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2008 Nissan Altima ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Hybrid joins line of sporty sedans.
The Nissan Altima is a driver's car among midsize sedans. This fourth-generation Altima was all-new for 2007. It set record sales records, won the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award for Premium Mid-Size Cars, and ranked highest among mid-size sedans in the J.D. Power and Associates APPEAL (Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout) study.
For 2008, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) is standard equipment. Indeed, the 2008 Altima comes loaded with safety features.
A gas-electric Hybrid version is available boasting an EPA-rated 35 miles per gallon City, extending its range past 600 miles between fill-ups. Rated as an Advanced Technology-Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV), the Altima Hybrid is sold in states that have adopted California emissions regulations: California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Whether four-cylinder, V6, or hybrid, the Nissan Altima offers performance, comfort, safety, economy, and looks. It feels powerful and luxurious. It's a couple of inches shorter than the Maxima on the outside, and gives up a little room in the rear seat; but offers comparable room up front, and very nearly as much luggage space. Fold-down rear seats allow the Altima's trunk to expand into the cabin for carrying big long things.
A well-optioned 2.5 SL offers the leather upholstery and other features of the luxurious 3.5 SL but with the improved fuel economy of the four-cylinder engine, and we found it delivers plenty of power.
The 175-hp four-cylinder rates 23/31 mpg City/Highway on Regular octane. The 3.5-liter V6 makes 270 hp and 258 pound-feet of torque and rates. The price for that power, however, is an EPA-rated 19/26 mpg appetite for Premium fuel. Best is the Hybrid, which rates 35/33 mpg along with better performance than the standard four-cylinder. Hybrid technology isn't cheap, however, and the Altima uses the best: from Toyota.
For drivers who appreciate sharp handling, the Altima excels. This is a car that inspires driver confidence, a car that a driver can really connect with. It's steady and predictable in extreme situations, including rough pavement. Its suspension is quite firm but isn't harsh.
A sporty new Altima coupe has joined the lineup. The coupe is a little smaller than the sedan, sprung a little tighter, and different enough in character that we have dealt with it in a separate New Car Test Drive review.
The 2008 Nissan Altima sedan is available with four-cylinder or V6 power, manual or CVT automatic transmission, four different trim levels, and a bewildering array of option packages.
Altima 2.5 ($18,230) is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated 175 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque (170 and 175, respectively, in California). Standard equipment includes cloth upholstery, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, power windows and door locks, cruise control, tilt/telescope steering wheel, metallic-look interior trim, pre-wiring for an audio system, an intelligent key with push-button starting, and 16-inch steel wheels. ABS and EBD are standard. Air conditioning does not come standard. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, an automatic is not available.
Altima 2.5 S ($20,080) and 2.5 S automatic ($20,580) add air conditioning, six-speaker AM/FM/CD, trip computer, and a greatly expanded option list. The 2.5 S Convenience Package ($1,050) adds an eight-way power driver's seat, audio controls in a leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic headlamps, and other appointments from the higher-line models; Convenience Plus ($2,150) includes a power glass sunroof, alloy wheels, and the Convenience Package. The 2.5 SL Package ($3,850) includes leather upholstery and most of the 3.5 SL features except the V6 engine. Bluetooth and the premium stereo can be added with the Connection Package ($1000).
Altima 3.5 SE comes with a six-speed manual ($24,080) or automatic transmission ($24,580) and a 3.5-liter V6 rated 270 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The SE also adds 17-inch alloy wheels, power-adjustable driver's seat, steering-wheel mounted controls for audio and trip computer, a combination of wood and metallic interior trim, automatic headlamps, heated side view mirrors and other features, including power windows that can be raised or lowered with the key. Vehicle Dynamic Control ($900) is optional and is packaged with a full-size spare tire. The Sport Package ($1300) adds sunroof, fog lights, and a rear spoiler; the Premium Package ($4200) adds the Sport Package and the Connection Package with HID xenon headlamps, heated leather seats, and other interior features.
Altima 3.5 SL ($28,280) comes with a CVT automatic and most of the SE features, though it comes with 16-inch alloy wheels. The SL adds leather upholstery; dual-zone automatic climate control; heated front seats (with power lumbar support for the driver); power glass sunroof; fog lights; Bluetooth hands-free phone system; Homelink universal transceiver; and a nine-speaker Bose 6CD/MP3/WMA sound system with RDS, speed-sensitive volume control, and XM Satellite Radio.
A navigation system, a rearview camera, and XM Satellite Radio are available in various packages. A rear spoiler ($370), fog lights ($310), and splash guards ($135) are available as standalone options.
Altima Hybrid ($25,070) comes with cloth upholstery and uses a mix of base, midgrade and upgrade trim levels. The Hybrid features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and Toyota's proven electric hybrid drive, with a CVT transmission, Vehicle Dynamic Control, traction control, dual-zone automatic climate control, and 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. The electrically powered air conditioning works even when the engine is stopped. It can be loaded with the Hybrid Connection Package ($4,400) with leather upholstery and every available Altima feature except the navigation system, which is included in the Technology Package ($6,400), making a Hybrid Technology Package the ultimate Altima.
Safety features that come on all models include ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, an advanced air bag system, with frontal and side-impact airbags in front, full side curtain bags, active head restraints in front, and a tire pressure monitoring system. VDC electronic stability control is available on V6 models.
The Nissan Altima looks quite stylish, especially for a mid-size car. The body was given a makeover for 2007, bringing a number of pleasing changes.
The Altima has enough Nissan design cues that, from the rear, you can see some 350Z in it. The deck is distinctively short, yet trunk space remains a useful 15.3 cubic feet. The fender flares are edgy and pronounced, allowing the rest of the body to be narrower and slip through the wind with less frontal area. The gap between the tires and flares was tightened. Altima presents a slippery 0.31 drag coefficient, thanks to many things, including the steeply sloped windshield.
The headlamps and taillamps are elaborate and appear almost exotic. The halogen headlamps are vertical irregular trapezoids with soft edges, with four bulbs inside for the high beam, low beam, turn signal and parking lights. Nissan calls the headlamp arrangement a multi-parabola, which means its coverage is all over the place. As for the taillamps, Nissan says they cost nearly as much as the headlamps, so don't back into anything, and they definitely do look expensive. They're covered with clear plastic like the headlamps, and contain a silver ray-gun looking cylinder with the red lamp, plus a round white beam for the backup light, and a big orange piece for the parking lamp and turn signal.
The Nissan Altima features a roomy, comfortable cabin. We've been in many luxury cars that didn't feel this classy inside. The available leather feels rich. Soft materials are used for touches like padded armrests, and the overall level of refinement is higher than in pre-2007 models. The four-spoke steering wheel has an original artistic design, with two spokes flowing vertically downward.
The seats are relatively large. They feel firm and longer and higher than in the previous models. They also have optional power lumbar support and elevate higher, something that most cars do nowadays, as people need a better view of the road, with all the SUVs out there blocking visibility. The gauges are arranged in the practical tripod design, with speedometer in center, tachometer on left, and fuel gauge and water temperature on right. The lettering is sharp, white on black, with red needles.
The center stack is neatly designed, with three HVAC (heating-air conditioning) vents at the top, audio controls in the center. Below, big, handy knobs handle HVAC functions. Usable storage slots are interspersed. The CVT shift lever is located in an ergonomically awkward position for using the manual mode.
The glovebox is huge; Nissan says its capacity is 0.46 cubic feet (or 13 liters, should you ever want to fill it up with Diet Coke). It locks, so you can store a laptop computer in there. Eight cup holders are provided.
The Intelligent Key that comes on all Altima models enables the car to be started with the keys in your purse or pocket. Many owners find these systems convenient, but you can wind up with a dead battery if you inadvertently press the ignition button two times instead of once to shut down the car. That leaves the system in the accessories mode, and drains the juice. We prefer traditional keys.
The touch-screen, voice-command DVD navigation system offers real time traffic information. Without the owner's manual we would not have been able to begin to figure out how to make it work. Not even with a passenger totally devoted to the challenge while we were stuck in traffic. So pay attention during the post-sale walkaround and study your owner's manual. Navigation systems are relatively new for Nissan.
We found the Bose nine-speaker system delivers rich sound.
Driving Impression
Sporty handling and responsive engines make the Nissan Altima fun to drive. Yet this fourth-generation Altima is more refined than the pre-2007 model.
Fuel economy is aided by the CVT, or continuously variable transmission. Altima is EPA-rated 23/31 mpg City/Highway with the four-cylinder, 19/26 mpg with the powerful V6 (premium fuel required).
The Altima 2.5 S we drove had plenty of power from our perspective. Modern and refined, Nissan's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 175 horsepower. Called the QR25DE, this engine was refined for use in this fourth-generation Altima, with a larger intake manifold, increased compression ratio and reduced internal friction. It features continuously variable valve timing, microfinished crank journals and cam lobes, molybdenum-coated lightweight pistons, and an electronically controlled (drive-by-wire) throttle.
The 3.5-liter V6 makes a potent 270 horsepower and is a very close relative to the 3.5-liter V6 in the Nissan 350Z sports car. There's more than enough here, and it's awesome for passing. Its 6600-rpm redline is a blast. There's also 258 pound-feet of torque, which was very useful with the CVT transmission.
The 3.5 SL suspension is quite firm and we found it delivers responsive handling. There's no swaying in switchback turns, so the steering stays true. And it wasn't harsh over the jagged parts of the road. It took some good punches from potholes without flinching. Altima's stiff chassis helps keep noise and vibration down in the cabin, though we could hear the front wheels whacking bumps. The electric power steering, a speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion, works well, and because it uses less power than a hydraulic system, it improves gas mileage by a touch. Torque steer in the Altima is extremely mild, which is saying something at 270 horsepower.
We drove a 3.5 SE with the six-speed manual gearbox, and the linkage didn't feel exceptional, which makes the CVT seem especially like the best of both worlds.
The CVT used in the Altima is the fourth generation of this continuously variable transmission, which doesn't have the separate gears of a standard automatic transmission. Nissan has been a leader in this technology. The manual mode makes allows shifting ratios, making it feel like a six-speed.
We love Altima's CVT because it's true to us. It's totally responsive and obedient. It did things that the manual mode in some expensive cars (Mercedes-Benz and BMW, to name two) have apparently never dreamed of. It listened to the driver. We challenged it by up-shifting all the way up to sixth gear at no more than 30 miles per hour, then downshifting back down, and it made every shift instead of ignoring them, unlikely as they would have been under regular driving conditions. So, when we used it in the real world, shifting the Altima like a 350Z on the road from the Golden Gate Bridge to Stinson Beach, it was beautiful. Downshifting with the CVT to slow down worked well, complementing the good brakes when rushing up to those downhill curves.
Brakes are vented discs in front and solid discs in the rear. All 2008 Altima models come with four-channel, four-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), which optimizes the front/rear brake balance depending on load condition (passengers and cargo). A variable-ratio-pivot brake pedal provides a rigid feel at freeway speeds and less sensitive, more controllable operation in city driving.
The Altima Hybrid is EPA-rated at 35/33 mpg, an excellent fuel economy rating, comparable to the 34/34 mpg rating for the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
The Hybrid uses a somewhat de-tuned version of the 2.5-liter four-cylinder, rated 158 horsepower at 5200-6000 rpm, and 162 pound-feet of torque at 2800-4800. Mounted in tandem with it is a permanent-magnet AC synchronous motor-generator that can produce up to 40 horsepower and 199 pound-feet, both at 0-1500 rpm. So, potentially, tha.
Recently redesigned, the 2008 Nissan Altima is a midsize car with the performance and feel of a luxury sedan, at least when equipped with the V6 engine and a generous list of options. The Altima is roomy and comfortable and has stylish looks. The Altima is available with a strong four-cylinder engine, a gas-sipping electric Hybrid, or a powerful V6. The Altima offers a sporty alternative to the other midsize sedans and we think it's a good choice.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from San Francisco. John F. Katz reported on the Hybrid version from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Model Lineup
Nissan Altima 2.5 manual ($18,230); 2.5 S manual ($20,080); 2.5 S automatic ($20,580); 3.5 SE manual ($24,080); 3.5 SE automatic ($24,580) 3.5 SL automatic ($28,280); Hybrid ($25,070).
Assembled In
Smyrna, Tennessee; Canton, Mississippi.
Options As Tested
Technology Package ($2000), including navigation system, rearview monitor and XM satellite radio.
Model Tested
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL ($28,280).All-new affordable sport coupe.
Honda has the Accord Coupe. Toyota has a coupe, the Camry Solara. Nissan? Well, now it has one, too, the 2008 Altima Coupe.
Not a two-door knock off of the Altima sedan, the Coupe shares but one body panel with its four-door sibling. More important, the Coupe departs significantly from the sedan's dimensions. And with positive results.
It's a tauter set up, focused more on responsive handling than plush ride. Interior space is cozier, as it should be to fit the coupe mold. As such, though, it's more of a two-person transporter than a family vacation vehicle or a carpool commuter.
Power-wise, the Altima Coupe tops both the current Accord and Solara, although the 2008 models of those two have yet to appear in dealerships and we're expecting an overhaul of the Toyota. But in the meantime, the Altima Coupe, which borrows its engines and transmissions from the Altima sedan, holds the crown. And that crown's jewels are a 175-horsepower four-cylinder and a 270-horsepower V6. Each comes with either a truly delightful, six-speed manual or an optional Continuously Variable Transmission, a decidedly less delightful, although nominally more efficient, gearless CVT automatic that optimizes engine power, fuel economy and emissions levels. Nissan is very good at CVTs, but we find shifting the manual more fun.
Much of the Coupe interior is borrowed from the Altima sedan, so the dash has been well de-bugged. The layout is comfortable, with gauges, audio and climate control heads and storage facilities where they should be and in the expected quantities. Front bucket seats are unique to the Coupe, however, with more aggressive bolsters than their counterparts in the sedan. The CVT has a foot-operated parking brake, while the manual gearbox comes with handbrake that obstructs access to the cup holders in the center console.
Assembly quality and most interior materials are above par, as is fitment of exterior body panels. The look isn't terribly original, enlisting cues borrowed in large part from the sedan and from sportier coupes Nissan sells in Japan but currently not in the U.S. Perhaps its strongest point is that it's clearly a Nissan, a goal the car maker has been striving to achieve with its recent products.
Depending on trim level, the tires are either 60-aspect on 16-inch wheels or a marginally wider 55-aspect on 17-inch wheels, neither of which put enough rubber on the pavement to make the most of the Altima Coupe's suspension capabilities. Brake performance, while in no way troubling, would likely benefit from more expansive footprints, too.
The 2008 Altima Coupe is not a great car nor is it a standout in the segment. So it's not likely to light some internal, unquenchable fire in a buyer to drive the wheels off of it. But it is a well-built, good-looking, nicely packaged and competitively featured and priced two-door coupe.
The 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe comes in two models, the S with a 175-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder and the SE with a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6.
The S ($20,490) comes with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, manually operated six-way driver seat and four-way front passenger seat, AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, folding split 60/40 rear seat, P215/60R16 tires on steel wheels, Intelligent Key.
The base transmission is a six-speed manual; optional is a continuously variable automatic, or CVT ($500).
Option packages for the S model include the Convenience Package ($1300) with eight-way, power driver seat with manual lumbar; automatic headlights; extendable visors with illuminated mirrors; leather-wrapped steering wheel with spoke-mounted, secondary audio controls; several auto-windows functions; a wood trim interior finish; trunk cargo net; and alloy wheels. The Premium Package ($5100) builds on the contents of the Convenience Package with leather-trimmed seats, door panels and shift knob; heated front seats; automatic dual-zone climate control; nine-speaker, Bose audio system with MP3/WMA capability, three-month trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio, speed-sensitive volume and RDS; auto-dimming inside rearview mirror; universal, programmable garage/gate remote; tilt-and-slide, power moonroof with sun shade; upgraded interior finishes; Bluetooth phone system; and illuminated center console lighting. The Technology Package ($2000) adds a navigation system, XM traffic information (includes three-month trial subscription), steering wheel-mounted controls and rearview backup camera. Moonroof ($850) and fog lamps ($310) are available.
The SE ($24,890) has the V6 and adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, eight-way power driver seat with manual lumbar, moonroof, power-window functions, automatic headlights, fog lamps, and P215/55R17 tires on alloy wheels.
Option packages for the SE include the Technology Package listed above and a Premium Package ($3200) that adds xenon high-intensity headlights to the Premium Package features above.
Dealer-installed accessories for both models include a moonroof wind deflector ($100), five-piece floor and trunk carpet mats ($175), and aluminum door kick plates ($85).
Safety features that come standard include the mandatory dual-stage frontal airbags for the front seats, front seat-mounted side airbags (to reduce injury to the upper body in side impacts), front- and rear-seat coverage side curtain airbags (to reduce injury to occupant's heads in side impacts), active front-seat head restraints (to reduce whiplash-type injuries in rear impacts), and LATCH rear-seat child safety seat tethers and anchors. Antilock brakes (which allow the driver to steer the car during panic stops) come standard, along with electronic brake-force distribution (which apportions brake force front to rear to maximize stopping power in emergencies). Traction control is standard only on the SE. Optional exclusively on the SE is Vehicle Dynamic Control (which helps the driver maintain control) with a limited-slip front differential ($600).
In styling the 2008 Altima Coupe, Nissan steered clear of any radical departures from the brand's established design cues while drawing heavily from what's already passed the eye test in Japan. Thus, what the U.S. market sees looks remarkably like the front half of the '07 Altima sedan grafted onto the back half of the brand's Japan-only sport coupe, the Skyline.
Front view, then, and despite the company's protestations that the only body panel the coupe shares with the sedan is the hood, presents a familiar face, which isn't particularly inspired or inspiring. A grille filled with an elongated egg-crate mesh bearing an oversize Nissan logo affixed smack in the middle is surrounded by a chrome strip interrupted only by a small gap at the bottom center. A squared-off air intake fills the lower valance, with spaces for the optional fog lamps at the outer ends. Multi-element, angular headlamp assemblies are recessed flush with the leading curves of the fenders. The best part is the sleek, unadorned hood sweeping back to a slippery looking windshield.
Side look is pure sport coupe. There's good balance between the longish hood, greenhouse and short boot, or trunk lid, with just the right amount of sheet metal between the cleanly outlined wheel arches. Credit for these proportions goes to a wheelbase (distance between the tires front to rear) shortened by four inches from the sedan, which enabled a shortened overall length (from bumper to bumper). Side mirrors that are neither too big nor too small and house thin secondary turn indicator lights snuggle into the forward lower angles of the windows. Tight seams and smooth lines add a quality look.
The back end shows a bit of a pinched bustle shape, fed by the arc of the roof flowing down and in toward the center point of the boot. It no doubt makes for reassuring stability at socially irresponsible speeds, but at rest it looks almost plump. The backlight, or rear window, swells at the sides, reducing the impression of mass while promising improved rear visibility from the driver's seat. The trunk opening dips in the middle, offering a welcome lift-over height for heavy objects of a couple inches more than two feet. Sporty, twin exhaust tips sit at the extremes of a blackened cutout in the bottom edge of the rear bumper. The widely spaced tires complement the car's sporty character, but a wider tread would contribute a more substantial and planted stance.
While the exterior shares almost nothing with the sedan, the interior is imported largely from the four-door sedan. This is far from a negative, as many elements of that interior fit quite comfortably into the coupe's sporty motif. Still, there are compromises that a clean-screen start might have avoided.
The dash, the major piece imported from the sedan, is functional, without being boring, stylish, without being frilly. Round registers that would be better if they could be shut like the rectangular ones at each end of the dash can be sit atop the center stack. The control heads for base and up-level audio systems fill the middle of the stack with buttons, knobs and display that are friendly to the eye and fingers. These give way to a 6.5-inch screen when the optional navigation system incorporating the audio controls is ordered. Below this is the panel for setting and directing the air conditioner.
At the base of the stack is a hinged cover on a storage bin, tucked away deep inside of which is the only power point even close to being accessible for plugging in a radar detector, and it'll be a stretch for all but the longest coiled cord.
In front of the driver, a perfectly decent triplet of circles shows engine speed, vehicle speed and fuel level and coolant status. LCDs inset in the bases of the speedometer and conditional gauge display trip and various safety-related data and personalized settings. At the lower right corner is the big red button the so-called Intelligent Key system forces the driver to push to start and stop the engine. That same button, by the way, becomes nothing more than a colorful decoration when somebody drives away leaving the key fob behind.
The shift lever occupies the forward portion of the center console separating the front bucket seats. The CVT version has a foot-operated parking brake. Next to the shift lever for the manual gearbox is the handbrake, which even when unengaged sits up at just about the right height to trip the bottom of a coffee cup or soda as it's lifted out of or placed in one of the cup holders situated between the shift boot and the bi-level center storage bin. There are two more cup holders in the rear seat. The fixed pockets in each door are too small for maps but do have molds that fit half-liter water bottles, which, by contrast, are too small for the center console holders, readily flopping this way and that through the mildest maneuvers.
Seats are unique to the Coupe, with more aggressive bolsters better befitting the Coupe's sporty aspirations. There's adequate thigh support, and the front-passenger seatback gets a release lever on the inboard side for the driver to use for easing access to the rear seat. That access isn't particularly awkward, as in addition to the seatback folding, the front seat slides forward in its track. Only problem is, the front seat forgets its settings, returning to some pre-set, default position in its track and seatback angle. Seeing as how there are coupes costing the same and even less than the Altima with seats that manage to remember their settings, this is inexcusable.
Materials and finish are good quality, nothing special, but a step or two above mid-grade. Tactile feel isn't cheap, but neither does it suggest anybody stretched the budget. This is one of the few cars where the leather treatment is more inviting than the cloth, as the latter looked and felt as if it were picked by accountants rather than stylists. Still, seams and gaps were tight, and everything looked solidly assembled.
Against the 2007 Honda Accord Coupe and the 2007 Toyota Camry Solara, the '08 Altima Coupe takes a middle of the road approach. Front-seat head room trails the Accord by the merest fraction of an inch but tops the Solara by almost two inches; rear-seat head room trails both, although by less than an inch. Leg room, front and rear, splits the difference. As does rear-seat hip room, while front-seat h.
Driving Impression
The Nissan Altima Coupe drives like a well-tuned front-wheel-drive car. There's a major front-end weight bias, ranging from 60/40 front/rear in the four-cylinder manual to 63/37 front/rear in the V6 CVT, but the relatively short wheelbase and uniquely tuned suspensions for each of the trim levels do a decent job of compensating. Buyers shouldn't expect sports car handling, though, as quick, left-right-left transitions set the relatively light back end to wallowing as it tries to keep up.
Steering is respectably responsive, not especially crisp, but with competent turn-in and feedback through the steering wheel. When pushed, understeer (where the car wants to go straight instead of turning) is the dominant characteristic, as expected. Power steering assist levels seem to differ between the S and SE, with the SE's steering feeling significantly lighter and the S the more comfortable on both straight-as-an-arrow interstates and squiggly two-lanes.
Of the two transmissions, the six-speed manual is the clear choice for fun driving. Six speeds seem to be overkill, as everyday driving requires but three or four, and the car isn't meant for race track duty. But the manual is more relaxed and manageable, and, quite frankly, a better manual transmission in terms of sharp, precise gear selection and tight shift patterns than even the six-speed manual in the vaunted BMW 3 Series.
The CVT, on the other hand, seems lazy and ill at ease, leaving the engines wandering about their power curves and often sounding as if they're straining even if they aren't. Which, in truth, most of the time they aren't, as the electronics managing the CVT attempt to keep the engines at their optimum efficiency levels vis-a-vis power output, fuel economy and emissions. It's just that they sound so uncomfortable, like over-worked, under-powered engines, that it's difficult to believe otherwise.
Yes, the V6 is the preferred choice of drivers for whom the most important measure of a car's desirability is being the first across the intersection from a stop light or attracting the attention of cars with flashing red lights. Given the reality check of today's gas prices, though, and the quite competent performance of the Altima's four cylinder, which in basic power ratings easily tops the class, there's little reason to pay more either now to the dealer or later at the gas pump.
Like the rest of the hardware, the brakes are competent, if not notably impressive either in pedal feel or stopping performance. Brake and accelerator pedal juxtaposition accommodates heel-and-toe downshifts, but it's a stretch, or a twist of the ankle, actually.
Powertrain sounds aren't significantly intrusive, save of course for the roaming whine and groans of the engine as it wanders seemingly aimlessly through the CVT's infinite ratios. There's little wind noise, but the tires will keep the occupants well informed of pavement quality.
As for how it fares versus the Accord Coupe and Solara, the former is better balanced, with a good blend of handling and ride, while the latter tends to emphasize ride over handling, making it the more comfortable vehicle over long distances.
The 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe is a nice two-door coupe. Elements of its styling hint at what Nissan hopes it will do to brighten up the Altima brand. But it lacks the spark, in looks and performance, that's essential to give a coupe the personality to be an image leader.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Model Lineup
Nissan Altima Coupe S ($20,490); SE ($24,890).
Assembled In
Smyrna and Decherd, Tennessee.
Options As Tested
CVT ($500); carpeted floor/trunk mats ($175).
Model Tested
Nissan Altima Coupe S ($20,490).The front-wheel drive, five-passenger Nissan Altima combines performance and an attractive exterior as either a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan. The Nissan Altima is powered by either a 175 hp 2.5-liter I4 or a 270 hp 3.5-liter V6 and the transmission choices include a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). The trims on the Altima include: the 2.5 Base (on the sedan only), the 2.5 S, the 3.5 SE and the 3.5 SL (on the sedan only). Safety features include: four-wheel disc brakes, anti-lock brakes on all trims except for the Sedan 2.5 Base, six airbags, front seat-belt pre-tensioners and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The coupe's roofline is 2.6 inches lower than the sedan's and flows back into a long and nicely sculpted tail section that narrows between wide shoulders above prominent wheel arches. The suspension is tuned to provide the driver with a more nimble feel and heightened responsiveness. The Nissan Altima Coupe is a brand new model for 2008.
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text: //[[Documentation]] *Example Programs A number of example programs, including -those with just one or a few rules, -encodings of various calculi (propositional logic, Petri Nets, lambda calculus, ambient calculus, etc.), -state-space search using SLIM's nondeterministic execution (typical AI problems etc.), -model checking (distributed and concurrent algorithms, protocol verification, etc.), -graph visualization using UNYO-UNYO (fullerenes (C60) etc.), -those using LMNtal Java's GUI, and so on, can be found in [[''this directory'' (click here)>http://www.ueda.info.waseda.ac.jp/lmntal/demo/]]. -The [[''ltl'' subdirectory>http://www.ueda.info.waseda.ac.jp/lmntal/demo/ltl/]] contains both programs and LTL formulas to model-check them. -The [[''unyo'' subdirectory>http://www.ueda.info.waseda.ac.jp/lmntal/demo/unyo/]] contains programs to be run under the UNYO-UNYO visualizer. //-The [[''wt'' subdirectory>http://www.ueda.info.waseda.ac.jp/lmntal/demo/wt/]] contains programs to be run with the LMNtal window toolkit of LMNtal Java. All these programs are included in the latest distribution of [[LaViT>http://www.ueda.info.waseda.ac.jp/lmntal/lavit/index.php?Download]]. Let us introduce some simple examples below. **List Concatenation Lists formed with c(cons) and n(il) constructors can be concatenated using the following two rules: append(X,Y,Z), n(X) :- Y=Z. append(X,Y,Z), c(A,X1,X) :- c(A,Z1,Z), append(X1,Y,Z1). Enter those rules with the following initial state: Let them rewrite the following initial state: append(c(1,c(2,c(3,n))),c(4,c(5,n)),result). RESULT: result(c(1,c(2,c(3,c(4,c(5,n)))))) with the two rules above. The above initial state is written using the '''term abbreviation scheme''' explained [[here>Syntax]]. By further applying the term abbreviation scheme and the Prolog-like list syntax, the list concatenation program can be written also as: The above initial state is written using the '''term abbreviation scheme''' explained [[here>Syntax]]. By using the term abbreviation scheme and the Prolog-like list syntax, the list concatenation program can be written also as: Z=append([], Y) :- Z=Y. Z=append([A|X1],Y) :- Z=[A|append(X1,Y)]. result = append([1,2,3],[4,5]). RESULT: result=[1,2,3,4,5] with the two rules above. **Self-Organizing Loops Ten agents, each with two free hands, are going to hold hands with others. Is it possible that some agent is left alone? a(free,free),a(free,free),a(free,free),a(free,free),a(free,free), a(free,free),a(free,free),a(free,free),a(free,free),a(free,free). a(free,free), a(free,free), a(free,free), a(free,free), a(free,free), a(free,free), a(free,free), a(free,free), a(free,free), a(free,free). a(X,free),a(free,Y) :- a(X,C),a(C,Y). RESULT: Twenty possible final configurations, which can be computed by running SLIM with the ''-nd'' (nondeterministic execution) option. LaViT's ''StateViewer'' will show you a state transition diagram of the problem. **Vending Machine Two customers with different amounts of coins and hunger are buying chocolates from a vending machine. Each chocolate costs three and only two kinds of coins are considered: one and five. {customer,a,five,one,one,hunger,hunger}. % Customer a has $7, buying 2 chocolates {customer,b,five,hunger}. % Customer b has $5, buying 1 chocolate {customer,a,five,one,one,hunger,hunger}. % Customer a has $7 and wants to buy two chocolates {customer,b,five,hunger}. % Customer b has $5 and wants to buy one chocolate {vending,choco,choco,choco,one,one}. % Vending machine has 3 chocolates {customer,$c,hunger,five}, {vending,$v,choco,one,one} :- {customer,$c,choco,one,one}, {vending,$v,five}. {customer,$c,hunger,one,one,one}, {vending,$v,choco} :- {customer,$c,choco}, {vending,$v,one,one,one}. LaViT with ''-nd'' will compute two possible final states: RESULT 1: {customer,a,choco,choco,one}, {customer,b,choco,one,one}, {vending,five,five,one}, <RULES> RESULT 2: {customer,a,hunger,hunger,five,one,one}, {customer,b,choco,one,one}, {vending,choco,choco,five}, <RULES> RESULT 1: {customer,a,choco,choco,one}, {customer,b,choco,one,one}, {vending,five,five,one}, <RULES> RESULT 2: {customer,a,hunger,hunger,five,one,one}, // Oops! {customer,b,choco,one,one}, {vending,choco,choco,five}, <RULES> Observe that applying each rule preserves the total amount of coins and chocos within the system. the total number of coins and chocolates within the system.


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stubby wrote:New rule: regardless of how many heroes or artifacts you have, you're limited to one feat per turn. If multiple heroes and/or artifacts are working together on the same feat, you get to roll more Feat dice and increase your chances of success, but that's it.
That's probably the best way, it keeps things moving along rather than thinking about 5 feats per turn.


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Monday Morning Standings – I assure you, we are still open Edition
Since it's been a while lets take a look-see at what has happened in the last little bit.
No NHL hockey. That's what fucking happened. Unfortunately it seems that I really don't give a shit, which is probably the worst thing for the NHL to hear as I'm sure I'm not the only one.
But for real, I have found myself not caring in the slightest (which you can probably tell from the flood of posting going on here). I have discovered that between my beer league and the WHL, I am perfectly content hockey-wise. Don't even watch the AHL.
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Ride home, 65+ degrees - awesome weather. I stopped at REI and test rode a 2010 Scott Scale 29er. Medium frame fit me okay, would need to tweak it with a longer stem. Pretty good deal for $1500. Only obvious cheap-o parts are the Deore level crank and shifters - but they work just fine. Bike felt light on it's feet, steered nice and I could even wheelie it a bit - a good sign that a bike works for me. I left seriously considering buying one. It's on my list anyway.
I continued my ride home and felt pretty good. No rain means the Ibis carbon bike comes out to play. Been many weeks since I've ridden the carbon Ibis and it felt incredibly light and fast - though my spring legs do not. Still a great ride home.
Today, woke up to pouring rain, so drove in. My car has been running like crap for a few days. Missing at low revs, like it's only running on three cylinders - especially when cold. Then when warm, low on power and still not right. I threw some new plugs in the other night, hoping for a simple fix - didn't work. Next on the list was new plug wires, then after that a trip to the shop if needed. While picking up the spark plugs, also ordered new drive shaft assemblies to replace the incredibly clanking CV joints. I planned to waste a weekend soon replacing those.
Well, none of that will be needed. Driving home tonight, really running bad. Once the motor was hot, would idle - but rough. Low on power, but made it home okay. Once in my driveway, revved the motor to 7000 rpm (redline) and held it for a few seconds at a time - partly because I was annoyed at the situation, and partly looking for a magic cure of clearing out a fouled plug - dreaming I know. Hey, a boy can dream, can't he?
During one of the 7000 rpm bursts of stupidity, something toasted - complete with death metal thrashing sound. Add in flickering oil pressure light and burning smell. Game over. Motor done. Just what I need - excellent....
1992 Nissan Sentra SE-R with 117,000 miles now toast. I've owned it since new, a pretty long run, but not many miles. Add in the wasted CV joints, occasional slipping clutch, cracked windshield and faded paint - not worth fixing. Adios amigo.
Later, I popped the hood to check the oil level - just curious. I recently had the oil changed at my usual quick oil change joint. When I pulled the dipstick - there was no dipstick. The handle was there, but the dipstick itself appeared to be broken off. Sweet. Snapped off and discarded at oil change place? Or snapped off and drifted into motor? Only Santa knows for sure. He does watch everything you know.
My good neighbor Kim wandered over to inspect the carnage. We attempted to see if the dipstick was buried in the motor using a long magnet. Mission impossible. Even if the broken off dipstick drifted down, don't see how that would hit anything. No way that could get sucked in the crank - don't think so. Until my x-ray vision glasses are back from the shop, I'll never know.
With hood open, I started the motor to give Kim a taste of Death Metal. He ran for cover as I pegged it off redline hoping to give it a full spectacular death - maybe even with a burst of flame. With the thought of putting a rod through the block and coating my driveway with oil - I shut it down - to much all around laughter.
Hey, gotta see the humor in every situation. And what's funnier then trying to blow a motor up? Being a recovering gear head - that is included on my list stupid funny items.
With my current project of building Ian up a bike, and/or me scoring a new one - not a great time to be looking for a car. Lovely wife said to go ahead with bike plan if needed - so I plan to. How cool is that? What a wife, eh?
I'll start looking for a decent used car in the $3000 - $5000 range. I don't really need anything super nice, since I ride more then drive. Still, with carting kids around - we need two cars at times.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Your Starting Rotation & other news
SP1: Wandy
SP2: Lucas Harrell
SP3: Bud Norris
SP4: J.A. Happ
SP5: Kyle Weiland
Here's who they would face (if this is, indeed, the final order):
Friday: Wandy vs. Jeremy Guthrie
Saturday: Harrell vs. Jamie Moyer
Sunday: Norris vs. Juan Nicasio
Lyles has been sent to OKC, while Rule 5 picks Rhiner Cruz and Marwin Gonzalez have made the team (and if they get optioned off the team, go back to their respective former teams).
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I don't think that is the rotation order just who made the rotation.
I could maybe see it like this:
SP1: Wandy
SP2: Bud Norris
SP3: Lucas Harrell
SP4: J.A. Happ
SP5: Kyle Weiland
But it probably will be:
SP1: Wandy
SP2: Bud Norris
SP3: J.A. Happ
SP4: Lucas Harrell
SP5: Kyle Weiland
If it is what the original post is that is very curious but fine by me, we are going to have a bunch of young guys pitching anyways.
- April 3, 2012 at 9:07 AM
it doesnt matter the order.. it is the original post due to the fact that it will give harrell 5 days off. pitchers have such a strict routine that if its off it can only be trouble
- April 3, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Norris got pushed back a day last week from where he was scheduled because of a triceps issue, hence him being in the SP3 slot. The order isn't really that big of a deal anyway, if Harrell struggles they can always skip him in the rotation when the opportunity arises.
- April 3, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Not having Wandy and Norris pitch back-to-back might help rest the bullpen a little bit.
- April 3, 2012 at 11:28 AM


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Halle Berry is reportedly off to court this week in an effort to extend a temporary restraining order against her ex Gabriel Aubry, following the Thanksgiving punch-up with the actress' current partner, actor Olivier Martinez.
If granted, Aubry, 36, could lose rights to see his four-year-old daughter, Nahla, for an indefinite amount of time, according to family law experts.
"A restraining order is a game-changer," attorney Diana Mercer told Celebuzz. "If this restraining order holds up, the legal presumption is Gabriel can't have joint custody of any kind."
Mercer, author of Making Divorce Work: 8 Essential Keys for Resolving Conflict and Rebuilding Your Life, said the court would decide the fate of the Canadian-born father based on whether "your judgment is poor… and thus you can't have legal or physical custody of the child."
Berry's lawyers have previously argued that Aubry has an uncontrollable temper.
The pair dated for four years before their split in 2010 and since have become embroiled in a bitter court battle over custody of Nahla.
Earlier this month, a judge denied the actress' request to move to France with Nahla and Martinez — a decision widely considered a court victory for Aubry. He argued the move to France would have been punitive and was designed to stop him from having contact with his daughter.
"The biggest thing is going to be that restraining order hearing," added Mercer.
She said Berry "can go back in (to court) and ask for modification of the moving order," she said. "It would have been better if Olivier had stayed out of it. But thanks to O.J. Simpson, the police err on the side of caution."
But Darren Kavinoky, a Los Angeles based criminal attorney, said the Cloud Atlas star shouldn't expect the judge's decision to be reversed completely.
"Just because he behaves badly, she would not be able to relocate to France. In other words, I wouldn't go renew my passport now," said Kavinoky.
But Kavinoky said Aubry's ability to have custody of Nahla is in question.
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"I would expect that if she [Berry] is looking for renewed leverage, now she has it. This incident opens the doors to raise the issue about his capability of managing his own behavior."
If the court believes that as a result of his inability to control his own impulses that his abilities to parent are compromised, then it's possible that his visitations would be limited," he said, "and it's possible that he could only be with his kid under monitored supervision.
"What the court is going to be struggling with is asking themselves if his ability to control himself spills over to his parenting — or just limited to just the new man in his daughter's life.
"Even if it's found that in this instance he had too much testosterone for his own good, if I'm on his side, I'm going to argue 'I may not play well with other grown-ups, but I can still be an effective, loving parent.'
"With this issue," Kavinoky added, "ultimately the court has a lot of discretion to do what's in the best interest of the child."


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HenryVIIII wrote:I'm not impatient. I'm just a total cheapskate with my money and like to know when to save up money and how much it should be. Will it be in Q3, Q4, early 2012? Will it at least be in 2011?
spoomak wrote:Wow, that was a pretty definitive answer. How is QCFDesign doing financially, if you don't mind me asking?
Will we be able to see the beta up within the next week or so?
bkteer wrote:Will we be able to see the beta up within the next week or so? Can't wait for the beta to come out after seeing your recent updates on it
More importantly though, how will we be able to access the beta?
Ellume wrote:I expect the beta will be up in the next week, otherwise they will let us know if they need more time to get it to where they want.
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Thursday, 05 July 2012 10:36 AM
The Food and Drug Administration says it will begin cracking down on companies that market versions of the painkiller oxycodone which have not undergone federal review.
Oxycodone is a powerful pain reliever with the potential for addiction, abuse and death, when used inappropriately. The drug is marketed legally by companies like Purdue Pharma, which sells the time-release pill OxyContin. FDA reviews these drugs to make sure they are safe and effective.
However, other companies have marketed similar pills for years without FDA clearance.
In a federal register notice, the FDA said companies marketing unapproved versions of oxycodone have 45 days to cease manufacturing them. Companies that don't comply will be subject to product seizure and court proceedings.
Oxycodone and other opioid painkillers are among the most widely-abused drugs in the U.S.
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The following CE courses will be offered:
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Saturday, November 13
Sunday, November 14
The two SIG workshops are the 15th Annual ASIS&T SIG/CR Classification Research Workshop and the SIG/USE (Information Needs, Seeking and Use) Workshop.
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The 2004 ASIS&T Annual Meeting will be held at the Westin Providence hotel, located in the center of the city. Within walking distance of world-class shopping, theater, cultural events, historical sights and an array of local attractions, the Westin Providence is holding a block of rooms at special conference rates ($179 single/double) for ASIS&T meeting attendees who make reservations by October 21.
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The preliminary program for the meeting, containing session descriptions and other conference-related information and registration forms, is being mailed to all ASIS&T members in August. New conference details and updates to the information in the preliminary program will be posted at the ASIS&T website (www.asis.org).
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The New England ASIS&T (NEASIST) Chapter named Asim Qayyum, doctoral student at the Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto, the 2004 winner of the NEASIST Student Travel Award competition. He won for his paper entitled, Readers as Authors: Analyzing Markings Made on E-documents in Private or Collaborated Reading Environments, considered the best paper in information science among those entered. Asim will be awarded up to $750 to reimburse expenses for attendance at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island.
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Society of Information Science & Technology (LACASIS) welcomed students, new librarians and new members at its first summer social brunch in the Fullerton Arboretum at Cal State University in June.
The Central Ohio ASIS&T (CO-ASIS&T) Chapter took a look at the nuts and bolts of digitization projects at its June meeting. Sam Roshon, reference librarian at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, discussed CCVC: The Columbus Circulating Visuals Collection, a project based on photographs taken of Columbus, Ohio, by Howard Heston Bailey in 1872. The presentation focused on the background, history and decision-making process for digitizing selections of the CCVC, as well as the time and equipment constraints involved in the project.
The Southern Ohio ASIS&T (SOASIST) Chapter featured Keith Instone, information architect on the user experience team for ibm.com and former curator of UsableWeb.com, in a July presentation entitled Faceted Browse - How User Interfaces Represent and Benefit from a Faceted Classification System. The presentation was based on a presentation given at the ASIS&T IA Summit earlier this year in Austin, Texas.
News About ASIS&T Members
ASIS&T President Samantha K. Hastings, associate professor and fellow, Texas Center for Digital Knowledge at University of North Texas, was named the 2004 Jean Key Gates Distinguished Alumni of the University of South Florida. She also delivered the Alice G. Smith Lecture with a speech entitled, "The Role of Information Science in the Post-Googlian Environment."
Joan Bartlett, winner of the 2002 ASIS&T ISI Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship, has been named to the faculty of the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies at McGill University. She recently completed her doctoral degree at the University of Toronto. Her dissertation was on Capturing, Modeling and Utilizing the Research Processes of Bioinformatics Experts. She will teach in the areas of biomedical and scientific information.
France Bouthillier, previously associate professor at McGill University, has been named acting director of the university's Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. She replaces Jamshid Beheshti, the director since 1998, who has been appointed to the position of associate dean (administration) in the Faculty of Education at McGill.
Douglas J. Foskett
Douglas J. Foskett, former president of the British Library Association, passed away in May at the age of 85. Foskett retired in 1983 after a career in public libraries, special libraries and as Goldsmith's Librarian of the University of London. In addition to service in various U.K. libraries, he taught in Brazil and at the Universities of Michigan, Ghana, Ibadan and Iceland, and he was a consultant for UNESCO and ILO. In 1962 he published the 13-page pamphlet, The Creed of a Librarian: No Politics. No Religion. No Morals, still cited as a classic statement of the role of the librarian in intellectual freedom matters.
Angela Haygarth-Jackson
Angela Haygarth-Jackson, a pioneer in the new discipline of information science who had the distinction of achieving senior management status within ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries) at a time when there were few women managers in the chemical industry, died earlier this year at the age of 74. She was also the first woman to be president of the Institute of Information Scientists.
Haygarth-Jackson earned a masters degree in botany from Manchester University. Deciding not to pursue further research, she joined ICI Pharmaceuticals Division in 1956 as an information scientist in the Techno-Commercial Department then based in Manchester. She transferred to Cheshire in 1957 and began development of the division's information services as a member of the library staff. In 1968 she was promoted to head of Literature Services Section with responsibility for the three libraries and technical information services that supported ICI Pharmaceuticals' international business. In 1984, when the Information Services Section was formed from the merger of literature services and data services, she headed an even larger group.
As new technology became available, Haygarth-Jackson and her colleagues implemented dramatic advances in information processing techniques. This had an impact not just on the company's pharmaceuticals division; she was also a member of the management team which coordinated activities within the ICI Group Information System.
She lectured widely on information science in England and throughout the world. Following her retirement, she served as editor of Training and Education for Online. She was also chairman of the editorial board of the Journal of Documentation for many years, finally resigning at the end of 2001.
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Opportunities for ASIS&T Members
Product Review Site Needs Writers
The North Texas Regional Library System, Inc., and the Automation and Technology Round Table of the Texas Library Association have announced the development of Library Technology Now, a one-stop resource for library technology news and product reviews written by library people for library people.
The website, located at librarytechnologynow.org, will include product reviews that will outline features and functionality of library technology products. The reviews will also summarize the reviewers' own personal experiences with the products.
In addition to the reviews, library technology news will be gathered from around the world and disseminated on a daily basis. The site's target launch date is April 2005.
The site producers are seeking volunteers to write product reviews for the site. They also need people to join both the web development team and the marketing team. Please email email@example.com for more information.
Digital Preservation Program Launches Research Grants Initiative
The National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program of the Library of Congress (NDIIPP), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), has established the first research grants program to specifically address the preservation of digital materials. NSF will administer the program, which will fund cutting-edge research to support the long-term management of digital information.
"One of the most critical issues we face in the preservation of digital materials is a need for better technology and methods to manage these objects over long periods of time," says Laura E. Campbell, who is directing this initiative for the Library. "We are very pleased to be working with the National Science Foundation to encourage important research breakthroughs. This will help the Library of Congress, as well as our network of partners who are working with us, to preserve America's digital heritage for future generations."
The research program coincides with plans for the Library of Congress and NSF to collaborate over the next decade in a broad set of research activities related to digital libraries and digital archives. Through their leadership, NSF and the Library will encourage other government agencies to continue research support for improving the state of knowledge and practice of digital libraries and digital archiving.
The new Digital Archiving and Long-Term Preservation research program, which expects to make approximately $2 million in initial awards using NDIIPP funds, has three main focus areas for which proposals will be sought: digital repository models; tools, technologies and processes; and organizational, economic and policy issues.
The NSF Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Division of Information and Intelligent Systems, will issue a call for proposals shortly; check the NSF Web site at www.cise.nsf.gov/div/index.cfm?div=iis for current information.
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Appleby & Co., Inc.
Appleby & Co., Inc has been in business for over 50 years and has three departments all in the realm of Information Management. They are Records Reproduction, Investigations, and Document Management. Headquartered in Fresno, CA we are soon looking to go nationwide while still providing the great customer service we are known for that keeps our clientele coming back.
As our primary focus is on Business-to-Business sales, our target audience comes from various professional industries. Our goal is to have a site that is striking but also a clean design, professional looking but also not void of personality. The majority of our business comes from return customers, but we are always looking to expand awareness of our products to new companies and entirely new industries.
The industries we serve in our three areas of business overlap somewhat, but break down into the following:
Our records reproduction/legal services wing interacts with lawyers, paralegals, and representatives from medical offices (hospitals, clinics, etc).
Our document management wing currently caters to the government and educational organizations (such as school districts and colleges). We have also been attempting to drive business from the private sector for some time now, in a variety of industries.
Our investigations wing works primarily in worker's compensation for businesses and insurance companies.
The representatives from all of these organizations need to be able to navigate through our site to find their needed information, or the link to their desired ordering form or web application we provide, while also getting an impression of our company's brand and the other services we offer.
We just finalized our new logo through 99 designs. Now it's time to take the logo and fully revamp our company website.
Obviously the design will have to match our new logo. Initially, much of the content from our old site will be ported to the new, but we need a design that will be flexible enough to incorporate changes to our business and the content we provide.
We are considering maybe having a carousel rotating between our three departments on our front primary page.
Our page should consist of a main banner incorporating our logo and color choices. The main navigation should contain three subdivisions, funneling visitors between our three departments. The design should be something that can appeal to all of our industries and visitors equally, not directed at a single group or target audience.
The content on our primary page will be relatively sparse, with room for an overview of our organization, and some room to highlight new services we provide. The main navigation needs to be pronounced and eye catching.
Our 2nd level page needs to be generalizable, so we can use the same design for the each of our three departments. Each department will use the page to describe the services we offer in depth, spanning a variety of pages and functions. The theme provided needs to contain form elements, also.
We are open to a variety of layouts and themes. We prefer the design to be as simple and clean as possible. We are also open to using other accent colors.


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Judy Lusted
Judy studied sculpture at Chelsea College of Arts and life drawing with Clive Garland at Camberwell School of Arts. Abstraction developed in her work under the tutorage of Roy Oxlade. This background in sculpture and drawing has enabled her to develop a unique style. Drawing from memories stimulating her imagination she embarks on a journey of spontaneous mark making. The artist said, Working spontaneously provides raw exciting imagery. From the initial source I make choices and decisions on how the work is to evolve based upon my knowledge and experience. After completing her Masters at Falmouth College of Arts last year Judy has been active in promoting spontaneous mark making ,based on her writing Inspirational Awareness, she works collaboratively with local hospitals, schools and the general public. Judy has exhibited in numerous group exhibitions and at present is working towards two solo exhibitions.


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The Shoppes at Farmers Hardware
The Shoppes at Farmers Hardware • "The Shoppes at Farmers offers a unique shopping experience in the heart of historic downtown Boone, North Carolina, at 661 West King Street. We feature a wide variety of merchandise including: jewelry, handbags, totes, footwear, apparel, baby gifts, handcrafts, framed art, home décor, furniture, toys, stringed instruments, kitchenwear, birdfeeders and much more. Our eclectic emporium combines goods from local artisans as well as experienced retailers to create a one-stop shopping experience like no other in the High Country." See the history of Farmers Hardware of Boone below.
Accents Fashion Accessories • Accents Fashion Accessories is for today's modern woman who wants to be current is all aspects of her life, but wants to update her wardrobe every season without breaking the bank.
Dancing Light • In addition to representing artisans from across the country, our little artistic family of 3 each contribute a product line or two to the Dancing Light booth.
Glamour Puss • Glamour Puss Boutique features fashion accessories and gift items at prices that will make you purr.
Jewel Heist • The Jewel Heist includes the creations of local artisan April Graham. The works focus on the use of natural materials: gemstones, pearls, leather, silk, horn and bone. April uses various metals including both sterling and fine silver, copper and brass. • WebSite
Tazmaraz • Tazmaraz carries a wide variety of women's gift and accessory items ranging from handbags to sunglasses to decorative measuring spoons. We feature seasonal fashion accessories including ASU jewelry. • WebSite • FaceBook
Turtle Old Man Jewelry • Turtle Old Man Jewelry is handcrafted by Jim and Cindy Rice and, since 2009, their son, Eric. While they each excel at different types of jewelry and materials, their work harmonizes into stunning silver and semi-precious creations. • WebSite
Angella Eisman Design • Designer, Angella Eisman, contracts local seamstresses to produce beautiful pillows, scarves, bags, hair accessories and more. Most items are created from recycled cashmere and felted wool which makes them not only luxurious and soft but eco-friendly. • WebSite • FaceBook • Pinterest
Lucky Lily • We offer a large selection of handbags, travel bags and accessories designed with quality, style and functionality in mind.
The Lotus Garden • The Lotus Garden is a boutique for both body and soul, offering a variety of everyday organic clothing, yoga clothing, yoga props, and many beautiful gift items from around the world. • WebSite • FaceBook
Turtle Toes • Turtle Toes offers a selection of Unique Footwear such as Turtle Toes Pali Hawaii Sandals, Marbellas, Sloggers Rain Boots, Unique Umbrellas, Naked Bee Products and much more. • WebSite • FaceBook
Apple Hill Farm • Apple Hill Farm sits on top of Valle Mountain on the site of a 45-year-old apple orchard. In addition to the orchard, the farm is home to alpacas, donkeys, goats, horses, llamas, and chickens. Our store and booth feature gifts and accessories made from amazing alpaca fiber. We also offer local honey and apple butter from the farm, as well as, Lodge cook wear and other gifts. • WebSite • FaceBook • Twitter
Fall Creek Woods • The local artisans of Elkland Handwerke create our hand-crafted furniture & home accessories, all made from fallen trees indigenous to this area. You will also find one of a kind burl & dough bowls, bread boards, spatulas & unique trees. To compliment these wood items, we carry several other artists & craftsmen's pieces. • WebSite • FaceBook
Appalachian Baby Company • Appalachian Baby Company encourages families toward a lifetime of physical activity, environmental awareness and the love of adventure, starting from birth. We offer a variety of toys, kid carriers, and infant clothes. All of our bibs, burp clothes, appliqué onesies and blankets are hand crafted right here in Boone, NC. • WebSite • FaceBook
Dona's • A large collection of baby clothes and baby items, books, cards, home and gift items, and many Christmas items.
The Kitchen Sync • The Kitchen Sync offers unique and functional gifts for the kitchen and bar.
Animals… Naturally! • Animals… Naturally! offers holistic pet health products and earth-friendly pet supplies. Dr. Maggie Federhart, a holistic veterinarian in Boone, started the booth as another step towards her mission of educating pet owners and creating healthy and happy pets. • WebSite
Appalachian Music Shoppe • Appalachian Music Shoppe is the High Country's premiere string instrument shop. Our booth offers entry-level bluegrass instruments by Johnson and Savannah. We also keep an assortment of how to books, picks, tuners, strings, and other accessories • WebSite • FaceBook
Dancer's Corner Boutique • We specialize in basic and fashion apparel for the dancer. From ballet shoes to zebra foot mittens, if you need it, we will get it for you. We offer wear for ballet, jazz, lyrical, and modern dance. We can outfit clogger's needs as well. If you need a character shoe, we have several options that we can special order.
My Cell Phone Accessories • Come check us out for cell phone cases and chargers for almost all makes and models of cell phones.
Nona Louise Sewing • Always the perfect little something. Creative gifts for you and your family. Handmade items for you, baby & home. Custom orders available. Custom embroidery upon request. • FaceBook
The Horse Spirit • The Horse Spirit features a collection of equine inspired gifts and home decor perfect for horse enthusiasts of any age.
Whiskerz • Whiskerz features cat and dog themed gifts, jewelry, and decor for pets and the people who love them.
Huck & Filarious • Huck & Filarious is an eclectic assortment of whimsical pendulum clocks, funny signs and cards, and locally handmade goods.
Mill Wood Art • Designed and manufactured in the United States, Mill Wood Art® pieces are unique in every way. The natural beauty and warmth of the wood creates a striking focal point to enhance any room. These pieces are available in a variety of designs & sizes. • WebSite • FaceBook • Twitter
Northern Parker Interiors • We offer a wide variety of premium French soaps, as well as, stationary, candles and home decor. • FaceBook
Personally Yours • Personally Yours is collection of unique gifts featuring a personal touch. Offerings include monogrammed afghans (woven in North Carolina), personalized wine glasses and eco cups, and initial note cards and jewelry.
The Illuminated Garden • The Illuminated Garden features beautiful LED light branches as well as nature inspired home accents. The light branches are available in many types and sizes and are a warm and interesting accent to any room in the house.
History • "In 1924, our Great-Grandfather, Clyde Greene, and his business partners opened Farmers Hardware on King St. in Boone, NC just down the block from our current location. At that time, the competition, Boone Hardware, occupied our present-day location. The original Farmers Hardware was smaller and not as centrally located as Boone Hardware. The effects of the Great Depression claimed Boone Hardware as one of its many casualties opening the door for Farmers. In 1932 with Boone Hardware in bankruptcy, Clyde and his associates bought the building and all of the goods for the price of a used Camry today."
"Like the majority of our family, Clyde's youngest son and our grandfather, Cecil Greene, was raised in the business. As a young man, he was a traveling salesman for hardware wholesaler, C.M. McClung and eventually returned to the store and bought his father's partners out in 1963 making it a family venture that lasts to this day. Clyde retired in 1977 and Cecil and our parents ran the business for the next 27 years. The rise of big box enterprises and their superior buying power coupled with changing dynamics in Downtown Boone resulted in the closing of Farmers Hardware in the summer of 2004, marking the end of an era."
A Unique Shopping Experience • "With retail sales still running through our veins, we decided to develop the building into a retail emporium offering spaces for individuals and businesses to rent and sell their goods."
"Our goal was to create an environment for retailers and artisans to have their own shop without the traditional overhead. Working to preserve and reproduce much of the original architecture and fixtures, we constructed interior walls dividing the 10,000 sq. ft. four floor building into 100 vignettes of varying size and began leasing space. In June of 2005, we proudly opened the doors as the Shoppes at Farmers Hardware. Today, the Shoppes at Farmers offers a unique shopping experience in the heart of historic downtown Boone. We feature a wide variety of merchandise including: jewelry, handbags, totes, footwear, apparel, baby gifts, handcrafts, framed art, home décor, furniture, toys, stringed instruments, kitchenwear, birdfeeders and much more. Our eclectic emporium combines goods from local artisans as well as experienced retailers to create a one-stop shopping experience like no other in the High Country."
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Stocks rose on Tuesday as investors shrugged off worries about what the Federal Reserve is up to.
Many expect the Fed to reduce its $85 billion monthly bond-buying program after a two-day meeting that began on Tuesday. Wall Street is hoping for a small reduction, because the bond-buying has had the effect of keeping interest rates ultra-low and making it cheaper to borrow money.
A half-hour after trading began, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 51 points, or 0.3 percent, at 15,546.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose five points, or 0.3 percent, at 1,702. The S&P 500 was seven points below its record high reached on Aug. 2.
The Nasdaq composite was up 11 points, or 0.3 percent, at 3,729.
Microsoft rose after announcing a 22 percent dividend increase and a $40 billion stock buyback program. Microsoft was up 18 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $33.10.
Outerwall, which owns the Redbox DVD kiosks, plunged $7.77, or 14 percent, to $48.20 after slashing its outlook because of weaker-than-expected demand for discs.
Stocks were down slightly overseas. The FTSE 100 in Britain fell 0.3 percent, and the German DAX and CAC-40 in France both fell slightly. The Nikkei in Japan fell almost 0.7 percent.
Also Tuesday, the Labor Department reported that U.S consumer prices barely rose last month, the latest sign that slow economic growth is keeping inflation tame.
The price of crude oil fell 82 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $105.77 a barrel in New York. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was unchanged from late Monday at 2.86 percent.


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The University of South Carolina Beaufort baseball team fell just short of an almost unimaginable comeback victory Sunday, scoring eight runs in the bottom of the ninth inning before leaving the bases loaded in a 10-9 loss to Northwood (Fla.).
The Sand Sharks (25-12, 12-6 Sun Conference) took the first two games of the Sun Conference series and ended the weekend in second place in the league standings, four games behind Embry-Riddle and a half-game ahead of St. Thomas.
The prospect of a three-game sweep seemed unlikely for most of the day, as the Seahawks jumped out to a 5-0 lead and USCB had a tough time solving left-hander J.D. Tyler.
Tyler allowed three runs on eight hits over 8 1-3 innings, the last two runs charged to him scoring after he left the game.
But when the Seahawks' starter finally ran out of steam, the Sand Sharks rallied against the bullpen. They scored eight runs in the inning and had the tying run at third and the winning run at second when Patrick Barrington induced a ground ball to short to end the game.
Dylan Nasiatka and Keenan Ivey had three hits apiece for USCB, and Nasiatka and Blake Cilwick each drove in two runs.
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The University of South Carolina Beaufort men's golf team tied for third Sunday at the 32-team Marine Corps Federal Credit Union Intercollegiate.
The Sand Sharks, ranked fifth in the most recent NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll, posted a team score of 294 in the final round to finish the 54-hole event at 1-under-par 855.
Sophomore Brian Langley (67-72-73) led the Sand Sharks at 2-under-par, followed by senior Mark Phillips (68-73-72) at 1-under. They both finished in the top 10. Senior Luke McClellan (68-72-76) finished at 2-over, followed by junior Travis Cashion (75-73-73) at 7-over and Jack Bingham (68-77-77) at 8-over.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Avery Singleton and Prashant Robinson set USC Beaufort records last week at the University of North Florida Invitational.
Singleton set a school record with a time of 16.39 seconds in the 110-meter high hurdles, good for 21st place. Robinson threw the discus 34.05 meters to set a new school mark and finish 12th.
Singleton was also 12th in the long jump with a mark of 6.36 meters.
Tommy Reeves posted USCB's highest finish, taking 11th in the men's 5K with a time of 15:53.34. John Critchlow (17:02.23) was 25th.
Anthony Vecchio (4:10.96) came in 30th in the men's 1,500 meters, and Rashad White finished 13th in the men's discus with a throw of 29.18 meters.
Katie Mock (19:50.46) and Selena Hutson (19:53.16) came in 32nd and 33rd in the women's 5K.


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Heading into the final week of the regular season, the Sunset League girls' basketball championship was still up for grabs.
After Monday, it was down to a two-team race between Edison and Los Alamitos, teams that shared the league's top spot with one game to play. The Sunset schedule was completed Wednesday, but scores from all three games weren't available at press time.
Edison maintained its hold on a piece of the lead Monday by defeating rival Fountain Valley, 62-55. Four-year varsity player Riley Lowe came up "huge" on senior night, Chargers Coach Dan Wiley said. The senior guard drained five three-point shots and finished with a career-high 16 points, to go along with nine rebounds.
In another big senior performance, St. Joseph's-bound point guard Geena Gomez scored a game-high 21 points and had 12 assists. Freshman forward Justine Modde also scored 16 points.
Edison improved to 8-1 in league and 17-6 overall after a rivalry game that Wiley said was "hard fought and close throughout."
"It was a great night for our seniors to finish strong in what could be their last home game at Edison," Wiley said.
Senior forward Jasmine Matar had a big game for Fountain Valley (10-15, 2-7 in league) with 20 points and 19 rebounds with two steals. Junior guard Danielle Kennedy hit three three-pointers and finished with 12 points. Junior forward Emily Krause had seven points and eight rebounds and senior forward Danielle Tran scored six points and played "lock-down defense," Fountain Valley Coach Cory Clarke said.
"Our girls did exactly what I asked them to do [Monday night]," Fountain Valley Coach Cory Clarke said. "We wanted to contain the Gomez girls and make someone else beat us. Riley Lowe did. She made five out of 10, three-point field goals. Each one stopped our momentum."
Los Alamitos kept pace with Edison by winning, 57-36, Monday against visiting Huntington Beach. Junior guard Stephanie Louie had three three-pointers and led the third-place Oilers (17-6, 6-3) with 11 points. Huntington made only 12 of 46 shot attempts and was just five of 13 from the free-throw line.
Marina's senior night game against Newport Harbor Monday was a success, as the Vikings rolled to a 49-20 victory over the visiting Sailors. The win put the Vikings at 3-6 in league and 12-13 overall.
Senior guard Lauren Dorame had 15 points and three steals, senior center Kasey Cutchshaw scored seven points, junior forward Natasha Mangham had eight points, seven rebounds and five blocks, and junior guard Melissa Lindquist had two points, four assists and five steals for Marina.
"[Monday night] was senior night, and what better way to honor those five senior players, but to play hard and earn the win," Marina Coach Carol Osbrink said.
In Sunset games played Jan. 31, Edison defeated Marina, 56-38, Huntington toppled Newport Harbor, 60-21, and Fountain Valley fell, 52-43, to Los Alamitos.
Geena Gomez and Dolores Gomez scored 16 and 11 points, respectively, for Edison in its win over Marina. Junior guard Madison Yutkins scored 11 points with four rebounds and two steals, Mangham had eight points and 14 rebounds, and senior center Danielle Brown scored eight points for Marina.
"I was proud of the team," Osbrink said. "They played a better game against Edison this round."
Junior guard Paola Roa scored a game-high 12 points and senior guard Jill Nakaso and senior post Emily Vaught both scored 11 points to pace Huntington in its win against Newport Harbor.
Matar scored nine points and Kennedy scored eight in Fountain Valley's loss to Los Alamitos. The Barons held a 36-33 lead through three quarters, but the Griffins used a 12-2 run to turn the game around.
"Our girls played well for 24 minutes, then we couldn't find good shots on offense nor could we stop [Los Alamitos] from scoring in the final quarter," Clarke said.
Ocean View: The Seahawks picked up another win in Golden West League action Tuesday by downing visiting Orange, 31-21. Treasure Robinson led all scorers with 11 points.
In previous league play, Ocean View lost, 69-20, to visiting Westminster Jan. 31. Robinson led the Seahawks with eight points.
Brethren Christian: The Warriors were upended, 51-5, by host St. Margaret's in an Academy League game Tuesday.
In league play Saturday, BC fell victim to reigning Academy League champ Whitney of Cerritos Saturday, 63-20. Annie Huie scored eight points for BC, which dropped to 0-8 in league and 2-17 overall.
"The girls played a spirited contest against the three-time league champion," BC Coach Jeff Wallace said. "[We were] overmatched in every aspect of the game, [but] they still put forth their best efforts in for the teammates whom they were honoring on senior night."
In a Jan. 31 league game, sisters Courtney and Grace Okwudibonye made their first appearances in the BC lineup this year and Grace Okwudibonye scored a game-high 22 points in a 53-37 loss to Crean Lutheran.
CIF Southern Section Playoffs next week
The CIF Southern Section girls' basketball division pairings will be announced Sunday. First-round games start Feb. 14.
CIF Southern Section Girls' Basketball Weekly Rankings
Division 1-AA: Edison, No. 13.
Division 1-A: Huntington Beach, No. 12.
Division 3-A: Ocean View, No. 12.
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31243, Hymns, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, no. 209
1. Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!
Joyful, all ye nations, rise;
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th'angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King!
2. Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
Ris'n with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by,
Born that man no more may die;
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Music: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847
Luke 2:8-14
3 Nephi 25:2


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