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Things to see and do - Glasgow
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Glasgow :
Unmissable tourist sites
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Glasgow Hotel tips
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Glasgow Leisure tips
Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small Group Day Trip from Glasgow
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Glasgow Travel guide
Glasgow : Michelin's recommendations
Scotland's most populous city, Glasgow flourished in the 19C. In the 1960s it went into decline with the closure of its shipyards, but subsequently diversified into technology industries. Its architecture reflects this history: classic Georgian façades, Victorian baroque palaces, marvels of Modernism and futurist buildings… it is Glasgow's inhabitants, though, who represent the true manifestation of the city's spirit, best experienced in its pubs and football stadiums.
Tourist attractions Glasgow : Things to see and do
Glasgow Cathedral
st. Castle GB - Glasgow G4
The fourth sanctuary built on the site chosen by St Mungo in the 7C, the present cathedral was not completed until the 15C but the interior dates from the 13 and 14C. It is hard to encompass it all from the square; much better to go to the Necropolis..
Mackintosh House
82 st. Hillhead GB - Glasgow G12 8QQ
This wing is a reconstruction of the house of Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). Its interiors decorated with highly original motifs show that he was a pioneer of architecture and what today is called design. The white wood panelling heightened b..
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
st. Argyle GB - Glasgow G3 8AG
The popularity of this museum, one of the most visited in the world, can be put down to the beauty of the site and the variety of the exhibits (8 000 in total) and the quality of the fine art collections, which include works by renowned artists: the ..
Hotels Glasgow
Holiday Inn Glasgow Theatreland
161 West Nile Street GB - Glasgow G1 2RL
This 4-star Holiday Inn is located in the heart of Glasgow, just 50 metres from the Royal Concert Hall. It offers bright, elegant rooms with modern bathrooms, 1 hour of free Wi-Fi and an award-winning restaurant. Bedrooms are light and airy and are ..
Apex City of Glasgow
110 Bath Street GB - Glasgow G2 2EN
Due to open in September 2015, in the heart of Glasgow's vibrant city centre, this boutique-style hotel offers free WiFi and a stylish bar. There is good access to the M8 motorway, a few minutes' drive away. The spacious rooms at the 4-star deluxe A..
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Theatreland
165 West Nile Street GB - Glasgow G1 2RL
Prix Prices from : 68 £
The Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Theatreland is well-placed in the city centre, just a few metres from shops and nightlife. It has a bar, a restaurant and bright modern bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Ideal for Glasgow's theatres and restaurants, this Holi..
Leisure activities Glasgow
Explore Glasgow, one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe with this 24 hour ticket aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See all the main sights as you hop-on and hop-off 21 conveniently located stops around the city. Wit..
Prices from : 55 €
What could be more quintessentially Scottish than lochs and castles? You;ll travel through the picturesque highlands passing through the haunting Glencoe and seeing Loch Lomond, Scotland's largest loch. Highlights Day trip (destination A to ..
Prices from : 183 €
Spend two days exploring Loch Ness and Inverness, past and present, on a small-group trip to the Scottish Highlands from Glasgow. As you enjoy scenic drives and historic landmarks, your eyes will pop at the dramatically beautiful landscape. With a ma..
Restaurants Glasgow
225a West George St GB - G2 2ND Glasgow
Tucked away in a basement but well-known by the locals. Appealing seafood menu of unfussy, classical dishes with the odd Asian influence; lemon sole is a speciality. Cosy bar-lounge and contemporary dining room hung with fish prints.
Ox and Finch
920 Sauchiehall St GB - G3 7TF Glasgow
A bright, breezy team run this likeable rustic restaurant, with its tile-backed open kitchen and wines displayed in a huge metal cage. The Scottish and European small plates will tempt one and all: cooking centres around old favourites but with added..
Blythswood Square
11 Blythswood Sq GB - G2 4AD Glasgow
Stylish hotel restaurant in the ballroom of the old RAC building; chic in black and white, with a zinc-topped bar and Harris Tweed banquettes. Classic menu with meats from the Josper grill. Desserts showcase the kitchen's ambitious side.
278 West George St GB - G2 4LL Glasgow
The Gannet
1155 Argyle St GB - G3 8TB Glasgow
You may well feel like a gannet after a visit to this appealingly rustic restaurant, where the tasty menus are constantly evolving. Classic dishes are presented in a modern style and are brought to the table by a charming team. Exposed stone, untreat..
28 Gibson St. GB - G12 8NX Glasgow
Well-run, long-standing restaurant with a bustling bar, dining set over three levels and a relaxed, shabby-chic style. Interesting menus uphold the motto 'think global, eat local', with dishes ranging from carefully prepared Scottish favourites to ta..
99 Gordon St. GB - G1 3SF Glasgow
Brian Maule at Chardon d'Or
176 West Regent St. GB - G2 4RL Glasgow
Georgian townhouse in the city's heart, with original pillars, ornate carved ceilings and white walls hung with vibrant modern art. Classical cooking with a modern edge; luxurious ingredients and large portions. Friendly, efficient service.
Two Fat Ladies in the City
118a Blythswood St GB - G2 4EG Glasgow
Intimate seafood restaurant which resembles an old-fashioned brasserie, with its wooden floor, banquettes and local art. Classic dishes are straightforward in style - but with fish this fresh, it doesn't need to be complicated.


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Slowly but surely, Google improved and tuned the thing, so that Gmail became pretty good and a breeze to use.
And where it wasn't so good, there were add-ons/extensions that you could get (in Firefox and Chromium at any rate) that made it better - e.g., and especially Lifehacker's Better Gmail add-on.
However, if you - like me - consider that with the latest changed and smartened-up Gmail, Google would seem to have completely screwed things up, then help may be at hand for some of us, as the user community starts to fix the screw-ups in Gmail. This help is in the form of:
- Userscripts (for which you need the Greasemonkey extension and scripts from http://userscripts.org/scripts/ )
- Style changes - for which you need the Stylish extension and the styles from http://http://userstyles.org
- Better Gmail (which is a time-saving bundle of userscripts and styles).
- Maybe some other add-ons/extensions
However, I am having problems getting these to work nicely on the current version of Gmail, and I assume that I am not alone in this.
It is so bad that it makes me wonder whether Google are not doing this deliberately - either as some kind of experiment, or to drive users away - e.g., rather than withdraw/abandon the service as they have been doing with so many of their products/services lately and that they had previously been so "excited to announce...etc." (or similar BS).
So I thought I'd start a discussion to see if we could pool our knowledge/experience to help each other.
Currently I am seriously considering that, if I can't get Gmail to work better and have better ergonomics, then I shall migrate to Hotmail (Windows Live) - which has been seriously improved and looks very nice. But there's the change inertia to overcome if I want to do that, and Google still have not made it easy to migrate so I may be locked in to some extent.

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its clearly time to panick. lol
love preseason assesment.
its clearly time to panick. lol
love preseason assesment.
1. Melvin Gordon RB
2. Bernardrick McKinney ILB
3. Steve Nelson CB
4. John Miller G
5. Adrian Amos FS
5. Kenny Bell WR
Still just preseason though. Let's wait until the games count first
9 points = 3 fist pumps. Not bad!
Can we please stop making threads about the Jets? Lets pretend we're a good team and make them an afterthought, like fans of good teams make other teams an afterthought.
Some of you guys are taking preseason too serious. Sparano is not showing his cards, for example: If the Jets run a sweep left in preseason in the regular season they could run a sweep right... totally different...lol


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I guess it would depend on application? Maybe one isn't as critical as another? I see that here as well, but nowhere near as often as I used to. The 4" rule is the law of the land so to speak. Go with that and you won't have any troubles.
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Thread: Railing?
07-12-2010, 08:52 PM #11Don
'06 Trailblazer 302
'06 12RC feeder
Super S-32P feeder
HH210 & DP3035 spool gun
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It seems this is the correct info for my application (from one of your links):
Residential Guards
Where are Guards Required?
IRC Sec R312.1
Porches, balconies, ramps or raised floor surfaces
located more than 30 inches above the floor or grade
below shall have guards not less than 36 inches in
height. Open sides of stairs with a total rise of more
than 30 inches above the floor or grade below shall
have guards not less than 34 inches in height measured
vertically from the nosing of the treads.
Porches and decks which are enclosed with insect
screening shall be provided with guards where the
walking surface is located more than 30 inches
above the floor or grade below.
In R-3 Occupancies, and within individual R-2
dwelling units, a guard whose top rail also serves as
a handrail shall have a height not less than 34 inches
and not more than 38 inches. IBC Sect 1012.2.
Guard Opening Limitations
IRC Sec R312.2
Required guards on open sides of stairways, raised
floor areas, balconies and porches shall have intermediate
rails or ornamental closures which do not allow
passage of a sphere 4 inches or more in
● The triangular openings formed by the riser,
tread and bottom rail of a guard at the open
side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a
size that a sphere of 6 inches cannot pass
● Openings for required guards on the sides of
stair treads shall not allow a sphere 4-3/8
inches to pass through.
PH1-Miller Syncrowave 200
Homemade Water Cooler
Spectrum 375
60 year old Logan Lathe
Select Machine and Tool Mill
More stuff than I can keep track of..
07-12-2010, 09:13 PM #13Miller Syncrowave 200
Homemade Water Cooler
Spectrum 375
60 year old Logan Lathe
Select Machine and Tool Mill
More stuff than I can keep track of..
just wait til you build railing around a public pool.... thats when it gets more fun... self closing/ self latching gates as well.
as a general rule of thumb, if you can push a 4 inch ball through a gap, its gonna fail. alot depends on the inspectors interpretations and his/ her mood for the day, but if you make it where the ball wnt fit ANYWHERE, you'll be fine. ive found in arkansas that residential railings around a pool are the same, and handrails/ stair rails are also the same code as commercial.
the real fun part is security barring on a house... it has to be able to open from the outside easily (for the firefighters) (new code for pulaski county) whats the point in having security bars????? lmao!welder_one
nothing fancy, just a few hot glue guns for metal


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Does the word polyglot, meaning "knowing or using several languages" translate directly into German, or is there an idiomatic equivalent? Google Translate just adds an extra "t" at the end, as German doubles consonants.
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Polyglott is correct, but it's not widely known. You could use that, but the word mehrsprachig (which is the same), is more common, so I'd recommend using that.
Wiktionary lists the following synonyms for polyglott:
Uni Leipzig lists:
In addition to looper's answer, you could also say vielsprachig.
This next part is only because you said idiomatic. If you change your thinking a bit, you could say, "he has a talent for languages."
It would be implied, although not necessarily true (as looper pointed out in the comment below), that he can speak several languages.
In addition to "sprachbegabt/vielsprachig" there is also "Sprachtalent" if you are looking for a noun equivalent, which may make for more straight-forward translations.


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Fuel Efficiency (Gas Mileage)
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News about Fuel Efficiency (Gas Mileage), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jun. 20, 2015
Environmental Protection Agency and Transportation Dept unveil new rules that set strict fuel efficiency standards for large trucking rigs used in transportation of goods; rules, along with others that will address smaller trucks, are latest that aim to reduce planet-warming carbon pollution. MORE
Jun. 19, 2015
Wheels column; sweeping report commissioned by the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin finds that auto industry may in fact be on track to reach mandated corporate fuel efficiency average of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 with less difficulty than expected; cites shift to higher-tech, smaller-cylinder engines as well as the use of lighter materials. MORE
May. 31, 2015
Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose regulations that would cut greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty trucks by requiring up to 40 percent increase in fuel economy by 2027, compared with 2010 levels; regulations will require innovation from truck manufacturers and have caused concern among some in trucking industry. MORE
Nov. 22, 2014
Ford announces Environmental Protection Agency fuel-economy estimates for its new F-150 pickup, claiming better numbers than other full-size gasoline-power pickups on the United States market. MORE
Nov. 12, 2014
Ford Motor introduces its new aluminum F-150 pickup truck; automaker hopes that the truck will be a hit with consumers and be a step toward reaching new government fuel standards. MORE
Nov. 4, 2014
Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency say Hyundai and Kia, owned by the Hyundai Motor Group, will pay a combined $300 million for overstating their fuel-economy standards on 1.2 million cars; action is part of broader, more aggressive enforcement by federal regulators on auto industry and is largest-ever penalty for violation of Clean Air Act. MORE
Sep. 14, 2014
Fewer new cars are incurring gas-guzzler penalties from Environmental Protection Agency, despite increasingly challenging revisions to fuel-economy standards; trend is largely the result of technology developments by automakers, including hybrid powertrains, smaller turbocharged engines, advanced transmissions and lightweight structures. MORE
Aug. 3, 2014
Automakers, including BMW, are aggressively pursuing ways to improve mileage and fuel efficiency by harnessing engine heat; many companies, mindful of fierce competition, will not publicly discuss their research. MORE
Jun. 13, 2014
Ford Motor Company lowers fuel-economy ratings for some of its vehicles for second time in less than a year; will reduce mileage rating on six new models, most of them hybrids, and pay $125 to $1,050 to customers who own or lease about 200,000 of the cars in the United States. MORE
Feb. 19, 2014
Pres Obama orders development of tough new fuel efficiency standards for nation's fleet of heavy-duty trucks; aides say new regulations are part of what will be an increasingly muscular and unilateral campaign to tackle climate change through use of president's executive power. MORE
Oct. 24, 2013
United Airlines is testing latest innovation in airplane design, variation of its winglet design called a split scimitar, which attaches to tip of airplane wings and aims to improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency; United estimates it will help save $200 million annually. MORE
Sep. 19, 2013
Federal appeals court upholds California's transportation fuel standards, which are designed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fuel to 1990 levels by 2020. MORE
Sep. 11, 2013
Average mileage of new vehicles sold in United States reached high of 30.1 miles per gallon in August, as calculated for federal corporate average fuel economy standard; automakers are under pressure to reach government targets for fuel economy of 35.5 mpg for 2016 and 54.5 mpg by 2025. MORE
Aug. 17, 2013
Chevrolet's inexpensive mini Spark car is unlikely hit as many American buyers warm to car, even though automaker that has traditionally struggled to sell small vehicles; four-door Spark, made in South Korea, starts at $12,170 and get about 35 miles per gallon. MORE
Aug. 16, 2013
Environmental Protection Agency says it will update its labeling rules to resolve disparities among growing number of hybrid and electric vehicles on the market; announces plans for changes after Ford Motor Company reports it is cutting miles-per-gallon rating on its C-Max hybrid, one of its popular hybrid models, to 43 miles per gallon. MORE
May. 5, 2013
Environmental Protection Agency has tucked proposal for fuel that is 30 percent ethanol, rather than standard 10 percent, inside plan to reduce sulfur in gasoline; hope is that 30 percent ethanol fuel could reduce emissions and lead to development of engines built to run efficiently on it. MORE
Apr. 3, 2013
News analysis notes that Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new regulations that could prolong use of gasoline-powered internal combustion engines in cars, delaying acceptance of alternative-fuel vehicles. MORE
Mar. 20, 2013
Eduardo Porter Economic Scene column holds that energy costs and market-driven technological advances have led to large-scale reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the United States over last five years, making it surprising model for other countries; cites higher oil prices, better fuel efficiency and proliferation of natural gas as major causes. MORE
Feb. 17, 2013
Equipping automobiles with low-rolling-resistance tires can improve fuel efficiency as much as a mile or two per gallon over conventional all-season designs. MORE
Dec. 30, 2012
TrailerTail developed by ATDynamics is designed to reduce aerodynamic drag generated at rear of trailers and improve fuel economy of long-haul trucks. MORE
Nov. 3, 2012
Hyundai and Kia, both owned by Hyundai Motor Group, admit they overstated fuel economy of 900,000 vehicles sold in the United States over the last two years, roughly one-third of the vehicles sold during period; automakers say they will begin broad effort to reimburse consumers and restate mileage estimates for affected models, admission that follows investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency into consumer complaints of underperformance. MORE
Oct. 21, 2012
Thomas L Friedman Op-Ed column underlines importance of Obama administration's Race to the Top program and its raising of mileage standards for American-made car and truck fleets between now and 2025; questions why Pres Obama has neglected to tout the benefits of these two major accomplishments. MORE
Oct. 12, 2012
Automakers are developing high-strength lightweight steel, aluminum and carbon fiber to make cars lighter and meet federally mandated fleet average of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. MORE
Sep. 30, 2012
General Motors and Ford are expected to cooperate on developing new automatic transmissions, possibly with 10 speeds, designed for improved fuel economy MORE
Sep. 19, 2012
BMW, one of the most visible champions of battery power, has been hedging its bets and trying new ways to get more out of conventional gasoline and diesel motors. MORE
Sep. 12, 2012
Eduardo Porter Economic Scene column on the new fuel-efficiency standards for cars and trucks announced by the Obama administration, which economists say will do less good for the environment than a straight tax on gasoline; insists fuel-efficient standards, while significant, come at a high cost and do not really change drivers' behavior in a helpful way. MORE
Sep. 5, 2012
Analysts say a wide range of fuel-efficient vehicles, particularly from Detroit automakers, are spurring demand and accelerating the industry's recovery, even in the face of higher gas prices at the pump; with more options for consumers, and rising gas prices being less of a factor, major automakers report that sales grew 19.9 percent in August; the industry sold 1.28 million vehicles in August, bringing the yearly total to 9.71 million. MORE
Sep. 1, 2012
Editorial welcomes new federal automobile efficiency standards as an important step on America's path to a lower-carbon and more-secure energy future; contends that the standards exemplify the fruits of successful public-private cooperation. MORE
Aug. 29, 2012
Obama administration issues new rules that require automakers to nearly double the average fuel economy of new cars and trucks by 2025, with an average of 54.5 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving; new standards increase the pressure on auto manufacturers to step up development of electrified vehicles as well improve the efficiency of current models; new rules are praised by environmentalists, but attacked by critics as too costly for consumers. MORE
Jul. 15, 2012
Lawsuit filed in California against Hyundai claims that advertising for the 2011-2012 Elantra boasts a 40 miles-per-gallon rating without sufficiently disclosing that this is just one of the car's economy ratings. MORE
May. 20, 2012
College engineering programs and students are shifting their focus to designing vehicles that are more fuel-efficient, including hybrid and electric vehicles, in response to similar changes within the auto industry. MORE
Apr. 7, 2012
Joe Nocera Op-Ed column observes that the Chevy Volt has become the focus of conservative and Republican attacks against Pres Obama, despite the fact that there is no connection between the two; laments that such an ingenious design is being used as a political punching bag. MORE
Apr. 5, 2012
Automotive data suggests that, at current or foreseeable gas prices, it would take many years, in some cases more than a decade, for the fuel savings from hybrid and plug-in cars to make up for the cars' high initial cost; gas would have to approach $8 a gallon before many of the cars could be expected to pay off in the six years an average person owns a car; added cost is limiting the ability of the vehicles to gain broader appeal. MORE
Feb. 17, 2012
Chrysler, in the midst of a financial turnaround, drops its request for $3.5 billion in federal loans intended to help develop more fuel-efficient vehicles. MORE
Feb. 12, 2012
Performance trumps fuel economy at Chrysler Group's SRT, or Street Racing and Technology, operation. MORE
Jan. 18, 2012
Newly-proposed standards that will require cars and trucks to have significantly higher fuel economy by 2025 are met with approval by nearly everyone involved in what has been a years-long process; National Automobile Dealers Association, however, expresses concern about rising consumer costs of fuel efficient automobiles. MORE
Dec. 4, 2011
Volkswagen says its Passat turbodiesel can cover 795 highway miles on a single tank, based on its 31 mpg city, 43 highway rating, but it has been observed to achieve as much as 50 mpg. MORE
Dec. 4, 2011
Thomas L Friedman Op-Ed column applauds Pres Obama for backing the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation for producing a deal with all the top United States-based automakers that will require annual mileage improvements starting in 2017; asserts that the deal will make a significant, long-term contribution to America's energy, environmental, health and national security agendas. MORE
Nov. 13, 2011
Two-liter engine available in the Mazda 3 is the center of the Skyactiv fuel efficiency system, but the company has also tweaked other components, like the transmission, to achieve better fuel economy. MORE
Oct. 16, 2011
Automakers, who are anticipating rising mileage standards in coming years, are working to reduce friction inside engines to improve fuel economy. MORE
Oct. 14, 2011
Improvements in engine technology are allowing drivers to select vehicles in virtually every market segment without compromising on fuel technology; automakers are implementing changes to meet stiff future mileage standards. MORE
Oct. 14, 2011
Federal target of 54.5 mpg by 2025, along with anticipated carbon dioxide emissions rules in Europe, has deluxe brands scrambling to increase fuel efficiency and design smaller vehicles. MORE
Sep. 13, 2011
Nascar, sport of gas-guzzling race cars, launches ambitious set of green initiatives to save money and attract green sponsors; efforts range from using new ethanol-based fuel to planting trees to offset carbon emissions. MORE
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Video Review: BMW i8 Is a Futuristic Hybrid That Drives Like a Rocket
This plug-in has an all-electric range of 22 miles, but it also has a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine, which helps propel the car to 60 m.p.h. in 4 seconds.
July 10, 2015, Friday
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Proposed Rule for Big Trucks Aims at Cutting Fuel Emissions
The rule is the latest in a series of pollution constraints that President Obama has introduced as he seeks to make tackling climate change a cornerstone of his legacy.
June 20, 2015, Saturday
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For Automakers, Fuel Economy Targets May Be Less of a Stretch
A federal report found that hitting the corporate average of 54.5 miles per gallon might not be as difficult as the industry had feared.
June 19, 2015, Friday
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E.P.A. Proposal Will Put Bigger Trucks on a Fuel Diet
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose rules requiring heavy trucks to increase their fuel economy by up to 40 percent by 2027.
May 31, 2015, Sunday
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Video Review: The VW Jetta Hybrid Offers Fuel-Efficient Fun
When it comes to hybrids, Toyota owns the market with the Prius, but the Volkswagen is an alternative for those looking for more performance.
April 24, 2015, Friday
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars Return for Another Run
While hydrogen-powered cars failed to gain traction in the past, they now are supported by increasingly strict California mandates.
April 17, 2015, Friday
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Carmakers Find That Turbos Are a Powerful Path to Fuel Efficiency
Once mostly found in expensive sports and luxury cars, turbochargers are proliferating as automakers scramble to improve fuel economy without sacrificing performance.
February 27, 2015, Friday
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E.P.A. Issues Stiffer Rules on Vehicle Fuel Ratings
Starting next year, automakers will face tougher guidelines around how they conduct a test used in determining the mileage advertised to consumers.
February 24, 2015, Tuesday
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As the World Embraces Diesels, Americans Still Play Hard to Get
Diesel-power vehicles have become more civilized, leaving their noisy, smoky past behind, but even with their impressive fuel economy, they still don't sell well in the United States.
February 6, 2015, Friday
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Gas, Still Not as Cheap as It Used to Be
The price of gas, though down 50 percent since the summer, is still more expensive than it was for much of the 1980s and 1990s.
January 27, 2015, Tuesday
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Driven | 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
For fuel efficiency, Toyota is known for hybrids, while Volkswagen is known for diesel. This 2015 Jetta Hybrid, however, might surprise a few car buyers.
Obama on Climate Change
The president spoke at the United Nations Climate Change Summit on Tuesday.
The 2015 Honda Fit: More Than Skin Deep
Honda's well-mannered hatchback gets an update, proving that beauty is as beauty does.
Review: 2014 Chevy Cruze Turbo Diesel
Europeans choose diesel engines for their fuel efficiency. Will Americans ever embrace them? Tom Voelk checks out the Chevy Cruze Turbo Diesel to see if G.M. has cleaned up its diesel act.
Making Progress
The average mileage of new vehicles sold in the United States reached 30.1 miles per gallon in August, as calculated for the federal corporate average fuel economy standard, or CAFE. Automakers are under pressure to reach government targets for fuel economy for 2016 and 2025.
Sizing Up Small Cars
With fuel prices high, many Americans are turning to smaller cars that are cheap to buy and operate.
Beyond the Four-Stroke
A conventional piston-driven internal-combustion engine functions by performing a cycle with four main steps: Air intake, air compression, combustion and exhaust. An engine is referred to as a "four-" or "two-stroke" model according to the number of movements the piston makes to perform one cycle. The Scuderi split-cycle engine and EcoMotor OPOC engine are both departures from the four-stroke engine most commonly found in automobiles. By revisiting and perfecting existing technologies, the companies say their motors provide more power, lower emissions and significantly better fuel efficiency.
2012 Mazda 3
With the new Skyactiv engine, the Mazda 3 is now the best performer in its class and has the best mileage, a pretty unbeatable combination.
Pinnacle's Opposed Piston Engine
In this design, two pistons face each other, the space between them forming a combustion chamber. Eliminating the traditional cylinder head results in a lighter, cheaper and more efficient engine.
X Prize Winners Announced
Three companies are the winners for the first Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize, a competition to create 100-mile-a-gallon vehicles.
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Mike Fukanaga is a normal high-school student with a best friend, Owen, and a longtime crush, Amanda. But when his grandfather dies, Mike is given a letter that turns his world upside down by revealing that he comes from a long line of ninjas. With that news, Mike is ushered into the world of crime fighting -- along with Owen and Amanda, with whom he forms the Supah Ninja team. Mike's grandfather, as a hologram who Owen calls Hologramps, trains the trio and acts as the team's spiritual leader.
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Step 1: Behind the magic
Mortice out the back of the knife block, to 1/4" from the block face.
I hung it with 2 screws, the screw head hooks were washers till I went at them with a hacksaw. Glue in place. Tip: use a sheet of paper against the back of the block and mark where the screws need to go, then place the paper against the wall and use a level for once.
Do not put up in an earthquake prone area, keep out of the reach of children, etc etc.
fyi: I found that the wood that remains in front of the magnet significantly lessens it's pull strength. I've been using 50 lb pull - rated magnets for my knife strips and am confident that will hold just about any knife.
5-10 years ago i had no problems with drilling / bashing / warping my way into a hdd just to take it apart, they were entirely metal then, and the metal platters made nice windchimes, nowadays your looking at glass platters etc, you bash your way into one of those and your looking to be rubbing out glass dust of your eyes for weeks once you crack it open. (over dramatization but you should get my point)
Of course, if the back was recessed a bit above the magnetic strip, the wood wouldn't be in contact with the carbon steel, and rust wouldn't ensue. Even oiled wood traps moisture.
Knife blade pointing down means that your hands are above the action, but your feet are more likely to be under when reaching.
Depends on where the strip is located: above or below your shoulders (approximately).
Low mounting means you want the tips pointing down, so they won't fall far, and the countertop "shields" the tips.
High mounting means you want the tips upwards, so you are less likely to reach back and slice your fingers open. If they fall, they're falling a greater distance, and the handles will hit first.
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This was an EXCELLENT recipe. Although there is no way on earth you can get 3 dozen out of it, these cookies were SOFT, MELT IN YOUR MOUTH, DELICIOUS, and took me only 20 minutes to prepare and BAKE! Perfect for on the go cookies. I rate this on a scale of 1 to 10, definnentely a 10. Keep up the good work, but watch the number you put in as a yield.
I didn't care for these cookies at all. I made the recipe as directed. I scooped them onto an ungreased cookie shhet using a 1 tsp ice cream scooper and baked them for the stated 10 minutes at 400F. What started as a ball turned into a 1/4 tall very spread out blob with burned edges. After letting them cool 10 minutes I used a metal spatula (I tried one that will flex and one too thick to flex) but I was unable to remove the cookies from the cookie sheet without them falling apart. They are very bland and taste like raw flour. I will definately not be making this one again.
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This recipe was very easy. I had to adjust the amount of flour to 1 cup because the batter was too thin. All in all a very good cookie, my guests gave me compliments.
I have a hard time figuring out how the recipe made 3 dozen. The recipe did not specify the size of the final product and even after doubling the recipe, I had a hard time squeezing 3 dozen out of it.
I also revised the recipie. I tried greasing the cookie sheet and the cookies burned around the edges. They also were too runny. Using a UNGREASED cookie sheet, dropping dough by rounded teaspoon fulls, and baking at 350 degrees for 7 minutes worked great! With Christmas time they were great with colored sugar sprinkles worked well also.
A very good cookie. If you like your butter cookies a little softer this is a good one. But, BEWARE! They will be gone quickly! I got it to make three dozen (well, 2 1/2 but the kids "licked" a lot of the batter) small cookies. I used a small spoonful to drop them onto the sheetl.
These were very, very good. And so easy to make! I ended up with about a dozen average sized cookies, but they'd make about three dozen cookies a bit bigger than a silver dollar like the butter cookies that come in a tin. They're good plain, or with a dollop of jam, or covered in sugar. Soft and yummy. Would reccomend to anyone.
In fairness to the recipe owner, the original recipe is for 3 dozen cookies but you must set your own serving size to 36 servings to get ingredients for that much. I tried to do 2 dozen, without greasing the pan, at 375 degrees for 8 minutes since my gas oven cooks hot and fast. The bottoms and edges burned while the centers were under cooked. :( I used sprinkles for the topping. The 3 stars are for the yummy flavor of the few that cooked just right - very light and not too sweet! Would be yummy with tea!
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Here is my Junk.....Isn't very pretty, but cooks like a champ. I even set it up as a propane grill too.1Y Iron
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hi there, kudo's on Learning to weld as a "seasoned" person. I have a stainless pit on the back of my rig that I fabbed out of a piece of 8" stainless. It is one piece of pipe made with "bullplugged" ends. any welders bible will have the correct way to lay out and weld up this particular procedure. You will need one and a half times the length of pipe you desire for the size of the pit as the half length will provide the pieces for the "plugs". other than the desired size pie all you will need is some hinge material and some bar grating to hold coals and provide a cooking surface above that. also some smaller dia pipe for an exhuast stack, maybe an ash tray under and some thing to cover the stack and regulate draft through the chimney. If you want to send me your mail addy I'll try to download some pics and send to you of a 12" stainless one I've built.(same principal, different size pipe).
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Here's one I built last year out of old propane tanks.
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Just wanted to let everyone know, I have received some info and pictures from people on this site as well as others . . . If anyone has anything to add, I would sure appreciate it . . .
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Thursday, February 21, 2002Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2002) - East Tennessee State's baseball team is set to open the home portion of its 2002 schedule this weekend when the Bucs will host North Carolina A&T in a three-game series. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and a single game on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ETSU returns 16 letterwinners from last season's team that finished 23-32 for head coach Tony Skole. Included in the group are six position starters and nine pitchers. The Bucs have already opened the season, dropping a three-game set at fifth-ranked South Carolina last weekend. North Carolina A&T will enter this weekend's series with a 5-11 record. The Buccaneers will play their first two home series (North Carolina A&T, Feb. 23-24; Indiana, March 1-3) of the season in Kingsport, Tenn. at Hunter Wright Stadium. To get to the stadium take I-181 north towards Kingsport and turn off at exit 55 (Stone Drive). Turn left and go about two miles to Granby Road and turn right. After about 1 � miles the stadium will be on the left. The remaining portion of the home schedule for ETSU will be played at Howard Johnson Field (Cardinal Park) in Johnson City.


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Digital Domain Freelancers Face Lawsuits...Must Return Pay
You have got to be kidding me! The company files for bankruptcy and lawyers want freelancers to return pay they had received.
The animation biz just got so creepy it makes self production far more appealing.
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That makes no sense. Non of it...I guess thats a prerequisite for crooked behavior...all back by "law"...right...
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Thanks for the heads up on this Greg. Yes indeed I agree. Another anecdote on why it increasingly sucks to work within the corporate executive based animation structure. Glad I'm not in that world any more.
While on that subject here's another oldy but goody...
http://www.animationnation.com/original ... -mystique-
Destroying The Executive Mystique
Published February 28 1999 on AnimationNation.com
Let's pretend for a moment, shall we?
Let's pretend that there's been this epiphanious experience of religiosity, and that a great rapture has taken all the animation executives in Los Angeles up to the sky. Let me ask you, who would miss them?
Now let's pretend that the same thing has happened to the animation artists and the executives and their management support staffs were left behind. What now? Are they all of a sudden going to pick up some pencils and start designing characters?
Are they going to get emergency training programs started to get production quality artists ready to take everyone's place? Of course not. They wouldn't have a single clue as to how to go about it. It would take a generation to get the kids of today prepared just to begin approaching what is going on now in American animation.
With us on the other hand, the industry would go on and would be the better for it.
Consider the following. When an industry traditionally goes out on strike, management rolls up their sleeves and jumps in to man the stations until enough scabs can be drummed up and trained to take the place of the union. American animation management would not be even remotely able to do any such thing. Being pseudo producers, their only course of action would be to send their pre-production drawings overseas and let a foreign studio work out the problems as has always been the case. Without American animation talent, what are you going to do about illustrating the script? Translate it and send it to a foreign country for design? Makes perfect sense, doesn't it? What a great method of preparation for the theme parks of tomorrow.
Let's imagine once again, that the rapture that has scooped up these sharp shooting geniuses has caught the attention of the highest levels of the entertainment and high finance industries? Would there be a panic? Would the economy come to a crashing halt?
Now let's imagine that the same has happened with our community. What do you think it would do to those companies who have international marketing and real estate empires based upon what goes on in little ol' Burbank, California?
An organ grinder's monkey can be trained to do what our animation executives do with such grand spectacle and preening, and probably do a better job.
This executive class that scours the animation landscape from their unapproachable ivory tower, erected to hide the truth about their lack of professionalism, their commitment to mediocrity, their ignorance of the subject, their creative confusion, their apathy, dishonesty and stupidity.
The American Animation Industry doesn't need to worship the ground these people walk on. In fact, our industry doesn't need them at all. Any one of us can do what these above the line, below the average MBAs can do.
We can do a much better job at production and studio management than they've been doing and it would be so natural for us. We don't need to enroll in night school or take a university course. All we have to do is go to a book store and read the very material they pass out in college. If these executives can learn how to do it, I'm sure it can't be that difficult.
Big budgets? Use the same software that they do. Techniques of business and production management? No problem. We'd wind up teaching them.
In fact, a creative age in animation would be initiated that would turn the Second Golden Age into a Renaissance for our country and our popular culture.
In order for the American Animation Industry to rise to the new heights that await us, to enter the new era, our community has to reach a mental level of seeing ourselves as equal to or better than any non-creative, non-artistic peudo-producer as far as our ability to do what he or she can do, and not be wooed into mental submission to them by the glittery gift wrap around their empty box.
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Re: Digital Domain Freelancers Face Lawsuits...Must Return P
Charles, this is typical of what I call "The User Model". It's not new to the way government and industry operates. Happened in WWI when soldiers were promised benefits but the U.S. welched and then fired on the same troops that won that war when they protested. Same going on today with our troops.
In industry we see it too. They promise you all sorts of stuff and then pull the rug out from under you like IBM did to its workers.
The legislative branch of our government is responsible to a great degree and has become our own worse enemy.
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It doesn't surprise me because it happens in micro levels all the time. Especially in the art business. People turn on each, don't honor their agreements. I can't help to think that what we put our faith in whether its money, politics or spirituality has a lot to do with how we treat others.
I've experienced it first hand. Not a lot of people who will have your back either. This echoes my problem with the "business" of matters. It seems people have lost touch with the compassion element. I still have faith it exists though. I see it in other places.
Have faith in yourself then you can truly participate with others.
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For the first time in program history, the IPFW men's volleyball team lost to the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
IPFW blew a one-game lead and committed a combined six attack and serving errors in the decisive fifth game as it lost to NJIT 25-14, 21-25, 13-25, 25-23, 15-13 on Saturday in Newark, N.J.
The Mastodons entered this match 9-0 all-time against the Highlanders. In addition, IPFW had won all but two of the 29 games played in the series dating back to 2002.
IPFW (2-2, 0-0 MIVA) in the loss out-hit NJIT .256 to .211. However, the Highlanders had a match-high .500 attack percentage and never trailed in its two-point fifth game victory.
Outside attacker Eddie Rivera led all players with 18 kills and a .389 attack percentage against NJIT (1-2, 0-0 EIVA).
Rivera was one of two IPFW players to finish with more than 10 kills. Freshman outside attacker Nick Smalter also added 15 kills and a team-high seven blocks.
NJIT in the victory had three players with double-digit kills -- including outside attacker Chris Kaepernick who had a team-high 14 kills.
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3/25/15: As has been mentioned several times before, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers was not happy that DeAndre Jordan was overlooked for the All-Star Game this season. Jordan is set to be a free agent once the season is over and has put up career numbers. Jordan could take the easy one year contract with the expectation that the salary cap will grow significantly for the 2016-17 season, but says that he will not be greedy. He wants to sign a long-term deal and 'get it over with'. The Clippers would be wise to resign him and structure the contract to go with the big salary cap jump.
3/18/15: It was only a few weeks ago that Clippers head coach Doc Rivers was loudly complaining that big man DeAndre Jordan was left off of the Western Conference All-Star roster (though there were some pretty strong names ahead of him on the list). If anyone used the argument that Jordan cannot do it all, well that argument is now moot. Jordan hit his first career three-pointer last weeks when the Clippers visited the Dallas Mavericks. That trey was seven years and eight attempts in the making, and everyone knew it was good the moment it left his hands.
3/11/15: The Clippers missed out on two big points in the standings last week thanks to a huge mental mistake by DeAndre Jordan. Guard Chris Paul missed a game winning shot with under two seconds remaining and Jordan grabbed the rebound and was not covered by and Trail Blazers defenders. However, Jordan must have thought the game was over because he did not follow through with a sure bucket. That allowed the clock to expire with a tie score in regulation. Unfortunately for the Clippers, the Blazers won in overtime 98-93. Every win is a big one with the season winding down, and this may haunt the team down the road.
3/4/15: There are a lot of things to like about the Los Angeles Clippers these days. The team has a great top six players, and those guys can win a lot of basketball games. The knock on the team is that they lack depth. Fortunately for them, basketball, particularly playoff basketball is not as reliant on depth as every other sport. The Clippers tried to get some bench depth by signing guys were bought out of their contracts. That worked last season, but not this year. Josh Smith and Kendrick Perkins chose other destinations, going to Houston and Cleveland, respectively.
2/25/15: The Clippers acquiring Austin Rivers a few weeks ago was a minor transaction, most people ignored the move. The only real significance it had was that Austin would be the first player to play for his father, head coach Doc Rivers in NBA history. That is a nice trivia question, but not much significance on the court. However, Austin scored a career high 28 points last Saturday in the Clippers 126-99 rout of the Sacramento Kings. No one expects Austin Rivers to take Chris Paul's place in the lineup, but it is reassuring to know that they have a serviceable guard on the bench if needed.
2/18/15: Sometimes in sports, fans, coaches and/or the media use superlatives in trying to describe a situation. This is not one of those times when an incident causes everyone to put things, including sports, into perspective. This is another example of over-embellishment. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers referred to DeAndre Jordan not making the All Star game 'a travesty'. While Jordan is certainly a great player and being snubbed is a disappointment, 'travesty' seems like a stretch. At least Doc cares enough for his players to comment, but he could keep it within reason and not insist that it is a great injustice in any way.
2/11/15: Chris Paul of the L.A. Clippers is in the news these days, but not for great play or getting an invite to the All Star Game. He was given a technical foul by referee Lauren Holtkamp, and he thought it was an unwarranted T. His post-game comments drew the ire of social media tough guys who claimed he made a sexist remark. Paul maintains that he was complaining about the referee, with no regard to gender. Whether this should be an issue or not is up to individual beliefs. The only real truth is that there is a controversy afoot and the referees union is not happy about it.
2/5/15: Hockey fans should love the Clippers Matt Barnes. He plays like a hockey player and is not afraid to be physical in a league that is getting decidedly more finesse-oriented. But his style of play and words can get him into trouble. He was fined $25,000 last week for "directing inappropriate language toward a fan". Getting into it with a heckler will never serve a player well. However, Barnes claims that he was fined for directing his ire toward Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver. Video of the incident indicates that it was toward a fan, though. In any case, Barnes is great to watch. Especially if you like hockey.
1/28/15: Whether or not anyone agrees with him, Charles Barkley seems to have an opinion on everything and does not mind sharing it. His latest is his belief that Clippers guard Chris Paul does not deserve to be an All Star, at least not this year. Barkley said that Paul is the best leader in the NBA, but the West is so deep in great guards that Paul does not make his cut. Paul is having another fine year, averaging 17.3 points and 9.8 assists per game. He has made the last seven All Star Games and played in six of them.
1/21/15: The Los Angeles Clippers finally completed the much-discussed trade that brought Austin Rivers to the team. It is significant in that Austin is the son of Clippers head coach and vice president of basketball operations Doc Rivers. It is the first time in NBA history that a son has actually played for his father. Austin Rivers is in his third season and will function primarily as a reserve player, but that will give him the chance to learn under all-star guard Chris Paul and fellow Duke player J.J. Reddick. Austin is averaging about 21 minutes and just under 7 points per game this season, so maybe this will help his development.
1/14/15: The Clippers are one of the better teams in the West and currently hold the sixth spot in the playoff rankings - but they have had a tough time catching up or even keeping pace with the Golden State Warriors this season. Part of that is due to a lack of depth at point guard. There is not much there behind Chris Paul. So the Clippers are in discussions with the Boston Celtics to bring in Austin Rivers (assuming he is traded to the Celtics from New Orleans). That would provide the Clippers with depth at point guard and reunite Austin with his father, head coach Doc Rivers.
1/7/15: There are some seriously high expectations on the L.A. Clippers this season. They have a great roster and well-respected coach, so should be near the top of the league in wins. That they have 22 wins out of 33 games is usually impressive, though that is good only for sixth in the hyper-competitive Western Conference. So, naturally, the media suggests that they are underachieving and has set out to determine why. One report posits the idea that the players do not get along with each other. Another thought is that they have still won two-thirds of the games and that is in a highly talented conference.
12/3/14: The Los Angeles Clippers continue to improve in the Pacific Division. The team has won four in a row, including wins over the Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons. Blake Griffin has been big recently, including 28 points against the Jazz and 0 points against the Rockets. The Clippers now find themselves in second place, trailing the red-hot Golden State Warriors by three games. Golden State, of course, has been the best team in the league of late, winning nine in a row. The Western Conference is ultra competitive this season, but the Clippers look like they have the roster and coaching to make it into the playoffs.
11/19/14: If the playoffs started now, then the L.A. Clippers would be on the outside looking in. It is not that being a game over .500 is bad, it is jut not good enough in the hyper-competitive Western Conference. It is true that the Clippers are scoring less than last year, but the real problem seems to be their perimeter defense. Against the Spurs, Kawhi Leonard simply overmatched Jamal Crawford all night to the tune of 26 points. But the season is still young and Doc Rivers has time to improve the defense either by coaching or trade. Don't forget, Ron Artest/Metta World Peace/The Panda's Friend says he wants to play again and is available.
11/5/14: Fortunately, it is a new era for the L.A. Clippers. The team turned the corner a few years ago from annual laughingstock to contender - so this is not an on-court change. Steve Ballmer, the new owner and former Microsoft CEO, has the reigns now, and he will be fun to watch. He may even challenge Mark Cuban for the crown. The Clippers won their first game with Ballmer and his son sitting courtside, and Ballmer's excitement and jumping around did not disappoint. Final score: Clipper 93, visiting Oklahoma City 90. It will be a fun season for the Clippers and their fans.
5/25/12 The Los Angeles Clippers wowed a lot of NBA fans this season with the play of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin and the thrill of 'Lob City,' but their season came to an abrupt end on Sunday night with a 102-99 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at the Staples Center. The Clippers were swept 4-0 in their Western Conference semifinals series by the currently unstoppable Spurs juggernaut, but they are a young team with a lot of potential and there is no doubt that they will be back again to make another run at it next season.
5/18/12 The Los Angeles Clippers had no answer for Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and the rest of the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 as they fell 105-88 and now trail their Western Conference semifinals series 2-0. Blake Griffin scored 20 points for the Clippers and led the team in scoring, however he was closed out of the paint and could only manage a single rebound all night. On Saturday, the series will move to the Staples Center in Los Angeles for Game 3 and the Clippers will look to grab a victory on their home floor and jump back into the series.
5/11/12 The Los Angeles Clippers had an opportunity to close out their first round series with the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5 but fell 92-80 and will now return to the Staples Center in Los Angeles for a chance to wrap up the series at home in Game 6. Both Blake Griffin and Chris Paul suffered minor injuries in Game 5, but both will likely be on the floor for Game 6, as the Clippers do not want the Grizzlies to force a Game 7 and take the series back to Memphis. The winner of this series will certainly have a tough task in the semifinals, as they will have to face the top-seeded Spurs.
After being down by 27 points with only 8 minutes remaining in the game, the Los Angeles Clippers stunned basketball enthusiasts around the world as they rallied back for a 99-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the opening game of their Western Conference playoff series. Rudy Gay had a chance to put the game away for the Grizzlies, but missed a jump shot with 0.9 seconds left to seal the victory for Los Angeles. Chris Paul added 14 points and 11 assists for the Clippers, while forward Blake Griffin added 17 points and 7 rebounds. Memphis will look to even the series up on Tuesday.
5/4/12 After one of the more remarkable comebacks in NBA history in Game 1 of their best-of-seven first round series with the Memphis Grizzles, the Los Angeles Clippers fell 105-98 in Game 2 to find the series evened up at 1-1 as they head back home to the Staples Center in Los Angeles for Games 3 and 4 of the series. Chris Paul led the Clippers with 29 points and 6 assists in Game 2, but it wasn't enough to stop the Grizzlies from avenging their heartbreaking Game 1 loss and tying up the series. Now, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul will try to lead the Clippers to a couple of home wins and turn the series back in their favor.
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Friday, May 10, 2002Johnson City, Tenn. (May 9, 2002) - Western Carolina pounded out 17 hits to score 16 runs tonight at Cardinal Park as the Catamounts erupted early with a six-run first inning and never looked back as they defeated East Tennessee State 16-3 in Southern Conference baseball action. Western Carolina (30-17, 19-9 SoCon) wasted no time getting on the board, scoring six times in the first off starter Tim Turner (Marietta, Ga.). After a lead off walk, the Catamounts put together three straight hits, including a run-scoring triple from Alex Gary. The Catamounts then proceeded to load the bases before Rod Goldston, in his second at bat of the inning, looped a two-run single to center that plated the last two runs of the inning. Three more runs in the third pushed the WCU lead to 9-0. A pair of hits and a sacrifice put runners on second and third with one out. Goldston brought home the first run with a ground out to second, with Dan Woodley later scoring on a passed ball. Ryan Schade then doubled home Gary with the final run of the inning. The Catamounts then put the game away with another three-spot in the fourth when Todd Roper laced a based-loaded double that scored all three runs. WCU added another run in the sixth on an RBI double by Alan Beck, before adding three more in the seventh on a leadoff home run by Goldston and a two-run blast by Beck. East Tennessee State (19-29, 11-13 SoCon) got on the board in the eighth with a pair of runs. The Bucs loaded the bases on singles by Bryan Crouse (Kingston, Tenn.), John Gorton (Hinsdale, N.H.) and Jeremy Terry (Cumberland, Ky.). With one out Brandon Cross (Bluff City, Tenn.) brought home the first run with a fielder's choice before Mike Giroud (St. Petersburg, Fla.) singled home Gorton with the second run. Crouse later slammed a pitch over the wall in left center in the ninth to account for the final ETSU run. WCU starter Jared Burton was in control while he was in the game, allowing just four hits and no runs in 6.0 innings, striking out seven against one walk. He picked up his 200th career strikeout on his way to winning his seventh decision of the season. Turner was tagged with the loss, allowing 11 runs in 3.1 innings. Goldston led the WCU attack, going 2-for-5 with four RBIs and two runs scored. Schade and Beck each had three hits for the Catamounts. Crouse and Terry led ETSU with two hits each. The two teams will continue the three-game series on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Cardinal Park.


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How might we use social networks to facilitate a short-term boycott on a company or product that creates positive community pressures?
How can we better use our social networks to create positive changes in our communities?
Is there a way to use short-term boycotts to signal to a company or government entity that our community is not happy with them?
Long-term boycott have a severe impact on a corporation's finances or a government's ability to provide services, but short-term boycotts allow for messaging without disabling a company or a government.
Might a "40 Hour Fast" be the tool that gets management's attention without destroying the entire organization?
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We generated a few thoughts to ponder, but I think perhaps the power of socially-networked protests remains in the hands of the traditional "community activists".
I know of 2 recent socially-networked protests, but they choose to remain anonymous and I'll respect that choice.
One used the power of video, linked to a social network, to effect change is the corporate decisions of a national residential (apartment) management company.
The other used social networking to implement the short-term boycott of a product. Their boycott drove the product's user activity to a historically low level ... an activity level that would be financially unsustainable for the company over time. The long-term effect upon company policy is still undetermined, but the group's boycott generated a 50% increase in group membership and the members are very pleased with the initial results.
The conclusion to this dialog, I think, is that there is more to come in this area as socially-networked activism further develops.
Thank you to the participants of this TED Conversation.
Warm regards.
May 10 2013: I believe we can make those in charge aware whether it destroys the organization depends on if they care and if they listen.
That said, the desire to make change re-charges alliances, incorporated those who would never lead and gives those who are quiet a much louder voice.
Arab Spring was changed because of social media. Without considering the outcome as positive or negative, change will happen.
One voice, one vote energy.
Great question!
May 10 2013: Good point Kathleen ... that the organization's response is what makes or breaks their future potential.
Thanks for adding that insight.May 10 2013: I would think it depends on 2 things: 0) the number of users on the site and 1) the 80/20 rule (a.k.a. Pareto principle).
On Facebook, with millions of users, as far as Facebook is concerned - you'd have to organize a REALLY large boycott to be noticed.
On a smaller site with thousands of users, if you (and your fellow protesters) are a part of the 20% responsible for 80% of the interactions, then yeah... you might be noticed.
Bob Dohse
May 10 2013: So ... Terrill ... if a smaller site had 100 active users, only 20% (20 users) could effectively make a big difference.
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May 10 2013: Bob: my last name is Bennett, not Pareto. I'm going out on a limb, and say "Yes" - IF you (and your cohorts) are a part of the 20% who make-up the 80% of the sites activity (e.g. articles written, comments made, etc).
If you and your cohorts are part of the 80% who don't make-up the lions share of the sites activity, then you probably won't be noticed.
May 10 2013: Thanks for clarifying, Mr. Bennett. ;-)May 12 2013: Before it was social media - it was mass media. Spreading the word. As we globalize, the ability to spread the word has eased, the desire to reach out and touch someone has increased and both anonymous and signed declarations for and against ideas and entities has shifted.
Angie's List is an example of how to boycott or endorse an entity without touching it.
The combined efforts, can reach the heart and soul of companies who listen. Those who don't may crash and burn.
The downside of group participation, as with Angies List, is you have no proof that what people are complaining about is true - or not. The consumer can use it to improve a company or just to eliminate the competition. The anonymity of social media has given us abilities that out distance responsibility.
Veiled threats and the inability of being held responsible for slander I think often cause companies to not react to the use of these options.
A good impact can be offset by lasting messages that were fixed but never erased.
As people, we love to complain, but going back and saying great - they fixed it - that is much harder to remember.
May 12 2013: Kathleen ... you made a good comment on the idea of "proof".
So, to improve the ability to communicate "truth", I suppose that a means of providing accredited data would consequently improve the ability to spread influence by increasing the credibility of the communicator of the "facts".
Is that an accurate conclusion?May 10 2013: "How might we use social networks to facilitate a short-term boycott on a company or product that creates positive community pressures?"
So... is it the short-term boycott that creates positive community pressure or... the company? I'm confused ;)
May 11 2013: Hi Anna,
I suppose that the company does exert pressure upon a community by the manner in which the company conducts its affairs, but I was thinking in terms of an organized effort by community members to signal to a company their unhappiness.
When nations impose a boycott, many experts would say that is a very low-level act of war. That's certainly debatable, but I can see how the potential destructiveness of a strong boycott could cripple a nation's ability to maintain government services to its citizens.
From a similar perspective, a company could suffer severe financial loss from a strong boycott, and that would certainly affect the viability of the company.
But I'm curious if a group of common citizens could effectively utilize a short boycott as a signaling mechanism ... to demonstrate to the company that the people aren't happy about something and COULD create a disruption, but that they choose to not damage the company's operation THIS TIME.
In other works ... could a short-term boycott be used to affect company metrics (and, thus, get the company's attention) without harming the company's ongoing business operations.
From that perspective, I think the answer to your question is that it would be the community's members, through their short-term boycott, who would be creating the positive pressure upon the company.May 10 2013: Investor and consumer activism are methods people haven't thought of or tried yet.
May 10 2013: Thanks for adding that comment, Solidus.
I took it as a challenge and I'll try to find an opportunity to try it as soon as possible. ;-)
Bob Dohse
May 10 2013: The "RELATED TALKS" link (Nicholas Christakis: The hidden influence of social networks) is a good primer on the power of social network connections.
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Nick speaks about the power of social networks upon US, but the reverse is also true ... WE exert subtle influence upon others.
Can we harness our subtle influence to send a message and make a point ... WE WANT SOMETHING TO CHANGE?
Can we use short boycotts for positive change in our communities?


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School of Music Faculty
School of Music faculty exemplify superior teaching in classrooms, rehearsals halls, studios and performance venues. Faculty employ traditional practices, contemporary theories and emerging technologies to provide instruction to varied constituencies. Developing instructional competencies and a desire for further learning is an especially important component of our mission.
Applied Wind and Percussion Faculty
Sarah Frisof, flute
Dr. Margret Marco, oboe
Dr. Eric Stromberg, bassoon
Dr. Stephanie Zelnick, clarinet
Vince Gnojek, saxophone
Steve Leisring, trumpet
Dr. Paul Stevens, horn
Dr. Michael Davidson, trombone
Scott Watson, tuba and euphonium
Ji Hye Jung, percussion
Administrative Assistant
Leslie O'Neil, Administrative Associate Sr.
Graduate Conducting Associates
Michael Mapp
Chad Simons
Graduate Teaching Assistants
Eric Olesiak
Von Hansen
John Brabant
Patrick Timmis
Stephen Preisner
Anna Scott
Jason Tacker
Megan Hipp
Student Office Staff
Chris Agnew
Marsha Hanenberger
Kyle Stringer
Debera Thompson
Brass & Percussion
Music Education & Music Therapy
Music Theory & Music Composition
Organ & Church Music
Voice & Opera