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2005 Nissan Frontier
The all-new 2005 Nissan Frontier offers capabilities formerly reserved for full-size pickup trucks, but provides them in a more maneuverable and easier-to-park midsize package.
Sharing only its nameplate with the former Frontier, a compact pickup, Nissan's new midsize truck shares its full-boxed frame rails architecture with Nissan's full-size Titan pickup. The large V6 engine that is standard in all but the very base model of the new Frontier is more powerful than any of its competitors' five-, six- or even eight-cylinder powerplants.
With its strong chassis and powerful engine, the new Frontier provides up to 6500 pounds of towing capability and is capable of carrying payloads in excess of 1500 pounds.
The 2005 Frontier is available with rear- or four-wheel drive powertrains and in two body styles, either King Cab, with a 73.3-inch standard bed as well as two forward-facing rear seats, or Crew Cab, which offers a roomy passenger compartment with amenities much like those you'd expect in a sport utility vehicle, yet still provides a truck bed that's nearly five-feet long, even while its tailgate in its upright and locked position.
For the first time, Nissan offers the Frontier in a special Nismo off-road version. Nismo is short for Nissan Motorsports International, the automaker's racing and high-performance arm. Its upfit for the new Frontier includes special shock absorbers and tires, underbody component-protecting skid plates and an active traction system with technologies such as hill descent control and hill start assist.
Model Lineup
The 2005 Nissan Frontier is available in four versions: the base version XE, the well-equipped SE, the more luxurious LE and the Nismo off-road model.
All except the XE are available in King Cab or Crew Cab configurations, in rear- or four-wheel drive and are powered by a V6 engine.
The Frontier XE ($15,500) comes only in the King Cab architecture, only with rear-wheel drive and only with a four-cylinder engine. However, the 2.5-liter inline four generates 154 horsepower. Built for the budget-minded truck buyer who needs to carry more people or cargo than a compact, standard-cab pickup can handle, the XE has crank-down windows, a five-speed manual transmission and 15-inch wheels. Options include a five-speed automatic transmission ($1,050); a preferred package ($1,500) that includes air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD audio system, tilting steering column, sliding rear window and privacy glass; cruise control ($250); and an airbag package with side airbags and curtain airbags designed to provide head protection ($550).
The 2005 Frontier SE, LE and Nismo are powered by Nissan's acclaimed 4.0-liter VQ family V6 engine, though now equipped and tuned for truck duty and producing 265 horsepower and 284 pound-feet of torque. With a couple of exceptions, they come standard with a modern six-speed manual transmission and the option of an available five-speed automatic ($1,050).
The Frontier SE comes as a 4×2 King Cab ($18,400), 4×4 King Cab ($21,100), 4×2 Crew Cab ($20,550), or 4×4 Crew Cab ($23,250). Standard equipment includes air conditioning, chrome front bumper and grille, a sliding rear window, an AM/FM/CD audio system, tilt steering wheel. King Cab options include 16-inch alloy wheels ($300); a power package ($750) that incorporates windows, locks, mirrors and cruise control; an Active Brake limited-slip traction system ($300); and side-impact and curtain airbags ($550). The Crew Cab options list adds a vehicle security system to the power package ($900) and a sunroof ($700).
All Frontier LE models come with automatic transmissions, including the 4×2 King Cab ($22,200), 4×4 King Cab ($24,900), 4×2 Crew Cab $23,900) and 4×4 Crew Cab ($26,550). LE models come with all the standard features of the SE plus power mirrors, windows and locks; fog lamps, chrome exhaust tips, door handles and exterior mirrors; remote keyless entry; height- and lumbar-adjustable driver's seat; leather-wrapped steering wheel; illuminated vanity mirrors; compass and temperature readings and a trip computer; sunglasses holder in an overhead console; driver's side seatback map pocket, and a first aid kit. The options list includes upgraded audio systems with MP3 player and six-CD changer for the King Cab ($550) and a Rockford Fosgate system for the Crew Cab ($850), a traction package ($700), a leather package for the Crew Cab ($1,700), and XM or Sirius satellite radio ($400).
The Nismo setup is available as a 4×2 King Cab with automatic transmission ($22,000), a 4×4 King Cab with manual ($23,650) or automatic ($24,700), a 4×2 Crew Cab with automatic ($24,050) or a 4×4 Crew Cab with automatic ($26,750).
They share most of their standard and optional equipment offerings with the LE grade, but come standard with the active brake limited slip traction system, special off-road design wheels and tires, Bilstein shock absorbers and skid plates to protect underbody components from obstacles encountered when driving off pavement.
Options for all models include a sliding cargo bed floor tray ($220), a hard tonneau cover ($1,030), a sliding bed divider ($270), a non-sliding bed extender ($250), a sliding bed extender ($290), a tow-hitch receiver ($380) and bed rail caps and under rail bed liner ($430).
The 2005 Nissan Frontier has a bold and aggressive stance like its big brother, the full-size Nissan Titan, though in less intimidating dimensions. The Frontier's wheelbase is more than a foot shorter than the Titan's and its overall length is some two feet shorter. For the Titan, this means its wheels are closer to its corners, enhancing not only its stance on the road but its clearance for dealing with obstacles while away from pavement.
Like the Titan and Nissan's various sport utility vehicles, the new Frontier has Nissan's angle-strut grille design that definitely is noticed by other drivers as it emerges and enlarges in their rear-view mirrors. Body-colored steel fender flares contribute to the Frontier's presence.
All 2005 Frontiers have four-door access to their passenger compartments. King Cabs have rear-hinged access doors while Crew Cabs have four forward-hinged doors much like those on a sedan or sport utility vehicle. (There is no regular cab available.)
Frontier cargo beds are 18 inches deep and 44.4 inches wide between the inner fenders of the rear wheels, as well as 58.8 inches wide at the tailgate and 61.4 inches wide between the tops of the bed rails. Beds are 73.3 inches long on King Cabs and 59.5 inches long on Crew Cabs. All Frontiers have tailgates equipped with a door-style lock.
A spray-on bed liner and Nissan's Utili-Track C-channel cargo security system, introduced and well-received on the Titan, are factory installed on 2005 Frontier LE King Cab and SE, LE and Nismo Crew Cab pickups. Utili-Track includes special C-section rails – two in the bed floor, one along each top inner edge of the bed side rails and one in the top of the bed header panel. Sliding cleats can be locked into position within the rails to secure a variety of cargo shapes, sizes and configurations.
Interior Features
The 2005 Frontier interior was designed to be as versatile as the cargo bed.
Front seats are comfortable yet supportive. Passengers riding in the back seat of the Crew Cab won't be complaining about being cramped, not with 33.6 inches of legroom. Adults riding in the two forward-facing rear seats in the King Cab might not be eager for a long drive, but still have more than two feet to stretch their legs.
Entry into the rear seat is helped by grab handles built into both B pillars (the vertical pillar alongside the front seat backs. Rear-seat passengers in all Frontiers have access to a pair of cup holders. The windows in the rear doors of Frontier Crew Cabs power down all the way.
Safety is improved for rear-seat passengers when Frontiers are equipped with the optional inflatable curtain airbags that cover both front and side windows in the event of a side impact. Curtain airbags are designed to provide head protection.
Storage containers are built into the nearly flat rear floor beneath the rear seats in both cab styles, and seat bottoms can be flipped up to provide additional cargo space.
The driver grasps a nicely sized (not too large) steering wheel with a rim that has a tab-like enlargement on each side, right where you want to rest your thumbs to maintain a proper 9 and 3 o'clock driving position. Entry into the front seats is enhanced by grab handles on either side of the interior windshield support (A-pillar) with an additional grab handle in the interior roof just above the passenger-side door.
The A-pillars also incorporate defroster vents that should quickly clear side windows in winter or humid weather conditions. Sun visors have extenders to help cover the full width of side windows. A deep and dotted matrix behind the interior rear view mirror also helps protect the driver's eyes when driving into sunrise or sunset.
A covered storage tray sits on top of the center part of the dashboard. The Frontier has a pair of glove boxes in front of the front passenger's seat, with additional storage in the door pockets and center console, and three power outlets. Cup holders have removable inserts so they can handle large beverage containers.
The driver sits behind a large and complete gauge array. Controls for heating and ventilation systems have large knobs that are easy to find and to use, as is the knob for switching between two-wheel drive and four-high and four-low.
Unlike earlier Frontiers, the new model has a standard, lever-operated handbrake, preferable to the pull-handle still used on some Toyota Tacoma models.
Driving Impressions
The 2005 Nissan Frontier is built on the company's F-Alpha platform, as are the Titan full-size pickup and the Armada, Pathfinder and Xterra sport utilities. For the Frontier, the frame was shortened so the mid-size truck fits into a standard garage. At the same time, this F-Alpha architecture gives the Frontier a solid foundation that can be tuned for hauling cargo, traversing rough trails and for providing a comfortable ride around town or at expressway speeds.
We spent our time in the Nismo off-road version but found it just as capable at dealing with highway speeds as at driving through nearly two feet of rushing water flowing from creeks across Texas ranch roads. Flooding prevented us from true off-roading and the opportunity to try out the Nismo's muddy and rocky trail capabilities, which include a 31.5-degree approach angle. However, we'd done enough of that the previous day in the 2005 Nissan Xterra to be confident in the Frontier, which shares the same features. Among them: Hill Descent Control walks the vehicle down steep descents; Hill Start Assist holds your position when you lift your foot off the brake while heading uphill.
Nissan's Vehicle Dynamic Control is set up to allow a little more sideslip than some electronic stability control systems. Many of these systems intervene too quickly to suit advanced drivers, but Nissan's reminds us of the system in Porsches, effectively helping the driver maintain control without feeling as if someone or something else has taken over.
The speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering provides good feedback. The Frontier was stable and sure even when driven aggressively around curves.
The four-wheel disc brakes were effective (with 11.65-inch diameter rotors in front, 11.26-inch rear).
The Frontier's 4.0-liter V6 engine is the most powerful in the mid-size pickup truck class. It provides 45 more horsepower than the largest engine available in the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, 20 more horsepower (and while using regular fuel) than the V6 in the 2005 Toyota Tacoma, and 15 more horsepower than even the strongest V8 available in the 2005 Dodge Dakota. Nissan's six-speed transmissions, whether manual or automatic, allow the driver to exercise all of that power.
The Frontier XE's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine generates 154 horsepower, 85 percent of the power offered by the 3.3-liter V6 used in the previous generation Frontier.
The 2005 Nissan Frontier is an all-new truck from top to bottom and from stem to stern, sharing only its name with the venerable Frontier of previous years. While the new Frontier is available as a $15,500 entry-level pickup, most buyers will opt for the SE, LE and Nismo versions, with manufacturer suggested base prices ranging from $18,400 to $26,750. These Frontiers are powered by a 4.0-liter V6 engine that provides 265 horsepower, more muscle than any engine in the mid-size class, including both V8s available in the Dodge Dakota. The Nissan Frontier offers useful innovations such as the Utili-Track cargo securing system and spray-in bedliner.
New Car Test Drive correspondent Larry Edsall filed this report from Austin, Texas.
|Model Line Overview
|Model lineup:
|Nissan Frontier King Cab 4x2 XE ($15,500), SE ($18,400), Nismo ($22,000), LE ($22,200); King Cab 4x4: SE ($21,100), LE ($24,900), Nismo ($23,650); Crew Cab 4x2 SE ($20,550), LE ($23,900), Nismo $24,050); Crew Cab 4x4 SE ($23,250), LE ($26,550), Nismo ($26,750)
|154-hp 2.5-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 265-hp 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6
|5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
|Safety equipment (standard):
|anti-lock brakes (ABS), dual front airbags, 3-point harness for all seating positions (with LATCH lower anchors and tethers for children child seat anchor system on Crew Cab), adjustable active head restraints for front seats
|Safety equipment (optional):
|side-impact air bags, curtain airbags, vehicle dynamic control, active brake limited slip traction system
|Basic warranty:
|3 years/36,000 miles
|Assembled in:
|Smyrna, Tennessee
|Specifications As Tested
|Model tested (MSPR):
|Nissan Frontier Nismo Crew Cab 4x4 ($26,750)
|Standard equipment:
|chrome front bumper and grille, front tow hook, fog lamps, power exterior mirrors, rear-window defroster, spray-in bed liner, Utili-Track C-channel system with cleats, locking tailgate, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows/locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD audio, tilt steering wheel, driver-seat lumbar support, locking rear differential, active brake limited slip traction system, 16-inch off-road design alloy wheels, P265/75R16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail OWL tires, alloy spare wheel, Bilstein off-road performance shock absorbers, skid plates (for oil pan, fuel tank and transfer case), first aid kit
|Options as tested (MSPR):
|Traction package includes Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control and Vehicle Dynamic Control ($500); side air bag package includes curtain airbags ($500); floor mats ($80); alloy spare credit (-$100)
|Destination charge:
|Gas guzzler tax:
|Price as tested (MSPR):
|four-wheel drive
|4.0-liter dohc V6
|Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|265 @ 5600
|Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|284 @ 4000
|5-speed automatic
|EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
|15/20 mpg
|125.9 in.
|205.5/72.8/70.1 in.
|Track, f/r:
|61.8/61.8 in.
|Turning circle:
|43.3 ft.
|Seating Capacity:
|Head/hip/leg room, f:
|40.0/55.6/42.4 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, m:
|Head/hip/leg room, r:
|38.7/58.0/33.6 in.
|Cargo volume:
|Towing capacity:
|Suspension, f:
|Suspension, r:
|leaf spring
|Ground clearance:
|10.1 in.
|Curb weigth:
|4502 lbs.
|Brakes, f/r:
|disc/disc w ABS
|Fuel capacity:
|21.1 gal.
|Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of January 1, 2005.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 800-647-7261 - www.nissanusa.com
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E-mail announcements to firstname.lastname@example.com. Photos and artwork are encouraged. Deadline is Thursday at noon.
Thursday-Friday/Nov. 29-30
Will Downing. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $69.50. Visit www.willdowning.com. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Thursday-Saturday/Nov. 29-Dec. 1
The Nutcracker. West Potomac Academy and Alexandria Community Dance present their fourth annual joint performance of The Nutcracker, at West Potomac High School at 6500 Quander Road. Thursday, Nov. 29, at 5 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults in advance, or $12 for students and $15 for adults at the door. Visit www.Alexandriadance.com.
Friday/Nov. 30
Free Concert. 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of music for Clarinet at The Lyceum located at 201 S. Washington St. This free concert is offered as a public service. Call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
Book Signing. 6:30 p.m. Hooray for Books is sponsoring a book signing at their store at 1555 King St. Author/archaeologist Jordan Jacobs will be signing copies of his book, "Samantha Sutton and the Labyrinth of Lies." Hooray for Books is located at 1555 King Street. Visit www.hooray4books.com or call 703-548-4092.
Through Nov. 30
Art Exhibition. The Gallery at Convergence presents "pitture e parole" ("Paintings and Words"), a solo exhibition from artist, Lynne Elizabeth Heiser. A portion of all sales benefit Convergence programs including Artist's Way, Convergence Shared Artists Studios, and the Lab All Ages. Opening reception on Oct. 6 from 7-9 p.m. Email email@example.com or call 703-915-0917 to RSVP. Call 703-998-6260 or visit www.convergenceccf.net.
Friday-Saturday/Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Annual Campagna Center Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend. On Dec. 1, more than 100 Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans will parade through the streets of Old Town. They'll be joined by pipe and drum bands from around the region, as well as terriers and hounds of every description. The Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C., partners with the Campagna Center and the City of Alexandria to host the annual parade. Other events of the weekend include A Christmas Marketplace and A Taste of Scotland, both on Nov. 30, and the Campagna Center's Holiday Designer Tour of Homes on Dec. 1. Consistently ranked by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the top 20 events in the South, this event has grown from a small informal parade to an entire weekend filled with events and festivities. Free for parade and marketplace; $100 Taste of Scotland (general admission); $35 Designer Tour of Homes. Call 703-549-0111 or visit scottishchristmaswalk.com.
Alexandria Harmonizers Holiday Dinner Theater. Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Featuring seasonal favorites in caroling and choral masterpiece sets; a light hearted musical play starring the one and only "Jack In The Box"; plus a delicious dinner served by your singing Harmonizer waiters. Reserved table seating. Adults $30, children $15, seniors $25. Purchase tickets at www.harmonizers.org. Venue: First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 King St. Call 571-969-1377 or visit www.harmonizers.org.
Craft Sale. Heritage Presbyterian Church will hold a "Made By The Bell" Christmas Boutique on Nov. 30, from 3-7 p.m. and on Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Handmade Christmas décor, ornaments, hand knitted items, baked goods, and unique gifts are among the items for sale. Heritage Presbyterian Church is located at 8503 Fort Hunt Road. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to support Heritage Presbyterian Women's outreach programs for children and women. Call 703-360-9546.
Friday-Sunday/Nov. 30-Dec. 2
Del Ray Artisans' 17th annual Holiday Market. Handmade work from local artists plus bake sale. Reception is on Friday, from 6-9 p.m. The hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday. Visit TheDelRayArtisans.org/HolidayMarket.
Artfête Weekend. Open house and holiday party celebrate expansion of Madison Annex. Exhibits of instructor artwork, artist demos, a wearable art runway show. Food and drinks are provided by Chadwick's and Lavender Moon Cupcakery. Live music by Orquesta Tropikiimba. Ceramic and jewelry sales continue throughout the weekend. Artfête holiday party is on Friday, Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m. Ceramic sale is noon-9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. Jewelry sale is noon-9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday. At The Art League's Madison Annex, 305 Madison St. Visit www.theartleague.org or call 703-683-2323.
Nov. 30 through Dec. 16
The Little Theatre of Alexandria's "A Christmas Carol." 8 p.m. Ring in the holiday season with a return of the classic by Charles Dickens. Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly Victorian humbug, travels with ghostly guides through Christmas past, present, and future to find the true meaning of the holidays. Complete with special effects, Victorian carols, and Tiny Tim, "A Christmas Carol" is a must for the entire family. Little Theatre of Alexandria is located at 600 Wolfe St. Call 703-683-0496 or visit www.thelittletheatre.com for showtimes or to purchase tickets. $15 (does not include service fees).
Saturday/Dec. 1
Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. Alexandria's Historic Waterfront at the foot of Cameron Street. At sundown, Alexandria's harbor lights up when more than 50 illuminated boats cruise the Potomac River at the historic waterfront, led by Alexandria's fireboat Vigilant and Washington, D.C.'s fireboat John Glenn. Call 703-746-3301 or visit www.visitalexandriava.com.
An Advent Quiet Day Workshop. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. With David Vryhof, SSJE of The Society of Saint John the Evangelist. Pause to consider the nature of gratitude, the expression of gratitude, and the lens of gratitude through which we can see the world and all its creatures. In McMurray Commons. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The $35 fee covers breakfast and a light lunch, as well as tea and coffee. Contact Phil Lyons at firstname.lastname@example.com or 703-960-6468.
Barbershop Harmony Concert. 1 p.m. Free. Celebrate the holiday season with the Harmony Heritage Singers at Sherwood Regional Library. In classic barbershop style, the 40-member Harmony Heritage Singers perform traditional Christmas songs such as "It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas" and "Angels We Have Heard on High" spiced with a few chorus favorites like "Delta Dawn" and the Beach Boys hit, "Barbara Ann." All are welcome. At Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Call 703-765-4779 or email email@example.com.
Holiday Craft Fair. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Alexandria Unit 24, The American Legion Auxiliary, is having a holiday craft fair in Gadsby's Tavern located at 400 Cameron St., featuring 20 crafters of wide variety and homemade baked goods.
Christmas Walk. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Stroll through lovely properties in the historic district of Alexandria dressed up for the holidays by acclaimed interior designers and local florists. Part of the 42nd Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend, the proceeds from the tour go directly toward the programs of The Campagna Center. Purchase tickets at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 228 S. Pitt St.
Concert. 7:30 p.m. Chris Smither will bring his new album Hundred Dollar Valentine, perform with special guest, New Yorker illustrator & musician Andy Friedman at The Birchmere located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Tickets are $25. Call 703-549-7500 or visit www.birchmere.com.
Saturday-Sunday/Dec. 1-2, Dec. 8-9, and Dec. 15-6
Historic Candlelight Tours. 5-8 p.m. Join "Mrs. Washington" as she hosts an evening of candlelight tours, fireside caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies. Tours include merry music, and characters from the Washingtons' world guiding visitors through the first and second floors of the home, adding ambiance and authenticity to a traditional Christmas evening at Mount Vernon. Tickets may be purchased at the Ford Orientation Center (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily), or through MountVernon.org. Admission is $22 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Call 703-780-2000 or 703-799-8697 or visit www.MountVernon.org.
Dec. 1-25
The Christmas Attic's Holiday Advent Calendar. The Christmas Attic, has partnered with area schools, churches, and community groups again to help produce its annual temporary exhibition featuring illuminated canvases of art for The Christmas Attic's Holiday Advent Calendar Event. Each day at sundown, the store will reveal "advent art" featuring a variety of local holiday creations. All art will be placed either in the windows or on the brick of the building on the front side facing Union Street. Visitors can picture the entire building being transformed into an advent calendar. There will be holiday entertainment and activities inside the store for shoppers to enjoy on a variety of nights. At the closing of the Advent Calendar event, the canvases of advent art will be available for auction at a post-event celebration (to be scheduled). Proceeds from the auction will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic. At The Christmas Attic, 125 S. Union St. Call 703-548-2829 or visit www.christmasattic.com.
Sunday/Dec. 2
Christ Church's Nine Lessons and Carols service. 5 p.m. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a worship service celebrating the birth of Jesus that is traditionally followed at Christmas. Contact Jason Abel at firstname.lastname@example.com or 703-549-1450 ext. 104. Christ Church is located at 118 N. Washington St.
Photos with Santa Claus. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join Alexandria Firefighters & Paramedics for photos with Santa Claus at Firehouse 201 at 317 Prince St. A $10 donation includes photograph with Santa in front of the historic 1863 "Champion" Steam Engine in one of Alexandria's oldest operating firehouses' as well as a credit for one medium resolution digital image or one 4x6 print. All images taken are available to view online and reprints are affordably priced starting at $2.99 for a 4x6. Proceeds benefit the Helping Hands Relief Fund and the Alexandria Fire Department Children's Holiday Toy Drive. Visit http://local2141.smugmug.com.
Annual Toys for Tots. 1-5 p.m. The City's 38th annual Toys for Tots Benefit Square Dance will be held at Lee Center Exhibit Hall, 1108 Jefferson St. This year's theme is "Feelin' Great at Thirty-Eight" and features a special 3 p.m. performance by Capital Squares Demonstration Team. The annual square and round dance benefits the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive. Recommended donation for each couple is a new, unopened toy or a $10 minimum contribution (singles $5). All toys and proceeds from this dance will remain in the Washington metropolitan area. To donate a toy, drop off donation until 3 p.m. at the Lee Center. Call 703-746-5592 or 703-746-4343.
Through Dec. 2
Free Art Exhibition. This juried photography exhibition — open to all artists nationally and internationally—explores the theme of upheaval in our personal lives and throughout the world. A reception on Nov. 8, from 6-8 p.m. occurs during 2nd Thursday Art Night and features a talk by juror Brie Castell at 7 p.m. Target Gallery (Studio 2), 105 North Union St. Call 703-838-4565, x4 or visit www.torpedofactory.org/target.
Monday/Dec. 3
Fabricated: An Exhibition of Wearable Art. Deadline for entry is on Dec. 3. Exhibition will be from Feb. 2 through Mar. 3, 2013. Fabricated is an all-media exhibition featuring "wearable art." While the making of any article of clothing or other wearable object typically involves aesthetic considerations, the term wearable art implies that the work is intended to be accepted as a serious and unique artistic creation or statement. It is open to all artists nationally and internationally. Visit www.targetgallery.com.
Through Dec. 3
Free Photography Exhibition. Andrew Zimmermann: Cold River. This solo exhibition of large-format black and white photographs captures the "character of blankness." The opening reception takes place on Nov. 8 from 6:30-8 p.m., during 2nd Thursday Art Night. The Art League Gallery, 105 North Union St. Call 703-683-1780 or visit www.theartleague.org.
Tuesday/Dec. 4
Birchmere Show. The Brian Setzer Orchestra. Extravaganza 2012 US Tour. 8 p.m. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln. Tickets on sale through www.Strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Author Series with Nathan Leslie. 7-8:30 p.m. Leslie will discuss his book, The Tail of Tommy Twice at the Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Free. Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703-746-1702.
Free Concert. 7:30 p.m. Guest violinists Jonathan Carney and Benny Kim join the National Chamber Players, a chamber ensemble made up of members of the National Symphony Orchestra, in a performance of Corelli's Christmas Concerto and Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. The concert is free and open to the public. At Pendleton Hall, Episcopal High School, 3900 W Braddock Road. Visit www.episcopalhighschool.org, or email email@example.com, or call 703-933-4135.
Researching George Washington's Religious Convictions. 6-8 p.m. Free. Mary Thompson, research historian at Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, will discuss George Washington's religious values through research using the assembled primary documents at Mount Vernon Estate. At Morrison House located at 116 South Alfred St. Visit www.morrisonhouse.com or call 703-838-8000.
Wednesday/Dec. 5
Author Series with Elizabeth Schuch. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Schuch will discuss her personal memoir, "More Than Bipolar: A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope," at the Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703-746-1702.
Thursday/Dec. 6
A Peter White Christmas. With Peter White, Mindi Abair and special guest at the Birchmere. $49.50. Visit www.peterwhite.com. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Art Focus Group. 7:30-9 p.m. Clay in the Classroom: Sculpture, Sensory Exploration and Community Building. Learn about the many benefits of good clean play with mud in the classroom. Classes are $25 each or $200 for the 10 class series. A school or group of teachers can share the registration for the full series. At 2804 Sherwood Hall Ln. Call 703-201-1250.
Free Concert. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The 2013 Living Legends of Alexandria nominees will be introduced with a musical tribute, featuring music by the NOVA Community Chorus, the NOVA Jazz Ensemble and the NOVA Alexandria Band in the Rachel M. Schlesinger Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St. The nominees of 2013 Living Legends of Alexandria are introduced to the community at 6:30-7:15 p.m. Free, parking in the Beauregard Parking Garage is $6. Contact Nina Tisara at email@example.com or Lisa Eckstein at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Friday/Dec. 7
Holiday on the Avenue. 6-9 p.m. The entire community comes together to light the neighborhood Christmas tree. Even Santa attends. This joyous celebration is followed by an evening stroll down the Avenue, which is illuminated by thousands of candles, called "luminarias." Del Ray Farmer's Market at Mount Vernon Ave. and E. Oxford Ave. Call 703-746-3301 or visit www.visitalexandriava.com.
1964 The Tribute. 7:30 p.m. 1964 The Tribute is cheered worldwide by recreating a Beatles concert performed live, with exact detailed reproduction of the songs, voices, instruments, suits, haircuts and even the iconic "Beatle Boots" made famous by the Fab Four. Now it will appear at The Birchmere Music Hall located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Tickets are priced at $35 available at www.ticketmaster.com.
Friday-Saturday/Dec. 7-8
Sweeney Todd at TJ. 7 p.m. For a bloody good time, attend Stephen Sondheim's classic tale of "Sweeney Todd - the Demon Barber of Fleet Street" about a vengeful London barber and his landlady's scrumptious but mysterious meat pies as performed by the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology's student choir along with the TJ faculty, parent and alumni choirs. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door on performance days at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology at 6560 Braddock Road in Alexandria. Visit www.tjchoir.org.
Friday-Sunday/Dec. 7-9
Del Ray Artisans' 17th annual Holiday Market. Handmade work from local artists plus bake sale. Reception is on Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. The hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m.on Saturday and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday. Visit TheDelRayArtisans.org/HolidayMarket.
Saturday/Dec. 8
Christmas Open House. 12-4 p.m. Join a Civil War-era Santa at this family-fun holiday event that explores how Christmas was observed during the Civil War. The program features living-history interpreters, a Victorian Christmas tree, period music, refreshments, readings of "The Night Before Christmas" and a patriotic Santa Claus inspired by Thomas Nast's Civil War cartoon. Guided tours of the fort, weather permitting. At Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. Call 703-746-4848 or visit www.historicalexandria.org. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children.
Breakfast with Santa. 9 a.m. Join for the 5th annual Breakfast with Santa. The elves will begin seating at 9 a.m. as we eagerly await Santa's arrival. There will be plently of time to sit on Santa's lap and share list with him. A full breakfast buffet will be available. At Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St., Call 703-548-8899 or visit www.thecarlyleclub.com. Admission is $28.95 for adults; $15.95 for kids age 4-12; free for age 3 and under.
Holiday Gifts Jewerly Workshop. 2-3 p.m. Free. Make four unique holiday gifts, stamp tags, and make your own gift boxes. Limited to 12 participants. At the Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703-746-1702.
Artisans Holiday Marketplace. 3-6 p.m. At Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St. Entrepreneurs Class 2012, Fall Semester Showcase of Graduates' Micro-Businesses Graduation Ceremony Artisans Holiday Marketplace. Offer complimentary homemade appetizers and art desserts. Proceeds benefit EWI and our local artists and creative entrepreneurs. Holiday selection include one-of-a-kind jewelry, scarves, designer aprons, skin and beauty products, fine art, note cards, holiday ornaments and more. Free, but RSVP required. Visit ewint.org.
Kwanzaa Celebration. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Alexandria Black History Museum and Culture Kingdom Kids will host a Kwanzaa Celebration program exploring the history and significance of Kwanzaa at the Museum located at 902 Wythe St. Admissions are $5. Patrons needing special accommodation must notify the museum two weeks prior to the event. Visit www.alexblackhistory.org.
Free Ice Skating Show. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The public is invited to watch figure skaters show off their moves at Mount Vernon RECenter's Holiday Ice Show, where most experienced skaters, as well as beginners of all ages will perform together. Mount Vernon RECenter is located at 2017 Belle View Blvd. Contact Carl Kirtley, at 703-768-3224. or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/happy-holidays2012.htm.
Civil War Christmas in Camp. noon-4 p.m. Learn how Christmas was observed during the Civil War by attending Fort Ward Museum's annual "Christmas in Camp" Open House. This popular family-oriented event features a patriotic Santa Claus, living history interpreters, Victorian decorations, craft activities for children, and tours of the historic fort. The suggested donation is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site is located at 4301 West Braddock Road. Call 703-746-4848, or visit www.fortward.org.
Dec. 8-30
5x5(x5) Exhibition. The Torpedo Factory Art Center_s Target Gallery presents 5x5(x5), featuring 112 works by 68 artists working in a variety of media. Reception is on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 6-8 p.m.; juror talk with Stefanie Fedor at 7 p.m. At Target Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/target.
Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tours. Special pre-sale discount if tickets purchased before Dec. 1. Take a break from the fast pace of the season and enjoy the unique charm and history of Old Town at this popular holiday event. Tour Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Carlyle House, Lee-Fendall House and the historic Bank of Alexandria building by candlelight and enjoy seasonal decorations, entertainment and light refreshments. Special this year – a holiday taste of historic chocolate, co-sponsored by the Historic Division of Mars, Inc. Saturday from 6-9 p.m.; Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. At Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Carlyle House, Lee-Fendall House. Call 703-746-4242 or visit www.historicalexandria.org. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $5 for children.
Sunday/Dec. 9
Christmas Music. 9:45 a.m. The Plymouth Haven Baptist Church Children's Choir will present their Christmas music presentation in the Fellowship Hall, 8600 Plymouth Dr. Open to the public.
Holiday Evening with Raul Malo. 7:30 p.m. $29.50. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Bell Ringing. 2-3 p.m. Bells will be ringing when Alexandria's Browne Academy musicians deliver their Handbells performance at the Charles E. Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Refreshments will be served. Open to the Public. Call 703-746-1702 or visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us.
Concert. 4 p.m. New Dominion Chorale, conducted by Artistic Director Thomas Beveridge, will present J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College, 3001 North Beauregard St. The Chorale will be joined by soloists from the Washington National Cathedral and a professional orchestra in a performance of the Advent portion of Bach's work in a new English translation by Beveridge, founder and artistic director. Tickets are $30, $25 for seniors, $20 for individuals in groups of 10 or more, and $5 for students and children. Tickets are available online at www.newdominion.org or at the door. Parking is free. Visit www.newdominion.org or call 703-442-9404.
Holiday Market – Women, Art and Shopping. 1-5 p.m., Charles Houston Recreation Center, 905 Wythe St. Free. Just in time for holiday shopping, more than 25 local, female artisans will display their wares during an afternoon of fun, art and friends. Shop for pottery, handcrafted clothing, scarves, purses, jewelry and more, as well as complimentary refreshments. Sponsored by the Alexandria Commission for Women and the Friends of the Commission for Women, the proceeds will benefit the Alexandria Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs. This event is also a collection site for new toys and gifts for children of the clients of the Alexandria Battered Women's Shelter. Call 703-746-3123 or visit www.alexwomen.com and scroll down to the events section.
Through Dec. 9
Old Town Boutique District's Window Wonderland. Come out to Old Town Alexandria and view the festive Window Wonderland of holiday lights and decorations on display at our local boutiques. Shoppers are invited to vote for their favorite window décor via Facebook and Twitter. Throughout Old Town Alexandria. Visit www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com.
Monday/Dec. 10
A John Waters Christmas 'Command Performance' at the Birchmere. $49.50. John will be signing copies of books purchased at the show. Visit www.dreamlandnews.com. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Wednesday/Dec. 12
Author Series with Dennis Pogue. 7-8:30 p.m. Pogue will discuss his book, Founding Spirits: George Washington and the Beginnings of the American Whiskey Industry at the Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703-746-1702.
Wednesday-Thursday/Dec. 12-13
Free Musical. 7:30 p.m. The Music, Drama & Liturgical Dance Ministries of the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church will present "Great Joy, A Gospel Christmas," at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King St. Joseph Joubert will be the special guest artist. Free parking available. Call 703-683-2222 or visit www.alfredstreet.org.
Thursday/Dec. 13
Roaring '20s Holiday Party. Celebrate the holidays with Eventurous in Roaring '20s style at Two Nineteen Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria. The lavish night includes a Roaring '20s themed costume party in historic speakeasy setting. Gourmet buffet featuring popular '20s era cuisine, custom era craft cocktails, a live blues band, an "Underground" poker room, Hand-rolled and premium cigars. Every ticket comes with a complimentary premium cigar. Those who purchase a ticket and arrive in "Twenties" inspired costume, will also receive a complimentary era cocktail ($12 - $16 value). Tickets must be purchased online prior to the event. Two Nineteen Restaurant is located at 219 King St. Guests can arrive at 6:30 p.m. Band and poker start at 8 p.m. Visit http://roaring20sholiday-ConnectionsNews.eventbrite.com.
Thursday Art Night: Decadent December — Chocolate & Shopping. 6-9 p.m. Celebrate the season with chocolate and shopping. Studios and galleries will be open until 9 p.m. for holiday shopping. Attend gallery receptions for 5x5(x5) in Target Gallery from 6 to 8 p.m., and Suzanne Vigil: Up Close & Too Personal and the All-Media Membership Show in The Art League Gallery from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music by The WAAC Band. At Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Visit www.torpedofactory.org or call 703-838-4565 x2.
Friday-Saturday/Dec. 14-15
Four Bitchin' Babes 'Jingle Babes!' featuring Sally Fingerett, Debi Smith, Deidre Flint, Marcy Marxer at the Birchmere $35. Visit www.fourbitchinbabes.com. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Friday-Sunday/Dec. 14-16
Del Ray Artisans' 17th annual Holiday Market. Handmade work from local artists plus bake sale. Reception is on Friday, from 6-9 p.m. The hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m.on Saturday and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday. Visit TheDelRayArtisans.org/HolidayMarket.
Sunday/Dec. 16
Christmas Celebration. 10:30 a.m. Plymouth Haven Baptist Church located at 8600 Plymouth Dr. presents their Adult Choir Christmas Celebration entitled, Agnus Dei, and followed by dinner in the fellowship hall. The public is invited, and RSVP is required for non-members at 703-360-4370.
Holiday Jazz Fest. 2-3 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with the Mike Gillispie Quartet at the Charles E. Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Call 703-746-1702 or visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Christmas Candlelight Service. 6 p.m. Alexandria Presbyterian Church invites the public to its annual Christmas Candlelight Service, "Light in Us Your Love's Bright Flame." This lessons and carols service will feature the adult and youth choirs, brass group and congregational carol singing by candlelight. Childcare will be provided, including special activities for children ages 3-6. A reception will follow immediately after the service. The program will begin with a brass quintet prelude at 5:45 p.m. Alexandria Presbyterian Church is located at 2405 Russell Road. Free. Call 703-683-3348 or visit www.alexandriapres.org.
Wednesday/Dec. 19
Chatham County Line 'Electric Holiday Tour.' 7:30 p.m. $22.50. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Thursday/Dec. 20
Carbon Leaf. 7:30 p.m. $27.50. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Christmas Display of Lionel Trains. 10 a.m. Bring the Kids to visit Hollin Hall Senior Center to watch the operation of both HO layouts and the Lionel train setup by Joe Pallone. At 1500 Shenandoah Road. Call 703-765-4573.
Through Dec. 20
Exhibition. Night Windows, an exhibition of 3D, mixed media constructions in lighted boxes, will be on display in the Margaret W. and Joseph L. Fisher Art Gallery, located in the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College, 3001 North Beauregard St. The gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and during concert performances.
Friday/Dec. 21
Pieces Of A Dream. 7:30 p.m. $35. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Saturday/Dec. 22
Bill Kirchen's Honky Tonk Holiday Show. 7:30 p.m. $29.50. Visit http://billkirchen.com/. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Sunday/Dec. 23
Christine Lavin & Uncle Bonsai 'Just One Angel' 7:30 p.m. $25.00 Visit www.christinelavin.com or www.unclebonsai.com/. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Through Dec. 23
"A Broadway Christmas Carol" A cross between the classic Charles Dickens tale and uproarious song parodies of favorite Broadway show tunes. From Thursday through Sunday. 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 3 and 8 p.m. on Saturday; 3 and 7 p.m. on Sunday. At MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St. Call 703-548-9044 or visit www.metrostage.org.
Santa Claus is Coming to Old Town. Santa and Mrs. Claus are back in Old Town Alexandria to take pictures with children every Saturday and Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Presented by the Old Town Boutique District in partnership with the City of Alexandria and Bike and Roll Alexandria and with the support of area businesses. The cost for pictures is $15 for a 5 x 7 print. Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for Dec. 1 (Scottish Walk Parade day) when hours are 1-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m. At Bike and Roll Alexandria, One Wales Alley. Call 703-501-6289 or visit www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com.
Sunday/Dec. 30
TANK. $55. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Monday/Dec. 31
First Night Alexandria. This annual New Year's Eve bash takes over Old Town Alexandria with 100 performances at 18 indoor venues, with live music, dancing, and children's face painting and games. The afternoon Fourth Annual Fun Hunt is joined by all-new activities for families and dogs. Afternoon activities are from 2-5 p.m., including Fourth Annual Fun Hunt. Performances are from 7-11:15 p.m. Venues throughout Old Town. Midnight fireworks at Potomac River at the foot of King St. Call 703-746-3301 or visit firstnightalexandria.org. Admission is $15 before Dec. 17; $20 after. Children 12 and under and active military are free.
Thursday/Jan. 3
Ocean Orchestra & Washington Revels — Singers A Celtic Solstice Celebration!' 7:30 p.m. $25. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Friday-Saturday/Jan. 4-5
Pat Mcgee Band Reunion. $35. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Sunday/Jan. 6
An Evening of Musical/Political Humor with Mark Russell. 7:30 p.m. $49.50. Visit www.markrussell.net. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Through Jan. 6, 2013
Net Worked: Horjus, Lister, and Pearson. Opening reception is on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. Free. At the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Visit www.nvfaa.org.
Christmas at Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon is decking the halls for Christmas at Mount Vernon, a special daytime program offered through January. Themed decorations (including 12 Christmas trees), historical chocolate-making demonstrations, and 18th-century dancing will be offered. Visitors will get a glimpse of how the Washingtons might have decorated and entertained during the holiday season. Tour the rarely-open third floor of the Mansion and learn how the Washingtons celebrated Christmas. During Christmas at Mount Vernon, visitors can meet Aladdin, the resident camel. Visit www.mountvernon.org.


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Winter Olympics: Russia Makes Fun of Ring Not Opening at Closing Ceremonies
Russia made a little fun of themselves at the closing ceremonies last night!
Sochi was kind of overshadowed by the non opening of the Olympic ring during the opening ceremonies two weeks ago. So, last night they kind of made fun of that during the closing ceremonies. While some performers made the Olympic rings with their bodies one group also didn't open. Quite humorous.
Well, now we wait two years until the Olympics are around again. BOO!


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I think quintic functions could by understood as a rotational fractal formed by four entangled (related, intersected, interacting) functions. In this sense the quintic function or equation appears as a complex function formed by intersection of different parts of the functions related by the same kind of symmetry although different signs.
I bolded in red what would be one of the quintic equations that there are in this picture.
In a first attempt, it could be expressed in this way:
In (Z, -+Z1) Z is the Zero point at the center of the circumference, and -+Z1 is the first interval Li measured from the Zero point Z in the -+Z coordinate (the bottom right Z coordinate) in the picture below.
By crossing or intersecting the lines of the different functions in their intersection points we would be performing a subtraction (I think the result should represent a trivial zero in the Riemann Z function).
The Li (in red colour) segment is measured from the center of the circumference (the Zero point) until the center of symmetry of the square 0,50 (Inside of the central square 2).
Lr (in blue colour) is measured from Z until the center of symmetry of the square 0,25 (inside of the central square 1)
Li' (in gold colour) is measured from Z until the center of symmetry of the square 0,75.
The bolded function in the picture above follows the Li intervals that carry the Li symmetry. The Li intervals converge at the power of 5 with the intervals of the Lr (in blue) and Li' (in gold) functions.
Note that for projecting Li through X and Y without modifying the length of the interval – so without changing the Z symmetry that they carry or represent – it's necessary to rotate the square 2 and so the square of 0,50), which actually implies to transform its center of the XY symmetry.
In this sense, it seems that the above picture can not be an static diagram, it must be a dynamic picture in the sense that the central circle would be a periodically variable circle that rotates on it self while expanding; Actually because the different related functions follow different directions, there should be represented different intersected circles that rotate on it selves with opposite directions having a mirror symmetry.
There are some points that are not clear to me yet:
In this diagram what square areas will be Li^2, Li^3, Li^4 and Li^5?
The Li segment is the root of the square 0,25. So its value is 0,5.
0,5^2 is 0,25; 0,5^3 is 0,125; 0,5^4 is 0625; 0,5^5 is 0,0321. It has non sense because the squares that we form with the Li segment should be larger each time that we increase the Li interval in the different coordinates.
It seems that we should use the division: 0,5/0,5 is 1; 0,5/0,5/0,5 is 2; 0,5 divided three times is 4; 0,5 divided five times is 8.
We should be able to form those square areas taking as sides the Li intervals (measured from the central Zero) in the different coordinates.
Then it appears a problem at Li^3. The segment formed in Li^3 f(–Z3) is not the root square of 2 as it should be. The root square of 2 seems to be the segment Lr f(–Z 4), which is the fourth blue point near to the third red one in the –Z coordinate.
Lr and Li are going to converge at Li^5 and Lr^7, one solution to be able to arrive to Li^5 could be to transform at this point the Li symmetry into the Lr one, and then to transform Lr into Li at Li^4. That implies to use the Lr function (and so the four Lr functions) as a bridge for linking Li^2 and Li^4.
Another question that appears to me would be, does represent the intersection between the functions a subtraction or a division. My initial idea was that they were divisions. In that case, the result of each intersecting point will not be zero but 1.
(Note that Lr4 is = the root square of 2, which is the value that corresponds to the square of Li^3.)
(On the other hand, tracing a segment from the red point Li^3 f(–z3) until the red point Li^4 f(-X4) we get the root square of 2 without having to change the Li symmetry.)
But even changing the symmetry at Li3 by Lr4, when it comes to Li^5 the same problem arises. The segment from Zero until the fifth Li red point at -+Z coordinate is not the root square of 8. To get the root square of 8 it would be necessary to measure from Zero until the eight Lr blue point at -+Z
Using Lr as a bridge function in Li^3 and Li^5 it would appear
This crucial point is not yet clear to me, because I tend to think that the change of symmetry only could come naturally in the convergent Z points.
Note that this problem is the same that I already commented in a previous post about calculating the area of the circumference. In the circumference there are present two kind of symmetries: the Li symmetry that rules the squares of 0,50 inside the square 2 (the square inside of the circle) and the Lr symmetry that rules the squares of 0,25, 1 and 4 (the square outside of the circle).
The square 2 touches the circle in the points on the four Z coordinates (++Z, -+Z, –Z, +-Z); while the square 4 touches the circle at the XY coordinates (X+, Y-, X-, Y+).
If only the Li symmetry was present in the circumference of radius 1, For measuring its area it would be enough with displacing (projecting) the square on the radius through the Z diagonal following the Li interval until set the bottom left corner on the red point of Z that intersects with the circle (Li^2 f(++Z2).
But those three squares of area 1 are equal to three. To get the 0,14 (etc in the case of Pi) it will be necessary to extend the last square 1 until the point that represents the Lr symmetry, Lr^3 f(++Z3). That extension appears coloured in blue in the picture below.
The difference between those kind of symmetries (Li and Lr) explains that Pi presents infinite decimals. The infinite divisions are the only consequence of comparing things that are always disproportionate. But infinite divisions will be not possible if we perform the division at the point where the disproportionate symmetries converge, at Li^5 and Lr7.
I think that is a fundamental clue to investigate on mathematical oncology; there is a hypothesis that states cancer is the consequence of multiple mutations, and more specifically precisely, that it appears at the sixth mutation. I think the scaling fields of these diagrams and the fields that can be formed taking them as base, can be interpreted in terms of stem cells and cells differentiation.
**End of Objections**
To be better understood, maybe you could think about the constant intervals rational and irrational related to the different kind of symmetries as "gauges" in the sense of Weyl's gauges as "different distance scales" (I just took that expression from the book "Not even Wrong" by Peter Woit – Vintage Books – I'm currently reading). Also in that sense, the changes of a symmetry into another I suggested above are local transformations of symmetry.
You could find interesting the chapter about "Gauge Symmetry and Gauge Theories" of the mentioned book (pages 67 – 74). I've scanned these so clear pages:
I add below some other pictures about those intervals:
Yo can also read the previous posts where I explained the idea of two different kind of symmetries, rational and irrational.
On the other hand, I tried to represent the periodical expansion (until the convergent Z points) and contractions in the picture below, but it is yet incomplete because it does not show the opposite rotational movements and the intersected fields.
In this sense I'm speaking as always about intersecting fields expanding and contracting periodically. In previous posts you can read about the atomic and solar system model I developed on the bade of intersected fields that vary periodically. You can take a look at the pictures here:
Our mathematics can not be static if we try to explain Nature with them.
On the other hand, I think it is very interesting to remark the points of convergence of because I think they would represent the critical zeros on the Riemann Z function. In this sense, the square area formed with the side measured from the Z convergent point until another Z convergent point should be a non-prime number.
Felices Pascuas.


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Arthur Abraham didn't like the idea of people questioning his controversial hometown victory over Edison Miranda, so two years later he came stateside to make it official. Abraham thrice dropped Miranda, who fell back into his unfortunate habit of dirty fighting to no avail. After the third knockdown of the fourth round the referee decided that he'd seen enough. After the fight Abraham pitched himself to the American audience in his earnest broken English while calling out Kelly Pavlik and Oscar de la Hoya. Whomever he fights, Abraham should have a great future in the US. Continue after the jump for the undercard and overseas action...
• Marquez def. Lorenzo (UD). It was supposed to be the fight that vaulted the highly touted (overrated) Giovanni Lorenzo into a fight for Arthur Abraham's IBF belt, but it ended as a costly lesson at the hands of a veteran. Lorenzo controlled the early rounds with his hand speed and ring generalship before he was pulled away from his gameplan by former title holder Raul Marquez. The American southpaw refused to allow himself to be countered into oblivion, relying on an aggressive attack with plenty of rough tactics and general guile. Lorenzo eventually got dirty, going so far as to draw a point deduction for a blatant head butt to a cut with questionable origins. At 37 Marquez once again finds himself in line for a title fight, and he certainly earned the right.
• Return of the Viking Warrior. Mikkel Kessler wasn't a part of the Showtime card, but he does factor into the picture. The Dane captured the previously vacant WBA Super Middleweight title with a 12th round stoppage over Dimitri Sartison. Kessler was supposed to fight Miranda, but backed out for unknown reasons. Kessler could very well be in the future for Abraham or possibly Pavlik.
Updates: Abraham's brother Alex was indeed escorted out of the ringside area by security after kicking Miranda while the felled fighter was being checked by doctors. A scuffle broke out, and the Abraham camp should expect a fine. In the post-fight press conference Abraham indicated that he would face Marquez in the mandatory IBF bout before attempting to score a mega-fight with Pavlik. Over in Copenhagen Sartison had to be removed from the ring on a stretcher.


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The Luftwaffle is a classic German dessert made out of milk, flower, eggs, sugar and air. It is considered a delicacy by everybody. It is closely related to the waffle. It rose to fame after being used as a weapon during the World Wars. This is not to be confused with the Luftroffle, an instrument of cyber terrorism.
Use in World War I[edit]
It was invented in 1914 by Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Australia. This led to his assassination just days later, which in turn led to the First World War beginning. The assassination was during an attempt to steal the recipe for Luftwaffles from the Archduke's car.
The German government did not see the potential of the weapon at first, thus making the first use of Luftwaffles in September 15, 1916 in the Battle of the Somme. The effect overwhelmed the British and French, and made them research a way to duplicate it immediately. Their efforts were useless. Failures turned out while attempting to recreate the luftwaffle included: Luftbagels, luftmuffins, and luftcupcakes, though none had the same effect as the luftwaffle. The recipe was obtained only after winning the war, through the Treaty of Versailles.
Interwar Period[edit]
Between the World Wars, the German Luftwaffles were improved upon greatly, and used such additions as jam, syrup and even butter. By the beginning of the Second World War, the German scientists had developed a weapon so strong, that international treaties were signed, forbidding the usage of the Luftwaffle. The development of the Luftwaffle in other countries stood still because scientists elsewhere were unacquainted with German culture.
Use in World War II[edit]
In 1939, after Great Britain declared war on them, Germany started using Luftwaffles despite the signed treaties. They were used very much during the Blitz, the German bombings of London. They are also commonly stated as a reason for the German victories in France, Norway, Yugoslavia and other countries. In August, 1945, they were meant to be used on American cities (this was a cunning trick, as Germany already had surrendered), but they missed and hit two cities in Japan, an allied nation. This led to the Axis loss of World War II.
The Cold War[edit]
After American and Soviet acquisition of the Luftwaffle technology, it was used as threats between the two nations. They had more Luftwaffles than Nuclear Bombs at most times. After the Cold War, the United Nations has taken many steps to stop usage and building of Luftwaffles.


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Secure design: Court House gets makeover
After nearly 30 years, the Federal Court House on the corner of McIntire Road and Water Street is finally getting a makeover. But to long-time residents, the new look– no more trees and an array of bollards along the sidewalks– might come as a shock.
The tree-lined approach was one of those unassuming visual landmarks people never think of until it's gone. But why the bollards, and why did they have to take down those Bradford pears? Think Timothy McVeigh.
McVeigh is the guy who exploded a truckload of fertilizer in front of the federal building in Oklahoma City in 1995 and prompted the federal government to change its design regulations. Although it's hard to imagine someone attempting to blow up the Federal Court House in Charlottesville, it was probably hard to image 168 deaths in the heartland 11 years ago.
New design regulations after 9/11 called for more security measures. In Richmond, for example, the new Federal Courts Building on Broad Street is purposely set back away from the street.
On Water street, in addition to the security measures, the entire building is being upgraded to improve fire safety and handicap-accessibility, as well as to give agencies with offices in the building a little more space. According to GSA officials, the renovations should be wrapped up by October.
According to Dave Puckett of FPW Architects, the firm in charge of the local re-design, the big Bradford pears were not removed for security reasons.
"They were over-mature," says Puckett. "Their aggressive root systems were cracking the sidewalks and even damaging some of the underground utilities." As part of the new design, Puckett says, six red oaks will be planted along the sidewalk.
Of course, with all those imposing steel bollards, the new front yard of the Federal Court House looks to be the antithesis of the free speech wall. ( See On Architecture, page 24.) Maybe it's a Zen thing, all about balance: security on one end of the Mall, free expression on the other.
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In the early days of the Obama administration, Michael Barone wrote in connection with the fleecing of bondholders courtesy of the Obama administration in the Chrysler bankruptcy: "We have just seen an episode of Gangster Government. It is likely to be a continuing series." In the current production of Shutdown Theater we have an episode of Gangster Government for the little people.
Jonathan Last captures the inner truth and essence of this episode of Gangster Government in the Weekly Standard editorial it has posted from the forthcoming issue. Here is an extended excerpt:
[C]onsider the actions of the National Park Service since the government shutdown began. People first noticed what the NPS was up to when the World War II Memorial on the National Mall was "closed." Just to be clear, the memorial is an open plaza. There is nothing to operate. Sometimes there might be a ranger standing around. But he's not collecting tickets or opening gates. Putting up barricades and posting guards to "close" the World War II Memorial takes more resources and manpower than "keeping it open."
The closure of the World War II Memorial was just the start of the Park Service's partisan assault on the citizenry. There's a cute little historic site just outside of the capital in McLean, Virginia, called the Claude Moore Colonial Farm. They do historical reenactments, and once upon a time the National Park Service helped run the place. But in 1980, the NPS cut the farm out of its budget. A group of private citizens set up an endowment to take care of the farm's expenses. Ever since, the site has operated independently through a combination of private donations and volunteer workers.
The Park Service told Claude Moore Colonial Farm to shut down.
The farm's administrators appealed this directive—they explained that the Park Service doesn't actually do anything for the historic site. The folks at the NPS were unmoved. And so, last week, the National Park Service found the scratch to send officers to the park to forcibly remove both volunteer workers and visitors.
Think about that for a minute. The Park Service, which is supposed to serve the public by administering parks, is now in the business of forcing parks they don't administer to close. As Homer Simpson famously asked, did we lose a war?
We're not done yet. The parking lot at Mount Vernon was closed by the NPS, too, even though the Park Service does not own Mount Vernon; it just controls access to the parking lots from the George Washington Parkway. At the Vietnam Memorial—which is just a wall you walk past—the NPS called in police to block access. But the pièce de résistance occurred in South Dakota. The Park Service wasn't content just to close Mount Rushmore. No, they went the extra mile and put out orange cones to block the little scenic overlook areas on the roads near Mount Rushmore. You know, just to make sure no taxpayers could catch a glimpse of it.
It's one thing for politicians to play shutdown theater. It's another thing entirely for a civil bureaucracy entrusted with the privilege of caring for our national heritage to wage war against the citizenry on behalf of a political party.
This is how deep the politicization of Barack Obama's administration goes. The Park Service falls under the Department of the Interior, and its director is a political appointee. Historically, the directorship has been nonpartisan and the service has functioned as a civil, not a political, unit. Before the current director, Jonathan Jarvis, was nominated by President Obama, he'd spent 30 years as a civil servant. But he has taken to his political duties with all the fervor of a third-tier hack from the DNC, marrying the disinterested contempt of a meter maid with the zeal of an ambitious party apparatchik.
No surprise then that one park ranger explained to the Washington Times last week, "We've been told to make life as difficult for people as we can."
"To make life as difficult for people as we can"—that would be an apt motto for the Obama worldview. And now even the misanthropes at the National Park Service have been yoked to his project. This is the clearest example yet of how the president understands the relationship between his government and the citizenry.
Whole thing here.
UPDATE: Jonathan Last updates his editorial in "The Park Police, Part Deux: Hot cops."


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Deborah Ory; food styling: Elizabeth Duffy
This succulent cut, made from two pork loins bound together, makes a princely vessel for spicy corn bread poblano stuffing. To prevent your pork from cooking unevenly, cook the stuffing separately, and fill the crown just before serving.
- Yield
- Makes about 10 servings
- For roast:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (10-pound) crown roast of pork, rib ends frenched
- For stuffing:
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 large poblano chiles, seeded and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 6 cups corn bread for stuffing (1 1/2 recipes) or packaged corn bread stuffing
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as Tabasco
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Prepare roast:
- In blender, purée olive oil, garlic, shallot, sage, salt, and pepper until blended. Rub mixture over roast, concentrating on areas between chops. Transfer roast to roasting pan. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight or up to 48 hours. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour before roasting.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Turn roast upside down (rib bones down) in roasting pan. Roast 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and roast until instant-read thermometer registers 155°F when inserted 2 inches into center of meat (do not touch bones), about 1 1/2 hours more.
- While roast cooks, prepare stuffing:
- In large skillet over moderately high heat, melt butter. Add poblanos, onion, celery, and garlic, and sauté, stirring, until softened, 7 to 10 minutes.
- In large bowl, combine corn bread and sautéed vegetables. Add eggs, 1/4 cup chicken stock, cilantro, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. If mixture seems dry, mix in additional stock, slowly, until stuffing is lightly moistened. Press into 2-quart casserole dish. Thirty minutes before removing roast, transfer stuffing to oven. Bake until golden, about 45 minutes.
- When roast is done, remove from oven, tent with foil, and let stand at least 15 minutes (it will stay warm 1 hour). When stuffing is done, mound 1/2 on platter. Flip roast upright on top of stuffing. Fill center of roast with remaining stuffing. Slice at table.
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Happy Wedding Wednesday!
Today I am sharing the professional photos we had taken while on our honeymoon.
You're probably wondering why Jamaica has a USA sign up on the resort right? The day we had pictures taken was 4th of July...
This is my favorite picture.
My hair started out curly and ended up frizzy.....
This was a random day hubby and I were walking to our beach chairs.
It was my turn to dip hubby. :)
This day we went snorkeling.
Looking at these pictures makes me miss Jamaica. Maybe one day we will go back.
If you'd like to see days 1-6 click on the days below:
I still have day 7 & 8 to go. Stayed tuned until next Wednesday! :)
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DETROIT — Daniel Alfredsson wanted an exciting chapter to end his career.
And he hopes to write it as a Detroit Red Wing.
"I've been in Ottawa my whole career and (was) looking to try something new and exciting, get to a team that plays an exciting style," Alfredsson said. "It was a real intriguing challenge for me."
Alfredsson begins his new journey for that elusive Stanley Cup Wednesday as the Wings open the season at home against the Buffalo Sabres.
He'll start on a line with newly acquired center Stephen Weiss and Johan Franzen.
Alfredsson, 40, signed a one-year worth $3.5 million on the first day of free agency, leaving Ottawa where he had spent his entire 17-year career prior. He had been the league's longest serving captain until the move.
The signing took the locker room by surprise.
"The reason people say that is because it happened so quick," said Alfredsson, who'll also get $2 million bonus if he plays 10 games. "There was no talk before, me leaving and I wasn't even thinking about it either. My negotiations really didn't go where I wanted and we got to the point where there was a two-day window where teams could talk to other players and I still hadn't explored in my own head the idea of going somewhere else. My agent called me and said there are several teams that wanted to talk to me and I told him I would to see what they had to say."
Alfredsson had a lengthy conversation with Wings coach Mike Babcock and general manager Ken Holland and it was there he was sold on coming to Detroit.
"That's when I really started thinking about trying something different," Alfredsson said. "I'm at the end of my career and I won't have too many opportunities like this again. That's how it started. I myself can't say I was shocked, but it was a decision I wouldn't have thought would have been in the works a week earlier."
Alfredsson plays a two-way game and provides a right-handed shot on the power play. He can also kill penalties.
"I expect myself to contribute offensively and be a player that's dependable in all situations," Alfredsson said. "If I had to rate myself I'd say I'm not good at anything and I'm not bad at anything. I can do it all, but I'm not the best in the world at anything."
What has impressed Alfredsson, who had 10 goals and 16 assists in 47 games last season, the most about the Wings throughout his career is well the teams possess the puck and play with speed and determination.
"Two years ago we played here to begin the year and we didn't see the puck a whole lot," Alfredsson recalled. "So far when we've been playing and playing well we've had the puck and controlling the play."
Alfredsson will be the seventh Swede in Detroit's locker room joining Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall, Jonathan Ericsson, Johan Franzen, Mikael Samuelsson and Jonas Gustavsson.
"You have to prove yourself again," said Alfredsson, who has 426 goals and 682 assists in 1,178 career games. "I was extremely comfortable and taking good care of in Ottawa. We were set. We led a great life. I look at this as a challenge for me personally and professionally, but also for us as a family. You make a change and you have to adapt and grow as people."
Weiss, who spent 11 seasons in Florida, is also chasing the Cup and chose Detroit this offseason, signing a five-year deal worth $24.5 million.
He was the playmaking center the Wings coveted after not meeting Valtteri Filppula's salary demands.
"In Florida I felt like if it wasn't me on every given night we were going to have a tough time winning," Weiss said. "Here, there is more balance of scoring and guys that can get the job done."
Alfredsson did reach the finals with the Senators in 2007, falling in five games to Anaheim. Weiss has been in the playoffs just once with the Panthers, in 2012, losing in seven games to New Jersey.
"Bringing in guys that haven't won it and have played in the league for a long time, of course they're hungry and want to do it for the first time," Henrik Zetterberg said. "Both Alfie and Weiss are world-class hockey players. They're going to help us."


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Thank you. Same Juan(e) as from basketball, I presume?
Anyone want to put down a friendly wager on the season? Perhaps a Basic figure each, and the winner takes all?
This is my second time playing fantasy football, I've now played fantasy baseball once, and fantasy basketball once. And I have yet to pick in the first half of the first round.What's up with that crap...
Next year I'd like to try this - do you have to be a diehard football fan to know what the hell is going on?
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ASALOUYEH, Iran — Weathered Iranian workers toil in a labyrinth of snaking pipelines, storage tanks and workshops as gas flares burn brightly in the sky off the northern coast of the Persian Gulf. Dozens of oil tankers idle in the distance.
This is Asalouyeh, the main town serving Iran's South Pars, an immense natural gas field it shares with Qatar. New parts and equipment could help Iran sell natural gas from this field to China and Europe, but international sanctions over the Islamic Republic's contested nuclear program have delayed development.
Now, with a six-month deal in place easing sanctions as Iran negotiates a final deal with world powers, the government is hoping to draw international investment to the field to spur its production.
"If sanctions ease, our ordered parts, blocked abroad, could be released and the project will go online sooner," said Hamid Reza Masoudi, the chief engineer supervising work on a refinery here. "Foreign investment is definitely needed."
Masoudi spoke during a tour for international journalists put on by Iran's oil ministry to show off partially completed natural gas plants and other facilities at South Pars, also known as the North Dome. President Hassan Rouhani has said that Iran plans to sharply increase production from the gas field by 2017.
Iran sits on the world's second-largest natural gas reserves after Russia. The South Pars gas field has an estimated 14 trillion cubic meters (494 trillion cubic feet) of natural gas — about 8 percent of worldwide reserves — and more than 18 billion barrels of liquefied natural gas.
Iran currently produces about 300 million square meters (3.2 billion square feet) of gas a day from the field. It hopes to boost that output by another more than 100 million square meters (1 billion square feet) a day this year and ramp up production of condensate.
Iran's total gas output is 750 million square meters (8 billion square feet) of gas per day. It consumes much of it domestically, but the Islamic Republic long has sought to enter European markets through a pipeline to Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. It already exports gas to Turkey and hopes to sell to India and Pakistan as well.
The country has spent nearly $46 billion on building refineries in recent years. It needs another $40 billion to finish the job in a field many view as crucial to the country's economy.
"The future of Iran's energy sector passes through the field," said Saeed Leilaz, a Tehran-based political and economic analyst. "Iran needs to expand it in terms of the international market and for domestic consumption."
Until 2005, foreign oil companies including Total SA were working in the field. They gradually left over the anti-Western policies of former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and tightening sanctions. By early 2010, all had left, save for a consulting South Korean firm.
Iranian media repeatedly has repeatedly criticized the delay in developing the field. Qatar began production from its share of the field in 1989, while Iran only began working on its side in 1998.
In Asalouyeh, some 940 kilometers (580 miles) south of the capital, Tehran, residents hopes the easing sanctions could help spur development of the gas field.
"I know soon foreigners will come since many Iranian engineers are shuttling here. Then more money will be within reach," said Abbas Fatehi, who earlier left the town to search for work but returned to drive a tanker supplying water to construction sites.
On Thursday, Rouhani told a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that Iran is ready to offer "sustainable and extensive cooperation" to secure the world's energy supplies. However, he said sanctions only hurt that effort.
"Imposing and extending sanctions would not have any result except costs for all sides," he said.
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n. 1) the highest court in Great Britain during the reign of a Queen, so that opinions are identified as a volume of Queen's Bench (QB). 2) in the United States, organizations of women lawyers, dating from when women were a small minority of practicing attorneys and needed to encourage each other, urge employment of women attorneys, protect against discrimination, and promote the cause of equality for women lawyers. Recent bar admissions now include close to 50 percent women.


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Q&A: HDFC Head on India's Economy and Housing Market
In an interview, HDFC's CEO Keki Mistry shared his views on India's economy and on what he thinks the government should do to boost growth in sectors like real estate.
Keki Mistry is the chief executive officer of Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd., the world's largest mortgage lender. The 35-year-old mortgage lending institution has seen strong growth, despite a slowdown in India's economy.
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Mr. Mistry shares his views on India's economy and on what he thinks the government should do to boost growth in sectors like real estate. Edited excerpts.
The Wall Street Journal: What's your assessment of the current economic situation in India?
Mr. Mistry: Compared to one and half months earlier, I think we made a lot of progress. The Finance Ministry has met people from life insurance, general insurance, asset management companies, banks and builders to try and understand what the issues were, and what was holding back growth. That is, to my mind, far more important in terms of pushing business growth in the system than just making announcements about reforms.
WSJ: But is that enough to solve India's problems? What more is needed?
Mr. Mistry: The fundamental thing is that project approvals must be faster. Operationally, things have to move faster. The proposed (National) investment board has to be given teeth, it has to be given legislative powers to take action. We need to have one overriding body that takes everything into consideration, not that looks like the issue from the point of view of one particular ministry.
WSJ: What part has the global slowdown played in India's current economic situation?
Mr. Mistry: The weakness in Europe and the U.S. will impact stock markets, it will impact money flowing into India. But it is not going to impact our core economy: about 72% of India's economy is domestic. As long as we are able to create jobs for people, they will get their salaries, spend money, consumption will increase and that consumption itself will push demand for goods and services. For that, the manufacturers will have to produce more, which creates more jobs. What will impact us seriously will be oil and commodity prices in general.
WSJ: Has your company suffered from the domestic slowdown?
Mr. Mistry: We never saw a slowdown in housing loans. Take the first six months of this year: if we add the loans sold (to its banking unit HDFC Bank), then the growth in our individual loan book is 31%. We always target a growth of 18%-20%, so we never saw a slowdown this year. Even last year, despite higher interest rate, the demand for housing loans continued to remain strong. This is because we haven't seen job losses. People continue to believe that their jobs are stable and, very honestly, they have been stable.
WSJ: Would you then say that the worst is behind us?
Mr. Mistry: Very categorically I believe the worst is behind us - unless you have a major political crisis, which at this moment looks very very unlikely, or you have some catastrophe in the Middle East and oil prices go through the roof.
WSJ: What are the biggest challenges for mortgage lenders?
Mr. Mistry: You have to give lending agencies the ability to raise funds at lower rates. One of the ways you can look at is opening up external commercial borrowing. Let Indian housing finance companies access the overseas market through ECBs because interest rates in the West are so very low. Then use that relatively low cost money for housing.
WSJ: Is affordable housing a problem? Do you think there is a bubble in the real estate market?
Mr. Mistry: I don't think it is correct at all. There might be a pocket here and there. People who are taking loans are actual end users: they are buying a house because they need a house to live in.
WSJ: The central bank has left its key policy rate unchanged for the fourth time in a row. What is your view on interest rates?
Mr. Mistry: I believe we have seen interest rates peak a while ago. Unless something happens again on the oil front, I definitely believe that, in March 2013, interest rates will be at least 0.5 percentage points lower than what it is now. As we go into a lower interest rate regime in 2013-2014, that will act as a catalyst to push growth for housing and housing loans in big cities.
WSJ: Because of the broader economic slowdown, banks now are pushing hard to corner a share of the housing loan market. Some of them are also offering lower interest rates. Are you worried about competition?
Mr. Mistry: We always have to be guarded about competition. We respect competition but we are confident that we will be able to manage growth despite the competition. We will not enter into any pricing war.
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Call it the poor man's — er, make that celebrity's — way of making baby food.
One-time "Clueless" star Alicia Silverstone is making waves, and upsetting a few stomachs, with her unconventional way of feeding her young son, named Bear Blu:
She's chewing up food (vegan, of course) and spitting it into his mouth.
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The actress shot video of herself feeding Bear mouth-to-mouth and posted it on her blog.
"I just had a delicious breakfast of miso soup, collards and radish steamed and drizzled with flax oil, cast iron mochi with nori wrapped outside, and some grated daikon. Yum! I fed Bear the mochi and a tiny bit of veggies from the soup…from my mouth to his. It's his favorite...and mine," she wrote.
Responses to the technique on her blog were varied, with some followers questioning how sanitary it was and others praising the idea.
See for yourself below.