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Expert Reviews
2010 Audi Q7
The Audi Q7 is a large, luxurious SUV long on refinement, comfort and active safety features. The 2010 Audi Q7 benefits from some freshening inside and out, including new trim features and equipment upgrades.
Based on the same platform as the Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg, the Q7 is a paragon of driving elegance and interior refinement. The Q7 rides on a longer wheelbase, however, and it has a more compliant ride than the Volkswagen and Porsche. The Q7 is also longer overall than the other two, and it is the only one to offer three-row seating.
To make its cabin more luxurious and inviting, Audi has equipped the Q7 with features not found on the Touareg or Cayenne. And when the weather turns sour, the Q7 benefits from Audi's decades of experience with quattro all-wheel drive. The Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen each use their own drivetrains.
The Audi Q7 is priced to compete with the Cadillac SRX, Lexus GX 470, and Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
With all-wheel drive, a choice of three powerful engines and the classiest interior in the segment, the Q7 deserves serious consideration when shopping for a luxury SUV. High-technology features such as its blind-spot warning system add to safety and convenience in the Q7.
The Q7 is available with a 3.6-liter V6, a 4.2-liter V8, and a 3.0-liter TDI diesel turbocharged dohc V6.
The 3.6 V6 for 2010 now qualifies as a 50-state ULEV Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle. The 3.6-liter V6 delivers 280 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. The 4.2-liter V8 produces 350 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque.
The 3.0 diesel makes 325 horsepower at 3750 rpm and a very robust 406 pound-feet of torque at 1750 rpm. Not only does it deliver generous torque, it also has remarkable fuel economy. It is EPA-rated at 17 mpg City, 25 mpg Highway, which is 30 percent better fuel economy than a comparable V6 gasoline engine. The diesel model is known as the Q7 TDI and is said to be the world's cleanest diesel sport utility vehicle. It meets emissions regulations in all 50 states, and offers 600 miles of driving range on a single tank. The TDI diesel qualifies as a 50-state ULEV Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle.
Model LineupAudi Q7 3.6 Premium ($46,900); 3.0 Premium ($50,900); 4.2 Prestige ($61,000)
Walk Around
The Audi Q7 like an Audi SUV should, sort of like giant A6 wagon. In fact, the Q7 is even bigger than it looks.
For 2010, the grille is finished in glossy black with vertical chrome stiprs, and Audi's trademark LED eyebrows accompany the newly specified xenon headlights. The blunt front end features Audi's signature bold grille flanked by menacing headlights at the leading edge of the sculpted hood. A heavily stylized front end deftly helps mask the formidable mass of the Q7's nose. Fog lights are set into the lower moldings.
Crisp side-view styling with articulated fenders and an arching roofline also do much to visually lessen the generous dimensions of the Q7. The newly updated 2010 exterior mirrors and mirror housings are perhaps the largest we've ever seen on a vehicle in this class. They should come in very handy when towing. Two stylish, full-length metal rails on the roof provide anchor points for accessory crossbars for securing cargo on the roof. For 2010, the lower side panels' finish vary from model to model: a contrasting lower panel paint scheme for the V6, full body paint with chrome for the TDI diesel and S line appearance treatment for the top-of-the-line 4.2 V8 quattro models. Updated 2010 front and rear bumpers are featured on all models.
The Q7's rear view is dominated by updated, high-mounted horizontal taillights with LED illumination and fiber-optic/LED turn signals. The cut line for the tailgate sweeps outward around the taillights to become a styling element of its own.
Lower moldings are rendered in a durable, unpainted, chip-resistant material that is color-keyed to the paint above. With the available S-Line appearance package, they are replaced by more aggressively styled lower moldings that are painted to match the body.
Cold weather features include pull-type door handles that are easy to use with gloves and wide-sweeping windshield wipers that, when not in use, rest on an area heated by the interior vents in order to prevent freezing.
The Q7 cabin was designed for flexibility. The 2010 Q7 offers numerous passenger and cargo arrangements among the three available seating configurations. The 2010 also delivers some significant technological upgrades. Optional ventilated front seats are now available, and a new decorative wood inlay adorns the passenger side of the dashboard. Additional ambient lighting at all four doors, more interior chrom accents and a revised dashboard font gives the new Q7 a welcoming atmosphere.
The Q7 seats six or seven with the standard third-row seat. (A five-passenger version is no longer available.) A six-passenger arrangement is available with second-row bucket seats separated by a center console, and the third-row bench behind it.
The front bucket seats are superb with power adjustment in most directions. The driver's seat is comfortable and most drivers should find the driving position nearly perfect. Leather upholstery is standard on all models. Leather also covers the three-spoke steering wheel, which features redundant audio controls. Getting in and out is easy thanks to large doors and a reasonably low floor.
The second-row 40/20/40 split rear bench seat allows cargo and passenger flexibility. This bench seat allows second-row passengers to slide rearward up to four inches for extra legroom, and the second-row seatbacks are designed to recline up to 10 degrees for more relaxed comfort. A benefit of the bench seat is that there is no center console to get in the way when it's folded down for cargo.
The six-passenger configuration comes with second-row bucket seats separated by a large console with storage and cup holders. The latter arrangement feels more upscale. We found the second-row bucket seats more comfortable than the bench seats. It also makes the third row feel less confining, thanks to better forward vision. However, the bucket seats with center console diminish cargo capability and dog friendliness, so consider this carefully before ordering second-row buckets.
Interior trim speaks of high quality, with padded surfaces everywhere one can touch and virtually no hard plastics. Three different kinds of wood are available, as is patterned aluminum trim. The mix of materials conveys a level of luxury that matches, if not exceeds, the Q7's price.
The gauges are clear and bright with an information display between the speedometer and tachometer which cycles through several menus via buttons on the steering wheel. Redundant navigation messages are also communicated through this display, even when the dashboard screen displays something else, a useful feature. The stalk-mounted cruise controls and the switches for the wipers and lights have a supple, expensive feel.
New for 2010 is the inclusion of a powerful new 3G MMI, or Multi-Media Interface. This upgraded MMI controls the stereo and other functions. And perhaps most significantly, it delivers an impactful 3-D navigation map display, thanks to a powerful new NVIDIA automotive graphics-processing chip. The system also delivers indispensable, real-time Sirius traffic reporting and features voice-activated destination-input control. Voice inputs such as, I'm hungry, I need gas and I need coffee will automatically direct the driver to the nearest location where the driver's needs can be satisfied. While designed to reduce the amount of buttons on the dashboard while adding even more features, the downside of this MMI is that it adds layers of complexity, requiring considerable time and practice to operate smoothly. The system features a central control dial and some 15 buttons to control the climate, audio, phone, and navigation systems, as well as relevant vehicle system information. The controls are situated on the horizontal surface behind the shift knob. In addition to the added complexity, using the MMI often requires a longer look away from the road.
Stereo choices for the Q7 include an AM/FM/CD unit with eight speakers, an AM/FM/6CD unit with 14 Bose speakers, and a 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen system with 14 speakers. Sirius satellite radio is standard on all but the base model. We found the 14-speaker Bose system to be outstanding; sound remains clear at high volume and the system has a lot of power. While most of the audio adjustment functions are incorporated into MMI, the controls used most often, such as the volume and seek functions, are adjusted with clearly labeled buttons and knobs mounted sensibly and attractively on the center console, just in front of the armrest. The system also responds to voice commands.
The Rearview Camera and Parking System incorporates a camera in the liftgate to provide a view behind the vehicle when backing up. The image is clearly projected on the screen, with parking guide lines showing the path the vehicle would take given the steering wheel angle at the time. As the wheel turns, the guide lines change accordingly. We found this to be an extremely useful feature. It's especially valuable when backing up to a trailer, allowing the driver to position the receiver ball directly below the trailer hitch. It's also a great safety feature, whether backing out of the driveway or out of a space in a crowded shopping center parking lot, because it can help the driver spot people or objects difficult to see otherwise. It makes parallel parking easier and more efficient, helping the driver to back within an inch of the vehicle behind.
Dual-zone automatic climate controls are nothing new for this segment, but Audi made an effort to provide ventilation while reducing draftiness when the vehicle is being heated or cooled rapidly. Hence, the Q7 has an abundance of generously sized vents, including a diffused air vent at the base of the windshield in the front, as well as vents in both the B-pillar and the rear of the center console for second-row occupants. Four-zone climate control is optional, featuring two zones in front and two zones for the second-row passengers, nice but not inexpensive.
Interior cubby storage space is merely adequate. The glove box is tiny, but features a handy air duct that draws in air from the climate control system to help prevent melting lip balm or lipstick on hot days. Additional storage is found under the armrest and in pockets in the doors. The Q7 is available with up to six 12-volt power points, including one in the tailgate, as well as 10 cup holders, including molded bottle holders in each door.
Cargo space is on par with other luxury SUVs with three rows of seats. There isn't much space behind the third row, so hauling anything but groceries will likely require that at least one half of the 50/50 split third-row seat be folded away. But, thanks to the sliding second-row seats and flat-folding seat stowing, the Q7 makes the most of its 72.5 cubic feet of available space. Five-passenger models feature an additional storage compartment behind the rear seat.
Loading cargo into the Q7 is facilitated by a wraparound tailgate that reveals a very wide opening. The available power tailgate is handy, especially when walking to the vehicle with an armload. Particularly clever is the load assist feature that lowers the rear of the vehicle approximately three inches at the touch of a button in the cargo area, handy when loading dogs as well as groceries. Numerous tie-down hooks and floor tracks are designed to fit accessory cargo securing devices available at Audi dealerships.
The Open Sky System is a full-length, three-panel panoramic glass moonroof that brightens the interior significantly. About 5.5 feet in length, the system consists of three tinted glass panels spanning all seating areas. The front section slides back over the fixed second section for full exposure for front seat occupants; another glass panel over the third-row seat and cargo area tilts up for added ventilation. A power retractable sunshade helps keep heat down on hot days.
Driving Impressions
On the road, the Q7 behaves like an Audi. The fully independent suspension delivers a comfortable ride and controlled handling. Road imperfections are managed without becoming annoying jolts or booming sounds in the cabin. Even at high speeds, interior noise level is low enough for conversation to be held without raising one's voice. Not as pillowy as the Lexus GX 470 or as stiff as the BMW X5 or Infiniti FX, the Q7's ride hits the sweet spot many luxury SUV shoppers desire.
The 3.0-liter V6 TDI diesel delivers ample power, providing seamless and nearly soundless thrust. The real story here is the TDI's massive 406 pound-feet of torque at just 1750 rpm. With this diesel engine's flexible power, immediate sturdy acceleration is always on tap no matter how fast the engine is turning. This characteristic makes the TDI an unusually reassuring and stress-free driver, and that is despite Q7 TDI's very considerable heft of 5,512 pounds. Under strong acceleration, the diesel makes a throaty growl, yet in neutral-throttle cruising, only the most discerning ear will hear that this is a fossil-burner. And furnished with the optional Towing Package, capable of hauling 6,600 pounds, the torque-heavy diesel will be happy in its work. The TDI produces about 25 percent less carbon dioxide than a comparable gasoline engine and reduces nitrogen oxides by up to 90 percent when compared to past diesels. And, with its efficient filters, the exhaust coming out the tailpipe can contain less particulate matter, that nasty black soot, than the ambient air that went into the engine. The TDI should last longer than a comparable gasoline engine, which should pay dividends in resale value and long-term ownership value.
The 280-hp V6 gasoline engine is more than adequate for most drivers, with plenty of smooth acceleration available despite a high curb weight of 5,080 pounds. The V6 emits a satisfying growl under full throttle but goes virtually silent when coasting or cruising.
The forceful 350-hp 4.2-liter V8 offers more power than most drivers need and impressive acceleration numbers (0-60 in just 7.0 seconds, according to Audi).
Fuel economy with the 3.6-liter V6 is an EPA-estimated 14/20 miles per gallon City/Highway. The 4.2-liter V8 is thirstier, rated at 13/18 mpg City/Highway. The 3.0 TDI diesel is EPA-rated at 17/25 mpg.
The six-speed automatic transmission shifts so smoothly it's almost imperceptible except during full-throttle acceleration. The Sport mode provides faster shifts and automatically holds gears a bit longer for more responsive performance. If the driver wants to shift manually, the Tiptronic manual shift feature is selected by moving the shift lever to the right, then tapping it up or down as desired. The multi-information display in the instrument cluster clearly displays the selected gear.
Quattro all-wheel drive works full time and requires no driver input. Normally, power is delivered to the front and rear wheels in a 42/58 percent split to create a rear-wheel-drive bias for confident dry-weather handling. When driving conditions become such that traction becomes compromised, the torque split is automatically adjusted between the parameters of 65/35 to 15/85 percent, front-to-rear.
Electronic stability control, or ESC, manages wheel slip by applying the brake at the slipping wheel without interrupting power deliver to the wheels with grip. The system helps maintain stability in corners by lightly applying the brakes to individual wheels when the vehicle's path doesn't match the driver's intentions. The Q7's electronic stability control system is enhanced with an off-road mode that can be switched on to allow some slip for smooth power delivery on gravel roads. For steep, slippery grades, Hill Descent Control automatically maintains a 12-mph speed by applying the brakes to individual wheels without driver input, allowing the driver to concentrate on steering.
Towing capacity starts at 5500 pounds for all models but rises to 6600 pounds with the optional towing package. The Adaptive Air Suspension features a trailer mode that helps manage the unique physics of towing. The Adaptive Air Suspension is self-leveling, so when towing you're not blinding other drivers with your low beams. The Q7 also has a Tow mode for the electronic stability control calibrated to counteract swaying motions that can become dangerous when pulling a trailer. With its longer wheelbase, the Q7 should make a better tow vehicle than would the Volkswagen Touareg.
The Q7's power steering is speed-sensitive, reducing the amount of assistance at higher speeds to deliver more road feel. Steering isn't as heavy as that in the BMW X5, for example, but nor is it as light as that of the GMC Yukon. On-center feel is outstanding, with steering inputs met by quick response, and it's just 2.7 turns of the steering wheel from lock to lock.
Handling is superb for a vehicle of this size. The Q7 is only two inches shorter than a Cadillac Escalade and actually has a longer wheelbase. Nonetheless, it feels much smaller, reacting readily to quick changes of direction. Only in close-quarter handling, such as in parking lots or parallel parking, does the Q7's size become evident.
The Adaptive Air Suspension uses electronically controlled, air-filled shocks in place of traditional steel springs and allows the driver to select one of three firmness settings, as well as raise the vehicle to a ground clearance of 8.5 inches for deep snow or off-road driving. The Comfort setting allows the suspension to absorb more road impacts for a relatively smooth ride at all situations. The Automatic mode offers compliance during straight-line travel, but stiffens up during cornering for tauter handling. The Dynamic mode lowers the vehicle 0.6 inches to a ground clearance of 6.5 inches, which lowers the center of gravity and enhances aerodynamics. Generally, we found the Q7's ride to be acceptable though firm, even in the softest Comfort setting. That's typical of a German sedan. We preferred the Automatic setting during normal driving in the 4.2 models we've driven because Automatic offered the best ride and handling balance. The Dynamic setting was noticeably stiffer; rewarding during enthusiastic driving, but hard enough that we switched back to Automatic or Comfort for around-town motoring.
We also drove the 3.6 Premium model with 20-inch wheels and without the air suspension. In a tough test on pockmarked Chicago roads the Q7 proved to be firm but never harsh. It ironed out the small stuff well and significantly limited the harshness of sharp bumps and potholes. The base suspension is a good choice if you won't tow with your Q7 or don't need the height adjustments.
We haven't driven a Q7 off road, but are confident it's up to the task. We were very impressed by the off-road capability of the shorter but similar Volkswagen Touareg on technical trails at Moab, Utah. And we were very impressed with the handling of the Porsche Cayenne when driven at competition speeds on gravel roads in Texas. The Q7 has short overhangs, generous vertical wheel travel and amazing traction technology, and promises to be quite capable. Audi says it can ford up to 20 inches of water and can climb a 31-degree slope. In short, it will go places most drivers would never consider attempting. Its longer wheelbase means the Q7 isn't quite as capable in rugged terrain as the Touareg, but it should be more than sufficient for all but the most serious off-road driving.
The brakes feature four-wheel discs, ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, and Brake Assist, all of which can help the driver maintain control after slamming on the binders. We found the Q7's brakes terrific: They were responsive, with a firm yet communicative pedal. There was no hint of brake fade whatsoever on our spirited drives.
Adaptive Cruise Control goes a step further than conventional cruise control systems by using radar to maintain a constant distance between the Q7 and the vehicle ahead, accelerating and braking as necessary. The Q7's system is unusual in its ability to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, and then accelerate again all the way to speeds up to 90 miles per hour without any driver input. The Q7 driver can specify how aggressively the system will operate, from sporty to leisurely. Most systems from other automakers will not stop the car completely.
Side Assist employs a radar sensor mounted in the rear bumper to monitor the presence of vehicles occupying or entering the Q7's blind spots. The presence of a vehicle traveling alongside the Q7 within the 16.5-foot range of the sensor will prompt subtle amber LEDs to illuminate in the corresponding outside mirror housing. If a turn signal is switched on, indicating a pending lane change, the LEDs become brighter and start to flash. The system is active at speeds above 35 mph and can be deactivated. We found this system works well, helping alert us to cars in our blindspots while driving on L.A.'s I-405, one of the nation's busiest freeways. The system can be turned off when not desired.
The Audi Q7 delivers luxury, comfort, safety, and capability. It offers significant towing and hauling capability and serious off-road performance. It seats seven and its tall roof provides generous headroom and a high seating position that commands an excellent view of the road ahead. The Q7 is richly infused with Audi's luxurious style and habitually high-grade interior materials and design.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondents Ted West, Kirk Bell, and Mitch McCullough contributed to this report.


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Publications of the group and previous publications of its head Ralph G. Andrzejak
Chimera States in Complex Networks. Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. :62.. 2019.
Controlling chimera states via minimal coupling modification. Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science. 29:051103. RuzzeneChaos2019.pdf (2.54 MB). 2019.
Inferring directed networks using a rank-based connectivity measure. Phys. Rev. E. 99:012319. Leguia et al PRE 2019.pdf (1.08 MB). 2019.
Mean field phase synchronization between chimera states. Chaos. 28:091101. Andrzejak Chaos 2018.pdf (2.27 MB). 2018.
Coupling strength versus coupling impact in nonidentical bidirectionally coupled dynamics. Phys. Rev. E. 95(1):012210. LaiouAndrzejakPRE2017.pdf (470.23 KB). 2017.
Evolutionary optimization of network reconstruction from derivative-variable correlations. J. Phys. A: Math. Theor.. 50:334001.. 2017.
Generalized synchronization between chimera states. Chaos. 27(5):053114. Andrzejak_etal_Chaos2017.pdf (1.98 MB). 2017.
Measures of spike train synchrony for data with multiple time scales. Journal of Neuroscience Methods. 287:25-38.. 2017.
Robustness and versatility of a nonlinear interdependence method for directional coupling detection from spike trains. Phys. Rev. E. 96:022203. Malvestioetal2017.pdf (1.51 MB). 2017.
All together now: Analogies between chimera state collapses and epileptic seizures. Scientific Reports. 6:23000.. 2016.
Ictal time-irreversible intracranial EEG signals as markers of the epileptogenic zone. Clinical neurophysiology. 127:3051–3058.. 2016.
Seizure prediction: making mileage on the long and winding road. Brain. :1625–1627.. 2016.
Localization of epileptogenic zone on pre-surgical intracranial EEG recordings: toward a validation of quantitative signal analysis approaches. Brain Topography. 28(6):832-837.. 2015.
Detecting determinism from point processes. Phys. Rev. E. 90:062906. Andrzejak_PRE_2014.pdf (182.69 KB). 2014.
Detecting determinism with improved sensitivity in time series: Rank-based nonlinear predictability score. Phys. Rev. E. 90:032913. NaroEtAlPhysRevE2014.pdf (350.87 KB). 2014.
Evaluation of causality measures based on non-uniform embedding schemes with application to the cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular Oscillations (ESGCO), 2014 8th Conference of the European Study Group on. :225-226.. 2014.
Monitoring spike train synchrony. Journal of Neurophysiology. 109:1457-1472.. 2013.
Sleep modulation of epileptic activity in mesial and neocortical temporal lobe epilepsy: a study with depth and subdural electrodes. Epilepsy & Behavior. 28(2):185--190.. 2013.
Methodological Advances in Brain Connectivity. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE.. 2012.
Nonrandomness, nonlinear dependence, and nonstationarity of electroencephalographic recordings from epilepsy patients. PHYSICAL REVIEW E. 86:046206. Andrzejak-PhysicalReviewE2012.pdf (1.07 MB). 2012.
Predictability of Music Descriptor Time Series and its Application to Cover Song Detection. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AUDIO SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PROCESSING. 20:514-525.. 2012.
Quantitative Analysis of Peri-Ictal Multi-Channel EEG. Epileptologie. 29:99–113.. 2012.
Automated Prediction and Assessment of Seizure Prediction Algorithms. Osorio el al. (eds.) Epilepsy: The Intersection of Neurosciences, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering and Physics. :165.. 2011.
Characterizing unidirectional couplings between point processes and flows. EPL. 96:50012. AndrzejakEPL2011.pdf (753.04 KB). 2011.
Impact of Biases in the False-Positive Rate on Null Hypothesis Testing. Osorio el al. (eds.) Epilepsy: The Intersection of Neurosciences, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering and Physics. :241.. 2011.
Nonlinear audio recurrence analysis with application to genre classification. 2011 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACOUSTICS, SPEECH, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING. :169-172.. 2011.
Nonlinear time series analysis in a nutshell. Osorio et al. (eds.) Epilepsy: The Intersection of Neurosciences, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering and Physics. :125. AndrzejakEpilepsyBook2011.pdf (1.47 MB). 2011.
On the spectral formulation of Granger causality. Biological Cybernetics. 105:331-347.. 2011.
Time-resolved and time-scale adaptive measures of spike train synchrony. JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS. 195:92-106.. 2011.
Using bivariate signal analysis to characterize the epileptic focus: The benefit of surrogates. PHYSICAL REVIEW E. 83:046203. Andrzejak-PhysicalReviewE2011.pdf (1.32 MB). 2011.
What can spike train distances tell us about the neural code? JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS. 199:146-165.. 2011.
Model-based cover song detection via threshold autoregressive forecasts. Proceedings of 3rd international workshop on Machine learning and music. :13–16.. 2010.
Cross recurrence quantification for cover song identification. NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. 11:093017.. 2009.
Measuring multiple spike train synchrony. JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS. 183:287-299.. 2009.
Reliable detection of directional couplings using rank statistics. PHYSICAL REVIEW E. 80:026217. Chicharro-PhysicalReviewE2009.pdf (870.14 KB). 2009.
Seizure prediction: Any better than chance? CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY. 120:1465-1478. Andrzejak-ClinNeurophysiol2009.pdf (713.2 KB). 2009.
Can Your Prediction Algorithm Beat a Random Predictor? Seizure Prediction in Epilepsy: From Basic Mechanisms to Clinical Applications. :237–248.. 2008.
Independent delta/theta rhythms in the human hippocampus and entorhinal cortex. FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE. 2:3.. 2008.
Measuring synchronization in coupled model systems: A comparison of different approaches. PHYSICA D-NONLINEAR PHENOMENA. 225:29-42.. 2007.
Seizure prediction: the long and winding road. BRAIN. 130:314-333. Mormann-Brain2007.pdf (261.02 KB). 2007.
Detecting event-related time-dependent directional couplings. NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. 8:6. Andrzejak-NewJPhysics2006.pdf (240.21 KB). 2006.
A distributed computing system for multivariate time series analyses of multichannel neurophysiological data. JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS. 152:190-201.. 2006.
Improved spatial characterization of the epileptic brain by focusing on nonlinearity. EPILEPSY RESEARCH. 69:30-44. Andrzejak-EpilepsyResearch2006.pdf (565.74 KB). 2006.
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Had a long weekend in Vegas and made my way to Hot 'n Juicy Crawfish in Vegas' Chinatown. Hot 'n Juicy specializes in Louisiana style shrimp and crawfish boils. You pick your seasoning and spice level and they come in a big plastic bag which you eat right on the table with a roll of aper towels to sop up the grease.
We got 2 pounds of crawfish with the hot 'n juicy seasoning (a combination of all of their seasoning). At medium spice, these things were lip burning hot and had tons of flavor. They are weighed down with what must be a pound of garlic, butter and various spices. The seasoning was as good as crawfish boils Ive had in Louisiana, but the mud bugs themselves were pretty puny. Even in the best of circumstances, you get a pretty low yield for your work when shelling crawfish, but with these tiny characters, it was more work for less fish. The corn, cooked in the same boil, was excellent, sweet and juicy and spicy but not too soggy, which can be a problem for corn in a seafood boil.
We also got some nicely fried catfish with a cornmeal breading and some acceptable fries. There are two Hot 'n Juicys on Spring Mountain Road just a few blocks apart. The closest one to the Strip is about a mile and a half west of mid-Strip (where the Mirage is). My only real complaint was I wish they had better beer. These hot and spicy crawfish would have gone well with a full-bodied, flavor-forward beer, but all they offered were the big brands.
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Universe slaps A-Rod again as Arroyo gets $23.5 million deal
Alex Rodriguez is still getting busted for cheating, and Bronson Arroyo is still getting outs.
It was almost 10 years ago, in Game 6 of the 2004 ALCS, that A-Rod came to the plate representing the tying run for the Yankees against the Red Sox, and hit a squib ground ball that Arroyo fielded between the mound and the first base line. Rodriguez knocked the ball out of the pitcher's hand, briefly allowing Derek Jeter to score before the umpires correctly called interference, sending Jeter back to first and A-Rod back to the dugout.
The next night, Boston completed the only comeback from a 3-0 series deficit in baseball history, and went on to win its first World Series since 1918.
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Rodriguez and Arroyo are forever linked by that play — a superstar busted for going outside the rules, a pitcher finding success out of what briefly appeared to be failure — and that link held up on Friday. A-Rod dropped his lawsuit against Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association, and minutes later, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal broke the news that Arroyo had agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
"We have been informed that Alex Rodriguez has reached the prudent decision to end all of the litigation related to the Biogenesis matter," MLB said in a statement. "We believe that Mr. Rodriguez's actions show his desire to return the focus to the play of our great game on the field and to all of the positive attributes and actions of his fellow Major League Players. We share that desire."
That's a nice way to interpret Rodriguez's motives. The word "prudent" does apply, as A-Rod had about as much chance of getting his seasonlong suspension overturned as he did of turning back the clock and getting Joe West's umpiring crew to believe that he knocked the ball out of Arroyo's glove by accident. But the next time that A-Rod tries to put the focus on anything other than A-Rod will be the first. It was true throughout the entire Biogenesis circus, it was true in 2007 when Rodriguez opted out of his contract during a World Series game, and it was true after the slap play, when A-Rod referred to Arroyo, whom he played against in high school, as "Brandon."
"Maybe he just feels like I'm nobody," Arroyo said then.
Then, as now, Arroyo gets the last laugh. He'll make at least $23.5 million with the Diamondbacks on a two-year deal that includes an option for 2016 worth an additional $6.5 million. The right-hander, who turns 37 later this month, has been remarkably durable over the course of his career, making 32 or more starts each of the last nine seasons, something that again stands in contrast to his high school and professional rival, who has missed significant chunks of the last three seasons with injuries.
A fly-ball pitcher who has allowed the most home runs in baseball over the past three seasons while pitching for the Cincinnati Reds, who have a bandbox for a home ballpark, Arroyo figures to benefit from the move to the National League West and its more spacious yards. But it will always be the first base line that Arroyo is best known for, and once again he goes on while A-Rod goes out.


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Thrush appears as white blisters, as red dots, or as a peeling rash. It is painful for both mother and baby. Yeast is a kind of fungus. Thrush is an overgrowth of yeast. It survives by consuming sugars digested from other sources. Mother and baby must be treated simultaneously. It is extremely contagious; if one of you has thrush, the other almost certainly has it too, or will soon.
Pediatricians or OB/GYNs typically suggest topical ointments, including clotrimazole (in 1 percent or 2 percent concentrations) and Nystatin, which often are used together in treatment. Clotrimazole will work on thrush. If you find the 1 percent cream too slow or ineffective, try the 2 percent miconazole cream. Wash off Clotrimazole before you nurse (use water, not soap), and reapply afterward.
This prevents the thrush yeast from reproducing; it must be applied to all affected areas four times a day, and you can't nurse for 10 minutes after you use Nystatin. Because it contains sugar, Nystatin can leave your nipples sticky: It never really dries. (If you thought your nipples were sore before, try peeling Nystatin- covered nipples from a nursing bra or nursing pads.)
If you put a little Lotrimin on your nipples, they won't stick to your bra. It's absorbed pretty quickly and thoroughly into the skin. You don't need to wash it off unless your baby wants to nurse the instant you've applied it.
An alternative treatment for thrush is gentian violet. You paint it on your nipples, inside the baby's mouth, on the baby's genitals, and on any other area affected by the thrush. Gentian violet works fast, and it's nearly foolproof, often better at resolving thrush than commercial medications. However, gentian violet has one drawback: Anything it touches will be permanently stained purple. And it takes several days for the gentian violet to work its way through a baby's system or wear off your skin. Plan on wearing dark clothing, using dark towels, and sleeping on dark sheets. On the upside: gentian violet resolves thrush within 2 or 3 days, and you'll have lots of opportunities to teach your baby about the color purple.
Another option for your baby is a relatively new drug called Diflucan, an oral medication that is mixed with water and given to the baby twice a day for 2 weeks. It's a lot easier than swabbing the baby's mouth, and you see results in 48 hours. A pill form of the same medication is an option for adults. One caution about Diflucan: It can damage your liver. Don't take it lightly.
Until the thrush is gone, it's extremely important to sterilize everything that touches the baby's mouth or your nipples. That means boiling all bottle nipples, pacifiers, breast pump parts, and toys. Wash all clothing-yours and the baby's-in hot water. Thrush, as you've learned, is highly contagious.
Don't despair: Thrush can be treated, and you can prevent its return by monitoring your diet and making sure you use breathable, not moisture-proof, nursing pads in your bra. The initial pain should subside within 72 hours.
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Claire Martin is a parenting writer at the Denver Post. Her writing has won national and regional awards, and has appeared in publications such as the St. Petersburg Times, Good Housekeeping, and Sunset magazine. She lives in Denver with her husband and two daughters, both of whom were breastfed.
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Brewster is a town in Massachusetts. It was formed in 1803 and was previously called Harwich. It can be found in Barnstable county. For more information, contact the county at 2198 Main St., Brewster 02631. On the attached map, Brewster is shown as 8 in Barnstable county.
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Bob Kelley stepped past a row of horse stalls, looked to a grove of trees in the near distance and paused to remember the wind-fueled inferno that swept through this stretch of canyons and hills five years ago.
"That was a vibrant, live pepper tree," Kelley said, pointing to a charred stump 15 feet away. "No mas."
The 2008 Freeway Complex Fire torched the hills above north Orange County, taking with it thousands of acres of rural woodlands and hundreds of buildings.
Today, the fire's reach is clearly defined by the charred trees and black soot in the dirt. The massive wildfire crossed the property line of El Rodeo Stables at the base of Carbon Canyon, burning down a corral of horse stalls and nearly wiping out 80 years of Orange County equestrian history.
During the fire, all the animals – and humans – were safely evacuated. But for two years after the blaze, the stables stood stagnant and mostly empty. The facility aged, volunteers dwindled and riders boarded their horses elsewhere. Today there appears to be new life for the legendary riding facility.
American quarter horses with names like Tanner, Buddy and Scooter fill rebuilt stalls. Weeds have been pulled and the wooden-plank fences have fresh coats of white paint. An oval riding arena, among the largest in California, has been renovated. There are plans for children's camps, riding lessons, horse shows, barbecues and line dancing. There are chickens, lambs and, soon, a pen full of cattle.
"It's going to get real fun around here," said Kathy Page who estimated about $300,000 has been invested, so far, in upgrading the equestrian center. Page and her husband, Rob, are the new leaseholders of the stables, which sit on property owned by the El Rodeo Riding Club, a nonprofit association of local horse owners and riders dating back to 1927.
Fastened to a wall in the 40-year-old clubhouse are two wooden cases filled with trophies and ribbons highlighting the club's rich history.
For Kelley, a cattle rancher who wears a white mustache and a wide-brimmed hat and speaks in a deep drawl, coming back to El Rodeo is a little like coming home. He has been affiliated with the club since 1962, giving riding lessons and looking after horses over the years. For a time, he was even the club's president when the equestrian center thrived in the 1970s. After years away from El Rodeo, he is back as stable manager.
"We wanted to get El Rodeo back to what it used to be," said Kelley, a 69-year-old Brea resident who has spent decades in the hills above the riding facility ranching and herding cattle. "It used to be a premier equestrian center."
Today, the stables have about 60 horses boarded by riders. Located at the base of rural Carbon Canyon, El Rodeo is among the few places to access nearly 24,000 acres and hundreds of miles of trails in the hills above.
"There's no other place you can go in Orange County where you can be 10 minutes away from Disneyland and be able to ride all these acres," Kelley said.
Kathy and Rob Page – who live in a home overlooking El Rodeo but will move to a new house on the property – signed on in January 2012 as new leaseholders to revive the stables after the previous operator, Howard Bell, retired in the wake of the fire.
After Bell retired, Kelley Hartranft, secretary and treasurer for El Rodeo Riding Club, stepped in for a year to begin the renovation process.
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"I always said this was my dream job, and I never thought I would have it," she said. "I feel like this is family and working here is coming home."


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Matt Damon isn't one to say much about his personal life, but he made a rare exception for the January/February issue of Playboy.
Opening up about his wife of seven years, Luciana Barroso, and their daughters, Isabella, 6, Gia, 4, and Stella, 2, the Promised Land actor tells the magazine he likes keeping them out of the spotlight.
"The narrative about me kind of goes, 'He's a boring married guy,' which is great, because I don't get any of that other stuff like Brad Pitt and George Clooney do. People think I'm kind of vanilla and they leave me alone to work, have an actual private life and be a husband and dad."
Though he's outnumbered 4 to 1, the 42-year-old actor doesn't mind being the odd man out in his house. "Lucy and the girls can definitely bring me to my knees. They just know. My wife gives me sh-t because it's harder for me to discipline my girls, probably because they're girls," Damon admits. "With boys, I could relate more and it would probably be easier. Growing up, girls are so mysterious to us. Even as a grown man, they remain mysterious."
Damon calls his attempts at making romantic gestures "sh-tty," but it hasn't stopped him from trying. "I wish I were better because my wife deserves somebody who surprises her with a gift or flowers or some wonderful idea," he explains. "I've never been good at that, and she's really good at it, which makes me feel even more like sh-t."
Luckily, being a family man helps Damon keep things in perspective. "When I turned 40 I had my whole family and some friends together. I realized I had to make a toast and hadn't thought of anything to say," he tells Playboy. "I stood up, and what came to me seemed incredibly true in the moment and even more so as time has gone by. I said, 'I think I might actually be the luckiest guy on earth. I really might be him.'"
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Chateaux Aux Arc in Altus, Arkansas is run by Audrey House, who started making wine at the age of 13 and founded a winery sometime in her early 20s. In a nation where a parent can be arrested for letting a teenage kid take a sip of beer at a party, this is a remarkable achievement. The name comes from the original French explorers' name for the region "Aux Arcs", meaning with curves or with hills. (Alas, I don't think there's a dirty reference in there in the vein of Les Grande Tetons.) Over time this got bastardized into Ozarks.
Work took me to Little Rock for two weeks, and I'd heard good things about the winery. Given the opportunity to try one I picked the 2004 American Petite Sirah ($15, only available in Arkansas). It's got a black cherry aroma, with medium tannins and a flavor that trends towards blackberry. It's honestly one of the better American red wines I've had that didn't come from the west coast, as well as being one of the smoothest Petite Sirahs that I've tried.
The following weekend, I got curious and decided to visit the winery and sample some of the other offerings. The winery is easy to find and is the first that you encounter on Highway 186 running south from I-40.
The tasting room is set mere yards from the vineyards. I strolled over to a patch of Cynthiana (also known as Norton). Took some photos, but obeyed the warnings about pesticides. Besides, it's too early in the season to be plundering grapes. Kudos to the hosts at the tasting room: the menu is presented with dry wines on one side and sweet wines on the other. Sweet wines are far more popular in this part of the country (and often made using Vitis labrusca native varietals or hybrids), but the host passed me the menu with the dry side showing. Good man. There's maybe 20 wines on offer for tasting, and I tried six wines that were full of surprises.
2005 Chateau Aux Arc Chardonnay. This unoaked Chard throws a lot of fruit, lots of peach and apples. Tart yet creamy, just a touch of toast. Full bodied but well balanced.
2003 Chateau Aux Arc Syrah. Black pepper and black cherry aromas, another creamy feel on the tongue. Medium tannins with a touch of tartness.
2004 Chateau Aux Arc Cabernet Sauvignon. An interesting Bordeaux-style blend that goes off the rails somewhat and includes Pinot Meunier and Syrah in addition to the standard Merlot and Petite Verdot. Spicy with a touch of bitterness, though somewhat closed. I'd love to try it again with some age on the bottle.
2005 Chateau Aux Arc Dragonfly. The wine that most appealed to my sense of adventure but was the only disappointment of the tasting. This wine is a blend of some 50 different grape varieties, most experimental hybrids made by House. Apparently any and all grapes were used in these pairings. It's impossible to pull out any individual grape characteristics from this wine. Off-putting aroma and a harsh flavor, but I'm still glad I tried it.
2004 Chateau Aux Arc Zinfandel. The wine I liked so much I picked up a bottle for $15. And to give you an idea of some of the truth-in-labeling used by this winery, the wine is actually 99.68% Zinfandel, with the remainder comprised of .12% Petite Sirah, .11% Carignane, .05% Syrah, .03% Alicante Bouschet, and .01% Grenache. It had a touch of mint on the nose with full blackberry flavors. Only 15% alcohol, though the 2005 is 17%.
2000 Chateau Aux Arc Champagne. This is a blanc de blancs made in the méthod champenoise, and with the next bottling they're going to drop the Champagne name in honor of the AOC regulations. Light on the aroma but with pleasant flavors of pear and apple, just a hint of banana. Even though the bottle had been opened the previous day (typically they only sample sparklers on Saturday), it was still crisp with good bubble structure. This would be an awesome brunch sparkling wine. Not many bottles are left from their one vintage, so either get one now or wait for next year's batch.
Afterwards I drove down into Altus. Literally down--it's a long trip down to the water, with lots of tight curves and blind corners. I had horrible visions of senior citizens blitzed on Muscadine wine charging down the hills in their RVs, ready to smash my meager rental car without so much as a how-do-you-do. This did not occur, but upon running the main drag of Altus (one block, or less than a dozen buildings), I moved back up the hill. I passed the Post Familie and Mount Bethel wineries. I felt a stop at Wiederkehr was obligatory, but on a Sunday afternoon the place was packed to the gills and I have some bad memories of their sweet jug wines from ten years ago. (This is not meant to criticize their current offerings; I'm just not a sweet wine person anymore. Nor sweets in general, which is why desserts are never featured on this blog.)
Besides these four, there is a fifth winery in Arkansas called Cowie in nearby Paris. For detailed information on the Arkansan wineries, I'd suggest this lovely profile of the Altus AVA by the good folks at Appellation America. At some point I'll return to the area and hit all five for a proper evaluation. For this trip, it was mostly fun to zip through the scenic countryside seeing rows and rows of neat grape vines. In this part of the country we're used to seeing cotton, rice, corn, and soybeans, so grapes are a fascinating change of pace.


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#394 is a concert scale, 8" dia. head banjolele. Tunable head (w/ tuning wrench), geared tuners and polished aluminum armrest. Oak neck & peghead, rosewood finger board with 15 frets. Sounds great!
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Bender and Fry battle it out in a kitchen nightmare of their own making to determine who will be top chef at Planet Express; however, they will be forced to make the meal of their lives when some unwelcomed dinner guests come to call. Also, Zapp Brannigan and Kif go on a blind date. Plus, this issue features the second of six awesome Futurama posters, suitable for unfolding.
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Hypertherm Acquires CAM-Software Company
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
MTC Software, provider of ProNest, TurboNest and other computer-aided manufacturing software used for sheetmetal and plate fabrication, has been acquired by Hypertherm Inc., Hanover, NH.
Hypertherm manufactures plasma-arc-cutting equipment, and will marry MTC's software to its CNC motion-control products. MTC headquarters will remain in Lockport, NY.
See also: Hypertherm, Inc.
Related Enterprise Zones: Fabrication, Other Processes, Software


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Certified Transmission is proud to offer a complete range of vehicle fleet maintenance services at our automotive repair facility in Topeka. The primary goal of each and every member of our team of fleet support technicians is to keep your company's autos and trucks operating safely on the roads of the Topeka area with minimal breakdowns or excessive repairs. Certified Transmission believes that the key to achieving this fleet management objective is effective preventative maintenance. Every time we service or repair a truck or automobile in your fleet we inspect the vehicle from bumper to bumper. If one of our ASE certified technicians notices any needed services or repairs, you will be advised as to which ones should be addressed in order from most to least importance. A perfect example of such a situation would involve the belts on the vehicles in your fleet. If there is evidence of wear or tear on one or more belts in a an auto or truck, our preventative maintenance will enable us to inform you in time to assist your company in saving money by avoiding a major repair that may result in that belts failure.
When scheduling our fleet maintenance services we strive to arrange a schedule that is convenient for your company's optimal performance and day to day operations. We understand that having your entire fleet of vehicles in operation is crucial to your running a successful business.
Offered Fleet Maintenance Services
|D.O.T. Inspection
|Scheduled Maintenance (PM) Programs
|Environmentally Safe Oil Recovery
|Belt Inspection and Replacement
|Hydraulic Fitting / System Service
|Heating / Cooling System Service
|Pump and Filter Maintenance
|Alternator / Battery Service
|Electrical System Service
|Truck and Trailer Repair
|Exhaust System Service
|Air Conditioning (R134)
|Brake System Service
|Landing Gear Service
|Certified Technicians
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- Regularly check your owner's manual, but a good practice is to change the oil filter regularly - every 3,000 to 4,000 miles is recommended.
- Check the fluids, to include steering, brake, power, transmission/transaxle, windshield washer solvent and antifreeze. These fluids in your fleets autos and trucks play an important role in the performance and safety of your fleet's vehicles.
- Proper tire inflation. Improperly inflated tires will result in a loss in optimal fuel efficiency. This is the least expensive form of preventive and safety maintenance. Tires should be inspected and checked at least once per month.
- Keep the engine in your fleet's vehicles tuned as a plugged/restricted fuel injector or fouled spark plug can reduce, fuel efficiency, sometimes by as much as 30 percent.
- Lubricate the chassis frequently. This maintenance service can prolong the life of the moving components of the vehicle's suspension system.
- Inspect the post and battery cables for corrosion and clean them if needed. If not a maintenance-free battery, the fluid should also be checked and filled if it is low.
- Frequently check the lighting system, to include headlamps, turning signals, and brake and tail lights.
- Inspect windshield wipers for cracks, tears and windshield contact. Replace them at least once a year, or sooner if streaking begins.
- Regularly inspect the engine belts as worn belts will affect the performance of the vehicles in your fleet. Take notice of any cracks and missing sections or segments.
- Inspect the air filtration system regularly. Air filters need to be inspected every other oil change for damage or clogging. This system ensures that your fleet is performing at its peak condition.


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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Kevin Durant was determined to not let the Oklahoma City Thunder lose another playoff game at home to Dallas.
He scored 25 points and hit the winning jumper from the foul line with 1.5 seconds left to give the Thunder a 99-98 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series — a rematch of last year's Western Conference finals.
The Thunder trailed by seven with 2 1/2 minutes left before rallying to take the first step toward avenging a 4-1 series loss a year ago.
"It's the playoffs," Durant said. "No matter how it gets done, you've got to do it."
With his team trailing by one late in the fourth quarter, he forced his way toward the lane and found himself with defenders closing in and the clock winding down.
Durant maneuvered to the free throw line and got off a high-arcing shot over Shawn Marion that hit off the front of the rim and then off the backboard before falling through the net.
The defending NBA champion Mavericks, who were out of timeouts, could not get a shot off before the buzzer.
"If you have a timeout, you can move the ball (to half-court) and maybe have a look at it," said Dirk Nowitzki, who had hit two free throws with 9 seconds left to put Dallas ahead. "But if you don't have a timeout, that's definitely a buzzer-beater."
Nowitzki scored 11 of his 25 points in the final 5 minutes, going on a personal 7-1 run that made it 92-85 with 3:23 to go.
He then answered Russell Westbrook's layup with a foul line jumper to restore the seven-point advantage, but it didn't prove to be enough.
"It's tough. This is definitely as tough of a loss as you can get," Nowitzki said. "But if a team can recover it, it's an experienced one and we definitely have a lot of older guys who have been through a lot."
Westbrook led the Thunder with 28 points and Serge Ibaka had 22 points and five blocks. James Harden scored 19 points in his first game since sustaining a concussion when the Los Angeles Lakers' Metta World Peace hit him with an elbow last Sunday and earned a seven-game suspension.
Dallas' Jason Terry added 20 points — but none in the fourth quarter — and Marion had 17.
"We're going to keep coming at these guys. Trust me, we're going to keep going at `em," coach Rick Carlisle said. "We have a tough-minded team. We have a locker room full of champions."
The second-seeded Thunder played catch-up most of the night, and Durant led the charge on the final push of seven straight Oklahoma City points before his right-handed slam tied it at 94 with 1:27 remaining.
Dallas went back ahead with an out-of-control possession, with Harden knocking the ball away from Jason Kidd and then Nowitzki losing it, too, before Vince Carter missed a desperation baseline jumper. Ian Mahinmi rebounded the miss and got fouled, stepping to the line to hit two free throws with 1:03 to play.
Durant drove to set up Ibaka's three-point play at the other end, bumping the Thunder ahead 97-96. Nowitzki committed his second turnover of the final 3 minutes and Durant missed along the baseline before the two All-Stars came through in the clutch — with Durant getting the last chance.
"It was a great shot," Harden said. "It saved the game for us. I don't think we played well … but he saved us at the end."
Back in December, Durant hit the third buzzer-beater of his career — and the most recent until Saturday night — on a 3-pointer to beat Dallas 104-102 in the fourth game of the regular season.
"I was all over him. He couldn't even get a look at the rim," Marion said. "He just threw it up there and got a nice little bounce and it went in."
Afterward, Carlisle second-guessed his decision not to double-team Durant but he was more focused on the series of mistakes that allowed the lead to slip away — including Nowitzki's turnovers and the defense that allowed Ibaka's two three-point plays 53 seconds apart.
"We made mistakes you can't make down the stretch. The last shot always gets magnified, but we made some uncharacteristic mistakes that we're not going to make any more in this series," Carlisle said. "We can't."
Nowitzki had dominated last year's West finals, averaging 32.2 points and 11.8 in the fourth quarter. Dallas won both games in Oklahoma City a season ago and overcame fourth-quarter deficits of 15 and eight points in the final two games.
This time, the roles were reversed.
"I thought we had our chances, and we've got to create our own breaks. It felt like all season long, for some reason, the other teams were making one more play, one more bounce," Nowitzki said. "We've got to come up and grab them.
"We were right there. The game was there for the taking. We needed one more play that we didn't come up with."
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For the past 18 months, La Jolla's UTC shopping mall has been undergoing an extensive renovation. On Wednesday night, the newly improved shopping destination held its grand opening.
With the $180 million mall remodeling project nearing completion, UTC customers will now feel a bit like they're at a vacation destination rather than a plain and simple mall.
That's exactly the vibe Westfield designers were going for.
"We wanted to create a relaxed environment. People come to UTC to get away, and with fire pits and embellishments, we have a resort feel. Shop, relax, have a glass of wine," explained Adrienne Bergeron with Westfield UTC.
The mall has transformed the area as an entertainment destination with an additional 40,000 square feet of space.
This brings in a 14-screen ArcLight cinema, a J.Crew store, Tesla Motors and a Tiffany & Co.
And this is just the first phase for the UTC redevelopment project, which was designed to cater specifically to mall-goers in the area.
"We really worked with the community to see what their wants and needs were. The community told us what they wanted and we added new retail," added Bergeron.
The mall also added a dog park and a children's playground to accommodate all types of shoppers.
So far, the new amenities seem to be impressing UTC patrons.
"It looks amazing. They finally have a J. Crew and a Tiffany's. Now we don't have to drive all the way to Fashion Valley," said one set of shoppers.
"It's light, airy [and] looks very modern. [I] think they did a great job," added shopper Barbara Ryans.
Wednesday night's grand opening festivities included a runway fashion show hosted by TV personality Giuliana Rancic and a live performance by singer Natasha Bedingfield.


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Business opens pockets for politics
The Australian Hotels Association, Westfield and Woodside Energy are some of the biggest donors to Australian political parties, released returns for the past financial year show.
The AHA gave $250,000 to the federal Liberal Party, while Woodside Energy stumped up $100,000 for the Liberals and $110,000 for the Labor Party, the electoral funding disclosures published by the Australian Electoral Commission today show.
Westfield Group gave $150,000 to the national secretariat of the ALP and Westfield Limited gave $150,000 to the Liberal Party.
Investment firms also donated generously to the Liberal Party, with Paul Ramsay Holdings giving $500,000 and Washington H. Soul Pattinson giving $200,000.
The big four banks also donated generously. ANZ donated $80,000 each to the Labor and Liberal parties, while the National Australia Bank gave $131,038 to the state and federal Liberal parties and $68,400 to federal Labor.
Westpac donated between $50,000 and $60,000 to the federal branches of both parties, and also made individual donations to the state parties.
The top individual donors included Russell Aboud, an independent non-executive director of the ASX, who gave the Liberal party $100,000.
Queensland mining identity Ian McCauley gave $84,000 to the Liberal National Party in Queensland, as prospector Mark Creasy donated the same amount to the federal Liberal Party.
Shareholder activist Stephen Mayne said it was less common for public companies to donate nowadays, partly because of the Australian Shareholders' Association's opposition to political donations.
"This year has been a bit of a down year in terms of donations," Mr Mayne said.
"Notable absentees include the Pratt family. There's a lot less from Clive Palmer. And even Labor's reliance on property developers has reduced following a few scandals in NSW and the legislative reforms in NSW."
Mr Mayne said the fall in donations should be welcomed, adding that the big political parties ''already receive generous public funding".
''The well-funded campaign against Kevin Rudd's super profits tax was probably the high-water mark of corporate donations in Australia and it's been coming off for the last couple of years."
Mr Mayne said the disclosures could be made more transparent by forcing the parties to make more submissions, to require them to release balance sheets and to provide greater detail on each donation and where the money was going to.


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Shirley Hall is located in the heart of the campus, next to the Dining Hall, Cornette Library, and Terrill Lawn. Home to 185 students, this hall features a family atmosphere consisting of 12 units arranged around a spacious, attractive courtyard. Four individual units house the Greek Social Sororities and are specially decorated and furnished by their alumni. Check out our Virtual Tour of Shirley Hall!
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Luhnow has eye on waiver wire for possible trades
PHILADELPHIA -- Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow is keeping a close eye on the waiver wire these days, and won't rule out any further trades. The Astros traded left-hander Wesley Wright to the Rays last August in exchange for cash considerations after he was claimed off waivers.
Now that the non-waiver Trade Deadline has passed, deals involving players on the 40-man roster cannot be made unless the players already have cleared waivers. In other words, the player must be offered to the other teams in reverse order of the standings, and if he is claimed by one of those teams, he cannot be traded. The club that placed the player on waivers can either withdraw the request and keep the player, or trade the player go to the claiming team, which would then have the rights to the player.
Teams will often put many, if not all, of their players on waivers to gauge which teams might be interested in a trade, and the Astros are no different.
"We're always looking at every player that's put on waivers and will make a determination whether or not it's worth us making a claim based on how realistic it really is and whether or not we have a spot or a budget to absorb that player," Luhnow said. "We're going to continue to do that, and I expect if we put our guys on waivers, most of them will get claimed because they're young and affordable, but we're not looking to do anything.
"You go through the process anyway because you never know. Last year, we ended up moving Wesley through that, but we don't anticipate anything this year."


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The MarketWatch Retirement channel in general, and Encore in particular, are forums where writers and readers wrestle with the challenges of building and preserving their savings. It can be a bit sobering to be reminded that those are problems that a large swath of the population can only wish they had. That's the main takeaway from The Retirement Savings Crisis: Is It Worse Than We Think?, a research paper published this week by Nari Rhee of the National Institute on Retirement Security.
Analyzing data from the Federal Reserve's sweeping Survey of Consumer Finances, Rhee concludes that 40% of people age 45 to 64—more than 18 million households—hold no assets at all in retirement savings accounts. And those that have them aren't necessarily in a position to feel smug: Only 26% of those between 45 and 54 and 36% of those ages 55 to 64 have total savings greater than their current annual income. (Many financial advisers recommend that savers amass at least seven times their income by the time they retire.)
The silver lining, for many boomer-age households, is that they still have access to traditional defined-benefit pensions—about 60% of those in the 55-to-64 group and 40% of those in the 45-to-54 group currently have such benefits. Younger workers, of course, are much less likely to reach retirement with that kind of backstop, which is one reason why Rhee urges both an aggressive expansion of workplace retirement plans (currently, only about half of employees have access to them) and a shoring up of Social Security.
Rhee's analysis also highlights the sharp income and wealth divide between retirement-account haves and have-nots. Households that owned retirement account assets had a median annual income of about $76,000 and a median net worth (excluding retirement accounts) of $255,000; for the account-less, those numbers were $30,500 and $40,000. With the right discipline, of course, savings is possible even for lower-income households, but it's obviously easier to save more when you're making more.


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