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2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: New Car Review
Pros: Powerful engines; excellent ride and handling; variety of body styles; abundance of luxury features; high level of safety; roomy cabin.
Cons: Pricey next to competitors; finicky COMAND electronic interface.
What's New: New E400 Hybrid; standard mbrace2 telematics; standard heated front seats and electromechanical steering for coupe and cabriolet; new wheel designs; coupe available with 4MATIC all-wheel drive; Premium2 package standard on AMG models; Panoramic sunroof standard on E63 AMG Wagon.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the brand's premier mid-size offering, aptly bridging the wide chasm between the entry-level C-Class and the executive-caliber S-Class. Aside from its expectedly high level of comfort, performance and style, the E-Class has one of the most diverse upscale model lineups offered by any automaker. It's available in 5-passenger sedan, 4-passenger coupe, 4-passenger cabriolet and 7-passenger wagon body styles with multiple powertrain options. A new-for-2013 hybrid model, the E400; an advanced clean-diesel offering, the E350 Bluetec; and a potent AMG model, the E63, round out the E-Class lineup.
For 2013, the E350 and E550 models keep their respective 2012 powerplants, a 3.5-liter V6 and 4.6-liter V8. The E400 Hybrid, offered only as a sedan, uses the V6 paired with an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. The hybrid can maneuver at low speed without using gas.
The sophisticated modern design carries across the lineup. The sedan has a well-sculpted profile and a substantial presence. The coupe takes on a sleeker and more stylish personality, thanks to a faster roofline and the absence of a B-pillar. The cabriolet shares many exterior cues and styling elements with the coupe, but with a soft fabric roof that gives the car a classic look in both top-up and top-down positions. The E350 Coupe and Cabriolet now sport larger, 18-inch wheels, while the C550 Coupe and Cabriolet get 18-in wheels in a new design. The wagon smartly blends E-Class elegance with the shape of a more practical family mover.
The E63 gets AMG body and wheel upgrades for a more aggressive exterior appearance than the rest of the E-Class lineup. It's available in both sedan and wagon form.
For those looking for a well-balanced mix of drivability, luxury, technology and build quality, the E-Class is steadfast on virtually all fronts.
Comfort & Utility
The E-Class's interior is finely appointed, meticulously designed, spacious, comfortable and loaded with amenities. All models offer well-contoured seats, superior ergonomics and the high level of craftsmanship that's expected from Mercedes-Benz.
Each model in the wide variety of body styles and trims is fitted differently with its own roster of standard and optional equipment. Some notable higher-end features include leather upholstery; wood trim; power front seats with heat and memory functions; automatic dual-zone climate control; a rear power sunshade; and keyless ignition. The E63 AMG livens up the E-Class interior with unique elements such as sport seats, a unique AMG gauge cluster and carbon fiber trim. The AMG wagon now includes a standard panoramic sunroof.
There are three passenger configurations for the E-Class: four seats for the coupe and cabriolet, five for the sedan and seven for the wagon. While front head and leg room are in abundance across all E-Class models, the rear seat of the coupe and cabriolet can be a little tight for taller adults, with suboptimal entry and exit comfort. The sedan and wagon are quite the opposite for rear-seat occupants. Each offers plenty of shoulder, hip and elbow room, and the wagon's 2-place rear-facing third row is very usable for children and shorter adults (under 5'4").
Mercedes's COMAND interface is the central point from which many of the E-Class's electronic features can be managed. However, COMAND takes some getting used to, and some find it to be overly complicated if not overwhelming. The latest Mercedes-Benz telematics platform, mbrace2, is standard for 2013. It offers a host of cloud-based functions, from apps to remote access.
Other advanced electronics available in the E-Class include navigation, a backup camera system, rear DVD, Bluetooth connectivity and a USB interface.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The mid-size luxury segment is certainly populated with sportier offerings than the 2013 Mercedes E-Class. This Benz is neither the fastest nor the most powerful among its competitors. That said, the E-Class benefits from one of the most varied engine lineups on the market. And the addition of the hybrid E400 only further expands the choices.
Using the same gas-powered V6 as the E350, the E400 sedan also tacks on a 27-hp electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery. The benefit of the E400's hybrid drivetrain on fuel economy can't yet be determined; the EPA hasn't rated the vehicle.
The rear-wheel-drive E350 Bluetec is propelled by a clean-burning 3.0-liter turbo-diesel producing 210 hp and a stout 400 lb-ft of torque. It yields impressive fuel economy of 21 mpg city/32 mpg highway, permitting an interstate cruising range of more than 600 miles.
The E350 series comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 good for 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. Available in rear- or all-wheel-drive (4MATIC) versions, its fuel economy ranges from 16/23 mpg to 17/26 mpg, depending on drivetrain and body configuration.
The rear- or all-wheel-drive E550 gets a robust 4.7-liter twin-turbo V8. Output is 402 hp and 443 lb-ft. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 16/24 mpg.
The powerful E63 AMG sedan and wagon use a mammoth, 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8, pumping out 518 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Energy is transmitted through an AMG 7-speed automatic gearbox. To promote efficiency, the E63 benefits from engine start/stop technology. Fuel economy is 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway for the sedan and 14/21 mpg for the wagon.
Safety-related content and technologies include a barrage of front and rear airbags and driver assistance systems that include Lane Keep Assist and radar-based Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control with a Pre-Safe Brake system. Pre-Safe will slow the car down when an unavoidable collision is sensed.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes standard with ABS; stability and traction control; front side airbags; front pelvic airbags; side curtain airbags; and a driver knee airbag. Also standard are the Mercedes-Benz mbrace2 emergency telematics service and Attention Assist (a driver drowsiness and inattention warning system.) The cabriolet features automatic rollover hoops.
The Lane Tracking package adds a blind spot warning system and a lane departure warning/keeping system. The Driver Assistance package includes the adaptive cruise control and more advanced versions of the Lane Tracking program that can take evasive action should the driver fail to do so. Rear side airbags are a stand-alone option.
Driving Impressions
The E-Class is a smooth road-going vessel that can alter its composure based on the manner in which it's driven. The car firms up nicely during faster maneuvering and quick directional changes, exhibiting an impressive degree of balance and tenacity. In highway cruising, the E-Class feels as substantial and refined as many larger luxury sedans, making it ideal for long-distance travel. This is especially true for sedan and wagon variants.
The coupe and cabriolet models drive smaller than the other E-Class cars, with sportier manners through tight turns and sharp switchbacks. The cabriolet is an excellent choice for sun worshippers who yearn for an enjoyable top-down ride on clear days but require a quiet and contained cabin when the top is up.
For a seriously hard-hitting approach to luxury, the E63 AMG sedan and wagon live on the performance edge of the E-Class experience. The significantly uprated engine, AMG gearbox and performance-tuned suspension make the AMG remarkable in both acceleration and handling.
Other Cars to Consider
BMW 5 Series - It's more of a driver's car than the Mercedes, but the E-Class delivers a plusher ride.
Audi A6 - From a design standpoint, the Audi is more youthful and modern. The E-Class may carry an "old luxury" stigma, but it still has significant innovation and technology.
Infiniti M - The M is less of a status symbol than the E-Class but offers excellent driving dynamics and plenty of luxury amenities for its price.
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All of the E-Class models are superb, but we're especially impressed with the E350 Bluetec. This clean-burning turbo-diesel is impressive on multiple fronts. It is efficient (33 mpg highway), eco-friendly and delivers plenty of performance and acceleration thanks to its massive 400 lb-ft of torque. And, of course, the E350 Bluetec enjoys all the amenities and creature comforts of the E-Class model line.


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2012 Audi A5: New Car Review
Pros: Beautiful styling, top-shelf interior, refined driving dynamics, standard all-wheel drive for the coupe.
Cons: Engine lacks both power and efficiency, Cabriolet gets a lackluster CVT and a soft-top rather than a retractable hardtop.
If luxury coupes and convertibles were judged on looks alone, the 2012 Audi A5 would have few peers. Although the A5 is really just a two-door version of the A4 sedan, its expressive styling suggests far greater exclusivity. Pulling up to the curb in an A5 is an event in itself-you're almost guaranteed to draw admiring glances from everyone in the vicinity. Avoid this Audi if you don't want valets to display your car out front.
It's under the A5's shapely hood where things start to go a bit sour. Don't get us wrong, the standard turbocharged inline-4 is a fine piece of engineering, and its 211-horsepower rating is nothing to be ashamed of. But in the rarified realm of luxury two-doors, most motors offer considerably more muscle. If you want to power up, Audi does offer the S5 (reviewed separately), which boasts either a supercharged V6 or a luscious V8. Check the price tags, though; those enhanced engines don't come cheap.
So we've established that the A5 isn't going to win many stoplight races. But we also know that plenty of shoppers in this segment care more about style and luxury than all-out performance. And if that sounds like you, then there's a pretty good chance you'll fall in love with Audi's two-door stunner.
Comfort & Utility
The 2012 Audi A5 coupe and convertible (Cabriolet) are offered in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige.
The Premium comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, a panoramic sunroof (coupe only), a power-operated vinyl roof (Cabriolet only), leather upholstery, single-zone automatic climate control, power front seats with driver lumbar adjustment, a tilt-telescopic steering wheel, the Multi-Media Interface system with a dash-mounted control knob and a ten-speaker audio system with an auxiliary input, an SD card reader and satellite radio.
The Premium Plus adds xenon headlamps with LED running lights, LED taillights, auto-dimming mirrors, driver memory functions, Bluetooth and iPod integration and tri-zone automatic climate control-meaning the rear passengers get their own separate climate controls (a very unusual feature in a coupe).
The Prestige goes all-out with adaptive xenon headlamps that include LED running lights, a blind-spot warning system, keyless entry with push-button ignition, MMI Plus with navigation and a console-mounted joystick knob and a 14-speaker, 505-watt Bang & Olufsen audio system.
Many of the higher trims' features-including Bluetooth and iPod integration-are available on lower trims as options. Among the other available niceties, depending on the trim level, are 19-inch wheels, a Sport package (including sport front seats, a sport-tuned suspension and shift paddles for automatic-transmission cars), heated seats, adaptive cruise control and the Drive Select system, which gives the driver electronic adjustments for steering effort, automatic transmission programming and throttle response.
The A5's driving position is decidedly low-slung, emphasizing the car's sleek, intimate character. But the standard front seats are unexpectedly plain, offering little in the way of lateral support. We expect more in a European sport/luxury coupe. The Sport package's upgraded front seats are much improved, providing ample bolstering along with excellent long-distance comfort. However, only Premium Plus and Prestige models are eligible for this upgrade. Unlike in the A4, the A5's door-mounted armrests curve back plenty far to support the elbows of long-legged drivers.
The A5's tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel has a wide range of adjustability, as does the standard multi-way power seat, so most drivers should be able to find an agreeable configuration. The classic analog gauges use Audi's distinctive font for the numerals. Like just about everything else in the A5's cabin, those gauges impart a sense of luxury and sophistication, though there's inexplicably a cheesy silver plastic trim piece that surrounds the gauge cluster and the MMI screen.
Ergonomics are an adventure in A5. Try to adjust the climate control's fan speed and you'll see what we mean-it's a two-step process. A simple dedicated fan knob would work wonders here. On the bright side, we think Audi has made great strides with the MMI system's intuitiveness, which we discuss in more detail below.
Although the A5's back seat enjoys its own climate controls, there's no way adults are going to squeeze back there for any length of time. Kids might find it tolerable, but this back seat is best used for storage.
The A5 coupe's trunk capacity is the same as the A4's, measuring 12.4 cubic feet. Remarkably, the Cabriolet's trunk isn't much worse, checking in at 12.3 cubic feet with the top up and 10.2 cubic feet with it lowered.
Speaking of the Cabriolet's top, its fabric construction invites attention from thieves and doesn't seem to have saved much if any weight relative to a retractable hardtop. We prefer the hardtops offered by BMW, Infiniti, Lexus and others.
The base A5 doesn't come standard with iPod or Bluetooth connectivity, but those are easy enough to add as standalone options. The absence of a USB port is more troubling, but if you're a fan of loading mp3s onto your flash drive, you can switch to an SD card instead and use the A5's standard SD slot. Same difference, really. However, a USB port can provide superior connections for portable mp3 players; the standard auxiliary jack is pretty basic technology.
In any case, the technological centerpiece of the A5 is the MMI system, which comes in two forms. In standard spec without navigation, MMI is controlled via a knob on the center stack that requires an uncomfortable reach from the driver's seat. We strongly advise stepping up to the MMI Plus system, which includes navigation, a more sophisticated display screen and a control knob that's conveniently mounted precisely where your right hand rests on the center console. Audi has greatly improved the intuitiveness of MMI's menu structure, and the console-mounted knob now features a nifty joystick-like top section that's particularly useful for scrolling through a map.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The A5 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 rated at 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The coupe gets standard Quattro all-wheel drive and either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic, while the Cabriolet starts with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic (CVT), providing Quattro and the eight-speed automatic as a twofold option.
Equipped with front-wheel drive and the CVT, the A5 Cabriolet might be the least engaging premium convertible on the market. The transmission is neither responsive nor particularly refined, and it seems to sap some of the engine's power. Fortunately, Quattro brings a superior eight-speed automatic and an available six-speed manual in the coupe. But no matter what configuration you choose, there's no getting around the engine's modest output. The A5 may look like it's got a nose for speed, but the turbo four simply runs out of breath at higher velocities.
According to the EPA, fuel economy for the coupe is 21 mpg city/31 mpg highway with the manual, while the automatic yields 21/29 mpg. The Cabriolet is rated at 22/30 mpg with the CVT and 21/29 mpg with the eight-speed automatic. Two comments here: first, the Cabriolet weighs a few hundred pounds more than the coupe, so we doubt it really gets the same fuel economy. And second, these numbers aren't very impressive for a 211-horsepower inline-4.
The 2012 Audi A5 comes with standard stability control and four-wheel antilock disc brakes. The coupe gets eight airbags (front, front side, full-length side-curtain and knee), while the Cabriolet gets six airbags (front, front side and knee).
The A5 has not been crash-tested.
Driving Impressions
Perhaps due to its low driving position and roofline, the A5 has a substantial, hunkered-down feel at speed. Handling is good in standard form and excellent with the Sport package's sport-tuned suspension, while the ride remains supple unless you get the optional 19-inch wheels, which we wouldn't advise. We'd also stay away from the expensive Drive Select system, as the A5's standard calibrations are just fine. On the highway, the A5 feels invincible, tracking straight and true with nary a vibration at any speed. Road noise is less noticeable in the coupe, but the Cabriolet remains peaceful by soft-top standards. Overall, the A5 is a pleasure to drive; it's the power deficit that holds it back.
Other Cars to Consider
BMW 3 Series: The 3 Series coupe and convertible are carryover models this year while BMW prepares replacements, but don't let that dissuade you. They're still among the best cars in the world, and the convertible features a retractable hardtop.
Infiniti G37: The G37 certainly has no shortage of power, though it could use a dose of the A5's refinement. Like the BMW, the Infiniti features a retractable hardtop in convertible form.
Ford Mustang GT: Open to something different? How about a V8-powered Mustang coupe or convertible? You can't beat the value, and the Mustang's 5.0-liter V8 is one of the best engines in the world.
AutoTrader Recommends
We'd demand the style of the coupe and the performance of the Sport package, so our target would be a coupe in Premium Plus trim.


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AP: Lawyer says teenage US terror suspect autistic
BAY SHORE, New York (AP) — A young New York man caught boarding a plane on his way to Yemen to fight with an al-Qaida affiliate is a teenager who was diagnosed with autism and didn't understand the gravity of what he was doing, his attorney told The Associated Press.
Justin Kaliebe, 18, pleaded guilty in a secret federal court proceeding in February to a charge of attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization. He was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation before he is sentenced Sept. 27. His condition could be considered in determining his sentence. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
"Justin Kaliebe is a gentle, misguided, autistic teenager who does not have the ability to fully understand the magnitude and consequences of his actions," defense attorney Anthony La Pinta said in a statement to the AP.
La Pinta, who joined the defense team after the guilty plea was entered, said he has medical documents showing that Kaliebe was diagnosed with autism as a young child, but he would not release them.
Authorities have declined to say why the plea was entered in secret, though the move could mean Kaliebe was cooperating in the investigation when it was at a sensitive stage.
Kaliebe, who converted to Islam about three years ago, apparently was swept up in the New York Police Department's ongoing investigation into the activities of Muslims throughout the region. Counterterrorism agents and NYPD officers intercepted him Jan. 21 as he tried to board a flight to Oman on his way to Yemen.
Acquaintances, including the imam at a Long Island mosque he frequently attended, have described him as emotionally immature and a child of divorce who seemed in need of psychiatric counseling.
According to court papers, Kaliebe told an undercover operative pretending to be a confidant, "There is no way out for me. ... The only way out is martyrdom."
The NYPD has long had an interest in converts to Islam as part of its efforts to prevent terrorist attacks, saying in a 2007 report that they are "particularly vulnerable" to radicalization.
Prosecutors allege Kaliebe began plotting to join al-Qaida on the Arabian Peninsula in 2011 while he was in contact with an undercover operative, who recorded their conversations.
"Kaliebe indicated that he wanted to join a group 'for the sake of Allah,'" documents show.
A 20-year-old friend, Ahmad Deib, said he doesn't believe Kaliebe was capable of terrorism.
"This is a case of entrapment. This kid, he couldn't hurt a fly. He is one of the most kindhearted kids you would ever know."
Friends said Kaliebe's home life was not ideal. His parents were divorced in 1998 when he was a toddler, said Bilal Hito.
"There was something about Justin that made you feel you were around a little boy," Hito said.
Deib said Kaliebe once confided that he had stopped taking antidepressants because he didn't like the way they made him feel.
Imam Abdul Jabbar said in an interview that Kaliebe even asked if he could live in the mosque.
La Pinta disputed reports that his client had a lousy home life.
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The 2012 Grand Vitara gets a trim reshuffle and a mild restyling. A new Ultimate Adventure trim debuts, which features 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, water-resistant seat fabric and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. It's available in 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive.
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Because of its fully independent suspension and ladder frame design within a uni-body structure, Suzuki calls the Grand Vitara "The Off-Road Athlete." It sits on a rugged chassis, and safety features include anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, anti-skid system, side curtain airbags with rollover sensors, front side airbags and electronic stability control to help prevent the loss of control of the vehicle. Navigation is standard. Towing capacity rated at is 3,000 pounds and highway mileage is an impressive 26 mpg.
The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is a mid-size SUV powered by a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 166 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque. Transmissions consist of a standard 5-speed manual and optional 5-speed automatic transmission, which can be paired with RWD or 4WD. Fuel mileage for the base Grand Vitara is an EPA estimated 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. New for 2012 is the Ultimate Adventure Edition trim level; offering 18-inch alloy wheels, water-resistant seat fabric, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and integrated fog lamps. Features include independent front suspension, independent rear suspension, keyless start, keyless entry, touch-screen navigation, 7-speaker audio system, auxiliary input jack, heated front seats and 18-inch alloy wheels. Safety is comprised of electronic stability control, traction control, anti-lock brake system, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, dual front supplemental airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags and tire pressure monitoring. The Grand Vitara is backed by a 3-year/30,000-mile warranty.


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Hi all! Names Jeremy! First time poster but I always visit the forums for the latest info. Well to my post now!
So I've been thinking we really don't need lots of apps like Apples store does. In fact, I'd be more than perfectly happy with just one. When I asked my friends and people at school if they were going to get a ZuneHD 90% of them said no. They said they already had a mp3 player or ipod (bleh) and didn't need to spend the money on another one. But then I asked them a question. I asked if it had Halo on it to play if they would buy it. They all said yes in a heartbeat.
Just think about that for a second. Put a portable version of Halo on the ZuneHD. We know it's more than capable to handle it. Heck, you could charge me $50 and I would buy it. Think about it, if they put Halo on this, and said so before Christmas, this could easily be the hottest thing on everyone's wishlist. Halo on the ZuneHD alone could give Apple a fair run, and seems foolish not to put it on it.
Wouldn't you want a Halo you can play on the crapper? Just use your ZuneHD to log onto XBL and message your friends and play with them?! I know I would! Just think about WiFi multiplayer! And just think with they could easily make a mic/headset to plug into the Zune port.
So here look at these that I came up with and think would work great and dream on!
See how easily that can be translated? Let me know what you think!
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WALTHAM, Mass. – Facing its toughest competition of the season thus far, the MIT men's fencing team went 1-4 at the Brandeis University Invitational on Sunday. The Engineers defeated Johns Hopkins University (14-13) but fell to Yale University (17-10), Brown University (17-10), Columbia University (19-8), and St. John's University (20-7).
Senior Joey Rafidi (Los Angeles, Calif.) and sophomore Dinis Cheian (Chisinau, Moldova) both produced ledgers of 10-5 for the epee team which finished with a total of 27-18. Sophomore Giulio Gueltrini (Ravenna, Italy) posted a record of 5-5 while freshman Matthew Cavuto (Skillman, N.J.) went 2-3. The unit overpowered their foes from Johns Hopkins, 7-2, generated 6-3 performances versus Yale and Columbia, and topped Brown, 5-4.
Highlights for the 19-26 saber squad included a 7-2 decision against Johns Hopkins and a 4-5 outing versus St. John's. Freshman Benjamin Lin (Beaverton, Ore.) led the way with a mark of 10-5 while senior Ehsan Izadmehr (Wayne, N.J.) came in at 7-8. Sophomore Laphonchai Jirachuphun (Chantaburi, Thailand) picked up two wins against Johns Hopkins as freshman Kyle Saleeby (Destin, Fla.) fell in his only bout of the day versus Yale.
Junior David Wyrobnik (Frankfurt am Main, Germany) registered two wins versus Johns Hopkins while sophomore Scott Robinson (Califon, N.J.) tacked on a victory over Yale for the epee team. Senior Jim Clark (Falls Church, Va.) and freshman Dongliang Zhou (Hangzhou, China) rounded out the contingent as the Cardinal and Gray finished with a tally of 3-42.
MIT (4-6) returns to action on Saturday, Jan. 25 when it travels to Boston College for the second Northeast Fencing Conference competition of the season.


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However, Webster has done nothing but impress in his three-plus seasons as a professional baseball player.
He's made all the usual stops so far: the Gulf Coast League (2008), Pioneer League (2009), Arizona League ('09), Midwest League (2010), California League (2011) and now the Southern League ('11). He has more than held his own at every stop.
For his career, he has a 2.79 ERA, 7.6 H/9, 0.4 H/9, 3.6 BB/9, 8.5 K/9 and a 2.35 K/BB ratio. He threw a career-high 131 1/3 innings last season, and he's on pace to best that this season.
One of the best things about Webster is he doesn't have to rely on a 98 mph fastball to get hitters out. Because of this, he's the best pure pitcher in the Dodgers' farm system. He works with a low-90s fastball with good sink and movement, a power curveball in the upper-70s and a low-80s changeup that is his sleeper pitch.
So, with the great numbers and good stuff, why does he not get more recognition? It's easy to see why he's overshadowed by the likes of Rubby De La Rosa, Zach Lee and Chris Withrow. All three are flamethrowers and have better pure stuff than Webster. However, Webster is the best pitcher of them all.
He also gets a ton of groundballs. For his career, his ground out/fly out rate is at 2.39, including a 4.33 rate for Double-A Chattanooga. For comparison's sake, he would be mentioned in the same breath as Tim Hudson (2.41 in 2011), Brett Anderson (2.32) and Trevor Cahill (2.24). This bodes well for his future success.
I rated him my No. 3 prospect in my midseason Top 15 and No. 6 in my preseason Top 30. Baseball America had him unranked after his debut season and rated him No. 10 in 2010 and No. 5 this season. Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus ranked him the Dodgers' seventh-best prospect heading into the season and No. 13 in 2010.
Despite some high rankings, it still feels like he's underrated and undervalued by the masses. There is a lot of value in a guy who projects to be a 180-200-inning, middle-of-the-rotation starter. He doesn't have the ceiling of De La Rosa, Lee or Withrow, but if I had to put money on the most successful of the quartet, it'd be on Webster.
Chad Moriyama of True Blue L.A. and Memories of Kevin Malone fame did a nice write-up on Webster in March.
"Webster has a good combination of tools for success. He has shown the willingness to be coached, he has projection, and he has three potentially good pitches with good control and solid command. That said, questions do exist. His fastball command needs to improve, he needs to locate and execute his power curve consistently, and one of his two off-speed pitches has to emerge as a tool he can use to get swings and misses from advanced bats. As a whole though, the positives outweigh the negatives, leading to his lofty status as a prospect."A fair and object look at the right-hander.
Depending how the rest of his season goes, he could contend for a rotation spot in 2012, if the Dodgers need it. If not, I could see him getting a shot in Triple-A, but wouldn't be surprised to see him return to Double-A. The Pacific Coast League is a notorious launching pad and the Dodgers are hesitant to send good pitching prospects there.
Webster is my favorite prospect in the Dodgers' system. I'm excited for his future and can't wait to see him in person -- either in the PCL or the majors.
Mike Petriello of Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness recounts the 51 sins of the Frank and Jamie McCourt era. It's a great read.
Eric Stephen of True Blue L.A. has a recap of the Dodgers in June.
Jon Weisman of Dodger Thoughts has his sixth edition of "Dodger Cogs and Dogs" - always a fun read. Matt Kemp is No. 1 for the fifth consecutive edition.
Roberto Baly of Vin Scully is my Homeboy urges folks to connect with him via Social Media. 150,000 pagviews? Dayum!
DodgerBobble recaps his day at Viva Los Dodgers, which includes autographs from Steve Yeager and Ron Cey.
Evan Bladh of Opinion of Kingman's Performance ponders how many innings the Dodgers should let De La Rosa throw this season.


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Indianapolis, IN - With one week remaining before the April 7th Voter Registration deadline in Indiana, Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is reminding Hoosier voters to make sure they are registered to vote so that they can participate in the May 6th Primary Election.
"I want every eligible Hoosier to exercise his or her right to vote in the primary election," said Rokita, Indiana's Chief Election Officer. "In order to do that, Hoosier voters must make sure they are registered."
Voters who need to register for the first time must do so on or before April 7th, 2008 for the May 6th, 2008 Primary Election. Additionally, voters who have moved or changed their name must update their information by the same deadline.
Anyone not registered to vote may register in person at the county voter registration office, county clerk's office, or any Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branch. Voters may also mail in their registration form, available on Secretary Rokita's website at www.sos.IN.gov. Mailed in registration forms must be post-marked by the same April 7th deadline.
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible to vote in Indiana: you are both a U.S. citizen and a resident of Indiana, at least 18 years of age at the next General Election, November 4, 2008; you are not currently be in prison after being convicted of a crime, you have lived in the precinct where you vote for at least 30 days prior to the election, and you are registered to vote.
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BOSTON — As if there was any doubt beforehand, Bruins head coach Claude Julien left little doubt in regard to Patrice Bergeron's availability for tonight's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series with Washington at TD Garden.
"I think so," said Julien after his team's morning skate when asked about Bergeron playing.
Bergeron has been battling through an apparent upper-body injury that's kept him taking faceoffs after he finished second in the league in faceoff percentage during the regular season.
Judging by line drills, Julien will decide between Shawn Thornton and Jordan Caron as his 12th forward at game time. Caron got in the lineup Sunday for Game 6 after Thornton played the first five games of the series. For more on Caron, here's my NHL.com story.
On defense, it's likely Mike Mottau again will skate on the third pair with Greg Zanon instead of Joe Corvo, who was injured in Game 5 but has practiced and warmed up regularly since then.
The Capitals will also make some game-time lineup decisions, but it appeared by the looks of their morning skate that head coach Dale Hunter will re-insert Jeff Schultz instead of John Erskine on the back end.


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GRAMMY winners Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Carrie Underwood, and Usher will join together, along with the voice of Michael Jackson, in a moving tribute to Jackson at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Jan. 31. This very special GRAMMY Moment will feature the never-before-seen 3-D mini-movie for "Earth Song" that was created by Jackson as the centerpiece of his much-anticipated This Is It tour, but was never seen by the public prior to this GRAMMY performance.
The 3-D film was created to support the performance of "Earth Song," an original composition and a No. 1 hit for Jackson. The song has a strong theme about the future of the planet, and Jackson saw it as a unique opportunity to deliver a message to millions of people who would have seen him on tour.
"It was one of the most important portions of the concert tour to Michael and when Michael saw the film for the first time at his last rehearsal, there were tears in his eyes," according to Ken Ehrlich, GRAMMY co-Executive Producer and longtime Jackson associate, who was also at the rehearsal that night.
"This very special GRAMMY Moment will feature some of our most respected GRAMMY recipients, all of whom have a great love for Michael," added Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "This segment promises to be an emotional highlight of this year's show, and is sure to join the unique list of amazing performances for which the GRAMMY Awards have become renowned."
This special segment also represents another GRAMMY technical breakthrough in that it will be the first time a major awards show broadcasts in 3-D. The GRAMMY Awards also were the first awards show to broadcast in high definition and 5.1 surround sound (2003).
So that viewers can enjoy this unique 3-D TV experience at home, CBS and Target have partnered to provide millions of free 3-D GRAMMY Glasses. From Sunday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 31, Target stores nationwide will exclusively offer these 3-D GRAMMY Glasses so that fans have the opportunity to see the film that was very personal to Jackson. Additionally, the audience at Staples Center will share the 3-D experience, wearing the same glasses as those being worn by viewers at home.
This GRAMMY tribute to Michael Jackson joins previously announced performances by nominees Beyoncé, the Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, the Dave Matthews Band, Green Day, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Maxwell, Pink, Taylor Swift, and the Zac Brown Band.
All five Album Of The Year nominees are set to perform on Music's Biggest Night: Beyoncé, the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, the Dave Matthews Band, and Taylor Swift.
Current nominee Carrie Underwood is up for two awards this year: Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Just A Dream," and Best Country Collaboration With Vocals for "I Told You So" (with Randy Travis).
As part of Bon Jovi's performance on the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards, fans will have an opportunity to decide which Bon Jovi hit the band will perform. For this "You Pick It, They Play It!" special segment, viewers can log on to www.cbs.com/grammys and vote in two phases for one out of six of their favorite hit Bon Jovi songs: "Always," "Bed Of Roses," "Have A Nice Day," "It's My Life," "Livin' On A Prayer," and "Wanted Dead Or Alive." There is no registration to vote, and fans may vote as often as they wish. Additionally, a 30-second clip of each song may be viewed. The deadline to vote on the first phase is Jan. 24, 11:59 p.m. ET. The second phase starts on Jan. 25, when the list will be narrowed down to the top three songs and fans may again vote for which hit song the band should perform as part of their segment. Voting will continue until Bon Jovi's performance on the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Presenters include actress Kristen Bell, pop/R&B singer Justin Bieber, actor Jeff Bridges, pop singer and actress Miley Cyrus, actor Josh Duhamel, pop sensation the Jonas Brothers, nine-time GRAMMY winner Norah Jones, pop singer/songwriter Ke$ha, two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J, GRAMMY winner and three-time Latin GRAMMY winner Ricky Martin, 10-time GRAMMY and three-time Latin GRAMMY winner Carlos Santana, and nine-time GRAMMY winner Ringo Starr.
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Lexus plans to lose its "sex-less" image with a pair of all-new sports cars.
The Toyota-owned luxury brand is considering adding two coupes to its model line-up, Drive was told at the 2013 Detroit motor show.
The first, a model based off the all-new IS presaged by the LF-CC concept and considered a likely replacement for the current IS CC hardtop convertible, is expected to make it to production within two or three years.
Kazuo Ohara, executive vice president of Lexus International, says sports cars - including a rival to the upcoming BMW 4-Series and the current Audi A5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe - is a space he would like to see the brand have more presence.
"I'm not really in a position to be disclosing anything specific for the future products, but for example - a coupe-type, such as [the LF-CC], something like that is something we would like to look at," Ohara says.
He told Drive that reinvigorating the Toyota-owned brand is one of his key goals.
"Ever since we stopped [selling the SC sports convertible], we have some kind of void of emotionally loaded vehicles ... in our line-up.
He says the loss of the LFA supercar doesn't mean the end of having something sports-focused in the brand's dealerships.
"We would like to inherit the spirit [of the LFA] and cherish that spirit," he says. "Some elements that we lacked at Lexus in the past is emotional elements," Ohara says. "We would like to inject more emotional elements to our cars."
"We have more room to expand our product line-up and create [more emotional] cars," Ohara says. "I believe we will have a chance to produce such new cars."
The second model would be a flagship sports two-door, as indicated by the LF-LC concept model.
"We didn't really think about moving into commercial production soon, but we received such strong response from those people who saw this car.
"Therefore ... I am now discussing very seriously for the possible commercialisation sometime in the future. Sorry, I cannot tell you [how soon]," he says, but adds: "We are seriously considering [building a car like this]."
Ohara says the company is not yet at the stage of building a prototype of the range-topping two-door sports model.
"In order for us to be able to create a prototype, we have to verify the feasibility of the development and commercialisation of that particular car. So we have to look at technology - whether or not the technology can be actually implementable ... how we should go about the body engineering, so those things have to be looked at to verify that it is actually viable. We are at that stage."
Ohara says the production car needs to be able to have the jaw-dropping style of the LF-LC.
"Whether or not with the technology that we have in hand, if we can achieve this beautiful style in the actual commercial product. So that's something that we're still looking at."
The top-end coupe would be an all-new car, possibly built from a newly developed set of underpinnings. That means it would take around four years to make it to production, and would be extremely costly to establish.
"We probably have to do something new," Ohara says of the platform of the potential new model. "It's our job to be able to make it affordable, even if it's expensive. I cannot disclose anything more at this moment."
For other products, Ohara-san drew the line at offering a copy-cat style four-door "coupe", a body-style that has seen a lot of success for rivals such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz.
"We are not thinking about a [four-door coupe] now," he says.
The brand has also ruled out a wagon version of the new IS for the time being.
"We're not thinking about it now, not just now," Ohara says. "The main market for wagon [body-style] is the European market. But because of currency issues, Euro issues, I don't think it is still viable as a business with the current exchange rate.
"The type of wagon [we would try] to introduce to the European market [would be a] hybrid wagon, then it is a case that it would be even more difficult," he says, making mention of the dominance of diesel power-trains in Europe, something Lexus steadfastly refuses to offer as part of its line-up.
Lexus launched its new IS sedan at the Detroit motor show this week. It arrives locally later in 2013.


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Hi Bill,
Yeah, that would be great...I'm in Richmond near the water where all the condo complexes are...I'm a pretty solid (but rusty) 4.0.
LOL. hey Bill, probably a ball that I hit off my frame that's going over the fence.
So Bill, post your videos here:
You can use the youtube embed code and BE SURE to set it large, 640x480 is a nice big size. This will be better than the old vids you embeded.
I like to keep informed on what's going on and available out there. I'm pretty happy with my job right now though.
This is going out only to my friends on Tennisopolis. I'm trying to build some buzz on facebook for Tennisopolis. I couldn't think of anything extremely clever, so I figured giving away cool stuff always works! I need your help today; To enter, just LIKE the post our our fb page. And stay tuned, we're going to be having more giveways on fb in the near future.
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Are there any clay courts at your club? cheers Cam
Oh wow! How I miss San Ramon! I used to live @ Alcosta and Crow Canyon.
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Yeah, that was all my doing, being featured an all...
Sorry 9/28 is Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) Can't make it. Maybe another time.
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Silhouette of Peleg Wadsworth, Portland, ca. 1800Item 136 info
Maine Historical Society
The American Revolution touched Maine in many ways. One of the most infamous encounters was the Penobscot Expedition of 1779, a failed Patriot attempt to stop the British, who had a fort at Castine and intended to set up a Loyalist colony in the area.
Peleg Wadsworth (1748-1829), a graduate of Harvard College and businessman, had joined the Patriot Army shortly after the start of the Revolution.
In 1777, he was named brigadier-general of militia and adjutant general of Massachusetts in 1778.
In 1779, he was second in command to Gen. Solomon Lovell during the Penobscot Expedition. Lovell was in charge of ground troops.
The Patriot attempt failed and has been called the worst American naval disaster until Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Letter from Peleg Wadsworth to his wife, Betsey, Feb. 20, 1781Item 10802 info
Maine Historical Society
Wadsworth, however, was one of the few effective commanders during the operation. In March 1780, he was named commander of all the troops defending the Province of Maine.
About a year later, British troops captured Wadsworth from his headquarters in Thomaston and held him prisoner at Fort George, the fort troops attempted to take in 1779.
Peleg Wadsworth's PistolItem 11144 info
Maine Historical Society
Wadsworth wrote to his wife, Betsey, on February 20, 1781 about his capture.
"My wound is as fair .. possible, being with a Muskett Ball, pass ... thro my left arm just avoe the elbow, just touching the Bone without Fracturing it."
He also told her that, since his arrival at the fort, he had "receiv'd the greatest Civility & am treated according to my Rank."
In a letter on March 15, he tells his wife that he can finally get his coat on over his wounded arm, and adds, "My situation as a prisoner is very agreable, & Burthen of Confinement rendered very tolerable by the Civlity & Complasence of the Gentlemen of the Garrison."
John Campbell letter on Peleg Wadsworth's escape, 1781Item 7480 info
Maine Historical Society
The confinement was not pleasant enough, to keep Wadsworth there.
He and fellow prisoner Major Benjamin Burton escaped from the prison in June 1781 after cutting a hole in the ceiling and crawling out.
After the war, Wadsworth and his family relocated from Plymouth, Massachusetts, to Portland, where he became a surveyor and opened a shop.
George Dennison letter, war prisoner, 1814Item 7482 info
Maine Historical Society
The War of 1812, pitted the United States and Great Britain against one another for control of territory along the Great Lakes, impressment of American sailors, and other grievances.
But the war affected Maine, especially its coastal towns that relied on shipping that was interrupted. The British captured the coast east of Penobscot Bay.
Seaman George Dennison of Freeport was taken prisoner by the British January 13, 1814, but was unable to write to his father until Oct. 4, 1814. He was held at Dartmoor Prison in England.
He told his parents that 4,000 Americans were prisoners in England.
"As for peace:," he wrote, "I have no hopes. I expect I shall be detained here during the war."
He asked for money to be sent through a Portland merchant to one in England so he could obtain needed items.
Sketch of Dartmoor Prison, 1815Item 20923 info
Maine Historical Society
Another prisoner of war at Dartmoor, Perez Drinkwater Jr. of Portland, drew a sketch of the prison while held there.
He wrote, on Feb. 6, 1815, "On the following page you will find a rough scetch of Dartmoore Prison where I have been Confined for about 13 months but I am in hopes of geting Clear soon as we expect the ratification of the peace between the two Country's every day it cannot Come two soon for I am tired of stying heir in this Lothsom Prison for Lothsom it is and a retched place it is to put people in you may depend."
Abner Small letter to mother and sister, 1865Item 5714 info
Maine Historical Society
The prisoner of war experience reached a new level during the American Civil War.
Many thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers were captured by the other side and held in prisoner of war camps.
Some of the camps operated by each side were disease-ridden and lacked adequate food, space, and sanitary facilities. Many soldiers died in prison camps during the long war.
Major Abner R. Small of the 16th Maine InfantryItem 4305 info
Maine Historical Society
Abner Small of the 16th Maine Infantry was captured at Petersburg, Virginia, Aug. 18, 1864 and held at various prisons until Feb. 22, 1865, when he was exchanged with a Confederate prisoner.
Small kept a diary while he was in prison.
On Nov. 17, he wrote, "Our condition is humiliating, degrading & almost unbearable. Many are the bitter curses which hourly arise for the Confederacy."
He and others left Danville Prison in Virginia on Feb. 17 and went to Libby Prison in Richmond as the first step to being released. On Feb. 19, he wrote, "Libby. Enjoyed luxury of hot coffee milked and sugared! the 1st for 6 months...Signed parole."
On Feb. 22, Small wrote, "Left the southern hell at 8 A.M. placed our feed on God's soil ... got sight of stars & stripes."
John M. Dillingham letter to mother, 1863Item 19239 info
Freeport Historical Society
John Dillingham of Freeport had been eager to enlist in the Navy to fight the secessionists.
He volunteered for an assault on Fort Sumter on Sept. 8, 1863. The assault failed and Dillingham was taken prisoner, held eventually at Camp Sumter in Andersonville, Georgia.
On Oct. 8, he wrote to his mother, "Angier [his friend from Freeport] and myself are both well. both of us having shared the same fate. The Captain in charge here does evrything in his power to make us contented so do not trouble your self about us. if you answer this please send five dollars do not risk more."
His last letter home on Jan. 13, 1864 offers no report on his condition but asks for a box of food, especially things that will keep for several weeks, and gives directions for sending the box.
Dillingham died in prison in 1864 at age 20.
William Henry Fogg Civil War Reminiscences, Bath, 1888Item 28471 info
Patten Free Library
William Fogg of Bath, also in the Navy, was taken prisoner at the mouth of the Rappahannock River. He was held in Libby, then Danville, then moved several more times.
He recalls Union efforts to free prisoners and Confederates taking prisoners with them, hoping it would prevent the Union forces from firing on them.
He also recalled, in 1888, "Have seen the time if I could have got to the old swill pail and got the potato pealings and refuse stuff to Eat, it would indeed have been a treat. Tongue cannot tell neither can imagination picture what we suffered bodily and mentally."
Stockade, Fort Long, Kittery Navy Yard, 1898Item 11579 info
Maine Historical Society
The Spanish-American War of 1898 brought prisoners of war to Maine's shores.
In July 1898, more than 1,600 Spanish prisoners arrived at the Navy Yard in Kittery, where they remained until Sept. 12.
Many had been injured in fighting in Cuba or suffered from the flu and 31. Their bodies were returned to Spain.
Prisoners of war, Kittery Navy Yard, 1898Item 11576 info
Maine Historical Society
Spanish Admiral Pascual Cervera y Topete was the highest-ranking person among the prisoners.
He commanded a Spanish squadron in Santiago Bay, Cuba, and lost all of his ships in the fighting there before being taken prisoner.
Also among the prisoners were several surgeons and priests.
Prisoner departure, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, 1898Item 7854 info
Maine Historical Society
After the prisoners were settled into the camp at the Navy Yard and the injured and ill were being treated, prisoners were allowed a "parole."
Many of the man went to Seavey's Island, other parts of the Navy Yard, and the town of Portsmouth during their 15 days of parole.
The war was fought to end Spanish colonial rule in Cuba -- as well as in the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico, replaced by U.S. control of those territories.
The battleship Maine, blown up in Havana harbor, was one factor that precipitated the war.
Walter Hustus at Stalag 17-B, 1943Item 4313 info
Maine Historical Society
By World War II, many nations had signed the Third Geneva Convention of 1929 that protected prisoners of war and set standards for their treatment.
Walter Hustus of South Portland went into the U.S. Air Force in the fall of 1942. He wrote letters home from basic training in Atlantic City, New Jersey; then from various training locations, including Rattlesnake Bomber Base in Pyote, Texas.
By November 1943, he was "somewhere in England" with the 303rd Bomb Group (Hell's Angels).
Postcard concerning capture by Germans, 1944Item 17030 info
Maine Historical Society
Hustus flew 29 1/2 successful bombing missions over Germany before his plane was shot down April 18, 1944.
He was captured and sent to the German prison camp Stalag 17-B in Krems, Austria, where he remained for 13 months.
In a postcard to his mother on May 2, 1944, Hustus wrote, "Sorry about not writting. I arived all O.K. & in good health. Don't worrey about me They are treating us O.K. Don't expect much mail."
In another letter, he told his mother, "I'll leave it up to you to write to everybody & let them know I'm all O.K. & not to worry. No news is good news."
He also asked for packages and suggested his mother go to the Red Cross to find out what she would be allowed to send him.
Walter Hustus, ca. 1943Item 4161 info
Maine Historical Society
On June 11, 1945, Hustus sent a "15-word free sender composition priority message" that read: "Dearest folks I'm all O.K. In U.S. hands so don't worry Homeward bound Darling Son."
For Walter Hustus and his family, his POW saga ended happily.
U.S. Army Airfield Main Gate, HoultonItem 11123 info
Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
While many men and women from Maine were overseas during World War II, German prisoners of war came to Maine.
The headquarters for the Maine-based prisoners, who were assigned to locations around the state, was the Houlton Army Airfield, which had been built in 1939 to tow aircraft across the border to Canada -- getting around a prohibition of sales of aircraft while the U.S. was officially neutral.
Prisoner of war picking potatoes, Houlton, 1945Item 13563 info
Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
Once the U.S. entered the war, the base became available for other purposes.
About 3,000 German POWs were sent to the camp. They ranged in age from 15 to mid 30s.
With most of the able-bodied American men off to the war, the farms and other businesses of Aroostook County suffered labor shortages.
POWs at Camp Houlton, 1945Item 13569 info
Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
Prisoners could not be required to work, but were given the opportunity to do so -- and earn small salaries.
Many volunteered to pick potatoes, apples, peas and beans; cut pulpwood, or work at the Snyder food packing plant.
In Houlton, POWs picked 2,503,660 barrels of potatoes and cut 158,629 cords of wood.
German barber, Camp Houlton, 1945Item 13528 info
Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
For their part, most German prisoners reported they were treated better in the U.S. camps than they had been in the German Army.
They were clothed and could earn money comparable to what a private in the German Army was paid.
They were safe and often made friends in the community.


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Tyler William "TGebz" Gebhart of Smyrna/Clayton, DE, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013. He was 23.
Tyler William "TGebz" Gebhart of Smyrna/Clayton, DE, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013.
He was 23.
Tyler was born March 23, 1989 in Dover, DE.
TGebz, as he was known by his friends, was a 2007 graduate of Smyrna High School. He also attended Delaware State University and College of the Albemarle.
He was a standout athlete for the Smyrna Eagles sports teams. Tyler's passion in life was for his family, many friends, sports, and the outdoors. He was a skilled fresh and salt water fisherman and waterfowl hunter and marksman. Tyler was also an avid fan of the North Carolina Tarheels and the Dallas Cowboys.
His unique personality and sense of humor endeared him to many.
He is survived by his parents, Kyle Gebhart and Valarie Kelley; his brothers, Alec Gebhart and Hugo Johnson; his cousins, Melissa Foraker, Jennifer Foraker, and Dylan Voss; his aunt, Karol Gebhart; his uncle, Kirby Gebhart; his grandparents, Donald and Mary Kelley; his grandparent, Karl Gebhart; and his significant other, Tori Brien.
A viewing for family and friends will be held on Tuesday evening, March 12, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Asbury United Methodist Church, located on 20 W. Mt. Vernon St., Smyrna, DE.
Funeral services will begin at 7 p.m.
At the family's request, camouflage attire is optional to honor TGebz.
Burial will be privately held.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Tyler's memory to Bayhealth Medical Center, 640 S. State St., Dover, DE 19901, for the excellent level of care that they provided.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.


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Larry Israel, 93, of Cresskill, NJ, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Hackensack Medical Center.
Larry was retired from the automotive industry. He proudly served our country during World War II with the US Navy as a PO 1st Class.
Survivor's include his wife of 68 years, the former Betty Goff from Glasgow, Scotland; his daughter, Midge Monat of Bloomingburg, NY, and son, Burton Israel of The Villages, FL.
Cremation was held on March 19th and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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