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A four-door sedan with sports-car performance.
Midsize Cars
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$30,460 Base Price MSRP
$39,860 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: Nissan Maxima S ($30,460), SV ($33,180)
Standard Engine: 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6
Engine Options: 3.5-liter V6
Standard Transmission: continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission Options: continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In: Smyrna, Tennessee
Model Tested MSRP: Nissan Maxima SV ($33,180)
Standard Equipment: air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, keyless entry, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, console, cruise control, floor shift, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD
Options As Tested: Sport Package ($2,030); Tech Package ($1,850), HID headlamps ($400), Monitor Package ($700), Cold Package, Premium Package
Standard Safety Equipment: frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, ABS, EBD, traction control, stability control
Optional Safety Equipment: noneDestination Charge: $720
The Maxima was engineered, built, tuned and aimed at drivers who prefer sporty handling and a firmer ride as opposed to the softer, more luxurious rides associated with many cars in this class.
The Maxima competes with the Acura TL, Infiniti G, Cadillac CTS, Toyota Avalon, as well as deluxe versions of the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
The Nissan Maxima features a notably wide track, which helps the chassis handle the corners on its big tires. The Maxima shares its chassis and underpinnings with the other cars and SUVs mounted on the Nissan front-drive platform, including the Murano and Altima; the Maxima is close in physical measurements to the Altima. For the Maxima, the platform is measurably stiffer. Sport and Premium package versions use a large steel panel behind the rear seat to connect the floor, walls and package shelf into a single unit that, according to Nissan, is up to 17 percent stiffer than the base model, all aimed at sharper handling. Sport versions add a brace across the front suspension towers for greater stiffness and steering precision.
Changes for the 2010 model year are minor. There are new finishes for the 18-inch and 19-inch wheels, a Bluetooth hands-free phone system is standard, XM Satellite Radio is standard on the SV trim level, the previous iPod connectivity is changed to USB connectivity, and there are two new exterior colors. In addition, there is a new optional Monitor Package, which includes a seven-inch color monitor, RearView monitor, auxiliary audio-video input jack, iPod net and 2GB Music Server. The Technology Package gains DVD playback capability, streaming audio via Bluetooth, and XM NavWeather.
The 2010 Nissan Maxima range consists of two models, the S and the SV. They are powered by a 3.5-liter dohc V6 engine and come with Nissan's Xtronic CVT. The Maxima is front-drive, and has four-wheel disc brakes with ABS as standard equipment. Nissan's Variable Dynamic Control (electronic stability control) and Traction Control System are also standard.
Maxima S ($30,460) comes standard with cloth upholstery, dual-zone air conditioning, power windows, locks, mirrors and driver's seat, trip computer, power moonroof, cruise control, intelligent key and starter button, an AM/FM/CD/MP3 eight-speaker sound system with an auxiliary jack, and Bluetooth.
Maxima SV ($33,180) upgrades with leather upholstery, a nine-speaker Bose sound system with speed-sensitive volume control, subwoofers and RDS, a driver's seat with a thigh extension and power lumbar, a compass, fog lights, HomeLink, turn signal repeaters in the mirrors, and XM Satellite Radio.
There are three major options packages for the SV: The Sport Package ($2,030) features a sport-tuned suspension, 245/40VR19 tires and 19-inch aluminum wheels, rear spoiler, HID xenon headlights, leather-appointed seats, heated front seats, heated leather steering wheel, power tilt/telescopic steering column, paddle shifters, automatic entry/exit system (with two-driver memory), driver-side memory (driver's seat, outside mirrors, steering wheel), rear bucket seats, rear-seat trunk pass-through, large rear-seat fold-down center armrest with finisher, heated outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature and auto-dimming on the driver's side, and metallic-link trim.
The Premium Package ($3,230) features the Dual Panel Moonroof with power retractable sunshades, power rear-window sunshade, premium mood lighting, front and rear power windows with one-touch auto-up/down feature, HID xenon headlights, premium leather-appointed seats, heated front seats, premium heated leather steering wheel, power tilt/telescopic steering column, paddle shifters, automatic entry/exit system (with two-driver memory), driver-side memory (driver's seat, outside mirrors, steering wheel), rear bucket seats, rear-seat trunk pass-through, large rear-seat fold-down center armrest with finisher, rear-seat audio and HVAC controls, outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature, heated outside mirrors, auto-dimming driver-side outside mirror, Eucalyptus wood-tone trim, seven-inch color monitor, RearView Monitor, Interface System for iPod, iPod net in center console, and auxiliary audio/video input jack. The Technology Package ($1,850) features the Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with Voice-Recognition, 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive, XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather, and seven-inch touch-screen color monitor.
Stand-alone options include the Cold Package ($400) with heated front seats, outside mirrors and steering wheel; HID headlights ($400); a rear spoiler ($370); and 19-inch high-performance summer tires. Accessories for both models include floor mats and a trunk mat, splash guards, and a trunk sub-floor organizer with first aid kit and emergency kit.
Safety features include dual-stage frontal, side-impact and side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, Vehicle Dynamic Control (electronic stability control), Traction Control, and tire-pressure monitoring.
Walk Around
The Maxima has a distinctive look that places it within Nissan styling themes but at the same time gives it an appearance that is all its own.
Every exterior body panel on the car shows adventurous and modern design and shaping. The grille, headlamps and 12-LED taillamps are large and fit well into the whole exterior design, and the fenders and hood have edges and bulges for a very sporty appearance. The wheel arches are pronounced, and the door skins are pulled in from the fenders and flattened out so that the whole body has what the designers call a Coke-bottle shape, with a short nose, a short deck, a long, sloping roof and a BMW-style C-pillar curvature.
The Maxima is a great looking, assertive sedan with high style and fine detailing, and it doesn't look like anything else in the Nissan lineup.
Inside the Maxima, the design, materials, and execution of the interior are first-rate throughout.
The interior features of the Maxima are all about concentration of controls and information around the driver. The interior includes a few items right out of the Nissan parts bin, like the radio and navigation control panel on top of the center stack, backed up by lower controls with large, very readable labels and markings, daytime-lighted instruments, a hefty three-spoke steering wheel with redundant controls for the audio system, and huge paddle shifters for the CVT transmission, with very long upper and lower arms that assure you will never be out of reach of a quick shift. The floor shifter is located over to the left, for those who want quick shifts using the stick instead of the paddles.
The driver's seat is multi-adjustable, especially in the Sport package version that we drove, and very huggy and comfortable.
In the rear compartment, the seat can be ordered either as a 60/40 fold-down for cargo hauling, or as a fixed seat with a cargo pass-through in the center for occasional hauling or ski trips.
Driving Impressions
The Nissan Maxima comes with a very strong, very responsive 3.5-liter V6 engine. At 290 horsepower, the Maxima's V6 is right at the top of the class in terms of power development for its size, but it's not peaky or cranky because the valve and intake systems keep it optimized for whatever gear and rev range. It has both variable valve timing and a variable intake system, a system that opens wide at about 4500 rpm, wide enough that you can hear the engine sound change dramatically, adding to the driving enjoyment.
Maxima is EPA-rated at 19 mpg City, 26 mpg Highway. The engine is rated at 290 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 261 pound-feet of torque at 4400 rpm. The continuously variable transmission, or CVT, includes a manual mode so different drive ratios can be selected.
We found the engine smooth and quiet, right up to the 6200 rpm redline, and it delivered plenty of punch throughout the rev range. This makes the car enjoyable to drive, and if you can keep your foot out of it, you can get better mileage than the 26 mpg EPA-Highway label. If you keep your foot in it, expect 0-60 mph times of 5.8 seconds or less.
The only transmission available, much to the chagrin of some critics, is the CVT (continuously variable transmission), a much-improved Nissan innovation. Maxima's CVT offers a manual mode, and we found it a joy to use in either mode. According to Nissan, the Xtronic CVT software contains more than 700 shifting algorithms to cope with every driving situation in every gear from idle to full-throttle, and the transmission can shift 30 percent faster than a human. In the Sport Drive mode, the shifts were lightning quick, and included a very sporty throttle blip on every downshift.
The front-drive Maxima has six engine mounts, and the engine is mounted quite low in the chassis for a lower center of gravity and better handling. The suspension uses aluminum components, and a geometry chosen for handling capabilities. The front-drive system has virtually no torque-steer, even on full throttle.
We found the Nissan Maxima SV Sport always felt agile, glued to the road and ready to play, with no hint of harshness in the ride.
The speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering system is shared with the 350Z sports car, and it makes the driver feel truly connected, truly part of the steering and driving process, and it's never over-boosted. The ABS brakes have vented rotors both front and rear, for superior fade-resistance and added braking power under severe conditions.
The only time this Maxima gets sporty and rorty is when the engine intake system switches over into high-flow mode above 4500 rpm. The rest of the time, the car is very quiet inside, with very little intrusion from the outside world.
The Nissan Maxima is one of the most fun-to-drive cars in the class, and one of the best-engineered front-drive sporty sedans available, from its accurate, quick steering to the engine power to the remarkably good performance of the CVT. It isn't the roomiest car in the class, and it isn't the least expensive. Instead, it's designed as a premium car for drivers who want something sporty.
Jim McCraw filed this NewCarTestDrive.com report from Cary, North Carolina.
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SAN PABLO — A Richmond man was fatally shot in San Pablo on Thursday afternoon, police said, marking the city's first homicide since 2012.
Richmond resident Franklin Lopez-Guardado, 19, died following a shooting on 2100 block of Dover Avenue just before 4:30 p.m., according to information from a police sergeant and the Contra Costa County Coroner's Office.
Lopez-Guardado was taken by medical helicopter to John Muir Medical Center to be treated for his injuries but died at the hospital, officials said.
No arrests have been made and no motive has been established for the shooting, but witnesses saw three men fleeing the scene and one of them had a handgun, police said.
The killing marked San Pablo's first homicide since 2012, when seven people were killed in the city.
The last homicide in San Pablo took place Dec. 10, 2012 on the 1800 block of Powell Street and left a girl orphaned. Her parents, Edgar Canpano and Blanca Arguetta, were gunned down inside an apartment about 12:45 a.m.
Additional information about Thursday's fatal shooting was not immediately available.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the San Pablo Police Department's investigation unit at 510-215-3150.
Staff writer Katie Nelson contributed to this report. Contact Natalie Neysa Alund at 510-293-2469. Follow her at Twitter.com/nataliealund.

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The New York Times, March 30, 2007
The New York Times, March 30, 2007
Mitch Epstein: American Power
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Through April 7
Mitch Epstein's "American Power" photographs are a result of what he calls in an artist's statement an "energy tourism" journey through America's fossil fuel, nuclear and green energy "hot spots." The project was prompted by the evacuation of an Ohio town in the wake of environmental contamination.
Mr. Epstein's odyssey was transformed by two things: the Patriot Act and Hurricane Katrina. Pictures of nuclear reactors looming over exurban neighborhoods or of a California oil refinery shot from an artfully respectful distance hint at Mr. EpsteinÕs trials photographing energy sources in post-9/11 America. ("If you were Muslim, you'd be cuffed and taken in for questioning," he quotes an F.B.I. agent in West Virginia telling him.)
Alongside images of power plants, a defunct gas station in Texas and a woman wading in the water above Niagara Falls are chilling images of a hurricane-crippled oil rig off the coast of Alabama and a tree in Biloxi ornamented with debris.
What is interesting, beyond the haunting, complicated beauty and precision of these images, is Mr. Epstein's ability to merge what have long been considered opposing terms: photo-conceptualism and so-called documentary photography. He utilizes the supersize scale and saturated color of conceptualism, and his odd, implied narratives strongly recall the work of artists like Jeff Wall. Mr. Epstein's images also share with Mr. Wall's a look that is at once real and unreal - or, as people who witness a catastrophe say, "surreal."
Yet Mr. Epstein functions like an old-school "documentary style" (to use Walker Evans's term) photographer, publishing his images in essay and book formats and heading out into the world to capture preexisting phenomena rather than creating (or recreating) them in his studio.
The difference, in this body of work, is that Mr. Epstein's images are often culled from a category of facts we would rather leave in the realm of fiction.


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Reims 2 Paris Saint-Germain 2: Ibrahimovic double spares champions' blushes
The champions wasted several chances in Friday's encounter at Stade Auguste Delaune as Jean-Luc Vasseur started life as Reims head coach with a surprise point.
Ibrahimovic had put Laurent Blanc's men ahead inside 10 minutes with a cool left-footed finish, but the Sweden international was also guilty ofhitting the post when faced with an open goal and missing a 29th-minute penalty after he was felled in the area.
Reims made the most of the unlikely reprieve as Prince Oniangue levelled with a near-post finish from Diego's free-kick, before Antoine Devaux gave the hosts a shock lead when he slotted home from eight yards to make it 2-1 before the break.
However, Vasseur - who replaced new Lyon coach Hubert Fournier in June - was unable to celebrate a debut win as goalkeeper Johnny Placide fumbledIbrahimovic's cross and the ball looked to cross the line before Edinson Cavani - linked with a move to Liverpool earlier in the week - madesure with the follow up.
PSG threatened early on when Cavani dragged a shot wide, but Reims failed to heed the warning and fell behind after seven minutes.
Javier Pastore easily dispossessed Odair Fortes and his incisive pass found Ibrahimovic, whose shot went through the legs of Placide.
Blanc's side then spurned two opportunities to double their advantage as Lucas Moura was foiled in his attempts to round the goalkeeper with Ibrahimovic in space, before incredibly the Swede missed an open goal - his shot hitting the post after good work from Marco Verratti.
It seemed inevitable Ibrahimovic would add to his tally when the 32-year-old went to ground in the area following Mickael Tacalfred's clumsy challenge, but his resulting spot-kick was saved by Placide.
Reims punished that profligacy and equalised against the run of play in the 22nd minute as Diego's teasing free-kick from the left was guided home by Oniangue at the near post.
Incredibly, the hosts then moved ahead 12 minutes later.
Devaux cut inside from the right to find Gaetan Charbonnier and he returned the pass back to the onrushing midfielder who calmly slotted under Salvatore Sirigu.
PSG dominated possession in the early throes of the second half, but it took until the 63rd minute for the equaliser to arrive.
Placide slapped Ibrahimovic's chipped cross from the left towards goal and the ball appeared to cross the line despite the goalkeeper's best efforts, Cavani making sure by tapping in.
Buoyed by the leveller, the visitors pushed for a winner but were twice denied in time added on by clearances off the line from Aissa Mandias PSG had to settle for a frustrating draw.


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Locally referred to as the "BookDrive", this unit actually consists of an Atiz BookDrive DIY cradle/station with two Canon EOS 5D cameras. Per the manufacturer website, the unit is suitable for making scans of items with maximum dimensions of 15.7 x 23.2 inches and up to approximately 3.5 inches thick. source: BookDrive DIY. Retrieved February 02, 2011, from http://diy.atiz.com/
To date the unit has been used to make scans for bound copies of items such as the Rammer Jammer.
For usage instructions, see the "cheat sheet" under Troubleshooting.
Technical Information:
Default Setup
Canon EOS 5D (basic settings):
- 1/15 (shutter speed)
- F7.1 (aperture)
- ISO 320 (iso speed)
- M (focus setting from dial)
- RAW (image quality)
- AWB (auto white balance)
When set, these setting will show up in the BookDrive Capture software:
Default File/Output Settings
Associated Hardware
- version 220.127.116.11
Associated Software
Windows XP Mode/Windows Virtual PC
The Canon EOS 5 is not compatible with 64 bit version of Windows 7, therefore a virtual installation of Windows XP (32 bit) is needed to use the camera to take scans with the BookDrive Capture software.
This cheat sheet contains basic instructions on how to run the camera/capture software from within a virtual installation of Windows XP.
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Date: Oct. 25, 2019
Time: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
We will take you out of your comfort zone as you walk through our 6,000 sq. ft. attraction featuring an indoor waiting/holding area with a 4 screen video wall. You will be set loose through the 116 year old barn and travel through multiple rooms with terrifying consequences. REVENGE is for the true horror fanatic. You've been warned!
Location: We are located at the Chase Stone Barn 15 miles north of Green Bay. Take Hwy 141 N. toward Oconto to Cty S. Head 6 miles West on County Road S and look for the Revenge banner on the silo.
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10/26/19 (1- 4pm) KIDS DAY $10
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10/31/19 (7-10pm) HALLOWEEN
11/01/19 (7-10pm)
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General Admission - $15.00
Ticket Sales: Tickets will be sold from 7pm until the end time listed above for each date. The haunted house will remain open until the last guest has experienced the attraction. There is no online tickets. No refund on tickets purchased.
Location: Chase Stone Barn
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Storemanagercasting necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 347 diseños de 58 diseñadores freelance.
We are an Italian consulting firm focused on Human Resources management practices and Head Hunting. We are currently developing a brand new recruiting service called "STOREMANAGERCASTING". The main purpose of this new service is to give the chance to great professionals of the retail business (store managers) to introduce themselves to Companies which operate in fields where personal passion finds the proper environment (e.g. a store manager who is a "pet-lover" meets a Company which manages a Pet-Care outlets network). A "store manager recruitment activity" that will look not only for skills and competences, but also for passions: passion for the kind of job and for the kind of firm.
Our value proposition is: "if you do a job you like, you will do not work a day in your life" or also "best job lies upon the strongest passion".
We will Operate through a dedicated web-portal that will receive professional resumes from interested store manager candidate; furthermore, the web-portal aim to communicate to candidates the great value of working in an environment where their passions are exploited.
Store manager, potential store manager, age 25-40, male & female
The desired logo will express the following values: Happiness, Passion and Right job, Strong link between job and passion, between job and happiness: job seen as a "non – job"
We want logo naming and payoff:
Logo naming: "Storemanagercasting"
Logo payoff: "come fare della propria passione un vero lavoro" or "la tua passione, la tua professione"
The payoff is in Italian language and we want it in Italian language. Please try with both the different payoffs. The translations to let you understand the meanings are:
"come fare della propria passione un vero lavoro" -->"How to transform your own passion in a real job"
"la tua passione, la tua professione" --> " your passion, your job"
We are looking for a clean and contemporary logo, which is not to techy but very web 2.0, trustworthy, friendly and not too corporate.
Logo should be available in high resolution for both Print and Web versions (vector, psd, etc...).
The logo should be able to be used as:
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2. As part of an advertisement (web or print)
3. As part of header/footer of document, email, business card
4. Ideally, easily adaptable for a favicon.
The logo should not remind our company logo visible on "www.peoplerise.it" (colors + shape)
We will provide as much feedback on the designs as possible. If there is anything else you need to know, please ask. We look forward to working with you.
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Hey you people out there holding signs bowing your heads down in prayer, did ya know that just last week in Texas a baby was removed from life support against his mother's wishes? All because of the Texas Futile Care Law. When he was Governor, Bush signed this law in Texas that expressly gave hospitals the right to remove life support if the patient could not pay and there was no hope of revival, regardless of the patient's family's wishes.I will add to Pop's comment: they were 152 people, regardless of their crimes. They were people and their state government murdered them.
Recently, Republicans voted to eliminate medicaid funding that pays for the kind of care that someone like Terry Schiavo and many others who are not so severely brain damaged need all across this country.
Did you know that Bush, as Governor of the Lone Star state. signed for the execution of no less than 152 people. It has been said that statistically 7% of all people that are sentenced to death are innocent, so it is safe to assume that Bush signed for the deaths of about 11 innocent people.
I didn't intend to say one word about this whole thing. But this "culture of life" thing is just too much.
And one more word: IRAQ.


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What to Do after a Hair Transplant Procedure
You've decided to cope with your hair loss by having hair transplant surgery — a decision many thousands of people are happy they made. After the surgery itself, the advice in the following list can help you resume everyday life with your new head of hair!
If you were taking Propecia, Proscar, or finasteride prior to your surgery, continue taking them as directed.
Thoroughly clean surgical sites of blood and crusts on the first day.
If there's bleeding, apply direct pressure with a dry towel for ten-minute intervals until the bleeding stops.
Shampoo twice daily for the first three days, and then resume your normal shampooing routine. If the scalp becomes too dry, switch to baby shampoo.
Don't use hair spray for a week, don't use hair coloring products for two weeks, and don't resume exercise for three weeks.
Don't smoke for seven to ten days after the procedure, when healing is most critical.


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We gave no-bake cookies a healthy makeover, bumping up the peanut butter and cutting back on added sugar and butter. The result is a chewy, peanut buttery, oat-packed delicious cookie. It's easy to whip up a batch of these—only a few simple ingredients are needed to make these chewy peanut butter cookies and there's no baking required.
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Belhaven Kennels
Welcome to Belhaven Kennels.
Leaving town is never easy when your dog must stay behind. You want to know that your friend is in a pet-friendly environment. A place which gives your dog his own personal space. A place which offers access to her own private outdoor exercise area. A place at which people are always on site. In other words, you want your dog to stay at a place that reminds you of a home--your home.


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Ron Dennis ceded his role as CEO and Team Principal of the McLaren F1 team to Martin Whitmarsh in 2009. Now, in an internal coup, Dennis has effectively beheaded Whitmarsh and his role as Team Principal is in jeopardy.
Even though Whitmarsh is Dennis's protege and Dennis has a fractured relationship with the board, it seems that McLaren, which has been underperforming in F1 over the last few seasons, wants a shake up at the top of the hierarchy to try and bring the team back to relevance. You cannot argue that last season McLaren was any good. They failed to finish one race on the podium for the first time in 33 years.
Dennis's new/old title will be CEO of the McLaren Group, and they will announce the identity of the Team Principal next month. Rumor has it that former Mercedes man Ross Brawn, who is probably still highly regarded by Honda, McLaren's 2015 engine partner, would be a solid bet to take over the role.


text: Friday, February 14, 2014 New Report on Blast Injuries Cites Research Gaps Despite the prevalence of blast-related injuries among returning war veterans there are still big gaps in research into long-term effects, according to a newly released study by the National Academy of Science's Institutes of Medicine (IOM). These gaps exist not only in research into specific injury types, but also in understanding the ways in which blast injuries can involve multiple systems and create "cross system interactions" such as mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The new publication,Long-Term Effects of Blast Exposure (.pdf available for free, login required), is the ninth volume in a series of congressionally mandated studies focusing on the health effects of military service. The newest report focuses on blast injury effects present after 6 months, and is based on reviews of nearly 13,000 titles and abstracts and approximately 400 full peer-reviewed journal articles. The report estimates that between 2001and 2011, more than 31,000 soldiers were injured by explosive devices in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The committee conducting the review focused its efforts on determining what links exist between sustaining a blast and specific health outcomes. Using a classification system developed for previous military health studies, the report group placed various long-term conditions along a range of linkage levels from "sufficient evidence of a causal relationship" to "inadequate/insufficient evidence of an association." The report identified permanent eye injury and damage to genitourinary organs as highly linked, while pulmonary function, vertigo, and exercise limitation were described as insufficiently linked to the initial blast injury. The report emphasizes that that committee's work was limited by significant gaps in evidence and that any analysis that focuses on one type of injury provides an incomplete picture. "A fundamental feature of exposure to blast is that it can result in complex, multisystem injuries," the report states. "Attention to those complexities has often been lacking in research studies. It is important that research on blast [injuries] emphasize multisystem injury patterns and seek to understand the clinical importance of cross-system interactions." The report also includes 10 recommendations for further study, mostly directed at the US Department of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Administration (VA). The recommendations focus on the need for further research and longitudinal studies as well as analyses of institutional barriers to collaborative studies, and an investigation into biomarkers of blast injury. APTA has been a strong advocate for more research into the blast injuries, and offers resources related to the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant role in treatment of blast-related injuries at the association's Management of Wounded Warriors webpage. The association has also been active in the Joining Forces Initiative that highlights the needs and strengths of military families.


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2-Pack Organic Cotton Ankle Socks
These super lightweight, low-rise ankle socks made from GOTS certified organic cotton are so comfy for everyday wear and especially the warm summer months. Comes in a convenient 2-set pack.
- GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
- Yarn count: 20/1 NE
- 80% Organic Cotton, 17% Nylon, 3% Elastane
- Designed in Denmark. Made in Turkey
- Fits true to size
- Elastic ankle rib, to fit mid ankle
- Available sizes 4-6 US (35-38 EU), and 7-9 (39-42 EU)
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It's a nightmarish scenario that reads like a crime novel. Arkansas, 1993. Damien Echols is an eighteen year old outcast – he's from a troubled family and has a bad reputation in the small town of West Memphis. Then the unbelievable happens: he and two of his friends are falsely convicted of the brutal murders of 3 young boys. In the midst of a surreal media circus, using the flimsiest of evidence, Echols is sentenced to death.
Maybe you know this story – the true saga of the Memphis 3, dramatically told in a series of HBO documentaries, beginning with Paradise Lost: The Child Murders of Robin Hood Hills. Echols and his friends would spend the next 18 years of their lives in prison, freed only after a tremendous worldwide effort to earn their release.
Life After Death is Echols' memoir and it is an extraordinary story. One reviewer put it this way: "Exceptional…Echols is at heart a poet and mystic, and he has written not just a quickie one-off book to capitalize on a lurid news story, but rather a work of art." (Kirkus Reviews) Life After Death is many stories in one – a shocking memoir of life behind bars, a moving story of the struggle to make spiritual sense of injustice, a poignant and unlikely love story (while still imprisoned Echols met and married Lorri Davis – a supporter from New York City). The book is also a powerful cry for justice that reminds us of the others – equally innocent – still behind bars. A dramatic and haunting read.


text: COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Saturday, April 7, 2012) – Subaru has joined the Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake to present the Subaru Rocky Mountain Cup, with the first of the three rivalry matches taking place today in Utah. The two clubs have played for a special, supporters-initiated trophy since RSL joined the league in 2005, with Subaru joining in a two-year deal as the presenting sponsor for the Subaru Rocky Mountain Cup. "This is an opportunity for this fantastic local rivalry to attract even more attention throughout the region and across the league," said Colorado Rapids President Tim Hinchey. "Subaru is committed to developing this Rocky Mountain rivalry, working with both clubs and our fans to make the competition between the Rapids and RSL even more passionate and exciting." The announcement was made in conjunction with the C10, a volunteer group of Rapids and RSL fans that serves as the organizing committee for supporter activities around the Rocky Mountain Cup. A statement from the C10 about the partnership can be found at this link; more information on the Rapids' local Subaru partnership will be announced in the future. With Subaru joining as a partner, the Rapids will continue to develop the rivalry through several initiatives, and support the friendly competition between supporters' groups for both clubs. The Rapids will offer transportation by bus for some supporters to travel to Salt Lake for Subaru Rocky Mountain Cup matches, and provide field space and referees for a match between members of supporters' groups prior to games in Colorado. The Rapids and Subaru will also host a special tailgate for the supporters before the Subaru Rocky Mountain Cup match. Both Subaru and the Rapids will also work with supporters' groups to innovate ways to enhance the rivalry and assist the fans in developing the Subaru Rocky Mountain Cup. These efforts will include giveaways, special deals, promotions, media opportunities, pub crawls and more. The Subaru Rocky Mountain Cup has been played since 2005, when supporters groups from both teams joined together to award the Cup to the team with the better regular season record in matches between the two clubs. With the previous winner retaining the Cup in the event of a season series tie, the Rapids earned the trophy in 2005-06, while RSL has held it since. The teams meet three times in 2012, with the first meeting at RSL on Saturday, followed by games at Salt Lake on July 21 and in Colorado on August 4. Saturday's Subaru Rocky Mountain Cup match kicks off at 7:00 p.m. MT, with live coverage from Altitude airing on DirecTV channel 680 and DISH Network channel 457, as well as Mile High Sports Radio (1510 AM, 93.7 FM) and ESPN Deportes Radio (87.7 FM). A tape-delayed broadcast will air on Altitude at 10:00 p.m. MT.


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Lynx Travel
Lynx Travel has been in business since 1984. Personally I am a Kiwi Specialist with three trips to New Zealand with over 1 month of time spent in country under my own travel resume' and consider my New Zealand trips the top trips I have ever taken.
I am a Kiwi Specialist who has booked many families, couples and honeymooners to New Zealand over my 25 years as a travel agent. Personally I have three trips to New Zealand including two that were travel agent sponsored trips that allowed me to get a better insight to aspects of New Zealand that I probably wouldn't have done on my own like a wine tasting trip to Waiheke Island or a food tasting walking tour of Wellington. I have spent time on both the South Island and North Island and have stayed in both luxury hotels and have taken a camper throughout the country so I've run through the full spectrum of travel options in New Zealand. Let me assist you plan your perfect trip to New Zealand, no matter what your tastes I sure I can help.
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Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (US)
Release: H.6 Money Stock Measures
Sum of savings deposits, small-denomination time deposits and large-denomination time deposits.
Calculated by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
For details, please see http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h6/hist/.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (US), Total Time and Savings Deposits at all Depository Institutions (DISCONTINUED) [TOTTDPNS], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/TOTTDPNS, October 18, 2019.


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The Children's Book Review | August 18, 2010
You may be looking for a book to ease the nerves of a child beginning their first day of school or entering a new grade. Perhaps you just want to find your daughter a good read that puts her back into school mode. Maybe you want your son to start thinking about school topics; such as, math. Whatever your needs, I know you're going to find a book that is just right for you and your child.
As I work on my own family's back-to-school needs—hello, Pre-K—time is of the essence; so, I've included the publisher's synopsis for each of these fabulous school themed books.


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Another piece of the rocket-powered Bloodhound 1000mph car jigsaw has popped into place, with chip-maker Intel announcing it'll be providing the car's brain. But rather than using the company's top-spec chips, Bloodhound will be powered using cheap Intel Atoms.
At least three Intel Atoms will be controlling Bloodhound's propulsion system, in fact, with two additional processors simply onboard the vehicle to check the work of the first—ensuring everything's reported correctly as the car whooshes past the speed of sound without even getting out of third gear.
Another four Intel Atoms will be helping the driver stay on course. Sounds like the driver's going to have a lot of spare time to tinker with the satnav and radio. [Bloodhound via Techradar]


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What is it with the evil teams always coming to B'More in twos? Last season, it was the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers in back-to-back weeks for what could have been a glorious span for Ravens fans. This year, it is instead the Colts and Steelers, #1(a) and (b) in the "Hate Book" of many in Charm City. Unfortunately, the chances of double glory in 2009 are realistically quite a bit less than the literally-missed-it-by-an-inch 2008 two-game sweep that nearly was.
The Colts come to town fresh off what was easily the most exciting game of the 2009 season so far, a comeback win over the New England Patriots in which they scored 14 points in the game's final four minutes for a one-point victory. Could they be in for a let down, after such an emotionally draining victory?
Well, we had better hope so.
One of the two remaining undefeated teams in the league, the Colts are leading the league in passing, with Peyton Manning AVERAGING 315 yards per game. Manning looks like an MVP lock at this point, as there arguably is not a single player in the NFL who means more to his team than does the Indy quarterback (which is why we just went ahead and threw his face up there in lieu of a "Colts" logo). Their defense epitomizes the "bend but don't break" philosophy, as evidenced by their being ranked 13th overall, but #1 in points allowed. They have allowed only seven passing touchdowns all season, tied for second best in the league.
Ravens' QB Joe Flacco will look to redeem himself after last year's dismal showing against the Colts, when he threw three interceptions and never once found the end zone in a 31-3 loss. Flacco has significantly improved his game since Week 6 of 2008, but his recent showings against Cincinnati and Cleveland do not inspire much confidence that he will be able to crack a very tough Indianapolis pass defense. The Colts still have Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney up front, who have 8.5 and 9.5 sacks, respectively. Ravens' young tackles Jared Gaither and Michael Oher will have their hands full with these two, and the pressure they can bring could force Cam Cameron to keep his backs and tight ends in to block more than he has all year. If you watched the game last Sunday night, New England used a variety of creative ways to "chip" Freeney, including having wide receiver bump him off the line. Ravens' wideouts are hardly the physical type, so we don't expect much of that, but don't be surprised to see more two-tight end sets this week, with both Todd Heap and L.J. Smith.
Traditional wisdom against a team in the situation that the Colts find themselves in, that is, starting two rookie cornerbacks, is to attack through the air. However, that seems like exactly what the Colts want teams to do, so they can have their stout pass rush pin their ears back. Cameron acknowledged this week that Indy's young corners are playing as good as, or better than, the guys they replaced. Sure, Randy Moss was able to shred them, but…well, you know. In short, the Ravens don't have the firepower to trade blows with Indy like the Pats did.
If the Ravens want to have any chance in this one, they need to follow the lead of some other teams who have nearly knocked off Peyton & Co. this year, specifically Houston, Miami, and San Francisco.
- Houston won the time of possession battle by a margin of 35-25, despite gaining only 81 yards on the ground, by going an impressive 10/16 on 3rd down.
- Miami racked up 239 yards on the ground, and dominated the clock by a ridiculous 45-15.
- San Francisco kept it close by holding the Colts to field goals on each of their four red zone opportunities.
There isn't a "book to beat the Colts," because nobody has done it yet. There are, as you see above, a few recipies to "keep it close against the Colts." Can the Ravens hope to employ any of these formulas on Sunday?
Dominate 3rd Down
B'More was an impressive 11/18 on 3rd downs three weeks ago against Denver, but are just 5/24 (20%) since then. Hopefully, back in the friendly confines of M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens can keep the chains moving like they did last time they played in front of the home crowd.
Bend but Don't Break
In 24 opponents' trips into their red zone in 2009, the Ravens have allowed 11 touchdowns, good for 46%. That's 10% worse than their 2008 numbers, when they gave up 14 in 39 trips. Holding Indy to under 50% on the day is probably a best-case scenario.
We all remember one particular game against Peyton in B'More though, when he was touchdown-less, and went to the red zone just twice all day, but still won the game.
Run the Ball
Given Joe Flacco's recent struggles, the Colts' strong pass defense and small d-line and linebackers, and the fact that Peyton Manning on the field = bad while Peyton Manning on the sideline = good, there would seem to be no better time than the present for the Ravens to tap into their 2008 formula and re-release the three-headed monster backfield. Le'Ron McClain and Willis McGahee got back into the action last week to a degree, with 13 and 6 touches, repspectively, but it will take more than than to keep #18 planted firmly on the bench.
Come on, Cam. Break out all the stops in this one – unbalanced line, "Suggs" package, wishbone formation, whatever. Pound the rock and pound it good.
Speaking of coordinators, Greg Mattison will be under the spotlight Sunday too, especially if Cameron's unit fails to control the clock and put up points, especially early. The Ravens' defense has not allowed a point in six consecutive quarters, but that was against the Browns and a Bengals team protecting a double-digit lead. Peyton Manning could topple that house of cards quickly and mercilessly. Mattison seems to have no fear of going after mediocre QBs with all he has (see: Orton, Quinn), but for some reason prefers to sit back and let the better gunslingers pick the mediocre secondary to pieces (see: Favre, Rivers, Palmer). Losing Terrell Suggs only makes matters worse, as rookie Paul Kruger will have a tough first assignment in trying to bring down "twinkle toes" Manning.
The recommendation here is to, somehow, try to take both Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark out of the game (also, to cure cancer and end world hunger). The Patriots did a good job of neutralizing Clark, only to see Wayne explode for 126 yards and 2 TDs. The Colts' young WRs, Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon, though having strong seasons, both looked a bit rattled and missed some plays against New England. Maybe looking into Ray Lewis' eyes across the line will have them similarly shaken.
Grasping at straws here, I know.
The other potential saving grace Sunday would be a weather-induced ineffective Manning. "Whether" (ha!) it be a torrential downpour, or 40 mph winds like the ones that nearly helped the Ravens end the Pats' undefeated streak in '07, mother nature would be a great 12th man to have on our side this week.
Unfortunately, the current forecast is for 50 degree temperatures, just a 20% chance of precipitation, and light winds.
Where's a Nor'easter when you need one?
Colts 31 Ravens 20


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Earlier this year, Charles Passy, staff writer for the Wall Street Journal Digital Network, sent a query over ProfNet looking for experts on farm stands. Mark Tardif, director of college communications at Unity College in Maine, saw the query and immediately knew he had the perfect expert – Sara Trunzo, Unity's food and farms project coordinator. Tardif responded to Passy with Trunzo's information, and the pitch resulted in a national media hit for Unity College, a small environmental college with less than 600 full-time students.
We thought it would be interesting to hear about the mechanics behind the article and pitch from three different perspectives – the reporter, the PR professional and the expert -- so we invited Passy, Tardif and Trunzo to be part of a free webinar we hosted last week.
Here are some highlights of the webinar for those who were unable to attend. You can also access a recording of the webinar via the PRNewswire.com Knowledge Center.
Charles Passy, staff writer, Wall Street Journal Digital Network
Passy, a "big fan of ProfNet," primarily writes about personal finance, food, wine and other gourmet topics.
On the personal finance side, he writes for both MarketWatch.com and SmartMoney.com, both part of the WSJ Digital Network. Occasionally, some stories also appear in the print version of the Journal.
On the food and wine front, Passy writes a food and wine column, "Table for One," for the WSJ.com blog Speakeasy, which covers cultural/lifestyle/arts topics. He also occasionally writes a front-page piece on an offbeat topic, like the one he recently did on experts who get certification as beer sommeliers.
Passy has been utilizing ProfNet for several years, so we asked him for tips on how ProfNet subscribers should respond to queries:
The early bird gets the worm. Time really counts. Don't hesitate with a response. The sooner you reply to Passy's query, the more receptive he may be, particularly if it's a story on a tight deadline (meaning one where he has given a deadline of the same day or within a day). However, even if he does list a longer deadline, he's always curious about the first few responses, just to see what he'll get.
"Sometimes people try to craft the 'perfect' response, particularly if I'm indicating a tight deadline," said Passy. "It really does help to get a quick response. If it's a tight deadline, I'm looking for people that I can potentially talk to within a window of 2-3 hours. If I'm asking for a written response, which I often do, it still helps to get in there early."
Don't call. If Passy wants phone responses, he'll indicate that in the query. Otherwise, reply only by emai.
"I really do go through my ProfNet email responses," said Passy. "Calling doesn't help. In fact, it kind of ticks me off, especially if I'm on deadline. It's not that I don't like talking to people, but the whole point of email responses is that it allows me to put a filter through the responses to see who's right or who's not."
Be specific and detailed in your response. If Passy asks for a written response, give him a written response. It's crucial in a deadline crunch, and it tells him if the expert really knows the subject.
"I know gathering a written response takes time -- and time can be of the essence -- but if I'm asking for it, I'm doing so for a reason," he explained.
Passy also said he sometimes uses quotes directly from email responses, although he generally follows up by phone.
"I'm not a big fan of email interviews," he said. "Sometimes a quote can be too perfectly crafted. I like to make sure it's a thoughtful, but honest, response. But when I ask for it in writing, I do like to get it in writing."
Offer a real expert. Don't offer just anyone; make sure it's someone who really knows the subject Passy is writing about -- and make it clear why your expert is the best person to answer the query. Include a short bio (not a generic one) that explains the expert's qualifications.
For the bio, don't send a five-paragraph boilerplate bio, which gives Passy too much to read and doesn't really tell him how the expert fits into his article. If the expert has written a white paper or is doing research on the specific topic Passy is writing about, include that at the top of the email response -- even if that means appending a couple of lines on top of the boilerplate bio to tell him why he really wants to talk to your expert.
Understand the odds. In some instances, Passy gets hundreds of responses for a story, and he's only able to quote two or three people. Don't take it personally if he doesn't use your expert -- but don't respond with a high expectation of being quoted, either.
"I might end up interviewing a dozen people. I might only quote two or three. The odds are somewhat stacked against you. It's not necessarily a crapshoot in that I do try to focus on people with the best responses, but there can be several good people all the same."
However, Passy does sometimes keep good experts in mind for other stories.
Stay on topic. Don't respond to a ProfNet suggesting another story.
"Do yourself a favor and make the pitch separate from my ProfNet query," said Passy. "When I see ProfNet in subject line, I'm expecting someone responding to the matter at hand. It's a waste of my time, it's a waste of your time, and it's bad form. I understand the temptation, but understand I'm opening up the emails thinking I have something for my story. If you have my contact info and you want to make a pitch, that's fine, but please don't say you're responding to that query. It doesn't serve anybody's purposes."
Mark Tardiff, director of college communications, Unity College
Unity College (tagline: America's environmental college) is a private liberal-arts college in Unity, Maine. The college is completely focused on environmental topics, and has various experts who are really good in the niche markets the college serves.
Tardif shared the following tips on how communication professionals can best manage the PR-expert relationship:
Build trust. Experts need to trust their communications professional. When faculty members trust their PR person, it allows the PR pro to responding to reporters quickly when a query relates to the faculty member's expertise.
No one is expected to know everything about a given topic, particularly in the case of experts that don't have a great deal of experience with media. That's where trust-building comes in.
"I say to our faculty, 'You can trust me to identify your expertise and match you with an opportunity that is right for them. I'm looking out for your best interests.'"
Communicate regularly. This is especially important in a smaller organization. Have regular, face-to-face contact to really understand the skill set of all your experts. This will also help you respond quickly to ProfNet queries.
Also, when responding to queries, send a copy of the query to the expert you're pitching.
"Right after I responded to the query, I immediately sent it to Sara so she had a chance to see it and would be able to think about what parts of the query are in her wheelhouse and what parts are associated with our larger goals."
This tactic can also help in creating a follow-up to the reporter.
"When Sara saw the query, she engaged a professor in the program and the sustainability coordinator, and they each were able to look at the query and say, 'I can discuss this part.' I was then able to immediately turn around and, within three minutes of the original outreach to Mr. Passy, send a follow-up email saying, 'Here is what each expert can offer.'"
Know and communicate your mission. Experts should understand what it is you're trying to do with your communications program and the larger goals of the organization.
"Your experts have to understand what it is you're about, what it is you're essentially 'selling,' and why their input is very important," said Tardif. "At Unity College, our faculty and staff understand that sustainability science is the center of the curriculum. We are the first college in the United States to have all aspects of the curriculum connect to sustainability science, the most leading-edge approach to 21st century environmental problem-solving."
Help experts work through their misgivings. An expert doesn't have to be a Pulitzer Prize winner to be qualified to respond as an expert. At times, especially among experts with limited media experience, speaking with a member of the media can be daunting. Establish open lines of communication with experts to encourage them to express their misgivings.
And if something doesn't turn out right, ask experts to let you know so you can work through it.
"I'm looking to build confidence in my experts," said Tardif. "They are confident in their field, but some still have limited experience dealing with the media. I follow up on what was positive and what was negative about the interaction, and take it from there."
Communicate successes. When you get a media hit, it can be seen as a validation of your larger goals. Whether it's big or small, Tardif shares that in a college-wide email
Sara Trunzo, food and farms project coordinator, Unity College
Trunzo is the food and farms project coordinator in Unity's sustainability department, focusing on organic, sustainable and small-scale agriculture, particularly within the context of regional and local food systems, community food security and hunger relief. This is all done through the lens of higher education, experiential education, and sustainability science as a tool for teaching environmental problems and solutions.
While Trunzo did have some media experience with local or regional outlets, this was her first foray into the world of national media. Here are some of her tips for other experts:
Be open to media opportunities. Some experts question whether they know enough to talk to the media. Don't feel like your contribution isn't valid.
"If your PR person is asking you and is considering you an expert, it's because you have the experience and you have an informed opinion," she said.
Don't be afraid to say no. However, it's also important to know when you're not an expert on a topic.
"You shouldn't have to overthink whether you can answer a question. Be careful not to overreach."
And while dealing with the media can be awkward at first, allowing yourself to be put on a pedestal will also elevate the profile of your organization.
Take advantage of technology. "One of the things that make it a lot easier for me is having a smartphone," said Trunzo. "Some of what I do is in the field, and being able to see the query while I'm out in the field with students makes me able to turn something around quickly."
Keep PR in the loop. Let your PR department know what you're working on so they already have someone in mind when a query comes up.
Trunzo suggests firing off a quick, once-a-week email to the PR group that includes a couple of bullet points about what's going on and the most exciting stuff you're working on. Make it short and easy to read.
She also recommends eating lunch with them from time to time to "talk shop."
Q for Tardif: What criteria helps you determine which experts to use?
Tardif: "I love this question. It's such a great question because it really goes to the heart of what we try to accomplish with this department, and I think it applies everywhere. Develop a gut instinct through a dialogue with an individual to really gauge their level of understanding on what you're trying to accomplish with the communication program, their level of buy-in, their level of comfort. If somebody is fundamentally not there yet, in terms of comfort, you're going to be in a situation where it falls flat. You really have to develop a rapport with that expert and have that back and forth over time."
Q for Tardif: Do type of media training do you do when you're working with an expert?
Tardif: "Another great question! We don't have formal media training program, but we're starting to move in that direction. But on a one-on-one basis, I will do an informal Q&A. I think the training ground for us has been regional media. We have some smaller newspapers, some TV stations that cover our area."
Q for Passy: Are there any suggestions on how to write email subject lines to improve the chances of having it opened or read?
Passy: "The first thing is to make it clear in the response that you're responding to ProfNet. It's a basic thing, but that's how I'm going to visually flag those emails. Beyond that, there's a part of me that has to admit that if it says something like, "I have the perfect expert for you," I'd be inclined to open that email. It's human nature. Although if it's not the perfect expert, I'll probably get annoyed.
"If you can put in a few words that shows you really get my query and my story – 'ProfNet response: expert who wrote white paper on subject' or 'ProfNet - have expert who has done research on your topic' – I'd probably be inclined to read that. I want something that signals to me that you're a little more real than some of the other responses.
"Also, no more than two medium-sized paragraphs."
Q for Passy: Is it OK to include a link to the person's expertise, or do you prefer a short bio?
Passy: "Include both – a short bio just for the query, and why this person is particularly suited, and then maybe a link to a longer bio. Include a little bit of bio in the response, at least telling me who this person is. I wouldn't rely on the link only."


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Evangelista testifies at NY child-support trial
NEW YORK – Tracing her working life from picking cherries as a preteen to the cover of Vogue, supermodel Linda Evangelista told a court Friday she can still command about $100,000 to walk a runway, though her career has slowed since its 1980s and '90s heyday.
In an unusual peek into high fashion in Manhattan Family Court, Evangelista took the witness stand to begin telling her side of her child-support standoff with French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault.
But their 5-year-old boy didn't come up in Evangelista's brief testimony Friday; she's expected to continue testifying Monday.
Rather, answering questions from her lawyer, the high-flying model who once famously said she and her peers "don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day" sketched a portrait of herself as a woman whose first job — harvesting cherries on a farm in her Canadian hometown — paid $10 a day. She did that work at 12 to earn money for a bicycle, she said.
She worked at a convenience store and several other jobs during high school, pounded the pavement in two continents to get her start in modeling and felt pressured into getting her now-signature haircut, she said.
When she first got her famous cut in the late 1980s on advice from some fashion heavy-hitters, "I cried," and organizers canceled 16 out of some 20 fashion shows she was about to do, she recalled. But soon "I had every Vogue cover around the world ... and then people came around and decided they like the short hair."
Asked about her career now, the 46-year-old model paused. "I'm active," she said in a calm, careful voice. "I would like to work."
Indeed she does: She is on the current cover of Italian Vogue, recently did a roughly $90,000 advertising shoot, and still gets some runway requests, including a 2010 Paris show she had to turn down for a court date — ultimately canceled — in the custody battle, said Evangelista, dressed for court in a tailored white skirt, stylishly boxy gray linen jacket with tan collar and cuffs, and tan spike-heeled pumps.
But her lawyer, William Beslow, has said Evangelista's roughly $1.8 million-a-year income took a dive last year after a major contract with L'Oreal ended, and that's why she's asking a court to order Pinault to chip in for son Augustin's expenses. She says she spends $46,000 a month on armed bodyguards, 24-hour-a-day nannies and other care for the boy, known as Augie.
Pinault, who is CEO of luxury-brands powerhouse PPR and now the husband of actress Salma Hayek, says he has offered for years to pay Evangelista child support, but she responded with the lawsuit. His lawyer, David Aronson, has termed the possibility of a $46,000-a-month child-support bill "just ridiculous."
Pinault was grilled earlier Friday about his own spending, including the roughly $62,000 in clothes, $100,000 watch and half-share in a $250,000 sportscar he bought himself in 2010. Vacations ran him $200,000 that year; upkeep on the garden at his Paris apartment, about $45,000, he said.
His testimony pulled back a curtain on personal difficulties, as well as financial details. He said he had postponed formally recognizing Augie as his son for some months in 2007 because he and Hayek were caught up in concern about her own pregnancy with their daughter, Valentina. For a time, they were told the baby would have Down syndrome, he said.
"The situation was very, very complicated. We almost lost the baby," he testified.
Pinault, now 49, and Evangelista had dated over about four months in 2005 and 2006. He said they spent only about seven days together in all. Augie was born in October 2006.
Pinault also has two children by a previous marriage.
PPR owns Gucci, Yves St. Laurent and other high-style brands. Forbes recently estimated his family's net worth at $13 billion.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The heirs of Richard Ritchie, the man who developed the formula for Pepsi-Cola in 1931, sued Pepsico Inc on Friday, saying they wanted to erase any doubt that his documents were theirs to share with historians, collectors and film producers.
A lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court by Ritchie's daughter, Joan Ritchie Silleck, and his son, Robert Ritchie, said they wanted to "tell their father's extraordinary life story without interference or the threat of litigation" from Pepsi.
A spokesman for the Purchase, New York-based company could not immediately be reached to comment.
The lawsuit asks the court for undisclosed damages for what it called Pepsi's "improper interference with their rights in the Ritchie invention and the Ritchie documents."
It said the documents had been "physically and legally" controlled by a member of the Ritchie family for more than 50 years. The estate of Ritchie's late son, Richard, was also identified as a plaintiff.
Richard Ritchie was a chemist with the Loft Candy Company when he developed the Pepsi-Cola formula for Loft in 1931. He stayed with Pepsi-Cola after it became independent, but joined Cantrell & Cochrane Company in 1962. Ritchie retired in 1982 and died in January 1985.
According to the lawsuit "the heirs are the rightful owners of the Ritchie invention because, inter alia, Pepsi failed to require that Mr. Ritchie transfer ownership to the Ritchie invention to Pepsi despite knowing that he had developed the Pepsi-Cola formula while working as an employee of another company."
The case is Joan Ritchie Silleck, the estate of Richard James Ritchie and Robert Ritchie v Pepsico Inc, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, No. 12-3556
(Reporting by Grant McCool; Editing by Leslie Gevirtz)


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