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Dialog #1
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"Mom, I'm going with Ashley and Tiffani to the movies tonight, okay?" yelled Jocelyn as she threw her books on the table and raced for the fridge.
"What movie?"
"Spring Break Axe Murderer. And before you start, all the other kids get to go."
"You know I don't like you going out on school nights."
"Mom, come on, PLEASE!"
What can it hurt? She probably sees worse on TV. as she absently flips through the latest "Glamour" magazine. It never hurt me any.
"Well, all right. But be sure you're home by 10:00, okay?"
Is this any better?
Carol Penhorwood
"God has not called me to be successful, God has called me to be faithful." Mother Teresa
"...not to advance in the spiritual life is to go back. But those who have the gale of the Holy Spirit go forward even in sleep.". Brother Lawrence
This is my entry. I got a bit carried away, and so Jocelyn sounds almost like a mad girl. Hope you like it.
"I don't believe it! You won't let me go see Spring Break Axe Murderer? That's not fair! I've arranged everything with Ashley and Tiffani. We've even said who'll buy the popcorn. And now you won't let me go? Everyone who's anyone is seeing this film this afternoon. I just don't believe it. Is it because I'm only fourteen? You've let me see 18 movies before this. What makes this one so special? I'm not standing for this."
"Well yes, honey, I understand you're upset, but don't get too uppity, it's nothing very big is it?" Tina, Jocelyn's mother, was worried about her wild daughter.
"Nothing big? Nothing big? Are you deaf, mum? It's the biggest event of the month. I bought glitzy lipstick specially for this occasion. It cost me thirty quid! And now I can't go?"
"All right, all right. I give in. If it's really that important to you, then you can go. Just one thing. No, don't yell at me. I'm not trying to be a pain. I'm trying to be your friend. So, be careful honey. Don't get mixed up in any shady stuff. Just enjoy the film."
Okay, I know that I put in quite a few exclamation marks. It was on purpose. I felt that a ranting teenage girl should deserve a few exclamation marks for the areas when she shouts loud enough to deafen a snake. Okay, that's a bad analogy, I just said it that way because snakes can't hear, so to deafen them would be quite a feat.
I'd value feedback from others as to whether you think the writing would be more effective without them. Thanks
Hmmmmm, my wonderful students always make me feel so inadequate for this class I've taken on!
After reading Pam's and Leah's second try, I think I may have to do a class in "internal monologues"--or expressing thoughts in writing. Maybe it's just me, but do people really think in such well-organized, complete sentences? I'm going to have to go back and re-read some of my own entries, and perhaps to publically eat my words.
Not picking on anyone, I promise. These "homework" assignments are definitely getting better and better. You've just got me thinking...about thinking!
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Carol, I'm giving you the gold star, for your combination of words and actions that really reveal Tina's personality, with no "telling."
But I'm also taking you back to class #3--choose a tense and stick to it. I highlighted the two most important verb phrases in red; do you see that one is in past tense and one is in present tense? If you change that last one to "Tina absently flipped...", it'll be fine.
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Daniel, thanks for your homework--I love how creative you are.
First, about the exclamation points--a paragraph from my lesson on that topic:
So your exclamation points were fine--they're consistent with Jocelyn's mood, and they're in the dialog.
Other than that, I'd love you to take a look at this one sentence:
Tina, Jocelyn's mother, was worried about her wild daughter.
There's some 'telling' going on here. The relationship between the two is implied in the situtation, so 'Jocelyn's mother' isn't necessary. If you want to be doubly sure of it, just have Jocelyn call her 'mum' in her first speech. Most important, try to avoid telling your reader how a character feels (worried). Instead, show it by that character's words or actions. Have Tina reach out and adjust J's hair behind her ear, or turn her back and fuss with something with a trembling hand, or just have her voice shake. And show us that Jocelyn is wild (actually, you've done that) with her words and actions.
Again, your entry was fine--creative and well-written. You're an outstanding writer!
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Okay, I'm going to try this. Feel free to rip it apart.
"Mom! This is like... SO unfair! I can't believe --"
"I'm sorry, but the answer is still 'No.'" Tina calmly placed her purse on the kitchen counter, and began going through the day's mail.
"But... but... Ash and Tiff are going! Their moms don't care! You are just -- I can't believe -- O... M... G!" Jocelyn stomped from the kitchen into the living room, hurling her book bag to the floor. Dropping to the couch in a huff, she pulled out her cell phone to check for text messages. Her mother, angered at hearing the young girl's exclamation, followed close behind.
"Now hold on, young lady," Tina began, "let's go back and review a couple of things here. The movie title has the words 'Axe Murderer' in it. Hello! This isn't some silly movie you're wanting to see! It's going to be graphic and it's going to contain scary details, and..."
"MOM. I'm 14." Jocelyn stared at the floor as she proclaimed the number, and then turned her attention back to the phone.
"Let. Me. Finish." Tina's voice was stern enough to elicit a look from her irritated 14-going-on-30 daughter.
"Fine." Jocelyn sat back, crossed her arms and sighed noticeably.
"Look, young lady, I was 14 once too, and it was't that long ago! There were times I didn't get to do what everyone else was doing. And it wasn't fun. But it was for my own good. You have to remember, Jocelyn Nichole, I make the decisions I make because I care about you. I'm not responsible for Ashley and Tiffany. I'm responsible for YOU. I'm not trying to be mean.."
The cell phone buzzed, distracting Jocelyn. Tina waited. She knew there was no point in continuing while a text message was coming in. Because ALL text messages are more important than Mom! She frowned as she watched her daughter's face for some hint of what this new message was about.
"Perfect!" Jocelyn threw up her hands, tossing the cell phone on the couch. As her hands dropped to her sides, she tilted her head back and moaned. "Why me?"
"What is it this time?" The constant teenage drama was wearying, but Tina really was interested in whatever had made Jocelyn's countenance grow darker.
Jocelyn sat upright and grabbed the phone to spout the newest information at her mother. "Everyone going. Can pick you up. Gonna be wicked cool!" The anger was all too evident in her voice now.
"Jocelyn, I just think --"
"But Mom! Everyone is gonna be there! Everyone! Not just Tiff and Ash! And tomorrow? What's gonna happen? Everyone will be talking about it... but ME! Because MY mom decided... oh, whatever!" Jocelyn jumped to her feet in disgust, jerking her bookbag from its resting place.
Another text came. Tina watched as Jocelyn read the message and then closed her eyes.
"Great." The word was almost imperceptible. The two stood like statues as silence enveloped the room.
Tina rubbed her forehead and sighed. "Jocelyn, come here, please."
"What?" Jocelyn turned to face her mother, bracing herself for yet another string of reasons why the movie was not acceptable.
"Come here."
Slowly, Jocelyn let the bookbag drop to the floor, and trudged toward her mom.
"You really want to do this, don't you? It's that important?"
"Mo-o-om!" came the whiny plea. "Everyone, Mom! Everyone is gonna be there! Just this once.. can't you... please?"
The big puppydog eyes and the lower lip that appeared to fall all the way to the floor were too much for Tina to resist. My gosh, she is just like me, Tina groaned to herself. Crossing her arms, and squaring her shoulders, she locked eyes with her daughter.
"We have rules, young lady."
"Yes, Ma'am."
"You WILL call me when you arrive at the mall."
"But... Ash's mom is gonna drive us! Why do I --"
The response was quiet, and controlled. "Yes, Ma'am."
"You WILL text me when the movie is over."
Jocelyn's face slowly brightened. "Yes, Ma'am."
"You WILL call me when Ashley's mom arrives to bring you home."
The look from her mom was all it took to stifle her disagreement. "Yes, Ma'am."
Jocelyn began to fidget in place. "Wha-a-a-at?"
"You will NOT be anywhere but at the theaters. No hanging in the parking lot. No running all over the mall. No talking to boys you don't know. And you especially will NOT get into any other car, other than Ashley's mom's car. Is that understood?"
Jocelyn's face was as bright as the noonday sun. "Yes, Ma'am!" The warm hug she gave to Tina clearly showed her change in disposition. Tina returned the gesture by hugging her daughter just as warmly.
"I love you, Joc."
"I love you, Mom."
Jocelyn grinned and giggled. "Always, Mom." She wiggled free from her mom's embrace.
"Gosh, I gotta text Ash back!"
Fingers flew over the small keys, as a weary mother watched, wondering if she'd won this battle, or lost. She is SO much like me...
Nonny, beautifully done and WAY more than was necessary! Extra credit for you!
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Seriously. That one put mine to shame!
(And the fact that it's been 14 years since I was 14, and I was a pretty docile and reasonable teen, although certainly not without the typical hormonal histrionics....life was so dramatic then....)
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Thank you, Jan! Wow. I am humbled by your kind words.
I stayed up through the night to get caught up on your homework assignments because I've been sick for the past couple of weeks, and really bad last week.
Maybe I should stay up through the night more often?
Actually, what you read is a pretty good take on some of the arguments that my now 19-year-old son and I have had throughout his teenage years.
On the other hand, Jan, herein lies my biggest problem: longwindedness. (is that even a word?) Is there any way I could cut my story down? Make it cleaner? Streamlined? I am "Miss Wordy" and I'd like to get rid of that nickname!
I'm going to try the challenge on the blog, and see if I can actually write something in 50 words or less. Wish me luck. I'm not sure I can accomplish that.
But, Leah, I liked yours! I thought your take on the situation was very well written. I liked how you added in Tina's thoughts, especially when you said Breathe, Tina, breathe.
After Jan commented, I went back and read mine, and then realized just how long it is. Way too long, in my opinion. My writing is not clean and precise. It's more like a vine that just rambles and wanders all over the place.
Okay, just because I have time on my hands and this looks like fun, let me see what I can do to tighten this up. I used to have to do this to my Challenge entries all the time, and it was great fun.
I got rid of redundant dialog, lots of positioning of people and objects, and almost every phrase that tells how they felt. I'd far rather SHOW feelings than TELL them.
Yours is 844 words, mine is 607. And I have to say that if this were part of a larger work, 607 is still way too may words to devote to an argument about a movie. It could easily be trimmed to 300 words or less.
As a challenge entry, I'd still lose much of the argument, pick which character to focus on, and add considerably more depth.
What do you think?
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I love it, Jan! This is the very thing I needed to see. Thank you so much!
I will try to take your version and trim it down to 300 words or less. That will be quite a challenge for "Miss Wordy" me.
One more try....
Jocelyn yelled in her mother's face. "I'm not your little baby girl! I guess you think I should go see a Disney movie! Give me one good reason I can't go! Spring Break Axe Murderer might be gross, but big deal. It's not real!"
"I don't care. I said you aren't going."
"Why, why won't you let me see the freaky movie?"
"Because I said so, that's why!"
"That's not fair! Ash and Tiff have a crush on the star. Twitter says he'll be there signing autographs. Cut me some slack. I cleaned up the dirty dishes."
"Keep your voice down. Do you want your step-father in here?"
Tina flashed back to conflicts with her mom. Squirming in her computer chair she tried to decide how to handle Jocelyn, 14 going on 21.
"Mommm… It's not rated X! She folds her arms and taps her toes while glaring in Tina's eyes. Lot's of movies are gory." Sarcastically she says: "I'm not afraid of the boogie-man."
Jocelyn looked like she did the first time she begged to ride the roller-coaster alone, spoiled and ready. I didn't want her to go.
"Tell me again. What theatre? What time? Who's driving?
Jocelyn bounced up and down, hands clasped at her chest in hopes Mom weakened.
"Cinema-Max, 7, Ashley's Dad…. I can go?"
"I guess so. Stay together, do you hear me?"
"Yes, together, I hearrr you."
"Set your mobile on vibrate. Text or call when you get there, and when the show gets out. Are you listening?"
"Yes…enough of the third degree. I need to call the girls and get a shower."
Walking away she turned back, giving her Mom a big squeeze. "I owe you one!"
She has my recklessness. It got me in trouble. Heaven help us….
Pitiful Pam
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Great, Pam! I really got a sense of the personalities of these two characters.
Two VERY minor things: Take a look at the red phrases below.
You've got present tense verbs there, when the rest of your vignette has past tense verbs (yelled, flashed, bounced...)
Also, it's more effective to put characters' thoughts in italics, to distinguish them from speaking aloud.
This is a SUPER job--I can really see your writing improve with each lesson.
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Kiawah Island, SC- "Solid, consistent play", that's what Coker golf coach John Handrigan said made the difference as to Cobras took second place at the Kiawah Island Invitational. Coker shot a 594 as a team for the tournament, just three shots behind the number one team in the country USC-Aiken.
The Cobras were led by senior Vincent Dumouchel/Candiac,
Coach Handrigan is very pleased with his team and their performance this weekend, as they defeated nationally ranked Armstrong Atlantic (#2) and
The Cobras will hit the links again on September 25-27 as
Coker Individual Results:
Vincent Dumouchel- 72-75-147
Keith Wallace- 77-70-147
Johary Raveloarison- 73-77-150
Gary Morgan- 79-75-154
Team Total- 594

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So, what is CarrierIQ? It's a rootkit carriers and some handset makers in some markets install on their devices to track just how you use these devices. They record keystrokes, usage patterns, and all manner of other information, on your device. Many versions of the rootkit even send this information to your carrier where they can pinpoint your exact device, what you've been up to, what you've been typing, and so on.
The exact purpose of the rootkit was uncovered by Trevor Eckhart - he was then served a cease & desist notice from CarrierIQ demanding he remove the information. Eckhart immediately received support from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, after which CarrierIQ did a 180 and retracted the legal threat.
So far, CarrierIQ's rootkit has been found on devices running BlackBerryOS, Android,
and webOS. It's been found on iOS as well, but on iOS it stores less information, and it doesn't seem to be sending anything as long as 'Diagnostics and Usage' (iOS 5) is turned off - which is the default (you are asked to enable it during the iOS5 setup). So far, Windows Phone 7 and Bada appear to be not infected with the rootkit. In addition, Nokia has stated none of their phones have ever had CarrierIQ installed.
This is pretty bad, but luckily, it would appear this is very much a carrier-specific thing, and not a device-specific thing (except for iOS, where it's always installed, but as said, turned off). For instance, carriers in The Netherlands do not install it at all, so it's very well possible that it's mostly a US-thing. On top of that, smartphones from Google's Nexus programme do not contain the rootkit either. In the US, Verizon has come out as well, stating their devices do not include CarrierIQ.
You can easily check whether your Android device has CarrierIQ installed. All you need to do is install TrevE's Logging Test App, and hit the CIQ Checks button. My Dutch T-Mobile-branded Samsung Galaxy SII does not have CarrierIQ installed.
This is a pretty big deal, and a serious privacy violation by any standard, and I'm pretty sure this is going to lead to some serious lawsuits.
As a sidenote, it amuses me to no end how someone like John Gruber has mysteriously and quite suddenly adopted the "it's the carrier's fault!"-mantra now that iOS has also been found to include CarrierIQ. Which is ironic, since it appears that Apple is the only one including CarrierIQ (slightly butchered, but still) within the operating system itself, whereas on Android, it's a carrier thing.
In any case, I'm going to play with my Galaxy SII some more - without my carrier peeking over my shoulder. And in case T-Mobile NL uses some other method, I just typed in "I SENSE YOUR PRESENCE" exactly 17 times, just to mess with some heads.


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A national sorghum checkoff program could provide states much needed money for production research and market development and encourage private investment in the crop.
A checkoff proposal has been submitted to USDA, comment period has expired, and the process of preparing for a referendum could begin by summer, say Southwest grain sorghum growers and National Sorghum Producers Board members.
"I'm excited about the possibilities," says Ken Rose, Keyes, Okla. He says increased funding could help sorghum breeders develop grass herbicide tolerant varieties as well as improve other production systems. "I see checkoff funds as providing real help for the future."
With more base funds to work with, the national checkoff can attract more funding from seed and chemical companies.
Bill Kubecka, Palacios, Texas, says relying solely on state checkoff funding leaves too little money for actual research projects and market development programs. "With state organizations, overhead costs are too high to provide adequate funds for research and development," he says.
Consolidation helps. "It's like a farm operation. A 160-acre farm can increase to 1600 acres and become more efficient. We can become more efficient by consolidating resources. Individually, we're more likely to fail. Together we can succeed."
Rose says overhead costs on a national level will be significantly less than for state funding. "With a national checkoff, overhead costs will be limited to 10 percent of the money we take in. We've put that in as a safeguard. States can then put money where they want in production research and market development."
Market development will be a crucial issue and will include incentives for ethanol production, especially with sweet sorghums. "These sweet sorghum varieties will offer several advantages," Rose says. "Sugars go into ethanol production for a quick conversion. Cellulosic material is left for livestock food or cellulosic ethanol. It's a multi-faceted system and we'll need both production and market development funding."
Kubecka says corn remains a big player in the U.S. livestock feed industry. "That gives sorghum a niche, especially with forage sorghum varieties."
Rose says those new varieties appear to be adaptable across the country. "They do well in the High Plains with irrigation and adapt to the Southeast. They require less water than corn silage. Water efficiency is a big benefit for the Southwest."
"Water is always our limiting factor," Kubecka says. "Sorghum is more water efficient."
Traditional markets remain crucial to sorghum's future. Kubecka says much of the 2007 crop is bound for Europe. Mexico has been a strong market for U.S. grain sorghum, but this year Europe outbid Mexico.
Rose says European buyers are interested in grain sorghum partly because of the GMO issue. "That is about to change, but grain sorghum is non-GMO and that has been a factor."
Kubecka says grain sorghum has enjoyed a basis advantage because of increased European demand.
"But we don't want to lose Mexico. Mexico has been a good customer and that may be a long-term concern."
"We need to maintain these markets," Rose says. "That's why we need more market development funds."
Kubecka says the industry has three years to pass a referendum on the checkoff. A short delay may help. "We have a 12 million acre grain sorghum base but only 7 million acres of production. We want those who grow grain sorghum to vote."
Tim Lust, executive director, National Sorghum Producers, Lubbock, Texas, says industry participation in funding grain sorghum research and development is crucial.
The infusion of grower dollars, he says, will encourage industry capital to make an "investment to improve the crop."
Lust says improvements made for other crops can "work in grain sorghum." With some of the basic groundwork already completed for other commodities, some work on grain sorghum can be done relatively cheaply.
He says cold tolerance is a key target. "Cold tolerance is one of the best things we can do to increase yield. If we can get the crop in the ground 30 days earlier, we can show a significant increase in yield. We've seen earliness help cotton."
He says obstacles remain. "We always see challenges to any program in a government process." The National Grain and Feed Association, the Arkansas Farm Bureau and "some Nebraska producers have expressed concerns about the checkoff. We will continue to work with these groups and to understand their concerns. We will meet with them.
"But the reality is that we need private investment to make grain sorghum more profitable."
A checkoff program could provide seed money to make private investors more interested, he says.
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By Timothy Durham
Big 12 Campus Correspondent
When junior Texas A&M women's basketball player Kelsey Bone transferred to the Aggies' squad after playing at South Carolina, it came with a blessing and a price.
She had the benefit of transferring to the team that would win the 2011 National Championship, but she would not be able to play a minute on the court with her teammates.
Because of transfer rules, Bone was required to sit one year out before competing in games under the direction of head coach Gary Blair.
Bone said that the decision to play division I basketball many miles north of her home state of Texas was one that came with youth and a desire to see new places.
"Out of high school I kind of thought I wanted to go to school far from home," Bone said. "I've always lived in Texas, so I think I just kind of wanted something different. But at the same time, I was 17 years old, so I kind of felt like I knew a whole lot more than I did."
But her decision to transfer back to Texas A&M University in College Station-just under 100 miles from her hometown- was one that was influenced by family.
"As a student athlete, you don't really always have a lot of time to yourself, but I really liked where I was and being in a different part of the country," Bone said. "But because being a student athlete is so strenuous, you have to have a support system and I felt like I needed to be closer to my support system; my family."
But being closer to home wasn't a guarantee that she would automatically become accustomed to a new school. However, Bone said she had no problem weaving her way through the tradition-rich streets of Texas A&M.
"It's funny because there's a saying 'On the outside looking in, you don't really understand it," Bone said. "And I'm from Texas, so I knew about the rivalry and everything, but you really can't understand it until you are an Aggie. But becoming an Aggie was a great thing for me, and the traditions here are amazing."
Then, when Bone got moved in and settled, she said that being a part of the team became an easy thing for her because of her accepting teammates. And despite not being able to compete in game for her squad, she said she felt her own presence on the court vicariously through a specific teammate.
"Danielle and I were very close," Bone said. "She kind of was my connection to the court because we were going against each other so much in practice- everyday there was a battle. When she was out there doing her thing it felt like a part of me was out there doing that because I had played a part in getting her prepared."
The next challenge for Bone was two-fold: to fill the offensive shoes left by All-American and first round WNBA draft pick Danielle Adams and to find her spot on a team she had only practiced with.
Bone said that playing in games again is something that some people may take for granted.
"A lot of people think, oh she sat out a year, but she's ready," Bone said. "But there's also a learning curve- that was the first year I haven't played basketball since I was nine."
Bone said finding her spot is a work in progress with the team, but she is bending her game to fit what the Aggies need.
"At this point, I'm trying to be whatever it is that the coaches and my teammates need me to be," Bone said. "Whatever they ask for game in and game out, that's what I'm trying to do."
This season has had its up and downs already for the Texas A&M squad. The Aggies started off ranked as a Top-5 team, but the team has moved down a few spots following a pair of back-to-back losses to Purdue and Connecticut.
But Kelsey said that that the team has learned from its losses, and that this is the best time for the team to get a wake-up call.
"I think it's a constant work in progress," Kelsey said. "We lost Danielle, a big percentage of our offense, and I think the people who are playing are adjusting themselves to the play. But it's just December now, and better to hit those bumps now then in March and April."
As a welcome addition to the Aggie family, Kelsey has her eyes set on the prize for her team- even following the first National Championship season in Texas A&M history.
"I think at the end of the day, we want another banner here," Bone said. "There's not another fan base out there that deserves that. I don't care about the other things, winning ball games and championships- that's why we all play, and that's what I want to do here."


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Like all families, Kopecky Family Band beats with the same heart and writes in the same blood. 'The Family' began creating music together in Nashville, Tennessee in the Fall of 2007. What began as late night talks about life and dreams gradually flowed into eccentric and beautiful music that has led to numerous tours, including adventures to CMJ, SXSW and Bonnaroo, three EP releases and friendships across the country. Leading the family are singers Gabe and Kelsey, along with Steven (lead guitar), Corey (bass), Markus (cello), and David (drums). The music is emotive, and evokes raw honesty and vulnerability, whilst capturing your attention through its unmistakable power and presence. The sounds created by the booming and orchestral-like 6-piece challenge the listener's ear while still offering sweet melodies to sing along with.
In the spring of 2010, it was time for the family to pack into their 15-passenger van (which was lovingly called "The War Wagon") and head to Austin, TX for their showcase at SXSW as one of ASCAP's notable bands to watch. A follow up performance at Next Big Nashville in 2010 had A & R reps scurrying to put their Blackberrys away and listen. When in the studio with Partners in Crime, Russ Long and Chris Grainger (Wilco, Sixpence None the Richer), the Kopecky clan produced The Disaster EP which was released in August 2010.
The Kopeckys followed up SXSW with a mammoth CMJ 2010, where they were invited to play at the official Paste Magazine showcase.
Straight back into the studio after CMJ, the band produced the follow up to The Disaster, the perfect compliment entitled Of Epic Proportions. The EP is comprised of digital B-Sides & rarities, featuring crowd favorite "Howlin' at the Moon", and a remix of "God & Me" that explores the band's varied and broad scope to produce amazing and diverse sounds.
Since then, the band released a limited edition split 7" vinyl with Seattle friends Ivan & Alyosha, and returned to Austin yet again for SXSW. The band played the infamous Paste Magazine showcase, Schubas Day Party at SXSW 2012, Next Big Nashville and performed for Austin's KUT during the festival. And to keep themselves really busy in 2011, the band attended Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival for the first time as performers. Notching up 3 amazing sets during the festival and amassing several new friends and fans along the way.
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Recent Release: Of Epick Proportions
Release Date: May 24, 2011
Label: Self-released
Hometown: Nashville, TN
KIN: Songs by Mary Karr & Rodney Crowell, featuring Rodney Crowell, New York Times bestselling author Mary Karr, and Eagles' guitarist Steuart Smith
"I called out to her in the darkness because she was a bona fide poet I knew could write songs, and despite her professor's pedigree, she'd ridden a bike in a mosquito truck's fog." Rodney Crowell
"An outlaw pedigree isn't always a disadvantage for a poet...this record's about everybody." Mary Karr
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Police Vow To Solve Shootings Of 19 In New Orleans
New Orleans police are vowing to swiftly track down the gunmen who wounded 19 people, three of them seriously, at a neighborhood Mother's Day parade.
Detectives continue to conduct interviews and collect surveillance video of the shooting. Click here to see a video that police have of the shooting.
Police says gunmen opened fire Sunday on hundreds of people in the parade. Many victims were seen lying on the ground, but police say most of the wounds were not life threatening. No one has died.
A ten-thousand-dollar reward is being offered for information leading to the arrests and convictions of those involved in that mass shooting in New Orleans.


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Learn from the Experts: Whisky, Pie, Chocolate & More
In addition to our visits with makers, growers and provisioners, we have had the pleasure of interviewing many pros over the past year, from a food foraging expert to a gluten-free baker and several food photographers. Want to learn how to drink whisky, make pie without fear, or temper chocolate? Read on…
• 1 Nicole Franzen, Food Photographer
• 2 5 Tips for Edible Foraging from Dr. John Kallas
• 3 Heather Greene on Women & Whisky
• 4 Homemade Wine: Michael Claypool of Clay Pigeon
• 5 Best Food Photography Tips From 3 Pro Photographers
• 6 How Restaurant Toil Made Me a Better Home Cook: Lauren Shockey
• 7 Art Of the Pie: Expert Tips From Kate McDermott
• 8 Stella Parks on How to Wrap, Store, and Keep Cake Fresh
• 9 5 Tips for Gluten-Free Birthday Cake from Crave Bake Shop
• 10 Play With Your Chocolate! Sarah Hart of Alma Chocolate
• 11 How to Whisk a Bowl of Matcha Green Tea with Scott McDougall
• 12 9 Essential Things for a Joyful, Gluten-Free Life with A Joyful Celiac
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Looking back on losses is hardly fun to do, though it's an important exercise -- a reminder of what was and what might have been.
The Fire and Sounders have battled plenty in league play over the years but its Open Cup gameday and the two teams met in the 2011 Final.
A Fire side in the midst of a second half of the season playoff push (not unlike this year), heroically navigated their way to the 2011 final in Seattle. Having to balance important games on either side of the Open Cup clash, the team went to CenturyLink Field as underdogs (just like tonight), going up against the Sounders without the ailing Sebastian Grazzini.
The gameplan was sound enough. Marco Pappa, now a Sounder, had a decent chance for the Fire during the first half while the Men in Red survived two Seattle attempts off the bar. Finally the dam broke as Fredy Montero pounced on a rebound before Osvaldo Alonso iced the game late.
Re-watch the match:
I know you're asking why I made you sit through that. That's because even in defeat, Fire supporters rallied around the team following the match, with nearly every Fire fan in Seattle consoling AND congratulating the team at the hotel bar following the match. It made it all more digestable and remains one of my favorite Fire memories of all-time.
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Oil Change: What is the best maintenance interval?
By Jim Marotta Update: This article was first published in 2011. Changing your oil too frequently hurts the environment but has no impact on your vehicle's efficiency. Due to advancements in vehicle and oil technologies, your vehicle may be able to go longer between oil changes without compromising your vehicle's engine or sacrificing performance. The… Read more


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Melons still not over the hump
Three losses drop Seniors to 2-14
The Gothenburg Senior Melons found a little more offense in two of three games last week but it wasn't quite enough to earn them any victories.
The Melons dropped three straight games to Holdrege, McCook and Cambridge.
A matchup with Hershland, a Hershey-Sutherland combination, was canceled on Saturday.
Gothenburg has six regular-season games left on the schedule before the Mid-Nebraska League championship on July 12 and the Area 6 Senior Tournament at Minden on July 24.
This week takes the Melons to Ogallala on Friday and Aurora on Sunday before the Seniors host Cambridge at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
They will close out the regular season the following week with three home games.
Six costly errors
No error is a good error but some can be a little more costly than others as the Melons found out in a 7-1 loss to Holdrege on June 19.
Gothenburg allowed four Holdrege batters on base with fielding errors and gave two more extra bags with throwing mistakes.
At the same time, the Melons were only able to get one base runner home, scoring their lone run in the bottom of the third inning.
Pitcher Justin Larson opened the third inning with a single past the First Nationals' shortstop. He stole second and, after a strikeout by Jeff Rodriguez, advanced to third on a bunt by Trent Good.
A base hit by Zach Wolf drove Larson home and bases were loaded after Chase Ostergard walked but all three runners were left standing in the field on a strikeout by Levi Walker and a ground ball to second by Bryce Eggleston.
The Melons didn't score again after knotting the tally 1-1 at the end of the third inning.
Larson took the loss on the mound, allowing three unearned runs while throwing seven strikeouts.
Gothenburg's three hits came from Good, Wolf and Larson.
Melons give up six in sixth
Gothenburg got off to a solid start against McCook on June 20, taking a quick 3-0 lead in the first inning and carrying a 5-2 advantage into the sixth.
Lead-off batter Trent Good popped a base hit to center field to get things rolling. He stole second and advanced to third on a passed ball.
Justin Larson walked and stole second. After two outs, both Good and Larson scored on a two-RBI single by Levi Walker.
Walker, the catcher, stole second and took third on a McCook overthrow, eventually scoring on a base hit to center field by Brandon Wlasiuk, who was stranded.
The Melons capitalized again in the second inning as Ben Tiedemann reached on a single and took an extra base on an overthrow from right field.
Tiedemann slid into third on a wild pitch and zipped home on a ground out by Justin Larson.
A pair of strikeouts ended the top of the inning with Gothenburg leading 4-0.
McCook managed a run in each of the second and third innings to close the gap to 4-2 to start the fourth.
Bryce Eggleston reached on an error at third and advanced on a fly out by Jeff Rodriguez.
With two outs, Eggleston scored when Good took first on another McCook error at third base to put the Melons up 5-2.
The score stood until the bottom of the sixth inning when the error bug bit and the Melons gave up six runs on four hits and four errors to fall behind 8-5.
With one more chance to regain the lead, Gothenburg started off right in the top of the seventh.
Larson was hit by a pitch to open the inning and he advanced on a single to left field by Chase Ostergard.
A McCook bobble at third base allowed both Larson and Ostergard to score as Zach Wolf took first but a double play took both Wolf and Walker off the bags.
A fly out by Wlasiuk ended the game with the Melons suffering a disappointing 8-7 loss.
Tiedemann recorded the loss on the mound with Wlasiuk in relief.
Late run not enough
The Melons scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning in a late rally against Cambridge on Sunday afternoon.
That's the most runs the Seniors have scored in one inning all season.
Unfortunately for Gothenburg, though, it wasn't quite enough to entirely erase Cambridge's 8-1 lead gained with a six-run third inning on five hits and three errors.
Cambridge escaped with an 8-5 victory.
Brandon Wlasiuk started the late run with a base hit. He stole second and took third on a passed ball.
Jeff Rodriguez followed with a walk, stealing second as well.
Wlasiuk was quick enough to tag and score on a fly ball by Jake Matthies that sent Rodriguez to third.
Then two Melons walked, loading the bases. With Rodriguez on third, Trent Good on second and Justin Larson on first, Chase Ostergard got out on a grounder to third but the play pushed Rodriguez home.
Zach Wolf smacked a single over third base to drive in Good and Larson scored on a fielder's choice to Levi Walker.
The inning and the game ended when Wolf was thrown out trying to take third.
Larson again suffered the loss after a complete game on the mound.
Wolf led Melon hitters with a pair of singles while Ostergard recorded two RBIs.
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Older News » Digital games for learningLast updated 10:55 AM on 15 September 2011
If your child has become surgically attached to their Nintendo DS or iPod - there's a very clever way you can turn all that concentration and thumb-exercise to good use.
The educational value of digital games can be phenomenal. They can help students' imaginations soar and set challenges which engage all kinds of problem solving skills.
Computer, mobile phone, Sony PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo games - they can all be used to promote your child's learning. If they already love playing them, you're halfway there.
When used properly, video games are quite unique in their ability to motivate, teach and encourage students.
Children who have difficulty learning and those who aren't achieving as much as they could can be engaged and motivated by the right games at the right time.
Game-on at home
The most important thing you can do is to take an interest in what your child is doing.
Take some time to talk to them about the games they're using at home or in the classroom and try playing an educational game with them.
What games are good?
Moshi Monsters - develops an understanding of the responsible use of social networking programs.
Samorost I & 2 - a great start for story writing and developing problem-solving skills.
Wii Music - create your own piece of music that develops an understanding of different kinds of musical instruments and the complexities of music composition.
Endless Oceans - a Wii game, where virtual divers discover and explore the deep.
Lego Junkbots - encourages problem-solving skills and mapping skills.
Dr Kawashima's Brain Academy - a suite of programs that runs on Nintendo and improves rote learning and critical thinking.
Nintendogs - a real-time pet simulation video game.
Little Big Planet - explore concepts of identity, diversity and community.
Game Maker - make exciting computer games, without the need to write a single line of code.
Scratch - create interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art.
Reach Out Central (ROC) - test drive life through a choice 15 storylines and 10 characters.
For more articles on your child's use of technology, read Click - a technology guide for parents.


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Before learning about the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., I already was disturbed by a scene of "Jack Reacher" in which a sniper sets up five seemingly random people in his sights before killing them. The world only grows more terrifying. Many will not want to submit themselves to the movie's opening scene, and I don't blame them.
For anyone still interested, "Jack Reacher" is more clever than it looks and easy to recommend as one of the few late-2012 releases that is neither seeking awards nor too dumb to tolerate. Not having read the Lee Child book ("One Shot") on which the Pittsburgh-set "Jack Reacher" is based, I was surprised to find out that Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) is someone's real name, since it sounds at best like a code name and at worst like electronics equipment. After shooting suspect James Barr (Chicago native Joseph Sikora) requests to see Reacher, who is a mysterious and decorated war veteran, a cop (David Oyelowo) and district attorney (DeKalb, Ill. native Richard Jenkins) discuss how Reacher's unreachable. He then walks in the room.
It's one of many snappy moments crafted by writer-director Christopher McQuarrie (who wrote "The Usual Suspects" and "Valkyrie") as he reteams with Cruise, an action star who may not be 6-feet-5-inches like Child's character, but knows how to get a laugh when Reacher trades barbs with a young girl at a bar. Onscreen at least, the role's just right for Cruise, who can be tough but still vulnerable and commanding without going totally bonkers. None of these skills were displayed by Tyler Perry in the abomination that was "Alex Cross."
Where the villain in "Cross" was ridiculously overplayed by Matthew Fox, the baddie in "Reacher," shockingly yet effectively played by documentarian Werner Herzog ("Grizzly Man"), brims with madness without having to pop eyes out of his socket. (To be fair, Herzog's character, known only as the Zec, has one glass eye.) Rosamund Pike plays the D.A.'s daughter, who's assigned to defend James and asks Reacher to help with her investigation.
The movie suffers from too much exposition and commentary about Reacher's elusiveness (two different people say, "Who the hell is Jack Reacher?") and by clearly identifying who committed the crime early on. Yet "Reacher" gives us the answer and then keeps changing the question. Unlike Quentin Tarantino's much-longer "Django Unchained," McQuarrie's "Jack Reacher" not only knows how to turn violent justice into entertainment but where to draw the line.
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An obese killer on Ohio death row successfully petitioned for clemency, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Monday.
The attorneys of Ronald Post, who was condemned to execution for the 1983 murder of a motel clerk, petitioned fro clemency on claims both that his original defense had been inadequate and that he could not be humanely put to death due to his size.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich agreed to grant clemency to Post, following the Ohio Parole Board's 5-3 recommendation.
According to the Plain Dealer, the board said Post should not be executed, hinging their argument not on his 480-pound girth, but because he was not effectively defended by his original attorneys:
The board said the mistakes by Post's original attorneys included having Post take a polygraph test from an examiner who had already been retained by the prosecution in the case as well as enter a no contest plea with no assurance it would be considered mitigation in the sentencing phase.
"Regardless of the heinous nature of their crime, a criminal defendant is entitled to an effective defense, especially in a death penalty case," said Kasich in the statement.
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The driver who attempted to steer with his knees and ended up causing a crash that killed four people, including his daughter, on the Taconic State Parkway pleaded guilty Friday.
Nerim Sinanovic, a 34-year-old resident of the Bronx, pleaded guilty to four counts of criminally negligent homicide, a Class E felony, and three traffic violations.
Sinanovic was driving his BMW SUV northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown on the afternoon of Aug. 15, 2015. His wife was in the front passenger seat and their two young daughters were in the rear seats, according to the Westchester District Attorney's Office.
Sinanovic told state police that while driving northbound on the Taconic State Parkway he took his hands off the steering wheel, turned towards the back seat and steered with his knees, the DA's office said, adding that this caused the vehicle to veer to the right.
Sinanovic's wife then grabbed the wheel and the vehicle veered left and continued up and over the dividing center median between the north and southbound lanes, according to the District Attorney's Office.
The vehicle became airborne and crashed into a Toyota Camry which was traveling in the southbound lane. There were three family members in that vehicle at the time of the crash. Two sustained massive internal injuries and were pronounced dead within hours. The third person died a month later, according to the District Attorney's Office.
Sinanovic's children, a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old, who were both in child seats were ejected from the vehicle. The 2-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the District Attorney's Office.
Two additional vehicles, a Ford Escape and an Acura RSX, were also struck.
Those occupants sustained non-life threatening injuries, according to the District Attorney's Office.A toxicology report indicated the defendant had a level of Xanax in his system over therapeutic levels at the time of the crash, according to the District Attorney's Office.
Sinanovic's will be sentenced on Jan. 24, 2018, and faces a maximum of 1.3 to four years in state prison.
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2009 Jeep Wrangler ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
The quintessential off-road vehicle.
Few vehicles are better off-road than a Jeep Wrangler. This is the one that started it all. Traceable to the original Jeep, the Wrangler is the very symbol of off-road capability.
The Wrangler was redesigned for the 2007 model year. At the same time, the four-door Wrangler Unlimited was added to the lineup. The four-door doesn't change the character of the Wrangler but makes it easier to own and more practical for many. It's much more comfortable and convenient, offering more cargo and rear-seat passenger space.
Still, the traditional two-door Wrangler has its charms. We enjoy all of them, including the entry models with skinny tires.
The 2009 Wrangler has only minor changes over the previous year, including a couple of new colors and some minor interior storage features. Hill Start Assist, which makes it easier to get moving from rest while heading uphill, is standard equipment, and the optional Trailer Tow Group includes Trailer Sway control, which monitors vehicle movement relative to the driver's intended path and initiates the activation of the electronic stability control if the trailer begins to sway to an excessive degree.
The Wrangler is available in a very wide range of models and trim levels and with an extensive array of optional equipment and features. This makes the possible number of combinations much more than we can cover here. To have the most complete information on the Wrangler that would best suit your purposes, you would do well to visit your local Jeep dealer.
All Wranglers have a 3.8-liter V6 engine; there is no four-cylinder engine available. The standard six-speed manual fits the Wrangler's personality, but the optional four-speed automatic is more convenient. We can't imagine getting a Wrangler without the highly capable four-wheel-drive, a part-time system that includes low-range gearing, but there are two-wheel-drive Unlimited models available.
The 2009 Jeep Wrangler and four-door Wrangler Unlimited are offered in Wrangler X, Sahara and Rubicon trim. In all versions, the 3.8-liter V6 engine develops 202 horsepower and 237 pound-feet of torque. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are standard. A four-speed automatic transmission is optional ($825).
All two-door models come with four-wheel drive (4WD). The Unlimited X and Unlimited Sahara are available with rear-wheel drive (2WD) or 4WD. Rubicon models come standard with four-wheel drive.
The Wrangler X ($20,460) comes with the basic soft top, vinyl upholstery, center console, theft deterrent system, folding rear seat, locking glove box, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet, tilt steering wheel, six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, skid plates to protect the transfer case and fuel tank, and P225/75R16 all-terrain tires on steel wheels. Options for the Wrangler X include air conditioning ($895), a Black Appearance Group ($620), a Chrome Edition Group ($920), and a 3.73:1 axle ratio ($50) instead of the standard ratio of 3.21.1. The Wrangler X S trim level ($23,445) adds P255/75R17 tires on alloy wheels, and its options include a limited-slip differential ($295), the Dual Top Group ($1,695), Sirius Satellite Radio ( $195), tubular side steps ($395), Infinity sound system ($395), front seat-mounted side airbags ($490), tinted windows ($300), the Power Convenience Group (power windows, power door locks, and remote keyless entry; $585), an AM/FM six-disc in-dash DVD/MP3 player ($350), and trailer towing ($320). Wrangler Sahara ($26,045) adds a height-adjustable driver's seat, front-seat map pockets, monotube shock absorbers, stain-repellant fabric, air conditioning, Infinity sound system, and P255/70 R18 tires on machined alloy rims. Options for the Sahara include remote start ($185), and the Uconnect navigation system ($1,275).
Wrangler Rubicon ($28,565) is the model for serious off-roading. To the Sahara, it adds an electronic-disconnecting front anti-roll bar, the Rock-Trac heavy-duty transfer case, a heavy-duty front axle, Tru-Lok electronic locking front and rear differentials, a 4:10 axle ratio, rock rails and other equipment intended for the serious off-roader. The Rubicon is also available with the same options as the other models.
The four-door Unlimited X has either 2WD ($22,815) or 4WD ($23,990). Standard equipment includes all that the two-door X offers, plus cloth upholstery, height-adjustable driver's seat, split-folding rear seat, Sunrider soft top, heavier-duty Dana 44 rear axle, 21.6-gallon fuel tank, and air conditioning. It offers all the options as the two-door X and two-door Sahara.
The Unlimited Sahara 2WD ($27,520) and 4WD ($28,695) are equipped like the two-door Sahara, except power door locks, power windows and remote keyless entry are standard.
The Unlimited Rubicon ($31,840) might be considered the ultimate family 4X4, and it will carry up to five people where any Land Rover or Hummer can go, for about half the price.
Safety features that come standard include dual front airbags, tire-pressure monitor, anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control with rollover mitigation. Seat-mounted front side airbags for torso protection are optional.
The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most widely recognizable vehicles in the world. The latest generation looks quite similar to the previous version, which ended production with the 2006 model year. Most important, Wranglers have always had a distinct family resemblance to the original Jeep of World War II fame.
Up front you'll find the classic round headlamps, Jeep's seven-slot grille, and a front bumper with integrated fog lamps. The upright fold-down windshield is slightly curved for better aerodynamics and reduced wind noise.
Along the sides, all Wranglers have assist steps under the doors to make climbing in easier, and fender flares that are bolted on, so they can be easily taken off for repair or replacement.
The standard soft top is relatively easy to remove and install. The Sunrider soft top slides back half way, like a huge sunroof over the front seats. The optional three-piece modular hardtop (Freedom Top) has two front panels that easily pop on and off like a T-top, and can be stored behind the rear seat. The third panel over the rear seat can be removed separately and stored in the garage. The Freedom Top yields a total of six open-air possibilities.
Under the body, there's a boxed frame with seven crossmembers. Wide-spaced frame rails cradle the fuel tank between the wheels. Three skid plates protect the fuel tank, transfer case and automatic transmission oil pan.
Wranglers have traditionally been known as cramped inside. The current Jeep Wrangler two-door is a lot roomier inside than pre-2007 models, thanks to its increased width. The comfortable high-back front seats offer more shoulder and hip room than previous-generation models, and the removable rear seat provides more shoulder, hip and leg room for each of the two passengers. There's also more space behind the rear seat, which folds to provide nearly twice the cargo capacity as before.
The larger Unlimited offers more than 80 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat folded flat. The headrests flip back, so they don't need to be removed, making it easy to switch between cargo and rear-seat-passenger modes. In the rear seat, the Unlimited offers 1.6 more inches of leg room and a whopping 12 inches more hip room than two-door models. That huge difference is because, in the two-door model, the rear passengers sit directly over the axle and between the wheel wells; in the Unlimited, the axle is located behind the passengers. That also greatly improves the ride for rear-seat riders in the Unlimited.
The layout of the clean instrument panel is excellent, against a background of dull (neither flat nor gloss) plastic. The instruments, including the optional compass and temperature gauges, are easy to read, and the controls are simple. The solid square buttons look good and are easy to understand and operate. There's a nice four-spoke steering wheel, with a short cruise-control stalk that's out of the way on the right side. The materials are made of sturdy plastic that works well in the utilitarian Wrangler.
The optional 368-watt Infinity sound system comes with seven speakers, including a subwoofer. That's a lot of speakers for a Jeep, but we think this is a good thing. It comes with Sirius satellite radio, good for keeping up with the news when out in the boonies. Located under the sound system controls are big climate-control knobs, with buttons for available power windows above that.
Between the seats are the shift lever, a short four-wheel-drive lever, two cupholders, emergency brake handle, and a console that's wide and deep, if not long. The locking glove box is pretty big and there's a convenient grab handle above it. This is a Jeep, after all, so the grab handle will be used on bouncy roads – or where there are no roads at all.
The modular Freedom Top for the Unlimited features sections that easily lift off and can be stored behind the rear seat. The larger section over the rear seat can also be removed but can't be stored in the vehicle; you'll have to leave it at home. We found storing the two roof panels eliminates most of the cargo space. Cargo space is not unlimited in the Unlimited. We couldn't fit four carry-on-sized bags behind the rear seat. And watch out for the rear glass on the Freedom Top; it rises on its own when opened, and will whack you on the chin (or forehead, or nose) if you forget to step back.
Driving Impression
If you've never owned or driven a Wrangler, you might think it's twitchy and choppy. But it's a relative thing. Compared to earlier versions, the current model feels like a luxury liner.
Compared to the last-generation Wrangler, the wheelbase is longer and the front and rear tracks are wider, the chassis has been stiffened and the suspension redesigned. All these things yield significant improvements in the ride and handling, but still, on city streets, the Wrangler is pretty bouncy, and out on the freeway it can feel squiggly over pavement changes. On rougher surfaces the driver needs to pay attention to keep the Wrangler going in a straight line.
That said, we drove the Wrangler at speeds up to 85 miles per hour on the open freeway and, when the pavement was smooth, it was stable and surprisingly quiet. If the road was even slightly rough, the ride would quickly deteriorate.
However, it's important to note that our Sahara had the 18-inch wheels with on/off-road tires and high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers. The Wrangler X uses 16-inch tires, also on/off-road, but the shocks are low-pressure, so that combination might offer a slightly smoother ride.
The 3.8-liter V6 engine has overhead valves and makes 202 horsepower and 237 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration is good, but on those long uphill 75-mph grades between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, the automatic transmission kept kicking down out of the fourth-gear overdrive, until we turned the overdrive off. More torque at lower rpm might have prevented this. We didn't have the opportunity to test the standard six-speed manual transmission, but we're inclined to suggest it might be more compatible with the Jeep than this four-speed automatic.
The Wrangler Unlimited would have been a different animal on this road. The ride is significantly smoother and the handling more stable, thanks to a wheelbase that's 20.6 inches longer. The Unlimited also weighs more, so the engine will work a bit harder. However, all 4WD Wranglers are EPA-rated at 15 city and 19 highway miles per gallon.
When we drove the Unlimited around Lake Tahoe, there were a lot of other Jeeps on the road, and our four-door never failed to turn heads. At the view points, Jeep owners would ogle and marvel, and many of them expressed a strong interest in having a Jeep with four doors.
We were also behind the wheel of an Unlimited with the six-speed manual transmission on the rugged Rubicon Trail, where its capability was downright dazzling. In low range and first gear on the most challenging sections, we drove without using our feet; merely steering over daunting obstacles and letting the vehicle do the rest. The two-door Wrangler should be even more capable.
The only limitation with the Unlimited was its turning radius of 41.2 feet versus 34.9 feet with the two-door. Six feet is a big difference. In San Francisco, we used the two-door's tight turning radius to make a U-turn in the middle of a street to snatch a parking space on the other side.
The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most capable off-road vehicles available today. Its four-wheel drive system also offers all-weather capability and its convertible body style offers open-air fun. The Unlimited body style has greater cargo capacity, making the Wrangler more practical. You'll give up a lot of ride and handling prowess, as well as fuel mileage, but the Wrangler is fun.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses drove Wrangler models up the Rubicon Trail, through San Francisco and around Lake Tahoe while preparing this report. Kirk Bell reported from Chicago.
Model Lineup
Jeep Wrangler X ($20,460); Sahara ($26,045); Rubicon ($28,565); Unlimited X 2WD ($22,815); Unlimited X 4WD ($23,990); Unlimited Sahara 2WD ($27,520); Unlimited Sahara 4WD ($28,695); Unlimited Rubicon ($31,840).
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Options As Tested
front seat side airbags ($490); automatic transmission ($825), Trac-Lok limited-slip rear differential ($295), six-disc DVD/MP3 player ($350); Dual Top Group ($1,585).
Model Tested
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4WD ($28,945).The Wrangler is one of the most fun-to-drive, off-road-capable Jeeps ever made. For open-air driving at the beach or on the trail or even the just on the street, the standard soft top can be folded down or the available hard top can be taken off, the doors can be removed and the windshield can be folded down. The two-door Wrangler is configurable in either X, Sahara and Rubicon trim with standard four-wheel drive. The standard 3.8-liter V-6 engine produces 202 horsepower, and the standard transmission is a six-speed manual with overdrive. An optional four-speed automatic with overdrive is available. Electronic stability control with roll control, traction control, brake assist and hill hold control are standard on all Wranglers. The Sahara offers body colour flares, Infinity speakers, remote keyless entry, power window, security alarm and 18-inch wheels. The Rubicon features equipment that off-road enthusiasts usually add anyway, including heavy duty axles, front and rear electronic locking differentials, 32-inch BF Goodrich mud tires, sway bar disconnect system, rock rails and a heavy-duty transfer case with 4:1 low-gear ratio. The available Freedom Top three-piece modular hardtop allows panels to be removed above the driver or passenger. Other options include Dual Top Group, half doors, remote start system, front seat-mounted side air bags, and MyGIG infotainment system with navigation. For 2009, the Sahara receives power windows and power door locks with remote keyless entry as standard equipment.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve's balance sheet has been set to decline automatically since 2017, as the central bank has been liquidating funds from its US$ 4 trillion in Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities. As holdings matured, the Fed refrained from reinvesting them. This amounts to US$ 40 billion in monetary tightening monthly. Meanwhile, interest rates have slowly, and continuously, risen. The maturation of these Fed assets could exert upward pressure on long-term yields.
Mortgage rates, applications, and home sales have been falling, likely due to the rising rates. While rates are still historically low, U.S. President Trump has criticized the rate hikes. However, the Fed has no interest in changing course, and rates are set to continue to rise. According to Fed meeting minutes, "The Chairman suggested that the Committee would likely resume a discussion of operating frameworks in the fall."
The size and content of the Fed balance sheet going forward will be a point of discussion for Chairman Jerome Powell. While there is no end in sight for the Fed's plans to tighten economic policy, changing conditions may warrant further examination. With the U.S. stock market thriving, there is no indication that tightening has had a material impact on the economy. However, conventional wisdom asserts that the Fed will raise rates "until something breaks." Market commentators have also suggested that, in the event of an emergency, the Fed will have a harder time stepping in due to the size of its balance sheet. A large part of the Fed's monetary strategy is based around communications, and Fed-watchers have made a habit of hanging on every word. The Fed announced a shrinking balance sheet well in advance, and made gradual moves in that direction. The process has been smooth thus far. The Fed's tightening will reach its peak, US$ 50 billion, in October. It is unclear exactly how much stimulus is still needed in the economy to reach the Fed's 2% inflation target. The Fed's easing policies have been criticized for the lopsided benefits they provided, more for Wall Street than Main Street. However, the easing will reduce their role in the market.
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Salad Recipes
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookie Recipe
We're a large family and we often have surprised guests. I'm always prepared for this possibility and have uncooked cookie dough or individual dessert cups ready in the freezer. Today was no exception. I used already-rolled almond cookie dough that I simply popped in the oven for 10 minutes, rotated the tray, pressed them to create a cavity and continue baking them for exactly 8 more minutes. Then, I filled the formed thumbprint cookies with hot vanilla raspberry preserves.
I served the cookies with masala chai and a tray of fresh raspberries and freshly cut pineapples. Voilà: tea time is served!
Full Recipe...
Taj Kebab Recipe
When I was first offered the Haute Potato project a year ago, I was asked to come up with 75 gourmet potato dishes. On that very same day, I probably already had hundreds of recipes lined up in my head. I tried featuring potato dishes from around the world, but as you can imagine, a lot were left out of the final product. So today here's a potato dish that would have been in the "Spicy" chapter.
I learned this dish from Mina, my husband's cousin. It's called "Taj kebab" and if you like meat and potato as much as I do, you will love this one. This potato dish consists of layers of spiced ground beef, sliced potatoes, and thick fresh tomato slices. The recipe was developed in Agra, just where the Taj Mahal is, and it will transport you to one of the seven wonders of the world!
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Asparagus and Zucchini Tofu Recipe
This tofu stir fry dish is a staple in our home and I make it at least one a month. It's quick to prepare, flavorful and packed with fresh green vegetables.
The preparation is always more or less the same. In this version, pan-seared tofu pieces (or leftover cooked chicken breasts) are tossed with previously cooked zucchini and baby asparagus in maple syrup, chipotle garlic sauce and soy sauce. At the end, I added onions wedges and turned the heat off; the residual heat in the dish finished cooking the onions while keeping them juicy, sweet and crunchy.
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Kale and Broccoli Crepe Recipe
My sister-in-law Lya had a sleepover with her girlfriends here last weekend. They had to wake up very early the following day to participate in The Color Run™ 5k paint race event. I promised I'd give them a large breakfast so they'd have enough energy. I served them sweet potato tarte amandine (check out the photo on Facebook), thumbprint cookies and crepes. I prepared plenty of crêpe batter the night before so I was able to use the rest for lunch and create light, savory crepes. I filled them with a cheesy mascarpone sauce, sautéed kale and broccoli.
Don't be fooled by the abundance of greens; this healthy, savory crêpe is very flavorful and filling. The, creamy sauce will keep you full until it's time for the next meal.
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Soba Noodle Salad Recipe
If you follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or Instagram, you've probably seen how huge the plants in our garden are. Thanks to the recent sunny, warm weather we've experienced, they have really taken off.
To celebrate our first crop of Persian cucumbers, I prepared a chilled noodle salad. I used soba noodles, a variety of fresh vegetables, flavorful peanut sauce, fresh mint (again from our prolific garden) and dill. Soba noodles are Japanese-style buckwheat. If you can't find them, you could use whole wheat angel hair pasta for a similar texture.
I prepared everything in advance in the morning and assembled the salad later at the last minute. That's what I call healthy, fast food!
If you live in the Bay Area, don't forget to pencil in this Saturday (May 25th) for my cooking demo and cookbook signing for Haute Potato at Los Altos Library. Hope to see everyone there.
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Baltimore's Joe Flacco and San Francisco's Colin Kaepernick are the two quarterbacks in the Super Bowl. Neither has reached a Pro Bowl -- yet. (Kaepernick is in his first season as a starter.) During the next two weeks, the talking point topic of "elite quarterbacks" will become popular.
It generates debate, but there's no consensus on what an "elite" quarterback is. Is it someone who wins 60 percent of his games? Is it someone who makes the Pro Bowl every year? Does an elite quarterback require a Super Bowl ring?
I've stated before, in chats and on Twitter, that the Eagles' decision at quarterback this offseason is the most important one they'll make -- even more important than their coach. (Shameless plug -- there's a chat at 1 p.m. tomorrow) While this might be a slight overstatement, the fact remains that the Eagles have a great unknown at quarterback.
The Eagles need a solution at the position, and the rise of the Redskins this season illustrates what can happen when a team finds the right player. The option might not be Michael Vick or Nick Foles, as Jeff McLane pointed out last week. And there's much discussion about this being a relatively weak year for quarterbacks in the draft and free agency.
Of course, the 49ers had a similar situation to the Eagles when Jim Harbaugh inherited the 49ers, and all they've done the past two seasons is win. So the right player in the right system could be the solution.
But where does a team find him? That topic was analyzed in a November Inquirer story:
Of the 32 opening-day starters in the NFL this season, 26 were selected in the first and second rounds. And most of the elite quarterbacks are high-first-round picks. Of the 16 Pro Bowl quarterbacks taken in the first round in the last 20 years, 13 were taken in the top 11 picks. In April, general manager Howie Roseman said a team is "betting against the odds" when taking a quarterback after the first round
The goal is to make the postseason, of course, so an examination of this year's playoff quarterback shows that a first-round pick is helpful -- but not a neccessity. (See detais below) Neither Super Bowl quarterback was a top 11 pick, but neither has reached the Pro Bowl. Seven of the 12 starters were first-round picks, and nine of 12 were taken in the top two rounds.
This is fairly similar to the season-opening percentage in the NFL, and Tom Brady has long been an outlier. Perhaps more noteworthy is when the quarterbacks started with their teams. Only Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Brady, and Matt Schaub did not become regular starters during their rookie seasons. Only Peyton Manning and Schaub have switched teams. So half of the starters in the playoffs were identified as the team's potential franchise quarterback in the draft and given the starting job for their first career game.
There will be reports in the coming days that the Eagles are looking at quarterbacks in the draft. And they should. The Eagles have prime draft position, and if they find a quarterback they like, they should strike. The two Super Bowl quarterbacks is evidence that there's no clear formula for finding a winning quarterback, but the best teams still find a quarterback early -- and never let him go.
That's where the stories of Kaepernick and Flacco are worth analyzing. Neither quarterback drew a consensus as a probable franchise player, or else he would have been a Top 10 pick. But published reports from both years show that the team targeted the quarterback, and were determined to get him. In fact, both teams traded up in the draft to get the player. So watch closely if Chip Kelly or the Eagles targets a particular quarterback in the first two rounds this spring, and if so, the moves made to get that quarterback.
49ers - Colin Kaepernick, 2nd round (No. 36 overall); Year 2, Game 10
Ravens - Joe Flacco, 1st round (No. 18); Year 1, Game 1
Falcons - Matt Ryan, 1st round (No. 3); Year 1, Game 1
Patriots - Tom Brady, 6th round (No. 199); Year 2, Game 3
Packers - Aaron Rodgers, 1st round (No. 24); Year 4, Game 1
Seahawks - Russell Wilson, 3rd round (No. 75); Year 1, Game 1
Texans - Matt Schaub, 3rd round (No. 90); Year 1, Game 15 (Became a regular starter Year 4, Game 1) [NOT ORIGINAL TEAM]
Broncos - Peyton Manning, 1st round (No. 1); Year 1, Game 1 [NOT ORIGINAL TEAM]
Vikings - Christian Ponder, 1st round (No. 12 ); Year 1, Game 7
Redskins - Robert Griffin III, 1st round (No. 2); Year 1, Game 1
Bengals - Andy Dalton, 2nd round (No. 35); Year 1, Game 1
Colts - Andrew Luck, 1st round (No. 1); Year 1, Game 1


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Term one uses in reference to the male genitalia; a term of endearment males use in reference to their own penis.
"Hey baby, Mr. Wiggles wants to say hello to you personally."
by Angelic_Sherry September 18, 2005
The Nickname of a Zombie that leg that been blown off and crawls around on the floor. Mostly used by Call of Duty Block Ops.
Player 1 " Someone feed more Mr. wiggles so he doesn't bleed out."
by Schiffer74 May 29, 2011
i was so stressed when i came home that i had to drain Mr. Wiggles of all his juice.
by scribbles-maggibbles October 18, 2008
The act of inserting one's index finger unexpectedly into the anus of a female, then wiggling it around in a random motion.
by Angry B September 18, 2006
1)mr. wiggles shot a man today
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Meetings and Communication
Here you'll find information to help find places to meet virtually, in real time. These tools include chat, voice chat, video conferencing and other useful tools. Examples include chat (on Connect, Facebook and Google), voice and/or video chat (via Skype, Google Hangouts, etc.)
- Chat
Online chat involves committee members typing messages back and forth in real time. Most chat tools will enable you to arhive a transcript of the chat. This can be very helpful for future reference and eliminates the need for a notes taker during the meeting ALA Connect has a chat capability. This is the most private option for groups needing confidentiality. Chats can also be recorded, so that those unable to attend can view a transcript later.
If the ALA Connect chat feature is not working or not preferred, there are other tools you can use. Facebook and Google+ both have chat features. There are several other free tools you can use such as Meebo and Tinychat. To facilitate chat and communication, establish a group on Facebook or a circle on Google+. Settings can be set to private, and members can be contacted quickly this way. If you don't use ALA Connect, make sure you save a transcript of your chat and post it to your committee's Connect space.
- Voice & Video Chat
Video chat will require participants to have a webcam and in general, requires more bandwidth than voice alone so you will need to make sure all required participants have the necessary technology. A test seesion is suggested before using this for an official meeting. An external microphone is not usually required, but if you have multiple participants in a voice call then the sound will be clearer if participants use a headset with microphone.
Google Voice and Video Chat free voice and video tool works from Gmail, Google+ and iGoogle, so you will need a Google ID to participate. It does require a software download.
A Google Hangout allows participants to collaborate on documents, view websites or videos, while they are chatting. This interactive feature may be a very productive way to collaborate online but it also requires the most bandwidth. I would recommend trying it out before an actual committee meeting. For up to 9 participants.
Skype offers free voice and video chat options. Your library may already have a Skype ID; if not, you will need to download Skype and setup an account. Video chat will require greater bandwith capabilities than voice alone. If you are having difficulty Skyping with more than one person, changing to voice only instead of video will usually work. (cost for group chat!)
Voxli is a voice chat tool, free, and does not require everyone to register or anything to be downloaded. One person does and then sends the link to participate in the chat to other committee members.


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I need an application that can log all packets leaving my computer on a certain port. I found this program CommView, but the evaluation version is not fully functional. Anybody know some good freeware?
Forgot to say it's for the Windows platform.
You could just get a Personal Firewall and configure it to log on whatever port you'd like.
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The biggest fruit bats are 16 inches long, so that picture has got to be one of the rare Madagascar Dire Fruit Bats (or something similarly unusual...).
|Comet moths are cousins of the Luna moths, as evident by their appearance.
|Bat guano is rich in Potassium Nitrate which is a component of gun powder and in fertilizers. It is basically a salt, so use the prices for salt, so 5 gp per pound.
|Actually, using salt prices would be highly inaccurate. For one, proper salt is prized for a lot more than its chemical value in ancient times. It's also a highly effective preservative (most places use sea salt for that, for obvious reasons, but rock salt is better for those foods the wealthy enjoy) as well as being considered a fine spice.
Originally Posted by impfireballDial it even further down based on D&D's social class system - the more a sword costs in comparison to the commoner, the worse it is for your guano situation. And it's unlikely that any rich folk want bat guano.
Also, why is this in encounters?
|1) If there is high demand for anything some rich merchant type will be there to make sure it gets sold - if there is a profit to be had.
|2) Encounters: If you are already hiring adventurers to get the stuff, send them after caves of Direbats with instructions that the Direbats are not to be killed. Direbat Guano has to be just as good for components, right?


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Mastitis is painful swelling and redness in the breast. It is especially common among women who are breastfeeding. While it is most common in just 1 breast it can occur in both.
Mastitis is often caused by trapped breast milk in a milk duct. The trapped breast milk can irritate the tissue around it and cause swelling and pain.
Mastitis can also be caused by a bacterial infection in the breast tissue. Milk ducts or cracked skin around the nipple can allow bacteria to enter the breast and cause an infection.
Mastitis often occurs during breastfeeding but, it is possible to get mastitis at other times. This fact sheet will focus on symptoms and treatment of lactation-associated mastitis.
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your chance of mastitis include:
- Previous mastitis
- Abrasion or cracking of the breast nipple
- Yeast infection of the breast
Pressure on the breasts, caused by:
- Wearing a bra or clothing that is too tight
- Sleeping on the stomach
- Holding the breast too tightly during feeding
- Baby sleeping on the breast
- Exercising, especially running, without a support bra
- Carrying a bag with a cross chest strap
Anything that causes too much milk to remain in the breast, including:
- Irregular breastfeeding
- Missed breastfeeding, which may cause overdistention of the breast
- Baby's teething
- Use of supplemental bottle feeds
- Incorrect positioning of the baby during feedings
- Abrupt weaning
Mastitis may cause:
- Redness, tenderness, or swelling of the breast
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Aches, chills, or other flu-like symptoms
- A burning feeling in the breast
- A hard feeling or tender lump in the breast
- Pus draining from the nipple
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. If the diagnosis is uncertain, or if mastitis recurs, your doctor may do a:
- Culture of breast milk or nipple discharge
- Breast ultrasound if an abscess is suspected
In some cases, your doctor may want to look for other conditions that may cause similar symptoms. In these situations, other tests may be performed such as a:
Treatment may include:
Methods to Clear Blocked Breast Ducts
Relieving the blockage in the milk duct is an effective way to decrease the pain and swelling. To clear blocked breast ducts try:
- Breastfeeding frequently—Breastfeeding with mastitis is not harmful to the baby. Talk to your doctor if you are also taking medications though, to make sure the medications are not harmful to your baby.
- Offering the baby the inflamed breast first to promote complete emptying of the infected breast
- Using a breast pump to express milk
- Applying warm compresses to breasts or taking a warm shower prior to feeding to stimulate milk ejection reflex
- Massaging the inflamed breast before feeding
- Positioning your infant so his or her chin points towards the blockage to promote emptying of the blockage
Pain Relief
To reduce pain and swelling in the breast:
- Apply ice compresses to the affected area of your breast after breastfeeding.
- Consider using over-the-counter pain relievers as recommended by your doctor.
- Be sure to ask your doctor what pain relievers are safe for you and your baby. Taking aspirin is not advised during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Drink lots of fluids.
- Get plenty of rest.
Antibiotics may be used to treat the infection. They may help cure the infection or reduce the risk of more serious but rare complications, such as blood infection. If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor about which antibiotics are best for you to take so you can continue to breastfeed.
If mastitis does not respond to antibiotics, a localized collection of pus called an abscess might be present. This is usually treated with other antibiotics and a drainage procedure or surgery.
To help reduce your chance of mastitis:
- Breastfeed frequently.
- Use a breast pump when you need to.
- Wash your hands and breast nipple before breastfeeding.
- Avoid wearing bras or clothing that is too tight.
- Avoid sleeping on your breasts, or allowing a baby to sleep on your breasts.
- If your nipples crack, apply lotion or cream as recommended by your doctor.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Marcie L. Sidman, MD
- Review Date: 03/2017 -
- Update Date: 11/05/2014 -


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Pregnant Jenna Dewan Bares Bikini Baby Bump with Shirtless Channing Tatum!
Channing Tatum is shirtless while frolicking on the beach with his bikini clad wife Jenna Dewan on Friday (December 28) in St. Barths.
The 32-year-old actor was seen wrapping his arms around his pregnant wife and kissing her under a straw shelter.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Channing Tatum
Earlier in the day, Channing and Jenna were spotted holding hands while walking on the beach.
Jenna's new movie She Made Them Do It is scheduled to air tonight on Lifetime. Don't miss it!
FYI: Jenna is wearing a Theodora & Callum skirt.
10+ pictures inside of Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan showing some PDA…


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A Springfield man was taken to Memorial Medical Center on Friday after he lost control of his SUV because of a medical problem and struck a house on Locksley Lane.
James McClain, 90, of the 200 block of Nottingham Lane was heading east on Nottingham about 10:35 a.m. when his SUV left the roadway and hit a fence and then the house. A person who came to McClain�s aid told police he appeared to be having a seizure.
An ambulance transported McClain to Memorial, where his condition was stable Saturday.
McClain told police he was unsure what had happened.
Damage to the house did not appear to be severe.
No citations were issued, but police did send a report about the accident to the secretary of state�s office.


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Zach Braff Tweets Channing Tatum Shirtless Pic, Wants In On The 'Magic Mike' Sequel
Nigel Campbell | July 8, 2013
We're sure Zach Braff isn't the first guy to send Channing Tatum shirtless pics and we're guessing he won't be the last. (There's always the chance that Jenna Dewan's hubby may be bicurious, in which case we'd happily let him Channing all over our Tatum.)
In any case, Zach sent Channing a Tweet asking the question on all of our lips:
@zachbraff: Dear @channingtatum when are auditions for Magic Mike 2?
Hmm...what do you think, Instincters? Should Channing put the Garden State star on contract for the sequel??


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