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The second bank holiday in May is almost upon us and with it comes this year's Dot To Dot Festival, still going strong four years down the line, with a bigger line-up than ever before.
The festival is a two-day event for the first time in its history, with many acts alternating between Nottingham and Bristol on Saturday May 24 and Sunday 25. In addition to this, Dot To Dot makes its debut in London 48 hours earlier – today! – calling in at five venues in Hoxton/Shoreditch between the hours of 4pm and 2am. It's cleverly called Hox To Dot.
Here are five must-see acts at this year's Dot, and Hox, To Dot...
The Ruby Suns
This New Zealand three-piece blew us away earlier this year when their awesome second album Sea Lion dropped into our laps (Review). Eerily reminiscent of both Mercury Rev and Animal Collective's more experimental sides, DiS recommends you make the most of their first UK trip in ages. Those not at Dot To Dot can catch them at a DiS-associated show in London on May 27.
The Ruby Suns play Nottingham Bodega at 8:45pm on Saturday 24th and Bristol Fiddlers at 7:15pm on Sunday 25th.
Saul Williams
Having pretty much re-invented hip-hop via a bastardised amalgamation of glam-rock and industrial noise, Saul's onward and upward rise into the mainstream looks set to continue for some time yet. Having already wowed the ATP crowds last weekend, expect more of the same here.
Saul Williams plays Nottingham Rock City main hall at 6:00pm on Saturday 24th and Bristol Academy 1 at 6:15pm on Sunday 25th.
Belfast's Oppenheimer are one of those acts who the phrase 'multi-genre' was invented for. Mixing electronica with wall-of-sound slabs of guitar, not to mention dual harmonies that give the likes of Weezer and My Bloody Valentine a run for their money, their first festival appearance(s) of the year promise to deliver something special indeed.
Oppenheimer play The Old Blue Last at 9:00pm on Thursday 22nd, then Bristol Fleece at 7:00pm on Saturday 24th and Nottingham Trent University upstairs at 7:15pm on Sunday 25th.
Nephu Huzzband
Nottingham's most recent local boys doing good make their festival debut at this year's Dot To Dot. Expect to hear throbbing guitars, stadium-sized choruses and a sound so anthemic the likes of Mark Burgess and Carlos Dengler would be proud.
Nephu Huzzband play Nottingham Rescue Rooms at 2:00pm on Sunday 25th.
Jason Pierce and his latest assortment of musicians are possibly the biggest names on this year's bill, and not without good reason, too. Pierce himself has a career spanning well over two decades, so expect to hear a mix of older Spacemen 3 material alongside the more familiar stuff he's associated with, as well as a fair smattering of Spiritualized's forthcoming Songs In A&E collection.
Spiritualized play Bristol Trinity at 10:00pm on Saturday 24th and Nottingham Trent University Main Room at 9:45pm on Sunday 25th.
The full (provisional) timetables read as follows:NOTTINGHAM Saturday 24th May
Rock City Main Hall (14+)
2:00pm The King Blues
3:00pm Iglu & Hartly
4:00pm Metronomy
5:00pm 1990's
6:00pm Saul Williams
7:15pm The Holloways
8:45pm Dirty Pretty Things
Rock City Main Hall Late Night 18+
00:00 Bloc Party DJ set
Rock City Basement (14+)
1:15pm Maybeshewill
2:15pm Damn Shames
3:15pm Red Light Company
4:15pm Tropics
5:15pm Dusty Rhodes & The River Band
6:15pm Thee Oh Sees
7:15pm What Would Jesus Drive
8:15pm The Lancashire Hotpots
9:15pm Rolo Tomassi
10:15pm Ghost Of A Thousand
11:45pm Beat Union
The Rescue Rooms (18+ followed by Rescued! club night)
2:30pm The Mourning After
3:30pm Cheeky Cheeky & The Nosebleeds
4:30pm Cazals
5:30pm Team Waterpolo
6:30pm The Little Ones
7:30pm Ladyhawke
8:45pm Chromehoof
10:15pm Alphabeat
The Bodega
2:45pm Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers
3:45pm The Ettes
4:45pm Alexander G Muertos
5:45pm Rosie Oddie & The Odd Squad
6:45pm Pack AD
7:45pm Dag For Dag
8:45pm The Ruby Suns
9:45pm Slow Club
10:45pm Jeremy Warmsley
11:45pm Sarabeth Tucek
Stealth Live Room (Downstairs)
3:15pm Mirror Mirror
4:00pm Kill Cassidy
5:00pm The RGBs
6:00pm Friends Of The Bride
7:00pm Rosie And The Goldbug
8:00pm Cutting Pink With Knives
9:00pm The Mae Shi
10:00pm Juiceboxxx
11:00pm Bumblebeez
00:00am Dan Deacon
01:30am Midnight Juggernauts
03:00am Heartbreak
Stealth DJ Room (Upstairs)
7:30pm Goodbye Mother!
9:30pm Piers Martin
11:30pm Legowelt
01:00am Horsemeat Disco
NOTTINGHAM Sunday 25th May
Rock City Main Hall (14+)
2:00pm Lovvers
3:00pm XX Teens
4:00pm Peggy Sue & The Pirates
5:00pm The Teenagers
6:00pm Example
7:00pm Sons & Daughters
8:00pm Mystery Jets
9:30pm Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
Rock City Main Hall Late Night 18+
02:00am Kissy Sellout
Rock City Basement (14+)
2:15pm Jocasta Sleeps
3:15pm OneThousandHertz
4:15pm Fight Like Apes
5:15pm The Lost Boys
6:15pm Talk Taxis
7:15pm Mt. Eerie
8:15pm No Kids
9:15pm The Ghost Frequency
10:15pm Death Set
Nottingham Trent University Main Room (14+)
2:30pm The Most Serene Republic
3:30pm The Shortwave Set
4:30pm Ida Maria
5:30pm Born Ruffians
6:45pm Caribou
8:15pm Two Gallants
9:45pm Spiritualized
Nottingham Trent University Upstairs (14+)
2:15pm Radio Dinette Set
3:15pm Santa Dog
4:15pm The Xcerts
5:15pm Animal Kingdom
6:15pm Haunts
7:15pm Oppenheimer
8:15pm The Rushes
9:15pm Twisted Wheel
10:15pm Nick Harrison
11:15pm Natty
The Rescue Rooms (18+)
2:00pm Nephu Huzzband
3:00pm Tigers That Talked
4:00pm Tramp
5:00pm Operahouse
6:00pm Micachu
7:00pm Golden Silvers
8:00pm Cage The Elephant
9:00pm Wild Beasts
10:00pm Palladium
11:00pm Santogold
12:30am Glasvegas
The Bodega
3:00pm Lena Rez
4:00pm Joe Dangerous
5:00pm Thomas Tantrum
6:00pm Woodpigeon
7:00pm Semifinalists
8:00pm Eugene McGuinness
9:00pm Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit
10:15pm Noah And The Whale
The Bodega Late night:
GRIMEWATCH featuring:
DJ Magic
Dot Rotten
P Money
Tomb Crew
Bigger Than Barry DJs
Stealth Live Room (downstairs)
3:30pm The Hot Melts
4:30pm Hatcham Social
5:30pm A Human
6:30pm Detachments
7:30pm Telepathe
8:30pm We Are Wolves
9:30pm Pivot
10:30pm Esser
11:45pm Primary 1
00:45am The Shoes
01:45am Buraka Som Systema
02:45am A-Trak
Stealth DJ Room (upstairs)
Tim Sweeney
Tim Goldsworthy
Bang Gang DJs
BRISTOL Saturday 24th May
Academy 1 (14+)
4:15pm Example
5:15pm The Teenagers
6:15pm Frank Turner
7:30pm Mystery Jets
9:00pm Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
Academy Late Night 18+
11:00pm Streetlife DJs
Academy 2 (14+)
2:45pm Tramp
3:45pm The Lost Boys
4:45pm The Ghost Frequency
5:45pm Death Set
7:00pm Talk Taxis 8:15pm XX Teens
Trinity (14+)
2:45pm Countryside
3:45pm The Most Serene Republic
4:45pm Ida Maria
5:45pm Born Ruffians
7:00pm Caribou
8:30pm Two Gallants
10:00pm Spiritualized
Fiddlers (18+)
3:00pm Lena Rez
4:00pm Animal Kingdom
5:00pm Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck
6:00pm Operahouse
7:00pm Haunts
8:00pm Thomas Tantrum
9:00pm Mikachu
10:00pm Golden Silvers
11:00pm Palladium
00:15am Glasvegas
2:45pm Joe Dangerous
3:45pm Woodpigeon
4:45pm Semifinalists
5:45pm Eugene McGuinness
6:45pm Emmy The Great
7:45pm Peggy Sue & The Pirates
8:45pm Noah And The Whale
10:00pm Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit
Louisiana Bar
5:30pm Sid Delicious
6:30pm War Against Sleep
7:30pm Thomas Aplin
8:30pm Tigers That Talked
9:30pm Santa Dog
3:00pm Hatcham Social
4:00pm Brandon Steep
5:00pm Fight Like Apes
6:00pm We Are Wolves
7:00pm Oppenheimer
8:00pm The Xcerts
9:00pm Nick Harrison
10:00pm Twisted Wheel
11:00pm The Rushes
00:00am Natty
2:00pm OneThousandHertz
3:00pm Telepathe
4:00pm Detachments
5:00pm Pivot
6:00pm A Human
7:00pm Esser
8:00pm The Shoes
9:00pm Primary 1
10:00pm Buraka Som Sistema
11:00pm Santogold
00:15am A-Trak
02:15am Bang Gang DJs
BRISTOL Sunday 25th May
Academy 1 (14+)
3:15pm Dusty Rhodes & The River Band
4:15pm Iglu & Hartly
5:15pm Chromehoof
6:15pm Saul Williams
7:30pm The Holloways
9:00pm Dirty Pretty Things
Academy Late Night 18+
11:00pm Bloc Party DJs
Academy 2 (14+)
2:45pm Tripwires
3:45pm What Would Jesus Drive
4:45pm Rolo Tomassi
5:45pm Beat Union
7:00pm Ghost Of A Thousand 8:30pm The King Blues
Trinity (14+)
3:30pm Transpersonals
4:30pm Team Waterpolo
5:30pm Cazals
6:30pm The Little Ones
7:30pm Ladyhawke
8:45pm Metronomy
10:15pm Alphabeat
Fiddlers (18+)
3:15pm The Hosts
4:15pm Kill Cassidy
5:15pm Cheeky Cheeky & The Nosebleeds
6:25pm Friends Of The Bride
7:15pm The Ruby Suns
8:30pm Thee Oh Sees
9:00pm Mikachu
10:00pm 1990s
3:00pm Rosie Oddie And The Odd Squad
5:00pm Alexander G Muertos
6:00pm Pack AD
7:00pm Dag For Dag
8:00pm Slow Club
9:00pm Jeremy Warmsley
10:00pm Sarabeth Tucek
Louisiana Bar
4:30pm Light Of Words
5:30pm The Lancashire Hotpots
6:30pm Oxygen Thief
7:30pm Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers
8:30pm Neil Gay (The Cedar)
9:30pm Bobby (Fortune Drive)
4:30pm Swimming
5:30pm Damn Shames
6:30pm Maybeshewill
7:30pm Red Light Company
8:30pm Dan Deacon
10:00pm Infadels
2:45pm Tropics
3:45pm The RGBs
5:00pm Bumblebeez
6:00pm Mirror Mirror
7:00pm Rosie And The Goldbug
8:00pm The Mae Shi
9:00pm Cutting Pink With Knives
10:00pm Juiceboxxx
11:15pm Heartbreak
00:30am Hercules & Love Affair
02:00am Legowelt DJs
LONDON Thursday 22nd May
6:00pm Cerys Thomas (DJ)
7:30pm Detachments
8:00pm Nightmoves (DJ)
8:45pm Karaoke Joe (Primary 1)
9:15pm Nightmoves (DJ)
10:00pm Cadence Weapon
10:45pm Piers Martin (DJ)
11:30pm Heartbreak
00:00am Horsemeat Disco
Electricity Showrooms
6:30pm Snaggle (DJ)
7:30pm Juiceboxxx
8:00pm Tomb Crew presents:-
DJ Magic ft. P Money
Dot Rotten
10:30pm Legowelt (DJ)
Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
7:00pm Dag For Dag
8:00pm Iglu & Hartly
9:00pm Esser
10:00pm House Of Brothers
11:00pm Eugene McGuinness
00:00am Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit
7:15pm Tramp
7:45pm Skill Wizard (DJ)
8:15pm Tropics
8:45pm Skill Wizard (DJ)
9:15pm Turbowolf
9:45pm Goodbye Mother (DJ)
10:15pm Thee Oh Sees
10:45pm Goodbye Mother (DJ)
11:15pm Cutting Pink With Knives
11:45pm No Pain In Pop DJs
00:45am Dan Deacon
Old Blue Last
6:15pm Collapsing Cities
7:00pm The Recovery
8:00pm Pack AD
9:00pm Oppenheimer
10:00pm Pivot
11:00pm Death Set
00:00am The Ghost Frequency
For more information on the festival click here for the Dot To Dot website.


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2008 Ford Edge ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
A big crossover that's more efficient than SUVs.
The Ford Edge is a midsize crossover sport utility that offers better fuel economy and road manners than traditional truck-based SUVs such as the Ford Explorer.
The Edge handles better than truck-based SUVs while offering almost as much cargo space. It's 500 pounds lighter than an Explorer and enjoys an edge of two to three miles per gallon in fuel economy and offers similar advantages over other traditional SUVs. Benefiting from all-wheel drive and a fully independent suspension, the Edge is easier to control than a truck-based SUV in the snow or on wet, slippery roads. Getting in and out of it is easier, too. Yet it gives up nothing in passenger and cargo space. In fact, the back seats in the Edge are roomier than those in the Explorer, a benefit of its design.
The Edge is not small. Considered a midsize crossover utility vehicle, the Edge competes with the Nissan Murano, Toyota Highlander and CUVs, all of which are larger than their slippery styling suggests.
We found the Edge roomy and comfortable with fully foldable seats for big cargo carrying. It drives well, with good performance from a modern V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Edge has a contemporary look we find appealing. We like its bold chrome grille. We think it'll please buyers coming from SUVs who want a rugged look with room for the family and assorted stuff. And we think it'll satisfy buyers moving from a sedan who will find they haven't given up much in the way of comfort, convenience and driving dynamics.
Ford Edge was introduced as a new product for the 2007 model year; the 2008 Edge offers more equipment and a new Limited model. Ford Sync communications and entertainment system is available on the 2008 Edge, allowing the driver to change radio stations and make phone calls using voice commands. The available navigation system adds voice activation, the driver's window now powers up or down with one touch, and a new interior appearance package has red seating surfaces with contrasting stitching. A power liftgate, a universal garage door opener, and 20-inch wheels are available.
The 2008 Ford Edge comes in three trim levels: SE, SEL, and Limited. All models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 265 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque, coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is available for all models.
Edge SE ($25,565) and SE AWD ($27,315) come equipped with cloth upholstery, driver's seat lumbar adjustment, air conditioning, cruise control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, 60/40 split second-row seat, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, 4-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo with auxiliary input jack, rear spoiler, and P235/65R17 tires on alloy wheels. A six-disc CD changer ($245) is optional.
Edge SEL ($27,560) and SEL AWD ($29,310) add fog lamps, six-way power driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, keyless keypad entry; 6CD, automatic headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a vehicle information center. A Premium Package ($1675) upgrades the SEL with leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, interior air filter, heated front seats, memory for the driver's seat and driver's exterior mirror, universal garage door opener, and heated exterior mirrors with courtesy lights. Options include an upgraded sound system ($385) and a Seating Flexibility Package ($985) that adds leather upholstery, a flat-folding six-way power adjustable front passenger seat, and a second-row split folding rear seat. Available for both SE and SEL models are Ford Sync entertainment and communications system ($395) and P245/60R18 tires on alloy wheels ($295). These tires are also offered on chromed alloy wheels for the SEL ($750).
The new Edge Limited ($30,555) and Limited AWD ($32,305) come with leather upholstery, Ford's Audiophile sound system with nine speakers, Ford Sync communications and entertainment system, rear park assist, heated front seats, flat-folding six-way power adjustable front passenger seat, memory for the driver's seat and driver's exterior mirror, second-row reclining and power-folding split seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, universal garage door opener, interior air filter, heated mirrors, and P245/60R18 tires on chromed alloy wheels. Limited options include an Interior Appearance Package ($525) with red leather seat inserts with contrast stitching; P245/50R20 tires on alloy wheels ($895); towing package ($395); navigation system ($1995); Sirius satellite radio ($195); power liftgate ($490); rear-seat DVD entertainment system ($1295); roof rails ($95). The Vista Roof dual sunroof ($1395); the portion over the front seats works like a typical sunroof, though larger, while a fixed glass panel spans the second row of seats; power-operated cloth shades can close off both sections.
Safety features that come standard on all models include dual front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact air bags for the front seats, side curtain airbags with rollover protection for both rows of seating, anti-lock brakes, traction control, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, and a tire-pressure monitoring system. Rear park assist is available and can help alert the driver to objects or people behind the vehicle when backing up.
The Edge is bigger than it looks in photos. The reason is that it has a wide track and a long wheelbase with short overhangs. Checking the specs you'll find the Edge is eight inches shorter than the Ford Explorer yet its wheelbase is barely two inches shorter. Perhaps more important, the track on the Edge is over four inches greater while the overall width is just one inch greater. What does all this mean? (The track is the distance between the left and right wheels. Wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear wheels.)
The wide track and long wheelbase relative to the body make the Edge look solid: The four wheels are near each corner, making it appear firmly planted on the road. The long wheelbase and wide track are not just about looks; they make for a more stable vehicle because the majority of the mass is inside the wheels. A go-kart is the ultimate expression of this look. We're not suggesting the Edge looks like a go-kart, but its aggressive stance makes it stand apart from the tippy look of traditional SUVs with relatively narrow track measurements and massive front and rear overhangs.
The Edge features Ford's newly rediscovered bold, American design. The big chrome grille is placed well forward and has wide chrome slats that merge into the relatively small headlights at each side. The high hood is short as the windshield rakes forward more like a sports car or modern minivan.
Despite having a relatively high waist line with shallow side windows, the Edge does not appear as stubby as photographs sometimes suggest. The sporty look is helped by pronounced fender flares and large wheels. The rear tailgate slopes quite significantly and is nicely rounded, avoiding the truck-like rear tailgates found on many SUVs. We found the rear design to be a cross between a Lexus RX and a BMW X3, which cannot be a bad thing.
The Vista Roof adds expansive twin glass moonroofs that cover the whole roof, providing all passengers with a clear view of the sky. There is only a foot-wide panel between the front and rear panels that is not transparent.
The Edge combines a stylish, comfortable interior with lots of cargo-hauling utility.
Front-seat occupants find a generous amount of room, largely due to the vehicle's generous width. There is a large center console with a storage box big enough for a laptop computer. Two decent cupholders reside alongside the substantial shifter. The center stack is angled outward to make it easy to reach the large knobs for the climate and entertainment controls. The Interior Appearance Package adds red seat inserts and contrasting red stitching that combine to give the interior a sporty look. The instrument pod has four gauges well recessed in their individual binnacles.
The Ford Sync communications and entertainment system can be controlled via voice commands or dashboard buttons. It can recognize Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, access their phonebooks, and play calls and read text messages through the speakers. It also has a USB interface to connect with iPods and other MP3 players (it will charge an iPod). To issue a voice command, the driver hits a steering wheel button and speaks the command. Occupants can tell the system to play a specific artist, album or track stored on an MP3 player. While Sync is nicely integrated, we've found it takes time to learn the voice commands, and there may be some frustration until the system is mastered.
The rear seats offer a decent amount of leg room; in fact, there's two inches more here than you'll find in the larger Explorer. Headroom is also reasonable in the rear, even with the optional Vista Roof. The rear-center passenger even gets more room than normal in a vehicle of this size, thanks to the wide track. Getting in and out is easier thanks to rear wheels that are placed well back and thus allow for less intrusion from the wheel wells.
Carrying cargo is an area where the Edge excels. The tailgate lifts to reveal a wide opening. With the rear seats are in place there's a reasonable amount of cargo room, but pressing a button automatically reclines the rear seats to open up 69.0 cubic feet of storage space on a nearly flat floor. Furthermore, the front passenger seatback can be folded forward to provide a mostly level floor space for long objects all the way to the dashboard. The rear seatback splits 60/40 for increased versatility and the back reclines several degrees on all models for improved rear-seat comfort.
Driving Impression
The Ford Edge handles reasonably well, given its considerable size and weight. The Edge is based off the same platform as the Ford Fusion and the Mazda6, regarded as one of the better handling midsize sedans. So the Edge starts life with a good basic structure. Having its wheels out near the corners aids stability and handling. Naturally, the higher center of gravity prevents the Edge from being as nimble as a sports sedan, but unless you need to drive fast through the twisties, you'll find it is perfectly adequate with less body roll than a regular SUV.
The Edge shares its platform and engine with the Mazda CX-9 crossover, as well. Ford says it purposely designed the Edge to deliver a slightly softer ride than that of the CX-9. Those who have driven both vehicles concur with this assessment.
Ford's 3.5-liter V6 engine has variable valve timing and is much smoother and more refined than its previous V6s. This engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission developed with General Motors. We found the engine produced a good range of power at all speeds and the transmission shifted smoothly. We would rate the performance as middle of the pack: it's neither a barnburner nor a slug.
We found the rack-and-pinion steering provided good feedback with precise control. We tested both the optional 18-inch wheels and the 20-inch wheels available on the 2008 model and found the latter did not produce a harsh ride, despite the larger, heavier wheels and shorter tire sidewall. So, buyers can opt for the flash without worrying about paying a hefty price in ride quality.
The Edge we drove had all-wheel drive, which helped make the car more sure-footed. The all-wheel-drive system is simple, with a viscous coupling in the middle of the driveshaft that constantly alters the power to the front or rear depending on the need at any given time.
The Edge is not designed for off-road use yet it has a decent ground clearance of eight inches. Ford even specifies its approach angle (16 inches), departure angle (24.5 inches), and ramp break-over angle (17 degrees), specifications usually reserved for off-road vehicles. We think the Edge will be fine on unpaved roads. We drove a 2008 Edge through snow and ice in Chicago and found it handled quite well thanks to the independent suspension and all-wheel drive.
The four-wheel disc brakes worked well, although we did not get the chance to try them with a fully loaded vehicle. Ford's AdvanceTrac electronic stability control is standard on all models. It operates via the ABS to control wheel slippage when the driver pushes the vehicle beyond the limit in slippery conditions or in emergency avoidance situation on a dry highway.
The Ford Edge offers striking styling. The Edge is a far more efficient vehicle than a traditional SUV. Opt for all-wheel drive and you've got a great all-year-round car as well. Some criticize the Edge for not having three rows of seats but that fact makes for a much more practical and pleasant five-seater. In short, if you aren't towing heavy trailers or frequently driving over rugged terrain, the Ford Edge is a smarter choice than a traditional, truck-based SUV.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie test drove the Ford Edge in and around San Francisco. Correspondent Kirk Bell contributed to this report from Chicago.
Model Lineup
Ford Edge SE ($25,565); SE AWD ($27,315); SEL ($27,560); SEL AWD ($29,310); Limited ($30,555); Limited AWD ($32,305).
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Options As Tested
Vista roof ($1,395), navigation system ($1,995), Sirius Satellite Radio ($195).
Model Tested
Ford Edge Limited ($32,305).The Ford Edge is an all-new crossover sport utility that answers the call for a roomy vehicle with utility and style. It isn't a truck. Nor is it a minivan. Yet it's more than a car. All Ford Edge models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 265 horsepower, and a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available. Standard safety features on all models include front impact, front seat-mounted side-impact, and front/rear curtain airbags, four wheel anti-lock brakes, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, and a tire-pressure monitoring system. The Edge adds a top of the line Limited trim and four new paint colors for 2008.
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Researchers at the University of Florida have received a four-year, $1.97 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a national network that brings together professional and amateur paleontologists.
The effort, dubbed the "FOSSIL Project" (for "Fostering Opportunities for Synergistic STEM in Informal Learners") will involve in-person, blended and online interactions, including an online community.
According to U Florida: "Fossil clubs across the country function independently and do not communicate with each other or professionals as most science-hobbyist groups do.... The FOSSIL Project ... will cultivate a network for fossil enthusiasts to collaborate in blended learning, the practice of science and educational outreach."
To kick things off, the project has for the first time invited fossil enthusiasts to participate in the annual North American Paleontology Convention, taking place Feb. 15–18 at the Florida Museum of Natural History, located in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza.
Longer term, the group reported it plans to create "an interactive Web site where users can input data, submit requests for information and connect with other paleontologists. The Web site will also provide links to social media and information about opportunities for training and development, workshops and K-12 outreach to underserved audiences," according to information released by U Florida.
"I had this idea of a web-based education community that connects people with a shared interested in paleontology," said Bruce MacFadden, principal investigator and vertebrate paleontology curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, in a prepared statement. MacFadden will lead the effort with co-principal investigators Shari Ellis, Kent Crippen, Austin Hendy and Betty Dunckel. "Few members of fossil clubs are students, so this is also a way that people who share an interest and love of fossils can continue to learn outside of the classroom throughout their lives."
The effort also aims to expand drastically the availability of specimens in digital format. According to the project's description, "The advantage of this organization would be to facilitate sharing of specimens (digitally on the web), educating each other, and most important, making the public outreach from each club more effective. While each club has specimens, this network would provide access to over 100 million digitized samples."
The collection will be curated by MacFadden at U Florida.
Further details can be found on U Florida's FOSSIL portal.
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Nature is a theme filmmaker and Chestnut Hill College adjunct professor Neal Dhand, an Abington native, employs in his work. "I think it's a subtle thing," said Dhand.
One way it's expressed in Dhand's filmmaking is through framing a shot. Imagine the picture: two characters in the bottom left, facing right, one aiming a gun at the back of the other's head, standing atop a snow-ploughed field stretched across the expanse of the screen, with the barren trees just as wide behind them. But the characters, field and trees take up only the bottom third of the shot, with the majority being a pale gray sky.
The above-mentioned shot is one visitors to the "Second Story Man" website will see. "Second Story Man" is Dhand's first feature film, soon to be released on Amazon and Netflix. Last year it was an "official selection" at the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Indie Spirit Film Festival, among others.
This June, Philadelphia served as the backdrop for a number of scenes in Dhand's most recent film, "Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday." In the short film, two 20-somethings chance across a bag of money, which forces the question, to keep or not to keep. The scene is shot at the Hyperion Bank, just east of 2nd and Girard Streets. Eventually someone gets killed, and the suspense is born.
Dhand also filmed scenes at a warehouse located at 5th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Nina's Trattoria at 910 S. 9th St. in the Italian Market (the neighborhood in which he now resides) as well as sites in Abington and Horsham.
City life is the reason Dhand returned to Philadelphia. He graduated from St. Joseph's Prep in 2001 and moved to the Windy City to study interdisciplinary studies at the University of Chicago ('05). Four years later he earned his master's degree in film and animation at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in upstate New York.
In New York, Dhand, 29, taught the history of film — film noir, neo-Italian realism, blaxploitation, etc. — as well as screenwriting and production at Ithaca College and the University of Rochester. He moved to Philadelphia last year to be close to friends and family. He also serves as adjunct professor in various capacities related to film and writing at Temple University, Ursinus College, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and as the co-programmer at Cinémathèque Internationale of Philadelphia.
"Philly's like that underdog city in a sense that it wants to be like New York and wants to be recognized but doesn't want to be exactly like New York because it's Philly," Dhand said.
In 2007, while living in Rochester, he created a production company, Discreet Charm Productions (DCP), with friend Scott Lancer, who is also one of Dhand's two producers. The DCP team has produced six short films, five music videos and one feature-length film.
Independent film studios face the obstacles of access to resources and capital. Dhand has created shorter films with the hope of attracting attention and demonstrating that his films are as credible as those produced by larger studios.
"If you want to get your film to a larger audience, you're vying for the attention of everyone from actors to producers to distributors to film festival programmers," he said. "Separating yourself and proving that you have a worthwhile aesthetic is no easy task."
Dhand, also a movie critic for Montgomery Newspapers, said he is a writer and director first, and an editor second. He started writing short stories and poetry in elementary school. "I didn't become a film nerd until college," he said.
He tends to write in an over-caffeinated state late at night, and when he finishes a script, he workshops it through a group of friends, writers and filmmakers whose opinions he trusts. He said they sometimes offer harsh criticism. Grief, revenge and loss are the themes he's delved into most.
These themes can be introduced and echoed in various ways and accentuated at key moments, such as suggesting characters' remoteness when considered within the expanse of the world around them. For example, in a wide shot with the characters featured in the bottom left, where the overwhelming sense is a force of nature that is almost more important than the action on the screen.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Les Miles says he's proud of his time as head coach at Oklahoma State and takes issue with "the idea that somebody what characterize the program that was run there as anything but right and correct."
Miles, who spoke on a Southeastern Conference teleconference Wednesday, says "every guy was encouraged to get his degree, to stay the course, and to fight." The LSU coach says those making allegations in Sports Illustrated of academic fraud at Oklahoma State, or improper payments to players from boosters, "weren't there long enough to figure it out," because they were dismissed from the program.
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The Frackers: Wildcatters Who Made It Big
WSJ reporter Gregory Zuckerman, author of 'The Frackers', discusses how early pioneers of the fracking industry were seen as outsiders and 'wildcatters' by the established oil industry.
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I got an email from Strawberry Net, which has some great deals on scents (people have questioned the sell by date of Strawberry Net but for the good and bad experiences, I have to say Strawberry net are very good and they will say so in the listing if something is reaching its sell by date).
Ok, so Kimora Lee Simmons, that classy babe has a Baby Phat scent called………………………..
Words fail me. What can be nicer than spraying yourself with some Fabulosity?!?!
It looks like an expensive butt plug to me, or something to poke someon's eye out with. I would pay £9.99 for this, tops, and even then, it would have to be for someone I hated.
Then there's Guerlain's Insolence.
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Author Notes: I find that there's something very comforting about cooking a pot of beans: the meditative process of sorting through the dried legumes, the slow cooking process with plenty of time to infuse in flavors, and the pleasure of producing a plentiful supply of meals from a few handfuls of seeds. When I've cooked a pot of beans over the weekend, the week's menu easily falls into place, featuring beans as the main dish one night with an assortment of toppings and salads, and as a side to fish tacos, grilled chicken, or roasted pepper quesadillas subsequent nights. Over the years I've experimented with toasting and grinding spices, and then with toasting dried chiles and blending these into pastes to be fried for more complex flavors. This past year I joined a local heirloom bean CSA and it's been a revelation to discover the diversity of flavors, textures, and cooking properties of different dried beans.
This recipe, the culmination of many years of experimentation, is one I created for an heirloom variety call Rio Zape, which are a gorgeous purple and black speckled legume. One could also substitute black beans. My family has become fans of this recipe. My daughter, who is a quite particular eater, has developed a real taste for them and likes to help me adjust their flavoring as they cook. My mother asked me to cook up a pot when I was home last, so that she could freeze servings to enjoy until my next visit. I cook these in a slow cooker, which allows the beans to plump up gently without any presoaking, but one could also cook them on the stovetop, which would require less time and more liquid. For the chili sauce you can use different combinations of dried chiles, depending on your preference for spiciness, but I recommend including negros for their rich flavor. This dish would also work well with anasazi beans. - Fairmount_market —Fairmount_market
Food52 Review: The Rio Zape, a beautiful bean, will make any cook feel like an artist before they start cooking. The beans in this recipe are prepared with a toasted chili sauce that includes cinnamon and chocolate, bringing the basic character of a mole. The beans and sauce are of a deep mahogany color once finished, and what this takes away from the appearance of these unique beans it makes up for with an intriguing, complex taste profile. As we start to dream about BBQs to be in nicer weather, this is a good bean side dish to keep in mind. Note: I made a second batch and added about 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to add some sweetness. I served this second batch at a party with pickled onions, and it was a hit. - foodfighter —foodfighter
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- Heat a skillet and toast the chiles about one minute on each side until they puff up and become fragrant. Also heat the garlic cloves until they start to blacken. Meanwhile remove the stems and seeds from the chiles and immerse them in 2 cups hot water, along with the sun dried tomatoes. When the garlic cloves are done, peel them and put them in a blender. Toast the cumin and fennel seeds in the skillet for about one minute and add these to the blender, along with the cinnamon and cocoa powder. Spoon in the softened chiles and tomatoes. Add one cup of the soaking liquid, strained. Blend until you have a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pan and add the chile paste. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes until it has darkened in color and become very fragrant. Rinse the blender jar with the remaining soaking liquid and add to pan. If using, transfer to your slow cooker. Add the beans and 3 more cups of water. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours (the cooking time will depend on the dryness of the beans and the slow cooker model). When the beans are soft, add salt to taste.
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Domestic Homicides Decline in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Fewer Minnesotans died as the result of domestic violence in 2012.
An annual report from the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women says 18 people were killed in domestic violence situations last year, the lowest number since 1991.
At least 14 women and one man were killed by a current or former partner. Three friends or family members died as a result of domestic violence. Coalition program manager Rebekah Moses says no children were killed in similar situations in 2012.
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Related works of art, including treen (objects made from wood), early metalware (brass, copper, iron, pewter and steel), early carvings in wood and stone, and folk art-related items, are sold alongside furniture in a sale that caters for both connoisseur collectors and clients wishing to re-create period interiors. Period textiles are also included.
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The Lexus RX330 is a midsize luxury crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) manufactured by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota Japan. The car made its debut at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. Based heavily on the Camry platform, the Lexus RX330 was sold as the Toyota Harrier in Japan. The Lexus version was not launched in Japan until the introduction of the Lexus RX350, the third-generation SUV. The RX model, which was the only crossover model in the Lexus lineup, was positioned below the GX and LX models.
The sale of the RX330 started in March 2003. The models for the North American market were produced in Japan until mid-2003. The production of the RX330 was initiated at Toyota's Canada plant in September 2003. The model sold in the U.S. in 2003 was codenamed, ""MCU33"" and ""MCU38.""
The RX was the best-selling luxury crossover SUV by Lexus. The RX330, its predecessors, and its successors inspired its competitors to launch similar cars in the market. The RX330 benefitted by sharing the Camry platform and was equipped with a 3.3-liter V-6 engine that delivered 230 hp and 242 lb-ft of torque, which is 20 hp and 20 lb-ft of torque more than its predecessor, the RX300. The car was an ideal choice for people who wanted a comfortable and trouble-free experience for all kinds of travelling, which included shuttling kids, daily commuting, and weekend trips. The RX330 was also known for its bevy of entertainment options offered as luxury components.
The Lexus RX330 featured a 3.3-liter 3MZ-FE V-6 engine that generated 223 hp and 238 lb-ft of torque. The car was available in two variants: a front-wheel drive and a four-wheel drive. The air suspension was optional for the four-wheel drive model.
Lexus added some luxury features to the RX330 to make the ride more comfortable. The standard luxury components included a power moonroof, leather seating, automatic climate control, a navigation system, adaptive headlights, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The company also made an attempt to revamp the entertainment features of the car by adding a DVD entertainment system and a Mark Levinson audio system. An adaptive cruise control and a back-up camera were also added to the standard features. Lexus designers also tried to refurbish the RX330 interiors with a walnut wood trim and sliding multi-level center storage. It also had dual-zone climate control and a tilting steering column.
The Lexus RX330 has the same front-wheel multi-model platform and unibody front engine of the ES models. The RX design combined the ES luxury sedan features and functional characteristics of an SUV. The acceleration of the RX330 was better than that of its predecessor. In fact, the car was able to go from zero to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds, which was a second quicker than the RX300.
The second generation RX330, known as the Toyota Harrier, was launched in Japan in February 2003. It was available in two models: the front-wheel drive, code named ""ACU30"" and ""MCU30,"" and the all-wheel drive model, code named ""ACU35"" and ""MCU35."" There was not much of a mechanical difference between the first and second generation of the Toyota Harrier. The only difference was that the second-generation Harrier was equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission. Another addition was the availability of the air suspension in the model, with a 3.0-liter V-6 engine. The second generation Toyota Harrier also had an optional pre-collision system.
Lexus also tried to improve the safety aspect of the Lexus RX330 by adding large side airbags, a driver knee bag, stability control, side-curtain airbags, and a tire-pressure monitor. The RX330 cars that were produced in late-2005 also had some good entertainment options such as rear-seat DVD players with wireless headphones, DVD-based navigation systems, and an 11-speaker, 210-watt Mark Levinson premium sound system.
The Lexus RX330 model went through very few changes during its production term that started from 2003. After 2006, Lexus upgraded the engine of the RX330 to a 3.3-liter 3MZ-FE V-6 variant and also changed the vehicle's name to RX350.
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The A Day in the Life series gives students a glimpse of daily life in the 18th century. Through stories of people from the past, students experience colonial life from multiple perspectives: working-class young men, women, gentlemen, merchants, enslaved and free African Americans, and more. Learn about how their lives intersected and how society functioned in early America.
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It also occurred to me as I was using a sledge hammer to cut my squash into halves, that this month has been full of firsts. Here they are in no particular order:
My daughter Maddie turned 10 - the first of my daughters to hit double digits! Along with turning ten, Maddie hosted her first sleepover at our house.
This year was the first time we went to a new pumpkin patch. We go to the same one every year and we LOVE it, however it was closed on the Sunday we tried to go. So we ventured out into Southwest Washington and found a new place. It had the best pumpkins (although that could have been because it was under the power lines!)
We did go back to our favorite place, where for the first time I had a friend take pictures of my children. She is so talented!
|I know it is a LOT of pictures, but aren't they fabulous!
I also had the privilege of being on the design team to help revise our district common math assessment so that it aligns with the common core state standards. If you had met me 3-4 years ago and asked me about keeping "data"; I would have laughed at you and said, "No, I don't keep data. It's only one moment our of one part of a child's life and does not reflect the whole child."
Not anymore. I have been reborn into a data queen. For the first time I love data. Not literally of course, however I have learned how to use it effectively to help me see the learner better. I have learned how to take my anecdotal notes from conferring during workshop and combine that with the checklists I love AND align all of that to the standards. I did not do this alone, I had the fabulous help of my first grade team. Together we came up with a common data format so that when we look at student work in our PLC, we have the same data charts. Now we are comparing apples to apples in stead of apples to oranges to pears to bananas! We created one for each of the writing units we are teaching this year. Here is the one for Personal Narratives:
This is also the first time I've ever contemplated doing something else with my life. I have been a classroom teacher for 13 years and have been working with children in some capacity (swim lessons, baby-sitting, day camp, etc) since I was 12. I am on several teams and committees this year where I get to design professional development and staff development and plan curriculum. I am really enjoying it. It has me thinking that I want to try out something new. Something different. I know every teacher goes through this. And maybe this is a mid-life crisis. I am closer to 40 than 30. But the possibility of something else is a little exciting!
One last first ~ This is the first year I have raked leaves. I usually leave them on the ground, but this year I raked. I also had a helper!


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Sheepshank Knot TyingFold the rope to approximately the desired new length. Form a Half Hitch in one standing end, drop it over the adjacent bight, and tighten it. Form a Half Hitch in the other standing end, drop it over its adjacent bight, and then tighten it too. Apply the load carefully.
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Avoid Using It: With the possible exceptions below, the Sheepshank should never be used. It is only included here because Boy Scouts used to be required to learn it. Ashley described Sheepshanks (ABOK # 1152 - 1154, p 210) but cautioned that they "......should be seized or otherwise secured to make them safe unless the need is very temporary...."
Failure Under Load: Some modern synthetic materials tend to be flexible and slippery. The illustration here shows a correctly tied sheepshank failing under modest load. This is a piece of three strand nylon rope and this failure was reproduced easily and repeatedly.
Eliminate It: If you are asked to learn to tie the Sheepshank, please request your Troop Leader to eliminate this knot and replace it with something safe and useful, e.g., the Alpine Butterfly Loop is an excellent way of isolating a damaged section in a length of rope; it may also be safely used to shorten a rope.
Bellringer's Knot: Bellringer's use just one end of a Sheepshank to keep the tail of the rope off the ground when not being used.
Practical Limitations: In practice, the Sheepshank would be almost impossible to tie under load; shortening one end and re-securing the line would be preferable. As a knot, it cannot pass through blocks or sheaves.
In the critical environments presented by climbing, search and rescue, and boating, there are no applications where the Sheepshank would offer an acceptable solution.
Possible Exceptions: A modern neckband can be a closed loop with no access to the ends. If your neckband is too long, the Sheepshank may be used to shorten it. We were recently part of a travel group issued with receivers to hear our guide. We all found the neckbands inconveniently long and preferred using them shortened as shown here.
Another suggested use for the Sheepshank is the protection of a damaged or weakened piece of rope. A more secure alternative is the Alpine Butterfly Loop.
Disclaimer: Any activity that involves ropes is potentially hazardous. Lives may be at risk - possibly your own. Considerable attention and effort have been made to ensure that these descriptions are accurate. However, many critical factors cannot be controlled, including: the choice of materials; the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.


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AppropriateSolutions needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 50 designs submitted by 11 freelance designers.
Sundog Power
We are a web development company focussed on web standards, usability and accessibility. Our aim is to supply simple and easy to use websites that fulfil the needs of the target audience and the business objectives of the client.
The client is a new business which is looking to grow rapidly in a dynamic market place. The client provides Solar Power services to small to medium size businesses by installing Solar Panels on their roof and in return for the money generated by selling the power back to the grid, either paying them a rent for the roof space or providing them with free electricity.
They have an existing website which is acting as a holding page while the final website is completed. The company works closely with it's more established sister company and the relationship between the two should be reflected in the design. The sister companies website is undergoing a redesign and the new design is included as an image.
The design should reflect their professional competence and should appeal to decision makers within small to medium sized businesses. The potential customers are mostly motivated by seeing a return from the arrangement either as income or as savings on energy costs.
The client needs to communicate with decision makers in a number of different organisations:
- Small to medium sized businesses who own their property (owner occupiers)
- Small to medium sized businesses who lease their property (tenants)
- Owners of Commercial premises (landlords)
- Farmers and other Landowners (landowners)
All these groups will have a detached and serious interest in the installation process as well as wanting to know how the financial or other rewards will fit into their business plans. They will be interested in the details of the installation package, the period of time over which the arrangement runs, the provision for servicing and maintenance during this period as well as the reliability of the pricing structure upon which the business depends. This is the Feed in Tariffs or FITs – the price paid by the UK power grid for the electricity generated by these solar micro-power stations. It is the recent increase in these FITs that has created the business niche in which the client operates
Designs will be required for 2 pages:
- Home page
- Register Your Roof page
The other interior pages will be created from the designs provided for these.
Although the wire frame has borders on all elements these are not defined in the brief. The wire frame is signed off in terms of layout and structure, but we are looking for a creative interpretation of the elements.
The colours should follow the supplied logo, and the layout should follow the supplied wire frames. The font in the logo is Square 721 BT Roman though no licence is held. The design should be 960px wide with the right hand column 240px wide.
The final design should be delivered in a fully layered .psd file with all images at full size and in place. The final size of the design should be greater than the final website to allow for adjustments without serious degrading of image quality.
The Home page
This page will allow each of the main groups to easily move to the most relevant area of the site for them. The 4 main call to actions are:
- Solutions for Owner Occupiers
- Solutions for Landowners
- Solutions for Landlords
- Solutions for Tenants
Each will provide links to relevant content, and should be representative of the pages to which they link.
The rest of the content area is not specifically defined and can be used as the designer sees fit. The right hand column must contain the Register your Roof mini-form and the Call to Action elements below. The Call to Action elements in the right hand column will change with time, so a general look to these blocks is needed.
The main menu will not need to expand or drop down as a contextual menu is created on interior pages for sub-pages.
The Register your Roof page
This is the main destination page for the site and will provide a mechanism to gather leads from interested visitors.
It consists of a large Google map through which the visitor can mark the location of their properties, together with a form where they can provide some details about themselves and the properties they are registering.
The right hand form contains a section "Register a Property" which will allow the client to enter property details including postcode (which will then move the map over the property), tag the property roof in the map with a pin, then click the plus (+) to add it to the growing list of "Your Properties" beside it.
Once completed the visitor will click "Register Properties" and will be taken to a confirmation page.
A temporary website quickly put up to provide a point of contact for the new company.
Please just google the phrases "Solar Power" and "Feed in Tariff" for some examples of the sector. The client is quite open minded to designs but has expressed a liking for the Apple website with it's clean looks http://www.apple.com and that of a supplier Trina Solar at http://www.trinasolar.com/index.php.
We have included the agreed design for the redesign of the sister site http://www.sundog-energy.co.uk as we would like there to be an association in branding between the two sites.


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Jessie J Covers ELLE U.K. Without Her Signature Bangs
What's this? British pop diva Jessie J without her signature blunt-cut bangs, on the cover of ELLE U.K.'s November issue? Yes, indeed. The singer eschewed her signature Bettie Page fringe in favor of a sleek, polished, bang-free look, which is more mature and matches the gold and black brocade bodysuit by Dolce & Gabbana that she wears on the cover.
The singer reveals that she sacked her stylist so that she could leave her bright, colorful and somewhat cartoonish look behind in favor of something more sophisticated.
"That really scary, spiky, cartoony kind of thing, that was me two or three years ago," she acknowledged. "Now, I'm definitely more embracing of myself as a woman and my sexuality and just being a bit more feminine. I've always wanted to look like this, but it didn't grab people's attention. And in the beginning you've always got to do something that's going to make people go, 'Who's that?'"
Of course her much-discussed sexuality, which also grabbed attention, came up, since she came out as bisexual in the summer 2011 on the cover of Glamour U.K.. "It's one of those things where they labeled me," the 'Price Tag' singer said. "Sexuality shouldn't define anyone. It doesn't define me. Love should be at the core of what you do. I'm only interested in finding love now."
Clearly, her new sleek look isn't the only maturity she's demonstrating. Her attitude has been overhauled, too. We can't help but wonder if she is pulling a Nicki Minaj with this bisexual backtracking.
Jessie is looking forward to marriage and kids, and wants to make sure "that the person who I meet and that I do that with is right for me."
In the behind-the-scenes shoot, she said, "I definitely feel like a woman today," she said, claiming
that being on the cover of ELLE is a dream for her.
Her shoot was drenched in natural tones, focusing on clean skin and nude makeup shades, along with metallics for the couture she wore.
It was definitely a polished look for Jessie J.
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Not the weather, of course, but the presidential campaign. Republicans are excited about a recent Minnesota Poll showing Romney within the margin of error in Minnesota, and private polling has gotten essentially the same result. So the Romney campaign has gone live in Minnesota with television advertising, and the Obama campaign has responded in kind. Now the Romney campaign is talking about having either Romney or Ryan visit Minnesota in the next week.
The Democrats angrily deny that Minnesota is in play:
"The Romney campaign wants you to think it's expanding the map but it's not," said Jim Messina, President Barack Obama's campaign manager. "Romney is pretending he's got a shot in states like in Pennsylvania and Minnesota. We expect the Romney campaign to visit an out of play state this week to pretend like they have some momentum there."
David Axelrod had a somewhat different message in a conference call with reporters:
Obama campaign senior advisor David Axelrod said the Obama campaign is running ads in Minnesota because the Romney campaign began advertising in the state.
"We are not going to surrender any territory," he said on a conference call with reporters.
Actions, as they say, speak louder than words: the Democrats have announced that Bill Clinton is coming to Minnesota next week and will make campaign stops at both the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota in Duluth. But maybe Clinton is only pretending to campaign.


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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Comic 438: Internet Argument
Oh and in case you don't get the point the alt-text spells it out exactly for you. THANKS, ALT-TEXT. I DID NOT GET THE JOKE ON MY OWN.
Also Randall is really good at drawing mountains I think.
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- David ShortSeptember 1, 2008 at 5:49 PM
title="It's easier to be an asshole to words than to people."ReplyDelete
alt="Internet Argument"
It's a bit weak to bitch about the "alt" text. It's obligatory to be XHTML-compliant anyway.
And you probably meant the tooltip produced by the "title" tag.
Yeah, I know about alt-texts vs. title texts. I got in the habit a while ago of calling the title texts "alt-texts" and never changed. Other people seem to be ok with it (I know there are occasionally debates about this on the Dreaded Forums) and deep in my heart I know you are right. But change is hard and rationalizing the familiar, etc.ReplyDelete
No reason he couldn't stick an extra joke in the actual alt-text...just sayin, Dinosaur Comics does three extra jokes like that each comic...
- AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Why does it have to be funny? Who says that there's even a joke?ReplyDelete
I would say it is probably because it is presented as a comic? As in, the word comic is right there at the top of the page?ReplyDelete
Anyway, I said there wasn't a joke, so we agree on that one. I just think there are no redeeming qualities at all in this one (besides the drawing of the mountains). No joke, no new point, nothing at all...
- AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Comic (n.) from the Greek komikos, meaning of or pertaining to comedy, via the Latin comicus.ReplyDelete
I see you didn't get the message on this one.ReplyDelete
maybe i got it but disagree with it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 22, 2009 at 6:56 AM
Did you just find out about xkcd? It really doesn't look like you're criticizing this website for such a long time. xkcd is not always about humor.ReplyDelete
And this "comic" (or whatever you may call it) is just pure truth. It's probably my #1 reference when mediating online forums.
Do you mean now? Or when I wrote this? In either case, I started reading in the summer of 07 so yeah, I've known about it for a while.ReplyDelete
if i wanted truth i would go to a philosophy book. I read xkcd expecting humor (well, i did, at least) and stupid "truths" are not supposed to be his thing.
- AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 3:48 PM
if i wanted truth i would go to a philosophy book. I read xkcd expecting humor (well, i did, at least) and stupid "truths" are not supposed to be his thing.ReplyDelete
That's one of your problems, then. xkcd is mostly about humour. But sometimes you'll find interesting strips that are not intended to be funny.
more often you will find strips intended to be humorous that are not funny at all.ReplyDelete
- Some random anonymous dudeDecember 7, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Well, maybe. That could depend on which side of this blog you are. ;-)ReplyDelete
The fact is that #438 has no intetion of being humorous and you should have criticized it accordingly.


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A record-setting 2008–2009 school year is underway at Andrews University with numbers at historic levels and national rankings higher than ever.
Andrews University has been named one of the "Best National Universities" for 2009, as reported in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. U.S. News and World Report ranks Andrews University as the 7th most racially diverse national university. Andrews is 6th among national universities in its percentage of international students. Of the more than 4500 institutions of higher education in the United States, 262 of these are recognized as national universities, schools that provide master's and doctoral programs in addition to an array of undergraduate degrees. Just 98 private institutions meet these requirements. Andrews University is the only Seventh-day Adventist institution included as a national university and one of seven national universities in Michigan.
The final fall census report shows the 2008-2009 enrollment numbers for Andrews University are once again at historic levels, with 3,419 students enrolled, an increase of 198 students or 6.1% over the previous school year. Additionally, the undergraduate enrollment of 1,760 students and 396 freshmen are the largest since the early 1990's.
"It's exciting to have a year filled with some remarkable historical achievements," says Stephen Payne, vice-president of Enrollment Management and Integrated Marketing & Communication. "It's something that simply reflects God's blessings, a lot of hard, strategic and coordinated work across our campus, from our enrollment and student financial services team to teachers and the staff in the residence halls who all helped prepare for students who were joining us, either for the first time, or returning to continue their education at Andrews University."
The new freshman population is at 396, up 59 students or 17.5%, the largest freshmen class at Andrews University in more than 20 years. FTE's (full-time equivalent) is up 6.5%, or 151 students. Transfers are up 4.2% and undergraduate enrollment is up 8.3%. Andrews is also experiencing the largest undergraduate student population in nearly 20 years with 1,760 students.
"In terms of our growth, we're seeing part of a wave of entering freshmen that's growing nationwide and predicted to hit its peak nationally next year," says Payne. "Even so, it's exciting to experience remarkable growth here in the Midwest, where some of the increases in the number of high school graduates are not as dramatic as elsewhere in the country, and some of our significant growth in freshmen this year has come from places like the Pacific Northwest, California, Colorado and the southern States. Also, the number of entering freshmen who were home-schooled during their high school years has nearly doubled from 15 to 25."
"Our retention rate went up nicely," said Don May, assistant dean for the College of Arts and Sciences and director of general education and student retention. "Last year, our student retention rate (the number of first-year students who return) was at 77.5%. This year we are at 80%. Noel-Levitz, an enrollment management consultant for higher education, predicted a 72% retention rate for this year, but we've never been that low. We can be pleased our students are returning and graduation rates remain steady."
First-time graduate student enrollment is up 22.5%. Overall graduate student enrollment is up 5.9%, to 1,530 students, the highest graduate enrollment in more than 10 years.
Payne concludes, "Beyond all of these statistics, we realize that we are, in a very real way, talking about young men and women, each of them individuals, who have chosen Andrews University for their own personal and profound reasons, to discover their future and fulfill in their own lives what we describe as our school's mission: we are a place where students can Seek Knowledge, Affirm Faith and Change the World."


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Oddly, the Sale bobblehead is a Saturday night game against the Yankees. That just doesn't make sense from a marketing standpoint to me, but I am sure I don't understand all of the specifics.
Based on dynamic pricing it makes perfect sense to the Sox. They would rather sell 1 ticket for $60 than 50 tickets for $25 each. This way they have a huge potential for a box office boom for the incredible walk up crowd they have been expecting since the new park opened. The next Gordon Beckham might be called up the day before this game. If that happens, JACKPOT!!! The Sox sell at least 500 tickets that they had not previously expected to sell.
The Sox do not use their promotions properly like the Giants . All you have to do is look at the Giants model for promotions and learn. They have their fans buying anything and everything. The Giants cross promote ethnic nights (more than just playing music), local fire and police department, promote their own and players personal charities, etc.
The Brewers do a pretty good job as well, and they are a much smaller market. They make it work.
I hate to say it but even the Cubs seem to be learning. They have a very interesting promo schedule this season including 9 bobblehead dates. Their bobbleheads include Gale Sayers, Red Grange and a Babe Ruth called shot piece. Do you think Sox fans would buy tickets for an AJ Pierzynski-Josh Paul dual, dropped third strike bobblehead?
The Sox arrived late to the party with the racing mascots, following the likes of the Brewers sausages, the Nationals presidents, the Pirates pierogis, among others. Now its time to to expand on the idea that they took from the other teams. No one is asking them to be innovators. Just be smart about your promotions. Give away a Carlton Fisk racing mascot this season. Then guess what? Next season you can make a Baines racing mascot. Amazingly the kids who already have the Fisk are going to want to go get the Baines one too for their set. This is ticket sales 101.
The Sox have no problem taking Steve Dahl's money for his scout seats every season. How about honoring the guy with a bobblehead? Think might sell you some tickets? How about honoring the 2005 team, or continue with the 1983 team with a bobblehead? How about some White Sox legends as a bobblehead? Do you think a Bill Veeck bobblehead would sell tickets? Andy the Clown? Mayor Daley in a Sox jersey and cap? THe ideas are limitless. The Sox wear old school jerseys on Sundays, but that doesn't sell tickets. Why not give away a Dick Allen or Wilbur Wood bobblehead? That might actually sell you some tickets.
This is more of a rant than an idea, because the White Sox as a whole, would rather complain to the media about the Sox fans not supporting the team than doing something about it.
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Michael Robertson's Crowdsourced List Of 1,400 Examples Of EMI Giving Away Free Music; EMI Denies All But 3
from the um... deptWant some free music from EMI? You may remember that EMI is in a legal battle with Michael Robertson and his current company MP3Tunes (well, one of his current companies). MP3Tunes is a music locker. It only lets you upload your own songs, but also does have a search engine, Sideload.com, that will search for freely available music online. As part of the lawsuit, EMI insisted that EMI has never authorized music to be posted for free online, so any and all music from EMI that is found by Sideload must be unauthorized. Except... of course. that's not true. EMI hands out free mp3s to journalists all the time to post, and often has them on their own website. When asked about it, EMI finally admitted to allowing a grand total of three songs to be distributed freely online.
To prove that EMI was lying, last fall, Michael Robertson offered up a bookmarklet that people could use to let him know whenever they found free MP3s of EMI music on legitimate sites (mainstream media, artist's own websites, label marketing sites, etc.). That "You Lie, EMI" bookmarklet seems to have worked wonders. Robertson has now collected over 1,400 examples of EMI giving away free MP3s. He's even put the whole list in a nice Google spreadsheet, so you can check it out yourself (and even see where EMI has put up free music).
I'm not surprised to see our friend Lily Allen on the list. As you may recall, last fall, right after Lily went on a bit of a rant about the evils of file sharing and distributing unauthorized music, we pointed out that on her official LilyAllenMusic website, she and EMI (who runs the website) were distributing mixtapes full of songs from EMI artists... and artists from other record labels as well (though, we doubt EMI got the rights to do that).
Either way, nice job crowdsourcing the proof that EMI does, in fact, lie:
This list is just a fraction of the songs EMI makes available, but it's irrefutable that EMI uses free song files as promotion. Astonishingly they are still telling the court that they don't authorize song files to be distributed for free. They are denying these songs are legitimate in spite of overwhelming evidence of MP3 files from retailers, blogs, artist sites, label sites, and marketing sites. Even when you point to one of their own corporate blogs which offers downloads they remain steadfast in their claim that they don't distribute MP3s online for free.But weren't we just told by the head of PPL in the UK (home of EMI) that "there is no such thing" as "promotion" when it comes to music, and "for free" should be erased from our vocabulary. Perhaps that explains EMI's actions. They no longer recognize the concept of free promotion as existing after listening to Fran Nevrkla's speech.
Thanks to the MP3tunes user community, we have powerful evidence to refute EMI's claims that they don't distribute promotional songs. I think it's one of the first examples of crowdsourcing evidence. The evidence was assembled not by parties to the litigation or their legal teams but citizens with a computer and motivation to help out. We'll learn later this year whether it will help MP3tunes prevail.
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Tom's Hunting Bugle
1816 - 1861
This was Tom Hill's bugle
when he was huntsman
for the Surrey Hounds.
He preferred this bugle
to a normal, straight, hunting horn.
Tom took large numbers of huntsmen
galloping through the fields of Croydon
with packs of hounds
on the hunt for a fox.
Tom blew the bugle
to control and encourage the hounds
and to signal to the huntsmen.
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The author's description of a hunt
is read by an actor:
"The town of Croydon
furnishes an interesting scene
on a hunting morning,
particularly on a Saturday.
At an early hour,
groups of grinning cits
may be seen pouring in.
Bills are paid, pocket pistols filled,
sandwiches stowed away,
they mount, and away.
Trot trot, bump bump,
over Addington Heath.
At length the hounds approach the cover.
"Yoy in there!", shouts Tom Hill,
who has long hunted this crack pack.
And Crack! Crack! Crack!
go the whips of some scores of sportsmen.
Yelp! Yelp! Yelp! howl the hounds
and the woods begin to resound
with the shouts of: "Yoicks!";
" Push him up!"; "Wind him!"
At length,
the hounds' discordant bickerings
rend the skies,
and now dozens of sportsmen
view with delight the quarrels
of the hounds,
as they dispute with each other
the possession of their victims' remains.
The members of the Surrey
are the people that combine
business with pleasure,
and even in the severest run
can find time for talk
about the price of stocks of stockings
and every one agrees
that the fox has not only been killed,
but killed in a most sportsmanlike,
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and long and loud are the congratulations".
Working on the hunt
Tom was a local man.
He was a huntsman for 45 years,
and lots of his family
worked on the hunt as well.
Croydon was a popular place
for fox-hunting.
Most of the huntsmen
were City bankers
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for a country experience.
They hired their horses
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To find out more about Tom Hill
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Jessica Ahlquist, the 16-year-old behind the prayer mural ban at Cranston High School West in Cranston, Rhode Island, just can't seem to keep her name out of the news.
Months after she won her ACLU-led battle, the teenager continues to receive both attention -- and threats. While she's been quiet over the past few weeks regarding her take on atheist demands that a WWI and WWII monument in front of a Woonsocket, Rhode Island, firehouse, be removed, she's finally speaking out.
(Related: Teen Atheist Behind Prayer Mural Ban Threatened with Rape: 'We Will Get You — Look Out!')
Ahlquist, who was initially accused by some of having involvement in her state's latest battle between atheists, believers and pro-military families, has consistently denied playing a role in the spat. But on Tuesday, she posted a message on her Twitter account that, at the least, clears up her views on the Christ-inspired memorial.
She wrote, "This should settle some of the confusion around the Woonsocket memorial controversy. I now support its removal." Along with her message, she shared a link to a blog post purporting to republish an old article about the monument's initial dedication in the 1920s.
There's no clear indication why she posted a link to the blog, CautionChurchAhead.com, but in sharing her views on the matter, she has certainly opened herself up to further criticism. Ahlquist's tweet means that she is joining the chorus of atheists who view the cross as a form of discrimination being waged against them.
As previously reported, the Christian cross, which was built in Woonsocket back in 1921, is causing a great deal of angst among secularists who stand firmly opposed to its presence on public property. Taking on even more significance beyond WWI, the monument was re-dedicated back in 1952 to honor three fallen WWII soldiers who lived in the area and has since been a public statement of remembrance.
In a April 13 letter sent from the FFRF to Leo Fontaine, the city's mayor, FFRF staff attorney Rebecca Markert called the presence of the cross "unconstitutional" and claimed that a concerned citizen made the group aware of its presence.
Supporters of the monument, though, are fighting back and defying the request. Earlier this month, more than 1,000 people assembled in support of the religious symbol and the veterans it represents. The city of Woonsocket, too, has setup a war memorial fund to collect monies if, indeed, a legal battle ensues.


text: Expert: What Farmers Need from Biofuels Policy in 2014 July 24, 2013 06:30 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Nate Birt Top Producer Managing Editor Email Careful planning around implementation of renewable fuels policy in 2014 and beyond will have substantial effects for corn farmers and other agricultural producers, Purdue University agricultural economics professor Chris Hurt tells lawmakers in prepared remarks. "Crop farmers want to at least maintain current conventional ethanol levels and can, in a few years, increase production to meet the 15 billion gallon mandate if a way can be found around blend wall constraints," Hurt says, according to comments released in advance of today's hearing before the House Energy and Power Subcommittee. (Click to read: What Happens to Corn Prices Without the Ethanol Mandate?) "Oilseed production can also increase modestly allowing some modest expansion of biodiesel use, again over time. However, this cannot meet multi-billion gallon mandates without major distortions to segments of food markets. The animals sector and food consumers want to avoid political mandates in an RFS that increase demand for crops at a faster rate than U.S. and world supply can reasonably meet." Hurt, along with supporters and opponents of the 2005 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), are meeting this week in Washington to assess the provision. The first of two hearings happened Tuesday. Among those participating as witnesses are Pam Johnson, president of the National Corn Growers Association; Scott Faber, vice president of government affairs for the Environmental Working Group; and fuel industry representatives such as Jack Gerard, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute. The hearings will focus on the following RFS issues: Implementation status and challenges Impact on fuel producers, marketers and end users Administration of the program, including the approval process for new renewable fuels and waivers Impacts on the agricultural sector and energy markets Potential improvements As it stands, EPA's biofuels mandate has not been reduced, meaning additional biodiesel will be required to meet rising thresholds—16.55 billion gallons this year and 20.5 billion gallons in 2015. That will put pressure on farmers and land. "Meeting the total RFS2 with large quantities of biodiesel will require more land as the yield of fuel per acre is low compared to corn. As an example, average quality Midwest corn land will produce about 470 gallons of conventional ethanol per acre," Hurt says. "So 1 billion gallons of additional ethanol would require the corn from about 2.1 million acres. Soybean oil production is only about 82 gallons per acre. Biodiesel also gets a 1.5 gallon credit for the RFS2, so the production of an additional 1 billion 13 gallons for RFS2 only requires 667 million gallons of physical biofuels. At 82 gallons per acre based on soybeans, this means 8.1 million added acres of soybeans. Using increasing amounts of biodiesel to meet the total RFS2 puts great demands on what has been the scarce resource in recent years, farm land." Click here to read Hurt's complete prepared remarks to lawmakers. Watch the hearings by clicking on the videos below. Watch Day 1 of the biofuels hearing: Watch Day 2 of the biofuels hearing: Back to news