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Self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie, Miss Amanda Cerny is every guy's fantasy waiting to happen. Her dazzling beauty and spectacular curves have landed her the title of Playboy Playmate Miss October 2011. Cerny was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., but spent time growing up in Stuart, Florida. She currently resides in Miami Beach where her adventurous, spontaneous side is hard to keep up with. Besides jet-setting all over the world, she loves running and rollerblading. If you manage to score a date, you better lace up tight and grab some energy drinks because her large appetite for extreme sports is insatiable. She does it all – scuba diving, zip lining and skydiving – and it should come as no surprise to hear she is also a huge football fan.
The Essentials
Name: Amanda Cerny
Birth Date: June 26
Location: Miami, Florida
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 121 lb.
Measurements: 34D-24-34
Ethnicity: Czechoslovakian, German, Italian
Social Info
Web site: www.missamandacerny.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MissOctober2011
Twitter: www.twitter.com/amandacerny
The Interview
What's your background and where do you currently live?
Born in Pittsburgh, Penn. from Stuart, Forida and currently living in Miami Beach.
How did you get your start in modeling? Were you discovered?
I submitted my photos to different agencies.
What would you say are your strengths as a model?
My poses and mostly my facial expressions.
Describe yourself in three words or statements.
Adventurous, loving and fun.
What are some of you modeling highlights so far?
Playboy Playmate Miss October 2011, traveling all over the world for various shoots, calendar and appearances in the USA, France, Japan, England and India.
Does your personality match your Zodiac sign?
Yes, I am very loving, nurturing and I do excel in school.
What is your best beauty, fitness or nutrition secret?
Eat all natural and organic foods. Beauty: Moisturizing is the key!
How do you stay in such great shape?
I love to run every day.
What is the strangest photo shoot that you've done?
A calendar shoot in India.
What was the first major event you modeled at?
I have done many promo events, but my biggest so far has to be my Playboy Playmate pictorial.
Who's your favorite model or celebrity?
I love Julia Roberts.
What are your best traits?
I'm very down to earth and willing to try new things.
What is your top unfulfilled fantasy?
I really want to go hang gliding in New Zealand!
Do you have any birthmarks, scars or tattoos?
Yes! Just last week I knelt on a hot curling iron!
Any hobbies or hidden talents?
I love to run! Such a stress reliever. I'm pretty athletic.
Favorite food?
Favorite car?
What do you look for in a guy?
He has to be driven, hard-working, trustworthy, caring and just as adventurous as I am.
What gets you in the mood?
A hot sweaty sexy man fresh out of the gym.
How do you feel about pick-up lines? Did it work?
I think a lot of them are corny, but some can be kind of cute.
The best line someone has used on you?
"Want to feel my shirt? It's boyfriend material."
On a scale from one to 10, how wild are you in the bedroom?
I think I'm an 8.5.
What do you wear to bed?
Your thoughts on posing in the nude?
It feels good so, natural and sexy.
Who are your heroes in life?
So cliché, but my mom really is my hero. She is very successful, independent and a go-getter!
If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
I would be able to teleport from one place to the next. No more airplanes.
Do you have any current or upcoming projects?
I am currently working on my charity for Haiti and a possible Bollywood movie this summer!
As a role model yourself, what advice do you have for aspiring models?
I would tell them to keep working hard and not to give up. Success comes with hard work and preparation.
Any shout-outs or last words?
Go FSU Seminoles and a shout-out to the UFC Knights as well.


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From £15,175
From £15,175OTR
Never-ending riding fun.
Increased comfort for a greater sense of thrill. A motorcycle that defined the classic touring bike segment has now reached the next stage of evolution: the new BMW R 1200 RT. With its light handling, the R 1200 RT makes it possible to enjoy what is most important: riding through the landscape. Whether on your own or with a passenger: the new R 1200 RT is all about comfortable, relaxed riding on every tour.
More dynamic performance. More control.
The new RT has a new air/water-cooled BMW boxer engine with even more torque and 125 bhp for powerful propulsion. Thanks to the highly active electronically controlled suspension system ASC, the machine is still very easy to control and offers stability on every country road. The standard modes "Rain" and "Road" can also be activated at the press of a button, adapting the motorcycle perfectly to the weather conditions and road surface as required. The Board Computer Pro and the familiar heated grips round off the range of basic equipment.
More optional extras. More comfort.
The special equipment for the new RT enables even simpler handling of the machine while still offering an increased level of comfort. For example, the electronic suspension BMW Dynamic ESA responds within a fraction of a second to changing surfaces. Shift Assistant Pro allows the rider to shift up and down without using the clutch or throttle valve. Another option available is "Dynamic" mode, which guarantees maximum riding fun for sporty, dynamic motorcyclists. Also available as an optional extra: a central locking system which also locks both cases by remote control, a cruise control system and lots more besides.
More design. More impressions.
A supreme touring bike with a persuasive design: the use of transparent materials conveys lightness and agility. The R 1200 RT is available in the new elegant paint finishes Quartz blue metallic, Ebony metallic and Callisto grey metallic matt.
The new R 1200 RT – more impressions per kilometre.
Available in Alpine White, Mars Red Metallic/ Dark Slate Metallic Matt, Carbon Black Metallic, Sparkling Storm Metallic or Carbon Black Metallic.
|Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
|Bore x stroke
|101 mm x 73 mm
|1,170 cc
|Rated output
|92 kW (125 hp) at 7,750 rpm
|Max. torque
|125 Nm at 6,500 rpm
|Compression ratio
|12.5 : 1
|Mixture control / engine management
|Electronic intake pipe injection
|Emission control
|Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
|Performance / fuel consumption
|Maximum speed
|over 200 km/h
|Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC
|3.9 l
|Fuel type
|Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
|Electrical system
|Three-phase alternator 540 W
|12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free
|Power transmission
|Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
|Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
|Shaft drive
|Chassis / brakes
|Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
|Front wheel location / suspension
|BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
|Rear wheel location / suspension
|Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
|Suspension travel front / rear
|120 mm / 136 mm
|1,485 mm
|116 mm
|Steering head angle
|Cast aluminium wheels
|Rim, front
|3.50 x 17"
|Rim, rear
|5,50 x 17"
|Tyres, front
|Tyres, rear
|Brake, front
|Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
|Brake, rear
|Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
|BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
|Dimensions / weights
|2,222 mm
|Width (incl. mirrors)
|982.8 mm (incl. panniers: 984.5 mm)
|Height (excl. mirrors)
|1,415.6 mm
|Seat height, unladen weight
|805 / 825 mm (high seat*: 830 / 850 mm; low seat*: 760 / 780 mm) *OE
|Inner leg curve, unladen weight
|1.810 / 1.850 mm (high seat*: 1875 / 1915 mm; low seat*: 1.740 / 1.780 mm) *OE
|Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
|276 kg
|Permitted total weight
|495 kg
|Payload (with standard equipment)
|221 kg
|Usable tank volume
|25 l
|approx. 4 l
The WATERPROOF moisture-protection chamber is free-breathing, the GORE-TEX membrane renders it windproof and watertight.
Winter glove affording excellent insulation in a mix of leather and fabric.
Whatever your ride has in store for you, the BMW StreetGuard suit will be ready for it.
The new and updated version of the BMW large softbag. A high-quality rear bag made of flexible material, with large reflective areas on the front and sides.
The perfect summer touring glove.
Whether spring or fall – with the ProTouring boot you're always on the safe side.
Entry-level touring boot for year-round wear.
A sporty touring suit, suitable for all weathers.


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Palm Springs Show Features Vintage Airstreams
February 15, 2010 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Palm Springs Show Features Vintage Airstreams
In the 1950s, the Airstream trailer was the King of the Road.
They began hitting American roads in the mid-'30s, after founder Wally Byam bought out Hawley Bowlus' bankrupt company. Bowlus had been the chief designer of aviator Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis," and as a result, his trailers were sleek, silvery and aerodynamic, according to The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, Calif.
The years following World War II through the 1960s were the most popular for Airstream. In was an era when the family vacation was just taking off in earnest.
"(The trailers) were the way to travel and bring all the comforts of home with you," said Bob Wheeler, president of Airstream Inc. of Jackson Center, Ohio.
Which is why the Vintage Airstream and Trailers Show, scheduled for Feb. 19-21 at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs, is such a great addition to Modernism Week, said Cindy Eugenis, a member of the Modernism Week board of directors.
Eugenis was the instigator in bringing the travel trailer show to this year's event.
"We were doubling the number of events this year and brainstorming what we could add to the schedule that would be fun and fit in," she said.
There was a fairly strict criteria for the four Airstreams and four other Modernism-era travel trailers to be admitted to the show.
"They had to be authentic," Eugenis said. "We realized that parts wear out, or furnishings that needed to be reupholstered, but they had to be from the original design."
Those vintage trailers are as popular as the modern Airstreams, Wheeler said.
"We get calls all the time from people who just bought a vintage Airstream, or they inherited a 1958 model that was originally bought by their grandfather and passed down through the family. They want to bring it in to be restored because they want it to look the way it did when it was new."
Because Jackson Center is a very small town, Airstream's 26-bay shop is staffed with employees who have been with the company for as long as 50 years, according to Wheeler.
And that's a good thing. "There isn't a lot of documentation on the older trailers and these are the guys who probably built them," he said. They are the company's living institutional memory. "Which is why we take a lot of digital photos of the each of the restorations we do."
While the exteriors of all the trailers will be available for free viewing Feb. 19-21, the interiors will be only be on display Feb. 20. Tours are slated for 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Cost is $10.
In addition to the interior tours, the day is also packed with other trailer-related events at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs.
There will also be a small vendor area, "probably by the pool," Eugenis said, with booths about trailer life from Just Fabulous, including a book signing with Bruce Littlefield, author of "Airstream Living" and "Garage Sale America," and editor Russ Banham ("Wanderlust: Airstream at 75").
The day's events will be capped with a screening of "The Long, Long Trailer," the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz flick about how not to start a marriage, complete with vintage cocktails, TV dinners and s'mores.
"We wanted to have something fun," Eugenis said. "Hopefully this will grow into a yearly part of Modernism Week."


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How much protein do you take in (as a weightlifter)?
After having read "Becoming vegan" the recommended amount is around 1 g per kg protein or up to 2 g per kg under special circumstances.
Traditionally, I'm used to 1 g per lb bodyweight and above for protein. The emphasis in "Becoming vegan" is more on carbs whilst Mike Mahler puts more emphasis on fats.


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Keith Ernst
Director of Research
Improving lending practices helps consumers, economy
Researchers use SAS to forecast effects of lending practices
The not-for-profit Center for Responsible Lending plays a key role in researching the impact of lending practices on consumers. Its research on payday and subprime lending has helped regulators understand how these practices affect both consumers and the economy, including a 2006 prediction that the subprime mortgage market was headed for a meltdown. SAS is the analytics engine that supports the Center's research.
Our goal is to help level the playing field so that scrupulous lenders can stand out and win on merit. SAS helps us do that.
Keith Ernst
The Center routinely conducts research that combs through 30 million to 50 million Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records to spot patterns and trends. Before using SAS, it took hours to run a program. Research that required multiple calculations often took days to process. One mistake would set a researcher back a full day. Because the Center was involved in a state-by-state review of the impact of lending laws, it needed a better statistical solution.
Results with SAS®
- Calculations that took hours now take minutes. SAS allows the Center to create "what if" scenarios that help it do a better job of understanding how regulations might affect the mortgage marketplace.
- By looking at the performance of subprime loans across local markets, the Center predicted the subprime mortgage meltdown two years before it happened. Its analysis showed that one in five subprime mortgages in real estate hot spots like Southern California and Las Vegas was likely to default before the market bubble burst.
- The Center was able to expose the flaw in the argument that prepayment penalties benefit consumers because those loans have a lower interest rate. By analyzing data available at the national level and using regression models, the Center discovered that the mortgage rate "break" was diverted, most likely to third parties like mortgage brokers. New regulations greatly restrict prepayment penalties.
- The Center was able to show that state laws enacted to prevent predatory mortgage lending work as intended to reduce abusive loan terms without impeding credit flow. It also analyzed payday lending in California and discovered that such lenders are nearly eight times as concentrated in neighborhoods with the largest share of African-Americans and Latinos.
- Using SAS, the Center has automated the updating of statistics on mortgage conditions. This makes the organization a go-to resource for policymakers, researchers and journalists seeking information about the state of the housing market.
Making a name for itself
The quality of its research has earned the Center a major role in testifying before Congress and the Federal Reserve. "Our input during the policymaking processes will help shape financial regulation going forward,'' says Keith Ernst, Director of Research for the Center.
Produce fast, accurate forecasts about the impact lending laws have on consumers across the 50 US states
- Reduces program run time from 12 hours to minutes.
- Fosters complex analysis that led regulators to restrict prepayment penalties on mortgages and other predatory lending practices.


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New York's highest court says a Lebanese bank's use of a New York account for multimillion-dollar wire transfers establishes the basis for a lawsuit here by Israeli victims of 2006 Hezbollah rocket attacks.
The lawsuit was filed by American, Canadian and Israeli citizens who live in northern Israel. It claims Lebanese Canadian Bank supported terrorism by handling international financial transactions of the Hezbollah affiliate Shahid Foundation. The lawsuit says the money was moved through an account at American Express Bank in New York.
A federal judge in 2010 dismissed the lawsuit against the now-defunct bank that was headquartered in Beirut, citing lack of jurisdiction.
On appeal, the state Court of Appeals was asked to determine if there is a basis for the claims under New York's civil statutes.


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|START Conference Manager
ASIST 2012 Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD, October 26-30, 2012
Harmonizing Linked Data: A Practical Approach
Susan Nicole Stanley and Heather Lea Moulaison
Monday, 6:30pm
Failed searches for personal names in online databases can potentially be supplemented by content encoded as linked data; without the addition of linked data into existing metadata records, it is still possible to provide access on a small scale to linked data content for individual institutions such as libraries. Queries focusing on personal names can be particularly difficult because of the importance and difficulty of differentiating individuals, especially when this work is automated. The Author Search (AS) prototype presented in this poster is a proof-of-concept in which two stages (programming of a local data cache of author-related linked datasets and a public-facing Web-based search tool) of it are already complete. Design decisions for both of these components will be discussed as well as plans for creating a script that can be embedded in online databases for enhanced discovery through the web of linked data.


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March 2, 2010
BEAUMONT, Calif. - Tyler Weir shot a 2-over par 218 and finished tied for ninth at the Braveheart Classic, leading the UC Santa Barbara golf team to an eighth-place finish.
Weir recorded a 2-over par 74 in the first round but then buckled down and shoe even-par 72 in the final two rounds to finish tied with Long Beach State's Benjamin Lein for ninth-place.
After carding a dismal 8-over par 80 in the first round, Andrew Gunson shot a 3-under par 69 in the second round and a 4-over par 76 in the third round to finish tied for 22nd at 9-over par 225. Glen Scher hit a 16-over 232 to finish tied for 47th.
Kei Kita, playing his first tournament of the year, carded an 18-over par 234 to finish tied for 52nd. Scott Lewis shot a 26-over par 242 and tied for 77th, and
The Gauchos return to action in two weeks, on Mar. 25-26, when they travel to San Diego State's Barona Collegiate Cup in Lakeside, Calif.


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Best Black Friday Deals On Luxury Brands: Get Savings On Authentic Designer Purses!
Writer:fashion Date:2016-4-28 13:03 Thursday Categories:Other Brands
As promised, I will keep you updated on the best Black Friday deals of this year, for both authentic designer items and replica bags. I will dedicate this post to our favorite luxury sites. So let's see what they have planned for us this year!
It's not a secret anymore, luxury brands and retailers have started joining the Black Friday sales as well in the past years and we couldn't be happier!
Sure, even though luxury items are still expensive even when discounted, it's still great that we can buy items that are usually not accessible! I know what you are wondering right now: so when is Black Friday sale? Well, the majority of Black Friday deals take place on the 27th of November but some retailers offer early Black Friday deals or offer Black Friday deals for more than just one day.
Some of the luxury sites I've checked have already announced their Black Friday deals for 2015 even though the promotion is not live yet but I hope that others fashion retailers will follow. That's why we should keep looking for the best Black Friday deals in the next days, maybe some sites haven't been updated yet. By Monday before Thanksgiving all Black Friday deals should be on the sites.
So here are the best Black Friday deals I've found so far. If you found another Black Friday promotion that's not in the list, please leave a comment and I'll update the post!
Macy's has already dedicated a special page on their site to the Black Friday deals. They announce "amazing savings on clothing, shoes and accessories for her and him, and must-have beauty and jewelry items" and other spectacular sales and you can check out their deals here.
I'm sure that many of you will be extremely glad to hear that Nordstrom also joins Black Friday 2015 sales but a day earlier! So mark your calendar for Thursday, November 26 if you're planning to buy anything from here! Here are more details on Nordstrom's Black Friday items.
Another site that offers Black Friday purse deals is Belk.com. They offer discounts for a number of designer handbags (such as Coach and Michael Kors) but also for wallets. You can find their selected Black Friday items here.
Saks OFF 5TH
Saksoff5th.com is yet another important fashion retailer that deserves our attention these days. This site was originally conceived as a clearinghouse for Saks Fifth Avenue merchandise but this doesn't mean that you won't be able to find some really nice designer bags here! Still, keep in mind that we're talking about some of the most expensive luxury brands in the world here! So even when they're discounted they're still expensive as hell! For example, they offer a 61% discount for the Valentino Glitz Engraved Shell Clutch. Sounds great, right? Well, the original price was $3,811 and now it costs "only" $1,477…See what I mean?
Other famous sites that sell designer items also have sales at the moment, just not Black Friday sales. I don't know if they're going to announce their Black Friday 2015 sales later or if they just won't have any Black Friday deals, but we're going to find that out very soon. If you're interested in these sales, here are the sites I'm talking about:
Theoutnet.com has some really cool discounts for a list of selected designer handbags (up to 60% off for some of them). These discounts are quite impressive but the truth is that authentic designer handbags will never be as affordable as replica handbags, not even when they're discounted! Neimanmarcus.com also offers up to 40% for handbags and more and you should also check Last Call by Neiman Marcus (lastcall.com), which is the outlet branch of Neiman Marcus and is more likely to offer big discounts. They will have Black Friday deals on November 27 and the countdown has already begun:
After checking all the major luxury brands online retailers, these are the best Black Friday deals I've found so far. Now I don't know about you but I'm more interested in the Black Friday sales on replica bags because that's where the real savings are! The next post will be about Black Friday purse sales – replica edition, so stay close!


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Review: Apple iPod touch (Fifth-Generation)
Company: Apple Inc.
Model: iPod touch (fifth-generation)
MSRP as of 6/2014: $199/$249/$299 (16/32/64GB)
MSRP as of 6/2013: $229/$299/$399 (16/32/64GB)
Compatibility: PC/Mac, iCloud
Pros: A substantially redesigned and much-improved version of the prior iPod touch, enhancing everything from screen quality to battery life and audio performance. In 32GB and 64GB models, both front and rear cameras are particularly big jumps over prior, poorly-equipped model, now rivaling recent iPhones; new 4" screen is taller and more color accurate than before. The 32GB and 64GB models are now offered in six different colors, including nice silver and black updates to prior models, while including a fabric loop for wrist carrying. Thinner and lighter than before. All models include new EarPods earphones.
Cons: Despite two-year gap since prior model's release, most of the new features are a full step behind leading iPhone and iPad models, cementing the new iPod touch as a smaller, better-screened remake of the iPhone 4S rather than as an iPod that separately justifies its existence with at least one standout new feature; a challenge as very good $199-$299 tablets continue to grow in popularity. New colors are so-so, and rear shells of 32GB and 64GB models—including a loop connection button and protruding camera lens—are a little unusual by Apple design standards. A 2013-vintage 16GB model regrettably lacks the rear camera feature altogether, seriously reducing the value proposition relative to other models. Lightning Connector breaks compatibility with past Dock Connector accessories unless you separately purchase Apple's $29-$39 adapters.
Just as was the case with the iPhone 5, the fifth-generation iPod touch has a larger footprint than its predecessor, yet is lighter and thinner. Released in 2010, the fourth-generation iPod touch measured 4.4" tall by 2.32" by 0.28" deep, with a weight of 3.56 ounces—relative to the third-generation model, a very slight elongation with commensurately small reductions in width and depth. The fifth-generation iPod touch has jumped to 4.86" in height, while preserving a nearly identical 2.31" width, and falling a little in depth to 0.24", now weighing 3.1 ounces. Laid on a flat surface, the only obvious differences are the new model's added height and slightly different shape; held in the hand, they feel virtually the same in weight, but different in texture and distribution. The prior iPod touch felt substantial and slick; the new one feels like a large metal candy bar, somewhat more practically shaped and a little less dense.
The differences are largely attributable to Apple's first-ever shift from a stainless steel rear shell to anodized aluminum, and from a instantly scratchable glossy finish to an almost entirely matte texture akin to iPads, MacBooks, and other iPod models. Gone is the slippery and sometimes oily sensation of holding past touches in your hand, replaced by a longer, more slab-like shape with less aggressively tapered corners. Apple's switch to aluminum also enables it to offer the new iPod touch in six colors: a black glass and slate metal model is at least as monolithic as the black iPhone 5, while a white glass and silver metal model looks even more iPad-like than before. Unusually, the blue, green, pink, and red metal shells are not ultra-saturated—moreover, the red and pink are surprisingly similar—and each is paired with a white glass face. To our eyes, the colored versions don't look quite right, but the black and silver versions are handsome; reasonable people may disagree.
Each of the new iPod touches has a soft, finely sandblasted texture, with chrome-like mirror finishing as edge accents. You'll find shiny metal on the front surrounding the front glass, lining each of the three thin pill-shaped buttons, and also around the rear-facing camera, rear-facing microphone, and new LED flash. The Apple and iPod logos also shine, as does a ring around the new bottom Lightning connector on most models. On the colored iPod touches, the glossy metals vary from color-matched to silver, while the black iPod touch uses darker and less obvious mirroring, with no gloss whatsoever on the bottom.
The largest and most conspicuous ring is the one around the new iPod's rear camera—a major departure from prior iPod industrial design trends. In the past, Apple has saddled iPods with decidedly mediocre cameras, pointing to the thinness of its devices as justifications for including terrible sensors. This time, as if to say "we'll try it your way," Apple's rear camera noticeably juts out of the iPod touch's back by roughly a millimeter, removing the uniformly smooth texture by placing a metal ring around the sapphire crystal lens, right in a spot where your finger might rest. Strictly speaking, not a single person outside of Apple would have minded if the rest of the touch's body was as thick as the lens, particularly if it accommodated a slightly larger battery, but given how much better the new model's photos are, we'd sooner see a lens protrude from the iPod than go back to the smaller, all but worthless camera system found on its predecessor.
Several elements found on each iPod touch don't have chromed edges, and they're each noteworthy for different reasons. After finding a way in 2010 to dispense with the pill-shaped rear antenna covers of past iPod touches, the old plastic compartment is back again on this model, and it's black regardless of the iPod touch body color you select. A line of five dots on the bottom ventilate the new iPod's built-in speaker, and like the bottom-mounted headphone port, they have no luster. Also lacking shine is the headphone port, which Apple has shifted for the first time to the touch's left side, matching its new position on the iPhone 5. Each white-faced iPod touch has a white-lined headphone port, while the black iPod's lining is black.
The last unchromed piece is a design element that's so unusual by iPod standards that it's hard to conceive as having come from Apple's notoriously minimalist designers: a tiny swirled metal circle is found on the bottom left hand corner when viewed from the back. Left alone, this circle sits nearly flush with the rest of the touch's back, but when it's pressed inwards, it pops out to become an attachment for a new pack-in—an included, color-matched fabric wrist strap called the "iPod touch loop." The edges of the circle feel ever-so-slightly sharp, but it's so close to the device's body that users are unlikely to cut themselves on it, providing just enough room to slide the wrist strap on and tensely keep it there. Between this and the protruding lens, the new iPod has two things that could get accidentally scraped off, though both feel solid rather than wobbly in any way.
Apple's iPod touch loops appear to be made from thin, bonded layers of microsuede and a neoprene-like material, with a sliding fabric O-ring that can tighten the strap, reducing the chance your iPod will fly off your wrist. The materials taper down to attach to the swirled metal circle by removing the microsuede lining at the connection point, and are relatively easy to attach or remove as needed. One color-matched loop is included in each package, and standalone boxes with two extras—a color of your choice, plus white—are sold for $9 each.
From our perspective, the loop is a real oddity: functionally, it makes sense for users who might want to carry the new iPod around like a pocket camera, but for aesthetic reasons, it's the sort of feature that Apple would previously have wisely left to a case. Even if the texture choice was deliberate, the swirled metal sticks out like a sore thumb even on the silver iPod touch, and since the button's silver on all of the colored models, it's even more glaring on their non-silver backs. It only blends in with the black version, and then because it's been colored black—not slate—to match the rear antenna compartment and camera lens. While it's obviously not a show-stopper, it's a real question mark of an addition.
Although less has changed on the new iPod touch's front, there are a few differences. Most obviously, the screen has jumped from a 3.5" display with a 3:2 aspect ratio to a 4" display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, paralleling the same change from the iPhone 4 and 4S to the iPhone 5. It's worth noting that while Apple has previously suggested, not entirely accurately, that the screens in its iPod touches were the "same" as the ones in its iPhones, the claim is actually true this year—at least on the units we've tested.
In addition to acquiring the 1136x640 screen resolution of the iPhone 5, the new iPod touch has also made a large jump in color accuracy and backlighting evenness, such that the screen looks a little brighter from edge to edge, noticeably more vivid, and better from off-angles than before. Apple has, however, removed the "Auto-Brightness" screen adjustment feature found in past iPod touches, an omission that doesn't bother us at all but might matter to users who frequently need to switch between varied lighting conditions. And it needs to be said that Apple's history of sourcing screens from multiple suppliers has led to some noticeable differences between production batches, so while the iPod touches we've tested look iPhone-quality, future customers might not be so lucky.
Two other differences are cosmetically minor. The Home Button is now inked with silver rather than gray, a truly small tweak that's only apparent when you view the new iPod touch from certain angles. And the front FaceTime camera hole is noticeably smaller than before, despite major improvements to the sensor inside. We discuss all of the camera changes in the Cameras section below.
Several things have changed on the packaging and pack-in fronts. First, the new iPod touch comes in a larger box than its predecessor: taller and thicker but the same width, and with the same clear hard plastic and white cardboard lining design we've been seeing for years. It has switched to a cheaper-feeling paper for the small included Quick Start Guide, but continues to include a warranty pamphlet and two Apple logo stickers.
In addition to the aforementioned loop, Apple includes two other new accessories: a Lightning to USB Cable, and EarPods earphones. The Lightning to USB Cable replaces the Dock Connector to USB Cable that was packaged with every previous iPod touch, and enables this model to be charged and synchronized using any computer's USB port. It can also be connected to a variety of accessories, including USB port-equipped wall chargers, speakers, and car audio systems; extra cables are sold by Apple for $19 each.
Notably, the EarPods are different from the ones included with the iPhone 5 or sold separately for $29: they lack an in-line remote control, microphone, and hard plastic carrying case. Instead, they're held in place with an eco-friendly, disintegrating insert that's a little larger than Apple's EarPods carrying case—a sign that Apple could have fit the full-fledged model and its box in this package had it wanted to do so. Still, as noted in our full EarPods review, the stripped-down EarPods are considerably better than the Apple Earphones they replaced, so there's not much room for complaint.
Editors' Note: iLounge only reviews products in "final" form, but many companies now change their offerings - sometimes several times - after our reviews have been published. This iLounge article provides more information on this practice, known as revving.


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Feb. 13, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - A go-ahead three-pointer by Clara Yuan with nine seconds remaining and then a clutch steal by Kimberly Soo Hoo four seconds later wrapped up a back-and-forth seven minutes of action as MIT captured a 52-49 win over Babson College in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) women's basketball game on Wednesday night. Yuan led all scorers with 18 points, eight of which came during the final three minutes of regulation, as the Engineers improved to 11-11 overall and 3-7 in conference play. Caitlin Boulier paced the Beavers (10-12, 5-5 NEWMAC) with 11 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
Soo Hoo opened the game with back-to-back treys before a jumper by Linsey Poulson put Babson on the board at 15:38. The Beavers narrowed the gap to one (8-7) three minutes later, but MIT responded with a 20-6 run that resulted in a 28-13 advantage with 3:53 remaining in the frame. The Beavers did not back down as they scored seven of the next 11 points for a 32-20 halftime deficit.
The Engineers extended their margin on their first possession of the second stanza on a jumper by Soo Hoo. A basket by Nicole McManus coupled with a three from Boulier brought Babson within nine (34-25). A shot by Samia Mahjub at the 17:54 mark brought MIT's lead back up to double-digits before three minutes of scoreless play ensued. A lay-up by Caitlin Fenn ignited a 19-3 run by Babson that put it ahead, 44-39, with 5:27 left. Fenn contributed the tying bucket as Boulier's three-pointer gave the Beavers their first lead of the night.
The Engineers ended their scoring drought with a trey and a jumper from Soo Hoo and reclaimed the lead (46-44) on a bucket by Yuan at the 3:13 mark. Tracy Ericson drained a three-pointer to put Babson ahead at the two-minute mark. Yuan countered with a jumper on MIT's ensuing possession while Poulson responded in kind for the Beavers with 1:30 to go. Each side had a chance to score on its next possession, but Mahjub's rebound on a missed three by Babson with 28 seconds left set up Yuan's game-winning shot.
During the Beavers' next trip down the court, Soo Hoo stole the ball and was eventually tied up by Boulier at halfcourt. The ensuing jumpball was awarded to the Engineers with 4.8 seconds on the clock. Tough defense by Babson on the inbounds pass forced MIT to use three timeouts before it was successful in getting the ball into play. The Beavers responded with three quick fouls that lowered the clock to 1.3 seconds and brought the ball underneath its basket. Following its own timeout, Babson quickly fouled Yuan to put the Engineers in the bonus with .08 seconds remaining. She drained the front-end of a one-and-one to seal the game as Babson was unable to get a final shot off.
Playing in the final home game of their careers, Soo Hoo notched 13 points and five assists while Mahjub finished with 10 points, seven rebounds, four blocks, and three steals. For the second consecutive game, Cheryl Kwinn was the top rebounder as she collected 15 boards and added three steals.
Poulson posted 10 points for the Beavers as Fenn collected six rebounds. Bowman contributed seven points, five caroms, four assists, and two blocks while McManus and Sarah Hughes each added five boards.
Both squads will continue conference action on Saturday, Feb. 16. MIT will travel to Wellesley College while Babson will host the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.


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Success has never come easy at The Wedge, and paying dues is a must. In early June, when the infamous Southern California shore break turned on, guys such as Jason Rhodes were willing to pay the price for a chance at glory.
Punker Pat Towersey
A Newport lifer, "Punker" Pat Towersey has recently taken to grinding through some heavy Wedge days. Where else in Orange County, Calif., are you going to find a wave like this?
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A transplant from South Africa, Damien Fahrenfort makes friends with his new local spot.
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The myth of perfection personified. As Spencer Pirdy knows, the shape of a wave like this won't last long.
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A lot of waves nobody wants a part of come through at The Wedge. This would be one of them.
Riding some waves is a pure act of bravado. For this unidentified local, there's nowhere to go but down.
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Damien Fahrenfort takes a leap of faith off of the high dive.
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Brad Ettinger finds a surprisingly perfect wave at The Wedge ... that doesn't happen very often.
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Situations like this are known as TOADS, which stands for "Take Off and Die Syndrome."
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Jason Rhodes rides a thick wave that's breaking in about four feet of water. Bail out now and you'll be picking sand out of your ears for the rest of the summer.
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There's no chance Spencer Pirdy was going to make it out of this pit, but at least he got credit for pulling in from the witness in the foreground.
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Everything's looking good for Bobby Okvist. It's what happens in the next few seconds that will mean the difference between surfing survival and being served on the sand.
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Jasmine Guy – dancer, actor, singer, director and writer – performs in many mediums. She has a recurring role as Grams on the popular CW series "Vampire Diaries," received critical acclaim for her role in the 2012 film "October Baby," and starred in the 2012 Alliance Theater production of "God of Carnage."
Her body of stage work includes Broadway productions of "The Wiz," "Leader of the Pack,"
"Grease" and "Chicago," starring as Velma Kelly, and most recently starring locally opposite Kenny Leon in "Fool For Love."
For television, she created the iconic southern belle Whitley Gilbert on the Cosby Show spinoff "A Different World," for which she won six consecutive NAACP Image Awards and numerous other honors.
Other TV credits include "Queen," the mini-series with Halle Berry; Anne Rice's "Feast of All Saints"; "America's Dream," with Wesley Snipes; "Touched By an Angel"; "Fame"; "NYPD Blue"; "Melrose Place"; "Drop Dead Diva," and Showtime's "Dead Like Me." Her film credits include Spike Lee's "School Daze," Eddie Murphy's "Harlem Nights" and the indie films "Klash," "Diamond Men," "Guinevere" and "The Heart Specialist."
As a director and choreographer for the stage, Jasmine's credits include productions of "For Colored Girls…", with Nicole Ari Parker and Robin Givens; "The Bluest Eye," at Spelman College; "I Dream," the world-premiere musical/opera about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.; "Brownie Points", at Theatrical Outfit, and The Colored Museum, for Kelly Leon's True Colors Theatre Company.
Jasmine has written the book "Evolution of a Revolutionary" (Atria Books) about the life and journey of Afeni Shakur, and she released her debut album (Warner Bros. Records) in 1990. She is currently Producing Director of Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company in Atlanta, where she resides with her daughter.
Accomplished and fascinating women like Guy are among 50 who will be honored by The Atlanta Daily World as "Women of Excellence" at an awards ceremony on Thursday, June 20 at 200 Peachtree from 3pm- 6pm. The public is invited to come to the event and meet them.
To purchase tickets to the event, call Michelle Gipson at 404-761-1114 ext. 11 or visit http://www.atlantadailyworld.com/upcoming-events and click on the "Women of Excellence" icon.


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STUTTGART, Germany, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. military transport planes are ferrying French troops and supplies from southern France to Mali, a spokesman said Tuesday.
The airlift is expected to continue for several days, The New York Times reported. Tom Saunders, a spokesman for the United States Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany, said there were two flights Monday and one Tuesday.
French military authorities reported that two important towns were retaken Monday. Defense Minister Jean-Yves Drian called the capture of Diabaly and Douentza "a clear military success for the government in Bamako and for French forces intervening in support of these operations."
Diabaly is 275 miles north and Douentza on the Niger River, 300 miles northeast of Bamako, the Malian capital. Diabaly residents, some of them waving flags from both France and Mali, cheered an armored French convoy that arrived Monday.
France launched Operation Serval after Islamic rebels took control of parts of the country. Britain and the United States have provided air transport but have both said they will not put troops on the ground.


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Lincoln is often overlooked among luxury marques, but savvy shoppers know that a used Lincoln can be a lot of car for the money. Of course, any used-car shopper wants to know that the car they have an eye on has been properly cared for and maintained. That's where Lincoln's certified pre-owned (CPO) program comes in, so let's take a closer look at the benefits of buying a CPO Lincoln from your local dealer.
As Ford's luxury division, Lincoln subjects its potential CPO cars to a 200-point inspection versus Ford's 172-point regimen. That includes a full road test. Each vehicle's service history is also analyzed, and any required maintenance must be performed prior to certification. Moreover, a candidate for Lincoln CPO status must have less than 60,000 miles and six full years in service. Buyers are presented with a full vehicle history report.
We were a bit surprised to discover that the standard Lincoln CPO warranty covers the balance of six years/100,000 miles, as opposed to Ford's seven-year coverage. Buyers can, however, upgrade to the seven-year plan for a fee. It's also noteworthy that each CPO repair under warranty is subject to a $100 deductible. On the bright side, Lincoln provides 24-hour roadside assistance with financial support for rental cars and other inconveniences. Also, your first oil change after buying a CPO Lincoln is on the house.
Overall, Lincoln's CPO program isn't quite an industry leader, but there are more than enough benefits to put a buyer's mind at ease, particularly given the attractive resale values of late-model Lincolns.


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SAINT-BRIAC-SUR-MER, France (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he's hoping for steps to ease tensions in Ukraine now that the new president has been sworn in.
Kerry tells reporters in France that he's "confident there are ways forward," and that includes Russia's help in getting separatists to put away their weapons and relinquish buildings they're occupying.
He says the hope is not to impose tougher penalties against Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
Earlier Saturday, Ukraine's new president _ Petro Poroshenko _ said he wanted a dialogue with his country's east, where a separatist insurgency has taken hold.
Kerry raised the possibility of a cease-fire and said it's important to begin to build Ukraine.
He spoke in the French seaside town of Saint Briac that's home to his family's ancestral estate.
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Franck Ribery has dismissed any idea of complacency on the part of Bayern Munich, stressing that they must deliver a good display against Barcelona.
The Bavarians go into Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg on the back of a devastating 4-0 win over the Blaugrana last week, warming up for the fixture with a 1-0 victory against Freiburg on Saturday.
However, despite progress to the final looking reasonably assured, Ribery warned the Liga leaders that Bayern would not be taking anything for granted.
"We are not done yet," the 30-year-old Frenchman was quoted by tz-online.de.
"It is very difficult at Camp Nou. We have to play like we did in the first game."
The former Olympique de Marseille player's thoughts about continued focus were also echoed by Bayern director of sport, Matthias Sammer.
"The focus in Barcelona should be on the performance and not on the result," the 45-year-old stressed.
"We just have to carry the ball as we did in the first leg and play with creativity. If we don't do it that way, it could be dangerous."
Die Roten have enjoyed an excellent season and Emre Can's goal against Freiburg was enough to take them to 84 points, breaking the Bundesliga points record with three games still to play.
"It's a wonderful achievement," Sammer enthused.
"I am really happy about it. This is very important for the head, for our rhythm and the mood in the dressing room.
"The season has been a marathon. We've already won the championship. In the Champions League we are very much in the hunt but we're not yet at the destination."


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From Steamed Eggs to Egg Custard: 15 New Ways to Eat an Egg
You know about omelets, scrambled eggs, and egg salad. Been there, done that. Looking for new, creative ways to get more eggs in your diet? How about Korean-style steamed eggs? Or a duck egg sponge cake, and other egg-centric desserts? No matter how you usually eat your eggs, you will probably find at least a few new-to-you ideas in these 15 recipes.
- 1 Korean-Style Steamed Eggs
- 2 How To Make Egg Drop Soup
- 3 Miso Soup with Rice and Poached Egg
- 4 Eight Ball Zucchini with Eggs Baked Inside
- 5 Beet-Pickled Deviled Eggs
- 6 Smoky Deviled Eggs with Greek Yogurt & Frizzled Shallots
- 7 Kale and Goat Cheese Frittata Cups
- 8 Egg, Spinach, and Spelt Salad with Green Garlic Dressing
- 9 Egg, Arugula, and Herb Tartine
- 10 Breakfast Pizza
- 11 Eggnog Breakfast Bread Pudding
- 12 Stirred Egg Custard
- 13 Whipped Eggnog Loaf Cake
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Promoting TICA
TICA's clubs and members play an important role in our continued growth and the future of the cat fancy. TICA is happy to provide promotional tools that will help clubs:
- Host successful shows that attract exhibitors and spectators,
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- Attract and involve new exhibitors and breeders who will ensure the continued growth and success not only of TICA, but also the cat fancy.
TICA's marketing has the following materials available for club use:
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- Advertising (online and print) price sheet (TICA web site and TICA Trend)
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- It turns out 2012 was one of the hottest on record in several Ohio cities.
Thanks to an unusually warm spring followed by a hot summer, Cleveland and Columbus both had their highest average annual temperatures this past year. Both cities broke records set in 1998.
Columbus had an average temperature of 56 degrees in 2012.
Toledo, Cincinnati and Dayton all fell short of breaking their records. But it was still among the five hottest years those cities have posted.
State climatologist Jeffrey Rogers says more and more evidence points to climate change for the spiking temperatures. He tells The Columbus Dispatch that the state has had decades of rising temperatures since the 1960s.


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The target
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If the selection owner's connection to the X server is local, the first element is used as the limit, otherwise the second element is used as the limit. A local connection is identified by a value of
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The value should limit the sum of the sizes in the request, not separately each of them. The client should reject subsequent targets if they would cause the total amount of data transferred for all targets to exceed the limit. Note that there is no requirement that if one target is rejected, all other targets will be rejected or all that subsequent targets will be rejected.
Clients are not required to limit the data size precisely to the given value. If the computation of the data size would be expensive for the client, a certain reasonable inaccurancy is allowed. In other words, if the client for various reasons doesn't know exact size of the data to be transfered, it should try to estimate it, rather than transfering data with size that is possibly magnitudes larger.
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Northern Iowa extends Jacobson once more
Cedar Falls, IA – The University of Northern Iowa rewarded head men's basketball coach Ben Jacobson with a new 10-year contract on Friday.
This new deal supersedes the 10-year contract the program presented Jacobson back in March of 2010, just four days after the Panthers pulled off an upset of No. 1 ranked Kansas to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
According to the Gazette, financial terms of the new deal are the same as the old one: an annual salary of $500,000 with increases of $25,000 for every successive season through the end of the contract.
"We are fortunate to be able to retain an outstanding MBB coach in Ben Jacobson," UNI athletics director Troy Dannen said on his Twitter account.
Jacobson, 42, has been the head coach of the Panthers since March 2006 and has led the program to at least 18 wins in each of his seven years at the helm.
The Panthers (21-14) host Weber State in the semifinals of the CollegeInsider.com tourney on Saturday.
Before taking over as head coach of the basketball program, Jacobson had been an assistant at UNI since 2001 and was promoted to associate head coach in 2005.
A four-year letter winner at North Dakota, Jacobson began his coaching career as a student assistant at his alma mater in 1993. He was named a full-time assistant at North Dakota in 1996 and spent four years in that role before moving on to North Dakota State for the 2000-01 campaign.


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If you're one of the many who have put up with that outdated, feature-lacking, inconvenient and poor-sounding OEM radio for too long, I have good news. The folks at Axxera have an affordable, modern, full-featured, good-sounding replacement all ready for you. The receiver I'm referring to is the XDMA7800. A single DIN-sized unit, perfect as a replacement for the OEM junk, the Axxera XDMA7800 comes with a host of modern features and conveniences and can be had for under 200 bucks (US).
Features and Functions
The XDMA7800 is a single DIN-sized receiver, with a built-in amplifier to power your speakers directly, or if you prefer external amplifiers, there are three pairs of RCA outputs. It supports playback of AM/FM/CD/MP3/AAC/WMA/WAV formats, is iPod, iTouch and iPhone compatible, and if connected to the optional HD Radio tuner, it also supports iTunes Tagging.
So whether you are replacing your tired factory radio because you want to play music via an iPod, USB, or SD card, or because you need Bluetooth connectivity for safer hands-free cell phone operation, the XDMA7800 has you covered. Playback of compressed digital files is simple and easy, thanks to a variety of different ways to get the data into the unit. Of course, it's compatible with most iPod/iPhone devices, and will also play back MP3, AAC, and WMA files via your choice of front or rear mounted USB connections. Or if you prefer using an SD card, there is a slot nicely tucked away for an SD Card behind the fold-down removable faceplate.
Of course, the unit will also play regular CDs or discs that have been recorded with your favorite compressed tracks in any of the formats listed above. And if you use a USB drive or an SD card, it will even play back WAV files. You can even use an iPod on the rear connection, a USB drive in the front-mounted port and an SD Card all at the same time, simply by selecting the appropriate source.
With all of the usual options thoroughly covered for digital media playback, a high quality AM/FM tuner handles the conventional radio chores, but if you want to go thoroughly modern, there is an optional HD Radio tuner module (HDM90) available!
A host of controls and customizability are also built into the XDMA7800, so you'll be able to dial in the cosmetic appeal as well as perfect the sound to suit your particular car and system. You say you don't want to give up your steering wheel controls? No problem, mi amigo. A special jack on the back of the unit allows you to connect an optional PAC SWI-PS adapter, and you're set to go.
With the included Bluetooth connectivity, you can pair your Bluetooth enabled cell phone to the XDMA7800 and it will store your address book, and provide caller ID on incoming calls. Taking a call is as simple as pressing one button, and even the remote mounted microphone is included. If you like to stream music via Bluetooth, you'll be pleased that the XDMA7800 supports A2DP and AVRCP streaming and control functionality as well.
The 4440 pixel graphical LCD provides clear multi-line information and you can choose quickly from 31 preset colors, or with the individual RGB adjustment function, create your own custom color from any of over 4000 different colors available. Put it this way, if you can't find a color you like on this unit, you're blind. The display can also be reversed, for a positive image if that's your preference.
Audio adjustments are comprehensive as well, incorporating built-in adjustable crossovers for the subwoofer output, and high pass crossovers for the front and rear channels. A quasi-parametric 3-Band EQ allows the adjustment of nine different frequencies, and there is also an adjustable filter Q setting for each frequency, allowing a lot of tweaking capability to get things dialed in just right. The subwoofer output level is independently adjustable and there is also a 0°-180° phase selection available.
Controls and Functionality
For a unit with this many features crammed into a single DIN chassis, the Axxera XDMA7800 is surprisingly easy to use. A large and easy to grasp rotary volume control dominates the left hand side of the faceplate, and the very easy to read LCD display provides all the pertinent info you need on the right side. Frequently used buttons such as source selection, track up/down and the telephone connectivity controls are large and logically placed. Because the unit provides such a wide range of adjustments, there are several layers of menus to sort and scroll through to get to where you want to be, but they can all be accessed with two buttons and the rotary knob, so once you catch on to where to find things, adjustments are quite easy and almost intuitive. My only gripe was the rather quick reset time on the menus. You have to be paying attention and get the adjustment done or the menu will time out and you'll have to start again. This reality can be a bit frustrating when you're trying to alter the subwoofer level when driving, for example. Another 15 seconds of adjustment time would have been very handy.
I'm one of those guys with thousands of songs on each of my iPods, so being able to get to the song I want quickly is an important feature for me. I found the XDMA7800 to be really fast at scrolling through my lists of artists and song titles, and I had no problem getting from A to Z efficiently. The process of finding what you're looking for is very similar to what we've been used to on the iPod itself, so searching for a specific artist or track will be old hat to most people.
The front faceplate folds down to insert/eject a disc, and can be removed and stored in the included case when not in use. The faceplate does require removal to access the SD Card slot which is really no inconvenience, considering how seldom you'll actually need to get to it. But even when you do, taking the faceplate on and off is a simple one hand operation.
Discs load quickly and the XDMA7800 has a quiet and smooth transport. I also liked the illumination behind the faceplate to enable finding the CD slot in the dark, and for the eject button as well.
Connected to my reference system in my listening room, the Axxera receiver sounded very good and, in fact, better than I had expected for such a modestly priced unit. The sound was smooth and accurate and virtually noise free during quiet passages or between tracks. Mid and high frequencies were reproduced with excellent clarity and definition, and I observed a good stereo image. I did note that I had to increase the gain on my amplifier, and made a mental note to double check the output level of the RCA's.
During my listening, I experimented with the crossover and EQ controls, and everything worked exactly as expected. After a couple of hours of listening to the tuner, CD, and iPod sources, I came away quite impressed with not only the quality of the sound, but the comprehensive amount of tuning adjustability the XDMA7800 offers.


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I'm having a few questions. Hoping I can get some help.
JR is now almost 6 months old and teething :/. He has always clamped down on my nipples
but now he does it every feeding. I've tried to pull him away from my breast and say "no". but that isn't working.
He is now on solids, from cereal to fruits and veggies. He still wakes up every 1-2 hours at night and I'm beginning to think ill never sleep again.
He refuses a bottle and paci and seems to always wanna be at my breast. I know he is getting enough to eat as he is currently 18.5lbs and 27in. He is a big boy!
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I loved (Arts & Entertainment Editor Brian Hughes') article on Crestview being like everywhere else. (Crestview Bulletin, Jan. 23, 2013, Opinion)
I loved (Arts & Entertainment Editor Brian Hughes') article on Crestview being like everywhere else. (Crestview Bulletin, Jan. 23, 2013, Opinion)
My husband and I moved to Crestview this past summer from Italy. We had a house here from the time he was stationed at Eglin and we made a decision to settle down here.
Not an easy decision, especially after living in Europe and enjoying the city life my entire life.
But you know what? The first morning here, I saw squirrels in my back yard. I couldn't remember the last time I saw a squirrel. Maybe it was in a zoo when I was a kid.
The same day, I saw deer by the road on State Road 85. I was screaming with joy! You cannot see deer in the city.
The next day, I saw a blue jay and a cardinal on the fence. Wow!
I am a city girl and I occasionally miss that cosmopolitan lifestyle, but regular visits to Ocala, Tampa and St. Pete, where our families live, take care of that 'craving.'
Not only am I growing to love this simple life so close to wildlife � being surrounded by high trees and just a short drive from a beach � but I am also starting to feel at home here.
As a small business owner, I want to support my local community. I love all the shops on Main Street, and you gave me a great idea where to eat next. Thank you!
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A schoolgirl has been hospitalized after photos of her performing a sexual act on a man at a concert went viral online.
Dubbed 'Slane girl' online, the 17-year-old is distraught after thousands of internet users shared images of her taken in broad daylight at the Slane concert last weekend.
According to the Irish Independent, the teenager and her family are said to be devastated over the incident. Sources told the newspaper the young woman had to be sedated in hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
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"Gardai have been dealing with her and her family. This is a very sensitive case.
"The teenager has not been medically fit enough to make a formal statement yet, but when that happens this could turn into a sexual assault investigation."
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A police spokesman said: 'Gardai are aware of the incident and are inquiring into the matter. Gardai have spoken to the female involved and it would be inappropriate for us to comment any further.'
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In this fun, arcade-style casual sports game for everyone to enjoy, play against friends and family in vibrant themed football stadiums, such as the Tecmodome or Moonrock Field! Choose to be one of the game's quirky characters, featuring animals, luchadors, ninjas, pirates, aliens and robots, or unlock the mode to play as your own Mii. The ability to coach teams with a simple offensive and defensive playbook coupled with intuitive Wii Remote controls makes the game appealing to all ages for a fun pick-up and play party experience.
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Salem, Oregon (AP) - The Oregon Department of Justice says a panel of arbitrators has ordered tobacco companies to pay Oregon $9 million they withheld from a 2003 payment under the multi-state settlement over tobacco-related diseases. Tobacco companies argued they should not have to make full payments because Oregon and other states didn't "diligently enforce" provisions of the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement. That requires states to collect escrow payments on cigarette sales by tobacco companies that did not join the deal. Arbitrators ruled yesterday that Oregon didn't fail to enforce that provision.


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adopting Yorkie and need some advice
I just found this site, and am interested in finding out some info on Yorkies. We lost our Bassett Vendeen last Dec. to old age (16) woke up one morning and found him, then in Aug. lost a cocker spaniel to breast cancer (12) we both decided then ,that was it for us as it was so hard to lose them after having them all their lives. Well guess what, we can't stand the silence in the house. Yes, we have two lovebirds but they don't run to greet us at the door and they refuse to cuddle with us on the couch. We are currently in the process of adopting a 5 yr. old Yorkie from a rescue. Seems this guy has already been in 4 homes and has some aggression issues. Can you blame him. We have no other dogs and can give him the attention he needs. I guess I need advice on getting the dear little guy to trust us. He is aggressive to other dogs, men, and sneakers. Guess I could guess why men and sneakers. I want to make my home his forever home, no matter what it takes so any advice would be welcome
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Regional contours of top of Precambrian every 1000 ft. relative to sea level.
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Baars, D.L., and Watney, W.L., 1991, Paleotectonic control of reservoir facies, in Franseen, E.K., Watney, W.L., Kendall, C.G.Sp.C., and Ross, W. (eds.), Sedimentary modeling: Kansas Geological Survey, Bulletin 233, p. 253-262.


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(a) MINORITY FOREIGN SERVICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- Section 621(e) (20 U.S.C. 1131(e)) is amended by striking `one-fourth' and inserting `one-half'.
(b) INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT- Part C of title VI (20 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) is amended--
(1) by redesignating sections 622 through 627 (20 U.S.C. 1131a through 1131f) as sections 623 through 628, respectively; and
(2) by inserting after section 621 (20 U.S.C. 1131) the following:
`(a) IN GENERAL- The Institute shall award grants, from amounts available to the Institute for each fiscal year, to historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges or Universities, and minority institutions, to enable such colleges, universities, and institutions to strengthen international affairs programs.
`(b) APPLICATION- No grant may be made by the Institute unless an application is made by the college, university, or institution at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Institute may require.
`(c) DEFINITIONS- In this section--
`(1) the term `historically Black college and university' has the meaning given the term in section 322;
`(2) the term `Hispanic-serving institution' has the meaning given the term in section 502;
`(3) the term `Tribally Controlled College or University' has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801); and
`(4) the term `minority institution' has the meaning given the term in section 365.'.
(c) STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM- Section 623 (as redesignated by subsection(b)(1)) (20 U.S.C. 1131a)--
(1) in the section heading, by striking `junior year' and inserting `study';
(2) in subsection (b)(2)--
(A) by inserting `, or completing the third year of study in the case of a summer abroad program,' after `study'; and
(B) by striking `junior year' and inserting `study'; and
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking `junior year' and inserting `study';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking `junior year' and inserting `study'; and
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(i) by striking `one-half' and inserting `one-third'; and
(ii) by striking `junior year' and inserting `study'.
(d) INTERNSHIPS- Section 625 (as redesignated by subsection (b)(1)) (20 U.S.C. 1132c)--
(1) by striking `The Institute' and inserting `(a) IN GENERAL- The Institute'; and
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`(b) POSTBACCALAUREATE INTERNSHIPS- The Institute shall enter into agreements with institutions of higher education described in the first sentence of subsection (a) to conduct internships for students who have completed study for a baccalaureate degree. The internship program authorized by this subsection shall--
`(1) assist the students to prepare for a master's degree program;
`(2) be carried out with the assistance of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars;
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`(c) INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON MINORITY CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS-
`(1) ESTABLISHMENT- There is established in the executive branch of the Federal Government an Interagency Committee on Minority Careers in International Affairs composed of not less than 7 members, including--
`(A) the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services of the Department of Agriculture, or the Under Secretary's designee;
`(B) the Assistant Secretary and Director General, of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce, or the Assistant Secretary and Director General's designee;
`(C) the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness of the Department of Defense, or the Under Secretary's designee;
`(D) the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education in the Department of Education, or the Assistant Secretary's designee;
`(E) the Director General of the Foreign Service of the Department of State, or the Director General's designee;
`(F) the General Counsel of the Agency for International Development, or the General Counsel's designee; and
`(G) the Associate Director for Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Information Agency, or the Associate Director's designee.
`(2) FUNCTIONS- The Interagency Committee established by this section shall--
`(A) on an annual basis inform the Secretary and the Institute regarding ways to advise students participating in the internship program assisted under this section with respect to goals for careers in international affairs;
`(B) locate for students potential internship opportunities in the Federal Government related to international affairs; and
`(C) promote policies in each department and agency participating in the Committee that are designed to carry out the objectives of this part.'.
(f) CONFORMING AMENDMENT- Section 627 (as redesignated by subsection (b)(1)) (20 U.S.C. 1131e) is amended by striking `625' and inserting `626'.
(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- Section 628 (as redesignated by subsection (b)(1)) (20 U.S.C. 1131f), by striking `1993' and inserting `1999'.
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At last, Mio got her official debut in this episode. But it looks weird to me since this is my first time when all of main characters got their proper introduction almost at the halfway of series. If J.C. just follow the pattern of girl of the week before including Komari's Arc and Rin episode in ep9 I won't mind much. I'm not sure whether there is reason behind this or not
Only unnecessary and annoying thing for me in this episode is Anego involved in the incident near the climax. But looks like she got more spotlight in this episode. Or maybe is this a hint that her arc will be the next one?
BTW, is it me or animation quality pattern from 7-10 is somewhat like "Bad - Good - Bad - Good". For me, episode 10 have a good drawing quality comparing to previous one even though this episode looks somewhat sleepy that might come from Mio's behavior
However, finally, next eps will be about something Little-Busters-ish like courage testing Hope they will have something else in the game too.
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This episode sure made me unable to dig with Mio's new seiyuu. Instead of being just calm and quiet, Mio feels a bit on the absolutely void of emotion, Rei-type like.
Either way, I'm still baffled why they decided to introduce her (no, kud episode doesn't count) that lately, despite they could do that earlier with ease with simple baseball practice like this one.
Anyway, I guess they felt like full ep for every girl isn't too bad, but I still think they should have spread a bit the "flags" around so it doesn't feel like "girl of the week" episode, even moreso that since Komari's route is over, it doesn't really give an actual impression that "something changed/progressed" afterwards. For now, the pacing is quite imbalanced, but at least the "group" feeling is starting to be on track, albeit too lately.
Very minor and useless note but... wasn't Yuiko sitting on the right seat of the last row (even if it was the opposite in the VN ) in an early ep? Looks like they switched out Mio and Yuiko's, perhaps after figuring out the early mistake.
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I guess I'm still the minority who loves the Visual Novel and is still enjoying this adaptation. It's far from perfect, but I'd never call it bad, I'm finding it quite enjoyable.
You were a bit late Mio, but it's nice to finally have you join the party
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Please, do explain to me how someone that admits to not having played the VN knows just how much the VN players are hyping the series up in their heads.
Personally the anime is fine when it comes to sound and animation...little problem here and there but hey, every anime has those and they never really bothered me.
The real problems I've found within the anime (and as far as I am aware, the same problem in the complaining VN players minds) are the radical changes to the plot and characters compared to the original source. Now, most of these are pretty much things that only VN players would notice thus why I understand fully why anime only watchers don't notice/find it to be a problem. I have noticed as well the lack of impact certain scenes have on anime watchers, like Komari's break-down scene. Comparing the reaction I've noticed from anime watchers and the reactions from the VN players (while playing the VN), the VN carried a much bigger impact with that short scene alone.
IMHO in the 10 released episodes so far the anime would get an 8 or even 9 when it comes to visual and sound transition from the VN but the plot gets a pretty solid 3.
I'm off to my Anego worshiping cave once again.
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Well, that was a very engaging introduction episode. It's just that it feels like it should have been earlier.
Somehow though, I suspect that the story would go into the Mio Route before long- Mio's situation is a little analogous to Komari, in that this isn't an instant recruitment.
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well, so far I know that all VN players are complaining about unknown stuff...
thanks God, I don't play VN at all
oh yea! let's talk about this episode...
a girl like Mio isn't truly my favorite character... but her appearance and this episode is pretty decent and nice...
now I understand how to recruit people... thanks, Naoe Riki!
when Yui-chan mentioned she found a shy girl who can't ask about the book, my mind is calling Rin! but unfortunately it isn't her...
glad to see all members are getting along together... now, the true story started?!
|2012-12-09, 05:04
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Hmm, so our new member of the Little Busters gets formally introduced and seems to have a way for words, either by abusing definitions to prove themselves right or to prove others wrong, and then randomly go off to ramble some other possibly potentially interesting but completely irrelevant concepts. Also seems to have some kind of contempt for those high above and desires to bring them back down to earth. No, they didn't recruit me.
Anyhow Mio seems a tad more sophisticated than the group we've been used to, and I hope she can serve as the voice of reason to our rather overly zany group. If Key does anything right it'd be those shy quiet girls with a hint of depth waiting slightly below. Well, I hope there will be more to her character, though Yuiko's superb batman like investigator skills made me laugh. And why does JC staff seem to bring up everyone's ass except hers? Hmmph. Edit: Apparently they did flash it quickly.
Also, the animation was once again really spotty, but it was an enjoyable experience and Mio's character was adequately described well in a concise but fairly clear fashion. 9/10
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Damn, I was just trying to answer the OST question :P.
Despite Mio's new seiyuu made her voice so much of a Rei archetype, I still enjoyed her speech and interactions with Riki. Now the team is fully gathered, hope the new arc arrive soon to pick up the pace.
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Turtles took over @ARKive's Twitter account yesterday when turtle expert Professor Brendan Godley answered your burning questions about sea turtles. We loved Brendan's guest blogs about his turtle research and leatherback turtles, so we were delighted when he offered to take time out of his busy research schedule on Ascension Island to tweet about turtles (in temperatures of 35 °C).
And Brendan wasn't just feeling the heat on Ascension, but also on our Twitter stream. You tweeted some tricky questions to test his expertise, but we think you'll agree that he came up turtle trumps! Here are just some of the #turtletweet highlights:
Turtles on Ascension
@JellicleKat You're out on Ascension Island at the moment…how long is the nesting season, and how many females nest there? #turtletweet
In the 1930s it was down to a few hundred but now about 5000 per year. 6 month season. #turtletweet
@inthefieldnews Sea turtles return to the same beach where they hatched as juveniles to breed…but where do they go in between?
They go to one or more foraging areas that can be many thousands of miles. eg here on Ascension its Brazil #turtletweet
Top Turtle Facts
@eldenney: what's your most interesting turtle fact? Thanks! #turtletweet
The fact that green turtles can rest at the bottom of the Mediterrannean sea for as long as 10.5 hours #turtletweet
@eldenney Cool! I can't stay underwater for much more than 30 secs! Green turtles are impressive #turtletweet
@clairecjl: Hi Brendan, I was wondering how long it takes leatherbacks to reach full size? #turtletweet
This is still debated, with work to be done but anywhere between 10 and 20 years seem the best estimates to date. #turtletweet
What's the difference between a turtle and a terrapin?
@lillashaw Hi Brendan, we were debating this in the office the other day… What's the difference between a turtle and terrapin? #turtletweet
Its semantics N america everything can be a turtle, in UK turtle is sea, terrapin is freshwater, tortoise on land. #turtletweet
Turtles and fishing
@Jess_Cripps Do you think more could be done by fisheries to reduce the bycatch of turtles in their equipment? #turtletweet
I do. Much has been done already TEDS (trawlers), Circle hooks (longlines) and these can be improved #turtletweet
One of the great ongoing challenges is that of how to minimise bycatch in gillnets #turtletweet
Which species of turtles are thriving? Which are endangered?
RT @DanielsImage: @ARKive@BrendanGodley How many species of sea turtles are there? Are any thriving? #turtletweet
.@DanielsImage @BrendanGodley Big winners r Atlantic green turtles, ones struggling incl Pacific leatherbacks and hawksbills. #turtletweet
Why are turtles endangered?
@harrypurplmonky What has happened to make turtles endangered? #turtletweet
Exploited for meat and eggs for a long time &have started to recover where they r protected on beach and sea#turtletweet
.@inthefieldnews… what would you say is the biggest threat facing sea turtles worldwide?
as with all marine biodiversity; I would say it fishing followed by climate change #turtletweet
Climate Change
@Jess_Cripps: Do you think turtles will start to breed earlier in response to climate change? #turtletweet
Not yet but it will soon! In Cyprus they are already 90% female…will get worse with inc temps #turtletweet
@eldenney: poor boys! #turtletweet
Plastic Pollution
@Wildlife_Jason: What would you say is the worst problem for #turtles caused by #plasticpollution in our oceans?
"Turtles, partic babies & all leatherbacks eat it..less of a problem than fisheries though" via @BrendanGodley #turtletweet
Turtles on film
@WildscreenFest: What part does wildlife filmmaking has to play in #turtle conservation? #turtletweet
@Wildlife_Film: What did you think of the footage of baby green turtles in @BBCNature #Africa?bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01… #turtletweet
As seen on recent #Africa, there is clearly a role. MT are emblomatic #turtletweet
@Podgeosaurus: When filming do you think crews should aid baby turtles, or stay hands off? #turtletweet
Difficult one; up to individs. they shouldnt do is make things worse by releasing in daylight or hold hatchlings back#turtletweet
@lauriebelch why do some populations of turtles hatch in the day when it seems that predation risk is much higher#turtletweet
.@ARKive @lauriebelch very few do, but for obvious reasons we see more of it on film. More starlight cameras needed. #turtletweet
How can we help turtles?
@eldenney: so is there anything we can do to help turtles? #turtletweet
think about seafood choices, climate change and your role, get involved or help those who are.#turtletweet
@DanielsImage: Our support $ only go so far. Are there any organizations to support turtles you favor? #turtletweet
If I was to plump for one I would choose @seaturtle .org which is a one man show, no overheads and has transformed the field
@dodger_wake Some may not like it can we not 'farm' the endangered turtles to allow survival rates for eggs to raise then release
It's done in the Cayman Islands for over 40 years, adults are now returning that were released #turtletweet
Cute or shocking photos?
@wild_photos: Our question for @ARKive's#turtletweet! What do you think is more powerful in conservation: cute turtle images or ones showing turtle loss?
.@colaciregui @wild_photos @KACHUGABUT pictures of baby turtles always draws a gasp from the crowd! :)
Turtle thanks!
@harrypurplmonky Wow what a #turtletweet! TY @ARKive & @brendangodley Harry's learned so much about turtles & conservation!… http://fb.me/KGOX0CX8
@Wildlife_Jason @BrendanGodley @ARKive Thanks for an informative #turtletweet time! :)
We'd like to join our followers in thanking Professor Brendan Godley for his turtle-takeover – informative, thought-provoking, and turtle-tastic!
Get regular updates from Brendan by following him on Twitter @brendangodley, and check out his recommended top tweeters: @UoExeterCEC, @EcoSoc_Tremough, @LifeNatureMag and @BioBlitzTremou.
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NEW YORK (AP) Energy stocks are pushing indexes higher after Exxon-Mobil reported its most profitable quarter since 2008.
Massey Energy Co. jumped 10 percent after Alpha Natural Resources Inc. said it would buy the coal producer in a $7.1 billion deal.
Concerns over the growing unrest in Egypt sent crude oil prices up 3 percent to $92 a barrel.
At the market close, the Dow Jones industrial average is up 68 points, or 0.6 percent, to 11,892. The broader S&P 500 index is up 10, or 0.8 percent, to 1,286. The Nasdaq composite index is up 13, or 0.5 percent, to 2,700.
Two stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange. Volume came to 1.2 billion shares.