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Breastfeeding, esp at our stage ( my bb is 5 wks old) = bb is always with you.
I cant stand how my entire day is spend conjoined with her. I can't stand how I cant do anything on my own, how I have no control over my day now.
I didn't know motherhood would be like this. I am so tempted to go into formula feeding or exclusive pumping ( which many of you have already told me is so much more restrictive than BF, so I'm most prob not going to do it)
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1. Will both the EZX touchscreen-based (e.g. MOTOMING/A1200) and "Chameleon" interface (e.g. MOTOROKR E2) Linux UIs continue to be developed or one will be dropped? Are these two graphical environments API source compatible or are they completely different (and just happened to be both based on Qt Embedded)?
Guy Martin: We will continue to work with both as different markets require different UIs -- tailored to the way users interact with their devices. For example, some markets (such as Asia) desire touchscreen/handwriting recognition inputs, and some are more comfortable with keypad/joystick UIs.
As a global company, Motorola develops multiple input and UI experiences to meet these market demands -- with applications, in general, being designed around whichever UI environment is present on the device.
2. Tell us about your plans to offer an SDK for your future Linux phones. How is the SDK going to be distributed, will it be usable via Windows and Unix, is it going to be free for enthusiasts or they will be required to buy a Qt license to write non-GPL applications?
Guy Martin: Motorola recently joined the Eclipse foundation as a strategic developer member, and we have proposed the new Tools for Mobile Linux (Tml) project (press release). The proposed project will provide the frameworks and tooling for the development of C and C++ applications targeting mobile devices.
This is still in the early stages of development, so stay tuned to the Eclipse site for additional information.
As far as application frameworks are concerned, Motorola is working together with NEC, NTT DoCoMo, Panasonic, Samsung and Vodafone as part of the not-for-profit Mobile Linux Foundation (press release). This initiative is aimed at providing an open Linux-based mobile software platform that will lead to lower development costs, increased flexibility, shorter development cycles, and a more collaborative environment for all players..
3. What will the fate be for your non-smart OS, motofone? Will it be repositioned towards cheaper phones?
Guy Martin: To clarify, MOTOFONE is not an operating system -- it is a handset designed to enable even the newest phone users to utilize mobile communication. You can check out pictures/features of the phone via www.motorola.com/motoinfo or directly through our consumer site here.
I assume your core question is in reference to our existing Motorola software platform, currently found on our popular handsets such as the RAZR, PEBL and SLVR. We will continue to incorporate this platform into some of our lower-tier handsets, while at the same time, increasing the number of handsets based on Linux throughout our portfolio. We also recently acquired TTPCom -- the company that makes the AJAR platform. We will use that platform on "low-tier" devices as well.
4. Is the browser of your choice for your future cellphones Opera, Netfront, Obigo or Openwave? What's going to happen to your in-house MiB browser?
Guy Martin: We work closely with our operator partners to select the browser that makes the most sense for the targeted end user of a device. As you note, we currently utilize a number of browsers for our handset models and we will continue to offer these, plus our Motorola browser, to meet particular operator needs and requirements. I couldn't identify a "browser of choice" as, again, there is no one size fits all at this point.
5. What is your opinion on fragmentation of mobile Linux into different groups and implementations? Do you think that eventually the bridges will be crossed?
Guy Martin: I know that Motorola is committed to doing the right thing for both the mobile industry and the Linux and Open Source communities. Coordinating Motorola's work with the broader open source community is a big and exciting part of my job.
We recognize that the current development environment for the mobile industry is dependent on a variety of proprietary platforms that do not interoperate and have mismatched delivery cycles. This impedes innovation by forcing developers to recreate the wheel whenever they have a new offering.
Although the current mobile Linux initiatives have made great headway in moving the platform forward, having the backing of major phone manufacturers and operators is critical to the future success of the platform. Through our work with the Mobile Linux Foundation, we and the other member companies are focused on creating a platform that enables development of a wide range of new applications that will enhance the consumer experience. The companies have also announced their intent to form an independent foundation to guide this effort and help raise awareness and acceptance of the platform within mobile and developer communities.
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Accurate estimates of the prevalence of hate crime remain elusive because of differences in data collection efforts across jurisdictions. In addition to varying state definitions, differences in law enforcement training, statistical reporting provisions and attitudes toward hate crime as a legitimately separate class of crime all make it harder for law enforcement and researchers to establish the scope of the problem.
In 1990, Congress passed the Hate Crime Statistics Act, which required the U.S. Department of Justice to acquire crime data from law enforcement agencies and publish an annual summary of findings. The FBI led a coordinated effort to collect hate crime data via the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system.
In 2008, law enforcement agencies voluntarily reported 6,598 single-bias hate crime incidents (involving 7,775 offenses, 8,322 victims, and 6,219 known offenders) to the FBI. Almost half (48.5 percent) were racially motivated and 19.7 percent were motivated by religious bias. Bias against sexual orientation and ethnicity or national origin accounted for another 18.5 percent and 11.8 percent, respectively.
Estimates from victim interviews reported as part of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) far exceed the numbers reported by police agencies in the URC. NCVS indicates that approximately 191,000 hate crime incidents occur annually. Results from victim interviews indicate that only 44 percent of victimizations were reported to the police.[2] Only about 20 percent of these were validated by law enforcement as bias related.
In late 2009, NIJ was tasked by Congress to "evaluate trends in hate crimes against new immigrants, individuals who are perceived to be immigrants, and Hispanic-Americans, and to assess the underlying causes behind any increase in hate crimes against such groups."[3] NIJ has funded Abt. Associates to conduct this evaluation, which is ongoing.
Next section: What Motivates Hate Offenders?
[note 1] Federal Bureau of Investigation. Hate Crime Statistics, 2008. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, November 2007.
[note 2] Harlow, C.W. Hate Crimes Reported by Victims and Police. Special Report. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2005, NCJ 209911.
[note 3] See "Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010," House Report 111-366, December 8, 2009.
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2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: 5 Reasons to Buy
Suppose you want a large sedan, but you don't want the mediocre fuel economy that comes with it. Until recently, you would have been out of luck, but now you can drive a 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Toyota's full-size sedan has been equipped with the company's vaunted 4-cylinder hybrid technology, and the result is a spacious, luxurious 4-door that gets an astounding 40 miles per gallon in mixed driving. Here are five reasons why you need an Avalon Hybrid in your life.
Incredible Fuel Economy
The headline news here is measured in mpg. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Avalon Hybrid returns 40 mpg in city driving and 39 mpg on the highway, so unlike most cars, it's actually better in congested traffic. Just how frugal is the Avalon Hybrid? The relatively tiny Corolla economy sedan is 20 percent less fuel efficient, yielding 32 mpg overall. Bottom line, we've never seen a large sedan sip fuel like this Toyota. It's one of a kind.
Of course, you can also choose the regular Avalon with its 268-hp V6, which is still rated at a respectable 21 mpg city/31 mpg hwy, but we were pleasantly surprised by the Avalon Hybrid's battery-assisted acceleration; we think you will be, too.
Serious Space
Toyota is quietly marketing the Avalon to livery companies as a Lincoln Town Car replacement, so you know it has a lot of space. The front seats provide ample room in all directions, while rear passengers are practically in another zip code back there. Moreover, just because the Avalon Hybrid holds a battery pack doesn't mean it can't hold a bunch of suitcases. Despite the batteries under the cargo floor, the trunk still measures a full 14 cu ft., which is pretty close to the regular Avalon's 16 cu ft.
Loaded With Luxuries
Some hybrids come with just the basics in terms of creature comforts, but the Avalon Hybrid isn't one of them. Standard features include xenon headlights with LEDs, tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, perforated leather, and a 7-inch touchscreen with a hard-drive-based navigation system. Of course, Toyota's luxury division, Lexus, will gladly sell you an ES hybrid for thousands more, but the smart money is on the cheaper, roomier Avalon and its impressive equipment roster.
Fun to Drive
Nope, not a misprint. This large-and-in-charge hybrid sedan somehow manages to feel playful from behind the wheel. Toyota made nimbleness a priority with the latest Avalon generation, and that's clear every time you take a corner. The Avalon Hybrid keeps body roll pretty well in check, and the steering is surprisingly responsive. Avalons used to be barges with wheels, but now they're well-rounded athletes.
Still an Easy Rider
The Avalon may be sportier than ever, but Toyota hasn't lost sight of the car's fundamental mission. Longtime Avalon fans expect a quiet, smooth ride, and that's exactly what the Avalon Hybrid delivers. On rough urban pavement, the Avalon shrugs off hard impacts. When you get it out on the highway, it glides down the road like the premium car it is. If you want a hybrid that doesn't act like one on the open road, the Avalon Hybrid is at your service.
AutoTrader Says
If you like the idea of subcompact fuel economy and near-luxury accoutrements in the same spacious package, the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid stands alone.


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Our company Anpas Global LLC, founded in March 2008, started as a supplier of supplement raw materials. Within 2 years, we entered the Omega-3 raw material space selling the highest concentration of Omega-3 DHA and EPA from Japan to supplement companies in North America. Most Scientists and Product Research Specialists, who tested our oils, confirmed that our highest concentration Omega-3 DHA and EPA Oils were 'Gold Standard' but none of these companies purchased our high quality raw materials since they were busy formulating with medium concentrate, low priced fish oils.
The high quality of our concentrated DHA oil was further proven when we received a call from Endocrinology Research Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania, Hershey's Medical Center saying they wanted to use our DHA oil to emulate a mice-study that was done by our oil manufacturer in Japan. The study used high DHA Oil to shrink breast tumors in mice. That's when we truly realized the significance of high quality fish oils and thought, what if we used these 'Gold Standard' high concentration fish oils to formulate our own line of products?
Prior to product development we conducted a market survey on moms and mom-to-be's at a local Babies R Us store. Armed with information and feedback from the wise moms we surveyed we decided to launch the highest concentration, tiniest pill size Omega-3 DHA for Maternal Health. Ironically, from conception to market delivery our maternal health product, 'Nurture Me' took 9 months to enter this world.
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Retirement Rap: 5 Rappers Who've Threatened to Leave Hip-Hop
"This is my fourth mixtape really," Nicki Minaj said to UK radio host Tim Westwood of the lack of appreciation for her latest album. "The Kid did like that so she could feed her fans. But really, now the Kid is thinking maybe she should leave the game." And haven't we heard this one before.
Granted, Nicki isn't the only emcee to ponder rap departure. VIBE counts down five other rappers who've considered dipping from the game in recent times.


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Pollock hits two homers, D'Backs pound Pirates
Phoenix, AZ – A.J. Pollock hit two home runs and had four RBI in leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 10-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Pollock went 3-for-5, stole a base and scored three times for the Diamondbacks. Miguel Montero, Alfredo Marte, Cliff Pennington and Josh Wilson drove in a run apiece.
Arizona starter Wade Miley (2-0) allowed two runs on five hits and three walks in 6 2/3 innings. He also had an RBI in the victory.
"Defense was great, offense was even better, we put up a lot of runs," said Miley. "Just trying to get us back out there as fast as I could ... just wanted to go back out and get the offense back on the field."
Starling Marte and Josh Harrison each had an RBI for the Pirates, who saw starter Jonathan Sanchez (0-2) struggle. He lasted 3 1/3 innings and gave up nine runs on eight hits and four walks.
"There wasn't one pitch that was as sharp as LA, but we have got to get the ball in," said Pirates manager Clint Hurdle. "All of our pitchers have to get the ball in, that's part of our program.
Arizona pulled away early in the contest. In the bottom of the first, Pollock hit a one-out double and later scored on a throwing error by Sanchez when Martin Prado was up to bat. Prado then walked, advanced to third on a single by Paul Goldschmidt and came home when Montero grounded out to second. Marte followed by knocking a double to deep center, plating Goldschmidt for a 3-0 lead.
The Diamondbacks tacked on three more runs in the second. Wilson drew a leadoff walk and Gerardo Parra had a one-out single, setting up Pollock's three-run shot.
Pittsburgh got on the board in the fourth, when Harrison's two-out single plated Andrew McCutchen. However, Arizona scored four more times in the bottom of the inning.
Pollock knocked a leadoff homer that went 412 feet into left center on a 1-1 pitch to begin the big inning. After Goldschmidt drew a walk, a Montero single and a walk to Marte loaded the bases, Pennington walked himself on four straight pitches to plate Goldschmidt.
Next up was Wilson, and he was walked as well to force in Montero. Miley then hit a ground out to the shortstop, but Marte reached home for a 10-1 lead.
Marte's RBI came in the seventh, a two-out, bases-loaded single that brought Michael McKenry home.
Game Notes
Marte has reached base safely in eight of nine games this season ... Arizona's pitching has recorded 91 strikeouts this season, which is best in the majors ... Miley is 5-0 in seven career April games ... The Diamondbacks snapped a four-game losing streak against the Pirates at home.


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Kate Bosworth & Michael Polish: 'Big Sur' Sundance Premiere!
Kate Bosworth and her fiance Michael Polish hit the red carpet at the premiere of their film Big Sur during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival on Wednesday (January 23) at the Eccles Center Theatre in Park City, Utah.
The 30-year-old actress participated in a portrait session for the flick the day before at the Getty Portrait Studio.
Also pictured: Kate, in a Mulberry dress, stopping by the Variety Studio with Michael, in Levi's jeans, to chat about their film the day before.
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Jeremy Lockett of Malden, Mass., was thrilled when he bought a scratch-off lottery ticket and learned he'd won a $50,000 prize.
But when Lockett and his family went to the Massachusetts State Lottery's Braintree headquarters to collect his winnings, they found out he'd actually won $50,000 a year for life.
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"They went nuts" and were dancing in the lottery office, a lottery official said, according to a Jan. 7 press release.
Lockett, who runs his own business, bought the winning $20 "Lifetime Spectacular" ticket at a Stop N Gas in Dorchester.
He selected the cash option, which is based on the prize's minimum 20-year guaranteed payout, and received a one-time payment of $650,000, minus taxes.
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How did your Fletcher experience prepare you for your current job? The breadth of the Fletcher education, with its emphasis on law, diplomacy, international relations, economics, and political analysis, has allowed me to understand the different agendas of the various UN system organizations in a unique way. By forcing me to become fluent in areas outside of my expertise, the Fletcher curriculum has allowed me to become a more diverse, well-rounded, and flexible international civil servant. The ways in which I was "stretched" at Fletcher have left an indelible impact.
What class did you take that you never expected you would? The unexpected class that I took was with Prof. Chakravorti titled, "Innovation and Uncertainty in the Evolving Context of International Business." While I will never consider myself an expert in economics, this class has proven relevant to my work in international law and international organizations. Innovation is common to many contexts, and understanding how ideas are translated into executable programmes represents a vital element of my work.
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We are one of the oldest jazz clubs in the world. We opened in 1959 and since that time have featured most of the legendary and popular names in modern jazz and jazz fusion. The club officially reopened on Monday 26th June 2006, after 3 months of refurbishment.
Main Jazz Club (downstairs):
We're a live venue so you need to book tickets in advance to come and see a show. Once you're inside, we allocate you seats and then you can order food and drinks (to be paid for on the night) from your seats, there's a service table throughout the whole show.
Food & Drinks menus available on the tab FOOD & DRINK.
Tickets prices depending on seat allocation (section plan on the ABOUT section).
If a date is not available on the schedule (WHAT'S ON), it means that it hasn't been released yet; so please keep an eye on our website or/and join our newsletter to get the notifications.
Ronnie's Bar upstairs:
Please see RONNIES BAR section on the website.
7 days a week!
Monday-Saturday from 6pm-3am.
Sunday lunches: 12:00-16:00
Sunday evenings, 6:30pm until 12 midnight (occasionally we are closed on Sundays, please check listings)
Bank Holidays operate on Sunday opening hours.
Telephone the Box Office on +44 (0) 20 7439 0747-option 1. Box office hours are Monday-Friday 10.30-5.30pm
You can also book online by going to the performances section, and then clicking on 'book tickets'.
You pay your entry fee at the time of making the booking on our website www.ronniescotts.co.uk or through the box office 0207 439 0747. If you come along on the night and we have availability, you simply pay on the door.
Our standard price is £30 (priority seating usually at £40 or restricted view/standing at £25). This occasionally varies according to the stature of the artist. All concerts have their price stated (go to 'find out more' on the performances section).
If you wish to dine with us whilst watching the show, you can book this also, simply state a dining time. Please see our new menu in the 'dining at Ronnies' section.
We are pleased to tell you that YES we are fully air-conditioned!
Doors open 6pm (open until 3am most nights)
Monday to Thursday
7pm - 7.45pm Support Act
8.15pm - 10.15pm Main Act (with an interval)
11pm - 3am Late Late Show - Jazz Set with Special Guests
Friday and Saturday
Doors 6pm
7pm Support Act
8.15pm - 9.30 Main Act
9.45pm Doors Close
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Doors open 10.30pm
11.15pm-12.30 am Main Band
1am - 3am Late Late Show
Doors 6.30pm
8.15 - 10.15 Main Act (with an interval)
(Set times subject to change)
(On dates where we have an advertised 'DOUBLE BILL!', set times follow a format of 2 sets per band in the format A,B,A,B, live music running between approx 7.30pm and 12.30am)
We operate a relaxed dress code, although most people choose to dress smart casual.
We do not allow Flip-Flops and Shorts.
Yes! Ronnie Scott's and Ronnie's Bar are now fully non-smoking.
Unfortunately, this is not allowed in any circumstances.
For press enquiries or photo requests, please go to the 'contact us' section.
If you have made a booking, you will be seated according to the type of ticket purchased. We sell priority, standard and restricted view/standing tickets.
Priority seats are tables on the floor level.
Standard seats are bench tables on the side (good view of stage).
Restricted View/Standing tickets - you will be seated on the left hand side of the club with a partially restricted view or else you can stand at the bar. Seating is first-come first-served. Seating is not guaranteed unless you choose to have dinner at time of booking.
Priority seats - gold,
Standard seats - red
Restricted view seats / Standing - blue
No, seating is assigned on the night by the Maitre 'D. On the night he/she will do their best to accommodate your preference within the seating category you have chosen. Table plan below shows priority seats in gold, standard seats in red and restricted view seats in light blue.
We have 2 houses on Fridays and Saturdays.
If you book, you can choose to come to the 1st house (running from 6pm-10.00pm) or to the 2nd house (10.30pm-3am).
1st house customers must leave by 10.00pm
Monday-Thursday and Sundays, guests may stay all night.
(subject to change)
If you are coming for the show only you may arrive any time you wish up to the start of the main act.
Our doors open at 6pm during the week and 6.30pm on Sundays
If you book for a show + dining, we will need to take a time of arrival (as you would in a restaurant). Most guests choose to dine between 6pm and 8.30pm
Children of all ages are able to attend our Sunday Jazz Lunches every Sunday between 12-4pm
Children ages 14 (minimum age) and above are allowed in to the main club for evening shows if accompanied by an adult, and are required to leave by 12 Midnight.
For Ronnie's Bar (upstairs), the minimum age limit is 18
Ronnie Scott's concerts are not ticketed.
When you make a booking, your name will go on to the guest list for that night so please quote this at reception for entry.
You will receive an automatic email confirmation for your reference.
Yes, there is a full late menu available, you will be given a menu when seated.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a refund for cancellations but we are happy to switch your booking over to another date or issue a credit note (via email) as long as 48hrs prior notice is given.
Ronnie Scott's Club: No, you do not have to be a member but if you are, you receive priority booking and benefits (please see 'membership')
Ronnie's Bar Upstairs: No, the bar is open to the public 7 days a week! No reservation needed.
YES. It is advisable to book seats in advance as many of our concerts become fully booked. We can usually take bookings up to 6 weeks in advance, and please book early to avoid disappointment.
To make a booking, please go to the 'what's on' section of the website. You will need to sign up as a user of the site.
Monday-Friday from: 10.30 am - 6pm & Saturday 12-5pm
We feature international jazz artists (mainly from the U.S.A.) who appear for a season from 2-3 days up to two weeks. (excluding Sundays). The main act is usually supported by a well-known British group and/or our house band.
Please see our website "What's on" section for more info on up-coming performances or visit the club in person for a programme.
You are not obliged to order food or drinks. However, there will be a waiter assigned to your table should you wish to order anything throughout the course of the evening.
All dining takes place within the main club room whilst enjoying the show.
Yes, we do accommodate large groups up to 10 people maximum, and 6 on 2nd houses
Unfortunately, sold out means everyone has prepaid for their tickets and therefore there is a very little chance of any returns. If we do have a cancellation, the tickets go straight back on sale on the website. We regret we do not keep a waiting list.
Ronnie Scott's Members: 20% off any tickets (up to 4 per gig)
Musician's Union (MU) members, and students (with valid NUS, ISC cards) can access the club for half price (£6) Monday-Thursday after 11.00pm subject to availability.
Yes. Please see our menu.
Nearest London Underground stations are about 5 minutes walk away at Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square.
The last trains stop running at about 12.30am. There are also night buses, most of which leave from Trafalgar Square and run throughout the night.
London Transport enquiries: telephone +44 (0)20 7222 1234 or go to www.londontransport.co.uk or www.thetube.com
There is a map in the 'contact us' section of the website.
We have a bi-monthly programme which is available in house and is posted to Ronnie Scott's members.
You can purchase gift vouchers for any amount from £5.00 upwards (Box Office 0207 439 0747)
You may also purchase T-Shirts and The Ronnie Scott's 50th Anniversary Book at the club or online.
When the club is open at night, we also sell CD's from featured artists as well as artists who have played here in the past- many recorded live at the club.
The nearest 24hr NCP car parks are in Brewer Street, Wardour Street, Denman Street and the Swiss Centre. www.ncp.co.uk There is also a 24hr Master Park in Gerrard Place, Cambridge Circus, off Shaftesbury Avenue, telephone +44 (0)20 7641 6000.
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club is Wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor and no stairs leading into the main club.
Ronnie's Bar Upstairs is not wheelchair accessible unfortunately.
Bookings up to 10 persons subject to availability can be taken for the main club room and a max of 6 on second shows (up to 25 persons in the upstairs bar), and
Please note however that we require conversations to be kept to a minimum during performances. For this reason, the main club room may be unsuitable for your group.
Please note all bags will be checked upon entering the club. Please note we require large bags and rucksacks to be checked into the cloak room. Please do not attend our venue with excess baggage.
Complaints can be made by post, telephone or email and may be initially responded to by a member of our box office team.
In most instances, complaints made via email and post will be addressed by Senior Management
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Federal agents joined the Havelock Police Department in executing warrants for the arrest of a Havelock man on drug charges.
Federal agents joined the Havelock Police Department in executing warrants for the arrest of a Havelock man on drug charges Friday afternoon.
Seneca P. Bendich, 35, of Havelock, was arrested about 3 p.m. after more than a dozen officers surrounded a small apartment complex at 607 East Main St.
Bendich, who resided in apartment 13, was taken into custody by at least four federal agents and at least nine Havelock Police officers.
According to Lt. Brian Woods, of the Havelock Police Department, Bendich was arrested after police served two felony warrants for possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana.
For a time, two other residents of the complex were handcuffed and interviewed by officers.
Woods said the investigation is ongoing and would not give further details.
According to the N.C. Department of Corrections, Bendich has a record, which includes a conviction for felony manufacturing marijuana and maintaining a place for the purpose of a controlled substance for which he spent four months in jail in 2011. He also spent 15 days in jail for shoplifting in 2011.


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Long before the best-selling book about Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells was written, Turners Station neighbors gathered to honor her legacy, a tradition that continued Saturday.
Lacks' great-granddaughters, born about half a century after her death from cervical cancer in 1951, bounded on the stage of Union Baptist Church, adorned with colorful silk flowers, to welcome the crowd of about 60.
"I'm proud that they took her cells, because it helped the whole world," 14-year-old Aiyana Rodgers said.
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Used 2010 Nissan 370Z Review
Edmunds expert review
Affordable high-performance sports cars don't get any better than the 2010 Nissan 370Z.
What's new for 2010
Vehicle overview
If you were to dream up the ideal attributes for a sports car, they'd probably end up a lot like those of the 2010 Nissan 370Z. With the Z, you've got a proper two-seater with rear-wheel drive, 300-plus horsepower, seductive styling, petite dimensions, big wheels and a curb weight under 3,300 pounds. It's seductively priced, too, starting right around $30,000. Of course, like many transitions from dream to reality, the real-world Z isn't perfect. But this latest incarnation of Nissan's iconic sports car is indeed something to lust after.
The redesigned 370Z coupe was introduced just last year, wowing us with performance numbers that are on par with much more expensive vehicles. As a 2010 encore, Nissan is bringing out the 370Z roadster. Equipped with a conventional soft top, the Z roadster is impressively similar in character to the coupe. It comes with the same drivetrain, a high-revving 3.7-liter V6 that's paired to either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed automatic. The roadster's curb weight is only about 200 more pounds than the coupe's, and its suspension tuning is very similar. As such, the roadster mostly retains the coupe's quick reflexes and powerful acceleration.
Yet just when you think that the 370Z has given you a permanent pass to sports-car nirvana, a couple of character flaws surface. The V6 lacks aural flair and, more important, has a high-rpm coarseness that substantially dulls the enjoyment a driver would normally get from a spirited run. The Z is also noisy, particularly the coupe with the bigger tires and wheels. These might seem like spurious complaints -- aren't all sports cars noisy? -- but a performance car deserves an invigorating engine note, and excessive tire roar makes long freeway trips laborious.
These two flaws are unfortunate, as the rest of the 370Z package is stellar. Overall, Nissan deserves a salute for keeping the Z torch burning brightly. Even so, the door has been left open to other possibilities, including the more refined BMW 1 Series, the capable Hyundai Genesis coupe, the related (and considerably more polished) Infiniti G37, the inexpensive Mazda Miata and America's triumvirate of reborn pony/muscle cars. But if your dreams are about an affordable high-performance sports car, getting a 370Z is the best way to make them come true.
Trim levels & features
The 2010 Nissan 370Z is offered as a two-seat coupe or a convertible soft-top roadster. The coupe is offered in base, Touring and Nismo trim levels, while the roadster comes in base and Touring only. Standard features for the base 370Z coupe include 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, heated side mirrors, cruise control, keyless ignition and entry, automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a tilt steering wheel, an eight-way manual driver seat and a four-speaker stereo with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.
The 370Z Touring coupe adds leather and faux suede upholstery, power seat adjustments, heated seats, a rear cargo cover, Bluetooth and an upgraded Bose stereo with six speakers, two subwoofers, an in-dash six-CD/MP3 changer and satellite radio. The track-focused 370Z Nismo comes with special 19-inch wheels, high-performance tires, a limited-slip rear differential, stiffer suspension tuning, a more powerfully tuned V6, upgraded brakes, unique front and rear fascias, a larger rear wing and special Nismo interior trim details.
The 370Z roadster comes standard with a power-operated soft top but is otherwise equipped similarly to the coupe, though the Touring roadster also has heated and ventilated seats. Optional on both 370Z models is a Sport package that adds 19-inch wheels, a limited-slip rear differential, upgraded brakes, front and rear spoilers, and the SynchroRev Match feature for manual-equipped cars. Optional on the Touring is a Navigation package that includes a hard-drive-based navigation system, real-time traffic and weather updates, Zagat restaurant reviews, voice recognition, digital music storage (9.3GB), Bluetooth audio streaming and an iPod interface.
The 40th Anniversary package (late availability) includes a unique two-tone interior with red trim, 40th Anniversary seatback embroidery and exterior badging, a car cover, gray-finished wheels, red-painted brake calipers and an exclusive gray exterior paint color. It will be offered only on the 370Z Touring manual transmission model with the Sport package.
Performance & mpg
Regular Nissan 370Zs are powered by a 3.7-liter V6 good for 332 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. When equipped with the Sport package, a manual 370Z also comes with the SynchroRev Match feature, which automatically matches engine rpm to wheel speed during downshifts to make clutch re-engagements super-smooth. A seven-speed automatic transmission is optional and includes steering-column shift paddles and rev-matched downshifts of its own.
The 370Z Nismo has a tuned version of the same engine that develops 350 hp and 276 lb-ft of torque. The six-speed manual with SynchroRev Match is the only transmission offered.
In performance testing, a 370Z coupe with the Sport package went from zero to 60 mph in an impressively quick 5.1 seconds; a roadster we tested did it in 5.5 seconds. EPA estimated fuel economy for the coupe checks in at 18 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined with either transmission. Roadsters have an 18/25/21 mpg estimate with the automatic and 18/25/20 with the manual.
Standard safety equipment for the 2010 Nissan 370Z includes antilock brakes with brake assist, traction and stability control, front-seat side impact airbags, side curtain airbags (roof-mounted in the coupe and door-mounted in the roadster) and active head restraints. In Edmunds brake testing, a coupe with the Sport package's upgraded brakes stopped from 60 mph in a super-short 101 feet -- about the same as the outlandish Nissan GT-R supercar. A roadster with the Sport package took only 5 more feet to stop.
On the road, the 2010 Nissan 370Z provides unrelenting grip and razor-sharp control, yet it's also easy to drive; indeed, it generally makes you feel like a better driver than you are. The ride quality is European-like in its ability to be supple without mucking up the handling. However, the Sport package's 19-inch wheel-and-tire combo can get awfully noisy, especially on concrete highway slabs. Thankfully, the roadster fares a bit better in this regard than the hatchback coupe due to its enclosed trunk. The 370Z Nismo's ride quality is substantially stiffer, but the car's super-flat cornering attitude and tenacious grip make it a track-day star.
In any Z, the big V6 provides formidable thrust when you're hard on the throttle, yet it's also impressively tractable around town. Either transmission is a respectable choice. The manual shifter doesn't like to be rushed, but its hefty feel suits the overall solidity of the car. The automatic does a wonderful job of keeping the V6 on boil, and it provides quick blip-throttle downshifts in all modes. Disappointingly, though, the 370Z's V6 never sounds particularly special (even from the exhaust) and generates extraordinary vibration and harshness at high rpm.
The 370Z's cabin is notable for its unusually high-quality materials and solid construction. Touring models look even more high-class thanks to their leather upholstery and upgraded faux suede door inserts. The fully automatic top for this year's new roadster is lined and drops down beneath a body-color tonneau cover in about 20 seconds. Curiously, the Z doesn't have a telescoping steering wheel, but most drivers will find the driving position comfortable and sporty.
Neither version is going to haul around much stuff, though the equivalent of two or three duffel bags won't be a problem and the large structural brace that bisected the trunk in the old 350Z has thankfully been relocated. The coupe has 6.9 cubic feet of luggage space beneath its hatchback; the roadster's conventional trunk has 4.2. Rear visibility is a problem, as the thick rear roof pillars create large blind spots.
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This course, the first half of the two-term series, will focus on anatomical and physiological connectivity among diverse members of the animal kingdom. It will take an evolutionary approach that will lead to an understanding of how form and function change over time in response to natural selection. Specific organs and organ systems will be highlighted. The study of early chordates and evolutionary chronology will provide background for understanding of the anatomy and physiology of vertebrates, which will be the primary focus of this course. In addition to cytology and histology, the organ systems to be covered are the skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory systems. You will learn to identify structures and be able to describe their functions while gaining knowledge of anatomical and physiological terminology. This course is designed for students interested in veterinary medicine or with a general interest in animal anatomy and physiology. It must be taken concurrently with BIO 318. (Lab) (Prerequisites: BIO114/115, BIO 124/125, CHM 114/115, and MAT 111 or MAT 124)
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Case study on river management: Great Barrier Reef
These cover an area of 370,000km² and extend from the tip of Cape York, south to the Mary River near Hervey Bay. The largest of the developed catchments is the Fitzroy, at just over 150,000km², while the Mossman River is the smallest at just 490km².
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I have been teaching for 15 years - nine in grade 2, and six in grade 1. Prior to that I worked in telecommunications.
I am a visual learner, so I tend to teach that way. I frequently draw to illustrate whatever concept I'm trying to present. I believe movement is important (especially with the little ones). I try to get them up and moving as much as possible. Keeping first graders engaged and learning every minute of the school day is hard work! It takes a lot of prep, energy, and patience. I try to utilize a lot of competitions, challenges, and fun game-like activities. I try to limit worksheets unless there's an accompanying activity.
I have received several awards for my artwork. I was also awarded a lunch with the governor of Massachusetts at the statehouse in recognition of a paper that I wrote as part of a college project.
My undergrad degree is in fine arts (illustration/graphic design), and I hold a Master's in Ed./Reading. Creativity is a tremendous asset when it comes to teaching, and my artsy background has served me well!
I am married to a fantastic guy and have two amazing children. My oldest works for a company that provides teacher training here in Mass., and my youngest is working as a construction manager in Dallas Texas. I also have a little white schnoodle named Samantha. She's a love.
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[above: Nerderella]
Tons of sketches, watercolors, landscapes, hacks, imaginations, illustrations and painted covers are uploaded every month to myMoleskine. Now we thank our most active users by printing a special Author a Month Photo Book that celebrates their creativity.
Inside, a total of 14 past Author a Month winners show the inventive ways in which they use Moleskine notebooks to capture a mood, record a scene or experiment with new techniques. Discover the work of Éva Szentgyörgyi, whose 3D painted faces broke the record with over 1,000 likes on our Facebook page in July 2012. Or the intricate landscapes of Vlad Urbakhanov, who lives near Lake Baikal in eastern Siberia.
[above left: Miriam Ferreira; right: Stuart Ruel]
From paper to digital and back to paper.
The book has been created using the Moleskine + MILK Print on Demand service, an online portal that allows you to self-publish books and albums of your own images, as well as shareable digital versions. The works that were first penned on the pages of notebooks and went on to be uploaded online have lastly been reprinted in a Photo Book Plus, taking the analog-digital continuum full circle.
While the content and locations may differ from one author to another, they all have one thing in common; and that's the very deep connection they have with their notebook, which continues to serve as their tool for self-expression wherever they may be.
[above left: Éva Szentgyörgyi; right: overview]
Thank you to all the Authors for sharing their work with us:
Éva Szentgyörgyi
Miriam Ferreira
Vlad Urbakhanov
Cali Rezo
Alena Kudriashova
Vania Cazzagon
Rebecca Venn
Mariángela Aponte Núñez
Jose Luis Betancourt
Sebastian Karim
Sylvie Belgrand
Stuart Ruel
Ritusko Miyake
Flip through the digital version of the Author a Month Photo Book or create your very own Moleskine Photo Book.


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The CBOE Volatility Index plunged 39 percent this week, marking its worst percent drop in at least 26 years.
Similarly, the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (VXX), designed to track VIX futures, touched an all-time low of 27.5 during Friday's trading session.
The VIX, a measure of market risk and often referred to as the "investor fear gauge," fell below 14, its lowest level in three months, as the S&P 500 rose to its highest settle in 5 years.
(Read more: S&P Closes at Best Level Since Dec. 2007)
Despite the bullish sentiment, forward futures contracts for the VIX point to more volatile times ahead. In fact, three of the last four times the VIX fell over 25 percent in a week, the market posted a loss the following week.


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Jack Dodson (I) (1931–1994)
Jack Dodson was arguably best known for playing "Howard Sprague", the county clerk on The Andy Griffith Show (1960). This amazingly funny character actor endeared himself to 60s and 70s audiences as the straight-laced "straight man" to the "comic idiot" character "Goober". He brought laughs throughout the end of the run of The Andy Griffith Show (... See full bio »
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I think she's pleasantly pleased with herself!
May 07, 2012
Emma, Sittin' & Smilin'
I think she's pleasantly pleased with herself!
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She is such a gorgeous baby!ReplyDelete
Those are precious!!! Her smile and laugh are wonderful. Y'all did a great job capturing them on the camera, and your captions are hilarious!ReplyDelete
OMG toooooo cute!! I want to reach in and give her a little pinch! She is soo precious. Enjoy every minute, she is meant for the camera:)ReplyDelete
She is the cutest thing I've ever seen! LOVE her so much.. as I see you do also. Thanks so much for sharing her adorableness with us! I sure miss kissing the neck of my 3.. now that they're 22,19, and 15. They don't really go for that anymore!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness gracious, she is absolutely adorable! Such sweet photos of you together!ReplyDelete
Those are beautiful Jenny!! What a fun set of photos! You could easily make a great wall collage using those!ReplyDelete
Emma is absolutely enchanting! Love the pictures ..............all of them.ReplyDelete
How precious! Especially love the one of her leaning back laughing. I'm smiling now, too!ReplyDelete
- Megan Walsh10:30 AM
Jenny, I found your blog via Censtational Girl. Lucky Me! God is so very very good and such a master artist, obvious in Emma's most perfect face. I don't know you, but those pictures completely made my day brighter and boy did it need some sunshine in it. Thank you for sharing your daughter in these snippets. Get up early each day and stay up as late as possible with her, drink it in, I am amazed at how the time goes all to quickly.Blessings, MeganReplyDelete
What a precious girl! I love her outfit, could you tell us where her dress and those sweet knee socks are from?ReplyDelete


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David Lowe is an established composer, arranger and producer working primarily in television, radio, branding, idents and commercials, both in the UK and internationally. He has created music for a wide range of programmes including news, current affairs, factual, wildlife and entertainment shows. He has also composed for National Radio and for special events, such as the London 2012 Olympic Games.
David's music includes all the current themes for BBC News, as well as The One Show, Panorama, Countryfile and Grand Designs. For radio he produced the current identity for the BBC World Service. Internationally, he has created the brand identities for Bloomberg TV, Euronews, CCTV 1 China, Al Arabiya, Abu Dhabi TV, NDTV India and TV2 Norway. He has also co-written the current Anthem for the Barclay's Premier League
Commercially, his hit single "Would You...?" was at top 3 in 1998. The follow up single 'Straight...to Number One' was chosen by Apple to launch the iTunes site in the USA, where every track on the Touch and Go album has been used in films, television and/or commercials.
How to Contact David
Simply email firstname.lastname@example.com or look at the contacts page for more ways to get in touch. Feel free to also browse his newly-launched Vimeo site


text: Few industries have a person so well known and respected that one name suffices in identifying them. In the world of BMX (bicycle motocross), it's "gOrk." As editor of iconic magazines such as BMX ACTION, the ABA's BMXer and USA BMX's PULL magazine, gOrk has left his mark on every era of our sport. It was during his tenure with the ABA's official membership magazine - throughout the 90's, where he drew the cartoon series titled Hander & Footer; starring his original characters Juan Hander & Noah Footer. After holding on to the original artwork from the 90's - gOrk has decided "Why not spread the art?" After all, it doesn't do anybody any good just being stored in the garage - does it? Now - YOU, can own a piece of BMX history from the 90's - and have either an original or PMT -scan of the actual artwork, or a high-quality print, that appeared in BMXer magazine. ...or nab one of his latest hand-drawn BMX posters.* In 2010, gOrk was inducted into the National BMX Hall of Fame - in the "Industry" category.


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Bats and moths have been engaged in aerial warfare for nearly 65 Myr. This arms race has produced a suite of counter-adaptations in moths, including bat-detecting ears. One set of defensive strategies involves the active production of sound; tiger moths' ultrasonic replies to bat attack have been shown to startle bats, warn the predators of bad taste and jam their biosonar. Here, we report that hawkmoths in the Choerocampina produce entirely ultrasonic sounds in response to tactile stimulation and the playback of biosonar attack sequences. Males do so by grating modified scraper scales on the outer surface of the genital valves against the inner margin of the last abdominal tergum. Preliminary data indicate that females also produce ultrasound to touch and playback of echolocation attack, but they do so with an entirely different mechanism. The anti-bat function of these sounds is unknown but might include startling, cross-family acoustic mimicry, warning of unprofitability or physical defence and/or jamming of echolocation. Hawkmoths present a novel and tractable system to study both the function and evolution of anti-bat defences.
1. Introduction
Aerial warfare between echolocating bats and their insect prey has escalated for nearly 65 Myr [1]. Ultrasonic 'bat-detecting' ears have independently evolved a minimum of 19 times in five insect orders [1]. Most insect ears are connected directly to neuronal circuits that steer the animals away from bats at low biosonar call intensities and trigger aerobatic evasive behaviours (loops, spirals and dives) at high call intensities [2]. Tiger moths (Erebidae: Arctiinae) have accelerated this arms race with an additional set of acoustic strategies. These moths have evolved paired metathoracic tymbals to create ultrasonic clicks to answer attacking bats. Empirical work supports three non-mutually exclusive functions for these acoustic signals. Sounds can startle naive bats [3], warn of unpalatability [4,5] and jam biosonar [6].
Roeder et al. [7] demonstrated almost a half century ago that choerocampine hawkmoths (Sphingidae) have bat-detecting ears. Hawkmoths are in a different superfamily from tiger moths, and the two groups are distantly related [8]. However, sphingids are also reported to produce sounds in the audible spectrum [9–12], though the function of sound production in sphingids is unknown. Here, we provide the first evidence that some hawkmoths produce ultrasound to playback of echolocation attack. Males of at least three choerocampine species produce entirely ultrasonic defensive sounds by stridulating modified scales on the genital valves against the inner margin of the last abdominal tergum. Preliminary evidence from two of the same hawkmoth species indicates that females also produce ultrasound, but with an entirely different mechanism. Both males and females produce ultrasound in response to both tactile stimulation and to playback of bat attacks.
2. Material and methods
(a) Data collection
We sampled hawkmoths with 175 W mercury vapour lights in Malaysia (peninsular and Borneo) during March 2012 and focused on three choerocampine species, Cechenena lineosa, Theretra boisduvalii and Theretra nessus. We tethered moths in free flight at the end of a 5 mm diameter hollow plastic rod; a monofilament line was tied between the thorax and abdomen, threaded through the rod and held securely while the flying moth was queried for acoustic response to tactile stimulation and playback of bat attacks. We examined acoustic responses in several tethering scenarios and elected to use the above method, as it did not interfere with sound production. To record moth sounds, we used Avisoft UltraSoundGate 116 Hn hardware (sampling at 375 kHz onto a laptop computer running Avisoft Recorder software) and a CM16 condenser microphone (±3 dB, 20–140 kHz) positioned 10 cm from the posterior end of the moth's abdomen (location of the sound-producing structures). Using the same computer and software, we presented moths with three echolocation attack sequences played back via an Avisoft UltraSoundGate Player BL Pro Speaker/Amplifier (±6 dB, 20–110 kHz, playback sampling rate 250 kHz) placed 10 cm from the moth's head (location of ultrasound-sensitive ears): in order of playback, Lasiurus borealis, Eptesicus fuscus, and a synthetic bat attack designed to approximate the echolocation behaviour of several bat species (see the electronic supplementary material, figure S1, for details). We obtained recordings of Eptesicus and Lasiurus biosonar attacks in a flight room as bats attacked mealworms tethered 10 cm from the same microphone as above. While these bat genera are not found in Malaysia, the family (Vespertilionidae) is well represented at our sample sites. The final second of biosonar attacks is similar across bats [12] and as hawkmoths cannot discriminate frequency [13,14], the temporal and amplitude dimensions of the attack are the relevant parameters. On a subsequent expedition (April 2013), we queried three C. lineosa moths with a 'Malaysian synthetic attack sequence' created from the echolocation attack of Kerivoula papillosa (characteristics taken from fig. 1 in [15]) to further address issues of the ecological relevance of our playback stimuli. Each attack was approximately 700–900 ms in duration and had a peak equivalent sound pressure level (SPL) of 116 ± 2 dB, as measured by a B&K ¼″ microphone (grid off) at 10 cm (±0.5 dB, 1–100 kHz). Four seconds of silence separated the playback of each attack. Voucher specimens are stored in the collection of the FLMNH, University of Florida; acoustic files are archived at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Macaulay Library (accession no. ACC3006).
(b) Analysis
We measured moth signals using Avisoft SASLab Pro and defined each cycle of the stridulatory apparatus as a modulation cycle. All signal parameters were computed from three modulation cycles per individual. We used responses from tactile trials to characterize signals to prevent corruption by overlapping bat sounds in the echolocation playback trials. To determine whether moth sounds were spectrally or temporally different when produced during tactile or playback trials, we examined several modulation cycles, and found no differences. We measured temporal parameters from the oscillogram and spectral and intensity values from power spectra (FFT 1024, 50% overlap). We converted relative intensity to peak equivalent SPL (dB peSPL re. 2 × 10−5 μPa) using a reference tone of a known intensity [16] and adjusted for the frequency response of the microphone. To calculate duty cycle of the moth sounds, we counted the number of clicks that occurred in 100 ms, multiplied this by the average click duration of the modulation cycle (both measured using the Pulse Train Analysis tool in SASLab Pro), and divided this value by 100. We used this approach to allow a direct comparison with tiger moth acoustic analyses [6,17].
3. Results and discussion
Three closely related choerocampine species [18] produce entirely ultrasonic signals when touched and when stimulated with bat echolocation playback (table 1). This discovery brings the number of insect groups that respond acoustically to bat biosonar up to three, including tiger moths [19] and tiger beetles [20]. Male hawkmoths that we studied produce ultrasonic clicks by stridulating a patch of large, marquise-shaped scales on the genital valve against the inner margin of the last abdominal tergum (figure 1; also see the electronic supplementary material, movie S1). A burst of ultrasound is created as the valves are moved dorsally and a second burst as they are moved ventrally. The second burst is often shorter in duration, perhaps because the scales are oriented dorsally. Data suggest that females also produce ultrasound to touch and to playback of echolocation attack, but with an entirely different, still genitally based, sound production mechanism (see the electronic supplementary material, figure S2, table S1 and movie S2). That hawkmoths produce sound with modified genital structures indicates the sounds might be used in mating behaviour. A single anecdote describes two male Psilogramma menephron stridulating while flying near females [21]. An acoustic sense mediated by the mouthparts (labral pilifers and labial palps) has been confirmed in the Choerocampina [7] and via a related but different mechanism in the Acherontiini [14]. An intriguing possibility is that the ultrasonic ears in hawkmoths might have first evolved for mates, not bats.
Hawkmoths responded similarly to playback of all echolocation attacks, with sound onset occurring approximately 200–400 ms before the end of the biosonar sequence (table 1 and figure 2). Sound intensities of 68–64 dB (peSPL; table 2) indicate that these signals could operate at greater distances but, as in tiger moths, anti-bat sound production is used as a secondary defence deployed late in the attack [17]. The peak frequency of these moth sounds was 53–57 kHz with a ±15 dB bandwidth ranging from 26–29 kHz up to 86–105 kHz. This wide bandwidth is audible to sympatric bats [22] and more broadly to rodents, shrews, cats and primates, among others [23]. It seems likely that bats are the primary intended receivers for these ultrasonic sounds. Many bats are known to prey on hawkmoths [24], and previous work has shown that choerocampines display evasive behaviour when stimulated with ultrasound [7].
The specific function of anti-bat ultrasound production in hawkmoths remains unknown, but it might play a similar role as in tiger moths—to startle, warn of chemical defense or jam biosonar. It is unlikely that sphingids are warning bats of bad taste, as they do not appear to sequester host plant toxins as adults [25,26]. However, larvae of some species can sequester defensive chemicals and regurgitate gut contents containing chemical compounds in the direction of predators [27], and this might be why some sphingid caterpillars are aposematically coloured [26]. Hawkmoth adults might benefit through Batesian mimicry, as has been shown in tiger moths [5]. Sphingids, which include species that can fly up to 5 ms−1 [28], could also be signalling unprofitable characteristics such as flight speed and difficulty of capture, or their pronounced tibial spines [29]. Jamming is also a viable function for hawkmoth sounds. Duty cycle, or sound production per unit time, is theoretically and empirically related to jamming efficacy. Two tiger moth species have been pitted against naive bats to experimentally test jamming and only one, Bertholdia trigona, has been shown to jam biosonar: the duty cycle of its signal is approximately 44 per cent [6]. Euchaetes egle did not successfully avoid naive bats and has a duty cycle of approximately 3 per cent [4]. The three hawkmoth species that we tested are intermediate between these two with a duty cycle of approximately 20 per cent. Clearly, experiments are needed to further elucidate the function of hawkmoth ultrasound.
There are anecdotal reports of audible sounds from only a few genera of hawkmoths, but these genera are widely distributed across all three subfamilies of the Sphingidae [9–12,18], arguing that sound production is deeply rooted within the history of the group. To fully understand the evolution of hawkmoth anti-bat sounds, many moth species must be tested for response to bat echolocation attack and the data correlated with phylogeny.
We thank J. Breinholt, P. Houlihan, A. Keener, I. Kitching, B. Leavell, C. McClure, P. Padron, J. Yack and W. Conner. Support was provided by NSF IOS 1121739, 1121807 and the American Philosophical Society.
- Received February 16, 2013.
- Accepted June 12, 2013.
- © 2013 The Author(s) Published by the Royal Society. All rights reserved.


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Hot weather, high energy use force NPPD to new record
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Independence Day proved to be more than just hot. NPPD's customers set an all-time energy usage peak of an estimated 3,036 megawatts (MW). The new all-time peak bettered a previous record of 2,851 megawatts reached the day before, July 3, 2012. Prior to this, NPPD's last all-time peak was 2,671 megawatts set on July 30, 2006.
"NPPD utilized the diversity of all its power plants and resources, generating power with nearly every type of fuel available (nuclear, coal, wind, natural gas and water) to meet our customers' needs," said NPPD's Energy Manager Ron Thompson. "We also purchased power from the energy market when necessary."
While operational programs are in place to reduce the amount of power NPPD may need to generate for customers or curtail customers' loads with their permission, NPPD did not make any voluntary load reduction requests yesterday and was able to cover customers' needs with its own power plant resources or energy market purchases.
Yet, such a great amount of electricity carried across Nebraska's transmission system, along with the possibility of fluctuating voltages on the transmission lines, can tax system transformers, substations, and other equipment associated with power delivery. Brief outages can occur if power lines become overloaded, and NPPD urges customers to conserve energy when possible.
Because high temperatures are expected through the rest of this week and weekend, customers are encouraged to conserve electricity, especially between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. when energy use is at its highest. Some of the easiest ways to conserve energy are to:
· Raise your thermostat to a higher setting and turn on fans.
· Close drapes on windows that face the sun.
· Grill meals outdoors or use your microwave instead of the stovetop or oven.
· Delay dishwashing and laundry until after 8 p.m.
· Unplug appliances and shut off lights that are not in use.
· Do any baking early in the morning before it gets hot outside.
· Shower early in the morning or later in the evening.
"Collectively, every little bit can help," said Thompson. "Imagine if the nearly 1 million Nebraskans ultimately connected to NPPD's electrical grid turned up their thermostats one or two degrees or ran their electrical appliances like washers, dryers, dishwashers, etc. after 8 p.m. or before 8 a.m., we would likely see reduced demand on the system as a whole."
NPPD's system operators manage much of Nebraska's electric grid outside of the Omaha and Lincoln areas. NPPD works in close partnership with the public power utilities that purchase NPPD's generation and deliver it to their customers. Together, the utilities monitor the electrical load needed by each utility and try to mitigate or adjust the load on the lines to handle the varying customer demands as efficiently and effectively as possible.
"We are constantly assessing what is driving our load," said NPPD's System Control Manager Ron Gunderson. "Irrigation demands in one area of the state, coupled with air conditioning loads in nearby communities, can put great demand on the system. However, good rainfall can reduce the need for irrigation and slightly reduced temperatures in another area of the state can decrease the demand from air conditions and, in turn, reduce load on the system overall."
Yesterday, transmission lines in both the north central part of the state and around the area of Gothenburg were heavily loaded. NPPD saw a number of transformers and sub-transmission lines approaching their limits, but in most cases, such as with Dawson Public Power District and Southern Public Power District, NPPD was able to work with its wholesale partners to move load to keep the loading within limits. There were a couple of outages related to sub-transmission lines exceeding their capability, which resulted in customer outages. Load was transferred to other sources to permit the customers service to be restored.
"Considering the extremely high loads that were experienced, the system performed remarkably well," said Gunderson. "NPPD and its wholesale partners' personnel did an excellent job of managing the transmission and distribution system during this difficult period."


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Small Space Beds on a Budget: Under $1,000
After sharing several of the most beautiful but expensive small space beds we could find, it seemed necessary to follow up with a guide for budget shoppers. Here are 10 real-world options for studios, guest rooms, and tiny spaces — all clocking in under the $1,000 mark.
- BoConcept: This contemporary chain store has several storage beds, including the $995 Limo Bed (shown above), a platform with built-in drawers.
- Charles P. Rogers: Based in New York with an extensive online catalog, Charles P. Rogers carries several brass and iron beds under $1,000, including trundle models. The Cottage Trundle Bed (shown above) starts at $600 and could work in either a traditional or vintage-modern room.
- Restoration Hardware: Their French Academie Iron Bed is a slim design with enough space underneath for storage. It works with or without a bedskirt, and it's currently on sale for $625 - $985.
- Hayneedle: This mega-webshop has a huge selection of trundle and loft beds, and while the styles can be a little fugly, you can find basic contemporary designs if you spend some time looking. Shown above is the Astoria Daybed, starting at $510. The space underneath is large enough for storage drawers or a trundle.
- West Elm: They sell a few affordable daybeds, platforms, and storage beds, including the upward-lifting Pivot Storage Bed Frame (shown above) for $800 - $1,000.
- Room & Board: Their popular Loft Bed starts at $700 and is now available in 8 colors. Although they market it as a kid's bed, it's large enough for an adult and could work well as a guest or studio bed.
- Ballard Designs: Their Louis Daybed with Trundle is a good-looking traditional option for $999. Although it seems not quite comfortable enough for a full-time bed, it could be great for guests.
- Oeuf: This kids' furniture store makes modern twin beds that are stylish enough for a single adult. Their Sparrow Twin Bed is $890 for the frame and $290 for a slim, matching trundle that's stowed underneath.
- IKEA: At $350, their Mandal Bed Frame with Drawers is the least expensive option on this list. It's not heirloom furniture, but it's affordable and modern.
- World Market: They have several budget storage beds that aren't the highest quality, but are fine if you're looking for something simple and inexpensive. Their White Chase Storage Queen Platform Bed sells for just $500.
Re-edited from a post originally published 4/15/11 - JEL
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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Middlebury College women's soccer team improved its record to 4-0 with two shutout victories on the road this week. The Panthers are now ranked No. 9 in NCAA Division III.
The team earned a 3-0 victory at Colby College in NESCAC play Saturday. Rachel Madding scored the lone goal of the first half at 28:12 when she took a pass from Maddy Boston and scored on a long blast.