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By Chris Sheridan
GREENBURGH, N.Y. - ESPN colleague Andrew Marchand covered [Only registered and activated users can see images. Click Here To Register...], and I was there as well to get a reading on what the Knicks roster will look like when they enter free agency.
We all know what New York wants to come out of free agency with if Plan A succeeds (a certain guy from Akron is atop their wish list), and Donnie Walsh held his tongue all afternoon and never once mentioned any player from any other team by name.
But in order to drop as far as they can beneath the salary cap to make any max offers (next season's cap is currently projected to be between $52.5 and $54 million), they have to clear away current players who continue to count against the cap (at a highly inflated percentage) until they are re-signed, traded, renounced or sign elsewhere as unrestricted free agents. Not including all-but-certain-to-be-castoffs Tracy McGrady, J.R. Giddens, Earl Barron, Jonathan Bender and Sergio Rodriguez, the Knicks have four players who conceivably could be used in sign-and-trade deals.
And to drop as far as they can below the cap, the Knicks must first decide whether they are going to do any sign-and-trade deals involving David Lee (who will be held against their cap at $14 million -- twice his salary this past season), Al Harrington (whose cap hold is $20.05 million), Chris Duhon ($12.06 million cap hold) and Eddie House ($7.2 million cap hold) as part of their overhaul.
Bill Walker, the only possible keeper acquired in the Nate Robinson deal, has a team option for $854,389 that the Knicks have until Aug. 1 to decide whether to exercise, and they'll have two rookies on their roster assuming they hold onto both of their second-round picks (they have their own, and the Clippers' -- the latter representing the, ahem, bounty Walsh reaped from his first trade as Knicks president, sending Renaldo Balkman to Denver.)
So when the calendar hits July 1, the Knicks will essentially have seven players under contract (six if Walker is renounced earlier than Aug. 1, a decision which coach Mike D'Antoni indicated will be determined in part by whether Walker starts shedding some weight).
The seven are Walker, Eddy Curry, Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, Toney Douglas and the two second-round picks. (It should be noted that Walsh said Thursday the Knicks might try to trade into the first round, depending on whether they believe the 2010-11 cap will come in higher than the league has been forecasting).
The combined salaries for those seven players will be $18.6 million, and since league rules mandate that every team must always have at least 12 players counting against the cap, the Knicks -- if they renounced every single one of their free agents -- would have to carry five phantom players with cap holds of $473,604, the league minimum salary for next season, which would increase their committed payroll to nearly $21 million.
So if the salary cap is set at $54 million, simple math tells us the Knicks will have $33 million in room.
That is a significant number, because the maximum starting salary New York will be able to offer to LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire or any other max player will be about $16.5 million. And $16.5 million times two equals $33 million.
Sorry to make your head spin with all that capology, but it's something Knicks fans need to grasp to realize how the system works, and how critical it'll be that the cap comes in relatively high. Anything much lower than $54 million, and Walker may need to be cut (which would add an additional $381,000 of room), or Douglas and his $1.07 million salary might have to be traded for a future draft pick to clear another half-million in room.
(Another important note: Gate receipts help determine where the salary cap is set, so Knicks fans should be rooting for every single playoff series to go seven games, which would mean there would be ticket revenue from 105 postseason games added to the cap calculation equation. Conversely, if every series were to end in a four-game sweep, there would be only 60 games worth of gate receipts).
One other important note: Should Plan A fail, or should the Knicks go after one max player and two $8 million players, they will have one trick up their sleeve. Those two $8 million players would be able to sign contracts with $2 million bonuses for making the playoffs.
In salary cap parlance, those are known as "unlikely" bonuses -- unlikely because the Knicks did not make the playoffs this season. And it is to the Knicks' benefit that two of the other likely heavy hitters in free agency, Chicago and Miami, cannot offer playoff bonuses because that money would be considered "likely" to be earned, and thus would count against those teams' caps.
Again, apologies for all the higher math.
But since it has been 14 years since the Knicks were under the salary cap, it is worth a refresher course on this stuff.
This strategy is not only a gamble, it's somewhat of a prayer -- a reality D'Antoni demonstrated by bending down on one knee when he was asked what his recruiting pitch would be.


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A spermatocele is a fluid-filled cyst in the epididymis, which is located near the testicles. A spermatocelectomy is the removal of this cyst.
Spermatocelectomy is done if a spermatocele is painful or large.
Problems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
Before your procedure, talk to your doctor about ways to manage factors that may increase your risk of complications such as:
Your doctor may do the following:
Talk to your doctor about any medications, herbs, or supplements you are taking. You may be asked to stop taking some medications up to 1 week before the procedure.
Arrange for a ride home from the hospital. Arrange for help at home as your recover.
The night before your surgery, eat a light meal. Do not eat or drink anything after midnight unless told otherwise by your doctor.
The procedure is done under local or
anesthesia. You will be asleep or sedated. You will not feel any pain.
Once you are asleep or sedated, a small incision will be made in your scrotum. The spermatocele will be located and removed from the epididymis. Absorbable sutures will be used to close the area.
Less than 1 hour
Anesthesia will prevent pain during surgery. Pain and discomfort after the procedure can be managed with medications.
After the procedure, the staff may provide the following care:
During your stay, the hospital staff will take steps to reduce your chance of infection such as:
There are also steps you can take to reduce your chances of infection such as:
Restrict activity until your doctor says it is okay. Follow your doctor's instructions.
It is important to monitor your recovery. Alert your doctor to any problems. If any of the following occur, call your doctor:
If you think you have an emergency, call for medical help right away.
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New For 2013
A new stereo with iPod connectivity is standard for 2013.
The Matrix, like the Corolla on which it's based, is getting on in years. Round air-conditioning vents serve as a reminder that the Matrix was in fact developed back when Pontiac was a going concern and sold the nearly identical Vibe. More important, its fuel economy falls behind that of other compact hatches like the Subaru Impreza, which has standard (versus the Matrix's optional) all-wheel drive. Still, the Matrix has some basic virtues. The view inside is inoffensive, with the sort of well-thought-out ergonomics we've come to expect from Toyota. The cabin betrays its age (the Matrix was last redesigned for 2009) in the quality of its plastics, but Toyota has updated it this year with standard iPod connectivity and an optional color display. Toyota markets the Matrix as a somewhat sporty, youthful vehicle and offers a selection of Toyota Racing Development performance parts—including a limited-slip differential and performance brake pads—to increase the excitement. In truth, the Matrix's low base price and reputation for dependability are what make it a safe bet for a young person's first vehicle. Just take a look at the Impreza (or the related Subaru XV Crosstrek) before you make a decision.
Front, side, and side curtain air bags; ABS; traction and stability control; and a tire-pressure monitoring system are standard.
You'll like:
- Crossover attributes
- Compact-car price
- Good fuel efficiency for a utility vehicle
You won't like:
- Boring to drive
- Dated styling
Key Competitors For The 2013 Toyota Matrix
- Hyundai Tucson
- Kia Sportage
- Subaru Impreza
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California is holding its second auction of carbon permits under its cap-and-trade program meant to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
The state Air Resource Board today is auctioning about 22 million tons of carbon permits, called allowances.
The results are expected Friday, according to the Sacramento Bee.
California's cap-and-trade program sets a limit on the amount of carbon that can be released annually from the biggest industrial polluters, a cap that will decline over time.
Right now companies are receiving most of their allowances for free, but can purchase the remainder through the auction or on the open market.
If a company reduces its emissions below the cap, it can sell extra allowances.
The California Chamber of Commerce has sued to halt the program, calling it an illegal tax.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.


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Another Aussie has been booked for the UFC's next show Down Under.
Kyle Noke (20-6-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) will meet Seth Baczynski (17-6 MMA, 4-1 UFC) at UFC on FX 6 in December. UFC officials late Wednesday announced the fight booking.
UFC on FX 6 takes place Saturday, Dec. 15, at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Australia. The event's main card airs live on FX (on Friday, Dec. 14, in the U.S. due to the time difference) following prelims on FUEL TV.
Noke is coming off a quick TKO stoppage of Charlie Brenneman at UFC 152 just this past month in Toronto. The win snapped a two-fight skid and was the Australian's first after dropping from middleweight to welterweight.
Noke started his UFC career 3-0 after his stint on Season 11 of "The Ultimate Fighter." He had stoppage wins over Josh Bryant, Rob Kimmons and Chris Camozzi before his back-to-back losses to Ed Herman and Andrew Craig.
Baczynski is on a nice 4-0 UFC run at welterweight with three stoppages. At UFC 152, Baczynski stopped Simeon Thoresen with a first-round knockout. Baczynski also beat Lance Benoist, Matt Brown and Clay Harvison on his streak.
UFC on FX 6 will feature a main event lightweight bout between Ross Pearson and George Sotiropoulos, the coaches of the current edition of "The Ultimate Fighter: U.K. vs. Australia." In addition, longtime Australia resident Hector Lombard will meet Rousimar Palhares.
The latest UFC on FX 6 card includes:
- Ross Pearson vs. George Sotiropoulos
- Hector Lombard vs. Rousimar Palhares
- "The Ultimate Fighter: Australia vs. UK" welterweight final
- "The Ultimate Fighter: Australia vs. UK" lightweight final
- Seth Baczynski vs. Kyle Noke
- Hacran Dias vs. Chad Mendes*
- Joey Beltran vs. Anthony Perosh
- Ednaldo Oliveira vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
For more on UFC on FX 6, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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In final season, Johnson looks to go out on top
Manager likes Nats' talent level; club out to prove it's championship-type team
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Davey Johnson said 2013 will be his last year as manager of the Nationals, and he's hoping to go out on top.
Washington is favored to win the National League East for the second year in a row, but Johnson believes the team will go further than that. In December, Johnson made a bold statement, saying that he wants a World Series title with the Nats before he retires.
"I think we're in a perfect position to show the world that we're a pretty good ballclub, and we can go farther into the postseason, and I want to be a part of that," Johnson said at the Winter Meetings. "I still have a love of the game, and I have a love of this organization. 'World Series or bust,' that's probably the slogan this year, but I'm comfortable with that."
MLB.com caught up with Johnson recently to talk about his final season with the Nationals.
MLB.com: You are close to Opening Day. Do you still feel it's World Series or bust?
Johnson: Yes, of course. I like the talent level. They did the things last year to prove not only to me, but everybody else, that we are a contending, championship-type team. As they always say, "The proof is always in the pudding." You have to go do it. I like the talent, I like the makeup. I think they are driven.
MLB.com: Could this potentially be the best team you have managed?
Johnson: My job is to analyze potential, whether it's a rookie or a veteran. I think everybody to a man would admit there is a lot of talent on this ballclub and there is a lot of room to get better, because the majority of the guys are awful young. Last year was a big step, because they handled the situation very well through adversity, which is another good barometer in measuring the team. The beauty of baseball is, you are only good as you play that day, and my guys accept that. They know it's a series of a bunch of battles.
MLB.com: What is your biggest concern about the team right now?
Johnson: I'm not worried about them mentally. They are up for the task. I think they are all very close to being ready to start the season. There are several guys that are not where I want them to be, but we have five games left before Opening Day. They are at that point where they are about to be feel comfortable. It's about feeling relaxed, comfortable and going out and express your talent. I think the younger guys are closer to being ready than some of the veterans, so that's a good thing.
MLB.com: You decided to call it quits after this season. Why is this your last year? It seems you have a lot left in the tank.
Johnson: Who knew that I was going to be here in 2011, much less '12? And here I am in '13. I'm not trying to make an issue out of it. It's not an issue with me at all. I think I'm the right person right now to manage this ballclub. That's my only concern. What am I going to do next year? That's something my wife or baseball writers want to know about. Life is full of challenges. You never know what's going to come up. I don't worry about what happened yesterday so much or what's going to happen six months from now.
MLB.com: Who taught you to look at things one day at a time?
Johnson: In this business, you don't rest on your laurels. It's how I function today. You have to earn it every day -- your respect and your trust. It's a part of life. What happened last year is over. The year before is way over. As far as my position as manager and managing people, I draw on things that happened in the past from experience. All I'm here to do is look at the problems, solve them, move on. I don't think you could be good at that if you look too far ahead or look behind. It's simple logic to me.
MLB.com: I know you don't like to look ahead, but what kind of manager do you want for this club next year?
Johnson: There are a lot qualified guys around this coaching staff. I'm a firm believer in continuity within the system. Hopefully it will be one of the guys here.
There you go again, you are trying to project what's going on in the future. I'm not going to have any control over that. It's going to be somebody else's responsibility. Ask them. It's way premature. You are trying to run me out of here today.
MLB.com: No, I'm not. Since you said it, could you change your mind in terms of managing in 2014?
Johnson: Nothing is cut in stone. We have a mutual agreement here. Again, it's could of, would of. I don't go there. … I didn't plan on being in uniform a couple of springs ago, but it was a good challenge and I liked it. It wasn't something I was going after. So when you ask me what I'm going to do a year from now, it ridiculous. Life doesn't work that way. There will be a challenge next year. I have been working on a couple of things in my hometown -- Florida Collegian Summer League, Urban Youth Academy. I would like to see it get bigger. I would like to do something for the inner city in Orlando. I've been working on that for three years or more. Something will come up. I have an opened mind. I'm sure there will be something that will be challenging.
One thing I haven't done in my discussions with my wife is Australia. I would be interested in doing something. I know the country is beautiful.
MLB.com: You will have Stephen Strasburg for a full season. How great is it not to have limitations on him?
Johnson: I think it's more gratifying for Strasburg. He just wants to be one of the boys. He doesn't want any limitations on him. He wants to be here from the beginning to the end. He hasn't really had that in his career. I think he is looking forward to it. I think he is more relaxed coming into this year.
MLB.com: In what way?
Johnson: He burst onto the scene with high expectations. He was only here part time and then the injury, rehab, then limitations. This is the first year, he has a chance to be normal, and that's what he likes. When he came back in 2011, he wanted to be treated like one of the guys. He is driven like a lot of guys here. The fact that he doesn't have anything mentally weighing on him, it's going to be a great relief to him and us.
MLB.com: The rest of your pitching staff is great, too.
Johnson: I like them all. [General manager] Mike Rizzo and the rest of the organization have done a great job in getting us to this point. It's obvious how we felt about the club during the Trade Deadline last year. We didn't do anything. So that speaks volumes about what I think and what Rizzo thinks about the talent level here. I think that is enough said about it.
MLB.com: Any regrets in your career?
Johnson: I have no regrets. As a player, I probably sometimes listened to the wrong people when it came to giving me help on the kind of player that I was or could have been. Every young player is always looking to be better. But any decisions I've made as far as managing, I never went against my decisions, because I generally had a plan on why I did what and why. I looked at all the options. Hindsight is going to be a lot smarter than me. But if I look at all the options and pick what I think is the best, I go with it. Never look back. Everybody else can look back, but I don't pay any attention to it.
MLB.com: Do you think you've had a Hall of Fame career?
Johnson: I don't think about stuff like that. I don't think about personal awards. I'm not a person that is ego fed a lot. I probably have a more humble approach on myself. It keeps me where I want to be in life. Whatever I've done in the past may help somebody else.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Copied from another Knick forum. I love this post... puts everything in perspective. Enjoy!
My how quickly we forget. How short our memories become when just a few months ago we had no basketball; just prior we had NO IDEA of what the new CBA would entail let alone just when we would begin playing again.I honestly can't handle NYK Fan continuing to rant about the Melo trade.
We got Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter, Chauncey Billups, and Corey Brewer from that trade.
We turned Billups into Tyson Chandler.
So your trade is Ray Felton, Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, Anthony Randolph, Eddy Curry for Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler, Shelden Williams, Corey Brewer, and Anthony Carter.*
Is it Melo's fault that Brewer, Shelden, and Carter aren't here? Shelden and Carter are both on minimum contracts.*
Do you realize that Anthony Randolph, Keleena Azabuike, and Ronny Turiaf and a 2nd round pick were the components of the David Lee trade? Considering that Azabuike has no knees and Turiaf is the worst rebounding center in the league, AR was definitely the highlight of that trade... But due to D'antoni's doghouse, what value did we eventually get out of him? Corey Brewer.... who we immediately waved. From "the key part of a trade for a 20/10 guy" to COREY BREWER fodder.*
Did we really lose Marbury for absolutely nothing? We couldn't have given him some burn and at least gotten a draft pick out of him?
Then there was the whole "let Mozgov rot on the bench after giving him 3 mil a season" thing, and the "let's get Jordan Hill because Brandon Jennings has an attitude problem and Ty Lawson isn't a forward".
This roster is NOT Glen's fault, it's NOT Melo's fault, and it's not even Dolan's fault. This is the house that D'antoni/Walsh built.
Anthony Randolph had NO trade value because he wasn't being played.
Mozgov had NO trade value to anyone besides Knicks fans because he was used so sparingly and spent so much time on the bench that "he must suck because he's a 7 footer getting 14 minutes a game on a team whose only other option at center is 6'9 RONNY TURIAF!".
I also don't know how people forget that Billups was verbally promised his option getting picked up after the trade went through. We talked about all summer long how we were stuck with his contract because Walsh/Dolan told him they would pick it up and didn't want to reneg. You can't get FAs to come if you disrespect veterans, especially after the way the CBA talks went. (In hindsight we shouldn't have picked it up, because he was a douche about the whole amnesty thing).*
And if we had Chauncey instead of Chandler, maybe we'd win more games right now, but it wouldn't mean anything because we'd be doomed the first time games started counting and we needed post defense beyond amare looking at people funny through his gucci glasses.*
The ONLY players that D'antoni built up were Lee, Felton, Gallinari, and Al Harrington. There are so many guys that we got absolutely nothing from and then got absolutely nothing for.*
If Melo comes in the offseason, we've got Felton and Gallinari instead of Tyson Chandler, and they'll both be on their way out the door at the end of the season in hopes of Chris Paul coming for a paycut. Right.*
If Melo doesn't come at all, we've got Felton and Gallinari instead of Melo and Chandler, and they'll both be on their way out the door at the end of the season in hopes of getting a center and Deron/Paul. The only center better than the one we got in the offseason is Dwight, who probably won't come to NY because he's mentally soft.*
I'm not a Dolan fan by any stretch, but this **** isn't his fault.
For all those second guessing our moves, please read and then stfu.
All the talent in the world, recent past and present, was and is compromised under M.O.A.
Let's call a spade a spade.


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Basic Information
Nero Tatsumaki (ブラック):
Nickname: Ame no Kami:
Gender: Male:
Age: 17:
Clan: /
Nero is 5'10 Wild purple haired male with Noticeably big blue eyes .He wears a Blue Jacket In homage to his Cousin Tenketsu Tatsumaki From the leaf who wears a black jacket .Just as his brother wears The family's Igsninga on his back ,Nero Wears his Igsniga On his back as well .You can see him with a Calm seemingly depressed look on his face . He Wears His Rain village headband around his neck . Can be seen as a shy male , He usally spends most time in the rain village , Above Sea level.He is not very ripped , As he does not plan to be big on taijustu as he devolpes his skills .He as the face texture of a newborn baby, with his silk soft skin he grabs the attention of all the females around the Village Hidden in the Rain.
As noted before , Nero Can be seen with a seemingly calm depressed look on his face. Appearing as if he Is in deep thought . But when around Rain Females , He because very outgoing . Buzzing with life and joy . Or when his family is brought up , He tends to get very angry . Along with all of that he carries and water bottle in his back pocket , For unkown reasons . As he dosen't Drink it .As he attends a minor school in the village hidden by rain , He talks to a select few . He and his Girlfriend seem to only be focused on themselfs through out the day despite the ongoing distractions . They say you live by the sword you die by the sword. And Nero's style of fighting does just that.
Village Info
Amegakure (雨隠れの里, Amegakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden by Rain")
Is a small, yet highly industrialised hidden village located in an unnamed country with many factory like buildings . On of the strongest ninja ever . Nagato came from this village .
Village of Birth: Amegakure
Village of Alliance:Kumogakure
Rank//Chakra Info.
Ninja Rank:Jounin
Specialty:: /
Elements:Suiton (Needs Training)
(Bunshin No Jutsu) - Clone Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:A clone made of the user that can move but(cannot use any jutsu)This clone is merely an illusionary projection of the user.
Note:The clone jutsu can be made with different elements and is a D-Rank jutsu under its own element(Mizu/Water Tsuchi/Earth Sumi/Ink)
(Bikoku Ninjutsu) - Shadow Stealth Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:This jutsu lets the user follow the target covert by concealing the users presence.
(Henge no Jutsu) - Transformation Technique
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Henge no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique, which every ninja learns at the Ninja Academy. Henge allows the ninja to transform themselves into any person or object. This allows the ninja to move with stealth or to trick their opponents.
(Gokan Sakusou) - 5 Senses Confusion Disorder
Chakra Cost:N/A
Damage Points:N/A
The user throws an explosive kunai at their target and the mist spreads threw the air.This jutsu causes the opponent to be hit by attacks even though they think they dodged it or countered it.This effect lasts for 2 turns.
(Kawarimi no Jutsu) - Change of Body Stance Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Kawarimi no Jutsu is a basic Ninjutsu technique. When in danger the ninja will quickly substitute themselves with another nearby object. This can be a block of wood or even another person. This allows the ninja to quickly flee and hide while the original object takes the brunt of their opponents attack.
(Nawanuke No Jutsu) - Escape Skill
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:Using chakra the user can escape from being tied down(only works with non-chakra ropes).
(Kakuremino No Jutsu) - Magic Cloak Of Invisibility Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:The user will pull out a cloak that is pre designed for their use.Then by using ninjutsu they make the cloth blend into the background(Konohamaru used this to follow Naruto in episode 2 and got caught because he was holding the cloak wrong).Skilled ninja can see through this jutsu(Rank c and above)
Background Info.
Born Nero Tatsumaki , Raised in Amegakure 雨隠れの里, Amegakure no Sato .At a Young age Nero Adopted the Nick name "Ame no Kami" Which means God of rain. Alleged being Nobody has Ever seen him engage in combat . Along side that , His Cousin "Tenketsu Tatsumaki" and Him have a Very good relationship despite being so far away from each other . Tenketsu Adopting Wind Element , And Nero Adopting Water would make these two a formidable combo . The family is known to be Wind and water users . They also Are commonly found with multiple shades of blue or yellow hair. As noted before he's not much of a talker . More of a stratagist . He appears to have a plan steps before the battle starts . Not much is known about the Village Hidden in the Rain as is . He has Ventured places no other human has been , Says the tale . He knows the location of His Parents Burial site. Nero would love to soar in the ranks of the Swordsman the world have to offer but that would require training. Which he does not have. He lives for Amegakure and will die for her as well... One thing Nero will do before he dies. He will become Kage of Amegakure , And Kill Tenketsu at the great naruto bridge.
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OCEAN CITY – At age 16, it's hard to see past college (or even the
weekend), much less into retirement. But parents and grandparents tend to take
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The tax-deferred compounding and flexibility that make a Roth IRA a
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I am in the market for a medium-sized SUV and have narrowed my choices down to three that I am trying choose from - Acura MDX, Honda Pilot and Volvo XC90. I know this is a forum for MDX but I was wondering if I could get some informed opinions on some Pluses and minuses among these three in terms of quality, maintenance, repairability, etc, not considering the obvious of course, i.e., the price. Would appreciate any comments/opinions.
drpaul1 Posts: 1I recently went thru the same process. I found the Volvo to be "clunky". The Pilot was a very good value [the best of all I looked at]. I decided to splurge and got the MDX with the Tech pkg. I enjoy it, but I'm not using many of those complex features yet. I think driving safely takes too much attention to deal with all of those things. I do like the nav system.
atl_bill Posts: 1We have been looking at the MDX and XC-90 for a while now. I didn't look at the Pilot because its way to vanilla for my tastes. Good value I'm sure but offers little in terms of excitement. We drove the both the MDX and the XC90(V8) and I thought for sure my wife would fall for the MDX. She didn't. From the driver's perspective the MDX is a little nicer but sit in the back seat and take a spin then do the same thing in the 3rd row and the Volvo wins hands down. Now - we have kids and the fact that while they are in the 3rd row their heads are farthest from the glass makes a big difference. Also in the Volvo you can drop the seatback of the middle seat so you can have a conversation and also watch the kids in the way back. Its funny because I never thought I'd say that someone did a better job engineering something than Honda but that XC90 really is better for the passengers from my perspective. We still haven't purchased one because I still have concerns over the reliability and they are expensive. One other to think about that just got onto my radar is the new Toyota Highlander. The previous version was didn't appeal to me because I though it was alot like the Pilot (vanilla) but the new one has a style that appeals to me so take a look you might like it to.
dms9 Posts: 137If it matters at all, my son loves being in the "way back" and the MDX got the highest crash test results for rear collisions for individuals in the rear seats. It was requirement for me.
What about the 2008 Highlander Ltd or Sport? I have purchased the 2008 Highlander Ltd. (black exterior and black interior)and I am quite impressed with it. I just have a couple of minor quibbles with the interior ceiling top material and some may not be enamoured with the fake wood trim. The vehicle rides beautifully, lots of power and very good built quality so far. The bluetooth and other tech features on the Ltd are excellent. I did not purchase the Nav package but have the back-up camera with the smaller screen which has excellent color picture quality.
Have not looked at the Toyota Highlander but isn't that a bit smaller than either the MDX or XC90. I would think Toyota 4-Runner or Sequoia would be in the same size class. Going to take a look/test drive 4-Runner this coming weekend.
elansp Posts: 39We just settled on the '08 3.2 AWD XC90 because my wife liked the outside better but I really liked the Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 with all options. It priced about 7k less than the Volvo @ MSRP and the elase was about $60/month less.
The Pathfinder has a much nicer interior, including dash layout and has a significantly better engine.
The 2008 Highlander is quite a bit bigger inside than the 2007 model. It has a lot of leg, shoulder and head room in the first two rows. For a five seater SUV it is excellent. With the third row used there is limited cargo space in the back. With second and third row seats folded down it has more cargo room than the MDX for some reason. I suppose the Highlander makes good use of interior room. Depends if you need to use the third row and carry cargo often. If so the MDX may be a better option.
msindallas Posts: 190Hi, I was in the market, too, and I test drove all 3 of the vehicles on your short list. Here's my perspective:
Honda Pilot:
Shift lever mounted on steering column - lots of space between front row seats
Best of the 3 in passenger capacity (8) and storage area
Small wheel size (16") compared to the other two
No HID headlights offered (a must have for me)
Soft suspension, lots of body roll in tight corners
Volvo XC-90:
Fun to drive (the V8 models, 315HP)
Leather quality (on seating surfaces) is better than the other 2
Split liftgate doesnt take too much space, opens up a seat
Poor reliability record
Seating space is small for a vehicle this size
3rd row seat for kids only (max height is 5'3")
Too poor gas mileage (15/20) for my taste, and that too with premium gas
Acura MDX:
Great engine power (300HP) from a V6
Excellent handling
Bold looks with that shield shaped grille
Spacious trunk and cargo space
I expected rain sensing wipers like Lexus - it's not offered
Access to 3rd row is poor
Some cheap plastic on dash for a $40k+ vehicle
That 3rd row seat is meant for kids only
Ridiculous option packages - to get a power liftgate you need to buy DVD entertainment system!
Good luck on your shopping, - MS.
wjz Posts: 3I bought a MDX with sports and entertain package. With two months of possesion, I am having multiple repairs already for multiple defects. Defected mirrow, defected gas door, defected steering wheel and defected roof molding. Last, the roof rack cap flew away a few days ago when I was driving on highway. Very poor detail work on the car. For a suppose luxury car with so many defects is not acceptable. Better to buy other model.
mtairyordge Posts: 144If you do a side by side comparison the HL has more front headroom (2") and front legroom, 2nd row legroom also but the MDX has more hip and shoulder room for 1st and 2nd rows. The 3rd row is a wash IMHO. I have owned 3 HL and am ready to replace my 2004 HL and the more I look and read on the forums the more I like the MDX. Highest crash rating and if you are looking to get a HL limited with comparable options it is within striking distance of the MDX. prob about less than 2K.
Now some people are turned off by the premium gas req of the MDX, but if you use a Shell credit card you get 5% off and that makes it comparable to regular. Even so the extra fuel cost comes out to $500/year which is not that hugh a difference in my book.
truffles1 Posts: 20We looked at MDX, a new HL, BMW X5. Audi Q7 (I lease an A6) and XC90, ended up buying two XC90's. I agree there is a reliability risk with Volvo, but it is in 6-7th year of production, the plastics are top quality, nonturbo, simple in line six engine (adequate acceleration) and a Japanese (read high reliability) transmission. I have owned them for two months. All cars are safe, but Volvo still exceeds Insurance Institute and government ratings, while many mfrs. only meet them, thereby getting five stars. Two examples of Volvo's superior safety: full whiplash seats (others may have whiplash head restraints only) and 3x times weight steel structure in a rollover. I believe the other makes have only 1x rollover, which to me is a HUGE deal. If I were running marketing at Volvo, I would be spending advertising $$ telling the buying public that there still remain significant differences in safety, although the gap is less than before. I cannot find any manufacturing/assembly defects on either of my XC90's and I looked hard. The Volvo will also run on regular.
I am not a Volvo saleman, just a satisfied customer...
vaughn4 Posts: 106Well said - I have had and still have MULTIPLE issues with this new model MDX. Would NEVER buy again!!!
flemo123 Posts: 20Can't those of you with the multiple issues on a new car invoke the lemon law to at least have the car replaced. I see your posts on every thread. Maybe you are indeed pissed about the issues or maybe it's something else altogether. Either way I think we get the point.
allison5 Posts: 130I am curious on what people think of the MDX with kids. I have a big SUV right now, a 04 Yukon. I getting rid of this and can't decide if I want another big SUV like Tahoe or whatever or a MDX. We have 3 kids, 13 and under. We also have a 80 lb dog that goes with us to the beach or snow probably about a dozen times a year. I really like the MDX but just not sure if I am going to be complaining about it with not being enough room. Any advice would be appreciated.
bimmerguy288 Posts: 21Hmmmm... 3 kids and 1 big dog, pretty tight I would say. The 3rd row seats are no really for long rides. Besides, with the 3rd row up, there isn't enough cargo room in the back for all the stuff for road trips. I would take a look at the Buick Enclave and the Mazda CX-9.
slamtaz Posts: 55Yup! We had a 360 mile trip (i.e. one way) to and from San Diego and there were six of us with a combined weight of about 850 lbs, seating two persons each row. My 2 sons (15 y.o. & 11 y.o.about 300 lbs combined) stayed at the third row and claimed that ride comfort was even better than the Toyota Previa we used to have :shades: . We were even able to contain all of our baggages for the 3-day trip plus a stuffed cooler behind the 3rd row. And as i've mentioned in another thread, the added bonus was the 23 mpg it gave us
steveinvt Posts: 17My wife picked up her XC90 yesterday. We looked very closely at the MDX, but were put off by an arrogant dealer and the fact that the MDX seems to drive bigger than it is. By contrast, the XC90 feels more manageable and the interior is better looking (IMHO). I also like the safety features.
We also looked at the Enclave (concerned about 1st model year issues), SRX (bit too loud), Highlander (pretty pricey for a mainline brand). We were able to knock nearly 10k off the MSRP, which put the Volvo on par with a Highlander and well below the Enclave and SRX.
I am concerned about Volvo's reputation for reliability, but I think the above post is right: care has been in production for years, so hopefully the gremlins are worked out. Time will tell.
jmpage2 Posts: 268The biggest problem with the Volvo XC90 is not reliability (although that might become a concern if you keep the car long term... pretty much any upscale European marquee is going to cost more to maintain over the long haul).
The real problem with the XC90 is that the V6 is seriously underpowered. I feel like I can avoid trouble more easily in a vehicle with more acceleration than in one with a stronger crash cage, etc.
Additionally the price of the V6 AWD XC90 is somewhat ridiculous (priced $1,000 higher than the MDX for a comparable equipment list and SHORTER warranty).
It's a nice car, but I'm not sure that it competes well with the Acura. The only thing that makes the Volvo really attractive at this time is that they are doing a nice 24 month lease promotion that includes a discount from MSRP and an artificially inflated residual of 60% on a 10.5K mile per year lease.
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Well, we've probably hijacked the topic, but since this is about the rally, let's continue the tangent.
In past years I've tried to get various interesting people to show for coffee, including favorites such as Mauricio Fernandez, the Brazilian who rode twice in the Paris-Dakar race as a privateer. Mouths were dropping open in Spokane as he described getting airlifted out at night after a serious crash, with the dirt strip illuminated by truck headlights. I've always wanted to get Sandy Cohen (ON Editor) to show up, but she is apparently unawake at 7a. And there are others. You might want to meet Dan and Judy Kennedy of Whitehorse Press, for instance, or maybe Ron Ayres of Ayres Adventures. Name your favorites, and I'll invite them to stand up front and be interviewed.
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Discussion in 'Starting a Lawn Care Business' started by Mowin4Dollas, Jul 23, 2013.
I guess the op didn't say weather on not he was still in high school.
Most kids don't graduate at 17 normally.
I am a senior in highschool, that dual enrolls at a community college. I have a 23 ACT and maintain a 3.8 on and will graduate with honors. There is my academic career. Haha!
You sound like my younger twin. I graduated 2nd in my class with like a 3.85ish?
Very cool, keep your nose clean and work hard on your business and college and you will go far in life.
Deal with it until you are out of high school and have desided on what you want too do with your life.
Just realize that your parents are trying to help, out of touch as they may be with what lawn service costs, their heart is in the right place. My dad did the exact same thing when I was a kid, heck I used to ride my bike across town to his friends houses to cut grass with their push mowers for $10 or $15 because that's the deal THEY made! I was 12 or 13 at the time. You are at the age when you should have a sit-down with the folks and lay it all out there for them, respectfully of course. I'd suggest you write a business plan, include where you are with your business right now, where you want it to be in the next 2-3 years and then put the meat of how you are going to get there. Include what your profits are going to be and what your expenses are going to be in order to grow to that point. Show your parents the business plan, or better yet have them help you write it, and they will likely either quit quoting work for you.........or at least be better at it, haha.
Like the last guy said your parents are trying to help. It took my family a few years and several talking to's to get them to back off. More than likely they see this as a roadblock more than an open door. You have to realize that although all parents want their children to be happy they do not raise them thinking that they will be landscapers. I had similar problems where they would suggest I lower prices and offer discounts, because in their mind the answer was volume and multiple crews early on even though that did not match my business model.
There were several times that promises were made for me that I was expected to deliver on, but which I wanted no part of. For example, my father's good friend was using the only real strong competition I had at the time. Large house, $100 mow, etc. One day the wife said something to the crew that set them off. They left mid mow and did not return. Calls were placed and a promise was made that we would cut it for $50, 10 days after the incident, so half being a 2 week growth. The catch was that they had worked out the issue with their original guy and were going to return the following week. So for me it would have been a one time service, overgrown, non contract, and under priced. All of these went against policies I had. In the end I did not do it and there was some feelings about it, but I had to look out for myself. I also had several family referrals that turned out bad because they were expecting the 12 year old lawn boy price and not a competitive landscape contractor price.
You are young and still in the house, being a minor you can not even run your business legally. My suggestion, is that you separate family and business, but stay in the house as long as you feel it is right and financially smart. I'm not saying stay till you are in your mid 30's. All my similar problems happened when I was in my mid to late 20's, owned my own house, and was clearly capable of taking care of myself. My point is that moving out will not solve anything. My family leaves my business alone now, but they have moved on to other things like back seat parenting my son, etc. I guess parents will always be parents, and no matter how old you are you will always be their baby and they will always think they know better than you.
This was found written on the wall in Mother Teresa's home for children:
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.
Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.
Because in the final analysis it isn't between you and them, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
Thanks guys for all of your advice!!


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If you get the sauce recipe, could you post it here?Thanks!Gene
Might want to pinch off a 'lil piece and nuke it for taste(if you haven't already done so)
I have been thinking of my moldy Eddies brick cheese in the fridge and couldnt decide whether to throw it away, or try to cut the mold off. I hate to waste things, so I decided a little while ago to cut the mold off and wash it under running water. I had stored the Eddies brick cheese in the plastic wrap in came in and aluminum foil and usually my cheeses dont get moldy, but Eddies brick cheese did. After cutting the mold off the Eddies brick cheese and running it under running water and then drying it with clean paper towels it looks okay to me. It also weighs about the right amount to try on a Buddys clone pizza. I am going to pick up my one 4-square steel pan this afternoon and make a Buddys clone dough with no salt later today.I really dont think it matters if I use Eddies brick cheese now.Norma
Norma,If you cut away the moldy parts, the rest should be okay. Plus, you know, les Francais, zey pay les big bucks for ze moldy cheese... - so you might accidentally have discovered a new delicacy.
It was good you decided to call the Buddys Bloomfield location and the Point Plaza Buddys location for more information about how the slices that are sold. I can understand that information gave you pause to wonder what kind of slices dicepackage ordered and showed. I can see if dicepackage got 4 slices from the 8-square pizza that was cut into six pieces that would change the numbers that you have previously used for calculation purposes. I think you have a lot of work cut-out for you if decide to revisit his numbers to see whether is possible to determine what an 8-square cheese and pepperoni pizza weighs and then work backwards to see if it is possible to get individual ingredient weights. Good luck with figuring all of that out if you can. I can see that will be a tall order to accomplish.
I'm very interested in your results, Norma. I found that if I cold-fermented the dough in the pan that it would absorb the oil and then stick like glue to the bottom of the pan. Haven't tried it again, but my pans are thoroughly seasoned now so it might not be a problem. Would certainly make prepping the dough easier if it could be done this way.
Norma,Actually, it took me only a few minutes to conclude that dicepackage did not get slices from an 8-square cut into six pieces. Even after assuming a fairly high loss during baking, and knowing how much cheese is used on an 8-square, and estimating weights for the sauce and pepperoni, the number that I calculated for the amount of dough was far too small for an 8-square pizza. I think dicepackage got his slices from a 4-square pizza. While it is possible that servers in a Buddy's sit-down restaurant may cut slices in sizes as requested by diners, I think that the 6-slice case is pretty much limited to carryout-only locations. Peter
Norma,I thought that you might be interested in seeing this list of Wisconsin producers of brick cheese: http://www.savorwisconsin.com/AllListings/prodbusiness.asp?recordid=760&type=product. Foremost is on the list but Kraft's is not.Peter


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Marussia has promoted its young driver Max Chilton to reserve driver for the remainder of the season.
Chilton is part of the Marussia Young Driver Programme and drives for Marussia Carlin in GP2, where he currently lies fifth in the championship having taken his maiden victory in Hungary. With the Singapore Grand Prix marking the final round of the GP2 season, Chilton will take on his duties as Formula One reserve driver from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards, and he thanked the team for the chance to gain insight at a grand prix weekend.
"I'm delighted to be given this fantastic opportunity to be part of the Marussia F1 Team for the remainder of the 2012 season," Chilton said. "My experience with the team at Silverstone for the Young Driver Test was a great taste of how F1 operates, and I'm so excited to be able to extend that into a proper working relationship as Reserve Driver at the remaining F1 events this year. I feel like my racing has really matured this season and to now be able to combine that with real insight into the engineering activities of an F1 team, and the level of preparation required of an F1 driver, really moves my career onto the next level. I'd like to thank the team once again for this opportunity."
Team principal John Booth said Chilton will be fully prepared to jump in to the car if required, and that the promotion was reward for his improving performances in GP2 this year.
"As part of our commitment to supporting the next generation of racing talent, we naturally keep a close eye on the feeder formulae, particularly those which race alongside us on the F1 calendar," Booth said. "We reinforced our support for GP2 as the key stepping stone this season by joining forces with Carlin to form the Marussia Carlin GP2 entry.
"Max Chilton's impressive performances for the team this season have gone far from unnoticed and he seems to mature with each new round. We were all delighted to see him convert that into, first, his maiden pole position and then his inaugural victory in Hungary last month. An important part of the education of any young driver looking to progress to the highest level of motor sport is spending time working closely with the engineering community and other, more experienced drivers. This is an important element of our Young Driver Programme.
"In the role of our Reserve Driver for the rest of the 2012 season, Max will be exposed to the demands of competing in Formula 1 to the extent that he will be fully prepared to step into the MR01 should it be required. Max has already driven the car at our Young Driver Test, so this is an opportunity for him to build on his experience of working with the engineers as well as the other demands placed on our drivers, including marketing activity. We look forward to having him on board as part of the Marussia F1 Team."
Having previously tested for Marussia at Silverstone this year, the move will increase speculation that Chilton will earn a race seat with the team in 2013, with Lucas di Grassi, and Jerome d'Ambrosio both lasting just one season as Timo Glock's team-mate.


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Q&A with the White Sox's Carlos Quentin
Former Stanford Cardinal is breaking out in 2008
Carlos Quentin has led the White Sox to first place in the American League Central early in his first season with the club. The 25-year-old outfielder, acquired from the Diamondbacks in the offseason, was tied for the league lead with 12 homers and second in both OPS (.996) and slugging (.586) entering the White Sox's Memorial Day weekend homestand against the Angels. The former first-round pick (2003) out of Stanford recently answered some questions from MLBPLAYERS.com:
MLBPLAYERS.com: How would you describe yours and your club's season so far?
Quentin: I've been feeling better at the plate. As a team, we have a lineup that can be pretty successful, and we have a good all-around team. In general, I like our potential. Right now, it's still early in the season, but we're battling at the plate, and I think we can do some special things.
MLBPLAYERS.com: What has been a bigger adjustment, coming to a new team or coming to a new league?
Quentin: I can't really compare the two of those. I had only played in the NL, and I had also never switched teams. It's a general transition, but it's baseball when you step out on the field. That's something any player can relate to.
MLBPLAYERS.com: How did your time in Arizona the last couple of years help you?
Quentin: It was my first team, and there are a lot of people there I still care about. Many people there have helped me. Now things have gone in a different direction. My time with Arizona is in the past, and I don't think about it too much. My focus is on the right now and moving on with this team. There are a lot of great players to learn from here.
MLBPLAYERS.com: Did you know anybody on this team before arriving?
Quentin: I trained with Josh Fields and Jerry Owens. I met some of the younger players right away, but I didn't know many of the older players. I knew Brian Anderson a little bit as well, but everyone has been very friendly and very welcoming.
MLBPLAYERS.com: What have you learned from some of the veterans on this team?
Quentin: You learn a lot from so many people. We have many veteran hitters with guys like Jim Thome, Paul Konerko, A.J. Pierzynski and Joe Crede. You watch their routines and you watch how they go about their business. I like to watch them hit.
MLBPLAYERS.com: What have you learned from them away from the field?
Quentin: You really get a chance to appreciate the type of people that they are. They're quality people and they're good teammates.
MLBPLAYERS.com: Have you enjoyed the great pizza in Chicago?
Quentin: It is good, for about five minutes, and then it hurts your stomach afterwards.
MLBPLAYERS.com: And the city of Chicago itself?
Quentin: Chicago is awesome. It's a great baseball and sports city.
MLBPLAYERS.com: What led you to attend Stanford University?
Quentin: I got into Stanford, so if you can do that, you go -- bottom line. It was an opportunity that I couldn't pass up. I was very fortunate to get in. I was able to cover my bases too. I was able to get my degree there, and that's something that I can always say I accomplished.
MLBPLAYERS.com: The mascot at Stanford is the Cardinal, yet its costume is a tree. What's the deal with that?
Quentin: I don't pay much attention to that. There is a lot about Stanford that makes it unique besides the allure of the academics and the campus. There are some fun things that the students make fun of, and that's just one of them. You joke every year how ridiculous it is, but it's all in good fun.
MLBPLAYERS.com: And finally, what are your goals in baseball?
Quentin: Now I want to play baseball for the next 20 or so years. That's my focus now.
Jeff Moeller is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Wise optimistic during rehab
Chicago outfielder recovering from separated shoulder
By Scott Merkin / MLB.com
"It's getting better," said a smiling Wise of his separated right shoulder, which was suffered while making a spectacular diving catch in Detroit on April 13. "I took some swings yesterday in the cage, and today I tried to put a little more into it. It's just really, really tight.
"I have to get it stretched out because balls away, I feel it a little bit when I try and turn on the ball. But today was a better day than yesterday."
Wise also took some fly balls and said he will be making next week's road trip with the team to Cleveland and Toronto. Wise actually could get into a hitting group during batting practice at some time during the four-game series in Toronto.
As for Wise's timetable to return, it still appears as if mid- to late-June stands as a possibility for the left-handed-hitting center fielder.
"Me, personally, I'm hoping three weeks, go out on a rehab assignment and playing a little bit. That's just my opinion," Wise said. "It depends on how I feel. But if that's the case, then we are looking out at early-June or up in that area."
Scott Merkin 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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The recent merger of US Airways and American Airways gives you more transatlantic choices.
• 242 destinations in North America • 134 destinations in Europe
Together, we bring you closer to New York with up to 25 flight options daily.
Travelling to North America is easier than ever, thanks to our partnership with American Airlines, Finnair and Iberia.
Together we offer non-stop flights and connecting service from 28 gateway airports in Europe, to 242 destinations in the USA and Canada.
You have a wider choice of flights than ever, and you can mix and match airlines, to find the cheapest, most convenient route. You can combine American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair and Iberia flights to find the cheapest fares available between the airlines. All this makes travelling to United States and Canada easier for you.
Together, we're bringing you more flights to more places in North America. We offer services to more than 240 destinations in USA and Canada, giving you greater choices for travel to your favorite destinations.
Enjoy smooth transfer experience through improved access between our hubs at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), New York Kennedy (JFK), Miami (MIA), Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Charlotte Douglas (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), Phoenix (PHX) and three in Europe including award-winning London Heathrow Terminal 5 and Madrid Barajas Terminal 4.
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Radiated efficiency: A true measure of antenna performance
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An antenna is an electrical component that is needed to transmit and receive electromagnetic energy from the space surrounding it in order to establish a wireless connection between two?or more devices. The variety of devices using wireless communication is enormous, for example mobile phones, base stations, and wireless local area network connections (WLAN). Because of the wide variety of antenna-using devices, multiple types of antennas are needed and available. The antenna's performance, in general, is characterized by some basic terms, such as antenna efficiency and gain. In this article, these basic antenna characteristics and their definitions are introduced.
Antennas have many different attributes and the type of antenna thats needed depends on many characteristics. One of the main attributes is the operating frequency or frequencies. Some machine-to-machine (M2M) antennas might work on only one ISM band while modern mobile phones or laptop dongles might have almost ten operating bands that all need to be implemented in one device. The operating frequency selection for certain antennas in part determines the material that can be used to produce the antenna. Materials include flex, ceramic, steel plate,?FR-4, or some wire material.
The type of antenna element is another important attribute. To implement several frequency bands in one antenna element, planar inverted-F antennas (PIFAs) are commonly used, but monopoles with parasitic elements are well known, too. These basic antenna structures, together with traditional inverted F-antennas (IFAs), can also be used in ceramic antennas. With newer wireless technologies, the selection of operating frequencies is widening and allocated frequency bands are getting lower which creates demand for more antenna area and volume on the device at a time when consumers want things smaller, especially with handheld and portable devices. It is the antenna that takes the brunt of the burden for size constraint. Therefore, physical size has taken on increased importance in antenna design.
Other attributes involve antenna performance, which is evaluated in terms of resonance bandwidth. The antenna naturally needs to cover all intended frequency ranges with low enough antenna feed port impedance matching and high enough radiation performance. Although resonance bandwidth can be initially verified with a network analyzer (impedance matching), a more meaningful evaluation is done in an anechoic chamber using a passive or active device to get an accurate antenna efficiency measurement.
Passive antenna measurements are executed for passive devices during the R&D process to give some guidelines for the progress of the antennas development. It is very useful information during the antenna R&D process because it guides the designers towards a final antenna solution. A passive device can be some kind of a mock-up model and is not required to be operational since the idea in this is to compare different antenna solutions to each other. The final device performance evaluation, however, needs to be made with a fully functional active device. This reveals if there is some interference caused by the device itself on the antenna's operation. Any problems naturally need to be eliminated. In active measurements one measures the total radiated power (TRP) and total isotropic sensitivity (TIS) of the device. These figures combine the antenna performance with the device's radio capability. TRP value indicates the power level that the device's radio can deliver through the antenna to the surrounding space. TIS indicates the radio's capability to sense incoming signals with a low power level. These two important parameters are specified by mobile operators, and their requirements have to be fulfilled prior?to the designed device being brought to market. By making sure that the antenna performs with great enough efficiency throughout the entire operating band or bands with an active device, ensures that the antenna and the device's entire radio is of good quality.


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The Penn State Hershey Office of Technology Development will kick off the first Entrepreneur's Roundtable event of 2014 from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25. Dr. G. Thomas Caltigirone, founder and president of York-based Aptagen, will serve as the featured entrepreneur.
The Entrepreneur's Roundtable is a chance for students to build their network and explore a career with industry. At this session, Caltigirone addresses how he developed a company around the rising field of synthetic antibodies – or aptamers – in diagnostics and drug discovery. Caltigirone founded Apatagen LLC which has grown from one employee to a developed company creating aptamers for academia and industry. Caltigirone will share his advice for students on exploring careers and using their education in an industry setting.
As a seasoned entrepreneur, Caltigirone has over two decades of research and business experience. After receiving his doctorate in neuroscience from Drexel University, he completed his thesis on "Proton-Sensitive Ribozyme Switches with Molecular Memory" at Yale University.
Whether students are aspiring entrepreneurs following in Caltigirone's footsteps, exploring a career with industry or a startup company or simply looking to build their network, they are welcome to attend.
A light lunch will be provided. Registration is required and is available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurs-roundtable-february-25-2014-tickets-10186797987.


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Pacific Southwest, Region 9: Superfund
Serving Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and Tribal Nations
Lehr Old Campus Landfill (USDOE)
State: California(CA)
County: Solano
City: Davis
Congressional District: 03
Other Names: Laboratory for Energy-related Health Research (USDOE and UC Davis)
Bulletin Board
On 10/13/17, this website will no longer be updated. Site information will be migrated to the new web page at: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/lehr .
EPA appreciates your patience through this transition. If you have questions, please contact EPA staff listed below.
On this page
Description and History
NPL Listing History
NPL Status: Final
Proposed Date: 01/18/94
Final Date: 05/31/94
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Description and Background
From the 1950s until the mid 1980s, the 15-acre LEHR (Laboratory for Energy Related Health Research) was the site of studies on the long-term health effects of low-level radiation on laboratory animals. The research projects at LEHR were primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Investigation of the site has found soils and groundwater contamination from chemical and radioactive wastes resulting from the disposal of laboratory and campus waste on-site. Also on the site are three inactive landfill areas that were used for disposal of UC Davis campus wastes.
The LEHR/Old Campus Landfill site was placed on the Superfund National Priorities List in May 1994 as a result of several environmental issues including groundwater contamination and numerous landfills.
The Atomic Energy Commission (now DOE) began conducting radiological studies on laboratory animals in the early 1950s. Initial studies were carried out on the main UC Davis campus and involved the irradiation of beagles. LEHR began operating in its present location (south campus) in 1958 when full-scale experimental use of radioactive materials began. Research at LEHR through the mid-1980s focused on the health effects from chronic exposure to radionuclides, primarily strontium-90 (Sr-90) and radium-226 (Ra-226). In the early 1970s, a cobalt-60 irradiator facility was constructed at LEHR to study the effects of chronic exposure to gamma rays on bone marrow cells of beagles.
From the 1940s through the mid-1960s, portions of the site were used as the UC Davis campus landfill. Burial holes and trenches around the landfills were used to dispose low-level radioactive and mixed waste from UC Davis and LEHR research activities. Part of UC Davis' inactive Landfill Disposal Unit 2, operated from 1956 through 1967, underlies the Eastern Dog Pens.
Contaminants and Risks
Contaminated Media
- Groundwater
- Soil and Sludges
Soil has been contaminated with solvents, chemical wastes and radioactive wastes. The primary health threats are exposure to landfill waste and exposure to contaminated groundwater.
Who is Involved
This site is being addressed as both a Federal Facility, with DOE as the lead agency, and as a non-federal site under the responsibility of the University of California, Davis.
Investigation and Cleanup Activities
The site is being addressed in stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial phase focusing on groundwater cleanup.
Initial Actions
Initial Action: As part of the decontamination and decommissioning of the facility, DOE has removed and shipped offsite over 100 drums of radioactive bioparts; removed, solidified, and shipped offsite about 40,000 gallons of radioactive waste sludge; removed and shipped offsite several radioactive sources; removed and shipped offsite a radioactivity-contaminated tanker trailer; demolished a former waste treatment facility; and decontaminated and surveyed four on-site buildings with radioactive contamination.
DOE has also performed several removal actions: 3,000 cubic feet of low-level radioactive waste was removed from the site as a time-critical removal. Contaminated waste and soil has also been removed from the southwest trenches, the radium and strontium treatment areas, and the waste burial holes along the southern perimeter of the site.
Cleanup Ongoing
Entire Site: DOE and UC Davis identified a chloroform-contaminated groundwater plume migrating northeast from the site. Beginning in 1998, UC Davis started active groundwater extraction and cleanup is ongoing.
Site Studies
Both DOE and UC Davis have performed additional investigations and have submitted Remedial Investigations. UC Davis was assigned the task of performing a comprehensive Site-Wide Risk Assessment (RA), including an estimate of risk for human health and ecological receptors. The Site-Wide RA was finalized in August 2006. DOE has completed a Feasibility Study and released a Proposed Plan for the DOE areas in October 2008. A DOE Record of Decision (ROD) was signed in December 2009. The UC Davis Feasibility Study Data Gaps Technical Report was completed in February 2010. The Soil Feasibility Study is final. Installation of groundwater extraction wells for the Groundwater Extraction Treatment Study was completed in June 2014. Groundwater extraction began in 2015 and will continue for approximately two years to collect groundwater data for the Groundwater Feasibility Study. Concurrently, UC Davis is conducting a Groundwater Background Concentration Study for chromium and nitrate. Operation of a Density Driven Convection (DDC) treatment for chloroform will continue as water levels allowed.
The LEHR facility is classified under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as a large quantity generator.
Cleanup Results to Date
The EPA has determined that the Laboratory for Energy-Related Health Research/Old Campus Landfill (USDOE) site does not pose an immediate risk to people or the environment while site studies are being planned.
Potentially Responsible Parties
Potentially responsible parties (PRPs) refers to companies that are potentially responsible for generating, transporting, or disposing of the hazardous waste found at the site.
This site is being addressed as both a Federal Facility, with DOE as the lead agency conducting work pursuant to a 1999 Federal Facility Agreement (FFA), and as a non-federal site under the responsibility of the University of California, Davis, pursuant to a 1999 Administrative Order on Consent (AOC).
Documents and Reports
Community Involvement
Public Meetings: On February 10, 2015, EPA presented the Proposed Plan to address soil/solid waste and soil gas contamination on the site and record verbal comments at Hoagland Hall on the UC Davis Campus. The public comment period was from January 28, 2015 to February 26, 2015. EPA will memorialize its decision in a Record of Decision (ROD). This report will include a responsiveness summary that addresses verbal and written public comments received. EPA will notify the public when the ROD is available online and at the Site Information Repositories listed below.
Public Information Repositories
The public information repositories for the site are at the following locations:
Yolo County Public Library,
Davis Branch, Reference Desk,
315 East 14th Street,
Davis, CA
The most complete collection of documents is the official EPA site file, maintained at the following location:
Superfund Records Center
Mail Stop SFD-7C
95 Hawthorne Street, Room 403
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 820-4700
Enter main lobby of 75 Hawthorne street, go to 4th floor of South Wing Annex.
EPA Site Manager
Mail Code SFD-7-1
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
EPA Community Involvement Coordinator
Mail Code SFD-6-3
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
EPA Public Information Center
State Contact
Durin Linderholm
Sacramento, CA 95826
11020 Sun Center Drive, #200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
PRP Contact
Chris Wright, UCD
Suite 1000
Westminster, CO 80021
UC Davis EH&S
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Community Contact
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Whoopee! Finally MNFF is back up; and I can edit my bio :)
So [B] About Me [/B]
Name: Sitara
Age: 13
Birthday: 9/07/94
Country: Trinidad
[B] In Terms of School [/B]
My favourite subjects are Physics and Mathematics, and I hope someday to become an aeronautical engineer.
[B] Harry Potter [/B]
I took a What charcter are you like Quiz on http://www.selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php
and my results were:-
1. Harry Potter
2. Albus Dumbledore
3. Fred/George Weasley
4. Hermione Granger
5. Rubeus Hagrid
6. Sirius Black
7. Neville Longbottom
8. Remus Lupin
9. Ron Weasley
10. Severus Snape
11. Charlie Weasley
12. Minerva Mc Gonagall
13. Bill Weasley
14. Ginny Weasley
15. Percy Weasley
16. Voldemort
17. Draco Malfoy
18. Gilderoy Lockhart
I took a House Sorting Test and these were my results
Gryffindor- 86%
Ravenclaw 85%
Hufflepuff 70%
Slytherin 31%
My favourite characters are-
Lily- she seems so kind and smart
Sirius- so funny
Snape- i dunno why
Fred and George- Cool and Funny
Voldemort- I just love that dude
Dumbledore- So wise
Minerva Mc Gonagall- So smart
But my all time favourites are Sirius, Lily and Fred and George
EDIT: I knew I had some kind of super natural intelligence! Didn't I tell you that Snape was awesome? Didn't I?
My favourite ships are-
Voldemort Mc Gonagall- just as an AU story, not actually. just for funniness.
My favourite HP books were Deathly Hallows and Goblet of Fire.
My favourite movie was Chamber of Secrets.
I am a beta reader; but only if you really want me to beta read for you, I will do so. You can contact me via email or on the forums.
I also make banners if you're interested
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Yes, you are cynical, but more than anything, you're a realist.
You see what's screwed up in the world, but you also take time to remember what's right.


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CUMMING, Ga. — Jana and Kevin Jackson didn't plan on opening a creative arts school for children, but with a little faith and prayer, they realized it was what God planned for them.
The couple owns Cue52, a Cumming-based school that offers classes in film, singing, acting, photography, dance, computer animation and graphic design. Each class gives children a taste of what careers in these entail.
Instructors are professionals in each industry and provide a hands-on approach to learning.
Students in the film class recently developed a 15-minute film from start to finish.
They wrote it, using a storyboard and did everything from marketing and set design to filming.
"I love being a mom, but something was missing," Jana Jackson said. "I wanted to do something more, something to help kids."
Jana and her husband, Kevin, joined a small group with their church called "The Dream Giver," and that's when things began to come together, she said.
"The idea is that God gives everyone a dream, and the tools to fulfill it," Jana said.
The small group helped them realize their dream, and they decided to open a creative arts program for children.
"We wanted Cue52 to be a place where kids could feel comfortable and safe and want to hang out," she said.
They searched for property, needing a building with an auditorium and classroom space, but also a few extras.
"Ideally, we wanted a coffee shop and an area for kids to just hang out," Jana said.
They found an old school, but before the closing, they suddenly changed their minds.
"We found what we were looking for, knowing the building would need a lot of work, and we were good to go, but at the last minute, Kevin said he felt this wasn't the place for us," she said. "Shortly after, the economy tanked and Kevin lost work. I was a stay-at-home mom. We had no income."
Jana said if they'd purchased that building, they wouldn't have had the money to revamp it.
"God had a plan, and we just had to let him show us it," she said.
She then found the Warehouse, 5095 Post Road in Cumming.
"This place was exactly what we needed," Jackson said.
Warehouse owners Scott and Cindy LaFevre run a college-aged ministry program from the building.
"We see incredible potential with what Cue52 is doing with young people in the community," said Cindy LeFevre. "It coincides directly with our vision at the Warehouse to help equip young people for their future, so we are ecstatic about partnering with such a fine program as Cue52."
The space is perfect, Jana said. The program currently has about 70 students per semester.
"We now have the program we wanted, in the perfect space," she said. "We wanted Cue52 to be a place where kids could come together and explore their God-given gifts, a place where kids from all walks of life could feel comfortable."
Performances and class information are available at www.cue52.com.


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Manuel Gorrostieta
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- Date of Birth:
- April 6, 1985
- Nationality:
- Mexican
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I enjoy Reading and writing as well as drawing. I am highly into literature
And I used to be a youth counselor back in Berkeley California, so perhaps in the future
I will probably steer towards getting a psychology degree.
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"Sometimes the unity that poverty brings out in us can also incur a sense of happiness that wealth may never factor."