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To find their father's "second" killer, Melvin Roberts' sons are prepared to spend $10,000.
On Friday, David and Ronnie Roberts stood alongside city of York and York County authorities who announced a $10,000 York County Crimestoppers reward for credible information leading to the second suspect believed to be involved in the strangling of former York mayor Melvin Roberts four years ago.
Each tip will be investigated for its validity, said York Police Lt. Rich Caddell.
Melvin Roberts' family funded the Crimestoppers reward.
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On Feb. 4, 2010, Roberts, 79, was found strangled to death with a zip tie in his driveway. His longtime girlfriend, Julia Phillips, claimed an attacker ambushed her and Roberts, wrapped her in duct tape, forced her behind a brick retaining wall and then killed Roberts. But after giving police several inconsistent statements, Phillips was arrested and charged in Roberts' murder. Last September, a jury found her guilty of murder.
Roberts, friends testified, had threatened to cut Phillips off financially at a time she was set to inherit $150,000 in his will. Prosecutors said she was a prescription pill addict and asked a black-market plastic surgeon who owned an antiques shop to kill Roberts in return for $10,000. A judge sentenced Phillips to life in prison. She has since appealed her sentence.
Police have never believed that Phillips, 69, frail and supposedly suffering from breast cancer, acted alone in killing Roberts, and the hunt for that second person has been ongoing.
Phillips' son, William Hunter Stephens, serving prison time for drug and identity theft, admitted in court documents that he was a suspect but was never charged in the case. No one, Caddell said, has been eliminated as a person of interest.
Caddell called Roberts' slaying "probably one of the more extensive and costly cases in our department's history, certainly since I've been here."
"David and I, nor our family, have ever wavered in our determination to help the police department find out who helped Julia kill our father," Ronnie Roberts, Melvin Roberts' youngest son, told reporters. "We will see this to the end. I don't care where the culprits are, we're going to find them."
Investigators don't suspect the culprits are in York, Caddell said.
"Citizens are safe and we don't have a murderer" at large, he said, adding that police are centering their focus on Gaffney, where Phillips was raised and managed a boutique downtown and where Melvin Roberts owned property.
Police continue to receive tips on a second suspect. Police would not elaborate, but York Police Capt. Brian Trail said, "We've got new information leading us (in) a positive direction."
Caddell said police last week received a "significant break." Caddell told The Herald that police have submitted requests to Phillips' attorneys to speak with the convicted killer for more information. By Friday, those requests had not been answered.
Still, Caddell said, "we're probably more confident now than we have been in a while."
On Friday, Ronnie Roberts said it had been four years, four months and nine days since his father was killed in the rain.
The Roberts brothers continue to provide police with any information they're asked to give.
"I appreciate the community's continued support in helping us ... get to the end of it," Ronnie Roberts said.
"There seems like there's a lot of momentum," David Roberts said. "Everything's kind of lining up. I feel good about where we are."
If he could face Phillips, Ronnie Roberts said he would "simply ask her to clear her conscience and tell us what truly happened."
"I firmly believe without her, my dad would still be alive," David Roberts said. "She knows what happened. She knows."


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Vehicles that warn drivers of hazards, put the brakes on for them, and keep themselves in their lanes already are on the road. Cars that can talk to each other are just over the horizon. Is the crash-free future here?
Not quite. It's true that safety features being introduced now could potentially eliminate millions of crashes. But even if these features were capable of preventing all crashes — and right now they're not — they won't be available in the vehicles most people drive for many years to come.
A new report from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows that it typically takes 3 decades for a promising safety feature first introduced in a few luxury cars to spread through the fleet. More precisely, it will take at least that long before 95 percent of vehicles on the road could have a given feature either because it came as standard equipment or was offered as an option. For instance, it won't be until 2016 that 95 percent of all registered vehicles could have frontal airbags, the authors predict, even though manufacturers began adding frontal airbags in meaningful numbers during the mid-1980s. Forward collision warning, which was rolled out in the United States in 2000, could take even longer. If it continues to follow its current trajectory, the crash avoidance technology won't be available in 95 percent of registered vehicles until 2049, HLDI predicts.
"Technology is changing fast, but it takes time for it to reach the majority of vehicles," says Matthew Moore, an author of the report and vice president of HLDI, an Institute affiliate. "New features that prove beneficial aren't instantly available in all new models. And once they are, not everyone rushes out to replace their old vehicle right away."
Crash avoidance systems introduced in the past few years in luxury vehicles could cut crashes substantially. The Institute has estimated that if all vehicles were equipped with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, side view assist, and adaptive headlights, 1.9 million crashes — including 1 in 3 fatal crashes — could potentially be prevented or mitigated if the systems worked perfectly (see "New estimates of benefits of crash avoidance features on passenger vehicles," May 20, 2010). In the first real-world study of one such feature, HLDI found that claims under property damage liability coverage were filed about a quarter less often for Volvo XC60s equipped with City Safety, a low-speed forward collision avoidance system, than for similar SUVs without it (see "Volvo's City Safety prevents low-speed crashes and cuts insurance costs," July 19, 2011).
Future technology could include other potential game-changers. A consortium of automakers is developing vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications platforms that could take crash avoidance even further. Some manufacturers predict these systems could appear in vehicles as early as 2015. Meanwhile, Google has a fleet of cars modified to operate without a driver and has been granted a patent for the technology.
To help understand how quickly new technology might spread, HLDI looked at five existing features: antilock brakes, electronic stability control (ESC), driver frontal airbags, side airbags, and forward collision warning. All of them come with different expectations of potential safety benefits. Some are required by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and some aren't.
Researchers used HLDI data on the availability of features in each model and registration data from R.L. Polk & Co. If a feature was either standard or optional, it was considered available. Future availability was predicted by extrapolating the historical trends in the registration data. The researchers assumed that the number of new vehicles added each year and the attrition rate of older vehicles would stay the same.
Although the report projects availability in 100 percent of the fleet, safety features never become universal in the real world. Collectors own and drive classic vehicles, and some people keep very old cars for sentimental reasons. Leaving aside such holdouts, it would take a minimum of 24 years for the fleet to completely turn over under current conditions of approximately 240 million registered passenger vehicles and about 10 million new vehicles registered a year. In reality, it takes longer because not every new vehicle replaces one of the oldest.
Despite very different histories, all the features in the report take about the same time from the moment they're first introduced to the point when they're available in 95 percent of registered vehicles. Other than forward collision warning, which is still in its early stages, the most gradual spread is for ESC (34 years). The fastest moving features are head-protecting side airbags and antilock brakes (31 years). These estimates only reflect the maximum percentage of vehicles that could have a feature. The actual percentage that have it would be lower, since for some vehicles the technology would have been offered only as an option.
The path each feature takes on the way to 95 percent varies somewhat. Head-protecting side airbags, for example, shot up quickly in the beginning. It took 10 years for them to be available in 25 percent of the registered fleet, and it's expected to take 15 years to reach 50 percent. In contrast, ESC reached the one-quarter mark after 16 years and is expected to be in half the fleet after 20 years.
It takes a decade or more for a feature to go from 95 percent availability in the fleet to just shy of 100 percent, thanks to the small percentage of drivers who rarely replace their vehicles.
Federal mandates, safety ratings that reward certain features, and other factors can speed up the rate at which technology ends up in new models and therefore in registered vehicles. For example, if all new vehicles were equipped with forward collision warning starting in 2013, it would take until 2034 instead of 2049 for 95 percent of vehicles to have been sold with that feature available.
Interestingly, antilock brakes have spread quickly even though they were never required. Despite promising results on the test track, real-world crash data haven't shown large benefits from the technology.
"Antilocks quickly went mainstream when General Motors made them standard on some big-selling models," Moore says. "They got another boost from ESC because an antilock braking system is a prerequisite for stability control. Now that the government requires ESC on new vehicles, antilocks have essentially become mandatory, too."
Antilock brakes
Antilock brakes in their modern form were first introduced in 1985 models. Studies haven't shown large safety benefits for the feature on passenger vehicles, and NHTSA never required it. Nevertheless, antilocks spread quickly throughout the fleet. By 1990, they were standard on 17 percent of models and optional on an additional 12 percent. For the 2010 model year, they were standard on 99 percent and optional on 1 percent. HLDI predicts antilocks will be available for 95 percent of registered vehicles by 2015.
Percent of new vehicle modelswith antilock brakes
Predicted percentage ofregistered vehicles withantilock brakes
Frontal airbags
Frontal airbags came to the U.S. market in the 1984 model year, following a brief period in the 1970s when a limited number of airbag-equipped cars were produced. The government began requiring their installation in some vehicles in 1996, and they have been required in all new passenger vehicles except the very heaviest since 1999. Still, it won't be until 2016 that frontal airbags for drivers will be available for 95 percent of vehicles on the road.
Percent of new vehicle modelswith frontal airbags
Predicted percentage ofregistered vehicles withfrontal airbags
Head-protecting side airbags
Head-protecting side airbags were first introduced in model year 1998. By 2005, they were standard for drivers on 33 percent of models and optional on 29 percent. The Institute's side-impact tests, a voluntary agreement among manufacturers to improve vehicle compatibility in crashes, and, more recently, a strengthened federal side crash protection standard have led to near universal availability of the feature in new models. They are expected to be available for 95 percent of vehicles on the road in 2028.
Percent of new vehicle modelswith side airbags
Predicted percentage ofregistered vehicles withside airbags
Electronic stability control
ESC was introduced in 1995 models and was standard on 10 percent of 2000 models and optional on 4 percent. The technology dramatically cuts crashes, particularly rollovers. As a result, NHTSA required that ESC be standard on all passenger vehicles as of model year 2012. HLDI predicts that 95 percent of registered vehicles in 2029 will have either come with ESC standard or had it available as an option.
Percent of new vehicle modelswith electronic stability control
Predicted percentage ofregistered vehicles withelectronic stability control
Forward collision warning
Forward collision warning is available primarily on luxury vehicles, although recently it also has been offered by Ford, Chrysler, and other nonluxury brands. It first appeared on a U.S. car in model year 2000 and was standard on just 1 percent of 2005 models and optional on 2 percent. In 2010, it was standard on 1 percent and optional on 11 percent of models. If it continues to follow this pattern, it will be available on 95 percent of registered vehicles in 2049. However, if further research confirms the benefits of the technology, it could be expected to move faster.
Percent of new vehicle modelswith forward collision warning
Predicted percentage ofregistered vehicles withforward collision warning
It takes at least 30 years for a promising safety feature to spread to 95 percent of vehicles on the road. Some drivers rarely replace their vehicles, so changes to new models don't reach the entire fleet for decades.
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
The quintessential full-size towing SUV.
Last year, as gas topped $3 a gallon and more people expressed more concern over global climate change, Chevy introduced a thoroughly redesigned but unrepentantly monster-sized 2007 Suburban. The Suburban was demonized by SUV haters. The result: In the first quarter of 2007, Suburban sales surged 10 percent over the same period in 2006. Suburban sales may decline as it becomes a costly alternative to a car, but what was once true, remains true:
The Chevy Suburban excels at towing heavy trailers, hauling loads of people and gear, and enduring hard use and rugged terrain. Observers who judge them negatively don't always understand the abuse these vehicles are called upon to withstand. A lightweight, fuel-efficient car designed to look like an SUV simply won't cut it when it's time to tow a heavy trailer or bounce over boulders along a river bank on a regular basis.
For an icon approaching its 75th birthday, the Suburban has never looked better.
The Suburban was completely redesigned for 2007, and there are no significant changes for 2008. This latest-generation Suburban represents a major improvement over pre-2007 models. The windshield of this latest generation is raked for better aerodynamics, and the chrome has been swept off the side. Inside, the dashboard has been lowered and instrument panel finally made tidy. The seats have been raised, giving a commanding view of the road with that lowered dashboard. With optional adjustable pedals, a driver of any size can achieve a comfortable and confident driving position. The frame is strong, stiff and fully boxed, the suspension is thoroughly modern, and steering is via rack-and-pinion. The front track was widened by three inches, and the rear by one inch. This Suburban rides and handles much sweeter than any before it, with less undulation and more precision.
The Suburban can seat from six to nine passengers, depending on the seating configuration ordered. There is 137.4 cubic feet of storage space behind the front seats, with the second row folded and third row removed. Behind the raised third row there are still 45.8 cubic feet. The seats don't fold flat into the floor, but the Suburban will accept a lot of cargo including very long items.
Suburban comes in three trim levels, with two- or four-wheel drive. It's available with a light-duty 1500 or heavy-duty 2500 chassis. The latest generation of its 5.3-liter Vortec engine makes 320 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque in 2WD models, and 310 horsepower and 335 pound-feet with 4WD. A new 6.0-liter V8 is optional, with an aluminum block and heads and variable valve timing, making 366 horsepower and 380 pound-feet.
The 2500 models come with a different 6.0-liter engine, with an iron block. The 2500 uses Hydroboost brakes, a stiffer suspension with leaf springs in the rear, and 16-inch truck tires. It is a serious tow vehicle with an enclosed passenger/cargo compartment.
The base-level 5.3-liter (1500 2WD) is EPA-rated at 14 City and 20 Highway miles per gallon on regular unleaded. The same truck with the optional 6.0-liter engine is rated at 12/17 mpg. Both engines feature what GM calls Active Fuel Management, meaning they can shut down up to four cylinders to save gas. But your actual mileage will vary, and will probably be less.
Acceleration is strong, considering the Suburban weighs three tons (5,613-6,328 pounds). And the powerful sound of the engine under full throttle is satisfying, if expensive. The 1500 comes with a smooth four-speed automatic transmission.
For 2008, the 2500 has a six-speed automatic for better performance and efficiency.
The 2500 2WD is rated to tow 9700 pounds, while the 1500 can tow 8100.
The 2008 Chevy Suburban comes in three models: LS, LT and LTZ. Each is available with either 2WD or 4WD; and with either the 1500 (half ton) or 2500 (three-quarter ton) chassis. The standard engine is GM's Vortec 5.3-liter overhead-valve V8, with Active Fuel Management (which cuts out four cylinders when coasting). An iron-block version is tuned to 320 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque for 2WD duty; an all-aluminum version, rated 310 horsepower and 335 pound-feet, is standard with 4WD.
The 6.0-liter engine ($1,095) is all-aluminum and features variable valve timing, making 366 horsepower and 380 pound-feet. Another 6.0-liter engine, this one with an iron block, comes with the 2500 models. The 2500 also has Hydroboost brakes, a heavier suspension with leaf springs, and 16-inch truck tires on eight-lug aluminum wheels. Newly available for the 2500 in 2008 are 17-inch aluminum wheels.
There are three transmissions, all of them automatics, but with two different numbers of gears and three levels of beefiness. The 5.3-liter and aluminum 6.0-liter engines come with four-speeds: the 4L60 and 4L70, respectively. The iron-block 6.0-liter in the 2500 is now matched with the new 6L90 six-speed automatic. They all have a Tow/Haul mode, which reduces shifting and makes the shifts quicker, so the transmission doesn't work so hard when pulling a big load. Transmission oil temperature is part of the instrumentation, along with a tire pressure monitor.
Standard equipment on the 1500 LS 2WD ($38,085) and 1500 LS 4WD ($40,930) includes cloth interior, power locks and windows, power steering, air conditioning, tinted windows behind the B pillar; roof rails (crossbars are $90 extra), folding heated mirrors, recovery hooks, a seven-wire trailer harness, 17-inch aluminum wheels, three power outlets, AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system with eight speakers, XM Satellite Radio, center fold-down armrest with storage, overhead console, cruise control, 40/20/40 split front bench seat with six-way power adjustment for the driver, 60/40 second-row seat, and third row split bench seat. Also standard is basic OnStar with one-year Safe & Sound service plan.
The LT 2WD ($39,025) and 4WD ($41,870) come with front bucket seats and a floor console between them, rear audio controls, six-disc CD changer, and a cargo shade. OnStar is upgraded with Directions & Connections service, which includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Additionally, the already-long list of options available on the LS expands at the LT level to include the 6.0-liter engine; 20-inch wheels; and leather interior, this last as part of the comprehensive LT2 and LT3 equipment packages.
The LTZ 2WD ($47,560) and 4WD ($50,405) come standard with leather interior, a 10-way power memory driver's seat, 20-inch wheels, locking rear differential, power adjustable pedals, power liftgate, and the Autoride semi-active electronic suspension, which uses body and wheel motion sensors to adjust damping rates to road and driving conditions.
The heavy-duty Suburban 2500 comes in LS 2WD ($39,495) and 4WD ($42,335), and LT 2WD ($40,415) and 4WD ($43,260) trim only; there is no LTZ version.
The Z71 Off-road Appearance Package ($1830) is offered with 2WD or 4WD, but only on 1500's with LT trim. It includes a different grille and fascia, rectangular rather than round fog lamps, body-colored wheel flares, satin chrome mirrors and door handles, tubular assist steps, 18-inch wheels with on/off road tires, off-road suspension package, automatic locking differential, skid plate, higher-capacity air cleaner. and unique exterior badging. Inside are leather bucket seats in Ebony or a choice of two-tones, while brushed-metal-look trim replaces woodgrain
Options include a navigation system ($2250), rear-seat entertainment system ($1295), power retractable running boards ($1095), power sunroof ($995), second-row bucket seats ($590), heated second-row seats ($200), power release for those seats ($.
Chevy Suburban was totally restyled for 2007, and is unchanged in appearance for 2008.
This latest 'Burb has a square-jawed face that's smooth and rugged at the same time. It's a twin to the shorter Tahoe. The mesh grille is split by a gold Chevy bowtie, and the headlights are all business, nothing fancy, just good-looking function: big near-rectangles at the corners. They're halogen and do an excellent job of lighting up the road. The bumper fascia reveals a low license-plate holder sandwiched by openings for tow hooks, with small round fog lamps at the corners like single teardrops falling from the headlamp eyes. The seam between the fascia and fenders is very tight, and an indication that GM is improving its build quality.
Rake was added to the windshield for 2007, improving aerodynamics and looks. The hood has two long bulges at its sides, extending from almost the windshield to almost the grille; Chevy calls these twin bulges the power dome.
The rear liftgate is still vertical, and the rear window opens independently, with both the manual and power liftgate, which is aluminum, reducing the weight and thus the effort to raise and lower it. Split doors are not available.
The Suburban LT looks clean and stylish from the side, without chrome trim.
The standard wheels are five-spoke, 17-inch aluminum. Polished wheels are available. Also available are 20-inch steamrollers, but we think they are too big for grown-ups and degrade the ride. Taller sidewalls yield a better ride, and we prefer the 17-inch wheels. The Z71 package comes with 18-inch wheels.
The Chevy Suburban can seat six to nine passengers.
Our test model with the LT3 equipment group was equipped to carry seven, with a 60/40 second-row seat for three, and a two-passenger third-row seat. Many other SUVs can carry seven passengers without taking up so much space on the road, but the passengers are cramped (and these SUVs can't ever carry nine). Our second row had the fold-and-tumble system with optional power (one button on the dash, another on the C pillar to be used by the third-row passengers upon entering, or for grabbing cargo through the rear doors), an option that saves a struggle. A motor drives the seatbacks down against the seats, and together they flip up against the back of the front seats.
Cargo space is plentiful, with 137.4 cubic feet of storage behind the front seats (with the second row folded and third row removed). With all the seats in place, set up for passengers, 45.8 cubic feet of cargo space is available.
The seats don't fold flat into the floor, however. This just does not seem right to us. GM says its customers don't care enough to justify the expense. We care, and would much prefer the seats fold perfectly flat; it's a feature we loved on older Suburbans. Outdoorsmen like to sleep back there, either when camping or when pulling over to nap on a long drive home after a long day in the field. Another benefit of a flat floor is when hauling dogs around.
There's good legroom in the second row, a slight increase over pre-2007 models to 39.5 inches, nearly as much as in the front. The seatbacks recline a bit more than before. In the base LS with the front bench seat, there's a fold-down armrest with cup holders; our LT was equipped with front bucket seats and a fixed, huge console having audio controls at the back for the second-row passengers. Wireless headphones go with the optional entertainment system with a DVD screen that drops down from the headliner.
There's good head room and relatively decent leg room (34.9 inches) in the third row, and a great view through the wraparound tinted glass. The third-row passengers have their own climate control vents, as do the second-row passengers. The HVAC system was also upgraded in the 2007 redesign.
Given the lift-over height at the rear bumper, it's not easy to climb up in through the back to reach things, especially since there are no grab handles; nor are there standard hooks or nets in the back. But there is a nice compartment over the left wheel well, for tools, flashlights, maps or the like.
Smart storage space abounds. The huge console has deep storage box and a tray on top. The glovebox is 25 percent larger than on pre-2007 models. There are two cup holders in a removable tray forward of the console, and one in each wide door pocket. There's a slot in the dash just left of the turn signal, perfect for coins or tickets.
The dashboard has been lowered by six inches, and the seats redesigned and raised, with a more secure seatbelt mounting on the B pillar. They are very comfortable, especially in leather, with firmer foam, more bolstering and less lumbar. The seats are still plenty soft, not nearly so firm as a Mercedes SUV or Range Rover. The driver sits way up high, which may appeal to shorter people, and the optional adjustable pedals work for either long or short legs.
Interior trim is softer and less glossy than before.
For 2008, Chevrolet has added woodgrain trim to the forward section of the console. The instruments and gauges are finally clean and stylish, with even brighter pointers for 2008, and the switchgear is simple.
The navigation system and audio system is easy to operate. It includes a touch-screen monitor. We set the programs we liked, and could switch from an XM to AM to FM with one finger push.
The rearview camera and monitor is an excellent unit, because the focus is good and the backup lights are bright. These cameras make turning around in tight area.
Driving Impression
This latest chassis is stronger, stiffer and fully boxed; many good things flow from there. If the last Suburban you drove (or owned, or still own) felt hinged in the middle and rode hummocks like a porpoise, the new and improved version will dazzle you. The ride is steady and comfortable, and the handling is tighter and more precise. We drove our Suburban hard, from New York City north on the rough I-95 to Providence and then back down over some twisty thruways that only a sports car, coupe or sedan could love, onto the tortuous Henry Hudson Parkway and finally into the depths of the potholes of the Big Apple. The Suburban was a dream.
Until it was time to park it. Then, in the city, it was simply a matter of finding an outside lot that could take all of its 18.5 feet. You can pretty much forget about parallel parking unless you find two spaces, even with the rearview monitor and backup beeper. On the other hand, New York is bad for parking anything bigger than a Smart car. Parallel parking in other areas is greatly aided by the rearview monitor and audible park-assist features. They make parking this truck easier, safer, and quicker, all of which make life better.
The new-for-2007 boxed frame is 49 percent stiffer and 35 percent more resistant to twisting. At the same time the front track was widened by three inches, and the rear by one inch. The suspension was been totally redesigned, using coil-over-shock absorbers in front and a beefed-up five-link rear suspension around a solid rear axle (better for towing) in the rear. A power rack-and-pinion steering system is used, for the first time. The upgraded suspension and steering have moved the Suburban into new territory: quality ride and handling. This results in safety through accident avoidance. The new frame also increases structural safety, as the forward section with hydroformed rails improves crushability.
Autoride is an optional suspension that electronically adjusts to the road, as read by sensors. It reduces body lean in corners and nose dive under hard braking. If you drive your Suburban harder than we drove ours, or if you tow a lot, Autoride might be considered.
The all-aluminum 5.3-liter Vortec V8 for 4WD models makes 310 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque. The 2WD 5.3-liter, with an iron block and aluminum heads, makes 320 hp and 340 lb-ft. The 310-hp engine can run on regular unleaded fuel or cleaner-burning E85 (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline); as can the 320-horse unit in some states.
If you need more power for towing, which is where the Suburban excels, you can get the all-aluminum 6.0-liter engine, making 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque; or for even more guts choose the 2500 (three-quarter ton) chassis with its standard iron-block 6.0-liter rated 352 horsepower and 383 pound-feet. With 4WD, the 2500 is rated to tow 9400 pounds, compared to the 1500's 8000 pounds. All run happily on unleaded regular, although GM doesn't even publish consumption estimates for the heavy-duty model.
For most towing needs, the standard 'Burb is plenty.
Our test vehicle had the 310-horsepower engine and four-wheel drive, EPA rated at 14 city and 19 highway miles per gallon. We averaged just over 15 miles per gallon on our lead-footed four-hour run on winding and rolling thruways.
We were pleased with the acceleration performance, especially considering our test vehicle weighed nearly three tons (5745 pounds); and we were happy with the powerful sound of the engine under full throttle. This is a V8 Chevy, after all. The four-speed automatic transmission is smooth, but we wonder how much fuel mileage might improve if there were a fifth gear that could be taller. Fourth gear is a fairly tall overdrive with a ratio of 0.70:1, but the final drive ratio is 3.73:1 (and 4.10:1 is optional with the 5.3, standard with the 6.0, for better acceleration and towing).
For 2008, however, the 2500 models get a six-speed automati.
Chevy Suburban remains the benchmark for full-size SUVs that can haul people and gear and tow heavy trailers. Built on a modern, stiff chassis, the Suburban rides smoothly and quietly. It's stable when towing and the engines are powerful and efficient. It looks sleek and aerodynamic by Suburban standards. The cabin is comfortable, convenient and roomy, with a clean design.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses contributed to this report from the Columbia River Valley, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
Model Lineup
Chevy Suburban LS 1500 2WD ($38,085); LS 1500 4WD (($40,930); LT 1500 2WD ($39,025); LT 1500 4WD ($41,870); LTZ 1500 2WD ($47,560); LTZ 1500 4WD ($50,405); LS 2500 2WD ($39,495): LS 2500 4WD ($42,335); LT 2500 2WD ($40,415); LT 2500 4WD ($43,260).
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Arlington, Texas; Janesville, Wisconsin; Silao, Mexico.
Options As Tested
LT3 equipment group ($3590) including leather upholstery, driver and passenger 10-way power heated bucket seats with driver's side memory, power adjustable pedals, remote starter, Bose sound system with 6-disc CD changer, power heated folding mirrors with auto-dim on driver's side plus integrated turn signals and curb tilt ground illumination, universal home remote, tri-zone climate control, Ultrasonic rear parking assist w/LED display and audible warning; Navigation radio ($2250); rearview camera with monitor ($250); rear-seat entertainment system ($1295); power sunroof ($995); second-row power release ($425); roof rack crossbars ($90).
Model Tested
Chevy Suburban LT 1500 4WD ($41,870).The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban maintains the same maximum-size virtues that have kept it a bestseller for so many years. It remains the first choice for anyone who needs to haul six or more people plus their cargo. The Suburban 1500 is available in LS, LT, and LTZ trims in both 2WD and 4WD. It can seat up to nine passengers in its three rows of seats. All engines on the Suburban 1500 feature GM's Active Fuel Management technology and some engines can run on both E85 ethanol-blended fuel as well as regular unleaded gasoline. The standard engine on the rear-wheel drive Suburban is a 320-hp 5.3-liter V8. Four-wheel drive models come standard with a 310-hp 5.3-liter V8. An optional 366 hp 6.0-liter V-8 may be substituted on the LT and LTZ trims. All engines are matched with a four-speed automatic transmission. All-disc antilock brakes, traction control, side curtain airbags and GM's StabiliTrak electronic stability system with rollover mitigation are standard. The Chevrolet Suburban carries over from its 2007 redesign.
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He was the favorite from the moment he announced his interest in the job, and a formality after being endorsed by commissioner Bud Selig. Although the Mets have not officially done so, the announcement of Sandy Alderson for the organization's GM position is forthcoming – Friday during the World Series travel day.
Alderson beat out Josh Byrnes for the job, so it was a win-win for the Mets regardless. The Mets ran a thorough search, interviewing a long list of qualified candidates. It's hard to think any of the choices would have been bad, but Alderson is off the charts.
Alderson has a sterling reputation in the sport having brought winning to Oakland and San Diego, and with his work in MLB and in Latin America. Alderson brings credibility to an organization that has long needed it; he brings decisiveness and toughness which has long been lacking.
Perhaps, above all, he brings with him the tools for change and the knowledge it won't come overnight. Rebuilding the Mets will be a long process as several bulky contracts will weigh the team down for any immediate influx of talent in 2011.
Alderson is 62, but that's a number. He's a progressive thinker who has done it. His reputation is such that he'll bring in quality people and implement a system that works.
I really like this move because it is no a quick fix. He isn't the flavor-of-the-month the way Omar Minaya was when he took over.
The Mets are immediately better today because they sent the message they are serious and the rest of baseball believes them.


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Okay, I am obsessed. I ordered and received The Perfect Pickler from http://www.perfectpickler.com/
Now I have two "experiments" going on in my kitchen with cabbage. Is there anyone on this forum an expert on this subject? I would love to take a course on the art of fermentation. BTW I think this is going to be the next big thing. I could imagine a restaurant specializing in all things fermented, from sodas to protein. Well..I think I could imagine it We are already fermenting our doughs. The extra days in the refrigerator helps to make the pizzas more digestible so maybe adding another fermented vegetable to the pie might be a good thing.
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Utah will have two online marketplaces for health insurance one run by the federal government for individuals and the state's existing Avenue H for the employees of small businesses, a new agreement says.
The details of the deal are outlined in a letter sent Thursday from Gov. Gary Herbert to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who is expected to approve the agreement for Utah's insurance exchanges on Friday, the governor's office said.
A two-page overview shows Herbert appears to have gotten everything he wanted from federal regulators essentially, keeping Avenue H out of federal health reform, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA).It will not screen applicants for Medicaid eligibility and will not assess whether individuals qualify for federal tax subsidies.
The federal government also will not compete with Avenue H: it will not operate its own Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP).
The letter also asks HHS to acknowledge that Utah law prohibits Avenue H from sharing any of its employer data with federal officials.
Herbert's letter hints at one potential outstanding disagreement sharing Avenue H data, as required under the federal law. Utah law prohibits Avenue H from doing anything to facilitate ACA mandates, so the state will not share any data about Utah residents or businesses, the governor said.
"In order to ensure clarity on this issue, I request that HHS acknowledge Utah's data sharing limitations as part of any agreements to certify Avenue H as a state-based SHOP exchange," Herbert wrote.
The agreement is unique to Utah and essentially opens up a fourth alternative for operating the federally-mandated exchanges. Previously states had only three choices a state-run exchange, a federally-run one, or a state-federal partnership exchange.
Herbert is expected to discuss the terms of the agreement in a 10 a.m. telephone news conference with media outlets on Friday.
The ACA will require most Americans to have health insurance by January 2014. The online exchanges are designed to be a pathway for millions of uninsured Americans to buy policies.
In Utah, nearly 400,000 people are uninsured. Consumers are expected to use the new online markets to comparison shop for plans, enroll in federal programs such as Medicaid and check to see if they qualify for tax breaks or insurance subsidies.
Herbert initially told federal regulators he planned to expand Utah's SHOP exchange to include the individual market, with some caveats. Utah got conditional approval for the proposal from HHS, but was told it must make some changes to bring Avenue H into compliance with ACA standards.
In February, however, Herbert changed course, asking HHS for a split system after he was unable to get legislative support for a state-run individual exchange. Lawmakers generally dislike the ACA's mandates and also balked at the $15 million to $30 million projected price tag for expanding Avenue H.
Utah created Avenue H in 2009 for businesses with 50 or fewer employees, to help their employees access coverage. Avenue H allows companies to provide workers with a fixed amount of money, called a defined benefit, to supplement what they pay for one of 140 available plans.
The new federal agreement calls for Utah to award grant funds to two organizations to help small businesses navigate Avenue H.
According to data from the Governor's Office of Economic Development, which oversees Avenue H, 344 Utah companies are enrolled in the exchange and 8,035 individuals get insurance through its plans.
Utah advocates for the poor on Thursday said the exchange decision was long overdue, but noted that the bifurcated system HHS has approved raised a number of questions for consumers.
"The state has had its concerns addressed about Avenue H, but consumers now need to have their concerns addressed, making sure that the coverage they are offered is affordable and that they are getting the benefits they are entitled to under the law," said Lincoln Nehring, senior health policy analyst for Voices for Utah Children.
Among the many things consumers will need to know: Where to find reliable information about exchange programs and how to get assistance with applications, insurance options and federal subsidy eligibility. Avenue H consumers may also need help determining whether the coverage plans they can choose from meet the affordability standards under the law.
Additionally, advocates want to know how the federal exchange will be paid for and how the rules for exchange navigators, who are supposed to help consumers with insurance decision-making, will be tailored to fit Utah's unique system.
"The agreement in the governor's letter provides a structure for how this will all work out," Nehring said. "But we have to work on the details now."
Others were more critical of the Utah agreement, noting that it prevents those using Avenue H from being screened for Medicaid eligibility, which could save money for some low-income, working Utahns.
"One of the goals of health reform was to eliminate the barriers that trapped people in inadequate or costly insurance policies or forced them out of coverage altogether," says Jason Stevenson, education and communications director at the Utah Health Policy Project. "The state's decision to prevent small business employees from being screened for Medicaid eligibility erects a principled, but pointless brick wall in front of thousands of Utah small businesses."
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Our friend Leona (so dubbed for his ever-so-slight similarities to the phone-flinging hotelier) invited us to dinner this past weekend and as I generally do, I offered to bring dessert. He is an accomplished cook, lovely friend, and one of the few people not afraid to invite us over for dinner (sigh…), so I am always happy to bring something along to Leona's, particularly since he's gluten-free and safe baked goods are generally few and far between. This time around, though, he went all-out "only the little people pay taxes" on me and specified a dessert that was not only gluten-free, but dairy-free as well. Lord.
Now, this isn't nearly as complicated as it may seem, what with decent gluten-free all-purpose flour blends and various types of vegetable shortening. And yet… shortening? Blergh. I think not. So, a recipe with no gluten and no butter OR shortening. Pavlova? Ehh, with no whipped cream (CREAM) or fruit curd (BUTTER), it'd seem a bit spare. Daquoise? Same issue.
I was discussing this challenge with Dae Dae, our PassionFruits European correspondent, and she suggested a torta Bolognese, an Italian cake flavored with citrus and nuts, but mercifully sans flour and butter. Intrigued, I put my Google-ing hat on and got to it. Turns out that torta Bolognese is a cheesey baked pasta dish… neither gluten-free, dairy-free, or even a dessert. Undaunted, I pressed on to figure out that she'd been talking about Bolognese torta di riso, which does indeed have candied citron and ground almonds and relies on rice for body. SOLD!
Four different "ricettas", some iffy Google translating, a few adjustments, and voila, we have cake! It's basically rice pudding that gets almond flour, egg yolks, and candied citrus peel mixed in and then lightened with beaten egg whites. Of course, I had to fudge a bit on the whole dairy thing, but I think using almond milk to cook the rice rather than cow's milk is legit.
Legit, and delicious. Cake-y around the edges, pudding-y in the middle, and suffused throughout with the flavors of almond, citrus, and vanilla, this was a big winner. The starch from the rice held everything together, but the beaten egg whites kept it from being gluey or heavy, a common fault of gluten-free baked goods. Instead, it was lush and creamy–without, mind you, any actual cream. Perfect not just for the gluten-free or lactose-intolerant, but even for the most demanding of dessert divas!


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I've posted this to the Indiana Atheists group. But in case there are people here who know of anyone living in Indiana who supports science whether they are non-religious or religious I'm posting this here:
On January 31, 2012, the Indiana Senate voted 28-22 in favor of Senate Bill 89 which would allow the teaching of creationism in public schools. The bill now proceeds to the Indiana House of Representatives.
In the 1987 case Edwards v. Aguillard the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that teaching creationism along with evolution in public schools was unconstitutional. Creationism is religious not science. Many public school boards have been sued for teaching creationism or intelligent design as science and lost. Costing public schools time and money that our public schools can ill afford to squander.
That's why I created a petition to The Indiana State House, The Indiana State Senate, and Governor Mitch Daniels, which says:
"Creationism should not be taught as science in public schools."
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I saw a version of that a couple years ago. Just goes to show we must stay watchful.
If Indiana's smart enough to rate an A- in science standards, they should be far more than smart enough to reject this specious BS out of hand ... and yet their Senate PASSED IT!
It's time that education, not just in Indiana but nationwide, was de-politicized and de-religionized and TAUGHT as though the US were intent on leading the world as it has in the past. As it is, I have to believe that western Europe sees us struggling with this religionist bullshit and only barely manages to conceal their laughter ... and I'm sufficiently proud of this country to want to do better than that.
If the bill becomes law, any school district that tries to give it effect will be advised of the many court rulings against it and the heavy legal costs they will assume.
Don't judge the legislators too harshly; they are responding to the demands of voters who warn them that unless they introduce or support such bills, they will face opposing candidates in the next election. Like most people with paying jobs, legislators want to remain employed.
Be more concerned about the bribery and extortion that goes by the name "campaign financing".
>Be more concerned about the bribery and extortion that goes by the name "campaign financing".
Already am. http://republic.lessig.org/
The book is a must read for every American!
update on this story:
the author of this article seems to think it won't pass the House. i'm not as confident as he is, but we'll see.
The Indiana bill ALLOWS school districts to teach creationism but doesn't require it.
Mischievous Dems added a provision that requires teaching the beliefs of about six different religions, including scientology.
You can safely bet that school board members will be told what happened in 2004 in Dover, Pennsylvania.
Creationist crackpots there briefly had a board majority, got the district hauled into court and lost a very expensive case.
In the next election the voters tossed them out.
sure, but it also does not offer a curriculum to teachers on the subject of creation. they are left to their own accord, to formulate their own lesson plan. they could teach one creation story, or all. they could make it simple - god did it - and move on. i can imagine that most teachers would keep it to Genesis, and that's it. it's up to the individual teacher. now, does that sound like good educational practice?
( i know i'm preaching to the choir here)
They should not be ALLOWED to teach creationism - of any form - in science.
Exactly. Creationism is a religious belief and is a political tool. It can be taught in comparative religion, along with other creation myths including Zoroastrian, Scientologist, Mayan, Polynesian, Hindu creation myths. It can also be taught in political science classes along with other myths and philosophies that are used to fire up particular groups of adherents. Creationism is not science, should not be taught as science, and should not be "legislated" into science. It's like when the Tomato, a fruit, was regulated into being a vegetable - it's still a fruit, it's just that people call it a vegetable. So now, pizza, which contains tomato sauce, is considered a vegetable, even though what it contains is a processed fruit. If the Indiana legislature calls creationism science, it wont be science, or anything like science, but that label will have a certain value to some constituencies.
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Day Two of the etnies and Underworld Skateshop Am Getting Paid Qualifiers is over, the top 30 from the past two days are officially in the finals, and god damn are these kids gnarly. If the 10,000 dollar purse wasn't enough, Red Bull threw a BBQ and best trick contest in the outdoor DIY section of the park in between heats, handing out cash to whoever was willing to huck—which was pretty much everyone. Money, free food, plus bottomless Red Bull = people are hyped.
After Magnus Hanson, Matt Berger, TJ Rogers and the rest crushed the course, Am Getting Paid quickly turned into Am Getting Laid (oh, the clever wordplay gets us every time!) at Underworld Skateshop, where Smif-N-Wessun and the rest of Boot Camp Clik slaughtered eardrums with good tunes and times.
Peep the footage and photos from Day Two of Qualifiers, and check back in tomorrow for the final results and the rest of our coverage. Who do you think's got this? Remember last year when Matt Berger busted out the wizard-like front blunt bigflip out down the rail? Think it's goin' down again? Only time will tell…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin transitioning to an ongoing bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance program that corresponds to the extremely low prevalence of the disease in the United States, says Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns.
"It's time that our surveillance efforts reflect what we now know is a very, very low level of BSE in the United States," said Johanns. "This ongoing surveillance program will maintain our ability to detect BSE, provide assurance that our interlocking safeguards are successfully preventing BSE, while continuing to exceed science-based international guidelines."
The ongoing BSE surveillance program will sample approximately 40,000 animals each year. Under the program, USDA will continue to collect samples from a variety of sites and from the cattle populations where the disease is most likely to be detected, similar to the enhanced surveillance program procedures.
The new program will not only comply with the science-based international guidelines set forth by the World Animal Health organization (OIE), it will provide testing at a level 10 times higher than the OIE recommended level, according to USDA.
USDA has an obligation to provide 30 days notice of the change to contractors who are performing the sampling and testing, so the earliest the new surveillance program would begin is late August. Once the ongoing surveillance program begins, USDA will periodically analyze the surveillance strategy to ensure the program provides the foundation for market confidence in the safety of U.S. cattle.
In April, USDA released an analysis of seven years of BSE surveillance data. This included data from an enhanced surveillance program, which began in June 2004, as a one-time effort to determine the prevalence of BSE in the United States. The analysis concluded that the prevalence of BSE in the United States is less than one case per million adult cattle.
The analysis further revealed that the most likely number of cases is between four and seven infected animals out of 42 million adult cattle. The analysis was submitted to a peer review process and a panel of outside experts affirmed the conclusions.
The enhanced surveillance program has been funded using emergency CCC funds totaling $157.8 million since June 2004. Ongoing surveillance will cost approximate $17 million per year using funds appropriated by Congress. President Bush's fiscal 2007 budget request includes this level of funding.
BSE surveillance is not a food safety program. Human and animal health is protected by a system of interlocking safeguards, including the removal of specified risk materials — those tissues that studies have demonstrated may contain the BSE agent in infected cattle, along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's 1997 ruminant to ruminant feed ban. Scientific studies indicate that the longer a feed ban is in place, the lower the prevalence of BSE will become.
An outline of the ongoing BSE surveillance plan is available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/hot_issues/bse.shtml.


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The Cadillac SRX is a midsize luxury crossover SUV that was introduced in 2004. In its initial design, the SRX was a sporty vehicle that shared mechanical features with the Cadillac CTS sport sedan. However, it underwent a redesign in 2010 and the current generation of the SRX is smaller and has more in common with other compact SUV models like the Chevrolet Equinox.
The Cadillac SRX is a crossover SUV, which represents the esteemed luxury automaker's efforts to take back the market share from import models like the Lexus RX. Being a crossover, the SRX shares more traits in common with cars than trucks. This helps the SRX to provide drivers with better handling capabilities and a smoother, more comfortable ride. The Cadillac SRX is a sporty, capable compact SUV that offers drivers a generous amount of luxury.
One of the biggest improvements featured in the 2012 Cadillac SRX is the addition of a direct-injected 3.6-liter V-6 that's capable of producing 308 horsepower. This represents a big step forward from the SRX's previous engine, an underpowered 3.0-liter V-6. The new SRX also features an improved six-speed transmission that's equipped with an Eco mode for better fuel economy.
Other improvements for 2012 include standard Bluetooth capabilities, power door lock switches, and a heated steering wheel that's standard on all lines except base models. There is also the option for 20-inch wheels. Color scheme options for the exterior include choices such as Xenon Blue, Silver Smoke, and White Diamond Tricoat. The 2012 SRX is available with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive models are available in base trim level with the option to add luxury, performance, and premium packages. The SRX AWD version comes with luxury level trim and offers the option for the addition of premium or performance packages.
The luxury trim version of the 2012 Cadillac SRX includes features such as leather seats, wood cabin trim, keyless entry, and push button ignition. The Luxury version is also outfitted with an eight-way power driver's seat that features adjustable thigh support. Both front seats are heated, as is the steering wheel. Additional upgrades that are available for the Luxury version include an improved sound system, a navigation system, and a rear sat entertainment system. There is also a performance package available that includes a 40-gigabyte hard-drive navigation system, Bluetooth music streaming, iPod interface, and a USB port. Additional features include fog lights, xenon HID headlamps, variable-effort steering, and 20-inch alloy wheels.
The 2012 Cadillac SRX also offers an impressive array of safety features including four-wheel disc antilock brakes, traction and stability control, and six airbags. OnStar is also made standard with a six-month free subscription. Other safety features that are standard on all but base models include front and rear parking sensors, and reverse cameras. The 2011 SRX was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and the 2012 model is noteworthy for upholding this dedication to safety.
The Cadillac SRX was redesigned in 2010 and featured essentially the same 3.0-liter V-6 engine in 2011 too. Standard engines on the 2010-2011 models were capable of producing 265 horsepower and 223 pounds-feet of torque. The option to choose a turbocharged V-6 was also available, which produced 300 hp and 295 pounds-feet of torque. Both engine models were outfitted with a standard six-speed automatic transmission. Standard engine models were available as either front-wheel or all-wheel drive, while turbo models were only available as AWD.
Prior to the vehicle's recent redesign, the Cadillac SRX featured a "swept back" design and a sporty, angular styling. Considering that the vehicle's underpinnings were shared with the first generation of Cadillac CTS sport sedan, these looks were not deceiving. While it was used in the first generation, SRXs are a good option for anyone who's looking for a sporty but luxurious crossover SUV option. Models of this vintage were available with a 3.6-liter V-6 that produced 260 hp or a 4.6-liter V-8 that produced 320-hp. Rear wheel drive was standard for all SRXs produced between 2004 and 2009. However, all-wheel drive was still available as another option.
Early SRXs were roomy inside and could comfortably accommodate four adults. There was also an option available for an additional fold-flat third-row seat that could accommodate a child or a small adult. Being a luxury SUV, the SRX has always offered drivers a generous selection of safety features and creature comforts. One such option was GM's Magnetic Ride Control, a feature that adjusted suspension automatically depending on driving conditions. There was also an available option of a panoramic sunroof.
First generation SRXs have been noted for their drivability with the V-8 providing better acceleration, but the V-6 providing better fuel economy.
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2015 Cadillac SRX
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The 2013 Cadillac SRX crossover takes on new competition with a new engine and refreshed styling.
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A 308-hp direct-injected 3.6-liter V-6 is now the only engine offered in the SRX. Though it makes more power than both outgoing engines, fuel economy doesn't take a serious hit, thanks in part to a new six-speed transmission with an eco-feature.
2011 Cadillac SRX
The SRX was completely redesigned for 2010 and rides on a new hybrid car/crossover architecture. Now front-wheel drive based, it offers smaller, more efficient engines and optional all-wheel drive. New styling inside and out improve the SRX's proportions and curb appeal in an effort to better position against the segment leaders. A rear vision camera and two new paint colors are the only updates for 2011.
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The 2008 Cadillac SRX classifies as a crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV)/wagon designed to resemble the driving experience of a sport sedan while offering the cargo space and seven-passenger capacity of an SUV.
2007 Cadillac SRX
The 2007 Cadillac SRX manages to be a class leader in a rather crowded and impressive class, coveted midsize crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) market.
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Launched as an all-new vehicle in 2004, the Cadillac SRX is among the best of the luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) class.
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Two trade organizations say a study challenging the accuracy and reliability of strip tests for detecting biotech-derived grains and oilseeds was "poorly designed" and casts doubts on an effective technology.
The study, "Performance Assessment Under Field Conditions of a Rapid Immunological Test for Transgenic Soybeans," was published in the April 1 issue of the International Journal of Food Science and Technology.
Its authors contend that U.S. grain handlers and exporters face risks of having grain/oilseed shipments refused if they rely solely on the strip tests.
Both the American Crop Protection Association, a trade organization representing the major manufacturers, formulators, and distributors of crop protection, pest control, and biotechnology products, and the Analytical Environmental Immunochemical Consortium, an organization dedicated to establishing immunochemical methods and other bioanalytical methods as recognized analytical tools for agricultural, environmental, and biotechnology applications, say the strip tests are effective tools for detecting biotech-derived grains and oilseeds.
"We feel this study unnecessarily casts doubts on a valuable detection technology and neglects the importance of adequate testing protocols," says Leah Porter, executive director of the ACPA's Biotechnology Committee. She says she has "serious concerns" about the study and its conclusions.
G. David Grothaus, AEIC president, says the study utilizes an inappropriate statistical approach in evaluating data and making conclusions, and fails to consider validation of all detection techniques and the importance of sample size and sampling technique.
"This was a poorly-designed study," he says. "The outcome would have been the same, no matter which detection method — protein or DNA-based — was used. It doesn't provide any meaningful information about the performance of lateral flow strip tests." In short, Grothaus says, "Valid tests depend on valid science."
Grothaus and Porter say that ACPA and AEIC are working closely with commodity groups, grain handlers, marketers, and regulators on validating tests to detect biotech crops. Both groups support efforts by the USDA to establish sampling procedures to test grains and oilseeds developed through biotechnology.
The main conclusions of the study were (1) that the use of the test strips to analyze unknown samples of whole soybeans for the presence of biotech soybeans resulted in a high number of false negative and false positive responses, and (2) operator performance were primary factors influencing field performance of the test.
The AEIC analysis of the study concludes that "the experimental data generated do not support many of the conclusions as stated by the authors," nor does it "add any substantial scientific information to the literature on biotech testing methods."
"We do believe the strip test method…is appropriate for its designated application."
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Reviewed by William B (age 6)
I thought this book was great because it was funny and made me laugh the whole time. My favorite part was when the old dinosaurs were drinking swampwater punch. I would not like to try swampwater punch. My favorite character was the ankylosaurus because that is my favorite dinosaur right now. This book reminds me of the book Dinosaurumpus.
I would recommend this book to all my funny friends because it is so funny and they would like it.
(This review was dictated to an adult.)


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February 24, 2011
Three judges of the Indiana Court of Appeals made their annual visit Thursday to Wabash College to hear an oral argument in a real case and answer student questions.
A post question-answer period was dominated largely by the emergence of social media and its admission in courts. The justices took turns making the point that it is a new field. Robb, Indiana's first female chief judge in the court's 100 year history, explained that a contributing factor is a person's expectations of privacy. (In photo, right)
She said a student with a cell phone, Facebook page, and Twitter account might have a different expectation of privacy than someone any of the judges' ages - who may or might not have similar social media tools.
The three judges also took the time to talk about court procedures and their daily work week. Of course, they would not comment on the oral argument which preceded the questions.
They heard a brief oral argument concerning evidence in a murder case. The case was the object of a television story taped by a private production company for the Discovery Channel. The defense requested and received some footage during the court trial but not all. That was the issue being appealed.
The state was represented by J.T. Whitehead '87. The Wabash graduate has worked in the Indiana Attorney General's Office since 1998. He graduated from Wabash with degrees in English and Philosophy. He earned a Masters in Philosophy from Purdue in 1993 He attained his law degree from Indiana University magna Cum Laude in 1997.
Nearly 20 Wabash men attending the hearing. The annual court hearing draws largely pre-law and Rhetoric students.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lipscomb men's soccer head coach Charles Morrow announced the addition of six student-athletes. They will join the Bisons for fall camp beginning at the end of July.
"We are excited about our 2013 class," Morrow said. "We feel like we have addressed our needs for guys that have graduated as well as finding guys who can compete in helping us upgrade in some areas.
"We have a group of very competitive players coming in and we look forward to getting them on campus in the fall. At this point we will add 3-4 more players with this initial group of players."
Micah Bledsoe, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, joins the Bisons as a goalkeeper. Bledsoe was named All-GCL League his senior season as he led the conference with 10 shutouts.
"Micah is a goalkeeper with great size," Morrow said. "We were impressed with Micah's ability to control his box and handle crosses. We feel Micah has huge upside and has potential to push for playing time right away."
Scout Monteith joins the Purple and Gold as a midfielder. Monteith, a native of Charlotte, N.C., earned All-State honors in 2010 and 2011 along with being named the conference player of the year in 2011. He set his high school single season goals scored record with 22. Monteith also played for the USSF Academy team North Meck Soccer Club out of Charlotte.
"Scout has played at the highest level with the academy team," Morrow said. "He will bring physicality to the center of the field, filling a big need for 2013. He is a versatile player and has the potential to compete for time right away."
Lucas Wiman, a native of Owensboro, Ky., is an All-State performer who has scored 38 goals in his high school career. He has won numerous club championships, including a national championship in Futsol.
"Wiman is a dependable and consistent defender of the classic mold – tough, safe and composed on the ball," Morrow said. "He will bring a confidence and winner's mentality to the Bisons defense and will be a great student-athlete for our program."
Cameron Botes, hailing from Charlotte, N.C., joins Lipscomb after playing for the United States Developmental Academy along with the Charlotte Soccer Club. A defensive specialist, Botes has been the starting centerback for his club and started every game of his high school career.
"Cameron's size, awareness on the field and technical ability will bring versatility to the back line,"
Morrow said. "He has a great frame and soft feet. We feel like Cameron has the potential to be one of the more dominant centerbacks in the A-Sun."
Kit Huddleston, a native Saltillo, Miss., is a three-time Mississippi State Cup Finalist and a 2012 Alabama State Cup Finalist. He also toured through Coasta Rica on an ODP International Tour where he scored a goal.
"We view Kit as a 'diamond in the rough' and are confident he will flourish in our disciplined style of play," Morrow said. "He has been exposed to the highest level of club soccer with the former USSF BUSA Academy Team and multiple ODP teams. He has a passion to compete and will vie early on to be featured within the fall roster."
Timothy Horth, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, was an All-State honoree in 2012. He is a five-time state cup champion and has gathered great success with his club team Everest in Ohio.
"Tim's Everest team made the finals of the Disney Showcase this year," Morrow said. "He has the size to play in the center of the back, but also the pace to play out wide. His versatility will give him the opportunity to compete right away."


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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is delighted to announce that Tim Corrie has become its Chairman, succeeding David Parfitt after his two-year tenure.
Photography: Kim Watson
Tim Corrie will be the 40th Chairman of the Academy in its 63 year history, having served as Deputy Chairman for one year.David Parfitt will continue to serve the Academy as Deputy Chairman for a further year.
Tim said: "I am honoured to become Chairman of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. As the first agent working in the arena of film and television production to assume this role, I trust that some negotiating skills will stand me in good stead as I succeed David Parfitt, a great exponent of the Academy over the past two years. I want to continue to make the BAFTA name synonymous with excellence not just through our Awards, but also through our debates, events and lectures. I want to see our Learning and Events programme remain at the very core of our activities, consolidate our vital work in the video games sector and strengthen our ties with our branches in Scotland, Wales and the USA."
I want to continue to make the BAFTA name synonymous with excellence not just through our Awards, but also through our debates, events and lectures.
Tim Corrie started his career at Paramount Pictures and in 1971 was invited to join the agency Fraser and Dunlop Scripts to help it develop in the realms of film and television. He worked for the company – which became PFD – for more than thirty years and held the role of Co-Chairman. In 2007, along with 80 colleagues, Tim left to found a new agency, United Agents, where he continues to represent a large roster of clients including some of the finest writers, directors and producers in the country. A long-time BAFTA member, he joined its Television Committee in 2005, became the Committee's Deputy Chairman in 2008 and subsequently Deputy Chairman of the Academy in 2009.
About BAFTA
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. BAFTA's year-round Learning & Events programme offers unique access to some of the world's most inspiring talent through workshops, masterclasses, lectures and much more. It works with groups of all ages and backgrounds across the UK. BAFTA relies on income from membership subscriptions, individual donations, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships to support its ongoing outreach work. For further information, visit www.bafta.org.
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Tyler wrote:Source of the postwags83 wrote:Source of the post Plus right now we're in the running for the 12 week cumulative point contest. Once that's over, we don't really need to go.
What's the ETA on the conclusion of that? 12 weeks is a long time! Our tournaments were 6 weeks long.
I'm not sure. We have to be close to the end. Maybe we'll find out tonight.


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Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. The bone marrow makes abnormal blood cells including:
- Myeloblasts—a type of white blood cell, fights infection
- Red blood cells (RBCs)—carry oxygen
- Platelets—makes blood clot, stops bleeding in cuts or bruises
CML progresses gradually. It is often slow growing for many years. Over time, it may change into acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). This is a more aggressive type of leukemia. It progresses more rapidly and is more serious.
Cancer occurs when cells in the body become abnormal. They divide without control or order. Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells and their parent cells. Leukemia cells do not function normally. They cannot do what normal blood cells do. In this case, they can not fight infections. This means that the person is more likely to become infected with viruses or bacteria. The cancerous cells also overgrow the bone marrow. This forces other normal cells, like platelets out. Platelets are needed to help the blood clot. As a result, people with leukemia may bleed more easily.
CML is almost always associated with a gene mutation. The gene is in a chromosome called the Philadelphia chromosome. This mutation occurs during life. It is not passed from parent to child. In most cases, the cause of the mutation is not known. Studies show that exposure to large doses of radiation is associated with development of CML. It may be found in survivors of nuclear accidents or of atomic bomb blasts. However, most patients with the condition have not been exposed to radiation.
Risk Factors
The following factors increase your chance of developing CML:
- Sex: male
- Increased age
- Exposure to atomic bomb radiation
- Exposure to nuclear reactor accident
- Smoking is the only lifestyle factor that has been linked to leukemia. Its association with CML is still unclear.
These symptoms may also be caused by other, less serious health conditions.
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
- Night sweats
- Fever
- Pain or a feeling of fullness below the ribs
- Bone pain
- Joint pain
- Reduced exercise tolerance
- Enlargement of the liver or spleen
- Unexplained bleeding or unusual bruising
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Your liver and spleen will be examined for swelling. The doctor will also look for swelling in lymph nodes in the armpits, groin, or neck. You will likely be referred to an oncologist. This is a doctor who focuses on treating cancer.
- Your bodily fluids and tissue may be tested. This can be done with:
- Blood tests
- Bone marrow aspiration
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Routine microscopic exam
- Bone, blood marrow, lymph node tissue, or cerebrospinal fluid tests
- Cytogenetic analysis
- Your doctor may need pictures of your bodily structures. This can be done with:
- Chest x-ray
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Ultrasound
Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you. Treatment options include:
Targeted Drug Therapy
Targeted drug therapy inhibits the molecule that triggers the development of leukemia and the gene that is associated with it. This medication is often used in early stages of CML.
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. It may be given by pill, injection, or via a catheter. The drugs enter the bloodstream and travel through the body. While this will focus on cancer cells, some healthy cells are also killed.
High-dose Chemotherapy With Stem Cell Transplant
High doses of chemotherapy are followed by a transplant of stem cells (immature blood cells). These will replace blood-forming cells destroyed by cancer treatment. Stem cells are removed from the blood or bone marrow of the patient or donor. They are then infused into the patient.
Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell. A donor's cells are infused into the patient. The cancer cells do not recognize these cells. They do not attack them.
A splenectomy is a surgery to remove the spleen. It may be done if the spleen has become enlarged from the leukemia. It may also be done if other complications develop.
There are no guidelines for preventing CML. It is possible that smoking is associated with CML. You may reduce your risk by not smoking.


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Solace Creek precisava de um novo design de logo e criou um concurso na 99designs.
Um vencedor foi selecionado entre 117 designs enviados por 19 designers freelancers.
Solace Creek Custom Homes
We are a young husband and wife team that has been in business for a litltle over a year. My wife has been in new home sales and real estate for the past 4 years and I have been building upscale production and high end custom homes for 12 years. We treat each home we build as if it were one of our own. If we can land a meeting with a client we are very good at closing the deal. However, being such a new company, in a market saturated with long running entities, it is sometimes difficult to get new clients to take serious intrest in us due to our lack of history. We are very detailed and build a high quality home. Our product and the smooth process by which we operate has generated us many prospective clients, but it is time to grow. We need this logo to speak for us..... It needs to say "these guys are professionals, they know what they are doing and we are in good hands." Lastly, we came up with the name Solace Creek to be a name that would be soothing. The home building process can be very hectic and frustrating. When I am stressed I have always closed my eyes and imagined slow running creek or river to clam and "comfort" my nerves.
Young professionals with dual incomes of 150k to 250k combined
Retired couples who have saved their whole lives for their dream home.
Our price range of home is from 450k to 1.5 million
We would like a creek incorporated into the logo possibly
We have used earth tone colors (browns, creams, sage green) in the past, but are open to new ideas
We are a home builder, but do not want a house in the design
We also need the logo to be a little flexible as we are also breaking into commercial construction
No hammers or nails please
We do not want to look like a high tech software company, but we also need to look cutting edge with fresh ideas
We really are open to any suggestions....that is why we are here!!!!
Saiba como um concurso de design funciona ou leia mais sobre nossos serviços de design de logo.


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Capricorn One is uniquely positioned by the beach yet backs onto a river, so you can go for a fish or moor your boat. Capricorn One is more peaceful than most out of the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise but just a 10 minute stroll to the action.
Transport is at almost at your door to anywhere you want to go, Gold Coast Airport, Theme Parks, Shopping Centres and Attractions.
All Apartments are two bedrooms and two bathrooms most have views and some have air-conditioning.
All Capricorn Ones Holiday Apartments have two bedroom and two bathroom (ensuite).
All Apartments are approximately 85 square metres, much larger than your usual Gold Coast hotel room.
Each Apartment has two balconies which offer majestic Views of the ocean and river by day and the brilliant sparkle of Gold Coast city lights by night.
All of Capricorn Ones apartments are Self Contained, so almost everything's supplied including cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery and linen, just bring Food and Beverages and relax.
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Reviewed by Kloe H. (age 10)
I liked this book because it very interesting and it leaves you hanging. I have two favorite parts in the book. The first one was when Adara rides on the Ice Dragon's back because I can picture the whole thing in my head. The second part was when Adara steps on a nail and it goes through her foot. She just takes the nail out and walks away leaving a trail of blood. Adara is the most interesting character. She is not an ordinary girl. Her hands are cold and she is the only one besides her mom who can hold the ice lizards. Adara's mom reminds me of my mom. My mom is always looking after me like Adara's mom. This book is unique because it is a sad book. People hate the Ice dragon and Adara is trying to save them. She is the only true friend of the ice dragon.
I would recommend this book to 3rd-6th graders who like sad books. This book is hard to put down.