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Editor's Note: California Department of Food and Agriculture has established two quarantines zones in southern California to stop the spread of Diaprepes root weevil. Left unchecked, the pest could damage urban and rural landscaping, the nursery industry, and significant portions of California's fruit and vegetable output, including citrus, a favorite of the pest. Beth Grafton-Cardwell, Extension specialist and entomology researcher, UC Riverside, stationed at the Kearney Ag Center, Parlier, Calif., prepared this report on the exotic pest found for the first time in California.
Diaprepes root weevil is a pest of ornamentals, citrus and other crops (cassavas, papayas, sweet corn, peanuts, potatoes) in the Caribbean region and Florida. It arrived in Florida in 1964 and has spread throughout the southern two-thirds of that state.
The adult stage of the beetle is fairly large, three-eights to three-quarters of an inch and is black in color with bands of yellow, orange, or gray on its back. The adult feeds on leaves of many different host plants. It lays its eggs in clusters of 50-100 glued between two leaves. The eggs hatch, and the neonate larvae drop to the ground and burrow into the soil.
The larval stage is a grub that feeds on roots of plants and trees. They initially feed on the smaller fibrous roots of the plant, moving to larger roots as they mature. The larvae complete 10-11 instars over a period of 8-15 months. The pupa remains in a chamber for 15-20 days and then the adults emerge. In Florida, heavy populations of grubs can girdle citrus trees. Diaprepes root weevil damage to roots can also make them more susceptible to root rot organisms such as Phytophthora. Citrus growers in Florida are spending as much as $400 per acre to control Diaprepes and Phytophthora.
In September 2005, a dead adult Diaprepes root weevil was found in a gypsy moth trap in an urban area of Newport Beach, Calif. Surveys were conducted by CDFA. Approximately 40 live adult beetles were found within a one-fourth mile radius of the initial find. A few weeks later, a homeowner in Long Beach reported finding a beetle. This finding is approximately 18 miles from the Newport Beach location.
Diaprepes root weevil can feed on and/or develop on more than 270 species of plants from 59 plant families. In all likelihood, the beetles arrived in California on ornamental plants from Florida and were planted into the landscaping of these housing complexes. Molecular testing of individuals in the two locations will be conducted to determine the origin of the beetles.
Visual monitoring
The Newport Beach and Long Beach infestations are the first known established populations of Diaprepes root weevil in California.
Monitoring for Diaprepes root weevil is done primarily by visual surveys, looking for notching of the leaves (similar to fuller rose beetle damage), frass, egg masses glued between leaves, and the presence of adult beetles. The adults are fairly poor fliers, and drop to the ground and play dead when disturbed. Thus, a good method of sampling for that stage is to place a beating sheet on the ground under a plant and shake foliage over it.
Diaprepes root weevil is well established in Florida, and in that state they use a combination of tactics used for control of this pest. In citrus, the pest is controlled primarily by insecticides. The adult stage is best controlled by foliar pyrethroid or carbamate insecticides. The neonate larvae can be killed using a soil application of bifenthrin that acts as a barrier when they drop from the eggs on the leaves to the soil and attempt to burrow in. Later larval instars are the most difficult to kill because they are protected by the soil. Treatments of thiomethoxam and treatments of imidacloprid in combination with nematodes (biological control agent) have helped to reduce larval stages.
The egg stage is most effectively controlled by the insect growth regulator diflubenzuron. If the eggs are laid on treated leaves or the female feeds on treated leaves, the eggs do not hatch. Insecticides can reduce but not eradicate Diaprepes in Florida because the adults have a wide host range that is difficult to treat on an area-wide basis and the weevil has spread throughout a large area of that state.
The University of Florida has ongoing research programs studying the use of biological control agents. There are commercial formulations of parasitic nematodes, Steinernema riobrave (BioVector) and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (Grubstake) that are used as a treatment to help reduce the larval stage of Diaprepes in Florida. However, soil type influences their efficacy as the nematodes do not move well through pore spaces in heavier, clay soils with small particle size.
Fungus for control
A fungus (Beauveria bassiana) that affects the adult stage has been utilized to control Diaprepes, however, the fungus has limited persistence in the soil and application rates are very expensive. A number of Hymenopterous parasitoids have been collected from the Caribbean region and one in particular has established in Florida, Aprostocetusvaquitarum. Parasites attack the egg stage of Diaprepes and are less effective where winter temperatures are low and where pesticides are used. Additional releases of new parasite species in Florida are planned.
A scientific advisory panel, including researchers from the University of Florida, was convened by the California Department of Food and Agriculture to discuss an eradication program concluded that eradication is possible because of the relatively confined nature of the two infestations. Eradication is desirable because of the high cost of this pest to the agricultural and ornamental industries. The panel recommended that a combination of insecticide treatments be employed n the infested areas targeting the various life stages of the pest.
Because of the long lifecycle of the pest and the protection of the soil for the larval and pupal stages, it was concluded that an eradication program is likely to take five to seven years.
For more information on the biology and damage potential of this pest for citrus, and color photos, print out the free, downloadable pdf file brochure 8131: Diaprepes Root Weevil http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/pdf/8131.pdf
Quarantine areas around the infested sites in Newport Beach and Long Beach have been established, restricting the movement of plant parts, soil, and other materials that may harbor any life stage of the Diaprepes root weevil. This is being done to limit the spread of the weevil out of these areas.
Despite the fact that the adults are capable of flight, they tend to use man's activities to move around. The quarantine area extends one-half mile out in all directions from the known infested sites. County and state personnel are carefully monitoring the quarantine areas and compliance has been good. Work is continuing on obtaining funding for the eradication effort, surveying additional areas to insure that Diaprepes is not more widespread, and educating those in the infestation areas as to why Diaprepes is such a threat to California agriculture.


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The CIA said Thursday that it had opened an "exploratory" investigation into the conduct of former director David Petraeus, who resigned after admitting to adultery, on the same day that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta ordered the military services to review ways to strengthen ethics standards "that keep the military well led and well disciplined."
The CIA and Pentagon actions were the latest fallout from the shocking resignation of Petraeus, a retired four-star Army general, and revelations that four-star Marine Corps Gen. John Allen exchanged inappropriate emails with the woman who triggered the FBI probe that exposed Petraeus' affair.
The military brass also has been rattled by a slew of lesser-known, more serious cases, including a one-star general recalled from Afghanistan who is facing criminal charges of sexually assaulting or committing adultery with five women. The Pentagon, however, insisted that the timing of Panetta's directive was "coincidental."
The FBI, meanwhile, was trying to determine if Paula Broadwell, the Army Reserve intelligence officer with whom Petraeus was romantically involved, had the security clearances needed to possess all of the classified materials found on her personal computer, according to a senior law enforcement official, who requested anonymity in order to discuss the sensitive subject.
"There are levels of clearance that she may not have had authorization for certain documents," the senior law enforcement source said. "That's what they're really trying to sort out is classification levels, clearance levels."
The FBI investigation could take a while, the official said, because the bureau wants "to conduct a thorough investigation to see if there was any classified information that was either compromised or mishandled. That's something (the FBI takes) very seriously."
Broadwell, 40, who voluntarily allowed the FBI to search her Charlotte, N.C., home on Monday night and remove two computers, had her security clearances withdrawn by the Army on Wednesday.
The preliminary investigation by the CIA inspector general's office into Petraeus was apparently aimed at assessing his general conduct during his 14-month stint as the nation's top spy.
"At the CIA we are constantly reviewing our performance. If there are lessons to be learned from this case we'll use them to improve," said a statement quoting an unnamed CIA spokesperson. "But we're not getting ahead of ourselves; an investigation is exploratory and doesn't presuppose any particular outcome."
The scope of the investigation wasn't disclosed, including whether it would involve questioning the CIA security team that accompanied Petraeus everywhere, 24 hours a day.
Meanwhile, Petraeus will testify Friday before closed-door hearings of both the House and Senate intelligence committees on the circumstances surrounding the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S. consulate and a nearby CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya. They resulted in the deaths of four Americans, U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens, a State Department staffer and two CIA contract security officers.
The attacks ignited a political firestorm, with critics questioning whether the Obama administration had provided adequate security, reacted properly and offered accurate accounts of what happened.
"The opportunity to get his views is very important," Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said of Petraeus.
CNN reported that Petraeus told one of its reporters in a conversation that his resignation had nothing to do with the Benghazi attack and that he wanted to testify.
Panetta's order to Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for the ethical standards review by the service chiefs was announced during a visit by the defense secretary to Bangkok, Thailand.
The assessment "is intended to reinforce and strengthen the standards that keep the military well led and disciplined," Pentagon spokesman George Little said. "The secretary believes that the vast majority of our senior military officers exemplify the strength of character and the highest ethical standards the American people expect of those whose job it is to provide for the security of our nation."
The review's findings will be used as the basis for a report that will be presented to President Barack Obama by Dec. 1.
Some independent experts welcomed the announcement in light of the scandal enmeshing Petraeus and Allen, who is the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan.
"These are people who in their leadership role are supposed to set an example," said Nicholas Fotion, a professor of philosophy and military ethics at Emory University in Atlanta. "If they don't do that, they do more harm than if an ordinary male soldier has an affair with a female soldier. If you accept a leadership role, you accept certain responsibilities."
Petraeus and other U.S. military leaders have been "glorified" by the American public during more than a decade of war, and some may have come to believe that they could relax their standards of conduct, he said.
"The high status we gave them has gone to their heads," said Fotion.
Frances V. Harbour, a professor of international security issues at George Mason University in Virginia who specializes in military ethics, said that the new review appeared to be aimed at reinforcing at senior levels lessons in "making the right choices" that military academies work to inculcate in cadets.
She said that the pressures from long overseas deployments away from families to which service members have been subjected is "part of the explanation" for troubling behavior by senior officers. "But that doesn't mean it's an excuse," she added.
"You are still obligated by the special promises you made to not just follow normal moral codes, but to follow these military codes which are much stricter," she said.
Petraeus, 60, who has been married for 38 years, disclosed his affair with Broadwell, his married biographer, in resigning on Friday, saying his behavior was "unacceptable."
On Monday, Panetta announced that he'd ordered the Pentagon inspector general to investigate more than 20,000 emails and other documents that Allen exchanged with Jill Kelley, a Tampa, Fla., socialite who threw parties for prominent citizens and senior officers from MacDill Air Force Base, home of the U.S. Central Command.
Kelley, 37, and her husband were friends with Petraeus – who served as CENTCOM commander from October 2008 until June 2010 – and Allen, 58, who served as Petraeus' deputy, and his wife.
Kelley's complaint earlier this year to an FBI agent who she knew about threatening anonymous emails triggered the FBI investigation that led to Broadwell and uncovered her affair with Petraeus. The first email reportedly was sent in May to Allen, who subsequently forwarded it to Kelley.
The military also has been rocked by Panetta's decision this week to penalize William Ward, a former four-star general who led U.S. Africa Command, and order him to repay $82,000 for taking extravagant and unauthorized trips with his wife, and the sexual assault and adultery charges facing Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair of the 82nd Airborne Division.
In another recent case, James H. Johnson III, a former commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, was convicted of bigamy and fraud stemming from an improper relationship with an Iraqi woman and her family, busted in rank and expelled from the Army.
Greg Gordon of the Washington Bureau contributed.

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Preschoolers seemed to sleep better when their parents were encouraged to cut kids' exposure to violent or age inappropriate videos throughout the day, in a new study.
Researchers found that within months after urging parents to switch their children's viewing to nonviolent and age-appropriate videos, those children were about 20 percent less likely to have a sleep problem than kids whose parents didn't receive the same advice.
"One of the things that's exciting for me is that if families want to make these changes, it doesn't require going to the doctor's office or going to a person's home," said Michelle Garrison, the study's lead author from the Seattle Children's Research Institute.
Previous research has suggested a link between the kinds of media young kids see during the day and sleep problems at night.
To see whether changing media use to avoid violent or frightening content could improve kids' sleep, Garrison and her colleagues, who published their findings in the journal Pediatrics on Monday, sent invitations to families in the Seattle area with children between the ages of three and five years old to join the study.
Ultimately, 565 children and their families participated, and were randomly divided into two groups.
In one group, the parents of 276 children were encouraged to change their kids' viewing habits over six months by substituting only "healthy media." After evaluating each family's situation, researchers provided channel guides and suggested appropriate shows, such as Dora the Explorer, Sesame Street and Curious George.
In the comparison group, parents of 289 children were sent healthy eating information instead.
The families then kept diaries and answered surveys to track their children's sleep and viewing habits. The questionnaires were collected at the start of the study and again six, 12 and 18 months later.
Better content and better sleep
At the beginning of the study, 42 percent of the kids in the intervention group had some sort of sleep problem, as did 39 percent of kids in the comparison group.
The most common sleep problem, according to the researchers, was children taking too long to fall asleep several nights per week.
After six months, sleep problems fell to 30 percent in the group whose parents were encouraged to switch shows and videos. The comparison group also improved, but the number with sleep problems only dropped a few percentage points, to 36 percent.
A year after the study started, those rates were similar, but sleep problems did start to reappear at the 18-months mark.
"It's possible that families were making strides to make better media choices when we were in their lives, and it faded off after the study," said Garrison.
Dr. Umakanth Khatwa, sleep lab director at Boston Children's Hospital in Massachusetts, told Reuters Health that this study shows the media children consumed throughout the day has an impact on their sleep. It's not just scary movies before bedtime that keep children up.
"What happens once you watch a scary movie, you don't stop thinking about it as a child," said Khatwa, who was not involved with the new study.
Garrison said parents can use the TV rating system to find appropriate content or visit CommonSenseMedia.org for more information.
Khatwa added that, aside from choosing more appropriate content, ending "screen time" at least two hours before bed, establishing consistent bed and waking times, and parents being aware of what they're watching when their children are around may also help.


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Galleycat reports that five writers have been nominated by the New York Public Library for the Young Lions Fiction Award, and I was thrilled to see that three of the writers are people whose work will be appearing in our inaugural volume of Best American Fantasy: Chris Adrian, Kevin Brockmeier, and Tony D'Souza. I'm still reading Chris Adrian's amazing novel The Children's Hospital (and likely will be for a while), I reviewed Kevin Brockmeier's The Brief History of the Dead for SF Site, and I just bought a copy of Tony D'Souza's Whiteman, which was edited by the great and glorious Tina Pohlman.
In my copious free time, I hope eventually to start chronicling the awards and accomplishments of all of our BAF contributors at the blog, but for now little blips of congratulations are going to have to suffice. So congratulations to Tony, Kevin, and Chris -- and may you all win!


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Kelly Rowland is always a beauty behold. This time around, Elle Magazine got a chance to explore what a daily dose of fashion looks like for the talented songstress. In a shoot styled by Creative Director Joe Zee, Ms. Rowland takes us through what her 24-hour wardrobe transformations often look like.
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at night from the pineal gland. Melatonin reduced the invasiveness of MCF-7
cells by causing a decrease in cell attachment and cell motility, and probably
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10 Glorious Summer Salads To Celebrate Tomatoes and Corn
Ladies and gentlemen, it is officially open season on corn and tomatoes. Ready... set.... GO! From now until the summer ends, our salad plates will be filled with various combinations of these two beloved vegetables: heirloom tomatoes drizzled with balsamic, cherry tomatoes and yellow corn tossed with herbs, corn salads with grilled chicken on the side, and anything else we can think of. To get you started, here are ten fresh salads with ripe tomatoes and sweet corn that will make you very happy it's summer.
Herbed Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad
One of my favorite things about tomatoes and corn is how well they go with each other — the sweet little nibs of corn and the meatier bites of juicy tomato. For variety, we can always toss in some other summer vegetables, like zucchini and green beans. The more the merrier! These simple salads are really the perfect side with grilled chicken or steak. Dinner? Done.
Are you eating all the tomatoes and corn you possibly can right now? What are your favorite tomato and corn salads?
- 1 Pan-Fried Chicken Breasts with Corn & Tomato Summer Salad
- 2 Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
- 3 Herbed Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad
- 4 Tomato Mozzarella Potato Salad with Lemon Buttermilk Dressing
- 5 Paximadi Bread Salad with Tomatoes, Feta and Capers
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad
- 6 Tomato Salad with Red Onion, Dill, and Feta
- 7 Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad
- 8 Corn & Zucchini Salad with Chives
- 9 Hearts of Palm, Corn, Tomato & Watercress Salad
- 10 Grilled Zucchini and Grape Tomato Salad
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Flicking over my most frequented pages recently, I came across Jason Dike's column at Selectism. Jason was on the Brandish team when I first started out over a year ago but sadly he left last September, leaving us all awfully down-in-the-dumps.
Sneak Peek- Oki-ni Site Renovation Happening TODAY!
The Fashionisto has reported that Oki-ni is redesigning their website today and he has a quote from Pete Hellyer, Oki-ni Design Manager.
Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony at Dover Street Market
Chloe Sevigny's unisex collection for Opening Ceremony debuted this Sunday, to coincide with London Fashion Week.
"There's much less pressure doing men's, and because this collection is unisex and oversized, I felt like I could have more fun," Sevigny said. "Except for the trousers — getting the fit right was really difficult."
The actress named fashion designer Miguel Adrover as one of her influences, along with gay lumberjacks, preppy New England and English punk. Sevigny is known for her offbeat fashion sense, adding: "I love pouring my creative energy into fashion during my downtime."
Gallery: Noel Fielding, Dizzee Rascal and The Cure at last night's NME Awards
Even though he hasn't had a hit album or ever appeared on Top of the Pops, Noel Fielding seems to be as much a part of the NME awards as booze and backstage brawls. He showed up to last ngiht's event in a fetching pair of silver boots, but never fear some of the other stars made a pretty good effort too.
The Guardian's Alexis Petridis tries out the Mark Ronson look
Who'd a thunk ol' Petri Dish was on You Tube?! Well here is showing us how to dress like Mark Ronson.
This seems to consist of a Specials-lite look of Ray Bans, retro jacket and pork pie hat. The respected music journalist doesn't always hit the menswear mark, but to his credit he is self-depreciating enough to be loveable… Give it a watch!
VMAN 13: Spring 2009- Jake Madden and CJ Hancock
The latest issue of VMAN was released a few days ago and it has two, bright covers. Models Jake Madden and CJ Hancock pose in fab suits from designers Calvin Klein and Givenchy and the covers are brilliantly fresh- perfect for the economic moan-athon we are currently suffering!
CJ and Jake are the joint winners of the VMAN and Ford Model Search and from these debut covers it looks like they will go far.
See after the jump for a full review of this issue with pics included!
Has Gareth Pugh got the job at Dior Homme?
From Catwalk Queen…
London Fashion Week is all abuzz with the gossip that Gareth Pugh is, in fact, headed for Dior Homme…
Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman and Dominic Cooper all in Burberry at the Oscars
Sean Penn and Kate Winslet both took home statuettes at last night's Academy Awards but it seems that Burberry was the real winner. They dressed a number of celebs including Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel (pictured above with Freida Pinto) and ceremony host Ryan Seacrest. Jump through to see Hugh Jackman and Dominic Cooper doing Burberry, Oscars-style.
Asos site gets a makeover
Asos have gone live with their new website and judging by all the action on Twitter they've been a busy bunch (seriously, there's about 20 Asos people on there, it's amazing!) getting up and working.
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Best of the rest from New York: Y-3, Rag & Bone, Michael Kors and more
We're gearing up for an exciting day of menswear shows next Wednesday as part of London Fashion Week but in the meantime here's our compilation of the best of the rest from New York.
Let us know what you think of the NYFW shows on our Facebook Wall, which was your favourite?
New York Fashion Week Unconditional A/W 2008-9
More ankle boots from Unconditional, can we make them a menswear staple for autumn?
Sportswear influences made bondage trousers and knitwear look current while neatly avoiding cliché.
13-yr old dad Alfie Patten tells world "F***k you all"
New York Fashion Week: Tim Hamilton A/W 2008-9
Effortlessly cool is not really a phrase you want to bandy about recklessly but Tim Hamilton's show had cool in spades.
Featuring everything a man could want from a wardrobe, neat tailoring teamed up with quirks like harem jogging bottoms (better than they sound!), jackets with layered panels and zip up ankle boots resulting in a collection that was by no means unadventurous but eminently wearable.
Kings of Leon tipped to wear Burberry at Brits tonight
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News just in that the Kings of Leon are going to be dressed by Burberry this evening at the Brits. The 'are they aren't they' band of brothers have been nominated for Best International Act alongside Fleet Foxes and MGMT.
New York Fashion Week: Marc by Marc Jacobs menswear
Piece by piece Marc by Marc Jacobs' menswear was nothing spectacularly new but the way he put it together gave it a fresh feel.
The cobbled together chic was reminiscent of his standout womenswear show last season, proving Will's point that women's trends often trickle down into menswear a season or two later.
'Neck of the State' takes Obamarama to next level
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One of the things I've learnt writing for Brandish is that menswear is all about the details, but this really takes the biscuit.
Max Mara showcase Paolo Somonazzi's photographs in their San Francisco store
To mark the redesign of their first US store Max Mara are displaying Paolo Simonazzi's "Tra la Via Emilia e il West" retrospective.
LFW menswear preview: James Long, Carolyn Massey, Tim Soar
From left: James Long, Carolyn Massey, Tim Soar
The dedicated menswear day at LFW is definitely cause for excitement, the names might not be as big as on the womenswear schedule but in terms of creativity and variety it's hard to beat. Here's a preview of some of our fave designers from the line-up, stay tuned for more.
Just when Karl says no…Opening Ceremony launch website!
Fashion extraordinaire and all-round legend Karl Lagerfeld recently told the press that "an H&M dress and a Chanel dress can look the same in a small photo, but not in real life" and explained that he isn't ready to take the Chanel label online. However, Opening Ceremony (the great albeit not couture label) have just opened their website and online shop.
Interview with Lee Douros, my-wardrobe's menswear buyer
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My-Wardrobe recently launched their menswear section, joining the ranks of online retailers making tracks in menswear. We had a chat with one half of their buying team, Lee Douros:
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January 28. 2013 6:13PM
Horn's challenge: Leading the NH GOP
Jennifer Horn was elected on Saturday to the most thankless job in New Hampshire politics: chairman of the state Republican Committee. Congratulations, we think.
Since 2000, the New Hampshire Republican Party has gone through more chairmen than the Red Sox have gone through Opening Day starting pitchers. Each chairman enters with hope and a call for unity, only to leave amid factional divisions, blame and finger-pointing. (Outgoing chairman Wayne McDonald has escaped the finger-pointing because he filled the position temporarily after the resignation of Jack Kimball and made no play for power.)
Horn, a conservative activist and the 2008 Republican nominee for Congress in the Second District, has the energy and fight to give the state Democratic Party a robust challenge during her term. The question is whether her own party will unify behind her.
The state committee voted this past weekend not to pay Horn a salary, which her counterpart in the state Democratic Party enjoys. Horn will be expected to raise massive amounts of money, revive the party's electoral prospects, aggressively challenge the Democrats on a daily basis, be the public face and voice of the party and help protect the presidential primary - all on a part-time, volunteer basis. Without the support of a unified party, it is a project doomed to failure.


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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It is the least common form of skin cancer, but it can be more serious because it is more likely to spread to other parts of the body.
Melanoma arises from the type of cell called melanocytes that give moles their dark colors. These cells can be found in the skin, eyes, digestive system, nail beds, or lymph nodes. Although melanoma is most common in the skin, it may also arise in these other areas.
Treatment for melanoma depends on how early it is detected, or if the melanoma has spread.
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Cancer occurs when cells in the body divide without control or order. Eventually these uncontrolled cells form a growth or tumor. The term cancer refers to malignant growths. These growths invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body. It is not clear exactly what causes these problems in the cells but is probably a combination of genetics and environment.
Risk Factors
The most common risk factor for melanoma is exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The most common source of this radiation comes form the sun, but it is also found in sun lamps and tanning booths.
Melanoma is found most often in older adults, but it can happen in young adults. It is more common in people who are Caucasian. Other factors that may increase your chances of melanoma include:
- Certain types of moles called dysplastic nevi, or atypical moles
- Large nevi present at birth
- Fair skin, freckling
- Red or blonde hair
- Light-colored eyes
- Family members with melanoma
- Excessive skin exposure to the sun without protective clothing or sunscreen
- Certain occupations, such as telephone repair employees, harbor masters, and electrical fitters
- Suppressed immune system
Melanomas are not usually painful. They often have no symptoms at first.
The first sign is often a change in the size, shape, color, or feel of an existing mole. Melanoma may also appear as a new, dark, discolored, or abnormal mole. Remember that most people have moles. Almost all moles are benign.
The following are signs that a mole may be a melanoma (ABCDE criteria):
- Assymetry or uneven shape—one half does not match the shape of the other half
- Border or edges that are uneven—ragged, notched, blurred, or irregular; pigment may spread into surrounding skin
- Color variation or uneven color—color is uneven with shades of black, brown, or tan, and possibly even white, gray, pink, red, or blue
- Diameter or size—usually larger than the eraser of a pencil (6 millimeters or ¼ inch)
- Evolution or change—usually growing larger, changing shape, changing color, or changing texture
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Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Your doctor will look at your skin and moles. You may be referred to an eye specialist if melanoma of the eye is suspected. A skin biopsy of the suspicious area will be done. The tissue will be examined under a microscope.
Your doctor may also examine lymph nodes. Enlarged lymph nodes may suggest the spread of melanoma. A sample of lymph node tissue may also be removed for testing.
Once melanoma is found, more tests will be done to determine the stage of cancer. Melanoma is staged like other cancers, from I to IV. The stage will help determine your treatment course.
Treatment will depend on the location and stage of the melanoma. Talk to your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options may include one or more of the following:
The melanoma and some healthy tissue around it will be removed. If a large area of tissue is removed, skin from another area of your body will be needed to cover the wound. Lymph nodes near the tumor may also be removed for testing or to stop the spread of cancer.
Chemotherapy is medication that kills cancer cells. It is used to treat advanced melanoma. There are many options and your doctor will choose the best ones for you.
Other Medications
Immunotherapy is used to treat advanced melanoma, and melanoma that has a high risk of return. Immunotherapy stimulates the body's own immune system to find and destroy cancer cells.
Some people have a genetic mutation in the BRAF gene that can cause the melanoma to grow and divide quickly. This BRAF mutation occurs in nearly half of all melanomas. Certain medications can help your body target cells with the BRAF mutation.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is the use of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It is usually used in combination with other therapies, but may be used alone for eye melanomas.
To help reduce your chances of melanoma:
- Avoid spending too much time in the sun
- Protect your skin from the sun:
- Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, a wide-brim hat, and sunglasses
- Use sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30
- Avoid exposure during the peak hours of the day
- Avoid sun lamps and tanning booths
Early diagnosis and treatment is important. Take the following steps to find melanoma in its early stages:
- See your doctor if you think you have notice any changes in any moles on your skin.
- If you have many moles or a family history of melanoma, have your skin checked regularly for changes in moles.
- Ask your doctor to show you how to do a skin self-exam. Do self-exams to look for any new or changing moles.
This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.
Edits to original content made by Denver Health.
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American Academy of Dermatology https://www.aad.org
Skin Cancer Foundation http://www.skincancer.org
Canadian Cancer Society http://www.cancer.ca
Canadian Dermatology Association https://www.dermatology.ca
General information about melanoma. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/types/skin/hp/melanoma-treatment-pdq#section/%5F1. Updated August 25, 2017. Accessed October 9, 2017.
Melanoma. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115302/Melanoma . Updated June 27, 2017. Accessed October 9, 2017.
Melanoma skin cancer. American Cancer Society website. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer.html. Accessed October 9, 2017.
Physician quality reporting system quality measures. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T199391/Physician-Quality-Reporting-System-Quality-Measures . Updated August 19, 2014. Accessed October 9, 2017.
5/18/2015 DynaMed Plus Systematic Literature Surveillance http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115302/Melanoma : Perez-Gomez B, Pollán M, Gustavsson P, et al. Cutaneous melanoma: hints from occupational risks by anatomic site in Swedish men. Occup Environ Med. 2004;61(2):117-126.


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The major focus of Tin Mountain is the environmental education programs in the local schools. These programs include our 51 hour September to June Environmental Studies Program; Forests For the Future courses at junior highs in Tamworth and Fryeburg; Project KITE in the Fryeburg elementary and middle schools; teacher workshops, school-wide projects, extra hour programs, field trips, and special projects.


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Skip to comments.Iranian Alert -- March 4, 2004 -- IRAN LIVE THREAD --Americans for Regime Change in Iran
Posted on 03/04/2004 12:12:05 AM PST by DoctorZIn
The US media almost entirely ignores news regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran. As Tony Snow of the Fox News Network has put it, this is probably the most under-reported news story of the year. But most Americans are unaware that the Islamic Republic of Iran is NOT supported by the masses of Iranians today. Modern Iranians are among the most pro-American in the Middle East.
There is a popular revolt against the Iranian regime brewing in Iran today. Starting June 10th of this year, Iranians have begun taking to the streets to express their desire for a regime change. Most want to replace the regime with a secular democracy. Many even want the US to over throw their government.
The regime is working hard to keep the news about the protest movement in Iran from being reported. Unfortunately, the regime has successfully prohibited western news reporters from covering the demonstrations. The voices of discontent within Iran are sometime murdered, more often imprisoned. Still the people continue to take to the streets to demonstrate against the regime.
In support of this revolt, Iranians in America have been broadcasting news stories by satellite into Iran. This 21st century news link has greatly encouraged these protests. The regime has been attempting to jam the signals, and locate the satellite dishes. Still the people violate the law and listen to these broadcasts. Iranians also use the Internet and the regime attempts to block their access to news against the regime. In spite of this, many Iranians inside of Iran read these posts daily to keep informed of the events in their own country.
This daily thread contains nearly all of the English news reports on Iran. It is thorough. If you follow this thread you will witness, I believe, the transformation of a nation. This daily thread provides a central place where those interested in the events in Iran can find the best news and commentary. The news stories and commentary will from time to time include material from the regime itself. But if you read the post you will discover for yourself, the real story of what is occurring in Iran and its effects on the war on terror.
I am not of Iranian heritage. I am an American committed to supporting the efforts of those in Iran seeking to replace their government with a secular democracy. I am in contact with leaders of the Iranian community here in the United States and in Iran itself.
If you read the daily posts you will gain a better understanding of the US war on terrorism, the Middle East and why we need to support a change of regime in Iran. Feel free to ask your questions and post news stories you discover in the weeks to come.
If all goes well Iran will be free soon and I am convinced become a major ally in the war on terrorism. The regime will fall. Iran will be free. It is just a matter of time.
Bush draws a crowd
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www.DaliyTrojan.com ^ | March 4, 2004 | SHRADDHA JAISWALI
Posted on 03/04/2004 5:32:13 AM PST by RonDog
President Bush spoke at the Shrine Auditorium Wednesday. More than 100 showed up for the event.
Elizabeth Leitzell | Daily Trojan Mixed Emotion. The Iranian American Republicans were among the demonstrators who welcomed President Bush to the Shrine Auditorium Wednesday afternoon; they said they support him because he opposes terrorism in Iran.
By SHRADDHA JAISWALI
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President George W. Bush's visit to Southern California on Wednesday was marked by demonstrations from more than 130 supporters and opponents who packed onto the four corners of Jefferson Boulevard and Shrine Place in the early evening.
The demonstrators, both for and against the president, waved signs and shouted slogans at the drivers passing the Shrine Auditorium where Bush was scheduled to speak at 5:35 p.m.
With the clock ticking down to the November presidential election, Bush planned a three-day visit to California in hopes of raising funds for his re-election campaign.
The anti-Bush corner was home to about 80 people of all ages waving signs reading everything from a general "Stop Bush" to the more specific "End Occupation in Iraq" and "Immigrant Rights."
Many of the anti-Bush signs were provided by the Act Now to Stop War and End Racism organization, but they were joined by groups such as Code Pink, The Socialist Organization and Out Against War as well as by individuals simply wanting to be heard.
Those gathered at the corner shouting against Bush's policies felt it was necessary to protest even at a fundraising event to open the eyes of Californians.
"I hope to call attention to the fact that other people who think he should not be president will know they are not alone," said Eda Hallinan, a member of the women's peace group Code Pink.
"Bush is probably the worst president this country has ever had," she said. "I think that we are so much worse off now than when he first took office, in terms of the economy and our own security."
Along with the sea of anti-Bush posters, the protesters chanted their messages from a megaphone with sayings such as, "George Bush we know you your daddy was a killer too," and "Hands off Haiti."
But despite the loud anti-Bush sentiments, Bush supporters were not deterred from standing their ground. The largest group of Bush advocates at the four corners was a group of Iranians waving flags and shouting praises of the president's international policies.
"We're here to support President Bush because he's for democracy, not only in Iran, but around the world," said 59-year-old Reza Ershadi.
Fellow conservatives praised the Iranian effort to support Bush saying that they were dedicated and knew that Bush could help them.
"These guys have been here since 3 p.m.," said Ron Smith [aka RonDog] pointing to the Iranians. "Think about it, they've got family in Iran. They've got family right now in a brutal regime, and they're saying, 'well we appreciate what you did in Iraq, how about coming over here and helping us out in Iran...'"CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread
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AO uses some fonts which are Windows-specific - notably Verdana. These fonts are usually not available under a stock Linux install (Mandrake/ Redhat for instance)
AO uses some small font sizes which look really bad with the fonts that the Linux-based browsers typically substitute for the Windows fonts which they don't have.
Mandrake and Redhat are of course unable to include these fonts due to copyright issues, therefore they cannot add them. But if you have a valid licence for Windows it is probably legal to add them yourself (assuming that your machine either dual boots in Windows, or you have another machine with Windows)
This tutorial explains how to fix this - it really *DOES* improve AO's appearance in Linux browsers (Netscape, Mozilla, Galeon etc (haven't tried Konqueror but should work ok too)) (AO doesn't work too well in Opera)
1. Get your Windows fonts from your Windows box or partition and slap them somewhere in the Linux filesystem - I've chosen /usr/local/share/fonts (this assumes that your windows partition is in /mnt/windows and windows is installed in C:\windows)
mkdir -p /usr/local/share/fonts
cp /mnt/windows/windows/fonts/verd* /mnt/windows/windows/fonts/ari* /usr/local/share/fonts
2. Assuming you're using a distro which uses xfs (Mandrake and Redhat do I think)
Edit /etc/X11/fs/config, adding the path you've used to the "catalogue" section thus:
catalogue = /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/misc:unscaled,
(loads of other stuff chopped)
/usr/share/fonts/ttf/western, <-- Extra comma
/usr/local/share/fonts/ttf <-- This line added
3. Set up the fonts directory with an index (used by the font server to determine whcih font is which)
mkttfdir /usr/local/share/fonts/ttf
4. Restart xfs
/etc/init.d/xfs restart
5. Close and reopen your browser if necessary
6. Go to www.antionline.com and see the difference


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2013 has been a great year for movies, so narrowing down our list of favorites was no easy task. As Cinema Blend has numerous writers with varying tastes in film, we decided to go solo this year in sharing our Top 10 lists of the best movies of 2013. You've read both Sean and Kristy's lists, but now it's Eric's turn to rank the best blockbusters, indies and prestige films that came to us this past year.
10. The Spectacular NowThere are some - both those who write about movies and read about them - that believe that film festival reviews should be taken with a grain of salt. After all, the big titles that premiere at places like Sundance or Toronto are usually at the center of a good deal of fanfare, and it's not hard to get sucked up in all of the excitement of the event and let it have an effect. The true test of a festival film is the second viewing, where the volume is turned down on the presentation element and a high degree of expectation is introduced. I knew I loved James Ponsoldt's The Spectacular Now when I first saw it at SXSW in March, but I found out just how much when I saw it again in August.
Enough can't be said about the performances of leads Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley, who truly get the chance to shine after fantastic turns in movies like Rabbit Hole and The Descendants. And following up on last year's Smashed, Ponsoldt once again proves a deft ability with tone and emotional storytelling. In a few years I hope that The Spectacular Now is looked back upon not just as an amazing film, but also for launching three great careers. (Read my full SXSW review here).


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The 'rights' of spring
Spring, that beautiful time of year, is upon us. Trees are budding, the daffodils and crocuses have bloomed, and the grass is greening. Nature is letting us know that state and national parks will be open within a few weeks.
The National Park Service, a fundamentally liberal group with an extreme sense of fairness to critters and humankind alike, organized these vast areas of wilderness many years ago.
In their infinite wisdom, they thought humans had been encroaching on wildlife territory for much too long. They felt that the critters needed areas they could call their own, where they could live in peace without fear of being hunted, shot and eaten.
Thus, they created the state and national parks, which are all game preserves. Read the signs carefully. They say: GAME PRESERVE. Hunting critters and other wildlife is not permitted in these places. These are wildlife sanctuaries.
Take note, however. There are no signs that say: PEOPLE PRESERVE.
The National Forest Service thought it only fair that if there are areas where people can hunt for their prey, animals and other critters should have areas where they can hunt for theirs — without restrictions.
The part that the folks from the forest service leave out, however, is that in national game preserves — you are the prey. If you enter one of these places to experience the serenity that the wilderness has to offer, do not be surprised if it offers a few other experiences that are less than adequately covered in park literature.
This is the wilderness. In the wilderness, animals have rights. You do not.
Nowhere in any brochure that I have ever seen, or on any sign at the entrance to a state or national park, are words posted that suggest, "If you enter here, you might be eaten."
I think this is a tad shortsighted on the part of the forest rangers. Instead, they post signs that say: "Do not feed the animals."
The signs should say, "If you do not feed the animals, they will feed on you."
I suppose they assume that people will figure that out. Well, they are wrong.
If I may suggest, feeding the animals is probably a bad idea, mostly because you will not have brought enough food to satisfy the appetite of say, an 800-pound grizzly just waking from a long winter's nap. If he is grouchy, it's more than likely because he's hungry.
However, if said bear saunters into your campsite and looks longingly at your pic-a-nic basket, do not offer him a peanut butter sandwich. Trust me. He is not Yogi. Just give him the basket and be on your way — post haste.
If he peers into your van and spots a cooler, give it to him. You do not want to anger the bear. Losing a cooler is a small price to pay to avoid the alternative.
The difference between humans and bears is that humans would probably not welcome bears into their living rooms, whereas bears would be much more accommodating and insist on humans entering theirs.
Wildlife and humans also have distinct differences in hunting techniques. Humans humanely shoot their prey, dress it, cook it and eat it. Critters and larger wildlife prefer the Jurassic Park method.
They skip the shooting, dressing and cooking parts and go directly to eating. Not to be an alarmist, but I might mention that although the methodology is more efficient, the experience can be somewhat daunting on the part of the prey.
If you still decide to visit one of the many game preserves after reading this warning, another matter is well worth consideration. If the bears don't eat you, the mosquitoes and black flies will. They will find you quite tasty. And they will find you. Make no mistake — they are waiting.
Our government's plans to curb spending unfortunately threaten park services. Consequently, park maintenance will not be up to par and the local residents will be free to roam at will.
Loosely translated, that means they can do whatever they want, whenever they want, to whomever they want — with impunity.
If services slow down, visitors will soon see long lines of cars waiting to go into the parks and few coming out. If deserted campsites become the norm, it could be because the occupants have been detained, possibly for quite some time.
Visiting the wild could mean spending time in a system you really don't understand.


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WASHINGTON --A White House official says Tom Donilon is resigning as President Barack Obama's national security adviser and will be replaced by Susan Rice.
Rice is currently the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. She has been harshly criticized by Republicans for her initial accounting of the attacks on a U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, which later proved to be incorrect.
Donilon's resignation marks a significant shakeup for Obama's national security team.
The official insisted on anonymity in order to discuss the personnel changes before they were publicly announced.
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Hyundai Tiburon Vs. Scion tC
mxjake41 Posts: 1i bought a tc in january and im very pleased with it,it came with a no extra cost unlimited drive train warranty for as long as i own the car(this includes the factory installed performance accessories too like the supercharger)i wouldnt call it fast,but zippy and fun to drive ,the only things i dont like are the cabin noise and the instability on the highway when close to larger suvs and tractor trailers(not noticeable after being lowered 2")i drove the automatic and it felt kind of sluggish compared to the manual,it kind of reminded me of driving an auto corolla,which is fine if your not looking for performance because it is very smooth,i purchased the tc spec due to its lighter weight and lack of unecessary options(still comes with power windows and nice stereo system,fold down rear seats)sure it comes with wheel covers,but i was going to buy new wheels anyway so i came out paying about 3 grand less(compared to regular tc) for exactly what i wanted,i average 28mpg driving mostly backroads and some highway,they are also very easy to work on,ive worked in a toyota dealership as a body tech for awhile and they are built to be worked on,most of the american makes are very difficult,especially the pt cruiser,this can mean minimal time in the body shop if it is ever wrecked,another con though is insurance,the salesman told me that it would be the same as a camry,due to it having the same motor,but is simply not the case,the cheapest insurance i could get was though unitrin for 190 a month(im 20),but was quoted as much as 500 a month through allstate,so if you are a young driver,i would advise insuring through your parents,as for the tiburon,ive never driven one,but i think they look very nice and like that they have the 6 cylinder option,but the warranty alone would turn me back to the tc any day,not that im tryin to sell it,just my opinion,i think the tc is worth it for the price,warranty,looks,and the customer service from toyota is very good,ive been checked up on many times by the sales manager and have been given 2 tanks of gas and a free mini detail since0
Forgive me, somehow, I didn't see this (your May 10th) post before. It is a good and fair post, and gives me more perspective to what you're saying. If you don't feel safe with Hyundai, then of course, you have to follow your heart, and that should be the way it should go. As regarding your son wanting a stick shift though, (and I don't propose Hyundai on this, but) just as a note, their syncrho-shift, or whatever nomenclature they give it, is really quite like a stick shift, just as it is in other cars, such as Nissan, Chrysler, etc. that use that tech feature.
It is really pretty cool, a sort of clutchless stick shift. What I did find out though in driving (although I liked using that feature very much) is that the computer in the AT version shifted it better than I did, I regret to say. If I just stepped on the gas and concentrated on the steering, that was enough for me. So personally, I see no need to get manual shift in Tiburon, except slight initial discount at outset (which I don't think is worth it, at least not for me). I would not seek to 'push' the Tib on anyone, that would be wrong, only sought to bring forth some of my truthful perception. I have not experienced Tib past 16K, but up to that point had no problems, until someone made a left turn in front of me, that caught me unawares, and Tib got totalled, although it protected me very well, and took the brunt of the crunch for me. (By-by Tib.) However, I do salute my TC. I am now at 28k-ish, and keeps running great. Not exceptional, but very good. Nno problems or maint. prices.
The Tib was quiet, and as another person mentioned, the suspension noticeably stiffer, smoother. I had plenty of rattles in TC, quite noticeable. I got them to fix most of them, but I still get an odd rattle in the right rear, around the back wheel on bumpy freeways at times. Not a good feeling, a rumbly sound. Yet, Toyota said they didn't hear a thing, in two different testings. Hmmm, It still continues, and the overhead sliding panel to moonroof, is rather flimsy, actually cheap, not like the Tib's. Also, for similar price with Tib, I got leather seats, and tilt-able steering wheel. No tilting steering wheel in TC, where I could use it, although I never really used or needed in Tib.
Maybe Honda will work nice for you, or else that your step son won't even notice any minor neg's about the Scion, as I have. Actually, it is a good car overall, and I thank God for it. It's a good ride, in a sporty way, I find it outperforming most other cars around me, probably due in part to my aggressive style, I did add a few small enhancements for handling, etc. Respectfully yours, Rich0
karateboi Posts: 10I'm driving a Toyota 2000 Avalon XLS.. it's extremely comfortable and well equipped but I kind of get tired of the boring ride and would prefer to have a sporty car..
I looked at the Tc and Tib before but I'm not particularly impressed with either one.. The Tc doesn't have too much originality in it. Its powertrain is handed down from the Camry and a few other Toyota's. It's not really built for its own purpose and certainly, I would say it's not very sporty overall. The tib is decent, but reliability is average (according to consumer report). The tib's four cylinder lacks power, and the V6 is too thirsty at the gas pump.
Right now I'm looking at the Toyota Celica, Acura RSX, and Lexus IS300.
The Celica is better than the Tc in most aspects. Better gas mileage, better handling, better ride. The engine is smaller in displacement which would make the celica not as strong in low end torque as the Tc, but acceleration wise I believe they are not much different since the Celica is much lighter.
The Acura RSX is a pretty nice car too. Honda's steering is better than Toyota's. RSX also has good handling, and gas mileage is good.
The Lexus IS300 has an inline six so it does get bad mileage (it's worse than my Avalon's V6 which has same displacement). It's the only one that's rear-wheel drive though. Good handling as well, but acceleration isn't much faster than the other two.0
Your observations concerning TC and Tib seem vivid enough, you do seem to go full circle though regarding Tib's gas appetitite, and then ending with IS300's gas setback. I am too lazy at this moment (actually around 12pm) to do research on the Lexus, but generally, when I see them I like them, and there are some that seem to me to be quite sporty,even when they have four doors. They seem zippy, and eloquent to boot. As I said, I have not researched IS300, but I would think them to be in a quite different (higher class, but also substantially more expensive) than TC or Tib. (by far). As for Acura RSX, I thought I saw it rated around 151 hp, though I could be wrong. They look to perform well, but their entry price is around at least 21k+, last I looked. An attractive car, but . . . I would not push the Tib, but, for the money, you can get pretty well loaded (no, the car, not you) with leather seats, tilt steering, 7-speaker stereo system, Sycnro-mesh (or whatever techno-term) auto-trans, a more functional moon roof than TC, etc.) As for Toyota Celica, I could be wrong but imo they are not going to be making those anymore? A few seemed like they were trying to race me when I had the Tib, or else, I couldn't tell. But they are rated higher hp than TC, though they might be lacking torque, and their hp is at high rpm, still, I'm thinking they are faster than TC, though I could be wrong. Nissan seems to make very nice sporty cars, though in a higher price bracket, Passats seem nice, again, a substantially higher bracket, as is also the Subaru WRX, and Mitsubish All Wheel drive entries. Mazda RX seems of consideration in 25K bracket, as is also Eclipse, in about 23K bracket. But eclipse is heavy, and Mazda, seems to go up in price dramatically with just a few extra options, also, their torque is a question to me. And then, there's the Chevrolet niche competitor that comes with turbo, and around 210 hp. Certainly it's not overly eloquent or fancy, but it meets performance expectations, fun driving, and some good looks, as well, for a fair price.0
We are buying a new car, and it's either 6-cyl manual Tiburon SE or the 6-cyl manual Mitsubishi Eclipse GT. We've been researching on this and other sites.
We both noticed the HUGE difference between Tiburon owner ratings on multiple web sites (all high) and the Consumer Reports rating (very low).
This gap seemed paradoxical, so I read the reviews to see what Consumer Reports had to say. then I read other reviews as well on the Consumer Reports site.
Now I understand: The Consumer Reports review of 2007 models is NOT objective when it comes to the Tiburon AND to other sporty models.
Here's why: Consumer Reports consistently TRASHES just about any car with BOTH of the following:
- sport suspension
- 2-door with a smaller back seat
The Tiburon and Eclipse both qualify (and the Scion does not), and both get very poor marks from Consumer Reports as a result. Read the detailed reviews for both cars, and you'll see that I am accurate.
Consumer Reports seems to assume that drivers of sporty cars want soft suspension. News flash: they don't!
CS also seems to assume that a sporty car drivers are expecting the back seat of a 4-door sedan. Well, they don't!
I rode in friend's Tiburon back seat (I'm 6 feet tall) and was reasonably comfortable for at least the 5-mile drive that we were on. Yet, Consumer Reports says that the Tiburon back seat is "unusable". Is CS biased? I sure think so.
Read their reviews again with what I have stated in mind, and you'll likely come to the same conclusion.
heavyrightfoot Posts: 7It seems you have a bit of a dilemma since you are in no way comparing apples to apples. I have an '07 Tiburon SE and I love it. I love the way it looks, handles, and performs.
But it isn't in the same price or performance class as the Mitubishi Eclipse GT. The Tib SE is thousands less expensive (I paid 22 out the door for mine) and consequently there is a significant horsepower differential.
Not only that, but in my opinion, Mitsubishi ruined the design in 07. I don't believe the '07 Eclipse looks anywhere near as sporty as the '06 and prior years. For me that rounded rear end makes it look a bit stodgy.
Sorry Mitsu owners, I intend no offense. just my humble opinion.0
Hey Eric, interesting post. Well there goes, there is the answer to my scrumpled eye brow look like - huh? But as you probably saw in my earlier entry, I know what I know, and I don't have to hang my hat of satisfaction upon some 'removed' report from a person who is getting paid to make his or her (typically his for cars) report. Your observation bears the point well. And speaking of slanted, let me say this, I'm a 6' even just like Steven, I usually don't have people riding in the back seat, and consequently I had never gotten in the back of TC before to try it out. My girl friend's nephew, somewhat shorter than myself while in his teens, visited her from out of state, and needed a ride with us one day. I saw him leaning down just a bit to fit his head. I apologized to him, but he liked the car, and said 'that's alright'. Later, I tried to sit in the back seat. Gosh TC might be more comfortable for wider people than the Tib, but not for height, not where it slopes down so fast. And width wise, in the front seat, my right leg felt much more comfortable driving in Tib than in TC. Also, TC is notably lower vertically in front seat than my experience in Tib. As for Mitsubishi, perhaps a bit more classy look, perhaps a 'solid' car, certainly more hp, although more weight also. I think the other person responding summed it up fairly well with the apples analogy, I don't know how sporty the eclipse feels. It might convey a better image, and more power. I can only say that I found the Tiburon to be a fun car, to me. I suggest you drive them both, and pray about it. It's not every day one buys a car, and you personally have to feel satisfied with your decision and financial feel as well.0
I had forgot about this particular commercial, but it's one of Toyota's "hip" CG animated ads for the TC and the car is running along the road while all these parts fly onto it, apparently to show its modifiable look. I swear the first time I saw this, which was at the end, I thought it was a Tib commercial. Then to my disappointment I found it was just a Toy ad. What struck me as ironic however, is how TC clearly takes a stab at Tiburon by adding the fins on the back and having the shark appearance.
And anyone that says the TC doesn't resemble a bloated '05-'06 Tib, especially from back, just isn't paying attention.0
Yeah, we've got to watch out for bloating. :-) But as mentioned in post, I do think the newer Eclipse has that a bit, like a chubby back end. If there's one thing I do like about the TC, I'm fairly happy with its looks. Yeah, it is modifiable a lot, but . . . should that really be a "feature", or can't it be more 'complete', if you will, upon initial receipt of? I mean . . should that overly put a smile on my face? I'm thinking, that a little bit more right out the gate would be great also. It is good that they have third party support though, you know what they say, keep that cash flow going, and 'money makes the world go round'. It's just another marketing slant. "Come and get your car for less" and now "come and get the rest of your car for more". Come on, who's fooling who? :-) (Whatever, . . I realize there are some customer benefits with that . . possibly.)
Regarding the commercial you mentioned, I saw, but only once, I looked up at tv at Yardhouse, and it went by so quickly, I barely caught it, though it looked cool. I don't watch tv much. Again, if one thing Toyota does well, it's marketing. However, I'd be happy if some companies balance out the ratio between the money they invest into 'marketing', and the money they invest into R & D. I suspect Toy has relaxed a bit, but now saving its bigger efforts on Trucks, new SUV's, and Lexus. Lexus for sure, is no doubt a lucrative justification for them to put some effort in. There are a lot of rich people who don't mind overpaying for a product. As for their (expensive) sport coupe, I think people are much better off for much much lower price with a Nizzan Z, etc.
Regards, Rich0
I think people are much better off for much much lower price with a Nizzan Z, etc.
And let's not forget the RWD, 4.6L V7 Powered Coupe Hyundai's producing next year!0
dmac12000 Posts: 4i own a tC...I recommend you buy the hyundai!0
Not for me, per se, but for the person you addressed, could there perhaps be articulation as to why you would say so to them? I'm sure that specifics of your experience would be of interest. Elsewise, there is not much chance on anyone really banking on such a brief statement, although it does notably express your preference.0
jonnylee Posts: 17The RWD Tiburon will have around 300HP0
How does that one Wiz song go . . .? "Somewhere over the Rainbow . . "
Anyway, is it of big event or import, considering (if it ever emerges)it will also probably cost just a little bit lower than anything else having 300hp, like the GT35, etc.
I could not help but to laugh when seeing all the pics of it on this web site. In every one I saw, they had it semi-veiled with a car jacket on the lower half of it, almost as though they were afraid to expose their up-vamped product. Something that they hesitate about?
Anyway, it's just a car, and cars are just cars, they are not our salvation. There's a lot of heavy marketing everywhere, but only Jesus can truly bring one lasting joy and satisfaction., and only Jesus really cares about you, for reals. Unlike some cars, He won't steer you wrong. We were like cars in the junk yard, when He found us, crushed and in great disrepair, yet He bought us, at His cost. Now there's a truly compelling event, if. If we ever want to get out, and get really rolling, . . onto His High Way, lest we should find all of our money and hope spent, leaving us at a dead end, without a cell phone, and no Triple A in sight and everyone that marketed and milked us along the way conveniently unavailable for comment. Like the TV show "Lost". Lost in a world of marketing. Lost in a lost world.0
Hey Richs3, Eric here from Post 36... well we took your advice, including test-drivng both the Tib and the Eclipse. Hands down, the Tib handled SO much better and was a dream to drive in comparison. Significantly tighter turning radius, fewer and smaller blind spots, GREAT handling. No contest.
To sum up, the Eclipse was beautiful to look at, but the Tib was and is beautiful to look at and to experience. Have had the Tib for 8 months now and we are 100% satisfied. Thanks!0
Also, with 2008 beyond the last model year. The Tiburon is priced a lot lower. You can get it well below MSRP now. And with the Scion tC, they have that annoying supposedly no-haggle price.0
fellrain Posts: 1I was just wondering linqpanda, you mentioned that you can get the tiburon well below msrp now.
What exactly is "well below"? Are we talking about like 2,000 under, more?0
For an automatic 2008 GS with Premium Package (Sunroof/Cruise Control), the MSRP was $19,895. Invoice $19,045. TMV after Incentives/Rebates $18,779.
I got an out the door quote from the Internet dealer for $17130.99 in Virginia. It's not great. But this is with no haggling. I am not really an expert when it comes to buying and haggling car prices, but I think with a little haggling, I could get it for a little less.0
01271120 Posts: 1im really glad i ran into this. im looking into buying one and just today it came across to me that insurance would be high. i didnt know for the gs it would be different though so THANK YOU!0
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For all those who know about the 7.53 project, same concept with a very minor change.
For all those who didn't know, you can either click THAT link up there or read here.
Simply put, the 7.53 Contest was an Iron Chef of a bunch of us in the #AMV channel making short AMVs approx. 7.53 seconds long. The examples can be seen on the third page of the link above.
So, you should pretty much KNOW what the 8.47 Project is about by now. Anyway, we're looking for anyone interested in doing an IC clip that's 8.47 seconds long.
So far, everyone's all "Let's do it now. " So I guess we'll do it now. Seeing how 8 seconds is really short and we want enough pieces to make into an AMV. 5-8 minutes long should be enough, so we need around 36 to 56 pieces. Shouldn't be that hard, right?
Do between NOW (January 25th 4:18PM EST)
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Being a Brit with almost my entire known ancestry in the UK, as well as a Canadian, I have a soft spot for British genealogical organisations. I relish the innovation-leadership of TNA.
But what's happened to FindMyPast? It seems, compared to the competition, specifically Ancestry, FMP is getting left behind.
Its reflected in the rankings recently published by GenealogyInTime; The FMP UK (.co.uk) site ranked 18th globally among genealogy sites, down from 14th a year ago. That's very respectable but going the wrong way. Even just focusing on the UK, FMP Alexa ranked 1,234th out of all websites while Ancestry Alexa ranked 355th. Globally the US (.com) site ranked 59th among genealogy sites, down from 48th; Genes Reunited fell from 24th to 30th. FMP has a long way to go to catch up with North American records, with only a small amount of Canadian content, not even the census!
On the plus side there are associated sites in the larger D C Thomson group. Scotlands People climbed from 53rd to 48th. It has a virtual stranglehold on Scottish records. The British Newspaper Archive, with a unique agreement with the British Library, climbed from 68th to 57th.
It all goes to show that content is king and having unique content is a winning formula. Duh! If it weren't for the access to British newspapers I'd probably drop my FMP subscription.
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