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I have eighteenth-century cookery book author Amelia Simmons to thank for inspiring this confection. In her 1796 cookbook, American Cookery—the first cookbook authored by an American—she included two spiced Butter Drop cakes (cookies, really) among her no less than five gingerbread recipes. My version of these buttery gingerbread butter drops indeed puts me in mind of the small spice cakes and sugary confections that adorned dessert tables in Europe and America centuries ago. Usually arranged on silver or glass épergnes or surtouts de tables (ornamented center dishes), sweetmeats of this kind were as visually dazzling as they were celebrations of the confectioner's skill. Cloaked elegantly in sheer white glaze, these petite treats would have been well suited to a gleaming eighteenth-century silver dish or glistening cut-glass tray.
Fortunately, these tender gingerbread butter drops, flavored delicately with lemon and spice, are easier to prepare today than they might have been centuries ago. The dough comes together quickly and requires no chilling before shaping and baking. The glaze (which often seems daunting but really isn't) is also a snap and only requires whisking together a handful of ingredients.
Served for dessert, as part of a petit four tray, or packaged as gifts, these gingerbread butter drops offer a unique and elegant twist on traditional dark gingerbread.–Jennifer Lindner McGlinn
Gingerbread Butter Drops with Lemon Glaze
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- Makes 32 butter drops
- For the drops
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract or oil
- Royal Icing (optional, see recipe below)
- For the lemon glaze
- 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 6 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract or lemon oil (optional)
- Make the drops
- 1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Whisk together the flour, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- 3. Put the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high speed until smooth. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Incorporate the cream and lemon extract, mixing until smooth. Reduce the mixing speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together. (The dough should form a fairly moist clump when you squeeze a bit in your hand. If it seems too crumbly, mix in additional cream, about 1 teaspoon at a time, until you're satisfied.)
- 4. Turn the dough out onto a flat work surface and shape into a cylinder about 3 inches in diameter. Divide the dough into quarters. Divide each piece into quarters again, and then cut each of those pieces in half, creating 32 pieces. Roll the pieces into balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart. (The butter drops expand slightly during baking.) Press the balls lightly so they stay put and don't roll around on the sheet.
- 5. Bake the butter drops for about 20 minutes, or until they are very light golden brown. Cool the butter drops on the baking sheets set on wire racks for about 2 minutes before removing them to the racks to cool completely. (You can store the butter drops at this point in airtight containers for up to 5 days, or proceed to coat them with glaze.)
- Make the glaze
- 6. Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, hot water, lemon juice, and lemon extract (if desired) in a large bowl until smooth. Warm the glaze in the microwave at about 10-second intervals until it is just barely warm to the touch. (Warming the glaze will loosen it a bit and make it easier to coat the butter drops).
- Finish the drops
- 7. Arrange the cooled butter drops on a large wire rack set over a large baking sheet or sheet of aluminum foil. Drop the butter drops, one at a time, into the glaze, turning them with a fork to coat them completely. Using the fork, lift the butter drops out of the glaze, tap gently on the edge of the bowl to remove any excess glaze, and return them to the wire rack. Warm the glaze again in the microwave, if necessary, about halfway through the batch.
- 8. After the butter drops have dried for about 5 minutes, gently reposition them on the rack, using a clean fork or paring knife, to prevent the glaze from clumping at the bases. Set the coated butter drops aside in a dry, cool area until the glaze is firm, about 45 minutes. Coat the butter drops a second time in the same manner, warming the glaze again to loosen it. (Store any leftover glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
- 9. To decorate the butter drops, pipe dots or swirls of royal icing on top of the butter drops, if desired. Set aside to dry completely, about 1 hour. (Store the butter drops in an airtight container, layered between sheets of parchment or waxed paper, for up to 1 week.)
Royal Icing
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter
4 large fresh or pasteurized egg whites
- Combine the confectioners' sugar and cream of tartar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and begin beating on medium-low speed. Add the egg whites, increase the mixing speed to high, and continue beating until the icing is smooth, thick, and glossy, about 7 minutes, stopping at least once to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. (If you're working on a particularly dry day, you might need to drizzle in more egg whites to reach this consistency.)
- Scrape the icing into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, placing the wrap directly on top of the icing to prevent it from drying. (Use the icing immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Warm the icing to room temperature before beating again until smooth).
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St. Elmo beat county rival Brownstown, 25-16, 25-22, to win its first regional championship since 2010 and end the Lady Bombers' program.
Brownstown will co-op at St. Elmo next season.
Seniors Savannah Feezel and Katie Stites led the attack, with sevenand six kills, respectively. Senior Megan Maxey added three aces, and senior Perry Manley had 17 assists for the Lady Eagles (27-9).
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Computex: Sapphire Shows Off Passively Cooled Radeon 7770 GPU
Subject: Graphics Cards | June 7, 2012 - 02:40 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: video, sapphire, radeon 7770, passive cooling, graphics card, gpu, computex
Not to be left out of the Computex news, graphics card manufacturer Sapphire Technology unveiled a passively cooled AMD Radeon 7770 graphics card running at reference clock speeds. Following the release of the company's factory overclocked Vapor-X 7770, the new Sapphire HD 7770 Ultimate 1GB card is the first to sport a passive cooler – other vendors are going in the opposite direction by using custom (active) coolers to push up reference clockspeeds for factory overclocked cards.
Source: AnandTech
What makes the sapphire card neat is that the company did not have to underclock the GPU or memory in order to make a passive cooler feasible. With this card, you will get a silent GPU with the same specs and speeds as the reference 7770 we recently reviewed. The card looks to take up about two PCI expansion slots and utilizes a horizontal stack of vertically aligned (if that makes sense?) aluminum fins connected to the GPU via four heatpipes. Because of the cooler, the card is about 25% longer than a reference card, so keep that in mind if you are considering this for a HTPC build using a tiny case.
Beyond the cooler, which is arguably the most important aspect of the card, the Saphhire 7770 Ultimate 1GB is nearly identical to AMD's reference design. The only major change is that Sapphire had to move the GDDR5 memory chips to the opposite (top, when installed in the case) side of the PCB in order to accommodate the cooler. With that said, the video outputs on the graphics card are a small improvement over the reference design with an additional DVI port (thanks to not needing a full fan grill in the second PCI slot) bringing the total to two DVI ports, one full size HDMI, and one full size DisplayPort. Otherwise, the GPU is stock, running at 1GHz while the 1GB of GDDR5 memory is likely running at 1125 MHz (stock speeds). The Cape Verde-based graphics card contains 640 stream processors, 1.5 billion transistors, 1.28 Teraflops of compute performance, and a Texture fill rate of 40 giga-transfers per second (GT/s). The full specifications of the 7770 GPU core can be found in our review.
The MSRP of reference AMD HD 7770 cards is $159 but expect the Sapphire card to come in a bit above that number thanks to the custom cooler. You can find more photos of the passively cooled Sapphire GPU over at AnandTech who managed to snag some good shots of the card at the company's Computex booth.
In case you missed it, our video review of the HD 7770 card is embedded below in which we show off the (7770 and 7750) card also show off several custom 7770 designs from MSI, XFX, and others. It should bring you up to speed on what the 7770 is and where it stands in terms of performance with other cards from AMD and NVIDIA.
Assuming your case can hold it and you have at least one fan giving you some airflow, this could be a good little HTPC card! What do you think?
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I love quiet computers and passive cooling. I haven't paid much attention to GPUs the last 5 years. is the 7770 any good. (currently have nvidia 8600m gt in a laptop.)
Would love to build a gaming system, just really hate fan noise
hmm well it would definitely be faster than your current GPU. From our review of the 7770, it looks like its getting okay frame rates at even 1080p on Battlefield 3 (better than I expected it to do!) So long as you don't expect too much resolution or post processing effects wise out of it, it could certainly be used in a budget gaming build :).
While the concept of fanless GPUs are enticing you still have to have fairly robust case fans in order to make sure you don't have issues. I have found that recent GPUs active cooling system are ridiculously quiet. I'm of the school of thought that if i'm going to need a fan either way I'd rather get it on the GPU and keep the card much cooler with less risk of the card overheating. The only exception I can think of would be if you had a case with a 240mm fan on the side or something crazy like that.
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In addition, a new database has been added, The Jews of the Southern Pacific. This new database reflects the amazing amount of records and donations coming from Australia and New Zealand. The six databases and the number of records they include are ;
- The Jews of North America 173,300
- The Jews of The British Isles 145,000
- The Jews of South America and the Caribbean 11,900
- The Jews of Africa and the Orient 11,500
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- The Jews of Europe 82,800
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Donnie Glen Prine, 64, of Indianapolis, Indiana departed this life Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
He was born Nov. 25, 1948 to Audie and Inez (Nichols) Prine. He was a Decorated U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Jack Prine, Ronnie Prine and Bill Barnett. His survivors are his wife; Donna (Steinmetz) Prine, one son; Michael Prine, seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, one brother; Deyvon Prine of Newport and one half sister; Betty Fisher of Newport. Funeral service were 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Watson Cemetery. Visitation was 11 a.m. untill service time. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com


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"The Third Power" (第三勢力, Daisan Seiryoku, Viz: A Third Force) is chapter 592 of the original Naruto manga.
Reflecting on Itachi's last words, Sasuke is tormented with questions about important aspects of a shinobi's life; including his clan, his friends and about his own existence. While deep in thought, the ceiling of the cave breaks open, but Sasuke manages to dodge the falling debris and Suigetsu appears, along with Jūgo, stating that they had finally found Sasuke. Meanwhile on the battlefield, the five Kage are still amazed to find Madara still intact even after the Impure World Reincarnation was released. Madara exclaims that after fighting him, they might have realised he was not the type of shinobi to be under someone else's control. He also states that anyone that had seen his perfect form of his Susanoo had to die but laments that it would be a disgrace and defeatist to manifest it once again. Elsewhere, Naruto, Kakashi, Guy, and Killer B are still fighting Tobi and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path with Naruto provoking Tobi to take off his mask despite Kakashi's warnings not to irate the enemy. Seemingly resigned to his actions, Tobi summons the Benihisago and the Kohaku no Jōhei, and while remembering the fragments of the chakra he had collected from the Eight and Nine-Tails laments that he wanted to revive the Ten-Tails in perfect condition but even at a fragments of its power, it was still the same. Back at Kabuto's location, Jūgo realises that Anko Mitarashi is still alive and alerts Sasuke to the fact that Madara was still in the living world, shocking Sasuke. As Sasuke questions them why they were still following him, Suigetsu tells him that they had found something interesting and hands Sasuke the scroll which they found at one of Orochimaru's hideouts. Rendered speechless for a moment by the content, Sasuke says that he is willing to meet with Orochimaru which shocked Suigetsu and Jūgo but Sasuke noted that Orochimaru was not one to die so easily even if he was killed. Standing up, Sasuke states that he was going to meet "the ones who know everything".


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Did 67's have a grommet around the headlight dimmer switch?
Yes, P/N 4591473 installed by Fisher Body.
Do you have a group # for 4591473? The parts book I have only goes up to 9.800, the rest is missing.
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Bob, I checked the 67 4B LOS and it looks exactly like the pictures Steve posted with one exception, Steve's has a lone number 3 and mine is the number 2. Otherwise the manufacturer and '833' are the same and relative to each others position. As for rubber vs plastic, I would say a flexible plastic. If I had to order one and the choice was rubber or plastic, I would select plastic.Mike
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After an impressive run at the Confederations Cup, Mario Balotelli will not play against Spain in the semi-finals.
The Italian striker who moved from Manchester City to AC Milan earlier in the year, has already bagged two goals in the tournament.
However, we won't see a goal from Italy's frontman at the semi-final stage as he's been ruled out with a leg injury.
The Italian Football Federation explained Balotelli's situation in a statement made on Sunday.
They said: "The examinations carried out this afternoon in Fortaleza on Mario Balotelli showed a grade-one tear in the quadriceps muscle of the left leg.
"The player will not be available for the semi-final against Spain on Thursday, June 27 and in the coming days his condition will be evaluated for the match on the 30th."
If Italy are able to progress past Spain without Balotelli, they will play in the final on the 30th, where Balotelli's presence on the pitch could be as important as it was against Germany at Euro 2012.
If they are unable to make it past the fearsome Spanish team, the Italians will feature in a third-place play-off.
Italian manager, Cesare Prandelli, will need the Italian midfield maestro Andrea Pirlo fit for the semi-final. His absence against Brazil on Saturday was evident as they fell to a 4-2 defeat.
The other semi-final will be played on Wednesday, as home team Brazil take on Uruguay for a place in the final.
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FratArt.com is a place where the funniest and most absurd pictures and videos will be compiled for the public's entertainment. We will be starting out as a blog in order to gauge interest. If we determine that it could be feasible, we will build a full working site where users can upload their own "frat art." Simply stated, FratArt.com will be THE place to go to find the most hilarious pictures of funny party moments or aftermath. It will be a great place to kill a few minutes and have a laugh.
I am open to any ideas, so feel free to break the rules in my "Requirements" section if you think you have a really good reason to do so. After all, I am not a great designer, that's why I am here.
The point of the site is simply to entertain viewers with crazy and hilarious media depicting people doing crazy and hilarious things that relate to partying and give those who have funny media a chance for it to be seen. Based on that, I would assume that our target audience is primarily American college students.
The logo should be simple (I considered fat block letters) and colorful. It should include the slogan "The Gallery of Bro." The entire logo and slogan should be constrained to a shape that makes it easy to fit into a site or blog as well as making it easy to brand through clothing, stickers, or other methods.
It should use "Fratty" colors. This basically means a lot of neon. Fratty styling does not follow traditional aesthetic design theory. Using too many neon colors that do not match is ok. I thought of maybe using a different color for the "Frat," "Art," ".com" and "The Gallery of Bro" sections. Maybe neon orange, neon green, neon pink, and neon blue respectively. A good example of the use of neon colors is the famous "Party with Pi Phi" shirts. I have attached an example of this shirt.
I am definitely open to the inclusion of graphics in the overall logo, however I would also like to see some logos that primarily focus on the text, "FratArt.com The Gallery of Bro." If a graphic is to be used, it should be something that communicates partying or general absurdity.
Another important note is that FratArt.com does not necessarily have anything to do with Fraternities or Greek life. So there shouldn't be anything in the logo that implies that our brand is tied to American college Greek organizations.
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Electrical safety experts answer your questions
Our panel of industry experts answers your arc flash hazard questions about NFPA 70E, PPE and much more.
Arc flash hazard mitigation is at the top of every plant's electrical-system-safety list. Help ensure your electrical-system workers go home at night by understanding the risks and the latest technologies designed to minimize them.
During a recent webinar, Chief Editor Mike Bacidore spoke with Joe Weigel, owner of Electrical Safety Works, and Mark Ackerson, safety maintenance instructor for AVO Training Institute, about how regulations such as NFPA 70E impact the plant. Here are answers to your questions from that webinar.
Question: Is PPE required for resetting a breaker?
Answer: It really depends on the size of the breaker. In small, low-voltage (less than 480-volt) lighting and circuit feeder panels, with the panels dead front covers all in place, PPE is not necessary to switch or reset a circuit breaker. But power circuit breakers such as 600 Amps and larger at any voltage, it would be prudent to wear PPE. I would recommend PPE to switch any breakers that are 1000V AC or higher voltage.
Question: Besides PPE, are there any alternative methods?
Answer: Yes. Turn off all the power and lock it out. Once an "electrically safe work condition" is confirmed by a qualified person wearing PPE (no voltage) work can be done without PPE.
Question: What about remote racking and remote switching for "tools for safe work"?
Answer: Remote racking and remote switching are both very useful safety options, if these options can be utilized. Not all circuit breakers can be remotely operated unless they are electrically operated. Racking breakers always requires PPE unless the person doing the work is outside of the hazard area by using a remote racking device.
Question: Who can deem an employee qualified? This is in a maintenance setting.
Answer: The employer is responsible for making sure that the employee has been trained, that the training is documented in writing, and that the employee has demonstrated proficiency in working safely. The employer/supervisor determines who is qualified and is also responsible for that decision.
Question: Where is it written that a PE must perform the arc flash calcs?
Answer: As far as I know, there is no written requirement in the standards that state that only a PE can perform arc flash analysis. However, IEEE1584 says that a properly executed arc flash analysis consists of a combination of several electrical studies (short circuit study, time-current coordination study, and the arc flash analysis itself). Typically, only licensed electrical engineers are trained and capable of performing these studies, so the inference is that only licensed electrical engineers should perform these system studies. If someone is comfortable with doing this kind of work without being an EE or PE, and is willing to take the legal risk of doing it, doing so would not violate any written requirement.
Question: What is considered ''work''? Is simply opening a cabinet and looking inside considered work?
Answer: Yes. This is called "non-contact inspection" and PPE is required if the covers are removed or there are any exposed conductors or circuit parts. IR inspection falls into that category. Look at tables 130.7(C)(15)(a) in NFPA 70E and you will see some PPE recommendations for this kind of interaction.
Question: What is considered to be up to date on single line drawings?
Answer: The single line drawings are considered up to date if they show every change that has been made in the electrical system. If you replace, for example, a 225A circuit breaker with another 225A circuit breaker in a panel, that is not a change. If you add a safety switch or other device or add circuits or equipment, that will require the drawings to be modified to show those changes.
Question: New version of NFPA 70E does not mention date on the label. Why the change?
Answer: You are right! Article 130.5(C) describes what must be on the equipment label, and it does not show the date. It is common practice, however, for most engineering companies who do arc flash analysis to put the date of the AF analysis on the label. The feeling is that the date will indicate how recent the arc flash study is. The NFPA 70E requires the arc flash studies to be reviewed periodically, so the date could be useful in that regard.
Question: How do you make workers put on their PPE?
Answer: Management must understand and support the company's electrical safety policies. Employees must conform to those policies, including wearing PPE. Those employees who constantly violate the policy should be counseled and terminated if they continue to violate the rules. They are a liability to themselves, to the company, and to others.
Question: If commercial software is being used to determine the arc flash calculations, does a licensed professional engineer need to be the person entering the data in the program and running the program, or does it just need to be supervised by the licensed professional engineer?
Answer: There is a lot of judgment required, based on experience and training, that determines how to input the data into the software. Bad data in results in bad data out. An example is arc fault propagation in three phase systems. If the operator doesn't understand this phenomenon, they will make bad decisions. Often, a less experienced engineer will enter the data and run the calculations, but the results are reviewed and "stamped" by a more experienced engineer.
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I am 42 going on 43 and really getting into the ITF's. I figure there are many other players out there that go and travel to the various ones. It would be nice to hear positive stories and be informed about certain venues that may or may not be worth going to. For example, my friend did a euro circuit and ended up playing on red clay in the rain--which is very, very common, but being a flat hitter and net player, this style of play was not very suited to his game. The temperatures were very friendly, but the rain made it extremely chilly also. Being from Hawaii, I didn't realize you don't stop play for a drizzle. These are the stories I would like to hear.
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The Grades in ITF tournaments are the cool thing. Thailand has a Grade 2 tournament in Pattaya to be held on November 19-26. Last year, it was besieged by a bunch of first round walk overs. If you saw Hangover 2, perhaps that could be true or maybe not. First, the heat is pretty tough. It's easily 35 C or 92 F with oppressive humidity. Second, Pattaya doesn't sleep so if you want to you can find a party until the sun rises and continues. A certain Aussie told me he had slept 12 hours in the past four days, but he did make it to the quarterfinals. A Frenchman once partied there for three days straight. It's that kind of a town. The courts are nice with two facilities. Royal Cliff is very, very slow while Siam Bayshore is faster and shadier. Winning one round at a Grade Two is like winning a Grade Five. The key to your ranking is to play the higher grades. By winning two rounds at this tournament, it pushed me up to a top 300 ranking. So look around and see if you can find the higher grade tournaments. Hope to see you in Pattaya
Partying and playing tennis don't mix too well. :)
Sounds like the ITF system is better than the USTA system. What do you think, Gary?
I've been to the USTA Nationals--where they break you into round robins-- 17 sections of the USTA--you play four other regions--top four advance to a semis. That's fun but hard to party until you're out because it's a team thing. ITF is individual plus you play one match a day--you know the early round are easier, but at the USTA--it's by NTRP the matches are tough.
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The K-Lite Codec Tweak Tool is a portable utility that can detect and fix a lengthy list of PC video problems.
By default it will detect and remove (with your permission) broken codecs, small programs that are used for encoding or decoding audio or video streams. If your PC used to play a particular video file type, but doesn't any more, then this may help.
The program can also help you reset default codec settings, or configure them in more detail. Having problems with Xvid videos, say? Check "DirectShow filter configuration", click Next, and, if it's present, click the Xvid Decoder button. Here you can set values like Brightness or Aspect Ratio that will affect how all Xvid videos will be rendered in future.
You're able to apply similar configuration tweaks for other filters. It's easy to list all your installed codecs and filters, which could be useful if, say, a video plays on one of your PCs but not another (run the tweak tool on both, look at the installed filters and note any differences). And you can also back up your codec and filter settings for easy restoration later.
And the Tweak Tool can even access some little known Windows Explorer settings. Would you like Explorer to generate thumbnails for all the videos you can play, for instance? Check "Thumbnail settings for Windows Explorer", select the appropriate file changes and you should be able to see the change right away.


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Double check your inventory to be safe. There should be a scroll entitled "A Proposition" and a square tooth lock pick.
If there isn't, then you may need to reload.
Double check your inventory to be safe. There should be a scroll entitled "A Proposition" and a square tooth lock pick.
If there isn't, then you may need to reload.
Congratulation Random_Taffer. Great FM with really a nice plot.
Loot 2423 from 2425. Where is the last 2 ?
The 1st time I played this - last night - I killed a guard with the dagger (he just bumped into me & instinct took over). BAD IDEA; before long everyone was chasing me, I was frantically trying to kill everyone (definitely not my style), couldn't get into "The Billowing Sail" or get my loot obj. Ah well
Re-played today (keeping the dagger sheathed) & had a wonderful time. Explorable, with great atmosphere, immersion, architecture, new & realistic conv's, soundevolving & Bonus objectives, & use of AI motions. Also found it very refreshing to be able to just get around the place without being constantly confronted or chased - provided you behaved yourself And, considering the main character, this made perfect sense.
Main thing I liked (apart from that guy singing for his supper - that was a hoot ) was the story & sub-plots; very believable & interesting. I too am looking forward to more adventures with The Black Masks.
Since you're going to do that, I found a couple of tiny things:- (i) sound drop-out when picking Rynolf's door & (ii) SHAS when too close to the n-w column of the big chamber in the Red Serpent's lair. But didn't have any problem with those clever 'AI interactions'.Sounds like a patch is in order
You obviously worked very hard on this, & it shows. Thanx so very much
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I was frantically trying to kill everyone
I did say something along the lines of "psycotic Taffers" during testing didn't I Random_Taffer??
This isn't a dig at you Sticky Fingers...but was an obsevation I had during testing that someone might actualy go on a killing spree and kill the billowing sails guard and then not get in.(definitely not my style)
you get access to the billowing sails when you get the "ticket" from the singing hermit in the sewers in exchange for the fish thats found in the pub kitchen.
I'm glad you did it...now I don't feel so silly 5 pages later.
Wow, I haven't posted in ages! Have begun playing and it's beautiful, love the little missions on the side. Brilliant work Taffer.
ffox: thanks.
I made the Rusted Hooks door fly away... haha...
Finished. Thanks again R_T I enjoyed the design, ambient music and interesting gameplay.
Looking foward for The Fall of Talim
I'm afraid it got a bit out of hand, which is why we abandoned it. If we refined it a bit it would make it better/playable.
Basically, you're a guard on the wall watching over a gate that's closing VERY slowly (Takes about 30 minutes to close). An endless horde of zombies is coming to try and escape the city and ravish the countryside, but you're trying to close the gate to wall them in.
The horde starts out small and you're given all sorts of weapons to fend them off. As it gets nearer to the closing of the gate the zombie horde grows larger and larger and it takes more and more effort to kill them all. (If even one gets through the gate, you lose the mission)
During about the last minute or so, supplies and allies get so scarce that the player basically has no choice but to jump down with his/her sword and try and block the gate while it finishes closing. The player is resigned to their fate of dying to make sure that the city is sealed off.
It's usually always close, but you can manage it if you're good with a blade.
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Awesome mission
I did dispose of the guard in front of the billowing sails beforehand so I have not been able to get into the billowing sails even with the "ticket"
Does the "ticket" unlock the door? How is it used?
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You have to give the ticket to the guard outside the Billowing Sails.
Havent tried replicating this bug, but the first time I talked to the little girl, I saw the doll through the fence and somehow thought I could jump over the fence which was 10 feet tall. What happened was I mantled through the fence and into the garden . It was a 1 way trip however
Awesome mission. My only complaint is that it ended! Thanks Random_Taffer.
where is the crate i'm supposed to dump the body into ?
i found what seems to be the warehouse but no open crate
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I may be blind But I found my way
wow how do i get pass that guard outside the Billowing Sails
You get past that guard without the assassin with you.
Giveaway: Climb the wall (the right side is climbable) near where the person is sleeping in a chair. Once climbed, throw the assassin's body over the wall, or jump over if you wish.
Related giveaway: Similarly, avoid carrying the assassin's body through the bar room by simply throwing the assassin's body out the window where you killed him.
(BTW, I don't think this particular puzzle solution has been done before in a mission. Great idea, Random_Taffer! )
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GREAT Mission!
I am not a ghoster or a slasher ( I don't like to kill guards etc, but a KO to keep'em quiet is my style ).
Unfortunately the mission logic does "break" and _correctly_ so if you disable the "wrong" person(s). I'd recommend an "update" in the readme or objectives to prevent such. If in either I'd word the "warning" broadly to keep "Garrett" guessing.
spoil warning!
The billiowing Sales door guard will not accept the invitation letter obtained in trade from the recluse in the sewers if he's been KO'd or killed. I avoided slashing him as is my style, but got BWD, Blackjack Withdrawl Disorder (its a _real_ psychological disorder ) after finding the blackjack and went on a spree.
Trying to prevent a mission restart, I then slashed him to see if that somehow would make a difference, nope. He is frobbable as are most unconscious / corpes and the scroll can be offered, but the result is picking up of the body, nothing else.
Thanks again for the mission, updated or not.
Just finished! VERY nice mission! The atmosphere was fantastic! Thank you very much
can't be me, i washed a few days ago
Thanks to you all for your lovely comments!
Added loot list by ffox to the first page there.
Thanks, Freddy!
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Futures climbed as much as 0.7 percent. U.S. gasoline inventories fell 4.3 million barrels, the Energy Department said yesterday. Supplies were projected to drop 1.38 million barrels in a Bloomberg News survey. The decrease countered figures that showed imports and demand for the motor fuel fell. Oil markets are better-supplied for the first time since 2009, the International Energy Agency said today.
"There is demand out there," Robert Montefusco, senior broker at Sucden Financial Ltd. in London, said in an interview with Maryam Nemazee on Bloomberg Television. The economic outlook "is improving but we're getting contradictory signals."
Crude for May delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose as much as 67 cents to $103.37, the highest price since April 5, and was at $103.16 a barrel at 1:05 p.m. London time. Prices are up 4.4 percent this year.
Brent oil for May settlement slipped 19 cents to $119.99 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. The European benchmark contract's premium to New York-traded West Texas Intermediate narrowed to $16.84 from $17.48 yesterday.
Gasoline DemandRefinery utilization fell 1.9 percentage points to 83.8 percent of capacity last week, according to the Energy Department. That's the biggest drop since the period ended Feb. 24. Motor-gasoline products supplied, a proxy for demand, shrank 102,000 barrels a day and imports slid 180,000 barrels a day.
Prices at the pump may have peaked for the year. Regular gasoline, averaged nationwide, declined for a fifth day to $3.915 a gallon on April 10 after surging 20 percent and reaching $3.936 on April 4, according to data from AAA, the biggest U.S. motoring club. Americans have purchased 5.3 percent less gasoline so far this year than in 2011, data from credit- card receipts analyzed by MasterCard Inc. (MA) (MA)'s SpendingPulse showed on April 10.
U.S. distillate inventories, a category that includes diesel and heating oil, declined 4 million barrels, the Energy Department report showed. They were forecast to slip 250,000 barrels, according to the median estimate of 10 analysts in the Bloomberg survey. Crude stockpiles rose 2.8 million barrels compared with a projected increase of 2 million.
Sluggish DemandOil markets are better-supplied as "sluggish" demand and OPEC output at more than a three-year peak eased inventory depletion, the Paris-based IEA said in its monthly Oil Market Report today. Global oil inventories may have increased by more than 1 million barrels in the first quarter.
"The cycle of repeatedly tightening fundamentals evident since 2009 has been broken for now," said the IEA, which advises 28 nations on energy policy. "The earlier tide of remorseless market tightening looks to have turned."
Oil prices have gained this year on concern that tension with Iran will disrupt global supplies. France remains "open" to the possibility of a release of crude stockpiles by IEA member countries to keep prices in check, Industry Minister Eric Besson said yesterday.
Crude's advance in New York created a so-called bullish engulfing pattern on the candlestick chart, signaling increased buying, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Futures also settled above the 100-day moving average, which represents technical support today at $101.63 a barrel.
Natural gas futures in New York closed below $2 per million British thermal units yesterday for the first time in a decade on a growing supply glut caused by mild weather and record production. Prices for May delivery slid 2.3 percent to $1.984 per million British thermal units on the Nymex yesterday, the lowest settlement price since Jan. 28, 2002. They fell as low as $1.976 today.
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NBC has put a remake of that classic '80s TV staple "Murder, She Wrote" into development, but it turns out the show's original star, Angela Lansbury, isn't too pleased with the idea.
Lansbury, who starred as murder-solving mystery writer Jessica Fletcher for 12 seasons and four TV movies on CBS, recently told the Associated Press she's a fan of actress Octavia Spencer, who's set to star in the remake; she just wishes they wouldn't use the name.
Lansbury told the AP: "I think it's a mistake to call it 'Murder, She Wrote,' because 'Murder, She Wrote' will always be about a Cabot Cove and this wonderful little group of people who told those lovely stories and enjoyed a piece of that place, and also enjoyed Jessica Fletcher, who is a rare and very individual kind of person."
She continued, "So I'm sorry that they have to use the title 'Murder, She Wrote,' even though they have access to it and it's their right."
Lansbury was a big star before her "Murder, She Wrote" days, having won four Tony Awards and three Oscar nominations before taking the job in 1984. But her decade-plus on TV most every Sunday night made her a household name. She earned a best actress in a drama series Emmy nomination for every season the show was on the air, though she didn't win.
This isn't the first time a star of a classic TV show has bemoaned the remake. Richard Hatch, who played Captain Apollo in the original "Battlestar Galactica," tried for years to mount his own continuation of the show before Universal decided to do a complete remake. Though Hatch was critical of the new series at first, he was eventually offered a role on the series and came to embrace it.
So maybe it's possible that Lansbury will be given a plum role on the relaunched "Murder, She Wrote" and everything will end well. Of course, it should be noted that the title of the very first "Murder, She Wrote" episode was "The Murder of Sherlock Holmes." So the series has never been above killing off iconic detectives.
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see: http://developer.kde.org/documentation/other/index.html
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psostre needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 72 designs submitted by 22 freelance designers.
WebLift helps businesses small and large take their web presence to the next level. Every client benefits from our one of a kind technology platform which gives marketing teams and business owners the information and tools they need to get the most out of their website or web applications.
Besides the technology platform, our team can help with UI design, custom application development, conversion optimization and more.
Our clients include small, medium, and large businesses. They understand the power of the web in today's worldwide economy and they are willing to invest into making their web efforts a core part of their business.
The design for WebLift should be clear and unique.
We are looking for a text logo and accompanying logo mark icon.
For text logo, the font should be business professional and modern. Something in a modified sans serif font - think modern, not futuristic. We do not want a "web2.0" style logo.
The logo mark icon should be indicative of lifting up, or improving, without being trite (no increasing line graphs). Something abstract is ok, but it should have some discernible meaning. Keep in mind it will need to look good at small sizes, e.g. 32x32 as well as larger sizes.
Logo styles we like: microsoft, citrix, papyrus (http://www.papyrusonline.com/), vodafone (attached)
Logo styles we do not want: twitter, oracle, skype
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Louisiana Companies Subjected Blacks, Hispanics to Groping, Slurs, Nooses; Fired One Victim for Complaining, Federal Agency Charges
HOUSTON - Sandia Drilling Company, Ltd, L.L.P. and Sandia Drilling of Texas, L.L.C., Bossier City, La., oil drilling companies, violated federal anti-discrimination laws when their supervisors and other employees subjected two African-American and a Hispanic worker to a racially hostile work environment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed today. The companies also fired one discrimination victim in retaliation for complaining, the agency said.
In a suit filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division (Civil Action No., 2-12-cv-00615) on Sept. 26, 2012, the EEOC charged that Joe Johnson and Leon Alburty, two white supervisors on an oil rig in northeast Texas where employees slept and worked, addressed two black workers as "n----rs," "black asses," and other racially offensive slurs. The supervisors segregated the men's sleeping quarters and one even tried to place a black worker's hand on the supervisor's private parts, saying "grab this, boy." One day, the two black workers found hangman's nooses on their trucks, and despite reporting the incident to the supervisors, the company did nothing to investigate the matter. One of the men resigned after one of the supervisors told him to carry out an unreasonably dangerous assignment or go home. The other worker felt compelled to quit after a supervisor stated during an employee meeting that "n----rs can pick more cotton than whites."
The EEOC further alleges in its suit that on another oil rig in northeast Texas, a supervisor/driller, Justin Smith, offensively taunted a Hispanic subordinate on almost a daily basis for dating a black woman by calling him a "n-----r" and a "n-----r lover," degraded him by yelling out that he worked "like a wetback," and often threatened to "whip [his] ass with a 24 [-inch pipe wrench]." The subordinate was terminated soon after reporting the harassment to a company superintendant.
Such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC filed suit after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process. The EEOC seeks back pay and compensatory and punitive damages for the victims as well as injunctive relief intended to prevent further discrimination at the companies.
"It is unconscionable that in the 21st century anyone should have to work in a racially hostile environment riddled with highly offensive acts of intimidation simply to earn a decent living," said Martin Ebel, deputy director of the EEOC's Houston District Office. "Our federal laws protect against such workplace misconduct and the EEOC aims to eradicate it."
EEOC Regional Attorney Jim Sacher added, "Despicable racial harassment like this has no place in the American workplace. It is an affront to our values of fair play and opportunity."
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on the agency's web site at www.eeoc.gov.


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2008 BMW 3-Series ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
The quintessential sports sedan.
The BMW 3 Series comprises a range of sedans, coupes, convertibles and wagons, with different engines, a wide variety of options, and a spread of $35,000 from the bottom to the top of the line. Yet from the least expensive 328i sedan to the ultra-high performance M3 (reviewed separately), all 3 Series cars put an emphasis on one thing: Sporty driving dynamics that appeal to enthusiast drivers.
For 2008, BMW matches its xDrive all-wheel drive system with its 300-horsepower, twin-turbo six-cylinder engine for the first time in the 3 Series, introducing the 335xi sedan and coupe. The 3 Series also offers paddle shifters on the steering wheel with the optional six-speed automatic transmission. And with introduction of the new 1 Series coupe, the 3 Series cars are no longer the smallest in BMW's North American lineup.
All 3 Series models share mechanical components and similarly compact exterior dimensions. Differences lie in body style or exterior design, though the coupe and convertible have belts for four passengers rather than five. All are a blast to drive.
BMW sells more manual transmissions in this class than any manufacturer, and that probably says something about the type of drivers choosing the 3. These are rear-drive cars, though all-wheel drive is available, and even the optional automatic transmission is tuned for crisp, sporty shifting. Handling response is sharp and precise, and braking capability is best in class. The base engine in the 328s, BMW's trademark 3.0-liter straight six, is more than powerful enough for brisk acceleration and a sinfully good time. The upgrade twin-turbo six in the 335s is one of the most viscerally satisfying engines in production.
The four-door 3 Series sedan is most familiar, and among the most passenger friendly. The Sports Wagon adds substantial cargo space and utility. It's great for couples or families who often bring the dog, though it isn't available with the twin-turbo engine.
The 328i and 335i Convertibles might be the sexiest 3s, with their fully automatic, one-button folding hardtop. With the top up, the convertible is nearly as solid and quiet as the coupe. The tradeoff, aside from the substantial price increase, is that the convertible seats four and has very little trunk space.
The two-door 3 Series coupes are the sportiest. The firmer sport suspension, optional with other body styles, comes standard on the coupe, and these are the lightest cars in the line. They seat four, like the convertible, but they'll appeal to those who want sporting capability something like a sports car's but need a reasonable back seat and decent-sized trunk.
The emphasis on sporty driving shouldn't put anyone off. Even with the firmest suspension, the ride in all 3 Series models remains reasonably supple. There's room inside for young families or four adults for a night out, in well-designed, nicely finished interiors.
The 3 Series offer gizmos you'd expect in larger, full-on luxury sedans. Those powerful engines are also efficient, and EPA mileage ratings go as high as 28 mpg Highway. Exterior dimensions for all models are relatively compact, making them good cars for crowded city centers. All are distinctively styled and clearly recognizable as BMWs, which should get you a good valet spot, depending on the places you frequent.
All 3 Series models have a full array of airbags, with good scores in government and insurance-industry crash tests. Available all-wheel-drive adds extra security in foul weather. All models feature the electronic wizardry that has become BMW's stock-in-trade over the last decade, including one of the auto industry's most complex stability-control systems.
Some competitors offer more room, more power, better mileage or maybe better interiors for less money. But aside from subjective price-value analysis, the noteworthy hitch in the 3 Series is the downside of the electronic gizmos. There are long-time fans who'll tell you that the basic appeal of their favorite Bimmer is getting mucked up with too much annoying stuff.
With that in mind, the bottom line remains. The 3 Series cars accelerate, turn and stop with remarkable agility and balance, without seriously compromising comfort or common sense. These cars still define sports sedan (or coupe or wagon), and they remain the target for every luxury car brand from Acura to Volvo.
The 2008 BMW 3 Series includes four-door sedans, wagons, two-door coupes and convertibles in 10 distinct models, not counting the extra- powerful M3s. All the standard 3 Series cars are powered by BMW's familiar inline six-cylinder engine, and all-wheel drive is available. It's really a choice of body style and engine power.
Model designations are consistent across the body styles and standard equipment is similar, though the coupes and convertibles include a few more features in the base price. Minimally, all 3 Series cars come with automatic climate and headlight control, a climate-controlled center console, heated windshield washer nozzles, rain-sensing wipers, a power moonroof, 10-speaker AM/FM/CD and BMW's self-braking Dynamic Cruise Control. Wheel size varies from 16 to 18 inches. All offer a choice of aluminum or different wood interior trims, with vinyl upholstery and a six-speed manual transmission standard. BMW's six-speed Steptronic automatic ($1,325) is optional on all models.
The rear-wheel-drive, five-passenger BMW 328i sedan ($32,400) is powered by a 230-hp 3.0-liter inline six. The 328xi sedan ($34,600) adds BMW's x-Drive permanent all-wheel drive system, noted by the x-designation on all 3 Series models so equipped.
The 335i sedan ($38,700) and 335xi sedan ($39.300) feature a turbocharged version of the 3.0-liter six, delivering 300 horsepower. The 335 models also add features, including power front seats with memory and BMW's Logic 7 audio upgrade.
The 328i Sports Wagon ($34,300) and 328xi Sports Wagon ($36,100) offer more load-carrying potential and versatility than the sedan, with a rear tailgate and rear window that can be opened separately. The wagon is not offered with the turbocharged engine.
The 3 Series coupe is available in four versions: 328i ($35,600), 328xi ($37,400), 335i ($41,200) and 335xi ($43,000). The slinky coupe has two doors, a two-place rear seat and a slightly smaller trunk than the sedan, with a firmer, sport-tuned suspension that's optional on other body styles.
The 3 Series Convertible offers a retracting metal hard top that opens and closes with the touch of a button, and either engine: 328i ($43,500) and 335i ($49,500). The convertible seats four, like the coupe, but it's not offered with all-wheel drive.
Options are plentiful, though most are grouped in three packages. The Premium Package ($1,650-$3,350, depending on model) adds Dakota leather upholstery and a number of conveniences, including Bluetooth cellular phone interface, power folding side mirrors, a digital compass in the rear-view mirror and hardware for BMW Assist, the telemetric package that provides safety, convenience and concierge services. The Cold Weather Package ($600-$1,000) adds electrically heated seats, high-intensity headlight washers and a split-folding rear seat with ski sack.
The Sport Package ($500-$1,800) includes sporting suspension calibrations tuned by BMW's M performance division for the sedan, wagon and convertible, more heavily bolstered sports seats and a wheel-performance tire upgrade.
BMW's Active Steering system ($1,400) and radar-managed Active Cruise Control ($2,400) are available as stand-alone options on all 3 Series variants, as is a DVD-based navigation system ($2,100). Sirius satellite radio hardware ($595), the Logic 7 stereo ($1,250) and most of the features in the three packages are available as stand-alone options.
Safety features include front-impact airbags that deploy at different rates depending on the severity of impact, front passenger side-impact airbags and full-cabin, curtain-type head protection airbags. The convertibles add knee airbags that help keep front passengers from sliding under the seat belts.
Active safety features, designed to help the driver avoid collisions, include Dynamic Stability Control and the latest generation antilock brakes. The ABS preloads the brake pedal when the driver suddenly lifts off the gas pedal, and includes a feature that lightly sweeps the brake discs dry every 1.5 seconds when it's raining.
All of the 2008 3 Series models are different. But all are immediately recognizable and BMWs, and every 3 Series body style shares design traits with the others.
The similarities start with a shared 108.7 wheelbase, which is the only obvious hint that under the body panels all 3 Series models are nearly identical. By every other exterior dimension, all body styles come within two inches of the other. In general, these are the largest 3 Series cars ever. Most of the extra width and length translates into more interior space compared to previous generations, particularly in the back seat.
The 3 Series sedan is the best seller, and perhaps most familiar to the motoring public. It features BMW's traditional double-beam headlights, now under clear covers that wrap around the corners and taper to a point that emphasizes the car's width. The Sport Wagon is identical to the sedan from the center roof pillar forward. Rearward, its roofline tapers slightly all the way to the rear of the car, while the bottom line of the rear windows tapers upward slightly, creating a teardrop shape.
Roof rails are standard on the wagon, and its rear gate opens electrically, with a switch on the key fob or dashboard. The rear glass opens separately, which is convenient for quickly loading lightweight items.
Overall, the 3 Series coupe is a bit longer and lower than the sedan, and not as wide. With standard xenon headlamps, its front light clusters are smaller. The coupe's hood looks longer, and it's fashioned with a subtle dome that suggests a powerful engine underneath. The windshield flows into a roofline that's long and curved in a continuous arc, and lower than that on the sedan. With extensive use of plastic composite materials for parts such as the front fenders, the coupes are also the lightest cars in the line, even though they carry more standard equipment.
In profile or front three-quarter view, the 3 Series Convertible closely resembles the coupe. Its front end, and the arc its roofline, are nearly identical. The difference, of course, is the convertible's retractable metal hardtop, which opens or closes at the touch of a button in just 22 seconds. The top folds in three pieces and stows itself under the trunk lid. That lid is hinged both front and rear, so that it can open toward the back to swallow the folding top, and from the back to load the trunk. Thanks to the weight of the top's operating mechanism, as well as body reinforcements intended to maintain structural integrity when the top is open, the convertibles are heavier than the lightest 3 Series cars by some 400 pounds.
The 3 Series' high-tech theme is visible from the outside. Most models come with adaptive bi-xenon headlights that turn with the steering wheel to aim into a curve. All feature BMW's adaptive brake lights, which are based on the idea that drivers in the cars following a 3 Series will know when the 3 is braking hard. The LED lights illuminate more intensely, over a larger area, when the driver applies the brakes full-lock or when the ABS operates.
There are subtle interior differences in various models across the 3 Series. The coupe, for example, has different instrument script and a third wood trim option not offered in the sedan (dark-stained poplar). But the essentials, including dashboard, console and front seats, are the same across the four body styles.
The cabin takes the best of several ideas first applied in the larger BMW 5 Series and 7 Series models, synthesizes them for a smaller car and improves them in the process. We aren't completely enamored with everything inside the 3 Series, but we have few serious gripes.
The soft vinyl and plastics improve on previous generations in both appearance and feel, and they put the finish on better footing with the best in class. All models offer a choice of real aluminum or various wood trims, and there's a lot of it on the dash and doors. BMW's Leatherette vinyl is not the least bit tacky, while the optional leather is soft and thick. The 3 Series follows BMW's tradition of soft orange backlighting for the instruments. Some will like it, some won't.
The dashboard has a pronounced horizontal format, with more community and less driver orientation than previous 3 Series cars. There are actually two dash designs. The standard setup has a single bubble, or hood, over the gauge cluster, while the optional navigation system is installed in a dash that accommodates it with a second hood in the center.
The front door panels are different on each side, as well. The passenger side has a sloped, vertical door pull, while the driver's door lays the door pull horizontally in the arm rest. Window switches are clustered near the driver's arm rest, where they're easy to locate without glancing.
The 3 Series has no keyed ignition switch, relying instead on a slot-type key fob and a starter button. We do not like this system, and we're not sold on the benefit it has over a conventional key. The fob slides into a slot next to the steering column, and you push the button to fire up. The Comfort Access option makes everything automatic, and the thinking here is more obvious. With fob in pocket, the doors unlock automatically as the driver approaches, and the seats are waiting in their proper position. The driver just pushes the start button, and pushes it again when it's time to get out. Still, we'd prefer a traditional key.
Seats have long been a 3 Series strength, and these are better than ever. Even the standard-trim front buckets provide excellent support without feeling too hard. The manual adjustments work great, though we recommend using them when the car is parked. The 335 models get power adjustments with three memory positions. The power seats that come with the Sport Package are outstanding, though the additional back and bottom bolstering make them harder to slide into. As passengers we might like them less, but as drivers we love them.
The audio controls could be higher in the center stack for easier access, and the buttons for station presets and assorted functions demand a bit more concentration than they should. Switching between AM, FM and other modes can be distracting while driving, for example. The orange readout on the stereo is almost invisible when wearing polarized sunglasses on a sunny day, even though similar readouts for climate control are perfectly legible.
The automatic climate control (which comes standard) features separate temperature adjustments for driver and front passenger. A mist sensor measures moisture on the windshield and automatically adjusts the defroster, while a heat-at-rest feature keeps the cabin heated for a time after the car is turned off.
The single-CD stereo (standard) sounds good, with 10 speakers and separate subwoofers under the front seats. The 335 models come with an audio upgrade called Logic 7. It adds wattage and three speakers, with the latest digital sound processing and surround technology. Audio controls on the steering wheel work well, once they're mastered.
BMW's multi-layer, mouse-style iDrive interface is optional in the 3 Series, but if you want the GPS navigation system, you'll have to take iDrive. We'd probably do without navigation. We've encountered few people who remotely like iDrive. It makes simple tasks like calling up a map or pre-setting radio stations a challenge.
In other respects, the 3 Series cabin is more user-friendly than ever. The coupe, for example, has seatbelt presenters, or motorized arms that emerge from little doors built into the rear side panels. It used to be that the driver and front-seat passenger had to reach way back to find their shoulder belts. Now occupants just sit down and close the doors, and the belts come to them.
There are more storage pockets and nooks than before, and those in the doors are much larger. The new climate-controlled center console is a huge improvement, in both function and appearance. So are the cupholders, though they still aren't the best
Rear-seat accommodations are substantially better than in pre-2006 3 Series cars. For starters, the rear air vents can be separately adjusted for both temperature and air volume. There's also more space, particularly in front of the knees. Remember: this is still a compact car, and rear passengers with long torsos will still feel hair rubbing on the headliner. The center position is best left to children. Nonetheless, the rear seat feels more spacious than before, and moves the 3 Series closer to the roomiest cars in the class.
The rear accommodations are actually a little better in the coupe, though access is more difficult in the absence of rear side doors. Because the coupes are four passenger cars, the center space in back is replaced by a console, which includes individual storage boxes, additional air vents and footwell lights. There's decent legroom and more shoulder room. It's almost like sitting in a little limousine. There are even buttons on the outside edge of the front seats, in the shoulder area, so those in back can reach up and power the front seat forward to ease exit from the rear of the car.
The trunk is largest in the sedan, though still smaller than many comparably sized competitors (12 cubit feet capacity). The 3 Series coupe's trunk is smaller still (11.1 cubic feet), but the split-folding rear seatback is standard (an option on the sedan). A separate compartment under the trunk mat, measuring 1.75 cubic feet, adds some space for small items that won't slide around.
The 3 Series convertible offers the least cargo space. There's a maximum 9.0 cubic feet when the top is closed; lower it, and cargo space reduces dramatically. With the top down, count on maybe a medium-sized duffel bag, and make sure the top is closed before stowing anything.
For cargo hauling, the Sport Wagon is easily the best choice in the 3 Series line. From the handling, accelerating or braking standpoints, it gives up nothing the 328i sedan, and it adds a dimension of utility. Cargo volume increases to 24.8 cubic feet, floor to ceiling, behind the rear seat. With the rear seat folded forward, the 3 Series wagon can swallow 60.9 cubic feet of stuff, or more than some small SUVs.
The wagon's load area is flat, too, which is good for both dogs and cargo. It's fully lined with thick, soft carpet, and it's full of convenient features, including separate enclosed bins, cargo straps, bag holders, a power point, a cargo cover at seat height and a roll-out cargo net. The wagon is also available with all-wheel drive, giving it good winter-weather capability.
Driving Impression
Every car in BMW's 3 Series is a fine performer and a technological tour de force. Driving has never been much better, or at least not with seating for four or five, decent mileage and a high level of comfort.
The 3 Series offers rear-wheel drive and manual transmissions in a class increasingly filled with front-wheel drive and automatics. BMW's x-Drive permanent all-wheel-drive system, available in all but the 3 Series Convertible, greatly enhances all-season capability. The x-Drive delivers most of the power to the rear wheels most of the time, maintaining the sporting feel associated with rear-wheel drive, but it's great for getting the 3 through the worst winter slop without dramatics.
If price is remotely an issue, don't hesitate to choose the less-expensive 328 models. They have as much power as most drivers will ever need, and they deliver the same inherent goodness as the 335s, without much less really useful stuff. We wouldn't recommend options such as Active Steering or Active Cruise Control except to technology buffs.
The heart of any BMW is its engine, and those in the 3 Series are first rate. They remain true to BMW's commitment to straight or inline six-cylinders, as other manufacturers have switched almost exclusively to V6s. The straight six presents more packaging challenges, but its unique performance characteristics and smoothness make it a favorite among enthusiast drivers.
In both the 328i and 335i models, the engine is fantastic. We found the 328s fun to drive, with good throttle response that made us feel a class above other cars in traffic. Few will feel short-changed on performance if they make the more economical choice.
Either engine delivers quick acceleration by any standard: 0-60 mph times of 6.3 seconds for the 328i sedan, and 5.4 seconds for the 335i sedan with the standard manual transmission, according to BMW. And despite the impressive performance, all 3 Series models deliver decent fuel economy. EPA ratings range from a low of 16 City, 25 Highway for all-wheel-drive 335xi models with the manual transmission to a high of 19/28 for the rear-drive 328i coupe and sedan with the automatic.
The 335s are particularly enjoyable, to be sure, with an engine that's more powerful than any 3 Series before, short of the limited production M3s. What's best about this twin-turbocharged version of the straight six is its linear quality, or the steady supply of acceleration-producing torque at any speed. So-called turbo lag, or a slowed response to the gas pedal as the turbos start spinning, is almost nonexistent. There's more torque down low than ever, but the turbo engine pulls like a sprinter all the way to its 6800-rpm redline and never misses a step. It also sounds great from inside the car, with an emphasis on clean mechanical noise from the engine bay rather than the tone of the muffler.
We prefer the manual transmission, even though it isn't perfect, mostly because it allows the driver to more thoroughly exploit the goodness in the 3 Series engines. Clutch-pedal effort makes taking off easy, without having to think about it, and the gear ratios are perfectly spaced for either the base or turbocharged engine. During a casual drive through the countryside in a 335i coupe, we were content to leave the manual in third or fourth gear, depending on the road, and enjoy the scenery as the engine's broad power band kept the momentum flowing.
In a more aggressive mode of travel, working the gearchange frequently to keep the engine near its power peak, the 3 Series manual shifter falls short of the car's overall high standard. The throws are shorter then ever, but the gears engage with a vague, slightly stretchy feel. It's as if the engineers tried cramming slots for six forward gears into a shift pattern more properly proportioned for five. Coming back down through the gears, drivers must take care if they choose a gear out of its normal sequence, as this requires some careful aiming.
For those who prefer not to deal with a clutch through their tedious morning commute, the six-speed automatic works very well indeed. The automatic can be a bit slow to react with an appropriate gear change in Normal mode, but leaving it in Sport mode solves the problem, with a slight payback in more abrupt shifting. Then there is the Steptronic manual mode, which allows manual gear selection. No problem with shift response when you do it yourself, and the steering-wheel paddles mean you can manually shift the automatic without removing hands from the wheel.
Beyond strong engines, every car in the 3 Series is characterized by an excellent balance of ride quality and handling response. For 40 years, this has been the prototypical sports sedan. It's about as close as you can get to sports-car driving dynamics in a more practical car, yet the fun never comes at the expense of beating up the passengers inside.
The current models ultimately hold true to this heritage, as we've discovered on roads and racetracks around the world. The balance front to rear, the right touch of suspension compliance, the smooth torque delivery is all there. The 3s are superbly balanced cars, and in the right circumstances they're almost sinfully fun to drive.
The standard steering is light when it should be, at low speeds, with proper resistance and feedback at the higher speeds these cars constantly tempts drivers to explore. Nearly equal front/rear weight distribution leaves the driver in full command of where the car goes when, with a nicely tuned stability control system to keep watch should a driver venture beyond his or her capabilities.
The 3 Series suspension layout is borrowed from the larger 5 Series sedan, with double-joint aluminum control arms in front and a five-link fully independent system in the rear. This is trick stuff, but it's nothing compared to the electronics that manage everything. If something is amiss, BMW's Dynamic Stability Control system senses that a particular wheel is losing traction, then applies the brake at that wheel or reduces engine power in an effort to keep the car going in the intended direction. On 3 Series models with Active Steering, the DSC can also help drive the car by making fairly significant steering corrections without driver input, or even driver awareness.
For many drivers in limited circumstances, this automatic steering adjustment could prove valuable, but the Active Steering has annoying drawbacks. It seems to be working all the time, as if it's hoping to guess what a driver wants and deliver it almost before the driver asks. The steering wheel can move ever so slightly in the driver's hands, without regard to any driver input. We found this unsettling at high speed on arrow-straight interstates, and on twisty, two-lane back roads. In each case, we had to concentrate on keeping the car going where we wanted, especially through sweeping turns, which required frequent steering adjustments to hold a desired line. In short, Active Steering works to diminish the intuitive, pure-bred feeling many buyers seek in the 3.
Some buyers may worry that BMW's firmer Sport suspension, standard in some coupe models, makes the ride too harsh. It most cases, it doesn't. With its tight, rigid body structure as a foundation, the 3 Series suspension can be fine tuned to provide the dynamic handling enthusiast drivers like without sacrificing a smooth ride that pleases passengers. The Sport suspension may be jolted by potholes, but it responds immediately and maintains a level ride rather than seesawing up and down.
Still, many drivers will find that the Sport suspension borders on stiff, and especially in the convertible, where it can emphasize the shimmies inherent in a fairly heavy, open-top car. Given the overall competence of the standard suspension, the Sport package could be considered an unnecessary expense.
In general, cowl shake and body flex is better contained in the 3 Series Convertible than it is in competitors like the Volkswagen Eos or Volvo C70. The open-top 3 is a solid as convertibles go, but the owner will experience little bits of twisting and shaking that he or she would not in any other 3 Series model. It's simply the price paid for wind in the hair and sun on the face.
The good news is that noise levels in the convertible are low, top up or top down. Top down, air flow is channeled in a fashion that allows front seat occupants to converse easily at freeway speeds. Top up, no surprise, it's as close to a coupe as it can be without actually being one. There's the slightest whistle from the seams between the top's pieces, but the thick headliner quiets almost all of the outside rumble.
Braking is excellent in any 3 Series car. The brake calipers and rotors are larger than ever, delivering more clamping force than most competitors. And thanks to BMW's electronic management, the brake pads move within a hair of the rotors if the driver suddenly releases the gas pedal, even if the driver hasn't yet considered slamming on the brakes. The pads also lightly sweep the rotors every few seconds if it's raining, just to be sure there is no significant moisture build up. Again though, the slick electronics come with a payback. The non-linear, progressive algorithm that controls the brake system can make smooth stops a challenge in casual driving, at least until the operator has had some time to get familiar with the feel of the brake pedal.
BMW's 3 Series cars are among the sportiest in their class, and also the most laden with leading-edge technology, which presents advantages and disadvantages. The 3 Series sedan and wagon are the most practical. The coupe is the sportiest, and the convertible, the most hedonistic. All remain class benchmarks for overall performance. Retail prices rise quickly and substantially from the bottom of the 3 Series line, and we'd guess that most buyers will find the least expensive models as useful and enjoyable as the most expensive.
J.P. Vettraino filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from Detroit. Tom Lankard contributed from central California, and Larry Edsall from Marin County in Northern California.
Model Lineup
BMW 328i sedan ($32,700); 328i wagon ($34,500); 328xi sedan ($34,600); 328i coupe ($35,600); 328xi wagon ($36,400); 328xi coupe ($37,400); 335i sedan ($39,300); 335xi sedan ($41,200); 335i coupe ($41,200); 335xi coupe ($43,000); 328i Convertible ($43,500); 335i Convertible ($49,500).
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Munich, Germany.
Options As Tested
automatic transmission ($1,325); Sport Package ($1700) includes M sports suspension, 17-inch wheels with W-rated performance tires, power sport seats and 155-mph speed-limiter; Premium Package ($3,350) includes Dakota leather upholstery, Bluetooth cell phone interface, power folding side mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature on passenger side, digital mirror compass and BMW Assist telematics; Cold Weather Package ($1,000) includes electrically heated seats, high-intensity headlight washers and split-folding rear seat with ski sack.
Model Tested
BMW 328i sedan ($32,700).The BMW 328 delivers a special mix of sporting performance, practicality and European luxury in a compact package. It's the car that defines 'sport sedan,' and the benchmark every luxury car maker from Acura to Volvo aims at when it develops an entry-level luxury sport sedan. The rear-wheel drive 328i is available in coupe, sedan, wagon and convertible bodies, while the all-wheel drive 328xi is available in coupe, sedan and wagon only. Power is provided by a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that puts out 230 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all variations, with a six-speed automatic transmission optional. Standard safety features include six airbags, four wheel ABS disc brakes with adaptive brakelights, traction and stability control, as well as pop-up roll-over protection on the convertible. For 2008, The 328 is largely a carryover.
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