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When Al Blanton wanted to organize an event at Bethesda United Methodist Church for youths, he received a suggestion: Crucial, a hip-hop rap artist.
When Al Blanton put the word out that he wanted to organize a special event at Bethesda United Methodist Church for area youths, he received a suggestion from two older members: Crucial, a hip-hop rap artist.
The one-person performer, in fact, was highly recommended by the pair who had seen him in concert, says Blanton, who chairs the evangelism committee at the church.
"I'm not calling anybody old," Blanton says with a laugh, "but those two ladies are older than I am."
The Christian recording artist and inspirational speaker will perform at Bethesda UMC in Welcome on April 19. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show begins at 8. Admission is free.
"It's the craziest thing," relates the performer who resides in Charlotte but spent most of his formative years right here in Lexington. "It never fails, when I go to a church or some event, there are always one or two elderly people — I'm talking about people in their 70s and 80s — who come up to me and say they never liked rap music until that night. They want to buy my CDs.
"You know, this is not just geared to young people. It's for people of all ages," said the 1997 graduate of Lexington Senior High School whose given name is Matthew Slyman.
Since leaving this area some 10 years ago, the 33-year-old, who is also well-known in the music business as a producer, has put together an impressive r�sum�, which includes releasing four albums under Rock Solid Records and performing for thousands more in events, ranging from small youth functions, prisons and urban outreaches to larger concert events, conferences and festivals. He has shared the stage with many notable artists.
The name Crucial, he says, dates to his past. "I used to work with kids. We would rap free style and battle back and forth. They would say, 'that's crucial,' or 'that's cool.' I just think the message of Jesus Christ is a very crucial message, and it's crucial people understand the Gospel."
Slyman, whose father is Jim Slyman, a longtime Lexington ophthalmologist at Davidson Eye Associates, has been involved in music most of his life. He can play keyboards, guitar and the saxophone.
"Basically, I went down some dark roads in my life. I just got involved in the wrong things. I got to the point that I was kind of at the end of myself." Slyman says when he gave his life to the Lord, he felt he was led to become a musical performer. That was something — a natural gift — he could give for God.
"I think my ministry actually reaches a lot of the older generation, some of those who are in their 30s and 40s and into hip-hop. I've always said if I can impact just one life, that's great."
Blanton believes Crucial will be well-received. "I remember when I was in high school, an ex-Hell's Angel came to speak. I still remember that. We wanted someone who could share a life-changing event through Christ. He (Crucial) just doesn't perform. After the show he takes time to fellowship with people."
Invitations to the concert have gone out to churches in the area and will be sent to area schools, Blanton said.
"We hope we have a great turnout. We've had gospel singers and bluegrass groups before, but this will be the first rap artist our church has ever hosted," Blanton said with a smile.
Dwight Davis can be reached at 249-3981, ext, 226 or at email@example.com.


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alain94040 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 46 diseños de 12 diseñadores freelance.
Our key message has 6 bullet points organized in two topics. We need a very clean layout and illustrations that go with our key concepts. Our site is a community site for entrepreneurs, bloggers, graphic designers and more to work together, share revenue and make money online.
Visit our home page (fairsoftware.net/empty). The white area needs to be designed.The words that should be on that page:The Online community for Entrepreneurs
Interested in exploring a business idea?
Start a project!
- Find people to work with you
- Motivate your team by sharing revenue
- Get advice from our communityWant to earn money doing what you love?
Join a project!
- Earn part of the project revenue
- Be part of all important decisions
- Pride of ownership----------For possible layouts, take a look at plaxo.com for instance and see how they use 3 columns to present the key messages. In our case, we could have two columns ("start a project" and "join a project"). Each has 3 bullet points. We don't require bullet points to actually appear."start a project" and "join a project" are meant to be clickable buttons.
We are looking for a layout (two columns, other placement possible, be creative). We need each section (start and join) to have an illustration that matches the message. We are a community of people. Read the bullet points for each and see if you can come up with a great, simple and elegant way to illustrate the point.
Our community values are fairness, revenue sharing, transparency, open management, etc.
Colors must be compatible with the palette currently used by the rest of the page.
There should also be logos to connect with us on twitter and facebook.
Our site is for business purposes, so no crazy illustrations or flashy colors. But we also don't want stock corporate photos, we are looking for illustrations.


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The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office found 223 tablets of ecstasy and other drugs on a Bluffton man after he fled a traffic stop Monday, according to a department news release.
Deverol Cannick, 28, reportedly failed to stop when the office's drug investigations department initiated a traffic stop on Bluffton Parkway near Goethe Road. He continued onto Goethe and bailed with the vehicle moving, according to the sheriff's office.
The vehicle ended up in a ditch and caused no damage.
Deputies caught up with Cannick after a short chase, finding 223 tablets of ecstasy, 10 grams of heroine, about 32 grams of marijuana, cash, a handgun and other narcotics, according to the release.
"When he jumped out of the car, he took all of that with him," said Lt. J. Woodward.
A full list of the charges and seized narcotics is below.
Deverol Cannick (28)
3236 S. Okatie HwyOkatie,South Carolina
Trafficking Heroin
Trafficking Ecstasy
Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamines
Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs
Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule IV Drugs
Unlawful Carrying of Handgun
Possession of Firearm during the Commission of a Violent Crime
Improper Lane Change
Driving Under Suspension
Fleeing to Evade Arrest/Detention
Failure to Stop for Blue Lights
Approximately 10 g of heroin
Approximately 2 g of crack cocaine
18 tablets of Roxicodone
2.7 g of methamphetamine
14 tablets of Xanax
Approximately 32 g of marijuana
Approximately 13 g of psilocybin mushrooms
223 tablets of ecstacy
$1,550.00 US currency
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These uniquely shaped pots offer gardeners a great way to improve the overall health of their plants. With multiple ventilation holes in the side channels, these pots help prevent root circling and burrowing while allowing for air pruning for optimum plant health.
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Dolce & Gabbana Sentenced To Prison For Tax Evasion
Are Dolce & Gabbana headed to jail?
Iconic Italian design duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been convicted of tax evasion in Italy and have been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison!
Will they be able to design their own prison jumpsuits?!
The Wall Street Journal reports:
An Italian court Wednesday sentenced Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to 1 year and 8 months in prison for tax evasion on income of around €1 billion ($1.34 billion).
The pair's lawyer, Massimo Dinoia, said that Messrs. Dolce and Gabbana planned to appeal, adding that the case is "groundless." The designers, known for their sexy styles favored by celebrities such as Madonna, Naomi Campbell and Scarlett Johansson, have denied the charges.
The case dates back to 2004, when two of the company's main brands were sold to Luxembourg-based holding company Gado. Prosecutors alleged that the sale was made to avoid declaring taxes on royalties deriving from the two brands' activities for about €1 billion. The two men deny the charges.
Under Italian law, the pair would not go to jail because sentences of less than three years are served with house arrest or community service. Moreover, the designers have the right to appeal the verdict twice, and Italian courts often take years to reach a final decision.
Public prosecutor Laura Pedio dubbed the operation as a "sophisticated tax fraud" and originally asked for a two-year jail term for the duo. If the conviction is upheld, the pair would also need to pay a fine to Italy's tax agency for €500,000.
So it sounds like based on the inevitable appeals D&G will probably avoid prison time. But just in case, perhaps they should invite Naomi Campbell over for dinner and get a little insight on how to stay fierce while in the joint.
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Bangor & Brewer City Swimming Pools Open This Week
It's time to hit the pools! Yup, it's been a long time coming! So grab the sun block and the swim suit and JUMP IN!
The Brewer Municipal Pool on WIlson Street opens this Thursday at 1PM! For Brewer kids under 17 the cost is 50 cents, out of town kids pay $1. For Brewer adults the cost is $1, non-residents pay $2. The "general swim" happens Mondays through Fridays 1:00 until 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and then Saturdays & Sundays 12 noon until 4:30 p.m.
In Bangor both the Beth Pancoe Aquatic Center and the Dankin open this Saturday at 1PM!
The cost for the Beth Pancoe Pool on 13th Street in Bangor is $2 for a resident youth 16 and under and $4 for a resident adult 17 and older. Non-residents pay a buck more.
Dankin Pool on Pine Street in Bangor charges 50 cents for everyone under 16 and a buck for everyone over 17.Hours are Monday through Fridays, 1 until 5pm, and then Saturdays and Sundays 1 until 4:30pm.
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Merit Resolutions and Monetary Benefits Up
WASHINGTON – Discrimination charges filed with U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against private sector employers declined last year by 5 percent, the agency reported today as part of its Fiscal Year 2005 data. EEOC officials cited the agency's aggressive outreach and training efforts as a possible factor in the charge decrease.
Charges filed at EEOC field offices throughout the country totaled 75,428 for FY 2005, which ended Sept. 30, continuing a three-year decrease. Meanwhile, the agency last year held a record 5,516 outreach, education, and technical assistance events nationwide, reaching more than 350,000 people. These events covered laws enforced by the agency, as well as its major initiatives: Freedom to Compete, Youth@Work, and the President's New Freedom Initiative.
"We are pleased to see that our proactive prevention efforts may be having an impact on the decrease in charges," EEOC Chair Cari M. Dominguez said. She noted that other factors may also have played a part, including the economic cycle. Chair Dominguez stressed the Commission's balanced approach of promoting voluntary compliance and strongly enforcing anti-discrimination laws.
The FY 2005 data also showed increases in merit resolutions, monetary benefits and lawsuits:
The FY 2005 data is available on the agency's web site at www.eeoc.gov. The year-end statistics show that charges based on race, sex and retaliation were the most frequent filings. While the number of charge filings decreased, there was little change in the percentage of all bases of discrimination alleged when compared to the agency's total caseload (individuals may allege multiple types of discrimination in one charge filing). The FY 2005 charge filings break down as follows:
Additionally, there were 12,679 sexual harassment charge filings and 4,449 pregnancy discrimination filings in FY 2005 with EEOC offices and state and local Fair Employment Practices Agencies (combined). Of the total number of sexual harassment charges, 14% were filed by men.
The EEOC is the federal government agency responsible for enforcing the nation's anti-discrimination laws in the workplace. Further information about the EEOC is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.
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Feel the flutter of this multi-speed waterproof twice-as-nice vibe. Small yet surprisingly strong,
Goes Great With This
Feel the flutter of this multi-speed waterproof twice-as-nice vibe. Small yet surprisingly strong, the butterfly's buzzing wings kiss the clitoris, while the teardrop tip curves to caress the G-spot. Wonderful for those overwhelmed by similarly styled rabbit vibes, the Butterfly Kiss is a super starter vibrator for simultaneous stimulation, both in price and function.
Butterfly Kiss Waterproof Vibrator
Purple or Pink TPR
7" long, 3" insertable, 1 ¼" in diameter (7.62 cm x 3.17 cm)
Uses two AAA batteries (not included)
Volume: 2; Intensity: 4
2012 AVN "O" Awards' nominated "Outstanding Powered Product"
Brand: Pleasure Works
Product Details
Texture: Smooth
Color: Pink
Power Source: 2 AAA
Length: 7 inches
Insertable Length: 3 inches
Diameter: 1.25 inches
Intensity: 3/5
Volume: 4/5
Warranty: 90 Days
- Anal-safe
- Waterproof
- Multi-speed
Reviews & RatingsRate and Review It
Customer Reviews
Oh, I just love the butterfly kiss line of products.
This guy was a smashing success for the first two years of its life. At that point it became a two-speeder. And then about six months ago it became a one-speeder until it finally went kaput. Upgrading today, sad to see my friend go. It isn't much in the penetration department, but it's enough to get you where you want to be along with the three-speed vibrating feature. The butterfly wings are adorable but useless--the vibrating effect would be the same even if they weren't there. In some ways the design reminded me of an insect? Idk. According to my order history, I bought this little guy 4.75 years ago. I didn't actually realize it had held up for so long. Not bad for am $18 vibrator. Rest in peace, friend.
Before purchasing this vibrator, I'd only had one orgasm before (from clitoral stimulation from a man). That was ten years ago, and I'd honestly given up hope of ever having another orgasm.
Boy, was I wrong! It's been less than a week since I received my Butterfly Kiss in the mail, and I've had at least eight orgasms since then (about four of those today)! At 42 years old, I have a renewed interest in sex. My husband and I just had sex again after a long drought. My sex life feels like it's back on course. I swear, I feel like I'm twenty years younger.
I would love to give this toy five stars, but it does have a few drawbacks. I've probably already gone through six-to-eight batteries. And then, after a while of playing with it, it loses one of the speeds (it becomes a two-speed vibrator rather than a three-speed). But then when I start it back up for the next play session, it's back to three speed.
But, at the end of the day, these are minor quibbles. I love my Butterfly Kiss and highly recommend this toy as a great, inexpensive toy for a vibrator novice.
A friend bought this for me for my birthday and it's definitely an improvement when it comes to masturbation. My only issue is that it sounds a little loud when I use it (keep in mind I'm using the lowest setting) and then I worry if my roommates can hear me which deters me from using it. Also the design is a little awkward if you're just interested in using it for clitoral stimulation (like myself.)
This is my first vibrator, so it took me a couple minutes to figure out how to get the stimulation I needed from this toy, but once I did (a combination of angling it up as high as possible so the top of the butterfly's head could reach my clit and gently twisting the toy it back and forth) there were fireworks. I didn't get much g-spot stimulation, if any, but the soft shaft was some nice girth to squeeze on.
Very recommended.
I love my new toy. I am a Virgin and was interested in a vibrator. This is my new bestfriend. Works great for beginners as others mentioned & gets the job done. I definitely will recommend this product. :)
This is my first vibrator and I bought this one cause I'm a broke college student. But I was not disappointed with this, it gave me mind blowing orgasms when I hit the right spot. Definitely would recommend
I may be in the minority, but this did nothing for me. For one thing, the bulb was not located properly to hit my G-spot. It was too long and ended up going past it when inserted. And for another the vibrations of the butterfly wings were pretty much useless. Maybe it works better on someone who required an EXTREMELY light touch on the clitoris, but for me the vibrations didn't translate at all it did about as much good as poking it and then just not moving. Would not recommend.
I'm about to order my fourth one of these- because it's really addictive, but it keeps. Breaking. Down. It's not enough that it eats batteries for breakfast, or the little antenna on the butterfly break off very easily (and the wings follow), but the motor dies after a few months. But damnit, I love this little thing. Like other reviewers have said, I wish there was a little more substance in the shaft area, but there's a reason it's quite literally the only vibrator I've ever owned. Well, that, and the fact that it isn't pricey at all. It gets the job done.
Guys: buy this one for your lady. She'll thank you in all the right ways.
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Semantic is an infrastructure for parser based text analysis in Emacs. It is a lexer, parser-generator, and parser. It is written in Emacs Lisp and is customized to the way Emacs thinks about language files, and is optimized to use Emacs' parsing capabilities.
Semantic's goal is to provide an intermediate API for authors of language agnostic tools who want to deal with languages in a generic way. It also provides a simple way for Mode Authors who are experts in their language, to provide a parser for those tool authors, without knowing anything about those tools.
- 1 Parser Infrastructure
- 2 Coding Tools
- 3 Basic setup
- 4 Helpful keybindings
- 5 Common Customization
- 6 See Also
- 7 Project Pages
- 8 Tutorial Pages
Parser Infrastructure
Lexical Analyzer & Preprocessor
Converts a language into a token stream. Preprocessor support with lexical macro replacement (C/C++).
Converts a lexical token stream into a table of tags defined by the language.
Parser Generator with Bison
David Ponce has ported Bison to Emacs Lisp. New languages can be supported via the wisent parser.
Language Parsers
Parsers that have already been implemented: Emacs Lisp, Java, C/C++, C#, Python, Erlang, awk, Makefile, Scheme, HTML, Texinfo, Javascript, dot. Also: Semantic's own grammar format (.by or .wy) This is the first and only video tutorial that I could find on youbute about MS Access 2010 which is very calm explained, very smooth voice, and explains each step for newbies, as well its fun to watch. Great vid thanks !!!
Incremental parser
Reparses minimal parts of a buffer as you edit.
Idle service manager
Reparses buffers in idle time, and also call other services.
Coding Tools
Semantic supports a wide range of user interface tools.
Smart Completion
Completes symbols actually available in a given context. Some tools call this intellisense.
Idle Summary and Completion
Show function help, or offer up smart completions in idle time.
Speedbar Browser
Code for browsing tag lists with Speedbar.
Documentation Generator
Identifies inline documentation in source code, and can convert it to texinfo. It can also create inline documenation.
Stickyfunc mode
Locks the function declaration you are editing in the header line. (Emacs only).
Create hierarchical imenu menus from parsed files.
Senator is a navigator that permits simple navigation through the parsed language. It also includes token highlighting, and magic cut & paste.
Decoration Modes
Decorate buffers using more than regular expressions, such as overlines for functions, highlight header files Emacs can't find.
Smart Bookmarking
Emacs tracks what you edit, and allows quick navigation by name.
Highlight bad code
text which does not fit the language is underlined.
Draw a chart of some things semantic can quantify.
Examines code, and references those names against a database of pre-parsed files to provide detailed information.
Basic setup
Helpful keybindings
- [C-n]
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Used Car Review
2007-2011 Toyota Camry: Used Car Review
Even people who know practically nothing about cars know that the Toyota Camry is one of the most trusted and valued family cars. As used cars go, the 2007-2011 Toyota Camry remains true to its familial image, only with a bit more style and substance than previous generations. That's because Toyota got a little wild (well, wild for Toyota) with the 2007 redesign, adding a bit more flair to the Camry's exterior and a bit less drab to the interior. In these years, the Camry also sees the addition of a hybrid model that delivers impressive fuel economy while asking for a little more sacrifice, giving up some trunk room and a few options.
Why You Want It
Unless you're buying a certified pre-owed Camry -- which we highly recommend if you can afford it -- a used Camry is about the best buy you can make when rolling the used car dice. Outside of the well-publicized sticking accelerator recall, the Camry has a nearly flawless repair, reliability and resale record. Better yet, the 4-cylinder and hybrid models deliver fuel economy on par with much smaller economy cars yet provide more inviting interior space. This includes a usable backseat that can easily accommodate two adults or two bulky child safety seats. For those who desire more power and luxury, a previously owned XLE V6 comes pretty close to Lexus-like luxury, though we admit Toyota was behind the curve in these model years when it comes to the latest in audio and navigation features. Still, the basic Bluetooth and USB/iPod interface show up on most models, which is probably all that someone shopping for the Camry requires.
Notable Features & Options
We know most people prefer an automatic transmission, but it's nice that the Camry still offers a smooth shifting manual on some of its 4-cylinder models. Even the most basic CE trim includes such nice features as power functions for the windows, locks and mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, 60/40 split folding rear seat and a AM/FM/CD stereo with auxiliary input jack. The LE trim adds an 8-way power driver's seat, remote keyless entry, upgraded audio and an available V6 engine. The luxury oriented XLE includes leather seating, alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power moonroof, power passenger seat and a 40/20/40 reclining rear seat with fixed center pass-through. Options include electronic traction and stability control (made standard after 2010), a JBL audio system, voice activated navigation, heated front seats and a Smart Key remote with push-button starter. The Hybrid trims are equipped very much like the LE trim and include a CVT automatic transmission and hybrid electric/gas powerplant.
Model Milestones
2008 - The Camry Hybrid has some of its standard equipment removed, a move intended to help lower the base price.
2009 - The base CE trim is now simply called Camry
2010 - The Camry and Camry Hybrid receive a mild exterior freshening, while the Camry receives a new 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine good for 169 horsepower. Also new is a 6-speed manual transmission, new radios with USB port and Bluetooth streaming capability and the addition of electronic stability and traction control as standard equipment on all models. XLE and SE trims receive new wheels, while the Hybrid gains fog lights, new wheels and new seat fabric.
2011 - No major changes for 2011.
Engines and Performance
The Camry's 4-cylinder engine isn't a bad choice, delivering adequate power for most circumstances and outstanding fuel economy. The 2.4-liter unit used in the 2007-2009 models produces 158 hp and 161 lb-ft of torque. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates for the manual transmission are 24 miles per gallon in the city and 34 mpg on the highway, while the automatic earns 24/33. The more powerful 2.5-liter used after 2010 puts out 169 hp (179 in the SE trim) and 167 lb-ft of torque. EPA estimates drop slightly, with the manual transmission cars earning 22/33 and the automatic 22/32. The 3.5-liter V6 is a wise choice for those who like ample passing power as well as a more spirited drive. Rated at 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque, the V6 earns a respectable 19/28 fuel economy rating. Those seeking the best fuel economy should opt for the Camry Hybrid, which gets an EPA estimated 31 mpg city and 35 mpg highway.
As for the Camry's driving characteristics, we place them on par with other family sedans in its class. The ride is smooth and quiet, the steering fairly precise and the brakes strong. The sportier SE trim adds more structural bracing, sport-tuned shocks and springs, larger bushing and an anti-roll bar and firmer steering. If you don't mind a firmer ride, the SE trim is a much more enjoyable car to take on winding roads, but its rear strut tower brace forces the deletion of the fold-down rear seat. We also recommend the V6 for those choosing the SE. Surprisingly, the Camry Hybrid is no sleeper, offering brisk acceleration from a standing stop and decent passing ability. We did find the transfer between the electric and gasoline engine to be somewhat obvious, but overall the Hybrid's driving experience is very similar to the gasoline-powered cars, albeit quieter in city driving when the electric motor is doing all the work. The downside is a smaller trunk (the battery pack takes up space back there) and a fixed rear seat.
Recalls, Safety Ratings and Warranties
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls for the 2007-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid.
2007 - A recall was issued for possible defective airbag inflators in the front, side and knee airbags.
2007-08 - A recall was issued to replace all-weather floor mats that could break loose from their anchor pins and interfere with the accelerator pedal.
2007-09 - A recall was issued for a possible problem with the power window master switch that may lead to overheating, possibly resulting in a fire.
2007-10 - A recall was issued for a defective accelerator pedal design that, in certain circumstances, could become more difficult to depress, slower to return and, in some instances, stuck in a partially depressed position.
2007-11 - A recall was issued for some models sold in the Southeast equipped with improper tire and wheel load carrying specification labels.
2009 - A recall was issued for a possible defective rear brake light switch.
2010 - A recall was issued for a possible ill-fitting brake hose that could wear and perforate, resulting in loss of brake fluid.
We should note that the 2007-2011 Toyota Camry was included in the recall related to uncontrolled acceleration in Toyota vehicles. While there was much media coverage and Toyota recalled nearly 8 million cars, an exhaustive study by both NASA engineers and NHTSA could find no flaws with the electronics in Toyota vehicles.
Recall repairs are required by law even if the vehicle is out of warranty. Your dealer can check to see if the repairs were performed and, if not, will fix the car at no charge to you.
As for safety, the Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid score well in both the government and the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests. NHTSA gives the Camry with side airbags five out of five stars for the driver and passenger in the front-end crash test and five stars for the driver and passenger in the side-impact crash test. The Camry earns four out of five stars in the rollover test. IIHS also gives the Camry its highest marks in the offset front crash test, side-impact test and roof strength test.
The Toyota Camry has a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Camry Hybrid comes with the same warranty plus a 96-month/100,000-mile warranty on the hybrid components and battery. Extended warranties purchased when the car was new are transferable, so be sure to inquire if the vehicle you are buying has an extended plan. Toyota also offers a line of certified pre-owned vehicles through its dealerships. If you purchase a certified pre-owned Camry, the warranty coverage for the powertrain is extended to 7 years/100,000 miles from the vehicle's original service date. CPO cars also come with a 12-month/12,000-mile comprehensive warranty, one year of roadside assistance and a free CARFAX report. Best of all, certified customers are eligible for standard new car financing rates. Vehicles that qualify for the CPO program cannot be older than six years or have more than 85,000 miles on the odometer. To learn more about the Toyota CPO program, visit their website at www.toyotacertified.com.
Word on the Web
Outside the numerous commentaries regarding the unintended acceleration recalls, most owners and consumer sites have nothing but high praise for the Camry. Consumer Reports gives it high marks in all but one category involving issues with engine cooling problems on the 2007-2009 models. On Toyotanation.com, we did find numerous unrelated threads with one common theme: rattles and squeaks. Whether in the sunroof, door panels, console or dash, this is something we didn't expect to find with a Toyota product, but many customers have experienced it. In almost every case, the dealer was able to locate and fix the problem either with additional insulation or by fixing broken or missing clips.
Competitive Set
Honda Accord - The Accord is every bit the equal of the Camry, especially in the areas of resale, safety and fuel economy. But the Accord doesn't offer a hybrid model or a sporty trim to match the Camry SE.
Chevrolet Malibu - The Malibu is roomier than the Camry and its styling is a bit more distinctive. The Malibu Hybrid isn't really a true hybrid in the same technical sense as the Camry, and it doesn't offer some popular options, such as onboard navigation.
Ford Fusion - The Fusion has an enviable repair and recall history. It offers a hybrid model that gets better fuel economy than the Camry Hybrid, and it offers high-end audio and communications equipment, such as Ford's SYNC voice-activated infotainment system. The Fusion also offers an all-wheel-drive model.
Autotrader Recommendations
It's hard to go wrong with a previously owned, late model Toyota Camry. But, if you're looking for the best bang for the buck, we'd say look for a 4-cylinder LE or SE. If safety is a paramount concern, shop the 2010 or newer models, as they come standard with electronic traction and stability control (it was optional on the 2007-2009 trims). We also think the Camry Hybrid makes a good choice if fuel economy trumps the need for a roomy trunk and fold-down rear seats. No matter which model you choose, there should be an abundance of models and colors on the market. After all, Toyota sold nearly 2 million Camry models over a 5-year period. Finding the model and features you want is a pretty easy task.
What do you think about the 2007-2011 Toyota Camry? Let us know in the comments below.


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Speakers Bureau
- Nature, Nurture or Neither: The New Science of Epigenetics
- The Shapes of Proteins: A Look Inside the Molecular Machines of Life
- Exploring Mars with Curiosity and its Laser
- History of Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Higgs Boson and Beyond: The Quest for New Laws of Physics
- Quantum Cryptography: Using Physics to Keep Secrets Safe
- Looking Inside Explosions and Other Things
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The Laboratory has speakers with experience in a wide variety of subjects who can tailor their content for a range of audiences. Below are some to consider. Don't see a subject you need? Contact us and we'll try to find the right person for you.
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Immune system
Bette Korber
Researcher for the Lab's Theoretical Biology and Biophysics group
AIDS: A History of a Global Pandemic
The considerable diversity of HIV worldwide represents a critical challenge for designing an effective HIV vaccine.
But it now appears that a vaccine bioinformatically optimized for immunologic coverage of global HIV diversity—called a mosaic vaccine and designed by Korber and her LANL team—may confer protection from infection.
Stem cells
Reprogramming DNA, junk DNA RNA world
Molecular biology
Atomistic-level biology
Developmental disease
Structural biology
Molecular effects on early childhood development
Computational biology and high-performance computing
Karissa Sanbonmatsu
Researcher for the Lab's Biology and Genetics group
Nature, Nurture or Neither: The New Science of Epigenetics
Is our behavior and physical appearance hardwired by our DNA, or a product of our environment?
New advances in molecular biology are providing a third option to the age-old debate of "Nature versus Nurture."
While DNA is often considered the blueprint of life, environmental factors can affect genes for more than three generations (mother, child, grandchild, and great-grandchild) as well.
This talk includes information on how you can alter your genetics.
Dark matter
Physics at the Large Hadron Collider
High-energy physics
Elementary particle physics
Michael Graesser
Researcher in areas of dark matter and theoretical subatomic physics for the Lab's Nuclear and Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology group
Higgs Boson and Beyond—The Quest for New Laws of Physics
It's looking more and more like what was discovered at the Large Hadron Collider is the Higgs Boson.
This talk can tell you what the researchers were looking for and bring you up-to-date on the latest research on this important scientific breakthrough in physics.
Smart grid energy
Granular materials—A discrete state of matter
Turbulence and mixing in nature
Nonlinear science (chaos, nonlinear dynamics)
Robert Ecke
Director of the Lab's Center for Nonlinear Studies
Nonlinear Dynamics: Chaos and Patterns to Turbulence and Mixing
Black holes
Nuclear measurement and detection
Role of Lab in world-class science
Bill Priedhorsky
Program director for the Lab's Science Resource Office
Black Holes and Collapsed Starts: Our Galaxy and its Neighbors
When astronomers use satellites to study X-rays from the stars and galaxies, they see directly into the most extreme places in our Universe: the black holes and neutron stars that mark the death of stars.
This talk explains black holes and where the current science has led us.
Electric transmission and storage
Dean Peterson
Researcher with the Lab's Sensors and Electrochemical group
Lost in Transmission—Saving Energy with Superconductivity
Superconductors are special materials with zero electrical resistance and the potential to significantly enhance our ability to generate, transmit, use and store energy.
This talk explores the science of high-temperature superconductivity. Peterson discusses applications ranging from high-speed trains levitated by superconducting magnets to underground cables that can virtually eliminate the ten percent of transmitted energy that is now lost to resistive heating.
Space exploration
Mars exploration
Mars Rover Curiosity
Roger Wiens
Project lead for the ChemCam laser instrument currently operating on the Mars rover Curiosity
Exploring Mars with Curiosity and its Laser
On August 6, 2012, the Curiosity rover was lowered to the Martian soil by a "sky crane," settling on its own six wheels.
It sports 10 instruments, an arm that weighs as much as a whole previous generation Mars rover and a laser that vaporizes bits of rock up to 25 feet away to determine their compositions.
This talk describes the rover, its journey to Mars and Curiosity's new discoveries.
Structural genomics
Tom Terwilliger
Researcher for the Lab's Biosecurity and Public Health group
The Shapes of Proteins: A Look Inside the Molecular Machines of Life
Proteins are tiny molecular machines that can speed up chemical reactions.
Structural genomics is a new field that aims to create 3-D pictures of proteins to help better understand how these microscopic factories work inside cells with the aim to develop better therapeutic drugs.
Christopher Morris
Researcher for the Lab's Subatomic Phyics group
Looking Inside Explosions and Other Things
The ability to see within objects advances science and medicine and provides a better understanding of the forces unleashed by high explosives during detonation.
During his presentation, Dr. Morris talks about the history and science of radiography and how X-rays, protons and naturally-occurring cosmic rays can be used to see through opaque objects.
From assisting surgeons with pictures of what's inside a human body to helping border agents find nuclear contraband inside freight containers, a wide range of applications can be discussed.
Quantum cryptography
Richard Hughes
Researcher for the Lab's Applied Modern Physics Group
Quantum Cryptography—Using Physics to Keep Secrets Safe
Anyone who uses a credit card, computer, or smartphone relies on cryptography—the science of secret communications—many times a day.
The story of cryptography is a centuries-long struggle between code-makers and code-breakers, but the new technology of quantum cryptography is poised to tip the scales in favor of the codemakers by harnessing the quantum properties of single particles of light (photons).
LANL history
Cold War
Norris Bradbury
Manhattan Project
Alan Carr
Lab historian with the Lab's Record Management Services
LANL history
The Story of Los Alamos, 1943-1992
History of Los Alamos National Laboratory
A Brief History of Los Alamos National Laboratory
Introduction to the Laboratory Archives:
The Role of Los Alamos in World War II
The Role of Los Alamos in World War II, The Historian's Cut—a more in-depth version of the lecture presented in two parts: The Road to Trinity, Trinity to Tokyo Bay
Los Alamos, 1970-1992: The Story of the Stockpile
Los Alamos Weather
Meteorological monitoring
Jean Dewart
Meteorologist with the Lab's Environmental Compliance Program
Meteorology and Weather at Los Alamos
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The act of asking your bro to confirm a girl's attractiveness before taking her home (more commonly done when you are more drunk than your bro)
I had like 12 beers and was about to bring this girl back to my apartment but I needed a brofirmation from Sam before I could take her home. He gave me the brofirmation so we left the bar and went to my place.
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What Profession Could 'Mad Men' Be Bringing Back in Style?
April 25 marks the 60th anniversary of Administrative Professionals Day, but a new survey reveals those who hold such jobs are increasingly using a far less modern term to describe themselves: secretaries.
In a recent survey of admins, the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) found a big bump in how many of them have "secretary" in their job title, marking a reversal in popularity for a term that's been in decline for the past two decades.
The survey found the majority of admin professionals use the titles "executive assistant" or "administrative assistant," but for the first time in several years, "administrative secretary" made the top three. In addition, the IAAP says the number of admins with "secretary" in their titles has gone from eight percent to nearly 15 percent in just two years.
So why the change? Some call it the "'Mad Men' Effect," saying that the popular 1960s-set AMC series could be fueling nostalgia for the "classic image of the American corporate secretary."
But no matter what you call admins, they're crucial to office teams — so on Administrative Professionals Day (and every day, for that matter), be sure to let them know how much you appreciate their hard work.


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CLARKSVILLE, Mo. (AP) - An all-too-familiar springtime ritual is playing out around the nation's heartland this weekend as volunteers, National Guardsmen and even prison inmates join together in an effort to ward off fast-rising floodwaters.
Dire flooding situations dotted at least six Midwestern states following torrential rains this past week that dumped up to 7 inches in some locations. Record flooding was possible in some places as dozens of rivers overflowed their banks.
The floods and flash floods have forced hundreds of evacuations, closed countless roads, swamped farmland, shut down barge traffic on much of the upper Mississippi River and closed two Mississippi River bridges.
Several Mississippi River towns north of St. Louis were expected to see crests on Sunday, including hard-hit Clarksville, Mo.
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SWS Group Announces Termination of Cease and Desist Order at Southwest Securities, FSB
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Jan. 15, 2013 04:01 PM
DALLAS, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) (the "Company") announced today that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC") has lifted the Cease and Desist Order (the "Order") under which the Company's banking subsidiary, Southwest Securities, FSB (the "Bank"), has been operating since February 2011.
"We are very pleased that the OCC has recognized the hard work our Bank team has done to reduce classified assets and improve the credit quality of our loan book while maintaining profitability," said James H. Ross, President and Chief Executive Officer of SWS Group. "This important milestone demonstrates the effectiveness of our efforts to build Southwest Securities, FSB into a stronger, more diversified bank. We remain focused on implementing our plans to expand the Bank's role as a leading lender throughout the markets we serve."
The Bank entered into the Order with the Office of Thrift Supervision (the "OTS") on February 4, 2011. Since that time, SWS Group has remained in full compliance with the terms of the Order and has made significant progress in its efforts to strengthen the Bank and position it for long-term success. Notably, the Bank has reduced classified assets by more than 60 percent, from their peak of $273.4 million at December 31, 2010, to $100.7 million at September 30, 2012, and improved its Tier 1 core capital ratio to 12.7 percent and total-risk based capital ratio to 19.2 percent, as of September 30, 2012, increases from 9.4 percent and 14.0 percent, respectively, as of December 31, 2010. The Order had been enforced by the OCC, as the successor to the OTS, since July 2011.
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Lamar football needs good showing on Saturday
Unless you were a coach on the Lamar staff or one of the players, you probably thought the Cardinals had a small chance of beating Louisiana-Lafayette last Saturday in the college football season opener. I mean, UL plays in the bigger Football Bowl Subdivision won a bowl game last season. No way, right?What we didn't expect to see were a plethora of mistakes which led to many easy points and short drives for UL. The 13 points yielded by Lamar in the first quarter came on drives no longer than six plays each.
The second quarter was just as bad for the offense. The Cards could never sustain any drives, thus UL piled on 27 more points for a 40-0 halftime lead which ended up being the final score.
There weren't many positives on offense. Third-year coach Ray Woodard used backup quarterback Caleb Berry in the second quarter, but nothing changed. Kentucky transfer Ryan Mossakowski started and his stat line was 12-19 for 81 yards. Berry was 6-10 for 75 yards with an interception and the offensive line allowed three sacks.
Lamar Cardinal Barry Ford's name was called several times. The former Kirbyville Wildcat led all receivers with a game-high five catches for 48 yards.Oklahoma State transfer Herschel Sims totaled 42 yards on 14 carries and DePauldrick Garrett added 35 yards on seven totes.
Junior defensive back Chad Allen made his presence felt early and often. He led both teams with a total of nine tackles.
Like we said earlier, not many expected Lamar to defeat UL, but we expected more out of Lamar. No signs of improvement were seen. Maybe it was because Lamar was playing up in competition.
But several other Southland Conference teams played up in competition last week, including McNeese State, who went on the road and beat Middle Tennessee State, 27-21. MTSU is in the same conference as UL.
Central Arkansas held a 20-14 halftime lead over Ole Miss (SEC) before losing 49-27. Other scores included Northwestern State losing to Texas Tech, 44-6, and Southeastern Louisiana dropping a 62-10 decision at Missouri.
Let's forget last week. Lamar now is on an even playing field when the Cardinals host Prairie View A&M on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Provost Umphrey Stadium. PVAM comes to Beaumont after losing a heartbreaker to rival Texas Southern, 44-41. TSU kicked a field goal as time expired to win the Labor Day Classic at Reliant Stadium.
It's a new week. It's the first home game against a team at the same level and the Cards will be jacked. They will catch the Panthers of PVAM at the right time, who are coming off a last- second loss against their conference rival.
The Cards can set the tone for the rest of the season on Saturday. With a trip to Hawaii next week, LU doesn't want to head to the beach with a 0-2 record.
The offense needs to show improvement. We heard about the names during the offseason and now the hype needs to translate into results. I can think of no better time than this week for Lamar to show what it's made of. Wins over Langston and McMurry won't satisfy fans or critics.
Hopefully Woodard can find a quarterback he likes and sticks with him. I've never been a fan of the dual-quarterback system.
On a note of local interest, Texas Rage in the Cage Amateur Association will hold its next mixed martial arts event Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Beaumont Civic Center. Tickets are $40, $30 and $25 and can be purchased at the Civic Center box office and other Ticketmaster locations including HEB on Dowlen Road, ticketmaster.com and charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000.
The main event pits Port Arthur's own Joel Scott (4-1) vs. David Salazar (1-1) for the TRCAA featherweight championship. Salazar is a last-minute replacement for John Rodriguez, who was injured during training.
The co-main event features Will Spidle (3-1) of American Top Team-Beaumont vs. Aaron Gomez (2-2). The entire card will be announced next week.It's been a while since we last had some MMA on the television, after UFC 151 was canceled when light heavyweight champion Jon Jones wouldn't take on a new opponent when Dan Henderson injured himself during training.
That will all change next week. Beaumont's Cody Williams (3-2) will fight Steve Peterson (7-2) at Legacy FC 14 on Friday, Sept. 14, which will be shown live on AXS TV (formerly HDNet). On the under card, one of Williams' ATT-Beaumont teammates, Ryan Spann, will make his pro debut against Charlie Ontiveros, who is also making his professional debut.
Also that night, the UFC presents "The Ultimate Fighter 16" on FX with coaches Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson. There will be one 32-man welterweight tournament that narrows the contestants down to 16, which will then be drafted into two teams of eight — one coached by Nelson and the other by Carwin. Boring.
Chad Cooper can be reached at (409) 832-1400, ext. 241, or by e-mail at cooper [at] theexaminer [dot] com.


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Oh, the baby's name. Our biggest disagreement since finding out we were pregnant. My husband and I are both pretty stubborn, but if it's possible he's even more stubborn than I am—and he's not going to budge on this one. We like some of the same names but not many. And—get this—he thinks since I "named" Preston (Preston's my maiden name), he gets to name this baby.
I don't think it works that way…do you?
Yes, I suggested the name Preston, after my late grandfather—Paul P. Preston—but his middle name is Wolf, after Jay's late grandfather, Wolf. I didn't exactly have to twist his arm—from what I remember, we were both on board with this, otherwise it wouldn't have happened. And we both love his name—he's such a Preston. (Admittedly, it took all of us a little while to get used to it, since my family's last name is Preston—most common question I get is: "His name is Preston Preston?" Um, no.)
Every time we discuss baby names, we end up getting in an argument, so we pretty much avoid the topic altogether. I like what I like, and he doesn't like what he doesn't like… But there are a few names I've suggested that I've come to love, and he won't even consider them.
You know how you associate certain names with people? Many names we would've considered are either taken by friends or family members, or just simply remind us of people we once knew, sometimes not in a good way.
I love the name Skylar, for example (Sky for short)—but it reminds him of someone he knew a hundred years ago so it's out. I suggested another name the other day, but apparently he hooked up with a girl of the same name, so that got nixed.
I can't share any of the real contenders—my husband's very adamant about that—but I will share one of the names on my list that got vetoed immediately: Rainbow (Rain for short). Before you balk, consider it for a second: How many Rainbow Gorensteins do you know? We'd call her Rain, and when people would find out her full name was Rainbow, they'd think it was cool, no? How can you not be cool with a name like that? I love the juxtaposition of Rainbow and Gorenstein—it's totally unexpected.
Okay, so I tend to like hippie/earthy names and the non-traditional, but I also like some fairly normal names too. We've come together on a couple—literally two—but I'm not sure I like them enough to settle on them. Before you think I've totally lost my mind, Rainbow isn't my top choice, and I didn't really think he'd go for it, but the more I say it the more I like it… I have about 20-30 others I like too, and they're not all as out there as that. But again, he's vetoed almost every name I've suggested—it's the kiss of death if I suggest something!
How far in advance of having the baby did you pick a name? Did you guys agree, or did one of you like the name better than the other? How'd you get your husband (or wife) to come around on a name you liked? Talk to me in the comments!


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Madonna: Thanksgiving in Miami!
Madonna and her boyfriend, dancer Brahim Zaibat, hang out on the balcony of their hotel suite the day before Thanksgiving on Wednesday (November 21) in Miami, Fla.
The happy couple was accompanied by her kids, Lourdes Leon, Rocco Ritchie, David Banda, and Mercy James.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Madonna
Rihanna's song "Diamonds" is now number one on Billboard's Hot 100. With her 12th Hot 100 topper, she ties Madonna and the Supremes for the fourth-most leaders in the chart's 54-year history. Only the Beatles (20), Mariah Carey (18) and Michael Jackson (13) have sent more titles to the top of the Hot 100.
15+ pictures inside of Madonna celebrating pre-Thanksgiving in Miami…


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The Maritimo M48 is an incredible feat of design and engineering. A genuine long-range luxury motoryacht, it's a compact version of its larger siblings, yet it retains virtually all of their stunning features. In fact, you'll pinch yourself to make sure you're not seeing double. Two double staterooms, two saloons, two aft decks, two designer-styled bathrooms and two helm stations. You would be hard pressed to find any cruiser with so many luxurious appointments woven seamlessly into its design. And no other motoryacht is easier to operate, maintain or enjoy. Like every Maritimo, the 48 is also incredibly frugal on fuel without compromising performance. With an advanced hull design, engines mounted forward and fuel tanks positioned amid ships, the 48 has superb balance and poise. Apply the power and you'll never bury the stern, ride bow high - or use fuel inefficiently. Which all goes to prove that good things really do come in small packages. The Maritimo 48, it truly is oceans apart.
The walk around side decks of a Maritimo allow safe and easy access to the foredeck. Handy when pulling up a mooring or dropping anchor in less than ideal conditions.
Maritimo's entire Flybridge range are appointed with beautifully crafted timber and stainless steel internal staircase. Entertaining on the Flybridge has never been easier.
Whether you're entertaining in the cockpit or saloon the chef remains part of the conversation with Maritimo's aft galley arrangement and wide opening bi-fold doors.
Cruise in comfort in any conditions with Maritimo's trademark enclosed Flybridge. It's more like a second story than an upper bridge. There's so much more to a Maritimo.


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Summit Life Outreach Center will hold a major fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6:15 p.m. at Antonio's Banquet and Conference Center, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls. Advanced tickets are encouraged, but walk-in guests are welcomed. Cost of the event is $35, which includes dinner and guest speaker, the Rev. Richard Poblocki, host of "Calling All Catholics" on WLOF (101.7-FM). Reservations can be made by calling Anne DesPres at 716-297-6687 or Dorothea Nortz at 716-745-7403.
The nonprofit center dedicates itself to helping women in an unplanned pregnancy situation. Its staff of peer counselors walk through a woman's pregnancy with them, supporting them with the freedom to explore their fears and the issues in their life that make their pregnancy a challenging experience.
Summit Life offers parenting education services to enhance the lives of young mothers-to-be, their families, and more importantly, life to their unborn babies. Summit Life has an "Earn While You Learn Program" which gives mothers an opportunity to earn credits that they can use to "purchase" materials such as maternity and baby clothes, blankets, diapers, formula and other needed supplies. The center also offers free pregnancy tests, confidential support and community referrals. All services offered through the center are free.
This is Summit Life's seventh year of service to women and families. Despite the progress of the center, assistance is needed from caring individuals and businesses to contribute the necessary resources to keep it running in the Niagara Falls community.
Those interested in learning more about Summit Life Outreach Center or volunteering their time may contact the center directly at 716-298-8600 or visit the website at www.summitlifecenter.com.


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AMD Phenom II 720 and 810 AM3 Review
Recently during CES 2009 OCC brought you a first look at the new Phenom II series processors from AMD, the Phenom II X4 940. The Phenom II 940 was a very solid performing processor with high clock speeds, however it was an AM2+ only CPU and could only run with now aging DDR2 memory. AMD is now bringing the newer and faster speeds of DDR3 memory to the AMD platform with the new AM3 processors. These newer processors are also backwards compatible with AM2+ boards running DDR2 memory so you have the flexibility to upgrade when you choose. Just as in the first generation Phenom line there were quad core and triple core processors, the Phenom II AM3 line will have the same. Today we are going to take a look at two of the AMD Phenom II processors, the X3 720, which is one of the Phenom II triple core processors, and the X4 810, a quad core processor, both of which support both types of sockets and memory. The Phenom II X3 720 is clocked at 2.8GHz and features a total of 6MB L3 cache and 1.5MB L2 cache (512KB each core), it is also a Black Edition processor so the multiplier is unlocked for better and higher overclocks. The Phenom II X4 810 is clocked at 2.6GHz with 4MB total L3 cache and 2MB L2 cache (512KB each core).
When it comes to memory support, the AM3 Phenom II line will support up to DDR2 1066MHz and DDR3 1333MHz using a 128-bit wide memory controller on the CPU. The AM3 processors will also be running HyperTransport 3.0 and will have a maximum processor bandwidth of 33.1GB/s. The package was changed to a 938-pin array instead of the 940-pin of the AM2+ socket, however the AM3 processors will be able to run in an AM2+ board with no issues. The manufacturing process will remain 45nm with 758 million transistors and the maximum TDP for the AM3 processors will be 95 watts.
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Since this is an engineering sample processor, it came shipped to us directly from AMD in a safe antistatic box. It did not include the stock heatsink as the retail version does, but it includes the CPU just as an OEM processor purchase would. At first look the Phenom II X3 720 looks just like the original Phenom series. The only differences are the logo where it says Phenom II and that there are only 938 pins on the socket instead of 940 for the AM2+. If you look closely on the printing you can see the model numbers embedded in the code string.
Now that we have seen this beauty let's move to the testing to see how she performs.


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For the consideration of my fellow brewers
The beer on the left was brewed January 1, 2015. The beer on the right was brewed January 3, 2015. The one on the left has what I'm calling a "yeast toupee", bits of krausen that have formed a sort of a lid over the beer. The beer on the right looks like what I expect: the krausen has sunk to the bottom.
These aren't the same recipe, but I'm suspecting that the main difference between these two beers is that I used three times as much Irish moss on the one to the left: one tablespoon for the last twenty minutes of the boil, vs. one teaspoon for the last ten minutes in the beer to the right.
I've seen this once before: that time I used a tablespoon of Irish Moss too. That beer tasted just fine, but it looked pretty disgusting in the fermentor.
So does anyone know if this is what happens when you use too much Irish Moss? Or is this something else entirely?


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Car News
Lexus F SPORT Models Aim for a Cooler Crowd
Lexus hasn't exactly been known for white-knuckle driving performance over the years, but the expanding line of Lexus F SPORT vehicles looks set to spice up the company's staid image. Every rear-wheel-drive sedan in the Lexus lineup -- IS, GS and LS -- now features an optional F SPORT treatment, including sport-tuned suspension components and racy styling cues inside and out. The IS C convertible, CT hybrid hatchback and RX crossover have gone under the F SPORT knife, as well.
Lexus hopes to lure fresh demographics to its showrooms with the F SPORT line, particularly younger male drivers who might otherwise go for something like a BMW. But is Lexus legit with these new packages? We've been wondering ourselves, so we attended a recent F SPORT driving event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to find out. Here are some quick driving impressions of the four vehicles we drove on the track.
Lexus CT F SPORT
The CT is probably the mildest of the F SPORT vehicles, and that's largely a function of its modest Prius-derived powerplant. The point of this car remains its 42-miles-per-gallon fuel economy, not its corner-carving ability. Still, the firmer F SPORT suspension does noticeably enhance the CT's already nimble handling, and the exclusive 17-inch Dark Graphite alloy wheels give this CT a rather muscular look. It's nice that CT shoppers get an F SPORT option, too. Just because they're looking for a hybrid doesn't mean they don't want something cool.
Lexus says more IS 350 buyers than expected have been opting for the F SPORT package, but we're not surprised. There are some meaningful upgrades here, starting with the cool mesh grille and continuing inside, where the thickly bolstered front seats are an F SPORT exclusive -- and the LFA supercar-inspired gauges are, too. Underneath, there's a more aggressive suspension with adaptive dampers for superior control. We were already fans of the regular IS 350, but the F SPORT treatment definitely helps the IS model's cause.
Like the others, the GS receives unique styling and a sportier suspension tune that keeps the car flatter in corners, but the headline F SPORT feature in this case is Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS). What's cool about DRS is that it can turn the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the front wheels at lower speeds for enhanced agility, and then turn them in the same direction at higher speeds for better path control. You can't get it on any other GS, and it gives the car a decidedly sharper feel on the track.
The LS receives a gentler F SPORT overhaul, but there are still some notable performance goodies here, including Brembo front brakes, a limited-slip rear differential and paddle shifters with rev-matched downshifts. Styling tweaks are also part of the deal, of course. But if there's one lasting impression we have of the LS on the track in Vegas, it's our respect for the 4.6-liter, 386-horsepower V8 under the hood. This is a glorious motor that sounds great and really pours on the power when you're thundering down the back stretch.
What it means to you: A new kind of Lexus is in town, and we think the Lexus F SPORT lineup will genuinely broaden the company's appeal to a sportier crowd.


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Well, we certainly had another great night and show at the famous Iridium Jazz Club in NYC! This is the famous club where Les Paul held court for so many years, fronting his wonderful Les Paul Trio, with Lou Pallo, who was at his side for so many years. You can't help but feel the presence of the great Mr. Paul permeating from every inch of the place, and all the great music that has been, and continues to be played there truly makes it a guitar wonder, and a true mecca for guitarists everywhere!
For myself, it's always an honor to take that stage, and this time I got to do it with my whole band, and to have my daughter Lexie on vocals. Another interesting thing about that club is the tradition of how many folks would travel from far and wide to see Les Paul. That seems to be continuing, as I had visitors from as far away as Boston, plus some people who even came down from Canada! There were people visiting NYC from France, Brazil and other countries as well, and I was signing autographs and shaking hands all night!
It's so good that they have continued to pick up on the Les Paul legacy there, and keep on bringing the audiences great guitar playing…it's such an honor to be a part of it, and they even had recorded albums of my set available by the end of the show, not to mention streaming the shows live on the internet, which can still be seen on Iridium Live! It's hard doing 2 shows, and just in case people were staying for the 2nd set, I tried to not repeat any of the songs I did in the first set, which for me is always the "real" show! Very hard to muster up the energy for that 2nd show, even though we did hit our stride about mid-way through that show.
As always, it was the greatest joy of all to take the stage with my daughter Lexie and to have her sing a few numbers. She sounded and looked great, and her new album will be released in April! My new album, All Tricked Out! Will be available in May, and it will be released at a party there at the Iridium! I certainly recommend if any of you ever want to come to NYC to definitely stop in at the Iridium, and see the "real deal "as far as great musical experiences go!! It just doesn't get any better than this!


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Olympic Wrestling Out, Golf In! - Sports Retort
The International Olympic Committee has voted to drop wrestling from the 2020 Olympics. Now the WSJ Sports Retort team breaks down the decision and whether anyone should be excited for its replacement: Olympic Golf.
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WORCESTER — The number of jobs in the region is at about the same level that it was a decade ago, but the nature of the local employment base has dramatically and irrevocably changed, federal labor statistics show.
For the most part, area workers enjoying this Labor Day weekend no longer pick up a paycheck at the bustling mills and factories that once dotted the Central Massachusetts landscape.
Rather, they're most likely earning their livings at the biotechnology, health or educational institutions that now drive the local economic engine.
"The employment level in Worcester is exactly where it was 10 years ago," said Victor A. Matheson, an economics professor at the College of the Holy Cross. "But what has dramatically changed is the type of jobs that are now available."
According to statistics recently released by the U.S. Department of Labor, there were about 295,800 jobs in the Worcester area as of June 30. Of those, 56,900 were in the education or health services fields.
By comparison, manufacturing, once the bread and butter of the local economy, netted only 23,800 positions. That number represents a loss of 2.5 percent of jobs from June of 2012.
Analyzing the trends in employment numbers and putting them in perspective with the drastic changes to the global economy, many economics and urban planning specialists believe there's little chance of growing the number of local jobs for unskilled workers in the manufacturing or assembling sectors.
"GM is not coming here," said Timothy J. McGourthy, Worcester's chief development officer. "But that doesn't mean we can't expand the number of jobs in the city."
Over the past 40 years, many local manufacturing interests have either shut down or have moved to other places where wages and operational costs are lower. At factories still operating in the region, improved technologies, robotics and manufacturing efficiencies have sliced worker positions.
"This is a phenomena we are seeing across the industrialized world," said John Brown, an economics professor at Clark University.
Mr. Brown said there's been "a real drop-off" in Worcester manufacturing jobs over the past couple of decades, and that has led to the loss of good-paying jobs for blue-collar and immigrant workers.
"The assembly line jobs that once paid $25 an hour with good benefits are, for the most part, all gone," added Mr. Matheson.
Economists said there's stiff competition for the companies that still provide jobs for the unskilled.
Many communities, for example, offer generous tax breaks or other financial incentives to lure companies.
"In many instances, city officials have to give away an awful lot to get these companies to locate in their communities," said Mr. Matheson. "It's almost like bribery."
Anaylsts, however, believe the cuts in non-skilled manufacturing positions may not be as bad as they seem.
They said that many of those factory workers have matriculated to the expanding health care and education fields.
"You just don't have people with Ph.D.s working in the health care sector," explained Mr. McGourthy. "There's always a need for jobs like processing paperwork or maintaining buildings."
And the experts noted that, despite the continuing loss of unskilled jobs, individuals working in the Worcester region are earning good salaries.
For example, Mr. Brown said that Worcester is 35th among metropolitan areas on the per capita wage scale and the average annual salary for a local health care worker is about $50,000, higher than a lot of other regions.
Though the city has showcased its endeavors to attract high technology, science, and other related industries, administrators said they haven't given up on efforts to pursue manufacturing and assembly firms that require a skilled workforce.
Mr. McGourthy said Worcester Technical High School and other local educational institutions continue to turn out graduates who can fill those positions.
"We have the workforce that these companies need and that's important," he said.
Officials also said that local jobs in the trades, transportation, professional, business and financial services sectors continue to see good growth.
While many see good news in the recent federal statistics, Ronald Charette, executive director of the South Worcester Neighborhood Improvement Corps., believes more has be done to secure jobs for those living in the inner city neighborhoods.
He said there are too few jobs available for those individuals and that the existing positions don't pay enough to support a family.
Mr. Charette said that there are about 4,700 households served by his agency and most living in South Worcester have less than two years worth of high school education under their belts.
He said a recent survey showed that neighborhood residents need to make $12.38 an hour to pay just their rent and utility bills.
Mr. Charette added that most average a wage of $10.50 per hour.
"Our residents work at Walmart, McDonald's and the dollar stores," said Mr. Charette. "It's good that they have jobs but the positions don't pay enough to support their families. Our people are stuck in low-paying service jobs, and the biggest barrier to their success is their lack of education."
He said neighborhood residents need programs to train them for skilled jobs but he said governmental funding for that instruction is no longer available.
"Our folks are smart and they want to work, but they don't have the education," said Mr. Charette.
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Netflix Should Read Amazon's Script
For Netflix, 2013 has been lucky. Stock has surged 178% this year -- the best performance in the S&P. But to keep the odds in its favor, the company will need to be more like an Amazon.com than an HBO. Miriam Gottfried reports. Photo: Getty Images.
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Rams Cruise to 17th Straight Victory
Farmingdale State - 84, Yeshiva University - 59
Farmingdale, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State men's basketball team extended their school record to 17 straight wins after defeating Skyline Conference opponent Yeshiva University, 84-59. After falling behind 15-9 early in the first half, the Rams used a 17-0 run to take a lead they would never give back and led 42-28 at halftime.
All five starters scored in double figures for Farmingdale. Senior guard Damien Santana (Brooklyn, N.Y./Grady) finished with a game-high 22 points, five assists and four steals. Senior forward Erastus Shannon (Amityville, N.Y./Copiague) had 18 points, senior guard Joe Cammarata (Levittown, N.Y./MacArthur) and junior forward Dan Phillips (Baldwin, N.Y./Baldwin) posted 14 points. Senior forward Davon Jackson (New York, N.Y./Rice) registered the games only double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
For Yeshiva, junior guard Martin Leibovich (Buenos Aires, Argentina/ORT II) led the team with 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
With two games left in regular season play, the Rams host Purchase College on Wednesday, February 18th at 8:00 p.m.


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If you haven't thought about cleaning your mattress lately, think about this: You probably spend at least six or seven hours there every night. That's a long time to be somewhere that's not as clean as it could be. Follow these tips every few months and you'll rest easier knowing your bed is extra fresh.
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Jerry Glick reporting: Well it's back to the Barclays Centre come this March 9th with the grand old man, Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins, who will one day occupy a large room in the International Hall of Fame, challenging Tavoris "Thunder" Cloud for his IBF Light-Heavyweight title on a show promoted by Golden Boy in conjunction with Don King Promotions.
With Golden Boy's head man, Oscar De La Hoya home with the flu, the company's media man Dave Itskowitch, ably emceed the event, King spoke for his end of the show.
With Don King to rival him in the talk department, Hopkins, 52-6-2 (32 KOs), with 2 no contests, hammered the media with reasons why they should be looking at him as the great fighter that his, rather than at the calendar that appears to be chasing after him as he aged yet another year, turning 48 on this day, January 15, 2013. A win will mean that Hopkins will break his own record as the oldest fighter to win a world title.
Hopkins considered making a move to the Cruiserweights, rather than going after yet another 175 belt. "Right now the Cruiserweights is not as exciting as the light-heavyweights are," explained the still youthful looking B-Hop. "Right now there are two names, and one is in Europe and the other is here that are more fan friendly and TV friendly. They won't want to put you on the networks if you don't have the right opponent."
Hopkins added that the cruisers fight at around the 200 pound limit, meaning that they are big guys. Because he feels that the division just doesn't have the star power of the lightheavies, he decided to call Cloud out. Did he consider a move up to a higher weight? "Yes, I did," admitted Bernard.
The fun part of the press conference had to be the verbal jabs that bounced between Hopkins and King; each promised to retire the other, but in different ways. King said that Bernard will have all the time in the world to help people in need after he fight his man Cloud and Hopkins, eluding to a smaller stable of fighters that King may now have, claimed that Cloud was his big name and with him losing the venerable, boisterous King will have no star to promote. It was all in good fun, or so it appeared. The media in attendance howled with delight.
Hopkins must have thought that Cloud was the right man at the right time. Tavoris Cloud, 24-0 (19 KOs), is very happy for the opportunity to face a big name and have the chance to elevate his position. "He called me out," said a casually/chic dress champion. "It's a great opportunity," said Cloud. The problem he could run into is a win that could be a disrespected as being over an old fighter. "I'm going to beat him," he said with conviction. "Just like back in the day when Roy Jones was beating everyone they put in front of him they try to take it away from you. It's not that you're fighting nobodies, you're just making them look like nobodies."
What does he expect from Hopkins? "A lot of dirt," said Cloud. "I expect him to have a bag full of sand when he comes into the ring." What about the head games that Bernard is known for? "I don't think he can get into my head." So Hopkins' reputation will follow him into the ring on March 9th, and the 31 year old Cloud says that he will be ready.
Being a victim myself of super storm Sandy, I spoke to King a little about the problems that are affecting people trying to put their lives back together and the foot dragging by certain politicians in Washington, DC, prompting King to add his thoughts to his speech. Essentially he believes that there are some people in congress who should be recalled like a car with a bad transmission.
"I'm not happy with the politicians that are not giving the help to people who are victims of Sandy that they so direly need," said King. "I join in with the mayor and those who are fighting to help the victims."
He added that we have a Democratic process and; "There is something called 'recall'." He believes that the way to deal with those who don't vote to help should be replacement.
Hopkins was comparing his experience and maturity between the man who won the middleweight crown back in 1995, and defended it 20 times with the 48 year old version, so I asked Hopkins who would win if middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins fought the former light-heavyweight version of today? He thought about it for about ten seconds and said ," A draw." Sounds politically correct to me.
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ICANN's New Trademark 'Clearinghouse' Resembles Mobsters' 'Insurance' Program
from the nice-trademark-you've-got-here,-wouldn't-want-anything-to-happen-to-it dept
The clearinghouse "doesn't necessarily prevent trademark infringement or cybersquatting, but it does help trademark owners and brand owners somewhat in mitigating the damage that might occur," he added. "We've been telling brand owners it's not that expensive to protect themselves and they ought to do it."I mean, paying the local mob boss "doesn't necessarily prevent anyone from breaking your windows, but it does help in mitigating the likelihood that damage might occur." And "it's not that expensive to protect yourself, so you ought to do it."


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Easy A (UK - DVD R2)
After watching this, Marcus sews a red A on his top. Let the fake whoring begin...
Olive Penderghast (Emma Stone) tells us her story. Her story about how she turns from everyday school girl to school slut—except she isn't really. Her best friend Brandon (Dan Byrd (who's gay and can't deal with that in high school)) asks Olive to pretend to sleep with him to up his school status. Olive accepts the offer and suddenly her own school reputation changes. Owning the new 'slut' status Olive take a book she's reading in her English class—'The Scarlett Letter'—as her inspiration and beings wearing a red 'A' on all her clothes, but when she starts offering her pretend sex service to a wider audience, Olive begins to lose control of her own pretend persona.
Honestly my review for Easy A was going to be four paragraphs' worth of the statement 'I love Emma Stone' but I figured I'd better back up that statement. Easy A has been considered by many as the breakthrough role for Miss Stone and it's a fair assessment as she effortlessly carries this flick and literally shines off of the screen throughout. But come on, let's be honest, she's been breaking out in all the supporting roles she's done for a while now. In Superbad she stuck out in her smallish role, even with the great performances all around her. In House Bunny she played a thoroughly enjoyable straight role against Anna Farris in super wacky mode. She did the whole teen rock chick thing well in The Rocker and she was all kinds of awesome in Zombieland. Oh, and in Paper Man she slotted into indie drama like a glove. Emma Stone has been breaking through in a big bad way for quite a while now and Easy A really is just the cherry on top of her breaking through cake.
With these sorts of teen comedies being thrown at us at an ever increasing rate, Easy A is easily one of the better ones. The dialogue is fun, the set-up is an enjoyable one and it's loaded with more than a handful of great performances. Olive's parents played by Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson are two of the coolest movie parents ever and were just fun to be around. Thomas Hayden Church's performance as Olive's teacher was amazing (even if it did make me question where the hell has he been), Amanda Bynes plays a great bitch, and of course Emma Stone bounces off them all fantastically well and offers up enough charm and chuckles to place Easy A in that small group of female led teen comedies that step out of the crowd and you know will stick around for years like Clueless and Mean Girls).
This is a bright, colourful and very pretty looking transfer. The image is sharp (other than the intentionally lesser web-cam scenes) and detailed, and other than the obvious impression the movie would shine even more in HD, the DVD does a bang up job.
The movie is warm and full of sunshine, the primary colours of the cast's clothes pop off the screen, and while the movie generally looks the same throughout you can't really ask for much more from a teen comedy.
Easy A ain't no action flick, so the Dolby Digital 5.1 track isn't showing off much, but for the genre it's a strong audio presentation with clear strong dialogue, very effective soundtrack presentation and a few subtly good atmospherics here and there.
There's not much more to say beyond that; I guess Stone's voiceovers stand out quite well in the track, but an audio attack isn't really the primary objective for a teen drama so I'll end this section by saying I was impressed with the audio presentation here—it added a lot to the simple comedy set up and it beefed up the feel good fun elements of the movie perfectly.
The commentary by director Will Gluck and Emma Stone is a lot of fun and Emma Stone keeps up her on screen persona in real life too, so it seems. The pair mix up the track, giving stories about the cast and the shoot, little in-jokes about the movie and a good deal of playfulness to fill the track with entertainment value.
The gag reel (05:23) has its moments of hilarity, but is a pretty run of the mill gag reel, and the only other extra on the DVD is the 'Emma Stone Webcam Audition Footage' (01:15), which is a fine example of why you'd cast Miss Stone in your movie.
Lastly there's a trailer reel consisting of a Sony Blu-ray ad, Burlesque, Grown Ups, The Other Guys, The Green Hornet and The Social Network .
Easy A is a movie I can see myself watching a lot. The more I watch it, the more I love it. Emma Stone serves up another great performance and this time she carries a whole movie on her own shoulders in a seemingly effortless fashion. The DVD itself looks and sounds great within its genre, the features are thin but the commentary is good enough to make them passable and overall Easy A is just a blast.
On a personal note I can't wait to see what Stone does in the Amazing Spider-man as Gwen Stacey. Oh and I did I mention I loved Emma Stone right?
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Excellent film, the HD version really does look extraordinary by the way. And some more extras too. Emma Stone, amazing.
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Good to know. Looking forward to checking out the Blu next week.
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I loved this film and Emma Stone rocks
Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 28th February 2011
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: PAL
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 5.1 Catalan, Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish, Audio Description English
Subtitles: English HoH, English, Hindi, Spanish
Extras: Commentary, Gag Reel, Emma Stone Auftion Footage
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Will Gluck
Cast: Emma Stone, Amanda Bynes, Thomas Haden Church, Patricia Clarkson, Lisa Kudrow, Malcolm McDowell. Stanley Tucci
Genre: Comedy and Drama
Length: 89 minutes
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