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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: New Car Review
The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reminds us of an old maxim that appears in numerous traditions: Judge me by my fruits, not by my roots. In the past, we've certainly been guilty of judging the Outlander Sport by its roots. When Mitsubishi's smallest crossover first debuted, we focused on its lowly Dodge Caliber-derived platform, wondering how anything based on that underachieving, now-defunct hatchback could amount to much.
Shows what we know, because the Outlander Sport quickly became Mitsubishi's best-selling vehicle.
The more time we spend with the Outlander Sport, the more we appreciate what it brings to the table. It perches the driver up high, providing the expansive visibility that crossover fans love. It's a legitimately compact vehicle that makes quick work of congested parking lots. It has a surprisingly roomy, adult-friendly back seat. And Mitsubishi's FUSE voice-command system comes standard, giving you hands-free control of phones and portable music devices.
As ever, the Outlander Sport's main weakness is in the engine room, where the mandatory 2.0-liter inline-4 labors to get this Mitsu moving. While the standard 5-speed manual transmission makes the best of it, most Outlander Sports have a continuously variable automatic (CVT) that seems to generate more noise than forward progress.
But if you're satisfied with what's under the hood, the Outlander Sport is a pretty compelling crossover. Kudos to Mitsubishi for turning those questionable roots into some surprisingly tasty fruit.
What's New for 2014?
The Outlander Sport SE gets a standard 6.1-inch touchscreen with a rearview camera, while the optional navigation system receives revised software and a new 7-in high-definition touchscreen.
What We Like
Low price; tidy dimensions; adult-friendly back seat; agreeable ride quality; lots of standard equipment
What We Don't
Noisy and underpowered engine; unpleasant CVT; scant cargo capacity
How Much?
Fuel Economy
All Outlander Sports are powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 that makes 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the ES, while the SE comes only with a continuously variable automatic (CVT) that's optional on the ES.
Note that front-wheel drive is standard, but both the CVT-equipped ES and the SE are eligible for the AWC all-wheel-drive system.
Fuel economy is 24 miles per gallon city/30 mpg highway with the manual transmission, 24 mpg city/31 mpg hwy with the CVT and front-wheel drive and 24 mpg city/29 mpg hwy with all-wheel drive.
Standard Features & Options
The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is offered in ES and SE trim levels.
The ES ($20,295) starts with 18-inch alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors, power accessories, cruise control, a tilt-telescopic steering wheel with auxiliary audio controls, the FUSE voice-command system for phones and music devices and a 4-speaker audio system with USB connectivity.
The SE ($23,420) adds xenon headlamps, fog lights, keyless entry with push-button ignition, heated front seats, a sliding center armrest, automatic climate control, a 6.1-in touchscreen with a rearview camera and a 6-speaker audio system with satellite radio.
Notable options include an iPod adapter and a hard-drive-based navigation system with a 7-in touchscreen. There is a Premium package for SE models that adds a rearview camera, a panoramic sunroof, a power driver's seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a 9-speaker 710-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system with a subwoofer, a 6-CD changer and satellite radio.
The Outlander Sport comes with standard stability control, anti-lock brakes and seven airbags (front, front-side, driver knee, full-length side curtain).
In government crash tests, the Outlander Sport received four stars out of five across the board. The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Outlander Sport its highest rating of Good in every crash test except the new small front overlap test, where the Mitsubishi was deemed Acceptable (the second-best rating of four).
Behind the Wheel
In our interior evaluation, we deemed the Outlander Sport's interior surprisingly nice, from its dark, sleek look to the soft-touch material on the dashboard. The front seats aren't memorably supportive, but the height-adjustable driver's seat does elevate the driving position to an agreeable midpoint between hatchbacks and SUVs.
The tilt-telescopic steering wheel is a welcome addition for taller pilots. The related Lancer's wheel, for example, lacks a telescoping function. The deeply hooded tachometer and speedometer feature crisp white backlighting and numerals that are easily read at a glance. The ergonomics are generally good, including both the manual and automatic climate controls.
The Outlander Sport's accommodating back seat is a pleasant surprise -- despite this crossover's compact dimensions, adults should have no problem getting comfortable in the second row. Cargo space is not a high point, however, measuring 21.7 cu ft behind the back seat and topping out at 49.5 cu ft with the rear seat backs folded down.
The engine is this Mitsu's weak link. The mandatory 2.0-liter 4-cylinder is noisy and slow compared to others in the segment, while the CVT is less responsive than we'd like. Moreover, CVT-equipped Outlander Sports feel slower than the manual-transmission ES. We're surprised Mitsubishi doesn't offer an upgraded engine in the SE model.
Although the Outlander Sport's pugnacious face evokes the high-performance Lancer Evolution sedan, don't expect the same athletic handling on the road. This is a softly sprung crossover designed for urban duty, and that's as it should be. The available all-wheel-drive system is a nice feature for snowy climes, but it doesn't transform the Outlander Sport into a real SUV by any means. Happily, the Sport is an agreeable companion on the pavement, riding smoothly and fairly quietly for a bargain-priced SUV.
Other Cars to Consider
Kia Soul -- More of a tall wagon than a crossover, the redesigned Soul brings funky style and a healthy technology roster of its own -- and it's cheap, too.
Hyundai Tucson -- The Tucson is similarly compact, but it offers a larger 2.4-liter engine that provides better acceleration.
Mazda CX-5-- The CX-5 is a bit more expensive, but with its excellent road manners and nice cabin, it's a strong rival to high-end versions of the Outlander Sport.
AutoTrader's Advice
Considering the standard kit Mitsubishi includes with every Outlander Sport, we'd be tempted to stick with the manual-transmission ES. It's nicely equipped for around $20,000. Once you get up into the mid-$20,000s, there are many other appealing options.


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Vin Diesel has announced 'Fast & Furious 7', to be directed by James Wan, will be released on July 11, 2014
Vin Diesel has announced 'Fast & Furious 7' will be released on July 11, 2014.
The 45-year-old actor was joined by his co-stars in the franchise, including Paul Walker, at CinemaCon on Tuesday (16.04.14) to promote the latest installment in the series, but he also revealed there is room for "two or three movies down the road".
The chosen release date means the action-packed movie will compete with Marvel's 'X-Men: Days of Future Past', which comes out in cinemas a week after.
After getting fans excited by the news, Diesel - who is also a producer on the 'Fast & Furious' franchise - hinted at what viewers can expect from the next film.
He said: "The next one is probably going to be the biggest one of them all."
Tyrese Gibson joined his fellow actors on stage and joked about how a lot of the scenes were improvised by the cast, who shared a lot of laughs on set.
He mused: "I'd like to say the jokes were all written out, but a lot of it is us reacting to each other.
"[Diesel] shows up with his pecs all out, we might make a joke about cleavage."
James Wan is set to helm the seventh film and former director Justin Lin, who helmed the latest film, gave his blessing to his successor.
He said: "I'm extremely proud to be part of the 'Fast' franchise; it is an experience I will always treasure. It's time for me to move on to other things and I'm thrilled that Universal and Neal have selected James Wan to lead the franchise into its new chapter."
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — It's been a busy week for initial public offerings what with King Digital, maker of the Candy Crush game, set to go public and Box Inc. filing papers for its own IPO.
In fact, it's been a busy quarter for IPOs. The first quarter of 2014 has been the best for IPOs since 2011 in terms of the number of filings and capital raised, according to a report by Ernst & Young.
"Investors' confidence and appetite for IPOs is off the scale," Maria Pinelli, global vice chair for strategic growth markets at EY, said in the report. "As a consequence, average deal sizes are 24% higher than the same time last year."
There were 239 IPO deals globally in the first quarter, that's up 47% year-over-year. The IPOs raised $44.3 billion, up 82%.
In the U.S., the IPO market "is booming," the report said, with 68 deals, up 113% from the year-earlier period, and with $11.6 billion capital raised, up 36% year-over-year. Overall, the IPO boom has been led by the energy, real estate and technology sectors, the report said.
"Although technology may not always be the leading sector in any geography, it is often new or innovative technology that is the driving force behind the popularity and success of the leading sectors," the report said.
Cloud computing and big data are drawing much investor attention as shown by the filing by data-storage firm Box Inc., which is looking to raise $250 million.
Social media is also popular. King Digital US:KING , maker of the popular Candy Crush Saga game, is expected to price its IPO on Tuesday and begin trading on Wednesday. The Dublin, Ireland-based company is offering 2.2 million shares at a price range of $21 to $24.
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Blade II (NL - BD)
Chris also got his hands on the sequel to the popular comic book vamp movie
Set two years after the events of the first movie, Blade II opens with our intrepid human-vampire hybrid hunting his old mentor, Whistler. It seems that Whistler didn't die in the last movie after all, but 'turned' and was kept alive in stasis to be periodically taken out and tortured for amusement. Once rescued, and after a miraculously short period of convalescence in which he is cured of vampirism, Whistler rejoins Blade and his new partner, 'Scud', another mechanical and weapons genius.
Meanwhile in the vampire underworld, things do not go well. A new breed of vampires, dubbed the Reapers, has appeared, led by the mysterious Jarred Nomak (a reborn Luke Goss). The Reapers are as different to vampires as vampires are to humans, and indiscriminately feed on both forms of life. Fearing for their position at the top of the food chain, Damaskinos, the head of the Vampire Nation, sends his elite vampire fighting force, the Bloodpack, to meet with Blade and convince him to join the fight against the Reapers.
Recognising the threat that the Reapers pose to humanity, Blade reluctantly enters into an uneasy alliance with the Bloodpack, and soon the group are heading into the heart of the vampire underground to hunt the foul creatures. Unfortunately the Bloodpack underestimates the strength of the Reapers, who are immune to most of the conventional methods of dispatching vampires, and their team is decimated. Blade and the remaining Bloodpack members must work together to discover the Reapers' origins, but what they uncover is more startling than they could ever have imagined...
As with the previous film I'm going to keep my comments brief, because Blade II is a relatively old and familiar movie. I'm sure most people will be aware that the film was directed by Guillermo del Toro, who at the time had yet to become the hot property that he is today. However, his talent was clear to see back in 2002 when he took what could have been a very trashy sequel and crafted something hugely entertaining. It's not quite as thoughtful as Norrington's Blade, but it's extremely stylish and ramps up the action to hitherto unforeseen levels. Like the original this RCV BD is region free, which could make it an attractive alternative to the Canadian Alliance Atlantis disc.
Presented close to its theatrical widescreen ratio at 1.78:1 (1080/24p VC-1), the quality of Blade II's video doesn't quite match that of its predecessor. While it is most certainly an upgrade over the standard definition DVD release I did notice a couple of problems with this Blu-ray, possibly due to the relatively low bitrate VC-1 encode. (I'm led to believe that VC-1 needs a lot more room to breathe than AVC to achieve comparable results, but any video encoding gurus feel free to correct me if I'm wrong). In any event, when capturing the images for this review I spotted instances of what appeared to be macroblocking, usually manifesting in the darker areas of the screen. Now the macroblocking wasn't really obvious when viewing the film in motion on my HDTV, but I have a feeling those with projection screens could have a different experience so I thought it prudent to mention it. There are also numerous film artefacts littering the print, including at least one distractingly large example on the left side of the frame early on.
Now I know I started with the negatives, but it's not all bad. Blade II easily packs more visual information than the impressive (for the time) DVD release, which is evident in everything from facial textures to clothing and scenery. While screen shots are often a good indicator of visual quality, they aren't the be-all and end-all, and Blade II looks more impressive in motion than it does in the static shots on this page. This is probably because the grain is less obvious when you're actually watching the film, but it is there and thankfully it's pretty healthy for the most part (unlike the upscaled DVD, where it's sadly lacking). Colour rendition is also just that little bit better than the standard-definition version, with flesh tones in particular benefiting from the hi-def makeover due to the absence of the red push that afflicted the DVD. Blacks are still a little muddy and inconsistent, but this would appear to have more to do with the manner in which the film was photographed than anything else, and as such I can't really hold it against the Blu-ray. There doesn't appear to be any real edge enhancement either, which is a nice surprise.
Of course one of the pitfalls of enhanced resolution and clarity is that dodgy CGI looks even dodgier, and Blade II has some very dodgy digital effects. I'm sure most of you will know which scenes I'm referring to, as del Toro himself has made his displeasure known on numerous occasions. Think digital doubles in tight black outfits. I've no idea if the Canadian disc is any better than this release in the visuals department, but I wouldn't be hugely surprised if they came from the same source. At any rate it's a pretty film-like transfer that offers a decent bump in quality, even if the upgrade isn't as obvious as with the original Blade.
As with Blade we get an English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track as the sole offering on this disc. While I might have some minor reservations about the visual quality of this release, the same cannot be said for the audio. Like its predecessor, Blade II opens with a fantastic action sequence that really allows the track to flex its muscles. There's an incredible amount of directionality in the opening scenes as, as motorcycles, bullets and Blade's trusty old 'glaive' fly all over the place. One incredibly neat effect occurs when Blade decapitates a vamp and a shower of sparks shoots from the front to the rear of the soundstage, and a tremendous amount of bass reinforces every bone-crunching punch, kick and howitzer-like blast from Blade's gun (even more so than the previous film). There's also plenty of subtlety to be found, from warehouses filled with dripping pipes and hissing steam, to the city streets at night and the eerie sound of the sewers. Things continue in this vein throughout the duration of the film, with the subterranean battle against the Reapers serving as the highlight.
Marco Beltrami's score is understated and creepy, while the soundtrack features a plethora of dance music and hip-hop collaborations, with some of the best music (courtesy of Brian Transau) playing during the House of Pain scene. With tongue firmly planted in cheek, the whole thing is very reminiscent of the opening scenes from the original movie, right down to the banging techno ('Blood is Pumping' by Voodoo & Serrano features some serious bass) and strobe lights. Blade himself even acknowledges this fact with a nice throwaway line! Music played a big part in the original Blade, and in my opinion the sequel matches it blow for blow. This track really is a corker.
As with the original, Blade II has removable Dutch subtitles that must be deactivated when the film starts if not required. Once again all of the vampire language and scene captions feature burned-in English language subtitles, which is a big plus.
Nothing to see here, again. All this disc offers is a series of relatively low-quality trailers for other RCV titles like Drag Me to Hell and The Transporter 3. Don't worry, you can skip them (and you will). As I said in my last review, I'm not particularly bothered by the absence of extras, but I can understand that it might be a problem for some people (especially because the DVD release is packed with extra goodies).
On balance I think I prefer the original Blade to this sequel, but del Toro still managed to create a hugely entertaining movie that really should have been the end of the franchise (let's face it, Goyer should stick to writing). Visually the film isn't as 'shiny' as its predecessor, so it would be unfair to criticise it on an artistic level, but the presence of artefacts is slightly disappointing. Even so, they don't immediately jump out and slap you across the face and the disc is still a clear step up from the DVD visually. Audio, on the other hand, is top notch throughout, and almost worth the price of the disc alone. Whether you're a massive fan or are looking to make your first Blade II purchase, it would appear that this is the version to own.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Chris Gould
bradavon Member Join Date: April 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,945
Is the Canadian BD region A then? I thought it was region free too and has English cover art, if that bothers you.
Chris Gould Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,171
It's region locked.
For persons aged 16 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 4th November 2009
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.78:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: Dutch
Extras: N/A
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Cast: Wesley Snipes, Luke Goss, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman, Norman Reedus, Leonor Varela
Genre: Action and Horror
Length: 117 minutes
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Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will hold its 22nd annual Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament on Tuesday at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston.
The tournament will tee off with a shotgun start at 7 a.m. A second flight will take to the links at 12:30 p.m.
One hundred and sixty-five golfers are expected to participate. More than 200 people are expected to attend the tournament's 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception and 6:15 p.m. awards dinner. A live and silent auction will take place during that time.
Since the inaugural tournament in 1992, the Niagara Cup has raised more than $1 million for medical equipment and health care programs at Memorial Medical Center. The tournament is presented by the Medical Center Foundation.
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Perfect for the long hot summer of outdoor entertaining, or use them all year for a bright and colourful addition to your table. Perfect for kids as the placmats are fully wipeable.
Kitsch Kitchen is a Dutch company, that started importing colourful and cheerful kitchen and interior products from Mexico in 1994. One of these products was oilcloth with floral patterns from the fifties and sixties.
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The Nexus 7 is a very capable little device. With a little tinkering, it is capable of running MIUI, a highly customized version of Android that takes after iOS, Ubuntu, and coming soon, Chromium OS.
Android developer Hexxeh has posted a video on his blog proving that he has Chromium OS, the open source variant of Chrome OS, up and running on a Nexus 7. Apparently the build is not ready for "widespread consumption" quite yet, but once it is, it will be released.
I always get a kick out of seeing the ambitious projects Android developers take on that come to life. This is no exception. Now if only we could get Chromium and Android dual-booting on the Nexus 10. I can only imagine.


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Vistors to Sandpoint must realize that it is a region in transition. From humble timber and fishing beginnings, Sandpoint has suddenly been rocketed to among the top destinations in the West, indeed the nation. It was number one on USA Today's List of Unforgettable Summer Vacations, as well as Sunset Magazine's top small Western Town, along with numerous other distinctions. Obviously, the locals have mixed feelings about this. Along with much-needed additional revenue and diversity, tourists and new transplants bring with them additional traffic in an already choked town, pollution from all those extra cars, and a crowded downtown. The average cost of a house in Sandpoint has skyrocketed, and property taxes are through the roof. Although most residents are at least tolerant of the added load and many are overtly friendly with tourists, any and all visitors must be prepared to read some anti-tourist bumper stickers. Few, however, will ever encounter the wrath of a truly ticked local, a force to be reckoned with indeed. To avoid this, one only needs to arm oneself with some basic knowledge of the town, as most of this stems from annoyance with perceived ignorance. The bottom line- don't skip this beautiful resort town because of the rumors of California haters. Just read up on the town in advance, and please don't walk out in front of cars in a crosswalk under the assumption that they'll [be able to] stop!
Geographical Layout
This article could perhaps be more accurately titled East Bonner County. The region generally known as Sandpoint is actually a collection of small communities lining highways 2, 95 & 200, the largest of which being the actual Sandpoint. Excluding Sandpoint, they are the following:
Located just north of the 48th parallel, Sandpoint's climate is rather unique in the region. Although found not far from the deserts of Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho is actually on the rainy side of the next mountain chain- the Rocky Mountains. Many climate maps will show Sandpoint as an arid or semi-arid region, but this is not accurate. With long, usually quite cold winters (average temperatures are generally below freezing, and usually dip down to -20F for a week or two in February) and short, hot summers, (80-90F is the average, but be prepared for the possibility of up to 100F for short periods) Sandpoint most resembles a Hemiboreal or even Boreal climate, similar to that of the southern interior of Alaska (Fairbanks and the like, with milder winters). Winter lasts from late November to March, whereas Summer weather doesn't really hit until July and peaks in August. Spring (April-June) and Autumn (September-early November) are generally rainy and cool. Storms are quite common in Sandpoint- thunderstorms are the norm for hot summer afternoons and windstorms strike the most in spring.
Get in
By Air
Sandpoint does have an airport, unfortunately it is only serviced by charter planes and even then, getting in and out is complex and expensive. If you want to fly in, Spokane International Airport (GEG) is your best bet. Located about 2 hours southwest of Sandpoint, it is a hub for Horizon Air, Northwest Airlines, Frontier, and Big Sky Air, and airlines like United, Southwest, and Delta also fly there. Most flights bound for, and departing from, GEG leave from/go to Seattle/Portland, so be prepared to fly to Seattle or Portland even if you are heading east. You can get a flight directly to Minneapolis, but expect to pay more.
By Car
In Europe, it may be true that all roads lead to Rome, but in the Northwest all roads lead to Seattle. Sandpoint is no exception, as two of its three highways will eventually take you there.
By Train
Sandpoint has a small station on the Amtrak Empire Builder Line, [16] which runs from Chicago to Seattle/Portland, and services most of the northern Midwest and Northwest. All Amtrak trains arrive and depart from Sandpoint at ungodly hours, but bunks and other accommodations are available.
By Bus
Greyhound Bus Lines [17] operate a station in Coeur d'Alene, a large town south of Sandpoint. From Coeur d'Alene, you can take a N.I.C.E (The North Idaho Community Express) Bus to Sandpoint.
Get around
Although Sandpoint bills itself as a walking town, you can't really see everything without a car, or even a bike if you're athletic.
Public Transportation
A plan for public transportation is in the works, but for now the only buses are the privately owned ones that take you up and down Schweitzer Mountain during Ski Season and the NICE Bus, which runs from Sandpoint to CDA.
Car Rental
For car rentals from the airport, see Spokane.
Art Galleries
Clothing Shops
Grocery Stores
Locally Owned
For a small town in a relatively remote region, Sandpoint contains an inordinate amount (last count was 60, but not all are listed here) of restaurants of all shapes and colors, likely because of its strong tourist economy and a very hungry population. In addition to the locally owned restaurants listed below, Sandpoint also plays host to several fast food chains throughout town.
Get out
After all, there's way more to the region than just Sandpoint! In fact, Sandpoint makes a great hub from which to visit smaller (or sometimes larger) communities. Here are some places to start...
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The Board of Trustees of the California State University, in partnership with the Chancellor, is responsible for the recruitment, selection and appointment of CSU campus presidents. There is a deep commitment throughout the process to the principles of consultation with campus and community representatives and diversity. The ultimate decision and responsibility for the transition of executive leadership rests with the Board. The Chancellor designates staff to support the process.
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The Chair of the Board appoints a Trustees Committee for the Selection of the President (TCSP) for any campus with an impending vacancy. The TCSP is composed of the Chair of the Board, four Trustees, and the Chancellor. The Chair designates a Trustee as chair of the TCSP.
The TCSP determines the attributes desired for a successful candidate, approves the final campus and job descriptions, and any advertising copy, and reviews and interviews candidates. Although the TCSP is the ultimate body to make the final decisions, including the advancement of candidates to the full Board, the process is to be conducted in a manner that includes the campus representatives. The Chancellor may indicate his or her ranking of final candidates before the Board. The Board Chair and the Chancellor may use executive search firms to assist on specific tasks related to the selection process. The Chancellor is responsible for background and reference checks of the final candidates advanced to the Board.
The Advisory Committee to the Trustees Committee for the Selection of the President
The Chair of the Board also appoints an advisory group to the TCSP, known as the Advisory Committee to the Trustees Committee for the Selection of the President (ACTCSP). The ACTCSP is composed of the Chair of the Academic Senate on the campus, two faculty representatives selected by the campus faculty, one member of the campus support staff selected by the staff, one student selected by the duly constituted representatives of the campus student body, one member of the campus Advisory Board selected by that board, one alumnus/alumna of the campus selected by the campus Alumni Association, and one Vice President or academic Dean from the campus, and the President of another CSU campus selected by the Chancellor. Each of the campus representatives shall be determined according to procedures established by the campus. If the campus has a standing policy on campus representation to the ACTCSP that does not call for open election by each constituency, that policy shall be reviewed at the start of a new presidential search, and ratified or amended. The Chair of the Board or the Chancellor may appoint up to two additional members from constituent groups to the ACTCSP to strengthen its capacity to cope with the complex requirements of a specific search, including diversity of the campus, the service area or the state.
The ACTCSP provides advice and consultation regarding the position and campus descriptions and any advertisement of the position. Members of the ACTCSP may also suggest potential candidates with the leadership qualities, administrative ability, academic qualities and other talents appropriate to the position. The ACTCSP reviews and comments on all candidate applications, participates in candidate interviews and the deliberations that lead to the selection of the final candidate(s). The consultative procedures are to be conducted in a manner designed to generate confidence in the selection process and garner local support for the eventual appointee.
Confidentiality and Professionalism
To ensure that the search process respects the professional needs of candidates and is conducted with integrity, strict confidentiality must be maintained by members of the TCSP and the ACTCSP, the Chancellor and staff. Only the Chair of the TCSP or the Chancellor will act as spokesperson for the committees during the presidential search process. After providing a notice of violation and an opportunity for a meeting, the Chair may dismiss a member of the TCSP or the ACTCSP if confidentiality is determined by the Chair to have been violated, or if the behavior of a member is determined by the Chair to have been unethical, unprofessional, disruptive to the conduct of business, or if a member is determined by the Chair to have ignored or failed to follow these rules and procedures.
The Presidential Selection Process
The TCSP meets initially, together with the ACTCSP, to discuss the needs of the campus, and the desired attributes of the new President. The committees also receive information from the campus and the community on these subjects. After these initial sessions, advertising copy is developed, candidates are invited to submit applications, and a broad pool is developed. The Chancellor and the Chair of the TCSP confer and evaluate whether any additional internal CSU candidate(s) is/are a good fit for the position to be added to the pool and considered for the position. The TCSP and the ACTCSP then meet again, review all candidates and decide whether to interview internal candidates, internal and external candidates, or external candidates. After consultation with the TCSP and the ACTCSP, the Chancellor and the Chair of the TCSP determine whether to schedule campus visits, which are optional, or to schedule campus visits on a modified basis, depending on the circumstances of the search.
Deviations from These Procedures
The Board of Trustees will normally confine itself to the names presented by the TCSP. In rare instances and for compelling reasons, the Board reserves the right if, in its judgment, circumstances warrant to depart from the recommended candidate(s) or from the procedures outlined in this policy.
Adopted September 20-21, 2011


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Socal - San Diego County - Warner Springs NickNames: #LostValleyRoad/IndianFlats
This is a nice loop, 1/3 on a thin strip of rarely used paved road into the wilderness, with the middle third on dirt road through very interesting valleys and sections of wild SD county you never knew existed. To complete the loop you unfortunately have to return on Chihuahua Valley Road and Highway 79 - however, keep you eyes open, the highway is flanked by single/doubletrack a lot of the way - this will help to keep you out of the traffic!
This trail is outlined in the San Diego Mountain Bike guide (it's called Indian Flats), and a great description by Jerry Schad can be found at this link:
Here's the gist of it: Park at the intersection of Hwy 79 and Lost Valley Road (about 1.5 m north of Warner Springs). Travel up the pavement until the Indian Flats campground is reached (~ mile 6.7), then turn right onto dirt road. Take the dirt road all the way to Chihuahua Valley Road (watch out for a left turn at mile 10.3 that looks just as good as the right turn - STAY RIGHT). Left on Chihuahua Valley until Hwy 79, take a left and cruise back to your car. Total of 25 miles, but due to the technical easiness of this ride and the fact that a fair amount of the ride is paved, feels more like 15 miles. The absolute beginner, however, might be distressed by the steepness of some of the early sections...
Don't let the pavement fool you, if you live in SD County you MUST do this ride!
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STOCKTON - Though not the closest school board race in recent memory, the winner of the Stockton Unified School District Area 1 contest between incumbent Gloria Allen and challenger Monica Hernandez might remain unsettled for nearly a month.
STOCKTON - Though not the closest school board race in recent memory, the winner of the Stockton Unified School District Area 1 contest between incumbent Gloria Allen and challenger Monica Hernandez might remain unsettled for nearly a month.
Allen holds a mere 40-vote lead with 100 percent of the 13 precincts in south Stockton reporting late Tuesday night.
But Wednesday, San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters Austin Erdman said 28,000 mail-in ballots and 17,000 provisional ballots remain uncounted countywide. Hernandez's backers believe close to 2,000 of those uncounted votes could be in Area 1. Erdman called the Allen-Hernandez race "a coin toss."
"Neck and neck," Erdman said. "It could go either way."
Allen and Hernandez were taking nothing for granted Wednesday.
"I'm not saying nothing until the fat lady really sings," Allen said.
Hernandez said, "All I can say is it's a close race. I've done a clean grass-roots campaign. I've done my best. I gave it my all. It was my first time. We have to wait."
Allen leads Hernandez, 1,640-1,600, with 16 ballots also counted for write-in candidates. In 2008, when Allen was elected, a total of 5,126 votes were cast in the Area 1 race, close to 1,900 more than have been counted so far in this year's election.
Erdman said Wednesday it could take until the end of next week for the mail-in ballots to be counted. The registrar has 28 days to complete counting of the provisional ballots.
"(Hernandez) is not conceding at this point," said Gracie Madrid, who is managing the challenger's campaign. "My advice to her is just to wait until the last vote is counted and go from there."
A recount is possible if the vote remains close once every ballot has been tabulated. A recount would spark memories of the 2008 race in east Stockton between challenger Jose Morales and incumbent Anthony Silva. It was 34 days before that outcome became official, with Morales a one-vote victor over Silva, who Tuesday was elected as Stockton's mayor.
This year's other Stockton Unified races are not nearly as close. In Area 3 in east Stockton, challenger Kathy Garcia leads incumbent Jose Morales by 416 votes and 14 percentage points. In Area 4 in midtown, challenger Colleen Keenan was ahead of incumbent Angel Jimenez by 400 votes and nearly seven percentage points.
Though the numbers appear daunting, Jimenez said Wednesday, "I'm going to wait for every vote to be counted." In an email, Morales held out slim hope but also wrote, "If the tally stays the same, which I believe it will, the community spoke and wanted a new voice."
The outcomes of the races could be pivotal for Stockton Unified. Superintendent Steve Lowder was hired earlier this year by a 4-3 vote of the board. Allen and Jimenez provided two of those votes.
One thing Lowder and the board will not have to deal with is the fallout that was expected had Gov. Jerry Brown's Proposition 30 tax increase been defeated by voters.
School districts throughout California were bracing for multimillion-dollar budget cuts if Proposition 30 did not succeed. Stockton Unified officials have said their district's hit would have been about $15 million, possibly resulting in a shortened school year, larger class sizes and layoffs. With 30's passage, budgets are expected to remain largely unchanged.
"We're gratified we're not going to have to make some reductions in our budgets," Lowder said. "We're taking it with a grain of salt. It doesn't mean we're going to get more money. But certainly it's a lot better than losing $15 million.
"The message that's important to send people is it doesn't mean a lot of money for new programs. Basically it will keep us steady with where we are right now."
Contact reporter Roger Phillips at (209) 546-8299 or email@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/phillipsblog.


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Marlins can't end tough road trip on high note
NEW YORK -- After a frustrating road trip, the Marlins certainly are in need of a breather. They're getting one heading into the All-Star break.
But rather than reach the midpoint on a high, Miami is laboring.View Full Game Coverage
NEW YORK -- After a frustrating road trip, the Marlins certainly are in need of a breather. They're getting one heading into the All-Star break.
But rather than reach the midpoint on a high, Miami is laboring.View Full Game Coverage
Jacob deGrom added to the Marlins' rough stretch on Sunday, giving up one run in seven innings while collecting a key RBI single in the Mets' 9-1 victory at Citi Field.
deGrom scattered five hits and struck out eight, while New York completed a three-game sweep. The Marlins lost their four straight, falling a season-worst six games under .500 (44-50).
"That got ugly there at the end," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. "Yeah we were sloppy. Once again our bats were quiet. Just not a good series at all. We'll definitely utilize these four days off. I know we got some guys pressing. We got some guys on tilt. We got some guys frustrated. Obviously, when you lose games, that's what happens. We need to relax a little bit for a few days, come back, get to work next week."
The Mets also hopped over the Marlins into third place in the National League East. Miami is 1-5 at Citi Field this year. The Marlins finished up their road trip at 3-6, and they head into the break 17-28 on the road.
The offense sputtered yet again, marking the fifth time in the nine-game trip that they scored two runs or fewer. Giancarlo Stanton, headed to the All-Star Game, was 4-for-33 on the trip.
"We're not getting enough hits," Redmond said. "We went from having probably four or five guys going really good to nobody getting any hits and getting some sporadic hits here or there."
In all phases, the Marlins were outplayed by the Mets over the weekend.
Even with the game in hand at 5-1, the Mets tacked on four more runs in the eighth inning. Kevin Gregg faced three batters in the inning, and they all reached and scored.
"It definitely got out of control pretty quick," Gregg said. "You try to limit the damage, and we weren't able to limit it today."
Brad Hand, vying to secure a rotation spot, gave up three runs on six hits in four innings. He was lifted after 72 pitches due to a right shin contusion. The left-hander was struck on the lower leg on a comebacker off the bat of Anthony Recker in the fourth inning.
Hand was able to retrieve the ball and throw Recker out at first, and he remained in the game for the rest of the inning.
New York did its damage after that, scoring two runs with two outs to claim a 3-1 advantage. Chris Young, who drew a one-out walk, moved to second on Recker's grounder. Ruben Tejada was intentionally walked to get to deGrom.
But Hand was unable to end the threat. deGrom slapped a single up the middle and recorded his first RBI of the season. Curtis Granderson's double to left pushed across the second run in the inning.
The Marlins were never able to recover from deGrom's single.
"That sort of sums up how things have been the last four or five days for us," Redmond said. "Get behind the pitcher and lay one in there and he gets a hit."
Hand said the shin became increasingly sore between innings, but he was fine to continue.
"I walked a guy to get to the pitcher," Hand said. "Thought I could get that guy. Just didn't work out. He got a base hit and then the blooper to left that Grandy hit. Other than that, I felt pretty good."
Since June 8, when the Marlins were tied for first in the NL East, they are 11-20.
Miami had tied the game at 1 in the top of the fourth on Marcell Ozuna's RBI infield single. The Marlins got a break in the inning when Garrett Jones' fly ball to right was lost in the sun by second baseman Eric Campbell, putting runners on second and third with two outs.
New York opened the scoring in the second on Young's sacrifice fly, which scored Lucas Duda, who doubled.
"We went on this long road trip hoping [for a good run]," Redmond said. "But a couple bad breaks and here we are. We've got to be able to move on and get back to work next week, fresh and ready to go."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro.


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Krimmer Mennonite Brethren
Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Church (KMB) had its origin in the village of Annafeld near Simferopol, Crimea, Russia, on 21 September 1869, as a group of 19 persons, with Jakob A. Wiebe (1836-1921) as the actual founder. A group of Mennonite families from the Molotschna (Wiebe himself was from Ohrloff) about 1860 had bought a Muslim village in the Crimea, which they named Annafeld. Through a spontaneous religious revival most of the families in the village began to seek a more earnest Christian life and experienced conversion, Wiebe among them. Since Wiebe had become acquainted with a leader of the Kleine Gemeinde during a period of work as a hired hand in the Molotschna, he invited the Kleine Gemeinde elder, Johann Friesen, to visit the Annafeld group and organize them as a Kleine Gemeinde congregation, which the latter did in 1867. Wiebe was ordained as preacher, and soon thereafter as elder. Elder Peter Barg, who had transferred to the Kleine Gemeinde as preacher, was also accepted by the new group as their preacher. Friesen had refused to accede to the request of the Annafeld group for rebaptism, but the group remained dissatisfied on this point and finally proceeded to have one of their members (Kornelius Enns was chosen) rebaptize Elder Wiebe, who in turn on 21 September 1869, rebaptized 18 others. This is considered by the KMB group as their founding date. Trine immersion forward in a flowing stream was adopted as the mode. The group chose the name "Brüdergemeinde" but was soon called "Krimmer Mennoniten Brüdergemeinde" to distinguish it from the Mennoniten Brüdergemeinde (Mennonite Brethren Church) founded in the Molotschna in 1860, with which it had no connection. (Krim is the German name for Crimea.) The act of rebaptism constituted in effect a withdrawal of the Wiebe group from the Kleine Gemeinde, with which it had had fellowship for only a few years, although it was not a true schism from the historic Kleine Gemeinde group, since the entire Annafeld group continued under Wiebe's leadership. However, much of the ultraconservative spirit of the Kleine Gemeinde was transmitted into the Krimmer Mennonite Brethren group, in combination with the new KMB emphasis on conversion, assurance, and experience. There was little further connection between the Krimmer Mennonite Brethren and the Kleine Gemeinde, but in the United States a Kleine Gemeinde preacher, Abraham Klaassen, who had been ordained in 1869 in Russia, joined the KMB group in Kansas about 1879.
The new church grew slowly, and when they left for America in 1874 numbered only about 40 baptized members. All of the group emigrated except three families, a total of 20 families, the vanguard (the Krimmer Mennonite Brethren group were the first to receive passports) of the great emigration of Mennonites from Russia 1874-80 to the prairie states of the United States and to Manitoba. Their leaders on arrival were Elder Wiebe and Preacher Johann Harder (1836-1930), earlier from the Ohrloff Mennonite congregation at Blumstein in the Molotschna settlement, who had been elected minister in 1871 before the departure from Russia.
The Krimmer Mennonite Brethren group arrived in New York on 15 July 1874, and after some delay incurred in searching for land, during which the group as a whole remained at Elkhart, Indiana, they arrived at this new home, 14 miles northwest of Peabody, Marion County, Kansas on 16 August. Accustomed to village type settlement in Russia, the entire group settled as one village called Gnadenau, destined to become the most perfect of the few communal villages organized by the Mennonites in Kansas, although even it lasted only two or three years. The village never had a post office, and when in 1879 a branch of the Santa Fe railroad went through the north edge of the settlement, and Hillsboro was built on the line two miles north of the village, Gnadenau lost its future. The Gnadenau KMB group was very strict in various ways and this together with its variant practice of immersion (forward) prevented two Mennonite Brethren (MB) families which settled in the community in 1875 from joining it and led to the foundation of the Ebenfeld Mennonite Brethren congregation. The first Gnadenau church building, erected in 1874 of adobe walls with thatched roof, did not stand the weather; so a frame building was erected in 1877. On 15 February 1877, the congregation was incorporated as the "Gnadenau Mennonite Church." On 30 March 1899, the name was changed in the charter to "Crimean Mennonite Brethren Church," but popularly the name remained "Krimmer MB" In 1895 a new building was erected 2 1/2 miles south of Hillsboro.
Elder Jacob A. Wiebe served until his resignation in 1900, then was succeeded as elder by his brother Henry (1900-10), and he in turn by John J. Friesen (1910-37). The group suffered a heavy loss in membership when Elder Wiebe resigned. On 12 July 1917, the "Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Church of North America" was incorporated at Hillsboro.
Four additional Krimmer Mennonite Brethren congregations were established in Kansas: Springfield at Lehigh (1902), Zoar at Inman, Lyons in Rice County, and one in Butler County. The last two did not survive long. Additional congregations were established as follows: South Dakota (Bridgewater 1886, Yale 1902, Doland 1919, Onida 1920, Huron 1947); Saskatchewan (Waldheim 1899, Langham 1901); California (Dinuba 1911). The following further congregations did not survive: Oklahoma (Bethel near Hooker 1907-1919, and Bethel near Weatherford 1897-1937); Kansas (Emmanuel near Garden City 1918-36); North Dakota (Emmanuel near Chasely 1921-1932). A small congregation was established at Jansen (near Fairbury, Nebraska, USA) in 1880, largely out of converts from the Kleine Gemeinde, which continued until 1930. In the same year 1880 John Holdeman attempted to win the KMB group at Gnadenau to his views, but failed. In that year or 1879 Abr. Klassen, a Kleine Gemeinde preacher from Jansen, joined the KMB group.
The Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Conference counted its first regular session to have been held in 1880, although records were not kept before 1882. It met annually thereafter.
On 15 September 1890, the KMB Conference was granted a charter for the "Industrial School and Hygenic Home for Friendless Persons," an orphans' home which was built just north of the original Gnadenau village site in 1894. It was operated for about 20 years, then was converted into the Salem Home for the Aged and Helpless. In 1918 the Krimmer Mennonite Brethren group joined with the Mennonite Brethren group to establish the Salem Hospital in Hillsboro.
In 1886 the KMB Conference opened mission work among the colored people at Elk Park, North Carolina, the first Mennonite African American work. The conference never had a foreign mission board but supported foreign missionaries at work under other boards. Its Foreign Missions Committee represented the mission interests of the conference. In 1940 the KMB Conference officially joined in the support of Tabor College (Mennonite Brethren Church) by appointing a member on the Tabor board.
Always deeply religious in nature and emphasizing a deep inner experience, regeneration, assurance of salvation, and holy living, the Krimmer Mennonite Brethren group stood for an intensely serious and strict manner of life. The group was very conservative and very slow to make changes in outward forms in dress and in general habits and customs, insisting upon maintaining the customs brought along from Russia and resisting Americanization and worldliness. Clothing was made of good materials but no lace or ornamentation was allowed. For many years the women were not allowed to wear hats to church but wore kerchiefs, shawls, or bonnets on their heads, and always wore white aprons to church. Children were dressed like their parents. The wearing of neckties and detachable collars by the men was banned. Since about 1900, however, the KMB have adopted the common dress of the American community.
In worship the simple older practices were long observed. Musical instruments and choirs were introduced only about 1940. Part singing was long forbidden. Other prohibitions included life insurance, voting at elections other than school elections, taking photographs, and serving on juries. Shunning of excommunicated was practiced. All these practices were dropped, although a certain heritage of strictness, earnestness, and warmth continued to characterize the religious spirit of the group.
In recent years negotiations have been carried on looking toward a merger with the Mennonite Brethren group on the basis of an overture of 1951 from the MB group. These plans were initially dropped at the 1954 conference, but the original Gnadenau congregation withdrew from the KMB Conference in that year and merged with the nearby Lehigh Mennonite Brethren congregation.
A merger was completed with the Mennonite Brethren in 1960.
Before the Gnadenau withdrawal the 1954 conference statistical report revealed the following membership figures: Kansas, 3 congregations, Gnadenau (1874) 120, Springfield at Lehigh (1902) 90, Zoar (1879) 349; California, 1 congregation, Zion at Dinuba (1911) 262; South Dakota, 5 congregations, Bethel at Yale (1902) 315, Salem at Bridgewater (1886) 222, Emmanuel at Onida (1920) 92, Ebenezer at Doland 105, Bethesda at Huron (1947) 52; Saskatchewan, 2 congregations, Salem at Waldheim (1899) ca. 100, Emmanuel at Langham (1901) 52. The reported membership in the eleven congregations was 1,791. In addition there were nine mission points, not including the work among the African Americans in North Carolina.
D. M. Hofer and J. W. Tschetter were joint founders of the KMB City Mission at 2182 Lincoln Ave., Chicago, and also joint publishers of the periodical Der Wahrheitsfreund, which served as the conference organ 1915-47. The Christian Witness (1941-1960) was the conference organ until merger with the Mennonite Brethren. The Salem congregation in Saskatchewan joined the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren (Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches) after the merger, rather than the Mennonite Brethren.
Among the outstanding leaders of the KMB group in the first third of the 20th century were David E. Harder (1872-1930), son of the noted preacher Johann Harder, who has also served on the faculties of three Mennonite colleges: Tabor, Bethel, and Freeman; P. A. Wiebe, D. M. Hofer, and J. W. Tschetter. H. C. Bartel founded and led for many years the first Mennonite mission in China (1901-1949), which was largely staffed and supported by the KMB Church, though never officially conducted by the board.
Bericht über die zwei Beratungen, die am 21. Oct. und 11. Nov. 1895 stattfanden. Hillsboro, KS, 1895.
Friesen, Peter M. The Mennonite Brotherhood in Russia (1789-1910), trans. J.B. Toews, et al. Fresno, CA : Board of Christian Literature, 1980.
Die Geistreiche Lieder-Auswahl für Familien und öffentliche Erbauungen mit Sorgfalt gesammelt von der Krimmer Mennoniten Brüdergemeinde. Erste Auflage. Elkhart, IN, Mennonite Publishing Co., 1884.
Hege, Christian and Christian Neff. Mennonitisches Lexikon, 4 vols. Frankfurt & Weierhof: Hege; Karlsruhe: Schneider, 1913-1967: v. II, 574 f.
Konferenzbeschlüsse der Krimmer Mennoniten Brüdergemeinde von Nord-Amerika, zwischen den Jahren 1882 bis 1940. Inman, KS.
Konstitution der Krimmer Mennoniten Brüdergemeinde von Nord-Amerika nebst Freibrief. N.p., 1927.
Pantle, Albert. "Settlement of the Krimmer Mennonite Brethren at Gnadenau, Marion County." Kansas Historical Quarterly 13 (1945): 259-85.
Der Wahrheitsfreund contains scattered historical articles (1944, Nos. 13 and 15; 1946, Nos. 9-14 and 18-21; No. 22.
Waters, L. L. Steel Trails to Santa Fe. Lawrence, KA, 1950, contains (229-31) an account by Elder Jakob Wiebe of the early years of the Gnadenau village written in Wiebe's old age for A. E. Case of the Santa Fe Railway and deposited in manuscript in the possession of the company.
Wiebe, J. A. Das Entstehen der Krimmer Mennoniten Brüder Gemeinde in Sud-Russland im Jahre 1869. Elkhart, IN, 1905, 7 pp.
Wiebe, P. A. Kurze Biographie des Bruders Jakob A. Wiebe, Seine Jugend, Seine Bekehrung, und wie die Krimmer Mennoniten Brüdergemeinde gegründet wurde. Hillsboro, KS, 1924, 27 pp.
Yearbook of the Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Church of North America.
Additional Information
Denominational Membership
Source: ARDA: The Association of Religion Data Archives. "Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Church." 20 June 2013. http://www.thearda.com/denoms/D_1030.asp.
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Bender, Harold S. "Krimmer Mennonite Brethren." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1957. Web. 19 Nov 2018. http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Krimmer_Mennonite_Brethren&oldid=145647.
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Bender, Harold S. (1957). Krimmer Mennonite Brethren. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 19 November 2018, from http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Krimmer_Mennonite_Brethren&oldid=145647.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 3, pp. 242-245. All rights reserved.
©1996-2018 by the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. All rights reserved.


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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning. You will enjoy this film, they used the original story and answered questions left unsaid for example Ariel's mother. It also provided a very good background to Atlantica which made the first movie (original) more enjoyable than it was. The animation is also good. I hope you will enjoy watching this great movie.
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ego scio me liberum factum, ex quo suum diem obiit ille, qui verum proverbium fecerat, aut regem aut fatuum nasci oportere.
I know that I was made free, ever since that man died on his own day, the man who made this true proverb: that one should be born either a king or a fool.
ex quo = ex quo tempore?
aut regem aut fatuum nasci oportere = could 'regem' and 'fatuum' be taken as the subjects of nasci, e.g. 'that a king or fool should be born'?


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- MFLS Forums
Forums : MFLS Central Forum Thread : Week 14 Matches [R]
from Weirder Bremen
on Mon 6/1 8:32 ET
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Week 14 Matches
Wednesday, Jun 3
PHI - CMB 7 pm ET
DCU - CHI 7 pm ET
MON - VAN 8 pm ET
Friday, Jun 5
HOU - RNY 9 pm ET
Saturday, Jun 6
DCU - TOR 7 pm ET
PHI - NYC 7 pm ET
CMB - MON 7:30 pm ET
CHI - ORL 8:30 pm ET
SKC - SEA 8:30 pm ET
POR - NER 10:30 pm ET
LAG - VAN 10:30 pm ET
Sunday, Jun 7
RSL - COL 5 pm ET
SJE - DAL 7 pm ET
No idle teams this week. The teams with Wednesday
matches all play twice. Note that 10 teams are
idle next week so plan accordingly.
SEA at SKC looks like a pretty good game.
Comments? Post below.
from Stormin Union
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Two home games this week and in two weeks USOC match vs
Rochester, this is the month for philly to start their quest to win
some silverware this season.
from Arrows SC
on Mon 6/1 13:38 ET
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Vancouver starts their epic road trip. The next five games are on the road. from Seattle SC
on Mon 6/1 14:30 ET
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Had planned a month ago to use a transfer to bring in a DGW GK for this week to replace Frei ... and now I can't bring myself to pull the trigger for some reason? from Weirder Bremen
on Mon 6/1 21:01 ET
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Sounds like Nemeth will be with the Hungarian NT
this week.
from Seattle SC
on Wed 6/3 14:34 ET
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Pirlo is fun to watch from Weirder Bremen
on Wed 6/3 16:08 ET
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Obafemi Martins played more than 145 minutes this
week (and notched an assist) after suffering a
broken nose in a collision with Clint Irwin, raising
the hope that he'd be able to play through the
injury as it heals. But the striker had surgery
today to address the issue, and it seems almost
certain Martins will miss at least Saturday's game
at Sporting Kansas City.
from Shaolin Mystigods
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I'll take your word Seattle, but the first thing I
notice about Pirlo is that he's 36.
Thanks Weirder. Your boy Taylor Kemp has a groin
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on Wed 6/3 17:15 ET
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Pirlo is like fine wine, ages well. He's gonna be fun to watch.
With that said, damn, is NYCFC trying to buy themselves a
championship from the get go? Pirlo, David Villa, and
Lampard. 33,36,and 36.
To take David's point of age, they got a tiny window to do it.
2 years max? MAYBE 3...
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He's playing in the CL final ...
Either way, just happy another one of my favorite non-US players is (could be) coming to MLS.
(Statement is empty without context: I don't have a lot of favorite players, especially outside of MLS. Amazingly all the ones I have keep coming over here; Keane, Henry, Martins ...)
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rosters locked and game on for the next thirteen matches
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on Wed 6/3 18:44 ET
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First time I've ever had 10 different teams represented in my lineup. from Seattle SC
on Wed 6/3 19:12 ET
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Woke up this morning, started thinking about my lineup, kept picturing the Crew blowing out Philadelphia and Finlay getting a HT, so that seems likely, 3 goals coming soon. from Weirder Bremen
on Wed 6/3 19:40 ET
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So I picked up the one DC defender that I was sure
would start, Bill Hamid. Guess what? Dykstra in
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Hamid would have stopped that Accam shot, I'm sure.
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'Needle in the Hay Field' Search Team Finds Camera Card
Volunteers searching the Barnes County Municipal Airport found a missing memory card from a camera that was mounted on a plane that crashed at the airport, killing pilot Bob Odegaard earlier this month.
Two buckets of shrapnel – the remains from the Sept. 7 plane crash – sat on a table in the terminal of the Barnes County Municipal Airport on Wednesday morning, as about a dozen volunteers gathered to search the airport grounds for the important piece of wreckage.
Odegard's 1945 Super Corsair airplane crashed earlier this month while he was practicing barrel rolls for the Wings and Wheels Airshow, an event scheduled for Sept. 8 but was cancelled after Odegaard's crash less than 18 hours before the gates were to open.
The search party was looking for the remains of a small digital camera that was mounted on the left wing of the aircraft, and most importantly, the camera's memory card, which is about the size of a postage stamp.
The card was found shortly before noon by volunteer Gary Zentz from Bismarck.
"We're looking for the needle in the hay field, not the hay stack," said local pilot Dale Hanson before the search.
"If you'd look at it, you'd say 'That's a camera?' Yeah, it is."
The card was found about 55 yards from the initial impact zone. Hanson said there is a chance the camera could have been picked up with other wreckage. During the initial clean up the camera's plexiglass case was found, first the front half then the back half. The back cover of the camera and the battery were also found. The pieces were discovered as far as 200 feet apart.
The high definition camera records sound and Hanson said there is information on there that could shed some light on what happened that Friday afternoon. The memory card loads on the side of the camera and it takes more pressure to load or eject the card than on a regular camera.
"On this particular camera it does take quite an effort to install or uninstall it. It's just a push-click disconnect, but with the force out there, it could've easily ejected from the camera," Hanson said.
Retired Air Force pilot Mike Haugen, one of the organizers of the search, said Odegaard's plane hit south of the airport's new runway and debris was scattered in a southern spray pattern. The right wing struck the ground first and there were winds from the west that afternoon. A V-shaped grid was set up in the area and volunteers searched with metal detectors and bare eyes for the card. Haugen said there is probably still plenty of debris left from the crash, including plastic, wiring, plexiglass and even wood from the 67-year-old aircraft.
"Pick up whatever you find," Haugen told the search team. "It may not be relevant to this, but who knows?"


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|2009-04-14, 21:32
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Honyaku no Hime
Join Date: May 2008
Location: In the eastern capital of the islands of the rising suns...
I'd look forward to the slapping or pouring drinks on him or the rabid mass of females verbally belitting his worth as a man, myself
Otherwise *shrugs* - methinks he posted it here simply for comic value
|2009-05-08, 20:52
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Join Date: Feb 2008
|2009-05-10, 04:04
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Ultimate Coordinator
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: San Francisco
Dating is undefine.
Figuring out how to stimulate the mind and the senses will bring you closer to victory.
One stratgey can be a sure thing for one person but it can also be a slap in the face for another (or worst).
Everything is situational.
Undstanding the person first before a mindless prememptive strike is usually safe way to tread.
My personal opinion: to the find the best mate is a combination of experience and luck.
experience = we learn from each other, know what we like and dislike,what we can handle and what we can not, learn a lot about what we really want and about ourselfs after dating someone, sometimes we learn what we don't want and break up.
Luck = hit and miss, actually finding that one person that we will click well with, someone that will take our crap and vice versa.
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|2009-05-17, 13:42
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Northeast USA
Age: 33
The reason why so many people have problems is because they forget that they need to give, too. If you're in a relationship and you're just expecting your mate to change and be perfect for you, you're selfish. If you're trying to change for your mate but feel that he or she is taking it for granted and/or not returning you the favor, you're being abused.
Above all, make sure that you can both talk to each other. In that manner, if you don't like something that your mate is doing, or if you feel that they aren't doing enough, then you can say it. It's equally important that they be able to say the same about you, of course - and you both must be able to give and accept such criticism graciously and thoughtfully, without getting hung up on petty feelings. Many people are seemingly incapable of this, and as a result of the blocked communication problems worsen and resentment builds.
Compatibility is temporary. We are all changing with time and our experiences. Even if you live with someone, the two of you can grow apart. Proper communication, honoring each other such that both want to please the other - that is the ideal scenario that leads to lasting compatibility, regardless of changes in personality and circumstance.
There is a lot of luck in being able to find a person capable of all of this, but there is also skill required. Interpersonal skills, communication, being able to give and receive criticism, to see beyond a minor altercation and put it into the context of the "big picture" (that which is truly important) - those are things that each of us can work on and prepare for in our daily lives.
|2009-05-17, 14:47
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Proper communication also helps to root out mismatches at an early stage - sounds much easier than marrying the wrong person and finding out a divorce is on the cards. A part of that is also holding on to integrity; dealing in lies will either prove catastrophic for an otherwise stable relationship or just protract one which was destined to failure.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Hiding
But the proper communication is one of the bigger problems. Many children don't learn to actually express them and their feelings, which makes relationships sometimes really awkward and can lead to a really early ending
|2009-05-23, 10:59
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I'm a strong believer of give and take in relationships, anything I receive from my partner I'm more then willing to return the favor.
However when I got into a discussion with the first person who I cared enough about to want to "change" myself, she shrugged it off saying it's stupid to change for anyone but yourself.....
|2009-05-23, 11:20
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Join Date: May 2009
Dating for my kind can often be difficult yet actually amazing simple.
I speak of Aspies and Autistics.
Often enough girls want to mother us since we are most definitely lost in the entire field of dating. Wether or not this proceeds towards full romantacism and not a fascimile of actual family relations is up to the Autistic in question.
Autistic Girls dating though...they can have a much rougher time of it if they do try and date outside the "community." Vulnerable as they are, it can be amazingly easy to be taken advantage of given their...and even the male autistics need to be loved and accepted by someone else.
I myself...never dated. No real desire to as of yet. I have yet to find a girl that can match me in the traits I find enjoyable and indeed, long for. That being...intelligence, autistic, confident, powerful in her own right...
Some may say my expectations are too high. But I like the women around me to be strong so I know they can survive and thrive on their own with or without me. I simply cannot stand wall-flowers.
|2009-05-23, 17:00
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Honyaku no Hime
Join Date: May 2008
Location: In the eastern capital of the islands of the rising suns...
Women who are fairly independant mentally, financially and sometimes emotionally are known to threaten/scare guys in the sense of:
'I can't really protect her or provide for her, she seems to have it all already' :\
Add to that mix is she's stubborn and pro active and sometimes she becomes too 'dominant' for the guy. In that sense she takes care of everything, but not in the motherly way, more in the sense of 'you don't need to do anything, it's fine, I'll do it.'
Most times that not it's not meant to hurt the guy, it's their nature and they need the guy to be fairly stubborn/dominant enough to stop them in their tracks and go 'listen, we split things equally, sit your ass down' or something, lol.
But a lot of times, it just bruises the male ego and a guy feels as if he has nothing to contribute, just his self-confidence is shattered some.
Fairly sensitive thing, the male ego.
Somedays I still walk egg shells around it, but I trip up from time to time and say/do something that somehow bruises it.
Even if my intentions are good or kind, I'm still thinking as a woman so I cannot figure out how a guy may interpret something all the time.
Have yet to find a book to figure the path of walking correctly around it yet, still searching.
|2009-05-23, 23:15
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Join Date: May 2009
*Laughs* I'm odd like that. I like women to be equal to me. So I can feel confident that at the end of the day they will come come a-ok.
Alright...as for why it can be difficult. Aspies can be...to be blunt...very stupid when it comes to social cues and the like. So we may not pick up on the subtle nuances of conversation. However it can also be easy in that unlike normal people, we are that blunt so there's really no hidden agenda for us. Some may say we lack tact - I know I do - but yeah.
*Shrugs* And I know there's some things guys can do that women cannot. And the same is true for vice-versa.
|2009-05-23, 23:34
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Honyaku no Hime
Join Date: May 2008
Location: In the eastern capital of the islands of the rising suns...
Okay to be blunt, I meant for you to break down the last sentence that i quoted from ya
'what characteristics is he referring to?'
More over, what do those two words mean in layman's terms?
Please define it simply for the clueless one here
|2009-05-24, 00:32
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Aspies = people with Asperger's Syndrome.
Asperger's severely hinders a person's ability to socialize or thrive in a social setting. They often have a very narrow range of interests and often find it more easy to socialize with like-minded individuals (mainly they get along fine with other Aspies).
Like Deus mentioned, Aspies don't pick up on social cues and they do tend to be rather blunt about things. I know someone who has Asperger's and he is as you describe; he is a bit slow, socially awkward and he says and does things that make us all scratch our heads.
|2009-05-24, 03:46
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Asperger is High-Functioning Autism so it is appropriate to refer to Aspies as Autistics. Bit of a social faux pas considering most see Autistics as retarded people. (No offence but it can be a common stereo-type)
And yes...we are blunt. But that can make us excellent in a relationship because we will be truthful. Ask us if your ass looks big in that...you had best be prepared for the answer because we WILL give it.
Unfortunately, Aspergers is more common in men than women so it can be difficult to find Aspie women.
|2009-05-24, 05:05
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Honyaku no Hime
Join Date: May 2008
Location: In the eastern capital of the islands of the rising suns...
Aaaah, thanks whitepearl and Dues. ^^
And heh, without offending too many people, I've noted the guys close to me as friends technically can all fall under that category of 'aspies'.
I've been growing up in the last 5 years under 'no sugar coating'; so as a result, I sometimes can be impatient with being sensitive to every, little, damn thing at times.
(takes too much time and life is too short)
In fact one of my favourite comedians is Carlos Mencia who is more or less "straight" in the way and I adore and am kinda used to offline.
To quote him:
Woman: Does my ass look big in this?
Man: No, your ass looks big in everything.
(love him)
In that sense, you probably find women who've been raised in a similar environment as me (or just get another British, smart mouthed chick) >.>
Dark sarcasm, wicked sense of humour and a quick wit, may be the traits ideal for you for your future partner, in that sense, you'll probably find someone who'll complement you a bit easier than you think.
Eitherway, all the best ^^
|2009-05-24, 10:48
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Perfect example of Asperger's in action, with regards to the person I know: we all went to a baseball game last year where we saw the New York Mets play host to the visiting Chicago Cubs. Rather than sit with us and enjoy the game, he spent much of the time aimlessly walking around the stadium. I think he was only in his seat for three innings (at most) and I think he left early, too. I can't recall the finer details.
|2009-05-30, 12:46
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Location: Zeon
Age: 27
So I was at party yesterday and I saw this girl i had a crush on ..so i walk up to her.. started a lil conversation and her best friend (female) comes up and just cuts right in front of me and takes her away from me . I don't know if her Bff knows i like her but why would she do that ?
|2009-05-30, 16:22
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|2009-06-13, 16:16
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: England
Age: 24
This boy, he is a close friend of mine asked me out. I said yes. But its not what I want at all and he is happy and I'm not. I dont want to upset him and make him fall out with me. I don't know what to do.. Any help?
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XFX HD 5850 Review
The XFX HD 5850 is the second line of cards to come out of the AMD 5-series cards. The die still has the same transistor count as the 5870 Cypress core, with a few processing units disabled to get 1440 stream processors while the ROPs were untouched at 32. The core speed is 725 MHz versus the 850 MHz reference clock of the HD 5870. The XFX HD 5850 also has 1GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit memory bus, these are running at 1000 MHz (4000MHz effectively). The smaller 40nm fabrication process allows more power to be packed into a chip, and generally equates to cooler running and less energy consumption on the GPU; the 4-series cards left off at 55nm for the most part. The heat sink and expansion slot ports are identical looking to the HD 5870 save for the shorter design - about an inch shorter. The 5-series cards such as the XFX HD 5850 being reviewed support the soon to be released DirectX 11. This card also supports the new ATI Eyefinity technology that allows multiple monitors to span games across them. With a similar Volterra VRM design, this card is also core volt-modifiable through software just like the XFX HD 5870 was.
As long as the petite XFX HD 5850 doesn't disappoint in the benchmarks, then there is a huge chance that this card will fit very well in the price-to-performance segment. With the only difference between it and a HD 5870 being some processing power and overall length, it will be interesting to see how different they are and if the 5850 can catch up in performance.
Closer Look:
The box art for the XFX HD 5850 is virtually the same as was found on the XFX HD 5870. The box is smaller however, more resembling the typically skinny XFX boxes. Red and black galore, as is fit with AMD/ATI products, a metallic-X sits in the background, while in the foreground prominently sits the title, Radeon HD 5850, underlined by caution stripes that enclose four features - Graphics Card, PCI Express 2.0 Bus, 1GB GDDR5 Memory, and HDMI Output. An XFX, ATI, and Dirt 2 logo make appearances near the edges of the box. 1GB and 5-star support stickers are also there. Switching to the back shows the key features of the card along with some of the specifications. Expand, Accelerate, Dominate is the new mantra from AMD for their new line of cards. XFX bolds these with green which stands out against the tide of red and black, they also do the same with the 5-star support and company website. The only information missing is the shader processor count - 1440, smaller than the 5870's but both are still CrossFire capable according to AMD.
One side of the XFX box has some information concerning the free game bundle - rated PG / 12 years of age, Teen, Mild Coarse Language, et cetera. The bottom has the usual XFX label with model, version, and part numbers, basic information on the video card - HD 5850, 1GB GDDR5, Display Port, HDMI, Dual DVI, and PCI-E connectivity. The serial and UPC is near the bottom. The next side has information about some of the features of the card - four white pictures at the top read "Vivid Photos", "Cinematic Video", "Immersive Gaming", and "High Performance". Powered by XFX Radeon HD 5850 sits above the other features - ATI Avivo HD Video and Display Technology, ATI Catalyst Software Suite, and ATI CrossFireX Technology Multi-GPU Ready.
The top is clean with a continuation of the background artwork which is on the rest of the box. In bold, bright letters, the top reads Radeon HD 5850, with two logos to the right - one for XFX and one for ATI. The bottom lists the minimum system requirements and the box contents. For card installation, a PCI-Express or PCI-Express 2.0 compatible motherboard with an open slot is the first requirement, a 500-Watt or better power supply is the next suggestion with preferably two 75W 6-pin PCI Express connections. Lastly, 1GB of system memory is suggested. The box contains the video card, Installation CD, Quick Installation Guide, Driver CD Installation Guide, XFX Serial Number Door Hanger, 6-pin to 4-pin Power Cable adapter, DVI to VGA adapter, and CrossFire bridge.
Opening the package gives access to the standard XFX black box. The box has an XFX logo to the left and the website address to the right. The box is rigid cardboard with a smooth feel to it - providing an elegant box to protect the valuables inside. Opening the box shows the tray underneath of the Dirt 2 voucher. The tray holds the accessories and driver disks for installation, and provide protection to the card from the top.
Opening the tab on the tray shows the hardware accessories - CrossFire ribbon cable, DVI to VGA adapter, and a pair of two 4-pin to 6-pin power cables. The door tag is tucked between the flap on both sides. Removing the tray gives access to the video card - protected by both the black box and a green cardboard support that fits the form of the XFX HD 5850 closely.
The XFX HD 5850 is protected in its anti-static bag from static, dust, and moisture. The included accessories are plentiful and should provide a good installation experience. The door hanger can come in handy when users need their serial number or other information, and the Dirt 2 game voucher will come in handy when the game is released. The installation guides should also come in handy for anyone needing help getting the video card in.
The XFX Radeon HD 5850 is unpacked so it's time to get a look at it!


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Artist Kristin Healey isn�t out to destroy the pages of old books.
Artist Kristin Healey isn�t out to destroy the pages of old books, just to cut them up enough to give them a new life.
Healey, the featured artist for November at the Havelock-Craven County Public Library, will be treated to a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the library.
Healey can take an old page from a long-ago discarded book and painstakingly slice an intricate piece of genuine artwork out of it.
"I don�t rip the books apart. I don�t take the still readable books. I take the books that are the lonesome ones that somebody has put at the end of their driveway or the books that are already falling apart," Healey said.
Healey, of Newport, is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and owner of Noelle Designs.
"Once I hit college years, I studied art at VCU in Richmond, Va.," Healey said. "I went in to be a painter but they had an amazing program there they called the craft major, so my focus there was sculpture, ceramic pottery, glass blowing, jewelry, nothing like I�m doing now."
She will be hanging 30 pieces of her unique artistry in the library.
"This will be my first solo show besides my first college solo show," Healey said.
She said she started working with old books because they were readily available.
"I have just started working with it and people started to respond to it and I started to really enjoy the paper cutting," she said. "I�m not a paper-cutting artist. That�s not what I�ve usually done in the past, but I�ve kind of become one.
"A lot of people ask me if it�s Sherenschnitte, that German word for paper-cutting. You see a lot of it in Pennsylvania. It was brought over here from Germany. It�s kind of like a modern take on that except I use like the black and then the book pages."
Items in nature are the subject of many of the works.
"Right now that�s definitely a big inspiration," she said. "Where I live is a bird sanctuary. I�ve always been inspired by nature as well. That is the theme that I�ve been working with lately."
Healey said her work started from making a Christmas ornament.
"Then from there, I just started to go on trying to think of things that I could do with book pages," she said.
The work progressed from hair bows, jewelry, and necklaces to her current pieces.
"I just started experimenting," Healey said. "I just tried to make them look a lot more lifelike. Some of them were just a little too flat. They were a little traditional. So I just started playing around folding the paper and trying to give it a different look."
The works are generally 5-by-7 inches, with a maximum width of 11 inches. It all depends on the book pages, be it dictionaries, novels or poetry books.
"Sometimes the older books are a little more delicate and harder to use," Healey said.
She has made prints of many of her works and sells those, plus originals, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. most Saturdays at the Farmers Market in New Bern.
Healey�s work will be on display at the library through the end of the month. The library is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.


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Marked asked me for a specific reference to the red card before making the update. I forwarded the MLSSoccer article, which mentioned it specifically. There's no update yet, so I'll wait to update the Masters and BCFA League Cup. I may not get to it until Thursday, though.
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Did Dodge Brothers make quadrants in 1911 or early 12? This is the original off my 11 but I'm not sure if it is original to the car.
I have a column with the same quadrant - the throttle & timing rod ends are the long flat style telling me it's a 13 and not a 12. Also have a pair of the 13-14 headlight brackets with the DB logo - Don't know if this helps any but I'm pretty sure Dodge was working with Ford before & after 11.
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Yes, I have the same quadrant on my early 12. Mine just has the D stamp..
The Dodge brothers quadrants are common through 1914 model year.
This is a late 1912 column and the briefly used knurled throttle / spark levers for that era:
Clarification - By "Late 1912" I meant late 1912 model year, perhaps May 1912, just prior to the 1913 model year.
This sort of body style:
Image property of the Benson Ford, used here under my license.