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Car Review
2013 Ford F-150: New Car Review
Pros: Varied model lineup; turbocharged V6 engine; lots of clever options to assist on the job site.
Cons: Poor fuel economy on V8s; confusingly long list of options and trims.
What's New: A new grille and front end highlight styling changes for the 2013 Ford F-150, while a new Limited trim is added to the extensive F-150 lineup. Limited models include navigation; rain-sensing wipers; HID headlights; red and black leather seating; and 22-inch polished wheels. MyFord touch with voice-activated controls is also new this year. The Harley-Davidson is discontinued.
While the choices in full-size half-ton pickups aren't nearly as varied as with family sedans or SUVs, there's still a pretty good selection from which to choose. Four of them come from domestic manufacturers, namely: the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Ram 1500 and the best-selling pickup truck in America, the 2013 Ford F-150. Toyota and Nissan are also in the mix, but they don't sell nearly as many units. The F-150 continues as a top seller year after year not because these other brands are weak, but because Ford continues to offer its customers so many of the features important to them, in a package that's handsome, reliable and rugged.
In the world of half-ton pickups, it doesn't get much better than the Ford F-150. From features to towing and hauling to fuel economy, the F-150 can be anything from a basic beat-it-up work truck to a luxurious country limousine. The F-150 is the first full-size pickup to offer a turbocharged V6 engine and an electronic locking rear axle; it also has a number of clever little features like a built-in step inside the bed door and Hill Start Assist, which prevents the truck from rolling backward when stopped on a steep angle.
Comfort & Utility
The 2013 Ford F-150 comes in a dizzying array of possible combinations, all predicated on three cabs with a choice of long or short beds. The Regular Cab actually features a small front-facing rear door that allows easier access to the space behind the front seat. Next up is the SuperCab, which also has swing-out side doors with roll-down windows. Finally, there is the SuperCrew with four full-size doors. Bed lengths are 5 1/2, 6 1/2 and 8 feet.
There are no fewer than ten trim levels, from the entry-level XL to the range-topping Platinum and Limited trims. The XL comes with the basics and includes air conditioning, a V6 engine, automatic transmission, vinyl flooring, a 40/20/40 vinyl seat and tilt wheel. The models move up through STX, XLT, FX2, Lariat, FX4, SVT Raptor, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. Among the more off-road oriented are the FX and Raptor, while the King Ranch, Platinum and Limited models combine maximum towing and hauling with cabins so luxurious that they might as well wear a Lincoln nameplate.
The engine choices are impressive: there's the base V6, a torque-heavy 5.0-liter V8, a powerhouse 6.2-liter V8 and the twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6. Other available equipment of note includes a Sony audio system; Ford's SYNC app link; MyFord Touch; a rear-view camera; leather seating; dual-zone automatic climate control; HID headlights; power adjustable pedals; heated and cooled seats; a rear-seat DVD entertainment system; a 110-volt power outlet; a power sliding rear window; a power moonroof; and wheels ranging from 18 to 22 in.
Items geared toward the kind of work expected of a pickup include a shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel-drive setup on base models and a 2-speed automatic 4x4 system; it's featured on Lariat, King Ranch, Limited and Platinum models. Among other options, there's the Ford Work Solutions cable lock system, a 36-gallon fuel tank, a 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen, max trailering package, skidplates, box side steps, an integrated tailgate stepladder and a stowable bed extender.
Inside the F-150's cabin, Ford offers its popular SYNC voice-activated communication system to control your cell phone and iPod. Available on all models except the base XT, SYNC makes it easier and safer to operate a cell phone while driving, allowing you to take incoming calls, make calls and even hear text messages read aloud. You can also stream popular apps like Pandora via the Bluetooth wireless link. When the F-150 is equipped with the optional navigation system, Sirius Travel Link can be added, letting you locate the cheapest gas around, keep you up to date on movie times and sports scores and display the weather forecast.
Standard on FX2 and higher trims and available on the XLT is Ford's 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen. It shows data such as fuel economy, towing information and off-road data, all easily controlled via a steering-wheel-mounted controller. For times when it's not convenient to bring along the remote key fob, the SecuriCode driver's-side keypad can be used to lock and unlock the truck.
On the mechanical side, the F-150 offers a number of useful electronic features such as Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control (FX4/Raptor), Trailer Brake Control, electronic locking rear axle and remote start.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The base F150 engine is a 3.7-liter V6 good for 302 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. Although it's no V8, this engine has good power for light-duty towing and hauling, and it returns fuel economy figures of 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway (2WD) and 16/21 mpg (4WD). The twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 uses a 3.5-liter block and produces a very healthy 365 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque while returning fuel estimates of 16/22 mpg (2WD) and 15/21 mpg (4WD). Properly equipped, the EcoBoost V6 can tow up to 11,300 lb and carry a payload of 3,060 lb.
In the V8 category, the F-150 offers a 5.0-liter engine rated at 360 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy figures are similar to that of the EcoBoost, at 15/21 mpg (2WD) and 14/19 mpg (4WD). At the top is the monster 6.2-liter V8 rated at 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel ratings for this engine are a dismal 13/18 mpg (2WD) and 12/16 mpg (4WD).
The Ford F-150 comes with ABS; electronic traction and stability control; front and front seat side-impact airbags; and side curtain airbags (for both front and rear passengers on SuperCab and SuperCrew cabs).
The F-150 scores fairly well in the government's crash tests, although some models got only three out of five stars in the rollover roof strength test. However, the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 2013 F-150 excellent marks in all of its crash tests and named it a Top Safety Pick.
Driving Impressions
Given its impressive towing and payload abilities, one might expect the F-150 to ride like a stiffly sprung work truck. But that is far from the case. On the open road and even around town, the F-150 delivers the kind of ride and handling one would expect of a large SUV, which is to say smooth, stable and comfortable. The F-150's electrically assisted power steering delivers good feedback and handles the job of moving the F-150's bulk with ease.
On rough roads, the F-150 remains composed, with no shuddering transmitted through the steering column and a cabin that remains rattle free. We like the power provided by the 5.0-liter and 6.2-liter V8s, but it's the EcoBoost V6 that most intrigues us. It's an amazingly willing engine, delivering huge supplies of power when asked yet achieving better than 20 mpg on the highway.
Other Cars to Consider
Chevy Silverado - It's equally capable, but some may find the Chevrolet's styling a bit low key and its field of available features not as rich as the Ford's.
Toyota Tundra - The Tundra can't match the F-150's luxury options or towing ability, but it retains resale value right up with the F-150 and has an excellent history of reliability.
Ram 1500 - Like the Chevy, the Ram 1500 is equally competent in the areas of horsepower, creature comforts and towing, but its resale value falls short of the F-150.
AutoTrader Recommends
With so many trims and models, it's impossible to pick just one. We'd say go with the EcoBoost engine for most uses, but if you tow heavy loads on a constant basis, there is no substitute for the 6.2-liter V8.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had a career-high 25 points and 12 rebounds to help the Charlotte Bobcats snap a 16-game losing streak against the Dallas Mavericks with a 101-97 overtime win on Saturday night.
Kidd-Gilchrist was 8 of 12 from the field and had a pair of key offensive rebounds off missed foul shots late in the game.
Kemba Walker added 26 points and seven assists for Charlotte and Ramon Sessions made some big shots down the stretch and in overtime, finishing with 12 points. Sessions hit two free throws with 6.3 seconds left in the extra session to help seal the win.
Dallas lost for the second straight night on the road after a 3-0 start.
O.J. Mayo scored 22 points and Vince Carter had 19 points for the Mavericks. Carter missed an opportunity to win the game at the end of regulation when his fallaway jumper fell short.

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The Jimmy H. C. Lin Fund for Entrepreneurship
In January 2008, Dr. Jimmy H. C. Lin (1919-2009), a beloved, longtime Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and a prolific inventor, created the Jimmy Lin Fund for Innovation and Invention with a generous gift. The goal of the gift was to support an Innovation Award for ECE students, staff and faculty that would stimulate, encourage and reward the invention and patenting process, and help students, staff and faculty move their ideas forward through the complicated and often expensive patenting process.
After Dr. Lin passed away in 2009, a new endowment in Dr. Jimmy Lin's name was made possible by a generous gift from his wife, Mrs. Anchen Lin. Mrs. Lin made a donation in 2011 to the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering to endow a new fund in her husband's name, the Jimmy Lin Endowment for Entrepreneurship. The purpose of the Jimmy Lin Endowment for Entrepreneurship is to provide annual awards to students, staff, and faculty who transform their ideas into innovations through invention and technology commercialization.
The fund promotes entrepreneurship by supporting the following awards:
- The Jimmy H. C. Lin Entrepreneurship Award,
- The Jimmy H. C. Lin Invention Award, and
- The Jimmy H. C. Lin Entrepreneur Internship Award.
An additional fund was created to support The Jimmy H. C. Lin Graduate Scholarship for Entrepreneurship.
More information about the Jimmy Lin Endowment for Entrepreneurship


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Panic reigns supreme at UFC headquarters in the aftermath of Anderson Silva's destruction of the strongest middleweight in the world. Dana White has been asking the same question for hours: NOW who do we put in front of Silva?
In a late-night spitballing session, Dana puts his question to his closest friends and confidants, hoping to devise a title defense that would actually be competitive. But while brainstorming can lead to bizarre, innovative ideas, Dana is unprepared for what sleep deprivation and caipirinhas have done to Joe Silva…
Ok, this is totally fake and i made it all up. There, you've been warned.
Come on in past the jump (if you dare), and check out the return of Keyboard Warriors. Props to Brandon Stroud over at WithLeather for coming up with a fun concept, but he doesn't help write any of the jokes — blame those on me.


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What's the difference between using the text in row storage feature and using the varchar data type, and which will buy me better response time when I'm storing and retrieving arbitrarily long character strings?
If you're running SQL Server releases earlier than SQL Server 2000, you have two choices for storing and retrieving arbitrarily long character strings. If you choose the varchar data type, you might have to break the data across several rows to avoid hitting the 8000-character limit in SQL Server 7.0 or the 256-character limit in SQL Server 6.5. Alternatively, you can choose the text data type, which stores an in-row pointer to separate text pages in which the data is stored. This storage method requires two I/Os for a retrieval—one I/O for the pointer and at least one other I/O for the first text page. A double I/O slows down the scans that filter on the value of the text column.
SQL Server 2000 introduced the text in row concept, which helps you avoid the text data type's double I/O (and the potential seek/rotate latency) by letting you specify the part of the text data that you want to store in the data row. Using this feature is a good idea when you're storing small text files that fit on one page or when you're looking at the head page of a text file to help you decide whether to retrieve the whole file. Note, however, that using text in row reduces the rows-per-page density, and density reduction increases the number of I/Os necessary for SQL Server to scan the data. Therefore, if you're scanning the table on another column, you might consider using an index.
You should also be aware that text columns have limitations that varchar columns don't have. For example, you can't index them, and you can't use them with some cursor types. These limitations might require you to use special functions such as Updatetext, WriteText, and ADO's stream interfaces. We would use text in row only if data in some of the rows needed more space than varchar or nvarchar allows.


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Loosen the Bonds of Suffering
Traditional Buddhist prayer
May all beings everywhere
plagued with sufferings of body and mind
quickly be freed from their illnesses.
May those frightened cease to be afraid,
and may those bound be free.
May the powerless find power,
and may people think of befriending one another.


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"He contacted a Chinese vendor and asked if they had what he wanted in stock. After about a month of email communication back and forth, he finally made his order. A few weeks later he unpacked a matte black carbon hardtail frame and fork, with no labels or stickers."
This is also a great example of meaningful reporting on industry news.


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Thu 2 Jun 2011
Rangers Acquire Tim Erixon – Son of Fomer Ranger Jan ErixonPosted by Anthony Mastantuoni under 2010/2011 Season , 2011 NHL Draft
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With the 2001 NHL Draft just three weeks away, New York Rangers president/GM Glen Sather changed the landscape of his team's draft strategy by trading two 2011 second round draft picks (#45 and #57) and center Roman Horak to the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Tim Erixon and Calgary's 2011 fifth round draft pick (#134). The Rangers acquired the second of the two second round draft picks from Carolina (via Washington) in the Bobby Sanguinetti trade.
Considering that the Rangers were without third and seventh round draft picks, it is not too much of a surprise to see Sather make a move with his second draft picks. It will be really interesting to see how/if the Rangers GM continues his wheeling and dealing to fill in the holes in the Blueshirts draft board.
Those who think Erixon's acquisition means the end of Michael Del Zotto's tenure with the Rangers might be thinking prematurely. That is not to say that he is untouchable, rather it is to say that his trade value took a hit after last season's struggles.
I would think the only way Del Zotto is dealt is if Sather can move up in the draft in order to select one of the top scoring forwards. The only problem with that plan is the New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils occupy the fourth and fifth spots in the draft. If the Rangers could swing a deal with Florida at number three then perhaps Gabriel Landeskog could turn in his Kitchener Rangers jersey for a New York Rangers jersey.
In making the announcement of the trade Sather said, "Tim is an outstanding young defenseman with good size and mobility," stated Sather. "He plays a complete, all-around game, and we feel he is an excellent addition to our developing, young defense corps."
The 23-year-old Erixon is the son of former Ranger LW Jan Erixon who played his entire 10-year career with the Blueshirts. The younger Erixon, a left-handed shot, was Calgary's first round draft pick (#23) in 2009.
The Flames faced a 5pm deadline on Wednesday to either sign Erixon or watch as he re-entered the draft. Given their cap situation, Calgary GM Jay Feaster had little choice but to trade the team's former first round draft pick.
"You never want to lose a first-round pick you feel is going to play," GM Jay Feaster told The Canadian Press. "What would have hurt more would have been losing him for only the compensatory pick. If I were standing here in front of you today saying we lost this player and 'don't worry because we got the 54th overall pick in the draft this year,' that's a much tougher thing than to have two second-round picks and a player we believe is going to play."
"We tried. We made multiple offers. We made offers of salary-cap levels," Feaster said. "All of which were met with 'we appreciate it very much, but we still have concerns about whether Tim will be given a legitimate opportunity."'
In acquiring Horak, Feaster reunited him with his Chilliwack linemate Ryan Howse – Calgary's 2009 second round draft pick.
Given that Calgary was under the gun to trade him, one has to wonder if Sather would have been able to lowball Feaster. However, given the online talk that Erixon could have gone as high as the top ten, Slats might have had no chance to salvage one of the second round draft picks.
In 2009, the International Scouting Service (ISS) offered up the following scouting report on Erixon:
"This solid two-way defenseman has proven to scouts that he is the real deal and will be a highly sought after commodity come draft day. A well-rounded defender, Erixon is a good skating, smart player who has a good set of hands and can read the play well. Although not overly quick, he positions himself well and plays an aggressive defensive style around his own net. He can get caught following the puck or over committing to the puck side at times, but generally has the skill to get to passes and attacking players before they become dangerous. Erixon attempts to move the puck quickly, which can work for him or against him, depending on the pressure given."
ISS compared his style of player to fellow Swedish defenseman Kenny Jonsson. They also called Erixon a "reliable d-man that will play in the league and go unnoticed for 10 years" which sounds a lot like his father. Erixon was the 55th rated player by ISS.
Erixon entered the 2009 NHL Draft as the fifth best European skater according to the NHL Central Scouting ratings.
NHL Director of Central Scouting E.J. McGuire said," "Tim Erixon brings to his Swedish Elite League club team, the same kind of elite hockey skills that perhaps his dad, Jan Erixon, did for over 500 games in the NHL. A smart defenseman who can either lead a rush or support the rush from behind, he was on display at the World Junior Championship in helping bring his team to the final game."
The Hockey News (THN) ranked Erixon as the 32nd overall best prospect in the draft and viewed his NHL translation as a "two-way defenseman".
In their 2009 NHL Draft Preview THN wrote, "Erixon has an offensive bent to his game, but hasn't put it on display often for scouts when he plays in the Swedish League". In Erixon's defense, he was playing in Sweden's top league as an 18-year-old.
The 6-foot-3 and 205 pound Erixon should be ready to battle for a spot on the Rangers Opening Night Roster. While he is only 20-years-old, he has played the last three seasons with Skelleftea (the same team his father played for) in the Swedish Elite League (SEL) tallying 14 goals and 30 assists with 96PIMs in 140 games. Erixon made his SEL debut with two games as a 17-year-old during the 2007-2008 season.
In addition to his SEL experience, Erixon has also represented Sweden in international competition. He was a member of Sweden's silver medal winning team at the 2011 IIHF World Championships in Slovakia. Erixon also played for Tre Kronor in the 2009 World Junior Championships (silver medal) and 2010 World Junior Championships (bronze medal).
While Erixon's playing experience has been for Sweden, the young blueliner was born in Port Chester, NY on February 24, 1991 while Jan was a member of the Rangers.
Here is another Scouting Report on Erixon, courtesy of The Toronto Star:
ASSETS: Has a projectable frame, very good instincts for the game and solid bloodlines. Displays all-around upside and the ability to log a ton of minutes. Is relatively low-maintenance.
FLAWS: Needs to fill out his frame and gain strength to better handle NHL forwards. Also must play with more of an edge to his game in order to maximize his potential.
CAREER POTENTIAL: Potential big-minute defenseman.


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Synonym(s): egg_laying
Hypernym(s): parturition, birth, giving_birth, birthing
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· put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"
Synonym(s): put, set, place, pose, position
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Hypernym(s): put, set, place, pose, position, lay
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· prepare or position for action or operation; "lay a fire"; "lay the foundation for a new health care plan"
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· lay eggs; "This hen doesn't lay"
Hypernym(s): lay, put_down, repose
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· impose as a duty, burden, or punishment; "lay a responsibility on someone"
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Pharmacy Formulary Tier 1 (PDF)Clients must qualify for the Ryan White Part A eligibility requirements.
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Large numbers of students at four-year institutions are transferring to community colleges, according to a new study from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Most of them don't come back, but that isn't always a bad thing. Roughly 14 percent of first-time students who enrolled at a four-year institution in the fall of 2005 had transferred to a community college by 2011, the study found — excluding students who merely took summer classes at a community college.
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Who says monsters can't be found in the Southeast?
Fletcher Culpepper of Georgia couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the mass of antlers atop the 260-pound buck. Although the Peach State produces some fine whitetails, it's uncommon to see the body size and antler mass of Culpepper's doozy.
In fact, this one probably will be among the top five or so all-time in the Georgia record books! It had 22 points and was green scored at a hair above 233 inches.
Culpepper was hunting Monday with his father when he spied the buck in an area where he'd heard two deer fighting. Definitely pays off sometimes to pay attention to your surroundings and be alert!
Check out the full story from WALB 10 in Albany by going here.


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Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of United States v. Windsor that a portion of the federal law known as the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. DOMA defines marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman.
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of United States v. Windsor that a portion of the federal law known as the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. DOMA defines marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman.
Whether one is married or single is a vital factor in elder law estate planning. Before the new ruling, married New York same-sex couples were married under New York law, but single under federal law. That part of federal law which deemed those couples unmarried is now gone. This will hopefully lead to a clearer picture for those couples.
Justice Kennedy, who wrote the opinion, stated that, "Under DOMA, same-sex married couples have their lives burdened, by reason of government decree, in visible and public ways. By its great reach, DOMA touches many aspects of married and family life, from the mundane to the profound."
The plaintiff in the case, Edie Windsor, was a New Yorker who began the battle because of more than $300,000 in estate taxes she had to pay after inheriting her long-time partner's estate. The couple's same-sex marriage was recognized in New York, but not by the federal government. After the decision, other same-sex couples will be able to take advantage of the same spousal benefit for estate tax purposes, transferring unlimited assets to a spouse without a tax burden.
A same-sex spouse will now be able to benefit from more than 1,100 federal rules and statutes that apply to married couples. The spouse may receive Social Security benefits of a deceased spouse if the spouse dies while receiving a higher benefit amount. A spouse may receive roll-over benefits in qualified plans without being taxed first. A spouse will be able to sponsor a spouse who is not a citizen for a visa.
However, there are also gray areas that are unresolved after the DOMA decision.
If a same-sex couple, legally married in one state, moves to a state that does not recognize same-sex marriage, the federal benefits may be lost. Even thought the DOMA decision created equality for same-sex married couples, that equality is based on state law.
The DOMA decision did not address the section of the law that allows individual states to not recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. The court did not officially deem that portion in compliance with the Constitution, it just remained silent. More litigation will likely ensue to clarify the question.
It is critical for all families to update their elder law estate plans on a regular basis. This is even more critical for married same-sex couples who move between states.
The simple act of moving across state lines may totally alter more than 1,100 federal rights, with severe effects on planning.
Bonnie Kraham is an attorney practicing elder law estate planning with Ettinger Law Firm, 75 Crystal Run Road, Town of Wallkill. She can be reached at 692-8700, ext. 119 or at firstname.lastname@example.com. This column is intended to provide general information, not legal advice.


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Top 50 Mystery Movies
"There are eight million stories in the naked city," and Hollywood has told an astonishing number of them. Come along for shoot-outs and stakeouts, for gunfights and fistfights, and for incredible chases by foot and by car. Discuss Police Procedural Movies
The Naked City
1948; Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Duff, and Ted de Corsia
The Big Heat
1953; Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Lee Marvin, and Jocelyn Brando and Lee Patrick
In the Heat of the Night
1967;Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, and Lee Grant
The French Connection
1974; Gene Hackman, Roy Schieder, and Fernando Rey
Dirty Harry
1972; Clint Eastwood, Hary Guardino, and Andy Robinson
1973; Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire, Barbara Eda-Young, Cornelia Sharp, Tony Roberts
Gorky Park
1983; William Hurt, Lee Marvin, Joanna Pacula
1995; Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi, William H. Macy, Kristin Rudrud
L.A. Confidential
1997; Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, David Strathairn, Kim Basinger, and Danny DeVito


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March 7, 2013
Congratulations to Demetria Jones, a graduate assistant in the School of Social Work field education office who has been selected from among 66 nominees and over 3,900 student employees as the 2012-13 Western Michigan University Student Employee of the Year. Since May 2012, Jones has worked with her nominator, Field Education Coordinator Jennifer Harrison, to manage, place and monitor over 300 undergraduate and graduate students in field internships.
Through her employment, Jones has helped advance the department in many ways. She is skilled regarding utility, records security, and database management, and has led other student employees in compiling many years of paper files into a searchable electronic data base. She is also the primary manager of a field education e-learning course which works as an intranet for students, faculty, and field instructors. This resource keeps stakeholders informed of events, job postings, and forms, and has unique features including an FAQ.
"In her role, Demetria is often approached by fellow students for problem-solving on field issues," notes her nominator, "and she has that unique blend of respect for positional authority and empowering students to be actors in their own." In addition, states Harrison, "Demetria is a consummate social worker who speaks up tactfully and effectively to advocate for social and economic justice. I look forward to being her colleague in the field upon her graduation with her M.S.W. in April this year."
The student employee of the year honor is sponsored by WMU Career and Student Employment Services as part of the annual celebration of Gary L. Belleville Student Employee Appreciation Week. Jones was honored in February at WMU, and her nomination will be submitted for a Midwest university competition, and potentially national competition.


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Patricia Stensrud
Founder and Principal at Hudson River Partners LLC
"I do not like the status quo," Patricia Stensrud says, reflecting on her multifaceted career. Whether shes turning around a flailing company, restoring a historic mansion, or building a new business revitalizing established brands, this dynamic woman is "never content to be in a situation where I cannot contribute to making things better. I hope always to be someone who has made a difference."
"So much of education is what you put into it and I received an excellent grounding at Golden Gate. I always saw myself as a professional person who has a serious mission, serious tasks, and serious contributions to make. I was not focused on any particular industry. I was open to everything. It was a vibrant time when I finished my MBA, so there was a lot of opportunity in many quarters. I knew a little about aerospace, but I was totally opportunistic. I felt well-equipped to go to work just about anywhere doing anything."
She was about to enter a workforce that would change dramatically in the course of her career. In 1972, the year she graduated, fewer than 4 percent of the MBA graduates nationwide were women. "I came of age at a time when equal opportunity was on the horizon and corporations were aware that they needed to make room for women. All the fields I started out in were male-dominated, but I never felt penalized for my gender. Being a female has worked to my advantage in many ways. I was taken seriously and in some respects I had an advantage because part of the battle is to stand out from the competition. I have not felt that being a woman was a barrier, other than my first job out of college."
That first job was as a market-research analyst for an aeronautics firm. She soon left that position to move to IBM, where her skills propelled her to Minneapolis as IBM's regional sales manager for the upper Midwest region. Later she joined a Minnesota consulting firm, working with senior management at a myriad of companies.
Eventually her skills and experiences would coalesce into a powerhouse career that started with her first turnaround of the jewelry division at Avon. Pat set out to create jewelry that she would be proud to wear. She upped the fashion content of the jewelry and it was an immediate success. "Every other week we were introducing new products and we got a scorecard. In our division it was just like Christmas every other week. What I learned is: Know the most you can about your customer. Be broadminded and make sure you understand who the customers are, how they live and how they see themselves." Psychographics was an important tool; another was developing the disciplines required for strategic planning.
After seven years, an appealing opportunity presented itself. She became VP of marketing for one of the worlds leading retail-design firms, Hambrecht Terrell International. Before too long, a former Avon colleague had taken the helm of Victoria + Co, a fashion-jewelry leader that was tarnishing rapidly. He had accepted the job as CEO with a plan to leave in a few years. "He knew that I had done a good job of turning the jewelry division around at Avon and he needed to groom a successor rather quickly." Three years later, she was named CEO. The $50 million company was losing $10 million a year and the conglomerate that owned Victoria was failing. "When things are so far down you really have no where to go but up." In the course of twelve years she would transform Victoria into the worlds largest fashion jewelry company, generating annual revenue of $165 million and EBITDA of $25 million.
She spent the next few years buying and selling real estate in New Yorks scenic Hudson Valley, but was soon pulled back to the corporate world. The womens sportswear division at Tommy Hilfiger was in trouble, and a former colleague thought Patricia would be just the person to turn it around; and turn it around she did. Weeks before the launch of the new line, she packed up the entire team and flew to Hong Kong. "We designed the line right there on the spot. The previews with a few important customers were so successful that perceptions were reversed and actually got the company back to its brand DNA."
In 2006 she decided to strike out on her own. "I wanted to take my experience of building out the vision and strategy of others and create my own company. I've spent the last three years trying to make acquisitions." Twice, shes come close and a success now appears to be on the horizon. Her company, Hudson River Partners, works with investment banks and private equity firms to identify and develop under-valued acquisition opportunities with strong brand equity and market positions of luxury brands that she feels are ripe for reinvention. "It's continuing to pursue your own vision and go where your heart takes you and doing what you think you need to do."
She describes business economics as a mixture of art and science, and the interpretation of information and its application as highly creative.
Anticipating where she'll go next, Pat Stensrud explains, "Consistently I have found that incorporating the things I am most passionate about into my career as well as my personal life has created a cohesive tapestry with consistent threads running through it. At a given point you can no longer separate those threads because they are all connected. My current endeavors are simply leading to a new twist of those threads."


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Pearl River Singers
The Pearl River Singers is an auditioned large mixed chorus singing a variety of sacred and secular music. This ensemble has achieved a reputation of excellence among Mississippi's community college choirs. In past years, the Pearl River Singers has traveled throughout Europe, performing at venues such as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Canterbury Cathedral in England, Scotland, and Wales. Each year the choir presents a Christmas concert on campus the first week in December. Last year, this concert was filmed and aired on local television stations.
In addition, the Pearl River Singers performs at the Mississippi Community College Choral Festival each year. In March 2009, the Singers performed a major choral work by Francis Poulenc, "Gloria", as part of a mass choir with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony. Also in 2009, the group participated in many campus events associated with PRCC's Centennial Celebration, including a Veteran's Day tribute, Centennial Convocation, and "100 Years of Broadway" revue. Most students participating in this ensemble receive a half tuition scholarship awarded through audition.
RiverRoad Showchoir
Founded in 1985 by director emeritus Dr. Mark Malone, the RiverRoad showchoir is one of the most reputable in the state. This group contains 20-40 auditioned singer/dancers, as well as a live band and crew. RiverRoad has been choreographed by Michael Weaver and Jonathan McKenzie, and performs music by noted arrangers such as Eric Van Cleave, Dave Fehr, and David Alderman. Past performances include state and regional conferences of the American Choral Directors Association and the Southern Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, and at the national convention of Phi Theta Kappa, which is the community college national honors fraternity. Performance venues have included Los Angeles, CA, Walt Disney World, Six Flags Over Georgia, Nashville, Norfolk, VA, Nassau, Bahamas, Washington, D.C., New Orleans and Seattle.
RiverRoad is a vital part of recruiting at PRCC. They perform for many campus events, as well as at district high schools. 2009 welcomed the return of the Mississippi Showchoir Contest, which hosted 32 high school and middle school showchoirs from across the state. All singer/dancers, band members, and crew members receive a partial scholarship.
The Voices
The Voices, a highly select group of 12 singers, performs a variety of music, specializing in a capella vocal jazz and pop numbers. The Voices performs for various alumni, civic, and professional organizations. In 2009, they were invited to perform at the Officer Cadet School graduation ceremony at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, MS. They also participated in many Centennial events on campus. Each year, The Voices participates at the Southern Invitational Choral Conference, held at USM. A half tuition scholarship is awarded to all members of this ensemble, and selection is based on audition.


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Japanese students plant cherry tree at Portsmouth High SchoolBy GRETYL MACALASTER
Union Leader Correspondent
October 30. 2013 7:26PM
PORTSMOUTH — It was a chilly day for cherry blossoms, but students from Nichinan, Japan, did not let that stop them from celebrating the gift from their city to Portsmouth.
The cherry tree at Portsmouth High School is the latest planted in the city to commemorate the signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty in 1905, which ended the brutal Russo-Japanese War and earned President Theodore Roosevelt the Nobel Peace Prize.
This tree at Portsmouth High School is the first to have a memorial marker honoring its significance.
The city of Portsmouth has retained a sister city relationship with Nichinan for many years that was recently reinvigorated by a high school exchange program between the two cities.
On Wednesday, 19 students from Nichinan gathered in back of Portsmouth High School for the ceremony and sang "Sakura" as a message of inspiration.
The sapling is cut from the same trees planted 101 years ago in Washington, D.C. as a gift to the United States from Japan in honor of the citizen diplomacy in Portsmouth that led to the signing of the treaty.
In 2012, the Japanese government decided to donate cherry trees from cuttings of the original Washington, D.C. trees to select cities around the country. Portsmouth is one of just three cities in New England selected.
In May 2012, trees were planted at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where the treaty was signed, at Strawbery Banke Museum, at the John Paul Jones House and at the Wentworth by the Sea hotel, which also played a role in the negotiations.
"We are pleased that the government of Japan recognizes that history by putting Portsmouth, New Hampshire on the exclusive list of places receiving the commemorative trees," said Charles B. Doleac, president of the Japan-America Society of New Hampshire. "The descendants of these Potomac trees constitute part of the living treaty history."
He said planting the trees at key treaty sites throughout Portsmouth recognizes the many different people and institutions who supported the treaty negotiations, including the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
There are also cherry trees planted at the city's elementary schools and along the South Mill Pond near City Hall.
The official presentation of the latest tree was made by Akira Muto, consulate general of Japan in Boston.
Portsmouth High School Principal Jeff Collins and Nichinan Gakuen Junior/Senior High School Principal Shougo Fujiwara unveiled the memorial plaque.
Muto has attended previous peace treaty events and forums in Portsmouth and said he is happy to see the tradition and spirit of the treaty being passed from generation to generation.
Each of the Japanese students was given a tiny silver bell that Doleac asked them to ring each year on Sept. 5 at 3:47 p.m., the time bells rang out all over Portsmouth in 1905 to signal the signing of the treaty.
Portsmouth Mayor Eric Spear said the planting is illustrative of both the city's commitment to its urban landscape and to the city's heritage and success in utilizing citizen diplomacy to accomplish important goals.


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Mortgage revenue at the four largest U.S. lenders is surpassing the costs of faulty home loans and foreclosures from the housing boom as Federal Reserve and government policies help fuel the recovery.
Wells Fargo & Co., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp., and U.S. Bancorp reported $24.4 billion from home lending in 2012 and expenses of more than $21.7 billion for settlements and loan repurchases, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Lower costs for firms such as Bank of America this year will act as a "tailwind," as mortgage revenue remains strong, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. analysts said.
For all the money the government is collecting from banks tied to the worst housing slump since the Great Depression, lenders are still making record profits, thanks to policies that are driving the accelerating rebound. Loan originations totaled $1.75 trillion in 2012, the highest since 2009, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, as homeowners took advantage of borrowing costs pushed down to record lows by the Fed and the White House expanded programs to help refinancing.
"They've come out from the self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and are now starting to recover due to a government- induced set of policies and programs," said Clifford Rossi, a former risk manager and managing director at Citigroup Inc. who's now at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. Policies intended to assist homeowners serve "to help the banking segment significantly," he said.
Record Earnings
Banks made record earnings from mortgages last year as they were able to lend at rates much higher than the bonds they were packaged into. That disappointed policy makers including New York Fed President William C. Dudley, after the central bank kept its benchmark interest rate near zero since 2008 and bought $40 billion of mortgage bonds a month to push down borrowing costs. The top four banks controlled about half of the origination market at the end of the third quarter, according to Inside Mortgage Finance.
Even with elevated profit margins, mortgage rates fell to 3.4% last week from 4.74% two years ago.
"The large banks are making a lot of money off of the Fed, and have been basically since it started buying mortgage backed securities," said Walt Schmidt, a mortgage strategist at FTN Financial. "As long as the Fed continues to buy them in current volumes, there's no way around it."
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NEW YORK (AP) — Total U.S. money market mutual fund assets rose $28.39 billion to $2.665 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, according to the Investment Company Institute.
Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose $9.45 billion to $929.23 billion, the Washington-based mutual fund trade group said Thursday. Assets of taxable money market funds in the retail category rose $6.82 billion to $728.61 billion. Tax-exempt retail fund assets rose $2.63 billion to $200.62 billion.
Meanwhile assets of institutional money market funds rose $18.93 billion to $1.736 trillion. Among institutional funds, taxable money market fund assets rose $17.28 billion to $1.651 trillion. Assets of tax-exempt funds rose $1.65 billion to $84.16 billion.
The seven-day average yield on money market mutual funds was unchanged from the previous week at 0.02 percent in the week that ended Tuesday, according to Money Fund Report, a service of iMoneyNet Inc. in Westborough, Mass.
The 30-day average yield was flat at 0.02 percent from last week. The seven-day compounded was unchanged at 0.02 percent. The 30-day compounded yield was also flat at 0.02 percent, Money Fund Report said.
The average maturity of portfolios held by money market mutual funds fell to 48 days from 49 days.
The online service Bankrate.com said its survey of 100 leading commercial banks, savings and loan associations and savings banks in the nation's 10 largest markets showed the annual percentage yield available on money market accounts was unchanged from the week before at 0.11 percent.
The North Palm Beach, Fla.-based unit of Bankrate Inc. said the annual percentage yield available on interest-bearing checking accounts was flat from the week before at 0.05 percent.
Bankrate.com said the annual percentage yield on six-month certificates of deposit were flat at 0.18 percent. It was flat at 0.28 percent on one-year CDs and flat at 0.44 percent on two-year CDs. It fell to 0.90 percent from 0.91 percent on five-year CDs.


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Retailers are rolling out aggressive sales earlier this holiday season to lure consumers, who are expected to keep a tight grip on their wallets.
Average shoppers are projected to spend only $9 more this season than the $740 they shelled out last year, according to a survey by BIGinsight. The National Retail Federation is predicting sales growth of 4.1 percent, compared with a 5.6 percent rise last year.
"For consumers, they've already figured it out. They know how much they want to spend, and they know how much they want to save," said Kathy Grannis, a spokeswoman for the National Retail Federation.
Nationally, consumers continue to grapple with mixed signals as the economy teeters back to health. The national unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent in September, the lowest level in more than three years. Consumer spending has also picked up, with retail sales posting their best two months since 2010.
But that hasn't been enough to compensate for the sluggish economic recovery. The uncertainty surrounding the looming presidential election as well as the feared "fiscal cliff" of spending cuts and expiring tax breaks will likely dampen holiday spending, analysts said.
"People, earlier in the year, thought the economy would come back stronger than it did," said Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, a retail consulting firm. "Now, they're saving more, they've gotten a little bit more cautious about their spending. We're not going to see the kind of growth that we did last year."
To make the most of lackluster projections, retailers, which generate 40 percent of their revenue during this season, are rushing to lock in as many sales as possible.
"The really aggressive deals are starting now," said Trae Bodge, senior editor of RetailMeNot.com, a purveyor of online coupons. "Retailers are going to be struggling to get a piece of the pie, which is pretty small this year."
Sears and Kmart have introduced free layaway programs that extend to online purchases and Black Friday specials. Toys R Us is allowing customers to reserve popular toys ahead of time. Target and Best Buy have announced price-matching plans. And at Walmart.com and Amazon.com, shoppers in select cities can order products for same-day delivery.
"The economy continues to struggle, and what we're seeing is that consumers are preparing earlier and earlier for the holidays, so they can pay a little bit now, a little bit later," said Jai Holtz, vice president of financial services at Sears. "And with free layaway, it allows [consumers] to buy their Furby or TV right now."
The early onset of holiday shopping will help boost sales, analysts said. It will also reduce the risk of retailers being left with excess inventory at the end of the season. Retailers can measure consumer interest before the season is in full swing and decide whether to buy more of an item, analysts said.
"Historically, retailers started Black Friday with tremendous amounts of inventory, hoping to blow through it all," said Teresa McCarthy, director of the Global Supply Chain Management program at Bryant University. "Now, they're starting earlier so they can find out very quickly exactly what's going to sell while they still have time to get backup goods shipped from China."
But some say all might not be lost for retailers this year. Bill Martin of ShopperTrak, a market research firm, says the 32-day window between Thanksgiving and Christmas — the longest possible gap between the two holidays — gives stores a leg up in amassing sales.
"It could represent an opportunity for retailers to convert visitors into buyers," Martin said, adding that his organization is predicting holiday sales growth of only 3.3 percent this year.
Johnson, the retail consultant, isn't expecting miracles.
"It's going to be an okay Christmas," he said. "A satisfying Christmas, but not a sparkling one."


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Why does it seem that there are so many atheists who want to go the exact opposite extreme of religion? Maybe I'm more of a humanist then because I do still have a very strong ethical code that I decided on using logic and a true sense of compassion towards others. Moral judgment can be based on the net positives it can provide for the whole of society. Aren't we all striving to improve ourselves and our communities? Freedom is a wonderful thing worth fighting for, but if those freedoms are not for the betterment of society then we must question if that particular freedom would be best if regulated instead.
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A better question is when did moral ideologies consistently apply in any religion ? Ive yet to see a religious book that did not contradict one or more of its moral preachings let alone the people of those religions who fail consistently in practicing consistent morals.
Personal morals have nothing to do with net positives or whole of society. Morals are simply a self imposed rule book we chose to follow or not for the betterment of our own mental and physical health. To try and espouse some other grand purpose is disingenuous.
Even animals have certain baseline "morals" in that many species have shown completely altruistic behavior. Gorillas saving a toddler falling into their enclosure for example. Dolphins saving sailors. These animals were complete strangers to the humans in question and still provided aid.
Obviously animals do not have the higher functioning (not sure if deluding yourself counts as higher functioning but it requires those parts at least) abilities to create delusions of higher powers. So why are they altruistic in these cases?
Seriously morals require reasoning...
Those same gorillas the males also kill their own young so the mother is in heat for mating again for pleasure.. and the dolphins kill porpoises for sport ....
Yea animal morals thats a funny one
Morals are sociological and fluid. What might appear to be "moral" in one context, may become "immoral" in another. There are "default morals" that we have agreed to as a society and have been driven into us from birth, but it all comes down to things like empathy, courage, and the society that you are in. That is why "morals" are different for every continent, country, state, county, city, faith, denomination, individual church, family and person. No two person's moral code is the same. And there are times when, even when 2 people's moral codes don't match, each person can see and appreciate the other person's position.
That is why it's so funny that xians think that morals come from god. If they did, we would all have the same moral code. But since no two people have the exact same moral code, that code couldn't have possibly come from a single finite source. And that is why saying that Atheists don't have morals because we don't believe in god is a strawman argument.
And humans kill animals for sport.
Exceptions do not an argument make. Saying one amoral behavior negates morality for the entire species negates it for humans as well. The point of my post is that there is some ingrained instinctual urge to do certain "good" and "helpful" actions even in animals and claiming random amoral killing rampages will occur without a deity is ridiculous because such actions don't even require higher level thinking.
Instinct and morals are at odds with one another.
You cant attribute one to the other. An instinct is done without thought, reason, or value simply for survival. Morals are anti survival in many cases. Instinct would tell me to kill competition for food. Morals tell me that it would be just as harmful to myself to murder an innocent person as it would be to kill them. Hence why we dont do it.
There is a difference though when your talking about a societal group you have now left behind Morality for Legality.
In any group there is a set of values but those are laws with consequences..
Its the reason god doesnt enter into morality at all even for religious people. Commandments are laws not morality.
Morality is what you do when no one is looking. The consequences have to be self imposed to be a true moral.


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Nashua: 16 pink slips in city schoolsBy BARBARA TAORMINA
Union Leader Correspondent
May 06. 2014 9:55PM
NASHUA — The school district has sent layoff notices to 16 teachers and staff members as school officials brace for the need to cut deeper into next year's proposed $100,798,000 budget.
Superintendent Mark Conrad reviewed a list of staff reductions with the Board of Education's Human Resources Committee. It included cuts the board approved during its budget hearings, and additional cuts the administration made in case aldermen refuse to approve their budget — which represents a 3.4 percent increase over last year. Last February, Mayor Donnalee Lozeau set the bottom line at a 2.1 percent increase as part of the city's overall spending cap.
The mayor is scheduled to meet with the BOE budget Committee tonight at 6:30 at Nashua High North.
Although the layoff notices, which must be sent by May 17, have already gone out, Conrad and BOE members are hoping there will be some flexibility with the final budget numbers which would allow people to be rehired.
"If it's not necessary ... then we can bring folks back," Conrad said.
The superintendent said that teaching staff was cut because of declining enrollment and shifting student interests reflected by this year's course choices.
The cuts include teachers in art, Spanish, engineering and the Career and Technology HVAC program.
"We've seen declining enrollment below the threshold of what you need for a class," said Conrad.
BOE members Sandra Ziehm and Dotty Oden were concerned that the district was cutting programs geared toward significant numbers of students who may not plan to go on to college.
"These are the things we should be focusing on for a lot of our kids," said Oden. "These are the things for kids that need some training when they get out."
The district is adding staff to its biotech, graphics design and Air Force Jr. ROTC programs to keep up with student interest.
Visual Arts Coordinator Robin Perringer spoke briefly at the start of the meeting to express her concern over losing an art teacher at Nashua High South.
"We want the public to understand that if we continue to fund education this way, we're going to continue losing programs," she said.
Senior Amanda Slater, who will head to the Art Institute of Chicago in September, also said she worries about future art students in Nashua.
"I think the whole board was just broken-hearted with this budget, and unfortunately, it promises to get worse," said Ziehm.
Conrad said that concerns about the budget should be brought to the Board of Aldermen.
"The final power does not rest with the Board of Education; it rests with them," he said.


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UPDATE: Trucking company takes responsibility for diesel fuel mix-upBy MARK HAYWARD
New Hampshire Union Leader
March 17. 2014 11:00PM
MANCHESTER — A family-owned fuel-trucking company in North Hampton is taking responsibility for the repairs of cars damaged when drivers put the wrong fuel into their gas tanks at a Manchester convenience store on Sunday.
Abenaqui Carriers posted a note on its website that tells customers of the Manchester Mart at 738 Hooksett Road what to do if their car was contaminated by gas or diesel purchased at the station after 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
"We apologize for this inconvenience and we hope to resolve it as soon as possible," the notice concludes.
During a Sunday afternoon delivery, diesel was apparently placed in the storage tank for regular gasoline, and gasoline was placed in the diesel tank, said Taif Nouri, manager of Manchester Mart and Gas. Nouri said he's heard from about 20 customers so far and referred them to Abenaqui.
"They (Abenaqui) are working on accommodating each customer," said Nouri, whose store is an unbranded Cumberland Farms operation. "Cumberland Farms is not the one who made the mistake. It's Abenaqui."
Nouri said his location resumed selling fuel as of this morning. Overnight, a cleaning company flushed out the storage and pumping equipment and replaced filters.
Nouri said none of his customers was angry.
"They were cooperative. They understand what happened; it was a mistake," he said.
On its website, Abenaqui asks Manchester Mart customers to fax the company the receipt of their fuel purchase. It said the automobile owners can make a claim through Abenaqui's insurance carrier, Great West Casualty Co., of file a claim with the owner's insurer, and have that company contact Great West.
Or, a customer can wait for Abenaqui to contact them.
The telephone number for Great West is 800-228-8602, and the claim number is H06245.
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MANCHESTER — Motorists who filled up recently at a North End convenience store ended up with a tank full of diesel fuel, according to a customer and others who spent the day either towing cars or figuring out what was wrong with them.
Repairs could end up costing car owners hundreds, if not thousands, said Steve Blodgett, a tow-truck driver with Precision Towing. Blodgett said he brought eight diesel-contaminated cars to mechanics on Monday. One was a brand new 2014 Subaru Outback.
Signs on pumps at the Manchester Mart gasoline pumps on Monday said no fuel was available. The store was open, though the manager said the company was still trying to determine what happened.
"We think diesel was delivered in Super (gasoline) and Super in diesel," said Rick Fernald, who said he works for Gulf. Fernald said Manchester Mart is an unbranded site owned by Cumberland Farms.
Cumberland Farms is in a strategic amalgamation with Gulf Oil, according to the cumberlandandgulf.com website.
One customer who spoke to management said they pledged to reimburse any repair bills. Catherine Whittle said she drove home after filling her 2003 Honda CRV on Sunday night.
But on Monday morning, it was moving sluggishly, with heavy white and blue smoke coming from the tailpipe.
AAA towed it to a local mechanic, who said the problem appeared serious. She had it towed to another mechanic in Massachusetts.
"It had 174,000 miles on it," Whittle said. "It made it through this brutally cold winter and now it died."
Billy Roberts, a mechanic at Henry's Sunoco, said he looked at one car that had diesel in the tank. He said the car's engine and fuel system will have to be cleaned out. The fuel tank has to be removed; that can be expensive, depending on the car model, he said.
Roberts also said Manchester Mart will have to clean its fuel storage tanks, gas pumps and filters.
"It's going to be an expensive fix," he said.
On Monday, technicians for the petroleum installation company Gaftek were working at the facility. Meanwhile, Whittle said she wants more than just her repair bill paid.
"I filled up a tank of gas last night," she said. "I'd like to be reimbursed for that as well."


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MIAMI (AP) — Gio Gonzalez gave Team USA its best start yet, and David Wright provided a big finish.
Gonzalez pitched five scoreless innings and the Americans beat Puerto Rico 7-1 in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night.
Wright drove in five runs, the last three with a bases-loaded double in the eighth. That prompted chants of "U-S-A! U-S-A!" from the crowd of 32,872.
The United States fell behind in all three games in the opening round, but led from the first inning against Puerto Rico. The Americans will play Thursday night against the Dominican Republic, which remained unbeaten in the WBC by rallying past Italy 5-4 on Tuesday.
Puerto Rico plays Italy in an elimination game Wednesday.
Gonzalez (1-0), who grew up in nearby Hialeah, struck out five for the hometown team and departed with a 3-0 lead. Manager Joe Torre then went to his bullpen, and five relievers combined to allow one run over the final four innings.
Gonzalez lowered the ERA of the U.S. rotation to 4.00.
Wright had an RBI groundout in the third and a run-scoring single in the fifth. He's 7 for 16 (.438) with 10 RBIs in four games.
Joe Mauer's two-out RBI double scored Ryan Braun with the first U.S. run in the opening inning. The Americans added a run in the third on singles by Brandon Phillips and Braun and Wright's RBI groundout.
Adam Jones had a two-run RBI single in the seventh.
Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton earned a big cheer from the Miami crowd when he made a running catch at the warning track to rob Martin Maldonado of a two-out, two-RBI hit in the fourth inning. Stanton also singled twice and walked.
Braun and Mauer each reached base four times.
Puerto Rico starter Mario Santiago (0-1) allowed three runs in 4 1-3 innings. Angel Pagan's drove in Puerto Rico's run in the eighth.


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Evaluating the Use of Oseltamivir for the Treatment of Influenza in Adults
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01314911
Recruitment Status : Active, not recruiting
First Posted : March 15, 2011
Last Update Posted : November 20, 2017
|Tracking Information
|First Submitted Date ICMJE
|March 3, 2011
|First Posted Date ICMJE
|March 15, 2011
|Last Update Posted Date
|November 20, 2017
|Study Start Date ICMJE
|April 2011
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|June 2019 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Primary Endpoint is the percentage of subjects shedding virus by PCR in NP swab at day 3. [ Time Frame: Measured at Day 3 ]
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Primary endpoint will be determined after analysis of the pilot study, which will include the first 50 participants enrolled in the study [ Time Frame: Measured at Month 6 ]
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01314911 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Evaluating the Use of Oseltamivir for the Treatment of Influenza in Adults
|Official Title ICMJE
|A Randomized Double-Blind Study Comparing Oseltamivir Versus Placebo for the Treatment of Influenza in Low Risk Adults
|Brief Summary
|People who are infected with the influenza virus may develop respiratory illnesses, such as pneumonia, or other life-threatening complications. Currently, there are four antiviral medications that are used to treat influenza. This study will examine one of these medications, oseltamivir, to examine how it affects the shedding of influenza virus in infected people.
|Detailed Description
Seasonal influenza is responsible for excess hospitalizations and, despite effective antivirals, causes significant morbidity and mortality (about 24,000 deaths each year in the United States alone). The influenza virus that emerged in 2009 (A/California/07/2009 H1N1) caused fewer deaths (12,000 flu-related deaths in the U.S.) but in contrast to seasonal flu, nearly 90% of the deaths with the 2009 H1N1 occurred among people younger than 65 years of age. Although there are four currently licensed anti-influenza medications (amantadine and rimantadine, oseltamivir, and zanamivir), previous studies have not demonstrated conclusively to what extent these medications affect influenza viral shedding. This study will evaluate whether oseltamivir modifies the viral shedding during the treatment of uncomplicated influenza in an adult population and also assess methods to detect viral replication in the upper respiratory tract.
Subjects who present with an influenza-like illness without any risk factors for severe disease will be screened for the study. Those with a confirmatory test for influenza (rapid antigen or polymerase chain reaction [PCR]) will be randomized in a 1:1 manner to receive a blinded study treatment consisting of either the oseltamivir or placebo for 5 days. Clinical, virologic, and laboratory assessments on Days 1, 3, 7, and 28 will be used for both safety and efficacy analysis.
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It was the mantra Predators on the Prairie sweepstakes winner Ed Bergum took to each stand last weekend as we called in northeast Kansas with Flambeau Outdoors' Tad Brown, Todd Wilson and Tom Wilson.
Winner Ed Bergum, left, and Trapper & Predator Caller Managing Editor Jared Blohm with the coyotes Bergum shot.
Ed shot two two coyotes with his new Rock River Arms Predator Assault Rifle on the first full day of the hunt, but some close calls and bad luck left the weekend total at two. When a truck drove into our 25th and final set up on Sunday just as a large coyote crested the hill we were calling, it was a frustrating but fitting end to the hunt.
3-9×40 Scope on his Rock River Arms rifle. He also won Mossy Oak camouflage, M.A.D. hand calls, a M.A.D.
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From left, Bergum, Todd Wilson, Tom Wilson and Tad Brown discuss the strategy of the next stand.
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Manchester school board decides it could pay superintendent up to $190,000By TED SIEFER
New Hampshire Union Leader
April 08. 2013 11:55PM
MANCHESTER - The Board of School Committee has agreed to pay a new superintendent as much as $190,000 as it renews its search for a top leader for the school district.
At its meeting Monday, the board voted 12-2 to raise the salary range to $160,000 to $190,000. The board had not disclosed the previous salary range, but board members have indicated that $160,000 was the upper limit.
Late last month, the board rejected the finalists brought to the city for interviews by the superintendent search subcommittee after a months-long process.
Ward 5 board member Ted Rokas, the chairman of the search subcommittee, made the motion to raise the salary, along with several other proposals, after consulting with the head of the firm the district has hired to conduct the search.
"I asked what we need to do to get the top candidates, and these were his recommendations," Rokas told the board. "They have told us we could still get a new superintendent by the first week of June."
On the vote to raise the salary range, the only "no" votes came from Board member Art Beaudry, Ward 9, and board member Roger Beauchamp, Ward 12.
The board's search committee will reconvene Thursday, but Rokas said he wanted the full board to set clear parameters in order to move as quickly as possible.
The board also voted to make it a requirement that prospective superintendent candidates come from districts with at least 5,000 students. There was no such requirement in the previous round; all three finalists came from much smaller districts than Manchester.
The board also considered loosening the requirement that a superintendent, once hired, must live in Manchester, but this was referred to the Coordination Committee.
At the same time, the board voted to form a contingency committee that would line up potential interim candidates for superintendent, in case the process failed to yield a finalist by early June, when the current school chief, Thomas Brennan, steps down.
The debate over how to proceed with the search process was at times tense.
Beaudry suggested that the board again consider one of the candidates, Vincent Cotter, noting that he was willing to come to the district on a one-year trial basis.
"Before we start looking to reinvent the wheel and upping the salary. We already had a guy who will come in under the current salary range," Beaudry said.
At-Large board member Dave Wihby countered that it was time to move forward.
"We were all there," he said, referring to the board's interviews with the candidates. "Those weren't the best candidates for this district. We've go to move forward, and if it means raising the salary to get better candidates, that's what we have to do."
Mayor Ted Gatsas also backed raising the salary range.
"We shouldn't be settling and end up making a 30,000 dollar mistake," he said.
The board voted to create the contingency plan by a 13-1 vote.
The board voted 10-4 to require that the superintendent come from a district with at least 5,000 students, after first rejecting a higher minimum size of 9,000 students.
Beaudry said he was concerned that the size provision would exclude good candidates. "I don't think the size of the district you're in charge of makes you any less of a leader," he said. "In my profession, whether you're fighting a fire in New York or Manchester, you're still fighting a fire."
Gatsas said the most important quality in any superintendent is communication, but he agreed that the size of a district a candidate comes from is a factor.
"I would think size has something to do with it. I don't think anybody who takes over a company with 200 employees is going to communicate in the same way as a company with 3,000 employees," he said.


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Escape From Planet Earth makes a compelling case for our disposable culture to finally get wiped out by malevolent aliens.
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A lightweight, warp-speed, brightly colored trifle.
Escape From Planet Earth makes a tolerable diversion for a winter's day or evening, just not a memorable one.
The picture has enough entertainment value to tickle its target audience and even offers a few chuckles for accompanying adults. A strong cast and bright -- if uninspired — animation help to offset a thin story.
Feel-good but not cloying, zippy but not frenetic, and refreshingly free of snark, the default setting for a lot of kids' fare these days, the feature takes a pleasingly retro-futuristic stance on matters of décor and attitude.
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Predictable alien adventure is violent and forgettable.
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Parents need to know that Escape from Planet Earth is an animated alien adventure that features more violence, consumerism, and even references to romance than other similar films aimed at kids. There are some deaths in the movie: A father is killed when a spaceship lands on him, a man plummets to his doom from the air, and a freed alien is eaten by a much larger, scary-looking alien. A general is sadistic and likes to torture/exploit aliens. Unlike many other animated movies, this one doesn't shy away from sexuality, either: Alien couples kiss several times, a female admires her boyfriend's body, several characters comment on a "nerdy" character's beautiful wife, and online dating is even referenced. Lastly, families sensitive to consumerism should know that there are parts of the movie that seem practically like a commercial for 7-Eleven.
Educational value: The movie is intended to entertain, not educate.
Messages: The story does have some positive messages about the importance of family, what it means to display courage under fire, and why it's necessary to do everything possible to stop the rise of tyranny. On the other hand, stay-at-home moms and engineers/scientists are insulted repeatedly, even if they eventually save the day. And it might confuse really young kids to see the U.S. military depicted as containing not just a vengeful general but also a host of soldiers willing to follow his orders.
Role models: Gary and Kira are loving parents and make decisions to help save their loved ones. Despite his narcissism, Scorch really is quite brave and adores his nephew, admires his brother, and loves his girlfriend. On the flipside, the general is sadistic.
Violence and scariness: A father is squashed to death by an alien spaceship that crash lands. The general sadistically electrocutes imprisoned aliens and freezes them when they don't comply. A giant alien eats another alien. A young alien mother and her child are tied up and held against their will. A man plummets to his death. A friendly alien nonetheless has anger-management issues. There are dart guns and laser guns and both human/alien weapons. The general plans to use an alien energy source to destroy planets.
Sexy stuff: At least four kisses, three references to online dating and flirting, continuous jokes about how a "nerd" was able to "score" or "hook up" or "land" such an attractive wife, and one off-putting moment when a female alien stares longingly at her boyfriend and says "looking good."
Language: Several insults and put-downs to mission control engineers and "nerds" in general, as well as stay-at-home moms. Although the alien mother proves she still has all the same skills she had as when she worked full time, there are still three separate derogatory references to her having given up her career as a BASA supervisor. Words like "idiot," "stupid," "chick," "loser," "Little Miss Housewife," etc.
Consumerism: This movie at times seems like 7-Eleven commercial. At first it's funny when the aliens land in front of a 7-Eleven, but then there are several references to the store and scenes shot inside it when the Slurpee is described as "the most delicious frozen drink in the universe." Most of the movie's 7-Eleven's inventory is generic, but there are at least four shots that show Pop Chips on the shelves. Apple, Google, Facebook, and Pixar (and their CEOs) are all mentioned and shown in photos. The alien nation has a network called BNN, a space agency called BASA, cereal called Scorchios, etc.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not applicable
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I have been doing a little research into the digital negative realm and would like to hear some thoughts and opinions from experienced users. Specifically from those who have created a digital negative and obtained a favorable outcome contact printing with platinum/palladium. For what it is worth the source of my originals would be 6x6 and 4x5 wet scanned on a V700 flatbed. A digital negative sounds great in theory due to the adjustments that can be made before it is enlarged; everything from dodging and burning to contrast control. Now I have never done a wet print in my life and will not have the space available for a dedicated darkroom; Pt/Pd sounds like it may be a beautiful solution to my otherwise boring inkjets.
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