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Batman Gotham Knight (US - BD RA)
Marcus Doidge gets all animated with the Batman Gotham Knight Blu-ray Disc
The third animated feature released under the new line of DC straight-to-DVD movies, is Batman: Gotham Knight. Split into six individual short stories, some of the leading names in comic book superhero writing have teamed up with the giants of Japanese animation and brought us a visual spectacular in the world of Batman. Set somewhere between the end of Batman Begins and the forthcoming The Dark Knight movie, Gotham Knight takes a look at Gotham city and how Batman has affected it, as well as a few stories that focus on the Bat himself.
Having been a huge fan of most of the DC animated projects over the years and an even bigger fan of the character of Batman for what seems like my entire life, I couldn't wait to get my bat-mits on this little baby. The trailers and mini documentaries featured on previous DC animated features have been whetting my appetite for months and with Bat Fever at an all time high, what with The Dark Knight literally just around the corner, this was the perfect time to drop not only a Batman animated title on me, but a Batman animated title featuring the talents of some of the very best animators in the known universe. From the very first chapter, we see that the Japanese animators have been allowed to do what they do best with this. Oh, and just when you thought this was already a winner, Kevin Conroy, the one true voice of Batman is back for the project as well. Frankly I'm surprised I could wait as long as I have for this release. So, now I've seen it, how did it fare?
The first chapter, entitled, 'Have I Got a Story for You', is written by Academy Award nominatee, Josh Olson ( A History of Violence). It centres on a group of skater-kids who recount stories about their encounters with Batman and more so, their impression of him. This has been done before by the DC animation team within the episode, Legends of the Dark Knight, which features in the Batman Animated Series from the 90s (and incidentally is one of the extra features on this Blu-ray, so be sure to check it out). While this take on the idea isn't as steeped in bat-history as the previous was, 'Have I Got a Story for You', is still a fantastic way of getting across how many different ways Batman could be perceived. Is he a demon shadow? A robot war machine? A man bat? It's all laid out through the eyes of these children and when the real Batman turns up and rounds up the story beautifully, you get that sensation that this entire project could be something special.
In Chapter two, entitled, 'Crossfire', written by Greg Rucka, two police officers from Lt. Gordon's personally selected police unit, are escorting a prisoner to the new Arkham Asylum that seems to be the entire island which got cut off in Batman Begins. This once again focuses on the points of view on this new Batman who's changed Gotham around. One cop defending him, the other accusing him of 'just being a vigilante'. This leads up to a pretty spectacular show of Batman's presence in a big ole' gunfight that the cops get caught in the middle of.
Next up, is 'Field Test', by Jordan Goldberg, centred on Bruce Wayne—but a take on Bruce Wayne that has no real visual connection to any image I've seen before. His long hair and hip sunglasses just don't sell Bruce at all and I found this version on Batman far too gadgety for its own good. It's essentially about Bruce testing out some weapons that Lucius Fox has put together for him and learning a valuable lesson about controlling who gets hurt in his own personal crusade. It just comes off a little flat and despite one bit of fantastic dialogue from Conroy, it just didn't do anything for me.
In Darkness Dwells, the Batman Begins co-screenwriter David Goyer takes Batman after Killer Croc and the Scarecrow, deep down in the sewers of Gotham. Now this one really pushes the visuals. The spanning shots of Gotham are fantastic and the deep shadowed character designs look great against the bright lights in the backgrounds. The image is intentionally grainy and distorted which creates quite a unique feel. In fact, the Blu-ray picture almost seems to have the texture of a comic book in places and it was very impressive. This one is much more typical Batman. Action driven, loud and well put together, but I gotta admit, at this stage the short story feel to this whole affair was beginning to wear a little thin.
In the penultimate chapter, 'Working Through Pain', Brian Azzarello goes for two time-frames. One showing Batman in a lot of pain, the other showing how an Indian woman showed him how to control and block out his pain. I really loved the artwork in this one, it was a little less flashy and the simple design of Batman was refreshing after the more extreme re-designs in previous chapters. The story is a simple one that could have been an element of a much larger story, it felt rounded and complete and a worthy edition to the Batman mythology.
So all that's left is the final chapter, the Alan Burnet written 'Deadshot'. Now this one was classic Batman Animated Series storytelling. A well set up villain, Batman tracking him down and an incredibly well orchestrated face-off aboard a moving train. This is Batman working on all of his strengths, the design is perfect, Conroy's voice is used to fantastic effect and the overall style of it was very fitting in the Batman world, considering quite how classically anime it all is. Even the Bruce Wayne elements, which I consider quite weak in the majority of these shorts, are bang on the money in this one. I couldn't help but walk away, wishing the entire seventy-six minutes of this Manga-fied project, was like this final chapter.
I adore 2D animation, always have, always will, and in HD it's astounding. I know a lot of people think that the new generation of 3D CGI animation is what HD was made for, but Gotham Knight more than proves that whacked-out theory wrong. Colours are solid, movement is smooth and everything just looks so clean. Now that might not be a good thing for regular TV animation, but when artwork this beautiful is able to look this good, it more than deserves the hype. Presented in 1080p the 1:85:1 ratio, Gotham has never looked so alive. From the opening chapter, the computer aided depth in the shot just blows you away and with those fantastic character designs moving around the bright, super sharp picture, you suddenly realise that a new standard has been set in DC's animation range.
The Dolby Digital 5.1 works very well, though it's very much dialogue in the front, music in the back and rarely do they interact. The score is solid and powerful and the sound effects effective. I wouldn't say there was anything that was particularly memorable on the sound front but it was obviously very thought-out by the production team and helps make these chapters work on both a Batman and anime basis.
As seems to be the case with all of these DC Universe animated titles, the features are a fantastic companion piece to the movie. With the Death of Superman, they turned an extremely flawed movie into a must-have purchase, as they took the time in the documentaries to give you a solid history of the comic events and provided one of the most rewarding set of features of the year. New Frontier also provided some insightful and detailed extras that sat snugly next to the much loved main feature. Gotham Knight, thankfully delivers the same amount of love and attention, though surprisingly, not really anything outside of the commentary that delves into the process of the actual movie.
The commentary, featuring DC Comics Senior Vice President Gregory Noveck, former Batman editor Dennis O'Neil and the voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, is okay. They all give their opinions of the segments and you get some valuable insight from everyone involved. It's all very laid back, and I'm not sure the more casual fans will really get much out of it, but for me seventy odd minutes watching a Batman movie with a group of people talking about Batman was a pretty solid way to spend my time. It wasn't the best commentary I've ever heard, but there was plenty in there to make it worthwhile, plus, it's the only way you're gonna get any sort of information on the making of this unique project.
First up there's a great 'Mirror of the Bat: The Evil Denizens of Gotham City' (35:47) featurette focusing on Batman's key villains, exploring how each of these characters relate to Batman and the roles they play in his crusade. The much respected DC writers and comic-world people are rich in detail and opinion. This is not a simple puff piece rolling down the roll call of villains, this really explores the view points of the people that have been involved with developing them over the years with plenty of Batman artwork to makes it visually interesting.
Then there's the fantastic documentary about Batman creator, 'Batman and Me, A Devotion of Destiny: The Bob Kane Story' (38:25). This is an insightful and touching look at his life and how the man that created one of the most well-known characters in history lived his life. It's packed full of photos, old TV interviews, radio interviews and personal accounts from friends and fans alike, including the always charming Stan Lee and the always great Mark Hamill. This was a joy to watch, not only was it done with a lot of love, but it was brilliant to see that a man whose creation has bought so much to so many people, lived a happy life and more so, was happy with what he'd done. So many of these stories end with people getting bitter over how their character had been abused or how they'd been screwed over and lived a terrible life, but Bob Kane embraced all there was about Batman and used the character's fame to his advantage. Two things really stuck out for me here: first, the tale from Kane's widow about his reaction to the queues for Burton's [/i]Batman[/i] movie and second, a blinding photo of Keaton in full Bat-suit shaking hands with Kane, both with huge smiles on their faces. A thoroughly enjoyable documentary that I can't recommend highly enough.
As a nice addition are four Batman animated episodes ('Heart of Ice', 'I am the Night', 'Legends of the Dark Knight' and 'Over the Edge'), selected by Bruce Timm. I'm a huge fan of the Batman Animated Series and it was nice to re-watch these episodes slightly up-scaled. They are presented in 4:3 standard definition and obviously haven't been cleaned up, but it's probably the best they've looked and each episode just made me wants to re-watch the old box-sets again.
Last on the list (which sadly isn't The Dark Knight trailer in a full HD presentation (shame on you Warner Bros, you missed an obvious inclusion there) is Wonder Woman Sneak Peak (10:29). Here, you get a lot from the cast (Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Alfred Molina and Rosario Dawson no less) and crew, about what to expect, inter-cut with animated sketches, rather than a clear look of what the movie is going be like. I for one am very keen on seeing what they do with the much under-appreciated Wonder Woman. She's a fantastic character who really began to shine in the Justice League Unlimited animated series and with everything I saw in this little presentation I am more than looking forward to it in Spring 2009.
Batman: Gotham Knight shares a lot in common with The Animatrix. Both expand upon the main movie's premise laid out before it and both use an exciting medium with which to do it. As with The Animatrix, some threads work better than others, but unlike The Animatrix, Gotham Knight in many ways, boxes itself in. For all the talk of broadening Batman's horizons, this feels tied down, by being the joining volume between a two-movie set. Making it in any way connected to the all new Batman movie franchise must have limited the makers so damn much and frankly, it shows. For a start they barely get to tap the well of all that is great in the Batman franchise. A glimpse of Killer Croc and a nod at the Scarecrow is not enough. I wanted these artists to be unleashed on the entire Batman world.
As with most short story movies, not one segment has the ability to breathe within the structure. Each one focuses on a very small element, and frankly not one of them is an element that is all that interesting really. There's nothing here that that really captured what I hoped this project would be, and despite having some fantastic visuals and admittedly some fantastic little moments, this just fell a little short for me.
* Note: The images on this page are not representative of the Blu-ray release.
Review by Marcus Doidge
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Disc Details
Release Date: 8th July 2008
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 2.0 German, Dolby Digital 2.0 Spanish
Subtitles: English, Spanish, German
Extras: Batman and Me: The Bob Kane Story, A Mirror for the Bat: Featurette, Commentary by Gregory Noveck, Dennis O'Neal and Kevin Conroy, 4 bonus Batman the Animated Series Episodes
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Various
Cast: Kevin Conroy, Gary Dourdan David McCallum, Parminder Nagra, Ana Ortiz
Genre: Action, Adventure and Animation
Length: 76 minutes
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By Daniel Lovering
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (Reuters) - A Massachusetts man and his nephew were attacked by a bobcat that had slipped into the man's garage before they captured and shot the 30-pound animal.
Roger Mundell Jr. said the bobcat hissed then leaped about eight feet and pounced on him after he entered the garage in Brookfield, a town about an hour outside of Boston where bobcats are occasionally spotted but rarely attack people.
The animal, believed to be rabid, bit Mundell repeatedly on the face and scratched his shoulders during Sunday's attack. Mundell was eventually able to free himself by removing his jacket, he said.
Mundell then ran out of the garage, shutting a door behind him, but the cat escaped through another partially opened door and confronted his wife and 15-year-old nephew, who were outside, Mundell said.
The bobcat bit the nephew on the forearm until Mundell pulled the animal off him and they pinned it to the ground, beating it with a metal crutch. Mundell's wife then got a pistol from the house and they shot it.
"I was bleeding all over the place," said Mundell, 53, who works for a paving company. "It wanted us bad. It obviously was rabid."
He said he was bitten and scratched at least 30 times, and that he and his nephew had begun treatment for rabies at a hospital on Sunday. His wife was also treated because she came into contact with the animal's blood, though she was not bitten.
Officials were testing the bobcat for the disease, but Mundell said he assumed from its behavior that it was rabid.
"Usually a bobcat will stay away from you," he said.
(Editing By Barbara Goldberg and Nick Zieminski)

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Tigers' Smyly shuts down Royals in 9-2 romp
Tigers' Smyly shuts down Royals in 9-2 romp
May. 04, 2014
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Tigers' Drew Smyly went from the bullpen to tossing seven shutout innings as a starter. Nick Castellanos is tied with Miguel Cabrera for the team lead in RBIs.
Not exactly what Detroit manager Brad Ausmus expected at the start of the season.
Both of those pleasant surprises factored into a 9-2 rout of the Royals on Saturday night. Smyly picked up where fellow starter Rick Porcello left off by keeping Kansas City off the scoreboard, and Castellanos drove in three runs before Detroit tacked on the final sixth in the ninth inning.
So far, Castellanos has driven in 17 runs — more than Victor Martinez, Torii Hunter, Ian Kinsler and everybody else on the Tigers that doesn't have an MVP award to his credit.
"I don't know that would have been my guess," Ausmus said, "but this is fine. I'm glad."
Porcello and the Tigers bullpen retired the final 18 hitters in an 8-2 victory the previous night, and Smyly (2-1) retired the first four he faced. After a issuing a walk to Alex Gordon, the former reliever then retired the next six in a dominant performance.
Smyly wound up allowing two hits and two walks before giving way to Joba Chamberlain, who threw a perfect eighth. Phil Coke allowed two runs in the ninth to lose the shutout.
The win was the Tigers' fifth straight over Kansas City.
"Smyly was outstanding," Ausmus said. "I think he had nine days since his last start. Pitch count wasn't a factor. I just decided he had done his job."
Duffy moved from the bullpen back to the rotation in place of Bruce Chen, who went on the disabled list this week with a bulging disc in his back. Duffy was on a pitch count and wound up lasting just four innings, allowing two hits and walking four while throwing 75 pitches.
"Any time we lose, I'm not going to be happy with an outing," he said. "But I felt like I kept my team in the game. I pounded the strike zone much as I could."
Kansas City played without catcher Salvador Perez, who was given the night off after fouling a pitch off his shin in the series opener. Royals manager Ned Yost said he expects the All-Star to be back in the lineup Sunday — though they sure could have used his bat in this one.
The only hits the Royals could muster off Smyly came on Eric Hosmer's double in the fourth and a single in the fifth by Danny Valencia, who was thrown out trying to reach second.
"These things turn around quick. You look at Detroit's club and they are swinging the bats really good, all of them. They're hot right now," Yost said. "They've got good pitching, which attributes to some of it. But we think we're a better offensive club than we've shown so far."
Meanwhile, the Tigers took advantage of Duffy's erratic ways.
The left-hander walked the bases loaded in the fourth inning, and Castellanos followed with a liner to left that Alex Gordon caught on the run. But rather than throw home immediately, the Gold Glove winner hesitated, and that gave Miguel Cabrera time to score.
In the sixth, reliever Louis Coleman allowed a double to Cabrera and intentionally walked Victor Martinez, who has been hot all series. Herrera came in and Castellanos ripped a double to right, driving in both runs while ending a 0-for-15 slump.
That was plenty of support for Smyly, who made 63 appearances out of the bullpen last season and two this season, but who may be firmly establishing himself as the fifth starter.
The victory was Smyly's first as a starter since beating the Royals on July 6, 2012.
"He was throwing strikes," Ausmus said. "He seemed to be using all his pitches, which is important as a starter. He pitched really well."
NOTES: Royals RHP Aaron Brooks made his big league debut, giving up all six runs in the ninth. ... Tigers RHP Robbie Ray is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Toledo to start Tuesday against Houston in his big league debut. ... Tigers RHP Anibal Sanchez (cut middle finger) had no problems throwing Friday, Ausmus said. Sanchez went on the DL April 27. ... LHP Jason Vargas starts Sunday for Kansas City. RHP Justin Verlander starts for Detroit.


text: You're singing the song right now, aren't you? It's a heartwarming ditty that never gets old. The imagery of being "snuggled up together like two birds of a feather" is sweet, admit it. And what's not to love about a winter scene that reminds you of a "picture print by Currier and Ives." If you're yearning for a sleigh ride, then a winter getaway to Token Creek Eco-Inn, the Parsonage, Franklin Victorian, or Stagecoach Inn should be on your 2013 winter to-do list. And that line that goes "There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy, when they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie"…well, you'll get that at these inns too.


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Absent regulation, Internet cafe operators face no criminal background checks
They told them of the job-creating potential of their business, their practice of offering free meals and free food to patrons, and how their gaming centers were favorite destinations for senior citizens.
What they didn't tell them about was their past brushes with the law — from larceny, grand theft, check kiting and witness tampering to arrests for operating illegal gambling houses.
Under Florida law, owners and operators of Internet cafes do not have to pass any criminal background checks to be in business in Florida. And only those companies that operate electronic sweepstakes games with prizes valued at more than $5,000 must register with the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Adult arcade operators do not have to register at all.
"The law is very vague, put in place for McDonald's monopoly games,'' said Erin Gillespie, a department spokeswoman. "It was never meant to be a loophole for gambling. The law doesn't have a lot of teeth to it."
Mary Lucas, the manager of the Shooting Stars Sweepstakes in Mineola, warned the committee that they would "be putting 16,000 of us out of work."
"I have a family. My employees have families. We pay taxes and we are family to our customers,'' said Lucas, 47, who also lists her last name as Gordon, and has seven misdemeanor worthless check charges against her and was convicted of embezzling $1,800 in Virginia in 1999. She could not be reached for comment Wednesday. More here.


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State Fair center of heat wave
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. -- The Bennett family was well prepared for searing heat at the Minnesota State Fair.
The frozen grapes, plentiful water, white T-shirts, changes of clothes and extra deodorant helped, but were not enough to make the Rice Lake, Wis., family actually cool Tuesday.
"Just waiting for ice cream," dad Greg Bennett said.
Carter Bennett, 13, suggested a way to beat the heat: "The haunted house is air conditioned."
That idea did not fly with his parents, but the family was making the best of things as a heat wave gripped the Upper Midwest, centered on Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Tuesday and warned the oppressive heat will continue through much of the Upper Midwest through at least today. Tuesday was the third day of the high heat.
Temperatures across much of the Upper Midwest are due to remain in the 90s into the weekend, when more normal temperatures are expected to return. Much of North Dakota will remain in the 90s, although some of northern Minnesota may continue in the relatively chilly mid-80s.
Few serious heat-related problems were reported, but there were issues.
Some students at one Minneapolis school protested because they were forced to attend classes with no air conditioning. Many schools in the region canceled evening sports activities and some communities shuttered community centers without air conditioning.
North Dakota officials heard from people who think schools should start after Labor Day because of the heat.
"We don't typically call off school for heat in North Dakota," said Matt Strinden of the Department of Public Instruction.
North Dakota officials said, as far as they know, only Fargo has canceled school due to high temperatures.
In Willmar, Minn., the city utility initiated a program to encourage electricity use at night.
In areas not experiencing the hottest weather, such as northern Minnesota and western North Dakota, storms were more the norm.
Rough weather rumbled through northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin Monday night and early Tuesday, prompting some tornado warnings. Parts of northwestern Wisconsin received nearly 6 inches of rain, the second downpour in two days.
On Tuesday afternoon, thunderstorms built around Dickinson, N.D.
The region's largest gathering this week is the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, where the heat was affecting visitors and vendors alike.
Attendance was down Monday to 103,000 visitors, compared to 133,000 last year. Veteran fair-goers said they thought the Tuesday crowd was down even more, one of the slimmest attendances they had seen. The fair will announce today how many went through the gates Tuesday.
Vendors said Tuesday was particularly slow.
"When it is in the 80s, it slows down, when it hits 90, it stops," said Tim Weiss, who runs Giggles' Campfire Grill in the fair's North Woods area.
Near the southern end of the fair, the Bennett family stood in the shade eating early Tuesday afternoon and taking advantage of the slow day.
The Bennetts and other fair visitors said they liked the fact that lines were short.
The couple and four children played a game: Anyone who did not use the word "hot" won a prize at the end of the day. But temperatures reaching 96 were too much for 7-year-old Faith, the first to use the forbidden word.
The family was decked out in white T-shirts.
"It doesn't attract the sun as much," Carter Bennett said.
Mom Donielle Bennett packed frozen grapes as cool treats and water for hydration for the kids, including J.T., 9, and Luke, 4. J.T. pointed out that the family also bought chilled fruit at the fair.
The family maintained a good attitude despite the heat.
"Put on a smile," Donielle Bennett suggested. "Remember, the snow is coming."
Reporter TJ Jerke and the Duluth News Tribune contributed to this story.


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All Bert Potter asked of his Bethel Christian Academy boys basketball team was to not get caught up in the moment.
When it was all said in done, the Trojans relished in it.
All Bert Potter asked of his Bethel Christian Academy boys basketball team was to not get caught up in the moment.
When it was all said in done, the Trojans relished in it.
Conor Rivero scored 22 points and Bethel dominated Parrott Academy in every facet of the game Monday, most importantly the scoreboard in its 62-40 win over the Patriots for its first win over its county private school rival in a decade.
Davon Edwards added 14 points and Jordan Stallings 10 rebounds in a game where the host Trojans (14-4) outhustled, outrebounded, outshot and all-around outplayed Parrott (3-6).
�Basketball is such an emotional game. I just tried to keep them calm so we could run stuff,�� Potter said.
�I told them that if they stay calm and play as a team then they�d do well.�
Bethel held a 40-25 rebounding edge, shot 44 percent (22 for 50) to Parrott�s 35 (15 for 43), committed fewer turnovers (14 to 21) and hit 14 of 25 free throws to Parrott�s 3 of 6 night from the line.
Even with the disparity in the statistics the Patriots had a chance, but Ben Potter ended any sort of comeback bid.
Parrott cut a double-digit lead down to two at 38-36 to start the fourth period, when Potter, who hadn�t attempted a field goal all night, drained the first of back-to-back 3-pointers that turned a two-point lead into an eight-point advantage and the Trojans never looked back.
From that point Bethel closed it out by outscoring a team it hadn�t defeated since the early 2000s � and only �twice in modern school history,� Potter said � 24-4.
�We were running the offense and it just happened to come to me in the flow of the offense,� Ben Potter said. �My role on the team is, sometimes down the stretch, is to hit big 3s.�
John McLawhorn was a bright spot to an otherwise forgetful night for Parrott. The freshman forward scored 14 points and had a team-best seven rebounds.
�We were just outplayed in every facet of the game,� first-year Patriots coach Shivar Person said.
�(The Trojans) simply were the better team.�
The game was nip-and-tuck early, with Parrott holding a 13-11 advantage after the first quarter. But Bethel�s defense clamped down and its offense got going, especially in the final period, to pull off what is considered, historically, an upset.
�We�ve got some experiences players that are really starting to play well,� Bert Potter said. �It was an enjoyable game to watch and coach.�
The Trojans rallied from a big first-half hole to defeat the Patriots.
Kelsey Worthington scored a game-high 14 points and Carly Sanderson added eight for Bethel, which trailed 12-5 after the first period and 18-6 during the second quarter before rallying for the win.
Erin Hughes led Parrott (4-5) with 12 points and Brooke Uken added seven. Haley Moody scored seven points for Bethel (9-6).
Ryan Herman can be reached at 252-559-1073 or email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter: @KFPSports.
Parrott Academy 13 8 9 10�40
Bethel Christian 11 10 12 24�62
PATRIOTS (3-6) � John McLawhorn 14, Killinger 6, Rasberry 6, Quinn 5, Staskelunas 4, Beamon 3, Piner 2, Spear, Larouque, Tyler, Fazio.
TROJANS (14-4) � Conor Rivero 22, Davon Edwards 14, R. Pridgen 8, Potter 6, T. Pridgen 4, Stallings 3, Truett 3, McCleary 2, Dula, Barnett, Davis.
Parrott Academy 12 9 3 7�31
Bethel Christian 5 8 9 13�35
PATRIOTS (4-5) � Erin Hughes 12, Uken 7, Bailey 4, Carlye 2, Banker 2, Beyer 2.
TROJANS (9-6) � Kelsey Worthington 14, Sanderson 8, Moody 7, J. Worthington 4, Fulcher 2, Sowers.


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Parade home to be sold at auction
Denver-based Brookline Homes will auction off its 2008 Parade of Homes entry on Sept. 2, a day after the event ends.
A portion of the proceeds from the 7,302-square-foot home will benefit Plant-It 2020, a private foundation created by singer John Denver to fund reforestation efforts.
The four-bedroom, seven-bath house, at 15244 W. Evans Place in Lakewood's Solterra neighborhood, is appraised at $2.6 million. It will be sold at an absolute acution, meaning the property sells to the highest bidder, regardless of the amount of the winning bid. The home received the Built Green Award of Energy Excellence during the Parade judging this year.
The 2008 Parade of HOmes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver, takes place at Solterr from July 26 through Sept. 1.


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JEFFERSON CITY — The contracts for the majority of 182 Missouri license offices will soon be up for renewal.
All of the license offices were put out for bid under the competitive procurement process in 2009. Contracts were awarded for a year with three one-year renewal options. The move toward a competitive procurement process in the license offices overhauled the way local motor vehicle and driver's licenses offices are awarded and was one of the first actions of Gov. Jay Nixon's administration.
"This is an opportunity for qualified individuals and groups to run a successful small business in Missouri," said John Mollenkamp, acting director of the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Bidders must have an active Federal Employer Indentification Number (FEIN). Additional information on the procurement process is available on the DOR's website, http://dor.mo.gov.
The DOR, through the Office of Administration, will post a Request for Proposal (RFP) for each of the licensing offices in the coming weeks. Interested bidders will have about four weeks to bid on operating any of the offices.
Bids will be evaluated on areas such as expertise of the personnel proposed, methods proposed for performing the services and whether the individual or entity is a not-for-profit, political subdivision, a Missouri Certified Minority Enterprise (MBE), a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) or a Missouri Services Disabled Veteran Enterprise.
182 license offices soon to be up for bid
JEFFERSON CITY — The contracts for the majority of 182 Missouri license offices will soon be up for renewal.


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David Hamilton
David Hamilton (b. London, 15 April 1933) is a British photographer and film director best known for his nude images of young girls.
As much of Hamilton's work depicts early-teen girls, often nude, he has been the subject of some controversy including child pornography allegations, similar to that which the work of Sally Mann and Jock Sturges have attracted. Several of Hamilton's books were banned in South Africa for moral reasons. In the late 1990s, conservative Christian groups in America protested unsuccessfully against bookstores that stocked Hamilton's photography books.
As The Guardian wrote, "Hamilton's photographs have long been at the forefront of the 'is it art or pornography?' debate."
In 2005, a man was convicted for being in possession of 19,000 images of children, including photos by Hamilton. The images were found to be in the lowest indecency rating. In response, Glenn Holland, Hamilton's spokesman, stated: "We are deeply saddened and disappointed by this, as David is one of the most successful art photographers the world has ever known. His books have sold millions". Following the conviction, a member of the Surrey Police in Britain stated that possessing Hamilton books was now illegal in the UK. Surrey Police later made a formal apology for this statement and admitted that no legally binding decision had been made on the work of David Hamilton.
In 2010, a man was convicted of level 1 child pornography for owning four books, including Hamilton's The Age of Innocence as well as Still Time by Sally Mann, which he purchased from a bookstore in Walthamstow, London. His conviction was overturned on appeal in 2011, with the judge calling his conviction "very unfair" and criticising the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for prosecuting him. The judge concluded that "If the (CPS) wishes to test whether the pictures in the books are indecent, the right way to deal with the matter is by way of prosecuting the publisher or retailer – not the individual purchaser."
On Saturday 22 October 2016, in the French talk-show Salut les Terriens ! on TNT C8 channel, the anchor host Thierry Ardisson gave the name of David Hamilton as the presumed rapist of now radio RTL presenter Flavie Flament. According to Mrs Flament these facts would have been commited when she was 13 years old, in Cap d'Agde (Hérault, South of France). They are now largely reported in her book La consolation, specially written and published on the subject, and in social media like Twitter.
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Winter Travelers!
Do you miss the comforts of Home? Home-cooked meals in your own kitchen. Curling up on the sofa to watch a dvd. Beautiful natural landscapes. Long walks with your dog. A friendly smile. Tired of that sterile 'youth hostel' feel? Looking to break the monotony of city traveling?
Then you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Perugia Farmhouse Backpackers-- Your Home Away from Home!! We were voted No.1 in Perugia in 2006..7.8.9 etc.. by Hostelworld customers!
We are located in an authentic 250 year-old farmhouse situated right outside the historical center of Perugia.
We are a backpacker-friendly organic farm, with horses, dogs, donkeys, goats, chickens, sheep, geese, interesting local, cultural activities, a swimming pool with breathtaking views, and our new TIKI BAR.
In a few words, 'The fun of a Hostel, the relaxation of an agriturismo Farm Stay' with a beautiful 360° view of both the city and the rolling hills of the Umbrian Countryside in the Green Heart of Italy!
Thanks to our strategic position, the city center is only a short bus ride away.
Feel immersed in nature, and at the same time, enjoy the beauty and the culture of historical Perugia and surrounding towns like Assisi and Passignano sul Trasimeno!
The farmhouse is a place where you can relax, get in touch with nature and enjoy cultural activities at and around the farm; for all of those night-owls, we also have a designated area at night where parties and socialising are welcome. Such an environment is the best way to meet people from all over the world!
We offer a variety of rooms, private and dorm rooms; we also offer accommodation at our 'Rustic Campsite', an 'Agri-Camping' designed only for tents, for those who love the outdoors and natural living. Also available is our Little Wooden House in the garden with our fruit trees where you can hear the relaxing sounds of nature and enjoy a beautiful view of both the farmhouse itself and the surrounding landscape.
Free Swimming Pool with a breathtaking view of Perugia
Free Internet
Free Bicycle hire
Free Breakfast: yogurt, croissants, cake, biscuits, cereal, tea, coffee, milk
Free Linens
Free ping pong, Foosball, bocce and darts
WiFi in Room
24 hours check in and no lock outs!
Washing Machine and Dryer
-- BBQ / Pizza Party/Pool Party! Don't miss our weekly (weather permitting) BBQ or pizza party, where we cook in our historic oven!
-- We are 5 minutes from the Perugina Chocolate Factory, the home of the 'BACIO'.........
Don't miss a guided factory tour, the choco museum and lots of chocolate samples!!
-- Wine Tasting/Winery Guided Tour; Perugia's Favorite Winery -- Cantina Goretti. Just 5 minutes away by car or a 20 minute scenic bike ride.
-- Beer Aperitivo: taste a selection of beers and deli meats at a small traditional food farm and brewery nearby
-- Homesick for your pets?? Visit and bond with our farm animals; dogs, horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, chickens...
- Book now to ensure your bed during the world famous Euro Chocolate Festival. -- Eurochocolate 2014: ... Enjoy a world of Chocolate. October 18-27
-- special discount on selected restaurants and car hire
Perugia Central Train Station-- 4.8 km
Assisi-- 20 km
Trasimeno Lake-- 17 km
Discos, pubs, restaurants, and gym within 1 km from the hostel; golf club within 3 km; Warner Village Cinema & Shopping Center within 3 km.
We require a minimum stay of 2 nights; otherwise, you have the possibility to book 1 night and pay a fee of 2 euro per person (5 during high season).
A min. stay of 2 nights is required during Festivals, Sports Event, Bank Holidays. Special packages or offers are not valid during peak periods.
Cancellations during high season must be communicated at least 48 hrs before arrival. (72hrs during festivals)
******Bed Tent: by booking this, you get a space for a tent, you have to bring your own tent. Spring and summer only.*****
******'Superior Bed Tent':by booking this, you get a private LITTLE WOODEN HOUSE (for 2 persons) situated outdor in our gardens, all the services are included as standard rooms. check on our website for more details. Spring and summer only! In the price, breakfast, swimming pool, kitchen use and all the facilities are included*****
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Planet Hunters citizen-science program identifies 14 exoplanet candidates the Kepler mission missed, including a seventh planet in a known system, making it the first seven-planet system discovered.Halloween is the season of bite-size candy, but who knew there were bite-size planetary systems? The 14 latest discoveries just announced by the Planet Hunters citizen-science program includes a world that gives the Kepler mission its first seven-planet system — and the whole system would fit between the Earth and Sun.
Planet Hunters is one of the crowdsourcing projects under the Zooniverse umbrella. Ordinary citizens examine the Kepler spacecraft's precision light curves of stars that are not currently labeled as Kepler Objects of Interest (KOI) and flag any slight brightness dips that might indicate a planet crossing a star's face. Many eyes examine each 30-day light-curve segment, and cross checks are built in. False transits are inserted to determine the volunteers' skill at distinguishing signals from noise, and the volunteers are ranked by how well they replicate each other's finds. A transit has to repeat with clockwork precision before it is considered "of interest." Since December 2010, more than 250,000 volunteers have examined more than 19 million Kepler light curves, contributing 180 years of work.Contrary to what many astronomers expected, Planet Hunters has succeeded in spotting not just the transiting objects that computer analysis found, but others that the machine algorithms missed. Planet Hunters has proved most effective at finding new candidates that are Neptune-sized or larger, but it has also identified sub-Neptune exoplanets.
With relatively long orbital periods ranging from 124 to 904 days, eight of the 14 newly announced candidates are in their star's habitable zone, and two are in multiplanet systems. Their sizes range from roughly Earth's diameter to super-Jupiters.
But it is candidate KOI-351.07 researchers say is the most significant find. If confirmed, as seems very likely, it will make the known six-planet KOI-351 system the first seven-planet system to be pinned down. As it stands, there are only two definite six-planet solar systems (KOI-351 included), and five five-planet systems in the Kepler data.The host star of the KOI-351 system, KIC 11442793, is slightly hotter and larger than the Sun, with 1.1 to 1.3 times the Sun's mass and radius. The system as a whole is a bite-sized doppelganger of our own: all its planets orbit no further out than the Earth-Sun distance. Yet despite the crowding, an orbital simulation found that the system could stay gravitationally stable for at least 100 million years.
The five innermost planets are smaller than Neptune, and the outer two are larger gas giants. The new, seventh addition is the farthest out. It seems to be interacting gravitationally with its neighbors, as shown by slight transit-timing variations, raising its probability of planethood even further.
To put the whole thing in context, if we were to place the KOI-351 system around our star, we'd have an entire solar system between Earth and Sun, laid out like ours with the smaller planets closest to the star and giants farthest out.
It's conceivable that we're seeing an extremely unlikely alignment of two different systems orbiting two different stars along almost exactly the same line of sight. However, no such coincidence has yet been found for any of the other 500+ multiplanet systems observed by Kepler. With those odds, we almost certainly have a new recruit joining the elite club of 7-and-overs, which up until this discovery contained only our home solar system.
For the fascinating details of how Planet Hunters works and how its latest discoveries were teased out, see the research team's paper.


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|January 29, 2018
|Round Rock Express released RHP Xavier Paul.
|September 1, 2017
|RHP Xavier Paul assigned to Round Rock Express from AZL Rangers.
|July 17, 2017
|RHP Xavier Paul assigned to AZL Rangers.
|July 16, 2017
|Texas Rangers signed free agent OF Xavier Paul to a minor league contract.
|June 8, 2016
|Delfines de Ciudad del Carmen released LF Xavier Paul.
|May 6, 2016
|Delfines de Ciudad del Carmen signed free agent LF Xavier Paul.
|November 13, 2014
|Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent LF Xavier Paul.
|November 13, 2014
|LF Xavier Paul assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
|August 29, 2014
|Arizona Diamondbacks released LF Xavier Paul.
|August 8, 2014
|Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contract of LF Xavier Paul from Reno Aces.
|August 7, 2014
|Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent OF Xavier Paul to a minor league contract.
|August 7, 2014
|OF Xavier Paul assigned to Reno Aces.
|August 3, 2014
|Norfolk Tides released RF Xavier Paul.
|April 24, 2014
|Norfolk Tides activated RF Xavier Paul from the 7-day disabled list.
|April 15, 2014
|Norfolk Tides placed LF Xavier Paul on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to April 12, 2014. lower back strain
|January 22, 2014
|LF Xavier Paul assigned to Norfolk Tides.
|December 20, 2013
|Baltimore Orioles signed free agent LF Xavier Paul to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|December 2, 2013
|LF Xavier Paul elected free agency.
|July 18, 2012
|Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of LF Xavier Paul from Louisville Bats.
|July 12, 2012
|Xavier Paul assigned to Louisville Bats from Cincinnati Reds.
|July 11, 2012
|Cincinnati Reds signed free agent OF Xavier Paul to a minor league contract.
|July 3, 2012
|Syracuse Chiefs released OF Xavier Paul.
|May 3, 2012
|Syracuse Chiefs activated OF Xavier Paul from the restricted list.
|April 15, 2012
|Syracuse Chiefs placed OF Xavier Paul on the restricted list.
|April 4, 2012
|OF Xavier Paul assigned to Syracuse Chiefs.
|December 20, 2011
|Washington Nationals signed free agent LF Xavier Paul to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|November 28, 2011
|Pittsburgh Pirates released LF Xavier Paul.
|November 18, 2011
|Pittsburgh Pirates designated LF Xavier Paul for assignment.
|April 28, 2011
|Pittsburgh Pirates activated LF Xavier Paul.
|April 26, 2011
|Pittsburgh Pirates claimed LF Xavier Paul off waivers from Los Angeles Dodgers.
|April 18, 2011
|Los Angeles Dodgers designated Xavier Paul for assignment.
|October 13, 2010
|Los Angeles Dodgers activated LF Xavier Paul.
|September 23, 2010
|Xavier Paul roster status changed by Albuquerque Isotopes.
|August 21, 2010
|OF Xavier Paul assigned to Albuquerque Isotopes.
|August 4, 2010
|Los Angeles Dodgers optioned OF Xavier Paul to Albuquerque Isotopes.
|July 3, 2010
|Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Xavier Paul from Albuquerque Isotopes.
|May 31, 2010
|Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Xavier Paul to Albuquerque Isotopes.
|May 31, 2010
|Xavier Paul assigned to Albuquerque Isotopes.
|May 18, 2010
|Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Xavier Paul from Albuquerque Isotopes.
|May 8, 2010
|Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Xavier Paul to Albuquerque Isotopes.
|April 23, 2010
|Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Xavier Paul from Albuquerque Isotopes.
|April 4, 2010
|Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Xavier Paul to Albuquerque Isotopes.
|November 9, 2009
|Xavier Paul roster status changed by Los Angeles Dodgers.
|September 1, 2009
|sent OF Xavier Paul on a rehab assignment to Albuquerque Isotopes.
|July 27, 2009
|Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RF Xavier Paul from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
|May 21, 2009
|Los Angeles Dodgers placed RF Xavier Paul on the 15-day disabled list. Skin infection on left leg
|May 7, 2009
|Los Angeles Dodgers recalled CF Xavier Paul from Albuquerque Isotopes.
First name is pronounced X-Zavier…In 2007 was a Southern League Mid-Season All-Star…From 2004-2007 his throwing arm was rated the best in the Dodgers' organization…In 2000 and 2001 helped lead Team USA's 16-under team to a 15-0 record in the Pan-American Championships…His teammates included James Loney, Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Delmon Young…Played shortstop at Slidell (LA) High School…As a senior in 2003 was named to Baseball America's High School All-America Second Team (.391, 9HR, 17RBI, 18SB)…Signed a letter of intent to play for Tulane before he was drafted by the Dodgers…His older brother, Matt, played for 2 seasons (2004-2005) in the Dodgers' minor league system…Matt then went on to become the Dodgers' amateur scout in the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama regions.2013
Made 49 starts in LF and led CIN with 4 starts at DH...Had three outfield assists...Led Reds PH in hits (9, tied with Jack Hannahan & Derrick Robinson), HR (3) and RBI (9)...On April 5 vs. WAS (off Henry Rodriguez) became the first Red to hit a PH grand slam since Drew Sutton (May 28, 2010 vs. HOU)...In the 1-0 loss on April 26 @WAS, produced the Reds' only hit, a single off Jordan Zimmermann leading off the third inning...Hit his other PH HR, May 12 vs. MIL (solo off Mike Fiers) and August 11 vs. SD (2-run off Ian Kennedy, game-tying)...Was on the Wild Card playoff roster but did not appear in the 6-2 loss @PIT...On December 2 was non-tendered by CIN, becoming a free agent.2012 Joined the Reds on 7/18, after RHP Todd Redmond returned to Louisville following a 1-day stint in which he started the nightcap of a day/night doubleheader ... spent the rest of the season in Cin...made 55 apps and 13 starts ... in his last 23 apps of the season hit .350 (14-40, 3 2b, 1hr, 2rbi) ... as a pinch hitter went 12-for-36 (.333, 1hr, 2rbi) ... pinch hit in the ninth inning of the dramatic 4-3 win on 9/30 at Pit and tied the game at 3-3 with a solo HR off Joel Hanrahan...was his second career pinch-hit HR ... in the 5-4 walkoff win on 8/19 vs Chi, led off the ninth inning with a pinch-hit triple and scored on Hanigan's single ... was recalled from Louisville on 7/18 ... went to spring training as a non-roster invitee with the Nationals and began the season at Syracuse ... on 7/3 was released by Wsh and on 7/12 was signed by the Reds to a contract at Louisville ... hit safely in all 6g for the Bats and in his last appearance there produced 4 hits ... in 66 apps at Syracuse and Louisville combined to hit .332 ... during the Division Series vs SF pinch hit in Games 1, 3 and 5. 2011 Began the season with the Dodgers...was designated for assignment (April 18) by LAD and subsequently claimed off waivers by PIT on April 26...hit .282 in 39 starts with the Pirates (20 in RF, 15 in FL, 4 in CF)...struggled in the pinch (4-for-43)...batted .206 at PNC Park and .294 anywhere else... hit leadoff with PIT for the first time on June 2 at NYM and finished 4-for-5 with a triple, one RBI, 2 stolen bases and 3 runs scored...on Aug. 15 vs. STL, hit first career first-inning leadoff homer off Jake Westbrook. 2010 Began season with Triple-A Albuquerque...Also had three separate stints with the Dodgers, where he had three outfield assists (tied for second on the club)...Hit .331 (51-for-154) against righthanders and .311 (23-for-74) against southpaws while playing with the Isotopes...Was recalled for the first time on 4/23...Went hitless in five at bats while making season debut with Dodgers on 4/24 at Washington, but then hit safely in each of his next four games...Recorded first career stolen base on 4/30 vs. Pittsburgh. ...Was optioned back to Albuquerque on 5/7 before being recalled a second time on 5/18...Hit .310 (13-for-42) in 16 games for the Dodgers during the month of May...Was optioned to Albuquerque again on 5/31...Was recalled a third time on 7/3...Went 2-for-17 in his first six games after being recalled before hitting safely in five straight games from 7/9-17...Recorded a career-high three hits on 7/20 vs. San Francisco before going 1-for-20 from 7/24 to 8/2...Was optioned back to Albuquerque on 8/4...Was placed on the disabled list on 8/23 (retro to 8/22) with a neck strain and missed remainder of the season. 2009 Began season with Albuquerque...Hit .408 (31-for-76) with eight doubles, two home runs and 14 RBI in 20 games during the month of April...Was recalled by the Dodgers on 5/7 after Manny Ramirez was placed on the suspended list...Made Major League debut on 5/7 vs. Washington; grounded into a double play as a pinch hitter...Recorded first career hit with a pinch-hit single off San Francisco's Jeremy Affeldt on 5/10 vs. San Francisco...Connected off Chris Volstad in Miami on 5/15 for first big league home run; a pinch-hit solo shot....Was placed on the disabled list on 5/22 (retro to 5/21) with a skin infection...Injured his left ankle during rehab and was transferred to the 60-day disabled list on 7/27 for the remainder of the season. 2008 Spent entire season with Triple-A Las Vegas...Ranked second on the team in stolen bases and third in runs scored and hits...Hit .336 (43-for-128) with runners in scoring position and .347 (52-for-150) following the All-Star break...Hit .370 (37-for-100) in 27 games during the months of August and September...Played for Aguilas de Mexicali in the Mexican Winter League and hit .293 (48-for-164) with seven home runs, 18 RBI, a .397 on-base percentage and a .482 slugging percentage. 2007 Was named to the Southern League mid-season All-Star team while spending entire season with Double-A Jacksonville...Hit .386 (17-for-44) with three home runs, 10 runs scored and 12 RBI during 11-game hitting streak from 4/20 to 5/1...Batted .439 (25-for-57) during a 13-game hitting streak from 6/25 to 7/12...Played in 27 games for the Peoria Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League and hit .248 with eight RBI and eight runs scored. 2006 Spent entire season with Single-A Vero Beach...Was ranked by Baseball America as the 26th-best prospect in the Dodgers minor league system...Batted .442 (19-for-43) during a 10-game hitting streak from 6/14-26...Hit at a .324 clip (35-for-108) with four home runs and 14 RBI in 25 games during the month of May...Recorded 12 outfield assists. 2005 Was rated by Baseball America as having the "Best Outfield Arm" among Dodgers farmhands...Spent entire season with Single-A Vero Beach...Recorded eight outfield assists in 56 games in the outfield. 2004 Was rated by Baseball America as having the "Best Outfield Arm" in the Dodgers minor league system in just his second professional season...Was named the Dodgers' Minor League Player-of-the-Month for April after batting .361 with three home runs, two triples, four doubles, 13 runs scored and 20 RBI in 21 games...Closed out the month of April with a 15-game hitting streak; hit .448 (26-for-58) during the streak. 2003 Spent first professional season with Ogden after being selected by the Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft...Ranked first among all Dodgers short season minor leaguers in hits, home runs and runs scored...Was named the Dodgers' Minor League Player-of-the-Month in August after hitting .337 (33-for-98) with six doubles, two triples, four homers, 17 RBI and 28 runs scored in 27 games.


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Used Truck - 2008 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL in Chicago, Il
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Trusted since 1990 The Auto Warehouse has become famous for being an honest and reliable used car dealer in Chicago and Waukegan. The Auto Warehouse is a "buy here pay here" car dealership which means we finance cars in house. This gives us the ability to finance people with challenged credit histories. We stand behind our great reputation by including a warranty in every car we sell. Business at The Auto Warehouse is very simple it all revolves around honesty kindness and respect. Please search for reviews about us throughout the internet. We are very proud of our reviews and thank you for considering us for your next car purchase.
- Child Safety Door Locks
- Power Door Locks
- Vehicle Anti-theft
- Abs Brakes
- Electronic Brake Assistance
- Traction Control
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Side Head Curtain Airbag
- Electronic Parking Aid
- Keyless Entry
- Air Conditioning
- Separate Driver/front Passenger Climate Controls
- Cruise Control
- Tachometer
- Tilt Steering
- Tilt Steering Column
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Adjustable Foot Pedals
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Trip Computer
- Am/fm Radio
- Cd Player
- Cd Changer
- Second Row Sound Controls
- Driver Multi-adjustable Power Seat
- Cargo Area Tiedowns
- Cargo Net
- Load Bearing Exterior Rack
- Automatic Headlights
- Front Air Dam
- Power Sliding Side Van Door
- Power Trunk Lid
- Alloy Wheels
- Power Windows
- Heated Exterior Mirror
- Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
- Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Interval Wipers
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2008 Nissan Quest ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
A Maxima in minivan clothes.
The Nissan Quest features wild styling and better performance than most other minivans. Its powerful 3.5-liter V6 is a version of the same engine used in the 350Z sports car. And its smooth five-speed automatic would be perfectly at home in an expensive luxury car. With crisp steering, carlike ride and handling characteristics, and loads of useful space, the Quest is more fun to drive than most minivans and a better all-around choice for big families than a crossover SUV.
The space-age styling carries through inside with jetliner-style seats, and optional SkyView glass roof panels. A rounded pod juts out from the dash and houses the shifter and secondary controls. The cabin is comfortable and innovative. Its back seats are as roomy and comfortable as those of any minivan. And the rear cargo area is among the most useful, bested only by Chrysler's.
The Quest has a longer wheelbase than any minivan on the market today, and is as tall and long as its largest competitors. It's also one of the most versatile, with a radically arching roofline that contributes to its practicality. Its sliding doors open wide, and it boasts handy features such as a power liftgate, power rear-quarter windows, a sonar park-assist system, and overhead mood lighting. It's capable of towing up to 3500 pounds.
Nissan introduced the Quest as an all-new model for 2004. At the time, it featured a controversial interior design. Nissan changed to a more conventional interior for the 2007 model year, and also revised the front and rear exterior styling.
Changes for 2008 are relatively minor. Some option packages have been eliminated or reduced in content, but most trim levels now offer more standard equipment. Most significantly, front seat side-impact airbags are now standard on all models. The upper-mid-range 3.5 SL now comes standard with dual power sliding doors, dual-zone automatic climate control, automatic on/off headlights, and a RearView Monitor; while the top-of-the-line 3.5 SE now comes with a Bluetooth phone system and XM Satellite Radio.
The 2008 Nissan Quest is offered in four trim levels: 3.5, 3.5 S, 3.5 SL, and 3.5 SE. All are the same length. All feature Nissan's superb 3.5-liter V6 engine, a five-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive.
The Quest 3.5 ($25,640) comes with cloth upholstery, eight-way manually adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, four-way manually adjustable passenger seat, front and rear air conditioning with rear controls, cruise control with switches on the steering wheel, AM/FM/CD audio with eight speakers and RDS, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, four 12-volt power points, cornering lights, dual sliding doors, and P225/65HR16 Goodyear Eagle LS all-season tires on 16-inch steel wheels.
The 3.5 S ($26,340) adds a power right-side sliding door, a power liftgate, and power third-row vent windows. The Driver's Package ($1,400) for the S-model adds an eight-way power driver's seat, power left-side sliding door, a sonar-based system that beeps to warn of objects behind the van, and 16-inch alloy wheels
The 3.5 SL ($30,240) makes the content of the Driver's Package standard, plus power-adjustable pedals, leather-wrapped steering wheel with illuminated audio switches, 6-CD changer, rear-seat audio controls, upgraded stereo speakers, electrochromic rear-view mirror, and HomeLink transmitter. Joining the list for 2008 are automatic on/off headlights, dual zone automatic climate control, and a video-camera-based RearView Monitor. A Leather Package ($1,600) adds not just leather upholstery but heated front seats, a power four-way adjustable front passenger seat, and adjustable front seat armrests. Also optional is Nissan's SkyView Roof ($1,500), which features a power glass sunroof over the first row, panoramic glass panels over the second and third rows, and sunshades for the panoramic panels.
The 3.5 SE ($35,340) makes the content of the Leather Package standard, and adds memory function for the driver's seat, mirrors, and pedals; a 265-watt Bose sound system with 10 speakers and a six-CD changer; tilt-down backup-aid side mirrors; fog lights; Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC); the SkyView roof with a full-length overhead console; and P225/60HR17 Goodyear Eagles on machine-finished aluminum rims. A Bluetooth hands-free phone system is now standard. too, along with XM Satellite Radio (although the required subscription is sold separately).
The Seat Package ($350), an option which nearly every Quest seems to have, features fold-flat captain's chairs in the second row, with cupholders and an easy-entry feature; and a fold-flat bench in third row with automatic folding head restraints and grocery-bag hooks. The third-row seat also features 3-point seat belts, and LATCH-style child safety seat anchors. The package costs more ($750) when ordered with leather.
A DVD Entertainment Package is available on all models ($1,550) and includes a DVD drive, an eight-inch color screen, remote control, auxiliary inputs, rear-seat audio controls and two wireless headphones. When ordered at the SL level ($1,800) it includes the Bluetooth phone system as well; and a dual-screen version ($2,150) is available exclusively for the SE. DVD Navigation is available ($1,600) on SL and SE. The Towing package ($560) gives the Quest a towing capacity of 3500 pounds. Other options and accessories are also available; see a Nissan dealer for the complete list.
Standard safety features now include side-impact airbags (for torso protection) for the front seats, curtain airbags (for head protection) for all three rows, the required frontal airbags, active head restraints, a tire-pressure monitor, traction control, and anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. Electronic stability control (VDC) is standard on the SE.
The challenge in designing the Nissan Quest was to create a minivan that didn't look like one, while keeping it practical. By lengthening the wheelbase and shortening the front and rear overhangs, designers produced a swooping roof line while enlarging the interior space. Bold fender flares give it a sporty-looking front-end. Blacked-out side pillars provide a window line that goes from the front wheel arches to the taillights in a bold arching arrow. The result is a vehicle with sleek character lines that does not look nearly as big as it actually is.
The long wheelbase gave the designers the opportunity to lengthen the sliding rear doors. That makes getting in and out easier, especially to the third row of seats. The power sliding doors work very well, and will open simultaneously from a distance when the buttons on the remote are pressed, though we found them reluctant to respond at times. The sliding doors have pinch protection, but seemed to push pretty hard before reversing direction. Due to the swept-up hipline, the slot for the door runners is in the middle of the bodywork rather than being disguised along the lower edge of the side windows.
The power tailgate works well, though it was slow to respond to the remote. It's possible to interrupt then reverse its opening by pressing the remote button again, useful when you notice that you've backed up too close to a wall or tree for it to clear.
The cabin is far from typical. And while it may not be to everyone's taste, it's innovative and useful. The interior dimensions are enormous, making the Quest feel incredibly roomy. Interior materials are quite nice. Nissan has come a long way in this regard. Most of the materials are soft to the touch, and everything fits together well.
A rounded pod finished in a soft black material juts from the center of the dash housing the climate and audio controls and the shifter, bringing them closer to the driver. The buttons and knobs for the climate controls are large and easy to operate. The remaining controls take some acclimation, however. The radio uses A, B, and C presets instead of dedicated AM, FM, and satellite presets, and the Seek button is obscured by the shifter when in Drive.
XM satellite radio is available, which offers high-quality sound just about anywhere in the U.S. News hounds can follow the latest stories on Fox News or CNN with no need to change stations on a cross country trip. The Radio Data System, or RDS, identifies programming on the radio's display, making it easier to find what you want.
The navigation system is a pleasure to use. Its screen is located high up on the center of the dash, and offers a three-dimensional bird's eye viewing angle as well as the standard straight overhead angle, good for wowing your friends.
The steering wheel of SL and SE models has illuminated controls for the audio system, and there are remote driver's door-mounted switches for models equipped with the power rear windows. Small-items storage is generous, with a large center console and a cubby at the bottom of the center pod.
The SkyView roof features a pair of long, rectangular glass panels that appear from the inside as four glass panels over the rear seats. The glass panels cannot be opened or removed but can be covered by a sliding blind. They help make the rear seating area less claustrophobic by letting passengers see trees, airplanes and mountain tops, adding to the airiness of the spacious cabin. Nissan chose opaque shades to slide over the glass panels, much better for blocking unwanted sunlight than the mesh covers used by some manufacturers. The SkyView package comes with a traditional power glass moonroof between driver and front passenger. It's a neat feature, fun for the kids and when the adults are out for an evening on the town.
When equipped with the central roof console and DVD entertainment system, the second-row seats make you feel like you're seated in a first-class Learjet. A DVD entertainment system with two monitors is available for SE models. DVD controls are located in the headliner, as are rear air-conditioning controls.
Rearward visibility is good using the rearview mirror and cleverly shaped outside mirrors. The available sonar back-up system helps with parking and can help avoid small children, pets or tricycles below the line of vision.
The seats are an unusual design. Far less bulky than normal, they look like airline seats when viewed from the side. While there is plenty of head and leg room, and the SL's standard adjustable pedals make it easy to find a natural seating position, we felt the front seatbacks were too hard.
The second-row captain's chairs are a popular option and, in spite of their spartan appearance, are very comfortable and supportive. The armrests are positioned at a comfortable angle on both sides of each seat. These seats fold flat and flip forward to provide access to the third row, and there is a center walkthrough as well. The flip-and-fold procedure can be done with one hand, but it isn't as easy as in some minivans and the seats don't fold into the floor or tilt far enough forward to provide optimal cargo room.
The third-row seats are among the most comfortable we've experienced in any vehicle, and among the very few suitable for two adults. The third-row seatbacks recline for added comfort, and there's a decent amount of leg room. We found them roomier and more comfortable than those in the Toyota Sienna, for example, and getting in and out of the third row was relatively easy. Big grab handles mounted cleverly on the B-pillars should assist those of diminutive stature when getting into the Quest.
Cargo room is very flexible. A deep, carpeted well behind the third row provides useful space for sports equipment or groceries. The third-row seats can be lowered into the floor well in a simple two-step process, creating a flat floor and lots of cargo space. With the third row down and the second row folded flat, there is 148.7 cubic feet of cargo space, making it one of the roomiest minivans. That means plenty of room for 4x8 sheets of plywood.
Driving Impression
The Quest is more fun to drive than most minivans. Its suspension is taut, so it's more responsive than all minivans but the Honda Odyssey. Like the Odyssey, it has relatively little lean in corners and nosedive during braking. The steering is crisp, with just the right amount of feedback to let the driver feel connected to the road. Its high seating position offers good all-around visibility.
The Quest handles well. That not surprising once you realize it shares chassis components with the Nissan Maxima and Murano. Granted, the Quest doesn't handle as well as the Maxima, but it feels more stable in corners than a sport-utility vehicle and it handles better than a Toyota Sienna. It is still a very large vehicle, however, so you don't want to toss it into corners like it's a sports car. Also, its size makes parallel parking and backing out of tight spots a chore.
The Quest's 3.5-liter engine is one of the best V6s on the market. It's essentially the same engine used in the 350Z and Infiniti G35. Tuned for the Quest, it's rated at 235 horsepower. Nissan's variable valve-timing system helps optimize efficiency at a wide range of engine speeds. The torque curve is relatively flat and peaks at 240 pound-feet at 4400 rpm. This provides the driver with responsive performance, whether driving around town or cruising on the freeway. The Quest accelerates onto on-ramps with gusto and the five-speed automatic transmission provides quick, smooth downshifts for respectable passing response. The Quest is one of the faster minivans, but its heft prevents the V6 from being as responsive as it is in Nissan's cars. In addition, the throttle can be a bit sensitive at tip-in, so you need a delicate touch when accelerating from a stop, not a great feature in stop-and-go traffic.
Quest rates an EPA-estimated 16/24 mpg City/Highway. It will run on regular unleaded gasoline. The engine controller dials back the ignition timing when it senses regular gas to protect the engine from damage. As a result, the engine delivers less than peak power, but it is still more than adequate for most daily driving. When you want all the available power, just pump in high-octane premium and the engine happily increases its power output.
The Nissan Quest boasts brisk performance and handling that makes it fun to drive. It's like a Maxima in minivan clothing. Its radical exterior styling may not be for everyone, but the cabin is innovative, roomy, and comfortable. Passengers will be comfortable and happy no matter where they're sitting. Opting for the leather upholstery, DVD entertainment system, SkyView roof and other features turns the Quest into first-class travel.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie reported from Santa Barbara, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles and Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago.
Model Lineup
Nissan Quest 3.5 ($25,640); 3.5 S ($26,340); 3.5 SL ($30,240); 3.5 SE ($35,340).
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Canton, Mississippi.
Options As Tested
SkyView package ($1,500) with power sunroof, second- and third-row glass panels with sunshades, full-length overhead console; Fold-Away Seat package ($350) with fold-flat second-row captain's chairs and fold-flat third-row bench seat; DVD-based navigation ($1,600); rear-seat DVD entertainment ($1,800) with eight-inch screen, two wireless headphones, and Bluetooth cell phone connectivity; floormats ($165).
Model Tested
Nissan Quest 3.5 SL ($30,240).The Nissan Quest is the most distinctive minivan on the market. With its unique styling, responsive suspension and powerful engine, the Quest offers more driving dynamics than most other minivans. The Quest is offered in four trim levels: base 3.5, 3.5 S, 3.5 SL and 3.5 SE. All are powered by Nissan's superb 3.5-liter, 235-hp V6 engine, which powers the front wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. The Quest comes standard with the latest in safety features, including curtain airbags for all three rows, active head restraints, electronic stability control (SE only), traction control, anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, plus a tire-pressure monitor. Following the major redesign in 2007, 2008 brings a new exterior color and numerous changes/additions to standard equipment.
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48th Annual International Fair, Mar. 2
February 12, 2013
The International Student's of Lewis & Clark (ISLC) invite you to the 48th Annual International Fair. This year's theme for the International Fair is Around the world in 7 days. The ISLC will take up the challenge to take you on a seven-day informative journey of the many cultures represented at Lewis & Clark. Students will share different facts about countries and regions over 7 days, culminating with the 48th Annual International Fair on Saturday March 2nd where we GO GLOBAL by presenting an array of performances and tasteful traditional dishes from 13 different world regions all under one roof!
The ISLC board invites you to join students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff as we present you with:
Regional mouth watering delicacies including Caribbean Jerk Chicken, Thai pumpkin curry, Bubble tea, and seafood gumbo.
A fashion show featuring traditional/national dresses and current fashion trends from around the world.
Stage performances including dances, stand up comedy and music choreographed and put on by students.
48th Annual International Fair Schedule
Date: March 2, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Templeton Campus Center and Agnes Flanagan Chapel
International food and cultural displays: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Templeton Campus Center (Admission: $8 for adults, $4 for children)
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A poster presented by Caroline Sabin from the Royal Free Hospital looked at whether nucleoside analogues were associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) seen in the large international D:A:D cohort study.1 D:A:D includes over 33,000 patients from 11 prospective cohorts, in which 517 myocardial infarctions (MI) occured over approximately seven years of follow up (157,912 patient years).
This group first reported that ARV treatment as a whole was associated with an increased risk of CVD. Over subsequent years, the study gained more power to look at drug-class effects and last year reported a 110% increased risk per year related to PI use, after adjusting for blood lipids and other metabolic parameters and demogrpahics. No increased risk was seen with use of NNRTIs. This study is now sufficiently powered to look at the impact of some individual ARVs, and in this adjusted multivariate analysis found a 90% increased risk from current or recent use (within six months) of abacavir (RR 1.90, 95%CI 1.47-2.45, p<0.01) and a 49% increased risk with ddI (RR 1.49, 1.14-1.95, p<0.01).
This effect remained after adjustment for viral load, CD4, blood lipids and other metabolic factors'. No link was found with duration of use, or past use of either drug, leading the researchers to conclude that if this effect is causal, the unknown biological mechanism (s) appears reversible after stopping these drugs.
No increased risk was seen with the use of AZT, d4T or 3TC. Exposure to tenofovir or FTC in the cohort was insufficient to include these drugs in the analysis.
Simon Collins is the community representative on the D:A:D Steering Committee.
The poster is available in PDF format from: www.cphiv.dk
These finding are clearly especially important for patients with existing cardiovascular risks. For patients currently stable on treatment, with low cardiovascular risk, or who have limited treatment choices, the benefit of abacavir may still outweigh the additional absolute risk. These decisions clearly should be assessed on an individual case basis.
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At the Yale University Law Library, you can check out "Legal Alchemy: The Use and Misuse of Science in the Law." You can check out "The Supreme Court A to Z: A Ready Reference Encyclopedia."
Or, you can check out Monty, a terrier mix whose mission, in an experimental program started this month, is to de-stress, during final exam time, the litigators of tomorrow.
You'd think a genius farm like Yale University would have figured out sooner — as some smaller and lesser known colleges have — that dogs can, physically and emotionally, help students through troubled or stressful times.
But, for the school whose mascot is an English bulldog named Handsome Dan, it's better late than never.
In the pilot program, students can check out Monty — a 21-pound "certified library therapy dog" who provides 30-minute sessions of what ABCNews describes as "unconditional, stress-busting puppy love."
"The interest in available slots has been high," said Jan Conroy, a spokeswoman for Yale Law School.
In a March 10 memo, law librarian Blair Kauffman said she hoped the free, three-day pilot pet therapy program would be "a positive addition to current services offered by the library … It is well documented that visits from therapy dogs have resulted in increased happiness, calmness and overall emotional well-being." The memo directed students to the website of Therapy Dogs International for more information.
The school has yet to decide if the program will be ongoing. Likely, it being Yale Law School, there are liability concerns — the type that are known to paralyze bureaucracies and often limit the good dogs can do, based on mostly baseless fears.
Monty, for example, though he is said to be hypoallergenic, will hold his visits in a "designated non-public space" in the library to eliminate "potential adverse reactions from any library user who might have dog-related concerns."
Concerns have also been expressed about the sign-up list for Monty being in a visible spot. That, the overly fearful fear, results in students having to expose their need for a mental health session — or at least some time with a dog — in public.
Monty — whose full name is General Montgomery — belongs to librarian Julian Aiken. And the pilot program got started after a Yale legal blog jokingly suggested making Monty available for checkout.
Therapy dogs have been introduced at Tufts University in Massachusetts, Oberlin College in Ohio and UC San Diego to help students get through the pressures of mid-terms and finals.


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XMLhas become a vital interoperability tool and a core component of many applications. Visual Studio .NET uses XML as its main programming infrastructure for intra-object communications and to create project files. Here are the seven XML document types that developers use most often in SQL Server database applications.
7. Standard XML Documents
XML documents are ASCII text documents formatted according to the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C's) XML rules. XML is flexible, and you can use XML documents to do everything from creating Web pages to transferring data to a database.
6. XML Templates
An XML template is an XML document that contains database queries or commands. You usually store template files in Microsoft IIS virtual directories and use them to send SQL and XPath queries to a database server. Templates are more flexible and secure than URL strings for specifying queries.
5. Updategrams
Updategrams are XML documents containing tags that let the XML document insert, update, and delete rows in a SQL Server table. One updategram can send several database actions to a server. You send updategrams to SQL Server by using HTTP and use them much like you do templates.
4. DiffGrams
DiffGrams are a subset of the updategram document that SQL Server 2000 supports. Whereas you typically use updategrams to update SQL Server databases with XML information, you use DiffGrams to update ADO.NET DataSets. ADO.NET uses DiffGrams to capture DataSet changes.
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XML Data Reduced Schema (XDR) is a special-purpose XML standard that Microsoft developed to provide an XML view of relational databases. XDR documents map rows from a database table or view to XML and map column values to attributes or elements. The more modern XML Schema Definition (XSD) standard has replaced the XDR standard, but you can still find XDR documents because many pre-XSD applications use this model.
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Chris Kaman scored a season-high 26 points and the Dallas Mavericks boosted their faint playoff hopes with a 96-91 victory over the slumping Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
Kaman added 11 rebounds for the Mavericks, who were 2½ games back of Utah for the eighth and final spot in the Western Conference, and two games behind the Lakers. Dallas (38-39) has just five games left, but four of those are at home.
The Mavs led by as many as 26 points, but the Blazers closed the gap in the fourth quarter — even after sitting most of their starters.
Will Barton came off the bench with 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Blazers, who have lost eight straight for their longest losing streak since the 2005-06 season.


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FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A military judge was to address the latest snag holding up the trial in the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage: the former defense attorneys' objections to helping the suspect as he represents himself in court.
Maj. Nidal Hasan's three ex-attorneys have been ordered to assist during his court-martial if he asks. But they say it's unethical for them to give legal advice about his defense strategy. Hasan has said he'll argue that he shot U.S. troops on the Texas Army post to protect Taliban leaders in Afghanistan.
The judge was expected to rule Friday on the attorneys' objections and possibly about whether to allow Hasan's defense strategy.
Hasan, an American-born Muslim, faces the death penalty if convicted in the 2009 rampage that left 13 dead and nearly three dozen wounded.


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BOSTON (Reuters) - Convicted gangster James "Whitey" Bulger has a message for members of Boston's criminal underworld: If you confess to a crime you committed, he's not coming for you.
Bulger was known for killing criminal associates he suspected of talking to police while he ran Boston's "Winter Hill" gang in the 1970s and '80s.
The message came in a series of prison letters Bulger sent to a lawyer who is trying to get a 1980 murder conviction overturned for his client, Fred Weichel.
"I am no longer a threat to LA and he can tell why he was silent," Bulger wrote, using a code name for the person that he believed murdered Robert LaMonica in 1980.
In letters to attorney Michael Ricciuti, Bulger said he knew the identity of the real killer but would not testify to it. Weichel contends he was wrongly convicted of the LaMonica killing.
"I have never gave any names, sought deal etc. or testified against any one," Bulger wrote.
Bulger said he knew the real killer's identity because he had advised him to murder LaMonica after the two feuded.
"My advice catch him and kill him & if his father's there give him the same - then is over," wrote Bulger, now 84.
Bulger was sentenced to life in prison in November for 11 murders he was convicted of committing while running Boston's "Winter Hill" gang in the 1970s and '80s
During his trial last year, Bulger's attorneys devoted most of their energy to denying prosecutors' contention that their client had served as an informant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Ricciuti filed the letters in Massachusetts Superior Court in Norfolk on Friday as part of Weichel's bid to have his conviction overturned. Weichel has been in prison for three decades.
While Bulger wrote that it would be "honorable" for the real killer to come forward, he said he would not identify the person in court on his own.
Bulger also complained of heart trouble and urged the attorney to interview him soon if he wanted his testimony.
"Keep my letters just in case - father time comes calling," said the mobster whose story inspired the 2006 Academy Award-winning film "The Departed." Bulger added that he had received many letters in prison, writing that "many religious people out there want to save my soul and get me into heaven."
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On November 8, 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen inadvertently made a significant contribution to medical science. Historical records indicate that on that day he was trying to replicate earlier experiments reported by others in which invisible cathode rays escaped from a thin aluminum window, produced a luminescent effect on fluoroscopic salts, and darkened a photographic plate. During his work, he serendipitously noticed a faint green glow, moving like wispy clouds, near a fluorescent screen that was on a bench several feet away. He concluded that a different kind of ray was mixed with the cathode rays and was amazed to find that when he held materials between the cathode-ray tube and the fluorescent screen, he could see a shadow of the bones and soft tissue in his hand as if his skin were transparent. At that moment, radiology was born. During the early part of the next century, professional organizations, such as the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), were founded to support this new medical science.
Radiologists Seek Legitimacy
The importance of Roentgen's discovery was immediately clear to many physicians worldwide: x-rays could be used to see inside a patient without the patient having to undergo the trauma and invasiveness of surgery. In 1899, Francis Williams, MD, a Boston internist, saw radiology as the way to facilitate a diagnosis of diseases of the lungs and heart. But many respected physicians remained skeptical about the value of x-rays. For example, after hearing Dr Williams present a paper on the advantages of x-ray use, F. C. Shattuck, MD, the famous professor of clinical medicine, stated, "I can see broken bones [and] metallic foreign bodies in the extremities, but when it comes to x-rays of the chest and to some extent of the abdomen, I am much less clear. Frank Williams has shown you plates and tells you that the heart is here and that the lung is here. Now I can't see a thing in these plates and, to be truthful, I don't think he can 1".
Consequently, physicians who saw the medical potential of x-rays realized that they needed to band together, form a professional society, and, through strength in numbers, show how radiology could be a critical part of the healthcare armamentarium. By 1900, the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) was founded primarily as a forum for furthering progress in radiology. ARRS was dedicated to the advancement of medicine through radiology and its allied sciences. ARRS held its first annual meeting in New York City later that year. One hundred fifty physicians, scientists, inventors, and exhibitors attended.
Need Arises for a New Regional Society
The ARRS flourished throughout the first decade of the 20th century. But as the years passed, many radiologists who lived and practiced primarily in or near Midwestern cities such as St Louis, Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland began feeling ignored by the ARRS because the ARRS continually held its annual meetings on the East Coast. The location of the ARRS meetings reflected the fact that the professional society had grown into an organization comprising mostly members from the Eastern states. Yet, in the early 20th century, this made the cost of travel to the ARRS annual meetings time-consuming and economically prohibitive for radiologists who lived west of the Appalachian mountains. In addition, many physicians believed ARRS membership requirements had become too restrictive. For instance, radiologists usually had to have published at least one paper before becoming a full-fledged ARRS member 2.
By 1915, almost 20 years after Roentgen discovered the x-ray, Midwestern radiologists talked of forming a new professional organization. Edwin C. Ernst, MD, a St Louis radiologist, had just completed another arduous journey to the East Coast to attend a midwinter meeting of the ARRS. He believed the time had come to create an independent, regional radiologic society based in the central part of the country. He arranged for a special meeting with other radiologists to discuss the feasibility of his idea. This meeting was held in the office of Miles B. Titterington, MD, also of St Louis. In attendance were Drs Ernst and Titterington, as well as Gray C. Briggs, MD, also of St Louis, and Fred S. O'Hara, MD, who made the 100-mile trip from Springfield, Illinois.
At that meeting, the five physicians concluded that it would be unwise to found a new radiologic society without opinions from additional Midwestern radiologists. Consequently, they enlisted the support of George W. Brady, a manufacturer and salesman of x-ray equipment accessories who knew many radiologists, technicians, and hospital administrators in the area. Brady offered to assume the expense of mailing surveys to his customers to gauge the desire for a new organization. Surprisingly, some prominent radiologists showed little interest in a new society that proposed to admit members with few restrictions. There was enough of a positive response, however, that the five physicians went ahead with their plans. First, they developed a roster of 62 charter members who had sent annual dues of $10. Of these charter members, all but six had medical degrees. These six were given "associate" rather than "active" status in the organization. Only one charter member appears to have had no direct connection to radiology, the wife of co-founder Dr O'Hara. B. H. Orndoff, MD, an early leader of the new medical society, wrote that the professional organization was unique because it was "constructed on democratic principles and dedicated to the study and practical application of [radiology]" (3). Second, the founding physicians planned an organizational meeting. They arranged to hold this meeting on December 15 and 16, 1915, at the Hotel Sherman in downtown Chicago, a central conveniently reached location for most Midwestern radiologists. Thirty of the 62 charter members attended, representing 17 states. Dr O'Hara became the temporary chairman, and Dr Titterington became the secretary. As a reflection of the "democratic principles" of this group, Howard Raper, a dentist, was selected to be the treasurer. The new organization was officially named the Western Roentgen Society to differentiate it from the ARRS.
By the end of that year, theoretical physicist Albert Einstein had developed his general theory of relativity. Europe was engulfed in a great war. X-rays were being used to examine ailments of the chest, alimentary tract, and skeletal system. And in the American Midwest, a new medical organization was poised to support radiologists and their role in healthcare.


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