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Allow me to lay my admittedly love-of-science, rant-tainted cards on the table. In general, the services provided by naturopaths reside either in the realm of commonsense lifestyle advice (get lots of sleep, eat well and stay active) or they have little empirical evidence to support their use. In fact, many naturopathic practices are based on a semi-spiritual theory (the healing power of nature), and have no foundation in science. They reside largely in the realm of pseudoscience.There are people who don't live in the material world and they always pop out of the woodwork whenever their favorite superstitions are questioned. In this case, it's a homeopath named Karen Wehrstein who was given space on the newspaper website to respond to Timothy Caulfield [Homeopathy offers hope]. Wehrstein is described as ....
Am I being too harsh? I recently worked with a University of Alberta colleague on an analysis of the websites for the naturopaths in Alberta and British Columbia. We wanted to get a sense of what is being offered to the public. In Alberta, the number one most commonly advertised service is homeopathy.
Homeopathy has been around for hundreds of years. The basic philosophy behind the practice is the idea of "like cures like." A homeopathic remedy consists of a natural substance — a bit of herb, root, mineral, you get the idea — that "corresponds" to the ailment you wish to treat. The "active" agent is placed in water and then diluted to the point where it no longer exists in any physical sense.
In fact, practitioners of homeopathy believe that the more diluted a remedy is, the more powerful it is. So, if you subscribe to this particular worldview, ironically, you want your active agents to be not just non-existent, but super non-existent.
The bottom line: For those of us who reside in the material world, where the laws of physics have relevance, a homeopathic remedy is either nothing but water or, if in capsule form, a sugar pill.
Karen Wehrstein is the executive director of the Canadian Consumers Centre for Homeopathy (homeocentre.ca), an organization formed in 2011 to educate the public about homeopathy and advocate for freedom of choice in health care.In other words, she's a lobbyist for quackery. She runs the Homeopathy Centre of Muskoka. Here's part of what she has to say ...
Homeopathy's big stumbling block to acceptance is that its medicines are diluted so much that people outside of the field can't understand how they can possibly have an effect. There are, however many scientists who do have that expertise. So many, that there is an entire journal devoted to the field, the International Journal of High Dilution Research. And they seem to be getting intriguingly close to providing definitive answers.Students who have taken my course will recognize this kind of response. Science is so overwhelmingly respected these days that nobody can afford to be on the wrong side of scientific evidence. If you are defending quackery then you only have two choices; either you discredit the evidence against you or you make up scientific evidence to support your position. Most quacks do both. They end up simultaneously disparaging and praising scientists who work in the field.
Opponents of homeopathy claim that homeopathic medicines are "just plain water" with no medicinal properties. But increasing numbers of scientific findings are making it harder to maintain such as stance. One study has found that solutions prepared in the traditional homeopathic way — through repeated dilutions by mechanical shaking — have properties unlike plain water, with elements of the dissolved material. Another study suggests the solutions have an affect on living cells in vitro. Yet another study shows that solutions can be distinguished from each other, using the right equipment to determine their contents. And emerging research suggests that homeopathic solutions actually contain nanoparticles of the original dissolved material.
If you're interested in the scientific truth and why Karen Wehrstein is so very wrong, then you can do no better that read what Diane Sousa has to say on Skeptic North where she takes apart all of Wehrstein's claims [A Response to Karen Wehrstein: Homeopathy Offers Hope but Delivers Only Sweet Nothings].


text: > From: Robert G. Brown [mailto:rgb at phy.duke.edu] > > a couple of the boxes today armed with a 32 bit riser, a 64 > bit riser, and an ATI rage video card and a 3c905m NIC. > > a) Only the video card would work in slot 1. Period. If > we put the 3c905 in slot one all by itself (using the BIOS > console), the system would behave erratically, actually > > b) If slot one had video or was empty, the system would > work fine for all other vertical configurations. That is, > > The problem persisted, identically, when we put the 64 bit > riser (which we were really counting on to fix things) into > slot 1 and plugged the NIC and video into it, in either > order. > > HOWEVER, being clever little beasties, we put the dismounted > (32 bit) riser in slot 2 with the extra cabled keys in slots > 3 and 4, added the dismounted PCI cards to any slots we felt > like and voila! The system, she work perfectly. Just a quick observation, looking at the different configurations you tried makes me think that the working configuration may have modified (slightly) the latency of the PCI bus. Have you tried modifying the PCI latency in BIOS to work without the extra hardware? I don't use the Tiger 2460 boards (I was a sucker for the S2462) so I can't test this hypothesis but maybe someone else can test it out. Dan _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf

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Shabazz Napier was sitting there, large ice pack on his left shoulder, pain of various kinds showing on his face.
"I didn't give enough to my teammates," he said. "As a leader, I should have given more. I always feel like I should be giving 100 percent more, even if I'm giving 100 percent."
Giving 200 percent is, of course, impossible, especially with a jammed sore shoulder. For UConn to beat No. 1 Louisville perhaps was not impossible, but it was asking a lot — on Monday night, a lot more than the Huskies could deliver, though they had their moments in the first half.
Louisville smothered UConn in the second half, its top players living up to their reputations, and the Cardinals ran off with a 73-58 victory before 14,287 at the XL Center.
"I don't know what [coach Rick] Pitino said to them, but he must have said something," UConn coach Kevin Ollie said, "They played very, very hard in the second half. They pressed us, and we gave up the basketball. We didn't handle their pressure."
Russ Smith scored 23 points, Gorgui Dieng had 16 rebounds, and Chane Behanan had some of both, 16 points and nine rebounds, for the Cardinals (16-1, 4-0 in the Big East), who learned earlier in the day that they were ranked No.1 in the major polls.
UConn (12-4, 2-2), coming off an upset at Notre Dame on Saturday, had its fans revved up for this game, and flurry of late ticket-buying nearly filled the building. Louisville, unable to get to Hartford on Sunday due to the fog, had to travel on the day of the game, arriving at 2 p.m., and looked a little sluggish. Peyton Siva, the Big East preseason player of the year, picked up two quick fouls, and Napier scored 10 quick points. Late in the first half, Omar Calhoun and DeAndre Daniels had steals and layups on consecutive possessions, giving the Huskies a 29-19 lead with 4:39 left in the first half.
"We did a good job of weathering a Peyton Siva storm with him out," Pitino said. "Once he got back in, we played better offense and defense."
From that point on, the last 24:39 of the game, UConn was outscored 54-29.
Calhoun, who scored 20 points, put in an offensive rebound at the buzzer and UConn took a 34-28 lead into the break, but the momentum had shifted. In the second half, the Cardinals upshifted to a gear the Huskies could not match.
"They definitely picked up their energy," Calhoun said. "They started moving quicker. We didn't fight the way we needed to."
Napier, who injured his shoulder as he hit the ground on a hard foul, said, "We left all our passion and intensity in the locker room. We didn't come to play in the second half."
Turnovers were even at the half, at 7-7. But in the second half, Louisville picked up its vaunted press and forced 10 UConn turnovers, but it seemed like more. During one stretch, the Huskies went 10 consecutive possessions without a score and 9:02 without a field goal. UConn was 7-for-27 from the floor in the second half.
"I want to praise Louisville — they came out with a great effort," Ollie said. "But our guys didn't have that run when they had that run. Most of the time, our guards take the challenge, but in the second half, man-to-man, we didn't take the challenge."
Louisville used Dieng to clog up the middle, hampering UConn's penetration, and Siva and Smith hounded the Huskies on the perimeter. Napier scored 10 points in the first 7:47, but only two after that, his left shoulder perhaps part of it, though he wasn't using it as an excuse. "I got out there," he said.
Ryan Boatright scored 11 quiet points. For Louisville, Siva hit 5 of 6 from the floor and scored 11 in his 22 minutes. The Cardinals, 12-for-30 in the first half, hit 8 of their first 11 shots in the second, and recaptured the lead at 42-41 with 15:30 left, when Behanan completed a three-point play. To cap a long, dominating run, Luke Hancock came off the bench and completed a three-point sequence, then hit a three-point goal to extend Louisville's lead to 60-44 with 6:44 to go.
And that was that. The Huskies, with their quality wins over Michigan State and ND, remain relevant, but were not a threat to the No. 1 team in the Big East and the country. Louisville outrebounded them 36-28 and scored 19 points off turnovers, 17 off the fast break. UConn plays next at Pittsburgh on Saturday and must pick up the pieces.
"You can't control events," Ollie said, "but you can control the meaning of events. … We have to bounce back."


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Hello! In the way of an introduction; I'm so glad to be here. I have explored the site a little and can't believe there are so many members!
As I said in the title, I AM stuck in the closet in the bible belt of Tennessee. I support myself and would suffer at the local level if I came out at this point in my career. It's kinda that risky suffice it to say...
That being said; that's why I've joined here. I want a place to come, make friends, meet people, discuss and commiserate, and vent about my situation. If there's anyone on here in Tennessee, please give me a shout. There are a few other people I've met in Memphis/Knoxville/Chattanooga so I know I'm not alone but it's a very small percent: but growing!
I happen to be an oddity here. I was brought up in an atheist home and am really grateful to my openminded parents for bringing me up that way..waaaaay back in the 60s and yes, right here in the BIBLE BELT of the south in the good 'ol US of A. Furthermore, if there were anyway to find out exactly how many churches are say in 'my town' I would bet money we beat anywhere else in the country for the number of churches per capita.
Anyway; so glad to be here! Looking forward to the forums at the nex!
The website really looks great and has lots of good links to other sites which I love.
I saw some way cool double helix earrings that I just got to have. :)
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I would also like to add that I am single and interested in meeting professional, educated, liberal, well-spoken men who are in my age range who want to meet ladies and have fun. If you've read about me and are interested, please write me a note!
Hello, thanks for writing. Are you in the apparently very active Alabama Freethought Association? I am considering heading down that way for the ffrf.org/outreach/lake-hypatia/
Who else is on the 'who can be more backwards' contest? lol!
Well then you deserve the welcome! Meetups are the best thing. There is also a large group of facebook atheists and it seems to be becoming one large network and it's really about the coolest thing I've found. Except nexus of course. :) I just haven't made my way into the forums here. I've been a regular for a year or so, at least, in the ffrf.org forums.
Yes, re the contest, TN is trying to pass a law so educators cannot say the word "Gay" in school. Tn is also trying to pass a law permitting discussion of the "theories" of creationism and intelligent design in science in our public schools.
See if you can beat that! haha!!
Dear Melinda, Your remarks come at an unusual time. Recently, I was abashed by similar remarks made by fellow local as-yet-unmet atheists. I think it takes a ton of immaturity and total lack of understanding, read empathy, for another atheist to NOT UNDERSTAND. (thanks for the vent.) Or is it just me? I discussed this with several of our elders and well, they said that yes, there are all kinds of atheists, just as there are all kinds of people. He said it so much more acurately than me.
And, "coming out of the closet," is just a way to reference the situation. Please do, ask him or her, exactly how they would like it put. I would be VERY curious, muy curioso, to know. I wait with bated breath!! And thank you very much for the welcome. We are a hated minority; why would I want to bring reprisals upon myself? (another vent)!!!
A minority hated by a few. The very best revenge is happiness, which is a lot easier with good health.
Booklover, who says revenge isn't fun?
Welcome PG.
This is an excellent place to get aquainted with like-minded Atheists. I've been a non-believer since about age 14. The age when the brain begins to awake to reality, and stops functioning on external commands.
I'm an aerospace technical engineer, (among a couple of other professions), and also single. Too bad though, I'm in San Diego.
Welcome again, glad to have you here.
Welcome. This is a good place to vent and exchange ideas. Even though I'm "out of the closet," I'm from a small rural town about 3 hours north of you, so I'm familiar with the professional and other risks it can expose one to. Take care and glad you're here.
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Pasture management program Feb. 24
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The Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton will offer a pasture management program on Friday, Feb. 24 in Overton. The program will offer topics on herbicide cost comparisons, grasshopper control, weed identification and spray-tip selection and calibration. For more information, see the January 26 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.


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Ex-NBA player arrested for gun at airport
Former NBA player Darius Miles was arrested after guards found
him trying to take a loaded gun through security at Lambert Airport
in St. Louis, a jail official said Thursday.
Miles, 29, was booked then released on Wednesday and no charges
have been filed, according to Ginna Jones, a bonding specialist at
the St Louis County jail.
Transportation Security Administration spokesman Greg Soule
would not confirm that Miles was arrested, but said TSA officials
contacted police after a passenger was discovered with a gun during
X-ray screening around 3 p.m. Wednesday. Soule did not say what
kind of gun was found or how it was concealed.
Messages left with Miles' attorney and with the St. Louis County
prosecutor's office were not returned. Miles' phone number is not
Miles grew up in East St. Louis, Ill., and now lives in Swansea,
Ill., a St. Louis suburb. The 6-foot-9 forward was a highly
regarded player out of East St. Louis High School. He was drafted
straight out of high school No. 3 overall by the Los Angeles
Clippers in 2000. He later played for Cleveland, Portland and
Memphis, where he last played in 2009. He was invited to try out
for the Charlotte Bobcats in 2010 but did not make the team.
In 446 career games, Miles averaged 10.1 points and 4.9
This is not Miles' first run-in with the law. He was arrested in
May 2009 after police in Fairview Heights, Ill., said they found a
small amount of marijuana during a traffic stop for failing to use
a turn signal. He was also ticketed for driving with a suspended
Police searched Miles' 1996 Chevrolet Impala and said they found
the marijuana in a plastic bag in the passenger compartment. The
drug charge was dismissed in May 2011 after Miles successfully
completed a drug education course, according to online court
records. He pleaded guilty in December 2010 on the driving while
suspended charge and was placed under court supervision for one
year and assessed $1,000 in fines and court costs.
Miles was suspended for 10 games in the 2008-09 season while
with Memphis for violation of the league's substance abuse
The TSA says passengers can carry firearms, parts and ammunition
on airplanes, but only in checked bags. The weapons must be
unloaded and packed in a hard-sided container, and declared to the
airline during the counter check-in process. The agency also urges
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Identifying the reasons behind difficult-to-control diabetes in dogs
In this second article of a two-part series, an internist reviews the insulin-related, client-related, and patient-related problems that can make a diabetes management regimen ineffective. Here is a step-by-step approach to identifying and addressing problems that underlie cases of poor diabetic regulation in dogs.
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I like Riven though, she is pretty fun to play and I like how you can dodge skill shots with her pretty easily.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mt. Ordeals
Tried dominion once today with the limited time beta, and boy it was so much fun.
Granted I pretty much fed since it's based on small skirmishes (1v1, 2v2, 3v3), and me being an SR jungler main, I didn't do all too well due to me not laning too often and very used to 5v5 all out teamfights. Still though, I like the fast pace action; there's never a dull moment in Dominion.
Would want to try more, but alas, real life got in the way and had no more time for a second game. Maybe next time.
|2011-09-22, 14:25
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Location: FL, USA
Age: 31
Also currently have my rune page done for Leona[at level 22 anyways], and working on Nidalee/Lux which need a few more AP per level glyphs and then AP flat quints, at least they both use Armor and Mpen runes to save me some IP . Cause I still need a physical DPS based rune page after that...
|2011-09-23, 22:39
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: The edge of reality...
Age: 25
Just today gave dominion a try, loved it so much. Didn't really try many champs out (Pretty sure I only played Singed, Nunu and Tryn), but had loads of fun anyway.
Now I'm actually looking forward to the release...
|2011-09-24, 13:45
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: France
I tried the dominion mode in beta and it was fun. But I didn't understand everything . And yeah I think that heroes with a lot of mobility look good in that mode.
By the way, ranked are reset, I don't really know if I will play the 2nd season.
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Location: Somewhere between heaven and hell !
|2011-09-26, 16:29
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Location: Connecticut
Dominion so OP , needs a nerf .
lololol , no but seriously theres a lot of things wrong with it. You cant balance characters between dominion and normal games. Don't know how this is gonna work cause rammus/jax/trynd are raping dominion.
|2011-09-26, 17:39
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: In Maya world, where all is 3D and everything crashes
Age: 30
Surely Dominion gives the game a fresh start, nothing more funny than a giant cat Nidalee sneaking up behind you.
What I did notice were the following; still many glitches;
- you grab the middle buff then your character is stuck in the channeling pose
- I've noticed many times when trying to attack people under a turrent that my character would somehow start channeling even though I didn't click it to do so
- Also noticed that in some cases and attacks you suddenly walk in a different direction, as if feared which is not possible. I had this in the last 2 rounds against a Kat who threw the switchblade at me and suddenly instead of running away I was running towards her or northwards. This was quite annoying.
I tried multiple champions but also found that some champions are good for Dominion and some just aren't because they lack in early game and so need quite a while to charge up. I had that with Jax and Miss Fortune they just couldn't move along with the rest of the champions, Jax became evened and in many cases even OP mid/end game when you have the attack speed increasing when using skills from rageblade and lichbane but with MF I was never able to lay a hand on anyone and hardly had chances to use my ult.
On the other hand other champions were perfect for the game, almost like an auto win. Garen was a good champion to work with, he is OP at this moment I must add that. Also Ashe was very good in the games, the ult was team worthy, the damage specially critical damage you gain in the end is quite crazy. In a couple days I am trying again then with the mages I have.
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Kinect and other human interface technologies have real-world potential
During a recent meeting at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Wash., company representatives demonstrated Kinect, a device that lets people interact with the Microsoft Xbox 360 game console by using only bodily gestures and voice commands. With Kinect, you are the joystick.
The system does not depend on a manual controller; instead Kinect's webcam console relays user commands by reading infrared-like beams ricocheting off the body of the player or subject. Lunge to the right, and your avatar might be diving for a volleyball; jump up and down, and you might be pogoing around a dance hall with a beautiful android. In the corridors of the conference, a good time was had by all.
It wasn't until a further demo during a business presentation that potential future uses of the hands-free device became more clear. Shifting from the beach to a conference room setting, Kinect was used to facilitate a talk in which a presenter used hand gestures and voice commands to sweep documents from one place to another on a huge screen on a wall, then brush them away or delete them altogether.
The application was described as "Minority Report"-style technology, a reference to the 2002 Stephen Spielberg movie in which a futuristic police force uses Kinect-like tools to assemble multimedia dossiers on crime suspects — before they committed the crime. In doing so, the police grab documents, data points and video seemingly from midair.
In 2050, according to the plotline, data is everywhere; access is universal; and keyboards, pointers, controllers — all input devices — have been reduced to gestures or voice commands.
Although it's a long way from the world of "Minority Report" and other forms of the Internet-enabled body, including retinal controllers and wearable robotics, the demo pointed toward potential benefits of such technology, especially in the realm of public safety and health care.
Only last month, a team of doctors in Toronto's Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre used a Kinect video game sensor during cancer surgery to view critical patient imagery. They hooked up Kinect to their own computer, allowing the surgeon to view scans of the patient by making gestures, without having to leave the sterile arena of the operating theater.
The natural interface might also be used to support training exercises where finely prescribed movements must be learned, such as in physical conditioning or learning medical, surgical or therapeutic techniques. Finally, Kinect-like technology might be useful as an authentication system. Because it recognizes personal gestures, it could provide a unique method of identifying people seeking permissions to access classified or secret offices and documents.
Other designers are researching possible applications of Kinect that go beyond playing games. Oliver Kreylos, a researcher at the University of California at Davis, has adopted the technology to improve live 3-D videoconferencing, which has attracted attention from NASA. And Alexandre Alahi from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology has done work on a video surveillance system that uses Kinect devices to track groups of people in complete darkness.
Although it might be decades before such systems become commonplace, the pace of innovation on Kinect and other human interface technologies is clear. And it is yet another sign that the computing and IT communities are in the midst of a creativity boom, where what is only a game one day can become a game changer the next.
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A second thought: the sensing beams could be other non-visible EMR such as millimeter-wave or deep ultraviolet.
That "complete darkness" surveillance would greatly enhance the ability of security systems to catch criminals as their activity could be detected and authorities alerted before much happened. Unless they are using night-vision equipment, which would pick up the infrared scanning beams.
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One love to the JesseMuhammad blog for sending us drum beats on this one via twitter.
Jordan Flaherty, an independent [and for what it's worth, white] journalist who was on the front line of helping break the Jena 6 story in 2007 with web articles and video; now brings us the story of last summer's evidence-less drug raid on Jena's tiny Black community.
Jena Sheriff Scott Franklin
By Jordan Flaherty
Posted: May 13, 2010 03:22 PM
Jena Sheriff Seeks Revenge for Civil Rights Protests
At 4 am on July 9 of last year, more than 150 officers from ten different agencies gathered in a large barn just outside Jena, Louisiana. The day was the culmination of an investigation that LaSalle Parish Sheriff Scott Franklin said had been going on for nearly two years. Local media was invited, and a video of the sheriff speaking to the rowdy gathering would later appear online.
The sheriff called the mobilization "Operation Third Option," and he said it was about fighting drugs. However, community members say that Sheriff Franklin's actions are part of an orchestrated revenge for the local civil rights protests that won freedom for six Black high school students -- known internationally as the Jena Six -- who had been charged with attempted murder for a school fight.
One thing is clear: the sheriff spent massive resources; yet officers seized no contraband. Together with District Attorney Reed Walters, Sheriff Franklin has said he is seeking maximum penalties for people charged with small-time offenses. Further, in a parish that is eighty-five percent white, his actions have almost exclusively targeted African Americans. In a town with just over three hundred Black residents, he sent his 150 officers only into the town's Black neighborhood.
Downtown Baghdad
According to a report from Alexandria's Town Talk newspaper, LaSalle Parish Sheriff Scott Franklin prepared the assembled crowd for a violent day. "This is serious business what we're fixing to do," said Sheriff Franklin. "If you think this is a training exercise or if you think these are good old boys from redneck country and we're just going to good-old-boy them into handcuffs, you're wrong. These people have nothing to lose. And they know the stakes are high."
"It's going to be like Baghdad out in this community at five am," he continued dramatically, explaining that their target was 37-year-old Darren DeWayne Brown, who owns a barbershop -- one of the only Black-owned businesses in town -- and his "lieutenants," who Franklin said supplied eighty percent of the narcotics for three parishes. "Let me put it to you this way," declared the sheriff, "When the man says, 'We don't sell dope today,' dope won't get sold."
Sheriff Franklin said that option one is for drug dealers and users to quit, option two is to move, and option three is to spend the rest of their lives in prison. And this day was all about option three. "They will get put in handcuffs, put behind bars today and never see the light of day again unless they are going out on the playground in prison," he boasted.
At the end of the day, a dozen people were arrested on charges that ranged from contempt of court to resisting arrest to distribution of marijuana, hydrocodone, or cocaine. Despite catching the accused residents by surprise with early morning raids, in which doors were battered down by SWAT teams while a helicopter hovered overhead and then search teams were brought in to take houses and businesses apart, no drugs or other physical evidence were retrieved -- other than small traces of marijuana at one house.
Virtually all evidence in the cases comes from the testimony of twenty-three-year-old Evan Brown of Jena, who also wore a hidden camera during the investigation that parish officials have said provides powerful visual evidence. "We're completely satisfied with the results," said LaSalle Sheriff's Department Narcotic Chief Robert Terral, who refused further comment on the operation.
...see full article here
Unbelievable! Looks like were going to have to go back to Jena.
These trumped up drug raids, based on little to no evidence, and usually on the word of a single snitch is an un-talked about abuse-of-power epidemic in the United States.
Just this past weekend I watched the renowned 2009 independent movie on a fictionalized version of just such a case. This is the same kind of setup and case that happened in 1999 in Tulia Texas; which led Alan Bean to act there, and then later be instrumental also in bringing the Jena 6 situation to the fore front.
I wonder how are we just now hearing about this case, though? Why did they not reach out to those of us who helped last time. Hmm, wondering if they're not wanting outside help, again. They were all thanking us for coming when we were at the march; and talking to Michael Bell on the phone last year, he expressed gratitude for our assistance.
Maybe they feel that those activities three years ago having caused this act of revenge now, has now turned out to be more of a harm than good. I don't know. I would submit that with there again being exaggerated ridiculously high bails set, and the cost of lawyers; at the least they would need the financial resources that we brought to bear before, and could again bring; even if there is not physical protest in Jena. In which case we would probably need to defer to the consensus view of Jena's Black community on that, or maybe just to the views of the defendants in this drug raid case.
I know that the protest was powerful, though. We were 30,000 deep down there last time. Blanketed the whole city; it was something beautiful to behold.
Tens of thousands of dollars were raised. I know my donation went to Michael Bell's lawyer, because though I donated it through a local business man who was doing a collection at the march, I got a receipt in the mail from the lawyer's office about a month later.
I also helped raise money here in Nashville before I went.
I'm going to call Mychal Bell or his mom in the next few days and see if I can't find out more about what's going on. Hope their numbers haven't changed; it's been about a years since I lasted talked to them. Will also call Alan Bean, and other organizers and reporters from the last Jena stand, and report back.


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(RNN) – After putting out a house fire in Fresno, CA, firefighters went inside the home and discovered an unconscious kitten. One of the firefighters recorded the rescue from his point of view and shared it with the world.
Cory Kalanick, with the Fresno Fire Department, had a GoPro video camera strapped to his helmet when he went inside the smoke-filled building and discovered a lifeless kitten on the floor. Kalanick took the kitten outside and began to resuscitate him with oxygen and water. The efforts seem to revive the kitten.
The video, set to music and edited to look like a movie trailer, was posted to YouTube in June. Since then, The Rescue has received over 1.5 million views.
The GoPro company took the original video, reedited it in dramatic slow motion and posted their version to YouTube on Sept. 25. It went viral quickly, getting more than 5 million views.
Unfortunately, the kitten didn't live very long after the rescue, according to a report by KGPE. The SPCA took in the kitten, but he succumbed to his injuries a few hours later.
However, Kalanick's video has brought awareness to pet oxygen masks, which can help save animals' lives in an emergency.
According to the Emma Zen Foundation, as many of 40,000 family pets die every year due to house fires. The oxygen masks typically carried on fire trucks are designed for humans and do not fit on an animal's snout. Pet oxygen masks, on the other hand, are designed to fit animals for resuscitation.
In the video, Kalanick used a child's oxygen mask on the kitten. Kalanic wrote on his YouTube post that the attention generated from his video led to pet oxygen mask donations to the Fresno Fire Department.
KGPE reports that several Fresno fire trucks are now equipped with oxygen masks designed for animals.
Kalanick said he donated the money generated by his YouTube video to a local emergency vet.
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Pumpkin Pistachio Soup with Lemon grass
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Lemon grass, pistachios and chili pepper bring a kick to pumpkin soup, which also can be made using butternut squash.
3 tbsp. sugar
1 small, fresh red chili, seeded and finely chopped
1 1/4 cups whole, shelled American pistachios
1 1/2 lb. seeded fresh pumpkin or butternut squash
1 tbsp. butter
2 shallots, peeled and chopped
2 stalks lemon grass, cut into 4-in. lengths
3 cups vegetable stock
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
6 tbsp. light sour cream or crème fraiche
Fresh cilantro
- Melt sugar over low heat until light brown caramel color. Add chili and pistachios; stir to coat. Turn mixture out of pan onto foil or waxed paper and let cool.
- Pare pumpkin or squash and cut into cubes. Over med. heat, melt butter; add shallots and lemon grass. Cover and cook 1 min. Add cubed pumpkin, stock, pepper and cloves. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 20 min. or until tender.
- Discard lemongrass. Puree pumpkin mixture until smooth. Return puree to saucepan; whisk in sour cream. Heat gently.
- For service, pour into soup bowls; top with cilantro and caramelized pistachios.


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An easy appetizer with an elegant appearance, tiny potato halves stuffed with smoked salmon in a sour cream & horseradish sauce. If you love lox and bagels, you'll love this quick appetizer!
The poor potato, loved and devoured, avoided and even reviled. When I visited the St Paul farmers market a couple of years ago, the stands held dozens of potato varieties, all sizes and colors and nubbly shapes. More and more, I realize how our industrialized food system cheats us, especially, of variety.
Tiny bites of potato start with – no surprise – tiny potatoes. They are most easily found this time of year as 'new' potatoes. I pick through the potato bin for the smallest potatoes all about the same size, glad for instant portion size management. To quote guests at a recent party, "These are GOOD!"
with SMOKED SALMON RECIPE
Time to table: 2 hours
Makes 24, easily halved or doubled
- 12 tiny red potatoes, scrubbed well
- 4 tablespoons (55g) sour cream
- 4 teaspoons minced red onion
- 2 teaspoons capers, chopped if large
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 3-1/2 ounces (100g) smoked salmon, cut in tiny pieces
- 1/2 ounce (15g) smoked salmon
- Fresh dill, chopped, optional
POTATOES Boil the potatoes in well-salted water until cooked clear through, drain, cool and refrigerate.
FILLING Stir together the filling ingredients and refrigerate to let the flavors meld until ready to fill.
ASSEMBLE & GARNISH Up to an hour or so before serving, slice the potatoes in half and scoop out the centers. Use a piping bag (for a neat appearance) or a spoon (for something more rustic) to fill the potato halves with Filling. Top with a bit of salmon and if you like, some fresh dill. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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David ~ Red onion are 'traditional' and add color but for the onion flavor alone, shallots will certainly do the trick! Enjoy!
PS Great choice for a Thanksgiving appetizer, I just love those little potatoes. You might watch for tiny potatoes, at least here in Missouri, they are hard to find consistently. Small fingerlings would work, but I love the color contrast with the red potatoes.
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SOURCE: Theravance, Inc.
November 27, 2012 08:30 ET
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - Nov 27, 2012) - Theravance, Inc. (NASDAQ: THRX) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted on its website briefing documents for the November 29, 2012 Anti-Infective Drugs Advisory Committee (AIDAC) meeting. The AIDAC will be asked to review and discuss Theravance's New Drug Application (NDA) for VIBATIV® (telavancin), a bactericidal, once-daily injectable antibiotic, for the proposed indication of nosocomial pneumonia (pneumonia contracted by hospitalized patients), including ventilator-associated pneumonia, caused by susceptible isolates of the following Gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-susceptible and -resistant isolates) or Streptococcus pneumonia (penicillin susceptible strains).
The Theravance Briefing Document and the FDA Briefing Document are now available at http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/Drugs/Anti-InfectiveDrugsAdvisoryCommittee/ucm329476.htm.
About VIBATIV® (telavancin)
VIBATIV® was discovered by Theravance in a research program dedicated to finding new antibiotics for serious infections due to Staphylococcus aureus and other Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). VIBATIV® is a bactericidal, once-daily, injectable lipoglycopeptide antibiotic with a dual mechanism of action whereby telavancin both inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis and disrupts bacterial cell membrane function. VIBATIV® is approved in the United States for the treatment of adult patients with complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) caused by susceptible isolates of Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, both MRSA and methicillin-susceptible (MSSA) strains.
VIBATIV® Important Safety Information (US)
Fetal Risk
Women of childbearing potential should have a serum pregnancy test prior to administration of VIBATIV®. Avoid use of VIBATIV® during pregnancy unless the potential benefit to the patient outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. Adverse developmental outcomes observed in three animal species at clinically relevant doses raise concerns about potential adverse developmental outcomes in humans. If not already pregnant, women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during VIBATIV® treatment.
New onset or worsening renal impairment occurred in patients who received VIBATIV®. Renal adverse events were more likely to occur in patients with baseline comorbidities known to predispose patients to kidney dysfunction and in patients who received concomitant medications known to affect kidney function. Monitor renal function in all patients receiving VIBATIV® prior to initiation of treatment, during treatment, and at the end of therapy. If renal function decreases, the benefit of continuing VIBATIV® versus discontinuing and initiating therapy with an alternative agent should be assessed. Clinical cure rates in telavancin-treated patients were lower in patients with baseline CrCl ≤50 mL/min compared to those with CrCl >50 mL/min. Consider these data when selecting antibacterial therapy for use in patients with baseline moderate/severe renal impairment.
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Telavancin is substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of adverse reactions may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection in this age group.
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VIBATIV® is a lipoglycopeptide antibacterial agent and should be administered over a period of 60 minutes to reduce the risk of infusion-related reactions. Rapid intravenous infusions of the glycopeptide class of antimicrobial agents can cause "Red-man Syndrome" like reactions including: flushing of the upper body, urticaria, pruritus, or rash.
Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea
Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibiotic use.
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Prescribing VIBATIV® in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria. As with other antibacterial drugs, use of VIBATIV® may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi.
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Caution is warranted when prescribing VIBATIV® to patients taking drugs known to prolong the QT interval. In a study involving healthy volunteers, VIBATIV® prolonged the QTc interval. Use of VIBATIV® should be avoided in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, known prolongation of the QTc interval, uncompensated heart failure, or severe left ventricular hypertrophy.
Coagulation Test Interference
VIBATIV® does not interfere with coagulation, but does interfere with certain tests used to monitor coagulation such as prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, activated partial thromboplastin time, activated clotting time, and coagulation based factor Xa tests. Blood samples for these coagulation tests should be collected as close as possible prior to a patient's next dose of VIBATIV®.
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The most common adverse reactions (≥10% of patients treated with VIBATIV®) observed in the Phase 3 cSSSI clinical trials were taste disturbance, nausea, vomiting, and foamy urine.
In the Phase 3 cSSSI clinical trials, serious adverse events were reported in 7% of patients treated with VIBATIV® and most commonly included renal, respiratory, or cardiac events. Serious adverse events were reported in 5% of vancomycin-treated patients, and most commonly included cardiac, respiratory, or infectious events.
For full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide in the U.S., please visit www.VIBATIV.com.
About Theravance
Theravance is a biopharmaceutical company with a pipeline of internally discovered product candidates and strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical companies. Theravance is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule medicines across a number of therapeutic areas including respiratory disease, bacterial infections, and central nervous system (CNS)/pain. Theravance's key programs include: Relvar™ or Breo™ (FF/VI), umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol (UMEC/VI) and MABA (Bifunctional Muscarinic Antagonist-Beta2 Agonist), each partnered with GlaxoSmithKline plc, and its oral Peripheral Mu Opioid Receptor Antagonist program. By leveraging its proprietary insight of multivalency to drug discovery, Theravance is pursuing a best-in-class strategy designed to discover superior medicines in areas of significant unmet medical need. For more information, please visit Theravance's web site at www.theravance.com.
THERAVANCE®, the Theravance logo, and MEDICINES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE® are registered trademarks of Theravance, Inc.
Relvar™ or Breo™ (FF/VI) is an investigational medicine and is not currently approved anywhere in the world. Relvar™ and Breo™ are trademarks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies. The use of these brand names has not yet been approved by any regulatory authority.
VIBATIV® is a registered trademark of Theravance, Inc.
This press release contains certain "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, statements relating to goals, plans, objectives and future events. Theravance intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of such statements include statements relating to the status and timing of clinical studies, data analysis and communication of results, statements regarding the potential benefits and mechanisms of action of drug candidates, statements concerning the timing of seeking regulatory approval of our product candidates, (including with respect to VIBATIV® statements regarding any expectation that we will be able to respond fully or adequately to FDA's requests using currently existing clinical data and any expectation that the FDA will approve the VIBATIV® NDA on the basis of existing preclinical and clinical data or at all), statements concerning the enabling capabilities of Theravance's approach to drug discovery and its proprietary insights, statements concerning expectations for product candidates through development and commercialization. These statements are based on the current estimates and assumptions of the management of Theravance as of the date of this press release and are subject to risks, uncertainties, changes in circumstances, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results of Theravance to be materially different from those reflected in its forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, risks related to delays or difficulties in commencing or completing clinical studies, the potential that results of clinical or non-clinical studies indicate product candidates are unsafe or ineffective, our dependence on third parties in the conduct of our clinical studies, delays or failure to achieve regulatory approvals for product candidates, risks of relying on third-party manufacturers for the supply of our product and product candidates and risks of collaborating with third parties to develop and commercialize products. These and other risks are described in greater detail under the heading "Risk Factors" contained in Theravance's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 31, 2012 and the risks discussed in our other period filings with SEC. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Theravance assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements.
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1. Tidy up
My No. 1 fall gardening task is cleaning up borders and ornamental plantings. Start by deadheading flowering perennials. Remove spent warm season annual bedding plants and refresh tired containers with chrysanthemums, snapdragons, pansies and ornamental grasses to echo the colors of fall.
Hand pull weeds if they are sparse. Tame extra-weedy areas by covering them with newspaper or cardboard, then add compost and mulch. Overzealous shrubs can be lightly trimmed to manageable limits, but leave hard pruning until late winter.
Finally, apply 1-2 inches of compost around perennials, shrubs and trees, leaving a 3-5 inch space around trunks and stems.
The icing on the cake is a 1-2 inch layer of pine straw or bark mulch. 2. Let lawns languish
Despite the barrage of national ad campaigns, resist the siren song to "winterize" lawns. This practice is not recommended for Lowcountry yards because warm season turf grasses such as Bermuda, St. Augustine, Zoysia and Centipede enter dormancy in the fall, signaled by environmental cues such as longer nights and cooler evening temperatures.
Applying fertilizers with large amounts of nitrogen at this time, like those advertised for winterizing, won't be useful to dormant plants, and excessive nitrogen pollutes our waterways. This practice may ultimately damage or even kill lawns.
Fertilizing in the late summer spurs new growth that is susceptible to cold damage, when temperatures dip below freezing and pesky winter weeds will grow quickly with the extra nitrogen.
The weeds will out-compete grass for water and nutrients, leaving the grass stressed and weak.
Lawns plagued by annual winter weeds last year can be treated with pre-emergence herbicides when nighttime lows reach 55-60 degrees for four consecutive nights, typically between Sept. 15 and Oct. 1. Be sure to read labels carefully. For specific weed control information go to: http://bit.ly/4MLWbY
Begin winterizing warm season grasses by slightly raising mowing height as summer wanes. Over the winter months, keep leaves from accumulating over the grass.
Finally, since the best way to keep a healthy lawn is to manage it properly while it is actively growing, test soil now for next spring.
3. Do garden math
Perennials plus a shovel equals exponential blooms!
Dividing perennials is an easy and inexpensive way to get more plants. The rule of thumb is to divide spring and summer blooming perennials in the fall, and fall bloomers in spring.
In order to conserve energy necessary for root and leaf growth, do not divide perennials while they are in bloom. Dig and divide daylilies, hosta, bee balm, garden phlox, coneflowers, and yarrow now through mid-October. If you don't have room for the extras, share with neighbors and gardening friends.
For more information see: http://bit.ly/c5wLhK
Another inexpensive way to multiply flower power is by sowing seeds now for spring flowers. For just a few dollars or less, you can start many popular perennials and biennials from seed this fall.
In nature, many flowers "reseed" or drop seeds that lie dormant over the winter waiting for spring to sprout. Mimic "Mother Nature" by sowing seeds of purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, columbine, alliums, and foxgloves. Sow seeds directly in the garden or in flats filled with seed starting mix. If you start in seeds in flats, be sure to keep them moist (but not wet) over the winter.
4. Navigate the nursery
Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, but without a planting plan, these landscape purchases can become costly and lead to disappointment. Take your time determining your personal garden style and explore what will grow well in your landscape to avoid long-term mistakes made from impulsive purchases.
Creating a list of well-researched plants that fit your site will help ensure long-term garden success. Measure landscape areas and keep notes to determine how many plants you will need. Remember to think long term and buy based on the ultimate size at maturity. Note the plant's genus, species and cultivar to ensure you purchase the correct plant at the nursery.
When shopping for plants, choose nurseries with an informed sales staff, since they are often great gardeners themselves and can discuss care and maintenance tips with you.
Smart phone apps and QR code readers on plant tags that launch links to informational websites can also be helpful in deciding if an unfamiliar plant will work in our region. The key is knowing your cold and heat hardiness zones, soil type and amount of sunlight in each area of your yard.
Be gentle with newly purchased trees and shrubs. Transport them home in a covered vehicle, if possible, to avoid damaging and drying them out.
If you must bring them home in a pickup truck bed, lay plants down and cover with a tarp that is securely battened down to avoid damaging winds on the ride home. Think about what happens to trees in 60 mph winds! Water plants well as soon as you arrive home, prior to planting.
5. Plant cool crops
Between battling weeds, swatting mosquitoes and dodging diseases, summer gardening can be quite a hassle. That's why I love fall gardening. Vegetables that do well in other areas in spring thrive in our warm fall weather. The cooler temperatures also mean I'm more willing to spend time tending a fall garden.
Sanitation is key in vegetable patches and will help keep future pest and disease outbreaks at bay.
Pull up and discard warm season vegetable plants. Refresh soil with chopped leaves, compost, or grass clippings. Directly sow seeds of lettuce, kale, Swiss chard and collards in prepared soil.
Set out transplants of broccoli and cabbage and mulch with straw to keep them moist on these last warm days. For added crunch in your salad, sprinkle in radish and mustard seeds at two to three week intervals throughout the fall.
Root crops such as beets, turnips and rutabagas also can be started from seed now for hearty winter meals.
Purchase garlic bulbs now for planting between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30. Garlic grows best over the winter, and is harvested in spring as the days lengthen. Be sure to prepare soil using the results from a soil test as garlic thrives in rich soils with a pH between 6-7.
Mulch garlic plants well to prevent soil from drying out and harvest next spring when the tops begin to turn yellow.
For tips on choosing the best cultivars go to: http://bit.ly/17W5U5z.html.
The Lowcountry Chapter of the S.C. Native Plant Society, in partnership with Charles Towne Landing, will hold a Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 28 in the parking lot of Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Road, Charleston.
Admission to the plant sale is free. The sale will include: colorful perennials, trees, shrubs, ferns, native grasses and edibles.
Cash or check only for all purchases.
Contact Colette DeGarady for more information: firstname.lastname@example.com, 937-8807, ext.15, or visit our website at www.scnps.org/.
Supper & Seminar — Twilight in the Trees will be offered by Clemson Extension, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens and Natural Directions Tree Care Company. Join us for an evening rooted in growing beautiful landscape trees.
Identify the best trees for the Lowcountry landscape, discover the secrets to planting, pruning and caring for landscape trees and protect valuable trees by learning about common insect and disease problems.
Twilight in the Trees will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Dinner and educational materials are provided. Registration is $50. Discounts for couples and Master Gardeners.
Learn more at http://calendar.clemson.edu/event/twilight_in_the_trees_seminar_supper#.UjDGF7wpfMM
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In other news, I know I can't be the only one excited about Ciaté coming to Sephora in March. I've always wanted to try that brand but it's not super easy to get in the US!
February 13, 2012
Adele's Grammy Nails!
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Used 2011 Nissan Juke Review
Edmunds expert review
It might not be love at first sight, but a drive in the 2011 Nissan Juke will have you seeing the inner beauty of this feisty little hatchback.
What's new for 2011
Vehicle overview
When the designers took pencils in hand for the 2011 Nissan Juke, they evidently set out to create some buzz. Though much of said buzz has been questionable -- the Juke has been described as looking like a bionic frog -- this subcompact hatchback certainly stands out in a segment where that's not easily done. And once you drive the Juke, you may find yourself falling for this funky ride.
Under the skin, the 2011 Nissan Juke packs a few surprises. A small 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine is standard, but thanks to turbocharging and direct injection it cranks out 188 horsepower, more than the normally aspirated 2.5-liter engine in the Nissan Rogue. Connected to a manual transmission or an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT), the four-cylinder turbo makes the Juke one of the quickest small cars around while still being pretty frugal with gas. The Juke also boasts a sport-tuned suspension, quick steering and an available torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system that combine to provide entertaining handling.
The Juke's underlying structure is related to Nissan's other small cars, the Nissan Cube and Nissan Versa. Because of the Juke's sloping roof line, you don't get as much rear headroom in this crossover as you would in the small Nissan sedans. But you do get plenty of high-end features such as standard Bluetooth and iPod integration and available keyless ignition/entry, leather upholstery, heated seats, a navigation system and a back-up camera. The Juke is also available with an instrument display similar to that in the Nissan GT-R supercar; it lets you adjust the calibration of throttle action, steering assist and transmission shift schedule as well as seeing various readouts like turbo boost or lateral g.
Young drivers (or young at heart) should find a lot to like in the 2011 Nissan Juke. Compared to other small hatchbacks like the 2011 Kia Soul, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and 2011 Scion xB, it offers a considerably higher fun factor. Of course, one might also consider the new 2011 Ford Fiesta, which isn't as quick or as accommodating yet still fun to drive, and costs less besides. There's also the 2011 Mini Countryman, which is more expensive but similarly a hoot to drive. When it comes down to it, though, we're quite impressed with the Juke. Hopefully its bionic frog styling will become an acquired taste.
Trim levels & features
The 2011 Nissan Juke is a four-door hatchback available in three trim levels: base S, well-equipped SV and leather-lined SL.
Standard equipment on the S includes 17-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, cruise control, keyless entry, air-conditioning, 60/40-split-folding rear seats, a tilt steering wheel, a trip computer, Bluetooth connectivity and a six-speaker stereo with CD player, iPod integration, an auxiliary audio jack and steering-wheel-mounted controls.
The SV adds a sunroof, rear privacy glass, keyless ignition/entry, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, upgraded upholstery, satellite radio, automatic climate control and the Integrated Control (I-Con) system. I-Con allows one to select Normal, Sport and Eco (Economy) settings for throttle, steering and transmission (with the CVT) response.
The SL adds automatic headlights, foglights, leather upholstery, heated front seats, an upgraded audio system (with a subwoofer and a USB jack), a rearview monitor and an SD-card-based navigation system with real-time traffic.
Option highlights for the S include a Sport package (rear spoiler, stainless-steel exhaust outlet and unique wheels), a Chrome package (door handles, mirrors and side molding) and an Interior Illumination package (accent lighting and illuminated door sill plates). The SV can be had with those options as well as a Navigation package (navigation system plus the upgraded audio system). The SL likewise offers the Sport, Chrome and Interior Illumination packages.
Performance & mpg
Every 2011 Nissan Juke is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4 engine that sends 188 hp and 177 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels. A CVT is standard on the S trim. The SV and SL offer a choice of either a six-speed manual or the CVT. All three trims can also be had with all-wheel drive (in which case the CVT is the only transmission available).
In Edmunds testing, a front-wheel-drive Juke with the CVT went from zero to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds, an impressively quick time for this class of car. The Juke's EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings (depending on drivetrain) range from 24-27 mpg city and 30-32 mpg highway.
The Juke's standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, active front head restraints, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags. In Edmunds brake testing, the Juke stopped from 60 mph in 123 feet, an average distance for a small car.
The 2011 Nissan Juke's energetic little four-cylinder feels more like a larger, non-turbocharged engine in that it provides a broad spread of power. The CVT works quite well and makes the most of the engine when quick acceleration is needed.
Turned loose on a twisty road, the Juke is in its element, happily bounding from corner to corner. The well-weighted steering and buttoned-down suspension provide crisp response and sure tracking through the corners, while the big (for a car this size) tires hang in there as you push it harder.
Over broken pavement, the Juke's firmer underpinnings still manage to provide an agreeable balance between handling prowess and ride comfort. While cruising at higher freeway speeds, road and wind noise are noticeable, though not loud enough to be intrusive.
The 2011 Nissan Juke's interior styling is a bit more restrained than the exterior, with pleasingly rounded forms such as those seen on the dash top and the door release levers. Silver accents brighten things up but hard plastics abound. For example, the door armrests aren't exactly user-friendly -- up front they're thinly covered in cloth while in back they're just naked plastic. On the upside, the various controls feature large knobs and intuitive operation and there's a useful amount of storage space.
The front seats are well-bolstered and the steering wheel tilts but doesn't telescope. Despite the minimal available adjustments, we found that most staffers could find an ideal driving position. In back, the seats are also well-shaped and high enough to provide ample leg support even for taller passengers. However, those over about 5-feet-9 might find rear headroom tight due to the Juke's sloping roof line.
With the rear seats up, there's about 10 cubic feet of cargo space available but it's useful only for shorter items due to the tapering roof. Flipping those seats down expands cargo capacity to 36 cubic feet; that's about 10 more cubes than a Ford Fiesta but only about half the capacity of a Scion xB.
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The Honda CR-V has evolved, introducing a 160PS 1.6-litre diesel engine to replace the old 2.2-litre unit, a nine-speed gearbox, city braking technology, a new infotainment setup and a bafflingly smart adaptive cruise control system. It's a great all-round package.
By any measure, the Honda CR-V has enjoyed phenomenal success. The Japanese company has shifted over 750,000 of them in Europe alone and rather than that trend slowing down, sales are on the up. That's going to be helped with an improved version that delivers more of what CR-V customers like. And what CR-V customers appear to like is safety, reliability, efficiency, practicality and lots of buttons to press. A few years ago, buying a Honda CR-V was the signal that you'd almost given up on life. The styling was pretty bland, the engines unexceptional and it was just another one of those boring school-run cars. Then Honda started building in some design flair, the interiors went upmarket and the engines got a whole lot better. These days, the CR-V is one of the more extrovert choices in its segment and the latest one hopes to convince you it's the smartest too.
Driving Experience
The big news with this CR-V is the fitment of a 160PS 1.6-litre diesel engine, which replaces the old 150PS 2.2-litre diesel, an engine that was looking a bit off the pace in terms of efficiency. The 120PS 1.6-litre diesel carries on much as before and there's a 2.0-litre petrol engine offered that's probably going to be largely ignored by UK buyers. Specify the CR-V with a manual gearbox and you can also have it in front as well as four-wheel drive guise. But you shouldn't. That's because Honda has replaced the old five-speed auto with a nine-speed automatic that then sends drive to all four wheels. It's an impressive piece of technology and does a great job plugging the diesel engine right into the meat of its 350Nm of torque available from just north of 2,000rpm. The CR-V was never marketed as a particularly sporty drive and the updates to the car's suspension and steering don't aim for that goal. Instead, the steering has been revised to offer an 8 per cent quicker ratio, while revised bushings, dampers and other suspension fettling aim to deliver a smoother ride. Refinement is something valued by CR-V owners and the latest car features added sound insulation material, thicker carpets and chunkier door seal rubbers. The net result is a 6 per cent reduction in cabin noise at speed.
Design and Build
The changes to the latest car could best be described as a facelift, although Honda has gone further than the usual grille, bumpers and lights. Having said that, this latest CR-V does have a revised front grille, smarter bumpers and sleeker lights, the latter featuring LED daytime running lamps. At the rear, the LED combination lamps have been restyled. There are revised 17 and 18-inch alloy wheels designs on offer as well. The cabin has been tweaked courtesy of a reshaped chrome-effect inlay running the width of the dashboard, and through the use of higher quality materials on key surfaces. The dashboard has been redesigned to allow better visibility and access to the seven-inch touchscreen displaying the Honda Connect system. The latest CR-V also features a one action fold down rear seat system, with the rear seats featuring a 60/40 split function. With the seats in place you get an excellent 589-litres of luggage space which transforms to 1,648-litres with the seats folded. The load length is up to 1,570 mm, allowing the CR-V to easily swallow two adult mountain bikes (without having to remove the front wheels) or four sets of golf clubs.
Market and Model
You'll need a budget starting from around the £22,500 for a 2.0 i-VTEC petrol model: that's for 2WD. The 4WD petrol variants start from just over £25,500. The 1.6 i-DTEC diesels start from around £23,500 in 120PS form and come only with 2WD. If you want a diesel 4WD variant, you'll need this 1.6-litre i-DTEC unit in 160PS - and you'll require a budget starting from around £27,500. Honda's quite proud of its 'Honda Connect' infotainment system, which is fitted to all but the entry level SE grade and it's quite an installation. Running on an Android 4.0.4 platform, it employs the familiar 'pinch, swipe and tap' functionality of a smartphone. It gives access to vehicle information, the rear-view parking camera, music and Bluetooth connectivity for smart phones. Then there's internet access, two pre-installed apps, Honda App Centre, optional Garmin satellite navigation, DAB / FM / AM and internet radio and, of course, the phone interface. The adaptive cruise control system also features something genuinely new. Capable of predicting and automatically reacting to other vehicles 'cutting-in' to the vehicle's lane, based on extensive real-world research of typical European driving styles, Honda's i-ACC uses a camera and a radar to sense the position of other vehicles on the road. It then applies an algorithm to predict the likelihood of vehicles in neighbouring lanes cutting-in, enabling the equipped vehicle to react quickly, safely and comfortably.
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The 160PS diesel engine is unique to Europe and fares so much better than the 2.2-litre it replaces. Helped by a two-stage turbo, it offers higher power output, lower fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions. Where the old 2.2-litre lump managed 42.8mpg on the combined cycle and emitted 174g/km, the 1.6-litre records 55.4mpg and emits just 134g/km, making it a far more cost-effective proposition for both business and private buyers. What's more, the 1.6-litre diesel engine and transmission together weigh 65kg less than the 2.2-litre with its auto 'box, bringing benefits to ride, handling and steering response, as well as efficiency. Emissions are as low as 115g/km for a 1.6-litre 120PS diesel that only drives its front wheels via a manual gearbox. Residual values look set to stack up very well if the last CR-V was anything to go by.
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In their second extended training match at Grande Sports World, Vancouver Whitecaps FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Pacific Northwest rivals Seattle Sounders FC in Casa Grande, Arizona, on Friday afternoon.
Playing 105 minutes in three 35-minute periods, a goal in the second period by Brad Evans proved the difference between these Cascadia rivals, though Teitur Thordarson's side had their chances to find the back of the net during this latest preseason contest. Though it was a disappointing result, Friday's game was another good test versus MLS opposition for the Blue and White.
"All in all, it was a very good game from our side," Thordarson told whitecapsfc.com after the match. "We were competitive in the first two periods, but when we put some of the trialists on in the final 35-minute period, we lost our shape a little bit and weren't as competitive. Though we are only 10 days into our preseason, it's nice to see our side pressuring the opponent high up the pitch. For me, Seattle didn't really have any big chances, so it was unfortunate for us to lose the game like we did. However, results do not matter at this time, as we wanted to look at players today."
Full of confidence after Tuesday's friendly win over Real Salt Lake, Whitecaps FC made a bright start to the game, with Davide Chiumiento forcing Sounders FC's veteran goalkeeper Kasey Keller into three saves during the first period of play. Seattle's only notable chance in the first period came on 16 minutes, but Miguel Montaño could not make the most of fellow Colombian Fredy Montero's pass, as Whitecaps FC goalkeeper Jay Nolly stopped the South American's shot at the near post.
Vancouver's pressure continued in the second 35-minute period. On 42 minutes, Chinese striker Long Tan missed an open header from fellow substitute Philippe Davies' cross. Three minutes later, fine work by Chiumiento and youngster Russell Teibert on the left resulted in Terry Dunfield striking Teibert's cross wide of the target.
Chances were exchanged by both clubs before the game's decisive moment came on 63 minutes. A Vancouver turnover saw former Toronto FC striker O'Brian White find David Estrada at the far post with his cross from the left. Estrada then back-heeled a pass to Evans, who then struck his shot home for a 1-0 Seattle lead.
Though disappointed to be trailing, Whitecaps FC were unlucky not to level matters in the third and final period. On 76 minutes, Tan took a fine ball from Kyle Porter before hitting the Seattle crossbar with a close-range shot.
It was also in the final period of action that youngster Omar Salgado came into the match, with the top MLS SuperDraft pick missing the target from the edge of the Seattle box on 83 minutes. Then two minutes later, the United States U-20 international made a fine run from the halfway line before striking another shot wide of goal from the edge of the Sounders area.
In the end, it was Sigi Schmid's side that claimed the result, but Vancouver will be pleased to have had another good test at this early stage of preseason.
Whitecaps FC will return to preseason training on Sunday, with Thordarson's side to play one more match before the end of this 11-day camp in Arizona. On Tuesday, they take on MLS rivals Columbus Crew at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. PT.
Both Vancouver and Seattle will meet again this preseason. On Sunday, March 6, both clubs will clash at the Cascadia Summit in Tukwila, Washington. Kickoff at Starfire Sports Stadium is set for 3 p.m. PT.
Scoring summary:
63' - SEA - Brad Evans (David Estrada, O'Brian White)
22' - SEA - Osvaldo Alonso
33' - VAN - Gershon Koffie
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
18.Jay Nolly (24.Brian Sylvestre 70'); 19.Blake Wagner (36.Santiago Bedoya 70'), 34.Bilal Duckett (14.Greg Janicki 82'), 14.Greg Janicki (33.Michael Boxall 59'), 25.Jonathan Leathers (8.Wes Knight 70'); 12.Russell Teibert (29.Nizar Khalfan 59'), 26.Gershon Koffie (3.Kyle Porter 70'), 7.Terry Dunfield (13.Lennart Hartmann 54', 7.Terry Dunfield 99'), 22.Shea Salinas (15.Philippe Davies 35'); 28.Davide Chiumiento (17.Omar Salgado 70'), 9.Atiba Harris (23.Long Tan 35', 35.Joe Anderson 82')
Seattle Sounders FC
First Period XI
18.Kasey Keller: 7.James Riley, 31.Jeff Parke, 4.Patrick Ianni, 19.Danny Earls, 32.Miguel Montaño, 6.Osvaldo Alonso, 22.Michael Seamon, 11.Steve Zakuani, 17.Fredy Montero, 2.Mike Fucito
Second Period XI
37.Bryan Meredith, 35.Corey Attaway, 34.Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, 4.Patrick Ianni (5.Tyson Wahl 50'), 12.Leo Gonzalez, 15.Alvaro Fernandez, 3.Brad Evans (33.Servando Carrasco 64'), 8.Erik Friberg, Trialist, 16.David Estrada, 13.O'Brian White
Third Period XI
38.Josh Ford, 24.Roger Levesque, 30.Leone Cruz, 20.Zach Scott, 5.Tyson Wahl, Trialist, 33.Servando Carrasco, Trialist, 14.Michael Tetteh, Trialist, Trialist