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Dierks Bentley to Perform 'I Hold On' on 'America's Got Talent' Finale
'America's Got Talent' will wind down its latest season tonight (Sept. 18). The popular talent competition will do so with a little help from country star and Tropical Nights Riviera Maya performer Dierks Bentley who will perform his brand new single 'I Hold On.' While most performers seek fame on the 'AGT' stage, Bentley is bringing a dose of already established star power to it.
The live finale airs on NBC at 9PM ET and Bentley will take advantage of what is sure to be a ratings bonanza to perform the lead track from his upcoming seventh album 'Riser.' It's a perfect setting for the father-to-be to ramp up exposure for both the track and the album. The finale and coronation episodes for reality competitions usually attract huge audience shares, so Bentley lucked out by snaring this spot.
He's not the only country star who'll take the stage. Luke Bryan will also play before the $1 million prize winner is announced. Earlier this summer, Brad Paisley hit the 'AGT' stage performing an emotionally profound version of 'I Can't Change the World.' It was a memorable appearance and now Bentley and Bryan have the chance to follow up and do the genre proud once again.

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Cambridge, Mass. – By virtue of a 3-1 penalty kick shootout victory, the #3 ranked MIT Engineers woman's soccer team has advanced to the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament semi-final round, toppling the 6th seeded Wellesley Blue in the process on Tuesday at Roberts Field.
The Engineers and Blue have played to almost four hours of scoreless soccer this season. The two teams drew nil-nil on October 19th in Wellesley and again in Cambridge a goal could not be found through 90 minutes and two overtime periods. This time however, in the first round of the NEWMAC tournament, an outcome needed to be determined.
It was a game that showcased two superb goalkeepers. Sarah Gray made five saves for Wellesley, as did MIT's Meghan Wright, who earned her school record 12th shutout. It was no surprise that the contest would rest on the shoulders of the net minders as it came down to penalty kicks.
Alisha Lussiez was first to deliver in the shootout for the Engineers, and she beat Gray high and to the right. Defender Andrea Park also went high and her shot hit the underside of the crossbar before re-directing downwards and into the goal. Emily Kuo slammed home her attempt to put the hosts up another goal.
The Blue did not have a dream start to the alternating shot shootout competition, in which they shot first. Emily Wilson put the ball over the bar and Megan Turchi's low shot was saved by Wright before Chelsea-Ann Patry connected to pull the Blue back within one. Needing to score to keep the game alive, Amanda Young ricocheted her shot off of underneath the crossbar, much like Park's had, but the referee signaled that hers had not crossed the goal line on its way down. The miss sealed the shootout final and the celebration was on for MIT.
Chances were few in the first half of the game, but the pitch opened up as the second half wore on into the extra frames. Wellesley forward Ariel Chao was dangerous running behind the defense all day, and as the overtime periods drew to a close, she had several attempts snuffed out by the back-line of the Engineers, led by Park, and the stalwart keeping of Wright.
MIT's sophomore goalie was particularly good down the stretch, pouncing on anything that came into the goalie box and squelching several Wellesley breaks with plays that would not be counted as saves, but were game-saving nonetheless.
The Engineers' best chances came from set pieces in the second half. From a free kick at the edge of the box, Park barely missed a breaking Michaelann Rodriguez and Lauren Hernley at the back post. Tech won the only corner of the game with six and a half minutes remaining and Park delivered a searching ball that Hernley got a foot on but could only poke agonizingly over the bar. Lussiez was also unable to connect with teammates on several breaks in the last fifteen minutes.
Wellesley ends their season with a record of 7-8-3, and a 4-3-2 mark in the conference.


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Today's example of honest posting not allowed at Rob's blog is below. I tried posting this three times but Rob deleted it after every attempt to post.
Rob, this ?Rosa Parks of personal finance? stuff is absurd. No one is stopping you from practicing what you preach, yet you remain out of the stock market just as you have been for some 18 years. As far as I know, not a single site banned you for believing in long term market timing. You were banned for being an argumentative troll who sees everyone who disagrees with you as some sort of hateful goon. When Scott Burns said you were being ?catastrophically unproductive? he was not being a ?goon?. He was being honest. Same goes for JD Roth, or whoever it was who told you that you are mentally ill. Seek help, Rob.


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EA has explained why 24 of the 53 UEFA nations included in the Euro 2012 DLC, released yesterday for FIFA 12, are composed of unlicensed squads.
This is why Gareth Bale, for instance, lines up for Wales under the moniker G. Belth.
Speaking to Eurogamer, a spokesperson for the publisher said that while it would like to hold the official license to every team, practicalities prevented this from happening.
The full statement reads:
"The national teams in Euro 2012 are a combination of teams officially licensed or covered by our FIFPro license, and generic teams. While we would like to have every national team officially licensed, of the 53 national teams in the game, 29 are licensed. The remaining ones are generic.
"The inclusion of national teams is negotiated between EA and each national football association, which we need to license individually. Licensing teams and leagues is a business decision based on market size and limited resources, and within these parameters, we were not able to negotiate an agreement with every football association to have their national team included within the game."
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Kenneth Randall Simon, 64, of 1806 Arroyo Rd., Ridgway, died Sunday at his residence. He was born Jan. 31, 1948 in Ridgway, son of the late John F. and Connie M. (Tate) Simon. He had resided in the Ridgway area all of his life and was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a 1966 graduate of the Ridgway High School and was also a graduate of Penn State University with a B.A. and a Master's degree in wildlife biology. He had been employed by AlliedBarton Security Services at Graftech in St. Marys for 20 years and had also been a deputy game warden for 25 years.He is survived by one sister, Diane L. Gifford of Farmington Hills, Mich.; two nieces and two nephews; one great-niece; and three great-nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents.A Memorial Service for Kenneth Randall Simon will be held at the First Evangelical Church on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. J. Stephen Fair, Pastor of the Faith United Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Lake City Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials, if desired, can be made to the Ridgway Public Library. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Thompson Funeral Home.


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Advocates say a public prayer amendment to the Missouri state constitution will strengthen the right to pray in public. But critics say it'll marginalize non-Christians. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks with Missouri State Rep. Mike McGhee who sponsored the initiative, and the Anti-Defamation League's Karen Aroesty, who opposes it.


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Department of Revenue News Release
March 21, 2011New Agent & Location Named for Potosi License Office
JEFFERSON CITY - The Potosi/Washington County Chamber of Commerce will be the new agent for the Potosi Motor Vehicle and License Office. The winning proposal was chosen as part of a competitive bidding process that is used for all of Missouri's local license offices.
The winning bid was one of three submitted for the office. The Potosi/Washington County Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and community events in the greater Washington County area.
The Potosi License Office will be moving to a new location. The office will be located at 303 N. Missouri St., Suite C.
The management contract for the office became open in January when the state canceled the contract with the previous office agent.
The opening day and any changes in office hours or other operations of the license office will be announced by the new agent.
According to figures from Fiscal Year 2010, there were an estimated 34,020 transactions conducted at the Potosi office, and it generated about $114,735 in agent processing fees.
Bidders have the option of returning part of the office revenues to the state. The chamber's winning bid included a 1 percent ($1,147) return to state. About $1 million is estimated to be returned to the state during the first contract year from all 183 local license offices.
Although the Missouri Department of Revenue implemented the new bidding system in January of 2009 after being authorized to do so by Gov. Jay Nixon, it didn't become part of state law until legislation was signed by the Governor in the summer of 2009. The new law was overwhelmingly approved by both Republican and Democratic members of the Missouri Legislature.
Alana M. Barragán-Scott, director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, said she was pleased the new office will be opening soon.
"I'm pleased that the new agent has been selected, and I'm confident that the office will provide excellent service to the citizens in the Washington County area," she said.
During the interim period before the new Potosi License Office opens, there are several other area license offices where Washington County customers can go to conduct transactions. The offices, their addresses, phone numbers, and operating hours are:
Bonne Terre - 522-A Benham St., (573) 358-3584, Weekdays (except Tuesday), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Last Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
De Soto - 324 S. Main St., (636) 586-9228, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Ironton - 116 W. Russell St., (573) 546-3204, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Steelville - 207 W. Main St., (573) 775-3828, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed for lunch (Monday through Friday), 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sullivan - 111 Progress Dr., (573) 860-2328, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Last Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Viburnum - #2 Viburnum Center, (573) 244-3380, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
A list of all license offices is available at http://dor.mo.gov/offloc/.
Many Washington County citizens can also renew their motor vehicle registrations (license plates) online at www.plates.mo.gov.
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Hope you don't mind, but I'm going to bounce around a few topics in this column. Besides, it's the holidays, so I might as well add to the festivity frenzy. There's no point in trying to contain Christmas spirit, is there? So here's what I've been doing to get into the Christmas spirit. And you know what? I think it's working. And I hope some rubs off on you.
First, if you've visited Mosier recently, you may have noticed a bunch of Christmas decorations next to 10 Speed East. The city council sets up a light display there every year, but this year, when all the lighted metal-wire deer and greeting signs were set up, nothing worked.
Not one bulb.
So, kinda like the Grinch, I gathered up these unwieldy items and headed up the hill to my shop with a promise to bring them back to life.
After what seemed like an eternity of mind-numbing work, I replaced close to 200 bulbs. Of course, the "old" bulbs (which were probably made in the exact same factory as the "new" bulbs) had to be swapped out of each little holder, because the new one wouldn't fit in the old one.
As soon as I got these fixed, I was informed that the Lighted Penguin display in front of City Hall was burned out.
I sighed, I installed new batteries in my portable bulb-tester and headed down the hill.
My holiday wouldn't be complete without some music, and this year I was lucky to attend the United Way Holiday Benefit Concert, with Aaron Meyer and his band, on Dec. 12.
And, I've got to say, this single show was perhaps the best musical event I've seen in Hood River County. The only problem? We'll have to wait an entire year for another one.
During the entire show, I was transfixed. Time? I lost track of it. I had to laugh. At one point, Meyer's violin and band tore into Led Zep's "Kashmir," AND IT STILL FELT LIKE A CHRISTMAS SONG.
The last few years, there's a name that keeps popping up in my music column right around Christmas time, and this year I was reminded of him when I saw the advertisement in the paper. But all the information said was "Musical Entertainer Inoke."
Now, I know from past years that "Inoke," aka Inoke Baravilala, is a guitarist. But really, what else did I know about him?
Answer, not much. But when I dug a little deeper, I just got a feeling that there was a lot more to his story.
It turns out Inoke has been playing guitar, all over the world, for over 40 years, and I think his interview is one of the most interesting ones so far. So, if you're a musician looking for some inspiration, or just someone looking for some more holiday spirit, Inoke will be in town on Christmas Eve.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Interview with Inoke Baravilala
Let's start with your name. Please tell us how it's pronounced and what meaning does it have?
My name is Inoke Baravilala. I go by "Inoke" alone most of the time for obvious reasons. Inoke is pronounced E-noh-keh.
As in Spanish we pronounce the i as e and e as eh. Inoke is Fijian for an Old Testament prophet's name Enoch.
My last name "Baravilala" means "empty-shore." I'm named after one of my ancestors - I can't remember how I'm exactly related, but it's about four or five generations prior. That's, most often than not, the way first names are given in my culture.
Second names can also be from other relatives or to mark a certain occasion or event. Kinda like the "Running Dog" system of our Native American culture.
For the last few years, I believe, you have visited the Gorge at least once a year, maybe more (in the summer?). How did you come to arrive in Oregon and do you have friends here that you visit?
A very good friend of mine, Bryan Lloyd, was working as a pianist/vocalist at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. He was there all the time for over 5 years. Starting in 2006, he would call me to fill in for him when he needed a break - sometimes once or twice a month.
In April of 2007 Bryan had hit a sour note with the CGH management and was going to leave before things got worse. He called me about taking over for him - to which I reluctantly said yes.
I was apprehensive because I had just recently put my music career on hold to go through 30 months of schooling pursuing a new direction in the computer field. Unfortunately, the economy was not helpful in that endeavor, so back into music I went.
I first came to Oregon in 1977 as I was touring the West coast with a trio called, "Shaft, Wallaby and Dragon"(crazy, I know). These were friends (an Aussie and an Asian) I originally met in Beirut, Lebanon.
I've been blessed to have had awesome experiences with the cultures I've lived among. London (1966-1970), Beirut (1970-1973), Spain (1973-1975) and now Oregon. I loved Oregon so much I decided to settle down in Eugene in 1980 with my wife Theresa and my sons Jesse and Samuel. I have wonderful people here in Hood River, like John and June Olson, that I always look forward to visiting with when I get in town.
Your homepage of your website is interesting reading. Growing up in London in the '60s - what was that like? (You by chance didn't get to cross paths with those guys from Liverpool, did you?)
London remains one of the most fun places I've ever been. My being 17 might have had something to do with that... or simply the fact that it was the '60s. New experiences discovering new boundaries, for the first time without the parental and cultural guidelines of my upbringing. My closest claim to rubbing shoulders with fame was playing in an event at the Sheffield University headlined by The Who.
A lot of your original material has a gospel/faith message - and you've combined that with music that is upbeat, and danceable. What gave you the idea to combine these elements?
Great question! My faith, I can honestly say, is my truest identity and my source of strength. The easiest form of writing I believe, involves listening to one's true heart; inevitably my compositions tend to find their way along the convictions of my heart.
Having worked the club scene all those years where "dance" was king, we as musicians were often subservient to the demands of the dance floor. If I was going to get play time for my own songs, I needed to make, at least some of them - danceable.
You also play and sing blues well. What draws you to this genre?
Thank you. Growing up in the islands, we were never sophisticated enough to classify music in their different genres. If it sounded good and felt right, we were all over it. In addition, blues never really made it to the Islands - I don't know if it ever did. Unfortunately (or not), reggae seem to have trumped most other outside influences, since the '70s. All we had growing up was whatever the radio played, which was usually rock 'n' roll, traditional R&B and country - and that's basically what I've been playing or leaning towards before I got to the States.
I was never truly exposed to the Blues until 15-20 years ago. I'm flattered when people consider me a blues player, but I personally don't consider myself that. It just feels really good and it puts a smile on people's faces when I play it.
The sound clips on your website are well produced. Do you prefer playing in a band or touring solo?
Playing in a band definitely has its advantages - having company for the long road trips; getting help with setting up and breaking down; not having to sing all of 4 or 5 hours of the gig; being able to sing harmony in songs fronted by other members of the band (that's big when you're from the islands where singing is all about harmony), and of course growing and learning from one another.
The biggest part of a solo act that I love stems from being a perfectionist. If I'm not completely content with how a song or a piece of music is coming out, I can take every step I need, to get it right - even if it means staying with it hours on end.
No matter how good the musicians I've played with were, I could never get everyone on the same page in committing to that end. And now with the help of computers and midi technology, getting a song to where you want it to be, is limited only by the time and energy you're willing to give it.
The CDs that I have now that you heard on my website were 90 percent produced at home with a laptop, sound modules and a software called Cakewalk. The only outside help I got, besides the studio engineer and a few basic studio effects, were background singers in both CDs (besides myself), a bass player in Little Bitty Town, a conga player in Tell The People, and lead guitarist in the "Fiji Forever" CD. Everything else were midi generated arrangements programmed on a laptop using a midi guitar and sound modules that at times I must admit, were as frustrating as they were fulfilling.
Please talk about why you perform and record music in the native language of Fiji.
It's been 44 years since I left Fiji. I've been back to visit of course, but you don't go through that much time of separation without losing something, so I try to keep connected one way or another, including keeping my Fijian citizenship - opting to remain with a permanent residency status for the U.S.
Another way is to speak in my native language as much as I possibly can which is hard to do, since neither my wife nor my sons speak Fijian. The other is to sing or record traditional songs that I grew up with; for of all the beautiful countries, people and their cultures that I've had the pleasure to experience, my first 16 years growing up in the islands remain the most special. Having something to remind me of those years is always good.
I'm looking forward to the Columbia Gorge Hotel gig and being back in Hood River. I've always enjoyed the area.
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you Jim and yours, Inoke
Inoke Baravilala will be at the Columbia Gorge Hotel on Christmas Eve from 5-8 p.m. in the Valentino Lounge and he will be the featured entertainer during the Christmas Day dinner from 3-9 p.m. (Reservations and details at www.columbiagorgehotel.com.) Inoke's website is at: www.inoke.info.
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In the spirit of the holidays, an Elk County, Pennsylvania, police department may waive the issuance of a traffic ticket to benefit Christmas gifts for kids, our affiliate WJAC reported.
The St. Marys City Police Department started the Cops for Kids program Monday.
Officers may waive the issuance of a citation and issue a warning for minor traffic violations. Officers will offer a flyer that reads, "In the spirit of the holidays, we are waiving the issuance of a citation, in hopes that you will drop off an unwrapped toy to our police department."
All the toys will benefit Projects Gifts for Elk County, an organization that gives new toys to less fortunate children.
"It's completely voluntary, there's not repercussions for not participating," Officer Derrick Welsh said. "All that we ask is you consider donating a toy."
Welsh said the hope is to build a community-oriented Police Department.
"We feel this is a good way to not only help motorists out by issuing warnings for minor traffic violations, but also give back to our community by donating the toys to the foundation," Welsh said.
The Saint Marys City Police Department is also happy to receive any donations to Project Gifts for Elk County at any time. There is no need to have been stopped for a traffic violation.
Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Police Department at 319 Erie Avenue in Saint Marys.


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Online Exclusive: Review the basics of predictive coding
With e-discovery costs still skyrocketing, both judges and litigants have sought ways to reduce expense. Some have turned to predictive coding, an advanced form of technology- or computer-assisted review (TAR or CAR), which is gaining acceptance in the courts.
Predictive coding enables a computer to predict whether electronic documents should be classified as responsive or nonresponsive to a discovery request, relying on input by attorney reviewers. In a 2012 FTI Consulting Inc. survey, 54 percent of respondents said they had used predictive coding, the majority in pilot projects.
Some litigators remain wary of the technology and of how judges will view document reviews conducted with it. However, several courts have approved requests to use predictive coding, and a recent case in Delaware gave an additional push to judicial acceptance. In EORHB (Estate of Robert H. Brooks), Inc. v. HOA Holdings LLC (Hooters), a state court judge ordered the parties to select and share a single predictive coding vendor for e-discovery.
"This is the first case we are aware of where a judge ordered the use of predictive coding where the parties had not asked for it or otherwise raised it," says Jacquelyn Caridad, of counsel to the e-data practice group at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.
The case signals the need for in-house attorneys and their outside counsel to be prepared in advance with an understanding of predictive coding and how it could apply to their cases.
"If the parties come to court fully prepared to move forward on e-discovery, a court is less likely to inject its own views as to how discovery should proceed," says Thomas Smith, co-chair of the K&L Gates e-discovery, analysis and technology practice group.
Wake-Up Call
Hooters, decided in October 2012 in the Delaware Court of Chancery, involved indemnification claims for alleged breaches of contract in the sale of a Hooters restaurant.
After denying motions for partial summary judgment and dismissal of counterclaims, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster suddenly addressed the issue of e-discovery, which the parties had not yet discussed with each other or with him.
"It seems to me this is the type of non-expedited case where we could all benefit from some new technology use," Laster said.
In further discussion with the parties, he ordered sua sponte that they show cause why predictive coding technology should not be used and why they should not select and share a single discovery provider to warehouse and analyze both sides' documents. If the parties cannot agree, they are to submit proposed names to the judge and he will choose.
"This is a wake-up call that in-house counsel and their outside firms should understand the pros and cons of predictive coding now, rather than scrambling to understand the technology for the first time during an active case," says Matthew Nelson, e-discovery counsel in the intelligent information group at security software company Symantec.
Important Cautions
Although the decision may help open the door to broader acceptance, experts emphasize that predictive coding is not suited for all cases.
Laster suggested that Hooters is a case suitable for predictive coding because indemnification claims often involve large amounts of documentation.
The FTI survey states that cases involving few custodians with limited document sets or those with a high number of documents that are not text-based, such as photographs, images and audio files commonly found in patent litigation, may not warrant the expense of predictive coding. The survey respondents also said it is not well-suited for "needle in the haystack" investigations such as investigative matters, in which predictive coding may not be able to find all the "hot" documents.
Advocates say predictive coding offers substantial cost savings in most cases involving significant document review, but Smith contends there can be an unintended consequence that actually increases costs.
"The use of predictive coding can have the effect of causing a court to allow a much broader scope of collection of e-discovery than might otherwise be permitted in a particular litigation, thereby potentially adding discovery burdens instead of reducing them," Smith says.
Wild West
Experts also warn that the decision on whether to try predictive coding is complicated by the wide variety of product offerings carrying that name. "Many companies are using terms like predictive coding and TAR too loosely, so it is often difficult to get a handle on what tool one is being sold," Smith says.
Nelson agrees that the marketplace is confusing, with some tools merely offering clustering or concept searching that has been used for more than a decade. Current market conditions, which he describes as the "Wild West," make it difficult for legal teams to make educated decisions about the best solution, even though cases such as Hooters are exerting pressure on attorneys to make those kinds of decisions sooner rather than later, he says.
"All predictive coding tools are not created equally," Nelson says. "It's like the evolution of predictive coding technology is somewhere between the old Atari game Pong and the newer game Angry Birds in terms of sophistication."
Choosing a correct methodology is essential. "The underlying statistical methodology used by most tools today is almost always unclear. The proper application of statistics is critical, but it is also a rat hole most attorneys don't care to explore," Nelson says. In such situations, prolonged expert testimony from a statistician may be required to explain the tool to the judge, incurring additional cost.
If the protocol itself is incorrect or is not followed correctly, documents that should have been produced might be overlooked, and privileged documents could slip through the cracks.
"Hopefully, Laster and the parties will use the Hooters case as an opportunity to clarify the proper application of statistics and other processes in predictive coding," Nelson says.


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Mar. 3, 2013 ? Eating your greens may be even more important that previously thought, with the discovery that an immune cell population essential for intestinal health could be controlled by leafy greens in your diet.
The immune cells, named innate lymphoid cells (ILCs), are found in the lining of the digestive system and protect the body from 'bad' bacteria in the intestine. They are also believed to play an important role in controlling food allergies, inflammatory diseases and obesity, and may even prevent the development of bowel cancers.
Dr Gabrielle Belz, Ms Lucie Rankin, Dr Joanna Groom and colleagues from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute's Molecular Immunology division have discovered the gene T-bet is essential for producing a population of these critical immune cells and that the gene responds to signals in the food we eat.
Dr Belz said the research team revealed T-bet was essential for generating a subset of ILCs which is a newly discovered cell type that protects the body against infections entering through the digestive system. "In this study, we discovered that T-bet is the key gene that instructs precursor cells to develop into ILCs, which it does in response to signals in the food we eat and to bacteria in the gut," Dr Belz said. "ILCs are essential for immune surveillance of the digestive system and this is the first time that we have identified a gene responsible for the production of ILCs."
The research was published today in the journal Nature Immunology.
Dr Belz said that the proteins in green leafy (cruciferous) vegetables are known to interact with a cell surface receptor that switches on T-bet, and might play a role in producing these critical immune cells. "Proteins in these leafy greens could be part of the same signalling pathway that is used by T-bet to produce ILCs," Dr Belz said. "We are very interested in looking at how the products of these vegetables are able to talk to T-bet to make ILCs, which will give us more insight into how the food we eat influences our immune system and gut bacteria."
ILCs are essential for maintaining the delicate balance between tolerance, immunity and inflammation. Ms Rankin said the discovery had given the research team further insight into external factors responsible for ILC activation. "Until recently, it has been difficult to isolate or produce ILCs," Ms Rankin said. "So we are very excited about the prospect for future research on these cells which are still poorly understood."
ILCs produce a hormone called interleukin-22 (IL-22), which can protect the body from invading bacteria, Dr Belz said. "Our research shows that, without the gene T-bet, the body is more susceptible to bacterial infections that enter through the digestive system. This suggests that boosting ILCs in the gut may aid in the treatment of these bacterial infections," she said.
ILCs help to maintain a 'healthy' environment in the intestine by promoting good bacteria and healing small wounds and abrasions that are common in the tissues of the gut. They may also have a role in resolving cancerous lesions. "The discovery of these immune cells has thrown open a completely new way of looking at gut biology," Dr Belz said. "We are just starting to understand how important these immune cells are in regulating allergy and inflammation, and the implications for bowel cancer and other gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn's disease," she said.
"Understanding the biology of ILCs and the genes that are essential for generating them will help us to develop methods of targeting these cells," Dr Belz said. "This might include boosting ILCs in situations where they may not be active enough, such as infections or some cancers, or depleting them in situations where they are overactive, such as chronic inflammatory disease," she said.
This project was supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Sylvia and Charles Viertel Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Victorian Government.
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- Lucille C Rankin, Joanna R Groom, Micha?l Chopin, Marco J Herold, Jennifer A Walker, Lisa A Mielke, Andrew N J McKenzie, Sebastian Carotta, Stephen L Nutt, Gabrielle T Belz. The transcription factor T-bet is essential for the development of NKp46 innate lymphocytes via the Notch pathway. Nature Immunology, 2013; DOI: 10.1038/ni.2545
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November 14, 2012
Characters That Won't Cut it in the Brave New America
Observe the process by which we remove some of the most essential American figures of the last century for having failed to corral their sexual organs in the marital bedroom: Roosevelt, gone. Eisenhower, gone. Kennedy, gone. Lyndon Johnson, gone. Clinton, gone. Martin Luther King, Jr., gone. Edward Murrow, gone.I'd Add Patton, Eisenhower, Jefferson, Lee, Grant, Roosevelt and Roosevelt. I'm sure we can all add a few names to the list.
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|2011-05-12, 03:19
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Join Date: Nov 2007
You might be stunned not to have seen these:
Future Boy Conan (can't recommend this highly enough)
Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen
GitS: SAC
Kino no Tabi
Serial Experiments Lain
Master Keaton
Princess Tutu
Taste tends to vary even more for comedies, but it appears you haven't seen any of my 5 favorites:
School Rumble
Azumanga Daioh
Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran
Full Metal Panic!
|2011-05-13, 07:49
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Metal Gear!?
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Tampa
Saw your list, I didn't see Guin Saga. Its an heroic fantasy story based on the novel. Its worth a watch, give it a few episodes not just one. The main character is very heroic and a great lead. I really enjoyed this anime.
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|2011-06-06, 21:24
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Location: Kobe, Japan
Quick update for those that offered their help:
Finished: Natsu no Sora (review posted on blog and on NnS thread)
Watching (30 eps): Hikaru no Go (most exciting board game series ever!)
Just started: RahXephon (What is it with BONES, exploding public transit and byzantine plots?)
|2011-06-06, 21:35
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Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....
I saw it mentioned earlier, but thought I would second it:
Saiunkoku Monogatari - there are 2 seasons worth. I have only seen season 1 and I really enjoyed it.
I noticed a few World Masterpiece Theatre titles not on your list. (I saw you had Les Miserable as a stalled one, for example.) Your general genres you enjoy seem pretty close to mine, so I am making a wild guess that you might enjoy WMT works as well. Stuff like:
Pollyana: Girl of Love, Akage no Anne and A Little Princess Sara....
|2011-06-07, 00:40
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|2011-06-07, 15:42
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most of the better series were listed by other users including Simoun, Juuni Kokki, Haibane Renmei, Kara no Kyoukai and Monster (all in my top 20 btw).
Some other series you might want to check out are Towards the Terra (The TV series) and Tatakau Shisho: The Book of Bantorra , both are Sci-fi/Mystery series with some good character development and interesting settings.
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Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....
Akage no Anne and Little Princess Sara are both available in full ... Pollyanna is still being rolled out and is up to ep 21 iirc. BTW - prepare for some serious painful catharsis when watching Little Princess Sara!
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Updating: Have finished Gankutsuou and posted a review on the site. Thanks to those who recommended it - quite superb. So far that's Gankutsuou, Hikaru no Go and Rahxephon from this thread. I don't know when I'll have the time to pick up another vintage series (and that makes me sad) but I have several good options here for when I am able to.
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Location: I've moved around the American West. I've lived in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Oklahoma
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Enzo,you proclaim yourself a gainax fan and yet Gunbuster isn't on your list?
I am disappoint
The 2 seasons add up to 12 episodes,so it is short.
Another short gainax one would be re:cutey honey (if you don't go hardcore and watch the original 1973 version like I did lol)
edit: on second thought my reaction to cutey honey was "no wonder gainax did something like panty&stocking" so it might not be be a good idea for you to watch it
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....
I'll add in another vote for the series though.
Also - not so sure if it would be to your liking, but I recently came across it and enjoyed it, so I will recommend it to you as well: Love Get Chu. Oyatsu just finished up the series, and if you go to their site you can find all the eps. It's sort of a strange cross between REC and iDOLM@STER. Sorta....
|2011-12-17, 00:24
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I'd recommend Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales. It is an adaptation of some japanese ghost stories. But personally, although I am a fan of mythology and stories like that I found the first two arcs to be somewhat boring. They just lacked in captivating me regardless of how cool the source material was. But this show totally redeems itself with the final arc, Bakeneko. It's about a medicine seller who travels around and exorcises spirits. Watch that if anything.
The final arc later lead to its own series Mononoke. Same character, very effective and captivating storytelling. Beautiful artwork as well. It's cool because in order to exorcise the spirits he must find out what form they take, why they have come, and exactly why they were created. Part mystery, part cool. Should check it.
And if you want comedy, Seitokai Yakuindomo might be your thing if you can enjoy double entendres, sex jokes, and females being the ones doing the jokes. Kind of hit or miss for some though.
|2011-12-17, 01:46
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I've seen S.Y. - in fact, I just watched OVA2 today. Frankly I find it a little one note - it's basically 100 variations on the same joke, episode after episode. Once the shock value wears off... I laugh a few times per ep, but I prefer comedies with a little plot and character development.
I've probably had more people make your first recommendation than any other show, and it's always the same - skip the first two arc but watch the last arc of Ayakashi and then Mononoke. It's just a question of finding some time.
|2011-12-17, 02:55
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Location: Vancouver, Canada
Age: 31
I think I've mentioned it before since it was one of my favourite shows of 2010, but Otome Youkai Zakuro. I think that Totoum's description of "historical setting + fantasy + romance + action that's a mix of josei and seinen" probably gets the point across pretty well. Basically, the Japanese army forms a "Ministry of Spirit Affairs" to deal with unrest among spirits resulting from the switch to using a western calendar, pairing three human soldiers with four half human, half spirit girls in the process. The lead couple (seemingly model soldier who is secretly afraid of spirits and a anti-westernization, closet romantic "classic tsundere done right") is pretty funny too.
Possible EF: A Tale of Melodies as well, since you seemed to like its predecessor, although Memories was the better of the two anime IMO.
Edit: Also, a lot of people seem to like Azumanga Diaoh regardless of whether they liked the legion of all girls 4koma adaptations that followed. I don't know if it's the slightly more surreal nature of some of the gags or what, but its a legend for a reason.
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An incredible weekend of football and a not so incredible weekend of baseball is the best way I can describe the last three days.
An incredible weekend of football and a not so incredible weekend of baseball is the best way I can describe the last three days.
The St. Louis Cardinals find themselves one game away from having their season come to an end as they trail the Pittsburgh Pirates 2 games to 1 heading into this afternoon's fourth game. The Cardinals did not get a very good pitching performance from Lance Lynn on Friday and were not able to muster any offense against the Pirates and lost a game they really needed to win by the score of 7 to 1. They didn't fare much better yesterday in game 3 although their offense did get back on track as they lost a game in which they never led but tied up twice. This afternoon's must win game is in the hands of rookie pitcher Michael Wacha who performed brilliantly at the end of the year but was up and down between St. Louis and Memphis most of the year. I have to admit that I don't like the Cardinals chances right now but if they can somehow win today and get the series back to St. Louis then I like their chances much better.
The other National League Division Series finds the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 2 games to 1 lead over the Atlanta Braves after the Dodgers easily won game 3 last night after narrowly losing game 2 in Atlanta on Friday night. I like the Dodgers chances and think this series will be over after today's game.
The Boston Red Sox have a commanding 2 games to 0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in their American Leagues Divisional Series and I fully expect that series to be over today as well. Boston dominated game 1 and although Tampa Bay fared better in game 2 they can't counter the Red Sox offense in my opinion.
The other ALDS is all knotted up at 1 game apiece and I think this one will go the full 5 games. The Detroit Tigers and Oakland A's have played two great games so far as the series now shifts from Oakland to Detroit for game 3 this afternoon.
The Kansas City Chiefs are 5 and 0 after a hard fought victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The Chiefs struggled throughout much of the game and their defense had a slight letdown in the third quarter but one thing is very obvious, this teams thrives under pressure and they really know how to finish strong as they continue to have excellent fourth quarters on both sides of the ball. The Chiefs are now home for three weeks in a row starting this week against the Oakland Raiders. The Chiefs should easily win that game as Oakland isn't very good in my opinion. The Raider did beat the San Diego Chargers yesterday but the Chargers played about as bad as you could possibly play and would have lost to a flag football team made up of first graders. In fact there are only two good teams in the AFC West in my opinion and they are both undefeated and will quite possibly still be undefeated in a few weeks when they meet in one of the biggest games of the year as the Chiefs and Broncos will do battle in a few weeks for their first of two meetings this year.
The St. Louis Rams also picked up a victory over the hapless Jacksonville Jaguars yesterday as they defeated them 37 to 20. I didn't see any of the game but from what I understand it was not pretty but a win is still a win and the Rams were in desperate need of one.
There were several pleasant surprises this weekend and one of them was the Missouri Tigers. I thought there was a chance they could beat Vanderbilt but I would not have been at all surprised if they had lost that game. It turns out I was very surprised by the way the Tigers played but in a very good way. I can't remember seeing the Missouri Tigers play as well as they played Saturday night since the 2007 season which saw them play in the Cotton Bowl. I am left to wonder if Missouri doesn't play down to or up to their level of competition. They played an incredible game specially offensively as Jame Franklin had a phenomenal game and the game wasn't really in question from the opening kickoff to the end. Make no mistake about it, Missouri beat a very good Vanderbilt team and did so on the road. This was perhaps their most important victory in the SEC. I realize that isn't saying much but it's true, Missouri was not expected to win this game and they did in a dominating fashion. Missouri needs that momentum and a whole lot more as they travel to Georgia on Saturday to play an exceptionally good Bulldogs team who are one of the top teams in the country. We'll have much more to say about that game on Friday.
The Truman State Bulldogs football team played their first ever Great Lakes Valley Conference game on Saturday as they dismantled the Quincy Hawks 33 to 0. The defense played very well and the offense played solidly especially in the first half. Truman stays on the road for this weeks game as they travel to Liberty, MO to play William Jewel University on Saturday in what may be their first ever meeting. We'll have to check on that. I'll talk much more about that game on Friday as well.
The Kirksville High School Tigers got back on the winning track in a big way on Friday as they traveled to Booneville and put a beating on the Pirates coming away with a 35 to 7 victory. The Tigers played a solid game on both sides of the ball and I was very impressed with their defensive effort. They now need to take that momentum and use it as they prepare for the Mexico Bulldogs who will be here for the homecoming game this Friday night. If the Tigers keep playing like they did on Friday night they can finish strong and turn this season around and make a negative into a positive. Their frustration over not being able to get that elusive victory the last several weeks is over with and it's an excellent opportunity to show just how good this football team is.
Kevin Harvick won the fourth race for the Chase yesterday as he held off several late challengers to win a crash filled race at Kansas. Yesterday's race set a record for the most crashes during a race at the Kansas track and was one of those races that looked like it would be hard to watch because of all the caution flags.
We'll be back on Wednesday with another blog, not sure what we're doing yet but we'll have an editorial meeting later today and make that decision. Thanks as always for checking out this and all the other blogs on the site and don't forget to follow me on Twitter at KDEBlog.
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Name: Ashley Alexiss
Location: Chelsea, MA. USA
Birthday: November 25th
Height: 5'4
Weight (lbs): 128
Measurements: 36DD-28-39
Ethnicity/Nationality: Caucasian
The Interview
Where are you from? And, are you currently living there? If not, where are you currently living?
I am from Boston, born and raised; I still live here, but I travel constantly.
Does your personality match your Zodiac sign? Describe.
Absolutely; I'm a Sagittarius. I actually have it tattooed on the back of my neck. I'm independent, outgoing, and I love to travel, which best describe the archer.
What would you say are your strengths as a model?
I'm curvy, I stand out and I'm very sociable. It's been said my facial expressions are perfect.
What is your best beauty secret?
Smiling; a smile makes a girl beautiful.
Where can we see you?
You can see me on Playboy.Com and soon in the pages of Playboy South Africa.
What are your future plans (long term goals)?
I plan to be as successful as I can be. I won't stop until I'm in my grave.
Do you drink? If so, what do you drink? If not, why do you not drink?
I do drink, socially. I love any flavored vodka with sour mix and a splash of cranberry; don't knock it until you try it!
What is the best present you received? What is the best present you gave?
My Mom has given me the most support and to me, that's a gift all on its own. It means so much to have your family support your hopes and dreams. The best present I've ever given was flying home 3000 miles, when I went to school in California, to surprise my M=mom without her knowing. We spent months apart. It was tough.
Where (restaurants) do you like to eat? What do you order? Why?
I'm not picky. I love me some chicken fingers and french fries. I'm a little kid at heart.
What do you do on your spare time?
Sleep! I never sleep much when I work so I get that in when I have a spare minute or two.
How do you keep in such excellent shape? Explain your daily/exercise routine.
On demand workouts! They've saved my life, and my tush.
Are you big on first impressions? What do you first notice on a man?
I'm so big on first impressions, you want to come off perfect to someone, and that's the best someone will be for you. If you can't impress me then you probably never will. I notice their confidence in who they are and their chivalry skills.
What's on your travel itinerary? Are you planning to go to any events in the future and/or vacation with your family, friends or 'significant other'?
I'm here, there and everywhere. I'll be in L.A, Miami, Nashville, Philadelphia, North Carolina, Kansas City, and New York in the coming months.
How would you like your boyfriend to propose to you?
I want him to include a penguin, a live one, someway, somehow.
Any shout-outs or last words?
Thanks to everyone who has continuously supported me and helped make me become who I am today.


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npv708 wrote:You know, on second thought, I feel kind of bad for Manti Te'o. I mean, not only did AJ McCarron beat Te'o/ND for the Nat'l Championship, but Te'o couldn't even get a real gf, while McCarron was dating Miss Alabama.
ESPN senior columnist Gene Wojciechowski went on SportsCenter tonight and explained what happened with his Te'o story, which aired in October. Wojciechowski says he couldn't find an obituary for Lennay Kekua. He also couldn't find any records about a car accident. Obvious red flags. So why didn't Wojciechowski push further? Because Te'o told him to back off.
shafnutz05 wrote:I find it utterly disgusting that the Notre Dame AD was "moved to tears" discussing this horrible situation, but the rape and subsequent suicide of Lizzy Seeburg or the death of Declan Sullivan due to Brian Kelly's gross negligence didn't do the same. Penn State is still fresh in our minds, but this university is just as dirty and football-worshipping as the rest of them.
Does this get investigated if the story is Manti is the heir of a Nigerian prince? Where is somebody saying "welcome to the internet bro"
Sam's Drunk Dog wrote:Notre Dame more like NoExist Dames
It isn't fair to drag Reagan and Troy into this.. a lot of truths and myths need to be addressed here, and they will be at noon PST tomorrow
Dickie Dunn wrote:Eve without all of this nonsense, 2nd round is still too high for his talent level. He's a product of media hype. Middling talent that scores big points from the talking heads because of his passion and how motivating he is and blah blah blah and all of that is gone now. You'll be hard-pressed to find an NFL player that's going to take this guy and his schtick seriously.
Malkamaniac wrote:Good job ESPN when you originally reported this. The media is so stupid.
Alejandro Rojas wrote:Tony Kornheiser was laying the smackdown on Twitter last night to the "journalists" in the sports world.
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The father of Nicole Brown Simpson, the slain ex-wife of retired American football star O.J. Simpson, has died, a family spokeswoman said on Friday.
Louis Brown Jr. died on Thursday at age 90, according to attorney Natasha Roit.
Brown, who lived in Dana Point, California, had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Roit said.
Along with other family members, Brown became a familiar face at the much-watched trial in 1995 when Simpson, the Hall of Fame running back, was accused of murdering his former wife and her friend Ronald Goldman in Los Angeles. Simpson was acquitted.
Simpson, 66, is currently in prison on a 2008 armed robbery conviction related to a robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers at a Las Vegas hotel.
A businessman, Brown founded the Nicole Brown Simpson Charitable Foundation after his daughter's death to assist victims of domestic violence, the family spokeswoman said.


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Sara Ivanhoe has always been a bit ahead of her time. The 41-year-old yoga instructor has been practicing yoga since she was in high school. At first, she had no choice: In the small Marin County town of Mill Valley where she grew up, yoga was part of her school's curriculum. Like a typical teenager, she rebelled against most things that were associated with school, but yoga was different. More than 25 years and 4.3 million yoga-videos-sold later, Ivanhoe is still at it. When she isn't teaching at YogaWorks in Santa Monica, she's at Loyola Marymount University, working toward a master's degree in yoga philosophy. Here, Ivanhoe shares some of her yoga wisdom:
You started practicing yoga when you were 14. What brought you to yoga when most girls are distracted by makeup and ... boys?
Well I was distracted by makeup and boys — actually, sometimes I still am! And like anything else at school, I thought yoga was a drag, but I continued to practice because I had to. Years later, when life started to catch up with me, as it does for many people post-college, I needed to find some peace and balance. I realized that yoga had been with me all along.
Yoga has evolved in this country during the last two decades. Which changes do you think are positive and which concern you?
First, the bad: I am very concerned about the trend of what I see as aggressive and acrobatic styles of yoga. I see people who are new to yoga trying to do things with their bodies that they simply should not. Some of them are dangerous. Too many teachers are telling students to "conquer their fears" and to try things like handstands in the middle of a room without wall support. For many people this is totally unreasonable. The result is that people are falling, hurting themselves, spraining joints and causing injuries that will last a lifetime. Not all fears should be conquered! Some fears are intelligent and they keep us from harm. Now the good: I am so gratified by the popularization of yoga. Even if people start the practice for purely physical purposes, there is something about yoga that will sink in and lead to further study. I have faith that, underneath, we all have the same intention: to be loved and accepted for who we truly are.
What is your favorite place to practice if you can't be in a studio — and what do you like about this particular space?
I mostly practice in my living room. I know that's not very glamorous, but I find that I feel most comfortable to fail, to be imperfect, when I am alone. Many people love practicing outside, and while I am a huge fan of nature, I find that often nature stimulates my senses and can cause my attention to waver. If I had to choose a place outside of my home, I would choose Bhakti Fest. It is a yoga and kirtan festival out in Joshua Tree that is focused on the practice of Bhakti. At Bhakti Fest, I get the biggest high out of anywhere I've ever been (and there is no alcohol served!).
What is your go-to asana or breathing exercise? The one thing we would all be better off for if we did it every day?
That's easy: ujjayi breath. Even people who don't do yoga naturally take deep breaths as a way to relax. Studies have shown that a huge percentage of the perceived relaxation of smoking is that the smoker is taking deep breaths. Ujjayi comes from the Sanskrit root "jai" which means "victory." It is a breath that makes you feel victorious! It's not difficult to do. Just close your mouth and breath both in and out through the nose creating a soft hollow sound. This is the sound your body makes when it is sleeping so it already knows how to do it (http://vimeo.com/52474755). Just a few moments of this breath, even just doing three long smooth ujjayi breaths will make you feel better instantly and put a smile on your face.
Who is your favorite Los Angeles-based teacher?
Easy: Erich Schiffmann. Actually, I think he's the best teacher in the world. What makes Erich different from everyone else is the way he teaches, not what he teaches. What I mean by that is this that [most] teachers, no matter their style of yoga, no matter the subject of the class, use a "one-way" directive method of teaching. The teacher "says" and the student "does." Erich's way is to ask a question and then the students, through investigation of their own, learn what they don't already know. Let me give an example. Say you are in warrior 2. I might say something like, "Lift your chest. Drop your shoulders." I'm telling you what to do, and you are following me, as best you can. Erich would say something like "Be aware of the pose, and investigate. What parts of the body can you relax without collapsing?" At this point, the student tries to answer the question and in doing so, he/she will relax different parts of the body. Can the chest relax? No, the chest needs to stay lifted. Can the legs relax? No, they need to stay active. Can the shoulders relax? Yes! I don't need to waste tension there. And so on. Asking brings us into the present moment because we don't know the answer.


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migya wrote:I think Phoenix could have an alright team with the recent signings. They'll have to make a trade next offseason of one of these players for a good PF, if Gortat is to stay at Center, because they don't have any other real good big.
Pheonix is over paying for Dragic and Beasly. They would have a decent team if they get Gordon at 2, but think NO will match. Still they are over paying for their players


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The Lexus LS 430 is among the easiest of the big luxury cars to live with. It whisks occupants along in supreme comfort. Its ride is silky smooth. It handles well, with effortless steering and excellent grip. Its powerful V8 delivers strong performance and is paired with a smooth six-speed automatic.
Inside is a beautiful driving environment with rich wood accents and buttery soft leather trim, seats so comfortable that you never think about them, and controls that are a paragon of ergonomic excellence. Every convenience feature imaginable is provided and, for the most part, those features are easy to operate. In every way, the LS 430 is the hassle-free luxury car. It may not have the cache of the European cars, but it's far easier to operate than the BMW 7 Series and it's more up to date than the aging Mercedes S-Class.
Safety is state-of-the-art. Every LS 430 comes with no less than eight airbags, plus seatbelts with pre-tensioners. Its headlights swivel to help drivers see around corners. An optional Pre-Collision Safety System actually anticipates accidents, preemptively tightening the front seat belts and pre-arming the Brake Assist. Also optional are a backup camera for seeing what's behind you, and Dynamic Laser Cruise Control that maintains a set following distance from the car ahead. Other high-tech options like Bluetooth and SmartAccess allow you to unlock the doors, start the car, drive off, and make hands-free phone calls without even pulling your key or your cell phone out of your pocket or purse.
The LS changed the rules for luxury car ownership when it was originally introduced, combining quality, technology, dependability and excellent dealer service, and that continues today. Lexus has been the highest-ranking brand in the J.D. Power and Associates dependability study for more than a decade; based on surveys of owners, the study named the LS 430 the most problem-free car in its class after three years of ownership. The LS 430 is also a perennial leader in the firm's Initial Quality Study, which surveys buyers after 90 days of ownership.
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Lexus LS 430 ($56,525)
Walk AroundThe Lexus LS 430 is an attractive luxury sedan that makes a substantial, upscale statement. It isn't a head turner, though, and tends to blend in, particularly in areas frequented by luxury cars.
That said, the Lexus flagship is long, low, sleek and shapely. It cuts an understated profile that's attractive. Its large passenger cabin and generous greenhouse are sandwiched between the long hood and short rear deck. Its canted windshield and elegant A-pillars are set off by the slant of the backlight (rear windscreen), and by thick, curvaceous C-pillars that blend seamlessly into the rear flanks. The bold, trapezoidal grille thrusts forward, while the hood bulges with power. The grille is rimmed in bright trim. The short, horizontal deck leads to a vertical back panel with oversized lamps at the corners, camouflaging the mass of the trunk. LED brake lights are brighter, light up quicker, last longer, and draw less current than traditional brake lights, plus they look neat. Dual tailpipes protruding from the lower edge of the bumper project a look of power and performance.
One of the most aerodynamic cars on the road, the LS 430 earns a 0.26 coefficient of drag, 0.25 with the optional air suspension. That contributes to exceptionally low wind noise and improved fuel economy. The slick exterior form is further enhanced by the remarkable fit of the body panels. Although Lexus has long been recognized for superior fit and finish, the quality achieved by the LS 430 in recent years reaches a new dimension. Engineers used a supercomputer to digitize all body surfaces, then worked out new fit tolerances 10 times more precise than even Lexus could achieve just six years ago.
InteriorThe interior of the Lexus LS 430 is quiet, comfortable and luxurious. It isn't showy, but the workmanship and attention to detail are first class.
The standard leather upholstery, called Majesty, comes in a choice of Ash, Cashmere, Ecru, and Black. (Ecru is available only with the Custom/Ultra Luxury packages). We found the light colors beautiful. The black is nice, but no one does black as well as BMW and Mercedes. Perforated Black Semi-Aniline or Saddle Comfort Nappa leather are optional (again requiring a Custom or Ultra package) and further enhance the luxurious ambiance. Rich wood trim in Golden Bird's-Eye Maple or Walnut warms the LS 430 interior beautifully. Some color combinations come with an Antique Walnut trim with fired edges that's quite interesting.
The seats are roomy and can be quickly adjusted to a comfortable driving position. The driver faces an adjustable steering wheel trimmed in wood and leather with easy-to-use controls for the audio system. Vivid electroluminescent gauges with white needles rank among the best available. Window switches are illuminated, making them easy to find at night.
The cabin of the LS 430 is loaded with technology designed to make driving safe and pleasant and, for the most part, it does just that. The available SmartAccess system eliminates the need to use the keyless remote to open doors and obviates the need to insert a key into the ignition. Just leave the fob in your pocket or purse and you can open locked doors by pulling the handle and start the car by pressing a button. This works well for the most part, but we sometimes found ourselves fighting locked doors. The system on our car was set up so it only unlocked the driver's door, leaving the passenger doors and the trunk locked; it can probably be programmed to unlock all the doors.
A seven-inch touch screen at the top of the center stack controls climate, audio and the optional navigation system. A set of hard buttons integrated along the driver's side of the touch screen is provided for the primary climate controls (Temperature, Fan, Auto, Recirculate, Defrost). It's easy to operate. Your passenger should have no trouble finding and adjusting the temperature for her or his side of the cabin. And it's quite sophisticated. Temperature sensors around the cabin detect hot spots where the sun is bearing down and direct cool air specifically to them. The system also takes voice commands. Say, 68 degrees, and it'll adjust the climate control accordingly.
A small display above the optional navigation screen shows driver's and passenger's temperature setting, outside ambient temperature, and the time. Directly below the navigation screen is a pair of vents that can oscillate from side to side.
A similar set of buttons to the right allows quick access to key navigation and audio functions. This combination of hard buttons and touch-screen control works well, though we struggled at times with the navigation system. At one point, I could not figure out how to get the system to forget one destination and accept a new one. However, navigation systems are getting better every year, and the Lexus system is sophisticated, with some 5.6 million data points. It even displays building footprints in Manhattan and Chicago. A little time spent with the owner's manual (and your salesman) should make you an expert.
A backup camera packaged with the navigation system can help the driver spot objects (and children) behind the car. Whenever Reverse is selected, the system automatically projects a color image onto the navigation screen of whatever the camera lens can detect behind the car. Looking at this screen can help the driver spot objects that might be difficult to see in the mirrors or over the shoulder. This is a great feature and we really like having it.
Bluetooth capability comes with the optional navigation system. When combined with a Bluetooth-equipped phone, this wi
Driving ImpressionsThe Lexus LS 430 sets the benchmark for smooth ride quality. This is one smooth, quiet car, and riding in it is very pleasant. The engine is barely audible. Mechanical and road vibration is damped out. No other automaker does a better job than Lexus in creating a zone of serenity for driver and passengers.
The soft suspension and slow steering lead some to conclude the LS 430 doesn't handle as well as European models such as the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Indeed, when pushed to the limits the big Lexus does not handle as well as the big BMW. However, the LS 430 is not a sloppy luxo-barge. In fact, the LS 430 can be driven quite hard and with confidence, whereupon it reveals lots of grip and very good handling. It responds predictably when driven to the limit of the tires in corners, though it doesn't necessarily encourage you to do so the way a BMW does. The softness of the suspension results in squirmy transient response when compared with the BMW 745i. But the LS 430 does generate lots of grip and offers the responsiveness afforded by rear-wheel drive and double-wishbone suspension front and rear and it handles predictably. Its monotube shock absorbers were made larger and more technologically advanced for the 2004 model year, and this has resulted in flatter cornering response and a smoother ride. The steering system was improved at the same time, providing more road feel, more feedback, and more precision.
The adaptive air suspension included in the Ultra Luxury package allows the driver to switch between two shock-damping modes (and to raise the ride height for driving in deep snow). However, the car floats a little more on the air suspension, even in the Sport mode, making it feel bigger, more boatlike.
We much prefer the Sport Package, which combines a sport-tuned suspension with 18-inch wheels and summer/performance tires. This improves handling feel while maintaining a smooth, comfortable ride. While other manufacturers offer sport suspensions that result in a harsh, choppy ride, this isn't one of them; even with the sport suspension, the LS 430 rides smoothly and softly. We highly recommend it and think it's a bargain.
To say the Lexus V8 is smooth and quiet is an understatement, and the six-speed automatic transmission shifts so smoothly it's almost seamless. By the SAE's new reckoning, the 4.3-liter V8 generates 278 horsepower and 312 pound-feet of torque, the latter figure contributing, along with the six-speed transmission, to the LS 430's impressive acceleration performance. Lexus says the LS 430 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. Yet the LS 430 still earns an EPA-estimated 18/25 mpg City/Highway, a benefit of its transmission's long-legged fifth and sixth gears. The driver can manually control shifting, though we prefer to put it in Drive and let the machine do its job. It does this very well. Engine and transmission are designed to favor smoothness over performance. The upside is you get silky smooth performance. The downside is do not offer the crispness of a BMW powertrain, the other end of the spectrum. Lexus' electronic throttle control (drive-by-wire) system helps smooth acceleration from a standing start by very slightly delaying throttle opening when the driver steps on the accelerator pedal. Still, the Lexus V8 and six-speed automatic are a powerful team, delivering strong acceleration performance for quick passing and freeway merging. All in all, it's a great setup.
The brakes are responsive and easy to modulate for smooth stopping power. Four-channel, four-sensor ABS helps the driver maintain steering control during panic stops. Brake Assist is designed to determine if the driver is attempting emergency braking; if the driver has not stepped hard enough on the brake pedal to activate the anti-lock brake system, Brake Assist applies maximum braking pressure until pedal pressure is released. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
The Lexus LS 430 excels as a luxury sedan with a cabin that's quiet, comfortable, and luxurious. It is a meticulously crafted car that offers every luxury amenity imaginable, plus a few we would not have imagined. Its construction quality is the best in the industry. Everything about its operation is smooth. Its powerful V8 and six-speed automatic are a smooth, silent team. Its ride is silky, its steering is smooth and precise, its brakes allow easy modulation for smooth stops. If you want a premium luxury sedan that delivers no-hassle smooth, luxurious sailing, the Lexus LS 430 should be at the top of your list.
New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough filed this report from Laguna Beach, California.


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(VERSILLES) - Three new troopers reported to Versailles Post to begin their careers as Indiana State Troopers.
On November 10, 2013, of the 3,000 plus individuals who applied for a position in this class, 80 made the final cut and reported to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy to begin their training as members of the 73rd Indiana State Police Recruit class.
Of the 80 who started, only 47 recruits were able to endure the entire 25 weeks of intense training which included over 600 hours of classroom and 300 hours of hands-on practical and scenario based training.
Their hard work and dedication paid off Thursday evening, May 1 in the rotunda of the Indiana State Capitol in a graduation ceremony which included Governor Mike Pence delivering the keynote address.
The new troopers were then sworn in by the Honorable Brent E. Dickson, Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, after which each trooper was presented their badge.
Reporting to Versailles Post Monday morning was Probationary Troopers Ethan A. Back, James A. Herbert, and Dustin S. Whitaker.
Ethan A. Back, 21, is a lifelong resident of Ripley County and a 2011 graduate of South Ripley High School in Versailles. He attended Ivy Tech Community College in Madison studying Criminal Justice. Prior to entering the recruit academy he worked as a courtesy clerk at Versailles Cash Savers.
James A. Herbert, 27, is a 2006 graduate of South Decatur High School in Westport, IN. He served six years in the United States Army and was deployed to Iraq from March, 2008 to April, 2009. He has a five year old daughter and before the recruit academy he was employed by Dan Wenning Floor Finishing in Greensburg.
Dustin S. Whitaker, 24, is a native of Washington County and a 2009 graduate of Eastern High School in Pekin, IN. He attended Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg graduating in 2012 with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice. Prior to attending the recruit academy he served as a Kitchen Supervisor at the Henryville Correctional Facility and he also served as a reserve officer for the Salem Police Department.
The three new troopers will continue their training for the next three months as part of the ISP Field Training Program. The Field Training Program pairs new troopers with veteran troopers or Field Training Officers (FTO's) to allow the new troopers to take what they learned in the recruit academy and apply it in the field under the close supervision of the FTO. Upon successful completion of their field training, they will be issued their own commissions and be assigned solo patrol responsibilities.
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Skip to comments.What Will Ron Paul Do? (Libertarian Johnson Pulling Votes from Romney)
Posted on 05/08/2012 6:42:13 AM PDT by xzins
WHAT WILL RON PAUL DO? By Roger Stone
In 1977 as Treasurer of the National Conservative Political Action Committee, I went to Houston Texas to work in the Special Election campaign of Ron Paul, the first time he was elected to Congress. I have long admired his faith in and consistent support of the US Constitution and the proper limits of government. I have also always admired his willingness to go against the grain and sometimes tell the unpopular truth.
Congress Paul was a little disingenuous when he told the Washington Post that he would decide about an independent candidacy for President after the votes are counted at the National Republican Convention in Tampa. Congressman Paul knows full well that the Libertarian Party will choose it's likely nominee, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, at their May Convention in Las Vegas. The Libertarian Party nominee will be on the ballot in all 50 states as they were in 2008.
Paul has clearly committed himself to attending and participating in the Republican Party Convention in August. Americans Elect will have designated their nominee who could also very well have ballot access in 50 states by June precluding another national ballot position from the Texas Congressman. Ron Paul knows full well that an effort to achieve 50 state ballot access - or anything like it - launched after the Republican National Convention is not legally, organizationally or financially feasible. Even Paul guru Lew Rockwell would admit this.
In truth, Congressman Paul had his son's aspirations and place in the Republican establish hierarchy in mind when he decided not to pursue a third-party candidacy in 2012. Rand Paul clear;y has his own Presidential ambitions but a 2016 US Senate re-election and Kentucky's early filing deadline may make this problematic.
Here is Ron Paul's dilemma. He cannot endorse Mitt Romney without destroying the very essence of what Ron Paul is - a man of principle rather than a politician playing party ball. Such an endorsement would truly demoralize and enrage many of Ron Paul's supporters and donors.
At the same time, Governor Gary Johnson will be calling for the "continuation of the Ron Paul revolution" in the fall election presumably with a Vice Presidential running mate access to funds and / or celebrity.
A new PPP poll shows Johnson - who is yet to receive any substantial national media coverage, other than this excellent clip on the Colbert Report is at 7% in a national race with Obama and Romney. A previous PPP poll showed Johnson at 9%, both numbers are within the margin of error. That Johnson has an excellent opportunity with additional media exposure to get to 10% of the vote or more.
According to PPP, the votes Johnson receives come disproportionately from Romney, although he does poll 2% from Obama. 39% of Johnson voters would support Romney if Johnson weren't in the picture, while only 18% would go for Obama. When Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson is included, Obama's lead over Romney expands to 7 points at 46-39, with Johnson taking 7%. Gary Johnson can clearly have an impact of the 2012 election.
If Johnson gets 5% in 2012, the Libertarian nominee in 2016 will be eligible to get the same $90 million that the Republicans and Democrats get from the Federal Treasury for the General Election. If Johnson and his running mate poll at 15% they would both have to be admitted to the televised presidential debates.
Remembering that Congressman Paul and Governor Johnson are the only two candidates who oppose the war in Afghanistan, would truly slash Federal spending and debt, eliminate taxes, kill the Patriot Act, end the expensive and failed "War on Drugs," and would legalize marijuana, it would be hard to Congressman Paul to explain his endorsement of Mitt Romney.
The important question really is not "what will Ron Paul do" but "where do Ron Paul voters go?" The Ron Paul voters have disdain for Romney as a big government establishment Republican who is wrong on foreign policy, civil liberties, and economics. It is Gary Johnson's job to attract these voters, and he will. Ron Paul's endorsement of Romney would not wins these votes but Ron Paul's endorsement of Johnson will cement a movement and set the stage for history making.
At the same time, Ron Paul's failure to endorse the one candidate who is carrying the torch for his agenda in the name of partisan politics would be hard to fathom.
I just thought I knew a lot.
The PPP Johnson poll is a couple weeks old now, but it is logical to assume that Ron Paul supporters would disproportionately go to Johnson.
Even if Paul endorses Romney, which, as the article points out, will be hard for a principle-based Ron Paul to do.
This takes away from Romney support and with other candidates, including CP's Virgil Goode, it is another reason why Romney is going to fail.
Unless the GOP wants to fail (which they might given the economy), they will replace Romney at the convention.
See: Ross Perot 1992.
Therefore, if we know going in that Romney will lose, then WHY STICK with Romney.
If Perot teaches us that Romney loses, then change the equation.
Dump Romney!
Why do they always trot out this hackneyed crap? What about real RKBA? Real tax reform? Restoring the FedGov to it's strict Constitutional limts? Real property Rights. Real freedom of Religion including the Right to not allow same sex marriage in their Churches...
Ron Johnson is going to prove to be about as viable on the Libertarian ticket as Bob Barr was in '08. A blip on the radar, nothing more.
Ron Paul would provide a much more serious challenge should he choose to pursue it. But I think some deal involving his son is in the works.
Is he 'still' in this? If so; 'still' getting Secret Service protection? (Have not heard any complaints of wasting our money from Fox News - as was Newt so criticized for doing so.) What part of the the pie might he want and perhaps get? If any. . .
Thought the Paul's and Romney's pretty good friends. . .if true; and suspect it is; how hard can it be?
I agree. There is no good reason for talking about marijuana use instead of RKBA other than propaganda purposes.
In the polls I've been looking at, even though Johnson and Goode are already selected candidates, they don't poll except on Obama and Romney. The real ballot people will see will have Johnson and Goode on it.
I do believe lots of Paul's support will gravitate to Johnson.
I don't know about that sat sentence.
I'm still holding out hope for a brokered convention.
They won't poll if the MSM ignores them. If either Goode or Johnson start getting air-time, that will change.
Gotta rise above the static. Not sure either can do so by just looking at their respective personalities...
The pollsters aren't putting their names in. They are asking:
3rd party
Put Gary Johnson in that poll and ask yourself what the people of New Mexico will do?
Put Virgil Goode in that poll and what will be people of Virginia do?
The pollsters aren't putting their names in. They are asking:
3rd party
Put Gary Johnson in that poll and ask yourself what the people of New Mexico will do?
Put Virgil Goode in that poll and what will THE people of Virginia do?
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Rasmussen had a three way poll and Paul get 13%. I can't wait to see what Obambi will do to screw with the judges in America in a second term. A bunch of Free Republic folks got upset with GWB because he did not veto spending BUT he did get Roberts as chief justice of the supreme court. He tried to insitute something like the Social Securtiy programs of Australia and Chili only to have loyal Republicans, like Luger and Hastert to shoot it down. someone tell the Ron Paul folks he has been an earmark congressman right along with Hastert and Gingrich.
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Even though my kids have three weeks (too much!) of school left, our minds are on summer. Every summer (and family vacation, and holiday season) I check in with everyone in the family to see what we all want to do.
This works for us for so many reasons: it takes all the pressure off of me as the family planner; it ensures I'm not thinking X is something necessary when really the rest of the family is just so tired of doing X; and it helps us make sure everybody gets to do at least some of what they want.
Summer is special to me. I don't particularly enjoy winter with its dark, cold, snowy, icy days; I operate like a solar cell in the summertime, soaking up what I need to make it through February. Luckily, we live about ten minutes from the beach, and we're surrounded by beautiful places to visit and explore.
So. We've begun our summer lists. (Click to embiggen, and you can see the cute little recycled notebook I've written this in here.)
So far we have lists labeled Go, Make, More Make (this is the non-art make), and Do. The list contains plenty of art activities, including some I've been waiting until outdoor season to try–I think our deck is a good place to make our own paper, for instance–but it also includes day trips, science experiments, making our own ice cream and lemonade, and lots of beach and coastal activities.
This is part of our rhythm–we get outdoors when we can, here. We take advantage of as much as the season offers, and our list reflects that. If it's raining, I'll go for the indoor activities, but if it's nice, the art posts here may be slim!
Some other things in the works:
I'm looking forward to the next issue of Whipup's Action Pack, which promises to be full of activities just perfect for summer. (You can click on the button on the sidebar to be taken right to the shop page: full disclosure, I signed up as an affiliate to help spread the word.) I'm sure our lists will grow once we get a look at what Kathreen has put together.
Also, G and I will be helping to celebrate Eric Carle's birthday. You can, too–click on the button to be taken to Kate's post at An Amazing Child to get all the information.
What about you? What's on your summer list?


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