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Toronto International Film Festival 2011 - UPDATE #3
My Worst Nightmare
Directed by Anne Fontaine
Directed by Anne Fontaine, My Worst Nightmare follows Isabelle Huppert's Agathe as she's forced to contend with the distracting antics of a loudmouthed boor ( Benoît Poelvoorde's Patrick) - with Patrick's arrival ultimately affecting the lives of everyone around him. Filmmaker Fontaine does a superb job of infusing the early part of My Worst Nightmare with a lighthearted, fast-paced feel that proves impossible to resist, with the unexpectedly conventional atmosphere heightened by the charismatic work from the various stars. (Even Huppert fares well here; the actress' notoriously icy persona acts as a perfect counterpoint to Poelvoorde's easygoing demeanor.) The pervasively comedic vibe is perpetuated by Poelvoorde's often hilarious turn as Patrick, as the actor does a superb job of infusing even the simplest of lines with an appropriately over-the-top panache (eg after being rebuffed by a pretty social worker, Patrick remarks that "if a girl's IQ is over 80, my charm stops working.") The affable atmosphere persists right up until about the halfway mark, after which point the movie undergoes a weird tonal shift as Fontaine begins emphasizing the melodramatic comings and goings of the characters (eg Agathe's son is expelled, her husband begins having an affair, etc). The film's transformation into a typically French drama revolving around infidelity is jarring, to say the least, and there's little doubt that the movie peters out significantly as it limps towards its entirely anti-climactic finale. Fontaine's oddly schizophrenic sensibilities are especially disappointing given how positively the movie fares in its early stages, with the end result a terminally uneven piece of work that will leave most viewers flummoxed and frustrated.
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An uncommonly interminable piece of work, A Funny Man charts the life and times of Danish comedian Dirch Passer (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) - with the film following the character through his successful early days as a Vaudeville-like performer through to his efforts at branching out into more dramatic roles. Filmmaker Martin P. Zandvliet opens A Funny Man with a great deal of premise, as the movie boasts a striking pre-credits sequence in which Dirch chats with his young daughter at an outdoor cafe. From there, Zandvliet slowly-but-surely loses his grip on the viewer by offering up a stagnant narrative that never really goes anywhere interesting or compelling. It is, as such, clear that A Funny Man owes its early success entirely to the strength of Kaas' performance, as the actor becomes this self-loathing figure to a degree that's often nothing less than astonishing. The far-than-enthralling atmosphere - which is compounded by the prolonged peeks at Dirch's act (which is nothing short of awful) - ultimately becomes more and more problematic as time progresses, as the movie inevitably morphs from a relatively watchable piece of work to an almost unbelievably tedious (and frequently endless) character study. And although there are a few decent sequences sprinkled here and there (eg Dirch's failed efforts at stepping into the role of Lennie in a production of Of Mice and Men), A Funny Man is, in the final analysis, a consistently misguided endeavor that wears out its welcome long before it reaches its head-scratching finale.
Think of Me follows Lauren Ambrose's Angela as she attempts to make a life for herself and her young daughter (Audrey P. Scott's Sunny), with Angela's ongoing struggles complicated by a variety of outside forces (including a suspiciously helpful coworker played by Dylan Baker). There's little doubt that Think of Me, for the most part, comes off as a typically subdued character study, with Ambrose's gritty, consistently captivating performance initially compensating for the expected lack of plot and narrative thrust. Ambrose, along with her young costar, brings a fair amount of authenticity that does, at the outset, alleviate the deficiencies within Wizemann's screenplay, and it's interesting to note that Ambrose's Angela actually becomes more and more unlikable as the film progresses (ie Angela generally goes out of her way to make her life a whole lot more difficult than it needs to be). There inevitably does reach a point, however, at which the thin storyline's lack of surprises becomes an insurmountable obstacle, with the overly familiar atmosphere ultimately exacerbated by plot developments of a decidedly questionable nature. By the time the neat, incongruously uplifting conclusion rolls around, Think of Me has undoubtedly established itself as a lackluster drama that simply isn't able to separate itself from its thematically similar brethren.
The latest effort from Nadine Labaki, the Arab world's answer to Nia Vardalos, Where Do We Go Now? details the happenings within a small Middle Eastern community over the course of a few especially eventful weeks - as Labaki focuses on the religious differences between the various residents and the strife that ensues as a result. Labaki, who also appears in the film, has infused Where Do We Go Now? with a pervasively lighthearted vibe that initially holds some promise, with the easygoing atmosphere heightened by the inclusion of an unexpected musical number about ten minutes in. It becomes clear awfully quickly, though, that Labaki is completely out of her depth here, as the filmmaker proves utterly and hopelessly unable to offer up even a single compelling character - which ultimately proves as disastrous as one might've feared (ie a character's sudden death midway through elicits pure apathy from the viewer, since this figure hasn't been developed in the slightest). Far more troublesome is Labaki's reliance on unreasonably silly instances of comedy (eg a character pretends to chat with the Virgin Mary in an effort at teaching her fellow denizens an important lesson), with the pervasively inauthentic atmosphere ensuring that the dramatic stuff that crops up on an increasingly frequent basis falls completely and utterly flat. (Most of such moments are just unreasonably melodramatic and heavy-handed in their execution, with Labaki's decision to elicit uncomfortably histrionic performances from her actors cementing the film's transformation into a seriously interminable piece of work.) Labaki's less-than-subtle sensibilities are never more obvious or problematic than in the movie's third-act twist, and it's finally obvious that the filmmaker's persistent speechifying will turn off even those viewers with an inherent sympathy for the problems in the Middle East. The end result is an ambitious misfire that simply doesn't work in the slightest, as Labaki lacks the subtlety required to seamlessly incorporate the film's admirable message into the proceedings.
Directed by Jonathan Levine, 50/50 follows affable editor Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) as he learns that he has cancer and begins the slow process of battling the deadly disease - with the film focused primarily on Adam's relationships with the various people in his life. Though it remains completely watchable from start to finish, 50/50 boasts a relatively disappointing opening half hour that oftentimes feels like a glorified sitcom. This is never more evident than in Adam's dealings with his girlfriend (Bryce Dallas Howard's Rachael), as the relationship simply isn't convincing in the slightest and does feel as though it'd be more at home within a garden-variety romcom (ie could she possibly be any more wrong for him?) It's Gordon-Levitt's consistently captivating performance that initially compensates for the periodically hackneyed atmosphere, as the actor flawlessly and effortlessly steps into the shoes of the sympathetic protagonist with an ease that's nothing short of hypnotic. (Seth Rogen, cast as Adam's affable best buddy, is far more compelling and hilarious here than he's been elsewhere in quite some time.) The inherently engaging premise does ensure that 50/50 grows more and more compelling as it progresses, with the increased inclusion of heartwrenching sequences playing an instrumental role in cementing the movie's transformation from passable to engrossing. By the time the unexpectedly emotional third act rolls around, 50/50 has undoubtedly confirmed its place as an above average piece of work that brilliantly manages to blend big laughs with high drama.
Inspired by true events, Omar Killed Me follows the title character (Sami Bouajila's Omar Raddad) as he's sent to prison for murdering his employer - with the film subsequently detailing both Omar's exploits and the ongoing efforts of a notorious crusader (Denis Podalydès' Pierre-Emmanuel Vaugrenard) at proving Omar's innocence. There's little doubt that the unusual narrative structure employed by scripters Olivier Gorce and Roschdy Zem does take some getting used to, as Omar Killed Me unfolds in two separate time periods - with Omar's activities occurring a few years before Pierre-Emmanuel's investigation. The inherently compelling nature of the movie's premise does prove instrumental in initially capturing one's interest, however, and there's ultimately little doubt that Omar Killed Me fares best in its comparatively fresh opening half hour. It's only as the movie progresses that the viewer's interest begins to wane, with the continuing emphasis on Pierre-Emmanuel's increasingly tedious investigation triggering the movie's downfall. The pervasively routine atmosphere - this does, after all, resemble a garden-variety police procedural at times - effectively diminishes the strength of the prison scenes, and it's worth noting, too, that the story's true-life origins contribute heavily to the film's underwhelming, strangely flat sensibilities (ie would there even be a movie if Omar hadn't been released from prison?) It's finally impossible to label Omar Killed Me as anything more than a well-intentioned misfire, with the periodic inclusion of admittedly engrossing sequences (eg Omar's heartfelt encounter with his father) ensuring that the film never quite becomes the tedious endeavor one might've expected.
The latest effort from Rodrigo Garcia, Albert Nobbs follows the title character (Glenn Close), a turn-of-the-century woman who has spent years working as a male butler, as her orderly existence is threatened by the arrival of a scrappy newcomer (Aaron Johnson's Joe). There's little doubt that Albert Nobbs fares best in its opening half hour, as Garcia does a superb job of initially establishing this very specific time and place - with the inherently compelling atmosphere heightened by Close's consistently riveting performance. The actress effortlessly steps into her character's repressed shoes and transforms Nobbs into an undeniably fascinating figure, which is certainly no small feat given the relative paucity of dialogue that the character has been afforded. Garcia's obvious patience in telling this story does become increasingly problematic, however, with the movie's lack of narrative thrust never more evident than in its disappointingly stagnant midsection - as Garcia emphasizes the exploits of two relatively uninteresting figures (Johnson's Joe and Mia Wasikowska's Helen). The pervasively sedate atmosphere ultimately lends the proceedings an oppressive quality that renders its positive attributes moot, with the viewer's growing disinterest ensuring that the film is simply unable to pack the emotional punch that Garcia has clearly intended. The end result is nothing more than a showcase for Close's admittedly stirring performance, which is certainly disappointing given the strength of such past Garcia efforts as Nine Lives and Mother and Child.


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PLEASE NOTE that the Tennessee State Library and Archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. Please check the Tennessee State Library and Archives Online Catalog or visit the Ask Us a Question! web page to contact the Library and Archives and verify we have an item in our collection. We will respond to e-mail requests promptly; response time may vary, depending on the amount of research required to answer your question and the unique nature of your request. If you need immediate assistance you may call the reference desk at (615) 741-2764 or visit us in person.
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Alexander, Frank D. Owners & tenants of small farms in the life of a selected community [McNairy County]: a cultural analysis. Vanderbilt U. dissertation, 1938. 474 pp.
Allred, Charles E. Acquisition of farm land by credit corporations in TN. Knoxville, TN Ag. Exp. Sta., 1938. 49 pp. (its Rural research series monograph #77)
Atkins, Samuel W. Cotton production practices in type-of-farming area 6, western TN, 1947. Knoxville, TN Ag. Exp. Sta., 1950. 33 pp.
Berry, Willard. The foraminifera of the Ripley formation on Coon Creek, TN. Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution, 1929. 20 pp.
Biographical directory, TN General Assembly, 1796-1969 (McNairy County, Preliminary #18). Nashville, TSLA, 1970. 43 pp.
Flood insurance study: McNairy County, TN, unincorporated areas. Washington, D.C., FEMA, 1991. 9 pp.
Goble, William E. Farm equipment in six west TN counties, 1948. Knoxville, TN Ag. Exp. Sta., 1949. 56 pp. (its Rural research series monograph #248)
Goodspeed's history of TN (McNairy County, pp. 819-828, 870-880). Goodspeed, 1887.
Hillin, Hank. FBI codename Tennpar: TN's Ray Blanton years. Nashville, Pine Hall Press, 1985. 494 pp.
Houston, Leslie. McNairy County blue book for 1986. Selmer, McNairy County Hist. Soc., 1986. 42 pp.
Illustrated account of the Mt. Vinson-Shiloh cyclone, October 14, 1909. Adamsville, Wilson Pub. Co., 1909. 36 pp.
Lufkin, Charles L. "Divided loyalties: sectionalism in Civil War McNairy County, TN." THQ 47 (1988), pp. 169-177.
McNairy County, 1980-1987: an economic analysis. Nashville, TN Dept. Emp. Sec., 1988. 12 pp.
McNairy County, TN: water use survey, TN-Tombigbee corridor study. Memphis, MSU, 1981. 15 pp.
Majors, William R. "Muddy roads, bureaucrats & politics: the trials & tribulations of a rural TN school superintendent in the 1920s." WTHSP 32 (1978), pp. 84-102.
Raskopf, B.D. Improving incomes of small farms in area 6, west TN. Knoxville, TN Ag. Exp. Sta., 1948. 56 pp. (its Rural research series monograph #237)
Russell, Ernest E. Mineral resources summary of the Michie quadrangle, TN; including the TN portion of the Kendrick quadrangle, MS-TN. Nashville, TN Div. Geol., 1967. 27 pp.
Service sector business opportunities for McNairy County, TN. Knoxville, TVA, 1988. 95 pp.
TN Dept. Transportation [county maps] issued periodically.
TN Valley Authority. Ind. Div. Agricultural-industrial survey of McNairy County, TN. Knoxville, TVA, 1934. var. pp.
US Geol. Survey [topographic maps] issued periodically. Quadrangles: Jacks Creek, Enville, Sardis, Silerton, Masseyville, Mt. Peter, Leapwood, Milledgeville, Hornsby, Rose Creek, Purdy, Stantonville, Pittsburg Landing, Pocahontas, Chewalla, Guys, Michie, Counce, Kendrick, Doskie.
US Soil Conservation Service. McNairy-Cypress Creek watershed, McNairy County, TN: watershed plan. Washington, D.C., US Soil Conservation Service, 1975. 120 pp.
Wade, Bruce. The fauna of the Ripley formation on Coon Creek, TN. Washington, D.C., US GPO, 1926. 272 pp.
Wagoner, Bill. Stories about Shiloh & the TN Valley area. Adamsville, Banner Pub. Co., 1994. 64 pp.
Watershed work plan, Tuscumbia watershed, Alcorn & Prentiss counties, MS, & McNairy County, TN. Spartanburg, SC, Soil Conservation Service, 1964. 47 pp.
Whitlow, Charles & Myrlee Wright. 150 years of growth & progress in McNairy County. Jackson, the author, 1973. 82 pp.
Wright, Marcus J. Reminiscences of the early settlement & early settlers of McNairy County, TN. Washington, D.C., Commercial, 1882. 96 pp. (various reprints available)
Community information, Adamsville-McNairy County, TN. Prepared by city of Adamsville, McNairy Chamber of Commerce & West TN Industrial Association. Jackson, the association, n.d. 1 vol.
Adams, J. Louis. Old Purdy, the history of the first county seat of McNairy County, TN. Jackson, McCowat-Mercer, 1952. 31 pp. (reprinted in WTHSP 6 (1952), pp. 5-33)
Bond, Eddie. Eddie Bond sings the legend of Buford Pusser [sound recording]. Shiloh, Buford Pusser's Museum, 19--. 1 sound cassette.
Crawford, Charles W. "The Buford Pusser project": interview with Mrs. Helen Pusser, August 8, 1978. Memphis, Oral Hist. Research Office, MSU, 1983. 62 pp.
Morris, W.R. Buford: true story of "Walking tall" sheriff Buford Pusser. Shiloh, Popular Books, 1983. 166 pp.
Morris W.R. The legacy of Buford Pusser, a pictorial history of the "Walking tall" sheriff. Paducah, KY, Turner Pub., 1994. 144 pp.
Morris, W.R. The state-line mob: a true story of murder & intrigue. Nashville, Rutledge Hill Press, 1990. 192 pp.
Morris. W.R. The twelfth of August; the story of Buford Pusser. Nashville, Aurora Pub., 1971. 240 pp. (reprinted 1974 by Toronto)
Community information, Selmer-McNairy County, TN. Prepared by McNairy Chamber of Commerce & West TN Industrial Association. Jackson, the association, 19--. 1 vol.
Wagoner, Bill. P.H. Thrasher: Union scout, early pioneer, founder of Selmer, TN. Adamsville, Banner Pub. Co., 1981. 18 pp. (from Bill Wagoner's "Wagon spokes", vol. l, #1)


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Late summer in Central Oregon is when most of the snow is off the trails and the high country is wide open. I try to plan for August or September those upper-elevation rides that are not possible at other times of the year because of snow.
The Several Lakes Loop is one I have taken note of on my map over the past few years but have never tried — probably because more than half the route is along a doubletrack dirt road.
But lately I have shed my singletrack snobbery (mountain bikers are spoiled in Central Oregon) and have taken to forest roads that can lead me to places I have yet to see.
This time the sights to see were multiple pristine mountain lakes that rest at the crest of the Cascade Range at about 5,500 feet in elevation southwest of Bend.
The Several Lakes Loop, starting and finishing at Little Cultus Lake, takes riders by Taylor, Irish, Waldo, Charlton and Lemish lakes.
Haven't heard of some of these lakes? That's because most of them are small, backcountry water bodies generally seen only by those who make a point of visiting them. Drivers do not typically spend miles on dirty, rocky, car-wrecking roads to get to tiny mountain lakes.
Better to ride a bike to them.
On a Wednesday, I drove an hour to Little Cultus Lake to start the 22-mile loop. The road was sandy in many places, and finding the sweet spot with the best traction for my bike tires was crucial — usually that was located along tire tracks from cars or trucks.
The road climbed steadily to Lemish Lake. There, bikers can connect to a singletrack trail that will take them southwest to Charlton Lake. But I stayed on the doubletrack (Forest Road 4636), and after a few miles I spotted Taylor Lake on my left.
The clear, green-blue lake sat totally undisturbed in the high alpine forest. When I stopped, I could hear nothing but the wind and distant birds perched somewhere amid the lodgepole pine trees.
I continued on my way, passing Irish Lake on my right and eventually crossing the Pacific Crest Trail, which is restricted to hikers and horseback riders.
After a long, 6-mile climb, Road 514 finally began to descend into a forest burned by a 1996 wildfire. The black, limbless trees made for an otherworldly scene as I descended the road toward Waldo Lake, one of the biggest lakes in Oregon and one of the purest in the world, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Two years ago I rode the 20-mile singletrack loop around Waldo Lake and recalled it being one of my favorite rides. I elected to ride a couple miles of the trail along the north end of Waldo on this outing before finding my way back toward Little Cultus.
After soaking in the pure blues of Waldo, I checked my map to navigate to Charlton Lake. A combination of the paved Road 5898 and the dirt Road 5897 brought me to Charlton, where I connected to the singletrack that would take me back to Lemish and Little Cultus.
The trail was somewhat technical and mostly downhill, littered with roots and rocks that made for a bumpy descent back to Road 4636. Deep in the thick forest, I saw no other bikers or hikers. In fact, except for campers at Waldo Lake, I really saw no one throughout most of the ride.
The entire route gave me that sometimes spooky, all-alone-in-the-woods feeling. Consulting the map was crucial, and locating each trail connection always provided a bit of relief — not that I ever felt lost, but when you see nobody for miles and miles, a rider begins to wonder.
From Lemish Lake I turned back onto Road 4636 and rode fast downhill back to my car. The loop took me about four hours to complete, while enjoying the solitude of a remote high alpine forest dotted with hidden mountain lakes.
Mark Morical is outdoors writer for The (Bend) Bulletin.


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Vivian from Texas City is the only one from her hometown who is into suspension. She is a part of Agro suspension team, Core suspension team, and Disgraceland. She loves to make regular people freak out. She got interested after seeing flesh pulls the first time. "If you can handle the piercing, then you can handle the hanging. The suicide hang is the funnest." The Freaks & Fetish Party kicked off the second annual Dallas Suscon, or suspension convention, in Dallas, Texas....
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(CNN) -- American swimmer Michael Phelps remains on course for his target of eight Beijing gold medals after winning his third event of the Games, taking the men's 200-meter freestyle in a new world record time -- his third in a row.
Phelps is now just one victory away from holding the record for the most gold medals in Olympic history.
The American's ninth career gold medal also ties him with Mark Spitz, Carl Lewis, Paavo Nurmi and Larysa Latynina for the most in Olympic history.
Racing out of lane six, Phelps quickly surged into the lead and led by a full body length halfway through the second of four lengths.
Phelps was nearly two seconds ahead of the field when he touched in one minute, 42.96 seconds, breaking the mark of 1:43.86 he set at last year's world championships.
South Korea's Park Tae-Hwan won the silver in an Asian record of 1:44.85 with American Peter Vanderkaay third in 1:45.14.
"That's great. I just wanted to be out on my own which I had done by the 100m mark, that was my goal," said Phelps.
"I was out in open water and I was in the middle, which makes it difficult for the other guys to see me. I knew Park would have a strong last 50 meters, so I had to keep my focus and concentration."
Phelps is now three from three in Beijing, keeping him on course to beat Spitz's 36-year-old record of seven golds in a single Olympics.
He will go for his fourth medal and 10th overall on Wednesday in the 200m butterfly, yet another event in which he holds the world record.
As a 19-year-old, Phelps won six golds in Athens, in the 100m and 200m butterfly, the 200m and 400m individual medley and the 4x200m free and 4x100m medley relays.
His haul in Athens also included two bronze medals -- in the 200m freestyle and 4x100m free relay.iReport.com: Show your Olympic spirit
Spitz won gold in the 100m and 200m freestyle, 100m and 200m butterfly and three relays in 1972 in Munich. Four years earlier he won gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay and the 4x200m free relay.
Nurmi and Lewis are Olympic athletics icons. Finland's Nurmi won his nine golds in the 1920s and American Lewis in the 1980s and 90s.
Soviet woman gymnast Latynina also won nine golds between 1956-1964
Meanwhile Aaron Peirsol, won the men's 100 backstroke, defending his title with a world-record time and extending the United States' dominance of the event.
Peirsol finished in 52.54, lowering his old mark of 52.89 set at last month's U.S. trials. Team-mate Matt Grevers earned the silver in 53.11 with Arkady Vyatchanin of Russia and Australian Hayden Stoeckel tied for the bronze in 53.18.
The Americans have won the men's 100m back at four consecutive Olympics, with Peirsol taking the title at the 2004 Athens Games in a time that was 0.17 seconds slower.
Another American, Natalie Coughlin, won the women's 100m backstroke, to become the first woman in history to defend her title in the event.
Coughlin finished in 58.96 seconds, briefly going under world-record pace at the 50m mark. World record holder Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe earned the silver in 59.19 with American Margaret Hoelzer taking bronze in 59.34. Six of the eight finalists swam under the one minute mark.
Coughlin was earning her second medal of the Games, having won a silver in the 4x100m freestyle relay. Coventry was the silver medalist in the 400m individual medley.
Australia's world champion and world record holder Leisel Jones is now Olympic champion as well after her all-the-way victory in the 100 meters breaststroke final.
Jones made amends for her Olympic disappointment in Athens four years ago, winning just outside her world record in a time of one minute 05.17 seconds.
American Rebecca Soni claimed the silver medal in 1:06.73 with Austria's Mirna Jukic third in 1:07.34. Jones, 22, was two-tenths of a second under world record pace at the turn and the record eluded her by just 8/100ths of a second.
Jones has turned her career around since the 2004 Olympics where she finished with silver and bronze in the breaststroke events after going in as the favorite. She changed coaches and has since gone on to smash world records in the 100 and 200 meters and become the first swimmer to win the double breaststroke gold at two consecutive world championships.
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Can art change your vision for the future?
During the third week of January on a chilly Tuesday evening in Washington, D.C., young artists from the South Asia region gathered in the Wolfensohn Atrium of the World Bank for an exhibition of Imagining Our Future Together, a group exhibition organized by the World Bank to feature works from 25 young South Asian artists. Their art reflects their hope to make South Asia a more united region.
As a young editor of YouThink! and as a South Asian myself, I followed this exhibition with keen interest and great excitement. I went to the Atrium to meet the young artists and experience their art in person.
At the Atrium, the artists displayed and discussed their work. Each piece was impressive in its own right, but one stood out to me. It hung on one of the Atrium's walls. It was one of the largest and most unusual pieces there.
The installation consisted of four parts, green in color and rich in texture. At the center of these pieces were the "guardians of the four directions" from the Indian national emblem: the lion of the north, the elephant of the east, the horse of the south, and the bull of the west.
As I considered the installation, the artist introduced himself to me. He was a skinny young man with dark eyes and black hair named Navin Chahande. Like his art, his story is unique and inspiring.
Navin grew up in Panchpaoli, Nagpur, one of the largest cities in India. Navin, now in his 30s, says he drew for fun as a child. As we were talking, he recalled with a smile how his mother used to praise his art and encourage him to draw more. I responded by saying how unusual it is for South Asian parents to encourage their children to draw and pursue art.
As someone who grew up in Nepal and studied briefly in India, I know many parents who want their child to be a doctor or engineer. A decade ago, this expectation was a cultural norm. I know my parents really wanted me to be a doctor, but I had something else in mind, as you can see. That's why I was little surprised to learn that Navin was supported as a child and, more importantly, he feels optimistic about his future as an artist.
He has opened his own studio and makes a decent living in India, he said. With confidence in his voice, he said he went to college to study arts and is now proud to be one of the winners of World Bank South Asia art competition.
As I talked briefly to a few other artists from South Asia, my optimism in South Asia and its youth was strengthened. A young woman from Sri Lanka and two young artists from Nepal—all of them unequivocally spoke about their prospect for bright future. They all were confident in their vision to reunite their societies and make it better for themselves and for future generations. These young artists believed more in their own power to make a difference in their community than in any other established institutions or their governments. Despite all of the challenges South Asia faces, there are some who have vision for the future, and the passion and skills to make a difference, while creating opportunity for themselves and others.
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• A daily summary of global reports on security issues.
Maoist rebels are suspected of causing a passenger train to derail and collide with a cargo train in eastern India on Friday, killing at least 65 people and wounding at least 200 more.
The attack highlights the growing reach of the rebel movement, which now operates in 22 of India's 28 states and which the Indian prime minister has called the biggest internal security threat India has ever faced.
The attack took place in the Indian state of West Bengal, about 90 miles west of Calcutta, in the early morning. The Associated Press reports that officials have differed on the cause of the derailment – a section of the railways was apparently removed, but some have reported an explosion took place as well. After the train derailed, some of the cars fell onto adjacent tracks into the path of an oncoming cargo train. The wreckage of twisted cars left many passengers trapped, and they waited more than three hours for rescue workers to arrive to begin cutting them out.
The Times of India reports that the Maoist-backed group the People's Committee Against Police Atrocities has claimed responsibility for the attack, and several of the group's posters were found at the site. The posters stated that the group's demand for a withdrawal of security forces from the area had not been met. The attack comes at the beginning of a "black week" called for by the rebels.
Numerous international newspapers quoted a spokesman for the group denying any role in the attacks, citing an article in the Press Trust of India, but this article could not be found on PTI's website.
If this was a Maoist attack, it would be the second major attack this month. On May 17, a bomb attack on a bus in the state of Chhattisgarh killed 36 people, including 12 police officers. Their most deadly attack, in April, killed 76 security personnel in the Dantewada area of Chhattisgarh. That strike caused widespread outrage, The Christian Science Monitor reported.
The Maoists, also called Naxalites, who claim to fight for India's poor, have battled the government for four decades. Despite a massive offensive launched against them last year across seven states, called Operation Greenhunt, they rejected an offer of peace negotiations. The New York Times reports that the rebel group has been gaining momentum:
For more than 40 years, Maoist rebels, also known as Naxalites, have been active in the resource-rich states of eastern and central India, where they claim to represent the rights of tribal groups, and broadcast plans to overthrow the government. Attempts to put mines and factories in these areas have been thwarted by violence, and roads, schools, and bridges have been attacked.
The Hindustan Times reports that the rebels have attempted to sabotage trains in the region of Friday's attack, a rural stronghold of the Maoists, three times in the past eight months. The newspaper also reports that a "patrol engine" had passed through the area where the attack took place Thursday night, according to Indian officials, suggesting that the sabotage to the tracks was well-timed to hit the passenger train.
The fact that the operation was timed to maximize civilian casualties shows a change in the tactics used by the Maoist rebels, reports the Wall Street Journal's blog India Realtime. It compares Friday's deadly attack to an incident in April 2009, when rebels took train passengers hostage before releasing them unharmed. The attack will bring the growing insurgency home to the Indian public:
"The strike is noteworthy for another reason, too. For many in India's cities, the insurgency has been taking place almost in another country – the jungles and remote corners of central India, where bandana-clad rebels battle with poorly-equipped, hapless government police forces.
"But attacking a passenger train headed for Mumbai from Kolkata [Calcutta] strikes at the heart of a grand Indian institution – Indian Railways – that all can relate to."
That could push the government to finally come up with a way to address the problem, which the Journal notes it has failed to do in the past. Just last week, the interior minister "caused a furor when he claimed to have only a 'limited mandate' in fighting the rebels, a remark later clarified to mean that it was primarily an issue for individual states to handle with help from the central government," reports the paper.


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Harlan and Jane Greeneberg are serious hobbyists. Harlan Greeneberg has an abbey of friars at his house, while his wife collects turkeys. Not the usual collections to say the least.
Harlan collects monks. Fat monks, skinny monks, card-playing monks, wooden carved monks, monks on steins, monks on tiles and framed monks.
He has worked at Cousin Fred's, Landfield's Furniture, S & M Shoes, Boots N Shoes, Jane's Hallmark as a co-owner and is now a volunteer at the Illinois Marketplace Store.
"I just like their faces and the fact that they are all drinking and having a good time – and I love having a good time — everyone knows that. I also like that they are religious symbols and most of the monks I collect are German. It is my heritage."
Harlan's collection started 27 years ago, when his wife's mother, Catherine Campagna, gave him a brown jug-looking statue that was more than 100 years old. While traveling to Germany, Harlan added on to his collection.
"I love the hand-carved wooden monks — only the Germans call it a monch with two dots over the 'o.' I love their big fat stomachs. I have one that I purchased in Munich that has a pewter handle and was made by Joseph Reinemann. Another one I got at Assisi is a large wooden one."
"I have bought some in Italy and one was a gift from Italy. I really like the monks that were a gift. All the monks are sitting around a table playing poker and the scene is made out of clay."
Harlan added, "When you collect something, it is the memories that get associated with the piece. All the monks have a story. One time, we were in Sintra, Portugaul, and we saw Britain's former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher."
While looking for monks, on one trip to Hungary, Harlan saw a glass wine carafe that was three feet tall that he liked. "I said I wanted to buy one and this shopkeeper took me down a dark wine cellar. I did not know what was down there and did not see any people. I thought this was a mistake and then I found out that he actually had a store down there with all kinds of people just milling around."
"We had bought several monks at Munich and when we went back the place where we usually bought them was turned into a Starbucks. Many of the places in Europe that we bought monks at are now out-of-business.
Harlan has monk steins that were once furniture premiums and given out free.
Some monks were handed down to him. One monk was given to him by Jane's Aunt Josie Bentley. One monk was made in Guatemala.
Other monkish items that Harlan owns are a cookie jar monk given to him by friends, a Limoges monk, Christmas ornament monks and a cloth monk that is three feet tall.
Not only does Harlan collect monks, but he also has 35 character jugs or "Toby jugs." These are the ceramic mugs, steins, toothpick holders and teapots that have faces of people with careers like fishermen or pirates. All are made by Royal Doulton.
Harlan said he did not know of anyone in town that collects these types of things, but he would to like to meet others that collect monks and character jugs. He hopes to pass some of the monks down to his stepdaughter, Susan Hazlett.
Jane Greeneberg says she needs to stop cold turkey collecting turkeys, because she is running out of room.
"Tis the holiday season" for the festive bird and Jane has her house filled with turkey collectibles. She has been collecting since the late 1980's.
Jane has worked at Pontiac Chair Co., Gardners' Sales and Service, Jane's Hallmark Store and now at the Illinois Marketplace in Pontiac as a volunteer.
So, let's talk turkey.
"It all started with Martha Stewart," Jane said with a laugh. "One day, my daughter Susan and I were watching the Martha Stewart show and she was showing her Thanksgiving table. It had a glass candy dish turkey that she called 'The silent sentinel standing attention.' We thought that was so hilarious, we laughed and laughed — and then I went out and bought one. After that, I just started collecting them. Susan has some also."
Jane has eight of the "silent sentinels." Although she does not know the maker of the turkeys, some have a red wattle and one is Depression glass pinkish-orangey colored.
She has many more turkeys made out of all kinds of things. She enjoys the two turkeys that are made out of wax covered chocolate that are more than 75 years old. (You have to hand it to Jane that she still has her chocolate turkeys---chocolate anything does not last more than a few days at my house).
Also, she has an iron turkey from Switzerland that was among a farm animal collection. Another turkey holding a basket was purchased in Germany.
However, she said most of her turkeys were found in antique stores in the area. Not one turkey came from her Hallmark store.
"I just did not want to be surrounded by Hallmark things when I got home," she added.
Jane has no "Turkey in the Straw" or turkey named Tom._
She has a turkey tray that has a news story written in Italian for the background, turkey candles from the 1950s, and a gold-colored turkey that is a favorite.
"One turkey was given to me by Vicki Day. It only has one foot and was disabled. Husband Harlan made another leg for it out of a toothpick and now it's just fine."
"I just like how colorful they are," she said.
Jane is not concerned about acquiring a huge number of turkeys. Right now, she has more than 40. "I am not interested in quantity — more like quality."
Harlan added, "She has at least 41 turkeys — she has got me."
Greenebergs take hobby collecting seriously
Harlan and Jane Greeneberg are serious hobbyists. Harlan Greeneberg has an abbey of friars at his house, while his wife collects turkeys. Not the usual collections to say the least.


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Check out the full post here, and the rest of Jordan's blog to see what he did with another vintage chair and a yard or two of Trina Turk fabric! Oh, and by they way, the framed wallpaper was leftover from a design he did for a client. Waste not, want not! He had Home Depot match paint to the background color of the wallpaper and used it to paint the walls, Brilliant!
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One of our Australian forum members, TrAJik let us know that his iPhone alarm failed to wake him up this morning, January 1, 2011 (Australia time) and doing a quick look around the web it seems like he is not alone.
The iPhone had trouble with repeating alarms back during the change to Standard Time
so this could be the same bug rearing its ugly head again.
UPDATE: According to comments below, this affects **ONE TIME ALARMS* rather than recurring ones, so the opposite fix should work:
- Tap Clock
- Tap Edit
- Tap your alarm
- Tap Repeat
- Set a repeat interval
- Tap Save
iOS 4.2 fixed that bug. Will we have to wait for an iOS 4.3 this time? If you're experiencing the problem and if you've found any other fixes, let us know in the comments below or help trouble shoot in our iPhone Forums.
UDPATE 3: Engadget confirms it's one time alarms that are causing the problem, not repeats.
UPDATE 3: 9to5Mac says the bug fixes itself on January 3.


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01/06/2015 - Press release
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June 1st, Paris – Major oil and gas companies, BG Group plc, BP plc, Eni S.p.A., Royal Dutch Shell plc, Statoil ASA and Total SA, today announced their call to governments around the world and to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to introduce carbon pricing systems and create clear, stable, ambitious policy frameworks that could eventually connect national systems. These would reduce uncertainty and encourage the most cost effective ways of reducing carbon emissions widely.
The six companies set out their position in a joint letter from their chief executives to the UNFCCC Executive Secretary and the President of the COP21. This comes ahead of the UNFCCC's COP21 climate meetings in Paris this December.
With this unprecedented joint initiative, the companies recognize both the importance of the climate challenge and the importance of energy to human life and well-being. They acknowledge the current trend of greenhouse gas emissions is in excess of what the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says is needed to limit global temperature rise to no more than 2 degrees Centigrade, and say they are ready to contribute solutions.
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The mayor is a noted environmentalist who in 2010 pushed for the city to use Zipcars instead of costly government-owned sedans. Those Zipcars were mostly hybrids. The city restricted the number that could be used during rush hour to avoid adding to congestion, another of Bloomberg's pet peeves.
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Used Truck - 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab 2WD DRW in Lake Charles, La
About This 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab 2WD DRW
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Ram 3500
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Located at Abundant Finance Llc in Lake Charles, La. Call Abundant Finance Llc today at 337-494-0087 for more information about this vehicle.
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- Adjustable Foot Pedals
- Air Conditioning
- Am/fm Radio
- Cargo Area Tiedowns
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- Cd Player
- Child Safety Door Locks
- Cruise Control
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Driver Airbag
- Driver Multi-adjustable Power Seat
- Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
- Fog Lights
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- Front Heated Seat
- Front Split Bench Seat
- Full Size Spare Tire
- Heated Exterior Mirror
- Interval Wipers
- Keyless Entry
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- Leather Steering Wheel
- Passenger Airbag
- Passenger Multi-adjustable Power Seat
- Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light
- Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
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2007 Dodge Ram 3500 ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
New diesel engine leads refinements for 2007.
Pickup trucks are America's ultimate raw material. Generic in concept, the lowly pickup truck can be configured in dozens, even hundreds of ways to suit any need and price point. The Dodge Ram Heavy Duty lineup is a perfect example.
The heavy-duty Rams have been with us for a few years now. Last redesigned for 2003, they aren't nearly as new as the latest from Ford and General Motors but benefit from some recent freshening.
New for 2007: The Ram Heavy Duty benefits from a new diesel engine and automatic transmission plus some minor refinements.
The Ram Mega Cab was launched as a 2006 model. Mega Cab is built on the Heavy Duty chassis and comes fitted with the Hemi engine. The extra-large Mega cab was created by re-proportioning the relationship between cab and bed on a long wheelbase truck, adding 20 inches to the cab and shortening the bed to 6 feet, three inches.
The result is acres of cab space, with six seats and plenty of head, shoulder, leg and hip room. The back seats are roomy and comfortable with reclining seatbacks, separate rear heating and air conditioning outlets, reading lights and a center armrest with cup holders, and available DVD entertainment. And there's space behind the back seats for cargo. Folding down the back seats reveals a huge cargo area (72.2 cubic feet) with a flat load floor. The rear doors open big and wide, making it easy to load stuff inside. Covered bins are provided back there for storing gear and smaller items, and hooks are provided for hanging things.
The Mega Cab Ram rides and drives like a heavy duty pickup, regardless of 1500, 2500, or 3500 rating. It doesn't make sense to buy one unless you're towing and hauling heavy loads.
We found the new Cummins turbo diesel quiet, powerful and responsive. It provides engine braking down long highway grades, thereby leaving the brakes cool, fade-free, and ready for stopping. The diesel's power and fuel economy make it an excellent choice for owners who tow heavy trailers long distances.
The Ram HD is equally at home serving solo contractors, landscape crews or families with heavy toys, and everyone in between. Despite a reputation for being the most truck-like, the heavy-duty Rams are civilized and make trucking enjoyable.
The 2007 Dodge Ram HD comes in three trim levels, ST, SLT and Laramie, and three cabs (regular, Quad, Mega) with a range of engine choices, payloads and towing capacities. A TRX4 (mild off-road) and Power Wagon (more severe off-road) model are offered only on 2500-series trucks.
The Mega Cab 1500 is the light-duty configuration, but still has the heavy parts underneath and can haul payloads of up to 2,430 pounds and trailers of up to 8,750 pounds when equipped with 4.10:1 axle gears. The Mega Cab 1500 comes with the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 and a five-speed automatic transmission, and prices range from SLT 4x2 ($31,270) to the Laramie 4x4 ($40,725).
The 2500 ($25,905-$42,925) comes standard with the Hemi V8 with six-speed manual or available five-speed automatic, optional with the Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel ($7,095) and a six speed manual or six-speed automatic ($1,575). The Power Wagon is $37,035-$39,990 depending on cab, and 4WD adds about $3,000 to any standard 2500-series.
The 3500 ($30,515-$49,090) may appear pricey because the Cummins diesel is often standard equipment, especially on dual rear wheel models. Engine and transmissions are similar to 2500 models, though the Hemi doesn't rev as much and is detuned to 330 hp.
For adding your own box or work platform, Chassis Cab models are offered in regular and Quad cab versions of 2500 and 3500-series trucks, starting at $21,635.
ST models are workhorses, with standard vinyl floor and upholstery, although they do include chrome bumpers and grille outline, air conditioning, ABS, CD player, intermittent wipers, sliding sun visors, a full-size spare, and tinted glass. Options are limited to powertrain and chassis equipment, side curtain airbags, and a few cosmetic upgrades.
SLT, the standard trim on Mega Cabs, includes Essentials stain-repellent cloth upholstery, an overhead console with mini trip computer and compass, speed control, power windows and door locks, keyless entry, and power mirrors. Options for SLT include a power-sliding rear window, a bed liner, powered trailer tow mirrors, sun roof ($850), power adjustable pedals ($120), AM/FM/6CD/MP3 with Infinity speakers ($950), cassette ($100), navigation radio ($2,545), Sirius satellite radio ($195), DVD rear-seat entertainment system ($1,200), UConnect Bluetooth hands-free wireless communication system ($325), bucket seats ($490), and 17-inch forged aluminum wheels ($345). A part-time electric shift transfer case is available on 4WD models.
Laramie models add leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, heated front seats, security alarm, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and Sentry Key engine immobilizer. Options on the Laramie package include an entertainment system, sun roof, bucket seats, Bluetooth, and the navigation radio.
Safety features include dual front multi-stage airbags, three-point belts in all seating positions with constant-force retractors, LATCH child-seat anchors, child-protection rear door locks, and four-wheel anti-lock brakes. Side-curtain airbags for front and rear seats are optional ($490).
The Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab offers a striking presence, taking the Big Rig look to another level. From the front, a more refined crosshair grille with strong, full-chrome collar remains instantly recognizable as a strong Dodge Ram signature. With the front-end restyled last year and a dual-rear wheel option added after introduction, the tail now gets attention with new taillight styling similar to the Dodge Durango and Dakota, and Jeep Liberty.
From the side, the Mega Cab makes an even more dramatic impression. Very wide rear doors are unique to the immense Mega Cab, with a very large proportion of window glass to door. The dark glass rear doors and wide pillar suggest a limousine, and interior volume reinforces the impression. Behind this huge cab, the bed looks small, but it remains significantly large: 6 feet, 3 inches in length and 51 inches wide between the wheel wells. There is no long-bed Mega Cab so use a sliding hitch for your fifth-wheel.
The Ram dually has fender flares that look tacked on, like they came from the aftermarket, when compared with the more integrated designs from Chevy, GMC, and Ford.
All Dodge Ram pickups offer wide, roomy cabs with lots of storage. The Mega Cab's interior space is nearly identical to that of a Quad Cab with the exception of rear legroom. The Mega Cab adds some 22 inches of cab length to the already-wide interior, taking second-row spaciousness beyond any previous production pickup. The Mega Cab's rear seats offer 44.2 inches of legroom, compared with 36.7 for a Quad Cab. And there is room for the rear seats to recline, tilting up to 37-degrees for added comfort. The rear seats also have their own separate rear air conditioning and heat outlets, reading lights and a center armrest with cup holders.
DVD entertainment for rear seat passengers is available, with wireless headsets and integrated game ports. Behind the passengers is a power sliding rear window for flow-through ventilation. Because of the added length of the second-row seating area, the air bag system had to be redesigned with larger side curtain air bags. Each side air bag has its own impact sensor in order to trigger the air bag on the side where impact occurs.
From the driver's seat, the view is of a wide center stack with large knobs and buttons, precisely finished with consistent angles and cut lines throughout. The instrument panel cluster is located under a prominent dash brow to reduce glare and improve visibility of six white-faced gauges, the latter numbered on diesel-engine models. A substantial four-spoke steering wheel houses cruise control buttons and available stereo controls. Rectangular, slat-type air vents close flush.
There is a marked distinction between trim levels. In ST trim, the dash is textured plastic with synthetic-look inserts on the SLT. The Laramie package makes extensive use of wood trim inside, with less plastic, for a more distinctive appearance.
The seats are generously padded and proved to be comfortable, especially the six-way driver's seat in the Laramie, which can be shifted around as any particular position becomes tiresome on long trips. The leather upholstery adds a rich appearance to the interior of Laramie models. With the optional front bucket seats, a new center console extends from the dashboard. Bench seat models still have a shallow floor console which may not be comfortable for the center rider.
Everything about the Ram is full size. Even those of us used to operating domestic pickups and tow vehicles are aware of the Ram's imposing size and stance. Inside the cabin, it is a long reach to hand something across the console to a passenger, and there would be no hope of leaning across to open the passenger door, or grab something from the opposite door pocket. Interior door handles are large and heavily built, consistent with the large size of the Ram doors.
The cabin is loaded with nicely sized trays, slots and pockets. It seemed there was always a safe place to put something down, yet keep it within easy reach. The armrest opens in two parts and center console is big enough for a laptop, and is designed with fold-down dividers.
The optional 5.8-inch navigation screen is surrounded by buttons and knobs; perhaps a bit on the small side but located up high for good viewing. With the standard front bench seat, a very wide center console flips up to allow makeshift center seating. There is additional storage under the front seat.
Several power outlets are provided for the front seats. The dash power outlet is ignition switched, while the cigar lighter is always on, so we used it to charge a cell phone. A third outlet is available in the center console.
Testing the rear seat was a defining moment. One passenger, six-feet, three-inches tall, had no problem stretching out completely with the rear seats reclined. A rear-seat passenger spent an entire day with us, and declined to move up front at the halfway point. It takes a few minutes to cool on hot days as the rear AC vents are just above floor level.
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Driving Impression
The Dodge Ram Mega Cab feels like a big, heavy duty pickup because it is a big, heavy duty pickup. All Rams are wide—eight feet on duallies, and on small, rural roads oncoming traffic sometimes required us to edge away from the center line to create comfortable passing for both parties. Fold-out mirrors demarcate width well, and if the mirrors go through the rear fenders (integral with the bed sides on Mega Cabs) should too.
Parking a truck as big as a Mega Cab requires some care and attention. We found it necessary to execute three-point turns into most parking spaces and sometimes to get out and look to check our final position. This, even with a very quick 2.75-turn steering ratio that helps maneuvering at low speeds, and you'll maneuver often with 50 feet needed for a U-turn, a condition not unique to the Ram.
The steering has been improved on all Rams. The 2WD Mega Cab comes with rack-and-pinion steering, while 4WD models come with a recirculating ball system. We found a minimum of bump steer and relatively precise tracking, not easy to engineer on a tall 4x4.
We noticed right away that the use of laminated front window glass and re-designed door seals has cut down on wind noise, inherent in big pickups with wide mirrors. The interior is remarkably quiet, even as we ran the air conditioning, which offers minimal fan noise on the lower settings. With any pickup, especially a 4x4, a certain amount of noise and vibration is to be expected.
We were quite comfortable in an all-day drive in a Laramie model through Virginia. With the heavier spring package that comes on dual-wheel 3500 models, we noticed some vibration leaking through to the cabin as we passed over rough railroad tracks and bridged creek crossings, but overall, found the chassis to be well damped, with a nice balance between the opposing priorities of comfort, control, and load-bearing capability. As a general rule, the more weight a heavy-duty pickup carries, the more the ride improves.
The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is EPA-rated at 13/17 City/Highway mpg in the 1500 (2500-and-higher models are not rated) and any real-world mileage in the teens is doing well. The Hemi is an overhead-valve, pushrod V8, with a cast-iron block and hemispherical combustion chambers. It develops 345 horsepower at 5400 rpm and like any good truck engine, it makes more torque than horsepower, delivering 375 pound-feet at 4200 rpm.
The vaunted Cummins Turbo Diesel has been enlarged to 6.7 liters for 2007, meets 2010 emissions requirements and has an exhaust brake as standard. The option price is listed at $6,100 but it requires an Ultra Clean Diesel charge of $995, making it about the same price as Ford and GM heavy-dutys. Unlike the GM the Cummins comes with a six-speed manual, and unlike Ford the new automatic is a six-speed unit. Neither Ford nor GM offer the exhaust brake that makes intermountain towing stress free by delivering up to 190 braking horsepower (bhp) to control descent speed, thereby leaving the service brakes cool and free for more immediate stopping.
The Cummins is an inline six-cylinder built like a tractor-trailer engine, with exceptional longevity and low-end grunt, and it's frequently used in trucks and motorhomes that carry 2-10 times what a Ram pickup will. With the latest injection system, it is very clean (the tailpipe won't even go dark), much quieter (you won't hear it with the stereo on), more responsive, and more powerful. With either transmission it makes 350 hp at 3000 rpm, in the same neighborhood as Ford (350) and GM (365). Torque with the standard manual gearbox is 610 lb-ft at just 1400 rpm; with the automatic it rises to 650 lb-ft at 1500 rpm. Torque is what gets a load in motion, and with the Cummins making as much torque when you let the clutch out as the Hemi does at 4,000 rpm, it is the obvious choice. Many RVers report better fuel mileage towing 10,000 pounds with their Cummins than a Hemi gets in an empty truck.
The Dodge Ram HD Mega Cab is designed to be the flagship of the heavy haulers. The Ram Quad Cab may be big, but the Mega Cab is bigger. It has the power and weight to tow heavy loads for long distances. And there is comfort for passengers in the process. For better ride and handling, the 2WD 1500 Mega Cab will be the choice. For best control handling heavy loads, the 3500 Mega Cab dually 2WD with Cummins would do the job. For heavy hauling, and accessing rough terrain when you get there, the 4x4 regular or Quad Cab 3500 single-rear wheel would be just the ticket.
New Car Test Drive correspondent John Stewart filed this report from Manassas, Virginia. NCTD.com editor Mitch McCullough and correspondent G. R. Whale contributed to this report.
Model Lineup
Dodge Ram Mega Cab 1500 SLT 2WD ($32,270); Laramie 4WD ($40,725); 2500 ST 2WD regular cab ($25,905); Laramie 4WD Mega Cab ($42,925); 2500 Power Wagon regular cab ($37.035); 3500 ST 2WD regular cab ($30,515); 3500 Laramie 4WD Mega Cab dual-rear wheel ($49,090).
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Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico; St. Loius, Missouri.
Options As Tested
side curtain airbags ($490); 6-speed automatic transmission ($1,575); bucket seats ($490); entertainment system ($1,200); limited-slip differential ($325); towing mirrors ($100); sunroof ($850); state surcharge ($535).
Model Tested
Dodge Ram Mega Cab 3500 Laramie 4x4 ($49,090).The Dodge Ram 3500 offers big power and big capabilities. It's responsive and comfortable as an everyday driver and it's ready to do some serious work when called upon. The Ram 3500 comes available with 330hp 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 or 5.9-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel. It is standard with four-wheel antilock brakes, dual rear wheels, and vinyl split front bench seats. When properly equipped the Ram 2500 is able to tow up to 15900 lbs. It comes in three trims: ST, SLT, and Laramie. The Dodge Ram is also available as a Regular Cab, four-door Quad Cab, or Mega Cab, which is built on a heavy-duty chassis. The Dodge Ram is a carryover from 2006.
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While the traditional tornado season is beginning a little late this year, Monday's devastation in Oklahoma should indicate the season won't be any less severe.
The death toll in Moore, Okla., remains in a state of flux. As of this morning, the state medical examiner's office reported 24 confirmed fatalities. Earlier, authorities had suggested 51. No matter the final count, the community south of Oklahoma City likely is fortunate it wasn't higher.
The EF-4 class tornado, at least half a mile wide and packing winds up to 200 mph, started churning through Moore about 3 p.m. Schools were hit as was a hospital. Entire neighborhoods were flattened. Search and rescue efforts continued overnight and through today in the suburb that has been struck by four tornadoes and one twister since 1998.
Gov. Mary Fallin has deployed the Oklahoma National Guard and President Barack Obama declared the area a major disaster. Federal aid has been ordered to help the state and local recovery efforts.
We remain hopeful the death toll doesn't rise too much more. And we are pleased the federal response is concentrated on assistance, despite the state's two U.S. senators consistently voting against funding the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Sens. Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn also voted against relief for those affected by Hurricane Sandy last year. Perhaps the massive aid package delivered to their state will convince these two hypocrites that not all federal government is detrimental by nature. We doubt it, but who knows?
In the meantime, the deadly tornado should remind the rest of us living in storm-prone areas to be vigilant -- and prepared. A tornado passing through Ellis County over the weekend topple trees and little else. We can't always count on being so fortunate.
Ensure you have access to NOAA Weather Radio or at least have commercial radio or television broadcasting the latest information. Have an emergency plan in place so the entire family knows where to go for safety, how to contact each other if separated, where to rendezvous if needed, and what to do during the event.
FEMA also recommends having a disaster supplies kit prepared in advance. Basic necessities such as food, water, batteries, a flashlight, First Aid kit, and other items should be kept in or near the safety zone you've designated.
Every place one resides carries the risk of natural disasters. This region of the country happens to be most vulnerable to tornadoes. The season has begun. Through individual preparation and collective recovery efforts if needed, we'll get through this one as well.
For now, our thoughts are with those affected by the deadly tornado that struck Moore, Okla.
Editorial by Patrick Lowry


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Ubiquitous UAVs, or Where are the Drones? They are Everywhere!
I've always been intrigued with the use of drones. My family has many fans of remote-controlled vehicles of all types. I tried my hand at flying these devices, but it usually ended in a crash. So, I was told to watch, and let someone do the flying. No problem, I said. I'll do what I do best: seek out information about those flying machines to share with others.
In reading through the various media over the past few weeks, here is a sampling of what's going on in the drone world:
Ginger Hill reports in Security Today (10 Dec) that small towns in Colorado are not taking kindly to the FAA allowing drones to fly in domestic space, mainly because the residents consider it an invasion of their privacy. Read her story on Deer Trail's decision to postpone a vote on drone hunting, à la Deer Park back in July.
In the 8 Dec Boston Globe, Mary Cummings, director of the MIT Humans and Automation Laboratory, writes that the United States needs "to join the aviation revolution" and let those drones find their way into commercial settings, as they do in Japan, Britain, and South Africa. She writes, "Recently the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International estimated that the United States is losing $10 billion a year by not having access to the national airspace."
The New South Wales (Australia) Department of Primary Industries is working with "university experts" to explore the use of drones to scan its shores for sharks to protect bathers, according to The Sydney Morning Herald on 11 Dec. Nicole Hasham writes, "The cost of specifically built vehicles with surveillance and search-and-rescue capabilities ranges from $130,000 to more than $2 million." The report also said pilots would need to travel from beach to beach to use the equipment, which must stay in a line of sight with the operator. Surf Life Saving Australia is conducting a drone trial at North Stradbroke Island.
The U.S. Navy demonstrated its ability to launch surveillance UAVs stealthily from submerged submarines, according to Military & Aerospace Electronics (6 Dec). John Keller writes, "The Naval Research Laboratory says it has demonstrated the launch of an all-electric, fuel cell-powered, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from the fast attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) while the submarine was underwater." The Providence is one of the smallest submarines in the U.S. subsurface forces.
Dan Goodin writes in Ars Technica (3 Dec) about a flying hacker contraption that hunts other drones and turns them into zombies. Serial hacker Samy Kamkar has released all the hardware and software specifications that hobbyists need to build an aerial drone, dubbed SkyJack, that seeks out other drones in the air, hacks them, and turns them into a conscripted army of unmanned vehicles under the attacker's control.
A large, classified unmanned aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman is now flying, claims Amy Butler in Aviation Week & Space Technology (6 Dec). The RQ-180 demonstrates a major advance in combining stealth and aerodynamic efficiency. Defense and intelligence officials, she writes, say the secret unmanned aircraft, designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, is scheduled to enter production for the U.S. Air Force and could be working by 2015. The RQ-180 carries radio-frequency sensors such as active, electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, and passive electronic surveillance measures, according to one defense official. It could also be capable of electronic attack missions.
In November, the FAA released its "thin privacy guidelines" for the first domestic drone "test sites," which will allow commercial unmanned aerial systems to start flying over US airspace in 2015. April Glaser and Jennifer Lynch write in the Electronic Frontier Foundation (10 Dec) that "The final privacy rules (PDF) are for the six drone test sites that the agency will use to evaluate how drones will be integrated into domestic air traffic." These new privacy requirements, issued just days after Senator Markey (D-MA) introduced a bill, the Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act (PDF), are intended to codify essential privacy and transparency requirements within the FAA's regulatory framework for domestic drones and drone test sites.
The Professional Society of Drone Journalist (PSJD) announces the opening of its website—Drone Journalism. Established in 2011, PSJD is the first international organization dedicated to establishing the ethical, educational, and technological framework for the emerging field of drone journalism. The site authors write, "We develop small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for journalists, and explore best practices to deploy them for a variety of reporting needs, including investigative, disaster, weather, sports, and environmental journalism."
Enjoy the reading…and watch out, the drones are coming. Make that, the drones are here, and coming on stronger.