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2007 Ford Focus ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Comfortable compact priced to sell.
The Ford Focus is inexpensive, stylish, practical and fun. We found it more comfortable than some of the other compact cars, with roomy, cushy seats and a nice balance between a soft, smooth ride and responsive handling. It feels more European than Japanese or American in demeanor and refined for the class.
Focus comes in three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback, sedan, and wagon body styles. That makes it appeal to different types of people and meet their individual needs.
The sedans are comfortable and move people efficiently. The three-door hatchback is economical and practical, yet sporty and fun at the same time. The five-door hatchback makes it easier for rear-seat passengers to join in the merriment. The wagons can carry a ton of cargo and are good for dogs.
For 2007, the Focus enjoys optional new leather-trimmed sport seats, two new exterior colors and upgrades to the sound systems. In addition, a new interior upgrade package offers exclusive styling treatments inside the Focus' comfy cabin. The Focus is expected to get styling revisions and other upgrades for 2008, so expect deals on the 2007 models.
The ZX4 ST is particularly sporting with strong acceleration from its 151-hp engine and sharp handling and precise steering from its sports suspension. We found it fun to drive, though a bit noisy.
The 2007 Ford Focus comes in four body styles: the ZX3, a three-door hatchback; the ZX4, a four-door sedan; the ZX5, a five-door hatchback; and the ZXW, a wagon.
Three engines are offered. All models but the ZX4 ST come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. They are paired with a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic. The ZX4 ST comes with a 151-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder and five-speed manual.
The ZX3 ($14,310), ZX4 ($14,635), and ZX5 ($15,310) are available in base S trim. The S trim level comes with manual driver's seat-height adjustment, split-folding rear seat, AM/FM/CD/MP3, and 15-inch wheels. Air conditioning is optional ($910).
SE trim for ZX3 ($15,600), ZX4 ($15,900), ZX5 ($16,605), and ZXW ($17,385) adds air conditioning, an overhead console, AM/FM/CD/MP3, dual power mirrors, power windows and locks, and remote keyless entry.
SES trim for ZX3 ($16,095), ZX4 ($16,700), ZX5 ($17,410), and ZXW ($18,420) adds a tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, audio controls mounted on the steering wheel, fog lamps, tachometer, AM/FM/6CD/MP3, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
The high-performance ZX4 ST ($17,925) includes a sport-tuned exhaust; the ST suspension with unique 16-inch alloy wheels; four-wheel disc brakes with traction control; decklid spoiler and lower body moldings; chrome-tipped exhaust; body-color, heated outside mirrors; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob with contrast stitching; and sporty interior fabrics and instrument panel different from the other versions.
Safety features that come on all Focus models include second-generation front airbags (that shut off the passenger-side airbag if it is unoccupied or occupied by a small child), child safety seat attachments, and child locks on the rear doors. Side-impact airbags ($350) are available for all models, and we strongly recommend getting them. Anti-lock brakes ($400) and traction control ($115) are available for most models. ABS helps the driver maintain steering control in an emergency braking situation; just remember to maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal and look and steer where you want the car to go.
Options include a four-speed automatic transmission ($815), power moonroof ($625), leather upholstery, heated front seats, an alarm system and an Audiophile sound system with Sony speakers and subwoofer.
The Ford Focus was a head-turner when it was first introduced in 2000. Its styling at the time was fresh and innovative. Styling revisions for 2005 gave it a more refined, more grownup appearance, but it continues with same general theme of sweeping arcs and crisp creases that we've grown accustomed to.
The interior features a traditional, clean and stylish look. The instrument panel is symmetrical with the driver and passenger areas divided by two rectangular climate control registers, the hazard switch and a shallow center stack for the audio and climate controls.
For 2007, new sport seats with leather seating surfaces and contrasting leather inserts are available on the ST sedan as well as the SE and SES models (except wagon). This seat treatment is part of the new Interior Upgrade Package ($495), which also includes two-tone, leather-wrapped steering wheel with Charcoal upper and Flint lower to match the seating surfaces; a satin finish on the center stack surround and instrument-panel cluster gauge surround; and black sill plates with exposed Focus in body color.
Street Appearance packages are offered for the ST sedan and the ZX3, ZX4 and ZX5 SE and SES models to give the Focus a more sporty, tuner look. The Sport Appearance packages feature spoilers as the focal point, along with unique front fascia and rear bumper treatments and bright exhaust tips.
On two-tone models, the lower portions of the instrument panel and door trim panels are finished in a lighter shade for a more open feeling. Cloth and leather upholstery are offered. The ZX4 ST has unique woven fabrics or suede seating surfaces surrounded with leather trim.
A standard floor console houses the shifter, two cupholders, the parking brake, and controls for options such as traction control. An overhead console includes a sunglasses holder and a space for a garage door opener. Storage is also provided in the front doors, which feature molded-in bottle holders.
A CD player with MP3 capability is standard on all models. Models with the optional six-disc CD changer feature audio controls on the steering wheel.
Driving Impression
The Ford Focus is notable for its spirited driving dynamics.
The 136-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is the base engine for most of the country. In California, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine, the Focus comes standard with a super-clean, 130-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
Fuel economy is good: The base engine earns an EPA rating of 27/37 mpg City/Highway with the five-speed manual, 27/34 mpg with the four-speed automatic. It puts out much lower emissions so it meets California's PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) standards.
The Focus ZX4 ST is fun to drive. Ford borrowed suspension pieces from the European-market Focus and the 2004 Focus SVT to give the ZX4 ST sharper handling. The ZX4 ST comes with unique 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels and Pirelli all-season radials. The package provides sharp handling response, precise steering and generally an enjoyable connection with the road.
We found the higher horsepower engine in the Focus ZX4 ST delivered strong acceleration performance and cruised easily on the highway. The only complaint with the engine was noise. Despite efforts by Ford engineers to quiet the cabin, the ZX4 ST was noisy even when cruising at highway speeds. The 151-hp 2.3-liter four-cylinder that goes in the ZX4 ST gets an EPA-rated 23/32 mpg.
The Ford Focus is inexpensive, stylish, practical and fun, and it appears Ford has fixed the quality problems that plagued the earlier models in the life cycle of the car in 2000 and 2001. The Focus boasts an extra-long powertrain warranty of five years or 100,000 miles and the improvements have boosted its quality ratings.
Michelle Krebs filed the original report, with New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
Model Lineup
Ford Focus ZX3 S ($14,310); ZX4 S ($14,14,635); ZX5 S ($15,310); ZX3 SE ($15,600); ZX4 SE ($15,900); ZX5 SE ($16,605); ZXW SE ($17,385); ZX3 SES ($16,095); ZX4 SES ($16,700); ZX5 SES ($17,410); ZXW SES ($18,420); ZX4 ST ($17,925).
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side-impact airbags ($350); leather seats ($695); heated front seats ($115); Audiophile sound system ($795); power moonroof ($625).
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Ford Focus ZX4 ST ($17,925).The Ford Focus is inexpensive, stylish, practical and fun. It is more comfortable than some of the other compact cars in its class, with roomy, cushy seats and a nice balance between a soft, smooth ride and responsive handling. The Ford Focus comes in four body styles: the ZX3, a three-door hatchback; the ZX4, a four-door sedan; the ZX5, a five-door hatchback; and the ZXW, a wagon. All models but the ZX4 ST come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. They are paired with a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic. The ZX4 ST comes with a 151-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder and five-speed manual. Safety features include front airbags, child safety seat attachments, and child locks on the rear doors. The Ford Focus is a carryover from 2006.
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In the most widely contested municipal race on Tuesday's ballot, 19 candidates are running for City Council's four citywide seats — a field that includes former council members, well-known community leaders, and political newcomers and that will be narrowed to eight finalists.
Although it has been overshadowed by the 12-candidate mayoral race, the at-large race contains the largest number and most diverse slate of candidates.
Political observers expect incumbents Ayanna Pressley and Stephen Murphy to easily make the cut to appear on the November ballot. Same goes for Michael Flaherty, the former at-large councilor who gave up his seat in 2009 when he unsuccessfully challenged Thomas M. Menino for mayor.
Another candidate expected to make the final is Michelle Wu, a 28-year-old from the South End and a former staffer on Elizabeth Warren's Senate campaign who has earned the backing of much of the city's Democratic establishment.
That leaves a diverse slate of 13 candidates hoping to grab the remaining four slots on the general election ballot.
"I'm feeling good, working hard, and hoping to see my name near the top come Tuesday night," said Jack Kelly III, a former neighborhood coordinator for Menino in Charlestown and now a community relations worker at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Kelly, who has made his biography and former addiction to the drug Oxycontin a major talking point on the trail, was the only non-incumbent council candidate to win the support of Planned Parenthood — a prominent endorsement in progressive communities.
Other candidates who have worked in the Menino administration include Douglas Wohn, an architect who has spent 25 years in the city's Inspectional Services Department; Ramon Soto, the only Latino in the race and census liaison for the city; and Martin Keogh, an attorney from West Roxbury who spent a decade working in City Hall as an aide to former councilor Peggy Davis Mullen.
In a race so crowded, many of the candidates hope that they'll break through the pack by tying their candidacy to specific issues and proposals.
Christopher Conroy of Dorchester has made a proposal to significantly rewrite the city charter a major part of his campaign. Conroy works for Year Up, an organization that helps pair unemployed youth with entry level positions, and is formerly a community organizer for Stand for Children, an at-times controversial education nonprofit that pushes education reform and supports charter schools.
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Smoky, Salty Bacon: 9 Irresistible Appetizers with Bacon
Over the past few years, bacon has been sprinkled into everything — from cupcakes to salads to cookies. To be honest, we got a little tired of the bacon overload. But we don't want to forget bacon's proper place; it still is one of the most delicious things you can eat. Personally, I like using just a hint of bacon at the beginning of a meal. That smoky saltiness wakes up the tastebuds for the meal to come. So many of my favorite appetizers call for just a smattering of bacon, and here are a few favorites — from bacon and goat cheese pops, to bacon-wrapped potato bites, to soup shooters garnished with just a tasty crumb or two.
• 1 Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites with Spicy Sour Cream Dipping Sauce - These are hearty, indulgent, and incredibly popular.
• 2 Goat Cheese Pops with Herbs, Pecans, and Bacon - Savory little balls of goat cheese, rolled in bacon.
• 3 Elegant Pancetta Cups - These are more of a sit-down appetizer, and they're perfect for Mother's Day brunch. Fill them with salad, egg salad — anything that goes with bacon.
• 4 Vidalia Onion Dip with Bacon Crumbles - A fresher onion dip, from scratch, garnished with bacon.
• 5 Bacon Fat Popcorn - Bacon fat popcorn is unexpected, delicious, and still quite light.
• 6 S.T.'s Tex-Mex Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Nuggets - Winner of a past recipe contest, by popular vote!
• 7 How To Make Candied Salted Bacon - A few bites of this with a plate of good cheese? Yes please.
• 8 Cream of Celery Soup with Bacon - A good soup for spring, and a great way to start a meal.
• 9 Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Biscuits - Make these biscuits extra-tiny, and serve them with fruit, nuts, and other appetizer nibbles. Your guests will go wild.
More on Bacon:
• Bacon-Sage Meatballs with Buttermilk Gravy - Would be great served on toothpicks.
• How To Make Perfect Bacon in the Oven - Our favorite method.
• Bacon and Eggs Appetizer - Cute little eggs 'n' bacon in spoons.
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From your "Software updates" menu, download Eclipse Modeling Framework and Graphical Edition Framework plug-ins.
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From this source code, import in Eclipse (in the Java Perspective, using right click > import existing projects) the org.eclipse.jwt/we project, as well as any other project whose features you want to try (see below).
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Detailed layout and state of the CVS
- we Contains everything related to the editor
- jwt-we The editor
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- jwt-we-doc Explicit
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- jwt-transformation-jwt2bpmn(-tests) jwt to bpmn transformation (and tests)
- wam
- jwt-webservices Tools to introspect WSDL
- jwt-runtime-api A workflow API that is used by monitoring plug-in at runtime to get informations from a workflow engine
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— Max Blanchard, Wilmington, Del.
Green America, a nonprofit membership organization that promotes ethical consumerism, created the "Clean Energy Victory Bonds" concept as a way to give Americans the opportunity to invest in clean energy and related fields in a fashion similar to how the federal government raised billions of dollars for the war effort during World War II. At that time, four out of five American households purchased the original Victory Bonds, raising $185 billion (more than $2 trillion in today's dollars) to support the war effort.
Green America first offered up the new spin on the Victory Bond idea in 2009 as something people on both sides of the political spectrum could get behind. The group has been lobbying federal officials and legislators to consider the benefits ever since. New legislation, the Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act of 2012, introduced into the House of Representatives in August by Rep. Bob Filner and 10 other co-sponsors, gets Green America a step closer to turning their vision into a reality. More than 40 other nonprofit and advocacy groups and green investment institutions have allied with Green America in supporting the legislation.
If the bill becomes law, the new Victory Bond program would generate some 1.7 million new jobs in and around the renewable energy sector across the United States, and would extend the imperiled production tax credit and other federal renewable energy incentives for as long as a decade.
The beauty of the plan is that it allows Americans to encourage cleaner, greener energy with a minimum investment and a guaranteed return — without requiring any direct budgetary allocations or expenditures by the federal government. Purchasers will be able to get in on the action for as little as $25, and will get the purchase price back plus interest in 10 years. Furthermore, projects supported through Clean Energy Victory Bonds will create jobs and business revenues that will bring in federal tax dollars while simultaneously reducing health and environmental costs nationwide.
The bill was referred to committee and could potentially come up for a floor vote before year end. Green America is encouraging Americans to call their representatives and ask them to support H.R. 6275. Another way to get behind the effort now is to pledge to buy the bonds (via cleanenergyvictorybonds-.org) after the legislation passes.
Yet another way to help is by spreading awareness about the bill and the good that can come from its passage.
"Everyone who hears about this strategy loves it, because the bonds advance goals that both Republicans and Democrats can get behind," reports Green America, urging readers to tweet, blog and talk about the campaign and legislation — and to post a link to cleanenergyvictorybonds.org on their Facebook pages.
Contacts: Green America Clean Energy Victory Bonds, http://bit.ly/dkDETo; H.R. 6275, http://1.usa.gov/PoJMco .
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The Honors Program is designed to accommodate the special needs and interests of students wanting to take best advantage of Bradley's educational resources. The major goal of the Honors Program is to establish a learning environment that will encourage students to develop their scholarly talents and to broaden the range of their intellectual interests.
Admission to the Honors Program is based upon many criteria including high school rank, scores on standardized tests, and other special considerations appropriate to individual cases. All admitted freshmen who have a composite ACT of 28 (or equivalent SAT) and rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class will automatically be sent applications to the Honors Program. Other entering freshmen, transfer students, or currently enrolled students interested in applying should contact the Honors Director.
The Honors Program is structured so that students majoring in any department are eligible to participate. The program builds progressively through a student's four years at Bradley, beginning with special honors sections of General Education courses and leading to interdisciplinary seminars and possibilities for independent research. The use of smaller classes, seminar-style teaching, and special cultural events promote the kind of intellectual curiosity that will prepare young men and women to assume leadership roles in their professions and communities.
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E-Commerce in Italy (2011) – Market Sizes
E-Commerce in Italy by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2011. This market covers media/reading material, adornment, computer related products, electrical and electronic equipment including mobile phones and other products bought on-line via computers or mobile phones by consumers. Other home and garden products are not covered because insignificant in this market. Other segment is formed mainly by Travel & Tourism (52% of the total market) and Insurance (9% of the total market). It excludes second hand products, including those bought on e-bay, products bought by mail order/telephone orders. Market value comprises on-line sales including sales tax through all types of retailers. Market size for E-Commerce in Italy is given in EUR with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Italy. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.
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- Figure 5: Italy - E-Commerce: Market segmentation by value (m EUR) - 2010
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Gary Coleman Arrested Again For Domestic Violence
Gary Coleman Arrested Again For Domestic Violence! "UTAH COUNTY -- "Diff'rent Strokes" star Gary Coleman was booked into the Utah County Jail Sunday afternoon. Santaquin police arrested Coleman on a domestic violence assault-related charge, according to jail documents. As of Sunday night, Coleman's $1,725 bail had not yet been posted. This is the second time Coleman has been arrested in Utah. In 2008, a man claimed Coleman tried to run over him in a parking lot when he tried to take a picture with the child star. That case was settled just two weeks ago. " - 5 News
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Soft, barely-there prints are subtle and stylish - toughen them up a little with graphic black.
Monza Blazer, Pamplona dress, Hayden sandals.
Break free from the summer occasion dress code. Don't follow the formula, carve your own style with cool, modern pieces.
Soft, barely-there prints are subtle and stylish - toughen them up a little with graphic black.
Monza Blazer, Pamplona dress, Hayden sandals.
Taking a classic check but making it feel bold and modern, this shapely dress has a strong, directional feel.
Peron dress, Minty clutch
Turkish Blue is one of our key shades this spring, and a simple shot of it instantly livens your look.
Dane Blazer, Turin top, Navarre short
Who says black isn't appropriate for summer occasions? It's so elegant and beautiful, we beg to differ.
Montana Maxi ( Coming soon)
All-black or all-white looks are striking, powerful and bold - but without fuss and bother.
Monza Blazer, Luzia trousers.
Dramatic and iconic, this floor-sweeping black maxi dress dares to bare with its sexy open back.Maxi dress
Take a different course with your occasionwear this summer. Slip into a sharp suit and feel amazing.
Accessories are your finishing touch, so don't scrimp on style. Try '50's-inspired shades and jewelled handbags.
LEFT: Taylee dress, Minty clutch. RIGHT: Monza Blazer, Portico shorts.
If your partner is going tailored, why not follow suit? Literally. A blazer instantly makes you feel pulled together.
Dane blazer, Fennel bag
White is a strong and feminine look this spring. The use of sheer sleeves on this bodycon dress softens the look.White Dress
A dreamy picture of soft, washed-out blue, this pastel suit looks great with a turtle neck top and creamy shades.
Fenley blazer, Blondel top, Marx trousers, Sunglasses ( stylist's own)
It's almost that time of year where we get dressed up and head out to the year's most formal occasions; be they to eat and drink al fresco, to witness nuptials of our nearest and dearest or have a flutter and cheer on a horse.
Not always considered the most sartorially creative of seasons, it's hard to visualise wedding attire and the like without neat little shifts and a fascinator popping into view, but it needn't be like that.
Take our latest shoot, The Invitation. Set in a modern light-filled house in London, it follows a girl and her guy dressing up and heading out for the day. Their relationship status is unclear as is their exact destination, but what is clear, is that they're not following a fashion formula when it comes to occasionwear.
Our creative team took cue from our SS14 campaign, with reflections, the outdoors, a voyeuristic feel and a subtle hint of retro styling setting the tone of the shoot.
Feminine but loose hair, soft make-up and Fifties-esque accessories, the girl is wearing pastels, black, layered white and a few prints in many of the looks, exuding a modern, fresh approach to dressing for occasions.
Prints appear on dresses in simple shift or fit and flare shapes instantly lending them a contemporary feel. And rather than warming these dresses up with blazers, our stylist chose to toughen them up with a biker jacket in buttery soft leather – instantly more laidback but still ultra-luxe.
Pastels and whites were addressed with sharp and expertly-cut trouser suits, which with their streamlined shape and cropped lengths leave plenty of room for statement shoes and textured bags to add depth and richness.
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July 26, 2006
IXEurope refinances and secures �27.4m funding
IX Europe Plc ("IXEurope" AIM: IXE), one of Europe's largest and fastest growing datacentre services providers with 14 datacentres in the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland, has renegotiated and increased its banking facilities to �27.4m.
CIT Bank Limited will provide the Group with structured debt of up to �27.4m to finance the construction of IXEurope's recently announced London4 IXDatacentre and the build-out of further datacentre capacity within the current portfolio of sites across Europe.
Karen Bach, Chief Financial Officer, IXEurope said: "IXEurope has consistently achieved strong organic and acquisitive growth in the past six years. Our strategy is to continue to expand and develop our current portfolio and take advantage of appropriate acquisition opportunities in a consolidating market. These additional banking facilities, at a lower interest rate, help support this strategy."
For further details
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About IXEurope
IXEurope is one of Europe's fastest growing providers of datacentre services. Its principal activities include primary datacentre services, connectivity services and business continuity solutions.
IXEurope works with enterprise and internet customers to provide resilient datacentre infrastructure to house their IT systems far more cost-effectively than through in-house provision. The benefits include optimised IT performance, improved systems availability and reduced corporate risk through improved regulatory compliance. By continually focusing on quality, IXEurope also gives clients exceptional service levels and on-site access to a high level of technical expertise.
With award winning datacentre facilities in key European cities, broad technology expertise and a proven track record, IXEurope provides solutions that give customers the confidence that their operations are protected. The Company has over 400 customers in the enterprise, internet and networking markets including Merrill Lynch, Google, Network Rail and France Telecom.
Founded in 1998, IXEurope was listed on the London Stock Exchange in April 2006.
For more information please visit the website at www.ixeurope.com
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the challenges of acquiring, operating and constructing IBX centers and developing, deploying and delivering Equinix services; unanticipated costs or difficulties relating to the integration of IXEurope into Equinix; a failure to receive significant revenue from customers in recently built out data centers; failure to complete any financing arrangements contemplated from time to time; competition from existing and new competitors; the ability to generate sufficient cash flow or otherwise obtain funds to repay new or outstanding indebtedness; the loss or decline in business from our key customers; the results of any litigation relating to past stock option grants and practices; and other risks described from time to time in Equinix's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see Equinix's recent quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from Equinix. Equinix does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Equinix and IBX are registered trademarks of Equinix, Inc. Internet Business Exchange is a trademark of Equinix, Inc.


text: Located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, USMMA incorporates Total Body Wellness into every aspect of its curriculum. We place tremendous emphasis on developing the mind and spirit in all of our classes, to show our members that good health is a way of life. This is accomplished through the study of Yoga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts, with an ever-present focus on practicing good health and habits to ensure a long and fulfilling life.


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If I don't get them open in under 3 hours I walk. Happens maybe once every year or two or 3.
If I stay longer I'm losing easy $$$ I could be making on other jobs that I'll most likely lose. Plus if you don't get the line open and are there for 8+ hours (large bill) you take a risk of not getting paid. Bent and broken equipment also adds up.


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Michael Lewis came face-to-face with one of the antagonists of his book on high-frequency debate on Tuesday.
The author of the new book "Flash Boys" got into a heated debate on live TV with BATS Global Markets exchange president William O'Brien about the pros and cons of high-frequency trading and whether it ruins the markets for the retail investor.
On CNBC on Tuesday, Lewis accused HFTs of "rigging the market" and touted the new exchange IEX making a more even playing field.
"I think he is outrageous and part of the problem," said Lewis pointing to the BATS president. "This is the heart of capitalism right now, the unfairness of the exchanges."
Founder of IEX exchange, Brad Katsuyama, also joined the cast to battle out whether the high-frequency traders beats out the regular investor.
"I believe that the markets are rigged and I think you are part of the rigging," said Katsuyama directly to O'Brien.
Katsuyama went onto the explain why traders should price trades more fairly. The exchanges\' view of the market is slower than some of their fastest participants, he said.
"Shame on both of you for falsely accusing thousands of people on wrongdoing…to try to build a business on fear, mistrust and accusations," shot back O'Brien.
MarketWatch spoke to O\'Brien on Monday.
The CNBC debate follows a "60 minutes" interview in which Lewis accused the U.S. exchanges, including BATS, of being a key part of high-frequency traders ripping off the market by getting orders in before a trade is fully completed.
O'Brien called the book "just a sales pitch for a business model" and that it was a "300-page commercial."
Lewis also confirmed in the interview he is not an investor in IEX.
Twitter weighed in on the battle:
In other news: Goldman Sachs reportedly will no longer be on the New York Stock Exchange floor. The investment bank is planning to sell Spear, Leeds & Kellogg, a trading company it owns, according to report in the FT.com. But the firm will still provide a brokerage role and provide liquidity through the NYSE.
The New York Stock Exchange now owned by the IntercontinentalExchange Group Inc. and Nasdaq OMX have yet to comment on the debate.
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Show Water Follies Passes to Get a Latin Comedy Jam Discount [SPONSORED]
The Latin Comedy Jam is coming to the Three Rivers Convention Center Saturday, July 27, at 8 p.m. after the boat races! If you present your Water Follies passes the ticket office will give you 20 percent off!
The final Columbia Cup heat begins at 4:45 p.m. Once it's over, head over to the convention center to see hit comedians Johnny Sanchez, Jerry Garcia, Luke Torres and Shayla Rivera.
Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Latin Comedy Jam is presented by the new pretzel bacon cheeseburger at Wendy's.


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Italy's Top Supercomputing Center Leapfrogs Current Green500 No. 1 System Using Kepler Accelerators, Liquid Cooling
For more information, contact:
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|Tesla powered Eurora Supercomputer
SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Jan. 31, 2013— Italy's "Eurora" supercomputer – which uses NVIDIA® Tesla® GPU accelerators based on NVIDIA Kepler™, the world's fastest and most efficient high performance computing (HPC) architecture – has set a new record for data center energy efficiency, NVIDIA today announced.
The Eurora supercomputer, built by Eurotech and deployed Wednesday at the Cineca facility in Bologna, Italy, the country's most powerful supercomputing center, reached 3,150 megaflops per watt of sustained performance1 – a mark 26 percent higher than the top system on the most recent Green500 list of the world's most efficient supercomputers.2
Eurora achieved the record-breaking achievement by combining 128 high-performance, energy-efficient NVIDIA Tesla K20 accelerators with the Eurotech Aurora Tigon supercomputer, featuring innovative Aurora Hot Water Cooling technology, which uses direct hot water cooling on all electronic and electrical components of the HPC system.
Available to members of the Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe (PRACE) and major Italian research entities, Eurora will enable scientists to advance research and discovery across a range of scientific disciplines, including material science, astrophysics, life sciences and Earth sciences.
"Advanced computer simulations that enable scientists to discover new phenomena and test hypotheses require massive amounts of performance, which can consume a lot of power," said Sanzio Bassini, director of HPC department at Cineca. "Equipped with the ultra-efficient Aurora system and NVIDIA GPU accelerators, Eurora will give European researchers the computing muscle to study all types of physical and biological systems, while allowing us to keep data center power consumption and costs in check."
Pairing NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPUs with Eurotech's Aurora Hot Water Cooling technology, the Eurora system is more efficient and compact than conventional air-cooled solutions. HPC systems based on the Eurora hardware architecture, including the Eurotech Aurora Tigon, enable data centers to potentially reduce energy bills by up to 50 percent and reduce total cost of ownership by 30-50 percent.3
In addition, the use of Aurora Hot Water Cooling technology reduces or eliminates the need for air conditioning in typically warm climates like Italy. The thermal energy the system produces can be used to heat buildings, drive adsorption chillers for air conditioning or generate tri-generation, the combined production of electricity, heating and cooling.
"GPU accelerators are inherently more energy efficient than CPUs, and Tesla K20 accelerators widen this gap considerably," said Sumit Gupta, general manger of the Tesla accelerated computing business at NVIDIA. "Energy efficiency has become the defining element of computing performance. And GPUs enable data center computer systems of all sizes – from small clusters to future exascale-class systems – to achieve performance goals within an economically feasible energy budget."
Eurora is a prototype system developed for Cineca under the PRACE 2IP initiative to provide a sustainable, high-quality infrastructure to meet the most demanding needs of the European HPC user community. A commercial version of the Eurotech Aurora Tigon supercomputer is also available today from Eurotech. More information is available on the Eurotech website.
About NVIDIA Tesla GPUs
NVIDIA Tesla GPUs are massively parallel accelerators based on the NVIDIA CUDA® parallel computing platform and programming model. Tesla GPUs are designed from the ground up for power-efficient, high performance computing, computational science and supercomputing, delivering dramatically higher application acceleration for a range of scientific and commercial applications than a CPU-only approach.
To learn more about CUDA or download the latest version, visit the CUDA website. Additional product information is available on the NVIDIA Tesla website. Follow us on Twitter at @NVIDIATesla.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) awakened the world to computer graphics when it invented the GPU in 1999. Today, its processors power a broad range of products from smartphones to supercomputers. NVIDIA's mobile processors are used in mobile phones, tablets and auto infotainment systems. PC gamers rely on GPUs to enjoy spectacularly immersive worlds. Professionals use them to create 3D graphics and visual effects in movies and to design everything from golf clubs to jumbo jets. And researchers utilize GPUs to advance the frontiers of science with high performance computing. The company has more than 5,000 patents issued, allowed or filed, including ones covering ideas essential to modern computing. For more information, see www.nvidia.in.
Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to: the impact and benefits of NVIDIA Tesla GPU accelerators; and the effects of the company's patents on modern computing are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: global economic conditions; our reliance on third parties to manufacture, assemble, package and test our products; the impact of technological development and competition; development of new products and technologies or enhancements to our existing product and technologies; market acceptance of our products or our partners products; design, manufacturing or software defects; changes in consumer preferences or demands; changes in industry standards and interfaces; unexpected loss of performance of our products or technologies when integrated into systems; as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including its Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended October 28, 2012. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on the company's website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
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1System configuration: 64 Aurora Tigon nodes system; 2 x Intel Xeon E5-2687W and 2 x NVIDIA K20 GPU accelerators per node; Energy measurements followed the same procedure as specified by Green500 guidelines, and were taken on a calibrated power meter with the system running a customized version of LINPACK.
2Compared to the Beacon system National Institute for Computational Sciences/University of Tennessee at 2,499 megaflops/watt. Source: //green500.org/lists/green201211
3Based on a comparison between air cooled and liquid cooled medium-sized data centers with 1,800 server nodes, each with double Intel Xeon E5-2670 2.6 Ghz processors.


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Having Trouble Reaching Rural Solar Customers? Just Text Them.
|Innovations in customer service platforms help solar powered light companies increase size of market.
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Across the developing world, retailers are selling solar-powered portable lamps that can meet basic lighting demands, reduce dependence on expensive and inefficient kerosene lighting, and contribute to important development goals like energy access and improved literacy rates.
Small solar portable lamp companies are learning how to navigate the relatively unstructured business environments of developing countries, but a lack of consumer confidence in the unfamiliar technology is a serious deterrent to scalability. Confidence has been eroded further by the presence of low-quality lamps that mimic higher-quality products. To increase sales and improve both the social and environmental impact of solar portable lamps, companies must develop a dependable product and brand that is appealing to customers both familiar and unfamiliar with solar technology.
Solar portable lamp companies must find innovative ways of restoring consumer confidence in their products after a flood of cheap, faulty models created a distrust of the technology (Source: OneDegreeSolar)
Gaurav Manchanda, an Indian-born entrepreneur and founder of One Degree Solar, found a new way to restore consumer confidence in a low-cost lamp that meets the standards of the Lighting Africa project. He developed a short messaging service (SMS) technology that both provides customer service and allows the company to monitor the social and environmental impacts of every lamp sold.
The use of mobile phone technology has skyrocketed in East Africa, and Manchanda's development of a customer service practice that utilizes this unique market characteristic allows his product to penetrate markets previously characterized by uncertainty. Manchanda's interest in tracking the social and environmental impact is based on his background in development work, but is also reflective of this market as a whole. Companies that operate in the solar portable lamp market are typically social enterprises interested in the triple bottom line of economic profit, social impact, and environmental health.
Manchanda realized that high-quality customer service is a competitive advantage and a way to generate confidence in relatively new and unfamiliar products among customers with very little purchasing power. With the help of an in-country partner, he developed an SMS platform hosted by Safaricom and Airtel that allows his company to send bulk text messages to purchasers of One Degree Solar products.
Retailers and resellers are trained to collect the serial and phone numbers of a customer's mobile device, which are automatically transmitted to the One Degree Solar headquarters in Nairobi. One Degree Solar sends out SMS surveys on the first day of purchase and one month later, asking questions such as, "Do you need any help with your product?" and "How much money did you spend on kerosene last week?" The high-quality customer service improves consumer confidence and sales for several reasons: 1) the connection to manufacturers and repair persons in regions otherwise characterized by isolation is invaluable, 2) the reliability and benefits of the SMS service spreads by word of mouth, and 3) the service provides an assurance of the product's dependability and long-term performance.
Manchanda's prior work experiences with the Clinton Foundation and the Ministry of Health in Liberia involved the use of Palm Pilots to collect data from rural health clinics and hospitals. The project revealed to him the importance of data collection, as well as the relationship between data quality and the quality of the reporter. He explained:
"There are going to be situations where respondents have an inclination to give an answer you want to hear, and this can be the case in aid and development projects, especially when leading questions are asked. We're getting our responses from a paying customer and not a beneficiary or recipient, and we think our numbers are going to be more accurate as a result. That sense of ownership is critical for us and for development as a whole."
For solar portable companies to grow, it is essential that they share information with private and public investors to demonstrate their social impact and the potential returns on investment. Although it's easy for solar portable lamp companies to say that their products have impact— decreased expenditure on kerosene lighting, improved literacy rates and productivity due to increased hours of lighting, and health benefits—it can be more difficult to quantify and prove that impact.
One Degree Solar's customer service SMSs allow the company to communicate directly with customers. For example, the company can ask how the product is being used and monitor kerosene usage and expenditures over time (and then calculate subsequent health improvements attributed to decreased kerosene usage).
In addition to tracking kerosene expenditure over time, Manchanda anticipates further survey questions that investigate improved literacy rates:
"We imagine that a few months after customers buy the system, we'll start asking questions about whether they have any children and what the children are reading. We're hoping that with the data we collect, we can approach an Education Minister and say, 'We have all of these families with lighting at home in x regions who have children in a given age group, and they don't have anything to read at home.' Sharing that information with NGOs that give books would make the work we all do more cost effective and impactful."
Even though information sharing is a priority, One Degree Solar is still a business striving to out-do competitors. One Degree Solar provides a high-quality customer service because it's good for business.
Manchanda says, "We do pay money per message, we do pay for staff time for developing the service, for training our resellers, and those expenses could be seen as money we could save and put to something else, but we're spending the money and resources on developing customer service that we would appreciate in the West."
One Degree Solar's investment in developing an innovative customer service practice provides the foundation for the company's scalability by 1) generating information and data for future investors, and 2) improving the marketability of a solar portable lamp in a young consumer product market.
Over the next few years, consumer product markets are expected to evolve rapidly in developing countries. Energy customers will develop higher demands, and companies will compete to provide higher-quality products and services for less, improving energy access and meeting development goals.
Claire Remington is an intern with the Climate & Energy program at Worldwatch Institute.


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High School Football Preview; Apollo Eagles
The Apollo Eagles were 0-9 in 2011 under head coach Justin Skallerud. Apollo suffered a 21-20 loss at home against Willmar late in the season which shows the improvement made throughout the season. The Eagles are a young team against with 44 freshman out, 40 sophomores and around 20 juniors and 20 seniors.
Hear Justin Skallerud with Jay Caldwell and Lee Voss on AM 1390-the Fan.
The Eagles plan to start now sophomore Ben Alvord at quarterback. Alvord saw some time as the starting quarterback as a freshman last season before suffering a sprained MCL. Larry Miller is expected to take over for Nam Nguyen at the tailback position. Nguyen led the team in rushing and was the top game-breaker in 2011. Nguyen and Brandon Bloch were the two all conference choices for Apollo.
The Eagles will open the season at Sartell-St. Stephen this season on August 31 followed by home games against Rogers and Rocori before playing at Alexandria on September 22. Apollo will host Brainerd on September 28, will play at Sauk Rapids-Rice on October 5, will host Tech on October 12 and will close the regular season at Fergus Falls on October 17.


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Postmortem: Team Meat's Super Meat Boy
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[In this Game Developer Magazine postmortem, reprinted here on Gamasutra, Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes candidly discuss the development process of smash Steam and Xbox Live Arcade hit Super Meat Boy, diving into the punishing process that lead to the retro revitalization that took hardcore gamers by storm.]
When I was in middle school I would draw up designs for what I thought would be the ultimate video game: full of blood, huge bosses, epic worlds, and a story that would follow an immortal hero through hell, the end of the world, and beyond.
Then I grew up... and not much changed.
Super Meat Boy originated as a simple Flash prototype that an online friend of mine (Jon McEntee) and I made during our free time over the course of three weeks. I had no idea it would become one of my most-played Flash games, let alone spawn a full-fledged console game.
In 2008 I was contacted by Microsoft and Nintendo about working on something for their download services. Originally my first pitch to Microsoft was Gish 2, and Nintendo was more interested in an expanded version of Aether, but the deciding factor was actually determined by a chance friendship.
I met Tommy Refenes in 2008. I've worked with a lot of programmers over the years, and my past artist/programmer relationships were always a bit alien. Working with Tommy felt a lot like hanging out with my best friend in junior high, nerding out and going off on tangents that would annoy just about everyone around us. I knew right away that whatever we decided to work on together would be fun, and this was how Super Meat Boy got made.
We just wanted to make something fun and have fun making it.
Getting this console deal was basically our one big break, our one shot to show everyone who we were and what we could do. No pressure.
What Went Right
1. Using Our Own Engine and Toolset
Tommy: When I tell most people that I made the engine and tools myself, they usually ask, "Why did you do that?" My friends over at FlashBang try to cram Unity down my throat every single time I talk to them, but I stand by the decision to make our own tools and engine.
One huge reason is control. I'm sort of a control freak when it comes to code; I like to understand everything that's going on in my codebase. That way, if something breaks, I know exactly where and how to fix it. Also, I got into games to program games, not to script them. I enjoy all aspects of game programming, from the engine to the gameplay. Since we're indie and can do what we want, and since I had the skill set, I simply enjoyed doing the engine.
Development of Super Meat Boy took 18 months from the first line of engine code I wrote to the last line of error messaging code I wrote before final submission to XBLA certification. Personally, I think that's record time for a game made by two guys with as much content as it has. I honestly feel the reason we were able to do this is because I was so involved with the code. When a bug would pop up, I could track it down immediately no matter how low to the hardware it was.
There weren't many tools used with Super Meat Boy. The in-game level editor was invaluable because it provided Edmund the ability to make levels with a "what you see is what you get" mindset.
The only other tool we had was the Flash Exporter I made. Basically it was a script that packed all the Flash symbols into one texture and exported animation information with sound cues. This paid for itself with the very first export of Meat Boy that Ed did. We had sounds, animations, and everything with one quick export that the engine could easily manipulate and call when needed.
2. The Design Environment
Edmund: Very early on, both Tommy and I became a bit frustrated by the very rigid work environment most developers told us we needed to have in order to be taken seriously and get things done.
I remember the day we got an email from Nintendo asking for head shots and a developer bio. It suddenly seemed so insane how serious everyone takes an industry whose goal is supposed to be entertainment.
Tommy and I went out that day in search of the most ridiculous sweater vests we could find, broke into Sears Photos and used their setup to take what would become our team headshots. I believe we also submitted some totally ridiculous dev bio to Nintendo that was printed in their press release alongside our photo.
Tommy Refenes (L), Edmund McMillen (R)
The point I'm trying to make is that everything about our design environment was fun. It was important for us to always enjoy what we were doing, and let the love of our work come through in interviews, videos, conventions, and even the game's design.
Tommy and I bonded over the course of development, and Super Meat Boy was an expression of that. We had fun making this game and didn't hold those feelings back when it came to the decisions we made. Super Meat Boy was a schoolyard inside joke that just got out of hand. I think one of the things that is most appealing about SMB is anyone who plays video games gets to be in on that joke.
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Farm Horizons, Sept. 2004
Where the buffalo roam: Juncewskis' farm
By Jenni Sebora
Lenny Juncewski's theme song for his Winsted farm might be "Oh Give Me a Home Where the Buffalo Roam."
Juncewski has 30 acres of land where his 13 buffalo do roam. He has raised buffalo on his land for the past four to five years.
Juncewski bought the buffalo in North Dakota, where his daughter was going to college.
He traveled to Minot to visit his daughter and also paid a visit to a buffalo farmer, whose wife was a friend of Juncewski's daughter.
He learned about raising buffalo, and the rest is history.
Buffalo may be marketed for their meat and by-products, for recreational hunting, and as breeding stock.
The total buffalo (bison) population in North America numbers 90,000, and about 85 percent of these animals are owned by private individuals, according to information obtained on the website: www.nodak.edu/buffalo.htm
The demand for buffalo meat has increased, primarily because consumers perceive it to be a leaner meat than beef and pork, which may mean the meat is lower in cholesterol.
Juncewski raised beef cattle at one time, but he sold the cattle and began raising buffalo for the meat because of the lower cholesterol, he said.
"I have high cholesterol, and buffalo meat is healthier than beef and has less cholesterol. My cholesterol did drop," Juncewski said.
"My wife (Linda) makes jerky with buffalo meat, and it doesn't shrink up. There is no fat or grease," he added.
Juncewski also chooses to raise his own animals because he can control what is fed to them.
"The meat you buy has additives and concentrate. This is no good for a guy. I didn't feed any concentrate to my cattle, and I don't to the buffalo," Juncewski said.
Buffalo will eat the same types of grain, grasses, and hay as cattle, however, they are more efficient feed converters than cattle.
Juncewski feeds his buffalo shell corn and hay and also gives them pellets with antibiotics in them, although he would not have to do this, Juncewski said.
Buffalo are herd animals and have a highly structured social order. Ignoring that social status can result in serious injury.
"Buffalo are mean, especially during the breeding season. If my dogs go into their fenced area, they wouldn't last. Buffalo will attack dogs and not back away," Juncewski said.
"The younger bulls will fight each other, as well. A dominate bull may even see a human as a threat," he added.
Buffalo prefer cold temperatures and have a higher tolerance to cold than domestic cattle, Juncewski said.
They live longer than domestic cattle, and their immune system seems to be more resilient, as well. Buffalo cows can be productive until 20 years of age.
"They are the healthiest animal I know," Juncewski said. He has never had a sick buffalo.
Mature bulls can weigh 3,000 pounds or more, and buffalo cows can weigh as much as 1,400 pounds.
The breeding season for Juncewskis' buffalo begins in summer and runs into fall. The gestation period for buffalo is about the same as for beef cattle, 287 days. Buffalo usually produce one calf yearly.
The main facility requirement needed to raise buffalo is, primarily, special fencing that is very strong.
Juncewski uses spring-loaded fencing he ordered from Illinois that can take up to 15,000 pounds of pressure before it will break.
Buildings or other shelter are not necessary, and buffalo will probably not go into any type of shelter, Juncewski said.
"Buffalo like the open range. They are more like deer," he said.
Currently, buffalo meat sells for $3 a pound for a hanging carcass. The retail selling price of buffalo meat is about twice the price of beef.
"A roast is about $11 per pound. There is twice as much prime rib in a buffalo, and the whole hump of a buffalo is meat," Juncewski said.
The value of buffalo as breeding stock varies considerably. Custer Park in South Dakota has an annual auction of 480 animals, and there, a mature 10-year-old buffalo cow will usually bring between $1,200 and $1,800, the web site said.
Juncewski recently butchered a buffalo, and usually has two buffalo butchered yearly. He wants to keep his herd numbering about 14.
Juncewski said he has acquired a taste for buffalo and would never go back to eating beef.
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Ernie Els niggled by David Feherty's remarks. June 19 2012
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Ernie Els has said David Feherty's jokes about his putting stroke were a low blow and called the CBS Sports analyst a shock jock, during an interview for the July edition of Golf Magazine.
David Feherty made the comments about Els at the Tavistock Cup, an exhibition match in Orlando in March, featuring several top pros, including Tiger Woods. Ernie had missed a couple of short putts in the final holes of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and David introduced Els to the gallery on the first tee by saying that Els would be "putting with a live rattlesnake." Then he later remarked that people had always wondered how Ernie lost with his beautiful swing and that "now we know."
Ernie was not best impressed with the treatment handed out to him;
"I've known David for a long time, but for him to have said that was totally shocking and, well, not out of character, because he tries to shock the world all the time, but it was a low blow. It wasn't a gentlemanly think to do. I wouldn't have done that. It made the whole group very uncomfortable for the first few holes, it was a very shitty feeling. It wasn't a very classy move, but then again it's how he makes his living these days. He's kind of a shock jock."
"I knew he was going to say something, shock the world, get your two minutes of fame. As an athlete, going through those emotions, it's not the greatest feeling to have, especially when he calls you a friend. At the end of the day, I screwed up in front of a lot of people on live television. But I'm still in the game. I didn't quit. I'm still trying to win tournaments and majors, and the people who are criticizing you, their life journey was to play golf for a living and now they're a journalist. I shouldn't take it seriously, but you can't help but take it personally. If you're going to take the piss out of me, fine, but don't do it with a microphone in your hand and in front of the whole world."
To be fair to David, when told of Ernie's discomfort at his remarks he said;
"I gave everybody a hard time at the Tavistock Cup, and I did it in proportion to how much affection I have for the person. If that backfired with Ernie, I unreservedly apologize, because I love the guy."
I must say that I am not a great admirer of David Feherty's commentary style, but he is so much better than the usual monotone offering we get from the others. They tend to trot out the same lines week in and week out; " to play this course well you have to hit all the fairways and all the greens in regulation." That is not commentary that is stating the blindingly obvious, I could do better myself, and I would be a lot cheaper.


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The spokes of the Wheels are simple pinwheels. Find and match up 4 that share the same color and you will have a more unified pinwheel. If you don't want to be so fussy– mix and match and scrap it up! Because all the squares get used there isn't enough to finish one more large block so the little 2 leftovers get put right in center square.
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Billy Trimbach's body was found Feb. 14, 1993, on the north side of the Interstate 76 frontage road west of Wiggins.
He had been shot to death, and his body was taken in a car to the side of the highway and dumped.
"There are … bizarre facts in this case," Morgan County Sheriff Jim Crone said.
Morgan County sheriff's investigators suspected involvement by Trimbach's wife, Cindy, from the beginning, Crone said. Trimbach was killed on the couple's one-year wedding anniversary.
Billy Trimbach, who owned a tractor-repair business, had two children from a previous marriage, and Cindy Trimbach had a son, James. The couple also had a daughter.
Shortly after the slaying, Cindy Trimbach moved with James to Butte, Mont. A story ran in a Butte newspaper about Cindy Trimbach being wanted for questioning in the homicide, Crone said.
James, then 10 years old, fatally shot 11-year-old Jeremy Bullock for teasing him about his mother in April 1994 in the playground of Margaret Leary Elementary School, the boy's attorney, Monte Beck, said at the time.
James was sent to the Pine Hill School for Boys in Miles City, Mont., and Cindy Trimbach died the following year, Crone said.
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ASUS G53JW-3DE Core i7 GTX 460M 3D Vision Gaming Notebook Review
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Gaming laptops are expensive. Almost everyone knows that, and those who don't quickly find out when they begin searching for one to buy. Gaming laptops are also usually built-to order. The powerful hardware requires a plus-size chassis, so many manufacturers build gaming laptops much as they do desktops, inserting the components requested by the customer.
There is always more than one way to do things, however. ASUS has been seriously challenging the custom-order companies with its own pre-built options over the last few years. While the earlier models were good, the more recent launch of the ASUS G73 was, I think, the company's declaration that it intends to be counted among the best gaming laptop manufacturers in the world. This seemed to have worked well for ASUS. The G73 is currently (as of Dec 24th) ranked 14th on the Amazon.com bestsellers list for laptops, and it's the only Windows laptop in the top 20 priced over $1000.
Consistency of execution is required if ASUS doesn't want to be a flash-in-the-pan. Having put its best foot forward among the high-end laptops with the G73, ASUS is now offering the G53, which serves as the flagship 15.6" model. Let's look at what this beast is packing.
My review unit was reported to have an MSRP of $1559 by ASUS, but the same model appears to be shipping for $1799 on Amazon.com. Veteran laptop gamers may recall that the G51 was shipping for $1000 not long ago, but don't fret. The reason for the review unit's high price is the inclusion of Nvidia 3D Vision support. The most basic G53 retails for just $1199, and isn't substantially downgraded from the specifications above. In fact, the GPU is identical.
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With this experience you can drive TWO stunning supercars - the Ferrari F430 & Lamborghini Gallardo - the very same day on the roads and motorways of Seville. Compare the power, performance and feel of each of these two beautiful vehicles, and decide which one you think comes out on top!
First we meet you at the rendezvous area. Next it's time to step into the Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo and take the wheel yourself! After a quick in-car briefing with your instructor, you'll be given the go ahead to put your foot down and DRIVE on the open-road, before finishing up at the meeting point where your guests will be waiting for you.
The F430 is one of the truly great models of the illustrious Ferrari stable.
With a max speed of 315km/h and racing from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4 seconds, it combines jaw-dropping speed and performance with all of Ferrari's legendary mystique and allure.
Every millimeter of its design and every component of its engineering was inspired directly by Formula 1 technology, resulting in levels of sophistication previously unseen in a high performance sports car.
With its muscular, ultra-modern looks and supernatural road handling, it is undoubtedly one of the outstanding supercars of the 21st century so far.
With its stunning sleek and exotic looks the Lamborghini Gallardo has been an object of desire for car fanatics since the moment of its first appearance in 2005.
A masterpiece of power, performance and design, it can reach a top speed of 315 km/h and will take you from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.1 seconds.
Add to that the inimitable style and glamour associated with Lamborghini, and the sweetest, most memorable of drives is guaranteed.
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For our regular track driving experiences (this excludes drift, highway and Montmeló GP 4.3km experiences), the driver will have access to the refreshments area, and may be accompanied by up to 5 guests free of charge. Extra guests are allowed, with a 10€ entrance fee payable per person on the day of the event (children between 3 and 12 pay 5€, and children between 0-3 years may enter free of charge).
Depending on the number of people taking part in your driving session, and your particular driving package, the event will approximately last between 1 and 2 hours. Since you will be joined at the event by a number of other emocionday clients, you may have to wait a short period until it is your turn to drive.
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Visit any sheriff's office, police department, or federal law enforcement agency today and you are bound to meet men and women who are veterans from our most recent wars. This overlapping tradition of service has been a part of law enforcement since the very beginning. Law enforcement officers have served in every war since the American Revolution, and some veterans from every war have gone on to serve in law enforcement.
The two types of service have a number of similarities and also some major differences. Service to a larger cause, whether country or community, might be the single most important point of connection, but there are many others. In the sixth edition of Character and Cops, Edwin J. Delattre quotes extensively from a letter written by Deputy Chief Paul Ciesinski of the Hartford (CT) Police Department about his experience as a law enforcement officer and as an infantry brigade commander in Iraq in 2005-2006. Ciesinski noted that one of the benefits police officers have in the military is that they are "emotionally tolerant of the idea that other people will try to hurt and kill them." His law enforcement training in the use of force was both a detriment and a benefit to him in Iraq. "I had to suppress use-of-force rules I learned and internalized for a decade and a half as a police officer…[but] it was a benefit because the type of war we were fighting, a counterinsurgency, inherently called for restraint in the use of force compared to other types of war."
This November as our nation honors and remembers the veterans of all our wars, the National Law Enforcement Museum would like to hear from the many law enforcement officers who have also served in the military. Tell us your story in the "Post a Comment" section below.
To start you off, here's the story of a veteran who fought for his country 150 years ago and who went on to a distinguished career in law enforcement.
Webber Seavey
Webber Seavey was a Nebraska native who enlisted in the Army at the start of the Civil War when he was 20 years old. He was assigned to Company H, 5th Iowa Cavalry and served with the 5th through the entire four years of the war. Seavey and his regiment joined the many other Westerners who marched with U.S. General William T. Sherman through Georgia. He participated in numerous skirmishes and battles and escaped from Confederate Prisons (one of which was the infamous Andersonville) twice. During those four years, he was gradually promoted from the rank of private to captain.
After the war, Seavey traveled the world and made his fortune, finally returning to his native Nebraska in the 1880s. In 1887, he was appointed Chief of the Omaha Police Department.
|This pamphlet published by Seavey in 1910 describes his
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