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The reviewers seem pretty comfortable with the Accord, maybe too comfortable?
The positives were played up (engine/trans smoothness, quality of interior materials), but the negatives were glossed over (noise, dashboard mess).
Those are things you live with every day.
A lot of people don't like MyFord Touch, but one good feature is a similar interface between different models.
Think of Accord, CR-V and Pilot all having the same climate/nav/radio controls.
Once you learn them, it's easy to transition from one to another.2017 Ford Fusion SE 2014 Ford F-150 FX4
We just bought a Honda Accord EX-L. That article was very interesting to me because it mirrored our impressions exactly. Although we liked many features of the Nissan Altima, we ultimately liked driving the Accord the best of all. And for once the Accord is actually a quiet car! I love the purr of the engine. I also really like the dashboard and am appreciating it more the more I drive it.'14 Buick Encore Convenience
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I guess that all depends on what your previous experience was.
The Accord is quieter than it used to be, but I have yet to read a review that says it is quiet.2017 Ford Fusion SE 2014 Ford F-150 FX4
Boy, I would think that if you are going to call somebody wrong you would at least do some elementary research. Check the Kia website under 2013 Optima "Features and Options". The smartkey and push button start is not even available on the LX. It's standard on the EX on up. The base Altima is much cheaper than the Optima EX.
And you did not say midsize sedans, you said it was the "lowest price"car" that had BOTH keyless entry and keyless ignition. I know this is the midsize sedan thread but we often mention other cars in here.
Actually quite a few reviews have mentioned it. I have never been a fan of Honda partly because of the noise. This one is different. My previous car was a Nissan Maxima which we loved dearly.'14 Buick Encore Convenience
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I'm willing to learn. Post links to some of those reviews.2017 Ford Fusion SE 2014 Ford F-150 FX4
For just one example. See the edmunds review too.'14 Buick Encore Convenience
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xrunner2 Posts: 3,062Honda engines purr and sound happy at work. Even when pushed hard they growl in a more refined and happy tiger-like way, rather than sounding like a tortured mechanical animal that's being hurt.
A spot-on description that I have experienced in Honda/Acuras over many years of ownership. Another very sweet sounding engine I had in the past was a V6 in a 97 Nissan Maxima SE.
Again, if you're going to say someone is wrong you might want to check better sources.....like the manufacturer.
Some of the Autoweek reviewers mentioned quiet, but I didn't see anything in the Edmunds written review or video (more like an infomercial).
I guess that can be construed as confirmation of quiet, since noise was not mentioned.2017 Ford Fusion SE 2014 Ford F-150 FX4
As an owner of a 2013 Accord EXL sedan, I can definitely say it's a quiet car now. It's significantly quieter than my 2008 EXL Accord. I don't think it beats the best of the competition when it comes to quiet, it just equals them, whereas before road noise one of the Accord's weak spots.
You are comparing to a 2008 Accord, so of course it's quieter. Comparing to anything else?2017 Ford Fusion SE 2014 Ford F-150 FX4
stage4survivor Posts: 56The 2013 Touring compares very favorably to the 2005 S80, 2007 E350 & 2010 TL especially considering the battle scarred roads between NJ and Long Island.
I didn't push the throttle beyond low 60s on the way home though.
In my view, this car is a freakin' bargain!
I've been in a previous generation Camry, Fusion, and Altima, and it equals or exceeds those. But I've not yet been in the new generations of those cars.
Hi guys. It snowed in the DC region this morning, and VDOT did not treat the roads as there was only a 30% chance.....
This was the first time I have driven my car in the snow, and I was pleasantly surprised. The car stayed planted and I had no trouble climbing a few very steep hills in the area with 4" of packed, untreated snow. FYI. The highway was a slushy mess and I still felt very secure, even when changing lanes and crossing over the ridges between lanes.
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tundradweller1 Posts: 74Driving through a series of some favorite corners today at double the suggested 35 mph speed the 6 was glued to the road. Even with all the winter sand scattered about.
Over 300 miles and cannot find a fault, though still in the honeymoon phase :blush: . Can't wait to drive it hard after some more variable rpm break-in driving.
I'm still in the honeymoon phase after 15k! I look forward to my morning commute; just for the pure pleasure of a drive in to the city. The exit I take puts me in a downhill sweeper with a fast left bend that puts you around the Pentagon (the side that got hit by the plane on 9/11)...and I always see other guys enjoying it as much as I do. then it's 1 mile to the Memorial bridge. Fast, fun, and a great view!
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Picked my Fusion Feb 28th. Finally filled it up for the first time on Monday.
The fuel gauge was not down to empty, but the DTE was at zero when I started it up.
It only took 12.5 gallons, so now that I have reset everything, maybe I'll get some more accurate readings.
This car has some power. When I first noticed the speedometer goes up to 160, I thought 'yeah right'. I'm sure the top speed is limited, but...
It kind of reminds me of my first SHO, which was good for 140, but this car has 20% more power.
The Fusion weighs a lot more, though.2017 Ford Fusion SE 2014 Ford F-150 FX4
The printed top speed for the Fusion, by Car and Driver, was 120 mph. The article listed both the 1.6 and the 2.0 EcoBoost engines.
The article is here: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-ford-fusion-16-and-20-ecoboost-first-dr- ive-review
To be honest, it sounds a little low for the 2.0. model, but top speed has a LOT more to do with tire rating than it does with capability. My car's top speed is 131 mph. Chances are I will never see it, but it's good to know in case I am running from the feds.
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puppybone69 Posts: 24The actual top speed for the 2013 Fusion 2.0 is estimated to be around 151mph, but it's electronically limited to 120mph, so the actual top speed is very close to the 160mph top speed shown on the speedometer, if you tune it to eliminate the speed limiter. See here: http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2013/1596770/ford_fusion_2_0l_ecoboost.htm- l
Oh yeah, I totally agree. These cars are very aerodynamic and efficient, and have more gears than we could've imagined. I was just quoting the specs, not capability. Almost all of the reviews I have read govern the cars based on the tire specs. Some cars just run out of steam, others are governed.
I don't think my car has a prayer, with only 200hp, of topping 130. I bet you are right on the money on the swoopy new Fusion 2.0 at 150mph. I read that it has a. 27 drag co-efficient. Only super-cars used to have that kind of aerodynamics. Plus of course it has 40 more HP, and a ton more torque.
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ivan_99 Posts: 1,681Only super-cars used to have that kind of aerodynamics.
Actually I think it's the opposite...usually the super cars have a very bad drag co-efficient. The only one I remember was the Bugatti...at about .40.
I think it's the huge tires and down force which give a bad co-efficient...still has enough power to get the job done
Yes!, The Veyron has active aerodynamics depending on the driving situation. The wing pops up at certain speeds and at different angles, plus it acts as an air-brake during deceleration. What I am attempting to say is just how much of a technologically advanced car we can get for 20 to 30 grand.
Here is an except from wiki answers on drag: "The average modern automobile achieves a drag coefficient of between 0.30 and 0.35. SUVs, with their typically boxy shapes, typically achieve a Cd of 0.35–0.45. The drag coefficient of a vehicle is impacted by the shape of body of the vehicle. Various other characteristics impact the coefficient of drag as well, and are taken into account in these examples. Some sports cars have a surprisingly high value for a drag coefficient, but this is to compensate for the amount of lift the vehicle generates, while others use aerodynamics to their advantage to gain speed and have much lower coefficients of drag".
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dudleyr Posts: 3,469Total drag is coefficient x frontal area. Sports cars tend to have small frontal areas.
On a recent trip, we had a 2013 Camry as a rental. It was a good car, but it definitely was not quite as good as our new Accord, imho.
The engine and transmission combo in the Camry is very good, however, providing nice power and good economy. That's probably where the Camry is closest to the Accord, but the Accord still has the edge, I think, in engine sound, mpg, and probably acceleration as well.
The interior of the Camry seems like a mish-mash of parts that don't always mesh well together or look integrated. The sewn vinyl layer on the top of the dashboard is more odd than lux looking. And hard plastic parts found elsewhere in the dash (particularly the part near the legs of the driver and front passenger) seem cheap.
There are some important standard features on the Accord that the Camry doesn't have, like dual zone climate control, back up camera, and perhaps something else I can't think of right now.
The styling of the Camry is perhaps the weakest in the midsize class, although I know that's very subjective.
Yeah, on the new Camry, many reviews have said that the interior was put together by committee, and that the "aluminum" trim is squishy and can be dented by a fingernail. Also, You are also not the only one who thought the vinyl layer on top of the dash was odd.
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backy Twin CitiesPosts: 18,910C/D reviews the base Mazda6 in their May issue. It's nice to see a review on a base model for once, instead of loaded $30k sedans. Since it has a stick, it's not a car a lot of people will put into their garages. But the C/D folks noted that it's a sedan that would fit well alongside a sports car in those garages.
A little bigger than what I need for my next car, otherwise I'd seriously consider adding it to my garage. Although there's no sports car in it right now.
Cool. I'd better go check the mail for my May C/D issue. I drove the 6i briefly, and I liked it. Unfortunately, there was nowhere nearby to drive it in a sporting manner.
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savetheland Posts: 671I do not know if it was mentioned here but new 2013 Ford Fusion still uses 6 speed transmission 6F35 at least with 2.0T. This transmission was nothing but nightmare since it was first used in 2010 - 2012 Fusion and Escape. As recently as end of 2012 none of reported problems were fixed. I am not sure if they fixed issues in 2013 but I have doubts. It may be design issue which Ford dealerships cannot fix. According the reports issues start right away in brand new cars. CR confirms it by giving 2010 Fusion solid black dot in major and minor transmission problems area.


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Juanes: His well-intended but choppy Grammy performance, a brief bilingual rendition of Elton John's "Your Song," didn't provide much reason to get excited about an acoustic tour from the Colombian heartthrob. (His version of Springsteen's "Hungry Heart" two nights earlier at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute to the Boss was reportedly much better.)
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L.A. tickets, $29.50-$150, go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. The S.D. show is available now, $88.25.
Beto Cuevas: The Chilean singer, former frontman of La Ley who issued his second solo set (Transformación) last year, will play all three House of Blues venues in Southern California: March 13 at the Sunset Strip joint, March 15 in Anaheim and St. Patrick's Day in San Diego. Tickets: $27.50.
Also at the Mouse House: Hepcat, May 18, $17.50; and Katchafire with Sola Rosa, May 25, $22.50.
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Bill Maher: The Real Time host hasn't had many local gigs to promote at the end of his "New Rules" segment each week. Now he does: The topical comedian performs May 11 at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach ($49.50-$69.50) and May 12 at Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College in Claremont ($50.25-$70.25). Both are on sale Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m.
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CHICAGO -- Rays manager Joe Maddon has gained acclaim with an unconventional style, so it's only fitting that an unconventional promotion bearing his likeness is gaining attention.
For Wednesday night's game against the Yankees, the Rays gave away Joe Maddon gnomes to the first 10,000 fans at Tropicana Field. On Thursday, as the Rays opened a 10-game road trip against the White Sox, the gnomes were a hot item on eBay, with some listed for $55.
"Somebody sent me a message that there's a bunch of them on eBay, which is unbelievable, for some decent money," Maddon said. "Who's gonna pay that?"
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"I don't anticipate him being able to play [Friday]," Maddon said. "I anticipate knowing where we are at with him [Friday]. "We'll see how this will play out. I don't anticipate anything awful, but the guy does go pretty hard every day."
Escobar, who is batting just .164, was injured running the bases in the Rays' 3-0 win over the Yankees on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field. He said he felt a "little pull," so he was removed from the game.
Ben Zobrist will fill in at shortstop until Escobar returns.
"Zo did a great job at the end of last year and [Wednesday] when it occurred didn't bat an eye," Maddon said. "[He] looked at the book a little bit, wanted to see where to play the next group of hitters, and everything was fine."
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The event are stored in the metaclass.
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I've been going through the code myself recent, cleaning up an edge case bug that someone discovered, and modernizing the codebase a bit (the next version will depend on Moose 0.90+ but drops the MooseX::AttributeHelpers dependency).
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This would really help me with the framework. I could automatically hook up to all events. Putting it in will make my code able to work automatically by adding only a single line of "with".
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In recent years, wireless capabilities have not kept pace with demand. Five years ago, when the IC wireless network was launched, very few students brought laptops to class. Now, the majority of students have multiple wireless devices that they use throughout the day. The use of smart phones has dramatically increased while cell phone companies have limited data plans, driving users to wireless networks. ITS is aware of the issues with our wireless network and will be doing a "site" survey of the wireless network in academic and administrative buildings this semester.
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So, when should we expect to see improvements over what we currently have for Wi-Fi access? If the plan you mentioned is going to be investigated this semester, should we expect that when return for the Spring that there will be some kind of improvement? Or will that take another semester to go through purchasing and planning?
Honestly, this should have been anticipated - obviously there are not enough computers for everyone on campus to be able to use when they need to during peak hours, so they are going to turn to their personal devices. If they are in class, and they want to try and make a connection to something the professor is saying, they will use their personal device. It is a frustration that students don't need piled on top of everything else, and my only hope is that the upgrade process moves quickly, and does not get tied up with red tape.
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You may recall earlier in the year when I ran across 2 Gemma Taccogna papier mache sculptures in a thrift store to my unending glee. I had been drooling over her work online and wishing for some of my own but unwilling to drop multiple hundreds of dollars on one of her pieces. Since then I have loved admiring my 2 Gemmas on the fireplace mantle. Well folks, you can officially call me a collector because now there are 3.
Isn't she breathtaking?? She was discovered in the vintage store across the street from mine (yes, the very same one where Mr. Crafter found the Black Forest coffee and end tables last week!) and she was only a few dollars more than I paid for the other Gemma head! I still can't believe my good luck.
I was almost 100% positive it was one of hers even before I anxiously flipped her over. She's just too iconic of an example of a Gemma Taccogna. And the colors – sweet mother – the colors are perfect for my house! Seriously, I should go buy a lottery ticket. I'm on a roll.
This piece is a vase – and it's huge! Over a foot tall. The condition is great considering it's a 50 year old piece of papier mache. Just some minor flaking around the edges and crazing on her face.
She looks like she's always been on my mantle. The other head is a Mayan artifact replica we got on our honeymoon made by a man who looked just like a Mexican Johnny Cash. He had spent is career restoring Mayan artifacts for museums and in his retirement made authentic looking replicas in a small hut we just happened upon in the middle of nowhere. Although he's not papier mache I think he fits in nicely with the girls. It's not creepy at all to have a posse of disembodied heads staring at you from above the fireplace, right?


text: I sprung for a Sena SMH10 helmet headset to go with my new (to me) 12RT. I got it working OK-I do have some issues with the BT, but I am hoping the tech support people there can get me through those. My biggest worry is comfort. Those ear speakers take up all the available space in the ear pockets of my Shoei full face helmet, causing severe mashing and pain on my poor old ear flaps. I am thinking this problem cannot be resolved, at least with this helmet. Are there thinner ear speakers out there? Are ear buds the answer? I have tried ear buds in the past and it was difficult to put the helmet on without dislodging them and often the pain associated with taking the helmet on and off was more than I could bear. The earphones sticking out would hang up on the helmet padding. Music just isn't worth it. Are there any unobtrusive earphones available?


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EUSTIS, Fla. - Police in Eustis arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence -- on his bicycle -- marking his fourth DUI arrest.
Eustis police say they received a call over the weekend from the Crazy Gators reporting that Jorge "Jungle" Calles refused to leave the restaurant.
An officer stopped Calles, 42, at a traffic light at North Bay Street and Gottsche Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Saturday for not having a headlight on his bicycle.
Police said as they stopped Calles, he was swaying while trying to stand and had the smell of alcohol on his breath. Police tried to administer sobriety tests, but according to a police report, Calles refused several of them.
Calles told police they didn't see him riding his bike across the street, insisting that he walked it across the street.
Calles was also charged with refusing to submit to a breath test after he was taken to Lake County Jail on $10,250 bond.
The arrest affidavit states that he has three prior DUI convictions: in 1997, 1998 and 2008.
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Title: The Outsiders Novel Trailer
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[ELA2015] (8) 3: Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. [RL.8.3]Digital Tool Description: This YouTube video introduces The Outsiders, a novel by S.E. Hinton. It uses audio from an interview with the author to introduce the social themes of the novel.


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After an off season full of excitement, and building, the 2012 Cubs baseball season is kicking off today in Mesa Arizona. Pitchers and catchers are due to report today, and many have showed up early. On Friday, Kerry Wood and Rodrigo Lopez each threw off the mound, hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo worked with some players in the cages, and Darwin Barney, Bryan LaHair and Josh Vitters were among those practicing on the half field. The most telling quotes coming out of Mesa might have been from Marlon Byrd via (Carrie Muskat)
"Everyone's counting us out so I'm sure they'll have us down with
the Astros, Pirates, whoever," Byrd said Saturday. "That's fine with us."
"We got a lot of guys who can throw it," Byrd said. "With [Travis] Wood and [Chris] Volstad, those guys, you have guys you've faced and you've seen the talent they have and you've seen what they can do. You hope the change of scenery really helps them big time. At the same time, we have competition. We have a lot of guys here — Andy Sonnanstine, Rodrigo Lopez — to push guys. It'll be fun and nice to watch those guys compete and develop at the same time."
Reed Johnson is excited as well, and offers some thoughts on why he came back to the Cubs. It had a lot to do with new head coach Dale Sveum.
"I think that's a big reason why I came back as well," Johnson said. "You see Dale and the way he approaches things and you can
tell he means that. A lot of coaches and a lot of staff members can say that but you can tell it's not genuine or they're not going to follow through. [Sveum] doesn't care if you're making $15 million or $450,000. You're going to go out there and play the game hard and if not, you're not going to play. For players like me, that's really refreshing because a lot of times, especially throughout the league and throughout my experiences, that hasn't been true. If you come in with that attitude, you're going to be in for a rude awakening with this staff."
Reed Johnson on the Cubs pitching now.
"From top to bottom, we've got solid guys," he said. "I feel in 2008, every time we ran out a starter, we had a chance to win that game. I feel when you look at the starting staff we have now, you feel you have a chance to win that night. I think that's key mentally for this team as well."
I know it's early, but it's nice to hear players talk about the excitement that is building around the new look Cubs. Players seem to be reinvigorated by all the talk (and actions) from Epstein, and Co. about the change in culture and attitude from the top of the organization to the bottom. Stay tuned to the blog for copious amounts of post's from Spring Training, everyone is just getting started but we should have a lot of great content coming in the next few days. PLAY BALL!
Thanks for reading
– George Cotugno


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"I was particularly moved by the final sequence of death-haunted songs that culminates in the sublime 'Des Baches Wiegenlied,' the brook's welcoming lullaby to the miller in his death, here given a more forceful reading than usual. Prégardien sings with great sincerity and commitment to every note and word
. His delivery is less sumptuous than Fritz Wunderlich's but more varied, his music-making more energetic than the placid, refined approach of Aksel Schiøtz, and he's far less mannered than Ian Bostridge. I find his voice to be quite beautiful
and his interpretation brings out meaningful contrasts in characterization between verses in the strophic songs. The miller's alternation between delusion and pathos as the cycle progresses is masterfully showcased
. Gees plays Schubert's magnificent accompaniments with visible affection and perfect ensemble
. I strongly recommend this performance."Fanfare


text: Raw was quite good by recent standards. Henry vs Punk was better than at least half the matches from Wrestlemania. The longer it went on, the more I thought "God no, Punk's gonna SuperCena" but he didn't. It's good to see Mark firmly on the push again. Albert's match was a snore. But it's nice to see chants of "yes yes yes" and "Daniel Bryan" becoming popular. Why would anyone go to the ring to promo with Sheamus? He'll kick you in the face, we get it. Brock's return was the biggest mark-out since Kane's return. Things are looking up on the whole, yo. Rock wants to be WWE champion? Piss off.


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Pavano suffers another setback
Right-hander diagnosed with bone chip above right elbow
By Mark Feinsand / MLB.com
Pavano, who underwent a series of tests Thursday after leaving his rehab start on Wednesday after nine pitches, was diagnosed with a bone chip just above his right elbow.
The right-hander will undergo surgery sometime next week, possibly Tuesday, to be performed by noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews. According to general manager Brian Cashman, it typically takes six weeks until a pitcher can begin a throwing program following this procedure.
"Is his season over? No, not based on the timeframe," Cashman said. "But it's a significant setback with a completely new injury. It is what it is, so we have to get it taken care of."
"It's a disappointment for him, for sure," said manager Joe Torre. "We feel badly for him, because he's worked so hard to get back. This just throws a monkey wrench into that."
Pavano had made three rehab starts, the last two for Double-A Trenton. But he left each of those two outings before reaching his pitch count of 80-90, throwing 63 on May 12 before experiencing soreness in his bicep, then nine pitches on Wednesday before leaving with soreness in his triceps.
Pavano is in the second year of a four-year, $39.95 million contract, but he hasn't pitched for the Yankees since June 27 due to injuries to his shoulder, back, buttocks and now his elbow.
"I wish I could say we're going to have him back this year, but how can I honestly say I know he will?" Cashman said. "He's had three separate, distinct, legitimate injuries now since he's been here that have prevented him from going out there. It's unfortunate."
"It's tough for me, but it's four times tougher for him," Torre said. "It's easy for people say, 'Well, he signed this big contract, he didn't have to do anything and he's getting paid.' But when you have somebody who is a competitor and does this for a living, the money doesn't enter into it."
Even with Pavano sidelined indefinitely, the Yankees have six starting pitchers on their staff, including Aaron Small, who will start for the injured Shawn Chacon on Sunday.
Pavano's latest woes make it unlikely that he will be able to contribute much to the Yankees this season, something Torre had finally believed would happen after watching him throw a bullpen session two weeks ago.
"This spring, I was excited that he seemed much more comfortable than last year," Torre said. "Even when I watched him throw in Tampa a couple weeks ago, his stuff was electric. We never saw that at any time last year."
Mark Feinsand is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Protection for Plants in Michigan
Numerous plants in Michigan are protected by state law. Plants may be protected because they're very rare or to prevent overharvest. Michigan legislation that protects plants includes Parts 365 (Endangered Species Protection) and 529 (Christmas Trees, Boughs, Plants, and Other Trees) of P.A. 451 of 1994, and the Michigan Ginseng Act (Act 184 of 1994).
Part 365 (Endangered Species Protection) of P.A. 451 of 1994 protects all plants listed as threatened and endangered in Michigan. A Species can be listed if it has become rare in Michigan due to habitat loss, if Michigan is along the edge of it's range, or simply by overharvest. Part 365 makes it unlawful to collect, pick, cut, dig up, or destroy any threatened or endangered plant in Michigan without a permit from the MDNR. While not protected by Part 365, species listed as "special concern" should be considered rare and be treated accordingly.
Part 529 (Christmas Trees, Boughs, Plants, and Other Trees) of P.A. 451 of 1994 makes it unlawful to possess or transport several species of trees, boughs, wildflowers, shrubs, and mosses without a bill of sale or some other evidence of title. While many of the species protected by Part 529 are not rare, this legislation is in place to prevent the overharvest or irresponsible take of these species.
The Michigan Ginseng Act was passed in 1994 to regulate the harvest, sale, and distribution of American Ginseng in Michigan. This act covers both cultivated and wild ginseng, and makes it unlawful to take American ginseng from the wild. Those interested in farming ginseng should contact the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) for more information.


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On my SiriusXM show recently, I spoke about the meaning of life, and then I got this email from Lisa:
I heard part of your program today and you read about the different thoughts about the meaning of life… I've been thinking about that, too.
As the mother of a child who is dying of cancer, like many of us, we are losing our faith in a big powerful "daddy in the sky" that hears our prayers. I've heard from Christians that "God doesn't give you what you can't handle" but I can't handle this. "God gives you strength to get through it" – no, He doesn't. I'm about to lose my mind… the pain is much too great to bear. I hear that this is God's plan, or that God needs another angel. If he needed another angel, he would just take one, HE WOULDN'T TORTURE THEM FIRST! How could he PLAN to put a child through this kind of HELL? What good could ever come out of this?
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. We wear gold ribbons, but only 3% of cancer research goes to childhood cancers. Does anybody care? Is the meaning of life only to do research on the "popular" cancers because they are the ones that will make money for the one who finds the cure? My son's cancer is so rare that he gets the same chemotherapy he would have had in the 1980s… it doesn't get researched.
Please tell me what the meaning of life is!
If you look at God as a "big powerful daddy in the sky that hears [your] prayers" and will give you what you want, and if you are a good person, you can't help but be disappointed on a daily basis. That doesn't seem to be the way it works.
I know no other pain on the face of the earth that is greater than a parent having to see their child suffer and die. I think parents would rather they suffer and die and trade themselves in for their kids. So, this is the worst torture, but this is not a test of God. That someone's child or husband or wife or parent or friend gets ill and dies is not a test of whether or not there is a God. There isn't a test of whether or not there is a God — that's why it's called "faith." To say that "I'm dubious about God" because my prayers aren't being answered in the way that I want, is, in my opinion, never to have understood faith in the first place, but just to have played a social role in which you call yourself "religious."
There is no explanation for these things. And, I agree with Lisa when she writes: "If he needed another angel, he would just take one, HE WOULDN'T TORTURE THEM FIRST!….What good could ever come out of this?" I like that answer of hers. I think telling somebody this is God's plan is a little obnoxious and I always thought it was. It's your assumption God is planning this. You have no proof of that. People go back to the story of Job and what he had to suffer and Abraham who almost wiped out his own kid until God said, "I see you really love me. You don't have to do this."
There are some important concepts and issues here. When any of us says "I can't handle this," yet we make it through every day, we are handling it. "Handling it" doesn't mean it feels good or it's easy; "handling it" usually means we are surviving it and doing the best we can.
I don't understand all of the mass murders of the world — Stalin, Pol Pot, Germany, Japan. I don't understand how that's God's will or God's plan. It doesn't make any sense to me, either. And I don't know how to put it together. I don't know how it's God's plan to have little children put in ovens and killed. Or mommies and their children shot to death and put into a hole in the ground, naked. I don't understand how any of that is God's plan. So, I have no answer to that.
This was not a theological thing where I was going to explain what life really means, other than there's always been horror. It's like the horror films you see in the movies where there's evil and someone in the church or somebody else finally squelches the evil and at the end you see the evil creeping up through the ground again.
There is evil, there is disappointment, there is pain, there is everything. So, ultimately, whether you really believe in God or not, we really need to hold on to each other. There is something about touching the hand of another who corroborates your pain. That's why with parents in this situation, I always tell them to find other parents in this situation. They will be the first ones to hug you and they won't get tired of hearing from you like other relatives will. It's not they get tired, per se, it's just they can't do anything to help and it's upsetting, so they don't want to hear it anymore. They are not being bad, they just don't know how to fix it. They feel guilt and they feel uncomfortable and then they start feeling anger. So, to go to people who have been there and done that is the way we hold on to each other. Some people call that behavior the way God helps you go through things which are inexplicable.
So, let's not call bad things that happen "God's plan," because that hurts people. God planned to hurt my kid? You're gonna tell me, there's some higher power and I'm supposed to rise above that pain and say absolutely "I adore you?" I think it's a horrible thing to tell people. I don't think it's good to tell kids God's an all-powerful "daddy in the sky" who can do anything. Well, then why isn't he doing it for me? I don't like when people walk out of a bus that just been in a crash and they are alive and everyone else is dead and they say, "but for the grace of God." What the heck does that mean? God intentionally wiped them out and kept you?
I think we want to feel special like we feel to a parent. God is some kind of extension of parenthood. We sometimes don't realize how cruel we sound. So, here's my frame of reference for all of this. There are evil things people do because they are evil. There are horrible things that happen just because there are horrible things that happen. The human body has weaknesses and that's just the way it is. There aren't cures for everything because we are not good enough yet to produce them. It's hard to get money for things only a few people suffer from – Lisa is right about that.
The bottom line is we've got to hold on to each other. That's the immediate salvation: to hold on to each other's love, support, and kind feeling. It's irrelevant if bad things are happening or not. The way to make it through life, I believe, is to really be compassionate and to be open to compassion. That's what helps you get through the things that are inexplicable and horrible.


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The PSF Statistical Bulletin, is published jointly by ONS and HM Treasury on a monthly basis, and provides the latest available measures for key public sector financial statistics such as Public Sector Current Budget (PSCB), Net Borrowing (PSNB), Net Debt (PSND) and PSND as a percentage of GDP. These key indicators are provided on two bases. One set includes the temporary effects of financial interventions made in response to the financial crisis that began in 2007, such as the establishment of public ownership/control of several major banking groups. An alternative set of indicators, the so-called 'ex-measures', excludes the temporary effects of financial interventions.
ONS and HM Treasury will be holding a public workshop on Public Sector Finance statistics on the afternoon of 22 February 2012. The workshop will be held at HM Treasury in central London and will cover data interpretation and uses of existing data outputs as well as consultation on plans for future outputs. If you are interested in attending then please email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
|April – January
|Current budget
|Net borrowing
|Net debt2
|Net debt (% annual GDP)2
Net debt at the end of the period
Source: Office for National Statistics
|April – January
|Public sector net investment
|Public sector current budget
|Public sector net borrowing
|Central government
|Local government
|General government
|Public corporations1
|Public sector
|Excluding financial sector interventions
|Including financial sector interventions
|Public sector current budget
|Public sector net borrowing
|Public sector net debt at end of period
|Public sector current budget
|Public sector net borrowing
|Public sector net debt at end of period
Fiscal indicators PSNB and PSND are the same including and excluding financial interventions before 2007/08.
Source: Office for National Statistics
the public sector current budget was in surplus by £11.8 billion; this is a £2.5 billion higher than in January 2011, when there was a surplus of £9.2 billion;
public sector net borrowing was -£7.8 billion; this is £2.5 billion lower net borrowing than in January 2011, when net borrowing was -£5.2 billion;
public sector net debt at the end of January 2012 was £988.7 billion (63.0 per cent of GDP). This compares to £869.1 billion (58.3 per cent of GDP) at the end of January 2011;
The central government net cash requirement was -£16.3 billion, a £0.8 billion higher net cash requirement than in January 2011, when there was a net cash requirement of -£15.5 billion.
the public sector current budget was in surplus by £14.7 billion; this is £2.7 billion higher than in January 2011, when there was a surplus of £12.0 billion;
public sector net borrowing was -£10.7 billion; this is £2.7 billion lower net borrowing than in January 2011, when net borrowing was -£8.0 billion;
public sector net debt at the end of January 2012 was £2,311.6 billion (147.3 per cent of GDP). This compares to £2,234.2 billion (150.0 per cent of GDP) as at the end of January 2011.
Monthly data can be volatile, so it can be misleading to read too much into one month's data. The following paragraphs give information on the financial year to date and comparisons with the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
the public sector current budget was in deficit by £74.9 billion; this is £8.4 billion lower deficit than in the same period of 2010/11, when there was a deficit of £83.2 billion;
public sector net borrowing was £93.5 billion; this is £15.7 billion lower net borrowing than in the same period of 2010/11, when net borrowing was £109.1 billion;
The central government net cash requirement was £88.4 billion, a £20.4 billion lower net cash requirement than in the same period of 2010/11, when there was a net cash requirement of £108.8 billion.
the public sector current budget was in deficit by £46.7 billion; this is a £16.0 billion lower deficit than in the same period of 2010/11, when there was a deficit of £62.7 billion;
public sector net borrowing was £65.3 billion; this is £23.0 billion lower net borrowing than in the same period of 2010/11, when net borrowing was £88.3 billion.
The sale of Northern Rock plc to Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Ltd took place on 1 January 2012. The impact of this sale is to move Northern Rock plc outside of the public sector from this date. The £747 million that the government received in January for Northern Rock has reduced the central government net cash requirement by this amount and can be seen in Table PSF6 as a negative value in the "net acquisition of company security" line. Although cash has been received the impact on PSND ex is actually to increase it by £653 million. This is due to the different ways permanent and temporary effects of financial interventions are treated in PSND ex. A capital transfer of £1.4 billion made from government to Northern Rock in 2009 was treated prior to the sale of Northern Rock as a temporary effect of the financial interventions and so excluded from PSND ex. Following the sale the permanent effect on the public sector finances has become known and this permanent effect on public sector net debt is recorded as the difference between the sale value and the original capital transfer. It should be noted that the terms of the sale include some deferred payment elements and when these are received the proceeds will reduce the amount of this permanent effect on net debt.
Historically, January is always a month when high tax receipts are recorded due to self assessment returns and quarterly corporation tax figures driving up the total government revenue.
Following Royal Assent for the Localism Bill, on 21 November 2011 the Department for Communities and Local government (CLG) has consulted on the payments that will be required between central and local government for the implementation of self-financing for council housing. Self-financing will commence in April 2012 following the abolition of the Housing Revenue Account subsidy system. These transactions are due to take place in March 2012. Details can be found at CLG's website.
ONS will make a classification decision on any effects of these transactions within the public sector on public sector net borrowing and its components in due course.
The transactions will involve large movements in financial assets which, as they are all within the public sector, will not affect the public sector net cash requirement. However, there are likely to be significant but uncertain sectoral effects, in particular on the central government net cash requirement (CGNCR). CLG estimates that Local Authorities will transfer £13.7bn to Central
Government and Central Government will reduce Local Authority borrowing by £5.2bn. This could produce a net reduction of the CGNCR by £8.5bn. However, Local Authorities may borrow some or all of their side of the transactions from the Public Works Loans Board (PWLB). If all £13.7bn were borrowed from the PWLB then the CGNCR would increase by £5.2bn.
In September 2011, Government announced that PWLB rates for transactions related to self-financing of council housing would be set at a reduced rate.
The one-off Bank Payroll Tax boosted accrued receipts of taxes on production by £3.5 billion in April 2010. The new Bank Levy is expected to boost accrued receipts of 'other taxes' by £2.4 billion in the 2011/12 financial year, £0.7 billion of this has been accrued to receipts in July 2011 and £0.2 billion accrued to each subsequent month. Both these taxes should be taken into account when making comparisons between the year to date positions of 2011/12 and 2010/11 for central government receipts and for aggregates which include receipts such as current budget and net borrowing.
As explained in background note 17, a review has been undertaken of the correct treatment in National Accounts of government receipts following the sale of licenses in 2000 which granted mobile phone companies exclusive use of parts of the spectrum for third generation mobile phone services. The review concluded that the UK should record these receipts as a sale of an asset rather than as rental payments and this decision will be reflected in the next Public Sector Finances bulletin to be released on 21 March 2012. There will be no impact on public sector net debt, but public sector borrowing will increase by approximately £1billion for every year since 2000/01, and public sector borrowing in 2000/01 will reduce by approximately £21 billion.
ONS are aware that the current methodology for accruing the cash paid by government for gilt coupons is an overly simplistic one and not fully in line with international National Accounts guidance. ONS and HMT are currently looking at introducing an improved methodology of accruing these gilt coupon payments. When this is done it will have no impact on public sector net debt or net cash requirement but will impact on central government accrued current expenditure and therefore public sector net borrowing. The impacts from this methodological improvement on public sector net borrowing could be both positive and negative. More information on this development will be provided once it is available.
Table PSF10R presents the latest revisions to key aggregates. The largest revisions normally occur in the month following first release, when estimated and provisional data are replaced with firmer information.
Public sector net borrowing excluding financial interventions (PSNB ex) has been revised down by £2.1 billion for the period April to December 2011. This net revision comprises of a downward revision to local government net borrowing of £2.2 billion and an upward revision to central government net borrowing of £0.1 billion.
The local government revisions are mainly due to significantly reduced estimates for the net investment made in 2011/12 by local authorities following the latest information from the Quarterly Capital Payments Return. These reductions in net investment estimates have been offset to a small degree by new estimates for local authority expenditure on goods and services from the Quarterly Revenue Outturn which have led to a modest upward revision in current expenditure.
Public sector net borrowing in 2010/11 has been revised downward by £346 million due to a correction that has been made to previously recorded data on accrued interest for student loans.
Data Quality
A summary quality report (201.4 Kb Pdf) for the public sector finances is available on the ONS website. This report describes in detail the intended uses of the statistics presented in this publication, their general quality and the methods used to produce them.
Publication of data for all public sector banking groups and the Bank of England
Data for the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group were fully incorporated into the public sector finances for the first time in the statistical bulletin published on 25 January 2011. Prior to this data for public sector banking groups related only to Northern Rock plc, Northern Rock (Asset Management) plc, and Bradford and Bingley plc. An article providing commentary on inputs to the public sector banks series, the sources of the data, processing methodologies, and the impacts on key aggregates is available from the ONS website.
Following the sale of Northern Rock plc to Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Ltd on 1 January 2012, Northern Rock plc has moved out of the public sector. Therefore, from this date Northern Rock plc is no longer included in the data for the public sector banking groups within this bulletin. Further information on the impact of the sale can be found in the Special Factors section of this bulletin. It should be noted that Northern Rock (Asset Management) plc is still within the public sector and continues to be included within the data of this bulletin.
The Bank of England is also classified to the public sector. Data for the Bank have been presented separately in the PSF statistical bulletin (see tables PSF2 and PSF4) commencing with the publication dated 25 January 2011. The data are ONS estimates derived from the Bank's published accounts. Prior to the January 2011 publication data for the Bank were included within series for public corporations in the public sector finances.
Classification issues concerning financial interventions
There have been numerous financial interventions in recent years. These are described in an article that was published on 6 November 2009,
Public Sector Interventions in the Financial Crisis Statistical Classification Decisions (2.71 Mb Pdf)
The article also explains the classification of the institutions and transactions associated with these measures in the UK's National Accounts and Public Sector Finances. This follows consultation with Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Union, to ensure consistent interpretation of the international guidance.
Impact of financial interventions
A measure of public sector borrowing that excludes the effect of temporary financial interventions, PSNB ex, was announced in the 2009 Pre Budget Report. The definition of the parallel measure of net debt, PSND ex, was also aligned. The impact of financial interventions on public sector net borrowing (PSNB) and public sector net debt (PSND) over quarterly periods is summarised in Appendix C data table. Monthly series for PSNB ex and PSND ex and the public sector current budget on an excluding basis are also provided in this bulletin (see Table PSF1). As part of the process of full inclusion of data for the public sector banking groups the methodology for accounting for depositor compensation was reassessed in January 2011. The convention on the treatment of the HM Treasury component of the compensation for Bradford and Bingley depositors as discussed on page 3 of the Public sector finances excluding financial interventions methodology article (166.8 Kb Pdf) was changed, so that this compensation no longer adds to PSNDex.
A methodology guide (360.3 Kb Pdf) to monthly public sector finance statistics is available on the ONS website. It explains the concepts and measurement of the monthly data, plus those previously published, and gives some long runs of historical data. The following background notes provide further information regarding the monthly data.
The current budget is defined as net saving plus receipts of capital taxes, using National Accounts concepts as set out in the European System of Accounts 1995 (ESA95). For central government, monthly estimates of the current budget are obtained directly from data on transactions in current receipts and expenditures. For local government and public corporations, the current budget is obtained by subtracting net borrowing from an estimate of net investment. Net borrowing is consistent with the definitions in ESA95; procedures for calculating it are discussed in the methodological guide. Net investment is defined as investment less depreciation. Investment is capital formation (acquisition of fixed assets, stocks and valuables net of any sales) plus net payments of capital grants.
Public sector net debt (PSND) is calculated as financial liabilities less liquid assets with both scored at face value. Liquid assets mainly comprise foreign exchange reserves and bank deposits. Public sector holdings of public sector debt are consolidated out. The public sector net cash requirement is, approximately, the flows equivalent of PSND.
The GDP figure used in the denominator for the calculation of fiscal aggregates as a percentage of GDP is the 'not seasonally adjusted' current price version. For the net debt ratio, the GDP denominator covers the 12 months centred around the observation, e.g. six months before and six months after it. For the current budget and net borrowing financial year ratios, the GDP denominator covers the financial year. These calculations require estimates or forecasts of GDP to be available for up to six months in the future. This estimation procedure is explained in detail in an article, The use of GDP in fiscal ratio statistics (70.8 Kb Pdf) , available from the ONS website. As a result of this estimation procedure the debt ratio is provisional when first published and subject to later revision when outturn GDP first becomes available, and again when more refined estimates of GDP are published.
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The changes in our APIs enable a set of scenarios that were either not possible before or could only be achieved through workarounds. One such use case that people ask about frequently is the ability to parameterize a query and instantiate it with different values instead of re-deploying the entire statement. I'll demonstrate how to do this in StreamInsight 2.1 and combine it with a method of using subjects for dynamic query composition in a mini-series of (at least) two blog articles.
Let's start with something really simple: I want to deploy a windowed aggregate to a StreamInsight server, and later use it with different window sizes. The LINQ statement for such an aggregate is very straightforward and familiar:
select win.Avg(e => e.Value);
Obviously, we had to use an existing input stream object as well as a concrete TimeSpan value. If we want to be able to re-use this construct, we can define it as a IQStreamable:
.DefineStreamable((IQStreamable<SourcePayload> s, TimeSpan w) =>
from win in s.TumblingWindow(w)
select win.Avg(e => e.Value));
The DefineStreamable API lets us define a function, in our case from a IQStreamable (the input stream) and a TimeSpan (the window length) to an IQStreamable (the result). We can then use it like a function, with the input stream and the window length as parameters:
Nice, but you might ask: what does this save me, except from writing my own extension method? Well, in addition to defining the IQStreamable function, you can actually deploy it to the server, to make it re-usable by another process! When we deploy an artifact in V2.1, we give it a name:
.DefineStreamable((IQStreamable<SourcePayload> s, TimeSpan w) =>
from win in s.TumblingWindow(w)
select win.Avg(e => e.Value))
When connected to the same server, we can now use that name to retrieve the IQStreamable and use it with our own parameters:
.GetStreamable<IQStreamable<SourcePayload>, TimeSpan, double>("AverageQuery");
var result = averageQuery(stream, TimeSpan.FromSeconds(5));
Convenient, isn't it?
Keep in mind that, even though the function "AverageQuery" is deployed to the server, its logic will still be instantiated into each process when the process is created. The advantage here is being able to deploy that function, so another client who wants to use it doesn't need to ask the author for the code or assembly, but just needs to know the name of deployed entity.
A few words on the function signature of GetStreamable: the last type parameter (here: double) is the payload type of the result, not the actual result stream's type itself. The returned object is a function from IQStreamable<SourcePayload> and TimeSpan to IQStreamable<double>.
In the next article we will integrate this usage of IQStreamables with Subjects in StreamInsight, so stay tuned!
The StreamInsight Team


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ORLANDO, Fla. - State Attorney Norm Wolfinger announced Tuesday that the Seminole County grand jury will convene April 10 regarding the federal investigation into the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Martin was shot and killed last month in a confrontation with neighborhood watch leader George Zimmerman while walking from a store in Sanford after purchasing a bag of Skittles and an iced tea.
A town hall meeting sponsored by the NAACP will be held Tuesday night to discuss Martin's investigation in Sanford.
The U.S. Justice Department announced Monday night that it has also opened an investigation. Wolfinger's office said in a release the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's involvement investigation began on Friday.
Zimmerman, 28, has not been arrested or charged after claiming he shot Martin in self-defense. The state attorney's office is reviewing the case.
Zimmerman called police to report a suspicious person after he saw Martin walking back from the store. Police instructed him not to confront Martin, but a confrontation ensued. Zimmerman shot the unarmed teen in the chest.
Police also released more calls on Monday that Zimmerman made to authorities while on neighborhood watch leading up to Martin's death.
Martin's family and others have demanded that Zimmerman be arrested, urging a federal investigation into the shooting.
"The (Department of Justice) will conduct a thorough and independent review of all of the evidence and take appropriate action at the conclusion of the investigation," the agency said in its statement. "The department also is providing assistance to and cooperating with the state officials in their investigation into the incident. With all federal civil rights crimes, the government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person acted intentionally and with the specific intent to do something which the law forbids -- the highest level of intent in criminal law. Negligence, recklessness, mistakes and accidents are not prosecutable under the federal criminal civil rights laws. The Community Relations Service will be in Sanford, Fla., this week to meet with civil rights leaders, community leaders and local law enforcement to address tension in the community."
Also on Monday, Gov. Rick Scott requested the Florida Department of Law Enforcement assist the state attorney's office in its investigation after the case "caused significant concern within the Sanford community and the state."
Meanwhile, an online petition created by Martin's parents has garnered more than 425,000 signatures, including several from celebrities.
The change.org petition, started by Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, calls for the Florida district attorney to file charges against Zimmerman.
Among those who have signed the petition are: Clay Aiken, Spike Lee, Chad Ochocinco, Alyssa Milano and Russell Simmons.
"Let's seek justice for Trayvon Martin. We will fight for a society that is compassionate and loving, not one that pre-judges and stereotypes," Simmons recently tweeted.
Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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Aumua v. American Samoa Gov't,
ATAPANA AUMUA, Appellant,
GOVERNMENT OF AMERICAN SAMOA, Appellee.
High Court of American Samoa
Appellate Division
November 21, 1980
AP No. 25-79
District court lacks jurisdiction to try unsworn complaint.
Before MIYAMOTO, Chief Justice, presiding, McNICHOLS*, Acting Associate Justice, NEILSEN**, Acting Associate Justice, POUTOA, Associate Judge, and SEVA'AETASI,Associate Judge.
This is a direct appeal from the District Court on the issue of whether the defendant in a traffic case may be tried upon an unsworn complaint. Pursuant to law, the police officers of the Government of American Samoa utilize a Uniform Traffic Ticket and Complaint which must be sworn to by the citing officer before a person authorized to administer oaths.
22 ASC 2409 (b) provides in part:
Before any offense shall be heard by the court, or any plea taken,
there shall be filed with the clerk of the court a complaint signed
and sworn to by a police officer of American Samoa which shall
set forth the particulars of the alleged offense.
The law is clear. The requirement of a sworn complaint is jurisdictional. The District Court, in this case, had no jurisdiction to proceed with the trial and to sentence the Defendant.
Accordingly, the conviction of the Appellant-defendant is reversed.
*Honorable Ray McNichols, United States District Court Judge, District of Idaho, sitting by designation of the Secretary of the Departemnt of the Interior.
**Honorable Leland C. Nielsen, United States District Court Judge, Southern District of California, sitting by designation of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior.


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OCEAN CITY – Budget cuts handed down from Annapolis concerning the tourism advertising budget don't appear to be a major concern for Ocean City, at least not for now.
Ocean City Assistant Tourism Director Debbie Travers said that the almost $2.2 million in tourism budget cuts that the state included in its $297 million across-the-board budget cut will not "directly effect the way that Ocean City plans to market the town or the money available for this year."
The town receives $187,500 from state grants that are not included or impacted based on the $2.2 million cut recently in Annapolis. Travers did cite a potential impact on Ocean City's tourism spending if those grants were trimmed further based on the failing economy.
"The only potential impact looming would be if the state cuts the grants program that awards money to each county/city in the state," she said. "If further budget cuts are made at the state level, the grants program could become a casualty and therefore we would lose that funding."
At a recent Tourism Commission meeting, the state's idea to cut money for tourism was mind boggling for Mayor Rick Meehan.
"It just doesn't make sense to me to cut funding for a revenue generator like tourism. It seems counterproductive," he said.
Regardless of the numbers, Travers said that any cuts to the budget to advertise tourism in Maryland stings a bit, as it is a collaborative effort between the state and Ocean City, which becomes the state's second largest city in summer months.
That said, the bottom line looks pretty grim in Annapolis as Comptroller Peter Franchot cited an 8.7-percent decline in the General Fund and a recent report in Annapolis showed that the state could see a $432 million budget shortfall in fiscal year 2009 and up to $1 billion in fiscal year 2010 if the economy continues down the same path.
In 2007, the state cut $280 million from the budget including $870,000 from tourism.
What seems to be saving Ocean City from immediate impact from these cuts is the revenue created from the half-percent raise in the room tax last year from 4 percent to 4.5 percent, and the obvious fact that little if any is actually drawn from the $2.2 million in cuts. The increase in the room tax generated $1.7 million in revenue that the town used to advertise regionally and nationally.
Travers said that usually, the grant money used is "never worked into the budget until we know that we are getting it, because we are never sure if we are going to. When we get it, we use it as a bonus to add advertisements in different mediums like radio, TV, newspaper and online."


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"The main visual frisson of the 2002 Salzburg Festival was undoubtedly David Pountney's extravagant (in every sense) staging [of Turandot]
. Engels's three-tiered set fills every inch of the stage at the Grosses Festspielhaus with side-wings carrying it to the extremities
. The sense of a harsh world where human values are of little consequence is admirably and arrestingly conveyed."Gramophone


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Albany Law School will be closed today until 4pm due to the weather.
Helping students and prospective students find the right combination of financial resources for their legal education is our primary goal in the Financial Aid Office at Albany Law School. We understand student concerns and are committed to providing the information, service and resources required to make the process of financing your legal education easy, fast and understandable.
More than 85 percent of students at Albany Law School receive some type of financial assistance in the form of scholarships, loans, and/or part-time employment. Approximately 75 percent benefit from the extensive scholarship program offered by Albany Law.
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Enjoy the scenic beauty of Oklahoma everyday! Select one of these desktop wallpapers, and put yourself in an Oklahoma state of mind anytime. We add new images to this collection from time to time, so be sure to check back often.
1. Wait until the image has fully loaded.
2. Put your mouse cursor over the image.
3. Right-click on the image.
4. Select and click "Set as Wallpaper" from the pop-up menu. (For Windows XP and Vista, select "Set As Background".)
5. If your desktop did not change, refresh the desktop screen.
1. Wait until the image has fully loaded.
2. Put your cursor over the image.
3. Hold the control key and click the mouse button.
4. Choose "Save Image As" to store the image on your Mac's hard drive.
5. Open the "Appearance" control panel and click the "Desktop" tab.
6. Click "Remove Picture" and then "Place Picture."
7. Load the new wallpaper from wherever you saved the image.
8. Finally, choose "Position Automatically."


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Its been almost 4 months since we shared the teaser for Some Peoples Kids but its finally here.
The snowbum lifestyle is identifiable for more than just the pros. Every winter, tons of folks migrate to the mountains in search of all the turns they can make. "Some Peoples Kids" is the story of some such guys, all Colorado transplants, who just love to shred. Featuring om Semotuk, Greyson Clifford, Bret Greismer, Gregg McCauley, Jamal Dhayni, Danny Buller, Sheldon Daley, Morgan Anderson, Brian Stanley, Henry Tellini, MJ Arsenault, Josh Bishop, Kyle Hay, Kyle Kelley, Josh Boser, and friends.


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There's something in the water in Finland — or should we say, ice? Just two weeks ago, Finnish rally champion Juha Kankkunen drove a Bentley Supersports convertible to a world-record top speed of 205.48 mph across the frozen Baltic Sea. Now, to commemorate the record, Bentley is releasing a limited series of 100 'Ice Speed Record' Supersports convertibles to clients around the world. First come, first served.
"Juha Kankkunens's drive was a remarkable achievement and worthy of a very special car," Wolfgang Duerheimer, Bentley Chairman and CEO said in a statement. "The Continental Supersports 'Ice Speed Record' is a true driver's car that captures that unique Bentley spirit."
Unique to the Ice Speed Record cars are three exterior color options — Beluga, Quartizite, or Arctica White — each matched to a Dark Grey Metallic soft top. The 20-inch wheels standard to the Supersports are finished with a dark tint on the Ice Speed Record versions, while the interior features red high-gloss carbon fiber dash trim, red seat and door piping, and red accents on the Breitling dashboard clock.
Mechanically, the Bentley Supersports Ice Speed Record convertible doesn't differentiate much from the already-formidable standard Supersports. With a 631-horsepower, 590 pound-foot, twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engine, a sports exhaust system, all-wheel drive, and a six-speed automatic transmission, the Supersports hits 60 mph from a standstill in 3.8 seconds and hits 100 mph in just 9.5 seconds. Carbon ceramic brake discs and eight-piston front calipers haul the Supersports down from high speed with authority, benefiting also from the grip of 275/35/ZR20 Pirelli ultra-high performance tires.
If you want a Bentley Supersports Ice Speed Record convertible, you'd better act fast. With just the 100 cars being produced, they're likely to get snapped up quick. The price? Not yet determined, but considering the standard Supersports starts at $286,695, you can bet it won't be cheap.


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I received this today. There are patterns for all - Easy to Challenging. Enjoy !
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Happy Dance time! Exciting news here...the sign in "wall" at FonsandPorter.com is GONE!!! Go in and download all your FREE patterns today! We are so excited to be able to announce this to you. Thank you for all your patience as we worked through this!
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text: I'm new around here, but not forums. So I did use the search function to see if there were previous threads on this subject, but didn't find any. So I apologize if this has been talked to death already. I'm pretty familiar with TOS and movies I - XIII, along with the new reboot. I'm not that familiar with the other series, movies, and I've never read the novels or other text. One thing I've always wondered is about the government of Earth, and by association, the United Federation of Planets. Maybe this is discussed in TNG, DS9, VOY, or ENT. But I'm very curious: I'm guessing the governments of the Federation Planets are all independent (in other words, Vulcan has a Vulcan government, and Earth has an Earth government, etc.) So while we've seen the "Federation President" in movies, who's running earth? There is a basic idea that Earth is a sort of "utopian" society, but is it run by a ruling oligarchy? Socialist society? In none of the works that I've seen do I recall any mention of earth people of the 23rd century voting, but that's not to say it wasn't there, or it's not in some of the works I'm not familiar with. Anyway, none of this is vital to my enjoyment of the series of course. I'm just curious, as it seems that the Star Trek universe is so often mentioned in the context of having conquered it's problems with petty nationalism and so forth, but without any details as to how.