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Now comes the Razorbacks' first test against a team that played in the 2011 NCAA Tournament.
Arkansas, which enjoyed what Anderson described as a "special" night in the opener, will face a significant step up in competition against the Golden Grizzlies (0-1) tonight in Bud Walton Arena. Oakland, which is located in Rochester, Mich., is coming off a 74-57 loss at Alabama in its season opener on Monday night, but has enjoyed plenty of success under long-time coach Greg Kampe.
"They're a dangerous team," Anderson said. "They've got good guard play. They're used to winning. They've got good experience. We'll have our work cut out for us."
Oakland has won the Summitt League in consecutive seasons and is 51-19 overall in that stretch. They're no stranger to knocking off major conference opponents, too, beating then-No. 7 Tennessee last season.
It's an opponent that resonates with some of the returning Razorbacks, even if the name isn't eye-opening.
"We've got to come out with heads on straight and not do any playing around," Arkansas guard Rickey Scott said. "We've got to be really focused, because it's going to be a tough game ... They're playing a tough schedule, so that's going to make them better."
Arkansas' newcomers also said they're aware of the challenge the Razorbacks will face, too.
"When you look back at the teams they've played and the teams they've beaten, that kind of sets things in perspective," Arkansas forward Hunter Mickelson said.
"We're not going to overlook anybody."
That may be, but Anderson also said the Razorbacks must show improvement on the court in a number of areas to beat the Golden Grizzlies tonight.
Arkansas can start with the turnovers. The Razorbacks committed 23 in the opener, a number that must be cut down significantly tonight, according to Anderson.
So Arkansas guard Mardracus Wade said it's no surprise turnovers have been a big emphasis this week.
"All week. We've been talking about it all week," Wade said. "Coach was getting on Rickey and Julysses Nobles about having too many unforced turnovers. We've got to keep the ball and be more careful with it."
Anderson also said Arkansas needs better play from its bench, which struggled throughout the opener.
Some of it had to do with the freshmen class getting their feet wet in the regular season opener (forward Devonta Abron was 1-for-7 from the field). But Anderson said the primary goal for his group is to continue the defensive intensity when the reserves are on the floor.
"When those guys come off the bench they have to maintain or add," Anderson said. "I felt at times they actually took away from the team. That's the process these guys have to make sure they understand as they define their roles each and every game."
Arkansas should get a good look at its progress in Anderson's up-tempo system against Oakland, which likes to push the pace as well. The Golden Grizzlies, whose starting lineup includes four guards, were led by senior point guard Reggie Hamilton's 16 points Monday night.
So Arkansas forward Marshawn Powell said the Razorbacks expect a big test from Oakland tonight.
"We're going to see where we're at and what we need to fix and the things we need to get better at," he said.
Oakland is the first of eight 2011 NCAA Tournament teams on Arkansas' schedule. Anderson said he's eager to see how his team lives up to the first challenge tonight.
"It's going to be an up-and-down game," Anderson said. "They won't hold it and we won't hold it. So it will be up-tempo basketball, hopefully at its best."


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Heligoland, island on the high seas
Heligoland, Germany's only island in the high seas, lies far out in the North Sea. The rustic, spectacular red rocks of the cliff, the white sands of the bathing dune, the blue-green sea all around and the unspoiled nature with rare seabirds has been attracting visitors from near and far for decades.
It is simply a lot of fun to stroll along the Heligoland shore, to visit the colourful lobster shacks at the harbour, admire paintings and handcraft of the local artists or enjoy specialties of Heligoland in one of the many restaurants.
There are many islands on the German North Sea shore, but none is comparable to Heligoland. Approximately 44 miles from the main land, the mighty rock of new red sandstone with its green top rises from the sea and presents a unique fauna and flora and a high sea climate that benefits from the proximity of the gulf stream.
Heligoland is an oasis for those who are afflicted by stress. The island is a unique natural monument spared by ecological problems. Heligoland also is a versatile holiday and adventure destination and a spa, in all seasons. You will think that a lot of things are a little different on Heligoland, though. On a short foray, you will learn a lot of noteworthy, useful, surprising and contemplative facts about Heliogoland, Germany's only island on the high seas. Because Heligoland truely is unique.
Spectacle of Nature in the open North Sea
The new red sandstone as well as shell limestone and chalk represent a unique ground for settlement of the unique flora and fauna. Due to the extreme location of Heligoland, plants and animals settled here that cannot be foud elsewhere in the North Sea. As a special feature domestic wild varieties of our cultivated plants occur on Heligoland.
Especially in spring and autumn Heligoland is a resting area for several thousand migrating birds. They get caught by the employees of the "Ornithological Station Heligoland", get ringed, measured, weighed and sent to their onward journey. On Germanys only bird rock, the rock of guillemots on Heligoland, a colony of breeding birds with more than 5000 twosome birds can be observed fom April to september regarding behaviour and breeding biology.
The secret "jewel" of the island, the dune, is located one kilometer besides the main island. On about 1000 meter length and 700 meter width 130,000 qm finest beach are at the guests disposal. The dune off the coast of the main island is a paradise for sun worshippers and nature lovers. At some days up to 350 seals and common seals are splashing about in the water.
The Dune-Ferry shuttles (subject to a charge) several times daily between the main island and the dune.
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Der limitierte Helgoline-Kompass mit den Koordinaten unserer Lieblingsinsel lässt Sie nie orientierungslos. Der Kompass aus Edelstahl kommt in einer eleganten Metallbox, graviert mit dem "Halunder Jet"-Schriftzug und seiner IMO-Nummer.
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Duty- and VAT free Shopping Paradise
Nowhere in Germany you can go shopping that cheap and good. Regarding the toll, Heligoland is a foreign country and is outside of EU tax law obligations. After the lapse of the "Buttertrips", sea trips to buy duty-free goods, the island preserved this priviledge and so still offers its good not only duty- but also value-added-tax free. High-quality liquors and tobacco products, perfumery, optical equipment and designer clothes belong to the product range of the shops. On Heligoland you may purchase goods and products with a total value of430,00 € free of duty.
Some traders and merchands have specialized on unique goods and services, so very high-quality good can be offered. The beginnigs of the exemption from taxation goes back to the times of the English rule from 1807 to 1890. Along with the handover to the German Reich, it was set that special regulations implemented under the English rule should endure under the "German Flag".
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You would like to have more time on Heligoland? No problem, we offer the longest stay on the island.
Take advantage of the opportunity to see the seals and harbour seals on the dune or take a leisurely stroll through the small alleys on the upper and lower land or even book a boat trip around the island ... there is enough time.
Four and a half hours stay on the island every Tuesday and Thursday during our season with FRS Helgoline and the "Halunder Jet".

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There are many pros to having two pets: They can become playmates and cuddle buddies, and even learn good behavior from each other. But without a smooth introduction, things can get hairy—fast. The good news: It just takes a little know-how to get things off on the right paw. Click for strategies to make initial meetings between two dogs, two cats and a dog and a cat go swimmingly.
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Rivals.com Midwest recruiting analyst Josh Helmholdt looks at the top performers from four games in Detroit and Toledo this week.
1. David Dawson, OL, Detroit Cass Tech:
No one jumped out and ran away with the overall top performer nod from the games I saw this weekend, but Dawson played up to his four-star and Rivals250 billing, earning the top spot. Cass Tech destroyed Detroit Northwestern 57-0 Friday afternoon and Dawson only got a half of work, but despite his team running away with the game the 6-foot-4, 282-pound lineman went 100 percent every snap he played. Northwestern had some good size along their defensive line, but Dawson's strength, quickness and especially his technique overwhelmed the opposition.
2. Derek Edwards, OT, Detroit Catholic Central:
The 6-foot-5, 270-pound Edwards made a commitment to Central Michigan in July over offers from Arizona, Toledo and Western Michigan, and it looks like the Chippewas got themselves a steal. Edwards has a great offensive line build. He is tall and lean with an athletic frame. Edwards does a good job engaging defenders, and continues to keep his feet moving once he locks on. He is an athletic offensive lineman who should be able to stay at the tackle position in college. Edwards also doubled as a defensive tackle and made some great plays from that side of the ball as well.
3. Maurice Ways, WR, Detroit Country Day (2014):
Ways would have been in strong consideration for the top overall spot on this list except for a key drop on 4th and 15 with his team down a point. The pattern was a post and Ways had separated from the defensive back. His quarterback put it on his number, but he simply dropped it and U-D Jesuit went on for the win. Up until that point, the 6-foot-3, 185-pound junior was putting on a show -- catching passes with defenders draped on him, high-pointing the football for great leaping grabs and keeping his feet in-bounds on sideline receptions. In general, Ways shows soft hands, does not let passes get into his body and has a wide catching radius.
4. Jourdan Lewis, CB, Detroit Cass Tech:
While Dawson was doing something on every play, Lewis only had a couple of chances to make an impression on Friday and made the most of limited opportunities. Early in the first half he fielded a short punt at the opponent's 28-yard line and sprinted untouched into the end zone. He did the same on the opening kickoff of the second half, this time going 88 yards for the score. Lewis did have two opportunities to catch touchdown passes but he tried to add to his highlight reel and attempted pulling them in one-handed. We have already seen Lewis makes plays on big stages and would like to see him make the spectacular look easy instead of trying to make the easy look spectacular.
5. Marquise Moore, DT, Toledo (Ohio) Whitmer:
We were impressed with Moore all offseason and he gave us reason again on Friday night to sing his praises. Whitmer needed his skills at defensive end this year, and he does a great job wreaking havoc from that spot. In college he will likely be a nose tackle due to his 6-foot-1, 270-pound frame, though. Moore has a low center of gravity and stays low out of his stance. He displays quick hands and plenty of strength, but maybe most impressive was his motor running throughout the game, evidenced by two fourth quarter sacks that helped his team secure a win. Moore is staying home and has committed to the University of Toledo.
6. Dennis Finley, OT, Detroit Cass Tech:
Like Dawson, Finley kept up a high level of intensity throughout the first half of his team's 57-0 win over Detroit Northwestern. It is difficult to not get lax when you so thoroughly overmatch your opponent, but the entire Cass Tech team did a good job staying up throughout the game. Finley's greatest asset at the offensive tackle position is his length. He is closing in on 6-foot-8 and weighs a solid 285 pounds. The struggle at that size is to be a good knee-bender and not sacrifice technique. Finley needs to stay constantly mindful of that and keep his chest high instead of playing hunched over. He gets away with it now because of his physical gifts, but will need to correct it in college.
7. Malik McDowell, DE, Detroit Loyola (2014):
Loyola had the same "problem" Cass Tech faced in that it got up big early and had its starters on the bench by the middle of the second quarter in a 58-14 win. McDowell, one of the nation's top 2014 prospects, actually was on the sidelines by the start of the second quarter. Though his time on the field was limited, McDowell made his presence felt. He moved down to nose tackle for the first time in his career and registered one sack in his quarter of play. He made several more plays from his offensive tackle position, however, including a key block on a touchdown run where the 6-foot-6, 292-pound lineman pulled and led his back up the middle, pancaking a linebacker in the process.
8. Jacari Faulkner, DE, University of Detroit Jesuit (2014):
Faulkner was not active on the offseason camp and combine scene, so his name has not been circulated and few teams know about him. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound prospect is definitely one to watch. He played offensive tackle and defensive end, though he looks to have a brighter future on defense. In high school, Faulkner is a very effective offensive lineman because he plays bigger than his listed size and keeps his feet moving. Defensively, he is extremely quick off the snap, very physical and he recorded multiple sacks on the night. How high Faulkner goes, though, will depend on his physical growth and development over the next year.
9. Ka'John Armstrong, OT, Detroit Loyola (2014):
Armstrong was able to play a few more series than his 2014 teammate, McDowell, but he was still on the sideline by the middle of the second quarter. Like McDowell, Armstrong doubles on both the offensive and defensive lines. Where McDowell looks headed for defense, though, Armstrong appears to have the brightest future on offense. The best aspect of the 6-foot-5, 270-pound prospect's game is his quickness. We have seen him run sub-5.0 40-yard dashes and he shows off that foot speed on the field. Loyola uses its tackles on pulls often, and Armstrong can get out and block downfield very effectively.
10. Tyler Wiegers, QB, Detroit Country Day (2014):
Wiegers was another offseason standout, and we were very interested to see him in season to see whether that would translate over. This was only Wiegers' second start of his high school career, and he began the game looking very much in control of his offense. Passes to the flats and short middle portions of the field were pinpoint accurate. His struggles came throwing the football downfield where he was intercepted once and had trouble spotting the ball on fade routes. At 6-foot-3 and 208 pounds, Wiegers' athleticism at the position is underrated. He can definitely get out and pick up yards with his legs.
Other prospects of note:
Joshua Alabi, DE, Detroit Cass Tech (2015): The 6-foot-4, 245-pound Alabi is an outstanding physical specimen, but he is still very raw. The sophomore has a bright future, but a long way until he reaches his potential.
Chris Boykin, WR, Toledo (Ohio) Whitmer (2014): This is the first year the 6-foot-3, 190-pound Boykin has seen significant action so he is under-the-radar, but shows outstanding potential. He made a second quarter corner fade in the end zone look easy.
Jayru Campbell, QB, Detroit Cass Tech (2015): We have seen the 6-foot-3, 175-pound Campbell play much better in the past. He had trouble with accuracy and may have suffered from a lack of attention due to the blowout nature of Cass Tech's victory.
Darryl Clemons, LB, Detroit Loyola (2015): Loyola is loaded with young talent, and the 6-foot-2, 195-pound Clemons is one of their most promising in the 2015 class. He has a long, lean frame, but still needs some seasoning at the position.
Chris Davis, DT, Detroit Loyola (2014): The difference between the 6-foot-1, 244-pound Davis and his classmates Armstrong and McDowell is the size, but Davis could carve out a spot for himself at the next level as an interior defensive lineman.
Keymonne Gabriel, RB, Detroit Loyola: Three touchdowns and a final rushing total of close to 200 yards definitely deserved top performers mention, but the 5-11, 218-pound Gabriel had pretty easy sledding against an overmatched team. He is an underrated senior running back, though.
Kenton Gibbs, DT, Detroit Cass Tech: Gibbs is really leaning up and appears much lighter than his listed 290 pounds. Like all Cass Tech players, Gibbs saw only a couple series on Friday, but did record a tackle for loss in that time.
Dominick Hamilton, DT, Detroit Cass Tech: Of all the defensive linemen on Cass Tech's team, Hamilton had the greatest impact in Friday's blowout. The 6-foot-3, 297-pound prospect lived in the Northwestern backfield.
Delano Hill, DB, Detroit Cass Tech: Hill just added a fourth star, but did not get even one chance to flash his skills Friday. The opponent did not throw deep middle all day and the defensive line never let a running back get into the secondary.
Gary Hosey, LB, Detroit Cass Tech (2014): Hosey has really bulked up in the last year. Listed at 6-foot and 230 pounds, he is all of that and probably a little more. And Hosey knows how to use all that bulk when delivering a hit.
Dylan Roney, DE/TE, Detroit Catholic Central (2014): The 6-foot-3, 235-pound Loney doubles as a tight end and defensive end. At this point he looks best at tight end, and made a nice catch in traffic Friday night.
Wyatt Shallman, ATH, Detroit Catholic Central: Shallman scored Catholic Central's first touchdown, but was largely held in check after that. He suffered a very serious cramp in the third quarter that kept him out most of the second half.
Curtis Smith, RB, University of Detroit Jesuit: The 5-foot-8, 165-pound Smith does it all for his high school team, including returning a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown. His size, though, likely keeps him from high major offers.
Poet Thomas, DT, Detroit Country Day: Long term, I feel the 6-foot-6, 295-pound Thomas has a higher ceiling at offensive tackle, but he played exclusively on defense Thursday and was getting a good push and showed a good motor tracking plays down across the field.
Damon Webb, DB/WR, Detroit Cass Tech (2014): Webb had one catchable football thrown his way and he caught it for a 16-yard touchdown. That was all we saw from the 2014 standout in a blowout win, but we have to note that physically Webb is really looking the part of a high Division I prospect.
William White, LB, Detroit Cass Tech (2014): The 6-foot-1, 215-pound White was very active on Friday in his half of play. He avoids traffic, comes downhill hard and knows what to do when he meets the ball carrier.
Richard Wilson, RB, Detroit Country Day (2014): Wilson comes into the season known as a running back prospect, but he looked best at safety on Thursday where the 5-foot-11, 197-pound prospect is solid in coverage and excellent in run support.
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text: It must be admitted that the size of the sun is greater than that of the earth, and that the shadow of the earth never extends up beyond the sphere of Mercury. The shadow of the earth is conical in shape, with the broad side towards the earth, while it becomes narrower by degrees, until it comes to an end a little above the sphere of the moon. The same shadow obscures the moon according as it spreads over it; for when the moon is in the north or south of the shadow, it obscures the portion of the moon on which it is, and when it spreads over half of the moon, the shadow obscures it completely. However, we know, and we have found it written, that that shadow of the earth does not reach the stars nor any of the planets, but only the moon which is neighbour to the earth, and therefore all the planets, except the moon, and the stars borrow light from the sun always; and thus he proves that the sun is much larger than the earth, as this figure below shows.


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The recently confirmed Dead Space 3 allegedly has drop-in, drop-out co-op.
According to an IGN source, series star Isaac Clarke will fight alongside another man, if the player chooses, described as having a "gnarly scar on his face, an engineering RIG of his own, and glowing red eyes peering from his helmet."
During the single-player mode, this character will act as Isaac's guide. The cooperative mode "mirrors" the single-player campaign, but the Isaac's story changes to accommodate it. IGN notes that in the single-player mode, Isaac's partner doesn't show up in some cut scenes. In co-op, the story changes slightly to accommodate the new character.
Players will allegedly work together, using the new and improved telekinesis powers, to interact with pieces of the environment. In addition, you'll be able to share ammo with and heal you co-op partner, although there is no revive system. If one player dies, both players will reload from the last checkpoint.
Dead Space 3, confirmed by EA during its 2012 financial report, is due out on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 before the end of the current financial year – that is, before April 2013.


text: This is the girls-just-wanna-have-fun version of the editorial. Erin Wasson lights it up in leopard and mixes up chambray with ladylike full skirts for the January issue of Elle Spain — like getting a glimpse of Erin playing dress-up in Paris. What could be better? Click through to channel the looks and see the gorgeous "Rock'n Erin."


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BERLIN- Worcester Prep's boys' varsity basketball team downed Greenwood Mennonite, 47-35, on Monday to end a four-game skid dating back to before the holiday break.
Going into Monday's game with the Flames, Worcester had dropped two in a row since returning from the holiday break and four straight dating back to a December 9 loss to Salisbury Christian. Last Wednesday, the Mallards lost a heartbreaker to Holly Grove, 45-42, in overtime, followed by a 53-47 loss to ESIAC rival Salisbury School on the road last Friday.
On Monday, however, Worcester righted the ship and got back in the win column with a 47-35 win over Greenwood Mennonite. The Mallards led by just one point at the half, but wore down the Flames in the second half and cruised to the 12-point win. Ryan Nally led Worcester with 19 points and six assists, while Andrew Ternahan scored 11 points, grabbed six rebounds and contributed five steals.
With the win, the Mallards' record improved to 5-6 on the season. Worcester will host Gunston this afternoon. The Mallards beat Gunston, 56-41, back in November.


text: The four day rally, held in the beautiful Blue Mountains of John Day, OR, was a tremendous success. The weather was gorgeous as hundreds rolled in from all over the country. Blue sky and puffy clouds, with temperatures in the mid-eighties, was the norm. The exception was a shower Saturday afternoon & evening. Old friendships were renewed and new ones formed as folks kicked backed and shared ride tales and stories, some with tongue in cheek. As usual the rally was a great place to relax, take a test ride on a new BMW or just cruise the beautiful countryside. I look forward to returning each year.


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05 Mar, 2014
Comics Invaded! Musicians, Comedians, and Other Celebrities Crossing Over Into Comics!
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Let's talk crossover comics. Today, creators are coming from every environment you can imagine for a chance to write stories, and make their way into the beautiful medium we know as comics. There are comedians, musicians, and actors galore putting out books they've probably been dreaming up since they were kids, and we're all benefiting. One of my picks this week is Evil Empire #1 by Max Bemis, frontman for the band Say Anything, a band I grew up listening to. Last year, his book Polarity released by Boom! Studios was an underdog hit and sold out everywhere. Today, you can grab the first issue of his new series for Boom!, Evil Empire.
DIY and Indie spreads across most mediums today, with more independent films and music being made than ever before. My vegan friends can rejoice in Liberator – a title by Matt Miner, that told the story of vigilantes looking out for animals who can't speak for themselves. Now, Matt brings us an interesting new crossover, Liberator Earth Crisis Salvation of Innocents (issue #1, released March 12, will be available to order via the Midtown Comics New Releases page today!) being released in tandem with a new concept album from metalcore legends Earth Crisis, titled Salvation of Innocents, telling a different side of the same character's story. Other musicians like Gerard Way (of My Chemical Romance fame), for example, have found a strong following in the indie comics scene, and I don't see them going anywhere soon!
Comedians have also erupted as new talent for sequential storytelling, with Brian Posehn's Deadpool and Taran Killam's Illegitimates being so successful, other comedians will surely follow. One of my current favorites, The Thrilling Adventure Hour, collects original stories drawn from the popular Thrilling Adventure Hour podcast, and Paul F. Tompkins' mustache has never looked more wonderful than it is depicted in this hilarious book.
With creators from all mediums joining forces to make comics, we can only hope that our community grows larger and stronger, and that we can all support original thoughts, art, and movements that leave us better people in the end.
As always, find my picks for the week of March 5 under the break! They won't disappoint!


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A curriculum with breadth and depth
Building on the foundation of the Clarkson Common Experience, the chemical engineering curriculum gives students a solid background of the knowledge and skills necessary to practice chemical engineering in traditional and emerging fields or pursue a higher degree.
The chemical engineering curriculum includes a number of mathematics and science courses in addition to required chemical engineering classes and technical electives. The freshman year courses serve to provide a solid background in mathematics and the basic sciences and are common to all freshmen engineering students. Students begin their study of the discipline in the sophomore year. Sophomores are introduced to chemical engineering through three courses that include molecular properties and processes, material balances, thermodynamics, and energy balances. In the junior year, students take courses in transfer process fundamentals and design of transfer process equipment. Also, students take chemical reactor analysis and are introduced to the chemical engineering laboratory through a one-credit course in the spring semester. Seniors take a two-credit chemical engineering laboratory course, and round off their background in chemical engineering basics by taking courses in process economics and conceptual design and process dynamics and control.
In addition to the 30 credits in required chemical engineering courses, students must take two engineering science electives, one elective in mathematics, and two engineering electives. Also, they are required to take a technical elective, which can be any science, engineering or mathematics course. Students also take two undesignated electives, which can be satisfied with any course. This curriculum provides students with a solid grounding in chemical engineering principles and gives them some flexibility to pursue minors or concentrations or sample a broad range of different elective courses. Many students choose to add concentrations in biomolecular engineering, environmental engineering, or materials engineering to their chemical engineering major. Requirements for these concentrations can be found in the catalog, and sample curricula are given in the Handbook. Several students also pursue other minors, such as in Biomedical or Rehabilitation Engineering or Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering, or perhaps in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics. Sample curricula for minors in Biomedical or Rehabilitation Engineering and Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering can be found in the Handbook, and other minor programs are listed in Degree Programs in the University catalog.
Other Requirements
In order to graduate, a student must have a minimum of 120 credit hours and a cumulative total grade point average of at least 2.000. Any student may take up to 19 credit hours per semester. Beyond this, the student's advisor must approve and must inform the Student Administrative Services in writing. An additional tuition fee will be charged per credit hour over 19 credit hours a semester.
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General Mills widened its recall of potentially contaminated flour Monday, and health officials said 46 people have been made sick so far by raw flour.
The flour was contaminated with toxic E. coli bacteria, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
"Four more ill people have been reported from two states. The most recent illness started on June 25, 2016," the CDC said. Two different types of E. coli have been found in the flour. The total: 46 people made sick in 21 states, NBC News reported.
"Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback evidence indicate that flour produced at the General Mills facility in Kansas City, Missouri is a likely source of this outbreak," the CDC added.
General Mills has a complete list of the affected flours on its website.


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I made this batik log cabin quilt and sent it to Charisma to quilt for me. I love how it came out. The pictures don't do it justice! She does an awesome job!
The quilt is huge 100x100 because I used jelly roll strips for the blocks. Next time, I will use narrower strips I think. The back is large rectangles of different batiks. I really wanted a batik back, but didn't want to spend another $80-100 for backing because I wanted to use the money towards the quilting. My original plan for the piano key border was to be mitered...but I had to switch machines in the middle of it and didn't realize that my other 1/4 inch foot was off a bit. So by the time I got done with each long piece, it didn't line up any more. I didn't want to rip it apart. It won't be that noticeable with the footboard anyway.
This is the first quilt I've made for my bed. I'm kind of embarrassed to say I've had a $39 store bought quilt on my bed since 2004. I am so excited to have a "real" quilt on it now!


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Each parcel within the City of Kentwood has an assigned address and tax description. Average lot dimensions and/or area may be available. Basic building characteristics will be added over time. Parcel information is stored by permanent parcel number (PPN) within the Assessor's Office. Taxes are billed and receipted based on the PPN as well. Inquiries made of these offices should include parcel numbers.
Assessments, tax bill amounts, current taxpayer information and some sale information is available by utilizing the link below. Residential building characteristics are shown (as of the previous December 31).
You will be able to access information by Parcel Number or Street Address.
Permanent parcel numbers are assigned to each tax description in Kent County by the Kent County Equalization Department. These numbers are used to assess and tax each parcel. To find a parcel number for a parcel, please click on the links below. You will be able to locate a real property parcel number by finding the parcel on a map or by street address.
You will be able to access information for all of Kent County by using "AccessKent":
Parcel numbers are available for just the City of Kentwood parcels on the following:
41-18-xx-xxx-xxx This is a real parcel within the old "Paris Township"
41-19-xx-xxx-xxx This is a real parcel annexed from Cascade Township
41-50-65-xxx-xxx This is a personal property account
41-55-65-xxx-xxx This is a real parcel on the IFT Roll
41-57-65-xxx-xxx This is a personal property account on the IFT Roll
(Note: The IFT Roll is for those industrial manufacturing properties which have received certificates from the State Tax Commission granting them a reduced millage rate on qualifying buildings, land improvements and personal property for up to 12 years. At the expiration of the certificate, the value returns to the regular ad valorem roll at full millage rate.)
Assessments in the State of Michigan are to be at fifty percent of "True Cash Value". True Cash Value is defined in law as the "usual selling price" (cost to buyer, not net to seller). In order to meet this requirement, assessors across the state must research property sales data. This information is gleaned from deeds recorded with the county register of deeds and from the state-mandated "Property Transfer Affidavit".
Each individual or entity which acquires property ownership (either in part or the whole) is required to file an affidavit within 45 days of transfer. Most title companies who assist in closings routinely provide these forms to buyers to complete. One of the required fields on the form is the purchase price.
Sales are reviewed according to State Tax Commission guidelines. Those which "qualify" for use in sales ratios & in sales comparison analysis have been made available to you by clicking on the links below. You will be able to research properties with known sale prices within the last several years by location. Note that it may take several months for a transfer to be included in the database. An additional function is "Assessing Comparables Search" where you may research sales prices of like residential properties.
You will be able to access information by Parcel Number or Street Address.
The completed form is to be mailed or delivered to:
Kentwood Assessor
4900 Breton Avenue SE
P.O. Box 8848
Kentwood MI 49518-8848
If you want to research all recorded deeds and mortgages (including those not "qualified" per State Tax Commission guidelines), that information is available at the Kent County Register of Deeds website at www.accesskent.com for a fee. A free listing of deeds is available at the same website under "Property/Parcel Lookup", but it is not guaranteed to be all inclusive.
Appeals of assessed values (preliminary SEV), taxable values, exemptions, and property class are governed by the Michigan General Property Tax Laws. Property assessment notices are mailed to all taxpayers of record if there is a change in assessed value or taxable value from that of the prior year. These notices are mailed as soon after February 1 as possible. The dates for appeals are included on this notice.
Appeals must not compare tax bills of similar properties as the basis of appeal. Michigan voters passed a constitutional amendment in 1994 allowing for differing levels of taxation based upon ownership. Since taxable value is the basis of tax bills, properties with more recent ownership transfers will typically have higher tax liabilities than those where ownership has not changed.
The first level of appeal offered by the City of Kentwood is the Assessor's Review. Held about the middle of February each year, this is an informal discussion with a member of the assessor's office staff regarding concerns or just to check your file to be certain there are no errors in the information on your property. Staff will attempt to answer questions and may have some market data that they are able to share at that time. Errors will be corrected and notice sent by first class mail to the taxpayer. The Assessor's Review is on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of the nature of this review, it is only available to those who visit the office. Taxpayers will be asked to complete the appeal form to give staff information to review. Should the taxpayer appeal to the Board of Review, this form will be forwarded to that body.
The Board of Review begins hearings of appeals by taxpayers on the Tuesday following the first Monday in March. The Board consists of three (or six or nine) voters of the City of Kentwood appointed by the City Commission. Their function is to review the entire assessment roll for omitted properties and then to act upon information and appeals brought to them by the assessor or city property owners. They act on each property individually to either sustain, increase or decrease assessed values based on market data, or recompute taxable values based on pertinent information provided them. An appeal to the local Board of Review may be mandatory before an appeal can be filed with the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
Appeals to the Board of Review are by appointment. Appointments may be made by calling (616) 554-0723 Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please have your parcel number available when you call. The appeal form is required to be completed. If it is provided to the assessor's office at least four days prior to the date of appeal, copies will be made for each Board member so that they may be better able to review the matter. Alternatively, the appellant may bring the original form for the minutes of the Board and copies for each of the three members who will hear the appeal. Copies of the form may be printed below. One form is required for each parcel number appealed.
Non-resident property owners may appeal to the Board of Review by letter. Letters must be received during the days of hearings. The letter should include reasons for finding a different value than that placed by the assessor or may be the completed appeal form. Letters must include a parcel number and the signature of the owner. An agent may appeal if they provide the Board with a letter of authorization signed by the property owner.
For the MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW DIRECTIONS, CLICK HERE:
For the RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY APPEAL FORM, CLICK HERE:
For the COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PERSONAL APPEAL FORM. CLICK HERE:
Decisions of the Board of Review are mailed to the taxpayers of record when the results of State Equalization are known in late May.
Taxpayers who have appealed to the Board of Review in March and still believe that the SEV or TV of their property is not correct may appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal in the same year as the assessment is made. The filing deadlines differ by the class of property:
Commercial, Industrial or Utility real and personal property:
Deadline May 31 (no prior appeal to the Board of Review is required)
Residential, Agricultural and all others:
Deadline July 31 (prior appeal to Board of Review is mandatory)
The Small Claims Division of the Tribunal is available for the residential properties or other properties with lesser amounts of value in contention. These appeals are initiated by sending a letter of appeal to the Tribunal (a division of the Michigan Consumer and Industry Services Department). They will then forward a petition form for you to complete. We have provided a link to their website for information, examples and contact information. The Small Claims Division is very informal to enable taxpayers to present their own case.
Entire Tribunal appeals must be initiated by Petition served on all parties in interest (assessor, city, county, school, etc.) with proof of service of the same. Any property valuation appeal may be filed with the Entire Tribunal which is a more formal venue. Filing fees must accompany non-homestead property appeals. The fee schedule is available on the Tribunal's website.
Both letters of appeal and petitions must be timely filed for the Tribunal to have jurisdiction to hear an appeal.
State law provides some very narrowly defined reasons for corrections of assessment and tax rolls after the Board of Review adjourns in March. The above are those instances where corrections or changes may be allowed for the current and/or one prior year. It is recommended that the assessor's office be contacted for assistance if you believe any of the above to have occurred. If it is confirmed, you will then be advised as to how to proceed and before what body. Some of the above are the responsibility of the local July and December Board of Review meetings, some of the Michigan State Tax Commission, and some of the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
State equalized values (SEV) and taxable values (TV) are frequently requested for properties when estimating value or taxes. Typical uses are for listing a property for sale, completing income tax forms, applying for a mortgage, and preparing a family or business budget.
Looking up SEV and TV for a Parcel:
To look up current values for a parcel, click on the links below. You will be connected to the site containing the City of Kentwood data. You will be able to access information by Parcel Number or Street Address.
SEV's represent fifty percent of the "True Cash Value" of a property in the State of Michigan. It is called an equalized value because the assessor has prepared the value based on sales within the city, the county equalization board has made certain that each city and township have assessed the properties at an equal level, and the Michigan State Tax Commission has studied and equalized all the counties within the state to ensure equity between them. The end result each year is that all properties across the state have the same level of assessment regardless of location. This does not mean that all carry the same SEV, only that the SEV of each property is to be at fifty percent of what the usual selling price is expected to be.
Until the 1994 passage of the property tax reform ballot proposal, the SEV was the basis of tax bills. Proposal A of 1994 created a new value called the "Taxable Value" for each property. This value reflects the annual "cap" on assessment increases to five percent or the consumer price index---whichever is lower. While the SEV must continue to reflect the actual market, the TV is mathematically determined by the capped value, less the taxable value of any demolition, plus the true cash value of any construction, omitted property, increased occupancy, contamination remediation, or one of a few other changes defined in state laws.
Tax bills are computed by multiplying the millage rate (expressed as tax dollars per $1,000 of TV) by the taxable value of each parcel.
The transfer of ownership of a parcel causes the TV to become uncapped in the following tax year. A sale in January 2011 will first be reflected in the TV and tax bills for 2012, for example. The change is that the TV is automatically set equal to that SEV. The "Property Transfer Affidavit" is required upon any change in ownership to alert the assessor to the fact that a transfer has occurred. This must be filed within 45 days. Failure to file within that time will result in a penalty of $5.00 per day.
If you need to obtain a copy of this form to complete, click on the link to the Department of Treasury below. You will need form 2766 (or L-4260). After completing the form, return it to:
Kentwood Assessor
4900 Breton Avenue SE
P.O. Box 8848
Kentwood, MI 49518-8848
An original signature is still required, so you may not file it electronically.
Go To The Michigan Treasury Department
Principle Residence Exemption page
Following the 1994 passage of the ballot proposal reforming Michigan property taxes, a new exemption from school operating millage was created for owner-occupied principle residences. A principle residence is single home of the owner(s) to which s/he will always return. A property may be partially exempted and partially not as in the case of a duplex.
New beginning in 2008: Conditional Rescissions of Principal Residences
Beginning with the 2008 tax year, homeowners who have moved to a new principal residence in Michigan and have their previous home for sale may qualify for a conditional rescission for up to three tax years. There is a required state form which must be completed and timely filed with the assessor. The form is number 4640 available on the www.michigan.gov website.
The requirements to qualify:
If you qualified but did not file previously, you may be eligible for the Board of Review to grant the exemption for the current and up to three previous years. They meet for this purpose for a short meeting in July and in December. Contact the Assessor's Office for further information regarding eligibility and paperwork to file for the review of your situation. The phone number is (616) 554-0723.
Street addresses and street names are assigned by the City Assessor. Situations where this service may be needed are when a new building is constructed, a new plat is planned, or multiple suites within a building need addresses. Private street names must also be approved before being used.
If you need to find an address that has already been assigned or need new addresses assigned, please forward a scaled site plan with a legal description to the City Assessor at:
Kentwood Assessor
4900 Breton Avenue SE
P O Box 8848
Kentwood MI 49518-8848
Small drawings may be sent via fax to (616) 554-0796 or emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com
Include any requested street names for new streets with alternates should your first choice already be taken. In the interest of emergency dispatch and response, Kentwood does not duplicate street names already in use within the county except for those streets which extend over municipal boundaries.
A split of a parcel or tract requires the approval of the City of Kentwood before a sale of a portion of the parcel or tract occurs. This approval requires compliance with the Land Division Act (Public Act 591 of 1996 of the State of Michigan), compliance with City of Kentwood Zoning Ordinance, compliance with the City of Kentwood Split Ordinance, and full payment of all property taxes and special assessments. Combinations of parcels also need to meet these requirements.
In order to request a parcel split or combination, the following are usually needed:
Following City of Kentwood approval, the descriptions are forwarded to the Kent County Bureau of Equalization for the assignment of new parcel numbers to each child description. This process may take up to eight months. As soon as new tax descriptions and parcel numbers are available, the taxpayer(s) will be notified by mail.
If you have questions on personal property the State Tax Commission has prepared a questions and answers document which may be viewed at the following link.
The personal property of all entities in the State of Michigan is taxable unless specifically exempted by the Michigan General Property Tax Laws. In general, the usual household furnishings of residents are exempt, as is the personal property of churches, government, farms, and some other narrowly defined organizations.
Taxable personal property is generally the furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery, leasehold improvements, office machines, computers and tools of a business. All taxable property must be reported annually to the local assessor on or before February 20. The Michigan State Tax Commission has an approved form which must be used in reporting personal property. This form includes specific instructions. Note that taxpayers are to report all property at their location on tax day, including leased or loaned equipment. There are several schedules on the form to allow for this reporting.
Tax day is December 31 each year. The personal property statement requires that all property be reported based on its location on December 31---regardless of where it may have been moved to after tax day. This also means that taxes will be due based on where the property was located on December 31 even if disposed of during the tax year.
All businesses with property in the City of Kentwood must comply with state laws. The Assessor's Office attempts to mail forms to all entities believed to have taxable property within the City on tax day. These forms are mailed about January 2. All forms must be returned no later than February 20, although it is requested that they be completed and filed by the end of January. The earlier deadline allows for both the assessing staff and the taxpayer to be able to review any questions and agree on an appropriate assessment before the Board of Review meets. Once the Board of Review finalizes the assessment roll the first week in March, changes to the assessment are only allowed for incorrect reporting or omitted property. If there is a valuation dispute, that must be brought to the Board of Review by the taxpayer and then could be appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. (See the Assessment Appeals page of this site.) Failure to timely file the personal property statement mailed to a person or business may result in an estimated assessment which will result in tax liability for that year. Taxes are computed by multiplying the taxable value (estimated at fifty percent of usual selling price) by the applicable millage rate (expressed as tax dollars per $1,000 of taxable value).
If you need to receive a form, please contact our office either by calling (616) 554-0723, or by e-mailing our office or by downloading the form and/or its attachments from the Michigan forms website by clicking on the link below. (You will be requesting form number 632 or 632web for on-line fill and print.) If you contact our office, please give us the full name and location of your property as well as a mailing address.
State Tax Commission Personal Property Forms
State Tax Commission Personal Property Questions and Answers


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The expectation is lower freight rates—a free lunch, requiring railroads provide something in exchange for nothing. A more likely outcome is higher overall transportation costs, service quality reduction, a flight of investment capital, and perpetual railroad revenue inadequacy.
The NITL and ACC want federally mandated reciprocal switching, a scheme requiring that, where a single railroad now serves a shipper facility, that railroad be required, on shipper demand, to transfer a shipper's loaded freight cars to a second railroad so long as that second railroad's tracks are within a 30-mile radius of the shipper's facility.
If the railroad serving the shipper facility chooses to lower its freight rate, the transfer wouldn't be demanded. However, if the lone railroad serving the shipper facility declines to lower its freight rate, the second railroad is assumed to offer a lower price and snatch the business. Either way, the objective is to force freight rates lower, reducing railroad revenue by as much as $1.2 billion annually, according to the ACC.
Hey, who is against lower prices generated by competition? Amazon.com and Walmart are to be praised for their marketing and sales genius. But railroads have remarkably different cost structures than Internet marketing firms and big-box department stores.
Economics explains why the NITL/ACC proposal is a prescription for reinstating the sclerosis that sent the rail industry hurtling toward financial failure in the 1970s—a near national calamity that wasn't reversed until the Staggers Rail Act of 1980 restored market forces in place of federal micro-managing of railroad freight rates.
For network industries with high fixed costs—such as railroads—hundreds of billions of dollars must be invested before the first carload of freight may be transported, and for a railroad to recover those high fixed costs, not all customers can or should be treated equally. If fixed costs are not recovered, investors flee, maintenance is deferred, capital renewal is postponed, service quality declines, and shippers most dependent on rail service eventually suffer.
Because these sclerotic effects take years to materialize, some shippers have a short-term self-interest in schemes such as mandatory reciprocal switching. The incentive is not too dissimilar from that of politicians who mask government financial imbalances to improve reelection opportunities without concern to the harm their successors inherit and future taxpayers bear.
Railroads exhibit very high fixed cost investments—$500 billion since 1980 and some $13 billion budgeted for 2013—in track, signals, bridges, tunnels, and equipment before a single carload of freight may be transported. The additional marginal costs (out-of-pocket expenses) such as fuel, routine maintenance, train crews, and administration for transporting additional freight cars is relatively low compared to fixed costs. Thus, charging all available freight traffic a price slightly above marginal cost prohibits recovery of all fixed costs and results, eventually, in bankruptcy.
Enter the concept of differential pricing.
Shippers most dependent on railroads pay freight rates considerably higher than marginal costs to ensure a minimum level of service quality. To ease that burden on rail dependent shippers, those shippers who readily and alternatively may move freight via truck or barge are charged a lower freight rate—but still more than marginal cost—to attract that freight and make some contribution to recovery of fixed costs.
Those lower contributions to fixed costs paid by shippers less dependent on rail service benefit the more rail dependent shippers as the prices charged rail dependent shippers would be even higher if they were the only ones utilizing the railroad.
Mandatory reciprocal switching would lower the additive over marginal costs paid by rail-dependent shippers; but, according to the NITL and ACC, result in more rail freight traffic to help cover fixed costs. That assumption is fallacious.
Rail dependent shippers, by definition, are without truck and barge alternatives, so unless they dramatically increase production, they would not provide additional freight traffic. Indeed, manufacturers increase production not because of lower rail rates, but because of increased demand for the products they manufacture.
And were railroads to increase freight rates they charge shippers with truck and barge alternatives to cover the fixed-cost shortfall created by mandatory reciprocal switching, those shippers would switch to truck and barge, increasing the fixed-cost burden on rail dependent shippers.
Furthermore, the NITL and ACC ignore the substantial additional costs of mandatory reciprocal switching, which can triple the number of discrete freight car movements, increase dwell time, slow product delivery, require additional locomotives and train crews, necessitate expansion of switching facilities, and increase fuel use and environmental pollution.
Most important here is that rail dependent shippers are not at the unbridled mercy of railroads. The Staggers Rail Act did not fully deregulate railroads. If a rail rate exceeds a statutory threshold, regulators already can prescribe a maximum rate retroactively. In fact, of 45 shipper complaints filed with the STB since 1996, 37 of the complaints were decided in favor of shippers or settled voluntarily.
Additionally, the Staggers Rail Act provides that the STB "may require" reciprocal switching if a pattern of anti-competitive conduct is demonstrated. The NITL and ACC prefer that even without a showing of anti-competitive conduct, Class I railroads should be compelled to engage in mandated reciprocal switching—regardless of the longer-term economic harm.
Rail dependent shippers have another recourse. They may construct new facilities where two-railroad competition is available, expand production at facilities already served by multiple railroads, or even close plants served by just one railroad. Even the threat of such action is an effective shipper tool when negotiating freight rates.
With no demonstrable evidence that railroads are engaging in a pattern of anti-competitive conduct where just one carrier serves a shipper facility, the demand for universal mandated reciprocal switching constitutes nothing more than a desire for a temporary free lunch. It is the longer-term draconian economic consequences that require the NITL/ACC petition to be relegated to the dust bin of history.
The matter is docketed before the STB as Ex Parte 711, Petition for Rulemaking to Adopt Revised Competitive Switching Rules.


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air suspension is it worth it? Will it cost you later in repairs?
air suspension is it worth it? Will it cost you later in repairs?
Well, there is no basis for comparison. All cars driven to date have air. So nobody on this blog can tell you what standard suspension feels like.
When we took our test drive, our "copilot" was pointing out the bumps and potholes, and directing my wife to run over them. Rode like a limo, cornered like a Datsun 240, accelerated like a rubberband shot off God's finger.
5 minuite ride, and I had my mind made up.
But remember all cars will eventualy require something. So get what you like, or what you need. I think the components are sourced from a well established company and integrated by Tesla. No reason at this point to belive they will be problamatic.
air suspension hands down
other than the quality of ride, an ability to raise the car on demand makes it truly versatile.
I haven't driven my other car (an SUV) since I've received my Tesla.
Air suspension is a pretty popular option or luxury cars and SUVs, it's nothing new and has been on the market for at least 10+ years, so you're not testing new grounds there.
Some other threads that may be worth reading:
GM had a terrible problem with air suspension in mid to late 1950's on cars that they offered it on. Replaced a lot of them with conventional coil springs. Lincoln had it available on some of their cars in the early 80's and onward. Have seen a lot of old Town Cars driving around "down on their wheels" after the air suspension gives out.
I have a friend with a nice 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII that the left front air suspension went out and it cost him about $725, and he thought that was a "bargain" at that price.
Another good reason for thorough Tesla-style checkups.
The maintenance contract covers air suspension so it's a non-issue. The question is what the maintenance contract will cost after the first four years. Ideally it won't be more than the first four.
I have had a lot of problems with the air suspention at my company car Mercedes ML. All four has been replaced before 5 years at the cost of US$ 5000,- each.
Family with Mercedes have also these problems.
I hope Tesla don´t use Mercedes parts on the air suspention!
@ke-we, dang that's bad news since Tesla does use some Mercedes for the interior.
The air suspension will save me money because I can raise up the car and avoid damage to the front and underside of the car when navigating steep driveway entries, ramps, and old parking garages. I have used it for that purpose multiple times already.
I just wish it would not lower automatically until you reach at least 15 or 20 mph instead of 10 mph. We held up the line to get on and off a ferry by trying to stay under 10 mph before getting to the ramp.
In one of the test-drive videos, some know-all asked the copilot if they are using continental sourced air suspension, and the copilot confirmed. The guy knew because he had some friend testing it out in detroit or something. I believe that mercedes may be using also continental air suspension, probably tesla got a nice contract by being able to order all the parts they can with the prices that daimler gets. Or it could be something totally different.
I was told by Tesla rep. that you can manually force the Model S Air suspension to highest setting via touch screen (And select Jack to defeat anti-leveling), and it will stay there for all speeds. Rep. also said the car will only auto height adjust when set in a lower setting.... Are you saying this isn't true, and S will auto adjust > some speed for all suspension settings (or were you speaking about a different car)?
@dtesla, no, the Jack Mode will not stay active for all speeds. From the guide it reads:
"NOTE: Don't drive Model S after engaging JACK mode—this mode automatically cancels if you drive over 4.5 mph (7 km/h)."
BYT, which makes sense b/c the jack mode not only lifts up the car, it also disables auto-leveling. It's really not meant for driving at all (hence the name).
does it still lower automatically above 10mph, even if you put it in high instead of auto? That would kinda defeat the purpose of having any settings different than auto. And if i remember from test drive videos, the tesla co-pilots said you can change the suspension settings when traveling below 20mph.
i just hope it isn't from MB. My S500 had all 4 replaced and also the main air pump. Not Just One time but 2 times.
I had the same Suspension on Audi A6. Not the quick firm recovery that I like. Others I know said in the long run problems do happen. Exple: car lowering over cubs when parked.
I believe it is from MB but probably a later version than ones on your S500. So far I haven't heard any problems reported.
I have had my mechanic quote me 2500$ net for replacement, if need be. He does only German cars.
Tesla uses continental which is also used my MBZ.


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Pope enters Vale history books
Tom Pope became the quickest player in Port Vale's history to score 20 goals in a season as Bristol Rovers were crushed 4-0.
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Tom Pope became the quickest player in Port Vale's history to score 20 goals in a season as Bristol Rovers were crushed 4-0.
Pope scored a hat-trick to eclipse Wilf Kirkham's 86-year club record by a single day, with his achievement coming just hours after the Alchemy Investment Group took Vale out of administration.
Pope struck twice in two minutes to put Vale in charge. After 20 minutes he chested down a long ball from Clayton McDonald and crashed an 18-yard shot low inside Neil Etheridge's right-hand post, and then headed in Ashley Vincent's cross from close range.
Pope was again heavily involved as Vale added a third in the 36th minute. His header from Richard Duffy's cross came off the inside of Etheridge's left-hand post before Ben Williamson ran in the loose ball.
But Pope was not to be denied and put his name in the record books with a 16-yard header after Etheridge had wandered way off his line.
Pope was substituted just two minutes later and Rovers' sixth defeat in seven games was made worse in the last minute when defender Tom Parkes was stretchered off with a leg injury.


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Discussion in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' started by Jiraiya, May 9, 2009.
Anybody know where DS9 stands in respect to the issues discussed in this thread?
You just gave me a headache
I can't imagine any activity with DS9 until B5 makes an announcement on the matter.
It has the same issues. All the editing, effects etc... were done on Video just like TNG so it would be alot of work to turn DS9 into HD just like TNG. The same goes for Voyager. Enterprise is HD ready already I believe.
I have managed to get a great picture with excellent clarity by using the PS3 to upscale. The most challenging parts to upscale are:
poor lighting (such as tunnels or a damaged ship)
red tunics (red in general)
softly lit outside areas (where there is already a blur - 'The Inner Light' is bad)
The PS3 settings are:
Frame Noise Reduction: 3
Block Noise Reduction: 3
Mosquito Noise Reduction: 3
Upscale: Normal
Video Output: RGB (the Y Pb/ etc setting is poor for TNG as itd desaturates the picture badly)
RGB full range: On
Dynamic Range control: On
In some places the picture looks very close to true Hi Def. Usually the more stable the shot (such as Geordi talking in front of the warp core in 'Hero Worship' and talking about the firre where you can even see the wonky steel rods in his VISOR) the better, but even on TOS-R there's motion blur when moving.
A professional level upscale would vastly improve the show visually without the full remastering, though clearly a fully remastered version would be better.
ummmm....millions more are aksing "what is B5?"
I can forgive the TNG folks in 1987 saving money by editing to videotape in order to get the show on the air every week. But by the time Voyager was in its seventh season in the 21st century, someone in the post-production department should have noticed they were a little behind the times. The fact that they could only buy their equipment from the second-hand thrift stores should have been their first clue.
I predict Enterprise will be released on Blu-ray in HD in late 2010 or 2011 (to fill time before the STXII film is released) No other Trek TV series can be released in Blu-ray unless all the work that has been discussed on this thread and this thread is done to remaster it to HD.
Not going to happen. Ever.
The only reason TNG is being considered is because it was the best selling Trek series on DVD (even more than TOS). DS9 and VOY sold much worse so they can't justify a remastering for those.
As for ENT, it's HD ready (and only four seasons) so they'll probably release BluRays of it next year.
Ha you make a great point! I wonder if they ever had any discussions on it and for some reason decided not to make it HD? The weird thing is The very next fall just a few months after Voyager ended they started making Enterprise in HD.
Babylon 5. Basically DS9 didn't become a serial until King B saw that Babylon 5 was actually more popular. Then he hatched the Dominion War to complement B5's Shadow War and changed the format of the show to compete.
But B5 fans shouldn't hold their breath for a remastered version of that show. As wikipedia explains:
JMS himself admits that B5 is dead, and Warner will never fork out the cash to re-do all of the effects in the series due to how many effects it used (the five seasons of the show used more than all seven seasons of any Trek series).
Probably because Voyager was on its way out, its ratings were dropping, and it wasn't worth it to upgrade the cameras for a show that was going off the air.
As for Enterprise, the move to HD was partially an attempt to inject some viewership in the show (which didn't work).
Yes, I know B5 is Babylon 5. My point is, just like Farscape, not too many people outside the genre have even heard of B-5/and or Farscape. Sad, but true...
An interesting post on the STNG remastering:
Personally I'd be against them replacing the ILM model in TNG with a CG Enterprise D because ILM's model is just so perfect. But there are some effects in the first two seasons that can be fixed with CG.
The model is great, but you could never appreciate it fully on television. Generations was a revelation in that respect.
It's Probert's design that I love, not the model itself (and not the four footer either).
I agree. I hate the four-foot miniature. The six-footer is much better. Having said that, I'm sure that a far superior rendering of Probert's design could be made -- whether a CGI model or a physical model.
Just look at Enterprise's "TATV" and it gives you an idea of what's possible.
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Spotlight on the Kent Topographical Collection
The Society's Topographical collections are arranged by county and town. Each collection is unique and contains valuable and insightful information on local, social and family history dating as far back as the 16th century.
The Kent Topographical Collection for the towns of 'Seale', 'Tunbridge' and 'Southborough' is particularly thrilling to look through due to the volume of original family history documents, all of which are in good condition.
An index for these collections is currently being worked on by our volunteers, which makes each box within the Topographical Collection a bit like a 'lucky dip' due to all of the fascinating material they contain and the huge number of family names they relate to.
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From NEW BEGINNINGS, Vol. 24 No. 2, March -- April 2007, pp. 65-66
I am a pro-breastfeeding mama. My daughter is a feisty, extremely vocal, and charming blue-eyed seven-month-old. She has a big Buddha belly matched with a Cheshire cat smile, even for complete strangers. Her name is Angelica Theone, and I am proud to say I have exclusively breastfed her on demand and without bottles since birth. I have done so in spite of some obstacles: misconceptions, engorgement, sore and cracked nipples, clogged ducts, mastitis, thrush, a nursing strike, three cysts and two biopsies (benign), and dealing with ignorant breastfeeding critics.
I went through several "Why me?" periods -- times when I had to adjust my attitude and rethink how to be true to my convictions. Sometimes I wondered why was I putting myself through all of this. Isn't breastfeeding supposed to be pleasurable and problem-free? Not always. While the extensive list of benefits to both baby and mother goes on and on, breastfeeding with heavenly ease all the time is an unrealistic expectation that doesn't match many women's realities. But once exposed to the advantages of breastfeeding, however, I wonder why anyone isn't completely sold on persevering through the ups and downs.
Even in the midst of my "breakdowns," there was no stopping me. I knew the only way I was ever going to quit breastfeeding and give Angelica formula was if I had a medical condition preventing me from nursing. I never imagined, though, that I would experience an overgrowth of yeast deep within my milk ducts that would be a painful nuisance for almost three months, or a bacterial breast infection that would keep me bedridden with a fever and flu-like symptoms for days. Honestly, I didn't even know how to pronounce "candida" or "mastitis" properly, nor did I know that there existed such a thing as a milk-retention cyst (called a galactocele) until I discovered one in my own breast. It would have been great if I had known about the psychological tools needed for potential battles.
I confess, some of the breastfeeding complications I experienced could have been prevented. Now I can see how ill prepared I truly was for breastfeeding. During my pregnancy, I attempted to diligently read THE WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING, but I skipped over most of the information about potential complications. I figured if a problem came up, I'd deal with it then. No reason to read about the negative possibilities and scare myself. I had the same attitude during a breastfeeding course I took with a highly experienced La Leche League Leader, who had remarkably nursed 12 of her own children. I selectively listened to just enough to learn how to hold my daughter in the right position and feed her. (Oh, how narrow-mindedness can cost you!) Having stubbornly learned the hard way, I relish the opportunity to share with mothers-to-be how vital it is to gather all the information before potential problems arise!
While having a pile of breastfeeding books and useful Web sites on hand is convenient for a new nursing mother, there is nothing like having human empathy and knowledgeable assistance. Prior to having my daughter, I didn't have a person to prepare me for breastfeeding and everything that might accompany it. Although my mother is one of my dearest supporters and fans, she is a product of a formula-pushing culture in which it was considered an achievement to get your child on a well-organized feeding schedule and eating rice cereal as early as three months. In my family, only my Yiayia (Greek for grandmother) nursed her children, three of them well past six months. When I got home from the hospital, thankfully, she was there for the first couple of months to give me sensible advice that I so needed. Nevertheless, I encountered many dilemmas with which my Yiayia was not familiar. I quickly realized breastfeeding can be complex, unpredictable, and is more learned than instinctual.
Mothers facing a nursing predicament need more than loyal supporters and admirers; we need practical, time-tested solutions from real women in an attempt to alleviate our burdens. We need to know exactly what to do and where to go to get support. At Long Island Jewish Hospital where I gave birth, they gave me a list of all the LLL Leaders on Long Island. The first line read, "LLL Leaders are available, at any time, to answer questions about breastfeeding." You better believe I started calling these veteran experts all the time to give me the information and guidance I was desperately looking for. I was grateful for access to such precious free advice from real women!
Consider yourself blessed if you have a breastfeeding network in existence before you have a baby. If not, don't procrastinate in establishing one. Find out who your local LLL Leaders are and talk to other breastfeeding mothers. Think of it along the lines of providing your baby with adequate clothing and shelter -- a necessity. If you intend to breastfeed, you are your baby's food source and will most likely require extensive support and educational resources.
As a conscientious mother, I want to provide whatever is best for my daughter. Since offering my baby my milk is unsurpassed by any alternative, I wear my victory over breastfeeding trials like one gigantic medal of honor. Nursing has become part of the way I personally measure my success as a mother, although I hesitate to share that for fear of sounding like a breastfeeding militant who looks down upon formula-feeding. However, being a passionate breastfeeding advocate shouldn't automatically classify me as a pretentious enemy to formula-feeding mothers. We nursing mamas simply need to be able to pat ourselves on the back for our efforts. I will continue to wear my breastfeeding badge, appear to be somewhat smug, and take whatever criticism I get for it. No one can convince me to do otherwise.


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Now that we've gotten that whole pesky not-having-health-insurance thing out of the way, it's time to start chipping away at society's real problems. The New York State Senate suggests that the answer lies in buying a belt.
Forget education reform! Don't worry about our outdated and quickly crumbling infrastructure! And don't you even think about point a finger at the laughingstock of the nation that is Albany politics! You need to rest assured at night that your tax dollars are going to fighting the real problems out there, one ass at a time.


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Skip to comments.NYS Gun Control Opposition Continues to Grow
Posted on 04/09/2013 5:14:45 AM PDT by Leo Carpathian
The opposition of the NY Safe Act is intensifying. With several successful Albany protests and then with the first Regional Protest in Syracuse, NY also being a success, the opposition is getting even more credible, energetic and vigorous. Will the movement continue with successful outcomes? The Team adamantly says yes. In the newest twist in the effort to repeal the Safe Act the grassroots citizens of New York will hold two regional rallies on the same day. On April 13th Citizens for Repeal of the Safe Act will hold protest rallies in Gouverneur, NY and Norwich, NY. (there is also the NY 2d Tour with Ann Marie Beurkle in Baldwinsville on 13th.) An unnamed spokesman for the loosely knit group stated, We wont quit wont back down. The Safe Act must be repealed there is NO compromising on that. We are the majority. Our insane government is doing harm to our state and country. When the Safe Act issues are clear and understood what sane person would agree to deny people the right to protect and defend the things they love? We have surveys that show we are the majority on this issue, but who needs them? Commonsense tells you the majority is not crazy. Isnt it crazy if you want to strip (or restrict) good people of the ability to protect and defend the things they love?
Safe Act Protest History: Within a few days of the passage of the Safe Act the NYS grassroots mobilized. On January 19th, 7,500 protested in Albany and 3,500 protested in Buffalo with the origination of the chant of REPEAL REPEAL NO Amendment NO replacement NO compromise The Safe Act MUST go.. The next Albany Rally followed on February 12th. This Rally/Lobby effort attracted a huge crowd and prominent speakers from Arizona, Montana, Texas, Arkansas and 16 New York Legislators. Again in Albany; On February 28th the grassroots with support from the Gun Associations of NYSRPA, SCOPE and NRA sponsored a Rally/Lobby that attracted 23,000 protesters the largest in Albanys history. This Rally paraded out 22 New York Legislators, 6 county Sheriffs, 4 county supervisors, numerous local and county lawmakers all with the mantra of total repeal of the Safe Act. On April 23 ardent citizens rights advocate Sheriff Mack traveled from Arizona to Syracuse to lead the usual chants with 2,800 protesters and also included very vigorous chants of Cuomo Must Go. The infectious enthusiasm of the peaceful but boisterous protesters prompted Sheriff Mack to freely make this statement: There is nowhere else I would rather be today than here with you in Syracuse, NY (even on a cold, snowy, windy winter day).
The Current state of Safe Act Opposition: 87% of New Yorks County legislatures have passed resolutions demanding the repeal of the Safe Act. 41 Townships (est.) have passed opposition resolutions and 14 county Sheriffs have declared they will not enforce the Safe Act and call for its total repeal. It is too numerous to count the number of law enforcement and military organizations who voice opposition to the Safe Act. Over 500,000 New York citizens have signed petitions for repeal of the Safe Act. At least 8 lawsuits are being brought against the Safe Act. The Grassroots Organizers estimate that over 200,000 citizens have participated in protests in Albany, Syracuse and towns across the state. Over 3,000,000 people have expressed support of the Safe Act protests through social media alone. Several internal polls show a minimum of 67% to over 82% now oppose infringement of Second Amendment Rights. 92% of the citizens believe the Safe Act is unconstitutional. 94% of the people disapprove of the methods that Cuomo and the legislature used to pass the Safe Act (Approx.72% believe the procedures used are unlawful). Numerous invitations have been delivered to Governor Cuomo to address the citizens at the rallies. He has yet to respond.
What is ahead for the Rally/Protests (?): The spokesmen say: This will not go away. The support for the opposition to the Safe Act continues to attract more citizens, more organizations, politicians, professionals, men, women, families and more businesses every day. The movement is attracting National support and National figures (just wait to see what is in store coming soon). The Regional Rallies will continue more are in the planning stages. The movement also plans a soon to happen return to Albany. To sum up the future; We will not quit we will not back-down until the Safe Act is completely repealed and no infringement remains on the citizens Second Amendment Rights. The people MUST be free to protect and defend the things they love. What else is in the future for the movement? A message goes out to all the politicians who have wronged We the People; be prepared for a very vigorous reelection season, it WILL be like none youve experienced before. Money cant buy love this time bank on it! Not even Cuomo, Bloomberg, Skelos, Libous, Silver and the elite corporations combined can successfully subsidize the next campaigns. NO MORE, NO MORE No more Mushmouth!!! We are mobilized and breaching ALL divides.
About the Movement: The movement is strictly grassroots (plain folks) nonpolitical nonpartisan. It is open to all and all are invited to participate. There are no set organizers or formal organization, no Website no official social media source for accurate up to date information. There are no meetings to attend no cost or obligation the only qualifier is a true understanding of the value and necessity for people to be FREE. Anyone who wishes to be involved must talk to neighbors and friends to find someone already connected and ask them to connect you. Oh you could contact Andy Cuomo Andy and his cohorts surely know how to connect you to the movement can you hear us now Andy?
The citizens of New York are realizing that political decisions have led to insane governance. Dems, Repubs and people that dont even vote now realize crazy laws are taxing and regulating everything we do. It is just too much it is making life miserable for everyone. It is truly time for the people to guide lawmakers using our commonsense.
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You can NEVER depend upon a police officer to protect you.
Several years back I was in a convenience market late at night buying milk and bread. An armed holdup man came in, herded me, the clerk and the manager into a storeroom, locked us in and then rifled the cash drawer. Immediately upon being locked in, the manager placed a call to the police to report a robbery in progress. It took 2-1/2 hours and 6 or 8 calls during that time, before the police arrived and released us from the store room.
This would not have happened if any of us had a weapon.
Thank you for bringing those who love this country for what its founding fathers believed in, those who cherish freedom, those who scream LIBERTY together. Thank You
Where were you that it took police 2.5 hours to repond to an armed robbery in progress? Seriously. Was there an investigation? A public outcry? Did that make the news? I should be able to read about that somewhere or you guys didn't do your job as citizens.
I was in the City of Buffalo.
Nothing makes the news if the local liberal crooked politicians don't want it in the news.
When does the fight to place Marylands new gun bill on Referendun start?
Never take a pencil to a gunfight.
I wonder what would have been the police response if the manager had announced to the police that he had just shot several burglars!!
I extend my sympathies ;-)
The Buffalo Rally/Protest was mine. We just had another in Syracuse I spoke at, I will be speaking at one in Albion this Saturday. We have 51 Counties against SAFE and the rinos in the senate refuse to bring the repeal bill to the floor. Thanks to Skelos, Libous, Maziarz and all the rest of the rinos that are being dragged around by Cuomos leash.
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