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Alfred Stieglitz (American, Hoboken, New Jersey 1864 - 1946 New York)
A Bit of Venice, Negative 1894; published 1898
Printed text on recto, pencil notation on verso1
Toned photogravure
Image: 7 x 4 3/4 in. (17.7 x 12 cm)
Mount: 11 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (28.9 x 21 cm)
Gift of Marilyn W. Grounds, 1981
A Bit of Venice was photographed in the early summer of 1894 and published in New York several times later in the same decade. The striking photograph summarizes the results of Stieglitz's nine years of study in Europe and represents the moment when the impact of his crusade on behalf of photography as an art form was first being felt in the United States.
The photograph was taken during Stieglitz's four-month European honeymoon in 1894 and his first trip to Venice since 1887.2 Shortly after his return to New York, Stieglitz created this photogravure from the negative. Clearly satisfied with the result, he published the image four times between 1897 and 1899 in influential photography magazines and books. In 1897 it appeared in the magazine Camera Notes3 and in Stieglitz's book Picturesque Bits of New York and Other Images.4 The Oberlin print is from The Photographic Times of 1898.5 The photogravure was also included in an 1899 portfolio published by the Camera Club of New York.6
In its careful composition, use of soft focus, and straightforward printing methods, without manipulation or retouching, A Bit of Venice epitomizes the qualities sought in pictorial photography. At the forefront of circa-1890 European photography, pictorial photographers recognized that, while much was to be learned about composition and point of view through the study of contemporary painting, they could achieve effects with their cameras unattainable in any other medium. In his Venetian photographs, Stieglitz presents a point of view not unlike that to be seen in James McNeill Whistler's much-discussed Venetian etchings (1879-80), but in A Bit of Venice he captures a damp mystery that could be suggested only with a camera.7
The influence of European painting always lurks in Stieglitz's images from the Venice honeymoon trip. Also evident, however, is the impact of New York City, where Stieglitz currently was working. Excited by the modern city growing around him, Stieglitz was also challenged by the absence of strong pictorial traditions and the possibility for photography to assume a significant leadership role in the city's vision of itself. The most ordinary everyday activities--for example, steaming horses turning a trolley around on a freezing day depicted in The Terminal (1893)--became the basis for memorable images presented from an unsentimental pictorial point of view.
The photographic negative provided Stieglitz with the raw material for the final photogravure. "My hand camera negatives are all made with the express purpose of enlargement and it is but rarely that I use more than part of the original shot," Stieglitz wrote in 1897, adding that "prints from the direct negative have but little value."8 His change of attitude over the years is evident in his reuse of the 1894 negative in the early 1930s in a gelatin silver print.9 Revealing that the 1897 photogravure represented only about a quarter of the original negative,10 the later more complete image lacks the mysterious quality of the photogravure. For example, one hardly notices the unsettling presence of the man coming through the distant arch at the right.
A charismatic leader, Stieglitz quickly gathered around him a group of distinguished photographers who published their work in his two magazines, Camera Notes and the later Camera Work. The brilliance of A Bit of Venice exemplifies the standard of illustration he insisted upon in these magazines.
E. Turner
Alfred Stieglitz was the eldest child of highly cultured and prosperous parents. The family of eight spent winters in New York City and summered on the shores of Lake George in upper New York State, as did Stieglitz until his death in 1946. The family went abroad in 1881, where Alfred pursued advanced training in Germany, first as an engineer, and after 1883 as a photographer. By the time he returned to New York in 1890, the quality of his work and the originality of his technical research had earned him a considerable reputation and he soon became widely recognized as one of America's leading artists in photography. Through publications such as Camera Notes (1897-1900) and Camera Work (1903-17), and his active role in photography exhibitions, he played a pivotal role in introducing to Americans the idea that photography, far from just a means of providing a mechanical record, was an art form with its own aesthetic qualities and standards.
In the years before and during World War I, Stieglitz exhibited the work of many of Europe's leading avant-garde artists, as well as emerging American artists and photographers, at the Photo-Secession Gallery, 291. In a succession of galleries thereafter he supported such distinguished American artists as Arthur Dove, Marsden Hartley, John Marin, Gaston Lachaise (1882-1935), and Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986).
The thought processes behind Stieglitz's ongoing crusade can be best understood by studying the successive issues of Camera Notes, which he edited for the Camera Club of New York, and the even more famous Camera Work, the organ of the so-called Photo-Secession society. Thanks to the wide circulation of these magazines in informed circles, America came to be recognized an an international leader in the field of photography.
General References
Homer, William Innes. Alfred Stieglitz and the Photo-Secession. Boston, 1983.
Peterson, Christian A. Alfred Stieglitz's "Camera Notes". Exh. cat., The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 1993.
Whelan, Richard. Alfred Stieglitz: A Biography. Boston, 1995.
Collection Paul F. Walter, New York
Collection Marilyn W. Grounds, New York, by whom given in 1981
The Photographic Times: An illustrated monthly magazine devoted to the interests of artistic and scientific photography. New York, 1898.
Technical Data
Printed on medium-weight wove paper, this photogravure has a sliced and torn edge to the right of the image (indicating its removal from The Photographic Times). There is some slight linear abrasion of the image and a "compression wrinkle" on the lower left quadrant. There is slight surface soiling, small handling dents throughout, and slight yellowing of the three unbound edges.
1. Printed on recto lower left below image: GRAVURE-PHOTOCHROME ENG. CO. N.Y.; lower right below image: A BIT OF VENICE/ By Alfred Stieglitz; pencil notation on verso: The Photographic Times/1898.
2. The caption to a later reprint of this image (Alfred Stieglitz, Photographs from the J. Paul Getty Museum [exh. cat., Malibu, 1995]) suggests that the photograph's somber mood may reflect Stieglitz's "first realization that he and [his wife] Emmeline [Obermeyer, who had loathed the stench of the canals and the shabbiness of the people who most interested Stieglitz as subjects] were motivated by quite different priorities." The marriage in fact lasted until 1924.
3. Camera Notes 1, no. 2 (October 1897), p. 45. A monthly publication of the Camera Club of New York, Camera Notes proselytised the notion of photography as fine art. Each of its twenty-four issues included two high-quality photogravures and several halftone photographs. See Christian A. Peterson, Alfred Stieglitz's "Camera Notes" (exh. cat., The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 1993).
4. Alfred Stieglitz, Picturesque Bits of New York and Other Images (New York, 1897), as A Venetian Canal.
5. The Photographic Times: An illustrated monthly magazine devoted to the interests of artistic and scientific photography (New York, 1898). The Photographic Times began publishing a monthly photogravure in 1895.
6. American Pictorial Photography, Series I.
7. Stieglitz's Laundry, Venice taken on the same trip is even more Whistlerian in spirit; reproduced in William Innis Homer, Alfred Stieglitz and the Photo-Secession (Boston, 1983), p. 22, fig. 14.
8. Alfred Stieglitz, "The Hand Camera: Its Present Importance," American Annual of Photography and Photographic Times Almanac for 1897, p. 19; quoted by Richard Whelan in Alfred Stieglitz: A Biography (Boston, 1995), p. 119.
9. Los Angeles, Calif., The J. Paul Getty Museum, inv. 93.XM.25.55
10. Stieglitz recognized from the outset that different printing techniques could change the effect of an image. "The platinum print [as well as the gravure] has an indescribable charm, suggesting atmosphere, though the negative printed in another medium may be entirely devoid of this valuable pictorial quality." From "Platinum Printing," in Picture Taking and Picture Making (Rochester, 1898), p. 88; quoted by Richard Whelan in Alfred Stieglitz: A Biography (Boston, 1995), p. 108.


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Stampede Could Make History This Weekend
The Sioux Falls Stampede are already in the playoffs, and wrap up their regular season today, but they have a chance to something no Stampede team has done before.
The Stampede have a 43-17-2 record and could make it their winningest season since going 43-14-4 in 2005-2006.
The Stampede got to 43 wins in 60 games and can finish the regular season with the most wins in the United States Hockey League over Dubuque.
The Stampede host Des Moines (25-33-4) Friday nightand Omaha (34-27-1) on Saturday.

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text: A modern farce about medieval life, this is a time-travel comedy by French director Jean-Marie Poire. A 12th-century nobleman, Godefroy (Jean Reno), and his squire Jacquouille (Christian Clavier) are the victims of a mistake by an aging wizard. While trying to work another spell, the sorcerer accidentally transports the pair to the late 20th century. To his great dismay, Godefroy finds that his family is now poor and has sold their estate to Jacquouille's rich descendants, including Jacquart (also played by Clavier). The insensitive new owners plan to turn the castle into a modern hotel. Meanwhile, the sorcerer asks his own descendant for help in trying to get his charges to return back to medieval times. The film, which details with comic precision the differences in manners and technology between the two eras, was a huge hit in France.~ Michael Betzold, All Movie Guide


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Selecting A Breeder
Be Smart when Obtaining a Dog
Don't patronize puppy mill breeders!
To find the right companion animal, do some research on breeds to find the best match for you and your lifestayle. Also, decide if you want to obtain your dog from a shelter, a breed placement group or a breeder.
Responsible breeders try to improve the breed. Other breeders, often called backyard breeders or puppy millers, may act irresponsibly to maximize financial profits at the detriment of the dog, the breed and your pocketbook.
Learn more about adopting a dog from the Wisconsin Humane Society.
There are many shelters in southeastern Wisconsin that have wonderful dogs available for adoption. These dogs will make grateful new family members and who are smart and eager to fit into your lifestyle. Please think twice before selecting an animal just for his or her appearance when you could be passing up the rewarding love and loyalty of a dog waiting for a second chance.
If you choose to obtain your dog through a breeder, familiarize yourself with his or her qualifications to make ensure that he or she is reputable.
Puppy mills perpetuate cruelty
Puppy mills are breeding facilities that produce puppies without concern for their physical, social or emotional needs. The puppies are sold to the public via the internet or newspaper ads, or to brokers and pet shops across the country. Unsuspecting consumers often obtain puppy mill puppies facing an array of immediate veterinary problems, or harboring genetic diseases that do not appear until years later. Such medical problems can be a financial hardship on the dog's family.
Animals originally from puppy mills and other unscrupulous breeders are regularly surrendered to the Wisconsin Humane Society because they are sick or have serious behavior problems. These animals were treated poorly from birth.
Many dogs from puppy mills are inbred or overbred, and receive minimal veterinary care, poor quality food and water, and very little socialization. Sadly, some dogs are forced to live in puppy mills for their entire lives. Repeatedly bred, female dogs are sometimes killed or sold once their reproductive years are over.
Most pet stores obtain their dogs from puppy mills and are making significant profit from the suffering of animals. There is one way to the end that cycle - don't support businesses that sell animals and don't obtain one from these sources.
Questions to Ask a Dog Breeder:
- How long has the breeder been in business at the same location? Make sure they are not a fly-by-night operation.
- Does the breeder have references you can contact?
- How many types of dogs do they breed? Most reputable breeders only work with one or two breeds.
- What are common health issues or concerns associated with the breed?
- Does the breeder offer a written guarantee to provide a full refund of the price if the dog is later determined to have a serious preexisting medical condition or temperament problems?
If the breeder is not knowledgeable about the dogs and specific breeds he or she is selling, something is wrong. Reputable breeders know a lot about the animals they work with, and they provide references from satisfied clients.
Here are some tips to help you find a healthy companion animal:
- Age: We recommend that puppies stay with their mothers and littermates until they are at least 8 weeks old. An early separation can cause lifelong behavior problems. Verify the puppy's age.
- Proper socialization: Puppies should be friendly, not excessively shy or aggressive. If they've been well-cared for and around kind and loving people, they will most likely be very friendly and playful.
- Vaccination records: By 8 weeks of age a puppy should have gotten one distemper combination vaccine, including a parvo preventative. He or she should also receive booster shots at 3 to 4 week intervals. Ask if the puppy has been de-wormed.
- Has a veterinarian checked the puppy? Get a written and signed statement from the breeder's veterinarian indicating that the animal has received an exam. Ask for the name of the vet and call for verification. Reputable breeders do genetic testing of parent dogs to avoid passing on problems. Make an appointment with your own veterinarian for the day you pick up the puppy, or soon thereafter.
- Nutrition: Ask to see what the breeder is feeding the dogs. Most good breeders will give you a few days' supply of dog food for you to take home and help your puppy's digestive system adapt.
- ALWAYS ask to see the dam (mother). If the dog you are obtaining is eight weeks old or younger, you should still see enlarged mammary glands as evidence that the mother was lactating. Be careful. Many backyard breeders will show you a pretty female dog and say it's the dam, even though the dog has never had a litter.
Responsible, reputable breeders are knowledgeable and willing to help educate you about training your puppy. Responsible breeders will also interview prospective clients and ask to meet the whole family. They want to make sure the temperament of the puppy matches the personality and lifestyle of the family. They want to make sure this is a lifelong match. Responsible breeders also encourage or require clients to spay or neuter their puppy. The dogs on their property are friendly, socialized and trained.
You can also adopt a purebred dog from a local or national breed placement group. Reputable breed placement groups require you to complete an adoption application and check references. They may even ask to conduct a home visit to ensure they are placing the animal in a suitable environment. A good breed placement group will also spay or neuter the animals and keep them current on vaccinations and other medical care. Contact us for a list of reputable breed placement groups that we work with on a regular basis.
If you choose to adopt a companion animal from the Wisconsin Humane Society, either a mixed-breed or a purebred, there are many benefits included. All animals are spayed or neutered, given an identification microchip and provided with other veterinary services. As part of our adoption program we provide assistance for undiagnosed, pre-existing medical problems within three weeks of adoption. One month of additional free animal health insurance and a certificate for a free vet exam are also provided. Knowledgeable adoption counselors will assist you in selecting a dog who will be compatible with your lifestyle.
Animal behavior seminars, informational brochures, behavior telephone counseling and tip lines are available at the Wisconsin Humane Society. We have a retail store and help people select appropriate animal care products. Finally, knowing that you are giving a very deserving and wonderful animal a second chance increases the joy of adding a new member to your family.
Click here to see some of the wonderful animals available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society.
Avoid Obtaining Puppies from Pet Stores
Not all pet stores sell puppies and kittens, but you should be careful about the ones that do. Consider the source of the animals sold at these facilities. Reputable breeders do not sell their animals to pet stores.
In order to make a hefty profit, many pet stores obtain puppies for the lowest possible cost. This often means that pet stores get their inventory of animals from puppy mills. Puppies from puppy mills are sold cheaply to animal brokers and pet stores and then the store sells them to customers at much higher prices. Pet stores prices can actually be substantially higher than a reputable breeder's, and pet stores will not be able to provide you with information regarding animal's temperament, health or background. For this reason, it is best to obtain puppies from reputable breeders, or adopt them from a good breed placement group or animal shelter.
Other animal shelters in the area also have great animals for adoption. We encourage you to check them out as well. Visit Petfinder.com to search area shelters.
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Korg's KAOSS technology has been embraced by DJs, musicians and producers alike. No other interface is as intuitive, immediate or just plain fun to use. From Brian Eno to Jonny Greenwood, from Trent Reznor to Matt Bellamy, many musicians discovered the wonders of the Kaoss Pad...maybe the next one will be YOU!
By simply touching, tapping or sliding your finger over the touchpad, the all-new Korg KP3 allows you to control multiple effects parameters and manipulate samples in real time. On stage or in the studio, these gestures and moves can become powerful and expressive performance elements. More than a processor, the KP3 is a complete instrument allowing you to manage, recall, and play back samples; sample on the fly; and add dynamic processing to any audio signal or to the samples themselves.
This latest KAOSS incarnation has been completely overhauled to enhance your creativity, with significant advances in every area. New effects algorithms, synth sounds derived from our RADIAS engine, bigger and better sampling plus computer connectivity all point to the fact that the KP3 is an entirely new KAOSS instrument. A new pad lighting system places 64 individual LEDs in an eight by eight grid under the pad, providing visual cues as to the current program, held position, etc. – it can even scroll a custom message across the pad!
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Proving Trigonometric Identities (page 2 of 3)
I can't tell which side is more complicated, but I do see a difference of squares on the LHS, so I think I'll start there.
sin4(x) – cos4(x) = (sin2(x) + cos2(x))(sin2(x) – cos2(x))
The first factor, sin2(x) + cos2(x), is always equal to 1, so I can ignore it. This leaves me with:
sin2(x) – cos2(x)
Hmm... I'm not seeing much of anything here. But I do know, glancing back at the RHS of the identity, that I need more sines and fewer cosines. I think I'll try using the Pythagorean identity that simplified that first factor, but in a slightly different form. If sin2(x) + cos2(x) = 1, then cos2(x) = 1 – sin2(x), and:
sin2(x) – cos2(x) = sin2(x) – (1 – sin2(x)) = sin2(x) – 1 + sin2(x) = 2sin2(x) – 1
And that's what I needed. For my hand-in work, I'll put it all together:
sin4(x) – cos4(x) = (sin2(x) + cos2(x))(sin2(x) – cos2(x))
= 1(sin2(x) – cos2(x)) = sin2(x) – cos2(x) = sin2(x) – (1 – sin2(x))
= sin2(x) – 1 + sin2(x) = sin2(x) + sin2(x) – 1 = 2sin2(x) – 1
I think I'll start by multiplying out the LHS:
1 – cos2(α) + cos2(α) – cos4(α) = 1 – cos4(α)
That doesn't seem to have gotten me anywhere. What if I apply the Pythagorean identity to that first factor? Then I'll get:
(1 – cos2(α))(1 + cos2(α)) = sin2(α)[1 + cos2(α)]
Hmm... That doesn't seem to have helped, either. Okay, what happens if I work on the other side? I can factor a squared sine out of the two terms:
sin2(α)[2 – sin2(α)]
If I break off a 1 from the 2, I can use that same Pythagorean identity again. (I think I'm detecting a theme....)
sin2(α)[1 – sin2(α) + 1] = sin2(α)[1 – sin2(α) + sin2(α) + cos2(α)]
= sin2(α)[1 + cos2(α)]
Wait a minute! That's the same thing I ended up with on the LHS! Aha!
While what I've done so far is not a proof, I have managed to get the two sides to meet in the middle. And sometimes that seems to be the only way to do a proof: work on the two sides until they meet in the middle, and then write something that looks like magic. I'm going to start with the LHS, work down to where the two sides meet, and then work up the RHS until I get back to the original identity:
(1 – cos2(α))(1 + cos2(α)) = sin2(α)[1 + cos2(α)]
= sin2(α)[1 + cos2(α) – sin2(α) + sin2(α)]
= sin2(α)[1 – sin2(α) + sin2(α) + cos2(α)]
= sin2(α)[1 – sin2(α) + 1]
= sin2(α)[2 – sin2(α)]
= 2sin2(α) – sin4(α)
This is how the textbook authors come up with those magical proofs, where you wonder how on earth they ever came up with one or another of the steps. There will be times you'll need to do this. But, for your hand-in work, make sure you do the work the right way: Work down one side to the meeting place, and then hop over to the other side and work back up to the starting place. Only by showing your steps in that way will your proof be valid.
Clearly, the LHS is the more complicated side, so I'll start there, and will convert everything to sines and cosines:
The first fraction simplifies to the tangent, and the second fraction simplifies to 1.
What I'm left with is one of the Pythagorean identities:
tan2(θ) + 1 = sec2(θ)
...and that's what I needed to end up with. Putting it all together:
In addition to the "working on the more complicated side" and the "converting to sines and cosines" tricks, there is one other trick that hardly ever comes up, but you might want to be familiar with it....
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Holloway and another woman, claiming the same officer beat her, were at Saturday's rally.
The protestors say the case of Ronnie Holloway is just too much to ignore.
To view the alleged beating, provided by The Bergen Record. , go to, http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=6850653.
"If my son was in the wrong it would be one thing, but he wasn't doing a thing," Betty Holloway, Ronnie Holloway's mother said.
A surveillance tape just happened to capture the whole thing.
It showed a cop getting out of his car and getting more than a little rough with a man standing on a street corner.
"I didn't know if I was going to see tomorrow at that point," Ronnie Holloway said.
Shawanna Barksdale, a Passaic resident was at the rally, as well.
She told Eyewitness News she was beaten by the same officer a year ago, but the case was dismissed.
Through tears Barksdale said, "...it just hurts, he shouldn't even be on the force anymore."
One week after the beating, Ronnie Holloway's eye is still black and blue. But it's an improvement.
"I don't know why he did that, I respect the law," said Holloway.
Last Friday, surveillance footage shows Holloway waiting outside Lawrence's restaurant in Passaic when a police cruiser pulls up and a female officer asks Holloway to zip up his sweatshirt. Holloway appears to comply, but in an instant, Officer Joseph Rios III jumps out and starts beating him.
That's not all. The video shows Officer Rios beats Holloway with his fists and his baton.
The 49-year-old, who is on medication for schizophrenia, does not appear to resist but that doesn't stop Officer Rios. At one point, he seems to stand Holloway back up, only to bodyslam him into the police cruiser.
Officer Rios' partner looks like she's trying to intervene, but the punches don't stop until back-up arrives.
Holloway, who says he has no police record, was arrested on charges of resisting arrest and wandering with the intent to buy drugs. He has filed a complaint and an Internal Affairs investigation is underway.
"It's a clear example of brutality, that officer needs to be removed from the police force," said Holloway's lawyer, Nancy Lucianna.
Officer Rios, a seven-year veteran on the force, remains on active duty. Passaic police had no comment.


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GOSHEN — Orange County will soon hire a team of architects and engineers to study the condition and usefulness of the closed Government Center and write the latest report to help lawmakers decide whether to renovate or replace the 42-year-old complex.
GOSHEN — Orange County will soon hire a team of architects and engineers to study the condition and usefulness of the closed Government Center and write the latest report to help lawmakers decide whether to renovate or replace the 42-year-old complex.
Last week, the Legislature unanimously approved hiring three firms that plan to collaborate on the $75,000 project, which could take a few months to complete. A special committee of lawmakers and county officials recommended that group after interviewing prospective consultants.
The county government's distinctive home near downtown Goshen has now sat empty for almost 16 months. County Executive Ed Diana closed it Sept. 8, 2011, because of water damage and mold caused by back-to-back storms that year. Diana, who wanted to replace the Government Center anyway, later proposed building a new complex for $75 million, but failed to win enough support on the Legislature.
The new study is intended to answer vexing questions about what it would take to update the government offices and courts and rid the structure of leaks.
Previous consultants estimated last year that a complete overhaul and expansion of the Government Center — including the replacement of its outside walls — would cost $67.2 million.
Renovation supporters contend the work could be done for far less and dispute the need for a new facade.
The consultants for the new study will be led by Clark Patterson Lee — a design firm with local offices in Newburgh and Middletown — and include architects who steered the recent overhaul of a similar building by Paul Rudolph, the modernist who designed the Government Center. A principal from that firm spoke favorably about upgrading the county building during hearings last summer.
Lawmakers hoping to preserve the Government Center applauded the choice of consultants before last week's vote.
"I don't think the study was necessary, but hopefully, it's the pathway to a solution," Matt Turnbull, a Democratic lawmaker, told his colleagues.
Once the study begins, county officials expect the consulting team to submit an initial report within 60 days and a final version two weeks after getting comments on the draft. That means deliberations about the fate of the Government Center are unlikely to resume before spring.


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Raise Awareness
Raising awareness is the first step towards action. Sustainable Seas Trust aims to raise awareness of environmental issues by communicating with the public and sharing knowledge. This communication takes place in the form of films, media releases and lectures. SST strives to empower people with this knowledge, allowing them to empower others and take action towards leading more sustainable lifestyles.
Sustainable Seas Trust has also driven a project that has led to the declaration of Hope Spots around the South African coastline. Since Hope Spots have been defined as 'special places that are critical to the health of the ocean' and South Africa definitely has no shortage of these, the declaration of Hope Spots are exceedingly important for driving awareness, education, and action in South Africa and for preserving our beautiful oceans.
Past campaigns, such as the 2013 SAMSA SEA Pledge Saldanha to Sodwana Tour, have also been greatly successful in laying a solid foundation for subsequent tours and activities.


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The leaflet looks at the different sorts of self-harm and why
someone might do it.
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Self-harm happens when you hurt or harm
yourself. You may:
It can feel to other people that these
things are done calmly and deliberately – almost cynically.
But we know that someone who self-harms is usually in a state
of high emotion, distress and unbearable inner turmoil. Some people
plan it in advance, for others, it happens on the spur of the
moment. Some people self-harm only once or twice, but others do it
regularly - it can be hard to stop.
Some of us harm ourselves in less obvious,
but still serious ways. We may behave in ways that suggest we don't
care whether we live or die – we may take drugs recklessly, have
unsafe sex, or binge drink. Some people simply starve
These terms were previously used to describe
self-harm, but are now going out of use:
It happens more often in:
Research has shown that many people who harm
themselves are struggling with intolerable distress or unbearable
situations. A person will often struggle with difficulties for some
time before they self-harm.
Common problems include:
You may be more likely to harm yourself if
you feel:
It's more likely to happen if you are using
alcohol or drugs – it may feel that these are as out of control as
the rest of your life.
You may feel like harming yourself if you
want to show someone else how distressed you are or to get back at
them or to punish them. This is not common – most people suffer in
silence and self-harm in private.
Self-harm can help you to feel in control,
and reduce uncomfortable feelings of tension and distress. If you
feel guilty, it can be a way of punishing yourself and relieving
your guilt. Either way, it can become a 'quick fix' for feeling
Probably not. However, you may be depressed,
have personality difficulties, find it difficult to get on with
other people or have problems with alcohol and/or drugs. You could
still do with some help.
Usually not. But if you start to harm
yourself, the risk of killing yourself is greater than for people
who don't self-harm. So anyone who self-harms should be taken
seriously and offered help.
A lot of people who self-harm don't ask for
help. Why not? You might be aware that you have some serious
problems, but don't feel that you can tell anyone – so you don't
talk about it. You may not feel that you do have a serious problem,
but see self-harm as a way to cope with life. Unfortunately, at the
moment, if you do go to hospital after self-harming, you've only
got a 50:50 chance of being seen by a specialist in this area.
You are most likely to harm yourself badly
if you:
You should really see someone who has a lot
of experience of helping people who self-harm, and who knows about
mental health problems.
You may find it helpful just to talk
anonymously to someone else about what is happening to you. Knowing
that someone else knows what you are going through can help you to
feel less alone with your problems. It can also help you to think
about your difficulties more clearly – maybe even see ways of
solving them that you wouldn't think of on your own. You can do
this on the internet or by telephone. Some helplines are
listed at the end of this leaflet.
A group of people, who all self-harm, meet
regularly to give each other emotional support and practical
advice. Just sharing your problems in a group can help you to feel
less alone - others in the group will almost certainly have had
similar experiences.
Self-harm is often the result of a crisis in
a close relationship. If this is the case, get some help with
sorting out the relationship - it may be more difficult in the
short-term, but it will be better for you (certainly less
dangerous) in the long-term.
One-to-one talking treatments can help, such
If you are still living with your family, it
may help to have a family meeting with a therapist. This can help
to relieve the tiring, daily stress for everyone in the family. It
is not always appropriate, for instance, if you are the victim of
physical or sexual abuse within your family.
This is different from a self-help group.
A professional will lead (or facilitate) the group to help
the members to deal with problems they share, for example, in
getting on with other people.
There isn't much good evidence yet of which therapies work well
for people who have harmed themselves. However, what evidence there
is, suggests that problem-solving therapy and cognitive-behavioural
therapy are useful. A health professional will make suggestions
based on your individual problems and on what is available
When you want to harm
The feelings of self-harm will go away after
a while. If you can cope with your distress without self-harming
for a time, it will get easier over the next few hours. You
When you don't feel like harming yourself
When the urge has gone, and you feel safe,
think about the times that you have self-harmed and what (if
anything) has been helpful.
If you decide that you don't want to stop
self-harming, you can still:
Self-harm can
be very damaging
physically and
psychologically –
in the
end, you'll do
better by
There are a number of questions to ask
yourself to see if you are ready to stop. If you can honestly say
YES to half of the questions below, or more, then why not try
You have the right to be treated with
courtesy and respect by the doctors and nurses in the
Emergency Department. Many Emergency Departments now have easy
access to a health professional who knows about self-harm, such as
a psychiatric nurse, a doctor, or a social worker. They will
be able to talk with you about how you are feeling, and to see if
there are any ways of helping you. They should be able to properly
assess all your needs, whatever they may be. You should be able to
go through your assessment with them. Staff may want to go through
a questionnaire with you, to try to judge how at risk you are.
It can be very upsetting to be close to
someone who self-harms - but there are things you can do. The most
important is to listen to them without judging them or being
critical. This can be very hard if you are upset yourself -
and perhaps angry - about what they are doing. Try to concentrate
on them rather than your own feelings – although this can be
Free national helpline for young people, free confidential advice
on all sorts of problems: 0800 1111.
Telephone and email support for anyone who is worried, upset, or
suicidal; 08457 90 90 90; ROI 116 123; email: email@example.com.
HOPELine UK: a professionally staffed helpline
providing support, practical advice and information to young people
worried about themselves, and to anyone concerned that a young
person may harm themselves. Tel: 0800 068 41 41.
Connected: offers help by telephone and email for
people under 25 who self-harm. Tel: 0808 808 4994.
Selfharm.co.uk: a
project dedicated to supporting young people who are affected by
self-harm. Email: email@example.com.
Self Injury Support: provides a young women's text and
email service, any age helpline for women who self harm, UK-wide
listings for self harm support and self help tools. Email: email@example.com.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists publishes
a range of leaflets on mental
health problems and their treatment. A leaflet 'Feeling on the edge? Helping you get through
it' has advice for someone who is in crisis and thinking
about harming themselves.
The Scarred Soul:
Understanding and Ending
Self-inflicted Violence by Tracy Alderman: New
Harbinger Publications.
Healing the Hurt
Within: understand self-injury
and self-harm, and heal
the emotional wounds by Jan Sutton: How
To Books Ltd.
Effectiveness of interventions to prevent
suicide and suicidal behaviour: a systematic review. (2008).
Leitner,M.,Barr,W.,& Hobby, L. Health and Community Care
Research Unit, Liverpool University and Scottish Government Social
The epidemiology and management of self-harm
among adults in England (2005).Gunnell, D. & Bennewith, O.,
Journal of Public Health; 27, p.67-73.
In what way are adolescents who engage in
self-harm, or experience thoughts of self-harm, different in terms
of help-seeking, communications and coping strategies? (2005).
Evans, E., Hawton, K. & Rodham, K., Journal of Adolescence, 28,
Mental disorders, suicide and deliberate self-harm in lesbian,
gay and bisexual people, a systematic review (2008) BMC Psychiatry,
8, 70.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Self-harm: longer-term
management. (Clinical guideline CG133.) 2011.
Royal College of Psychiatrists College Report
CR 158: Self-harm, suicide and risk: helping people who
self-harm (2010)
Suicide and deliberate self-harm in young
people (2005). Hawton, K. & James, A., BMJ, 330,
Suicide following deliberate self-harm:
long-term follow-up of patients who presented to a general hospital
(2003) Hawton, K., Zahl, D. & Weatherall, R., British
Journal of Psychiatry, 182, p.537 - 542.
Understanding resolutions of deliberate self-harm: qualitative
study of patients' experiences (2005). Sinclair, J. & Green, J.
BMJ, 330, p.1112 – 1115.
This leaflet was produced by the Royal College
of Psychiatrists' Public Education Editorial Board.
Series Editor: Dr Philip Timms
Illustration by Lo Cole: www.locole.co.uk
This leaflet reflects the best available evidence available at
the time of writing.
© Updated: February 2016. Due for review: February
2019 Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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Women's game upping its fitness prowess
USA Rugby is now WORKFORIT Rugby
More than ever now in this new Olympic age, fitness, strength and conditioning are vital components in the preparation of top international Sevens players.
For years New Zealand's men's team has set its stall out and blazed a trail with impeccable fitness standards and now the finest in the women's game are following suit.
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup Sevens, we caught up with the Head Athletic Trainer for the USA Women's Sevens side, Nicole Titmas.
The US women's team is one of the quickest and fittest sides in the game and at each tournament the side is supported by a team which includes an athletic trainer, Nicole Titmas, a strength and conditioning coach, Jared Siegmund, and various other medical staff alongside the usual coaching team.
Titmas cut short her own playing career after seven years to focus purely on athletic training and also channelled that passion into gaining a bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology and a master's in Athletic Training. She is currently studying for a master's degree in acupuncture.
Balance of experience
"At the US Olympic Training Centre, where we are based for training, we have a very large support team consisting of a nutritionist, sports psychologist, acupuncturist, chiropractors, and massage therapists," explained Titmas.
"I started working for USA Rugby with the Under 23s programme in 2006 and the USA Sevens programme in 2007 so I have a good overview of the needs and demands for rugby players at this level. Jared, who I work closely with has a very broad background in American Football, wrestling, hockey and track and field so we have a good balance of experience, which you need."
Last year USA Rugby announced full-time funding for its men's and women's Sevens programmes, with the squads based permanently at the US Olympic centre in Chula Vista, California. The move has paved the way for a comprehensive training schedule.
"A typical week varies, depending on what phase we are in. A general week in-season includes a daily prehab programme, two weight training sessions with a third optional lift, one speed/ and agility day, three skills sessions and five team training session with varying intensity and durations depending where we are in the season," said Titmas.
"On top of that the girls will have daily recovery sessions and weekend recovery programmes so it's quite a busy schedule for them."
The players work very hard but, according to Titmas, one positive effect of training together full-time has been a reduction in injuries.
"Since we have had athletes in residency over the past 18 months, we have been fortunate with few soft tissue injuries and few severe injuries. Some injuries that we have seen in competition over the past two years have been AC separations, ACL tears, and concussions which are all common in rugby.
"The other great thing about training together full-time is that the athletes have been able to really focus on creating their fitness foundation. They have made great improvements in learning what it takes physically, mentally, and emotionally to be a full-time athlete. Most athletes have improved significantly with their overall fitness, speed, and strength."
Creating a core foundation
Titmas also has fitness advice for aspiring Sevens athletes: "Honesty I would just say, create the foundation. What I mean is that aspiring athletes should focus on building a good strong fitness base, which includes proper strength, anaerobic endurance, and an injury prevention programme."
"These are all very important because Sevens is played at such a high intensity with shorter duration in regard to time demands you might face in other sport. For us, we want our athletes to generate greater power outputs and withstand collisions at maximum force."
And her answer to the "pace or power" question in Sevens: "Speed kills – but you have to have fitness!"


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New Delhi, Feb 2: The Supreme Court's order on Thursday revoking 122 telecom licences will benefit the big players, says a report.
The ruling applies to 122 licences held by eight operators but potentially affects fewer than 5 percent of users in a fiercely competitive market crowded with more than a dozen players.
Market leaders such as Bharti Airtel and British-based Vodafone, which last month scored a big win when the Supreme Court ruled it was not liable for $2.2 billion in tax, are poised to benefit from the ruling.
The licences affected include those held by Unitech Wireless, a joint venture of Norway's state-backed Telenor and Indian real estate firm Unitech, which has been the most aggressive of the newer operators and had more than 36 million subscribers in the country as of December.
"We have been unfairly treated as we simply followed the government process we were asked to," the Telenor joint venture, which operates as Uninor, said in a statement.
"We are shocked to see that Uninor is being penalised for faults the court has found in the government process," it said.
Telenor shares fell 3.67 percent in Oslo. Affected licence holders can operate for four months, during which regulators will come up with new market rules.
Freed-up spectrum will be auctioned, which could bring a multi-billion dollar windfall to a deficit-strapped government.
The ruling is an embarrassment for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government, which oversaw the sale of the licences at below-market prices, costing the exchequer as much as $36 billion in lost revenues and leading to political gridlock.
The telecoms scandal is the biggest of several that have emerged during Singh's second term and triggered street protests last year.
"It is a historic judgment. It is trying to break a corrupt nexus between business and politics," said political analyst Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, who was one of petitioners in the case.
Two ministers, including former telecoms minister Andimuthu Raja who presided over the 2008 grant process, have resigned. Raja is in jail awaiting trial.
While the ruling may revive investor worries about the uncertainty of doing business in Asia's third-biggest economy, it could also build confidence in the role of the judiciary and broader efforts to crack down on corruption.
"This is one step closer to transparency in policy-making," said Kamlesh Bhatia, research director at Gartner in Mumbai.
India is the world's second-largest cellular market by subscribers, with 894 million at the end of December, although fierce competition means call rates are among the lowest.
Investors and operators have long called for consolidation in the crowded industry, and Thursday's ruling stands to benefit the country's biggest operators.
"This verdict is good news for established incumbent operators and in the short term, we are likely to see some increase in tariffs," said Benoy CS, a director at consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
Shares in Bharti, the world's fifth-largest carrier by subscribers, ended 6.8 percent higher while Idea gained 3 percent, reversing earlier losses. Unitech fell 7 percent.
Carriers whose licences were ordered revoked include those of the local joint ventures of Abu Dhabi's Etisalat and Russia's Sistema, as well as Telenor.
"For foreign investors, it is very bad news. What mistake did they do? They partnered with Indian companies, invested lots of money and followed the process of that time," said Rishi Sahai, director at consultancy Cogence Advisors.
Affected companies are expected to fight the verdict. Sistema's India unit said it "reserves the right to protect its interests by using all available judicial remedies".
India's big operators crave more bandwidth to accommodate surging usage in the country of 1.2 billion, so if the spectrum is auctioned it could command a premium.
The state auditor has said the spectrum bundled with the 122 licences would be worth $22.7 billion at the price paid in the 3G auction in 2010, although 2G spectrum is likely to command a lower price.
"Whether this auction will be opened for all operators or will be open only for the people whose licences are being cancelled -- that will determine the demand-supply equation," said Ashish Basil, a partner in Ernst & Young's telecom group.
India's image as an investment destination was dented over the past year as the economy slowed, government reforms stalled and the telecoms scandals along with high profile graft cases heightened concerns about government policies.
"This is a collective failure of the government of India," Subramanian Swamy, an opposition politician and also a petitioner in the case, said following the ruling.
In declaring the licences "illegal and quashed," the court said in its ruling that the process of awarding them "was wholly arbitrary, capricious and contrary to public interest apart from being violative of the doctrine of equality".
Police have charged six companies and 19 people, among them a billionaire owner of the Essar Group; top executives of Telenor's and Etisalat's India ventures and three from billionaire Anil Ambani's Reliance Group.
Executives arrested in the telecoms case have been released on bail. Telenor and Etisalat say the case should not involve them because the licences were issued before they bought into the Indian market.
Other owners of licences ordered cancelled include Loop Telecom Pvt Ltd; Videocon Telecommunications, part of India's Videocon group ; and S-Tel, part-owned by Batelco . Thirteen licences held by Idea, of which it is using seven, and three by Tata Teleservices are also affected.


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Everyone laughed at the PS3 at the start of the generation; just about nobody believed it would end up outselling the competition. Yeah...what now?
"But anyway, I'm just wondering where all those skeptics are who flooded forums and communities around the 'Net, saying the PS3 wouldn't only be in dead last this generation, it'd be so far behind you wouldn't even be able to see it. ...mm-hm. What say you now, haters?"
I've been reading psxextreme articles/reviews for years and this is probably the most immature thing I've ever read on this site.
Considering that back then game journalism was full of wild speculation, somehow less than now if such is believable, depending on the hour if not second every article from every site on NG4. When many of those same sites weren't saying MS would dominate or Sony would go under.
"just about nobody believed it would end up outselling the competition."
That's because it didn't. Wii says hi.
History repeats itself.
Thanks to its lifeblood, the awesome games, he platform that lasts longer wins for any hobby gamer - the investment on the hardware is well returned.


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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have placed nose tackle John Jenkins on the physically unable to perform list just days before the start of training camp. Jenkins has not practiced this offseason because of a pectoral injury.
A third-round pick out of Georgia in 2013, Jenkins played regularly as a rookie. He appeared in all 16 games with five starts and was credited with 21 tackles, including two for losses. He also was credited with a pair of quarterback hits.
Players on PUP lists cannot practice, but can come off the list at any time during training camp. Players still on PUP lists when the regular season starts cannot practice or play for at least six weeks.
The Saints report for camp Thursday in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
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Zoe & Nick's Cozy One Bedroom
Name: Zoe & Nick
Location: Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
My fiance and I moved into a recently renovated Jamaica Plain apartment a little over a year ago, and from the beginning we were eager to make the place our own. We were working with a very limited budget, so our plan was to think creatively, look for sales, and go DIY as much as possible.
When we moved in, the walls of the main living space, which includes the kitchen and dining area, were a boring beige, so one of the first things we wanted to do was paint. We chose a linen-white (Toasted Oatmeal by Glidden) to offset the ultra-white trim, and to add a pop of color, we painted the back wall of that room a deep blue/green (Galapagos by Benj. Moore) which paired very well with our Orange Burst Chormalab clock.
Our next step was furnishing. Because our place is small we took special consideration into space-saving pieces. On a visit to our local unfinished wood furniture shop, we bought an eight drawer storage bed, a horizontal bookshelf, and a small desk for half the list price by purchasing the floor models. When we got home we painted the bed a light grey (Wood Smoke by Glidden) and added some new hardware. We painted the bookshelf a dark grey (Wet Concrete by Benj. Moore) and organized our books by color. We left the small desk as is and put it in our kitchen nook to use as a tiny office. Painting the two pieces was well worth the effort for the cost benefit and, of course, the end result of having two beautiful new additions to our home.
Since moving in, the hardest part of decorating has been finding the right art to put on the walls. For us, the art selection process will never be complete, but since moving in we have found some gorgeous works. The first is a monoprint by Chicago artist, Mat Daly. I love Mat Daly's work, so the little extra cash needed to get this piece on our bedroom wall was well worth the dough. The next additions were two, well-priced pencil drawn maps of Boston, created by Studio KMO. We love maps and we love Boston, so this was a perfect fit. Most recently we have reached out to local Boston artists, and have acquired two new paintings and three prints. It feels great to support the artists in our community, not to mention, the art is beautiful.
We have future design plans for our place, but since moving in over a year ago, we couldn't be more happy in our little Boston apartment we call home.
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Apple to reveal iCloud, iOS 5 on Monday
A coincidence or a big middle finger? Either way, Apple confirmation of what promises to be an exciting keynote address to kick off this year's Worldwide Developers Conference has given journalists a logistical nightmare.
The presentation will kick off at 18:00 UK time on Monday June 6th. However, Microsoft's E3 press conference starts just 30 minutes later.
Apple has confirmed three big reveals for the event – iOS 5, a new Mac OS X (10.7 Lion) and digital service iCloud. There's no indication that any new hardware will be on display.
The fascinating thing to see now is just how successful Apple's gaming proposition – which will be part hosted by Steve Jobs – will be in robbing column inches from its bitter tech rival.
Both Sony and Nintendo' press conferences take place on Tuesday UK time.


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Native American Inspired Decor
Even since I visited the Santa Barbara home of Chris and Kenny, I have started to notice the trend toward Native American inspired decor has really started to catch on, especially translated through throw blankets and pillows.
Urban Outfitters incorporated the decor into their stores several months back when they introduced the Pendleton line. The bright colors and beautiful patterns add a vibrant life to the home and I am definitely on board with this style.
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- Chris & Kenny's Blend of Mid-Century Ethnic Prints
- Folk Touchs in Modern Life
- Mixing Southwestern Rugs and Modern Furniture
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- A Modern Southwestern by Van Patter Design
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Figure S. Primary and Secondary Syphilis—Rates by Race/Ethnicity and Sex, United States, 2010
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Magnolia618 wrote:Try using one of those chain leashes. He probably wont want to chew on that.
I'm not really sure why you cant just stop him from chewing on his normal leash. If he starts, take it away and hold it at the base so he cant get to it. If he bites you, MAKE him stop.
I guess you would have to see for yourself.
I try all the no's that I can, he doesn't listen.
I try with a few pop's to the collar and say no, he doesn't listen.
I walk him around and try to set his attention to something else, he doesn't listen.
I give him a toy, he spits it out.
I give him a treat and tell him to sit, he just keeps chewing away.
I try to get the leash out of his mouth, and he has a death grip on it.
I'm telling you, its not as easy as saying no. How can you just say "don't let him chew on it" when he starts to chew on me when I try to stop him.
When he attacks me, he starts pouncing and barking (its like a play bark) then he jumps up and tries to bite me all over.
now tell me how I'm supposed to stop him when he has my whole arm in his mouth??


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New Car Review
2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: New Car Review
Although Toyota has long been the leader in gas/electric hybrid technology, the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is blazing new trails for the company. Competitors have been coming out of the woodwork over the past few years -- led by the Chevrolet Volt, which beat Toyota to the mainstream market with plug-in functionality for sustained electric driving. And now Ford's getting in on the action with the C-MAX, Focus and Fusion plug-in hybrids. And of course, there are also several fully electric models from rivals like Nissan and Mitsubishi. From Toyota's perspective, the gauntlet has clearly been thrown.
So, is the Prius Plug-in Hybrid a compelling response? Not entirely, but we'll call it a good start. It does get Toyota back into the conversation about cutting-edge hybrid technology, and that's an important step. But with less than half of the Volt's electric range, not to mention a 62-miles-per-hour absolute limit in electric mode, the Prius Plug-in doesn't move the goalposts in the plug-in world like past Prius models have done in the world of electric vehicles. Think of it as a Prius for folks who'd like a full-electric option for running errands around town.
We suspect there are quite a few folks who will find this formula compelling. For one thing, the Toyota is considerably cheaper than the Volt, checking in at under $30,000 after the full federal tax credit has been applied. For another, it's more efficient in gas/electric hybrid mode, returning an eye-popping 50 miles per gallon. And unlike the relatively cramped Volt, the Prius Plug-in can accommodate four adults in reasonable comfort. Indeed, if you're a Prius fan in search of more electrons, the Prius Plug-in likely won't disappoint.
What's New for 2014?
After a 2012 debut, the Prius Plug-in is unchanged for the 2014 model year.
What We Like
Full electric mode for gas-free driving; fast recharging times; superior fuel economy in gas/electric hybrid mode; handy hatchback design
What We Don't
Electric mode is limited to 15 miles and 62 mph; economy-car driving experience at a near-luxury price; limited availability
How Much?
Fuel Economy
The Prius Plug-in uses a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder that puts out 134 horsepower, just like the regular model. But don't be fooled by the powertrain's similarity: The Plug-in boasts the ability to travel up to 15 miles in fully electric mode -- something the standard Prius doesn't offer. Fuel economy is 95 mpg "equivalent" (mpge), the Environmental Protection Agency's rating for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. That places it just shy of the Volt's 98 mpge. In gas and electric mode, fuel economy comes in at 50 mpg in combined city and highway driving. Recharge times are 1.5 hours with a 240-volt outlet and three hours with a standard 120-volt power supply.
Standard Features & Options
The Prius Plug-in comes in two available trims: a base-level model dubbed simply the Prius Plug-in, and an upscale Prius Plug-in Advanced.
The standard Prius Plug-in ($30,600) boasts automatic headlights, alloy wheels, Bluetooth, heated front seats, automatic climate control, a navigation system with voice control, a reversing camera, and a long list of audio features including a CD player, an iPod/USB interface, satellite radio, and HD radio. The model also includes a center-mounted touchscreen.
Above the regular model is the Prius Plug-in Advanced ($35,500), which adds a larger touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, upgraded upholstery, a power driver's seat, an auto dimming mirror and a head-up display.
The 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in comes with standard stability control, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, active front head restraints and seven airbags, including a driver knee airbag.
In government crash testing, the Prius Plug-in received an overall rating of four stars out of five, consisting of a four-star rating for frontal impact protection and a five-star mark in side impacts. The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not tested a Prius Plug-in, but it awarded the regular Prius the top rating of Good in all categories.
Behind the Wheel
We noticed more road noise than expected in the Prius Plug-in, perhaps because the ordinarily grumbly gas engine goes completely silent in EV mode. The ride is smooth enough, but pavement seams sometimes send economy-grade quivers through the structure. As with all Prius models, the handling is numb and indifferent. Don't get us wrong, the Prius Plug-in drives just fine for normal commuting duties and the like. But if it seems we're being harsher here than in the regular Prius review, that's because the more expensive Plug-in competes on price with a lot of very capable and luxurious cars. Consider that Toyota's excellent new Avalon sedan is available for about the same cost.
In our interior evaluation, we found that the Prius Plug-in's front seats aren't particularly memorable for their comfort or support. But as in the regular Prius, we really like the way the dashboard curves toward the driver. It gives the cockpit a spaceship-like feel, which seems appropriate in such an advanced car.
The gauges, too, look ready for outer space, comprising a variety of digital readouts and diagrams describing what the hybrid powertrain is up to. Interior materials aren't luxury-grade, even in Advanced trim, but they don't seem cheap, either.
The rear quarters are a step down from what you'll find in a midsize car like the Camry Hybrid, but there's still ample room for full-sized adults back there. While the same is true of the C-MAX Hybrid, the Volt's legroom-deficient back seat doesn't measure up.
Remarkably, the Prius Plug-in offers the same 21.6-cu-ft trunk capacity as the regular Prius despite its larger battery pack. Moreover, the 60/40 split rear seat backs fold down to accommodate larger items.
Other Cars to Consider
Chevrolet Volt -- The Volt's bloated bottom line remains an issue, but it's more rewarding to drive than the Toyota, and its EV mode is the real deal.
Ford C-MAX Energi -- On paper, Ford's plug-in people-mover is a superstar, boasting 21 miles of electric range, an 85-mph top electric speed and genuinely engaging handling. The only drawback is that the battery pack is poorly integrated into the trunk floor.
Nissan Leaf -- The Leaf is purely electric, so it's not the answer if you need a car for road trips. But with a range of up to 73 miles, it's the ultimate electric grocery-getter.
AutoTrader's Advice
There's no question the Plug-in Prius can be nicely equipped with lots of high-end options. However, that can push the price into the $40,000 range, and we just can't see dropping that kind of money on a Prius. For the best combination of value and fuel sipping, we recommend a traditional Prius rather than a plug-in model.


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Like Palmese, Toback also contacted her insurance company as the rebuilding process began. She also plans to review her homeowner's policy, which she advises her neighbors to examine in addition to their flood insurance coverage.
But for Giammarino, there will be no repairs or return to Bellmore-Merrick. "This was never something that crossed my mind," he said of the storm. "But that's it. Everything is gone."