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You'll Like The 2012 Ford Transit Connect If...
While the 2012 Ford Transit Connect might appeal to off-beat consumers looking for a unique ride, its first mission is to serve the business community. With its elevated roof, available 255-degree-opening rear doors and seemingly infinite equipment and graphics packages, the Transit Connect van is far superior to any small pickup or car-based crossover.
You May Not Like The 2012 Ford Transit Connect If...
Although it may seem the 2012 Ford Transit Connect knows no boundary, size and weight restrictions limit what it can carry. If you need to transport heavy items, tow a trailer or carry six or more people, a V8-powered full-size van is still a better choice.
What's New
For 2012, the Transit Connect is equipped with Ford's AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control. Previously optional, AdvanceTrac is an electronic traction and stability control program that greatly increases safety. A passenger-friendly XLT Premium Wagon is added to the lineup, featuring a three-person second-row bench seat.
Interior Features
The 2012 Ford Transit Connect's interior is highly functional, but not terrible attractive. Hard gray plastics and dated gauges speak to a previous generation of Fords long since retired in this country. But, from a utility standpoint, the Transit Connect's interior is a thing of beauty, offering so many variations it's mind boggling. The cargo bay can be used to carry passengers, or emptied to create a large level loading area with over 135 cubic feet of space and nearly five feet of vertical room. Ford's army of aftermarket suppliers can custom-tailor the 2012 Transit Connect with multi-tiered shelving, lockable storage drawers and small work tables. A Taxi prep package outfits the Transit Connect with a heavy-duty vinyl seat and rear-seat heater.
Exterior Features
If there is one car you won't have a problem finding in a crowded parking lot, it's the 2012 Ford Transit Connect van. The tall roofline speaks to the Transit Connect's mission in life, but its sharply-raked windshield and hood tell a tale of attempted aerodynamics and a car-like driving experience. The driver's seat allows a good view forward, but the solid sheetmetal walls limit side and rearward vision, prompting use of the big side mirrors and available Rear Sensing system. With large sliding side doors and available split-hinged rear doors that swing around to rest flush against the van's sides, there isn't much that can't be placed inside the Transit Connect. Small-business owners will appreciate Ford's graphics program that allows them to design their own graphic logos online. Once the design is finalized it can be transferred to a vinyl "wrap" that can be adhered to the Transit Connect's sheet metal.
Driving Impressions
Driving the 2012 Ford Transit Connect is much like driving a small minivan or compact crossover utility vehicle, except it's a much taller experience. While you'll have to watch that you don't bump the tall roof going under garage openings, the Transit Connect van isn't much wider than a Ford Focus so, once in, getting around the parking structure or loading dock is a breeze. With a turning radius just under 39 feet, the 2012 Ford Transit Connect is far easier to turn around than a full-size van, and it easily fits into car-sized parking spaces, too. If there is one weak spot for the 2012 Transit Connect it can be found under the hood. The 2.0-liter gas engine is strong enough to get you where you're going but, when loaded down, the engine strains to reach higher speeds in a timely manner. The Europeans get a lovely little diesel engine in their version but, for now, Ford says there are no plans to bring the diesel engine stateside.
Pricing Notes
The 2012 Ford Transit Connect has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) that starts around $22,500 for the Cargo van version, while the Passenger van starts just over $24,000. Prices jump a little when opting for the higher XLT trim levels, and top out at about $27,000 when Crew Chief computer system, SYNC, rearview camera and rear park assist are added. To get the best price on your Transit Connect, be sure to check our Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for the Transit Connect. As for resale value, we expect the Transit Connect to hold only average values, slightly better than the Chevrolet HHR, but well below the Scion xB and Nissan Cube.
Notable Equipment
The 2012 Ford Transit Connect van comes standard with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control system with Roll Stability Control (which includes the functions of traction control and anti-lock brakes), 15-inch covered steel wheels, rear 180-degree swing-open doors and an AM/FM radio with two speakers. The higher XLT trims come with more features, including side and rear-door privacy glass, a single-disc CD player, audio input jack, cruise control, dual front map lights and the Power Equipment Group, which includes remote keyless entry and power windows, door locks and side mirrors.
Notable Options
Some notable options on the 2012 Ford Transit Connect include the Nokia Bluetooth system, 255-degree-opening rear doors, reverse-sensing system and Crew Chief (which allows fleet managers to track their fleet vehicles and staff).Some notable packages include the Mobility prep package, that includes pre-wiring for added mobility devices such as wheel chairs and lifts, and the CNG/LPG-capable engine prep package, that allows for conversion to natural gas or liquid propane. The package includes hardened intake and exhaust valves, as well as hardened valve seals.
Favorite Features
255-Degree Swing-Open Rear Doors
The 255-degree angle folds the doors completely out of the way, allowing for much easier access to the cargo area.
Mobility Motoring Package
Includes a heavy-duty battery and wiring harness for chair uplift device.
Under the Hood
The 2012 Ford Transit Connect van is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Duratec engine that gives it a fair balance of fuel economy and power. Although a 4-cylinder engine seems rather small for a vehicle that weighs over 3,000 pounds and is meant to haul large cargo, it's surprisingly spritely and supplies enough torque to get the Transit Connect everywhere it needs to go. And, it delivers decent fuel economy.
2.0-liter inline-4
136 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm
128 lb-ft of torque @ 4,750 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/27 (passenger wagon) 21/27 (cargo van)
Editors' Notes
Ford's 2012 Transit Connect van is the little truck that wasn't supposed to be. But, despite all the critics and macho truck guys who swore they'd never be caught dead in one, the Transit Connect van has won over numerous converts and changed the costs of transportation for thousands of businesses. The compact Transit Connect van has succeeded where others failed, due to its incredible flexibility, good fuel economy and low maintenance costs. The Transit Connect's small size also makes it much easier to maneuver through confined city streets and narrow alleys, a plus for parcel and delivery services. To further help sales, Ford has partnered with a number of aftermarket providers capable of customizing the 2012 Transit Connect however its owner requires. Other manufacturers are now making gestures toward bringing their own European microvan to market but, to date, the 2012 Ford Transit Connect has the market all to itself.


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Where Airfares Are Taking Off
For Travelers, the Math Points to Substantial Price Hikes Where Carriers Merge and Dominate
Some big-city air routes have been hit with punishing price increases of 40% and 50%, and other well-traveled paths likely face big fare hikes in the future.
It's the fallout from airline mergers, and the planned combination of American Airlines and US Airways could bring a new round of hefty fare increases. When two competitors combine to dominate prime routes, those markets tend to bear the brunt of higher prices.

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How to Set Reminders in OS X Mountain Lion
Creating Reminders in OS X Mountain Lion couldn't be easier: Just choose File→New Reminder; press Command+N; click the Plus button in the top-right corner of the Reminders window; or click the first blank line in any List and begin typing.
Ah, but there's much more to a Reminder. Reminders can
Remind you at a specific time on a specific date.
Repeatedly remind you at a specified interval.
Remind you at a specific location (great for iPhone and 3G/4G iPad owners).
And Reminders can also have a priority and notes. To access these features, you need to Show Info for the Reminder by choosing View→Show Info; pressing Command+I; clicking the little "i" that appears on the right side of the Reminder (hover your cursor over the right side of the reminder if you don't see it); or double-clicking a blank spot on the Reminder.
Show Info for the Pizza and Wings Reminders is shown in here.
The first time you try to use At a Location, your Mac will present a dialog asking if you want to Enable Location Services to Allow "Reminders" to Use Your Current Location. If you agree, click the Open Privacy Preferences button, select the check box to enable Location Services in Reminders, and then close the System Preferences app.
If you don't want to enable Location Services for the Reminder app, just click the Cancel button.
If you have an iPhone, Location-based Reminders are awesome.
Finally, to reorder Reminders in a List, click a blank spot on any Reminder, drag it up or down, and drop it into its new position.


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Vignettes Add Symmetry to Eclectic-Midcentury Modern Design
To add symmetry to the Eclectic-Modern living room, designers placed identical vignettes on either side of the fireplace. These vignettes are made up of clear, modern desks and stylish, Midcentury Modern stools. These features give the living room a dual purpose as an office. To help add a little dimension and height to the areas, artwork was added to the walls, finishing off the design.
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Contemporary Master Bedroom With Orange Curtains
Thick velvet curtains in rich fall colors were the palette inspiration for this master bedroom. The strong color is continued in the headboard and velvet chair. A dresser-turned-nightstand solves a need for extra storage.
Contemporary Living Room With Blue Leather Sofa
Dark wood exposed beams can help to ground a sky-high ceiling, like the one in this living room. A teal leather sofa is a fun color surprise, the pretty shade continued in the rug.
White Kitchen With Blue Backsplash
The backsplash in this kitchen is reverse painted glass tile and was the main inspiration for the kitchen's makeover.
Contemporary Dining Room With Purple Rug
Beautiful shades of blue and lavender wash this dining room in inviting color. Even the ceiling gets in on the action, painted in pale lilac.
Contemporary Living Room With Lake Views
Sliding glass doors and big windows frame in this living room's beautiful lake views. And the room is pet friendly, too. Designers customized the cabinets to include two ventilated dog kennels on the lowest level.
Contemporary Kitchen With Blue Door
To better serve the needs of a family of 8, designers gave this kitchen a ton more storage and countertop space, including a large triangle-shaped island. The back side of the island seats three, so works well for homework, snacking or helping the chef.
Contemporary Living Room With Mauve Sofa
This tasteful living room is surprisingly practical. Because it has easy access to the home's pool and hot tub, designers used Sunbrella outdoor fabrics to upholster the sofa and chairs. Damp swimsuits? Bring 'em on!
Blue Art Deco Foyer With Wallpaper
This dramatic foyer sets a razzle dazzle tone with lacquered wallpaper and glittery lighting and furniture. Wallpaper with a glossy finish like this one is a good way to bounce light around a small or dark room.
Contemporary Bedroom With Wallpapered Ceiling
The most dazzling eye candy in this basement bedroom can be found up high! The ceiling reveals a Moroccan-inspired damask wallpaper and a golden sunburst light fixture.
Tropical Sitting Area With Blue Sectional
This bright den is part of a basement suite that includes a kitchenette, bar and bedroom. Pops of turquoise instantly cheer up the decor.
Lakefront Backyard With Pool
With a gorgeous lake as backdrop, this home's backyard is a water wonderland in its own right. It includes a pool, hot tub with waterfall, a fire pit and picturesque gas lanterns.
Multicolored Contemporary Dining Room With Purple Art
Accessories supply the joyful color in this dining room. The rug, artwork and curtains all layer in bright shades and exciting patterns.
Blue and Orange Contemporary Master Bedroom
Strong colors deliver the dramatic feel that homeowners wanted in their master bedroom. The jumping off point for the palette was the orange velvet curtains. More orange accents were woven in throughout the room, balanced out by shades of blue.
Blue Powder Room With Vinyl Wallpaper
The foyer's dramatic blue wallpaper provides a graceful transition into the powder room that sports the same color scheme in a metallic vinyl finish.
Contemporary Breakfast Nook With Branch Pendant
A large bank of cabinetry was added to the home's breakfast nook for much-needed additional storage. The room gets its cheerful personality from the bright curtains, turquoise chair seats and the unique pendant.
Traditional Master Bedroom With Orange Bed
Warm orange accents are a beautiful touch of color in this basement-level master bedroom that looks out onto a lake. The ceiling is papered in an exotic Moroccan-inspired damask, digitally printed on embossed vinyl.
Basement Neutral Spa Bathroom and Shower
This dreamy bathroom is part of a second master suite located in the home's basement. In addition to to its spa-like amenities, like this huge walk-in shower, the bathroom also includes special LED lighting that can be warm and soft or as bright as daylight.
Double Vanity Bathroom With LED Lights
These bathroom mirrors have special lighting powers. Their LED frame can change from warm incandescent to bright daylight, depending on the need.


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Farah youth donate blood to commemorate 10th Muharram
Farah youth donate blood to commemorate 10th Muharram
FARAH CITY (Pajhwok): Some youth in western Farah province launched blood donation drive on the occasion of 10th Muharram-ul-Haram to pay homage to the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (RD) and his companions in Karbala.
The drive was launched on Saturday afternoon at the Civil Hospital in Farah City, the provincial capital in which over 150,000 CC blood was donated.
Haji Ezzatullah, head of the blood donation drive, said mourning was not the only way to commemorate this day but helping the less fortunate people was the best manner to pay homage to the sacrifices of Imam Hussain.
Dr. Abdul Jabbar Shaeq, head of the Public Health Department, hailed the initiative of youth in Farah and said the blood donation drive was launched to help injured security forces.
Over 3,000 youth in Farah took part in the drive.
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Emmitsburg, Md. (February 17, 2013)--Mount St. Mary's scored a pair of late goals to stun No. 18 Bucknell, 12-11, on Sunday afternoon at Waldron Family Stadium on campus.
Andrew Scalley tied the game with 1:35 left, and Cody Lehrer scored the game-winner 15 seconds later to propel the Mountaineers to their fifth all-time win over a ranked opponent.
Senior Bryant Schmidt provided the Mount with the chance to tie when he caused a turnover near midfield, grabbed the ground ball, and found Scalley open to the left of the cage. Scalley buried the shot to even the score at 11-11 with 1:35 left.
The Mount's Jon Marsalese won the ensuing face-off, and got the ball to Scalley. The senior was found Lehrer open about 10 yards in front of the cage. Lehrer ripped the shot past Bucknell's goalie for the game-winner.
The Bison (1-1) had a pair of chances in the final seconds to even the score, but missed the cage on both shots.
Scalley finished with eight points in the game on three goals and five assists. Brett Schmidt added two goals and five assists while Lehrer added a four-goal effort for the Mountaineers. Goalkeeper Adam Borgogelli made 13 saves in his first collegiate start.
Todd Heritage had four goals for Bucknell while David Dickson added three assists. Sean Doyle, Peter Burke and Chase Bailey also had a pair of goals in the loss.
Trailing 7-4 at the half, the Mount (1-1) outscored Bucknell, 5-1, in the third quarter to take a 9-8 advantage. A three-goal barrage in a span of 1:28 evened the score at 7-7 with 10:53 left in the third.
Lehrer started the streak with his second goal of the game, converting a pass from Brett Schmidt. Just under a minute later, Schmidt found Alex Paroda wide open, and the freshman was able to beat Bucknell goalkeeper Kyle Feene to cut the deficit to one. Bryant Schmidt scored just 18 seconds later on a pass from Scalley to even the score, and chase Feeney from the game.
Lehrer gave the Mount an 8-7 advantage with 3:46 left in the third with his third goal of the game. It was also the 100th career goal for Lehrer, who is the 11th player in Mount history to reach the 100-career goal plateau.
Bucknell's Heritage tied the game at 8-8, but Brett Schmidt's man-up goal with 1:38 remaining in the quarter gave the Mount a one-goal advantage.
Scalley notched his second goal of the game with a wrap-around score with 13:08 left to push the Mount lead to 10-8. Bucknell, however, rattled off the next three goals to take an 11-10 advantage.
Burke started the streak when he stole a clearing attempt, raced from midfield, and beat Borogogelli to make it 10-9. Heritage completed a hat trick just over a minute later to even the score at 10-10 with 8:19 left. Bucknell took the lead on a Chase Bailey goal with 3:45 on the clock, setting up the Mount's exciting finish.
The win was the first for Mount St. Mary's in 14 all-time meetings with Bucknell. It is also the fifth all-time win over a ranked opponent for the Mount, with all five coming since 2010.
The Mount is back in action on Saturday, February 23, with a 12:00 p.m. home game against Delaware.


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Stratford Academy Student Crowned Bibb's STAR Student | Education
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Stratford Academy senior Shruti Gupta is Bibb county's STAR student for 2013.
She received the honor at a banquet at Middle Georgia State College Tuesday night. Gupta was selected from a group of 10 students from private and public high schools who scored the highest on the SAT and whose GPA is in the top 10 percent.
"I'm definitely honored and ecstatic that I got this award and I definitely was not expecting it at all," said Gupta.
Alayna Williams represented Central High school at the banquet.
"I realize there are a lot of intelligent kids around here," she said, "so I'm just really proud to be with them."
Shelby Moll was Central Fellowship Academy's STAR student, Covenant Academy selected Elizabeth McCullers, First Presbyterian Day school had David Priester Jr., Howard High had Joseph Hornung and Rutland High had Tanner Smalling.
"I'm planning on going to UGA next year," said Smalling. "I haven't decided on my major yet, but possibly something involving sports science or kinesiology."
Mount De Sales' Nina Le, Tattnall Square Academy's William Jackson and Windsor Academy's Jessica Etheridge rounded out the field of Star students.
Each student nominated a star teacher. Gupta nominated her history teacher Michael Kelley. It's the 10th time he's received the honor.
"When a student says you're the one that's meant the most to them and their educational experience, that's what really keeps you going as a teacher," said Kelley.
Gupta and Kelley will return to Middle Georgia State College in March for the regional STAR awards with a chance to move on to the state level.
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce put on the event along with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Central Georgia Health Systems and the State Bank and Trust Company sponsored the event alongside Middle Georgia State College.


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Lili VonSchtupp
Viva Las Vegas 2005 Finalist
Twirling tassels regularly in Hollywood, Lili VonSchtupp has danced the night away for the past 3 years. Starting with her debut at the legendary Derby in Hollywood, Lili has danced across the country with performances including The 3 of Clubs and The 1160 Bar and Lounge in Los Angeles. In Las Vegas, Lili has graced the stages at The Gold Coast Grand Ballroom at Viva Las Vegas '05, The Bunkhouse and The Take 1 Nightclub with the legendary Mz Satan's Angel. Lili proudly performed in the showcase at the New York Burlesque Festival '06. Besides dancing, Lili is now co-producer of Monday Night Tease in Hollywood, CA.
A bit of Sophie Tucker, a bit of Fanny Brice and whole lot of boobs, Lili twirls away in her Swarovski-covered world.
Contact information for bookings.
lili AT burlesque411 DOT com
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Mali Exposes Flaws in West's Security Plans
France's attack on Islamic extremists in Mali this month is exposing major strains in the Western world's security strategy.
As the French assault gained steam in West Africa, France sought help from its allies—only to find that the U.S. and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization states either weren't ready or couldn't offer much. Canada and the U.K. quickly ponied up three cargo planes, two of which broke down en route.


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Morsi's long fall began when he was sworn in as Egyptian president
How did Egypt's first democratically elected president go from a famed beneficiary of a popular uprising to being ousted in a popularly celebrated military coup just one year later?
On June 30, 2012, Mohammed Morsi seemingly won a legitimate democratic election, winning 52 percent of the vote. But even then it was hard to find Egyptians who supported him and his vision. A poor public speaker with no clear plan for Egypt, he was initially referred to as the "spare tire," the second-choice candidate of the Muslim Brotherhood, the secret and best-organized group here.
Morsi had been a member of the group for three decades, but he became the Brotherhood's presidential candidate only after the group's first choice was disqualified.
His support at the polls came from those who'd been urged to support him by Brotherhood, which distributed goods like meat, to voters in an effort to get them to the polls. There were those who voted for him because they saw him as the lesser of a bad choice between him and his rival, Ahmed Shafik, a military official seen as an extension of deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
Of the 50 million eligible voters, only 24 percent voted for Morsi. And in the first round of the election, the three liberal opposition candidates – Hamdeen Sabahi, Amr Moussa and Shafik – collectively garnered 54 percent of the vote compared to Morsi's 24 percent.
Despite that, in the early days of his presidency Morsi enjoyed an approval rating as high as 74 percent. But he disregarded the narrow margin through which he'd won the presidency and in a series of blunders, coupled with divisive language, became seen as grabbing for power, pushing through a constitution crafted largely by the Brotherhood, moving sympathetic judges into key positions, and prosecuting critics under Mubarak-era laws. That and a flailing economy, led to his downfall.
Morsi's fall was in no small way related to the Egypt he inherited, not just its economic travails, but the fact that he led a populace that had been emboldened by the power of the street movement that led to Mubarak's resignation in February 2011.
Egyptians believed they had to be included in Egypt's nascent political process. Morsi disagreed. He had met the one moment of public accountability that mattered, he felt, he'd won the election. Those who opposed him could speak up again in four years, at the next presidential election.
Almost immediately he made enemies within the key institutions he needed in order to maintain control of government. He defied a court ruling that the parliamentary elections had been illegal, and ordered the Brotherhood-dominated legislature back to work.
When the Supreme Constitutional Court pointed out that its rulings "are final and not subject to appeal," Morsi gave himself legislative powers until a new election could be held. That election was originally set for April, but the court ruled in the spring that the mechanisms for holding election were illegal, delaying the election till fall. The voting was never scheduled, and it's unclear when it will happen now.
Just over a month into office, 16 Egyptians troops were killed in an attack along the Israeli border. Morsi quickly replaced the heads of the military, Gens. Mohammed Tantawi and Sami Anan. But he never found those responsible for the attack, drawing the ire of Egypt's most revered and last remaining nationalist institution.
Around this time, Egypt was plagued by electricity shortages through the scorching summer. Security began to deteriorate. Burglaries, pick pocketing and sexual assaults happened with impunity.
Morsi appointed a cabinet largely of his backers, many who were not well prepared to tackled the country's economic and political problems. A fractured, divisive opposition increasingly spoke out against him, but Morsi refused to make any concessions.
Morsi did have some successes. The Obama administration celebrated his handling of clashes in Gaza and credited him with orchestrating a cease-fire between Israel and the forces of the Palestinian group Hamas.
But on Nov. 22, just one day after the Gaza crisis ended, Morsi issued a controversial seven-point decree in which he gave himself judicial powers, making him the head of all civilian branches of government. He created a committee of his backers to write a constitution and hastily pushed it through the following month. Around this time, Abdel-Fatah el-Sissi, Morsi's minister of defense and the head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, said he began pleading for the Morsi government to reach out to opponents.
According to el-Sissi's national address Wednesday, Morsi refused.
Street protests erupted. Violence broke out in front of the presidential palace, killing at least 10. Morsi was initially silent, only to give an angry address to the nation.
"I cannot compromise because my enemies have not yet been vanquished," he said.
After Morsi spoke, protesters set several Muslim Brotherhood headquarters on fire.
For Morsi opponents, the speech was a sign that Morsi was unwilling to entertain their complaints that he had become a dictator just five months after the nation's first democratic election.
Days later, the new constitution passed. The document set out that an elected president could be removed by a vote of two-thirds of both chambers of Parliament. But with no Parliament, Morsi was in control of the legislature, leaving no means to remove him.
More deaths, and a silent Morsi, came again in January in the northern city of Port Said where a verdict in a murder case stemming from a riot at a soccer game that killed 74 set off a round of violence that lasted days. At least 54 people were killed. Morsi never addressed the deaths.
Five more Egyptians were killed in clashes between Christians and Muslims in Cairo. On the second anniversary of the January 2011 uprising that led to Mubarak's fall, thousands protested against Morsi.
Meanwhile, the already fragile economy continued to fall, as did basic services. Morsi tried to make cabinet changes and secure a $4.8 billion loan from the IMF but failed. Unemployment reached 14 percent and everyday Egyptians found it harder to pay for food as inflation plagued the Egyptian pound.
By March, there was already serious talk of removing the president. A new opposition group called Tamarod began collecting signatures on a petition. There was growing sentiment that Egypt could not survive three more years under Morsi.
The only force that could intervene was the military. There were plans underway for national protests on June 30, the first anniversary of Morsi's inauguration.
On June 23, el-Sissi warned that the military would intervene if Morsi and the opposition failed to reach an agreement. The military would not allow Egypt to "go down a dark tunnel of conflict."
A week later, when an estimated 14 million, one of every six Egyptians, took to the streets, the military gave Morsi and his opponents 48 hours to create a "road map" to end the political polarization.
According to el-Sissi, Morsi again refused. In his last speech as president, Morsi defiantly shouted, "I am the president."
On Wednesday, the military moved.
The streets erupted in celebration. Thirty one months after they had rejected an Egypt largely governed by the military, Egyptians were relieved to see their democratically elected leader removed by the army.


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Cantaloupe and Cherry Fruit Salad with Maple Ginger Syrup
08.24.10 by Jackie
We're hitting the very end of cherry season in California. I made a fruit salad combining cherries and sweet cantaloupe. Once pitted and sliced, I let the fruits macerate in cardamom and ginger-flavored maple syrup until the juices begin to flow. I also spiced the fruit salad with thinly sliced candied ginger to accentuate the flavor.
This is a quick and easy dessert recipe that celebrates the end of the summer. There's probably a week or two left to enjoy cherries; otherwise you'll have to wait till next year or hit the frozen aisle of your market.
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Wes Anderson's new feature film, The Darjeeling Limited, is opening in theaters in a couple of weeks. In anticipation, Hotel Chevalier, a 13 minute prelude starring Jason Schwartzman and Natalie Portman, has been released onto iTunes for all to enjoy.
Previously, Hotel Chevalier was being screened with The Darjeeling Limited as it played film festivals. It has now been released for free on the web only through iTunes. It may mark the first time that a potential opening scene has been aired on the internet before a big screen.
Wes Anderson, shot the film using his own money and only later decided to incorporate one of the characters into The Darjeeling Limited. Hotel Chevalier is the backstory of one of Darjeeling's main characters played by Jason Schwartzman.
It'll be interesting to see just how much attetion Hotel Chevalier gets in the next couple of weeks. Given that it includes Natalie Portman's first nude scene, it will probably help to expose an incredible amount of people to the characters in Darjeeling before the release. Let's see if Wes Anderson has found a new way to bolster his opening weekend numbers. It'll be fascinating either way!
Watch Hotel Chevalier, the trailer for The Darjeeling Limited and checkout the official site.
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We welcome you to Ilyessa, our two-storey sea view townhouse in the five star Royal Seacrest complex (completed 2009), Paphos, Cyprus.
The spacious 88 sq m (968 sq ft) apartment has two large bedrooms, one double and one twin, both en suite and both with balconies. It is fully air conditioned and has a fully fitted modern kitchen, comfortable open-plan dining and sitting areas and downstairs bathroom. Outside, there is an outdoor patio area, landscaped gardens to front and rear and a private roof terrace (accessed by spiral staircase from the master bedroom balcony). Examine the features and equipment of the apartment, explore the layout for yourself and see our gallery of photographs.
The townhouse comfortably sleeps six and is in a five star, modern, complex with two swimming pools, kiddies pool, two outdoor Jacuzzis and an indoor gym. It is well located within easy (5 minutes) walking distance to all local amenities including restaurants, cafés, bars, car hire, banks, chemist, supermarkets and shops. The famous five star Elysium Hotel and Spa is less than a ten minute walk away. There are plenty of things to do in the Paphos area and car hire is not necessary.
We offer very competitive rates and you can obtain an instant on-line quote. Please see our calendar to check availability or feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have at any time and we promise to reply promptly.
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Department of Revenue News Release
January 31, 2013Revenue Tips Can Help Missourians File Their Income Tax Returns & PTCs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - For citizens who want to file their individual income tax returns or Property Tax Credit (PTC) claims as efficiently as possible, the Missouri Department of Revenue has several suggestions to improve the processing, speed and accuracy of submitted tax returns. The Department is also reminding Missourians about options for those needing assistance in preparing their returns and a new debit card option for those who will be getting refunds.
Remember the two E's -- file electronically and early. Electronic filing is a secure way to avoid errors and ensure a faster refund. E-filing is a service provided by almost all tax preparers, or individual citizens can purchase tax preparation software. About 74 percent of Missourians filed electronically during last year's tax-filing season. Filing as early as possible also makes it much more likely that filers will receive their refunds quicker than those who wait to file closer to the April 15 deadline.
2-D or not 2-D; that is the question. Even Missourians choosing not to E-file can still save time and reduce errors by using 2-D barcode forms, which can then be printed out and mailed in. Missouri tax forms for Tax Year 2012 and other years are available on the Department's website at http://dor.mo.gov/forms/. These forms include a 2-D barcode that helps speed up the processing of the forms after they are mailed to the Department. Direct deposit of a refund is also an option for those choosing to use the 2-D forms. Saving drafts of confidential tax returns would not be recommended for people using public computers, such as in a library, where computer access is open to anyone.
Revenue and others can assist you. The Department of Revenue answers many frequently asked questions about filing tax returns on the Department's website at www.dor.mo.gov. Missourians can also call (573) 751-3505 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, or by e-mailing the Department at email@example.com with questions about filing tax returns.
In addition, the Department has tax assistance centers located in seven Missouri cities. The centers are in Cape Girardeau; Jefferson City; Joplin; Kansas City; St. Joseph; St. Louis; and Springfield. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact information and office addresses are available at http://dor.mo.gov/contact/assistance.php.
Other advocacy and non-profit groups provide assistance in the preparation of income tax returns or PTC claims for some citizens. These groups include AARP, the Area Agencies on Aging, some local senior citizen centers and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Refund options: Paper, plastic or direct deposit. Although electronic direct deposit is the quickest and most efficient way to receive a refund, there are two other options available for taxpayers. One choice is the traditional paper check. A new option this year is a refund debit card which can be used just like other debit cards. For more details about the new refund debit cards, go to http://dor.mo.gov/faq/personal/debitcard.php.
The Missouri Department of Revenue is now on Twitter! To follow the Department on Twitter, go to http://twitter.com/MoRevenue.


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"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.
Guest Cast: Jack Coleman as Senator Bracken, Tahmoh Penikett as Cole Maddox, Maurice Warfield as Vice President Russell, Geoff Pierson as Mr. Smith.
"After the Storm" was written by David Amann and directed by Rob Bowman.
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Rita's Italian Ice, an Italian ice concept with over 600 outlets in 21 states, announced the opening of its first international outlet at Unit 202A, Ocean Seaview Hotel, Hua Qiao Cheng, No. 3 Guang Qiao Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. Since 1984, "Ice, Custard, Happiness," has been the East Coast brand's motto, and almost 30 years later, Rita's is will serve up its custom desserts in China.
Rita's traditional Italian ice is a frozen dessert made with fruit and is available in over 65 flavors. Rita's Shenzhen will celebrate by offering a free traditional Italian ice for every purchase of one Italian ice at the grand opening celebration Friday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
"Opening our first international Rita's is a historic milestone," says Jeff Moody, chief executive officer for Rita's Italian Ice. "For almost 30 years, we've been serving up happiness to millions of American guests, and we're thrilled to now start spreading our unique brand of refreshing happiness to the billions of people around the world who could also use a little happiness, starting in Shenzhen, China. We're confident the Chinese consumer will absolutely love Rita's ices, custards, Gelatis, and more."
The new international outlet in China is owned by Shenzhen XingHeFeng Trade Co. Ltd., Rita's master franchisor for Southern China, who plans to open 31 Rita's outlets over 10 years. The next Rita's outlet opening will be in the Nanshan District at 59B Podium, Rose Garden, Phase 2 Shekou, Shenzhen.
"We are very excited to introduce Rita's famous ice and cool treats to China and be the first international outlet for the brand," says Xu Xue Ling, chairman for Shenzhen XingHeFeng Trade Co. Ltd. "Many have never tasted Rita's Italian Ice so we're introducing a unique product and flavors and hope Rita's will be everyone's new favorite treat in China too!"
Guests will be able to choose from numerous Rita's ice flavors including Mango, Cherry, Alex's Lemonade, Swedish Fish, and Cotton Candy. Rita's cream ice, without the heaviness of ice cream, is offered in various flavors. Health-conscious guests can enjoy Rita's sugar-free flavors.
Rita's also offers many options that combine its Italian ice and frozen custard, including the layered Gelati, blended Misto Shake, or a Blendini, which combines ice, custard and a topping, such as Snickers.
Rita's Italian Ice in China features the same combination of ice in an atmosphere that has stayed the same since the first Rita's location opened, almost 30 years ago in Pennsylvania by Bob Tumolo, a former Philadelphia firefighter.
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SO, I'm participating in One Game A Month this year and am thoroughly excited to see what I come up with! I don't plan on finishing any game beyond basic playability and light polish for the sake of my #1GAM submissions. If any of my games are worth being made fully featured, then that'll happen on the side during its own allocated time slot (eg: not during #1GAM time!).
I plan on making a game where you play an animal hybrid and go around shooting people (with multiplayer support!) It'll have a simple level(s?) and will spawn you on each death with a random configuration of an animal head, body, and legs. For example, you could spawn sporting a brand new rabbit body, equipped with elephant legs, sporting a laser-eye-shooting giraffe head. So far, all animations (purely code driven!), art, sounds, etc, will be made by me! I might pull someone in to help with some 2d graphics/textures later; but we'll see. This game will be made using the Unity3D engine, and written in C#.
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Over the years, the EU has forged constructive political dialogue with members of the Cooperation Council for Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). These countries are Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE.
The Cooperation Agreement, which was concluded in 1988, forms the basis for the relationship that aims at:
Every year, EU foreign ministers meet their GCC counterparts to hold talks on pressing issues. In addition, expert groups have been established to tackle sectoral matters such as macroeconomic questions and energy cooperation.
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Children of Deployed More Likely to Seek Mental Health Care
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Findings also show that children of married couples -- with the father as the servicemember -- are more likely to seek care than children with a married military mother or with a single servicemember parent, said lead researcher Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Gregory H. Gorman, a staff pediatrician with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
The study, which included more than a half million children from active-duty families, will be published in the December issue of the journal "Pediatrics" and was posted on the journal's website Nov. 8.
>From fiscal 2006 to 2007, a team of researchers examined the records of more than 642,000 military beneficiaries ages 3 to 8. They looked at all outpatient visits ?- whether to military or civilian facilities -- billed to Tricare, the military's health care system. They then matched those records up with parents' deployment records.
Compared to a baseline of care established prior to deployment, researchers found that military children are 11 percent more likely to seek care for behavioral and mental health issues during deployments than when the parent is at home, Gorman said.
Gorman said he broke issues down into three categories: anxiety disorders; pediatric behavioral disorders, such as attention deficit disorder; and stress disorders, which include post-traumatic stress disorder and other types of stress reactions. The study indicated an overall rate increase of 15 to 19 percent within these categories, with rates of anxiety and stress disorders showing the highest increases.
The findings substantiate what the military community has anecdotally known for a long time: deployments affect children. However, Gorman said, "It's the first time ... we've quantified how it really affects children and how it affects the military community as a whole."
The findings are particularly significant when set against the backdrop of an overall decrease in medical visits for issues such as colds or routine care, Gorman said. The study indicated a 10 to 11 percent drop in visits for physical ailments while a parent was deployed, he explained.
The drop in medical treatment makes sense, Gorman said, since the spouse is acting as a single parent.
"They're juggling a lot more responsibility, so perhaps the threshold for bringing a child in for a doctor's visit may change," he said. They may defer on routine visits, for example, until the parent returns from deployment, he said.
Researchers also found distinctions based on a child's age and a parent's gender, and they noted a gradual increase in care-seeking rates as children increased in age.
Gorman attributes this to older children's wider array of emotional and behavioral responses. However, children's gender didn't seem to play a significant role, he said, with girls and boys experiencing the same impacts.
However, gender did play a role among parents. Researchers found that when the caregiver back home was the mother, the mental health visit rates increased. However, if the caregiver was the father, less of an increase was seen, Gorman said. He also noted an increase in care for children of married servicemembers, as opposed to those of single servicemembers.
Gorman chalked up these distinctions to recognition. Mothers typically are the primary caregivers, and may be more in tune with a child's behavioral and mental health needs than the father, he explained. And, during a deployment, a child of a single servicemember may go to live with an extended family member or close family friend, who may not be as aware of the child's behavioral norms, so is less likely to recognize variations, he added.
"We probably underestimated [the increase] in those populations," Gorman said.
Gorman said he hopes the study will go a long way in helping to identify issues among military children and how to better address them, particularly among civilian providers.
The study examined 6.5 million outpatient visits, of which two-thirds were with civilian doctors, he said. Many civilian providers may not be aware of the unique stressors military children face or the resources available to help them, he added.
"Hopefully, this will help to inform civilian pediatric providers," he said. "They also need to be aware of the resources that they can call on for these families."
Gorman also said he sees a positive application among military providers. While the military has made great progress in addressing military children's issues with deployment-cycle training and resources such as Military OneSource, the study can help in targeting training efforts for providers, specifically in the areas of recognition and prevention efforts for children, he said.
He'd also like to see targeted interventions in the future, such as for children of female servicemembers, he said, as well as studies specifically aimed at children of the Guard and Reserve and teenagers. He also called for a closer look at individual diagnoses, such as attention deficit disorder.
Overall, studies like this one add to the discussion of how the nation wages war, Gorman said.
"It's very important to take care of military beneficiaries," he said. "It adds as much to preserving the fighting force as providing bullets and beans to the front lines."
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Timing belt is the 'colonoscopy' of engine work
Fear of the procedure was way worse than the actual procedure itself!
So, last weekend I replaced the timing belt on my daughter's '02 SE wagon's Zetec engine. The car has 156k miles on it & the belt looked like the original.
I used this thread as the basis for my plan of attack. I also relied on this How-To as my work instructions. (There were a few differences on my '02's job, which I'll list.) Thanks to mikebontoft for the explanation & reasoning behind the method he uses for this job! It made things relatively quick & easy for a 'first-timer'!
I replaced the timing belt, water pump, serpentine belt, serp idler & tensioner pullies, hydraulic (passenger) motor mount, transmission torque mount (dogbone), & attempted a 'fix' for a leaking p/s pressure switch. (I did not replace the serp tensioner itself, just the pulley.) The whole thing took me about 7 hrs, not counting setup/cleanup time & the time I spent running to the parts store for the 2 pullies & the dogbone.
Her p/s pressure switch started leaking the day before I was doing the belt change, & I didn't know (at that time) what it was going to take to fix it. I tried one of the fixes mentioned in another post, of threading a screw into the center hole of the switch. That worked for about a day. So the next day I went over to Ace Hardware & bought a 12x1.75 hex head bolt & a copper sealing washer (about $1.50). The 20mm long bolt was the same length as the switch, so I knew it was short enough to clear all of the pump's internals. The only thing I didn't do was use Teflon pipe tape on the threads, which I should've done. It's still leaking just a few drops, but nothing like the constant stream from the failed switch. The new switch just arrived at the dealer, so that will go in this weekend.
Changes from lhc's How-To:
1) I didn't remove the valve cover
2) I didn't disconnect the coolant tank
3) I'd recommend removing the engine mount's three 15mm bracket bolts before removing the two 18mm stud nuts. Why? Because if you don't get the engine jacked up exactly level to this mount, then the mount's cast metal housing is going to side-load those studs. Removing the 15mm bolts first allows you to easily tell if you need to raise the engine a bit more, or will unload the studs if you've already raised it a bit too high.
4) I didn't have a Torx E10 socket to remove the studs, but a standard 8mm socket worked perfectly.
5) I used the 'engine bump' method of removing the crank bolt. If you do this, snug the breaker bar up against the underside of the suspension arm that runs to the wheel (sorry, I don't know the official name of this piece).
6) After I removed the crank pulley, I carefully used a large slip-joint pliers to rotate the crank so that the key was pointing up. Don't gouge the surface of the crank that the pulley slips onto!
7) I painted my marks onto the two cam pullies & engine block, then also on the pullies & belt. This gave me two different methods of clocking the cams. The crank was stiff enough to turn that I didn't bother marking it to the block. (In retrospect, this might've been a mistake. My belt replacement went flawlessly, so I don't know if it's possible that the crank might rotate slightly on its own with the plugs pulled & the belt off.)
8) When I replaced the belt, I hung it over the two cam sprockets first, then threaded it between the idler & tensioner. This left a slack loop down at the crank. I visually verified that my cam locations hadn't changed (I checked both the block (horizontal) paint marks and counted teeth between belt (vertical) paint marks), then easily slipped the slack loop over the crank. One last verification of marks & I tightened up the tensioner.
9) When reinstalling the crank pulley bolt (to 88 ft/lbs?), I actually snapped the rubber strap wrench I was using to hold it in place. I only got up to 75-80 ft/lbs when the strap broke. So instead, I used a large center punch as a 'pulley stop.' I placed the nose of the punch into one of the two holes in the face of the pulley, then wedged the shank of the punch against the welded-together sheet metal of the wheel well. I pushed the punch hard into the pulley with one hand, & torqued the crank bolt up to 88-90 ft/lbs.
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being hardest), I'd give this job a 3. lhc gave this job a 4 in his How-To write-up, but he also had to reset his timing. The most frustrating part of the entire job was rubik's-ing the water pump out between the engine & frame. Except for the unexpected p/s pressure switch failure, the rest of it was all pretty normal (for me) maintenance stuff.
There was a brief moment of panic when we took the car for a test drive. Power output was reduced, exhaust sound was poopy, & ATX shifting was very delayed. This is the point where I thought, "Crap! I didn't paint mark the crank & it must've rotated a tooth!" It wasn't a huge deal, since I knew my cams wouldn't need changing & I'd only have to remove about 1/3 of the stuff (hydro mount, top belt cover, serp belt, & crank pulley) to gain access to the crank to change the belt/tooth setting. In actuality, I lucked out even more than that. The problems were caused by one of the spark plug boots not fully seating onto its plug. All I had to do was push the plug wire farther into the boot for it to snap in place onto the plug, & everything returned to normal.
As I said at the beginning, the fear of this procedure was much worse than the procedure itself. If you take your time, follow the written procedures & make your (redundant) paint marks, you should have no troubles R&R'ing a timing belt that's still set properly.
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Tech baseball team is returns home after a four-game stint on the road for a Tuesday night contest against Alabama A&M. The Golden Eagles defeated the Bulldogs earlier this season, 8-6, and will look to do it again in Tuesday's 6 p.m. CDT game.
The Golden Eagles are coming off its first series loss of the season, falling to Jacksonville State in two of three games over the weekend. Tech managed to salvage a win, shutting out the Gamecocks 4-0 on Sunday behind a stellar pitching performance behind this week's adidas Ohio Valley Conference co-Pitcher of the Week, Jacob Honea.
Daniel Miles joined Honea in the awards department, earning adidas OVC co-Player of the Week, his second honor of the year.
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The Metropolitan Police said the 44-year-old man was apprehended just before noon Monday as he tried to enter through a palace gate.
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