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This is going to be kind of lengthy since I will have to go into some background, but I thank you in advance for reading this.
My son will be 11 mo on Thanksgiving. He doesn't not crawl, does not roll back to belly, can't sit himself up, and does not cruise. He is on the small side weighs 16 lbs and change. I've brought all this up to his pedi, and he says he isn't real concerned and he is just a little behind. I have had him evaluated for Early Steps, but he didn't qualify. I have an appt with him so see a PT later this month since I clearly have been worried. We go to Gymboree classes a couple times a week and I obviously work with him the best I can at home. He also sees a GI dr because he had reflux and dairy allergies. Today we had a GI appt and she was worried because he hasn't gained weight since his last visit. Well, he has been sick for the last 5 weeks (he had a week long stomach bug, strep throat, ear infection and walking pnemonia, and then a viral infection which caused him to go on steroids and get breathing treatments) and because of all that he did lose weight and not eat the same. The GI dr is not my favorite person and her approach with me has been pretty impersonal. She wants him to have a CT scan because she is worried there could be something in the brain making him not each much (he drinks approx 23 oz of Alimentum and solids 1-2 times a day) and could also be causing the developmental delay. I had to ask what she would be looking for and she replied a tumor or hydrocephalus. He does not have a large head that apperas swollen. Since he has outgrown his dairy allergy she wants him on PediSure now and not formula since it has more calories per oz.
I am just wondering if anyone has gone through anything remotely similar or has any encouraging stories. I am obviously very worried and scared. I truly think he is ok and he is so bright and social and is such a happy baby. Thanks for reading and Happy Thanksgiving.


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in my previous Beth Chatto post I forgot to give a link to the website so here is the link to The Beth Chatto Gardens
in this post I show photos of some of the many plants in flower, there are only a few close up views of flowers as I was most interested in the context of the planting,
I loved the view of these agapanthus with the burgundy foliage behind,
I like the see through quality of Verbena bonariensis,
another wonderful background for these electric blue agapanthus,
you may by now have realised I do have a preference for blue, mauve and purple flowers,
I like the way the blues and purples are echoed in the foliage of the sage and the slender stem of complementary yellow,
update I have now posted all 3 Beth Chatto garden posts if you would like to see the other 2 please follow the links,
the Beth Chatto garden 1 the longview
the Beth Chatto garden 3 the foliage
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Richard "Rick" Schroder was born on April 13, 1970 in Staten Island, NY, to a showbiz family headed by father Richard and mother Diane Schroder. While his sister Dawn would go on to model and appear on shows like "The Facts of Life" (NBC, 1979-1988), Ricky's parents sensed that their son possessed a true gift that needed to be nurtured to flourish. Rarely seen in actors of any age, his instinctive, natural acting ability was especially rare among child stars, who most often substituted preciousness for craft. At the age of nine, Schroder made his feature film debut in "The Champ" (1979) - a remake of a 1931 film about a washed up and alcoholic boxer who attempts to get his act together for h... Continue Bio >>
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$1M-plus home sales on rise
San Diegans are buying properties worth $1 million or more at the fastest pace in seven years.
For the first half of 2014, 1,876 high-priced homes changed hands, up 12.7 percent from the same period in 2013. The second quarter with 1,134 sales was the best quarter since the same quarter in 2007, CoreLogic DataQuick reported Thursday.
San Diego's north city neighborhood of Carmel Valley ranked fourth statewide in second-quarter sales at 136, behind No. 1 Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles at 146; Marin County's Hillsborough at 144; and the 95120 ZIP code of San Jose at 137.
La Jolla, which ranked ninth at 110 sales, was the only other San Diego County ZIP code listed among the top 25.
While the top market statewide was up 9.1 percent year-over-year in sales, the overall housing market for the second quarter was down 7.4 percent over the same period.
While San Diego County median prices inch up month by month, their June level of $450,000 was still $67,500 or 13 percent below the all-time peak of $517,500 set in November 2005.
"It's always fascinating to watch this part of the real estate market," said DataQuick analyst Andrew LePage. "It behaves differently, responds to its own set of criteria. These buyers, especially those in the multi-million-dollar market, are less likely to agonize over credit scores, income and job security, down payments and mortgage interest rates."
Like prices, sales activity San Diego County and rest of the state have yet surpass their records of a decade ago. But the 265 homes that sold statewide for $5 million or more in the second quarter set a new record.
In San Diego, the high-end's momentum seems to have picked up in coastal neighborhoods but lagged in Rancho Santa Fe, the historic leader in price levels.
Peggy Chodorow, a La Jolla-based real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, said the ranch still lists the most high-end homes, but more sales are taking place in La Jolla and the Del Mar area.
"It's the proximity to the ocean, it's the charm of the village, it's the accessibility to downtown and all the biotech companies," she said.
The highest-price home that sold in the second quarter, located onCalumet Avenue in La Jolla, sold for $13 million, county records show.
One home onFirst Street in Coronado sold twice in the same day, first for $8.6 million and then for $10.25 million. Scott Aurich, one of the agents on the deal, said the second buyer was pleased because the eight-bedroom, 7,228-square-foot house had been in escrow for $11.5 million.
Currently, the most expensive home for sale in the county is a 1,400-acre horse estate in Bonsall, listed at $55.6 million. Clinton Selfridge, the colisting broker at Pacific Sotheby's International Realty, said Vessels Ranch includes a 7,865-square-foot home and several other residences, room for 400 horses and the opportunity to subdivide the land into as many as 400 mini-estates.
"There might be some very wealthy person who would want contiguous acreage," Selfridge said. "That's very difficult to find, especially that close to the ocean. It's a whole river valley, beautiful property."
The Greater San Diego Association of Realtors' multiple listing service shows that sales of million-dollar-plus homes in the first half of each year have grown from 538 in 2009 to 1,342 this year, according to communications coordinator David Pedersen. He gave the highest price paid so far this year as $14.5 million for a home in Del Mar.
Statewide, San Francisco and Santa Clara are the only two counties to have posted record sales of million-dollar-plus homes in the second quarter, making the Bay Area the only region to have done so, according to DataQuick.


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Only one block from the beach and world renowned Ocean Drive, you will find everything here whether traveling for business or leisure.
The Nassau Suite Hotel is at walking distance from the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Jackie Gleason Theatre, Art Museums, Lincoln Road - with its unique art, gifts and sidewalk cafes - and just a few steps away from the Española Way market and restaurants.
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FLOAT Beijing Monitors Air Quality With High-Flying Kites!
FLOAT Beijing is an interactive, community driven art project that uses kite making and kite flying to activate dialogue, map and record air quality in Beijing, China. Urban air quality is a serious issue that affects rapidly industrializing cities globally,
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Singer Keri Hilson, whose song "Pretty Girl Rock" is constantly stuck in my head, stopped by David Letterman's show last night to perform a more Motown-inspired version of the track, decked out in 60s attire that was reminiscent of Diana Ross and The Supremes. Or Dreamgirls, take your pick.
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I've read that the combat in this game is made extra challenging by some sort of slight but noticable delay between inputting a command and seein it happen on screen. Is this still an issue, or has a previous patch addressed it? Or maybe the reviews I saw blew a non-issue out of proportion?
To clarify, I'm looking to get this on the PC.
I get that issue a little bit. I get a little delay between when I hit my Q key and when I cast a sign that I notice sometimes. It's never been a big deal, though.
Edit: only happens with signs, though. Never dodging or sword-swinging.
Patch 1.3 out now...
The increment from 1.2 is about 100 MB. Soon be time for the requisite 'different choices' playthrough.
Tested it, black bars are gone. Time for a second playthrough.
I think I'll wait. I happen to be swamped with a lot of games right now due to my new PC.
I'm glad I put off really getting into the game, the last two patches have had some much needed improvements.
Hooray. Been waiting for this patch to come out before starting.
Aye, the same here. I am still somewhat cautious of starting a new playthrough though, since CDP has a pretty good track record of supporting their games long after release. Dammit, I don't wait to have to replay it in 2 months because they released something awesome!
I think everyone here realizes this, but just to be clear for lurkers: if you haven't played it at all yet, you should go ahead now. You'll need to play it twice anyway to see a large portion of the game in a separate path.
Those of us that have played it once can do the guessing game about whether to wait for more DLC and updates or not.
Okay, I've asked this question before, right before it started, but I still want to ask it again now that people have played through.
I played the Witcher, but never beat it. I got to the start of Chapter 4 and kinda gave up on it. I started it again recently to have a save ready for TW2, but it's too familiar and I'm just not able to keep at it. Two questions!
1) Where is a good synopsis of the ending of TW1?
2) What am I missing not playing TW1 to completion and importing a save?
Honestly, the save game import didn't do much for me- it was minor things, things that made me remember stuff from the first game, but nothing earth shattering. Its not as big as say Mass Effect 1->2 for instance, so you'll be fine without the savegame.
As for synopsis, sorry, cant help there
You can read detailed story overview on Witcher wiki
If you are absolutely sure you will never finish it (a shame, frankly).
As for save, you miss out on some unimportant import items (they make game a bit easier in the beginning) and few story references, but nothing too important. It is pretty selfcontained.
I'm not NEVER going to finish the Witcher, but I'm just not feeling the urge to keep playing right now -- it's all too familiar, I've done all this before.
I've been working through Witcher 1, also (just finished the swamp in Chapter 2). Would it ruin anything to jump over to W2 for awhile and then go back? The 'shiny new game' calls to me and makes it harder to load up the first.
At the end of The Witcher, Triss accidentally knocks the king off a wall with her breasts, plunging the kingdom into chaos. The Witcher 2 opens with their continued journey through Temeria.
Vaguely-spoilery serious discussion of this issue: isn't the endgame CGI video the only significant link to TW2, and isn't it relatively self-contained outside of the end of TW1? Why not just tell people to watch that on YouTube and leave the rest until they play it?
Is there an easy way to tell which version of the game you have?
or rightclicking on witcher2.exe, properties - details - game version. Mine says 1.3.andsomelongnumber
Steam version won't run after the 1.3 patch. I validate files and it says the game has 53 failed files and needs to be re-downloaded. Great...
You can't patch any Steam game through other games that are not Steam. The files will change, Steam will detect it, and it will redownload every changed file.
Great, no 2560x1600 support. Didn't know this stuff was so hard to support.
I quit steam, restarted as administrator, let it validate and download all 53 files again - because I have nothing better to do than wait for 24 hours (again) while this happens - and hit play. The three step setup happened, concluding with the patch to version 1.3, and then - nothing. As always.
Running the 'configurator.exe' says there isn't a valid installation. Looks valid to me, although my attempts at googling the problem made a number of references to a 'paul.dll', which I still don't have any any of my 'Witcher 2' directories. At any rate, I'm still stuck not able to even get a spash screen for this game, much less start it. Anyone have anything else that worked other than 'run steam as admin'? Becasue otherwise, I may just have to wait until the next patch and try again, because I'm sick of waiting 18+ hours to see if something will work.
Restarting Steam as Administrator worked for me, ChiTown. I don't think repatching is going to help.
I just got into third chapter of my second playthrough (with Roche) and was amazed by beautiful song that played in the starting mountains (before getting into city).
Of course, it was missing from the original soundtrack provided with GOG version.
Luckily, some good soul on gog forums extracted it from the game, tagged it, named it, compiled it, and released:
Very recommended for game music afficionados. The song in question is called Blue Mountains. Currently on my fourth listen.
I had the same problem with witcher and running witcher2.exe prom the dir ....stem\steamapps\common\thewitcher\bin in admin mode solved the problem. So not steam neither the launcher but directly witcher2 exe in admin solves the problem for me.


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WASHINGTON — As the days of summer dwindle for D.C.-area students, many parents are salivating at the deals they can score while back-to-school shopping.
This shopping season, they can find many deals, as retailers aim to please with more convenience, longer deals, bigger bonuses and price-matching perks.
Here are a few back-to-school deals:
Staples' discounted items include 17-cent notebooks, 25-cent rulers and 82-cent filler paper, and other items are priced at less than $1. Check out the full list of back-to-school items on Staples' website.
See Walmart's deals on its website .
The retailer even offers "Super Cash," which lets shoppers earn $10, which can be spent at a later time, for every $25 spent. The deal lasts through Aug. 24.
Creating a college registry — that's right, a registry — can save another $10.
Target has denim deals with 40 percent off on girls' and boys' jeans. Also, backpacks start at $13.
Sears and Kmart are partnering through in-store pickup. Customers can order items on Kmart's website and pick up the items at Sears and vice versa.
Sears customers don't even have to get out of the car if they opt for in-vehicle pickup for online orders.
This week is a great time to shop in the Free State. It's Maryland's sales tax-free week, which means consumers will get to keep more green in their wallets if they buy clothing or shoe items priced less than $100.
Diapers, hats, belts, jerseys and swimsuits are exempt from the 6 percent sales tax. Sales tax is not applied to any of those items purchased online either, as long as they're paid for and delivered this week.
Get some tips on smart back-to-school shopping habits on WTOP.com.
Follow @WTOP on Twitter and WTOP on Facebook.
U.S. News & World Report combed through its Best Hotels database to find the properties that offered the best amenities for youngsters and their parents.


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"Since Affirmed in 1978" — it has to be the most overused phrase in Thoroughbred racing.
And yet it is inevitable every spring, when a new crop of 3-year-olds takes a shot at the sport's most cherished prize, the Triple Crown.
Affirmed was the last to do it, 36 years ago, and the ensuing drought has coincided with a long downturn in popularity for racing. The sport's stakeholders have hungered for a new superstar, and a Triple Crown seems the surest way to make one.
Which is where California Chrome enters the picture.
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Five times he has entered the starting gate as a 3-year-old and five times he has defeated the competition, the last two in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.
California Chrome will enter the Belmont Stakes on Saturday as a commanding favorite, having already beaten the best challengers in the field.
But the sport's recent past is littered with 3-year-olds who looked like the next superhorse, only to falter on the 1½ -mile track at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
Eleven horses since 1978 have won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, then lost in New York. A few — Silver Charm, Real Quiet, Smarty Jones — came agonizingly close. Others, such as Big Brown and War Emblem, seemed done shortly after leaving the starting gate.
The Triple Crown is a rigged game, one in which the aspirant is asked to find new limits of endurance while facing wave after wave of fresher horses. Some horsemen say it has become unfair. Others argue it is supposed to be this hard.
As California Chrome prepares to defy recent history, the five greatest obstacles he will face are: a fresh field; the fatigue factor; the distance; race tactics and the threat of bad luck.
Few analysts question California Chrome is the best 3-year-old in America. But the road ahead is far steeper as he prepares to run for the third time in five weeks against horses who haven't worked nearly as hard lately.
His top rivals from Kentucky — Commanding Curve, Danza and Wicked Strong — are expected to run in the Belmont on five weeks' rest. A new challenger, Tonalist, will run on four weeks' rest after winning the Peter Pan Stakes on May 10 at Belmont.
So even if California Chrome is the best horse, he'll start at a significant disadvantage. Imagine the Miami Heat needing to win an extra round of playoffs before playing in the NBA Finals. That's close to the situation here, and recent history says it makes a difference.
Since 1978, of the 11 near-misses who made it to the starting gate for the Belmont (I'll Have Another scratched in 2012), seven lost to challengers who had not run in the Preakness at Pimlico in Baltimore. The last five horses to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown lost the Belmont to horses who hadn't run in Baltimore.
California Chrome has never run three times in five weeks. It's a work rate unfamiliar to most modern Thoroughbreds. Trainer Art Sherman will tell you he prefers to rest his horses six or seven weeks between starts.
"I think horses years ago were tougher, and they campaigned harder," said Affirmed co-owner Patrice Wolfson. "They usually relished racing."
If the Kentucky Derby is marked by packed fields and the Preakness by early speed, the Belmont is the marathon of the Triple Crown slate.
Like most of his peers, California Chrome has never run farther than the 1¼ miles at Churchill Downs. The 1½-mile Belmont represents an unexplored frontier.
Sherman has been bullish about his colt's ability to handle the distance. But there are strong closers, such as Commanding Curve and Wicked Strong, in the projected field. The closest near-misses since 1978 — Silver Charm, Real Quiet and Smarty Jones — all led in the Belmont and lost to late charges.
Jockey Victor Espinoza feels an unusual affinity for California Chrome, who has responded to his calls for speed at various points in big races. This versatility might be the colt's greatest strength.
But Espinoza acknowledged the Preakness presented a difficult tactical challenge, with speedy horses attacking California Chrome in the first half of the race. He asked for California Chrome's big move with more than a half-mile to go, and the colt had enough endurance to pull it off.
But what if the same thing happens in the Belmont and California Chrome is asked to accelerate early, only to face a much longer stretch run?
Many felt jockey Stewart Elliott fell into that trap aboard Smarty Jones in 2004 and thus lost his lead to 36-1 shot Birdstone.
As for luck, California Chrome could find himself trapped against the rail with other horses kicking dirt in his face.
That is a scenario he has not yet confronted, and if we've learned anything about recent attempts to win the Triple Crown, it is that the problems keep coming.


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Live Them and Reach Your Potential Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow?
John Maxwell says the answer is yes. He has been passionate about personal development for over fifty years, and for the first time, he teaches everything he has gleaned about what it takes to reach our potential.
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The Law of Contribution: Developing Yourself Enables You to Develop Others
This third and final book in John Maxwell's Laws series (following 2-million seller The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork) will help you become a lifelong learner whose potential keeps increasing and never gets "used up."
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The Yale College Democrats works to protect and further progressive values at Yale, in Connecticut, and beyond.
"[The] common room of Yale's Branford College... is becoming a regular stop on the campaign trail for candidates seeking statewide office." -New Haven Independent, February 16, 2010
We campaign for candidates who will stand up for progressive values on the local, statewide, and national levels. In the past, we have helped elect New Haven Ward 1 Alder Sarah Eidelson, Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy, and Senator Elizabeth Warren. Currently, we're gearing up to support the Democratic Party's presidential candidate in the fall of 2016.
We run issue campaigns, communicate with state legislators, and travel to Hartford to testify on behalf of legislation that promotes equality and justice for all. Our efforts were critical to repealing the death penalty in Connecticut, and we're currently fighting to extend rights to undocumented students and to make affirmative consent a reality in all Connecticut universities.
Every Monday evening, we host speakers from a variety of reputable progressive organizations, campaigns, publications, and government bureaus to promote political dialogue on campus. In fall 2015, some of our speakers included Black Lives Matter leader DeRay Mckesson (pictured above), Governor Malloy, and Washington Post reporter Dave Weigel. Stay tuned to see who'll be joining us in spring 2016!
And with that, our 2016 spring semester comes to a close! Until the fall, everyone ✌🏻
Last night, #YesMeansYes passed the CT senate and will now head to @GovMalloyOffice'a desk for signing!
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May 18 was like most days for 34-year-old Kimyata "Coop" Cooper Jr. After calling his dad to plan on watching the basketball game later that day, he finished up his work at Salvation Army and headed to the Barberton YMCA to play a game of basketball.


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Pilar Miró (1940–1997)
Born to a military family. Attends law studies before starting a newspaper career. In 1960 starts on TV. Joins the Socialist Party in 1976 and conducts the electoral campaign in 1982 and in the same year she is designated General Director of Cinema. Resigning in 1985, the next year she joins the State Television (RTE). The last work was the ... See full bio »
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Obama Renominates Anti-Catholic Lawyer
Bill Donohue of the Catholic League comments on the "renomination" of anti-Catholic lawyer, Dawn Johnsen, to head the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel.
Most of the critics of Dawn Johnsen focus on her strong pro-abortion record. While that is disturbing, a pro-abortion president can be expected to staff his administration with such persons, and no one doubts President Obama's position on this subject. But it is an entirely different matter when a president selects bigots to work for him.


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Anna Faris
Anna Faris in Splendid Overalls in Sandollar
Photographed while out running errands, Anna Faris wore a pair of Splendid overalls in Sandollar with a white tank top and gold sandals. Although the pair Anna is wearing are a more chambray/linen material, I love the look of a white wash for overalls
I would love to see more celebrities wearing a lighter wash pair, like these pairs from MOTHER or Paige, they both look so fresh and modern.
Anna Faris in Sass & Bide Skinny Jeans
Anna Faris got snapped while out and about with her parents and son Jack at the grocery store in Los Angeles, California.
Anna traded in her AG Adriano Goldschmied jeans and wore a pair of Sass & Bide skinny jeans instead, which she tucked into her Isabel Marant boots. We haven't had a sighting of Sass & Bide in so long, so it's nice to see someone out in their jeans! How many of you still love their jeans?
Images courtesy of WENN.com.
Anna Faris in AG Adriano Goldschmied Premiere in 18 Years Damaged
Anna Faris was all smiles after picking up some items at Wax in Los Angeles, California. She even waved to the paparazzi as they snapped her photo.
Anna wore her old AG Adriano Goldschmied Premiere Jeans in 18 Years Damaged with some boots and a puffer jacket. These jeans are getting really worn and washed out now! She's been wearing them for years and they are breaking in nicely! You can buy newer AG Jeans styles online at Shopbop.com.
Images courtesy of Pacificcoastnews.com.
Anna Faris in Mother Denim Jeans
Anna Faris picked up some groceries for her family while at Bristol Farms Market in Santa Monica, California over the weekend.
Anna wore a pair of looser fitting Mother Denim jeans with a simple tee and flip flops for the day. I can't say I am a huge fan of the way these fit her, but it's nice to see her out in different brands. Buy Mother Denim online at Shopbop.com.
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Summit was called "father of online systems" by Saul Herner. Lilley-Trice consider him a valuable contributor to the creation, management and expansion of DIALOG. According to Bellardo and Bourne, Summit was a major figure in the online retrieval industry. Summit foresaw the need/desire to give the public access to online systems. He realized that this could become a business (Bellardo & Bourne). He was the designer and product manager for the DIALOG online information retrieval system at its inception in the early 1960's and continued successively as Manager, President and CEO until his retirement in 1991.


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If you have a long commute and do a lot of driving, you should consider one of the following cars with the most comfortable ride, including the Audi A7.
Buyers looking to make a vehicle change this year will likely consider factors such as overall performance and fuel economy. However, if you'll be in the vehicle any length of time, especially if you have an arduous daily commute, you might want to consider some of the cars with the most comfortable ride. Whether you're looking for a sedan, a crossover or something a little bit sportier, you can choose from the following models that are friendly to your bones and muscles.
Luxury sedans
In most cases, a higher price usually means a more comfortable experience. In the world of sedans, the cars with the most comfortable ride are found in the luxury category; vehicles such as the Audi A7 and the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG deliver high performance, quiet interiors, smooth travel and numerous amenity options like heated seats, dual temperature controls and a whisper-quiet cabin.
Audi A7
The Audi A7 is a member of the super luxury car class and hoists a pretty hefty price tag, so this ride may be designated to those who live life in total comfort both on and off the road. The Audi A7 comes standard with a supercharged V6 engine that pushes out monstrous power and an eight-speed automatic transmission that shifts so quickly and responsively that it makes you feel like you're driving on a cloud. The A7 received high marks for nimble and controlled handling with communicative steering that gives the driver a smooth and exiciting driving experience.
Mercedes C63 AMG
It's no secret that Mercedes offers some of the most comfortable vehicles in the world, both inside and out, but the C63 AMG is one luxury car with the most comfortable ride that doesn't saddle you with an outrageous price tag. It is built with "German solidity and the heart of an old-school muscle car" for a price tag that is a fraction of the Audi A7. The C63 AMG has the same 6.2-liter V8 as the prestigious SLS class, with a multiclutch gearbox that quickly and easily shifts up and down thorugh the gears. And the price tag will keep your checkbook comfortable too, coming in at a relatively modest $36,250.
Family sedans
Although luxury sedans are fabulous, you don't have to splurge for one to get a comfortable ride. Midrange sedans like the Honda Accord or Nissan Altima are engineered to provide a smooth ride while comfortably seating four to five passengers. These models, of course, are two of the best selling vehicles on the entire planet, so it's no secret they are enjoyable to drive.
Nissan Altima
With recent updates to suspension and steering designs, the Nissan Altima has furthered its reputation as one of the best-handling sedans on the market. Even with the base 2.5-liter four cylinder engine, the Altima has power you can feel when you lay on the pedal. The sharp and responsive handling and smooth acceleration that will have you constantly checking the odometer to make sure you're not going 20 mph over the speed limit. Its 38 mpg on the highway is one of the best fuel economy ratings of any vehicle on the road.
Honda Accord
Combining excellent fuel economy, long-term reliability and low cost-of-ownership, the Honda Accord is a quintessential sedan across the world, and the sales numbers show it. What makes the Accord so popular is not only its simplicity, but also its meticulous fit and finish that yields quality in virtually every aspect of this car.
The sufficient power of the Honda Accord's four-cylinder engine and the smoothness of the continuously variable transmission make it one of the cars with the most comfortable ride. The Accord also has a sporty suspension, which makes it a fun car to drive as well.
Crossovers are generally considered rugged, so you don't expect to find many cars with the most comfortable ride in this class of vehicle. In truth, many automakers have developed crossovers that deliver modern comfort and and smooth performance whether driving through the city or through the back country. The willingness to buy in a higher cost bracket will give you more choices, including the Infiniti EX and Volkswagen Touareg.
Infiniti QX50
The Infiniti QX50, formerly known as the EX, is a luxury crossover with the power and cargo capacity of a SUV, the comfortable ride of a sedan and all the premium ammenities you typically find in a luxury model. The 3.7-liter V6 packs an impressive 325 hp and works seamlessly with a seven-speed automatic transmission to smooth out performance. The manual shifting steering-wheel paddles adds a sporty element if that's something you're interested in as well. The QX50's handling and body control are impressive for a crossover, giving the feel of a traditional sedan.
Volkswagen Touareg
The Volkswagen Touareg is one of the cars with the most comfortable ride thanks in part to its upscale interior and smooth steering. According to reviews, the front seats are comfortable enough for a daylong drive and optional equipment such as a sunroof, heated rear seats and dual-zone climate control makes it easy to customize comfort settings.
A standard V6 engine gives the Touareg plenty of power, providing a ride that may be more sporty than smooth, but the steering is responsive and the automatic transmissions shifts well through the gears.
If you can't swing payments on a vehicle that runs over $40,000 but you still want a crossover or wagon with a nice ride, you might consider the Subaru Outback.
Subaru Outback
For over 20 years, the Subaru Outback has been the darling of the wagon class. It's a versatile car that meets virtually any driving need. Although it's by no means sporty, coming standard with a four-cylinder engine, the Outback has been lauded for its smooth ride and composed handling, especially when paired with the optional continuous variable transmission. And no matter the severe weather conditions, the Subaru Symmetrical AWD system provides outstanding traction and control when you need it most.
What really makes the Outback one of the cars with the most comfortable ride is the spacious interior. When sliding into the seats of this cavernous wagon, the ample legroom and headroom will make you think you've stepped into a full-size SUV. You also get plenty of cargo space, so the Outback can pack all your stuff and still keep your family on long trips. In addition to its smooth ride, the new Outback is fuel efficient; the car is capable of 30 mpg on the highway.
Sports cars
Like crossovers, sports cars aren't traditionally known for comfort, but you can find high-performing racers that won't leave you feeling sore. The following sports cars with the most comfortable ride combine smooth handling with plush interiors.
Nissan GT-R
The Nissan GT-R is pretty much a super car, so of course the ride is going to be comfortable. If you're willing to shell out the cost of a small house, the Nissan GT-R delivers elite race-car performance at a fraction of the price you'd pay for a Bugatti Veyron.
This monster of a sports car offers the most comfort at speeds every other model on this list can't even dream of reaching. The twin-turbocharged V6 engine works with the all-wheel drive system to inspire confidence in almost any situation, like pushing 150 mph through the Autobahn.
The comfort of the GT-R comes from a smooth transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. The two front bucket seats come standard in leather and can be adjusted to accomadate almost any body type.
Volkswagen GTI
If you want something affordable, comfortable and zippy, the Volkswagen GTI might be a better choice if you're looking for a sports car with a comfortable ride. The car is fun to drive, provides ample room for four and has plenty of cargo space. The GTI's turbocharged four-cylinder engine is fast, of course, and the six-speed manual transmission shifts effortlessly and precisely. Its accurate and agile steering make driving through windy country roads a thing to cherish and behold.
Get the lowest local prices on cars with the most comfortable ride!
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Leonardo Da Vinci's 'Viola Organista' Built In Real Life, Looks Like Piano, Sounds Like A String Orchestra
These are a couple videos of Leonardo Da Vinci's (previously only conceptual) Viola Organista being played in real life. The instrument was built by Polish concert pianist Slawomir Zubrzycki from a drawing Da Vinci made almost 500 years ago. 500 years ago -- can you even imagine that? Most of us weren't even born then. "None of us were born by then." Ha, you think witches and wizards don't read Geekologie? I know at lease one old sorcerer who uses Geekologie as his homepage. Makes him feel younger. "You stole my owl." SHUT YOUR FACE, ARCHIBALD.
Hit the jump for a brief news report, and a long video of the thing being played.
Thanks to Broseph, who's convinced Da Vinci was a time traveler. Or at least a dream walker.


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St. John's hold monthly fish fry
St John the Evangelist Catholic Church 4050 U.S. Highway 27A, Chiefland, is holding its monthly Southern fish fry from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The menu includes, fried fish, french fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, beans, grits, deserts and beverages.
Prices are $ 7for adults, and $ 4 for children under 7 .
Fish fry for Masons
The Chiefland High School has BBQ Pork Lunch tickets on sale with proceeds benefitting the football program.
The meal includes pulled pork, cole slaw, baked beans, roll, and dessert. This event will be held on Friday, May 28 at noon at First Baptist Church. Meals are $8 each and can be picked up at FBC or delivered. You can't go wrong with the purchase of this meal cooked by our premier chefs.
For information or to order lunches, call Becky Tyson at 352-493-6000.
The Osceola National Forest is seeking volunteers to fill several positions.
"It's necessary to fill these vacancies prior to the upcoming peak summer months," said Debra Stucki, Recreation and Volunteers Manager. "This a great opportunity for volunteers to serve on national forest lands, enhance their skills and build an appreciation for the forest's natural and cultural resources."
Vacancies that need to be filled immediately by volunteers are the following:
Women's conference at
Miracle Vision
Miracle Vision Tabernacle Outreach Center Inc., 18680 N.E. 75th St., Williston, is hosting "No Woman Left Behind," its 2nd Annual Women's Conference this week.
The theme is "Can You Hear Me Now" based on the Book of Romans 10:17, "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. "
Every 15 seconds a child dies because of the lack of clean water. The Chad Reed Memorial Well will provide clean water to over 1,000 children for the next 20 years.
In honor of fallen Dixie County Sheriff's Captain Chad Reed, a 5K Run/Walk and BBQ fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Dixie County High School at 16077 S.E. U.S. Highway 19, in the heart of Cross City.
Capt. Reed was killed in the line of duty, after a lifetime of service in Emergency Services in Dixie and Taylor Counties.
Chamber ribbon cutting at
Star Computers II
The Greater Area Chiefland Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for one of its newest members Star Computers II at noon. The public is invited to welcome Star Computers II. The business is located at 118 Rodgers Blvd.
Star Computers II specializes in all types of computer repair, building and sales. Please take some time to welcome Star Computers II owner, Brack Tucker into our community.
Letter carriers food drive
Preschool Story Time
These programs use books and music to present the young children with the concept that books, reading, and libraries are fun and enjoyed at all ages. The programs last 30 minutes.
n A.F. Knotts Public Library - Yankeetown
May 13 and 27 at 10 a.m.
n Bronson Public Library
May 10 and 24 at 10 a.m.
n Luther Callaway Public Library - Chiefland
May 17 at 9:30 a.m.
n Williston Public Library
The Walmart Supercenter
is collecting donations for the Childrens Miracle Network
until June 20.
A $1 donation will get you entered in a raffle
to win a quilt donated by
the Log Cabin Quilters.
On Mother's Day, Sunday,
moms can bring their babies to the store and have a rocking chair portrait taken.
The photos will cost $1.
Money collected will benefit babies at Shands.
Current Problems was asked by the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail Working Group and the Suwannee River Water Management District to coordinate a cleanup of the of the Suwannee River from the Georgia line to the Gulf of Mexico.
The cleanup will consist of many small cleanups all along the river during a three-month window from September through November. Volunteers are needed.
Some have already committed, so look at our map to see what is covered so far at www.bit.ly/GSRC2010.
Cattlemen and Landowners Association meeting
The Levy County Cattlemen and Landowners Association is having its spring meeting on Thursday, April 29, at 7 p.m. The location is Don Quincy's home on the Suwannee River.
Anyone interested in joining is invited to attend. If you would like additional information call the Levy County Extension office 352-486-5131 or the secretary-treasurer 352-528-3119.
NFDEP meeting
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Dr. Tanya Byron has thrown her support behind the British Government's recent decision to award the U.K.'s game rating chores to PEGI over the BBFC.
MCVUK reports that Byron, who in 2008 completed a review of the role of video games and the Internet in the lives of British children, said:
Video games were the big issue in my review, specifically their classification system. I didn't have time to outline a new classification system entirely, but I did outline principles for how it should look.
My suggestions then went to consultation and the Government have this week made their decision, which is an enhanced PEGI system. My recommendations have been upheld and it's a really great decision which I thoroughly support.


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Well it appears Maeva Beth has decided it's time to come! Apparently my water broke this afternoon, though I didn't realize that's what it was at first. Here are Manny and I before we left for the hospital. I miss my sweet boy already but know my BFF is taking great care of him! We are at the hospital now and just waiting for Maeva to make her grand entrance. I will be sure to post as soon as there's any news. Prayers are appreciated!! :)
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SKILL LEVEL: Beginner (Level 1)
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large
Finished Width About 30 (32, 34) in. (76 (81.5, 86.5) cm) Finished Length About 25 1/2 (27, 28 1/2) in. (65 (68.5, 72.5) cm)
For the full Lion Brandagram experience, download the PDF. Designed by Irina Poludnenko
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specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what
the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person.
If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller
size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Making a Gauge Swatch
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Southampton - Ian Bell pressed home England's advantage over struggling Sri Lanka on day four of the third and final Test at the Rose Bowl, moving to 78 not out to give the hosts a commanding 107-run lead at lunch on Sunday.
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Bell swept past the half-century mark for the fifth consecutive Test and closed in on his 14th test century as England, 1-0 up in the series, added 96 runs to their overnight total of 195-4 to go in on 291-5.
Eoin Morgan (26) was also in the middle by the end of the session, with nightwatchman James Anderson the only wicket to fall when he edged Chanaka Welegedara to wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene for a brisk 27 off 33 balls.
Up against a lifeless bowling attack under light cloud cover, England was in cruise control as the tourists faced up to a series defeat in breezy Southampton.
Resuming on 39, a chopped four through gully got Bell off the mark on his ninth ball and he reached his 11th half-century in the last 15 Tests with a similar-looking cut to the boundary.
The Warwickshire batsman struck the shot of the day, a regal drive played with exquisite timing through extra-cover for four, to bring up the 250 as he continued to deal dismissively with Sri Lanka's fast-medium bowlers. He struck an unbeaten 103 in England's first-Test victory in Cardiff and followed that up with 52 and 57 not out in the draw at Lord's.
Anderson, resuming on 0, moved to within seven runs of his test-best score - chiefly thanks to consecutive fours through the offside off Thisara Perera in two separate overs - when he edged to Jayawardene, who took his third catch of England's innings.
The nightwatchman's 45-run partnership with Bell added to the frustration of the tourists.
The dismissal brought up Morgan, the last of England's recognised batsmen, to the crease and his patient knock on the same ground that he hit centuries against Pakistan and Australia in one-day internationals last year further sucked the life out of the Sri Lankans. The 50-run partnership between Bell and Morgan came up just before lunch
Left-arm paceman Welegedara had team-best bowling figures of 2-69.
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text: My local Barnes and Noble, as well as other bookstores are promoting the heck out of The Rook by Daniel O'Malley, but can't seem to find anyone who has actually read it. Anybody have an opinion on the book? It sounds rather interesting. Same set up as Horns by Joe Hill, where he wakes up to have his life altered. Anyway, if someone can tell me what they thought would greatly appreciate it. Here is the blurb: Myfanwy Thomas awakes in a London park surrounded by dead bodies. With her memory gone, her only hope of survival is to trust the instructions left in her pocket by her former self. She quickly learns that she is a Rook, a high-level operative in a secret agency that protects the world from supernatural threats. But there is a mole inside the organization and this person wants her dead. As Myfanwy battles to save herself, she encounters a person with four bodies, a woman who can enter her dreams, children transformed into deadly fighters, and an unimaginably vast conspiracy. Suspenseful and hilarious, THE ROOK is an outrageously inventive debut for readers who like their espionage with a dollop of purple slime.


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SIZE: One Size About 6 x 55 in. (15 x 140 cm)
CORRECTIONS: None
5 double crochet = about 4 in. (10 cm) with 1 strand each of A and B held together. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what
the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person.
If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller
size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Making a Gauge Swatch
Scarf is worked with 1 strand each of A and B held together throughout.
With 1 strand each of A and B held together, chain 9.
Row 1: Double crochet in 4th chain from hook and in each chain across 7 stitches.
Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), turn, double crochet in each stitch across.
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Mehndi Designs is one style that is henna decoration in the form of temporary decoration on the skin of children in India, and also by the foreign communities from these areas.
Mehndi is a traditional art of hand and foot design is an integral part of traditional India and Mehndi are typically applied during special occasions like weddings and festivals such as Diwali, and Eid festival.
In some Hindu festival every woman trying to have a mehndi done on hands and foot, Usually drawn on the palms and soles, where the mehndi color will make your skin darker because the skin contains keratin which binds temporarily dye in henna dye, Mehndi was originally used as a form of decoration mainly for brides.
Below are some examples of Designer Mehndi, Bridal Mehndi, Arabic Mehndi is used in the palms, hands and feet.


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Marbella, southern Spain, early June 2008 – sunny, blue skies, 22 degrees celcius.
Shanghai, late June 2008 – Pissing down with rain for the last 3 to 4 weeks, forgotten already what the sun looks like, shoes and suit soaked through, another pair of shoes ruined.
It's rained so much that parts of the city are flooding and more rain is expected from Friday, just in time for the weekend. Perfect. The only piece of good news, the silver lining if you like, is that tomorrow is Fashion Friday!


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Arab party in turmoil as MK Talab El-Sana may have to leave it over uncertainty of future seat
Hassan Shaalan
Published: 11.04.12, 23:01 / Israel News
Hassan Shaalan
The growing internal differences within the United Arab List-Ta'al
Party may force MK Talab El-Sana to leave the party, Ynet learned Sunday.
The party has seen several newcomers join its ranks ahead of the nearing elections, and El-Sana
may slip down to number five on the party's Knesset roster.
Related stories:
It in unclear at this time whether the party will win more than four seats in the elections. A top source in the Islamic Movement told Ynet that the MK's position "is unstable."
"Some in the party have asked him not to run for the Knesset and made him other offers," a party insider said, adding "But no decisions have been made."
Another option is for the United Arab List-Ta'al to join forces with Balad,
but according to party sources, that idea is only in its initial stages.


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02/03/1864-03/06/1864 - Meridian, MS Expedition, 17th Army Corps., Maj. Gen. J.B. McPherson commanding, 3rd Division, Brig. Gen. Mortimer D. Leggett commanding, 3rd Brigade, Brig. Gen. J.A. Maltby commanding, 8th Ills, Lt. Col. J.A. Sheetz commanding [I.32.170]
02/03/1864 - 3rd Division left Vicksburg,
MS, marched 19 mi. [I.32.170,213]
17th Corps. held ready to depart at main Jackson Road, camped at Edward's Depot [I.32.309]
02/04/1864 - infantry of 3rd Division followed main road to Clinton,
MS; resistance met at Champion's Hill, enemy
driven back; 17th Corps. camped near junction of Clinton, Bolton &
Raymond Roads [I.32.309]
3rd Division marched 14 mi. to Bolton Station via Edward's Depot & Champion Hill, camped on Bear Creek [I.32.226]
02/05/1864 - 2 brigades of 3rd Division put in motion against enemy,
set enemy back through Clinton, MS; at dark, 3rd Division is 2 1/2 mi.
from town, had marched 18 mi., skirmishing constantly for 10 mi.
3rd Division marched 23 mi. to Jackson via Clinton, MS, skirmishing 11 mi., camped in Jackson, MS [I.32.226]
02/06/1864 - Leggett's (3rd) & Crocker's Division rebuilt bridge,
crossed it [I.32.210]
3rd Division remained in Jackson, MS [I.32.226]
02/07/1864 - 17th Corps. moved forward at sunrise, crossed Pearl River, marched 14 mi., entered Brandon, MS,
camped 1 mi. from town [I.32.210,226]
3rd Division marched 16 mi. toward Morton, MS [I.32.226]
02/08/1864 - 17th Corps. marched, camped on Line Creek, 4 1/2 mi.
from Morton, MS [I.32.210]
3rd Division marched 4 mi. to Morton, MS [I.32.226]
02/09/1864 - 17th Corps. marched, entered Morton, MS, camped, destroyed railroad [I.32.211]
02/10/1864 - 17th Corps. marched, camped on Talla Bogue, 3 1/2 mi.
east of Hillsborough, MS [I.32.211]
3rd Division marched 14 mi., through Hillsborough, MS [I.32.226]
02/11/1864 - 17th Corps. marched 8 mi., camped on Tuscalameta Creek
3rd Division marched 10 mi. toward Decatur, LA [I.32.226]
02/12/1864 - 17th Corps.: pioneer corps corduroyed roads through
Tuscalameta Swamp, marched 15 mi., command reached Decatur, LA at 5 p.m.,
camped [I.32.211]
3rd Division marched 18 mi. to Decatur, LA [I.32.226]
02/13/1864 - 17th Corps. marched, camped at Tallahatta Creek
3rd Division marched 12 mi. toward Meridian, MS [I.32.226]
02/14/1864 - 17th Corps. marched, camped on Oktibbena Creek, 4 1/2
mi. from Meridian, MS [I.32.211]
3rd Division, 3rd Brigade marched 12 mi. on Meridian road [I.32.226]
02/15/1864 - Crocker & Leggett's (3rd) Divisions moved into Meridian,
MS, camped on south and west sides of town [I.32.211]
3rd Division marched 7 mi. to Meridian, MS [I.32.226]
02/16/1864-02/19/1864 - 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade destroyed railroad and government buildings [I.32.212,226]
02/20/1864-02/26/1864 - 17th Corps. return march via Decatur, Hillsborough, Canton, and Brownsville, crossed Pearl River at Ratiff's Ferry, reached Canton, MS, on 2/26 [I.32.213]
02/20/1864 - 8th Ills, Lt. Col. John H. Howe commanding, turned over 29 Rebel prisoners to 124th Ills Infantry [I.32.236]
02/21/1864 - 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade marched 17 mi. to Decatur, LA [I.32.226]
02/22/1864 - 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade marched 17 mi. toward Hillsborough, MS [I.32.226]
02/24/1864 - 3rd Division marched 16 mi. toward Canton, MS, on old Jackson Road [I.32.226]
02/25/1864 - 3rd Division marched 6 mi. to near Pearl River [I.32.226]
02/26/1864 - 3rd Division marched 17 mi. to Canton, MS [I.32.226]
02/27/1864-02/29/1864 - 3rd Division destroyed railroad in Canton, MS [I.32.226]
02/29/1864 - 17th Corps. camped at Canton, MS [I.32.213]


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Hospital CIOs struggle with BYOD, Internet of Things
The BYOD and Internet of Things trends are creating security headaches for hospital CIOs, laments Andrew Litt, chief medical officer at Dell's healthcare solutions, in a Computerworld blog post.
Physicians, who are often not employees of hospitals, are increasingly using their own mobile devices to access medical records, order tests and prescribe medications.
"The idea of non-employees accessing data and applications of that level of sensitivity on personally owned devices would scare the daylights out of most corporate CIOs. And hospital CIOs are equally worried about the broader security concerns inherent with BYOD," Litt writes.
In addition, the Internet of Things, which includes wireless medical equipment, introduces many new wireless access points to the network that need to be secured and monitored.
Developers are working to merge data from these devices with electronic medical records. "Not only do [CIOs] need to ensure that unauthorized people do not access the network via any of these devices, [they] need to ensure security in transmission of the data," Litt explains.
"CIOs will also need to balance the need for security with physicians' need for easy access--a task made more difficult by the fact that, when it comes to patient care, physicians are not patient people…CIOs must be careful not to be rushed into solutions that provide easy access but don't ensure the high level of security the data demands," advises Litt.
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Synopsis: Abu Raed is a lonely janitor at Amman's International Airport. Never having realized his dreams of seeing the world, he experiences it vicariously through books and brief encounters with travelers. Finding a discarded Captain's hat in the trash at work one day, he is followed by a neighborhood boy who spots him wearing it as he walks home. The next morning he wakes up to find a group of neighborhood children at his door, believing him to be an airline pilot. And thus the friendship begins. Happy for the company and attention, he takes the children to colorful places around the world through his fictional stories and inspires them to believe in their own ambitions. Murad, an angry outsider to the group, vindictively attacks Abu Raed and the sense of hope he instills in the children. In his quest to prove that Abu Raed is a liar and a fake, Murad begins to discover new possibilities in his life. Meanwhile, Abu Raed's friendship with Nour, a real female pilot, begins to grow as she deals with her own set of pressures from life in modern Amman. Captain Abu Raed is the story of everyday people intersecting across social boundaries. It is a story of dreams, friendship, forgiveness, and sacrifice. [Synopsis courtesy of film's official website]
Round-up: Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter admires the film, "Matalqa has crafted a stirring tribute to the invis... ible people in our world who may end up changing our lives more profoundly than high-profile leaders. Nothing is more difficult than making an honest film about a good man, but "Captain Abu Raed" accomplishes the feat." Walter Addiego in the San Francisco Chronicle likes the film saying, "'Captain Abu Raed,' an unaffected melodrama from Jordan, is like the humanistic efforts that made up the first generation of art films to arrive in the United States. It's a simple story told with dignity and aiming for universal relevance." Sam Adams, in the LA Times, is less enthusiastic, "Amin Matalqa's teary drama, 'Captain Abu Raed,' takes its obvious cues from the neorealism of Satyajit Ray and Jean Renoir, but Matalqa doesn't know how to balance melodrama with quiet moments the way the masters did." Variety'sTodd McCarthy notes the film's uniqueness by saying, "One of the film's most welcome achievements is its casually diverse portrait of Amman, rarely seen in cinema. In an everyday, non-touristic way, the pic provides a strong impression of many districts across various economic strata."


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A little while ago I started a thread seeking advice on finding a fram for my new Fixed winter build. Now that it's done I'd like to share my build and see other people's fixed or single speed winter bikes. I'll show you mine if you show me YOURS!
New Winter Fix by mattface, on Flickr
Build Notes:
- Hand Built Nishiki Frame with Dimension 700c Cantilever fork
- Velo-Orange Grand Cru Sealed cartridge bearing headset and BB to keep the winter grime out.
- Black CR18 with Black Nashbar Fixed/Free hubset, black spokes and nipples.
- Panaracer t-serve 28s for now, Inova studded 35s when the snow flies
- E-A 19t cog/DA lockring,
- Bontrager 175 cranks (36t I think I haven't counted) give a lower gearing than my regular street fix. I chose these parts based on what was on hand, but I think the gearing came out just about right.
- Really cool stem with internal routing/pulley for brake cable
- black ano risers
- pretty nice seratpost
- Wright W3n Saddle (would like to change out for an Avocet racing if I can find one)
- Cetma 5 Rail front rack
- Delta rear rack
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Crewed Yacht Charters in the BVI
Nothing compares to a vacation onboard your very own private crewed yacht. It is nothing at all like going on a cruise ship. You do not need to share your itinerary, activities, and meals with 1,500 other people. Instead, you receive personal attention and an individualized itinerary. You choose which beaches you visit, which sights you see, which activities you do, and you plan the timeline as well. A private crewed yacht charter is designed specifically with your tastes and preferences in mind.
Enjoy all that the British Virgin Islands have to offer – from the party atmosphere on Jost Van Dyke to the Baths on Virgin Gorda to the uninhabited Norman Island and the low-lying Anegada – on your own terms when you vacation on a private crewed BVI yacht charter.
About Crewed Yacht Charters
A private crewed yacht charter to the BVI will allow you to explore the many personalities of the different islands. You won't have to worry about catching crowded water taxis to cross the sea to nearby islands. You won't be required to pack and unpack as you move to a new hotel on a different island. And you won't be at the mercy of a cruise ship's schedule along with hundreds of other passengers.
Personalized Itinerary
A BVI yacht charter allows you to plan your vacation to suit your needs and desires. There is no set itinerary, allowing you to choose which islands you visit and in which order. Plan a personalized itinerary to tour a natural park forest one day and go waterskiing in the warm blue waters the next. You choose what you want to do while on your yacht – even if it is to simply lounge on deck with a tropical drink in your hand. Each day is tailored to your wishes and activities are planned and arranged just for you and your guests.
Customized Menus
Additionally, on a private yacht, your personal chef will create your dining menu to suit your specifications. You will enjoy freshly-prepared gourmet meals on a daily basis, each designed to take into account your party's allergies, preferences, and tolerances for particular ingredients.
Water Sports
In addition to the personalized service by the crew, you will have access to a variety of water sports, toys, and tenders that are provided at no additional cost. Your crew can assist in learning a new sport or simply recommending the best location for each activity.
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Auckland, Rotorua & Taupo, Hawke's Bay, Canterbury, West Coast & Franz Josef Glacier, Queenstown & Milford Sound
This is the ultimate private luxury tour of New Zealand. It's ideal for travelers wanting to experience the best of the North and South Islands, including the most impressive natural and cultural attractions, outstanding luxury lodges in inspiring locations, incredible food and wine, and activities such as a private helicopter excursion to Milford Sound, a scenic train journey over the Southern Alps, and heli-hiking on a glacier.
Begin in Auckland, a cosmopolitan city built on volcanic hills overlooking a scenic bay. Enjoy a private tour that explores the city's most interesting neighborhoods, cultural attractions and beautiful landscapes.
Next, transfer through the bucolic countryside to Rotorua to experience active geothermal areas and Maori culture. Continue to the lakeside town of Taupo and Huka Lodge, one of New Zealand's most acclaimed lodges. One day, take a private cruise on beautiful Lake Taupo, and perhaps try fishing for the lake's abundant trout.
Continue to Hawke's Bay, a beautiful region of vineyards, orchards, rolling hills and beaches. Stay at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, an exclusive lodge perched high above the sea. During private touring with your expert local guide, visit local vineyards, artisanal food shops and cultural sites. Also tour Napier, a seaside town filled with Art Deco architecture.
Next, fly to Christchurch on the South Island. Following an introductory private tour of the Garden City, transfer through the Canterbury countryside to Grasmere Lodge, a country retreat on a historic homestead in the foothills of the Southern Alps. One day, take a four-wheel drive tour of the extensive property.
Then, board the TranzAlpine train for one of the world's most scenic rail journeys. Travel over Arthur's Pass to Greymouth, passing through the high peaks of the Southern Alps and the rainforest of the West Coast. Upon arrival, transfer along the West Coast to Franz Josef. Enjoy a guided heli-hiking excursion on Franz Josef Glacier, as well as flexible touring of other regional highlights such as a bird sanctuary and native bush.
Next, transfer to Queenstown along the scenic Haast Pass Highway, taking in stunning views of mountains, rivers and lakes en route. Around the lakeside resort of Queenstown, enjoy a private tour of a historic gold mining town, wine country and other regional attractions. Continue to Matakauri Lodge, a luxury lodge overlooking Lake Wakatipu just outside Queenstown. One day, take a thrilling Dart River jet boat safari into the magnificent landscapes of Mount Aspiring National Park. Another day, take a spectacular private helicopter flight over the Alps to Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's most iconic and dramatic attractions.
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Hitting every Washington, D.C., hotspot around the Capitol and oh-so-swanky Georgetown, mop-top teen idol JUSTIN "Boyfriend" BIEBER and Disney doll SELENA GOMEZ "acted like two crazy kids – giggling, jumping around, literally bouncing off the walls" as they were chauffeured to clubs and pubs – whipping up a frenzy among fans AND paparazzi, who mysteriously kept anticipating exactly where the little lovebirds would land next!
Finally, mystery solved: "It was Justin himself who created all the chaos," revealed one of his sharp-eyed chauffeurs.
"He'd constantly tweet where they were – and where they were headed.
"We couldn't figure it out at first – how hordes of Bieber-maniacal fans and photogs kept finding us – and it took all kinds of tricky driving to get through those crowds without an accident.
"Stars complain about crowds and paparazzi, but Justin absolutely craved all the insane attention.
"He literally made sure he was pursued and surrounded everywhere he went with his tweets.
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A few folks in Jackson County are about to get their shot on prime time television, but don't expect to see them on any of your local channels.
A Japanese television crew will be in Marianna for the next couple weeks filming two episodes for Nippon Television's "World's Astonishing News." The filming crew is looking for actors of all types to play various roles in the show that's similar to America's Most Wanted.
It appears that Marianna's southern hospitality is world famous.
Kie Sugimota, Production Manager, says, "Another crew came like a year or two ago and they said Marianna was very nice to shoot in, so we took their word and we haven't been at all. It's so wonderful here."
The crew of World's Astonishing News is holding a casting Tuesday night at the Micromotel in Marianna until 8 o'clock. For more info you can e-mail them at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Many thanks to Stephanie Boright and all the terrific board members and volunteers at Friends of the Canalfront Park for their recent donation of $10,000 to the Canalfront Park Endowment at the Greater Lewes Foundation.
This gift, plus their other grants to the city for furniture and park restoration, is the result of their hard work, creating wonderful events at the park while generating funds for park maintenance and beautification. Thanks to their efforts, the park has developed a robust community of supporters and become the popular gathering place for a wide variety of activities that was envisioned in its earliest plans.
The Friends' endowment donation, along with support from many other caring individuals and organizations, will be put to good use for decades to come in providing annual support for park upkeep.
The Friends of the Park continues to be a wonderful example of how a community can come together around a great project.
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With Quiosco, Cyrus Highsmith continues an examination of themes and possibilities which he first explored in Prensa, inspired by the work of W. A. Dwiggins — specifically a dynamic tension between inner and outer contours. However, the crackling, electrical energy of Prensa here gives way to a more fluid, mercurial muscularity in Quiosco.
While initially conceived for newspaper text, Quiosco has also found gainful employment in a variety of magazines over the years — Sports Illustrated, TV Guide, Outside, and The Hollywood Reporter, to name-drop just a few.
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Last month, both Matthew Carter and Cyrus Highsmith served as part of the jury in the Latin section of the Morisawa Type Design Competition 2012. This periodic Japanese competition — less well-known in the West, but no less respected — has served as a springboard for many international designers. Carter and Highsmith were joined by fellow type designers Akira Kobayashi (Linotype) and Sara Soskolne (H&FJ).
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Synopsis: Nicolás lives in a small town in the Argentinian province of Entre Ríos. His father Jorge is a respected doctor who claims the privilege of leading a double life with two families. Seen through the eyes of Nicolás, his oldest son, Jorge is a man who will not allow himself be called 'Dad' and who, after a day they spend together, returns to his other family which he has privileged with much greater financial support. Nicolás takes on the role of a father: he looks after his siblings, comforts his mother and takes care of financial matters. The inconsistency of these parallel worlds becomes even more evident when Jorge calls upon Nicolás to follow in his footsteps. (Synopsis courtesy of Berlin International Film Festival)
Indie filmmaker Josephine Decker pulled off one of the major coups of the Berlin Film Festival—a "Double Decker." A cute phrase to communicate the fact that she had her two debut films, "Thou Wast Mild and Lovely" and "Butter On the Latch," both accepted and premiering at the Berlinale. It's certai...Read More »


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Olivia Munn clearly is a master of beauty. From a bright lip to a golden glow, she wears almost any look with aplomb. Check out some of our favorites that you can try out for yourself this summer.
1. Sapphire blue shadow
Who says Asians can't wear blue eyeshadow? The key, as shown on Munn above, is to stick with a sapphire blue and keep the color sheer (no cat-eyes here!). Complement the look with a slight flush and neutral lips. Let the eyes do the talking by pulling back hair into a chic chignon or messy topknot.
2. A coral-orange lip and loads of mascara
We love this look on Munn — it's fresh, clean and yet glamorous, all at the same time. Munn usually likes a smoky eye, but we love how focusing on her upper lid and keeping her eyes unlined really opens up her eyes. And you don't have to go full-on glam like Munn — just pull back one side of your hair (let the other side fall forward) and pin with metallic bobby pins (cross them, like an "X") for a more everyday look.
3. Smoky eyes and nude lips with a bit of a contour
This is Munn's go-to look. What really makes this ubiquitous combo (smoky eye-nude lip) work is her slicked back long bob. Pair with a breezy dress for summer and you'll still look hot while staying cool.
4. Matte pink lips with a hint of pink blush
When you're doing a bold lip, most people prefer to skip the blush, but we like how Munn kept her eyes minimal and complemented her matte pink lip with a sheer pink flush. If you're on the paler side, the blush is just what you need to balance such a bold statement on the lips. And again, the pulled-back hair keeps the look edgy, not cheesy, and keeps all eyes on the mouth.
5. Peachy nude lips and bronze eyes
Another retro 'do for Munn, but this time paired with bronze shadow and peachy-nude lips. A bit of contour with a matte bronzer keeps Munn from looking washed out — it's a chic, monochromatic look.
6. A golden glow with a strong flush
Perhaps the easiest look to pull off this summer, sweep matte bronzer to forehead, up cheekbones, down the nose (all places where the sun naturally hits), line the upper lid and dab on lip balm. Pull hair back into a chignon or ponytail and you're ready to go.


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The McDonald Observatory, constructed from the proceeds of a bequest by W. J. McDonald in 1929, was originally operated jointly by the University of Texas and the University of Chicago. Today the observatory is maintained and administered by the University of Texas at Austin. Located on Mount Locke in the Davis Mountains at an altitude of 6,800 feet, the observatory sits on 650 acres of land, 400 acres donated by the owners of the Fowlkes and McIvor ranches and 250 purchased from the Eppenauer ranch.
The 2.1-meter reflector was installed in March 1939, and the observatory was formally dedicated on May 5, 1939. For some years the 2.1-meter reflector was the second largest telescope in the world, and it is still among the world's major telescopes. A 0.9-meter reflector built primarily for stellar photoelectric photometry was installed in January 1957.
The development of the observatory and of the 2.1-meter reflector was largely the work of Otto Struve, the first director of Yerkes and McDonald Observatories, and one of the outstanding scientists of his generation. In recognition of his contributions, the 2.1-meter reflector was officially designated "The Otto Struve Reflector of the W. J. McDonald Observatory" in an international dedicatory symposium in May 1966.
Supported by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the University of Texas, and assisted by the National Science Foundation, a 2.7-meter telescope began operation in early 1969 as the third largest telescope in the world. That telescope has been named the Harlan J. Smith Telescope in honor of the first Texas director of McDonald Observatory. Improved supporting facilities and a 0.8-meter telescope were constructed in the 1970s. A partnership with the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, provides access to the 10.4-meter parabolic reflector there.
In collaboration with the Pennsylvania State University, Stanford University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and Georg-August- Universität Göttingen, the University of Texas at Austin operates a 9.2-meter telescope on Mount Fowlkes at the McDonald Observatory. This telescope, the William P. Hobby-Robert E. Eberly Telescope, has the largest primary mirror of any telescope in the world. The George T. Abell Gallery offers a view of the telescope to the public.
McDonald Observatory produces the daily astronomy radio program StarDate, which airs on 300 radio stations in the United States and Canada and is heard by ten million people each week. The Spanish-language edition, Universo, is broadcast on more than 170 stations. Sternzeit airs in Germany on public radio. The observatory also publishes StarDate magazine.
The McDonald Observatory Visitors Center at the base of Mount Locke includes a theater, a science museum with interactive exhibits, StarDate Café, and a gift shop. The center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Solar viewing sessions are conducted daily at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm with guided tours of the research areas immediately following. Daytime passes are $8 for adults, $7 for children, and $30 for families. Every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday night, the Visitors Center hosts "Star Parties," during which visitors have the opportunity to view the planets, moon, galaxies, and other celestial objects through large telescopes at the center's Public Observatory. Star Party admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children, and $40 for families. A daytime and Star Party pass costs $15 for adults, $12 for children, and $60 for families. More information about visiting the observatory may be obtained from the McDonald Observatory Visitors Center, HC 75 Box 1337-VC, Fort Davis TX 79734, (432) 426-3640, or at the McDonald Observatory Web site. A recorded message giving seasonal times is available at (877) 984-7827.
The Texas Natural Science Center is dedicated to encouraging awareness and appreciation of the interplay of biological, geological, and environmental forces as they affect the Earth.
The center's exhibits and public programs are based on its world-renowned research collections of 5.7 million specimens in the disciplines of paleontology, geology, herpetology, ichthyology, entomology, and diatomology. Most specimens in the collections are from Texas, and many are unique and irreplaceable. The center's four divisions are the Texas Memorial Museum, Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, Nonvertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, and Texas Natural History Collections.
The public aspect of the center is the Texas Memorial Museum, located on the University campus at 2400 Trinity Street. All of the museum's exhibits and public programs are based on the center's research collections. The museum was constructed with state and federal funds, contributions, and proceeds from the sale of Texas Centennial coins sponsored by the American Legion. It was opened to the public January 15, 1939. In 1959, by legislative enactment, it became a division of the University of Texas.
The museum is open every day except major holidays, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, and from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Sunday. Admission is free.
Known worldwide for its exhibits of fossil vertebrates, the museum displays examples of the world-famous dinosaur footprints originally from Glen Rose, Texas. Other fossils on display are a thirty-five-foot Cretaceous mosasaur, a pterosaur with a forty-foot wingspan, reptiles and amphibians from the Permian period of the Paleozoic era, and remains of Ice Age mammals.
The first-floor Hall of Geology features displays of dinosaurs and fossil animals, rocks, and minerals, as well as an on-site working paleontologist preparing fossil specimens and answering questions from visitors. The second floor showcases some of the museum's most prized and unusual specimens. The third floor features the contemporary native fauna of Texas, including many of the state's reptiles, birds, and mammals. The Biodiversity Hall on the fourth floor currently features a virtual reality exhibit, live-animal exhibits, and hands-on educational tools to help visitors learn about the living world around them.
The center's research facilities, located at the Pickle Research Campus, are the Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, ranked ninth in the nation; the Nonvertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, sixth largest in the United States; and the Texas Natural History Collections.
The Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory contains approximately 250,000 cataloged specimens and perhaps three times that number of uncataloged specimens; the Nonvertebrate Paleontology and Paleobotany collections contain more than 4 million specimens of nonvertebrate fossils, rocks, and minerals, including fossils from more than 95 percent of Texas counties; and the Texas Natural History Collections contain well over a million specimens comprising a diverse representation of living and past Texas natural history. These collections form the basis of some of the most significant research at the University, providing specimens for undergraduate and graduate courses, faculty research, and professional researchers from around the world. The Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory supports one of the largest professional vertebrate paleontology instruction programs in the world.
The center is a research unit of the College of Natural Sciences and the home of the college's ichthyology, herpetology, and paleontology collections.


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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Defense Department for the first time will put a float in Pasadena's Tournament of Roses to commemorate the veterans from a conflict that still casts a shadow over the world.
The flower-covered float will be a replica of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington in the New Year's Day Tournament of Roses parade in the Southern California city.
The Pentagon's participation comes ahead of events marking the 60th anniversary of the July 1953 armistice that halted the bloodshed but did not declare peace.
Col. David Clark said the Pentagon wants to remind Americans about the sacrifices that were made by the veterans, most of whom are now in their 80s. Clark directs the department's committee organizing the events.


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A really over-sized (2' x 3') floor puzzle that features the animals in Eric Carle's classic book. The 24 jumbo pieces are pleasingly large and will be enjoyed by preschoolers after they have read the book. As you're working on the puzzle with your preschooler, you can enjoy making the sounds each animal makes. Other award winning puzzles in this line: Eric Carle 1,2,3 to the Zoo, Good Night Moon and Our World.
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AnaBat: Bat detector - mobile monitoring
A bat detector is mounted on or used from a moving vehicle. It can be essentially active or passive.
Mobile monitoring is ideal for:
- Large-scale spatial emphasis - finding where and which bats are found over large areas
- Can provide actual numbers of bats - little chance ofencountering the same individual twice
- Well suited to regular transects for temporal coverage
- Good for identifying hot spots of bat activity
- Ideal way to involve unskilled volunteers
- Best suited to surveying of aerial insectivores
Supplies required for mobile monitoring:
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02 September 2015
Intel's VP mentions Core M phablets
Compute sticks and NUCs
Intel VP Kirk Skaugen says phablets are the fastest growing segment in mobile computing and Intel Core M might end up in one or two.
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Skylake 15W mobile SKUs getting Iris graphics
Now starts with 28W Broadwell-U
It looks like Intel has managed to squeeze Iris graphics inside 15W Skylake processors.
15 November 2013
Intel forced AMD to adopt SDP metric
If you can't beat them, join them
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Celeron 877 mobile comes in Q3
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31 May 2011
Llano TDP can match Intel's quad TDP
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Lowest TDP for new Core i3 is 35W
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Cool! Looking forward to seeing it, Hugh! In the meantime, welcome to the forums!
I took a cartography course in college on a whim, back in the days when it was done with a ruling pen, and have had an interest ever since. My wife despairs at my incessant map collecting. A few years ago I needed to learn C# and cast about for a project to use as a something concrete with which to learn. I wrote a map projection program which served its purpose though I never completed it. It got my map itch worked up pretty well. Lately I've taken on creating a map to illustrate a friend's book. A few weeks ago I stumbled across this site, and my ideas for my friend's map have undergone dramatic changes. What a great forum! I've been playing with some of the techniques I found here, and will be posting something I've made soon - when I figure out where and how.
Cool! Looking forward to seeing it, Hugh! In the meantime, welcome to the forums!
Always glad to hear that we can be an influence on folks, whether it be inspiration or learning. Welcome.
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Welcome To The Guild !! I'm looking forward to seeing your work.
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UCLA scientist discovers plate tectonics on Mars / UCLA Newsroom
For years, many scientists had thought that plate tectonics existed nowhere in our solar system but on Earth. Now, a UCLA scientist has discovered that the geological phenomenon, which involves the movement of huge crustal plates beneath a planet's surface, also exists on Mars.
"Mars is at a primitive stage of plate tectonics. It gives us a glimpse of how the early Earth may have looked and may help us understand how plate tectonics began on Earth," said An Yin, a UCLA professor of Earth and space sciences and the sole author of the new research.
Yin made the discovery during his analysis of satellite images from THEMIS (Thermal Emission Imaging System), an instrument on board the Mars Odyssey spacecraft, and from the HIRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. He analyzed about 100 satellite images approximately a dozen were revealing of plate tectonics.
Yin has conducted geologic research in the Himalayas and Tibet, where two of the Earth's seven major plates divide.
"When I studied the satellite images from Mars, many of the features looked very much like fault systems I have seen in the Himalayas and Tibet, and in California as well, including the geomorphology," said Yin, a planetary geologist.
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