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2013 Dodge Dart Rallye: Interior Enjoyment
Our long-term 2013 Dodge Dart's interior has been the subject of much discussion from those who have had the chance to drive it. Most comments are highly positive, though some editors have found a few quirks.
In the Driver's Seat
Nearly everyone who drives the Dart finds the sedan's interior quality exceptional -- especially considering its price point. The materials used are impressive for its $24,000 price and we really enjoy the interior's layout and design. Most drivers also like the red lighting around the instrument panel, though it would be even cooler if it changed color.
The driver's seat itself is also a common point of approval. Most drivers find it very comfortable around town, though some editors have complained about support on long drives. But the seats aren't all about comfort: They are also highly practical. That's because the front passenger seat bottom conceals a handy storage compartment, which is great for stowing iPods or other valuables you don't want in plain sight.
Those Little Quirks
Still, the 2013 Dodge Dart has a few little quirks. For one, we've found that a little too much wind noise comes from the Dart's sunroof when it's open. And some testers don't like having the wipers on the same stalk as the turn signals -- a common trait in Chrysler products. Of course, these are minor quibbles given the car's low price and the fact that we actually like driving the Dart.


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| Ginger Spice, Cocoa Delight and Strawberry Banana Perfection
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I recently was given the opportunity to try Julian Bakery's "Zero!" cookies. I must say this is one of those gluten free products that I, being the sweet tooth that I am, was very eager to try. These treats have zero net carbs, no gluten and no sugar, which is quite intriguing, but how do they taste?
Soft AND Chewy "Home Baked" Texture
Gluten free cookies are often not soft and are certainly never chewy. Somehow the folks at Julian Bakery did both in these cookies, AND they STAY that way after they are opened! This my friends is nothing short of a miracle.
Sweet, But Not Too Much
Sometimes in an effort to win us over, gluten free manufacturers bombard us with too much sugar. Zero! cookies are designed not just to meet the needs of those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease, but they have crossed boundaries and offered something good for diabetics as well. The Zero cookie is also naturally sugar free, so you are not downing a bunch of chemicals (for more see my information on processed coconut and grain fumigation). Instead they use Erythritol, Stevia and Monk's Fruit extract. While I would have preferred a bit more sweetness in the Cocoa Delight, the other flavors (Strawberry Banana Perfection and Ginger Spice) were plenty sweet enough.
WHEYt a Minute!
Alas, I did find that these cookies were not completely dairy free. They do have whey protein in all three flavors. Whey is an excellent source of nutrition, unless you are sensitive to the protein. I've not really experimented with anything containing whey before and I found I had no reaction to the Zero! cookies. I actually felt energized after eating these, which is the opposite of what a K-too does to me.

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The New Oscar Nominating System Doesn't Make Any Damn Sense
Remember when the Oscars had five Best Picture nominees and then they switched it to 10? Remember when they stopped that and now it's going to be like six or seven or nine or who the fuck knows? Well, they announced how they're going to figure out the nominees. Proceed only if you have a PhD in imaginary math.
I am not really a math person, but I am a movie person and I am certainly an Oscars person and I can't even begin to fathom just how Pricewaterhouse Coopers is going to tally the Best Picture nominees this year. Here is the break down as far as I understand it.
OK, so Ernest Borgnine and the other 5,782 members of the Academy each vote for their top five movies in order of greatness. PWC takes the total number of votes cast and divides it by 11, which is the number of potential nominees plus one. That is the number of #1 votes a movie needs to qualify for a best picture. Got it? Easy enough, right. Yes. But here is where it goes from simple algebra to particle physics.
Once a movie reaches the qualifying number of votes, let's say 500 for argument's sake, if it is over by 10% of the 500 number, then the remaining votes are redistributed. But it's not in total votes. No, it's in fractions. God, fractions. First it ruined fifth grade, now this.
That fractional portion is determined by the percentage a film exceeds the minimum number of votes needed for a nomination. If a movie goes over by 20%, then the first-place vote receives eight-tenths of a vote and the second-place movie nets the remaining two-tenths.
Is that even written in English? I have no fucking clue. Now, if someone votes for a movie that receives less than 1% of the vote (like if Ernest's grandkids convince him to put The Chipmunks 3D in the top slot) then that vote is cast aside and the vote goes to the next eligible movie.
OK, now they count up all the full and partial votes each movie receives and any movie with more than 5% of the total vote will get a best picture nomination with as few as five nominees, but as many as 10, so if six or seven or eight movies make it over the 5% line, then there will be that many nominees. Does that even make sense? I spent most of Algebra 2 staring at the back of Joe Huffenbauer's head and imagining it lying next to me on a pillow in our duplex on Central Park West where we're both fashion designers and we're rich and famous and Madonna comes over for dinner parties, so I'm not sure what to do with all these fractions and percents and things.
Whatever, who cares. They're just going to make the nominations up anyway, and we're going to bitch about them. That's the way these things really work, right? Math schmath.
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Christie budget plan pushes greater school choice
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — With relatively small expenditures, Gov. Chris Christie is using his proposed state budget to push harder for more school choice for students in struggling districts.
In the $32.9 billion spending plan he released Tuesday, Christie called for more state aid for school districts and also money for some of his favored programs that would make it easier for students to go to school elsewhere.
Like the rest of the budget, presented at a time when New Jersey's economy has been growing slowly and the governor is up for re-election, Christie is not proposing dramatic changes: no tax cuts or splashy huge new programs. One of the biggest decisions was to raise the income ceiling for adults to qualify for Medicaid — and under President Barack Obama's health insurance overhaul, the federal government is to pay the full cost of that for the first three years.
What the state is doing for schools is usually one of the most debated parts of the budget — partly out of concern for students and partly for economic reasons. New Jersey's schools take up most of the average homeowner's highest-in-the-nation $7,900 property tax bill. Christie and lawmakers have a 2 percent cap on property tax growth, but less state funding still often means that homeowners are asked to pay more.
Overall, the Republican is calling for $9 billion in aid to schools — an increase of nearly $100 million over this year. He says that no district would see a decrease in state aid, though the increases would be relatively small for most that get them.
"Our student achievement ranks high among the states," said Christie, a possible presidential contender in 2016, "but it does not rank high everywhere in our state. And we should settle for nothing less than being the very best in education."
But his ideas often bother groups like teachers unions, which say that expanding choice for students ultimately can drain needed funding from struggling schools — not to mention cost their members jobs.
He's asking lawmakers to approve $2 million to give 200 low-income students in struggling districts scholarships up to $10,000 each. The scholarships could be used to pay tuition at private schools or out-of-district public schools.
A bigger version of the program, known as Opportunity Scholarships, has been introduced several times in the Legislature. The broader plan calls for financing the system by giving companies tax breaks in exchange for donations. Despite support from some Democrats and some Republicans, big rallies backing it and Christie promoting it, it's never gotten much traction.
Christie also is asking to increase the Interdistrict Public School Choice Program's funding to $49 million from the current $33 million. The once-modest program now has 107 school districts across the state that are approved to receive students who live in other communities — with the state picking up the tab.
Christie is calling for increasing state funding for charter schools — which are publicly funded but operate outside of regular school district controls — to $16 million from the current $13.1 million.
The Democrats who control the Legislature say they are glad that Christie is increasing aid to schools overall.
But it's not clear how the school-choice proposals will fare.
"They send a signal that the governor's invested in conceptually and with some dollars supporting school choice initiatives," said Lynne Strickland, executive director of the Garden State Coalition of Schools, whose members are mostly middle-class districts. "How that will be received at large remains to be seen."
In other proposals, Christie is calling for delaying property tax credits from May to August to cover a projected shortfall during the budget year that ends June 30; setting aside $40 million in the current budget to pay for Superstorm Sandy-related expenses not covered by the federal government and using more than $40 million in state and federal money to help move some developmentally disabled adults from large institutions to group homes.
The budget also calls for $1.6 billion in payments to the public employee pension system, a commitment the administration made when landmark pension and health benefits changes were enacted two years ago. Those changes required union workers to pay more for retirement and medical benefits, changes Christie said were necessary to shore up the underfunded systems.
Christie's likely challenger in the gubernatorial race, Sen. Barbara Buono, said afterward that Christie's priorities "are wrong for New Jersey." She said the budget does not address the state's persistently high unemployment rate, which was 9.6 percent in December, more than a full percentage point above the federal rate.
Associated Press reporters Angela Delli Santi and Rema Rahman contributed to this report.


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In his latest Ahead of the Curve publication, Group Chief Economist Neil Williams, examines the effects of the unconventional monetary policy of the Federal Reserve and Bank of England, and whether central banks can ever 'normalise' rates.
Eight years on from the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and macro comparisons with 2008 can thankfully be diluted by the fact that US and UK real GDP are significantly up on their pre-crisis peaks, bank supervision looks tighter, and central banks, after a slow start, now have a proven track record of policy coordination.
Yet, policy rates in 2017 will stay close to the floor, while, separately, political risk in the developed economies - largely absent in 2008 - is building.
The US Fed remains the test case for whether central banks can ever 'normalise' rates. We expect it to try but fail - hiking the funds target just twice more, probably this December then in March or June 2017. But, with cold winds elsewhere, particularly in Brexit-tainted Europe, we expect it to peak at just 1% - way lower than its historic average of about 5%. We may thus face another two years of negative real rates, in the US and UK.
Adjusting for QE, true US & UK policy rates may be as low -4.5% & -2.5%
With this mind, we update our 'Policy Looseness Analysis' to gauge the extent to which G5 countries' overall - monetary and fiscal - policy positions should shift in 2017. By taking explicit account of QE and fiscal positions, our analysis beefs up the 'Taylor Rule' the US Fed uses for setting policy rates.
The Taylor Rule (without QE and fiscal considerations) currently pitches the Fed's target rate as high as 4.5%. This is 400bp above the Fed's current 0.25-0.5% range, suggesting the Fed is underestimating just how accommodative the true rate is.
Charts 1 and 2 below summarise our results. For the US, we quantify the impact of QE on rates by adjusting real rates for former Fed chairman Bernanke's assertion that the $600bn part of QE2 back in 2011 was equivalent to slicing an extra 75bp off the Fed funds target, which was at that stage just 0.25%. Extending this logic to the combined $4.5trn QE since 2009 infers about 550bp in total rate easing.
If we're right about coming rate hikes, this suggests a de facto (QE-adjusted) nominal Fed funds rate of about -4.5% - much lower than the 0.5% 'official' rate. This equates to an even lower, -6% real rate when we factor in the Fed's preferred core inflation target (core PCE).
Likewise for the UK, we have adjusted the policy rate for the BoE's 2009 estimate that £200bn in QE was akin to taking around 150bp off the Bank rate. Extrapolating this, the cumulative QE since 2009 thus implies a UK policy rate of about -2.5% - much lower than the 0.25% official Bank rate. This suggests a real QE-adjusted rate (using CPI) as low as -3.25%.
In the long term, the Fed and BoE looking to peak out at lower than 'normal' rates can pull on the other monetary lever: 'QT' (quantitative tightening). This may go some way to removing the unintended consequences of QE currently evidenced by asset-price distortions, suppressed saving, and increased funding strains on many pension schemes. Otherwise, QE may be remembered more for these problems than the solution it offered in 2009 for unclogging the financial 'plumbing'.
In the meantime, however, without convincing growth and employment recoveries, any contagion may, unlike 2008-09, be political rather than financial. Hopefully, governments in 2017 will help avert this by offering fiscal solutions - taking the policy 'baton' back from the central banks.
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Beyonce's showstopping concert at the Super Bowl on Sunday did not cause a blackout in the second half of the match.
The Crazy in Love hitmaker wowed the crowds at half-time with renditions of her greatest hits, as well as a reunion with her Destiny's Child bandmates, in a pyrotechnics-packed performance.
After the spectacle, the Superdome venue in New Orleans, Lousiana was plunged into darkness as the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers played the second half.
Some viewers accused Beyonce's set of causing the outage, but National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell insists she's not to blame for the blackout.
He says, "There's no indication at all that this was caused by the half-time show. I know that's out there, that Beyonce's half-time show had something to do with it. That is not the case from anything we have at this point."
The game and Beyonce's performance pulled in an estimated 108 million viewers around the globe, making it the third most watched Super Bowl after last year's, when Madonna performed, and 2010's, which featured The Who.
Beyonce's showstopping concert at the Super Bowl on Sunday did not cause a blackout in the second half of the match.


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The Rachel Zoe empire is rapidly expanding and a new project is aiming to steal the spotlight. The label is venturing in the jewelry design niche with the first collection which features quite a lot of interesting alternatives. The new options have a strong vintage inspiration from various decades. Influenced by the 20s, the 60s and even the 80s, the new designs have a highly luxurious allure and have been launched exclusively at Neiman Marcus stores where the pieces will be sold until spring 2013. As the fashionista herself admits, the line... Read More


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CHICAGO, IL (Jan. 24, 2012) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Tuesday the signing of Zimbabwean striker Kheli Dube. The 28-year-old forward was the team's only selection in the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Process and becomes the fifth player added to the Fire roster this offseason. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Kheli has been an offensive threat since he came into the league," said Chicago Fire head coach Frank Klopas. "He's a gritty, hard working striker that plays for the badge. Since joining us in preseason Kheli has shown his desire to be part of our club."
Selected eighth overall by the New England Revolution in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft, the former Zimbabwean youth international tallied four goals and four assists and helped the Revs to the 2008 SuperLiga title en route to being named a finalist for MLS Rookie of the Year.
Prior to his time with the Revolution, Dube split his collegiate career between N.A.I.A. powerhouse Lindsey Wilson College (2004-05) and Coastal Carolina University (2006-07), where he was named 2007 Big South Player of the Year. Dube spent 2005-07 with the Michigan Bucks of the USL Premier Development League where he made 41 appearances, tallying 25 goals while helping the side to its first North American Championship in 2006 and a return to the league final in 2007.
Player: Mkhokheli (Kheli) Dube
Position: Forward
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Born: June 18, 1983
Place of Birth: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Citizenship: Zimbabwe (Green Card holder)
Last Club: New England Revolution
How Acquired: Signed on as free agent (January 24, 2012) after being selected in Stage Two of the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Process (December 12, 2011)
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It'll be ladies night again at the Golden Globes!
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have struck a deal to host the awards show in 2014 and 2015, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced Tuesday.
The Saturday Night Live alums earned rave reviews – and big ratings – when they hosted the show for the first time in January.
"It's wonderful news," HFPA president Theo Kingma said in a statement. "They have always been our first choice as hosts and we're delighted they are back for the next two years."
The longtime friends blended sharp-witted jabs and goofy humor – like donning costumes as fake nominees (watch the hilarious video below) – last year to make jokes that had both the celebrities in attendance and the audience at home giggling.
Another case in point: This zinger Poehler, 42, directed toward James Cameron, who was once married to nominated director Kathryn Bigelow.
"I haven't really been following the controversy over Zero Dark Thirty, but when it comes to torture, I trust the lady who spent three years married to James Cameron," she said.
Fey, 43, who displayed her razor-sharp comedy chops while hosting the SNL season opener last month, had plenty of great lines of her own.
"I have not seen someone so totally alone and abandoned like that since you were on stage with James Franco at the Oscars," Fey joked to Anne Hathaway about her performance in Les Misérables.
Can't wait until January to see this duo in action? The ladies also reportedly teamed up to film a cameo in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, out in December.
The 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards will air live Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, on NBC.


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Ne-Yo And Snoop Dogg Party At Bamboo In Miami
The unlikely party duo of Snoop Lion and Ne-Yo turned it up at Bamboo Sunday night (March 17). Fresh off the Ultra Music Festival, Snoop joined the R&B star to host Prestige Sundays at the hot Miami nightclub. Check the flicks by hitting the arrows above.
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IFR training hoods are bulky and awkward to wear in the cockpit. IFR glasses offer a good alternative, but you may be required to put them on and remove them many times during a single flight. Now eFoggers offers a solution for better IFR training, according to Sporty's officials.
Never again will pilots hear their instructor say, "You just inadvertently entered a cloud. I have the controls while you put on your IFR training glasses." Instead, with the flip of a switch eFoggers put the pilot in hard IMC. The pilot can continue to fly as they enter instrument conditions, making for a much more realistic scenario and a much more valuable training flight.
These IFR training glasses utilize aerospace-grade materials and are attached to a control box via a 6-foot-long cord. A 9V battery (not included) is housed in the control box and is used to turn the glasses "clear." The battery provides over 10 hours of clear time. The instructor simply presses the switch on the top to control visibility.
"eFoggers make instrument training more effective," says Eric Radtke, president of Sporty's Academy. "Clearing up the glasses only after the student has leveled off at minimums, inadvertent IMC — these are just a couple of the new training scenarios that eFoggers make possible."
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Mexico Appoints Eduardo Medina-Mora as Ambassador to US
As newly-inaugurated Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto settles into office, the country's new leader is busy filling a number of key staff and high-level government positions.
In what could be the most important appointment when it comes to U.S.-Mexican relations, the Mexican Congress on Wednesday approved Peña Nieto's move to choose Eduardo Medina-Mora as the country's ambassador to the United States.
Medina-Mora, who will replace the current ambassador in Washington, Arturo Sarukhán, was praised by Mexican lawmakers as having all the characteristics needed to become the country's representative to its neighbor to the north, according to the Mexican daily El Universal.
Some Washington insiders have also voiced their support for the Medina-Mora appointment, stating that it his previous work with the U.S. on the Mérida Initiative, the U.S. aid program that hopes to restore Mexican government authority in areas challenged by drug traffickers, is a sign that he knows how to work with the U.S. and will have the ear of Peña Nieto.
"It's likely that the U.S.-Mexico relationship will be run by Medina-Mora out of Washington and straight back to Los Pinos," said a senior U.S. official, referring to the Mexican president's residence, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Medina-Mora comes with much more experience than his predecessor and has done a lot in Mexico...His appointment shows that they took the post seriously… they put someone in the position who has directly dealt with the main issue to the U.S., the drug issue.
Some doubt, however, Medina-Mora's veracity and worry that the rumors of corruption during his previous position as Mexico's Attorney General could follow him to Washington.
"While he was the attorney general the PGR (Mexico's Office of the General Prosecutor) was not seen as a place that invested in integrity or rectitude," said Adam Isacson, director of the Regional Security Policy Program at the Washington Office on Latin America
Medina-Mora began his career as a lawyer before being appointed Mexico's Secretary of Public Safety under former President Vicente Fox and then taking over the PGR during the Calderón administration. Since 2009, Medina-Mora has served as Mexico's ambassador to the United Kingdom, where he dealt with the controversy over derogatory comments made about Mexicans on the BBC show Top Gear.
Upon his arrival in the beltway, Medina-Mora will be faced with two issues that have plagued relations between the neighboring nations for years: Mexico's drug war and immigration.
Since 2006, when former Mexican President Felipe Calderón declared an offensive on the country's drug trafficking organizations, an estimated 60,000 people have been killed in the ensuing violence and the war has spread from the U.S.-Mexico border cities to major metropolitan areas like Monterrey and beach resorts like Acapulco.
The war has been a point of contention between the U.S. and Mexico, with the U.S. frustrated over the lack of progress even with the $1.6 billion given to Mexico through the Merida Initiative. The shooting of a U.S. vehicle carrying CIA agents near Mexico City this summer added more fuel to the fire.
Mexico, on the other hand, contends that the U.S. drug habit - which by U.S. law enforcement estimates provides Mexico's cartels with between $12 to 15 billion per year in cash – and the flow of weapons from the U.S. to Mexico fuels the violence throughout the country.
The botched gun-running operation "Fast & Furious" and the cross-border shooting deaths of some Mexican civilians by U.S. border agents have continued the strain on relations between the countries.
Medina-Mora's experience as head of the PGR and his service on various posts in the Mexican government puts him in a unique position to deal with the drug issue while ambassador, said Peter Hakim, the president emeritus and senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue in Washington.
"Medina-Mora comes with much more experience than his predecessor and has done a lot in Mexico," Hakim said. "His appointment shows that they took the post seriously… they put someone in the position who has directly dealt with the main issue to the U.S., the drug issue."
With immigration taking center stage in the national debate throughout the U.S., it will be a key point of discussion between the two countries as Medina-Mora arrives in Washington.
Despite numbers of undocumented immigrants from Mexico dropping during the recession, many migrants from Central and South America still use the country as a conduit to make their way into the U.S. Also, strict immigration laws in states like Arizona, Alabama and Georgia have not only led to anger and alienation from Latinos living in the U.S., but from the Mexican government.
"Mexico cannot conduct effective negotiations with the United States when the foreign policy decisions of the federal governments are undermined by the individual policies of individual states," lawyers for the Mexican government said in a friend-of-the-court brief back in December in reference to Arizona's controversial SB1070 immigration law.
The lawyers representing Mexico argued Arizona's ban on harboring of undocumented immigrants harms diplomatic relations between the United States, undermines the U.S.'s ability to speak to a foreign country with one voice and encourages the marginalization of Mexicans and people who appear to be from Latin America.
Despite immigration being a major issue for both nations, some argue that there is little that Mexico's new ambassador can do to influence the policy in the U.S.
"By and large, the Mexicans realize they don't get very far trying to push the immigration agenda," Hakim said. "The best thing is to not get involved in these bitter, partisan issues."
Along with the appointment of Medina-Mora, Peña Nieto is expected to firm up his foreign policy team by naming security expert and writer Eduardo Guerrero Gutiérrez as his top security advisor.


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2007-2012 Nissan Altima: Used Car Review
Nissan positions its Altima sedan as the sporty alternative to the mass-produced Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. The 2007-2012 Nissan Altima fulfills the company's vision of a sedan that surpasses expectations by offering impressive performance, a host of upscale features and optional equipment -- and even a hybrid model for improved fuel economy. The Altima mirrors the Camry and Accord's reputation for reliability and strong resale while offering a more visually distinctive profile, a sportier ride and better handling. For those who prefer a more personalized driving experience, there is even a racy coupe model.
Why You Want It
If you need the convenience of a 5-passenger family sedan, but what you really crave is a performance car with a taut suspension and razor sharp steering, the 2007-2012 Nissan Altima is probably going to win you over. Nissan provides a wide range of Altima models that runs the gamut from a stripped-down economy car to a fully loaded V6 sport sedan. A choice of manual or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) automatic transmissions across the range gives the Altima a leg up on competitors who generally offer only a manual on the base cars, if they offer one at all. Early Altimas also best comparable sedans by offering such high-end features as Bose audio, on-board navigation, push-button start and a rearview camera. Of course, the Altima doesn't offer the roomiest backseat or the biggest trunk in its class; if these are your priorities, you may want to go with the Accord, Camry or even a Dodge Charger. Also, the CVT automatic does take some getting used to, as it doesn't shift gears like a traditional automatic.
Notable Features & Options
Even the base Altima 2.5 features push-button start, power windows and locks, a split folding rear seat and 16-inch wheels with plastic covers. The 2.5 S adds air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD stereo, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and cruise control and alloy wheels. The 3.5 SE and SL up the roster with a potent V6 engine, available 6-speed manual transmission, Bose audio, leather seating and 17-in alloy wheels. Options for both the 4- and 6-cylinder cars include Intelligent Key keyless entry and start, Bluetooth hands-free cell phone connectivity, navigation radio with rear backup camera, heated front seats, leather seating surfaces and anti-lock brakes (later made standard along with stability control). A power sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control and a power driver's seat are also available. The V6 trims offer a few unique options of their own, including electronic traction and stability control (made standard on later models), HID headlamps and a Bose premium audio system.
Model Milestones
2008 - Anti-lock brakes (ABS) are made standard, while satellite radio is a new option.
2009 - The base 2.5 gains more standard features, including new wheel covers, a CVT automatic transmission, power mirrors and a trip computer. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) electronic traction and stability control is made standard on the 3.5 SE, along with HID headlights and fog lights.
2010 - The Altima receives a minor update with a new hood, front face and wheel designs. The interior is also spruced up with new seat fabrics and less use of dark-colored plastics. VDC is now standard on all models, while the 3.5 SE is re-badged as the 3.5 SR.
2011 - A new 2.5 SE trim is added, which brings a rear spoiler, front fog lights, automatic headlights, 16-in alloy wheels and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
2012 - Bluetooth is made standard on the 3.5 SR and available on the 2.5 S.
Engines and Performance
The Altima 2.5, 2.5 S and 2.5 SE are all powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that develops 175 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. On early models, this engine is mated to a 6-speed manual with a CVT as optional. In 2009, the manual option is dropped. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy figures for the 2.5 with the manual transmission are 23 miles per gallon city/32 mpg highway; the CVT automatic earns 23 mpg city/31 mpg hwy.
The Altima 3.5 SE, SL and SR are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 good for 270 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. When equipped with the 6-speed manual, the 3.5 delivers an EPA-estimated 19 mpg city/27 mpg hwy. With the CVT automatic, estimates rise to 20 mpg city/27 mpg hwy.
The Altima Hybrid uses the 2.5-liter gas engine teamed to a 105-kW electric motor for a combined output of 198 hp and 199 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel economy estimates are a respectable 35 mpg city/ 33 mpg hwy. This model was only sold in states that follow California's strict emissions standards (California, Oregon, Maine, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont) and may not be widely available in other states.
As for the driving experience, we found that the Altima lives up to the promises Nissan makes about the car's purpose. Both the 2.5- and 3.5-liter engines deliver excellent acceleration and fuel economy in their class, and the hybrid model is surprisingly quick, as well. We prefer the 3.5 V6 with the 6-speed manual, but most people will opt for the automatic, which works well but does cause the engine to drone loudly under hard acceleration. This added noise is due to the fact that a CVT will hold the engine at peak rpm rather than allowing it to rev up after each shift.
The Altima delivers a firm but smooth ride, slightly stiffer than in the Accord or Camry but on par with the Mazda 6 and Ford Fusion. The Altima's steering is precise and direct, and it's easy to push this car to its limits without fear of tremendous understeer (a front-drive car's tendency to plow forward when the wheels are turned). Coupe models deliver a stiffer ride, due in part to their shorter wheelbase and firmer shock/spring settings.
Recalls, Safety Ratings and Warranties
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls for the 2007-2012 Nissan Altima:
2007 - Recalls were issued for possible flammability issues if the engine air filter contacts hot material, and for a possible problem with the tire pressure monitoring system being disconnected during servicing of the BCM module.
2007-08 - A recall was issued for a possible defective airbag seat sensor that could result in the airbag's failure to deploy.
2008 - A recall was issued for a possible problem with the left side suspension transverse link bolt. The bolt may have been improperly tightened and could come loose.
2009 - Recalls were issued for a possible out-of-spec weld on the door assembly that fails to meet federal side-impact protection standards, and for possible defects in the 16-in alloy wheels that allow the bolts holding the wheel in place to come loose.
2009-10 - A recall was issued for a possible defect in the upper front strut insulator pad that could cause it to crack.
2010 - A recall was issued regarding a possible problem with a door weld placing it out of spec with federal side-impact regulations.
2011 - A recall was issued for a possible problem with a transverse link bolt that may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
2012 - A recall was issued for a possible problem with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts not being torqued to the proper specifications.
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. If they were not, the dealer will fix the car at no charge to you.
As for safety, the 2007-2012 Nissan Altima sedan scores fairly well in the government's front-impact test, scoring four out of five stars. The Altima earned five stars in the side-impact test and four stars in the rollover roof-strength test. The NHTSA did not test the Altima Coupe under its new crash test standards, but it did test the 2010 car under the previous, less stringent standards and gave it equally good marks in the front- and side-impact tests.
The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the Altima its best score of Good in the moderate overlap front crash test and side-impact test, as well as in the roof-strength test.
Nissan provides the Altima with a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Hybrid adds an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on the hybrid components. Also, Nissan recently extended the warranty for the CVT transmission to 10 years/120,000 miles. If you purchase your Altima through Nissan's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program, the vehicle not only goes through an extensive 150-point check but also comes with an extended factory warranty of 7 years/100,000 miles from the original date the vehicle entered service. Other advantages of the program include a free CARFAX report, 24-hour roadside assistance, rental car reimbursement and towing benefit and a 3-month free trial subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio. To qualify for the Nissan CPO program, vehicles typically are no older than five years and must have less than 60,000 miles.
Word on the Web
Consumer Reports gives the 2007-2012 Altima and Altima Hybrid fairly good scores, and rates them better than average overall. There were some blemishes in the areas of electrical systems and brakes, a view echoed by various enthusiast sites such as Nissanclub.com. Problems with brake sensors, squeaking brakes and early pad/rotor wear are common complaints, as are problems with some of the audio head units and surging issues with the CVT transmission upon slowing (usually just the torque converter releasing; it's a design issue not a defect). Early CVTs suffered problems, ranging from sluggish response to total failure, that prompted Nissan to extend the warranty coverage for the CVT. Later models seem to have improved.
Overall, Altima owners rave about the car's handling and ride, quiet interior and premium features. Some V6 owners say that the fuel economy around town is not what the EPA claims, but the 2.5-liter seems to exceed its highway mileage estimates and is generally a well-received engine.
Competitive Set
Toyota Camry: The Camry sells in massive volumes, and will be much easier to find on a used car lot. The Camry may hold its resale value better than the Altima, but its ride and handling are noticeably softer, its interior somewhat bland and its options list not as robust.
Ford Fusion: The Fusion handles nearly as well as the Altima and includes lots of cool options, such as Ford's SYNC infotainment system and the availability of AWD. The Altima has more front-seat legroom, but the Fusion has more in the rear as well as more hip, shoulder and trunk space.
Chevrolet Malibu: You'll find more interior room and a bigger backseat in the Malibu, plus a lower sticker price. But there is no hybrid model or manual transmission offered, and the Malibu doesn't offer features such as Bose audio, navigation or push-button start.
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We'd be very happy with a nicely equipped 2.5 S or SE with the CVT transmission. This model delivers good power and fuel economy, and has plenty of creature comforts. We'd opt for a 2010 or newer model, as stability and traction control are standard after this time period. Those seeking a more performance-based ride without concern for poor fuel economy should definitely take the 3.5 SE with the 6-speed manual for a spin. Though difficult to find, this model may just be the best-handling family sedan on the used car market. The Altima Hybrid offers better mileage but at a premium cost, and the coupe, while fun, isn't really set up for carrying more than two adult-sized passengers.


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The good news for the U.S. economy as we enter 2013 is that the election's over. The bad news is that the election's over.
What's good about it is that both parties in Washington can shed their preoccupation with the campaign theatrics that dominated our long national voyage from pre-primary jockeying through election day.
Yet the most dispiriting thing about the campaign's end is that the economic challenges facing the majority of Americans remain unaddressed. As these words are being written, the end-of-year deficit debate in Washington remains largely unresolved.
UC Berkeley economist J. Bradford DeLong observed last week that we're not heading toward the fiscal cliff so much as waiting for the "austerity bomb" to detonate. The lighted fuse on that bomb, he computed, has already cut likely growth in real gross domestic product for 2013 to 2.5% from 3%.


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Carlson School Takes 1st at National Supply Chain and Operations Case Competition
Undergraduate team credits SCO alumni group for success at Arizona State
A team from the Carlson School took first place at the National Supply Chain and Operations Case Competition - Fall Series at Arizona State University on November 13 to 16. Team members include Caitlyn McCarthy, Zach Quiring, Hannah Campion, and Sam Rayner.
"The Carlson team was clearly the top team in all of the categories - presentation, creative solution, evaluation of alternative, risk analysis, and practicality for implementation," said Senior Lecturer Steve Huchendorf, the faculty director of the annual supply chain and operations case competitions.
Schools competing in the Fall Series of the National Undergraduate Supply Chain Case Competition included Arizona State University, Brigham Young University, Michigan State University, University of Houston, University of Texas-Austin, and the Carlson School.
Huchendorf said the Carlson School team benefited from the Supply Chain & Operations (SCO) Alumni Group. "The alums formed a selection panel and coaching panel," he said. "The SCO alumni panels consisted of all-star alums from past case competitions and past SCOC Executive Board members. They provided guidance throughout the selection process and provided coaching to the team with practice cases."
SCO Alumni Group members include Michael Schaan of 3M; Grant Severson of Optum Health; Matt Cummins and Erin Edgar of Best Buy; Josh Edgar of the Carlson School; Marisa Gordon, K.C. Huchendorf, and Jenna Duesterhoeft of General Mills; and Kelley Jepsen of Medtronic.
"I think we can all be proud of how the team represented our supply chain program and the Carlson School," Steve Huchendorf said.
The Department of Supply Chain and Operations at the Carlson School is a partner with Arizona State University for the National Supply Chain and Operations Case Competition. Arizona sponsors the Fall Series each year and the Carlson School sponsors a Spring Series.


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We are a software and systems engineering company. We also do corporate and project management. We need a website. We have a list of website of competitors and we need our page to be at least as good as the best of them. Basics of site: Our philosophy, contact us, employment opportunities, Solutions, News, etc -- I have a rough idea of the link layout. We have a logo, so the whole color/motif will have to work with the logo; and we already have a slogan. We want the page to work with the majority of web browsers (Netscape, IE and versions of such that people commonly use). We are willing to sacrifice turn around time for quality -- the better the quality the more we are happy.. We already have a website and own our domain name, but we can transition to a different hosting site if need be (we would like to have the capability to edit the page in the future ourselves and being able to ssh or telnet into a Linux/Unix site helps in this regard).
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La Scala Theatre – Opera Ernani 13/10/2018 – Gift Box Package
Theme: Opera, Opera and music, Teatro alla Scala
Territory: City
The best idea for gifts and incentive packages. A precious red box with the golden logo "La Scala 1778″, containing an opera DVD and the documents of the booked Deluxe Package. The deluxe package features a complete music experience in Milan.
First day
- Clients arrival at the hotel
- Welcome drink at hotel's bar
- Free time
- Dinner in restaurant walking distance from the hotel
- Overnight
Second Day
- Buffet breakfast
- 3hrs private walking guided city tour including the visit to La Scala Museum
- Cocktail&Finger Food in a Caffetteria near the theatre
- 20:00 Performance at La Scala Theatre
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- Buffet breakfast
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3*: St.Ambroeus, or similar
4*standard: Sanpi, Marconi, or similar
4*central position: Star Hotel Rosa, Hotel De La Ville, or similar
5*: The Gray, or similar
Please note our packages include the performance at La Scala Theatre, not a specific cast.
The Theatre reserves the right to alter dates of performances and the casts as well.
We are note responsible for this kind of changes.
Price includes:
2 overnights in hotel in standard double room, on B&B basis, 1 first category ticket for La Scala, 1 dinner in restaurant beverages included, 1 welcome drink in hotel, 1 cocktail&finger food, 1 private walking city tour with guide 3 hrs including entrance to La Scala Museum, 1 gift box (case+dvd+ 24hrs bus/metro pass+ map+vouchers of the package) sent before the trip (1 gift per room) - Prices per person, in euro, including current VAT
Price does not include: Milan City Tax to be paid at hotel reception at check-out. City tax is 4€ pp per night in 3* hotel, 5€ pp per night in 4* hotel, 5€ pp per night in 5* hotel + everything not mentioned under "Price includes"


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Opinion: GOP's Immigration Epiphany
National Foundation for American Policy president Stuart Anderson on how much President Obama's deferred action plan on immigration helped him among Republicans and the GOP's evolution on immigration after their shellacking. Photo: Getty Images
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... I ... next to discuss Republicans and Hispanic voters Stuart Anderson ... of the National Foundation for American Policy welcomes your ... thank you Jason ... so Stuart as you know awesome a month of the morning of the Republican party for some time ... about this demographic ... of these demographic changes happening in concert to play with respect ... to Latino ALM ... so would ask is it just me or in the wake of of last week's results do aam ... a few more Republicans and conservatives seem to be seeing the light on this ... I'd I think you're right and I think the warnings been coming for awhile ... I think what's happened is ... George Bush got approximately forty to forty four percent of the Latino vote ... may Romney just got about twenty seven percent ... of the Latino vote ... and the percentage of the electorate that is just an ache has gone from eight percent to ten percent ... of all were of ... over the last eight years and that percentage has been a curtain increasingly go up ... so you know do you want to get a decreasing percentage of an increase in part of the electorate the answer for any political party is obviously now ... know store polls show that Hispanics like most voters care most about the economy ... so ... but do we still have the evidence that the immigration issue is hurting ... the GOP with respect to this moonwalk ... yes there is a very interesting fall by a Latino decisions done in the village in the election and actually listed ... the economy first as you said that the second ... issue ... of listed prominently was immigration ... and addition asked about the immigration stances of both Mitt Romney and ... Brock Obama ... and Mitt Romney stands made me of what he knows ... fifty eight percent less likely to vote for him ... and Obama Pres Obama stance may then fifty seven percent more likely to vote for him ... and is you more and ... earlier the sheer ... that prison Obama is up policy on giving ... illegal status at least temporarily for people who are eligible for the dream Act that younger people who come in with their parents ... ahh was a was very popular ... a decision with Latino voters ... okay no when argue that Iran will have the highest hill in the low skill levels to work um ... aam are are are are ... are helpful are instrumental ... are key to U S economic growth ... in many ways and I know you just put out ... a paper ... on on immigration restrictions ... and the needs of health care workers in this country can you talk a little bit about the problem ... and how you think it might be best addressed by our lawmakers ... well yes isn't a great point guard Jason that Ned now that we've seen the election ... aam ... B of Obamacare were of the Affordable Care Act is is not going away ... which means potentially up to thirty million more people getting health insurance and and in line for more medical services ... in addition to the aging contemplation we simply don't have a system in place for her for doctors for nurse is for physical therapists ... to be able to integrate the eye doctor ... of could could we not many many years before they be eligible for a green card only about thirty per state three-year are allowed to get green cards ... nurses can even work in the country except for maybe from Canada ... aam ... for up to five or six years as a way for green card to come into the country ... and physical therapists have to go through three or four years of licensing ... so as the health implications in terms of longer waits ... for infections in hospitals and you don't have enough nurses ... on an IBM of the appointments of for for for rehabilitation or for doctors is is quite serious ... ok and so some of the policy recommendation Jamaican the paper and food ... the streamlining the process for instance for their lives in the red tape that's involved ... and in licensing these for these for now ... oh it's incredible that so there are set to go through and it's really about three or four year process between exams and licensing ... offer nurses have had quite a bit of a procedural ... hurdles the politicians are resetting with really no temporary visa category that works for the vast majority ... and for doctors the half to go through many many hoops ... I've that it's it's almost impossible for Dr was working abroad to just come into the leftist are being a doctor they have to go through ... the residency training ... and then they likely to stay or have to go to some underserved part of the United States and then maybe were five or seven years ... before they could appeal to the green card to stay here so we basically decided to make it as hard as possible ... for someone who wants to ... to help serve patients in the Pakistani closed or are you getting any indication any signal that some of these perfectionist ... Republican lawmakers in Congress and the House of the sun and I'm talking about ... guys like like Lamar Smith of Texas atop Grassley ... of Iowa while is a longtime opponent of the high skilled ... immigration ... aam are they coming around are they making Neten noises that they're finally willing ... to compromise on this issue ... well my high skill we have seen some some move men in a house in the May CNN did another bill brought up again ... that would move somewhat forward on onthe on the green car prices some likely ... probably that it would pass ... the Senate the sheer ... awe as far as the broader sure what to do about on on the lower skill aspect aam ... you know I think that really mean to be seen what the proposal is but ... unfortunately I still aspects such as health care and high-tech ... have really been held hostage to a broader bill ... on illegal immigration in India with the illegal immigration so I think what we need to see is a Aswan ... is it possible to solve one problem at the time read and trying to solve everything or two ... if we do try to solve everything it at that time will something actually fine with us ... ok aam Coelho more times I wanted ask you about from ... Amnesty which is the word ... acts the home ... has been try out there a lot ... since the election ... the Conservatives have to depend on amnesty ... one other things I'm concerned about is this idea that amnesty is some silver bullet for Spalding ... our immigration problem and we both know ... that that's not the case ... at it you know that we do have to do something about the people in the country illegally ... but the bigger problem is not adding to the population going forward and that means right expanding legal wins for coming and for the creamy is to allow ... workers at the Lorain to be overcome it and work legally in the United States that ... would prevent over three hundred to four hundred deaths every year from people trying to come in ... from across the border ... aam because there isn't a legal way for them to comment ... and ... I would also allow market mechanisms that reduce illegal entry far


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Stony Brook, N.Y. -
Heading into CAA competition in the fall, the Stony Brook football team opens spring practice Wednesday night. Coach Chuck Priore and his staff will be conducting 15 workouts, including the Spring Game on April 21.
All practices and scrimmages are free and open to the public.
Spring Practice Preview
Throughout the years, the Stony Brook football team has gone through many transitions. First, it was the move to Division I in 1999. Then came the introduction of scholarships in 2006. Now, after four Big South Championships and two trips to the Division I Football Championship, the Seawolves are set for what could be their most daunting transition yet -- competition against the Colonial Athletic Association.
Throughout the years, the Stony Brook football team has gone through many transitions. First, it was the move to Division I in 1999. Then came the introduction of scholarships in 2006. Now, after four Big South Championships and two trips to the Division I Football Championship, the Seawolves are set for what could be their most daunting transition yet -- competition against the Colonial Athletic Association.
Stony Brook got a head start on CAA competition last year, beating Villanova, 20-10, in the first round of the playoffs. Despite a second-round loss to Montana State, the Seawolves proved they could compete for a title and belong in the ranks of the elite at the FCS level. This season, eighth-year head coach Chuck Priore will face the task of replacing numerous three and four-year starters, a challenge the program will tackle head on.
Last season, Priore knew exactly what he was going to get from an offense filled with veteran leaders. Now, with several newcomers joining the fold, the offense will take on a new look. Though not short on talent, inexperience could be evident with this group in 2013.
Last season, Priore knew exactly what he was going to get from an offense filled with veteran leaders. Now, with several newcomers joining the fold, the offense will take on a new look. Though not short on talent, inexperience could be evident with this group in 2013.
At the quarterback position, senior Lyle Negron (Bakersfield, Calif.) could be the replacement for the graduated Kyle Essington. After redshirting in 2011, Negron played in seven games as Essington's back-up in 2012. Negron, who got an early taste of CAA play against the Wildcats in the playoffs, showed maturity and the ability to run the offense. Challenging Negron will be redshirt freshmen Pat D'Amato (Wethersfield, Conn.) and Carlos Hernandez(Moreno Valley, Calif.) and junior college transfer Conor Bednarski (South Pasadena, Calif.), who passed for more than 2,400 yards and 25 touchdowns at Fullerton College.
From year to year, Stony Brook's running game has been the focal point of the offense. Despite the graduation of all-time leading rusher Miguel Maysonet, the ground game will remain in good hands.
Senior Marcus Coker (Beltsville, Md.), who shared the load with Maysonet, will unquestionably lead the unit in the spring and for the 2013 season. Coker rushed for more than 1,000 yards and excelled in short-yardage situations as eight of his nine touchdowns came from four yards or less. The 6-0, 230-lb transfer from Iowa should be a candidate for the Walter Payton Award and remains squarely on the radar for the 2014 NFL Draft.
Sophomore Jamie Williams (Hamilton, N.J.) exploded in his second collegiate game, totaling 144 yards and three touchdowns in a 77-7 win over Pace last year. His speed and elusiveness will help the unit adjust with the loss of Maysonet. Number two on the depth chart entering spring camp, Williams actually led the team in yards per carry (9.9) in 2012, rushing for 228 yards on just 23 carries. JuniorJames Kenner (Willingboro, N.J.) will have the luxury of spending his spring learning the offense and adjusting to the Division I level.
Over the past three seasons, and four of the last five years overall, Stony Brook has featured a pair of 1,000-yard rushers. Much of this success is owed to the holes opened up by fullbacks and tight ends, led by senior Matt Faiella (Freehold, N.J.). At 6-3 and 240 pounds, the fullback possesses the size and skill to give the running game a decisive edge once again.
Freshman Chris Makulik (Medford, N.Y.) was forced into action in 2012, but his early introduction to Division I football should give the team more depth at the position.
Junior Tanner Nehls (Richmond, Texas) excelled as a blocker and will resume that role in 2013. Nehls had one of the team's signature moments in the 23-3 win over Army, catching a pass in the flat and barrelling over a Black Knights' defender for a 20-yard gain.
For the first time in Priore's tenure, the Seawolves will also have a tight end with the ability to stretch the field.
Junior Will Tye (Middletown, Conn.) grew up playing basketball, but his size eventually prompted a switch to the football field. The Florida State transfer, who, according to Priore, is the jewel of the recruiting class, will be vital to offset some of the team's losses in the passing game.
Redshirt freshman Connor Davis (Fallston, Md.) could also have a bright future with great size at 6-8 and 275 pounds.
Two of the program's top wide receivers in its Division I history -- Jordan Gush and Kevin Norrell -- have graduated.
Leading the group of returning wideouts will be senior Malcolm Eugene (Huntington, N.Y.). Eugene, a transfer from Temple, redshirted last season, but showed a lot of skills on the scout team. His 6-4 frame and ability to go up for the ball could be difficult for opponents to defend.
Junior Adrian Coxson (Baltimore, Md.) saw time in all 13 games last year in a limited role. The Maryland transfer has become more comfortable with the offensive scheme and could challenge for a starting spot.
Senior Devante Wheeler (Staten Island, N.Y.) and redshirt freshmen Nick Vitale (Higganum, Conn.)Nick Wagner (East Northport, N.Y.) also will compete for playing time.
A strong point of the team in 2013 will be the offensive line, which returns all five starters. The unit featured the same starting lineup in all but one game last year and will be instrumental in Stony Brook's first season of CAA competition.
Senior Michael Bamiro (Tobyhanna, Pa.) has made 33 straight starts at right tackle, blocking for two 1,000-yard rushers in each of his first three seasons. The 6-8, 345-pound Bamiro has NFL size and will lead the O-Line against the best the CAA has to offer.
Junior center Mike Lisi (Franklin Square, N.Y.) has started 20 games in a row and has earned the coaching staff's trust to make the line calls and adjustments. One of Lisi's blocks against Syracuse allowed Miguel Maysonet to scamper for a 71-yard touchdown and a spot on ESPN's Top 10 plays.
Junior Cody Precht (Harborfields, N.Y.) also has made 20 straight starts. One of the toughest and strongest players on the team, Precht makes the most of his position at right guard.
On the left side, the left tackle position will be manned by senior Scott Hernandez (Fort Worth, Texas), an all-conference selection.
Junior Fernando Diaz (Bronx, N.Y.) started 12 of 13 games last year and continues to show improvement.
Sophomores Jerry Hubshman (Dunmore, Pa.) and Karim Mohamed (Lawrence, N.Y.) also could see time, primarily at right guard and right tackle, respectively.
Overshadowed at times by the offense, the Stony Brook defense posted one of the better seasons in the school's 14-year history in Division I. In 13 games last season, the defense held opponents to 17 points or fewer in nine games, including a stellar effort against Army, one of the nation's best rushing offenses. The Seawolves ranked fourth nationally in scoring defense (15.54 ppg), sixth in total defense (298.62 ypg) and allowed nearly eight points fewer than it did in 2011 (23.3).
Overshadowed at times by the offense, the Stony Brook defense posted one of the better seasons in the school's 14-year history in Division I. In 13 games last season, the defense held opponents to 17 points or fewer in nine games, including a stellar effort against Army, one of the nation's best rushing offenses. The Seawolves ranked fourth nationally in scoring defense (15.54 ppg), sixth in total defense (298.62 ypg) and allowed nearly eight points fewer than it did in 2011 (23.3).
The strength of the team entering spring practice starts at linebacker, where senior co-captain Jawara Dudley (Roosevelt, N.Y.), a three-year starter, will be the heart and soul of the defense. Dudley, a two-time first team All-Big South selection, enters 2013 as one of the best linebackers in the CAA. Dudley finished second on the team with 81 tackles, recording double-digit stops in three games.
The deep and experienced unit is bolstered by senior Reggie Francklin (Valley Stream, N.Y.). Despite playing in only nine games, Francklin recorded 33 tackles, including a career-high 12 at Army.
Senior Grant Nakwaasah (Richardson, Texas) complements Dudley perfectly. Nakwaasah played in all 13 games last season, making 48 tackles, including five for loss. Sophomore Julian Quintin (East Brunswick, N.J.) saw action in all 13 games, the majority coming on special teams, and could see an increased role.
Junior Christian Ricard (Spencer, Mass.) had an outstanding season at the rover position, finishing with 53 tackles, a year after making only six. Ricard made two of the team's more memorable plays, forcing a game-saving fumble at Coastal Carolina and making a tackle on a fake punt against Villanova.
Junior college transfer Max Martinez (Wichita, Kan.) brings big-time experience, having advanced to the NJCAA title game while at Butler Community College.
Stony Brook's depth on the defensive line was evident with a rotation of seven to eight players every game. Expect 2013 to be no different.
Junior Kevin Hauter (Moriches, N.Y.) moved into a starting role at nose tackle last season and finished with 25 tackles. Hauter, who ranked among the team's leaders in tackles for loss (7.0) and sacks (5.0) uses a great motor to get to the quarterback.
Senior Dimetrius Bernard (Jamaica, N.Y.) is in the rotation at nose tackle.
Sophomore Dante Allen (Huntington, N.Y.) and redshirt freshman Aaron Thompson (Deer Park, N.Y.) are tough match-ups with their size at defensive tackle.
A pair of seniors, Junior Solice (Hackensack, N.J.) and Leston Simpson (Springfield Gardens, N.Y.) are solid end rushers and are poised to disrupt offensive lines. Solice made 4.5 tackles for loss in six games. Simpson, who saw action in all 13 games, led the Seawolves with 10 tackles for loss. His 35 tackles were second on the team among defensive linemen.
On the other side, sophomore Victor Ochi (Valley Stream, N.Y.), who led the line with 45 tackles, may have the most upside of the group. Ochi recorded 7.5 tackles for loss and three sacks.
Sophomore Dimitry Russ (Deer Park, N.Y.) played in a limited role last season, but could see his time increase. Despite the losses of Dominick Reyes and Cedrick Moore to graduation,
Priore has a nice mix of returners and redshirts to use in the defensive secondary.
Senior co-captain Davonte Anderson (Corona, Calif.) is second all-time in Stony Brook's Division I history with 12 interceptions. Anderson, unquestionably, will be the starter at field cornerback. The three-year starter, who was a second-team All-Big South selection last season, also could see time returning punts.
Heading into spring practice, senior Ivan May (El Cajon, Calif.) and sophomore Louis Murray (Los Angeles, Calif.) will battle for a spot as the back-up to Anderson.
Senior Winston Longdon (Brooklyn, N.Y.) is the starter at boundary cornerback. Longdon, who started all 13 games and made 39 tackles, recorded six pass break-ups, including three to preserve a win at Coastal Carolina.
Redshirt freshman A.B. Granger (Palm Beach, Fla.) will battle for a spot on the depth chart behind Longdon.
Sophomore Naim Cheeseboro (King of Prussia, Pa.) starred on special teams, finishing the season with 26 tackles. Priore is confident that Cheeseboro, the starter at weak-side safety heading into the spring, will fill the void left by the graduation of Moore.
Redshirt freshman Deshawn Lindsay (Plantation, Fla.) will compete for a spot behind Cheeseboro.
Junior college transfer Zedrick Gardner (Miami, Fla.) will bring size to the free safety position. Gardner was a second team all-conference selection at ASA College last year.
Redshirt freshman Jaheem Woods (Neptune, N.J.) is one of the most athletic players on the team.
Special Teams
Junior Graham Ball (Lynn Haven, Fla.) is listed as the starter at kicker. Ball handled the majority of the kick-offs last season.
Junior Graham Ball (Lynn Haven, Fla.) is listed as the starter at kicker. Ball handled the majority of the kick-offs last season.
Behind Ball is redshirt freshmen Ben Solis (Holland, Pa.) and Przemyslaw Popek (Yonkers, N.Y.). SeniorLuke Allen (Port Jefferson, N.Y.) will handle the punting duties.
Williams and Anderson are listed as the starters at kick returner and punt returner, respectively.


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September 1956 - June 2013
New Paltz, NY
Ronald Robert Brodsky, a lifelong area resident, passed away suddenly. He was 56 years old.
He was born on September 29, 1956, in Kingston, NY to the late Rudolph and Leonetta (Richter) Brodsky.
He was a longtime bus driver for the New Paltz Central Schools, and had a special fondness for all "his kids". He was also the former Superintendent of the New Paltz Rural Cemetery for nearly 20 years. His work ethic was second to none, and he took great pride in that.
He is survived by his daughters: Robin Brodsky of Waltham, MA and Lisa Brodsky of Rutherford, NJ; and his mother, Leonetta Brodsky of New Paltz; his brother, Rudolph Jr. (Soo-jin) Brodsky; his sister, Deborah (Matt) Curran; a niece and three nephews, and extended "family" of relatives and friends. He is also survived by his former wife, Diana (Critelli) Brodsky.
He was an avid football fan, and especially enjoyed New Paltz High School games. Ron was always willing to lend a hand to anyone with car trouble. His laugh and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 20th, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 S. Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561. A Memorial Service will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 21st, at Copeland Funeral Home.
Condolences for the family may be made at www.copelandfhnp.com


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A 6-year-old boy has finally taken his first steps, thanks to surgery in Stanford, California, 7,500 miles from his home in Palestine.
Hadi Alkhadra was born with arthrogryposis, a mysterious condition that gave him locked knees and feet that were facing the wrong direction. He had to crawl or be carried by his parents until a series of surgeries at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University allowed him to walk for the first time.
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"All of these people we have met, they have worked so well together to help Hadi," the boy's mother, Shireen Alkhadra, said in a statement.
With help from the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Hadi and his mom traveled from the West Bank for surgery under orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lawrence Rinsky. Now, with special braces, Hadi can wear shoes, stand with flat feet and walk.
"This never could have happened without Dr. Rinsky and Stanford," Shireen Alkhadra said.
Hadi is still recovering and undergoing rehab, but said he looks forward to going home to his sister, two brothers and dad later this month. He will also attend school for the first time, and said he wants to "to be a surgeon, just like Dr. Rinsky."
"This is a very bright young man," Rinsky said of his young patient. "He has a wonderful spirit and is making incredible progress. I think he has a good future ahead of him."