worth the read.
Thank you for your service, SGT Aurie (and the entire crew of that B17)!
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Sgt. Leander Aurie, 20, reported missing over Germany Jan. 11, was killed in action, according to a report received from German sources by the International Red Cross. The news was telegraphed to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aurie, 1275 Day street, by the War department, A requiem mass will be said in SS. Peter and Paul church at 9:30 Monday morning.
Sgt. Aurie was waist gunner on a Flying Fortress, and also served as armorer. He had been in England since last November, and was home on furlough last August. A graduate of East High school in the class of 1941, he was employed in the Four Wheel Drive plant, Clintonville, at the time of his enlistment in the fall of 1942. He attended armorer's school at Lowry Field, Colo., and won his gunner's wings at Las Vegas, Nev., after which he joined the Flying Fortress unit at Geiger Field, Wash.,
He parents and two younger sisters, Ina Mae and Shirley Ann, survive."
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Parents let their kids sit on their laps and "drive" all the time, right? So it shouldn't be a big deal that a father in North Carolina hoisted his 2-year-old onto his lap and let the little boy "steer" them home, right? Well, hmm, that's up for debate.
When my dad let me sit on his lap and drive when I was 3 or 4, it was from the driveway into the garage. This couple thought it'd be cool if they let their son take the wheel on a two-lane highway, in the rain. They also thought it'd be tops if they took video of it all and posted it on Facebook.
That was not some stellar decision making. Besides the fact that they put their son in danger by letting him ride outside of his car-seat, they shared a video of their bold choice on social media. That's what gets me.
More from The Stir: 9-Year-Old Girl Forced to Drive Drunk Dad to Store
Parents have to weigh a lot of options. Do they want to listen to a hissy fit for an hour, or give in and let the kid have a second cookie? Do they want to let them cry it out, or let Junior sleep with mommy and daddy? Do they want to share a cool experience "driving" together, or play it safe and keep everyone buckled up?
Moms and dads balance (what seems like) hundreds of these options every minute. Sometimes they make good choices, sometimes they make terrible ones, but if there are more positives than negatives, they're doing a pretty OK job.
However, it gets tricky when you expose, or brag about, one of those weak parenting moments. This N.C. couple, although they supposedly now regret their choice to let their toddler drive, took to Facebook to boast that their boy's a great driver, lol, and, well, that's not good.
You're allowed to make bad decisions as a parent (for the most part), but common sense should stop you from sharing those not-awesome decisions with the world. Because once someone starts taking pride in their poor choices, that's when you have to begin to worry.
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Wide and Fabulous
The guys that do nothing but rocks live on stubby bumpers, but what if your wheeling involves weaving in and out of trees? Or you want a bumper that, oh, might actually be capable of bumping something and saving your fenders? Well this full-width bumper from OR-Fab for '97-'06 Wranglers might be what you are looking for. Built from CNC-cut and formed 3⁄16-inch-thick steel it features a semi-recessed winch mount and is available with and without a grille hoop. The bumpers come with integrated D-ring mounts and are available in both wrinkle or gloss heavy-duty black powdercoat finish.
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Not everyone wants to drill through their JK's sheetmetal to get rocker protection installed and Poison Spyder has responded to that with its frame-mounted Rocker Knockers. These rockers fit '07-and-up two- and four-door Wranglers and bolt to the frame in three places and to the body mounts as well. Unlike many frame-mounted rockers which use tubes and go to the side of the frame, these bolt through the frame and use triangular supports for better torsional rigidity. That means these rockers will take a hit, such as coming down off of a rock, better than many of the other frame-mounted rockers on the market. The skidplates are removable, making initial paint and subsequent touch up easy.
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An Open Lock
If you've got a Dana 60 and have been looking for a simple electronically actuated locker, Auburn might have your answer. When unlocked it is completely open making it ideal for on-road use. When locked, it is completely locked and even hanging a tire in the air won't stop you. The four pinion design is strong yet at the same time Auburn has taken steps to eliminate a lot of the little parts that tend to fail in other lockers. It is backed by an industry-leading one year warranty and will work in front or rear Dana 60s with either high- or low-pinions.
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Does your '72-'86 CJ need some extra tire space, but you don't want to go with high-buck and heavy tube fenders and cut your factory sheet metal? Well, $350 will get you into this flexible composite fiberglass hood from Chris Durham Motorsports. The fenders are molded into the hood so you can pull your factory fenders off at the same time. It is about 1⁄8-inch-thick, mounts to your factory hinges, and comes in a grey gelcoat finish. The company recommends reusing your factory CJ hood latches reversed under the hood to hold it down, and since this hood weighs only 15 pounds, they will be more than up to the task.
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But unlike that stupid slide song, you don't have to go hide in the bathroom until it is over. This new electric water pump from Davies Craig Products can be used either in place of, or in conjunction with, your existing water pump. When used alone, it outflows your mechanical pump on the trail at low engine speeds, as well as on the highway. Used with your existing water pump, it boosts low-speed flow and can help get rid of cavitation and water pockets. It is rated for 3,000 hours of use when wired straight to 12 volts, or 7,000 hours of use when used with the controller. That is good for over 100,000 miles of usage.
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Steal the Drag
We are just juvenile enough that we might be talking about guys in dresses, but in this case we aren't. AutoMeter has introduced the Ultimate III tachometer, which has all kinds of extra cool features over the Ultimate II. And while it was introduced for drag racers, it works for Jeeps, too. It is 30 percent lighter and can store up to 60 seconds of engine and driveshaft RPM data at 100 samples per second. The four stage shift light control can tell you exactly when to shift in that mud pit or dune. It can auto start recording, playback the data on the tachometer itself, or download it to STACK motorsports DataPro software. A built-in, tri-axis accelerometer and LED back lighting round out the list of upgrades.
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Grand Nose Job
The WK2 Grand Cherokee can be a pretty cool Jeep if only the aftermarket would get onboard. We are happy to say ARB 4x4 Accessories has with its Deluxe Bar front bumper for the '11-'13 Grand Cherokee. The bar compliments the design of the Jeep while providing much better protection. Made from CNC-cut and formed steel it provides a winch mount while adding only 53⁄4 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. Additionally, approach angle increases with this bumper from 26 degrees to 34 degrees (on a Jeep with stock springs). There are two built-in Hi-Lift jacking points and the light surrounds are injection-molded ABS plastic while the push pads are durable urethane.
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Lose the Rubber
We aren't talking about teenagers making bad decisions. The Jeep JK Total Suspension Kit from Prothane replaces all the worn-out rubber under your '07-'11 two- or four-door Wrangler. These superior urethane parts are designed to absorb hard shock loads and resist oil and grease for a long life. The kit includes body mounts, front and rear control arm and sway bar bushings, strut arm rod bushings, sway bar end link bushings, and front and rear track-bar bushings. The company has also released a 1.5-inch body lift for '07-up Wranglers. Both kits are available in either red or black.
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When we got this press release we wondered, "What is this wax stuff you speak of?" Our Eagle One contact patiently explained that its new Nano Wax would be something you guys with Jeeps that have actual paint might like. It's a spray-on wax with nano-sized carnauba particles suspended in it. That makes it easier to apply than regular carnauba wax, and the company tells us that the smaller-sized particles get into smaller-sized scratches for better protection and shine. It also has a cationic charge that can help repel dust. It's new to us with our rusty patina'd Jeeps, but we figure at least one of you guys might have paint on their Jeep that you want to keep.
Information: Eagle One
800/832-6825, eagleone.com
The #TIG-8500 from Power Tank is a gauge intended for off-road. It features a 0-60 psi range with an accuracy of plus or minus 0.5 psi. The digital display includes a cool blue backlight for airing up or down in the dark. The tire inflator also features a 2-foot stainless steel hose for safety and ease of use. The inflator has a bleed button, a 90-degree elbow with clip-on euro-style chuck, and EPDM O-rings for longevity. The easy-to-use thumb trigger makes filling up as painless as possible.
Information: Power Tank
209/366-2163, powertank.com
There are so many light brackets for the JK that you can't swing a dead cat around without hitting one, so when we saw another light bracket release we weren't exactly jumping for joy. But it was from Vision X, so we opened it anyway and saw this clean-looking lightbar mount that doesn't take away from the looks of the Jeep. The other neat thing in the press release was that in addition to now offering A-pillar mounts, Vision X is offering A-pillar mounts with lights. Your choice of Optimus lights or Light Canons—both kits come with harnesses and provide a very easy way to get extra lighting bolted up to your '07-and-up JK.
Information: Vision X
888/489-9820, visionxusa.com
Flanged Bung
While it might sound a little dirty, this is one part we wish came out a long time ago. If you've ever messed around with modifying a fuel-injected Jeep's exhaust you've likely had to do something about the O2 sensor bung. There have been weld-in and clamp-on bungs before, but the weld-in ones are finicky: drill the exact right sized hole, hope you don't burn through the tube, pray the thing doesn't crack out of that thin tube, and so on. And, the clamp-on ones? Leaksville. So these new 304 stainless bungs from Burns Stainless are weld-in bungs that feature flanges which fix the cracking, hole size, and welding issues all in one shot. Available for 2-inch and 3-inch tube, they will also fit tubing 1⁄4-inch-diameter larger and smaller without any flange modification.
Information: Burns Stainless
949/631-5120, burnsstainless.com
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If you are like us, you judge tool purchases by what floor space there is in the garage. We don't have a hydraulic press because then the drill press would need to go outside. And forget about a parts washer -- until now. The BenchtopPRO is a self-contained parts washer that can sit on your bench while in use and fold up and store vertically when not needed (with the cleaner inside it) -- it's perfect for shops where floor space is at a premium. It uses a BT5 cleaning solution that is non-hazardous, pH neutral, non-flammable, and non-irritating. The solution combines with the MicroPRO pack, which contains microbial cleaning agents that break down tough greases and oils. You can even clean wax-based stuff with the BenchtopPRO.
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800/521-7182, thebenchtoppro.com
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(Pocket-lint) - Renault has bet big on electric cars. Bigger than any other car company in fact - and by 2013 it'll have four of them for sale in the form of the recently launched Kangoo Z.E. Van, Twizy scooter/car hybrid, Clio-sized Zoe and this, the Fluence Z.E. – the most conventional and normal of the all-electric range.
To herald the introduction of the cars, Renault's been using the slogan "Drive the Change", so when it invited us to check out the Fluence Z.E. we thought we'd better go and see what the noise - or lack of – was all about.
A more traditional style
We've got used to electric and hybrid cars looking rather different from the norm. The Nissan Leaf, Vauxhall Ampera/Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius all adopt a hatchback form, with a high rear end that's chopped off for better aerodynamic efficiency. Those distinctive looks have been a real draw as this first generation of "green" cars took to the market, because early adopters were keen to shout about the fact they'd bought a hyper-efficient new car.
So the Fluence Z.E is surprising because of how normal and conventional it looks (massive boot and rear overhang apart). Pick one in a metallic silver or grey rather than the electric blue of our test car and you can just blend in. Partly that's because - as we move in to a phase where more and more electric cars come to market - manufacturers reckon the desire to stand out and shout about what you're driving will diminish. It's also because Renault's aiming this at fleet and company car buyers - electric cars benefit from huge tax breaks - who aren't known for wanting to stand out from the crowd, and also that the Fluence Z.E. is based on the existing Fluence saloon that's available in other markets - itself based on the Megane hatch that we get in the UK. We think it's a bit of a shame it looks so bland and normal.
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Understated with a small boot
But if you want an electric car and don't want to shout about it, this could be for you. And as far as compromises go, Renault has done just about all it can to remove the stuff that might put you off buying one. The interior and dashboard is just like the one in the Megane - which is to say fairly plain, but nice enough with some good quality soft-touch plastics. In the back, there's plenty of space and this car will seat four full-size adults no problem. The only issue comes when you open the boot and discover that rather than the massive space that protruding rear deck suggests, there's a fairly small luggage compartment, because the battery's stacked up behind the rear seats.
Those expecting the kind of futuristic interior full of touchscreen that you get in the Toyota Prius or Nissan Leaf might be disappointed – there's no giant screen or large futuristic display. Instead you get a Megane-like three gauges on the dash, with the rev counter replaced by a battery charge gauge, and the fuel gauge replaced by a small gauge which shows how efficiently you're driving and a digital display showing how many kW of power you're using and if power is flowing from or back in to the battery.
It's all linked to Renault's TomTom-based Sat Nav system, which knows how much charge is in the battery and will warn you if there's not enough to get to your destination and try to find recharge stations along the route and also includes TomTom Live services.
Relaxed ride, good range
Jump in and set off and you'll straight away realise why there's a real appeal to electric cars. Up to about 50mph the motor makes virtually no noise. Sensibly, rather than trying to pretend the Fluence Z.E. is some kind of sports car, Renault has set it up with a lovely soft and comfortable ride and light steering. The result is the Fluence Z.E. is a relaxing, easygoing car to drive.
It also benefits from the usual electric car characteristic of providing max torque from zero rpm, which in non-jargon speak means, when you put your foot down it just takes off instantly. Above about 55mph you get a gentle electric humming whine, that has slight overtones of Eighties film spaceships, all the better for reminding you you're driving the future. The range of the battery is up to about 110 miles, according to Renault – and after 45 miles behind the wheel the gauge showed the battery having lost just over half its charge. Given that a lot of those miles were at fairly high speeds on A-roads and dual carriageways, around town and with a gentler foot, 100-odd miles seems plausible as this car's real world range.
The best thing is the price
It's easy to look at the plain-Jane Fluence Z.E. and think "so what?" But the reality is that this could be the smartest and most-appealing electric car yet. Keeping the design simple and skimping on the visible tech has allowed Renault to wield one huge trump card, which is typically the biggest off-putting factor of electric cars – price. You can buy a basic Fluence Z.E., after the Government's £5,000 grant, for just £17,495. The Dynamique version we drove here - which gets you a few extra toys such as air conditioning and cruise control - is £18395. Which means it massively undercuts rivals such as Nissan's Leaf and Vauxhall's Ampera.
There is a catch, because on top of that you'll have to pay Renault a monthly charge for the '"rent" of the battery (it's a bit like a mobile phone contract), which for the 9000 miles per year deal, works out at £81 per month over three, four or five years (other tariffs are available). But given that battery tech is improving and that many people are worried about the liability of a failing battery over time - Renault's deal covers you for all that - it might not be a bad way to run your electric car. Plus, worked out over a typical four-year ownership period, it still makes the Fluence Z.E. cheaper, all in, than a Leaf.
The Fluence Z.E. goes on sale in the UK next month.
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After the previous nights VIP treatment at Fenerbahçe and in the interests of keeping things real, the next evening we travelled by public transport and stood behind the goal with the hardcore home support for the Beşiktaş v Gaziantepspor encounter.
The match didn't kick off until 21:45 so beforehand we set out on a ten hour pre-match of sight seeing, eating and drinking. Istanbul is a food-lover's paradise and the best place we found to eat and drink were the plethora of Meyhane bars branching off the side streets from the main road between Taksim and Tunel. These establishments serve up Turkish tapas to die for and all washed down with some very agreeable local beer.
Beşiktaş İnönü Stadium really is located in an idyllic spot. Set on the European side of the Bosphorus, opposite the imposing Dolmabahce Palace, clock tower and mosque, it's the only stadium in the world from which you can view two continents (Europe and Asia). Pele once famously described it as the most beautiful in the world. It was renovated in 2004 and it's quite passable on the inside. However, it doesn't look as though anything has changed on the exterior since the year dot.
Initially, there wasn't too much noise in the stadium. Then the two teams trotted out, the Turkish national anthem was played - as it is before every league match in Turkey - and then all hell broke loose in the stands. It was a breathtaking show of support. They engaged in choreographed singing from stand to stand, side to side and top to bottom. It was almost impossible to keep your eyes on the match. I'm happy to declare the competition for Europe's best fans officially closed.
The Istanbullus football fans are the loud and raucous yin to the often quiet and impassive Premiership fans yang. Beşiktaş fans must afford themselves a chuckle when they hear the English media declaring Newcastle fans to be 'the best in the world' or that Fratton Park can be 'a bit intimidating'. Not even the Kop on 'another famous European night' can come close to Beşiktaş and this remember was just a run of the mill league match with only 50 or so away fans for competition.
Beşiktaş won the match at a canter. Gaziantepspor were crawling on the very bottom of the ocean of bad. They could have been awarded a penalty shortly after half time but the referee took one look around the ground and sensibly - fearing for his own personal safety - pulled out a red card and sent the opposition striker off for diving - a very wise move.
Despite the lack of away fans, roughly half the population of Turkey had turned out to steward and police the match both inside and outside the stadium. At one point, I nipped to the loo and returned, looked across the stand and thought 'I can't believe my wife is alone in the middle of that lot'. At no point did either of us feel threatened though, indeed she enjoyed the whole experience immensely.
I had been a trifle concerned with being met with a cordial response at these matches, what with being English and all. I needn't have worried, we were met with warmth and smiles all round. In fact 100% of the Turkish people we met during the week were friendly.
After the football we had four days to investigate Istanbul. We must have explored every nook and cranny, every mosque, palace, Grand Bazar, Spice Bazar and the weird and wonderfully bazar (sic).
Thank your lucky stars you don't have to drive there. The number one sound you'll hear is the chorus of car horns being sounded by frustrated drivers. The traffic situation in Sultanahmet appears to have been organised by the Trotters Independent Security. Thankfully the public transport system is excellent. You can also expect to see a serious amount of cats. There are at least two sitting on every street corner and the Istanbullus appear to cherish them.
If you like a beer then make sure your taste buds are up for sampling a drop of Efes Pilsen. Weighing in at 5% abv it's pretty much the only beer you'll be able to lay your hands on.
The Turks are a very proud nation. Everywhere you look, the Turkish flag flies proudly and prominently. Providing you don't insult them, respect their culture and keep your wits about you then it's as safe as houses. Welcome to hell!? Welcome to paradise more like.
On our last night in Istanbul, news filtered through of the Albion's win over Manchester City in the Carling Cup. I believe that beating the richest club in the world technically means Brighton are now the best team in the world. A strange old week then but what a cracker - cheers Turkey!


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"The music program here offers me many opportunities to showcase the talent I possess. Whether through choir, private instruction, or classroom work, I find a wide variety of doors to open. I have too many things that I would love to do, but I think that is much better than not finding enough at school."
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"One of my best experiences at CSB and SJU was my opportunity to perform and record through Campus Groove recording. With the help of some good friends, I was able to become a recording artist (something we all dream about in some way or another). The experience has reinforced my work ethic and showed me that hard work does, in fact, pay off in the end."


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I woke up to a windy, cold, rainy, and otherwise nasty weekend. The only motivation for me to get out of bed was to bake something warm, full of fruit, and, for a change, with minimal sugar. Blueberry and peach galettes with a multi-grain pate brisee was perfect!
Multi-grain Pate Brisee
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup oats
2 tsp sugar (only 2!)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
6 tbsp cold butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk
Combine all ingredients except the oats and milk in a food processor. Pulse to blend. Add milk, just until the mixture comes together. On a clean surface, spread out the oats. Quickly and gently knead the oats into the tart dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour.
Blueberry filling
1 1/4 cup blueberries (I used frozen, because it's winter here)
1 tbsp corn starch
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
Peach filling
1 1/4 cup peaches, chopped (again, I used frozen fruit)
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
Split the tart dough in half, and roll each into a circle, roughly 1/4″ thick. Place fruit mixture into the center of the dough (you can mix the fruits, if you want!) and fold up the tart dough. It will not cover the fruit, but will have many folds.
Brush with an egg wash (one egg plus one yolk with a pinch of salt), dust with cinnamon and sugar, and bake at 350 F until golden and crisp. Eat warm, or wrap in plastic wrap and save for later. The galettes will be good for 2-3 days only.
I'm pretty happy with these photos! I think they are my best food photography yet. Any thoughts or comments? Anything I should change? Is it obvious that I boosted the saturation and contrast a bit? Probably… but I think it looks tasty! Anything to make (frozen) peaches brighter and juicier can't be bad, right? =)
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EFF Supports Internet Radio Fairness Act
Last week the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which tasks itself with protecting the public interest with regard to digital rights, got my attention by coming out in support of the Internet Radio Fairness Act. That's the bill that has been introduced in congress to equalize the performance royalties that various streaming platforms pay around one standard. Currently, different standards are applied to streaming services based on who owns them and the type of services they provide.
From their post on the topic, here's an excellent explanation of the issue at hand:
Music services aren't all treated the same, though – Congress gave older, more established companies a leg up. For satellite and cable radio, the judges set prices to give the labels and artists a "fair return" and the music service a "fair income." In practice, the judges tell these services to pay about 10% of their revenues to the artists and labels. For Internet radio, though, the judges are supposed to set rates based on what a "willing buyer and a willing seller" would do in an open market.1 This sounds pretty good, except that there is no open market, so there's no consistent benchmark. As a result, judges have set Internet radio royalty rates at cripplingly high levels. Internet stations went to Congress twice, in 2008 and 2009, to get temporary relief from rates that would have put them out of business. Today they pay about 50% of their revenues to SoundExchange.
In case you got lost, they explain that satellite and cable services pay 10% of their revenues in performance royalty fees, while streaming services pay 50%. Simply because the technology is different. These are services that do not provide on-demand access to songs. You can't download anything.
An article yesterday in the NY Times quotes Clear Channel's Bob Pittman and Pandora's Tim Westergren in support of the bill. The two companies compete fiercely as brands, but have paired up to support the bill as leaders in the Internet Radio Fairness Coalition.
MusicFIRST meanwhile, is the coalition of record labels, artists' representatives, and unions that would like to bring the bill down. They would like fairness, but they'd like everyone to pay based on that "willing buyer/willing seller" arrangement that nets them 50% of revenues. Which would likely drive streaming out of business. And what would happen then you might ask. Would all the younger demos that have gotten so attached to streaming stop listening, or would they go underground and start listening to services that pay nothing? I'm just saying..


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Editor's Note: Peace activist Tom Hayden adds his ideas to Z.P. Heller's April 8 piece, Ten Things You Can Do to Oppose the War in Afghanistan.
This early period of Obama's presidency is an opportunity to rebuild Afghanistan. It is a chance to become clearer than "out now," while still using the same force in opposing the war. In addition to education on the specifics of the administration's plan and the after-effects in Afghanistan, take these concrete steps to build infrastructure from the bottom up.
The immediate demands should be opposition to more troops, predator attacks, human rights abuses and escalating budget costs.
Support a regional diplomatic solution (exit strategy), including withdrawal of US/NATO troops and bases. Read Tariq Ali's book, The Duel: Pakistan on the Flight Path of American Power.
Demand of Congress and President the same accountability that was demanded of Bush and never won: verifiable casualty figures, transparent budgeting, oversight of contractors, compliance with human rights standards, including women's rights–clear metrics to measure progress towards a defined exit strategy.
4.With these focuses in mind and using United for Peace and Justice as an organizational base:
• assist in doubling their membership
• build a local e-mail list of at least 300 names
• build a coalition (at least a letterhead or leadership alliance) of clergy, academic, human rights, environmentalists, African-Americans and Latinos, labor and other progressive organizations.
5. Criticize Obama's war from within the Obama structure and MoveOn.org. (Since neither of these structures have a focus on the war, contact them or start on a discussion on Afghanistan under another heading).
6. Start or join a group against military recruiters.
7. Build a visible network in your Congressional district. Buy and wear antiwar buttons, T-shirts and banners.
8. Build a local media list and meet with the editorial board.
9. Start Friday night streetcorner pickets. These are the hundreds of groups in every region that hold up placards on Friday nights. This is the heart of the antiwar movement.
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(Pocket-lint) - We've already started seeing rumours appear for the yet to be confirmed next generation of Olympus Micro Four Thirds Camera, the Olympus OM-D, and now we've got some more news thanks to another leak.
This time, rather than a leaked spy shot, it's a more official sounding note from Wells Fargo advisors on the camera via a feed it has picked up from Kyodo News International, Inc. / Japan Economic Newswire.
Those who follow camera leaks will know that Wells Fargo correctly leaked news about the Nikon D4, Fuji X-Pro 1 and the Canon G1x ahead of the official announcements from Nikon, Fuji, and Canon. That implies to us that someone wasn't told the news that the OM-D wasn't supposed to come out yet.
More fool them and better for us we say. So what does the Well Fargo post say about the OM-D? Well...
"The company is hoping that the new product will come to symbolize its recovery from the recent scandal involving its coverup of investment losses, they said."
The article then adds:
"The new OM-D model will be offered in the United States, Europe and some Asian countries as the top model of the company's digital mirrorless interchangeable lens camera series, selling for above 100,000 yen in Japan.
"The new model resembles the OM-1 film camera and is equipped with high-speed autofocus and image stabilization functionality as well as 16 megapixel resolution."
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The last book Jason Aldean read? He couldn't really say. But in the recent issue of People magazine, he admits he's more of a magazine guy anyway. "When I'm standing in line at the grocery store, I'm kind of a sucker for buying whatever has a cover I'm interested in. I like reading about actual facts," he said. And what might he be buying at the grocery store? I'm gonna go with popcorn. Because he also told the magazine that's what he cooks in the microwave. "I'm a popcorn lover, and at night if I'm watching a game, I'll throw in a bag and snack on it. I can cook popcorn in the microwave like nobody's business." Aldean also talked about recent purchases he's made (stabilizers and a sight to trick out his hunting bow) and things he's played with his kids (Legos with his 5-year-old daughter).


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Project DLM - Nose Job
Nose, Fenders, and Roof
As we were getting ready for the 2012 racing season, we decided that it might be fun to change up the look of ol' Project DLM a little bit for the New Year. You know: New Year, new look, new wins (hopefully). Anyway, we kicked around a bunch of different ideas but ended up going back to where all of this began. The old Rayburn that started my association with this great magazine had a black body on it, so we decided to go back in black. To do that we designed a new wrap with our friends up at Firestorm Graphics. You get to see that in a later issue. Now before we could put that wrap on the car, we needed to give our Roush Yatespowered MastersBilt a nose job. A necessity thanks to a littleuhincident we had late last year.
Anyhow, we wanted to check out this new Dirt Late Model nose design from the folks at Dominator Race Products out of Lyons, Ohio. The nose features an integrated airflow tunnel effect. Dominator says that this design maximizes the downforce created by directing air over the nose and across the hood and deck of your car. Immediately, something that stood out was the fact that the Dominator flares tuck under the nosepiece for a seamless fit. There are also triangular braces molded into the lower nose to add strength and support in the event the track ruts up or you enjoy running the cushion. Dominator also offers a two-piece Lower Nose Support which I thought was really beneficial and strengthens the whole front of the car even more. As you can see in the accompanying photos installation is quick and easy, with all of the assembly done off the car before dropping the nose onto the chassis. The nose is available in seven colors and has already been approved by most sanctions including IMCA, UMP, Fastrak, NeSmith, Lucas, and others.
While talking with Dominator's owner, Bentley Shaw, he convinced us to take a look at his new sail panels and pillar posts that go with their two-piece roof. The advantage of a two-piece roof is, you guessed it, it's easier and cheaper to ship--so it saves you money. The whole set up saves a bunch of time and allows you to keep the sheetmetal brake in the corner of the shop. That's right no more bending and cutting sheet aluminum for sail panels or pillar posts.
These panels and posts, as well as the roof, are all made from high-impact plastic and are designed to take the punishment of dirt track racing without showing wear. Since they're molded plastic they're all uniform in appearance so your racer will have a really professional finish and look to it.
Putting the whole deal together is actually pretty easy. It's done off of the car and is a little like fitting a puzzle together. The flares and nose fit like a glove to each other. You simply bolt or rivet the two pieces together and then attach them in the center. Once the nose is together you can angle cut the right side to help put yaw into the car. I chose not to do this, but it's something I can always go back and tackle at a later date. Now, follow along with me as we tackle a little rhinoplasty!


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I have long been a fan of LEGO. Some of my earliest memories are playing with these plastic building blocks and making up the craziest looking constructions (that were often incomprehensible except to myself). Growing up, I wasn't even really aware that LEGO sets came with instructions. Nor was I aware of the existence of expert or technical sets (such as the Technic line of LEGO) until my senior year in college where we used a large collection of loose pieces in a mechatronics class to build self driving vehicles. After that, I was hooked, but I didn't really know what to do with them or how to build anything with intention. Over the years, I collected a few sets and built them (most recently a
remote control excavator
), but it wasn't until I read
The Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder's Guide
by Pawel "Sariel" Kmiec that I actually felt that I was learning how to really build and started to truly understand the mechanics behind it all.
This book is the ultimate reference guide / helper when working with LEGO Technic pieces. Kmiec discusses the different types of LEGO Technic pieces from beams to gears to bushings to pins organized neatly into different related sections. For example, Chapter 5 Gears and Power Transmission Basics provides not just an inventory of the gears available but also a discussion on backlash (the amount of play between gears that have been mated), efficiency, rotational direction, and more. Another example is shown on the left where Kmiec describes the different pins that are commonly available and their differences.
One of my favorite chapters was Chapter 7 Levers and Linkages where I not only learned how to best use LEGO pieces for transforming one motion into another, but also found that I was learning mechanics (and in a few cases relearning forgotten information). Seeing concepts like mechanical advantage not just discussed or demonstrated on paper but being able to build a tangible example helps cement the concept and its usage into the mind. If only I had read this book and played around with these LEGO pieces back in high school!
There were a ton of sections that I read with great interest as I had never even considered the issues or problems with building with LEGO (and, by extension, real life). One example that stands out in my mind is the discussion on the need for different turning radii of inner and outer turning wheels as well as how Ackermann steering geometry works and how to construct linkages to prevent tire slippage.
I was thinking about including the table of contents here as a way to show how complete this book is, but once I took another look at it, it seemed to be way to long. The book really does cover all the basics and then builds on those for more complex concepts including eleven different transmissions ranging from a 2-speed synchronized transmission to a 5-speed linear transmission to a continuously variable transmission (using rubber bands in lieu of hydraulics), a variety of different suspensions, pneumatic engines, and more. You can check out the table of contents and view several pages with
Amazon's Look Inside Feature
This book is highly recommended for anyone who is interested in mechanics or just likes playing with LEGO.
The Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder's Guide
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:44 am
Post subject: Singular vs plural
Long-time reader, first-time commenter (I think).
Using the term "LEGOs" is a misnomer. The entire game system is called LEGO; it's based on the Danish "leg godt", which means "play well".
The individual pieces aren't "Legos". They're LEGO pieces or - even more simply - just called bricks.
Put another way, LEGO is a game. The bricks are the pieces.
Sorry, I had to get that off my chest. You're an engineer, I'm a language geek.
Keep up the good work on the CFE site!
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:07 pm
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Thanks for the corrections! I should have known that I've attended a few seminars on trademarks and trademark law for non-lawyers. I'm making the corrections now.
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Hey, that's a good one! Thanks Keith!
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Anonymous Lego Coward
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:55 pm
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Thanks for writing this review!
I purchased the book within seconds of reading it -- this is just the book I've been looking for (unconsciously, deep down in my soul
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Market News
|December 02, 2013
3-D printers bring quirky eco-car to life.
|Kor Ecologic Inc. founder Jim Kor has been described as a shaggy introvert and hermit.
Yet this Winnipeg engineer is out to change the world with the Urbee, a unique hybrid vehicle that dares to be plastic, can zip across the country on 10 gallons of fuel and is manufactured using a sophisticated 3-D printer.
"We want to create the greenest car on Earth," said Kor, who designs tractors and city buses for mass production.
Kor snatched the idea from nature. The Urbee, an electric vehicle with ethanol backup, needed to be light and strong like a falcon and fast like a cheetah. But making this happen took a special 3-D printing technology to deliver strength and speed at a low weight.
By late 2011, Kor and his team had designed their dream. They built the car's body in Stratasys' RedEye 3-D printing factory in Eden Prairie.
Computers read the design software and "printed" each car part layer by layer. A plastic bumper was born, then a hood and so on. While 3-D printing has long been used to make gears, grilles, tools, parts and prototypes for other manufacturers, it had never been used to build the entire body of a car.
"It became the first car to have its body 3-D printed," Kor said. "Now it's the greenest practical car ever made. The Urbee uses eight times less energy than the average little car."
Stratasys, the leader in the 3-D printing world, is thrilled about the vehicle's possibilities. "Without 3-D printing you can't make a car as efficient as this one," said Stratasys spokesman Joe Hiemenz.
Traditional prototyping takes years of altering designs, tooling and materials. With 3-D printing, designers can tweak details on a computer and click the Print icon.
Once printed, the Urbee car parts were shipped and assembled back in Kor's lab in Winnipeg. They were outfitted with two electric motors and a small ethanol engine. Today, the two-seater, three-wheeled Urbee is on tour. It's in England this month, where science and car enthusiasts are going ga-ga over the vehicle.
"One day all cars will look like this. ... I'd like to license two-and-a-half billion Urbees," Kor said with a laugh, noting that there are only 1 billion cars in the world today. The goal is to commercialize his baby and to sell each one for about $16,000, the price of a Fiat 500. "We need a sustainable car like this. But it has to be low-priced and affordable," Kor said.
Two weeks ago, Stratasys customer service supervisor Ashley Voigt hoisted a red Urbee bumper from one of Stratasys' refrigerator-sized printing machines. "This one took a straight day and a half to make. We could have made it faster if we didn't care how it looked," Voight said. By taking the time to precisely lay each plastic fiber, she got a smooth high-resolution surface that looks like a finished part.
During an industry conference at Stratasys last month, Kor said he has already designed the Urbee 2. The first-generation Urbee gets 70 miles per gallon of fuel, while the Urbee 2 will get 120 to 290 miles per gallon.
But Kor first needs $3 million to convert drawings into reality. Fundraising started Oct. 30. If successful, production will begin in 2014 at Stratasys' RedEye 3-D printing factory in Eden Prairie. A cross-country drive from New York to San Francisco is scheduled for 2015. On board will be Kor, his son and dog.
"We'll start with a half-scale model car in 2014. Once we have that tested, we are only a month away from making the full-scale model," Kor said. Because all the design components are in the computer, it doesn't take long to scale up.
Hiemenz said Stratasys is excited by Urbee's possibilities. "Jim is this long-haired and small-town guy with a great idea. This car can be charged from a garage outlet or with power from a solar panel kit attached to the car."
The Urbee is one of the sexier outcomes of the 3-D printing revolution. Twenty years ago, 3-D plastic "printing" was a garage hobby. Now it's a $2.2 billion industry enthusiastically embraced by General Electric, General Motors, UPS and by Minnesota-based firms such as GVL Poly, Proto Labs and Anderson-Crane.
"It took 20 years to make $1 billion. It only took five years to grow to $2.2 billion. We predict it will take three years to double again" and by 2021 will be a $10.8 billion industry, said Tim Caffrey, an industry consultant with Wohlers Associates.
With 18,000 customers, 1,600 employees and $470 million in estimated 2013 revenue, Stratasys is the industry leader. It makes commercial and personal 3-D printers, and has a string of "RedEye by Stratasys" factories that act as third-party contractors for other manufacturers.
"We call it the factory of the future," said RedEye general manager Jim Bartel last month while leading Kor and others on a tour of the 92 machines that print products for customers around the country.
The odorless factory buzzed with a sound akin to an inkjet printer, but these machines dispensed plastic fibers, not ink. "This is literally printing on demand. So we call this our digital factory," Bartel said. RedEye has facilities in the United States, Belgium, Turkey and Australia, and will soon open a medical equipment printing plant in Shanghai.
Stratasys CEO David Reis said the technology is ideal for quickly turning prototypes or parts for the likes of Kor Ecolgic and other manufacturers. Sales were $324 million in 2012. Reis just boosted his estimate for 2013 from $455 million to $470 million. Beyond that, he said the company is looking at printing metals. "We are in the process of evaluating metal, but if we do it, we would not do this on our own."
As for Kor, he said "no thanks" to metal. For him, the beauty of the Urbee is its aerodynamic and lightweight structure. "We tried metal. We built a clay car. We scanned and simulated the aerodynamics," Kor said.
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Thank you to everyone who so kindly comes by to visit me regularly and leaves such warm and encouraging comments. You folks are nicer than words can express.
Below are a few images taken from the dock.
It's one of the nicest places on the planet to sit and watch nature unfold. Bring a book, if you like. And a camera - that's a must. I'll pour us a few summer drinks. Come join me on the dock.
A pair of loons, bathing and preening as they slowly made their way past the dock, one evening. The sun was behind them, so their features were mostly in shadow. Still you can see the water droplets splashing out from one of them. They're such beautiful birds.
Occasionally, we are treated to a fly-by from Mr. Blue. Truthfully, I can't tell the males from the females but I always think of these gorgeous herons as Mr. Blue or, when discussing him with Frank, he tends to be "Our Boy." This one just sailed right in front of the dock while I was reading. I looked up just in time to grab my camera and "click."
Of course, Frank and Benny also like the view. Frank likes the view of a fish on the end of his rod with a late day cast. And Benny would like nothing more than to re-catch it as it comes out of the water. Hey, guys! You're blocking our view of the sunset!
Ahhh, there it is. Just a few more minutes of this splendour or we'll be eaten alive by mosquitos and deer flies.
One last look at the lake, dock and all as we head back into the cottage.
There should be more photos coming up soon.


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PARIS - A celebration of Paris Saint-Germain's first league title since 1994 was cancelled Tuesday, a day after rioting during festivities in the French capital led to 21 arrests and injuries to more than 30 people.
"Thugs won't have the last word in Paris," Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe declared.
Fans threw stones and other objects at police, who replied by firing tear-gas canisters, and store and car windows near the Champs Elysees were smashed. Three police were among the injured.
"I would like to express my disgust and anger with regards to the surge of violence that several hundred thugs were responsible for," Delanoe said. "I ask the Interior Minister to step up the fight against this time type of phenomenon outside of the Parc des Princes stadium."
PSG players had been scheduled to show off the championship trophy from City Hall's balcony on Wednesday evening, but those plans were scrapped, the Paris mayor's office said.
Interior Minister Manuel Valls responded by summoning representatives from PSG, the French league, the police department, the mayor's office, and anti-hooliganism officials for a meeting.
"I obviously assume my part of responsibility in this fiasco," French league president Frederic Thiriez said in a statement, referring to the fact that the LFP had given the go-ahead for the presentation to be held at the Trocadero plaza, near the Eiffel Tower.
"The party was ruined and could have had dramatic consequences because of a bunch of thugs ... who have nothing to do with football but take advantage of it to take part in criminal activities," Thiriez added. "Paris didn't deserve this."
PSG's moonlit boat trip along the Seine river on Monday night also was cancelled.
PSG has not commented beyond a statement released late Monday night which said "today should have been a day of celebration for the city of Paris," but that "the party was spoiled by a few hundred troublemakers who have nothing to do with football."
A total of 800 officers were deployed to contain the supporters, and they took several hours to bring a situation under control.
Media reactions to the violence implicated former PSG fan groups in the violence.
But in a collective statement on Tuesday, these groups, known as ultras, said they were not involved in the violence and maintained they made pleas over loudspeakers in an attempt to calm the crowd.
Under former president Robin Leproux, PSG disbanded all known fan groups and radically changed ticketing policy following the death of a PSG supporter after fights outside Parc des Princes in February 2010. That followed the hooligan-related death of another PSG fan in November 2006 following skirmishes after a UEFA Cup match.


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Of all the appetizers I made during New Years Eve, the stuffed mushrooms were my favorite. I got them off of my favorite ever, annies eats. Thats really all I can say about this recipe. It's awesome. The only change I made was I used whole white mushrooms instead of button, and I only had 21 mushrooms.
Stuffed Mushrooms
24 whole fresh button mushrooms
3-4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tsp. vegetable oil
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. onion powder
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
Bread crumbs and minced fresh herbs, for garnish (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Carefully remove the stems from the mushroom caps, setting the caps aside for later. Add the stems to the bowl of a food processor. Add the garlic to the food processor as well, and pulse in brief bursts until them mushroom stems and garlic are finely chopped.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and garlic and cook until all the moisture has disappeared, about 5-7 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low. Stir in the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and spices. Stir together until the mixture is smooth and creamy; remove from the heat. Using a small spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of filling. Arrange the mushroom caps on the prepared baking sheet. Top with bread crumbs, if desired. Bake for 20 minutes or until the mushrooms are hot and liquid starts to form under the caps. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with fresh herbs if using and serve immediately.


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By Tom Bettag, Mary Murphy, and Ronnie Polidoro
Rock Center
Updated at 3:56 a.m. ET on Friday: For some of those who knew Lance Armstrong the best, his fall from grace amid doping allegations is no surprise at all. Betsy Andreu, a former family friend to Armstrong told NBC's Harry Smith that Lance Armstrong is the "Bernie Madoff" of the sporting world. Andreu says Armstrong played the world and the media for years while knowingly taking performance enhancing drugs.
In an interview broadcast Thursday on NBC's Rock Center, Smith asked Andreu why she compares Armstrong to disgraced financier Bernie Madoff. Andreu said, "Because Bernie Madoff was one of the biggest frauds in the history of the world, in the history of finance maybe? Lance is the biggest fraud in the history of sport."
Andreu was once part of Armstrong's inner circle. Her husband Frankie was one of Armstrong's teammates and one of his best friends.
However, Andreu says she and Armstrong had a falling out when she refused to lie about something she heard while visiting Armstrong in the hospital at the time he was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
"The doctors come in and I suggested we leave and to give Lance his privacy. And Lance said, 'That's okay. You can stay.' And I turned to Frankie, because Lance was in front of us, and I said, 'I think we should leave to give him his privacy.' And he said we could stay, 'Everybody's friends here,'" Andreu told Smith.
Andreu says doctors asked a few banal questions and then asked if Armstrong had used any performance enhancing drugs.
"Lance, holding his I.V., nonchalantly rattled off, 'Yes, steroids, testosterone, growth hormone, E.P.O., cortisone,'" Andreu said. "My eyes popped out of my head. Frankie saw that I was upset and he excused ourselves and we left."
Despite her disdain towards Armstrong, Andreu still maintains some sympathy for the fallen cyclist.
"On one hand, there is some compassion, because I don't think he ever healed the child within. And it made him this diabolical person that he is today," Andreu said.
Armstrong has repeatedly denied the use of performance enhancing drugs or what has become more commonly known as doping. NBC News has reached out to Armstrong and is waiting for a comment.


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There is a new concept - ETFs or Exchange Traded funds on varius commodities and stocks and indices - basically on anything that can be traded. So some investment companies have come out with some unique concept of Trading on Water and they have floated their Water Based ETF or Water Exchange Traded Funds.
In this article, we will discuss about how Water ETF work?, How can one invest in Water ETF and whether it is worth investing in Water Based ETFs.
Let's begin with the basics - What is a Water ETF or Water based ETF?
A Water ETF is an exchange-traded fund that invests in companies which are having business in water based segments. Typical examples can be of companies which derive their business profits by operating in water industries like for water treatment, water purification, water utilities, water monitoring, and water distribution, packaged drinking water, water distillers, etc.
So if there is some index which is tracking these sector specific water based companies (examples below), then there can be an ETF of Exchange Traded Fund on Water. These Water ETFs usually invest the money into publicly traded equities based on an underlying index, and float the ETF shares on any exchange for people to trade on them.
Why should someone invest in water ETF
Well, its all about your thoughts and aspirations of the requirements. Water resources are getting depleted day by day, there is need for water everywhere, but the water sources are scarce. Hence, some investment experts are of the opinion that investments in water based stocks or water based ETF or mutual funds will generate good returns.
Isnt there an Ethical side to investment in Water based ETF or companies?
Yes there is. Some individuals are of the opinion that if more water based trading starts happening through water based mutual Funds, water based ETF's , it might lead to manupalation of water prices and there might be a supply-demand gap. Others feel that it is not ethical to invest in such funds or stocks making business out of the very basic necessities of life.
Other feel that there is nothing wrong in such investments and one can actually hedge themselves against scarcity of water by investing in scuh water based financial instruments. Having more and more water resources companies and stocks listed on the exchanges will ensure that there is transpenrancy in prices and proper competition to keep the water prices and demand supply in control.
Overall, it is an individual's call.
What are the available water based ETF?
We cover 3 of the available water based ETF's as follows:
PowerShares Water Resources Portfolio PHO :
The PowerShares Water Resources Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Palisades Water Index™ (Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in ADRs and common stocks that comprise the Index. The Index seeks to identify a group of companies that focus on the provision of potable water, the treatment of water, and the technology and services that are directly related to water consumption. The modified equal weighted portfolio is rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly.
PowerShares Global Water Portfolio PIO:
The PowerShares Global Water Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Palisades Global Water Index (Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Index and ADRs based on the securities in the Index. The Index seeks to identify a group of global companies that focus on the provision of potable water, the treatment of water and the technology and services that are directly related to global water consumption. The modified equal weighted portfolio is rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly.
Claymore S&P Global Water Index (ETF) CGW:
The Claymore S&P Global Water Index, seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance, before the Fund's fees and expenses, of an equity index called the S&P Global Water Index (the "Water Index" or "Index"). The Fund is the first U.S.-listed global water ETF. The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in common stock and American depositary receipts ("ADRs") based on the securities in the Index. Claymore Advisors, LLC (the "Investment Adviser") seeks a correlation over time of 0.95 or better between the Fund's performance and the performance of the Index
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AfriGeneas Genealogy and History Forum
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Hello All,
Genealogy wise 2013 is starting out well.
The package of materials (estate papers) for my 2nd great-grandfather, William Francis Adams, who died 25 Aug 1871 in Sacramento, CA was received by me in Springfield, OH on 5 Jan 2013.
As y'all my recall the search for the Will of William Adams was prompted by message I received from AfriGeneas Angel (Shannon) about a newspaper article (dated, Aug 1871) which referenced the Will of William Adams that was to be probated & executed in Yolo County, CA. With the help and suggestions of my AfriGeneas network I contacted the Yolo County, CA Probate Court who referred me to the Center for Sacramento History and 'lo and behold the Center had a complete package of estate papers for my William Adams.
The package contained not only the Will, but papers pertaining to the execution of the Will from the assignment of the Executor (Aug 1871), Robert H. Reno, a nephew, who had followed his uncle to California in the early 1860's up to and including the final accounting for the estate in Sept 1872, about 50 pages.
The Will named his heirs, widow Lydia Ann Adams, children: Wm. Jr., Margaret, Almeda and my great-grandfather, Isaac Adams. Papers included: the Estate Inventory describing land (200 acres) left to his heirs situated in Champaign County, Ohio, a Trust Fund w/amounts for the widow and children. Personal property of wagon(s), horses, etc. to be managed by his nephew, papers for his final medical, funeral and burial expenses and various vouchers for attorney fees and other financial matters.
I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone, particularly Ms. Pat Johnson, and the staff of the Center for Sacramento History for their quick response to my request. And, of course, to my AfriGeneas family for their encouragement and support in this endeavor.
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3 Reasons NOT to Use Twitter for Your Business
It seems like any time we talk about Twitter, we focus on the reasons to use it. Conversations are always about the benefits, never about potential drawbacks or reasons not to use Twitter. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm definitely a firm believer that Twitter can be a powerful tool for increasing brand awareness, driving web traffic, generating leads, building trust with consumers and more, but I don't think Twitter is right for every business.
Here are 3 reasons NOT to use Twitter for your business.
1. Your target audience doesn't Tweet—While Twitter attracts a diverse crowd, the average user is somewhere in his early to mid 30s. Older users have been slow to adopt Twitter, instead preferring LinkedIn and even Facebook. What does this mean for you? It means there's a chance your target audience doesn't really use Twitter.
It's time to dig up that business plan you stuffed away in some filing cabinet to look at the info about your target demographic. How old are they? How often do they use the internet and social networking? Are they using smart phones to stay mobile?
And if for some reason you don't know who your target audience is (shame on you), check out this post for tips on identifying your target market.
2. You don't have time to Tweet—You might already have quite a bit on your plate as it is. Tweeting takes time. It's not just dropping an update here or there. Being successful with Twitter requires finding the time to interact with your followers and to respond to @replies and direct messages. Engagement is the key.
So, before you sign up on Twitter, you need to ask yourself:
• Do I really have time to Tweet?
• How much time can I realistically devote to Tweeting each day?
• Should someone else handle the company Twitter account?
On that note, check out these tips for increasing your social media productivity.
3. You don't have a plan or goals—If you're using Twitter for marketing purposes, you need to have a plan and clearly defined goals. This means figuring out:
• What do I want to accomplish with Twitter?
• How will I measure my results?
• How long will I give myself to reach certain benchmarks and goals?
If you don't have any goals, then there might not be any point into creating a Twitter account for your business. You'll just be blindly Tweeting away without a purpose.
There's a great post on Mashable about creating a social media plan that I highly recommend checking out.
What are some other reasons businesses shouldn't use Twitter?