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FIAMBALA, Argentina (AP) -- Flash floods stopped the Dakar Rally on Wednesday as the shortened 11th stage left Stephane Peterhansel with a commanding lead three days from the finish.
Two swollen rivers forced organizers to stop the cars after 33 miles of the scheduled 137-mile stage on the sand dunes around Fiambala. Robbie Gordon led in his Hummer at that point, followed by Ronan Chabot and Lucio Alvarez.
Peterhansel, who was sixth, was given a provisional 52-minute lead over Giniel de Villiers as he closes in on an 11th career victory in the Dakar.
"On every day that brings us closer to the finish, it's important to finish them without making any big mistakes, so it gets us nearer to the podium," Peterhansel said. "It's better to lose a few seconds trying to find the right place to pass than losing several minutes stuck in the mud or water."
The motorbikes completed their shortened stage before the rain hit. Defending champion Cyril Despres of France increased his overall lead to 13:16 ahead of KTM teammate Ruben Faria of Portugal, and 18:08 in front of Francisco Lopez of Chile, another KTM rider.
Kurt Caselli of the United States won his second stage in his first Dakar race. He finished 4:45 ahead of Paulo Goncalves of Portugal and had a 6:24 advantage over Despres.
"There was a storm in the dunes and it started raining," Despres said. "It wasn't easy to navigate. We came across some streams full of mud and water, which brought back bad memories from last year. ... I'm just happy to be here without too many problems."
Caselli spoke like a winner.
"Today was good, it was perfect," Caselli said. "The dirt was wet so you could see fine and the weather was good, so it was a nice day."
The rally crosses back over the Andes on Thursday for a 12th stage on the descent into Chile.


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Understanding the factors that contribute to your problem will help you frame your own local analysis questions, identify valid effectiveness measures, determine important intervention points, and select an appropriate set of responses for your specific problem. The literature on day laborers provides a general picture of the market for them, the conditions of day-labor work, the laborers themselves, their employers, the places where they assemble, and the link between day laborers and human smuggling.
Day laboring dates back to at least the medieval times, when laborers assembled in daily or weekly markets throughout Europe to be hired for farming and herding tasks. In the United States, day laboring dates back to the late 1700s, when common laborers (many of them immigrants) such as chimney sweepers, wood cutters, and cart men sought jobs daily. During the mid-1800s, "shape-up" sites in northeastern port cities had a system of hiring dockworkers for daily or half-day shifts.†
† For more on the history of organized day labor, see Larrowe (1955), Mohl (1971), Mund (1948), and Valenzuela (2003).
Today's market for day laborers exists wherever there is a need for construction and agricultural workers. The jobs include home construction and/or refurbishment, landscaping, roofing, painting, and harvesting and other farming activities. In some regions, day laborers work in factories on production lines.
For low-skilled or illiterate workers, day labor sites provide an easily accessible way to find employment. For employers, day labor sites provide easy access to a relatively large pool of workers whom they can hire when needed and release when not.
The specific conditions of day labor employment vary, but the arrangement is generally the same regardless of place or employer. Day laborers are usually paid in cash at the end of each work day. The wages paid to day laborers vary and depend on the time of year, the skill of the laborer, and the location of the day laborer site. By some estimates, the pay can reach $80 to $100 a day, exceeding federal and state minimum-wage ceilings.[4] However, in markets where there are many more laborers than jobs, wages may be bargained lower, resulting in pay that is below minimum wage. Employment generally lasts from one to three days, is unstable, and provides no benefits or worker protections.[5] Employers may sometimes mistreat day laborers, may not pay them for their work, may make them work without regular breaks, and may require them to work under hazardous conditions.
Despite the chaotic appearance of day labor sites, the daily procedures are relatively structured. Laborers usually gather at the site at around 6 a.m., waiting for prospective employers to pass by in pickup trucks or vans. As prospective employers arrive, groups of laborers crowd around the vehicles pointing to themselves and indicating their availability for work. Employers select laborers for different reasons, some of which include the laborers' skills and ability to speak English. Often, employers will return to the site and look for men they have hired previously. Many laborers wait several hours before getting a job. Some laborers do not secure jobs at all and usually leave the site in the afternoon. It is common for some laborers not to secure work for several days, and periods of unemployment lasting several weeks have been reported.[6] The rate at which the laborer will be paid is often negotiated during the selection process, but is sometimes agreed to on the way to the jobsite or at the jobsite itself, once the laborer has seen the nature of the work. The employer often provides lunch.
The exact number of day laborers is uncertain; however, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated that approximately 260,000 wait each day on street corners for employment.[7] In Los Angeles, some 20,000 to 22,000 day laborers are estimated to seek work every day.[8] Most day laborers are male, entered the country illegally, are young, are uneducated, and either cannot speak English or have poor command of the language.[9] Because of their illegal status, they largely lack access to formal employment. Most day laborers are Hispanic, though this varies somewhat by region. For example, in Chicago one study reported that the majority of day laborers were African American.[10]
Day labor appeals to workers for many reasons. First, day laborers are paid in cash at the end of each work day. Getting paid daily is beneficial because laborers can use the money immediately to pay for food and other needs. Receiving payment in cash also eliminates the need to establish a bank account. This appeals to illegal immigrants who are wary of formal institutions and/or lack the documentation needed to establish accounts. Second, payment in cash means that day labor work is "under the table" and tax-free. This creates further incentives for immigrants who have worked for much less in their home countries. Finally, day laborers have the power to negotiate their wages for each job. They are free to accept or decline a job and to walk off the job site, should they choose. This negotiation power allows them to undercut the market rate, while at the same time make much more money than possible in their homeland.[11]
Comparatively little is known about those who employ day laborers, but one study found that contractors hire the large majority of them. Private employers are the next largest group of hirers.[12] Employing day laborers is appealing because they are easily accessible, are hardworking, can be hired when needed, and are cheaper to employ since employers are not required to provide benefits packages. Employers often rehire the same workers once they have established a relationship and the laborers' work skills are established.
Day laborer sites exist mostly in metropolitan areas. Sites are often located adjacent to paint stores, plant nurseries, truck rental stores, and home improvement or hardware stores. Laborers may congregate in the store parking lots, marketing themselves for specific types of employment. For instance, those in front of paint stores are looking for painting jobs, whereas those in front of home improvement stores are looking for general construction jobs. It is efficient for day laborer sites to be located near such establishments because it allows prospective employers to pick up supplies and workers all in one stop. However, the congregation of large numbers of laborers sometimes causes problems for merchants, who might take actions to keep the laborers off the premises, thereby displacing them to nearby street corners and sidewalks.
Day laborer sites also exist in public parks, vacant lots, and residential neighborhoods. These sites may exist for a variety of reasons; they are easily accessible to laborers and/or employers, have simply been there for many years, or have informally been allowed to exist by community members. Municipalities, church groups, and other community-based organizations have established a smaller number of day laborer sites to help deal with the large numbers of day laborers. These sites are usually regulated and pose the fewest problems for the community.
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My American Unhappiness
A Novel
Dean Bakopoulos
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: 277 pp., $24
Whichever way you turn, beacons of American inauthenticity and political dysfunction are all around you, clamoring for your head space, your dollars, your compromised vote, your misplaced sense of nostalgia. It's enough to make you want to quit your job, move to the woods and sell your artisanal jam through the Internet.
Collected from Dean Bakopoulos' "My American Unhappiness," here's a short list of some of the things that might make you miserable: Food courts, specifically fast-food places posing as Asian-fusion and Latin-fusion bistros. ATM surcharges. Healthcare. Global warming. Wars. That Cracker Barrel opening out near the highway.
It's those twin dissatisfactions — looming crises on the widescreen; niggling corporate-sourced ennui in the foreground — that provide the backdrop to "My American Unhappiness," a fresh-spirited, timely satire crossed with '70s-style sexual comedy, if slightly chastened by the '80s sitcom.
The story of the book's creation neatly dovetails with its themes. Bakopoulos submitted his manuscript to his publisher in 2008, only to see it languish throughout the banking crisis, but that delay might've been a blessing in disguise. The author took the extra time to steer his second novel into thornier territory. The main character and setting of "My American Unhappiness" manage to be imaginatively mundane: Zeke Pappas, a man raised by a now-deceased Greek immigrant father and a chain-smoking mother who works at the Old Country Buffet, is residing in the liberal hamlet of Madison, Wis., where he heads up the Great Midwestern Humanities Initiative.
The federally funded program, limping by with a staff of two, has been tasked with "encouraging civic engagement" and "regional pride," but 34-year-old Zeke, who often speaks in a formal cadence somewhere between an operating manual and a Miss Manners guide, has instead directed the energies of the program toward a near-singular goal: an inventory of American unhappiness.
Lodging their complaints in emails and in on-camera interviews with Zeke, Americans chart their dismay with a life defined by institutions instead of rugged individualism. Superficial consumerist choices abound, but few people know how to build a home with their own hands, or how to fish, or repair their own cars.
In other words, "My American Unhappiness" is a novel of First World problems, but it's so in touch with that state of privilege that it won't abide taking it all, or itself, too seriously. This isn't J.G. Ballard's suburban horror or Don DeLillo's fraught postmodern chill; instead, "My American Unhappiness" sometimes feels like an episode of the old TV sitcom "Three's Company," directed by filmmaker Noah Baumbach. Think of Zeke as the Jack Tripper of the Upper Midwest, and, in a twist not to be spoiled here, he's given the challenge of landing a wife in a few months so that he can keep his two nieces, who have been in his custody since his brother Cougar died in Iraq.
A good-looking man, Zeke has choices: Minn, the flirtatious barista at Starbucks who's entertained by Zeke's near-unerring ability to guess the orders of strangers; Elizabeth, his neighbor navigating a messy divorce; and single mother Lara, his increasingly put-upon assistant at the humanities initiative. Over the course of the book, Pappas has a series of misadventures — of course a Taser gun and Facebook are involved — with these women whose lives are in the kind of flux that hovers just under the smooth surfaces of American middle-class life.
Some characters, like Zeke's best friends, the gay couple Mack and Joseph, and the politician-benefactors of the initiative with sordid secret lives feel like cogs of tokenism in the plot machine. Far and away, the book's best asset is its deft consideration of satire, one that isn't bunkered down with an egoist's judgmental take on what ails us. Instead, this novel grabs at the problems and roughhouses with them a bit, for sport and affection. It's the ultimate Midwestern act of tough love, as if the setting and its inherent values have penetrated the book's core.
Bakopoulos might take umbrage at what seems tacky, disingenuous, insidious or downright dangerous in this country, but at the end of the day, he writes about America the way he might talk about the crazy uncle who didn't make it to the dinner table that night. "I love him, but God is he messed up."


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AC St. Louis kept their wits about them, as well as their defensive posture, for more than an hour in their U.S. Open Cup matchup against Los Angeles on Tuesday, but the Galaxy proved too tough for the visiting USSF D-2 side and powered to a 2-0 win at Home Depot Center.
Chris Klein and Juninho scored 11 minutes apart in the second half to lead the Galaxy to victory.
St. Louis, who came in with a 2-7-2 record in league play, had won both of their previous Open Cup matches and were riding a modest four-match unbeaten streak in all competitions. The club had recently fired manager Claude Anelka, brother of France and Chelsea forward Nicolas Anelka, and were trying for what would have been a monumental upset.
The Galaxy struggled to break through St. Louis' well-positioned backline. Clad in a yellow-and-green kit that resembled Australia's national team jerseys, St. Louis limited the Galaxy to one shot on goal in the first half. Alan Gordon had the Galaxy's best chance of the first 45 minutes when he pushed a header just wide of the goal.
St. Louis rarely threatened, however. Early on, the club tested Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders from long range, but after that the Galaxy began to wear down the visitors' defense.
In the second half, the Galaxy continued to move the ball around with ease, but poor touches inside the area kept the club from putting any pressure on St. Louis goalkeeper Alec Dufty. It wasn't until the 69th minute when the Galaxy finally broke through.
Klein received the ball on the right edge of the penalty area and lifted a shot over Dufty that settled into the left corner of the net. The goal was Klein's first of the year and helped the Galaxy relax.
Juninho, who replaced Clint Mathis moments after the goal, ripped a 20-yard shot into the back of the net in the 80th minute for his first goal in a Galaxy uniform.
Down a pair of goals, St. Louis was unable to mount any sort of pressure on the Galaxy.
The win advances the Galaxy into the quarterfinals. They will next play the Seattle Sounders on July 7 in Seattle at 7:30 p.m.


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Personalize your boys room with this great custom name wall decal.
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Free Basketball Skill Clinic Offered
The Cancer Research Classic is a holiday high school basketball tournament played in Wheeling that raises money for cancer research. It's becoming one of the bigger events of its kind in the country and ESPN will again be carrying some of the games on national TV.
The Classic is offering a skill development clinic for middle and high school coaches, players, parents, and athletic directors on Nov. 13, designed to help educate them on skill development for college basketball. It's free for OVAC schools, athletic directors, coaches, athletes, and families. To register and for additional information call 304-243-6412.
NMS?Wrestling Camp
The New Martinsville School Wrestling Team is sponsoring a wrestling clinic Nov. 12 at the school, 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for students up to seniors in high school.
Registration fee is $40, payable to New Martinsville Middle School. Teaching the one-day clinic is West Virginia Mountaineer Kurt Brenner. He was a two-time WVU Wrestling Team Captain and a four-year starter. He also has been a three-time conference champion and a four-time NCAA National Qualifier.
Registration is from 8-8:45 a.m. For further information, contact NMS Coach John Holliday at 304-455-2291 extension 508 or email to jhholli@access. k12.wv.us. Or call Ron Nice at 304-455-5078.
Playoff Tickets On Sale
Advanced sale tickets for the first round Class-A football playoff game between Magnolia and Williamstown will be available at Magnolia High School on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Advanced sale prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students. All tickets at the gate will be $7 and only WVSSAC passes will be accepted.


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2012 Jaguar XK Values
Select a 2012 Jaguar XK trim level
2012 model year changes
A new "Dynamic Pack" package available on the XKR includes 20-inch wheels, red brake calipers, high-performance tuned suspension, a bigger rear spoiler and a higher top speed. The 75th Anniversary XKR has been dropped for 2012. In its place, a new XKR-S debuts, which adds 20-inch wheels, active exhaust with quad tips and dark exterior trim and 40 more horsepower out of the 5.0L supercharged V8.
Competitive comparison
Choice of high performance or higher performance; coupe or convertible; luxury and sport in one car
Special features for 2012
The XK covers both the ultra high performance and super luxury bases but is priced thousands cheaper than a Maserati Gran Turismo or Aston Martin Vantage. The XK coupe offers remarkable luxury in base trim and in world-class performance in the top-of-the-line XKR-S trim.
The 2012 Jaguar XK is a performance-oriented luxury grand tourer available in coupe and soft-top convertible trim levels. The base XK is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 385 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. Upgrading to the XKR model grants the driver a supercharged version of the base engine, producing 510 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque. For even greater performance Jaguar offers a XKR-S model, tuning the performance of the supercharged V8 to yield 550 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque, for a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds. All models utilize a front engine-RWD layout and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel mileage falls within an EPA estimated range of 15 mpg city to 24 mpg highway, depending on engine selection. Features include bi-function HID xenon headlamps, heated exterior mirrors with auto-dimming electrochromic glass, front/rear parking sensors, keyless entry/start, steering-wheel mounted controls, hands-free phone capabilities, and touch-screen navigation. Safety is comprised of rollover protection, emergency brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, anti-lock braking, traction control, dynamic stability control, cornering brake control, advanced airbags, and tire pressure monitoring. The XK is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.


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Used 2011 BMW X5 Review
Edmunds expert review
When it comes to luxury crossover SUVs, the 2011 BMW X5 is a standard-bearer in terms of handling and performance. However, it comes up a bit short on utility and value when stacked up against the competition.
What's new for 2011
Vehicle overview
Take a look at the 2011 BMW X5 and you'll be hard-pressed to notice the differences from last year. The foglights have been moved inward, the rear bumper reflectors were raised a few centimeters and the lower valances were revised. Oh, and the iDrive screen got bigger. In the grand scale of makeovers, the 2011 X5 didn't exactly get the full Heidi Montag. But as "Sesame Street" is so keen to tell us, it's what's inside that really matters.
In the 2011 X5's case, it's specifically what's inside the engine bay that should make you take notice. Gone is the perfectly adequate straight-6 found in the xDrive30i model, and in its place sits the 300-hp straight-6 with its single, twin-scroll turbocharger shared with the 2011 335i. Not only does this impressive engine produce substantially more power and torque than the old 30i mill, it also achieves significantly better fuel economy.
For those looking for an even bigger dose of horsepower, the X5's top-of-the-line V8 model now features the twin-turbo 400-hp V8 shared with the 5 and 7 Series sedans. Both new engines get a slick new eight-speed automatic along with a brake regeneration system, which partially relieves the alternator of the job of fuel-sapping battery recharging.
Beyond its powertrain changes, the 2011 X5 is still the same midsize luxury crossover SUV that caters to those willing to trade some utility for a more sporting driving experience. Its taut suspension keeps the heavy body planted through corners and instills confidence at elevated highway speeds. The steering is wonderfully communicative and well-weighted at speed, but many will find it too heavy in lower-speed maneuvers.
Indeed, the 2011 BMW X5 isn't the biggest SUV around (its optional third row is barely usable) and it's pricey in comparison to vehicles like the 2011 Acura MDX, 2011 Infiniti FX series and 2011 Land Rover LR4. Then there are similarly priced models like the 2011 Porsche Cayenne and 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport that are also worth a good long look. Yet the BMW X5 has always had a lofty standing among this group. Given the X5's dramatically improved powertrains for 2011, that standing just got even loftier.
Trim levels & features
The 2011 BMW X5 is a midsize luxury crossover SUV that comes standard with five-passenger seating. An optional third-row seat provides room for two (small) additional people. There are five trim levels available: xDrive35i, xDrive35i Premium, xDrive35i Sport Activity, xDrive35d and xDrive50i. The last three digits in the xDrive name indicate the engine. There is a high-performance version known as the X5 M that we address in a separate review.
Standard equipment on the xDrive35i includes 18-inch wheels, foglights, automatic and adaptive xenon headlights, automatic wipers, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 10-way power front seats, leatherette premium vinyl upholstery and a 12-speaker sound system with HD radio, a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack. The diesel-powered xDrive35d is equipped similarly, but adds a panoramic sunroof and the availability of additional options.
The xDrive35i Premium adds to the 35d's extra content 19-inch wheels, roof rails, privacy glass, a power-adjustable steering wheel, leather upholstery and an iPod/USB audio interface (all optional on xDrive35d). The xDrive35i Sport Activity adds an upgraded suspension, 20-inch wheels, sport seats, a thicker steering wheel, darker exterior trim and an increased top speed. This equipment is optional on the xDrive50i, which instead gets a V8 engine and a 16-speaker premium stereo, but downgrades to 18-inch wheels.
The base xDrive35i has the fewest number of optional items available, with only a Convenience package (panoramic sunroof, auto-dimming mirrors, BMW Assist telematics and Bluetooth), heated front seats, satellite radio, the iPod interface and navigation system available.
These items, plus a veritable cornucopia of others, are available on the higher trims both in packages and as stand-alone items. They include a power tailgate with adjustable opening height, parking sensors, a multiview parking camera, sideview cameras, active steering, an adaptive suspension, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, the third-row seat, Comfort Access keyless entry (push-button start is standard), four-zone climate control, 14-way "multicontour" front seats, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, a rear seat entertainment system, the 16-speaker premium sound system and satellite radio.
The M Sport package available on the xDrive35i Sport Activity and xDrive50i includes different 20-inch wheels, the adaptive suspension, parking sensors, a body kit and an M steering wheel.
Performance & mpg
Every 2011 BMW X5 is all-wheel drive (hence xDrive), but there are three engines available. The xDrive35i gets a 3.0-liter inline-6 turbocharged to produce 300 hp and 300 pound-feet of torque. Both this engine and the xDrive50i come standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission. According to BMW, the 35i will go from zero to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds -- quicker than the old V8 model. At the same time, its estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined are better than the old six-cylinder.
The X5 xDrive50i gets a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 producing 400 hp and a robust 450 lb-ft of torque. It'll do the 0-60 run in 5.3 seconds. Its fuel economy is a less thrifty 14/20/16.
The X5 xDrive35d features a 3.0-liter inline-6 turbodiesel that produces 265 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque. It comes with a six-speed automatic. In Edmunds acceleration testing, it went from zero to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. This engine, which features so-called "clean diesel" technology returns estimated fuel economy of 19/26/22.
Standard safety equipment for the 2011 BMW X5 includes antilock brakes, stability control, brake drying and standby features, a rollover sensor, front side airbags and side curtain airbags for the first and second rows. In government crash tests, the X5 scored a perfect five stars for frontal-impact driver protection and four stars for frontal-impact passenger protection. It got a perfect five stars for front and rear side protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the X5 its highest rating of "Good" in its frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests.
In Edmunds brake testing, the xDrive35d with optional 19-inch wheels came to a stop from 60 mph in 121 feet -- an average distance.
The 2011 BMW X5 is one of the best-handling midsize luxury crossovers you can buy. Whether driving on back roads or on an endless expanse of interstate, the X5 is a champ. Some competitors offer more utility and off-road capabilities, but the X5 ably brings BMW's legendary handling prowess to the SUV arena, though the elevated ride height and considerable curb weight are noticeable on tight roads. Engine performance is strong , especially the new base mill.
The X5 isn't perfect, though. We've found the steering to be overly heavy at parking lot speeds, even if its hefty nature adds precision on the open road. Even though we're not fans of optional active steering in other BMWs, it seems well suited to an SUV like the X5. Road and wind noise are pleasantly muted, but buyers looking for a Lexus-like comfy-couch ride may find this Bimmer a bit firm.
The X5's interior layout is restrained and elegant, with precise construction and high-quality materials. The front seats are nicely shaped and adjust for a wide range of body types (the optional comfort seats offer even more adjustment). With last year's inclusion of the latest iDrive system, one of our biggest previous pet peeves was remedied. The new iDrive is much easier to operate thanks to the addition of physical buttons for commonly used functions and a much larger screen.
The 2011 X5's cabin is not without its drawbacks, though. The second-row seats are mounted a bit too low to the floor, even though headroom is plentiful. Longer-legged passengers will likely bemoan this seating position, as it forces knees upwards. The optional third row is even more cramped and is suitable only for children. With both of these seats folded, cargo space measures 75 cubic feet, which is about average in this class.
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Synergy Efficient Aircraft Ready For OSH?
John McGinnis' grass-roots Synergy five-place efficient aircraft project has attracted critical attention as well as tens of thousands of donated dollars, and now a flying prototype may be coming to AirVenture 2013, but challenges remain. McGinnis told AVweb Thursday that his successful kickstarter.com campaign had attracted about $80,000 to the project. It was "a huge amount of money" that he interpreted as "a mandate from the public," he said. But it was also a small step for a project that McGinnis hopes to ultimately guide to certification. McGinnis is currently optimistic that his current pace could deliver to AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 a flying proof-of-concept prototype that will conclusively demonstrate the "stellar performance for this configuration." But there are many potential bottlenecks in the way.
"There's only about 4,000 things left that could derail the project (before it gets to Oshkosh)," McGinnis said, "but that's small relative to what we've been through." McGinnis says that if the aircraft isn't complete by the time Oshkosh comes around, "there really won't be much point in going." So far, public displays of the Synergy concept have generated public interest and support and McGinnis is grateful for that.
However, catering to that interest, which arrives as phone calls, emails and comments on the project's Facebook page, distracts McGinnis from actual work on the aircraft. And he is working with limited personnel. "It really is a double-edged sword," he says. McGinnis says he knows he's fortunate for the attention, but it does present challenges. The kickstarter.com campaign has added to the mix of actual progress on the aircraft and other work. "It's been attracting a lot of talent," says McGinnis. "We've had interest from MBAs from MIT and there's international interest." However, "Verbal enthusiasm is great, but ultimately we need people here, consistently, and getting their hands dirty."
The Synergy design combines several aerodynamic principles in an effort to create an aircraft that performs better across a broader performance envelope. McGinnis says he's very confident his design does that, but he and his supporters are waiting for a flying example to prove it. Click here for our April 13, 2012 podcast with McGinnis describing the aircraft.


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America's two top defense leaders acknowledged Thursday that they'd supported a CIA plan, opposed by the White House, to arm Syrian rebels .
The notion of arming the forces trying to overthrow the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad was also backed by the State Department. But it ran counter to the view from the White House, partly out of an uncertainty about how deeply al Qaida and other anti-Western Islamist elements had infiltrated the Syrian opposition.
In fact, McClatchy reporting has revealed that much of the fighting done by the Syrian resistance has been carried about by fighters with ties to the Nusra Front, which is affiliated with al Qaida, and by many who fought for al Qaida in Iraq.
The admission came during an inquiry by the Senate Armed Services Committee into the September attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. It arose when soon-to-be-retiring Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, were being questioned by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who seemed surprised by the answer.
McCain was wrapping up a contentious grilling of the two top Pentagon officials when he said: "And finally, I would ask, again, both of you what I asked you last March when 7,500 citizens of Syria had been killed. It's now up to 60,000. How many more have to die before you recommend military action? And did you support the recommendation by . . . then Secretary of State (Hillary) Clinton and then head of CIA Gen. (David) Petraeus that we provide weapons to the resistance in Syria? Do you support that?"
"We do," Panetta replied.
"You did support that?" McCain asked a second time.
"We did," Dempsey said.
The hearing, however, was called to delve into what happened on Sept. 11, 2012, in Benghazi, when four Americans, including the U.S. ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, were killed during an attack on the U.S. consulate.
Republican critics have hammered the Obama administration over the deaths, blaming its lack of response and attacking its explanations afterward. The hearing provided them an opportunity to engage in another round of finger pointing. But Panetta came prepared.
"The United States military is not and should not be a global 9-1-1 service capable of arriving on the scene within minutes to every possible contingency around the world," he said.
The defense secretary, however, had an additional agenda for his likely final appearance before the committee – to implore lawmakers to work harder to avoid severe across-the-board budget cuts slated to take effect March 1, which he noted is already having serious impacts on military readiness.
But Benghazi was front and center.
Among the most revealing bits of information: Dempsey said that the Defense Department had not received a request for more security from the State Department in the months leading up to the attack, and that once the attack took place, military forces actually arrived as soon as was physically possible.
The most intense questioning came from Republicans, including McCain, who insisted that the military response had been inadequate because U.S. forces were at a base in Crete, which he said was only a 90-minute flight away from Benghazi.
Others, including Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., echoed the notion of inadequacy.
As the questioning intensified, Panetta noted that there were 281 credible threats against U.S. installations on Sept. 11, the day of the attack. Dempsey insisted that many of them had appeared to need as much attention as those directed at Benghazi.
Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., asked why the military did not send F-16 fighters to Benghazi in the hours after the attack.
"For a couple of reasons," the Joint Chiefs chairman replied. "This is the middle of the night now. These are not aircraft on strip alert. They're there as part of our commitment to NATO and Europe. And so, as we looked at the timeline, it was pretty clear that it would take up to 20 hours or so to get them there.
"Secondly, senator, importantly, it was the wrong tool for the job."
Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, said the emphasis should be to find the consulate attackers "and bring them to justice, and to do everything that we can to prevent it from ever happening again."
In fact, the military leaders agreed that the only appropriate security in Benghazi would have had to have come from "boots on the ground." U.S. troops at that time were at a stage of readiness known as "N+6", which means that from the time of notification, they had six hours to get to the aircraft and be ready to deploy. Travel time to Benghazi would have been on top of that.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, asked: "If – and again this is a hypothetical – at 9:42 p.m. you had received a direct order to have boots on the ground to defend our men and women there, what is the absolute fastest that could have been carried out?"
"Best case," Dempsey said, "between 13 and 15 hours."


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Smarter Balanced moving forward
The Governing States of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium approved achievement level descriptors (ALDs) and established an affiliation with the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) at the University of California, Los Angeles to begin after the conclusion of the federal grant in 2014.
At a March conference in Arlington, Va., state education chiefs met in a public session and approved initial achievement level descriptorswhich distinguish among the levels of student performance in English language arts/literacy and mathematics on the Smarter Balanced assessments. Governing States agreed to continue discussions within their states of a college content-readiness policy, which describes how scores on the high school assessment can be used by colleges and universities.
Adoption of the initial ALDs is part of an extensive collaboration between K-12 education agencies and institutions of higher education. The development of the initial ALDs began in October 2012 with collaboration among K-12 teachers and administrators and higher education faculty from two- and four-year colleges and universities representing Smarter Balanced Governing States. A six-month review process engaged a broad array of K-12 teachers, higher education faculty, content experts, and education partners through two rounds of public comment in November and February.
The approved initial ALDs are based upon four levels of achievement that describe the level of rigor students have demonstrated: thorough understanding, adequate understanding, partial understanding, or minimal understanding of knowledge, skills, and processes for the two assessed Common Core content areas of English language arts/literacy and mathematics. Smarter Balanced is developing an integrated suite of ALDs that serve different purposes for item writing, standard-setting, and reporting results. Reporting ALDswhich will provide guidance to students and parents about how to interpret performance on the assessmentswill be developed following standard setting in 2014. Click here to access the complete English language arts/literacy and mathematics initial ALDs.
The third Smarter Balanced Collaboration Conference brought together representatives from the consortiums 25 membersincluding state education chiefs, K-12 state leads, higher education leads, work group members, and contractorsto facilitate coordination on the design and implementation of the next-generation assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards. In accordance with the consortiums state-led governance structure, the 21 Smarter Balanced Governing States each have a vote on major policy decisions through their chief state school officer or delegate. The next Smarter Balanced Collaboration Conference will be held in September.


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An A&E Pocket Guide for February
By BY Darlyn Finch Kuhn and Marianne Popkins
LIGHTS OUT 2/28-3/1 Central Floridians don't usually get a chance to view the Milky Way, but if you head over to downtown Harmony for the Dark Sky Festival, you'll see millions of stars as the Osceola County town goes dark for two nights. Enjoy this low-light festival with guest speakers, NASA exhibits, stargazing through telescopes, and live music. The Starlab Mobile Planetarium will be on hand to inspire aspiring astronomers. Harmony Town Square, Harmony. darkskyfestival.com
Derek Demeter
Show Some Love
2/7 Find the perfect love token for your valentine at the annual Heart and Soul gallery show in downtown Orlando's Grand Bohemian Art Gallery. Artist Donna Dowless, Orlando's ambassador of love, and Canadian jewelry maker Amber Higgins get to the heart of love for sale. Grand Bohemian Hotel, Orlando. grandbohemianhotel.com
All That Jazz
2/8 Grammy award-winning jazzman Pat Metheny brings his chops to the House of Blues. After exploding onto the jazz scene at age 15, Metheny transformed jazz with his innovative use of custom guitars and other instruments. Besides touring, Metheny composes, mentors and teaches young musicians. houseofblues.com
Now You See It
2/13-15 Nude Nite brings hundreds of artists to Orlando for three evenings of visual and performance art, and characters—both in and out of costume. Paintings, sculptures, experimental installations, live body painting and strolling musicians create an eclectic, creative environment. Check website for location. nudenite.com
Toga! Toga!
2/21-3/9 The Osceola Center for the Arts revives an oldie-but-goodie: A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum follows the comedic exploits of a Roman slave trying to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the girl next door. The book is by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, with words and music by Stephen Sondheim. ocfta.com
Fair Game
2/27-3/9 Put away the video games and head out to the Central Florida Fair for some real action. There's plenty of delectable food and fun rides, but be sure to explore the cultural legacy of the fair as well, including bull-riding cowboys, shooting contests and one of the largest youth livestock shows in Florida. centralfloridafair.com
2/25-3/2 The Tony Award-winning musical War Horse comes to the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. As World War I begins, Albert's beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Joey's extraordinary journey and reunion with Albert is a story of friendship, tenacity and courage and is told with human actors and life-sized wooden puppet horses. orlando.broadway.com
Mighty Pen
2/6-27 Rollins College professor/poet Carol Frost hosts the Winter With the Writers literary festival. This year's lineup includes distinguished poets and novelists: Charles Simic, Justin Cronin, Alan Michael Parker, Madison Smartt Bell, and Laura van den Berg. Rollins College campus, Winter Park. rollins.edu/winterwiththewriters
Simon & Sting Sing
3/16 Paul Simon no longer has Art Garfunkel, and Sting no longer has The Police, but they have each other in concert at the Amway Center. They've collaborated on a tour that features them performing solo and together. No troubled waters here—just great music. simonandstingtour.com


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Andy Rooney Says Goodbye to 60 Minutes
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With his normally cluttered desk wiped clean and his hair slicked back—his eyebrows, however, roamed free—curmudgeonly commentator Andy Rooney signed off from 60 Minutes tonight. In his final show-ending segment, the 92-year-old said he is and will always be a writer before anything else, apologized for the (very few) times he's been wrong, and reminded us that we should never, ever approach him in a restaurant.
So long, you old coot. We'll miss you! As someone you've probably never heard of sings, this is my prayer, that you'll die living just as free as your
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Culture Shock
Most of my memories of high school are somewhat less than fond. That was a difficult time for me, those dark years before I blossomed into the self-confident, ravishingly handsome young man I am today. It wasn't all bad, of course. Several of my most pleasant memories from that period revolve around theater.
Gallery Review
Moon Unit Malfunction
Taos Modernists at the University Art Museum
A couple weeks ago I listened to Frank Zappa's idiotic daughter do an interview on a local radio station. Remember Moon Unit? Yeah, that's right—Moon Unit. She's the one who did the voice-over on Zappa's '80s hit "Valley Girl." (I'm so sure. Gag me with a spoon. Barf out.)
Author Interview
Many Worlds
An interview with Ursula Le Guin
Ursula Le Guin is an extremely difficult writer to categorize, but that hasn't stopped people from trying. She usually gets thrown into the science fiction or fantasy camps, but neither of those labels does true justice to the body of work she's built up over the years.
Art Magnified
The Angels' Cradle
Center for Contemporary Art
The Buffoons are a tiny family of outcasts who live in the sub-basement of a large, abandoned department store. Life cruises along swimmingly for these misfits until one day a homeless man arrives from Above. The confrontation causes all hell to break loose. Theater Grottesco will present a new staging of its original play The Angels' Cradle at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe. Don't miss this opportunity to see the company's physical, groundbreaking brand of experimental theater in all its lunatic glory. The show runs Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. through Aug. 30. Tickets to the gala opening on July 9 are $100. Regular ticket prices are $25 general, $10 students. Sundays are "pay what you wish." (505) 474-8400.
Art Magnified
Richard Levy Gallery
San Francisco artist Debra Bloomfield spent years snapping photographs of the ocean from the exact same location and perspective. Each time she took a picture, the sky and water transformed, often dramatically, resulting in a series of photographs that serves as a potent testament to the infinite mutability of the natural world. Bloomfield's Oceanscapes opens this Friday, July 9, at the Richard Levy Gallery (514 Central SW) and runs through Aug. 13. For details, call 766-9888.


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Suck my balls, two times! Originally came from the movie "Pineapple Express." (GREAT MOVIE) One of the characters, working for an oriental drug dealer, says it frequently throughout the movie.
I frequently use it one facebook when I'm talking to my friends-
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SEA ISLE CITY, NJ - November 25, 2012 --A woman on the Sea Isle City promenade was killed this weekend when she was struck by a municipal public works truck.
Authorities tell The Press of Atlantic City that the 69-year-old Medford woman, whose name was not disclosed, was struck around 1 p.m. Saturday. She was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation, and no charges have been filed. The name of the truck's driver was not released.
Town officials say the truck was being used on the promenade to help clean up debris spawned by Superstorm Sandy.
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Mary Jo Hamblin wrote that she feels there should be a street light at the corner of Southwest 60th Avenue and 80th Street.
Mary Jo Hamblin wrote that she feels there should be a street light at the corner of Southwest 60th Avenue and 80th Street.
"I live in Majestic Oaks off Southwest 80th Street, therefore I use the intersection at Southwest 60th Avenue and Southwest 80th Street to exit on/off Southwest 60th Avenue.
"People can't determine exactly where the turn lane starts and exactly where to turn west onto Southwest 80th Street as it is a four-lane divided highway and people can't turn on 'bright lights,' " as it could be detrimental to oncoming traffic from the south.
"Years ago, when the farm owners also owned the property on the northwest corner of 60th Avenue and 80th Street, they had a smaller street light of some sort on that corner, which they apparently paid for, and there was no problem.
"Now, the only light is from businesses on the west side of 60th Avenue. It is not satisfactory. I try not to drive after dark any more, as I am afraid of that intersection because I can't see where or when to turn. And there aren't any lights at either intersection for the Majestic Oaks' two entrances coming or going south or north on 60th Avenue at night."
Brian Snyder, Project Manger II, Traffic Section, with the Marion County Office of the County Engineer, checked the site and responded in an email: "This intersection has had only three crashes in 2010 and 2011, of which only one occurred during darkness. After reviewing this intersection, it was determined that this intersection does not warrant a street light.
"We will make improvements to the intersection in the next few weeks to help drivers navigate this intersection in darkness, such as adding an intersection warning sign with a supplemental street name (Southwest 80th) sign, refreshing some of the thermoplastic pavement marking and adding guidelines for left turning drivers," Snyder wrote.
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Abstract Interfaces vs Abstract Base Classes in Entity Framework 6
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As part of the Beta 1 release, Entity Framework 6 has added support for mass inserts and deletes using the new DbSet AddRange and RemoveRange methods. These methods accept an IEnumerable and are processed when SaveChanges is called. Another DbSet methods, FindAsync was also added.
Adding these methods caused a design problem for the Entity Framework team. In order to make DbSet testable they had included a matching interface called IDbSet. In theory any mocks would implement this interface and all would be well. Unfortunately adding new methods to abstract interfaces is a breaking change, so what do you do?
Some of the ideas considered by the Entity Framework team included:
- Make the breaking change. This is the route that Sun choose when it added new method to the JDBC interfaces in Java 7.
- Make DbSet "more mockable". In this context that means giving it a protected constructor and marking its methods as virtual. If the protected constructor is used, all the methods are treated as no-ops unless overridden. IDbSet could be marked as obsolete, as it would nothing over the real DbSet.
- Use extension methods with delegation. If a real DbSet is available the extension method will forward the call to it. If only an IDbSet is available, reflection will be used to locate a matching method to invoke. Needless to say, this is going to make tests slower and static type safety will be lost.
- Create a new interface called IDbSet2. (And in the future IDbSet3, IDbSet4, etc.)
The decision was recorded in the May 16 design meeting notes,
The decision was to make DbSet more mockable. However, we will not obsolete IDbSet because this would create work for those currently using IDbSet who don't need to use the new members. We will add guidance to IDbSet indicating that using DbSet is the way to go for new code and, depending on feedback, we may choose to obsolete IDbSet in a future release.
In you are interested in the history of other design decisions made in Entity Framework, the design meeting notes are available as far back as May 31, 2012.
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Abstract Interfaces?!
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Re: Abstract Interfaces?!
Jonathan Allen
Over the years that keyword has led to a lot of confusion amongst C# and Java developers. They often forget that objects tend to have many interfaces. You've got the "public interface", which consists of all of the public members. Add to that the public interface of each base class working your way back to object. This can be a really important distinction when dealing with shadowed members.
There may also be a "protected interface", which is the public interface plus the members only available to subclasses. And of course the "internal interface" for .NET or the "package private interface" for Java.
When you hear expressions like "Program to the interface, not the implementation" they weren't talking about the interface keyword. What they were saying was that you should create functions to manipulate the data structure instead of directly mucking with internal memory using pointer offsets.
Re: Abstract Interfaces?!
Paulo Pinto
Re: Abstract Interfaces?!
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That may change now that we are seeing testing frameworks that can mock public interfaces such as Microsoft Fakes.
Generate interfaces for entity framework
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Then you can use mocks and stubs in your unit tests.


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The Firebird I, the Turbine Show Car that Inspired the Daytona 500's Harley Earl Trophy
Start the YouTube 3D video player. Click on the 3D icon in the menu bar to select 2D or your choice of stereo 3D formats. The winner of today's Daytona 500 race will have his or her name added to one of the most famous … Continue reading


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"To lose a passport was the least of one's worries: to lose a notebook was a catastrophe". With these words from the book Songlines, Bruce Chatwin describes the role of his travel notebooks.
And he also tells us: "I wrote my name and address on the front page, offering a reward to the finder". Today on the first page of each Moleskine notebook a reward notice is still printed: "As a reward: $___".
Moleskine lovers turned this into a creative space, where the most imaginative rewards appear.
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HM6A - 4 Bedroom + Loft Penthouse / 4.5 Bath, Sleeps 11
Bedding: 6 Beds (K, K, Q, Q, QSS, TSS)
BEDDING GUIDE: K = King, SK - Split King, Q - Queen, T - Twin, QSS - Queen Sleeper Sofa, BB - Bunk Beds, F - Full, FSS - Full Sleeper Sofa, TR - Trundle
This penthouse is a multi-level, spacious 2,300 square foot 4 bedroom luxury residence plus loft. The views from this unit are unmatched. Enjoy the endless views of the gorgeous south valley from your private deck along with the beautiful sunsets from the back bedrooms. This beautifully decorated space offers a main viewing area with a large flat screen TV and surround sound, flat screen TV's in each bedroom, a gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen as well as a washer and dryer. A Bluetooth compatible iPod docking station feeds your personal music into the central audio system which can also be streamed into the bedrooms. With double-ovens and a uniquely styled, large square dining table that will seat up to 10, home cooked family style meals are a must. The master bedroom suite offers the comfort of a king bed and a ceiling fan. The master bath features a Jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower. A queen bed and a private bath are found in the second bedroom. The third bedroom offers a king bed with private access to a shared bathroom with the fourth bedroom, while the fourth bedroom has a queen bed and private access to the main deck. Each bedroom is outfitted with luxury linens and plush bedding. In the loft, please take advantage of the queen sofa sleeper, ottoman bed, full bathroom and closet. This residence has recently been updated with new carpet in the bedrooms, "Nest" technology thermostats, and paint throughout. There is also a sitting area located right outside the residence in a comfortable common area.
Individual Unit Features
- Flat screen TV's
- iPod dock
- Gas fireplace
- Washer/ Dryer
- Private balcony
- Two level floor plan
- Central air conditioning
Rates & Availability for HM6A (Highmark Steamboat Springs)
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2012 Jaguar XJ: New Car Review
Pros: Striking looks, stellar V8 engines, adroit handling for something so large, two available lengths.
Cons: Dated touchscreen interface, virtual tachometer can't keep pace, transmission needs an upgrade, no joy for the fuel-saving crowd.
If full-size luxury cars were judged on visual impact alone, the 2012 Jaguar XJ would be the champion by a country mile. Whereas most cars in this segment seem designed to shield their successful occupants from the public eye, the XJ is pure eye candy. Get used to being the center of attention when you pull up in this Jag. Kids will stop and stare, valets will fight each other for the key and the paparazzi will assume you're Lindsay Lohan. This is the sedan for folks who want to announce their privilege with a bang, not a whimper.
Inside, however, the XJ has a few rough edges to reveal. Although Jaguar's trademark power-retracting rotary shift knob is bound to draw some oohs and ahhs, the virtual TFT tachometer lags noticeably behind during rapid acceleration, and the touchscreen interface is sluggish and primitive compared to the German competition. Also, we see little of the XJ's expressive exterior in the conservative interior design, and the quality of the materials and switchgear is so-so by the admittedly stratospheric standards of this class.
But on the bright side, the XJ is great to drive, thanks to a righteous roster of V8s and a respectably athletic chassis. And just look at the thing, for goodness' sake. What's the point of keeping a low profile when you can afford one of the most expensive sedans on the planet? Be bold, we say, and give this Jag a chance.
Comfort & Utility
The 2012 Jaguar XJ comes in four trim levels: Base, Portfolio, Supercharged and Supersport.
The base model is only available with the shorter of the two wheelbases, while theare offered with either the short or long ("XJL") wheelbase.
Standard features on the base XJ include 19-inch alloy wheels, electronically adjustable adaptive dampers, xenon headlights with LED accents, a panoramic sunroof, a power-closing trunk, keyless entry with push-button start, a virtual TFT instrument panel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-telescopic steering wheel, heated and cooled power front seats, heated rear seats, leather upholstery, Bluetooth, a hard-drive-based navigation system with an eight-inch touchscreen interface and a 14-speaker, 600-watt audio system with iPod/USB connectivity and both HD and satellite radio.
The XJ Portfolio adds 19-inch alloy wheels, upgraded massaging front seats with 20-way adjustability, softer leather upholstery, quad-zone automatic climate control and various fancy interior trim additions. Offered only on the long-wheelbase XJL Portfolio is an Executive Interior package (standard on higher "L" models) that adds a power rear sunshade and rear retractable trays finished in hand-crafted veneer.
The XJ Supercharged includes extras like adaptive xenon headlights, 20-inch alloy wheels, an electronic limited-slip differential and a 20-speaker, 1,200-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio system. The optional Sport and Speed package (also offered on XJ Supersport) adds a more aggressive suspension tune and other performance-oriented upgrades.
The XJ Supersport boasts exclusive 20-inch alloys, various sport-themed exterior and interior styling flourishes, and a rear-seat entertainment system with twin eight-inch screens (one in each front headrest), dedicated USB connectivity, a portable touchscreen controller and wireless headphones. The entertainment system is optional on lesser XJs.
A number of the higher-end models' standard features can be added to lower-end models as options. Adaptive cruise control is optional on every XJ.
The XJ's interior is Jaguar's newest, and it definitely has the most inspired design in the fleet, from the stitching on the dashboard to the virtual TFT instrument panel (see "Technology," below). We still don't feel as special in the XJ as we think we should-the A8 and S-Class, for example, are clearly a step up inside-but it's not a deal-breaker. One saving grace is Jaguar's distinctive rotary shift knob, which coolly rises out of the center console upon ignition. Another is the array of available leathers and woods that can be mixed and matched to your heart's content.
Front-seat comfort is fine in the XF, though none of the available seats has the range of adjustability and support offered by BMW or Mercedes. Although rear passengers will have to cope with an unusually low bottom cushion by class standards, legroom is plentiful even in the short-wheelbase XJ, extending to limo-like in the XJL. Unlike some rivals, the XJL doesn't offer reclining rear seats with massaging functions and footrests and such.
Cargo capacity in the XJ's trunk is a whopping 18.4 cubic feet.
One of the first things you notice in the XJ is the virtual TFT instrument panel, which includes a virtual speedometer and tachometer. The tachometer actually disappears when you access the trip computer, the vehicle setup menu or related functions. It's a cool idea, but the tachometer needle noticeably lags behind during spirited acceleration, i.e. the engines are quicker than the tachometer. We're surprised Jaguar didn't insist on a higher frame-rate prior to production.
Moving to the central controls, the XJ gets a slightly larger, crisper infotainment screen than the XF-it measures eight inches and delivers pleasant picture quality. However, the touchscreen interface leaves something to be desired at this exclusive price point. Despite some user-friendly icons for navigation functions, the interface is largely characterized by boxy shapes and a dated-looking font. If you're coming from a BMW 7 Series with its widescreen display and console knob-controlled iDrive system, for instance, the Jaguar touchscreen will seem like it's already past its prime. It makes for an odd contrast to the XJ's unabashedly forward-thinking exterior styling.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The rear-wheel-drive Jaguar XJ (all-wheel drive is not offered) begins with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 rated at 385 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. It's a heck of a way to start. Unlike some rivals with their pedestrian entry-level engines, the XJ delivers serious V8 power right out of the gate. But there's more on tap if you want it, of course. The XJ Supercharged adds a supercharger to the base V8 for a total of 470 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of torque, while the XJ Supersports cranks up the supercharger to the tune of 510 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque. Both models are exceptionally swift automobiles, though perhaps without sufficient separation between them to justify the Supersports' higher price. The telltale whine of the supercharger is audible when you're accelerating with either engine, but we like having that aural reinforcement that we're driving something special.
All XJ models come with a six-speed automatic transmission, and, unfortunately, it's not a great one. Many rivals have more than six cogs by now, but the real issue here is the shift quality. From its abrupt kickdowns when passing to its delayed, rough downshifts in manual mode, this gearbox feels a bit behind the times-and it appears in every current Jaguar. These cars need a new transmission, stat.
Fuel economy ranges from 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway in the regular XJ to 15/21 mpg in the Supersport. You get plenty of power in the XJ, but you definitely pay for it at the pump.
The 2012 Jaguar XJ comes with standard stability control, four-wheel antilock disc brakes and six airbags (front, front-side and full-length side-curtain).
The XJ has not been crash-tested in the U.S.
Driving Impressions
The Jaguar XJ is one of the most engaging full-size luxury sedans from the driver's vantage point. Of course, these cars are often driven by chauffeurs, but we've met executives who like to drive themselves, and for them, the XJ lineup should top the test-drive list-especially the supercharged models with the Sport and Speed package. The short wheelbase makes a big difference, though, as the long-wheelbase XJL feels considerably less agile. Under normal commuting conditions, the XJ has a tauter ride than some in this class, but it does a satisfactory job of filtering out harsh impacts. Similarly, while road and wind noise aren't whisper-quiet at speed, few will object to the XJ's sound levels.
Other Cars to Consider
Audi A8 - Also blessed with standard V8 power, the A8 gets much better fuel economy than the XJ, and it's got a nicer interior besides. Such anonymous styling, though.
BMW 7 Series - Like the A8, the 7 Series isn't the most distinctively styled luxo-liner on the block, but it's got a great collection of turbocharged and hybrid power plants.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Still a favorite with the buying public after years on the market, the iconic S-Class has stayed fresh thanks to frequent updates and a recent infusion of twin-turbocharged power under the hood.
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Seagate FreeAgent Pro 1TB Review
In this new day and age of computer data and digital media, it is not uncommon to have a file that is close to or exceeding the 1GB marker. These files can be anything nowadays, and you may be getting concerned while you watch the usage percentage of your hard drive nearing 100% full. What options do you have other than going out and buying a new hard drive that you would then have to open up your computer to install? Seagate has released a new line of external hard drives that have a very large amount of storage capacities. The Seagate FreeAgent Pro 1TB is an external hard drive that can offer some extra storage space for your system. Lets take a look and see how this solution compares to a regular internal hard drive that you could purchase.
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Taking a look at the box of the FreeAgent Pro 1TB external hard drive, you can see that it is loaded with a bunch of features such as having a massive storage capacity of 1TB or 1,000GB! Not only is this beast of an external hard drive able to store a lot of data, it can transfer the data from your computer to the FreeAgent Pro via three different and common ways: USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and eSATA. Enough looking at the box, I know that I want to see what the device looks like and see how big it is.
When opening up the box, you can tell that Seagate wanted to keep the Seagate FreeAgent Pro 1TB very safe during transport; it is wrapped in an anti-static bag as well as placed in a cardboard casing to protect it from shipping damages. All of the accessories for the FreeAgent Pro are also protected in their very own anti-static bags. Seagate did not want to take any chances of scratches or shipping damages.
Included in the box are some very simple instructions as well as some more instructions letting you know that with the purchase of your Seagate FreeAgent Pro, you also purchased a license of Memeo backup software.
When you finally take the FreeAgent Pro out of all of its packaging, you are able to see how sleek and thin the FreeAgent Pro 1TB really is. It is a copper/brownish color with a very clean stainless steel texture to it.
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> UNC's 1st Drive: The Tar Heels get some field position help when the opening kickoff by Bosher goes out of bounds. A few plays later, Brandon Tate strikes with a 37-yard catch and run to the UM 11-yard line. On fourth and goal, Ryan Houston puts UNC right back into the game with a 2-yard scoring run with 9:38 left in the third quarter. UM 17, UNC 14.
> UM's 1st Drive: The Canes get great field position at the UNC 44, but can do nothing with the ball. Marve gets sacked by Mark Paschal on first down back at the 31. Two plays later, UM punts, giving UNC possession at its own 19.
> UNC's 2nd Drive: After picking up another first down on the ground, UNC tries a reverse to Brandon Tate that loses a yard. Two incomplete passes later, UNC punts and Miami takes over at its own 47.
> UM's 2nd Drive: UNC's defense keeps coming up with stops. After Marve picks up one first down with a scramble, UM is forced to punt. Sam Shields come through with a heck of a play catching the punt and pinning UNC at its 1-yard line.
> UNC's 3rd Drive: Pinned on its own 1, UNC can't move and is forced to punt from its own 1 when Spence smacks down UNC's running back on 3rd and 10. UM gets great field position when a UNC punt is return to the UNC 27. But the return gets negated on a block on the back by Romeo Davis. UM starts its drive on its 36.
> UM's 3rd Drive: Robert Marve comes through again. Faced with a 3rd and 11, Marve scrambles and finds Dedrick Epps in the flat for a big 3rd down conversion down to the UNC 22-yard line. Big, big, big, play. Graig Cooper then moves the ball even deeper with another solid run up the middle. UM caps the drive with a Marve to Aldarius Johnson touchdown pass with 9:59 to play. UM 24, UNC 14.
> UNC's 4th Drive: Right when it looks like UM is going to put the 'Heels away, UNC's speciality -- the big play -- strikes. On third and 10 at his own 26, Sexton finds Nicks down the center of the field for a 74-yard scoring strike. Bruce Johnson had the coverage on the play and missed the tackle. There was no safety help. UM 24, UNC 21.
> UM's 4th Drive: The Canes catch a break when the ensuing kickoff goes out of bounds, giving UM possession at the 40. After Graig Cooper picks up a couple first downs on the ground, UM gets called for holding at the UNC 39. Faced with a third and long, Marve forces a deep pass that gets picked and returned to the UM 43.
> UNC's 5th Drive: UNC picks up one first down and move to the UM 29. But on third and long, freshman Brandon Harris sacks Sexton back at the 36. On fourth down, Jay Wooten's 53-yard field goal attempt sails just wide left with 3:50 to play.
> UM's 5th Drive: Miami runs the ball three times trying to run the clock, but a holding penalty on Jason Fox hurts the team. Miami s only able to eat up 49 seconds off the clock as Butch Davis uses all three of his timeouts to leave 3:01 to play.
> UNC's 6th Drive: UNC partially blocks Bosher's punt and takes over at its own 44. On first down, Sexton picks up a 13-yard completion to the UM 42. Two plays later, Sexton finds Nicks for about a 22-yard gain when Bruce Johnson misses yet another tackle. But UM catches a break when Nicks get flagged for an offensive face mask. The ball is moved back to the UM 35. Sexton then finds Tate for an 11-yard gain and first down to the UM 24. On second and 9, UM's Chavez Grant collides with Brooks Forster at the 15-yard line. Referees throw flags and ultimately rule pass interference on Grant at the UM 14. Two plays later, Foster sneaks behind DeMarcus Van Dyke and makes a leaping catch for a touchdown with :46 left.
> Couple of injury notes... backup running back Damien Berry left the game midway through the first quarter with a lower left leg injury... receiver Thearon Collier had his abdomen looked at after taking a hit and dropping pass late in the first quarter... right tackle Reggie Youngblood is having his lower left foot looked at by trainers.
> UM's 1st Drive: The Canes start at their own 11 after Jojo Nicholas gets flagged for holding on the kickoff. Graig Cooper, just like a week ago, gets the Canes rolling with three long runs including a 31-yard scamper to the UNC 9. On the next play, quarterback Robert Marve finds Kayne Farquharson in the middle of the end zone for a touchdown. Miami scores in 8 plays, going 89 yards. Impressive. UM 7, UNC 0.
> UNC's 1st Drive: The Heels pick up a first down on three straight runs when UM's defense wakes up. Colin McCarthy and Chavez Grant pick up the first tackle for loss. Two incomplete passes later, UNC punts and Grant picks up the second big hit of the game when he absolutely lights up Melvin Williams on the return. It springs Travis Benjamin for a 38-yard punt return to the UM 48-yard line. That block just edged out Jason Fox for the biggest hit of the game so far. On the second offensive play of the game, Fox destroyed defensive end Robert Quinn.
> UM's 2nd Drive: The Canes once again move the ball down the field, picking up first downs on two third down conversions including another nice run by Graig Cooper and Benjamin. But on 3rd and 11 at the UNC 25, Thearon Collier drops a pass at the first down marker. Matt Bosher's 42-yard field goal attempt goes wide right.
> UNC's 2nd Drive: Penalties, penalties, penalties. Carolina moves the ball and then picks up a 36-yard run by Shaun Draughn deep into UM territory. But it gets negated by a holding penalty. Carolina eventually is forced to punt. Punter Terrence Brown the bobbles the punt and falls on the ball at the Carolina 11 giving UM great field position.
> UM's 3rd Drive: Following an incomplete pass to an open Dedrick Epps and a 1-yard run by Cooper, Marve finds Cooper on a middle screen and Coop does the rest, avoiding two tackles on his way to the end zone with :39 left in the first quarter. Joel Figueroa had a key block to spring him. UM 14, UNC 0.
> UNC's 3rd Drive: Cameron Sexton comes in the game quarterback, replacing Paulus, and instantly sparks the Tar Heels offense. Carolina caps a 7-play, 58-yard drive and scores with 12:49 left when Greg Little follows a pack of blockers into the end zone on a 6-yard run. UM 14, UNC 7.
> UM's 4th Drive: Jacory Harris replaces Marve at quarterback with 12:46 left in the half and the offense goes three and out. But Carolina keeps the drive alive with a running into the punter penalty. Miami takes advantage of new life. Harris connects on one key passes on third down to Farquharson and another 14-yard gain to freshman Davon Johnson. UM caps a 14-play, 62-yard drive that chews up 7 minutes, 42 seconds with a 35-yard field goal by Matt Bosher. UM 17, UNC 7.
> UNC's 4th Drive: Sexton picks up a first down on his first play of the drive. But the Heels offense fizzles and the drive ends when DeMarcus Van Dyke bats away a third down pass.
> UM's 5th Drive: Marve comes back in at quarterback, but UM goes three-and-out before draining the clock and punting it. Carolina takes over at its own 7 with :25 left.
> Miami's starting offense featured Aldarius Johnson and Khalil Jones at receiver, Chris Zellner and Dedrick Epps at tight end, Robert Marve at quarterback, Graig Cooper in the backfield and Jason Fox, AJ Trump, Xavier Shannon, Joel Figueroa and Reggie Youngblood starting from left to right on the line.
> Miami's starting defense featured Steven Wesley, Dwayne Hendricks, Joe Joseph and Eric Moncur starting left to right on the line, Darryl Sharpton at strongside linebacker, Colin McCarthy at weakside, Glenn Cook in the middle, Chavez Grant and Bruce Johnson at corner and Anthony Reddick and Jojo Nicholas at safety.
> Defensive tackle Marcus Forston is definitely out for this game. He's not dressed out.
> Checking in before kickoff here at Dolphin Stadium where Miami is about to open ACC play against former coach Butch Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels in what will be overcast and maybe rainy conditions. I've got my pregame keys to the game as well as this week's market watch and prediction to share with you.
But before I do, some interesting comments from ESPN analysts Kirk Herbstreit moments ago. Herbstreit said he believes the Canes' ceiling is winning the ACC title this year. Lee Corso, meanwhile, picked the Canes to win today by at least two touchdowns.
> WIN THE BATTLE UP FRONT: This is where Carolina can win the game. Next to the Florida Gators, this could be the most physical team UM faces all season. North Carolina's strength is its defensive line. Up front, Marvin Austin and Cam Thomas are two of the best defensive tackles in the country. Butch Davis teams have always been good at shutting down the run. We know that's going to be their focus today. Carolina only has three sacks this season -- but had two last week against Virginia Tech, which means they could be getting better at rushing the passer. If Miami can own the line, they'll own this game.
> CONTAIN BRANDON TATE: With starting quarterback T.J. Yates out, nobody is expecting either of Carolina's quarterbacks to Mike Paulus or Cameron Sexton to be flinging the ball deep down field. Davis is going to play this game conservatively and try to get the ball in the hands of his best playmaker and that's Tate. The 6-1, 195-pound senior had 54-yard touchdown run last year against Miami and leads the nation in all purpose yards (265.7 yards per game) and is explosive on punt returns. Miami can't let Tate have a big day.
> GET OFF TO A BETTER START: Last year, Miami fell behind North Carolina 27-0 before a rally fell short. Last week, UM gave up an early score and responded with a scoring drive. Although UM has shown some toughness in being able to come back in games, this UM team is still a young team. You can't keep putting yourself in a hole and expect to come out of it every time. This is a game Miami should win because Carolina is without its starting quarterback. But come out slow and give a Butch Davis team confidence and you give Carolina a chance to win a game it shouldn't.
> As usual, we take a look at the guys we expect to blow up, guys who are on the bubble and guys who probably won't factor into this game.
> Steven Wesley, defensive end: Eric Moncur was the star last week at A&M. I think Wesley will be the guy this week. He's been UM's most consistent end and stopper in the run game. I think the Canes turn up the pressure today and Wesley racks up a few sacks and maybe recovers a fumble.
> Dedrick Epps, tight end: Epps caught 3 passes for 48 yards last week and has five catches this season, but still hasn't gotten into the end zone. I think when UM gets into the red zone today, Carolina will be focused on stopping the run. Epps will get some chances to catch touchdown passes.
> Xavier Shannon, center: You might as well as include Orlando Franklin, Chris Rutledge, A.J. Trump and Joel Figueroa in this group considering the interior of Miami's offense will be tested today by UNC's defensive tackle duo. If these guys have a good day, UM has a good day. If they struggle, Carolina has a chance to win this game.
> Bruce Johnson, cornerback: Guess who is probably going to be covering Tate? You got it. Bruce, who has nine tackles this season, is going to have to do a good job wrapping up and making sure the rest of the secondary doesn't give up a lot of big plays. Carolina's offense has generated three scoring plays this year of 50 yards or more and has nine passes of 20 yards or more.
> DeMarcus Van Dyke, cornerback: What's happened to DVD? He's gone from projected starter to lost in the shuffle. Today could be an opportunity to bounce back. But he may not see the field very much other than special teams.
> My prediction: UM 30, North Carolina 13. I'm expecting a close game for three quarters before Miami's defense starts creating turnovers in the fourth quarter that lead to a few easy points. It's going to be a battle though. Carolina is going to be real physical.


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YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - The King College baseball team split a Friday doubleheader at Young Harris (Ga.) College as the Tornado won game two 8-1 after Young Harris took game one 5-4.
King went to 14-10 after the games and the teams will close out the three-game series Saturday with a 4 p.m. contest.
Garrett Cook (Luray, Va.) was 3-for-4 with four RBIs thanks to two home runs in game one. Cody Snyder (Bluff City), Bryant Walker (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Tyler Gaby (Bristol, Tenn.) all had two-hit efforts.
Cory Rhodes (Kissimmee, Fla.) threw his second complete game of the season with eight innings of work. Rhodes was hit for five runs, four earned, on eight hits. He struck out three with a pair of walks.
In game two Cook added a 3-for-3 performance with three runs scored and scored twice. Brad Blanton (Ashland, Ky.) was 1-for-4, but drove in three runs. Gaby was 3-for-4 at the top of the Tornado lineup as he extended his season-best hitting streak to seven games. During his streak Gaby has a .519 batting average thanks to five multi-hit games.
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Keith Urban's 'Golden Road' Turns 10
One could make a convincing argument that Keith Urban's 'Golden Road' is the most important record of his career… And one of the most important records of the decade. Urban's sophomore album has sold over three million copies, while landing four songs on top of Billboard's country charts (including 'You Look Good in My Shirt,' which wasn't released until 2008). A fifth single, 'Raining on a Sunday' peaked at No. 3.
In the early 2000s, many artists were trying to fuse country and pop music without losing credibility, but Urban did it best, beginning with 'Golden Road,' which was released on Oct. 8 2002. The key was his musicianship. You could accuse the singer of not sounding country — it's unlikely you'll ever hear the Australian drop a "y'all" — but you can't ignore his talent on guitar and banjo. His fast success was more than just good looks and neat studio tricks, because his songs have real depth.
As a vocalist, the then-35-year-old Urban showed his scars on 'You'll Think of Me,' creating an early career song. The ballad would enjoy crossover success and become one of his top songs ever. Other singles from 'Golden Road' include 'Somebody Like You' and 'Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me,' which Urban co-wrote.
His self-titled major label debut was no slouch of a record, earning him multiple awards and a Grammy nomination. But 'Golden Road' would catapult his career to the next level. Even at the time, it was clear he'd busted the proverbial sophomore slump.


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