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Driver Arrested Following Fatal Howard Lake Pedestrian CrashThe State Patrol says alcohol was a factor in a weekend crash that killed a pedestrian in Howard Lake.
Minnesota Hunter, 78, Bags 36-Point Buck In Howard LakeA longtime Minnesota hunter is taking home the buck of a lifetime.
2nd Suspect In Rossing Disappearance To Appear In CourtA woman charged in connection with the disappearance of Christopher Rossing was slated to appear in court on Monday.
2nd Person Charged In Wright County Man's DeathA second person has been charged with murder in the disappearance of a 25-year-old Wright County man. Gwen Butcher was taken into custody Tuesday night and booked into the Wright County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with Christopher Rossing's disappearance.
Dozens Appear In Courtroom To Support Christopher Rossing FamilyTwo months after Christopher Rossing disappeared after leaving a Howard Lake bar, the man charged in his case faced a courtroom packed with Rossing's friends and family.
Wright County Authorities Ask Hunters And Farmers To Keep Eye Out For Missing ManTwenty-five-year-old Chris Rossing was last seen on Aug. 23 in Howard Lake, Minn. Since then, two people have been arrested in connection with the case.
Missing Wright Co. Man's Family Raising Funds To Aid Search EffortsA page on the fundraising website Go Fund Me brought in $125 in the first four hours.
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DPS: 2014 Traffic Deaths Surpass 100The number of traffic-related deaths this year in Minnesota surpassed 100 this weekend, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. A single-car crash Saturday in Alexandria took the lives of driver Howard Ogaard and passenger Beverly Palmer, who became the 99th and 100th traffic-related deaths of 2014.
Authorities ID Man Killed In Hwy 12 CrashAuthorities have identified the man who died Tuesday when a cement truck and van collided in Independence, Minn.
11 Fire Departments Carry Memorial Sculpture To State Capitol A new memorial to fallen firefighters is at the Capitol Tuesday after making a solemn journey.

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Unfortunately, I'm not able to attend the CanSecWest 2010 conference in Vancouver this week, though I think Pierre-Marc will be there. I would have been more than a little interested in Charlie Miller's presentation on fuzzing Mac applications: that is, "…a method for discovering faults in software by providing unexpected input and monitoring for exceptions."
Wearing my vendor-independent Apple/smartphone commentary hat, I've just posted a couple of blogs on the Mac Virus site that some of you might find of interest. OK, suit yourselves. ;-) "Touching (or Bumping) Base" addresses a mixed bag of issues: Charlie Miller's presentation on fuzzing for "20 zero-day holes … in closed source Apple products"
I just picked up a comment made today on a post Randy made about the comparative security of Macs and PCs. Since the original post goes back to 2006, it seems a pity to bury the comment on a page most people won't get to. In fact, since the comment reproduces an article in PC


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- Abstract: Neutron stars are nature's strongest magnets. At birth their fields are thought to exceed 1e8 Tesla and can reach up to 1e11 Tesla. Over time, these strong fields are believed to decay, but this process is expected to take millions of years. When a neutron star is born in a supernova explosion, it may stay bound to a stellar companion it was in orbit with before. In such a case, the companion can transfer mass to the neutron star and make it shine - we call this an X-ray binary. The nature of the accretion transport of matter can tell us a lot about the properties of a neutron star. For example, we can use X-ray binaries to probe whether the simple picture of young strong magnetized and old weakly magnetized neutron stars hold in nature. I will present results from an ongoing study of the neutron star X-ray binary Circinus X-1 that solve a number of outstanding puzzles about this source and show that even young neutron stars can be weakly magnetized.
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Hey there guys and gals it is I, Anonymouse! Delivering to you the best in Disney News & Gossip. Today I want to jump right in to some interesting Disney Gossip about Kona Cafe which is one of my absolute favorite places to eat. If you have never been to Kona Cafe let me share with you this breakfast goodie.
That my friends is Tonga Toast. What is it you might ask? Well it's cinnamon and sugar covered sourdough bread stuffed with sliced bananas toasted to a golden brown. You can have it served with or without strawberry compote. It is one of the most talked about 'breakfast' treats around "the world". It comes with your choice of ham, sausage or bacon. YUM!
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Today's gossip comes to us from a good friend of Chip and Co. She has it under good authority that Kona Cafe will turn the Dessert Bar into a Sushi Bar with seating to watch the sushi chefs. This will put the chefs in the limelight but closer to the kitchen. They would have a glass partition with a pass through. The current sushi bar will revert to a coffee bar and handle the take-out orders for Kona Cafe. Try the Kona Coffee best coffee in WDW and better than any Starbucks IMO.
So there you have it with the popularity of sushi on the rise you will see more of a presence at Kona Cafe. I talked to our fearless leader Chip n Dip and he has tried the sushi at Kona Cafe many times. He said and I quote, " The sushi is so good it melts in your mouth." I have so many ways I could pick on him right there I think it's best if I want to keep my job to keep my mouth shut.
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Eli Johnson can't wait for the hatred.
He can't wait for those Saturday nights in Tuscaloosa, or Auburn, or Baton Rouge, or College Station, you name it. Those nights when 90 to 100 thousand fans are spewing forth venom even a rattlesnake would find offensive. Then there's Mississippi State's Davis Wade Stadium, which only has 55,000 seats, but you have to double their fans' venom … so the hatred will be the same.
Johnson, a 2016 Ole Miss commitment, is really looking forward to it all.
"It'll be the most exciting, fun time of my life," Johnson told Saturday Down South. "I'll be enjoying the big lights … and going into a hostile environment where people are yelling just to try to mess you up. It's going to be a business trip when we travel, but I'll be doing it with 100 or so of my best friends and it'll be us against their world. I'm pretty excited."
That SEC West competition is the most brutal in the country within one division, and he knows it.
"It'll be fun," Johnson told SDS. "You can not let off the gas pedal one bit when you go out and play a ballgame. You've got to be excited and go out every time. There is no room for error or slacking. It's a competition, that's all it is, that's why I'm excited about it."
Johnson is an Oxford (Miss.) native, so he knows all about Ole Miss football. He's a four-star offensive line prospect, and part of a 2016 Rebels class that already sports three members—the biggest group in the country among FBS schools. He joins DeKaylin Metcalf and Justin Conner as part of that class. The trio has to wait nearly 20 months before they get to sign, as they're just wrapping up their sophomore years … but Johnson said that's just fine. He'll use that time to get bigger and better and he's not as frustrated by the wait as many other early commitments say they are.
One day—later this decade—Johnson will join Metcalf and Conner as they try to topple their SEC West rivals.
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pugilist or client, one of the two sons of Eli, the high priest (1 Sam. 1:3; 2:34), who, because he was "very old," resigned to them the active duties of his office. By their scandalous conduct they brought down a curse on their father's house (2:22, 12-27, 27-36; 3:11-14). For their wickedness they were called "sons of Belial," i.e., worthless men (2:12). They both perished in the disastrous battle with the Philistines at Aphek (4:11). (See PHINEHAS.)
hophni and Phinehas, his sons, accompanied the sacred ark, which was welcomed by the army with shouts of joy.
The occasion was this: Eli, the high priest, had two sons, hophni and Phineas.
The young men themselves, hophni and Phinehas, would die the same day.
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hophni and Phinehas seem to have gone on sinning as before, and heedless of the scandal they were causing.
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I don't think you can attribute everything to beta at this point in the game...
Keep in mind that we didn't actually see any of his Sword Skills (ie: his sword never glowed). Maybe it's just a secret technique of his skill, like Starburst Stream is a secret technique of Dual Wielding. |
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I'm surprised that Godfrey survived as long as he did. His trusting behavior and limitiing himself and his crew was really a bad choice. I doubt they would use the teleport crystals anyways unless they were in a situation where they would either teleport or die. Also he was a retard to the bitter end. He refused to believe Kuradeel would hurt him so, despite his obvious hate of Kirito and crazed behavior.
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another great episode.
laughing at Kirito in white, which promptly oveturned the WTF moment when he lost the duel due to that ... what, cheat or incarnate system or whatever that is hope they address that later on. but yeah kinda strange no more mention of Heathcliff after what happened with godfrey and kuradeel, though i understand they were trying to put the focus on Kirito X Asuna. and that was great ^^ go asuna , kirito . |
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When Kirito said to Asuna "I want to spend the night with you" I had some epic flashbacks of Lion's Pride in Moon Guard
(World of Warcraft reference). I rofled all over the place. Having said that, I can't say that I enjoyed the last part of the episode, it was far too rushed, in fact I'm dissapointed because I was enjoying their love story so far. While it's been obvious that Asuna thought of Kirito as a bit more than just friends, this needed more time to develop in a natural, enjoyable way. In a five minutes span, they kissed for the first time, had sex and decided to get married, what the hell is that? We weren't told "Asuna is pregnant" just because it's a game(God spare us from a Harvest Moon development). Even the kiss scene was awkward, Asuna was crying rivers over what had just happened -including the death of a guildmate- but she was not even surprised when Kirito kisser her. It was all too unnatural.
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Anyway, as for the episode itself, it was very entertaining. It seems that Heathcliff either has a special skill or a hack system that defeated Kirito in the end. He was not too happy that he had to use it, and probably more upset that Kirito saw him using it. I never expected Kirito would join, since he is so natural in black. However, it does not change his situation with Asuna. It just increases his responsibilities. Btw, that stadium looks like it would fit over 10,000 people, and it was filled to the brim. I wonder where all those people came from? NPC? So Kirito is level 96 now. I wonder how high the maximum level will be? He usually keeps about 20 levels above the dungeon level, but if maximum level is 100, it will be more difficult and tougher on the higher levels. They are at the 70's floor level now. Not much further to go.
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Yeah, but in this situation, it could mean instant death. Kirito keeps that safety margin in order to avoid most dangerous situations. If he cannot maintain that safety margin gap, it becomes extremely risky in the later levels. If that is the case, the game creator is extremely cruel. How likely are people going to risk their lives as the level gap decreases?
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Spoiler for Light Novel Information, comparison to current content only:
Regards what has been said earlier, the level cap is at 100 but the game still continues - but what happens is, as other posters have said, the safety margin is gone. Going back to Silica's ep, the light novels note that you need a safety margin of at least ten levels above whatever floor you are on, which was why Silica was in such despair, as there was no way she'd be able to powerlevel in three days to be high enough to solo that floor (though it's a moot point, with what happened). As Kirito said, gear can compensate for the level gap to an extent, though I'm quite sure Kayaba ensured that the infamous Alchemy-Enchanting-Smithing loop from Skyrim couldn't be replicated in SAO Still, all in all, a decent ep all things considered. I do consider this one of the weaker points of the original novel, as the relationship upgrade felt as though it came outta nowhere... at least with the chronological adaptation, you get to see more buildup. So anyway Asuna flag tripped, relationship upgraded to official couple status. Hell yes. I'm getting tired of will they won't they stories.
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And since neither Kirito's nor Asuna's icons turned orange, and Kuradeel's immediately did... it's likely by design. Also, as was pointed out in the posts above me it was pointed out in the anime way back in ep4. Quote:
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Dr. George Tiller, 67, of Wichita, Kansas, was shot to death at about ten o'clock (CDT) this morning as he entered his church, the Reformation Lutheran Church, for services. Details are still sketchy, but Wichita police have confirmed that the victim of the shooting is Dr. Tiller.
As one of the few practitioners of late term abortions in the country, Tiller was a polarizing lightning rod of a figure in the ongoing national debate about abortion, and had earned the nickname of "Tiller the Killer" among conservative opponents of abortion.
During more than two decades of notoriety, Tiller was no stranger to threats and protests at his clinic in Wichita. He had been the target of a gunman once before, in 1993, when he was shot and wounded.
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Twitter and Facebook are buzzing with the news that a Deaf man is in the Big Brother house!
His name is Sam Evans, he fancies Julia Roberts, he's played for Great Britain and Wales' football teams, and he wears hearing aids.
In the last few moments, he's been seen explaining to housemates how deaf he is, and after a fellow housemate made the decision to have everyone's suitcases incinerated, may have lost his supply of hearing aid batteries. Let's hope what we were seeing was an illusion, as that'd be a real shame.
As of this moment, The Limping Chicken is voting Sam! Here's his profile…
Age 23; Star Sign Capricorn; Home Town Llanelli
Welsh, funny and warm, Sam is an ambitious cheeky chap who has represented Great Britain and Wales as part of their deaf football teams. Sam was born with 70-80% hearing loss, which his parents discovered when he was 3 years old. He wants to become a role model to deaf kids who are too ashamed to wear their hearing aids.
When asked how his hearing will affect him in the House, he says he can't pronounce words very well and finds it annoying that his speech isn't perfect. However, his speech has improved immensely through speech therapy. Sam doesn't always hear conversations correctly and will give an answer that doesn't have anything to do with the question which can be amusing.
He describes himself as fun and confident, with no common sense. He likes to think he is in good shape and goes to the gym now and again but struggles to keep motivated. He has never had a girlfriend and he wants to meet someone soon, although he thinks he is too young to settle down. He has always had a major crush on Julia Roberts and also likes Frankie and Mollie from The Saturdays. He says he would definitely snog someone in the House.


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SAUGERTIES — A Glasco man attacked and choked a woman during a domestic dispute, according to local police.
The man is Jared P. Dutcher, 37, of Delaware Street in Glasco, Saugerties police said in a press release Wednesday.
Dutcher got into a fight with the woman early Tuesday. He attacked her, swung her around by her hair, forced her onto a bed, restrained her and choked her, police said.
Dutcher faces a felony charge of criminal contempt and misdemeanor counts of criminal obstruction of breathing and harassment, police said.
Dutcher was arraigned in town of Saugerties Court. Bail was set at $5,000 cash. He is due back in court Wednesday.
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Highly-Anticipated Action Shooter Defines New Chapter in the TRANSFORMERS Universe
Santa Monica, CA – June 22, 2010 – The legendary conflict between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS has come to a head, as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Transformers™: War for Cybertron has landed in retail stores nationwide. Developed by award-winning High Moon Studios and based on Hasbro's legendary TRANSFORMERS property, the game allows players to become the ultimate TRANSFORMERS weapon in the final, epic war set on the TRANSFORMERS home planet of CYBERTRON. Complete with full online co-op and a variety of deep, competitive multiplayer modes including the ability to create your own TRANSFORMERS character for the first time ever in a video game,Transformers: War for Cybertron is the title fans have been waiting for.
"Transformers: War for Cybertron has absolutely been a passion project from day one, a true reimagining of the franchise that transports gamers straight to the core of the TRANSFORMERS universe," said David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing, Inc. "Players will experience full online co-op along with several deep multiplayer modes while they can create their very own TRANSFORMERS character and compete head-to-head with their friends."
"Hasbro is thrilled to see the highly anticipated Transformers: War for Cybertron game come to market based on our iconic TRANSFORMERS brand," said Mark Blecher, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Digital Media & Gaming at Hasbro. "Working closely with Hasbro, Activision has delivered an outstanding game that explores a story within TRANSFORMERS mythology that hasn't been explored this deeply before and will become canon within the lore. This is truly an exciting format to experience a new, action-packed and visually stunning telling of an important part of TRANSFORMERS history."
Transformers: War for Cybertron takes players to the final moments of the grand civil war that will determine the survival of the entire TRANSFORMERS race. Fans will be able to explore the TRANSFORMERS war-ravaged home planet in full 3D environments for the first time, armed with a diverse arsenal of high-tech weaponry and the ability to convert instantly from robot to vehicle form at any time as they engage in heart-pounding battles on land and in the air in this gripping, third-person action shooter. Complete with several multiplayer modes, Transformers: War for Cybertron allows gamers to play through story missions with their friends in drop in/drop out online co-op, and also create their own TRANSFORMERS character for competitive head-to-head multiplayer modes, choosing among four distinct character classes, personalizing their character's look and selecting from a huge variety of weapons, skills and abilities. Additionally, the game introduces Escalation, a four-player online co-op mode that allows gamers to fight together as their favorite AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS against increasing waves of enemies utilizing strong teamwork to survive.
Transformers: War for Cybertron is rated "T" (Teen – for Violence) by the ESRB and is available now on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.
Also available today are two distinct games developed by veteran studio Vicarious Visions for the Nintendo DS™, Transformers: War for Cybertron AUTOBOTS and Transformers: War for Cybertron DECEPTICONS. Each title allows players to fight for control of the TRANSFORMERS home planet through eight unique story missions and 30 intense arena challenges. At any point, gamers can change form from robot to vehicle and will have access to 30 characters across both skus, ten of which are exclusive to the DS platform. Additionally, fans can challenge their friends to high-stakes multiplayer matches using local wireless connectivity and wager one of their unlocked TRANSFORMERS characters on the outcome and winner takes all. Both DS games are rated"E10+" (Everyone 10 and older – for Fantasy Violence) by the ESRB.
Additionally, Transformers™: Cybertron Adventures for the Wii™ is also available at major retailers. The game is distinct from but follows a similar storyline to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and PC versions of the game. Developed by Next Level Games and built from the ground up for the Wii platform, the title allows players to fight for CYBERTRON through two unique AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON campaigns that feature an action-packed mix of rail shooter gameplay levels in robot, driving and flying modes. A second player can join the battle by taking control of an extra reticle that can attack enemies for added firepower throughout the campaign. The game is rated "T" (Teen – for Fantasy Violence) by the ESRB.
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Yesterday, I prayed for marriages, many of them. I made the offer, and people found me on Facebook: old friends, new friends, men, women, family members, and people I've never even met in real life. Some who have ministered to me in the past, others who knew me as a girl and never once saw me do anything overtly Christian. Some whose marriages I know are troubled. Some who are much further down the road of life than I. Some that I pray with regularly and still others I've never prayed for before.
I wanted to offer hope to those whose marriages might be in need. I think that happened. I hope so. I may have even prayed for a few marriages that are already strong.
But what I didn't expect was to be bowled over by the experience myself. Just that you said yes! You knew I was going to pray right there in cyber-public -- about you marriages for Pete's sake -- and you asked anyway. Some private messaged me about other issues, some offered prayers for me instead. But every response left me in awe of you. Each of you who reached out and even those who didn't but really, really wanted to.
And it was surprisingly humbling. Prayers were whispered and promises were remembered. Prayers will be heard, and life-love will be the answer. Seemingly spontaneous -- because the dark places just don't seem so dark and lonely anymore. All of a sudden, they're aflutter with life and love on the wing of prayer.
Sarah just might have been on to something. The joy of it does kind of make you laugh happy.
Take Home: Will you keep praying?
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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Gnocchi with Sweet Peas, Tomatoes and Sage Brown Butter
- Servings: 4
- 3 medium baking potatoes (about 1 2/3 pounds)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 large sage leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen baby peas, blanched if fresh
- 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
How to make this recipe
Preheat the oven to 450°. Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork and bake for 1 hour, or until tender. Let cool slightly, then halve lengthwise and scoop out the flesh. Pass the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a large bowl. Measure out 2 cups and let cool slightly. Save any remaining potatoes for another use.
In a medium bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the potatoes at low speed with the egg, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon of salt just until combined. Mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.
Line a baking sheet with wax paper and dust it with flour. On a lightly floured surface, gently knead the dough for 1 minute, until smooth. Quarter the dough and roll each quarter into a 1/2-inch-thick rope; cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces and transfer to the baking sheet. Hold a fork with the tines pointing slightly downward and gently roll each piece of dough against the tines to make slight grooves.
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cover. When the water returns to a boil, uncover, stir gently and boil for about 1 minute, or until tender. Using a slotted spoon, lift the gnocchi into a strainer to drain.
Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet. Add the sage and parsley and cook over moderately high heat until the sage is crisp and the butter starts to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the gnocchi and lemon zest and toss well. Add the peas, tomatoes and a generous pinch of salt and pepper and cook, tossing, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add the Parmesan and toss to combine. Transfer the gnocchi to bowls and serve.


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Yodel by Karl Fritsch
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Gallery Funaki presents a new body of work from Karl Fritsch, whose lovingly iconoclastic take on jewellery history has accorded him cult hero status in the world of contemporary jewellery and beyond. His rings,both precious and anti-precious, beautiful and proudly anti-beautiful, bear the weight and scars of centuries of embedded cultural belief about jewellery's manifestation of status.
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The Car Connection Ram 1500 Overview
The new Ram 1500
The Ram was redesigned in 2009 with a significant refresh in 2013. In this, its current form, it's almost a new truck underneath its lightly updated sheet metal, with a new ladder frame, new V-6 gas and turbodiesel engines, a new 8-speed automatic transmission, redone interiors, a newly optional air suspension, and additional connectivity and infotainment features. It's slightly lighter, which helps the base 305-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 earn some of the best gas-mileage ratings in the class—up to 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway with the standard 8-speed automatic, and 1 mpg higher on the city cycle when outfitted with the optional stop-start system. Some models also come with active grille shutters, which boost fuel economy by lowering drag when extra cooling isn't needed.
The 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 is also available with the 8-speed automatic for an economy boost; lower-priced Hemi models still get the 6-speed auto but offer the 8-speed as an inexpensive option. A new air suspension is an option on almost all models, and it offers five ride positions for aerodynamics, off-road capability, or easier loading and unloading.
Four-wheel drive is available on most Ram 1500s, either in part-time or full-time flavor. Tow ratings are comparable to 2012 models, only minus one model that sported an 11,500-pound rating. For now, the maximum capacity stands at 10,450 pounds, while Ford and GM trucks can hit at least 11,000 pounds. All Ram 1500s also offer the RamBox, a storage system built into the truck bed and fenders; beginning with the 2013 model, a central locking switch in the cabin or on a mobile app locks and unlocks all the bins at once remotely instead of having to insert a key each time.
The latest Ram also receives a rich-looking interior that incorporates a rotary-shift dial for the 8-speed automatic (other automatics keep a console or column shifter) and a big new spot for an LCD screen that displays a host of new connectivity features. The big screen shows off the optional navigation system, or information from Sirius TravelLink, including gas prices or weather reports, or output from the available rearview camera. The Ram can be connected to the cloud via a 3G data link to the Sprint network, and via a mobile app, owners can start it via a smartphone, lock it or unlock it, run diagnostics, or simply enable a wireless hotspot around the vehicle.
Among the more spendy options are a 7.0-inch configurable gauge cluster that replaces a conventional set of gauges with readouts for up to three functions at a time—towing info, radio station, or navigation directions, for example. The Ram comes with powered USB, SD card, and AUX-in ports, as well as full iPod control via USB, as well as expanded steering-wheel controls. Of course, the top of the lineup, the $48,000 Laramie Longhorn comes with all of this standard, as well as special walnut trim harvested from logs abraded by barbed wire, and prized for their distinctive burl.
Safety has been a sore point compared to some of the other large pickups, but it's getting better. The Ram 1500 has a strong set of features, including a trailer-sway system, hill-start assist, and an available rearview camera system. The NHTSA has in the past given the Ram 1500 some low, three-star scores for side-impact protection, but the current version gets four stars overall, including a five-star rating for side-impact protection.
Late in the 2014 model year, Ram's new 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 became available in the Ram 1500. As in the 2014 Grand Cherokee, the engine is called EcoDiesel and makes 240 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy of 20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway makes this Ram the most fuel-efficient full-size truck currently on the market (we've even achieved more than 30 mpg highway), even beating the new aluminum-bodied F-150. The Ram accomplished the solid numbers on this and other models through the use of active grille shutters, which close off front openings when less cooling is needed for the sake of aerodynamic smoothness.
Changes for the 2015 model year were relatively minor, although Ram used the 2015 North American International Auto Show to unveil a couple new options packages. The Ram 1500 Rebel combines an in-your-face appearance—a unique grille and front fascia, body cladding, big-letter RAM tail gate, red interior trim—with some minor off-road-focused alterations, including a one-inch suspension lift and knobby tires. There's also a 2015 EcoDiesel HFE model, which is rated at 29 mpg highway thanks to a combination of the crew cab, rear-wheel drive, and a tonneau cover—this combo was available before, but didn't have the badges or separate fuel-economy rating, although it was just as efficient.
For 2016, the top Laramie Limited trim gets a brightwork-intensive treatment that includes its own unique X-style grille and tall chrome letters on the tailgate. Inside, the Laramie Limited is the fanciest of the current Ram trims, with leather everywhere and lots of standard equipment. Ram also continues to add what it calls "buzz models" to the 1500 lineup, including two monochrome-look Sport models, the aptly named Orange Sport and Black Sport. The packages include different grille trim, blacked-out logos, and some interior dress-up and are available with the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8.
A "Night" edition was added for 2017, and included a blacked-out grille and rear badges. Most of the lineup stayed the same from prior years, including powertrain options.
Ram pickup history
For most of its life, the Ram 1500 was sold under the Dodge brand. The modern Ram debuted in 1994, when Chrysler took its stodgy, under-performing pickup and completely redesigned it with the look of a big-rig up front. The Ram immediately called attention to itself with the fresh design, as well as new features like rear-hinged club-cab doors on the innovative Quad Cab models. This rebirth brought the Ram into a solid third place behind trucks from Ford and GM, whereas before it had almost been forgotten.
In 2002, Chrysler introduced a new Dodge Ram with Hemi V-8 engines and a somewhat diluted look, but much improved dynamics that gave it the best ride quality in the class and some of the best towing figures, too. However, the Ram's progress would nearly halt when Chrysler was first sold by its Daimler parent company to private equity, then plunged into bankruptcy in 2009 to be rescued by Italy's Fiat.
The Ram brand emerged as Chrysler and Fiat wedded themselves together in the auto industry's newest mega-alliance. Pairing up in late 2009, Fiat and Chrysler divorced the Ram line from Dodge in the 2011 model year, christening the former Dodge Ram 1500 as the new Ram 1500, and updating it lightly with a new six-speed automatic in the 2012 model year and with new trim packages, including a lavish Laramie Longhorn edition with piles of standard equipment and a plush leather interior—a rival for the GMC Denali trucks and Ford's King Ranch pickup. Ram also added an R/T 1500 with a more sporty look, and the pickup gained more available features, like a rearview camera, a USB port, and a navigation system.


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pratt adjunct assistant professor of architecture gregory merryweather's home first appeared in the book, brooklyn modern: architecture, interiors, and design by diana lind. he and his wife renovated into the small carriage house that is right across the street from pratt's brooklyn campus that is now home to them and their two sons. the house was very simple with very few historical details, so there was little to save, and the renovation was mostly one of selective removal (demolition) rather than one of restoration. they kept their aesthetics very simple, which is complemented by their collection of vintage modern furniture and lighting. {thanks greg (and amy for coordinating)!} –anne
p.s. stay tuned in the coming weeks as we'll be sharing several more wonderful homes from professors at pratt!
CLICK HERE for the rest of Gregory's sneak peek after the jump!
I love all of these spaces, sp the first one with the cute baby!
Ooh, I love your IQ Light! Here is a photo of mine!
I really like how the pictures in living room are hanged. The wire mimcs the shapes of furniture (especially legs of the couch), very clever!
I love the simplicity and the floors!
love the exposed beams, the white walls, and the simplicity of the overall design. beautiful.
What a breath of fresh air! I love the floors too.
Love the furniture–especially the dining chairs.
Hi Gregory,
Love your space! I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing your source for the pendant lights over your island. They'd be perfect for a project I'm working on now.
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Nice photo shot into the bathroom!
Hi Gregory,
This is awesome! Could you please tell me the name of the green paint in the bedroom with the adorable bedjumping child? Or is it two different shades of green?
Thank you!
I had so save two of your images for my *new home* folder. We are going to look for a property as soon as my husband returns from work overseas in a month and will build from scratch. I love the windows that glow above the bathroom entrance aswell as the bx wire that is exposed on the rafters. So cosy and modern.
thanks for the nice comments on the house (and the kids). the paint is all benjamin moore the bedroom is 2028-50 flat on the wall and the closet is 2028-40 eggshell. its ecospec but now i would use aura or natura. we use mythic a lot also. the lights in the kitchen island are stonco industrial lights- roughlyte with a pendant mount and of course- prismatic globes. -
Yea for a sneak peek showcasing simple and charming design in a kid- and baby-friendly setting!
In the picture with the table and turquoise flooring, is that Marmoleum flooring? If so, what color? If not, what is it? Thank you.
The white Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen is just so so beautiful! I have always wanted one.
Ceiling again: love the beams.
Are the counters concrete? If so, who did them? I've been trying to source them w/o luck. Thanks!
Can anybody ID the bentwood & wire lounge chairs in the living room (first picture)?
the flooring is forbo linoleum in delft blue which i dont think they make anymore. the countertops are fireslate- they look like concrete but comes in a slab which gets cut. the wire and wood chairs are kofod-larsen chairs. thanks again for the comments.
Great digs, bro. Your style has always seemed so clean to me.
Beautiful photos of your beautiful house. Makes me happy just to look at it. For people enjoying these photos: I've visited several times and I'd add that the light quality is very special…also the garden is an active part of the sequence of spaces…its small but with real variety and character and really quite delightful…. Greg thanks for sharing the blog!
I love this house. You can tell that the lamps/lightshades have been chosen so carefully-a difficult task to hunt out I always find.
The coolest thing is that you can be stylish and still be very kid friendly. Beautiful.
Where did you get the sofa in the first pic? It's awesome.
whoo, i could live here. Love the chairs in the first pic and the vintage fan. Yam!
A breath of fresh air!
Homely apartment.
Simple, clean and easy space to live in that is modern and practical.Yes, thanks!
What a great looking townhouse, reminds me of philly.
Are the ceilings done in semi gloss or gloss paint in the kitchen? Looks very pretty Greg.


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Why Write B"H or BS"D at Head of a Letter, and What Does It Mean?
Although not a requirement, there is indeed an old Jewish custom to write B"H or BS"D, or to be more accurate, their Hebrew equivalents ב״ה or בס״ד, at the beginning of a letter.
What does it mean?
B"H (ב״ה) is an acronym for the Hebrew words baruch Hashem ("blessed is G‑d") or b'ezrat Hashem ("with the help of G‑d"). Others opt for BS"D (בס״ד), which is an acronym for the Aramaic phrase b'syata d'shmaya ("with the help of heaven").
(The quotation mark before the last letter is the Hebrew way of signalling that this is an acronym or an otherwise non-standard word.)
Reason and Origin of the Custom
This old Jewish custom has in fact led to all sorts of wild speculation about Christopher Columbus. Apparently, in almost all of his letters to his son, he included at the top left-hand corner what appears to be the Hebrew letters ב"ה, written in the Sephardic script of that era. (Yes, I was also skeptical of the claim, which even if true, does not necessarily prove anything, but there are images available online, so feel free to judge for yourself).
The idea behind this custom is that even when we go about our mundane daily tasks, G‑d should always be on our minds, our tongues and our pens. This is in line with the verse in Psalms "I have placed the L‑rd before me constantly; because [He is] at my right hand, I will not falter,"1 and the verse in Proverbs "Know Him in all your ways, and He will direct your paths."2
The habit of peppering our ordinary conversation with thankful mentions of G‑d was even displayed by our forefather Jacob. According to the Midrash, when he masqueraded as his unruly brother as a ruse to have his father, Isaac, bless him, Jacob almost blew his cover by repeatedly mentioning G‑d in his conversation with his blind father.3
When did it transfer to the written word as well? That's not clear. Some point to Rabbi Yehuda HaChassid (Rabbi Judah the Pious, 1150-1217) and his work Sefer Chassidim as a possible source for the custom of mentioning G‑d before writing a regular letter.4
We find the use of various phrases in the letters of earlier generations. Nowadays, it has been narrowed down to B"H or BS"D (and their equivalents).
What to write? Can I throw it out?
Some are of the opinion that one should be careful of writing B"H (ב״ה), since the second letter stands for G‑d's name. That would be a problem when discarding the letter, since G‑d's name may not be erased or treated in a disrespectful manner.5 For this reason, many prefer BS"D (בס"ד)."6
Most, however, rule that the letter may be discarded (although preferably not in a disgraceful manner), since the H (ה) does not stand for G‑d's real name but for Hashem (השם), which simply means "The Name."7
The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, had the custom of starting off his letters with ב״ה, as can be seen in his thousands of published letters, and he encouraged others to start off their letters acknowledging G‑d in a similar fashion.8
In this way, not only are we more aware of G‑d in our daily lives, but whomever we come in contact with also gains an awareness of G‑d in his or her personal life, leading to the day when the entire world will recognize that "G‑d is one and His name is one."9
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She was rewarded by having all her children and 17 grandchildren and over 100 great grandchildren keep shabos kashrus etc. many things post WWII survivors did not. 15 years after I told this BH Bubby story to my students I met one of them on shelichus. He showed up at our house "by accident " his car broke down and while he was with us told the BH Bubby story to my children. I was in shock. BH. Whatever the reason. It works. Ty for your message.
I have been trying to remember to include B"H on the top of my emails. Since it is written and sent much faster than regular mail, I often forget. Any ideas how to remember?
And what about texts?
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Best Fresh Apple Bundt Cake
When it's apple season here in Northern California, we are picking and processing daily from our trees (3 trees, 15 varieties). Of the many apple recipes we have on the site, this is one of my favorites!
You simply cannot go wrong with this fresh apple bundt cake. The ingredients of coconut and the apples ensure that the cake will be moist and flavorful.
You can also make muffins with this recipe. Standard muffin tins, 24 muffins, 25 minutes bake time.
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups of sugar
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- 3 cups of white flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cups chopped, peeled apples (varieties that are good for baking - i.e. Granny Smith, Gravenstein, Fuji)
- 1 cup of coconut (the sweetened fresh grated, not the dried. If you use dried, soak first in water.)
- 1 cup of chopped nuts - walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 stick sweet butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
1 Preheat oven to 350° F.
2 Make the cake batter: Beat together the sugar and oil. Add the eggs. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
Add dry ingredients to oil sugar eggs mixture in thirds, beating to incorporate after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla, apples, coconut, and chopped nuts.
3 Bake: Bake at 350°F in a greased and floured bundt cake pan about 1 hour.
Test around the centers with a long thin bamboo skewer or toothpick to make sure the cake is done.
4 Cool and remove from pan: When cool enough to handle, gently remove from pan. Let sit on a rack to cool completely. If the dough has raised substantially around the middle areas of the bundt ring, you may need to use a bread knife to gently level off the cake so that it sits even.
5 Glaze the cake: Blend glaze ingredients and cook until melted. Place the cake on its serving dish.
Prick all around the top of the cake with a fork so that when the glaze is applied it easily seeps into the cake.
Use a pastry brush to apply the glaze liberally around the surface areas of the cake, or use a spoon to dribble the glaze on the cake.


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Following the news that Gianfranco Zola has been sacked as manager of West Ham, the search for his replacement has begun.
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Avram Grant and Mark Hughes are considered the favourites to take over at Upton Park, but here, we round up all the contenders for the job.
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They say many stars become even more famous after their death, and for singers, that could probably be accredited to music hitting the airwaves following their passing. From Selena Quintanilla to Jenni Rivera, here are 5 albums which have been released postmortem:
Selena Quintanilla
Before the Tejano music star lost her life on March 31, 1995, she was preparing to the music world by storm with an English crossover. Although Selena had started recording her first English-language album several months before she died, she never got the opportunity to complete it or see it come to life. Dreaming of You, which featured six songs in English, was released in July of 1995.
Jenni Rivera
Nearly a year after her death, Jenni's memory will be singing her way into the hearts of fans. Universal Music Group will be releasing an album called, 1969 – Siempre (Part 1): En Vivo Desde Monterrey, which will feature songs she performed during her final performance in Mexico on December 8, 2012.
Celia Cruz
La Guarachera de Cuba died on July 16, 2003. On August 5, 2003, Regalo del Alma was released and featured songs like "Ella Tiene Fuego" and "Rie y Llora." Regalo del Alma became Celia's first #1 hit on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
Tito Puente
Known as El Rey de los Timbales, Tito passed away on June 1, 2000 at the age of 77. He was featured on various albums after his death; including Mambo King Meets the Queen of Salsa.
Ritchie Valens
The young "La Bamba" singer was only 17 when he died tragically in a plane crash. One month following his death, his self-titled debut album was released which included his hit single and "We Belong Together."


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Four Jazz Players Featured on 2012 NBA All-Star Ballot
Four Jazz Players Featured on 2012 NBA All-Star Ballot
Jazz fans can vote for Favors, Harris, Jefferson, Millsap and others starting today.
Vote for 2012 NBA All-Stars Here
SALT LAKE CITY (January 4, 2012) – The NBA announced today that Utah Jazz guard Devin Harris, forwards Derrick Favors and Paul Millsap, and center Al Jefferson are featured on the 2012 NBA All-Star ballot, which was unveiled today during a special tip-off event in Orlando, Fla., the Official Host City of NBA All-Star 2012. NBA All-Star Balloting presented by Sprint begins today at 10:15 a.m. MT. The 61st NBA All-Star Game, which will air live on TNT and ESPN Radio in the U.S., and reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages, will be played at the Amway Center on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012.
Harris was a 2009 NBA All-Star selection and has started the first six games for the Jazz, averaging 10.2 points and 4.2 assists. Favors, Jefferson and Millsap are vying for their first ever All-Star selections. Jefferson currently leads the Jazz in scoring at 18.2 points per game, while also contributing 8.4 rebounds, 1.60 blocks and 1.00 steal. Millsap is the Jazz's second-leading scorer, averaging a near double-double at 12.0 points and 9.2 rebounds to go with 2.00 steals per game. An NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection last year, Favors is averaging 8.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.33 blocks in 24.8 minutes in his second NBA campaign. Fans are also permitted to cast write-in votes for other Jazz players not listed on the ballot.
2012 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by Sprint gives fans around the world the opportunity to vote daily for their favorite players as starters for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game. There are several ways fans can cast their votes as part of this season's all-digital program, including in 16 languages on NBA.com and through mobile phones by texting the player's last name to 6-9-6-2-2 ("MYNBA") or by visiting m.NBA.com on any wireless carrier. Sprint customers can also access the ballot and vote through the new "Sprint NBA Mobile" application, the most comprehensive app in the marketplace for NBA fans.
2012 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by Sprint also includes expanded SMS voting. Fans can now vote for 10 different players per day, per phone number, via SMS voting by sending 10 separate SMS messages, each one with a different player's last name. Fans can vote for All-Stars via SMS at any time by texting from their mobile phones. Message and data rates may apply. Previously, fans could cast one SMS vote for one player per day.
Fans can vote directly on NBA.com or use their Facebook profile information to help create an NBA.com All-Access account, which enables them to complete a ballot. After submitting their All-Star selections, fans will have the ability to share them with their friends on Facebook and followers on Twitter, and encourage others to cast their ballots.
Wireless and SMS balloting, as well as voting on NBA.com, will conclude on Jan. 31. Starters will be announced live on TNT on Feb. 2, during a special one-hour pregame show at 5 p.m. MT featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith. The special will air prior to TNT's exclusive doubleheader featuring the Chicago Bulls at the New York Knicks (6 p.m. MT) and the Denver Nuggets at the Los Angeles Clippers (8:30 p.m. MT).
The NBA All-Star ballot lists 120 players – 60 each from the Eastern and Western conferences – with 24 guards, 24 forwards, and 12 centers from each conference comprising the list. Voters select two guards, two forwards and one center from each conference.
The 120 players on the ballot were selected by a panel of media who regularly cover the NBA: Bill Simmons (Grantland), Sekou Smith (NBA.com), Doug Smith (Toronto Star/PBWA), and Ian Thomsen (Sports Illustrated).
NBA All-Star 2012 in Orlando will bring together some of the most talented and passionate players in the league's history for a global celebration of the game. TNT will televise the All-Star Game for a 10th consecutive year, marking Turner Sports' 28th year of All-Star coverage. NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by State Farm will feature the Haier Shooting Stars, Taco Bell Skills Challenge, Foot Locker Three-Point Contest, and Sprite Slam Dunk. Other events at NBA All-Star 2012 will include the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and NBA All-Star Jam Session. Orlando also hosted NBA All-Star in 1992.


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Nebula Class Observations
by Bernd Schneider and Sebastian Quevedo-Busch
The Nebula class began its existence as a rather simple kitbash, almost entirely composed of parts of an AMT/Ertl Galaxy-class model kit in a different arrangement. The Nebula is an overall more compact ship than the Galaxy, yet not really smaller, with the nacelles moved down. Modeler Ed Miarecki built two slightly different of these kitbashes whose structure and history is described under Proto-Nebula Class Reconstruction in the Wolf 359 series. Other than that, the following article investigates the detailed Nebula class model as redesigned by Rick Sternbach and Mike Okuda. The studio miniature has undergone a number of modifications and was finally modeled as a CGI for DS9. The following miniature and CGI variants of the fully-fledged Nebula design are known to date in the order of appearance:
The original full-scale Nebula model with the distinctive elliptical "AWACS" pod mounted on top. First and only appearance in TNG: "The Wounded".
A modification of the miniature with a new triangular pod. As seen in TNG: "Redemption, Part II".
Still the same model, but with several detail changes. Appeared in "Star Trek Generations". I assume that this model remained practically the same after that and was initially seen on DS9 too (probably labeled USS Leeds and just with new pennants).
CGI model with additional detail differences that make it more Galaxy-like. Supposedly appeared in VOY: "Message in a Bottle" and a number of DS9 episodes. The name of the ship is not finally confirmed, a CGI ship like this named "Bonchune" appears in the non-canon Ships of the Line calendar.
Dominion War variant
Unnamed Nebula-class ships took part in several battles during the final phase of DS9. In DS9: "The Changing Face of Evil" there is a relatively close view of one of these ships. While their basic arrangement seem to be essentially identical to the Bonchune CGI, we get the impression that the saucer proportions are distorted (a too cone-like almond shape).
The Nebula is sometimes thought to be smaller than the Galaxy class. At least this was the original intention by the designers. Rick Sternbach writes at TrekBBS: "The Nebula class was supposed to be smaller than the Galaxy class, IIRC; the saucer shape is similar, but the bridge module is larger in proportion to the saucer size, as are the windows. The fact that the Nebula saucer looks like a Galaxy saucer (shape, colors, various design elements) doesn't exactly help the situation, but there it is."
The analysis below, however, will prove that there is actually no visual difference of the window or bridge sizes between the two ship classes. Rick Sternbach may have referred to a study he made, or he could have confused the Nebula with the New Orleans that really has larger windows and a bridge at a different scale. Concerning the Nebula, we can conclude that two ships which use parts with identical proportions and the same details must have the same scale.
With a number of components being identical to the Galaxy class, we may achieve an educated guess of the Nebula's size. The length of the Nebula class (Sutherland and Farragut variant) can be determined comparing available Nebula diagrams to those of the Galaxy class whose dimensions are known (642.5m long), assuming that the two ship classes have the same nacelles and saucers with identical proportions. The side views of the Nebula given in the Encyclopedias I and II and the various depictions in the Fact Files don't show diverging overall dimensions, although the proportions of the saucer, more precisely its height-to-width ratio, are subject to vary. All these side views give us a length of 440m for the Nebula with an inaccuracy of no more than two or three meters. There is only one reference of the ship that would yield a different length, the Nebula top or bottom view (of the monochrome orthographic sets) from the Fact Files. If the latter two views were correct, the vessel would be about 465m long (which would be almost the same as its width).
The comparison image shows that the said bottom view doesn't even correspond with the side view from the same set in the Fact Files, although the scales and proportions of the single components (most of all saucer and engines) match well. On the bottom view the nacelles are moved rearward, giving us about 25m more overall length. The same applies to the top view (not depicted).
The question which version is correct is not easy to answer, because of the predominantly non-orthographic perspectives of the existing studio model photos of the Farragut or Sutherland, but the relative position of the warp engines and the saucer looks as if rather the side view is correct and the length is only 440m. The ship is a bit wider than long in this case, a unique attribute among Starfleet vessels.
Engineering hull proportions
The Nebula prototypes are kitbashes and therefore have the same engineering hull as the Galaxy class. After an only superficial look at the two classes the same is sometimes assumed for the detailed Nebula model, the Nebula being said to have an identical hull with at most a few meters shaved off at the rear end. The comparison of available Galaxy and Nebula pictures, however, unmistakably demonstrates that the Nebula's secondary hull is an entirely different part, implying that a new mould must have been utilized for the nebula miniature. The fore view with the deflector dish illustrates that there are two different dishes. Additionally, the very bottom of the Nebula-class engineering hull is curved with a smaller radius. Comparing the aft views we easily recognize the more rounded bottom deck as well, aside from the nacelle pylons that are naturally missing on the Nebula class, making the engineering section more than only a few meters shorter. Finally, it appears that the rim between the upper and the lower half of the engineering hull is taller on the Nebula. All Nebula variants of the studio miniature are largely consistent regarding the engineering hull proportions.
The CGI version (at least the Bonchune) doesn't exactly reproduce this look. Here the aft end of the engineering hull look more like on the Galaxy, more pointed and curved and with a thin rim again. The strangely distorted DS9-Nebula even looks like it has the same dish as the Galaxy class and a more pronounced almond shape of the lower hull, which leads to the suspicion that no genuine engineering hull was modeled for it.
We can also note that the nacelle struts of the Nebula studio miniature are custom parts and only have the basic U-shaped structure (tipped over) in common with the Galaxy warp pylons. Especially the triangular flange between pylons and nacelles is much thicker on the Nebula. On the CGI Nebula, on the other hand, the latter part is the same as on the Galaxy. This is in line with the observation that the secondary hull of the Bonchune being closer to that of the Galaxy as well.
Saucer proportions and details
There has been some confusion about the real size of the Nebula saucer because it looked like the initial model (Phoenix) had four decks less in the upper half of the saucer. But on all available pictures the Nebula miniature in all of its variants has evidently a saucer with the same overall proportions as the Galaxy, even if the side view in the first edition of the Star Trek Encyclopedia makes an attempt to flatten the saucer, keeping its length. The solution to this enigma is rather easy: The Phoenix is simply missing four window rows in the lower decks of the upper saucer half. More precisely, some of the decks 6 to 9 have no windows, while on the Galaxy one or two of these decks, located at a very gently sloping part of the saucer surface, include even more than one window row - in other words, some of the windows can be found in the ceilings of these decks. We may only hypothesize, but it is well possible that the Nebula with its purportedly smaller crew has nothing but cargo bays on the decks in question, although it seems a waste of cabins with space view. All hardware versions are lacking these windows. There may be lifeboats on these decks on all these Nebula variants in the same places where they are on the Galaxy class too -- only that they would be very faint on the Phoenix and Sutherland, whereas there is a clear contrast on the Farragut.
As opposed to what may have been the original intention, the bridge module of the Nebula has the same size relative to the saucer as on the Galaxy. Nonetheless there may be a significant difference between the Galaxy and Nebula miniature saucers. It looks like the upper and the lower half of the Nebula saucer are farther apart than on the Galaxy (it would be the spacing between deck 9 and 10 on both classes). This would go along with the observed wider rim on the engineering hull. We may speculate that these features that create a slightly different perception of proportions might be left over from a time when the Nebula was supposed to be smaller.
Aside from the windows, some minor modifications can be observed, such as the transporter emitters that were moved outside the phaser ring at latest for the Sutherland, whereas they can be found on the later Farragut just where they are on the Enterprise-D too. This coincides with the newly incorporated lifeboats of the Farragut. On a further note, the Sutherland seems to be the only version with two short phaser strips at the aft end of the saucer. The firing angle would be considerably limited because of the pod, though.
Finally, the CGI Nebula versions have all the windows and the lifeboats of the Galaxy class. The real-life explanation may be simply that the 3D modeler could have taken the primary hull without changes from the Galaxy. Most likely all other barely recognizable details on the saucer are identical too. As already mentioned, the Dominion War variant does not seem to have the correct ellipsoid saucer. The upper half looks like it is either relatively too high or rather cone-shaped instead of evenly curved.
Saucer underside
The underside of the early Nebula variants is barely recognizable and doesn't seem to have the window insets of the Galaxy saucer. The picture of the later incarnation as USS Leeds confirms this notion. There are only cut-outs for the secondary deflector and the large set of windows behind the center line of the saucer. Other than a different position of the transporter grids, there is no further difference compared to the saucer underside of the Galaxy. There is probably intended to be a captain's yacht too, although the mounting point of the model (which we don't expect to ever shift) is exactly where we would look for the auxiliary vessel. Strictly speaking the existence of a yacht is only speculation.
The CGI Nebula has all the window insets of the Galaxy class on the ventral side of its saucer, just like the top side is the same too.
The Galaxy class encompasses four rectangular RCS blocks on the saucer. It is surprising that the first "real" Nebula to appear, the Phoenix, does not seem to have thrusters at all. It is the easiest explanation that they were simply forgotten, though any ship of the class would need them. This evident error was later corrected. Yet, the Sutherland and the Farragut may have two different types of RCS quads. While they seem to consist just of markings on the Sutherland, the Farragut has openly visible nozzles. These may be just painted, still it looks like the thrusters are of a distinct type. The Galaxy thrusters seem to be wider than either of them, marked with essentially just rust brown or orange. Our impression is that the CGI Nebulas, just as they take all other details rather from the Galaxy than from the Nebula miniature, have Galaxy-type thrusters.
Impulse engines
The saucer impulse engines of the Galaxy class are often said to be too tiny for the ship's size. In this light it surprises that they are still smaller on the Nebula, in particular because the ship class doesn't have an additional central engine. On all miniature variants of the ship the impulse engines seem to be identical. Their location may be regarded as impractical, because the warp pylon obstructs any exhaust with a vector component pointing down. Interestingly, the Bonchune CGI version for once doesn't follow the Galaxy model in this respect, but has the same kind of exhausts as the Nebula hardware models. Only the new shaded "engine hood" exactly where the impulse engines are on the Galaxy is something special about this model.
It has been speculated that, because of its registries (especially regarding USS Farragut NCC-60597), the Nebula construction may date back longer (up to a decade) than the Galaxy. More evidence, albeit not very substantial, comes from the hull pennants. The two first Nebulas that show up (Phoenix & Sutherland) have Starfleet pennants akin to those of the Enterprise-D, with an elliptic Starfleet badge as it is commonly used in the 2360s. But the Farragut with its exceptionally low registry still has the presumably old round emblem in 2371. This is not very significant though, as it would merely connote that the ship has most likely been launched prior to the Enterprise-D and hasn't been repainted since. The USS Leeds, finally, sports a modern yellow pennant as it can be found on nearly all ships since 2371, including the Defiant, Voyager and even the Lakota, an Excelsior variant. The same goes for the CGI versions, although we never got a close enough look at the later DS9 variant.
Something interesting to note, though not very surprising, is that we have seen the Nebula class with different bridge designs. The obvious real-world reason is that there was no permanent bridge set for any of the infrequently shown ships. While we could see only the ready room and a glimpse of a corridor of the Phoenix (TNG: "The Wounded"), a new bridge was built up for the Sutherland (TNG: "Redemption, Part II") and later for the Prometheus (DS9: "Second Sight"). Both may be to some extent redresses of the Enterprise-D battle bridge set, which was unquestionably used for the Enterprise-C and Stargazer. It would have been more plausible and above all less expensive to use the Galaxy bridge for the Nebula class too. In spite of everything, we should expect a quite similar layout, given that the outer appearance of the bridge is identical on both classes. But very likely it was intended to establish a visual difference for the sake of the dramatic impact. Maybe it would be possible to explain away the dissimilarity by simply pretending that in both cases we actually saw the Nebula battle bridge. On the other hand, there would be no problem assuming that the Nebula is actually that small, except that we might insist on something considerably more spacious on such a large ship.
We have identified differences between the Nebula variants, deliberately excluding the early kitbashes with their shortcomings concerning the proportions and details that wouldn't allow a proper comparison. The finalized Nebula class sports an entirely new engineering hull. While the overall dimensions of the Nebula and Galaxy saucer and nacelles are the same, there are many significant detail differences. Moreover, we can safely distinguish four sub-classes plus one uncertain variant that we may decide to ignore because the CGI modeler possibly just didn't get the proportions straight.
But even the largely correct CGI version (namely the Bonchune) shows a strong tendency to incorporate details from the Galaxy, rather than from the Nebula miniature. A possible reason is that Rob Bonchune didn't have access to the Nebula studio miniature. We probably shouldn't just put that aside, especially since the dissimilarities between the three hardware versions are not quite as significant (except for the AWACS pod of the Phoenix, of course). Yet, we would gladly keep these as three class variants, so the CGI would deserve the same right.
Here are the corrected side views of the three basic Nebula variants at a glance (open them in three separate windows and enjoy ;-)):
Phoenix variant original miniature |
Farragut variant modified miniature |
Bonchune variant CGI |
As for the age of the Nebula, the old pennant of the Farragut with its low registry is new evidence, but not sufficient to conclude that the Nebula must have been built some time prior to the Galaxy. If we give the registry system any credence it may remain the most plausible explanation though.
See Also
Starship Gallery - Nebula - Phoenix, Sutherland, Farragut
Proto-Nebula Class Reconstruction
The Saucer Rim on the Galaxy Class - dissimilarities between the older and newer miniatures
Thanks to a couple of members of the Subspace Comms Network for fruitful discussion and to Robert Minnes for an additional hint.
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