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- 4wd/awd
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- Child Safety Door Locks
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- Driver Airbag
- Driver Multi-adjustable Power Seat
- Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror
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2005 Lexus RX 330 ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Smooth, luxurious utility.
The Lexus RX 330 was redesigned and introduced as an all-new model for 2004. Sleeker, more stylish and more powerful than the best-selling model it replaced, the RX 330 glides into its second season with added luxury.
The Lexus RX set new standards for the modern luxury utility vehicle when it was introduced. The original RX 300 pioneered the crossover style of SUV based on a unibody car platform rather than a heavy-duty truck frame. Crossovers offer improved ride and handling. They offer more cargo room than a car. They also give the driver a better view over the traffic and a sense of security from an elevated driving position.
The original did all of those things, but this new, second-generation RX does them much better. Swift and silent, it rides more quietly than most cars, not to mention other SUVs. It glides over bumpy roads and its airy cabin is luxurious and inviting. While crossover vehicles offer neither the big towing capacity nor the off-road capability of a true truck, the RX 330 handles gravel roads just fine and can tow up to 3500 pounds with the optional trailer package.
The RX is very easy to drive with light steering and excellent brakes. It offers the latest in technology: headlamps that swivel to help the driver see around corners, a rear-mounted camera that displays more of what's behind the car on the dash, a voice-activated hands-free telephone system that wirelessly links to your Bluetooth compatible cell phone, a cruise control system that can adjust for certain changes in traffic, a giant sunroof. Even more important, it's equipped with advanced safety engineering, including seven airbags.
Lexus RX 330 is available with a choice of front-wheel drive ($35,775) or all-wheel drive ($37,175). It's powered by a sophisticated dual overhead-cam V6 with variable-valve timing, driving through a five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.
The list of standard luxuries is long, and includes automatic climate control, premium audio, cruise control, traction and stability control, privacy glass, automatic headlamps, fabric upholstery, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. The list has been lengthened for 2005 with eight-way power for the front passenger seat, ten-way power for the driverseat, wood and leather trim for the steering wheel and shift knob, AM/FM/CD stereo, and a power rear liftgate (previously optional) that's easier to use than before.
Standard safety equipment includes dual frontal airbags, front-seat side airbags, side-curtain airbags, plus driver's knee bag. The side-curtain airbags extend to help protect rear-seat passengers as well, and for 2005 there are roll-sensing curtain airbags in addition to the standard decelerometer. Lexus says it has upgraded materials in the 2005 RX 330 designed to improve side-impact protection.
There are no premium models or trim levels, but buyers can upgrade with free-standing options and option packages. The Premium Package ($2,145) includes leather upholstery, power tilt/telescope steering wheel, roof rack, and a one-touch moonroof. The Premium Plus Package ($2,960) adds high-intensity discharge headlamps with an adaptive front lighting system. The Performance Package includes all of the items in the Premium Package, plus 18-inch Graphite-colored aluminum alloy wheels with P235/55R18 tires, height-adjustable air suspension, sequential shifting transmission, rain-sensing wipers, and unique steering wheel and shift-knob treatment.
Open-sky enthusiasts who aren't content with the optional moonroof can opt for an even bigger multi-panel moonroof, which comes bundled with leather-trimmed upholstery and other features in a package ($3,740). The navigation system ($2,350) has been upgraded for 2005 with Bluetooth, voice activation, and improved graphics, and it comes with a rear-view camera that projects an image of much of what's behind whenever Reverse is selected. Dynamic cruise control ($600), a rear-seat entertainment system ($1,840), and an in-dash six-disc CD changer ($500) are also available.
The Lexus RX 330 features zoomy styling. It's sleeker than the RX 300 it replaced. The RX 330's shape is sharply defined by radically raked, body-colored pillars at all four corners of its cabin, with the window frames and posts blacked out to blend in with ovoid side-window opening. The RX 330's raked-back front fascia and headlamps are reminiscent of the Lexus ES 330 sedan.
Despite these car-like cues, however, the RX 330 looks sufficiently brawny for off-highway duty, thanks to its beefy front bumper and pronounced fender flares. Door handles are of the reach-through type, more hand-friendly than the fingertip-grip variety and offering less opportunity to break long fingernails.
A nice feature, something that was not seen in the U.S. since the 1948 Tucker but is now also available on other models, is the Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), what Preston Tucker would have called steer-able headlights. The system uses an on-board processor that calculates a more optimum angle to illuminate a turn, and swivels the headlamp closest to the turn accordingly, allowing drivers to see around corners better. It comes on all RX 330s with HID headlamps.
A rear view of the RX 330 reveals a visor over the top edge of the rear window, a short radio antenna at the right rear corner of the roof (promising better reception in marginal areas than the also-included imbedded-in-glass type), and clear-lensed tail lamps.
Like the Toyota Highlander, the RX 330 is built on the same platform (with modifications) as the Toyota Camry and Lexus ES 330 sedans.
The RX 330's cabin is luxurious and inviting. The optional leather is soft and slightly bunched, and there are splashes of real wood trim on the doors and center console.
Getting in is easy, with no need to either climb up or duck down. The front seats are positioned off the floor at a comfortable chair height and are snug and supportive. Foldable armrests on both front seats provide additional comfort on longer trips. The center console slides forward and back, allowing room for a purse or whatever else between the front seats.
The instrument panel has three large round gauges trimmed in silver. The center dash area is framed in metallic-looking plastic topped with a pair of air vents. The center stack is dominated by the available seven-inch display. This screen is used for climate control and trip computer functions, as well as displaying the outside temperature and clock (with alarm). It's also used by the optional navigation system and rear-view camera. The camera is automatically activated when the transmission is shifted into reverse. You can't drive backward by watching the screen, but it's very useful for checking for obstacles that are difficult to see from the driver's seat.
Audio controls are at the bottom of the center stack. The radio has big knobs for volume and tuning, that are easy to use. The Lexus premium audio is a 132-watt, eight-speaker system with AM/FM/cassette/CD. The optional Mark Levinson audio system features 11 speakers and 210 watts and an in-dash 6-disc CD changer.
The shifter for the automatic transmission is located on the center dash. This was novel when the RX 300 first appeared, and has been copied since. The shift lever follows a mechanical zigzag pattern to make sure you only move it one gear position at a time. We found it made shifting between reverse, drive, and the lower gears ponderous, particularly when we were in a hurry.
The rear seat is contoured for two, though it has belts for three. There's a folding center armrest with cup holders, storage, and its own wood trim. The rear seats fold forward 40-20-40, the center section providing a long, narrow space for skis, shovels, and fly rods, while still allowing four people to ride in comfort. This is a better solution than the typical 60-40 folding seats, which force one of four passengers to travel in the less-comfortable center-rear seat when carrying the aforementioned long items.
RX 330 bucks the trend by offering no third-row seat. Lexus says buyers wanting more passenger space can buy one of the larger Lexus SUVs, such as the GX or LX.
Folding the rear seats down reveals 84.7 cubic feet of cargo space, more than a BMW X5, Mercedes ML350, or Infiniti FX. The rear seats don't fold completely flat, but they are split 40/20/40 for versatility between passengers and cargo. Cleverly hidden under the cargo floor are compartments for additional storage. The cargo cover automatically retracts when the rear hatch is opened, useful when your arms are full and you don't want to put things down on the wet pavement.
Driving Impression
The Lexus RX 330 is notable for its smooth ride. It glides over broken, potholed pavement. Its steering is light and accurate and it feels poised when cornering. Its fully independent suspension helps keep the tires in contact with the pavement for lots of grip.
The 3.3-liter V6 engine is smooth and quite responsive around town. It's rated at 230 horsepower, but more important is its torque, that force that propels you from intersections and up hills. The V6 delivers 242 pound-feet of torque at a relatively low 3600 rpm, giving the engine strong response at all speeds.
The RX 330 also benefits from a five-speed automatic transmission. Its low first gear offers quicker response off the line, useful when you need to merge into traffic from a standing start. The all-wheel drive RX 330 can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds and run a standing-start quarter-mile in 16.0, according to Lexus. Fifth gear, meanwhile, provides lower engine speeds when cruising, which translates into quieter running with less engine noise and better gas mileage. The RX 330 AWD hasan EPA-estimated 18/24 mpg City/Highway rating.
The RX is relatively immune to road noise, there's very little wind noise, even when equipped with a roof rack, a device notorious for loudly battering the passing air. Lexus engineers took the time to aerodynamically shape the RX 330's roof rack for quieter running.
The brakes are smooth and respond with good feel. The brakes feature large discs front and rear and electronic brake force distribution (EBD), which directs braking effort in proportion to weight bias and brake loading for improved control under hard braking. The RX 330 also has advanced four-sensor/four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS), which can help the driver maintain steering control in an emergency stopping situation. Brake Assist is also provided, which is designed to sense panic braking and to fully apply braking pressure, even if the driver makes the common mistake of relaxing pressure on the brake pedal when the pulsing of the ABS is felt.
The all-wheel-drive system dispenses with the locking center differential and viscous couplings of truck-style 4x4 applications, in favor of a system that uses the ABS to slow any wheel that slips and spins. The system automatically routes power to the wheels with the best grip.
The Performance Package features an air suspension with four driver-selectable settings. The air suspension automatically lowers the RX 330 by 0.3 inches at speeds over 62 mph, to reduce air drag for better handling and fuel economy. Drivers can select a mode that lowers the car by 0.6 inches for better cornering and a smoother ride. Rough roads and unpaved trails requiring greater ground clearance can be accommodated by the High position, which raises the ride height by 1.2 inches at speeds up to 30 mph. An Access mode lowers the RX 330 for easier entry and exit when in Park; the Access mode can be programmed to lower the RX automatically when the ignition is turned off.
The RX 330 provides a smooth ride, a plush and innovative interior, responsive power, and the confidence of optional all-wheel drive in winter weather. It rides like a car but offers a lot more room. The Lexus reputation for quality and reliability and responsive dealers add considerably to its appeal.
Model Lineup
Lexus RX 330 FWD ($35,775); AWD ($37,175).
Assembled In
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada; Kyushu, Japan.
Options As Tested
Premium Plus package ($2,960) includes leather-trimmed upholstery, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with memory, one-touch open/close moonroof, high-intensity discharge headlamps with Adaptive Front lighting System, roof rack, illuminated entry; 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/55R18 tires and full-size spare ($215); heated front seats with rain-sensing wipers and headlamp washers ($540).
Model Tested
Lexus RX 330 AWD ($37,175).
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Brunswick, Oh. 44212
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St. Charles City-County Library District
Board of Trustees
March 13, 2012
The St. Charles City-County Library District Board of Trustees met at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Administrative Offices located at 77 Boone Hills Dr., St. Peters, Missouri
Board Members present:
Board members absent:
Library Staff present:
President Myra Crook called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. Four members responded to roll call. There is not a quorum of the Board at this time; however Joann Leykam's arrival is anticipated, therefore Myra Crook proceeded with the Formal Agenda. Ms. Crook opened the floor for public comments. No requests for time were received.
The following reports were included in the Board packet.
Formal Agenda
Old Business
12-02 Spencer Road Branch Replacement
Jim Brown announced that Spencer Road Branch would be opening on Wednesday, March 21 at 9 am. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 10 and a celebratory open house on Saturday, April 14!
12-03 Strategic Planning
An update on the Strategic Plan is included in the Board packet. Some initiative updates include a timeline. The update shows some initiative groups have met up to three times and are really making progress on their initiative. Other groups have not met yet. The meetings have "opened up communication and dialogue across all levels of staff". Mr. Thoelke addressed Jim Brown, Director, to utilize the Strategic Plan as a working tool. He requested that Mr. Brown address and present updates to the Board at least twice a year.
New Business
12-28 Library Foundation Presentation to the Trustees
Larry Shroth and Rebecca Cody from the Library Foundation provided a brief history of the Foundation and its partnership with the Library District. The Library Foundation provides support for the Districts' effort to reach out into the community as well as offering support of the Districts' strategic plan. Two key focuses of the Foundation are early literacy for the youth in the community and outreach to the seniors in the community. Some of the Library's current programs include Early Literacy Kits and Books2You, both of which offer support to the youth and seniors in the community.
Aside from funding projects for the District, the Foundation proposed underwriting a new position for the Library District. This position is an Extension Service Specialist. The Foundation will fund the position for the first 2 years at 100%, year 3 at 75%, year 4 at 50%, and the final year at 25%. The position will be evaluated annually, but funding will specifically be re-evaluated after the first 2 years. The individual hired will assess needs in the community and will serve as a liaison between the Library, the Board, and the community. Other responsibilities will include identifying and developing appropriate programs, recruit volunteers, develop relationships with organizations, identify and secure grants, develop systems to capture clear outcomes, and engage Library branches in support of extension services. The goal is to have the right individual in the position by July 1, 2012, the start of the new fiscal year. This position will report to Kristin Williams initially; but as with all aspects of any new position, it will be re-evaluated periodically.
Prior to his departure, Larry Shroth with Ameren Misssouri, presented the Library District with 2 checks totaling $17,668.35 for energy cost savings in the new Spencer Road Branch.
At 7:17 pm, Joann Leykam arrived at the open session. Her arrival resulted in a quorum of the Board. Five Board members are present at the meeting.
Consent Agenda
MOTION: Mr. Thoelke moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Haupt seconded. Motion approved five affirmative, zero negative, zero abstentions, and four absent.
12-29 Finance and Personnel Committees
Currently, the Library District has a Finance Committee; however, forming a Personnel Committee has been discussed recently. Appointments to either committee should be limited to trustee appointments because the Board of Trustees' bylaws do not support non-trustee appointments.
President Myra Crook is ex-aficionado of all committees. Ms. Crook named the following trustees to the Personnel and Finance Committees.
Finance Committee members:
Joann Leykam, John Thoelke, Lisa Pelikan
Personnel Committee members:
Jerry Cook, Mary Reese, Lisa Pelikan
MOTION: Joann Leykam moved to form a Personnel Committee and to adopt appointments to both formal committees. Mr. Thoelk seconded. Motion passed five affirmative, zero negative, zero abstentions, and four absent.
12-30 Cooperative Agreement with Charter Communications
A copy of the Cooperative Agreement between the Library Foundation and Charter Communications is included in the Board packet. Charter has donated $50,000 for naming rights to the Charter Technology Center in the new Spencer Road Branch. The agreement was modeled after similar agreements and other partnerships for example, the agreement with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters. It was presented to the Foundation's legal counsel prior to tonight.
MOTION: Mr. Thoelke moved to accept the Cooperative Agreement with Charter Communications for naming rights to the Charter Technology Center. Ms. Haupt seconded. Motion passed five affirmative, zero negative, zero abstentions, and four absent.
12-31 FY13 Materials Budget Report
Betty Murr introduced the Board to the preliminary Materials Budget for FY13. Traditionally, the Materials Budget is 20% of the overall budget. Currently, the Materials Budget recommendation is $3,362,335 which is slightly over the FY12 budget amount of $3,360,209, nearly flat. The "high demand" areas for FY13 are DVDs, Ebooks, and video games. Based on feedback, a revised budget will be presented at the first open session in May.
12-32 Projected 2012 Tax Rate
Due to the fact that St. Charles County is required to send out estimated tax notices to its' property holders, the Library District must estimate, or project, its tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. This year is a non-assessment year so the notices are only sent to new home purchases and projects. The rate that is projected now is non-binding. The actual tax rate is set in September. Currently, the District's tax rate is 21.81¢.
In his memo to the Board, Rick Schultz believes "that the numbers will go down more and with the higher inflation numbers that may come about, a projected rate of 22.5¢ would not be out of line and will be more representative of what is to come in September". At the meeting, Mr. Schultz did indicate that he could recommend 22¢ as well.
MOTION: Ms. Haupt moved to set the non-binding projected tax rate estimate at 22¢. Mr. Thoelke seconded. Dr. Cook indicated that he opposes any tax increase at all. There was no vote taken, but further discussion ensued. Dr. Cook called the question. Motion failed two affirmative, three negative, zero abstentions, and four absent.
MOTION: Mr. Thoelke moved to set the non-binding, projected tax rate estimate at 21.81¢. Dr. Cook seconded. Motion passed five affirmative, zero negative, zero abstentions, and four absent.
MOTION:Mr. Thoelke moved to adjourn the meeting. Dr. Cook seconded. Motion approved five affirmative, zero negative, zero abstentions and four absent.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted
April C. Wootten, Recording Secretary
Secretary Board of Trustees Date

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Transaxle - Differential with helical gears
Gear selection – Dash mounted Forward-Neutral-Reverse
Eight, 6 volt deep cycle
Battery charger - 48VDC, 120 VAC, UL/CSA
Overall (without roof) - 49.5 in. (126 cm) (top of steering wheel)
Overall (with roof) - 74.5 in. (189 cm) (top of canopy)
Without batteries - 921 lb. (418 kg)
Curb - 1,417 lb. (643 kg)
Service - Rear wheel mechanical self-adjusting drum
Parking - Self-compensating, single point engagement
Front / Rear - Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear Axle Ratio - 14.7:1
Level ground (forward) - 16.0 mph ± 0.5 mph (25.7 kph ± 0.8 kph)
Level ground (reverse) - 6.9 mph (11.1 kph)
Speed controller - 400-amp Precision Drive System (PDS)
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I've been reading JP Morgan's Ripple Effect daily summary of tech and media news since back when it was still published by Bear Stearns. I've been reading it almost every single week day for almost ten years now, I would guess, and it's an essential tool to stay up on the latest tech trends, at least those that Wall Street is focusing on. These days, as you can imagine, there's getting to be quite a bit of focus on apps, tablets, and smartphones. Here's some of today's headlines as compiled by the Ripple:
iPhone: Apple approves Google's iPhone application. This comes over a year after the initial Google Voice application was rejected by Apple's app store. [Wall Street Journal]
GOOG: Google is currently testing picture-search marketing related to its Google Goggles application. Google Goggles allows the user to use pictures taken with their smartphones to search the web. Google is working on a way to have these results turn up sponsored advertisements. [Wall Street Journal]
Wireless: Mobile phone companies hope to offer services that could compete with the likes of Apple, Google and Facebook. As the market for mobile entertainment, games and productivity tools continues to grow – wireless operators hope to move from just providing the means of access to actually providing these services. Winning over a piece of the application revenue pie will likely be a topic of conversation at Morgan Stanley's TMT conference this week in Barcelona. [Bloomberg]
NWSA: Dow Jones is preparing to make some digital changes in their business to business division; the changes are geared towards improving revenues within specialist readers. [FT]
RIMM – the co has shown off a new video of its PlayBook, showing the device supporting ADBE flash and offering a faster web browsing experience vs. the iPad – Apple Insider
And everywhere you go, people are trying to adapt to this new app world (hmmm, would that be "adappt"?).
Whether it's the Walgreen's exec next to you on the plane using his Dell Windows XP laptop with his brand new iPad in his lap telling you he'll soon be able to travel with just his iPad but that he's got "almost no apps on there yet. Do you know which ones are good?"
Or the movers whose dedicated Garmin GPS system wouldn't charge but who found you using their Motorola Droid with Google Maps but lamented aloud to you when you asked, "Nah, I don't have Angry Birds or any other cool games on here yet. We need them for the long, boring drives when we're sick of talking to each other though. Do you know a couple good ones?"
So here's my advice. Get on the app train. Join the app revolution. Start using your smartphones because your world is changing and ten years from now the whole world will be app-ified. See what my favorite app investments are by checking out Revolution Investing.
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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
A Hebrew University archeologist says finds at a new dig site near Jerusalem are backing up the biblical narrative of an Israelite kingdom centered on Jerusalem in 1000 BC, around the time of King David and his son, King Solomon.
Professor Yosef Garfinkel has been digging at Khirbet Qeiyafa near the Jerusalem suburb of Beit Shemesh since 2007. Carbon dating of unearthed olive pits has put the period of activity at Khirbet Qeiyafa at 1020 BC - 980 BC, almost exactly the period of time the Bible says David and Solomon were active in the region. The dating, together with the uniqueness of the finds, has made Khirbet Qeiyafa one of the most important biblical archeological digs.
Less than a year after working Khirbet Qeiyafa, Garfinkel unveiled what is believed to be the oldest Hebrew inscription found to date. At the time, Garfinkel said the inscription proved that vibrant, centralized and literate Hebrew kingdom existed in the area 3,000 years ago, just as the Bible says it did.
Last week, Garfinkel shared his latest find - two ancient models of shrines that very closely resemble the biblical description of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. The models would have presumably been used in religious rites.
Garfinkel also says it is now clear that Khirbet Qeiyafa was a walled town, which means it must have been part of a centralized larger kingdom.
Perhaps most importantly, Garfinkel says the site is completely devoid of pagan idols and imagery, and contains no pig bones, despite being well endowed with the bones of sheep, goats and cattle. Together this means the site must be Israelite remains, as the Israelites were the only local people forbidden from eating swine or engaging in pagan rituals.
All of this evidence combined is important because it counters the claims of some archeologists that the Bible is full of myths, which until now the have based on the lack of evidence for a large and centralized Israelite kingdom around 1000 BC.
"For the first time in history we have actual objects from the time of David, which can be related to monuments described in the Bible," Garfinkel said in a press release. "Various suggestions that completely deny the biblical tradition regarding King David and argue that he was a mythological figure, or just a leader of a small tribe, are now shown to be wrong."
Still, not everyone is convinced, and many Israeli archeologist and professors continue to label the Bible as national folklore. Garfinkel hopes that continued work at Khirbet Qeiyafa and other sites will eventually lay bare the truth.
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A recently released audit raised questions about at least five appraisals made by the Assessor's Office during a period when John Noguez was still in charge and accused of taking bribes from property owners seeking to pay lower taxes.
It found, however, "no indication of appraiser malfeasance" and hedged on whether the assessor was wrong to lower the assessed values of two commercial office buildings, two industrial buildings and a golf course, citing insufficient data and the subjective nature of appraisals.
The Assessor's Office, now led by Santos Kreimann, defended its appraisals as "sound valuations."
The Board of Supervisors ordered the audit back in April 2012, a few months after the District Attorney's Office began investigating allegations that Noguez accepted bribes from a Ferrari-driving tax agent whose clients wanted to lower the assessed value of their buildings to lower their property taxes.
Auditor-Controller Wendy Watanabe had a private real estate consultant, Rosenow Spevacek Group, and its independent appraiser, Lea Associates, review properties whose assessed values were reduced 20 percent or more from January 2010 to May 2012.
A total of 150,000 properties fell into that category, out of which 117 were "judgementally selected" for the audit.
RSG found more than half of the parcels in that sample had a "reasonable" reduction in assessed values. It had an "inconclusive" finding on 39 parcels, because of lack of comparable parcels.
It recommended "further analysis" on 11 properties, which Lea Associates then appraised. Its numbers matched up with those from the assessor — but only for six properties. They had what RSG called a "difference on opinion" on the five other properties. In the case of the golf course, for example, Lea Associate estimated its value was 32 percent higher than what had assigned by the assessor.
"While appraisals can often yield varying opinions of value given the subjective nature of the field, using the county Assessor's procedures, the independent appraisal review by Lea Associates concluded that five parcels had assessor's values that were significantly lower than the Lea Associates appraisal values," RSG principal Jim Simon and senior analyst Jane Carlson, wrote in their report.
Watanabe said, "Among the 11 parcels appraised by Lea Associates, there was a difference of $30.8 million of appraised property value, including four (properties) which were reduced by several million dollars."
Nevertheless, she added, "While Lea Associates appraisals are materially higher than the assessors, we could not conclude after reviewing the limited information in the assessor's files whether the assessor's values are undervalued, because records were frequently not sufficient to support the assessor's final valuations."
She added, however, that "Throughout the review and analysis of the 117 properties, RSG found no indication of appraiser malfeasance."
The District Attorney's Office, which charged Noguez with accepting bribes, misappropriation by a public officer, conspiracy and perjury in October 2012, and then added grand theft and embezzlement in October 2013, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the audit.
The prosecutors' amended complaint estimated the alleged scam cost the county about $10 million.
Noguez's lawyer, Michael Proctor, also did not reply to a call for comment.


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The top runs with the eyebrows, different for men's and women's eyewear, and with the facial lines and ties in nicely with the nose. Since the facial and nose width and distance from ear to ear different for each person, the widths and length to be adjusted. The model lines are often simple exciting again made by working with different thicknesses, and more than 70 colors, can also be combined. So we can adjust the seat for narrow and wide faces. It is also possible to make some spectacles nose pads for the Asian nose so that the glasses will sit excellent. The materials we use are synthetic, buffalo horn and a combination of buffalo horn and tortoise.


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Let God Fix It
Some thoughts for fellow followers of Jesus…
The ten second sound bite version of what I am writing is this: If you blew it, and have a mess on your hands, let God fix it. You thought you could be in control and do things your own way, and now you have a mess. In your flesh, you made a mess. What makes you think that in your flesh, you can fix it? Better to walk in the Spirit like you should have to begin with. Walk in the Spirit, and let God fix it.
The longer version of the same story line is as follows…
Sin is a nasty thing. It promises much, and delivers little. The consequences are always bigger than the gratification. It never seems as bad as it really is…until later.
We get used to sinning. We minimize it. We get de-sensitized to it. We agree in our heads that something is wrong, but we do it anyway, intending to stop.
There are sins of commission: we do things that we know are wrong.
There are sins of omission: we don't do things we know that we should.
The sin in a Christian's life can run the gamut of not reading your Bible (dumb…you need God's Word, heart, and direction) to something much more obvious, like substance abuse or sexual immorality. We can be committing little sins, like being disagreeable, or we can be committing bigger sins, such as being violent and a striker. A sin of omission might be that you don't think that church attendance is important, and eventually find yourself isolated, alone, unchallenged, un-encouraged, etc. There are numerous examples of sins of commission and omission.


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Located within the unique Amazon ecosystems of French Guiana is Awala-Yalimapo beach, the most important nesting site for endangered Leatherback turtles and an essential habitat for Green and Olive Ridley turtles. An evaluation of the recovery plan for these turtles has recently been conducted to assess its effectiveness and to account for the progress that has been made since its implementation over the last five years.
Although the complete results of the evaluation are still pending, it is clear that the combined efforts of multiple actors including police services, local authorities, fisheries organizations and above all, NGOs have successfully stimulated conservation in the region for decades.
Until now, the Plan has been utilized for land areas within French Guiana's national borders. The assessment is expected to identify the potential to extend these efforts beyond current land boundaries to the sea and enhance overall regional and transboundary cooperation on a wider scale. The Plan could have many positive effects on neighbouring countries by creating synergies between social challenges and the survival of marine turtles, setting the stage for sustainable fishing and creating green jobs for residents.
More than three million Euros have been raised to support the next five years of the Plan, which will enable actors to meet their goals of reducing some of the most urgent threats to marine turtles including by-catch from local fisheries, feral dog attacks on eggs and nesters and illegal harvesting of eggs.
The French Guiana Sea Turtle Recovery Plan 2007 - 2012 was initiated by the French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing (MEDDTL), coordinated by WWF, an IUCN Member along with the French National Hunting and Wild Life Agency (ONCFS) under the supervision of the Regional environmental authority (DIREN). This Plan is the result of significant documentary research and action by players in the sustainable development field and is the first recovery plan to target marine species in a French overseas territory.
French Guiana, the French overseas territory in the Amazon, is home to unparalleled biodiversity. It hosts primary tropical forests, mangroves, savannahs and several types of wetlands which are some of the richest and most fragile ecosystems on the planet.


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|Dr. Ruth Westheimer, age 83, 2011
Photo by Sally Dougan
You can enjoy sex until you're 99 years old! Dr. Ruth proclaimed. ("Why not 100?" I should have asked.) Just keep her words of wisdom in mind:
- Intercourse is not the whole story – you can achieve sexual satisfaction in other ways.
- Post-menopausal women: For intercourse, use a lubricant so that sex will not be painful. If you have pain despite this, see your gynecologist.
- Men: If you no longer have a psychogenic erection (one that comes with just thinking about sex), you need direct physical stimulation. Both you and your partner need to know this.
- Both sexes: Take advantage of morning erections to have the best sex – don't wait for night-time. Instead, get a good night's sleep, wake up in the morning, eat breakfast, turn off your phones, and hop back into bed. Men who don't have morning erections: see a urologist.
- Men who tend to rush into intercourse and then fall asleep immediately afterwards: Remember that the arc of women's arousal is slower than yours, and take time to bring her to readiness – and then afterwards, if you feel yourself getting sleepy, prick yourself a little with a pin to stay awake so you can hold her and cuddle.
- Women: Take responsibility for your own sexual satisfaction. Teach your partner what you need, not necessarily in words but in ways that make your desires clear.
- When about to embark on a new sexual relationship, use condoms – or agree with your partner that before sexual activity you will both be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. Once you're both given a good report, keep the relationship exclusive.
- Condoms: Men: practice putting one on in front of the mirror when you're alone, and women: learn how to help him put it on.
- When to keep your mouth shut: When you're having fantasies about other partners or remembering old lovers – your present partner does not need to hear about them.
- When to keep your mouth open: When you want to give oral sex, which can be done at a time when you don't expect, plan, or need your own orgasm. Simultaneity is over-rated – you can take turns.
- In front of the mirror, pick out something you do like about your body. To enjoy sex you have to feel desirable, so don't sabotage yourself by focusing on what you don't like.
- In the Jewish tradition, married men have the obligation to provide sexual satisfaction to their wives, even after menopause, thus confirming that sex is not only for procreation – but also for recreation.
- If you have teenagers at home, don't wait for them to go to sleep – teens never sleep. Instead, go out to a motel for a few hours where you can have total privacy.
Dr. Ruth has a turtle collection: A turtle is well protected in its shell, she says, as long as it stands still. But if it wants to move, it needs to stick its neck out, to take a risk. So that's what moving ahead demands – sticking your neck out, taking a risk, and when things don't work out, shrugging your shoulders and moving on.
So here's to moving on!
Sally Wendkos Olds has written extensively about intimate relationships, personal growth, and developmental issues throughout the life cycle, and has won national awards for both her book and magazine writing. In addition to her classic, The Complete Book of Breastfeeding, first published in 1972 and revised for its fourth edition in 2010, she is the author of ten other books, including Super Granny: Great Stuff to Do with Your Grandkids. She is currently writing a book for people whose life partner died a year or more ago.


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Kristen Kelly Announces New EP, Shares Acoustic 'Miss Me' Video – Exclusive
Country newcomer Kristen Kelly will release her debut EP — featuring the hot new single 'Ex-Old Man' and three other love and heartbreak songs — later this month. The self-titled project is set to be available digitally on Oct. 30.
After spending a summer on Brad Paisley's Virtual Reality Tour, Kelly is preparing to take her music on the road with another superstar this fall. She'll spend a weekend in the northeast with Alan Jackson beginning Oct. 18.
The Texas-born country singer has shared video of her performing an acoustic version of a new song called 'Miss Me' with Taste of Country and ToC readers. Much like 'Ex-Old Man,' 'Miss Me' will be appreciated by anyone in search of or grateful for true love. However, anyone who enjoys strong country vocals will appreciate her singing.
'Ex-Old Man' was a song written about Kelly's ex-husband and ex-best friend. It's a true story, and the singer isn't shy about putting her genuine emotions into every performance. Judging by the other two titles on the EP, 'Kristen Kelly' will be good therapy for anyone looking to get past a lousy lover.
Kristen Kelly, 'Kristen Kelly' EP Track Listing:
1. 'Ex-Old Man'
2. 'He Loves to Make Me Cry'
3. 'Drink Myself Out of Love With You'
4. 'Miss Me'
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jonty125 wrote:SCUM!!for those of you not quite up to scratch with your Christianity. The fallen host is Satan, who was kicked out of heaven, with a third of the angels, who were his followers and are now called Demons.Wikipedia wrote: the Book of Enoch identifies Sariel (Saraqael) as one of the fallen host's "chiefs of tens."
But remember the Book of Enoch is not considered canon in the vast majority of circles, and Enoch is the only book that speaks of Sariel as being one of the fallen to my knowledge. Everything else places him as one of the holy, so it could be possible that he is being genuine depending on where the background was lifted from, besides it would be pretty silly to use the same name that places him in the scum group as evidence of his townliness. As an aside, I could see fallen angels being a third party. There is also quite a bit of contention about whether fallen angels are demons or a second group altogether, perhaps the souls of nephilim. But that is all just questions on the background and tends to take away from investigating. All that being said, UNVOTE, VOTE GREG as I think it could clear up quite a bit on the background of the game and his night action is pretty weak. Although I would like to hear who and what was said on night one, might make his lynching a bit less attractive at this point.


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Concussion will be the focus of the next address in the Distinguished Lecture Series in Sports Medicine at Hope College.
Dr. Duane Dede, a 1984 Hope graduate who is a clinical professor in clinical and health psychology at the University of Florida Health Science Center at Gainesville, will present "Critical Issues in Sports Related Concussion" on Monday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.
The public is invited. Admission is free.
Dede has been a member of the faculty at the University of Florida since 1993. His research interests include the neuropsychological consequences of mild traumatic brain injury, adult learning disability and the family dynamics of caregivers of various neurologically compromised populations. He also serves the center as co-director of the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic, directing clinical and research efforts around mild traumatic brain injury within the focus of an interdisciplinary team.
He is the author or co-author of numerous articles published in refereed publications and has made many presentations at professional conferences, and is a reviewer for the "Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings" and "Contemporary Psychology." He is a member of several professional associations, including the American Psychological Association, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the UF Center for Neuropsychological Studies, the UF Brain Institute, the Learning Disabilities Association, the American Heart Association and the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
Dede graduated from Hope with a major in psychology and minor in biology. He completed his master's and doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Louisville in Kentucky in 1989 and 1992 respectively.
The Distinguished Lecture Series in Sports Medicine is designed for health care professionals with an interest in physically active patients, and is intended for students, educators and clinicians alike. It is co-sponsored by Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan, Shoreline Orthopaedics, Holland Hospital Rehabilitation Services, The Bone and Joint Center, and the college.
Dede's presentation is the second of five lectures scheduled through the series for the 2010-11 school year. The remaining addresses are: "The Well Being of the Athletic Trainer--Personal Care in Crisis Situations," by Dr. Shari Bartz-Smith of Grand Valley State University on Monday, Jan. 24; "Common Hand Injuries in Sports--Recognition and Management," by Dr. Richard Howell of Shoreline Orthopaedics on Monday, Feb. 21; and "Hip Injuries in Athletics" by Dr. Carl Wierks of The Holland Bone and Joint Center on Monday, April 11. Additional information about the series may be found online at
Graves Hall is located at 263 College Ave., on Columbia Avenue between 10th and 12th streets.


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New conditions apply to American nationals returning to their country. For more information, please consult the State Department's portal of information on U.S. foreign policy and information about the State Department.
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Thank you for your prompt reply. It does reinforce concerns I have over the response of both the school and CS to my sons disclosures. From the case notes and statements that were filed and served for the family court, I now know that:
[*]My son disclosed to school that he had been assaulted and neglected by his mum.
[*]School's immediate and only response was to call his grandparents and arrange for him to stay with them.
[*]School did not inform CS nor the police about his disclosures.
[*]A visiting professional at the school informed CS.
[*]School apologised to CS for not informing them of my son's disclosures.
CS subsequently applied to the family court for a care order.
The Outcome of the S47 Enquiry into my son's disclosure from two years previously (that I had pushed his mum) was filed and served by CS but no Outcome of S47 Enquiries was filed or served by CS in response to my son's allegations against his mum.
My solicitor asked CS for a copy of the missing Outcome of S47 Enquiries but received no reply.
After the final court hearing I continued to ask for a copy.
Head of CS wanted to know why I was asking, the case had concluded, a care plan was in place.
I was advised to inform CS that I would involve the ICO if the outcome was withheld from me.
Head of CS immediately responded that I had always had every right to see the outcome and I would be sent a copy (suitably redacted).
What I was actually sent was a strategy discussion document that minuted a conversation between CS and the police a whole month after my son's disclosures.
The minutes of this strategy discussion show that CS told the police:
[*]My son had been hit in a different place to that given in all the case notes and statements (possibly as this made it easier to susbstantiate the claim that no marks or bruises had been seen).
[*]A diluted version of my sons account and allegations.
[*]That school had called his grandparents and had been informed that he was already staying with them.
[*]That his mum had safeguarded him, despite her drinking, by placing him in her parents care.
The police decided they would have no further involvement as there was no evidence and under outcomes the agreed upon action was to initiate a C&F Assessment. The option to initiate a S47 Enquiry was not selected.
I have raised several concerns with CS about this document, not least that CS {deliberately?} misled the police over the events that occurred after my sons disclosure. It does appear that double standards were in play and both school and CS tried to protect and shield mum from the consequences of her actions rather than correctly and fully safeguard our son.
It might be hard to answer but in these circumstances, do you believe it was reasonable and appropriate for CS to undertake a C&F Assessment rather than a S47 Enquiry?
If any information is too detailed given the involvement of the family court please edit this post.
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Did Kim Jong-il Really Die on a Train?
Kim Jong-il died on a train Saturday morning… or did he? The Kim Jong-il conspiracy theories are starting to flow. There's nothing so far about Kim getting plastic surgery and joining a Ukrainian pro hockey team, but give it time.
South Korean officials are casting doubt on the official DPRK story that the Great Leader died on a train during an official inspection. South Korea's top spy, Won Sei-hoon, said that the train was parked in Pyongyang at the time Kim supposedly died on it. "There were no signs the train ever moved," Won said according to the LA Times. Dun dun duuuuuuun.
This has led the South Korean newspaper Chosun to speculate that Kim actually died at home. Evidence includes:
- It was very cold that morning, so doctors wouldn't have allowed Kim, who had a heart condition and other ailments, to go outside and board the train.
- "Kim is famous for his nocturnal lifestyle and normally gets up around noon."
- The myth of the hard-working leader would be best boosted by the idea that he died while on his way to a inspection, instead of snoozing on his bed until noon like a college junior.
Given that North Korea hasn't been totally upfront about the whole "repeated severe famine" thing, or the "sinking South Korea's warship" thing, we wouldn't put it past them to fabricate a few trivial details about Kim's death. And while we're talking about facts, what's with North Korea announcing 5 million Pyongyangites mourned Kim Jong-il yesterday when the entire population of the city is just 3.2 million?
Is Kim Jong-Il at this very moment taking underwater basket-weaving classes with Osama bin Laden in the hidden city of Atlantis? The world may never know.
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By Rob Glidden
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The Southington YMCA discussed their plan to "extend the legacy" of their organization to future generations during its annual dinner at the Aqua Turf Club. The dinner is also a chance to formally recognize the recipients of the YMCA's annual awards. The names were revealed in November.
The Person of the Year award was presented to Tony Denorfia, a local developer and attorney known for his charitable contributions and ethical approach to his business. He said he was somewhat "embarrassed" by the attention and that he was just one of many people in Southington who work hard on their town's behalf.
"I'm a firm believer that no man is an island," he said. "We work in teams and I've got several tables worth of my team here tonight."
During his speech, he described some trends in modern American culture that made him nervous about the future and hoped that the community could come together and overcome difficult times.
"If we become a society based on fear and a 'me first' attitude, our society will crumble and die," Denorfia said.
Teamwork was also emphasized by Linda Mendelsohn, the prolific volunteer who received the Unsung Hero award for her work with Bread for Life and the Community Services Department.
"Nothing I do is accomplished singlehandedly," Mendelsohn said. "There are many volunteers beside me. I'm blessed to be able to work with such a loving and caring group of people."
The Reaching Out award went to The Mill Foundation for Kids, which began in 2006 as a Christmas toy drive but has since developed into a larger organization that works to bring happiness to children suffering with pediatric illnesses.
Brian Taylor, speaking on behalf of the group, briefly outlined the foundation's goals.
"Our mission is to put smiles on the faces of sick kids," he said. "We use a very simple method for that – toys."
He said a toy was more than just a fun gift for a sick child, describing it as a chance for a young hospital patient to feel like a child again in the midst of traumatic times.
Each of the award recipients received proclamations from both the Town Council and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (delivered by state representatives).
In addition to the dinner and the award recognitions, the YMCA's annual dinner also includes a business meeting. Outgoing YMCA board president Beth Smedick passed the baton to Melissa Sheffy as the organization elected new officers. Joe Eddy was named vice-president of the board.
The YMCA's "character champion" awards went to Joe Foster, Leann Kroll, Michele Riedinger, Jessica Rosario and Lisa Taurinski. The Volunteer Service awards went to Jeff Bennett and Jeff Borkowski. Teens Kylie Sarantides and Rachel Wrinn received the Youth Leadership awards, with each of them making a brief statement about what they had learned from their experiences within the YMCA.
"Being a leader means to set a good example with our words and actions," Sarantides told the crowd.


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The 60s Official Site
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play the soundtrack of Summer of 1967
The Summer of Love refers to the summer of 1967, when an
unprecedented gathering of as many as 100,000 young people converged on the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San
Francisco, creating a phenomenon of cultural and political rebellion. While hippies also gathered in New York,
Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, and across Europe, San Francisco was the epicenter of the hippie revolution, a
melting pot of music, psychedelic drugs, sexual freedom, creative expression, and politics. The Summer of Love
became a defining moment of the 1960s, as the hippie counterculture movement came into public
Runaway Kathy Aydelotte age 16. Many news accounts did not give her correct name due to her age.
Exclusively here at The 60s Official Site we have her real name. Married now she is Kathy Castro
and also admits still being somewhat of a hippie but "more responsible." Thanks Kathy for this now
famous photo from the past and the story behind it.
During the Summer of Love, as many as 100,000 young people from
around the world flocked to San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district, Berkeley and other San Francisco Bay Area
cities to join in a popularized version of the hippie experience. Free food, free drugs and free love were
available in Golden Gate Park, a Free Clinic (whose work continues today) was established for medical treatment,
and a Free Store gave away basic necessities to anyone who needed them.
The Summer of Love in 1967 also presented a recognition of great
music during that summer. Although I don't consider myself a hippie, I did have friends who considered themselves a
hippy. This period of time although many from the 60s generation did not recognize or support it, needs to be
recognized here on this site because it was a part of the 60s generation history.
The ever-increasing numbers of youth making a pilgrimage to the
Haight-Ashbury district alarmed the San Francisco authorities, whose public stance was that they would keep the
hippies away. However Adam Kneeman, a long-time resident of the Haight-Ashbury, recalls that the police did little
to help, leaving the organization of the hordes of newcomers to the overwhelmed residents.
College and high-school students began streaming into the Haight
during the spring break of 1967. City government leaders, determined to stop the influx of young people once
schools let out for summer, unwittingly brought additional attention to the scene. An ongoing series of articles in
local papers alerted national media to the hippies' growing momentum. That spring, Haight community leaders
responded by forming the Council of the Summer of Love, giving the word-of-mouth event an official-sounding
The mainstream media's coverage of hippie life in the
Haight-Ashbury drew the attention of youth from all over America. Hunter S. Thompson labeled the district
"Hashbury" in the New York Times Magazine, and the activities in the area were reported almost daily.
The movement was also fed by the counterculture's own media,
particularly The San Francisco Oracle, whose pass-around readership topped a half-million at its peak that
The media's fascination with the "counterculture" continued with
the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967, where approximately 30,000 people gathered for the first day of the music
festival, with the number swelling to 60,000 on the final day. The song "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)"
written by John Phillips of The Mamas and the Papas and sung by Scott McKenzie was initially designed to promote
the Monterey Pop Festival.
"If you're going to San Francisco,be sure to wear some
flowers in your hair...If you're going to San Francisco,
Summertime will be a love-in there"
Francisco" became an instant hit (#4 in the U. S., #1 in the UK) and
quickly transcended its original purpose by popularizing an idealized image of San Francisco. In addition, media
coverage of the Monterey Pop Festival facilitated the Summer of Love, since large numbers of fledging hippies
headed to San Francisco to hear their favorite bands, among them Jefferson
Airplane, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Otis Redding, The Byrds, the Grateful Dead, The Who, and Big Brother and the
Holding Company with Janis Joplin.
When the newly recruited Flower Children returned home, they
brought new ideas, ideals, behaviors, and styles of fashion to most major cities in the U.S., Canada, Britain,
Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
On October 6, 1967, those remaining in the Haight staged a mock
funeral, "The Death of the Hippie" ceremony, to signal the end of the played-out scene.
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Best Christmas Day Performances in NBA History
Christmas Day has always served as a traditional showcase for the best players – and teams – of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Due to a labor dispute between the players' union and owners that was not resolved until last month, the NBA will open its 2011-12 schedule on Dec. 25, including the defending champion Dallas Mavericks hosting the Miami Heat and four other marquee match-ups.
NBA games on Christmas Day often find the league's best players dominating the games held on a national stage. We've selected the following players' games as the 10 Best Christmas Day Performances in NBA History.
Kobe Bryant: 2004
Kevin Durant: 2010
Playing in a smaller market hasn't made Kevin Durant a smaller talent. Durant scored 44 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 114-106. Click below to watch video highlights.
Dwyane Wade: 2006
Dwyane Wade scored 40 points, dished 11 assists and went 15 of 16 from the free throw line to lead the Miami Heat to a 101-85 win. Also notable was the low-scoring night from the Lakers' Kobe Bryant, who had just 16 points. Click below to watch video highlights.
Dominique Wilkins: 1987
Rick Barry: 1966
Rick Barry is not as well-known a basketball star as many of the others on this list, but the San Francisco Warriors scoring machine went for 50 points on the Cincinnati Royals on Dec. 25, 1966. Click below to watch video highlights of Barry's career.
Bill Russell: 1965
Boston Celtics' great Bill Russell dominated the Baltimore Bullets on Christmas Day 1965 with 34 rebounds in Boston's 113-99 victory. Click below to watch video highlights of that era's Celtics' team.
Tracy McGrady: 2002
Michael Jordan: 1992
NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan loved the bright lights of a big game. Jordan scored 42 points on Christmas Day in 1992, and his Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 89-77. Click below to watch video highlights.
Bernard King: 1984
Bernard King could score on any day and against any team. King scored 61points in 1984 – still a Christmas Day-record – but his New York Knicks lost to the New Jersey Nets 120-114. Click below to watch video highlights.
Wilt Chamberlain: 1961
It's hard to argue that any player was as dominant in their own era as Wilt Chamberlain. On Christmas Day 1961, Chamberlain scored 59 points and pulled down 36 rebounds, but his Philadelphia Warriors lost to the New York Knicks 136-135. Later that season, Chamberlain became the only NBA player ever to score 100 points in a game, which he did against the Knicks in Hershey, Pa. Click below to watch video highlights from Chamberlain's landmark game.


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The children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of Nathan Cummings inherited his spirit of sharing and community, and they continue his philanthropic work by contributing their time and energy to the foundation that bears the family name.
Photo: Nathan Cummings with his grandchildren.
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|Tubba taking a bio-break. Still from the animation
|The Zooniverse script from 2005, and the Zoonimini #3 mock up from 2012
|Panels from the Zooniverse movie storyboards drawn in 2000
The three Surveyor characters were designed back in 1999. The Zooniverse movie was to be fully CG and I began models for all of the main characters, I also sculpted a CG version of the Surveyor's spaceship, which I've dusted off and have been rendering shots and then hand tracing over them in Flash.
|The original sketch of Tubba from 1999
Option 2: "How the Kren Patrol met up (which is based off the movie script)".
So there you have it, Zoonimini #3 will be the movie story, and one sequence from the script (yes I kept the 2001: Space Odyssey sequence) is now my latest Loop De Loop animation for the "future" theme. The new Zooniverse comic has begun... with a bum. Somehow it seems appropriate, like I'm mooning Hollywood or something.


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EDMONTON — None of Alberta's political leaders would say no to a high-speed train between Edmonton and Calgary — but realistically, they say, it could be years before such a massive project is undertaken by any provincial government.
In a series of interviews at a west-end coffee shop, party leaders Alison Redford, Danielle Smith, Raj Sherman and Brian Mason discussed the state of health care, the economy and the oilsands with the Edmonton Journal. But the question of introducing high-speed rail to link the province's two largest cities had the leaders brainstorming on what Alberta could look like in the future.
"I'm very excited about that prospect," said Redford, who noted her Progressive Conservative government has already carved out "transportation utility corridors" for such use.
"What we're hearing from interested parties is that there are economic opportunities to allow this to happen, that there are different funding formulas that wouldn't require the provincial government to be investing in this purely as public infrastructure," Redford said. "I think there's a sense in Alberta right now that we're just on the cusp of so much exciting change ... that we've got to be making smart decisions now and not dismissing anything until we know exactly what we want the future to look like."
Other leaders emphasized the need for cities to make the first move, however.
"I think everybody would ultimately like to see a project like high-speed rail between Calgary and Edmonton, but I think that we have to actually build a commuter culture first in our two major centres and probably also in Red Deer," said Smith, who highlighted the Wildrose plans for new direct funding to municipalities.
Sherman also described the Liberals' plans to provide sustainable funding to cities for more "green" transit infrastructure.
"Let's first build a world-class green and efficient LRT system in the major cities," Sherman said, adding Calgary and Edmonton could connect their city cores to their international airports, then a high-speed rail link could be built between the airports. "That's the future Alberta that I see, where we all drive less in our cars. But we need a good transportation system once we get into the cities."
NDP Leader Mason said he would want to see hard numbers before making any commitment.
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Eric Stonestreet requests airport ride from Kansas Highway Patrol, donates $5,000
Stonestreet makes donation to program promoting seat belt use
Stonestreet makes donation to program promoting seat belt use
Actor and Kansas City metro native Eric Stonestreet had an unusual request for the Kansas Highway Patrol when he flew back to Kansas City International Airport late one night.
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Notable Events
- The Assyrian Peach Exterminations continue with The Extermination of Newer Peach City in G.R. 2012.
- Piltogg captures another Artifact; the mysterious Head Seperator, as part of the [Quest of Piltogg] storyline
- pro-Third Alliance inteligence director Siri, overthrows the Tratorian Government, as part of the AN-TA war storyarc
Forum Battles
-Of Steam and Magic by Zahru II
-Killing Time by Bragallot
-Election 2012: The politician primary by Silent-sigfig
-Depths of Peril by Zahru II
-Raid on Tranquility Glade by Zahru II
-A.N.U.S. Protocol Saves the Day by Arkbrik; The Forces of Vergillus Raskilinov do battle with A.N.U.S., Space Pirates, and the Immortals in space. The battle also features Epic Propaganda efforts, the assimilation of a warhead splinter, and an maniac beer infinity-keg feuled drinking contest. By the end of the battle, Vergillus is swallowed up by a black hole, the pirates gain the maniac beer keg, and A.N.U.S. forces are completely destroyed.
-The President's Speech by BrickSyd
-Into The Dragon's Teeth by Silverdream
-Battle of the Maren by Silverdream
-Sky Runs Red by Bragallot
-Operation Blau by Apollyon (Ft. Vindicator SHDT)
-Quest of Piltogg: Head Separator Part III by Natalya; Pro-immortal forces led by Piltogg and the Akkadians assault the asyrian Death Wall in a daring attempt at retrieving a valuable Artifact of Preceation; the head separator! as a part of the Quest of Piltogg. After much conflict, a heavy metal band begins playing in the middle of the Assyrian city, and all looked upon it and saw that it was awesome. However, in a suprising turn of events, once pro-immortal forces reached the bunker where the head separator was being kept, the Assyrians simply handed over the artifact, ending the game on a somewhat anti-climatic note.
-Tea Party of Doom by ikensall
-Peach Incident on Meridian by Pwnerade
-Digging Up the Past by Theblackdog
-BrikwaRPG by Zupponn
-Winter has Arrived by Collete; following the overthrow of the Tratorian Government by Siri, the remnants of the allied tratorians, and several other Allied Nations attempt to put a stop to the revolution by capturing RIN-dominated Red-Transparent asteroids. Features Tratorians and praetorians v.s. RIN, Bavaria, Akkadia and Siri Loyalists.
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-Chosen outpost by alphafalcon451
-Bane of Reyo by alphafalcon451
-Victors of Reyo by alphafalcon451
-Fight for the Maniac Beer by alphafalcon451
-Outpost now you see it now you don't by alphafalcon451
-Island of Maniacs by alphafalcon451
-4chan battle report (WARNING: overload of awesomeness) - by Anonymous
-Ambush of Nova Colonia by Apollyon
-Desperate Measures by Collete; Avalonian political emisary Wilhem Henrik deploys to the Capital of Tratoria, where he betrays the Tratorian governments trust by capturing and holding the Tratorian president Angela hostage in an attempt to create a ceasefire on the part of the Allied Nations in their attacks against the Third Alliance. However, Tratorian intelligence director Siri uses this oportunity to perform a coupdeteat against her own government; turning Tratria over into a pro-ThirdAlliance nation, and in some respects turning the tide of the AN-TA War.
-Operation Umsturzen by Collete; in the continuation of "Desperate Measures", Siri begins to perform her coup, along with the help of agents from various third-alliance nations; RIN, Bavaria, and the Bricktoid Automata. More specifically; Siri takes out the executive branch of the Tratorian government, while the rest of the action is played out in "Winter Has Arrived".
-Blood and Particle Physics by Collete; Head Tratorian scientist Dr. Liang attempts to perform an experiment to prove the existance of the "liang-Boson" particle, which will fundamentally alter fig-understanding of the universe. However, angry protesters and Trianglist-fundamentalists are here to try and stop her! Eventually, she manages to complete the experiment, and she wins the nobel prize.
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-Lounge Room vs Kitchen - by BlueBright
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- Download and install Minecraft Forge.
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RPCS3 – The PS3 emulator for the PC that can play a decent amount of games!
A few years ago, most of us would have laughed at the notion of having a PS3 emulator that actually does something. Thanks to hundreds (more like thousands!) of hours dedicated to the emulator by the RPCS3 team, we can now play some PS3 games on our PCs!
What's RPCS3 and what can I play?
RPCS3 is an open-source emulator for the PS3 that runs on Windows and Linux computers. After years of development, the game compatibility list has been greatly diversified and now, about 278 games are rated as playable on the official compatibility list!
A few days ago, I decided to give RPCS3 a go on the laptop I'm currently using and it left me with my mouth open! I could actually play Project Diva F @ 720p with only little stutter, which thankfully wasn't enough to render the game non-enjoyable (on most songs at least). The relevant specs of my laptop are:
- Core i5-3230M @ 2.6GHz (dual-core + HT enabled)
- 8GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Radeon HD 8750M
As you can see, it's not some state-of-the-art latest gaming laptop so that means that RPCS3 can be used on mid-range systems from a few years back with varying rates of success depending on what you're playing! Thanks to various optimisations, you will be able to run some PS3 games, even exclusives, on your computer depending on how powerful it is.
Lots of work has been done on getting Persona 5, a recent release, working the best it could on RPCS3 and some people have already finished it solely on RPCS3 since you can get 15-60FPS in the game if you have a beefy enough system.
Great! What do I need to start gaming then?
To start playing PS3 games on your computer, simply follow the quick start guide linked below.
Remember, you must have a system that's at least somewhat beefy in order to get anything working at decent speeds. You should also have the latest video drivers for the best Vulkan support (or to avoid a BSOD – my drivers were a tad too old and RPCS3 crashed the system when I opened the executable). You also have to remember that RPCS3 isn't a tool to enable piracy so try to dump your own games either via a supported Blu-Ray drive or a PS3 on CFW.
The quick start guide (all info you need to know to start using the emulator + basic system requirements): https://rpcs3.net/quickstart
Official compatibility list (popular titles like Project Diva and Akiba's Trip are listed as playable!) : https://rpcs3.net/compatibility
Patreon page (you could support them if you appreciate their work!): https://www.patreon.com/Nekotekina
RPCS3 isn't meant to replace the PS3 just yet but it's making large strides in that direction!


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The Suite was significantly improved for version X3 with new tools for drawing and image editing, improvements to text handling, and a completely re-worked raster-to-vector conversion tool. Version X4 builds on the performance and stability of X3, and introduces a smaller set of enhancements, mostly in the area of page layout and typography.
Despite its intuitive workspace and impressive versatility, CorelDRAW has been snubbed by some industry professionals, yet it is a very capable design tool. For design pros, small businesses, home users, students, and educators, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4's ease of use and value are extremely tough to beat.
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- First Download The keygen from here
- Unzip the pack and open keygen.exe (close your antivirus before)
- Click button "serial number"
- Install Corel Draw x4 with the code you get from "serial number"
- Run Corel Draw from start menu and click "active now" and select Active Via Phone
- Copy the instalation code from your Corel Draw into Installation Code box Keygen
- Click "Activation Code"
- Now your Corel Draw Should be works in Full version. ^_^
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Plans for the royal couple's 11-day tour were announced Monday, and, among the sights they'll see, the two will experience "the diversity, vibrancy of Canada, its geography and people," says a source at St. James's Palace.
The full schedule will not be available until mid-June, those close to them already call the trip a "most significant moment, because it's their first royal tour."
The Canadian leg of their visit is set as follows: ?
June 30-July 2: The National Capital Region (Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec)
July 2: Montreal
July 3: Quebec City
July 3-4: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
July 4: Summerside, Prince Edward Island
July 4-6: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
July 6-8: Calgary, Alberta
July 8, they fly to Los Angeles, though interaction with the stars is being downplayed. "The couple view this as a working visit, not as an opportunity for them to meet celebrities," the palace source says. They'll be promoting Britain through "the prism of their own interests."
While some press reports say the duchess will require at least 40 different outfit changes en route, the only thing one aide would say about the expanse of their trip is, "They want to keep their entourage to a minimum."
Seasoned royal writer Judy Wade, a veteran of many tours with the Windsors, says, "Kate is aware of the recession and cutbacks that people are facing, and will not want to be seen to be extravagant, but she is realizing that you cannot be in the public eye and be a fully-fledged royal without help with a dresser or someone like that."
William, 28, wants to "get to know Canada better," says a source, while Kate, 29, will be making her first visit there.
Still, "Canada is very much part of her family's story," says the source. Her grandfather, Peter Middleton, was stationed there during World War II, serving as a trainee bomber pilot near Calgary.
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Seminole County prosecutors have charged five underage Winter Springs High football players with gang rape.
Two are now being prosecuted as adults.
They are Deoante Stewart, who turned 17 the day of the alleged attack, and Marquis Pierre, who was 16 at the time but is now 17.
They are being held at the John E Polk Correctional Facility and are scheduled to face a judge this afternoon.
Three will be prosecuted as juveniles.
One of those three — a 17-year-old — appeared in court today, entered a not-guilty plea and was ordered to return for a routine court date Feb. 17.
The two other juveniles being prosecuted as juveniles did not appear.