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On November 12, 1992, Troy Evans was sentenced to 13 years in Federal Prison. He was convicted of five armed bank robberies, in three states, over a six-month crime spree, and was sent to the Federal Correctional Complex in Florence, Colorado. His neighbors included such notorious criminals as Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols. Troy was released on December 13, 1999, over seven and one-half years later.
Despite the obstacles that only prison can produce, Troy was determined that his time behind bars would not be wasted time. Education would be his saving grace. After six months of filling out applications, writing essays, begging, pleading, and selling, Troy landed his first scholarship for one class. That was a beginning, and when Troy walked out the doors of prison he carried with him two degrees, both obtained with a 4.0 GPA and designation on the Dean's and President's list. (more…)
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It is not important how we come to the events in our lives…what is important is how we deal with those events
– Troy Evans, Professional Speaker and Author
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• Robbery Prevention: Reducing Your Risk
• Robbery Response: Protecting Customers, Members and Staff
• Robbery Response: Aiding Law Enforcement
Read on for more details on how this program can help protect your bank, CU, employees, members and customers!
Professionally shot, produced and edited, this valuable training tool is the combined effort of one of the country's largest and most premier state financial associations in conjunction with The Evans Group.
For the past 12 years State Banking Associations, Credit Union Leagues/Associations as well as individual Banks and Credit Unions, have been bringing in Troy Evans,
Professional Speaker and Best Selling Author, to deliver training keynotes on the very subjects that are covered in this DVD and CD. Troy has met and interviewed over 300 convicted Bank and Credit Union Robbers and will provide "real life" insight into the "mind of the enemy." Troy's experiences, combined with those of a long time Law Enforcement Officer and Security Consultant, the President and CEO of a large Financial Institution that was Robbed and a Teller who was on the front lines during a Robbery will provide expert advice from all angles. This is an opportunity for your Financial Institution to benefit from and realize the value of:
Also, as an added bonus, the CD ROM contains downloadable material/resources to enhance the training experience. The Resources Section includes such valuable tools as:
The Evans Group guarantee to you: If you do not find this product to be informative, valuable and applicable in bringing your Bank or Credit Union Employees up to speed on the latest in Robbery Prevention, Apprehension and Recovery…simply return it within 30 days, no questions asked, for a full refund.
Order now at the low introductory price of $399.95 Or if you prefer to order by mail or fax…For a printable mail order form, click below:
This valuable training tool can be watched via DVD or on a personal computer in CD ROM format. It will prove to be a resource that your Bank or Credit Union Personnel can benefit from for years and years to come. Troy's program will provide your front line people with the very latest in Robbery Prevention, Apprehension and Recovery information.
"The practical tips you interspersed on how to avoid and handle a bank robbery situation were also appreciated by our bankers. Some later commented how your suggestions were so simple to implement, yet never previously considered as robbery deterrents." Joe Ellison, CEO, West Virginia Bankers Association
Call us for more details, or buy online TODAY!
Or you can also order over the phone by calling The Evans Group at 602-206-5261.
"As the acting Law Enforcement Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Indiana, my role is to help put together conferences and other training opportunities for law enforcement that are meaningful and relevant, and beneficial for all those that attend. Your participation in this year's conference was instrumental in meeting these goals and was very much appreciated."
~ Todd Phelps
"Wow- what a way to close a successful Leadership Conference. Your message was not only inspirational but also provided practical tips on robberies for the bankers"
~Yvette Remschel, Vice-President Education, Independent Bankers Association of Texas
"The evaluations and feedback we received from the Credit Union Members who attended this function included:
• "Riveting and Valuable" • "This session could not have been improved on in any way" • "Best part of the Conference" ~ Donna Hulick, Manager or Education and Training, New Jersey Credit Union League
"It was a pleasure to have you speak at our Detecting Fraud and Managing Risks Conference. In reviewing your evaluations the comments were exceptional, Great Job!"
~ John Berra, Marketing Director, CU Conferences
"It has been a privilege and pleasure working with you on the FBI- Financial Institution Crime Conferences. It was a very successful event that was directly related to your wonderful presentation."
~Debby Adair, Director of Risk Management Services, SWACHA
|Desperation to Dedication Book:$24.95
A 45 minute webinar/audioconference titled "Robbery Prevention, Apprehension and Recovery: Through the Eyes of a Former Bank Robber". This latest training in robbery prevention, apprehension and recovery comes in MP3 format with PowerPoint slides that go hand in hand with the material covered.
For those Financial Institutions who have utilized my DVD/CD ROM "Deterring and Responding to Robberies: A Training Tool for Financial Institutions" as your standard of robbery training over the last few years you will find this to be a great compliment in expanding on areas already covered as well as new insights into "Robber Proofing" your Financial Institutions.
Historically bank/credit union robberies have increased dramatically over the last 20 years. Combine this with our current economy, the high unemployment rate, our countries preoccupation with drugs and the ease in which gambling can be accessed and we find ourselves in a time where "Robber Proofing" your financial institution has never been more important. When it comes to Robbery Prevention, Apprehension and Recovery no one can provide us greater insight than Troy Evans.
Today he is a speaker and consultant, sharing his story of endurance and personal transformation with audiences around the world. For over a decade now, he has provided financial institutions with real-life insight surrounding robbery prevention, apprehension and recovery. He didn't go to bank-robbing school. He didn't read a manual or serve and apprenticeship. Like many of his peers, he was simply a natural at finding the path of least resistance.
Having met and interviewed over 300 bank and credit union robbers he is able to give us a "look into the mind of the enemy".
Troy answers questions such as:
45 Min Webinar: $299.95
These two DVDs evolved from the mutual objective of The Evans Group and EHS Design to create a unique customer and staff experience that would reduce robberies and fraud while increasing customer engagement and ROI at every branch through SafeCatch Training and SafeCatch Architecture. As a result, robberies and fraud have been reduced by 70 percent and share-of-wallet and revenue generation have been measurably increased where SafeCatch has been applied. EHS Design has partnered with Troy Evans, one of the nation's leading security trainers and speakers, to deliver a comprehensive introduction to SafeCatch training and design. EHS Design provides branch branding, prototype development and architecture for banks across North America.This training program is conveniently split between two DVDs so your training needs are easily met by topic and schedule constraints.
Click HERE to view a demonstration video of this product.
Written and produced by Troy Evans, The Evans Group.
|Operation SafeCatch: $449.00Running time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
|30 minute VHS:$19.95
|Tape:30 minute DVD:$29.95
|From Desperation to Dedication:Lessons You Can Bank On 30 minute Audio CD:$13.95
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Peacock Print Bombshell Dress!
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If you like this dress, get thee to Gretchen Hirsch's Sew Retro Perfect Fit Bombshell Dress online course at Craftsy.com. It was the best $29 I ever spent on sewing (which includes the cost of the Burdastyle pattern). I made my dress from a printed silk I bought for $14/yard at Metro Textile in NYC. But the silk was too fine (and NOT recommended for this pattern!!) so I ironed on a fusible to the back. (Kashi at Metro Textile gave me the idea. Thanks, Kashi!) It worked out perfectly, and I love the fit. I wasn't a fan of the original skirt, so I drafted my own (which is not quite a circle skirt, but close…I made an A-line pattern and then added flare until I had enough swing in it to balance out my hips). I wore this dress to a wedding the other night and got a zillion compliments. I want to make 40 more, in all colours and prints. I recommend the course to anyone. If you follow all the videos and take your time, you WILL have a beautiful dress. AND you won't have to wear a bra. For real!
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Sep 13, 2012, 09.56 PMby jumena
Oh, that is just wonderful! So flattering!
Nov 7, 2011, 02.38 AMby caspianPie
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Oct 21, 2011, 01.14 AMby lullith74
Beautiful. I love the fabric you used.
Oct 13, 2011, 12.12 PMby carolinschmidt
the dress and the fabric…just wow!
Oct 13, 2011, 01.35 AMby erikaj
I love the peacock print!
Oct 12, 2011, 05.02 PMby wildcatspow
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I hope you'll have the opprtunity to wear this beauty often, I guess the weather is getting worse by now… I love your blog too, I hope you're all right now!
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Oct 11, 2011, 11.38 PMby suzeb
thank you! The weather is fabulous in NYC right now. So what I need is more nights out on the town if I hope to wear this again!
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I agree – gertie's course is AMAZING. Go Go Gertie! Your creation is fabulous – I'm still searching for fabric to start mine!
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Oct 11, 2011, 11.38 PMby suzeb
Thanks! I can't wait to see yours too!
Oct 10, 2011, 07.46 PMby jillsparks
Love, love, love!! The print, the belt, the skirt-and all looks fantastic on you! Wasn't that course great??
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Oct 10, 2011, 10.09 PMby suzeb
Yes! I loved it. I plan on making another one of these dresses when I can. I learned so much
Oct 10, 2011, 05.12 PMby Tracey McGowan Wirth
You look Marvelous! Just met Gretchen this last weekend at the sewing summit! Were you there by chance? Wore my bombshell dress for her!!! Love your peacock fabric!!
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Oct 11, 2011, 11.39 PMby suzeb
I wasn't there, but I wish I could have been! Maybe next year
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Lovely dress and it fits well!
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An entry-level luxury hatchback, the 2012 Lexus CT 200h is a hybrid vehicle powered by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine that powers 134 hp and 153 lb-ft of torque. An electronic CVT transmission is paired with FWD to enable the CT 200h to achieve an EPA estimated 43 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. Features include a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch wheels, keyless entry, LED headlights, navigation system, hands-free phone capabilities, remote touch, and the utilization of bio-sourced materials. Safety is comprised of eight airbags, vehicle stability control, smart stop technology, back-up camera, rain-sensing wipers, and whiplash injury protection. The CT 200h is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.


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Eastman often uses irregular, graffiti-like writing in making his paintings. Since Michael Eastman enjoys aping the look of naive art, we place him in that category. But, Eastman's approach to his work is cerebral, pointed, and quite abstract--not at all the urgent, direct attitude typical of a naïf or outsider artist.Visit the Tribeca studio of Michael Eastman whose work is included in the collection of Hirshhorn Museum (Washington,DC) and the Mauntner-Markof Collection (Vienna, Austria).
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Sapphire Edge Mini PC Review
It seems like computers are just getting smaller and smaller lately. Netbooks, Net-tops and mobile phones that are as powerful as desktop PC's from not that long ago are becoming more and more common. Packing a full PC into a small package has the advantage of taking up less space (obviously), lowering the cost and typically lowering the power usage. While all of this sounds great in theory, netbooks and net-tops end up being underpowered due to their low-power processors and integrated graphics that are really only capable of photo viewing, internet browsing and standard definition video.
Here is where the Sapphire Edge Mini PC comes into play. The Edge Mini PC definitely fits the main specifications of a net-top; it is extremely small; it will be relatively inexpensive and it will consume very little power (around 20 Watts). Right there, however, is where the similarities end. The Edge Mini PC utilizes the second generation NVIDIA ION 2 platform. This platform is comprised of an Intel Atom processor paired with a next generation NVIDIA graphics core. The Edge Mini PC was purpose built to be small form-factor, low-cost and low-power all without sacrificing any performance in the process. Let's see if the world of HD Video, parallel processing and multitasking is really available in such a small package.
Closer Look:
The Sapphire Edge comes in a pretty attractive glossy greyscale + blue box. Around the front you get a quick rundown of specs, list of features and included accessories. Moving over to the right side, there are the detailed system specifications. The back has a size comparison shot next to a hand that really shows off its size, a detail view of the rear ports and a description of the Edge's capabilities. The packaging is pretty minimal; there is no wasted cardboard, foam or plastic here.
Opening up the box you get a thin piece of cardboard and foam on top, with the computer directly under it wrapped in anti-static packaging. Under that are all of the accessories.
Included is a "Quickly Install Guide", HDMI to DVI Adapter, HDMI cable, the stand, a Sapphire-branded USB flash drive containing the drivers and the power adapter.
With the more-than-adequate packaging and accessories out of the way, let's take a look at the computer itself..


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Roma coach Aurelio Andreazzoli says his side are aiming for a win against Juventus.
The capital outfit are still yet to register a victory in 2013 and will welcome a Bianconeri side who have won their last three games in all competitions.
Nevetheless, Andreazzoli, who was installed as head coach following the sacking of Zdenek Zeman two weeks ago, has revealed his side are targeting a return to winning ways despite admitting the Old Lady's superior league position.
"I think every game is a good chance to bring home the three points," he said at a press conference.
"We'll take each game as it comes in the league and Coppa Italia. We'll give it everything.
"Tomorrow we take on the Italian champions - there'll be a great crowd, our opponents deserve respect and we've just got this one chance. We won't lack commitment. We want to show that we can produce a big result.
"One-sided match? That's what the stats say and Juventus are definitely ahead of us in every area. They're really well organised, you can see the great job [Antonio] Conte's done there, and I must congratulate him on that.
The 59-year-old then admitted that he wants his side to develop a nasty streak and become difficult to beat.
"[Martin] Caceres said he expects a more aggressive Roma side? He's right, I expect that too. The lack of bite is one of our flaws and it's something we're working on."


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In fusing traditional techniques and themes with a modern perspective Deanne has developed her own particular naturalistic style. This combines elements drawn from landscapes, nature and our industrial heritage as well as a diverse exploration into other subjects, to produce striking contemporary windows. These have been the choice for a wide range of architectural settings both at home and abroad. Techniques include: acid etching, sandblasting, fusing, plating, painting and staining the glass.
Deanne is currently researching the life and work of glass artist Bernard Rice. Any exchange of information, enquiry or discussion is welcome.
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- 1990: St Tydfils Hospital, Merthyr, Wales. Viewed ward six, Chapel
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Awesome pipes. Easily installed, look and sound great. Fast delivery!
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I like them a lot. What a big difference they make.
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Just installed a set of VH Staggered Straight Shots on my 2011 Softail Blackling FXS 96 CI. Instructions r vague. But i familiar with parts provided n tools required it makes sense. Awesome install. Sounds terrific. No ride yet. Too cold and waiting on hi flow intakefrom JP and install of my VH Fuel Pack FP3. Will advise. JP tech support was responsive with torque values for header flanges. Looks terrific. Great sale n service. Thanks.
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Well packed! Installed easily, but the removal of old system and prep work took more time. Ran with stock baffles and was too loud for my neighborhood. Put in the "quiet" baffles and even my wife commented on the richness of the new sound, over the old stock Harley pipes.
I am building a custom chopper. These pipes fit very well and were easy to install.
I am building a custom chopper. These pipes fit very well and were easy to install. Good price and arrived quickly.
Excellent pipes, easy install. Did get new gaskets. I would also get new c-clips for head pipes. My dealer didn't have any so had to straighten mine out a little. Sound is great
Top quality exhaust,the chrome is perfect,sounds great,and everything fit perfect.
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J&P was fine to deal with and the pipes were shipped on time. But after only 4 months on, one of the pipes started to have the chrome chipped off of it and dealing with Vance and Hines is no picnic.
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Fast shipping pretty easy to install with proper tools (the hardest part was to remove the stock pieces) more precise directions wouldn't hurt. The sound was nice but just much louder than I expected, living in an apartment building, I felt embarrassed driving through the four floors of parking setting off almost every alarm. After installing the quiet baffle it got perfect for my taste... Nice sounding... Loud but not absurdly loud. I recommend the product.
3 stars due to installation difficulty. I chose these pipes because they were similar to the look of the original exhaust. I put these on my 2007 Sportster 1200 Low. If you like loud aggressive sounding pipes these are the ones for you. If not, I would suggest getting the "quiet" baffles to tame it down at idle. The standard baffles that come with these pipes were a bit of a pain to get out once the pipes were installed. The set screw for the lower pipe was right next to the main bracket that holds the pipes to the frame. I had to loosen the bolts that hold the pipe to the bracket and cut short an allen wrench to be able to fit it in between the pipe and the main bracket in order to have clearance to take out the set screw. If V&H would have located the set screw on the opposite side of the pipes the headaches could have been easily avoided. So put in the baffle of choice before you install the pipes on your bike. The quiet baffle, updated part# 21301 fit in my pipes which are advertised as Straight Shots Originals. I've seen these referred to as Side Shots. They were tough to get perfectly allined due to the lack of free play one of the screw holes needed to hold on the sprocket cover that goes over the main bracket once it's installed. All in all I'm happy with them. I just hope V&H makes the necessary design changes to make changing out the baffles easier as well as making allignment of the pipes easier.
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Just got a pair of these on my FXD. Simple, clean, beautiful pipes that cover the swing arm and in conjunction with the quiet baffles sound awesome. I get a nice throaty rumble that the neighbors can live with. Took a bit of tuning as they popped like hell out of the box, but overall I'm very satisfied with this purchase. Thanks J&P for getting them to me in 48 hours.
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New Luxury Cars: All-New or Redesigned for 2013
Picking the right luxury car can be a daunting task. In fact, with so many brands and models to choose from, it can be difficult just to keep up with what's available. To help shoppers stay current, we've listed all of the new luxury cars that are either totally redesigned or completely new for 2013.
Acura ILX
The front-wheel-drive ILX is Acura's new entry-level model. Based on the Honda Civic, it starts around $27,000 and offers three engines. Base-level ILX 2.0 models use the Civic's 150-horsepower 4-cylinder. The sporty ILX 2.4 uses a 201-hp four. And the miserly ILX Hybrid offers an 111-hp hybrid four from the Civic Hybrid. That model returns 39 miles per gallon in combined driving, while the 2.0 and 2.4 get 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 22 mpg city/31 mpg hwy respectively. Standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth and keyless access and starting.
Audi Allroad
For 2013, the Audi replaced its A4 Avantwagon with the Allroad. Formerly based on the A6, the 2013 Allroad is essentially an A4 Avant with raised ground clearance and go-anywhere styling. Pricing starts at just over $40,000 for a base-level Allroad, which includes a 211-hp 2.0-liter turbo four. An 8-speed automatic is standard and no other transmission -- or engine -- is offered. In addition to its raised ride height, the Allroad boasts a standard power sunroof, leather seats, automatic headlights and automatic climate control.
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe
For the first time ever, BMW is offering a sedan based on its 2-door 6 Series grand tourer. Dubbed the 6 Series Gran Coupe, the new model offers coupe-like styling despite its 4-door construction. Billed as a 4+1 because of a tight fifth seat, the Gran Coupe offers two flavors. The base-level 640i Gran Coupe uses a 315-hp turbocharged 6-cylinder and starts around $77,000. The V8-powered 650i Gran Coupe offers a 445-hp V8 for its near-$90,000 base price. Competitors include the Audi A7, Mercedes CLS and Porsche Panamera.
Cadillac ATS
Cadillac's entry-level ATS is all-new for 2013. Intended to take on major players from Audi, BMW and Mercedes, the ATS offers three engines. Base-level models use a 202-hp 4-cylinder that rivals the Audi A4 and Mercedes C250. The ATS 2.0T uses a 272-hp turbo four that competes with the Mercedes C350. And the top-level ATS 3.6 offers a 321-hp V6 that goes up against the BMW 335i. Base-level rear-wheel-drive ATS models start around $34,000. Shoppers looking to upgrade to all-wheel drive have to choose the 2.0T -- which starts around $36,000 -- and pay around $2,000 on top for the all-weather feature. Bluetooth, 17-inch alloys and automatic climate control are among the sedan's standard features.
Cadillac XTS
Cadillac's large XTS is the brand's new flagship sedan. Replacing both the STS and DTS, the XTS starts around $45,000 in base-level, front-wheel-drive guise. Optional all-wheel drive adds about $3,000 to the bottom line. While many rivals offer V8s, the XTS only uses a 304-hp 3.6-liter V6. One benefit to the smaller engine is at the pump: The XTS returns a strong 17 mpg city/28 mpg hwy with its 6-speed automatic. Standard equipment includes leather seats, Bluetooth, HD radio and keyless access and starting. High-end options include a blind-spot monitoring system, rear automatic climate control and a seat that vibrates during lane departure.
Lexus ES
For the first time in its 23-year history, the Lexus ES 350 is no longer based on the Toyota Camry. Instead, it uses the Toyota Avalon's platform, which gives occupants more interior room. Power comes from a 268-hp 3.5-liter V6, with a hybrid on the way. But even the V6 returns respectable gas mileage, earning an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rating of 21 mpg city/31 mpg hwy. Priced from $37,000, the ES 350 offers a standard sunroof, 17-in alloy wheels and dual-zone automatic climate control. Rivals include the Audi A6, Lincoln MKZ and upcoming Acura RLX.
Lexus GS
The redesigned Lexus GS begins the sedan's fourth generation. Lexus hopes that the new styling inside and out and a host of new features will help court younger buyers. It also hopes those buyers will be swayed by the sedan's sporty character, which is anchored by a 306-hp 3.5-liter V6. Other standard features include leather seats, keyless access and starting, Bluetooth and a power sunroof. But perhaps the most noticeable change is the adaptation of Lexus' new spindle grille to the front of the 2013 GS -- a big departure from the staid looks of last year's model.
Lincoln MKZ
The redesigned Lincoln MKZ is finally arriving at dealers. Starting around $37,000, the stylish sedan takes on the Lexus ES and upcoming Acura RLX . The MKZ is based on the latest Ford Fusion and shares two of its 4-cylinder engines: a 240-hp 2.0-liter turbo and a 188-hp 2.0-liter hybrid. Fusion Hybrid models return best-in-class fuel economy, reaching an EPA-rated 45 mpg city/45 mpg hwy. Thrill-seeking drivers will opt for the sedan's 3.7-liter V6, which puts out a muscular 300 hp. A 6-speed automatic is standard on gasoline models, while the Fusion Hybrid uses a CVT.
Mercedes SL-Class
A new Mercedes SL-Class was one of the first debuts for the 2013 model year. Starting around $106,000, the SL-Class offers three models. A base-level SL550 and high-performance SL63 AMG are each powered by turbocharged V8s, putting out 429 hp and 530 hp respectively. The bold SL65 AMG tops the model's range, producing an absurd 621 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. Pricing for that model starts at a whopping $213,000. But even those who opt for just a base SL550 will find a long list of equipment that includes a navigation system, dual-zone automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers and a power trunk.
Porsche Boxster
After a new 911 debuted for the 2012 model year, Porsche's mid-engine Boxster ragtop is all-new for 2013. Two variants are offered. The base-level Boxster starts around $50,000 and uses a 265-hp 6-cylinder capable of propelling the 2-seater to 60 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds. Speed junkies will choose the Boxster S, which adds around $12,000 to the base price. That sum buys 50 more hp for a total of 315 hp -- a figure that's accompanied by a 0-to-60 time of 4.8 seconds. For those who would prefer a coupe, Porsche is also readying an all-new Cayman that's based on the latest Boxster.
What it means to you: Our latest list will help you to stay up to date with all of today's latest new luxury cars.


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Teachers, Administrators, District and School Leaders
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers strongly believe that all students should be held to the same high expectations outlined in the Common Core State Standards. The resource attached to this page outlines a few ways the Common Core State Standards apply to English Language Learners.
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When tragic or unfortunate incidents occur, we try to respond by learning from those situations.
When several serious bullying incidents occurred this school year, we re-taught our expectations for respect and responsibility and formed an Anti-Bullying Coalition with a broad-based community membership. When tragic accidents claimed the lives of local teenagers, a community forum was created to refocus parents and teens on the dangers of alcohol and drugs.
In every school and classroom in Beaufort County, we emphasize respect for others. We expect students to treat others as they would want to be treated themselves. We teach personal responsibility and urge students to "say something if they see something" whenever they believe anything harmful is occurring.
The recent unfortunate incident in which a teacher reportedly put a child under a desk and used inappropriate language has provided yet another opportunity for a reasoned, thoughtful response. We immediately reached out to Jewish clergy and lay leaders to assure the faith community that we were taking this incident seriously and would respond appropriately. We cooperated with law enforcement and provided counseling to students.
We also have developed a plan with principals and counselors in which students will be taught lessons on respect and tolerance for religious, cultural and personal differences. Lessons are scheduled for the third week of May, after statewide testing, when there is more time for thoughtful preparation, reflection and engaged dialogue. An upcoming meeting of the district's Ecumenical Partners, comprising faith leaders from across the county, will be devoted to the topic of teaching respect for differences. Reminder training for all school staff is planned for August.
Here in Beaufort County, our diversity is a tremendous asset. We rightfully celebrate that diversity and are vigilant in teaching students that we are stronger together than we are individually. To our parents and community supporters, we say thank you for supporting our schools when tragic and unfortunate events occur as well as when good things happen.


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IT Aids in Company Efficiency and Business Growth
For CIOs, identifying the value of IT departments isn't all that difficult. For years, you've been working in a field that values technology and understands its benefits for the average company. And chances are you've gone out of your way to make everyone in your company understand that without IT, it would be impossible to be successful. As you've said time and again, without IT and a close relationship between it and the business side, there would be no fast-growing, innovative company.
Unfortunately, some folks don't agree. In every company, there are people who look at the IT side as a major expense that shouldn't be involved in day-to-day decision-making. IT is support, those folks might say, and not an asset to the company's revenue-generation efforts.
However, a new study from Juniper Networks has found a much different scenario is playing out in the wild. IT departments are not only important, but they're making companies more efficient. And the closer a company's business side works with the IT side, the more likely its chances of being successful.
Flip through the following slides to find out about the important ways in which IT departments are helping their companies.


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Posted: Sun 29 Apr 2007, 17:19
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ATI graphic cards under Puppy (maybe also Beryl)?
I'm just about upgrading / rebuilding my system and I've heard a lot of noise about ATI graphic cards being not properly supported under Linux systems like Puppy. I'd prefer ATI cards, for they seem to be cheaper and more energy-efficient along with having better output signals...
Can somebody tell me anything about this rumors of Nvidia being the better choice for Linux systems? I'm thinking of buying a mainboard with onboard graphics first and then upgrading with an ATI card. ? . ! ?
Of particular importance to me: how would an ATI card perform at higher graphic modes under Linux, such as used by Beryl and AIGLX?
I read about ATI drivers aren't supporting Beryl currently... hmm...
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Posted: Mon 30 Apr 2007, 16:15
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From personal experience my ati 9250 has been quite a problem. But alot of distros can use it without ati's drivers. I say this because I have only gotten ati's drivers to install and work properly on one distro, and thats PCLinuxOS.. I've never had xorg on puppy, despite trying many many times. PCLinuxOS comes with beryl already installed and beryl does work with it right out the box. It lacks a few of the more advanced features on beryl like the rain effects, but otherwise its fine. My plan is to move to nvidia as soon as I can afford to spend the money on a decent card. I'd recommend going ahead with an nvidia card, as the drivers are open source, thus making them the most commonly used and supported under *nix systems.
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Posted: Tue 01 May 2007, 02:08
Post subject: Re: ATI graphic cards under Puppy (maybe also Beryl)?
perixx wrote:
Can somebody tell me anything about this rumors of Nvidia being the better choice for Linux systems?
1. Nvidia provides good drivers(proprietary) for linux.
2. The latest open source driver has "a very limited 3D support for extremely lucky developers"
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perixx wrote:
I'm thinking of buying a mainboard with onboard graphics first and then upgrading with an ATI card. ? . ! ?
Beryl also runs on PC's with new Intel graphic chips.
perixx wrote:
Of particular importance to me: how would an ATI card perform at higher graphic modes under Linux, such as used by Beryl and AIGLX?
I read about ATI drivers aren't supporting Beryl currently... hmm...
Many people recommend to switch back to the open source driver, I don't have more info about this...
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Posted: Tue 01 May 2007, 08:55
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thanks for your info... that poses even more questions then before, of course. Maybe I'll approach the topic from the app-side:
I'm planning to use AIGLX (Ubuntu) and/or Beryl (Puppy) and want to have some decent 3D support under Linux for games and rendering (World of Warcraft, Blender and so on) - what can you recommend on that?
I pretty much would buy me an ATI X1950xx or X1650xx/512MB for there are some convincing indications that those cards perform very well (also under WIN) and are also very reasonably priced. I've got no idea, which Nvidia models would equal those cards in performance.
Currently I have a GeForce2 GTS/32MB and it performed rather good the past few years (though the screen refresh rate under Puppy/Xorg leaves a bit to be desired, but I'm gonna get me a new TFT anyway).
More of a feeling, but I tend to regard ATI as being a bit more 'sympathetic' than Nvidia. That's why I'd prefer ATI/AMD if decent performance can be reached with SOME drivers (proprietary or not) - are Nvidia's ppt drivers any better than ATI's?
Thank you for info!
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Posted: Wed 02 May 2007, 07:00
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titanreign: I bet you have an onboard graphics card as well as your ATi card don't you, if you do, PM and me and I bet I can sort out the error once and for all.
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Posted: Wed 02 May 2007, 12:34
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ATI vs Nvidia:
There is only one definitive method -
Read the Mfgr's specs, (be aware that ATI licenses 3rd party OEMs to use ATI chipsets, but the firmware & capabilities will differ)
Graphics Card reviewer Forums > test results.
It is still latest Games that drive the user hardware wars (3D accleration, Xinerama, Ram, pixel shading, etc.)
Those mostly shoot-em-up games are primarily targeted for the largest dollar market > Windows users.
Linux has made great strides - Ati is now more receptive to obvious - Linux market while much smaller,
is lucrative enough to now justify support via dedicated drivers.
That willingness to support is not on a par to Nvidia Linux kernel wrappers - it's dubious they ever will ( profit driven)
More the point - is present ATI /Nvidia proprietary support for LINUX suited to your needs ?
Results are very dependent on
several conditions:
Apps to be run, chipsets used > amount of user involvement to enable desired features >
O/System Forums are sounding boards for subjective opinions - NOT extensive/qualified testers evaluations
with resources to compare using dedicated utilities to do so. .
Capabilities of graphical hardware/software :
The majority of movie effects (render farms) now run on Linux based products.
These are NOT home user computers, nor are the graphic artists amatuer editors.
Using such as Maya/Gimp/Xara > surprisingly accomplished end results are possible
Maya is the home users approach to (mega-bucks)
"Render Farms"
Gimp is
every bit as capable as any Adobe product
Xara is a very fast rendering machine, a work in progress.
None can produce "render farm output" nor do they require multi-Ks of dollar outlay
In end - determine what YOU want to do, how much troubles/involvment will be needed ?
Choose tools carefully, Learn them well > hopefully enjoy the experience
Who cares if end results are not perhaps perfection -
They are YOURS - if you are happy what else matters ?
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perixx wrote:
...I'm planning to use AIGLX (Ubuntu) and/or Beryl (Puppy) and want to have some decent 3D support under Linux for games and rendering (World of Warcraft, Blender and so on) - what can you recommend on that?
I pretty much would buy me an ATI X1950xx or X1650xx/512MB for there are some convincing indications that those cards perform very well (also under WIN) and are also very reasonably priced. I've got no idea, which Nvidia models would equal those cards in performance...
...More of a feeling, but I tend to regard ATI as being a bit more 'sympathetic' than Nvidia. That's why I'd prefer ATI/AMD if decent performance can be reached with SOME drivers (proprietary or not) - are Nvidia's ppt drivers any better than ATI's?...
My own budget is modest, my P4 has only an AGP 8X not a PCI-e video slot, and I intend to use it under Linux,...and so I too have been considering which popularly-priced video adapter to choose.
There are rendering speed (fillrate) charts at
At the high end, in PCI-e, nVidia's 8800-series cards presently offer the best performance, and in less-expensive AGP 8X cards the nVidia 7600- through 7950-series also appear to beat anything that ATi has to offer. However if one were to compare an ATi card and an nVidia card, both rated around fillrate 2400 MT/s under XP or Vista, I am unaware of any difference you will see under Linux unless it be in the driver software.
The idea I get from reading recent posts at, for example, the http://www.phoronix.com video adapter forum, is that nVidia's proprietary Linux driver far outperforms any Linux driver currently available for ATi cards.
However, at http://kerneltrap.org/node/7228 is a report of an exploitable security hole found in nVidia's proprietary Linux driver last October. According to http://jblack.linuxguru.net/node/68 , nVidia knew about the hole but did not do anything about it for two years; this makes me very reluctant to trust a proprietary driver, especially from nVidia.
So, in light of the fact that one exploitable hole has already been found in the proprietary nVidia driver, my inclination is to go with an ATi card such as the 1650 XT or Pro (it now comes in AGP 8X, not yet shown in the Wikipedia chart), and use the open-source http://www.free3d.org Radeon driver. I am unaware of any 1950-based version which will go in my computer's AGP 8X slot.
Both ATi and nVidia have announced that they will introduce new video card lines this month (May 2007), so you might wait and see if prices on older cards drop. The most intriguing news I've seen is that nVidia will introduce an AGP 8X 8-series card. If an open-source Linux 3D driver becomes available for it from, say, for example, The Nouveau Project ( http://nouveau.freedesktop.org/wiki/ ) and if it is priced under $200, and if my 510-watt power supply will support it, then that is probably the card I will buy. Before buying any newer video card, first check the side of the box or the manufacturer's website and make sure you have a power supply of wattage rating adequate to support it. If you decide to buy a new power supply to support a new video card, I suggest you first peruse the recent thread "Power Supplies."
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Posted: Wed 02 May 2007, 19:37
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Hey , who
dropped the baton
- in
The_Security_Race ?
That vulnerability is not restricted to Nvidia drivers:
Not the NORMAL Threat
All direct access to low level kernel DMA ABI intercepts must be examined ( who to do it) & unknowns pondered
Worried if known threats have yet to be plugged ?
There are also known kernel exploits -as well as:
> None of which are easy to employ nor circumvent
To keep in perspective : What is to stop an uploaded user supplied Puplet that is unverified to contain malware or unintentional security holes ?
How secure is repositories or any sources
How trusted is plug-ins from Web > Esp. graphical embedded URLs.
AFAICS, at present, Nvidia seems faster to respond to Linux needs than ATI
All security is more a state of mind > change the
= All is a game of
and users are ill-equipped to cope.
( I'm so far behind - the "Rat-pack" so far out of my sight - I think
my place in the never_ending_exploit race is .... )
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Posted: Fri 04 May 2007, 15:41
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Well, hi there!
Now I made a decision: I couldn't resist the well priced Palit X1950GT Super. I know it has HDCP onboard and I know ATI isn't very Linux-friendly.
However, I'm positive that ATI will improve in that respect - At least I hope so.
If not, I still can buy a better graphics card for Linux on cheap in near future; AFAIK, Linux driver's performance won't be even close to WIN drivers anytime soon, which means they won't support decent 3D power and effects for games.
I only wonder how certain Consoles (I believe Sony's or Nintendo's) could use Linux without really high-end drivers
Maybe if the pressure on ATI is growing from the consumer side, they will rethink their approach on Linux.
For now, a really cheap Nvidia card (maybe even a PCI card might do for Linux). That is, if my Palit won't gonna work under Linux at all - anything else (2D) will be fast enough for almost any needs. Hopefully
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Posted: Sat 26 May 2007, 05:27
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Finally I managed to overcome some major and minor nasties after I upgraded my system (includes an ATI X1950 GT card type). Since I wasn't able to run any other than vesa (heavily flickering - regardless of the resolution) modes, I decided to give Xubuntu 7.02 a try.
Same problems there (under xfce), except for the difference when I opted in and installed the 'ATI proprietary drivers' - rock solid desktop experience (not been testing any of the 3D performance yet, though). The 'radeon' drivers option in the xorg.conf would only end up in rendering xwin unusable, so simply using the standard xfce with 'glass' effects isn't possible, I'd have to try Beryl for that purpose.
I'll give GN2's suggestion of the free software driver a try under Puppy now, then I'm gonna use proprietary drivers.
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