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Bean brouhaha: Drunk or mistreated?
How I wish I could have been dining at the Baja Bean on the evening of December 28– or, even better, walking around with a video camera. So far I've heard two disparate versions of what happened that night; if you were present, please join the fray. Until then, we'll have to listen to both sides and draw our own conclusions.
This will be one of those rare occasions when I decline to name the consumer 1) because I want the freedom to discuss a potentially litigious situation openly, and 2) because the complainer was not a key player in the incident. Let's call her Karen Harris. (The restaurant, however, had no reservations about being named.)
Harris's emailed account of the event began with a description of the group that had gone to Baja Bean: Six adults, "mid-thirties to late forties," and two kids, ages 11 and 1-1/2.
The main players are two brothers we'll call Roger and Fred. Roger noticed that "several people had ordered margaritas" and went over to the bar to order a pitcher. "He had already been up several times walking the baby around," Harris claimed, explaining that otherwise the baby would cry.
"Apparently, this was a heinous crime. When [Roger] came back, the waiter came over and told the table that [he] was cut off, no more alcohol allowed. Now, first of all, he wasn't drunk, and secondly, he wasn't going to become obnoxious if he did get drunk, being a thoroughly nice guy."
Brother Fred then became "incensed," and "the manager came over and was completely rude." Fred "shook his finger at him, at which point the manager gets up in [his] face so that the finger touches him, and says, 'Now you've pushed me, and I get to call the cops.'"
The group followed Fred outside, "trying to be conciliatory," after which the manager appeared and tried "to make us see that he was being reasonable (which we didn't agree with) and basically claimed this is what they do all the time."
End of Version One; cue Version Two.
According to manager Brandon Collins, Roger joined the group late and was "acting pretty strange" because "he must have been drinking" already. As Collins remembers it, Roger did indeed walk the baby around– once– but mostly "stood around in the wait station" and would "just stare and giggle." At that point, Collins says, he told Roger that the restaurant would not serve him more alcohol; Roger returned to the table, where he seemed "calm" but "weird."
Shortly after that, Collins claims, he saw Roger sipping Fred's margarita and said, "If that's your margarita, you can't let him drink [it]." Fred– who, according to Collins, was "visibly drunk"– got up and did a "two-finger-point-push" on Collins. At that point, the bartender called the police.
When the police arrived, however, Collins "discouraged" the officer from entering the restaurant and downplayed the situation as manageable. When the officer left, the group came outside, and Collins says he tried to explain that the restaurant "has a reputation for being extremely strict" when it comes to enforcing ABC guidelines. After that, things got "nasty," at which point, according to Collins, the group agreed to pay their bill and leave.
Which they did– except they only paid $55 on a $125 bill. Collins followed one man to his car (apparently this was the brother-in-law, who hadn't been an actor in the dispute), but the man said he'd paid his part and wasn't going to pay any more. Collins returned to the restaurant and called the police again, but claims that the officer said there was nothing further the restaurant could do. Collins says that the brothers' allegedly drunken behavior was upsetting not only to the children in the party, but to other diners.
Being a former waitress, my heart went out to the waiter: Instead of the 17% ($21.25) tip he would have added to the bill (because it was a party of six or more), he got stiffed. When I spoke with Harris, she was steadfast in her belief that the group shouldn't have to pay for food that hadn't been eaten (because the dust-up intervened). She did, however, agree to pay the tip. I was the courier and delivered her $30which meant a 24% tip– a few days later to the restaurant.
Any witnesses to this debacle? If so, I'm all ears.
Do you have a consumer problem or question? Email the Fearless Consumer, write her at 100 Second St. NW, 22902, or call 295-8700 ext. 406.

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WASHINGTON – As disease-modifying tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor use increases, the number of rheumatoid arthritis patients who require hospitalization has decreased – even in the face of population increases, researchers from Ireland said here.
Rheumatoid arthritis inpatient days for any reason was about 49,000 per year in the pre-2002 era, but that was reduced about 13% a year, to 31,000 hospitalizations in 2010 (r=-0.78; P=0.0055), said Oliver FitzGerald, MBBCh, professor of rheumatology at St. Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin.
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- This study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
- As use of disease-modifying TNF inhibitors increases, the number of rheumatoid arthritis patients who require hospitalization has decreased, even in the face of population increases.
- Note that the study found a 47% reduction in hip surgery and a 53% reduction in knee surgery in the pre- vs postbiologic treatment era.
"We did not correct these figures for changes in population during the time period of the study," FitzGerald said at a press briefing here at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). "The population has increased, so that would only accentuate the difference that we observed."
About one-third of rheumatoid arthritis patients in the prebiologic era were estimated to require joint replacement surgery during their lifetime, FitzGerald said. Studies in the United States and Europe have suggested that these types of surgeries have decreased as patients are treated with biologic agents that slow the progression of disease and inflammation associated with joint destruction and pain, he noted.
"We sought to determine if there was a relationship between anti-TNF drug prescribing and in hospital inpatient days, and specifically muscular-skeletal surgical procedures across Ireland," he said.
To get the answer, FitzGerald and colleagues interrogated the nationwide Hospital In-Patient Enquiry system (HIPE), which contains data from 57 hospitals from 1995 to 2010. They also reviewed national anti-TNF drug prescribing between 2000 and 2010.
They accessed 57,700 records – and, as expected, twice as many rheumatoid arthritis patients were women than men. The mean age of the cohort was 66 years.
When examining muscular-skeletal procedures performed on these patients, FitzGerald observed, "There was a 10% per annum decrease, from 550 procedures being performed per annum in the prebiologic era to just over 291 per annum in the more recent years."
That resulted correlated strongly (r=0.9) with increasing use of biologics, and represents a 47% reduction, he said.
"We broke the data down further and saw there were reductions in hip surgery – a 47% reduction, and in knee surgery – a 53% reduction," FitzGerald continued.
He noted that the researchers "did not see a reduction in foot-ankle surgery," but added that foot-ankle surgery was very low in the prebiologic era, and it remained low after biologic prescriptions increased.
Annual TNF-inhibitor prescribing increased by 156% per annum from 2389 units in 2000 to 116,747 in 2010, the group reported.
FitzGerald said the findings of the study led the authors to consider that anti-TNF prescribing is "one of the factors that has led to less hospitalization for rheumatoid arthritis. We are not saying it is the only reason."
"In Ireland at that time, there was an increase in rheumatology consultants and that would have meant patients could see their consultant earlier," he continued. "There were shorter waiting lists. They were able to use methotrexate more effectively. We were beginning at the end of this period to treat to target. All of that would have contributed to improve outcomes."
"Nevertheless, we believe the data are compelling that anti-TNF prescribing is at least one of the factors that affects patient outcomes in Ireland over the past 10 years," he explained.
FitzGerald estimated that direct savings that could be attributable to use of the anti-TNF drugs was about Euro16 million a year ($20 million) in Ireland. Extrapolating those figures to the United States, the savings could amount to $1.5 billion a year.
"When you tighten the control of the disease then there is less of the morbidity with the disease," said Kathryn Dao, MD, associate director of clinical rheumatology at the Baylor Research Institute, Dallas, who moderated the press briefing for the ACR.
"We know that these biologics have improved the lives of our patients," Dao, who did not participate in the study, told MedPage Today.
Harty had no disclosures. Co-authors disclosed commercial interests with Abbott Immunology Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb and UCB.
Dao disclosed commercial interests with Celgene, UCB, Amgen and Lilly.
FitzGerald disclosed commercial interests with Abbott Immunology Pharmaceuticals and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
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American College of Rheumatology
Source Reference: Harty L, et al "Prescription of tumour necrosis factor _ antagonists is strongly associated with a reduction in hospital admissions and in musculoskeletal surgical procedures for rheumatoid arthritis based on a 16 year analysis of nationwide data," ACR 2012.


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Wow, what a race. I have a lot of mixed feelings about it but overall I learned a lot. In the week leading up to it I put in some good work in the swim/bike/run. I threw in some intervals on the bike and run and I felt I really dialed in my swim. I did two wetsuit swims where I did 3X500 at race pace where I was hitting 7 1/2 - 8 minutes each interval which I figured would put me around 24-25 minutes in the open water. I just really wanted to get a feel for the wetsuit, the pace and my breathing. I do all of my swim workouts by breathing bi-laterally (every 3 strokes) but for races I always end up breathing every other stroke because of the pace. I definitely swim a lot faster breathing every other stroke. Not sure why bi-lateral breathing is so important. I think it's important to be able to breath comfortably from both sides (in case there's waves hitting you from one side), but when you're racing you obviously want to be able to swim as fast as possible and as long as you can swim straight (more on this later), breathing every other strokes seems to be the most effective way to swim fast.
Friday of course I had a golf tournament to work. This means standing for 8+hours, running around and usually a pretty stressful day. Although these are usually fun events where you can just hang out, talk to customers and drink beer all day - with the race the next morning, the timing was not ideal. I stayed away from the alcohol but I ended up eating out twice (which I never do) and getting home late after barely making it to check in that night. Moment Cycle Sport hosted the race and expo so I ran over there as soon as the tournament was over, checked in, hung out a little a learned some things from the talk they were having (rules, setting up transition, course info). By the time I got back to my in-laws place (in Ramona), I crashed and 4am came way too soon.
|Swim start
Swim- 1500 meters: 33:42, Rank 53 in AG, 414 overall!
|The Orange line is the desired swim route...Red was my route...
|In disbelief
When I made that last turn I must of just overcompensated or something. I started swimming back, zig-zagging all over the place. At one point I swerved so far to the shore that I started seeing seaweed. I literally stood up and started running through the water until I finally got deep enough again. I should have just kept running along the shore, probably would have been faster! By the time I reached the last buoy, I was tired. I tried to make up for lost time and I was paying for it. My arms were done!
T1: 2:05 (almost sub 2...)
I ran through transition, saw Amy and just shook my head. I couldn't believe it. I knew in order for me to stay in this race, it was up to the swim. Swimsuit off, shoes, helmet, glasses on. As I was running out of transition I powered down a Gel, hopped on my bike and was off.
Bike: 40k (24.8 miles): 1:06:36 (22.3 mph) Rank 2 in my AG, 15th overall
|Time to make up some ground!
As I started the bike, the race demons came out. At this point I knew I was out of contention to get on the podium. Heck, I was even wondering if I'd be top 20 at this point. This is when I made the decision to just go for it. I have worked so hard on the bike and run, it was time to see what I could do! So from the gun I started hammering. This course rides over a big part of what the SD Int'l course does, but a lot more climbing, including "The Hill" which was a pretty long/steep climb that we hit up twice. The course actually played to my strengths because of all the climbing. We did have to go through this ridiculous 200 yard "No pass zone" twice though. You just had to slow down to like 5mph and cruise through this section on the military base. I just took it as a chance to get some calories in...Still messed up your rhythm though. On my first lap I was passing hundreds of people. I kept looking for guys in my AG but didn't find many.
Before we hit the big climb, this guy flies by me which kind of surprised me. He had this crazy yellow TT bike and had on what looked like a national jersey (blue) that said "Hincapie" in big block letters just above his butt (like the pros wear). I was a little confused because why the hell would George Hincapie be racing a triathlon? I understand he has a line of clothing, but this wasn't that. I actually saw a few guys in the race that had national jerseys on (looking kind of like this including a guy from GBR that won my AG). Either way I was pumped so I went after him (legally). We hit the big climb and I was passing a ton of people - including him. Then later as it flattened out, he passed me again. I caught up to him on another climb and he put in another surge. After lap one I didn't see him as he was already on his 2nd lap. I was so confused after the race on who the hell he was. I later looked up his twitter and it definitely wasn't him...Which didn't surprise me, he would have blown me away! But still confused on to who it was. Didn't even see a Hincapie in the race. Maybe this guy was in the relay? Relative maybe? Dunno, but whoever it was, the mystery man pushed me. Maybe I was delusional after my swim?? At the end of my 2nd lap I really wasn't too sure on where transition was. The guy in front of me started slowing down and taking his feet out of his shoes. So I figured it was coming up so I did the same. Bad idea. We passed transition, but we had another 1 1/2 miles to go! So I did my best riding barefoot on my shoes until we finally hit the transition.
|Coming into T2, ready to kill the run!
Nothing special here. I was running to my area and was actually surprised to see a lot of bikes gone. Maybe there was still hope to finish top 10? Amy was there outside the gate and actually helped me find my area. I grabbed another gel and headed out.
Run: 10k - 39:15 (6:19 pace). #1 Rank in my AG, 5th overall (excluding relays)
|Trying to play catch up
|Just finding out I missed the podium by one spot!
|May have thrown up in my mouth a bit...
Again, this was a learning experience for me and a good kick in the @ss for me to get in the open water more. Soma Triathlon is next month and I think I'll shine a lot more there. Mostly because you have a lot more time to make up for a bad swim! It's going to be fun to actually race the bike longer and on a flat course. All of the triathlons I've done this year just have mega climbing. Soma is flat, so we'll see what I can do there. Can't wait!
Some more pics from the weekend:
|Enjoying drinks before 10am!


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anyone else getting married abroad?
i'm getting married on the 21st feb 2007 out in florida. in a gorgeous hotel called the plantatio inn, in crystal river. we get married in a gazebo which is surrrounded on three sides by water.
anyone else getting married abroad? where and when?
anyone else getting married abroad? where and when?
yeh im gettin married in vegas on july 12th. also in a gazebo in gorgeous grounds0
jana24uk Posts: 6I am getting married 2nd of June 2007 in castle near Prague!0
bilton001 Posts: 288Hi
Im getting married in Paphos on 23rd October and cant wait !!0
classychickuk Posts: 63hi ladies im too saying"i do" in lovely grounds of a hotel in Cyprus less than 3months!!!0
lktiger Posts: 11We think we'll be getting married in India...probably Goa or Kerala. I'm living overseas so almost anywhere will be abroad!0
hannbloom Posts: 19I'm getting married in Mauritius this November so I'm busy dress-hunting at the moment (only 198 days to go!).0
yeh im gettin married in vegas on july 12th. also in a gazebo in gorgeous grounds
that is also my birthday!!!
loraine_smith Posts: 93I am getting married in Sunny South Africa on 10/02/2007!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait........0
cki2b its the day before my 30th birthday too. doing that for two reasons 1: i can say i was in my 20s when i got married and 2: h2b cant forget our anniversary!! have you checked out registering marriage here when you get back from florida. I emailed the county clerk and they said there is no need ,so that took a lot of pressure off cos i was a bit worried !0
Gleds Posts: 6Im getting married in the Dominican republic on 20th October this year. also in a gazebo surrounded by water and pink flamingos (bit of a theme running here)
I cant wait!!
zfoster1892 Posts: 86im getting married in maine america but staying there for good once i go, and moving back down to florida for the winter, ckj2b that sounds amazing, im sure youl have fab weather, and get amazing pics0
poshbex1 Posts: 29Hi All...I'm getting married in Moon Palace Mexico Beach wedding. Cant wait. How many are travelling with you all? We are taking 20 all together had a bit of a stress head on me last week trying to find a hotel that is big enough to loose every one!!!lol! No seriously we are staying in the hotel for a week, and then after we are married we are moving to the sister hotel in Rivera Maya for our honeymoon. We will then have a reception when we get back. Whats everyone else's plans? My worry is seeing another bride on my special day, as i no its becoming more popular these days.
Has anyone started to look at wedding dresses yet? i get a bit fed up when i walk into a shop and as soon as i say I'm getting married abroad, they point to about 6 dresses on the rail. Id still like a proper wedding dress, does anyone feel like me. I know it will be hot and sticky, but its something you dream about all your life. you want to feel as special as possible. I still have 374 days until i get married but when is too soon or too late to buy your dress?...i think i found the one, but am i to early:\?0
vaniauk Posts: 93getting married in portugal (somewhere around lisbon) 8th september 2007!0
loueckersley Posts: 23Hi we are thinking of getting married in hawaii on my guy's birthday, 20th March 20070
gillibeanuk Posts: 6hello i'm new to this and just at the very begining of planning my wedding in a ski resort in usa bit up in the air at the mo where do i start ?0
rinnieuk Posts: 158Bec
I am getting married in Austrlaia in November and i was really worried about getting a wedding dress as i still wanted to look like a bride, but be able to last in the heat. I wen into Pronuptia at Romford and said that i was getting married abroad, the lady gave me a brochure to look through and said she would go and pick out alll of the lightweight material dresses for me to try. Some of the dresses were huge but still really light so easy to transport and great for hot weather.
pixelem Posts: 5We are getting married in Budapest, Hungary on the 24th of jun. 2006.0
kai123uk Posts: 4we are getting married in Zante on the 15th September...........anyone else got married there?........could do with some tips, thanks0
we are getting married in Mauritius on 11th November 2008 (hopefully) it is in the middle of the week so just got fingers crossed it will be ok )0
where in mauritius are you getting married?0
where are you getting married?0
not 100% at the moment but am looking at Royal Palm. i think i am waiting on opinions from all these lovely ladies getting married this year over there ) plus i have a friend out there at the moment touring the hotels as part of his job
have you picked a place?0
dbowlesuk Posts: 8I am getting married in South Africa in March 2007. All your venues sound amazing - love the idea of getting married in a castle near Prague. Bex - friends of mine had their honeymoon at Moon Palace hotel in Mexico and they couldn't find fault with the place! I am sure if you ask the hotel they will tell you if anyone else is getting married on same day - or make a request for that not to happen. Re dress - I have found the same thing - actually have found that for the money the designers are asking for wedding dresses I expect better than what I am seeing. The bead work in most cases is chavish, the material is cheap and seams are poorly joined. This applies to the £1.5 -£2k "boutiquey" dresses as well as the £500 to £800 - Pronuptia dresse. I have now resorted to having my dress made - which is surprisingly the cheapest option!0
debbie_w Posts: 229I'm getting married at the Grecian Park hotel in Protaras, Cyprus on 22nd September 06...I can't wait...:\)0
rachaelwebster Posts: 5I'm getting married in Lapland on 12th Dec 2006 would love to hear from anyone else getting married in the snow!!0
LisaMuk Posts: 358I'm getting married 14th June 2007 in the Greek Island Skiathos. 26ish people going. I want a big fat greek wedding (although I hoping to be a size 10/12 by then) I can get fat after!!!
[Modified by: LisaM on June 19, 2006 05:56 PM]
rebeccahowe Posts: 48Hi!
I am also getting married next year. I am going to Grecian Sands Hotel, in Ayia Napa, on 31 May 2007. I can't bloody wait!
It surpose to be a nice place. I have never been to cyprus, that is why it is more exciting!!!!!!!
shelkev Posts: 26HI I'm getting married 18th oct 06, and we are doing it in jamaica in negril, any one else getting married in jamaica?0
2013145 Posts: 23
I am getting married next year and want to say "I do" in Vegas but i don't know where to start?....so many places!!!:\?0
aimeelaurawood Posts: 5Hi girls,
I've just got back from my wedding and honeymoon in Puglia, Southern Italy. I can honestly say it was the best experience of my whole life and I could'nt have dreamed for a more perfect 3 weeks. It also worked out to be more reasonable than a wedding in the UK and a lot of our guests combined it with their annual holiday as many of them had'nt been to Italy before.
We used Luna Rosa who were simply amazing from start to finish and the day went so smoothly I didnt have to worry about a thing. Their website is www.discovery-travel.co.uk and I can wholeheartedly recommend Emma who was an absolute angel.
Good luck girls and happy planning!
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On December 22 of last year, "Fight Back! News, which often reflects the views of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), published an outstanding overview of the DPRK and US imperialism in the Korean Peninsula entitled "Korea Stands Strong: Kim Jong-Il in Context." The piece did a tremendous job outlining the advances made by Korean socialism and the problems arising from continued Western occupation of the southern half of the Korean nation.
In response to Fight Back!'s thorough analysis, along with two other pieces by the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) and the Workers World Party (WWP), David Whitehouse of the International Socialist Organization (ISO) released a hit-piece on Kim Jong-Il and dusted off the typical Cliffite-Trotskyite arguments against actually existing socialism. Published January 12, 'Socialism in One Dynasty' rehashes the same anti-communist lines of the ISO that have come to characterize Trotskyism.


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You didnt man! I think they just thought we all got way too far off topic. I honestly dont see why thats a problem but oh well.
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Fancy Nancy teaches fancy words. Did you know Nancy also teaches about fabulous financial literacy concepts? Explore basic economics vocabulary with the entrepreneur extraordinaire!
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Blaze a trail to new perspectives on home and family through historical fiction read-alouds. Students compare an episode from one of the "Little House" books by Laura Ingalls Wilder (in picture book format) with the author's life and with their own experiences.
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Released on Wednesday, the paper, "Buying on the FACTS: Investors' choices between ETFs and mutual funds," notes that investors who have purchased ETFs before are much more likely to do so again the next time they face a decision between a mutual fund and an ETF. (On the same day, Vanguard published a second ETF research paper, "Understanding Synthetic ETFs," which explains their potential benefits and risks and discusses best practices for synthetic ETF collateral management and disclosures.)
For ETF investors, access is also a key determinant, "as investors must have a brokerage account to buy an ETF, and the lack of one appears to be a significant barrier to entry," according to the authors, who used client transaction data gathered by Vanguard's Client Insight team.
Analyzing purchase decisions made by self-directed investors when buying a new investment, Vanguard's researchers looked at investors who could have chosen either an ETF or a mutual fund to achieve the same exposure, and then examined why a particular choice was made.
Along with familiarity and access, costs play an important role because investors are more likely to choose an ETF over a mutual fund if no commission is charged, if the mutual fund has a purchase fee, or if the ETF offers a lower expense ratio. Trading flexibility in ETFs appeals to investors who prefer a more hands-on approach, says the white paper, and investors are more likely to buy ETFs in a stock fund than in a fixed-income fund.
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The poor thing wasn't feeling her best on her birthday, but she was a good sport anyway. We had the family over and even Aunt Missy and Baby Natalie surprised us with a visit! Ava got tons of clothes for our upcoming Maui trip (4 weeks, baby!). All day I kept wondering where the last year has gone, remembering the day she was born like it was yesterday. Having her at home was the single most incredible experience of my life and I'd do it a hundred times again. Ava is such a sweetie and, though she has her moments, is truly my daily dose of sunshine. Don't get me wrong, I love my Jocelyn just as much, but they are very different girls. Jocelyn is my "firecracker", if you will. Curious, strong willed, independent. Ava is my snuggler, giving kisses and is happy to have me hold her at all times (whether I like it or not!) And now my baby is a whole year old! How in the world did that happen? I'm having mixed emotions because the first year of her life, though rewarding, was also probably the hardest year in my life and so in some ways, seemed like a very long, hard year. Dealing with two kids was a WAY bigger adjustment for me than just having one child. Add that on top of a nice heaping dose of postpartum depression, and you get the gist of it. But now the girls are sleeping through the night (mostly), I'm feeling a little more rested and things are seeming a little easier. So, though it was a long, rough year, it's already over! We made it through and we're all healthy and happy.
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The Dr. Phil House: Rules of Engagement, Part 3
Four engaged couples wondering if they're ready to walk down the aisle move into The Dr. Phil House. Each couple will be put to the test to see if they really know their partner's flaws, funds, family and future expectations. After several challenges, will the couples decide to head to the altar or just call it quits?
Lacey says her fiancé, Kalin, has pushed, choked and cheated on her, all while she was pregnant with their child. Kalin says he knows he had an anger problem, but claims he hasn't cheated since their baby was born. Steve is afraid of displeasing his fiancée, Stephanie, who wants to be treated like a princess. He says nothing he does is right, and anything can set off her temper. Stephanie wants more attention from Steve but is unsure if their wedding will happen because of the fighting. Scott thinks his wife-to-be, Lisa, tears down his dreams of being a musician, while Lisa thinks Scott is a male chauvinist with immature and unrealistic dreams. Tim and Lilly are just 19 years old and aren't sure they're prepared for their baby, due in two months. They want to get married but can't afford a ring or a wedding.
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After moving into The Dr. Phil House, Kalin gets his first assignment. Since Lacey says Kalin hasn't helped with their daughter since she was born 11 months ago, he has to care for a computerized baby that will record how well he meets its needs. The couples' first challenge is a game called Hitched or Ditched, where the couples have to guess how their partners will answer certain questions. Lisa and Scott win the game, but others question whether Scott cheated.
Dr. Phil visits and confronts the couples about their history and the rocky future ahead if they don't change. When he asks all the couples to stand up if they think they should get married, Lisa and Scott don't move. Lisa says she knows she can't marry him. Do his three previous wives agree? Dr. Phil questions Lacey about her choice in men, especially considering Kalin's anger. And, Dr. Phil calls Steve out for being scared of Stephanie, who readily admits she's a bitch and a brat. Dr. Phil tells Tim and Lilly they may have fewer problems than the others, but they are young and naïve. After playing home video footage of fights in two of the couples' homes, Lisa cries, feeling empathy for Lacey. After Dr. Phil leaves, Stephanie breaks down, telling Steve she's sorry for scaring him. And, during some private time outside, Kalin tearfully regrets his fighting pattern with Lacey.
Next up is a team challenge where the women have to change a tire while the men direct. After much chaos and yelling, Team One: Kalin, Lacey, Lisa and Scott are the first team to finish. Team Two cites unfairness and quits, saying their lug nuts were on too tight. The second part of the challenge sends the couples racing to the market, where the men are paired up and sent shopping to buy food for dinner without spending over $20. After Team One again finishes first, Team Two threatens to quit, claiming Team One is cheating.
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The four couples continue with the last leg of the teamwork challenge. After purchasing food at the market, the teams return to The House to cook their meal. Team One again finishes first, while Team Two doesn't even try, complaining about the unfairness of the game. Steve accuses Team One of cheating, which angers Lacey, who hates sore losers. After Stephanie brings up Scott's questionable tactics in the Hitched or Ditched game, Scott apologizes for cheating.
Since the women complain that their fiancés don't pay enough attention to them, Dr. Phil invites some good-looking gentlemen to the house to shower the women with attention. While each woman has a one-on-one talk with an attractive stranger, the men secretly watch. All the women except Lilly don't hold back, telling the complete strangers the good, the bad and the ugly about their relationships. While Scott, Steve and Kalin confront their fiancées about what they revealed to the stranger, Tim and Lilly feel out of place, thinking their problems are minute compared to the others'.
Dr. Phil has another meeting with the couples, and again asks them to stand up if they think they should get married. This time, only Tim, Lilly and Stephanie stand. Dr. Phil confronts Kalin about his anger and Lacey about her willingness to stay in an abusive relationship. Kalin admits that he needs help and says he doesn't want to be a monster. Dr. Phil tells Steve that if he marries Stephanie, she will make him miserable for the rest of his life. Stephanie agrees, and Dr. Phil points out that Steve just might be a nice guy who happens to love her. Will she stop trying to control him? Then, Scott asks Dr. Phil about how to deal with anxiety and depression, and Dr. Phil offers to help him obtain a proper evaluation and diagnosis. A grateful Scott and Lisa cry and hug each other. And, although Lilly and Tim think they don't fit in with the other members of the house, Dr. Phil assures them that they have a lot of work to do as well to be ready for marriage. He asks all the couples to think about whether they have realistic expectations, and tells them that they are all guilty of contaminating their relationships.
Since money is the leading cause of divorce, Dr. Phil sets the couples up with money expert Marilyn Logan, who quizzes them about how well they know their partner's financial situation. The couples answer truthfully, but Lisa again embarrasses Scott by laying out all his financial missteps in sarcastic detail. At the end, Marilyn deems Tim and Lilly the winners of $20,000 from LowerMyBills.com.
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The last day in The House approaches as the four couples are put to one more test. To examine how each couple contaminates their relationship with unrealistic expectations, Dr. Phil gives one person from each pair a "bump in the road." Donning a pregnancy suit, Lacey surprises Kalin with the news that she's pregnant with someone else's child. Kalin tells her that he would leave her. Steve is made to look older and obese. Not surprisingly, Stephanie tells him that she would take control of his food intake. Lisa loses her good looks as she's made over to look like she lives on the street. Although Scott jokes with her and offers her a kiss, Lisa notes that he seems to be avoiding her. And, Tim is in a wheelchair and tells Lilly he won't be able to care for her like he used to. In fact, she'll need to help him out. Lilly says she wouldn't be able to help while pregnant, but she's confident that Tim would get used to his condition and be just as helpful as he was.
Then, the couples have their final meeting with Dr. Phil. When asked to stand up if they think they should get married, everyone stands but Lisa and Scott. Dr. Phil pulls no punches as he tells the couples what their biggest challenges are. He criticizes Kalin for being a coward, a bully and "astoundingly immature." Dr. Phil implores him to change his attitude before they get married. He notes that Lacey is full of excuses for Kalin and after 10 years together, this must be what she believes she deserves.
Dr. Phil tells Stephanie that she has a chip on her shoulder, and that every time she tests Steve and he stays, she feels reassured that he loves her. Stephanie feels picked upon and cries to Steve that she's being unfairly singled out. Dr. Phil tells her that she's a brat, and she needs to stop her controlling ways. If she really wants to know Steve's character, she should relinquish some of her iron-grip control and see what he does.
Dr. Phil notes that Lisa and Scott want different things, and their expectations may never mesh. Lisa wants security, while Scott wants to be a rock star. He tells Scott that Lisa may be too high-maintenance for him, and he had better figure that out now before he finds himself getting his fourth divorce.
When Lilly asks Dr. Phil if she and Tim are on the right track, he tells them that their biggest challenge is their youth and inexperience. They will always be parents together, but if they want to be spouses, they need to work at it.
Finally, Dr. Phil reveals that there are more prizes to hand out for the challenges they've won. Lacey and Kalin will receive a GE appliance package worth $7,000 for winning a cooking challenge. Tim and Lilly won a Best Buy TV and some maternity clothes from Babystyle.com. Stephanie and Steve will receive a vacation at Lake Austin Spa Resort. Then, Dr. Phil asks Kalin and Lacey, and Scott and Lisa to join him outside, where they are surprised with brand new Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs for winning the teamwork challenge. As the couples rejoice, Steve leaves the room and angrily paces in his bedroom.
In the end, armed with the knowledge they've gained from this experience, the couples claim to be cautiously optimistic about their futures.
Since leaving The Dr. Phil House, Kalin proposed to Lacey. She says Kalin quit drinking, and she's no longer worried about him cheating or physically harming her. Stephanie reports that she and Steve no longer engage in heated arguments. She says she remains calm and can't wait to marry Steve. Lisa says she returned her ring to Scott and called off the wedding, though she admits that could change because her opinion changes daily. Tim and Lilly had a baby boy. Tim says he hopes when the weather turns warm, he can take Lilly out on hot air balloon and propose to her.
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Margaret Lenora Caine sat in the library of their mansion on Beacon Hill. Because of the view of Puget Sound, which she loved, she had the brocade draperies pulled back to let the early September sunshine bathe the room with warmth. Basking in the bright light, Maggie concentrated on the sketch pad balanced on her lap. After leaning back to get the full effect of the drawing, she reached a finger to smudge the shadows between the folds of the skirt. With a neckline that revealed the shoulders, but still maintained complete modesty, this dress was her best design so far, one she planned to have Mrs. Murdock create in that dreamy, shimmery green material that came in the last shipment from China. Maggie knew silk was usually a summer fabric, but with it woven into a heavier brocade satin, it would be just right for her eighteenth birthday party. And with a few changes to the design, she could have another dress created as well.
Once again she leaned forward and drew a furbelow around the hem, shading it carefully to show depth. The added weight of the extra fabric would help the skirt maintain its shape, providing a pleasing silhouette at any ball. She pictured herself wearing the beautiful green dress, whirling in the arms of her partner, whoever he was. Maybe someone like Charles Stanton, since she'd admired him for several years, and he was so handsome.
"Margaret, what are you doing?"
The harsh question broke Maggie's concentration. The charcoal in her hand slipped, slashing an ugly smear across the sketch. She glanced at her mother standing in the doorway, her arms crossed over her bosom. Maggie heaved a sigh loud enough to reach the entrance, and her mother's eyebrows arched so quickly Maggie wanted to laugh . . . almost, but she didn't dare add to whatever was bothering Mother now. Her stomach began to churn, a thoroughly uncomfortable sensation. Lately, everything she did put Mother in a bad mood. She searched her mind for whatever could have set her off this time. She came up with nothing, so she pasted a smile across her face.
"I'm sketching." She tried for a firm tone but wasn't sure it came across that way.
"You don't have time for that right now." Florence Caine hurried across the Persian wool carpet and stared down at her. "We have too much to do before your party."
Of course her mother was right, but Maggie thought she could take a few minutes to get the new design on paper while it was fresh in her mind. She glanced toward the mantel clock. Oh, no. Her few minutes had turned into over two hours. She'd lost herself in drawing designs again. No wonder Mother was exasperated.
She jumped up from the burgundy wing-back chair. "I didn't realize it was so late. I'm sorry, Mother."
Florence Caine took the sketch pad from her hand and studied the drawing with a critical eye. "That's a different design."
Maggie couldn't tell if she liked the dress or not, but it didn't matter. Designing was in Maggie's blood. Her grandmother was a dressmaker who came up with her own designs instead of using those in Godey's Lady's Book or Harper's Bazar. And, according to Mother's sister, she never even looked at a Butterick pattern. Aunt Georgia had told her often enough about all the society women who wouldn't let anyone but Agatha Carter make their clothing. They knew they wouldn't be meeting anyone else wearing the exact same thing when they attended social events in Little Rock, Arkansas. Not for the first time, Maggie wished she could talk to her grandmother at least once.
With the news about people being able to converse across long distances with something called the telephone, someday she might talk to her that way. But Maggie wanted a face-to-face meeting. Knowing another dress designer would keep her from feeling like such a misfit. Mother kept reminding her that she didn't really fit the mold of a young woman of their social standing in Seattle. At least, Daddy let her do what she wanted to. She didn't know what she'd do without him to offset Mother's insistence, which was becoming more and more harsh.
According to Aunt Georgia, the business Grandmother Carter started was still going strong, even though her grandmother had to be over sixty years old. Maggie planned to go visit her relatives in Arkansas, so she could tour the company. She hoped her journey would happen before she was too late to actually meet Agatha Carter. Her deepest desire was to follow in her grandmother's footsteps, since she had inherited her talents.
The sound of ripping tore through her thoughts. Aghast, she turned to catch her mother decimating her sketch. She lunged toward the paper, trying to save it, but Mother held the sketch just out of her reach.
"What are you doing?" Tears clogged her throat, but she struggled to hide them.
Dribbling the tiny pieces into the ornate wastepaper basket beside the mahogany desk, her mother looked up at her. "Just throwing it away. You had already ruined it anyway."
Anger sliced through Maggie's heart, leaving a jagged trail of pain. She still wanted to keep the sketch. She could use it while she created another. Her plan was to ask her father to help her surprise Mother. The design would set off her mother's tall stature and still youthful figure. She planned to ask him for a length of the special blue satin brocade that would bring out the color of Mother's eyes. The dress would make Mother the envy of most of her friends when the winter social season started in a couple of months. Now she'd have to begin the drawing all over again. So many hours of work and her dreams torn to shreds.
"Darling." That syrupy tone Mother used when she was trying to make a point grated on Maggie's nerves. "When are you going to grow up and forget about your little pictures of dresses?"
Little pictures of dresses? The words almost shredded the rest of Maggie's control. She gripped her hands into fists and twisted them inside the folds of her full skirt.
They'd had this discussion too many times already. She gritted her teeth, but it didn't help. In a few days she would be eighteen, old enough to make decisions for herself—whether her mother agreed or not.
She stood as tall as her tiny frame would allow her. "Those aren't just 'little drawings,' Mother. I am going to be a dress designer."
The icy disdain shooting from her mother's eyes made Maggie cringe inside, but she stood her ground.
"Margaret Lenora Caine, I am tired of these conversations. You will not become a working girl." Mother huffed out a very unladylike deep breath. "You don't need to. Your father has worked hard to provide a very good living for the three of us. I will not listen to any more of this nonsense."
Maggie had heard that phrase often enough, and she never liked it. Mother swept from the room as if she had the answer to everything, but she didn't. Not for Maggie. And her sketches were not nonsense.
She tried to remember the last time she pleased her mother. Had she ever really?
Her hair was too curly and hard to tame into a proper style. And the hue was too red. Maggie wouldn't stay out of the sun to prevent freckles from dotting her face. She could come up with a long list of her mother's complaints if she wanted to take the time. She wasn't that interested in what was going on among the elite in Seattle. She had more things to think about than how to catch a husband.
Maggie wanted to get married someday. But first she would follow her dream. Become the woman she was created to be. That meant being a dress designer, taking delight in making other women look their best. If it wasn't for Grandmother Carter, Maggie would think she had been born into the wrong family.
The enticing aroma of gingerbread called her toward the kitchen. Spending time with Mrs. Jorgensen was just what she needed right now. Since she didn't have any grandparents living close by, their cook and housekeeper substituted quite well in Maggie's mind.
She pushed open the door, wrinkling her nose and sniffing like the bunny in the back garden while she headed across the brick floor toward the cabinet where her older friend worked. "What is that heavenly smell?"
Mrs. Jorgensen turned with a warm smile. "As if you didn't already know. You've eaten enough of my gingerbread, for sure."
Pushing white tendrils from her forehead, the woman quickly sliced the spicy concoction and placed a large piece on a saucer while Maggie retrieved the butter from the ice box. Maggie slathered a thick coating on and watched it melt into the hot, brown bread.
"Here's something to drink." Mrs. Jorgensen set a glass of cold milk on the work table in the middle of the large room.
Maggie hopped up on a tall stool and took a sip, swinging her legs as she had when she was a little girl. Mother would have something else to complain about if she saw her. That's not ladylike and is most unbecoming. The oft-spoken words rang through Maggie's mind. But Mother hardly ever came into the kitchen. Mrs. Jorgensen met with Mother in her sitting room to plan the meals and the day's work schedule. "This is the only place in the house where I can just be myself." Maggie took a bite and let the spices dance along her tongue, savoring the sting of spices mixed with the sweetness of molasses. "Ja." The grandmotherly woman patted Maggie's shoulder. "So tell me what's bothering you, kära."


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This Vionnet dress that Zoe Saldana wore to the UK premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness in London last night is sick. Like, spectacular. And few could wear it as well as she can.
Saldana has been killing it on this press tour. There was a Balmain a few days ago -- one of her go-to favourites -- that was also ridiculously amazing. But Dress Porn is not just a frivolous pastime. Dress Porn sells movies. Dress Porn is actually part of the business of selling movies these days. Dress Porn is now a marketing strategy. So if we're discussing Hollywood as an economy, Dress Porn has a very real and significant place in the conversation.
Saldana and her stylist Petra Flannery were recently featured in The Hollywood Reporter's annual Stylist Issue and she articulated the importance of Dress Porn both for the benefit of the film and her career:
"We've managed to convince a lot of directors who now have respect for what we put together and for Petra's essential place in a huge press tour like Star Trek or Avatar." When Saldana takes a memorable turn on the carpet, "Those directors are like, 'Oh my God, Petra really knocked it out of the ball park,' and you're like, 'Yeah, she did.' She killed it, which is very important for me and for her and for selling a movie."
So ... there's the audition, and then there's the Dress Porn. You can bring it at the audition but can you bring the Dress Porn? Dress Porn has now become a value-add. It's maybe why one actress gets the part over the other. And you can see it on display as Zoe works it around the world for Star Trek on May 17.


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By AMY L. WITTMAN, Editor in Chief
The Navy League welcomed more than 350 distinguished guests at its second National Tribute
Dinner to the Sea Services on Dec. 2 at which three
very special organizations were honored.
Enjoying a reception and dinner at the Andrew W.
Mellon Auditorium in Washington were corporate representatives from all business sectors; leaders from the
Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and
Veterans Affairs; members of Congress; Navy League
citizen volunteers; and Sailors, Marines and Coast
Guard men and women and their families.
Kicking off the festivities was Tribute Dinner
Chairman Al J. Bernard, the evening's master of ceremonies, who welcomed the Sea Service Color Guard from
Naval District Washington. The presentation of the colors
was followed by an a cappella performance of the
"National Anthem" by Sgt. Terri L. Kopetzki, a vocalist
with the U.S. Marine Corps Band. Music for the evening
was provided by the band's Small Ensemble. Rear Adm.
Alan Baker, deputy chief of Navy chaplains and chaplain
of the Marine Corps, delivered the invocation.
President George H.W. Bush, serving as honorary
dinner chairman, welcomed the guests and lauded the
award recipients via a previously recorded video.
Introduced by National President J. Michael McGrath,
keynote speaker H.C. "Barney" Barnum, deputy assistant
secretary of the Navy (Reserve
Affairs) and Medal of Honor recipient, spoke about the extraordinary
service, sacrifice and dedication of
today's Sailors, Marines and Coast
Guard men and women.
"The combat warriors of our sea
services, who we gather here tonight
to honor, have never lost faith in
their country, or doubted the correctness of their cause," Barnum
said. "They have faced and continue
to face dangers every day that safe
and comfortable Americans here at
home cannot imagine.
"They are dedicated young men
and women of character, who continue to believe in our great country
enough to put life and limb on the
line, without gratification and with-
out thoughts of personal gain. They are good and decent
young men and women who perform remarkable acts of
bravery and selflessness for a cause that they have decided
that is bigger — and more important — than themselves."
Capping off this salute to the sea services was the
presentation of grants to three programs that assist men
and women in uniform and their families. Honored were:
■ The Wounded Marine Careers Foundation, a first-of-its-kind career training and job placement program for
wounded Marines and Navy Corpsmen. The initial mission is to provide them the skills for careers in media
following their rehabilitation.
Based in San Diego, the Wounded Marine Training
Center for Careers in Media brings together more than
30 film industry professionals to share their expertise
with program participants. The foundation's pilot program aims to train two classes of 25 or more wounded
Marines per year in media, filmmaking, sound design,
editing, graphics and photojournalism. The inaugural
class graduated in March 2008.
■ The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's Combat
Casualty Assistance Program, which, in addition to outright grants, provides registered nurses for home visits
to patients and families of Marine and Navy personnel
injured while deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and the
Persian Gulf.
Navy National League President J. Michael McGrath, left, and Al J. Bernard,
National Tribute Dinner chairman, far right, present a check to Ross Roeder and
John Statts for the Coast Guard Foundation's Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund
during the Navy League's National Tribute Dinner Dec. 2 in Washington.


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You can expect to see a continuing wave of mobile apps for monitoring all types of industrial equipment over the next couple of years.
One example available now is the Danfoss SolarApp , which lets users directly access live production data (through a smartphone or tablet) for installations of its new DLX UL PV solar inverters .
"The new DLX product has several unique value propositions, starting with high-frequency isolation and the highest efficiency rating on the CEC website for an isolated unit," Mark Haug, director of strategic marketing and sales for Danfoss Solar Inverters A/S, told us. "But new iPhone and iPad apps are also free of charge to the customer, which allows them to view in real-time how the plant is doing using a cellphone."
Danfoss says each unit has a full-color screen with an intuitive user interface that provides ready access to graphs and diagrams that help operators make timely and informed decisions. For larger sites, a single DLX inverter can serve as a monitoring hub that provides a single point of access for onsite or offsite performance checks at any time. The DLX can be used with the Danfoss CLX Portal, a universal Internet monitoring system that provides access to key information for customers, investors, installers, and service companies.
All the user has to do is connect the inverter to the router in the home. If the app is turned on, users can view performance there, or they can use the free Web portal that connects to a Danfoss hosted service and website in Denmark. Historical information will be stored on that site for 30 years.
"Connections are managed using Danfoss' Connect Smart technology, which works quickly and simplifies the process and walks the user through the steps to set up remote access to inverter data," Haug said. "Before, the user had to manually configure the IP addresses to make the connection function properly."
Two DLX UL inverters were recently installed at Freedom Field in Rockford, Ill., producing a full load of AC energy nearly each day -- 4.4kW on the top inverter connected to 12,222V panels and 4.4kW on the bottom inverter connected to 24,220V panels. Freedom Field , a nonprofit organization, says it seeks to "increase regional awareness of renewable energy opportunities and to facilitate development and commercialization of renewable energy solutions."
These DLX UL units are available for monitoring on the CLX Web Portal and are certified for use in the US and Canada. The CLX ConnectSmart was available in Europe last year, but now it is built into the inverter, rather than requiring users to purchase a separate ConnectSmart box with a power supply and plugin. The CLX Portal also connects to the inverter using the built-in technology. The inverter is a new-generation product for Danfoss and is available in 2.0, 2.9, 3.8, and 4.4kW varieties. A 5kW model will be available by the end of the year, Haug said.
The new solar inverters are transformer-based UL and cUL-listed string inverters that deliver 97.3 percent efficiency to maximize the effectiveness of solar power applications.


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Commercial Litigation in China / 中国商业诉讼实务
What can this book offer?
This book provides practical and detailed information about how commercial litigation involving foreign parties is conducted in the Chinese courts. It provides a step-by-step guide to the relevant procedures - from engaging lawyers in China, to commencing and defending claims, to running a trial and enforcing a judgment. It also addresses the legal and procedural issues most frequently encountered by foreign companies when litigating in China. Drawing on the extensive experience of its team of authors, it provides useful advice on how to avoid the errors commonly made by foreign companies when litigating in the Chinese courts.
Ariel Ye, Qian Yaozhi and Zhang Baosheng, partners at King & Wood PRC Lawyers
Hot Topics:
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The court system and the judiciary
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feusurlaneige, the Quarantine Station is in my next book which comes out this August.
Becca, lots of Texas haunts in the next one as well. Stay tuned!
I've been a bit slack and havent had much time for reading lately due to study. I have 2 books, 'Worlds most haunted places' and 'communicating with the dead'
Which book is the quarantine station in please?


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Welcome!STATE: AIA Wyoming is a Chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) representing and serving over 140 members. AIA Wyoming represents professional architects and allied members statewide, providing the architecture community with resources and relationships necessary to improving the quality of the built environment. We are the voice of the profession of architecture in Wyoming, serving our members, advancing their values, and providing resources for the design of liveable, sustainable places for our citizens. We are dedicated to serving our members, related professionals, and the general public. Membership is open to anyone with a professional or personal interest in architectural practice, and in the creation or appreciation of the built environment.
NATIONAL: The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image. The AIA also works with other members of the design and construction team to help coordinate the building industry.


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Despite its appearance, the new Rolls-Royce Wraith isn't a sports coupe because the British luxury automaker doesn't make sporty cars - they merely hint at it. Yet this initial introduction of the fastest and most powerful vehicle to ever emerge from the company's Goodwood facility in England contradicts the official Rolls-Royce message.
The four-passenger Wraith shares the platform of the Ghost. This means both are constructed on a heavily modified, mostly steel, unibody platform common with the BMW 7 Series. All its body panels are also pressed from steel, with the exception of an alloy hood and composite trunk.
The coupe is shorter in both length and height, its wheelbase has been reduced more than 7", but the Ghost's unique rear-hinged "coach doors" were retained, leaving brightly polished handles to match those on the flagship Phantom Coupe.
Even though the front fascia of the Ghost and Wraith appear similar in the rearview mirror, closer examination reveals the stainless grille on the new coupe is slightly more recessed, its air intakes larger and the signature Spirit of Ecstasy figurine is angled forward 5? - she's now leaning into the wind.
She'll have to hold on though, because Rolls-Royce massaged its familiar 6.6-liter V12 twin-turbo to produce 624hp at 5600rpm and 590 lb-ft at 1500-5500rpm. That's 61hp more than before.
The rear wheels remain powered through a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic, but it now operates under the guidance of an innovative Satellite Aided Transmission (SAT) program - an industry first.
The balance of the mechanicals, from brakes to suspension architecture, generally mirror the Ghost - the most significant being the air springs with electronic variable damping that provide the signature Rolls-Royce "magic carpet" ride.
A glance down at the tires confirms the coupe rides on slightly larger wheels (20" as standard, with 21" options).
The Wraith cabin is splendid. What isn't swathed in buttery natural grain leather is covered in new Canadel panelling - open grain wood that allows the natural texture to come through. Thick wool carpets rest underfoot, and nearly all of the primary switchgear is finished in brightly polished chrome.
Overhead, the automaker again offers its perforated leather Starlight Headliner with 1340 fiber optic lights individually hand-sewn into the roof. They provide a welcome glow and a novel experience. Everything within the cabin and carpet-lined trunk has been treated to the finest materials, with a Teflon-coated umbrella still found within each front quarter panel.
There is zero drama when the massive V12 fires. From the driver's seat it was hard to know it was even running, the lack of tachometer (replaced by a cool "power reserve" gauge) compounding the confusion.
A gentle foot on the throttle will motivate the coupe around town, yet without an audible soundtrack from the engine or mufflers. The powerplant only reports under heavy throttle, once the turbos spool, and it's a distant rumble thanks to a double firewall (although the exhaust remains silent).
Rolls-Royce quotes 0-60mph in just 4.4sec, which is an impressive feat for such a heavy vehicle, but the downside is it will send all champagne glasses flying into the footwells.
On its carefully modulated air suspension, Rolls-Royce consciously tuned the coupe to provide "a sense of adventure" for the driver. To accomplish this, the steering is heavier and more direct, while the air spring and damper settings are more dynamic than the Ghost. Even so, it remains softer than any other sports coupe available.
On the highway, it glides effortlessly over bumps and expansion joints, with the smooth V12 ensuring forward progress remains unaffected by hills, wind or calamity. However, the heavy two-door isn't happy in sharp canyons, where sudden directional changes evoke massive understeer and squeals of protest from the overworked tires. It never relinquishes its composure, but it does lose some of its finesse.
The new SAT transmission logic operates almost transparently. Unlike many of today's adaptive systems, that monitor driver inputs to control shift logic, the SAT system reads GPS map data to predict corners and straights. Using this information, the automatic transmission will hold gears or downshift into a corner to anticipate the need. Rolls-Royce didn't tune this for performance (don't expect neck-snapping shifts), but rather for smoothness since being in the proper gear allows the engine to pull confidently at all speeds.
Without question, the Wraith is more involving than the Ghost or Phantom, yet each of its primary controls felt calculatingly buffered to driving input. Accuracy isn't an issue: the vehicle is obedient to directions, but a high steering ratio translated to slow turn-in, and the brake pedal required a strong push before the calipers bit firmly. Even the throttle tip-in could be labeled leisurely. A motoring enthusiast would consider the coupe's feedback soft, but a gentleman would call it restrained.
On paper, and in photos, the Wraith appears to present itself as a powerful luxury sports coupe to rival the Bentley Continental GT. But even as the Rolls-Royce wins the horsepower battle, its performance plays second fiddle to its primary objective of isolating the occupants from the outside world. It drives with grace, dignity and a sense of nobility that is peerless in the segment, while nonchalantly hiding its copious potential.
The Wraith is a magnificent luxury coupe, but it can barely be understood without taking an extended drive. And in the exclusive world of Rolls-Royce, that's exactly how it should be.
2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith
Layout Front-engine, RWD
Engine 6.6-liter V12 48v twin-turbo, direct injection
Drivetrain Eight-speed automatic ZF transmission with Satellite Aided Transmission system
Brakes Four-piston calipers, 16.1" rotors f, single-piston, 15.8" r
Suspension Double-wishbone f, multi-link r, air springs, electronic variable damping, anti-roll stabilisation
Wheels & Tires 20x8.5" f, 20x9.5" r wheels, 255/45 R20 f, 285/40 R20 r Goodyear EfficientGrip RFT tires
Exterior Steel bodywork, alloy hood, composite trunk lid, coach doors
Interior LED Starlight Headliner, natural grain leather, Canadel panelling, wool carpets
Max power 624bhp at 5600rpm
Max torque 590 lb-ft at 1500-5500rpm
0-60mph 4.4sec
Top Speed 155mph (limited)
Weight 5203 lb
Economy 11/24/17mpg (city/highway/combined)


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Grambling university officials are meeting this weekend in an effort to reach a resolution with disgruntled football players and avoid any more forfeits.
University spokesman Will Sutton said Saturday that players were given the weekend off but that officials were in touch with some of them by phone. Sutton says a practice scheduled for Monday, though it is unclear if players will show up.
Grambling players refused to travel from their Louisiana campus for Saturday's game at Jackson State because of issues they have with leaders of the athletic department and the university.
Some of the players have demanded the resignation of university President Frank Pogue, but Sutton says "that's not going to happen."
Grambling forfeited the game against Jackson State, but the university plans to play next Saturday's scheduled game at Grambling against Texas Southern. It is the school's annual High School Day, which draws in many prospective students from around the region.
Sutton said officials meeting this weekend include Pogue, athletic director Aaron James and coach Dennis "Dirt" Winston, the team's third coach this season. Doug Williams was fired after just two games and Winston replaced interim coach George Ragsdale on Thursday.
Sutton confirmed one of the players' concerns was about travel. The team recently took buses to games in Kansas City and Indianapolis.
"When you have your budget slashed by 57 percent, you have to make choices," Sutton said, adding that the school would "love" to fly the team to distant road games, but that Grambling was contractually obligated to take its band, cheerleaders and dance team on those two trips. He said those obligations led to the difficult choice to put everyone on buses.
Sutton specified that the 57 percent cut in state funding, which has occurred over the past several years, has affected the entire campus, and that athletics was spared significant cuts until this academic year. The athletic department was asked to cut $335,000 from its overall department budget of $6.8 million. Sutton said football was cut by $75,000 to about $2 million.
ESPN reported Saturday that it had obtained a letter detailing player complaints, which included mold in the locker room and improperly cleaned uniforms contributing to an increased likelihood of staph infections.
Sutton said that local health department inspectors, acting on an anonymous tip, recently visited Grambling athletic facilities and recommended changes to improve conditions, but did not deem those facilities a health hazard.
Sutton added that buildings throughout campus, including the library, have similar problems because of neglect, and that the conditions football players have complained of are symptomatic of problems campus-wide stemming from substantial budget cuts.
"If people want to get this fixed, there are two things they can do: Make a donation to the Grambling Foundation and the other is lobby legislators to fund Grambling at the level it should be funded," Sutton said.
With the forfeit to Jackson State on Saturday, Grambling has now lost 18 straight football games against NCAA opponents.
But Sutton said Williams' dismissal was not related to his "wins or losses, or Xs and Os. Not at all." When asked to clarify why Williams let go if not because of his record, Sutton said, "We don't discuss personnel matters."
Sutton added that the recent change in interim coaches was a move the AD felt needed to made in order to move closer to resolving the impasse with players, who Sutton said supported the decision to promote Winston.
Players were still not being made available for interviews on Saturday.
The ongoing chaotic situation first drew public attention on Tuesday, when players angrily walked out of meeting with administrators. Players then refused to practice Wednesday and Thursday, then did not show for buses Friday to travel to Mississippi for Saturday's game.