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The first weekend of April, with all of the hilarity and spring fever it inspires, has passed, which brings all of us north of the Equator closer to spring. April is a most mercurial month; hopefully, you found a an opportunity to get out this weekend and seized it!
Corey's best bird of the weekend was a male Long-tailed Duck in breeding plumage off the coast of Queens. Mine was a waterfowl as well, but a goose instead of a duck. I took Ivy to feed the birds up at Irondequoit Bay and observed this small goose.
My guess is that, not diminutive enough to be a Cackling Goose, it is a Lesser Canada Goose. Do you agree?
What was your best bird of the weekend? Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. If you've blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.
I feel very stupid. The local listservs are yelling and screaming in excitement over all sorts of great first-of-season birds, and all I got was my first Barn Swallow and a singing Blackcap south of Heidelberg, Germany. Those are species others have seen aaaages ago this year.
Still: Blackcap's it!
Picked up 4 new county year birds, Bonaparte's Gull, Eastern Meadowlark, Eastern Towhee and Mute Swan. Looking forward to a real influx of birds these next couple weeks.
We had our first red-winged black birds migrating through Northeast Ohio. But my excitement was about a Downy Woodpecker!
I seem to be developing a habit of seeing my "best" bird of the weekend on my commute to work on Monday mornings. This Monday morning, a juvenile bald eagle flew over the turnpike bridge on the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, not far in front of my care.
During a morning of birding with stops to survey a route in Central Costa Rica that access Pacific slope moist forest, cloud forest, and cut over foothill forest, my best species were heard only Brown-billed Scythebill and Resplendent Quetzal. Hummingbirds stole the show for best seen birds and included Magenta-throated Woodstar, Green Thorntail, and Coppery-headed Emerald.
Best bird is this morning – a clearly yellow goldfinch at my backyard feeder, despite the snowflakes fluttering by!
Ours best bird of the weekend was a Yellow-throated Warbler. Welcome back!
Can I choose "all of them"? We spent the week in London on vacation. I did not come prepared to bird because I did not expect much opportunity or diversity in downtown London. I regretted this when we took a bus ride out to Oxford and saw lots of birds including strange birds of prey (later identified as Red Kites). But the real treat was a walk through St. James Park. I have never seen such a diversity of waterfowl in such a small space! I took pictures so I could identify them at home. So far I have identified 4 types of geese, 6 types of ducks, along with mergansers, swans, coots, and a heron. I still have 1 mystery goose and 1 mystery duck, though at this point I am suspecting hybrids.
But if I had to choose 1 favorite, I'd have to go for the magpie. I know it's a common bird in England, but it seemed pretty flashy to me!
One was a new yard bird — Fox Sparrow. I spent a few minutes trying to turn it into some kinda thrush before the ID kicked in.
THe second was a life bird — Northern Shrike. It gave me a really good display showing all the ways it wasn't a stocky Mockingbird before cooperatively perching for several minutes so I could get a good look at the beak.
I would say a merlin seen in superior township, Michigan. But a rather early singing savannah sparrow was a close second
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Best bird of the week was Northern Bobwhite, tough to find in WV. As to Mike's bird, not the best angle, but the bill seems to rule out Cackling. I don't see anything compelling to ID other than Canada Goose. From this photo, nothing seems off for the nominate subspecies.
Life bird for me—a Pileated Woodpecker speeding overhead at Rockefeller State Park. (Thanks, Johnny and Orlando!) Though the return of the Eastern Bluebirds was mighty cool too.
Probably last bird in NY for awhile, sadly. Any Chicago-area birders out there ready to welcome a migrant into the fold?
Meredith, Chicago is a wonderful place to bird. I happened to be spending a lot of time there when I started birding, and got many lifers at Montrose Point (home of the Magic Hedge) and Jackson Park.
Oh, best bird of weekend. Horned Grebes in breeding plummage at Sandy Hook took my breath away. What a difference a month makes~!
Definitely a breeding plumage male King Eider. Look for a blog posting all about him later today.
I didn't go on any major birding outings this past weekend but I did enjoy up close looks at the Common Ground-dove near the beach.
While playing tourist in San Francisco, I found a Chestnut-backed Chickadee zipping about the trees on a neighborhood street near Alta Plaza park. This is not a bird I see in the Palm Springs CA area where I live. A nice surprise!
The spring must have arrived in the North as there are a lot more comments this week than there has been before. Here in the south, small flocks of Barn Swallows were flying in a northerly direction over the house on Saterday, twittering as they went.
My best bird for the weekend was a slightly out of range Collared Pratincole on the floodplain at the village of Kgomo Kgomo in the North West province
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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; http://nfl.com/draft/story/6354342 By Pat Kirwan Special to NFL.com (May 5, 2003) -- Sure, on draft day the Minnesota Vikings took a public relations beating for not sealing the deal with the Baltimore Ravens on time, thus passing on their pick at ...
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Is "passing" the next draft trend?
By Pat Kirwan
Special to NFL.com
(May 5, 2003) -- Sure, on draft day the Minnesota Vikings took a public relations beating for not sealing the deal with the Baltimore Ravens on time, thus passing on their pick at No. 7. But they still got their man, defensive end Kevin Williams, at the No. 9 spot.
When teams believe they can get the man they want at a lower spot, they attempt to trade down in the draft and pick up some additional selections. That's good business, but it has occurred to a few teams that the concept of passing when your turn comes could also be good business, especially if you can't get a team to trade with you.
Williams and his representatives can argue all they want about the idea that Williams was supposed to be the seventh overall pick in the draft. The fact is, he was the ninth pick, and with the rookie pool reflecting that fact and "slotted contracts" being the reality of rookie negotiations, Williams most likely will be paid as the ninth pick. I know I would pay him as the ninth pick. The Vikings saved themselves a few $100,000 of cap space, and probably over a million dollars in cash over the contract.
That being said, it brings up the whole idea of the virtue of passing during the draft.
I sat right on the floor of the draft when the Vikings got to the end of their allocated 15 minutes and neither consummated a trade nor handed in a pick. The advantage the Vikings created for themselves was that they could hand in a name at any second even though other teams would be on the clock. From where I was, I saw the teams behind Minnesota -- Jacksonville and Carolina -- run up to the podium and submit the names of players they wanted ( Byron Leftwich and Jordan Gross, respectively). These teams had no real time to make a trade with any team even if they wanted to. It turned out that because they wanted to get their picks in, they didn't control the clock. Who did? The Vikings, and they handed in their card soon after the Panthers handed in theirs.
I've been in many draft rooms -- no team can anticipate another team passing at their selection and quickly making a call to get a trade done. The Vikings weren't interested in either player, so short of a trade down, they simply saved money and cap space and got their man. Granted, it was probably by accident, but it now has to be discussed as a strategy.
I've been inside the football world for over 25 years and I know more good ideas are born out of accidents and mistakes than most people realize. Here's a funny example as told to me by Bill Parcells:
One day at lunch when I was with Bill at the Jets, he told me a story about Lawrence Taylor as a rookie. On a particular defensive call, Taylor was supposed to drop into coverage but Taylor could tell the opponent had no one to block him, so when the quarterback dropped back to pass, he simply rushed in and sacked him. When Taylor got to the sideline, Parcells, in his unique way, asked him what the heck he was thinking about. Taylor told him he knew he could get there before the passer could throw. Parcells said something to the extent of, "Don't do it again; stick with the call."
Well, the next time the same situation occurred, Taylor ran in and sacked the QB again! When he came off the field, the coach ripped him again and warned him. Late in the fourth quarter with the game on the line, you guessed it ... a third sack! As the game ended, Parcells turned to an assistant and said, "We better have a name for that blitz when the press asks about it, and we better plan on using it again next week."
With the concept of passing in my mind, I asked a few solid NFL people with long histories in the draft process to consider the merits of passing when their turn came, and I also asked them to look at the first round and conject which teams could have used the strategy, and how far they could have dropped and still got their man. After the Vikings dropped from No. 7 to No. 9 and got Williams, the next place a team could have done it may have been New England at No. 13. A few agreed they could have let Chicago go at No. 14 and Philadelphia at No. 15 and then grabbed Ty Warren (the Patriots had to make a deal to move up one spot with the Bears in order to get Warren, something they may not have had to do).
The next stop was Arizona at Nos. 17 and 18. Three personnel people felt they could have easily dropped to Nos. 21 and 22 and still taken receiver Bryant Johnson and defensive end Calvin Pace. A fast saving of a million dollars easy. When the Broncos couldn't move up for a defensive lineman and decided to draft offensive lineman George Foster at No. 20, a backslide to the No. 24 spot probably could have still sent Foster to Denver and helped the cap-strapped Broncos.
The Packers and Raiders took players in the first round that could have become second-rounders if they considered passing. I like the Packers selection of linebacker Nick Barnett and the Raiders defensive back Nnamdi Asomugha, but the unofficial panel of judges agreed they could have taken them a few picks later in the top of the second round.
Who knows for sure? But if a team is reaching for a guy they really like, or more importantly, have more than one player they like at a spot, then moving down voluntarily isn't the worst idea to come along in years.
One year when I was at the Jets, we were picking first in the second round and another team I was talking with was picking at the bottom of the first round and didn't want to spend first-round money. He asked me to trade picks for future considerations. We didn't want the same player, but he should have just passed until I picked. No trade necessary!
Imagine a GM and a head coach sitting in a draft room with their owner pointing out the player (or players) they want and saving the owner lots of money. Think it's farfetched? I bet the first time Parcells yelled at Taylor to stick with the defense called, he never imagined by the end of the same game he would be inventing a name for what Taylor did.
One personnel man who shared his opinions with me said, "You have opened a can of worms with my owner -- he'll want to pass in every round!"
So just maybe something else was born on draft day this year ... the art of the 'pass.'
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I started collecting lipbalms when I was at high school, when The Bodyshop lipbalms were all the rage. We all had Satsuma and Mango, we all spent our £2.50 pocket money on the gunky crap. And once we started applying, we never stopped.
I always have time for lipbalm, although I am not always that disciplined about applying it, which is silly as I have dry lips. However, I find lipbalm then lipcolour a bit too much so I tend to reach for the colour as opposed to the balm.
I have tried all the balms. My personal favourite consitency is a creamy one, one that spreads easily and it easy to get out of the pot.
For example – look specifically at lip balms in a pot, something like carmex is medium, neither hard nor soft. Something like Eve Lom's Kiss Mix is very soft, almost like a lotion texture, albeit stickey. Most lipbalms tend to be quite hard – the kind you would probably run your finger over the surface to get some product off. I personally cannot stand sticking my finger in something like that, so I prefer softer textures that you can pick a bit of product from by using your nail.
But I digress. As far as lipbalms went, I had no where else to go. Apart from ….. the Creme De La Mer lip balm!
They say:
Thinner than any other area of the face, the lips are virtually defenceless against subtle changes in wind, temperature, dryness, even diet – requiring special attention. The Lip Balm infuses a potent concentration of the original Miracle Broth™ with marine extracts, botanicals and vitamins to regenerate the delicate lip skin.
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Get to it. How much?
£34 smackers for 9grams. I know! Very very expensive.
It must come in a posh pot.
No, not really. Its a plastic post, quite a wide round one. I really like how simple it is and that it's big but not hard to carry round. No complaints about the packaging.
What's it like?
It's a soft lipbalm texture, and is clear when put on, but a whitish colour in the post. It smells, to me, very nutty like almond and macadamia. Once it's on it smells a bit sea like, and is minty fresh so gives you a bit of a tingle but not too much.
Does it work?
Oh yeah! I have very dry lips and I have been wearing this for 2 weeks not. Once a day, sometimes twice between lip gloss. I actually noiced a difference, in terms of lasting effects. Normally the balms I use don't last more than a day in terms of really sorting my lips out, but with this, they do feel better the next day.
Worth it then. Shall I sell a kidney?
Nah. This happens to work well for me, so I am going to stick with it. I find that lipbalms last a long time – I certainly can't remember ever finishing a lipbalm so I have confidence this will last me a year, quite easily. Better than buying lots of lipbalms on a whim and wasting money that way.
But I don't think you necessarily need to spend £34 on a lipbalm for it to work. If your lips are quite healthy, there are tons of balms you can try that cost much much less. I do really like this, and I like the texture, the packaging, everything so its a lovely product for me, but it is very much a LUXURY, not a must have.


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Development of Glioblastoma Multiforme
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
Our 16-year-old son died after being diagnosed with an astrocytoma; however, the autopsy confirmed GBM, or Glioblastoma multiforme. His only symptoms were headaches. Do GBM tumors start out as astrocytomas and then progress to GBM? How long would it take an astrocytoma to form into a GBM?
Christopher Dolinsky, MD, Assistant Chief Resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, responds:
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) represents the most aggressive form of astrocytomas, which are a spectrum of tumors arising from cells called astrocytes. Hence, GBM is actually just one subtype of astrocytoma, also known as a Grade 4 astrocytoma. Incidentally, astrocytes are actually one of many types of "glial cells", or supporting cells of the central nervous system. All cancers involving glial cells are thus collectively known as "gliomas". Put another way, GBM's are listed under the larger general category of astrocytomas, which in turn are listed under the larger heading of gliomas.
GBM's are the most common type of primary brain tumor; metastases to brain from other primary tumor sites remain the most common type of brain cancer overall. As mentioned above, GBM's are considered Grade 4 astrocytomas by the World Health Organization (WHO) grading system. GBMs can actually develop from lower grade gliomas, like grade 2 or grade 3 astrocytomas. GBMs can also form directly from normal brain cells (astrocytes) without going through lower grades. The particular pattern of genetic mutations in the cells ultimately dictates which grade of tumor will develop. It is more common for GBMs to develop from lower grade tumors in younger patients; however, it is not the kind of thing that happens over a short time. If there is a change in the diagnosis within a short time, it is more likely that the first diagnosis was incorrect. This is often the case because initial biopsies, in the interest of safety, may be relatively small in size and thus contain small amounts of tumor to examine under a microscope. The pathologist who makes the diagnosis may not see all of the features present in order to classify something as a GBM. However, at autopsy, the entire specimen can be examined and then a more accurate diagnosis can be obtained.


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I just read aboyut the New PM controls, File Open Dialog. It looks good.
I have a question which I posted to the news groups but noone answered, and looking at the picture of the File Open Dialog it would seem that my problem has been solved in that implementation.
My questions were :
1: When using WinLoadFileIcon it would appear that the function does not always return the icon associated with a file at least not the same icon as displayed when opening a folder in which those files are in.
For example if the following files exist in a directory using WinLoadFileIcon
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firefox.exe - the correct icon is returned
test.txt - the correct icon is returned (standard icon for a file )
computer.bmp - the standard icon for a file is returned
computer.jpg - the standard icon for a file is returned
a.zip - the standard icon for a file is returned
However if the same directory is opened then in both Icon or Details view, the icon for a Bitmap and the icon for a JPEG, as well as the ZIP icon are displayed.
How can I obtain those icons?
2: How can I obtain in C the association of a data file object to its default program object?


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Let me just start out by saying that the whole thing seems wrong in my gut. When my friend called one day soon after the Tucson shootings to ask me what I thought on this matter, I had to admit that I didn't like it. I kept going back to something Jon Stewart said on The Daily Show about something else when he referenced the story of some jackass, a frozen turkey, and oncoming traffic as pertaining to why we have fences on almost every single bridge that goes over a road in this country:
"This is why we can't have nice things."
So one degenerate goes and uses a 30 round magazine (See that? That's right proper English Language Definition, that is. Try it some time, MSM) to kill 6 people and attempt the assassination of an elected official and now we must all be punished. While I understand the strongest argument of the proponents of this measure in that such an item does in fact make it easier to simply spray wantonly into a crowd of people, I can also think of at least one other thing that we have that defies legitimization:
Cars that can go over 100 mph in a country that has 80 as the highest known (to this writer) speed limit.
Try legislating against this and you'll see a bi-partisan effort mounted to stop you complete with the speech, "Sure, only a ridiculously small percentage of Americans go to the track and legally race their cars at speeds in excess of normal speed limits, but this is America and they can do so if they like!"
Yeah, it's not what I like to do, but it is legal at a race track, and some folks really go in for that sort of thing. Kinda like some folks just love to go blow 30 rounds downrange to let off steam. Funny thing is, one of these things has a higher death toll than the other. Care to wager a guess as to which one?
If your primary argument for considering the banishment of anything is that your opponent can't think of a single legitimate use for said item that satisfies you, then maybe you should review your premise and start over. Just my opinion, but I stand by it.
To view this from another direction, allow me to tell you about my EDC. An EDC for those of you who aren't "hip" to my lingo, is one's Every Day Carry. I consider my EDC to be more than just one handgun. It's the whole set-up or "rig" in Firearm Enthusiast parlance. I carry a Glock 21sf on my right (strongside) hip, a Glock 30 in crossdraw on my left (weakside) hip, and a spare G21 magazine behind that. I carry other things daily as well, but let's focus on the guns here.
I have modified my G21 magazines to hold 2 more rounds than the factory magazines can hold (13+2=15). I used extensions that can be easily purchased online for a small amount of money. All three of my G21 magazines now hold 15 rounds apiece. Additionally, due to Gaston Glock's genius, these magazines can be inserted into the G30 as a reload to give a 15 round capacity to a gun that ordinarily holds 10 (+1 in the chamber). This means that:
In fact, I could be more dangerous in such a situation because I have two delivery systems instead of just one. Take one away, and I'm still spraying death. And before you snidely suggest that we simply ban the practice of carrying two guns, stop and think for a second. How would you enforce such a law? The Police have better things to do than ask everyone they meet if they're carrying two guns. Plus, people can say anything to an Officer of the Law or just shake their head "no" and keep going. Such a law would see it's vast application After The Fact realistically speaking. A Perp shot up a store and killed three people? He also had a second gun on him? Charge him with the extra law to lengthen the sentence. It didn't stop or prevent anything, but it gave the Police more things to charge the Bad Guy with AFTER the Bad Guy Deed was committed.
Helpful, huh?
All in all, this proposed ban is just a pleasant looking Band-aid on a very unpleasant Sucking Chest Wound. It will stop no one from committing heinous acts of inhumanity, nor will it prevent the use of high-capacity magazines in the commission of crimes. Felons can't own guns legally, but they still get them somehow. Their criminals, ya know. They do criminal things from time to time.
I would be much more open to ideas that keep guns out of the hands of maniacs like Jared Lee Laughner. Like making it a part of the process to receive your Federal Firearms License (FFL; required to buy/sell firearms commercially) that you have to take a class on profiling like the airports in Israel use to find terrorists and other assorted Bad Guys BEFORE they get on the plane. Must work well, there has never been a single hijacking in the several decades of Israel's existence.
What I'm not open to is the outright banning of inanimate objects simply because some low-life decided to use one to commit a mindless act of violence. Blame the human, not the tool.
As to Laughner? Well, I propose a law that all his (and any future assassin's) "writings" both tangible and electronic should be stacked into a big pile at the bottom of a pit with him on top. Put 3 dirt-cheap .22LR rounds in his skull and light the whole thing on fire. Don't "study" any of it. He's crazy. Don't immortalize him. He's not worth it. Don't acknowledge anything from him as anything but what we must all reject in our civil society. And when the fire goes out, fill in the hole and salt the Earth.
Just sayin'…
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TV titan Oprah Winfrey has downplayed reports she suffered a nervous breakdown last year, insisting she was just dealing with exhaustion after her busy work schedule left her feeling overwhelmed.
The talk show queen recently admitted she hit a low while trying to improve her struggling TV network OWN, telling "Access Hollywood," "I thought, 'All right, if I don't calm down I'm gonna be in serious trouble.' I mean, I wasn't ready to go run naked in the streets. Let's make that very clear. But I had reached a point where I just couldn't take in any more stimulation."
The quotes sparked speculation she had experienced a mental breakdown, but Winfrey has taken to her Twitter to explain her comments have been misconstrued.
She writes, "Never had a breakdown. Not even close. Story blown way out of proportion. Overworked. … No different than when my dog Gracie died. She raced everywhere, and the day she died, I knew it was a sign for me to slow down."
.@CindyReynolds exactly, Cindy. never had a breakdown. not even close. story blown way out of proportion. #OverWorked
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Inspired by Around the Square from designer Avis Shirer of Joined at the Hip
Quilt tester: Laura Boehnke
22-1⁄8"-yard blue star print (block, inner border, binding)
1⁄3 yard mottled red (block, middle border)
1⁄4 yard tan dot (block)
3⁄8 yard blue airplane print (block, outer border)
1⁄8 yard dark red tone-on-tone (block)
7⁄8 yard backing fabric
31" square batting
Finished quilt: 22-1⁄8" square
Finished block: 10-5⁄8" square
Quantities are for 44/45"-wide, 100% cotton fabrics.
Measurements include 1/4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.


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Edmunds Says
The 2010 Ford F-150 is an excellent all-around truck, though competitors offer a bit more grunt.
What's New
After a full redesign last year, the big news for the 2010 Ford F-150 is the return of a Harley-Davidson trim level and the introduction of the high-performance SVT Raptor. Beyond that, the flareside body style has been phased out, and there are minor equipment adjustments for certain trim levels.Read more
Refined ride, quiet interior, wide variety of cab and bed configurations, top crash-test scores, good-looking and functional cabin.
Ford's F-Series has been America's best-selling vehicle for most of the past 30 years. The most popular model of this grouping, the F-150 has long been known for offering a cluster of core traits that appeal to full-size truck buyers. Among them are impressive towing and hauling capabilities, respectable reliability and a mind-boggling variety of body styles, trim levels and options. More recent F-150 iterations have also offered a smooth, quiet ride and an easy-to-drive demeanor, and to nobody's surprise, the 2010 F-150 continues this tradition.
The most significant news for this year is the introduction of the new F-150 SVT Raptor. It's been a while since Ford has built anything from its SVT (Special Vehicle Team) division, with the high-performance F-150 SVT Lightning last being produced for 2004. The new SVT Raptor is also about performance, but this time around it's for off-, not on-road applications. The Raptor boasts an optional 6.2-liter V8 (not available on early production models), special off-road tires, a revised suspension with wider front and rear tracks, enhanced wheel travel, specialized shock absorbers, an electronically locking rear differential, sport seats and exclusive exterior and interior styling.
For more mainstream use, the F-150 continues to have much to offer, including a pleasant interior, a smooth ride and numerous body styles. There are a number of desirable features as well, such as a flat rear floor and expansive rear-seat room in crew cab models, deployable steps to ease access to the bed, Ford's Sync multimedia voice command system and the contractor-oriented lineup of "Work Solutions" options. The F-150 is a perennial best-seller because Ford listens to truck people, and the 2010 F-150 epitomizes this philosophy.
The F-150 does have one weakness, though, and that's power. While competing models from Dodge, General Motors and Toyota offer formidably powerful V8 engines, the 2010 Ford F-150 soldiers on with the venerable 5.4-liter V8 being the top engine choice. We pitted the F-150 against the current Ram, Tundra and Silverado in a full-size pickup comparison test, and the F-150 came in last. Had the Ford been packing more power under its hood, the results would likely have been different. All said, though, the F-150 is still one of the most appealing trucks on the market thanks to its user-friendly features and pleasant driving dynamics. The question is whether you need or want more oomph than the Ford can provide.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2010 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck is available in three body styles: regular cab, extended cab ("SuperCab") and crew cab ("SuperCrew"). Cargo box size choices vary as well: Regular cabs come with a 6.5-foot or 8-foot cargo bed, while SuperCabs can have either of those or a garage-friendly 5.5-footer. The SuperCrew can have either the 5.5-foot or 6.5-foot bed. Reverse-opening rear doors are standard on regular and SuperCabs for easier cab access, while SuperCrews have four full-size doors.
No fewer than nine trim levels are offered: base XL, sporty STX, popularly equipped XLT, rugged FX4, luxurious Lariat, leather-saddle-inspired King Ranch, blinged-out Platinum, bad-boy Harley-Davidson and gonzo off-road SVT Raptor.
Geared toward commercial use, the bare-bones XL comes with 17-inch steel wheels, vinyl seating, an AM/FM radio, air-conditioning and not much else. The STX is similarly equipped but adds sportier-looking trim and an upgraded sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.
The volume leader XLT features an upgraded cloth interior, cruise control and full power accessories. The FX4 (4WD) features a towing package, 18-inch wheels, underbody skid plates, retuned springs and shock absorbers, front bucket seats, a six-way power driver seat and satellite radio.
The Lariat offers upscale interior trim, leather upholstery, 10-way power driver and passenger seats, heated front seats, power-adjustable pedals, a power-sliding rear window, the Sync multifunction voice-command system and automatic climate control. The King Ranch is similar to the Lariat but has western saddle-inspired leather upholstery, second-row heated seats, an in-dash six-CD changer and heated/cooled front seats. The top-line Platinum trim features 20-inch chrome wheels, special interior and exterior accents and heated/cooled front seats.
This year's new crew-cab Harley-Davidson model is similarly luxurious and also features 22-inch wheels and Harley-Davidson-themed trim. The off-road-ready SVT Raptor extended cab hits the trail with an optional 6.2-liter V8 (not available on early production models), specialized wheels and tires, a heavily modified suspension, sport seats and exclusive exterior and interior styling.
Key F-150 options include the SFE (superior fuel economy) package that's available on 2WD SuperCrew XL and XLTs with the 4.6-liter high-output V8. Other options include a premium Sony audio system, a hard-drive-based navigation system with Sirius Travel Link, a back-up camera, a cargo management system, a stowable bed extender, a trailer brake controller, reverse parking sensor, a rear-seat entertainment system and a sunroof.
Aimed at those who work out of their trucks, Ford's Work Solutions options include an in-dash computer with Internet access, a Midbox storage system (a lockable compartment located between the cab and bed) and a "Tool Link" system (which allows one to keep tabs on tools stored in the truck's box via radio-frequency tracking).
Powertrains and Performance
There are three main engine choices in the 2010 Ford F-150 lineup, all of them V8s: a 4.6-liter that makes 248 horsepower and 293 pound-feet of torque, a higher-output 4.6 with 292 hp and 320 lb-ft and a 5.4-liter V8 with 320 hp and 390 lb-ft. The base 4.6 is paired to a four-speed automatic transmission, while the high-output 4.6 and 5.4 are mated to a six-speed automatic. The SVT Raptor comes standard with the 5.4, and a 6.2-liter V8 good for about 400 hp is available later in the model year with the same six-speed auto as the 5.4. The last F-150 we tested with the 5.4 ran from zero to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds, well behind trucks like the Tundra and Silverado with their top-shelf V8s. The brakes have a soft feel about them, but stopping distances are very good for a big truck. In instrumented testing, we stopped a four-wheel-drive Super Crew from 60 mph in an impressive 127 feet.
As expected, buyers have a choice between two- and four-wheel drive on all versions of the F-150 except the Raptor, which has standard four-wheel drive. When it comes to technical working capacity, the F-150 can't be beat: Properly equipped, an F-150 with the 5.4-liter V8 can tow up to 11,300 pounds and carry a 3,030-pound payload. However, the lack of under-hood punch and hefty curb weight mean that the F-150 is seriously laboring at anything close to these capacities.
Fuel mileage can be as high as 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway and 17 mpg combined for an F-150 2WD SuperCrew with the SFE package. A more typical 4WD SuperCrew with the 5.4-liter V8 gets EPA estimates of 14/18/15 mpg.
Antilock disc brakes, stability control, trailer sway control and a full complement of airbags (including front seat side and full-length side curtain) are standard across the board. The F-150 has earned top marks in every crash test it's been subjected to, scoring five stars in government front- and side-impact tests and the top rating of "Good" from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety in its frontal-offset and side-impact tests.
Interior Design and Special Features
In SuperCrew form, the 2010 Ford F-150 can comfortably seat four people, and you can squeeze in up to six in a pinch. Backseat comfort is superb thanks to abundant legroom, a flat floor and a seatback angle that's pleasantly reclined. Cargo-carrying capacity in the SuperCrew's cab is also excellent. The SuperCab is still fairly roomy, but legroom is noticeably less generous.
All F-150s feature simple controls and good-quality materials (by full-size truck standards). The navigation system includes an 8-inch screen with impressive clarity. Lower trims have a standard 40/20/40-split bench seat with a column shifter, while the upper trims feature captain's chairs and a console shifter. Special models like the SVT Raptor and Harley-Davidson feature unique interior design elements.
Driving Impressions
The 2010 Ford F-150 delivers solid ride and handling dynamics for a full-size truck, and it's remarkably quiet at speed, a trademark of recent F-150s. It's still down on maximum power, though, to the tune of 60-80 hp compared to the big V8s in the Ram, Tundra and Silverado. Whether this is a deal-breaker depends on what you plan to use your truck for. Realistically, most people probably don't need that extra 60-80 hp, but a good number will probably want it anyway. The purpose-built SVT Raptor is expected to be a treat to drive off-road.
Read our Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Long-Term 20,000-Mile Test


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Who Will License RIM's BlackBerry Platform?
Research In Motion is considering hiring a financial adviser, but not to put itself on the block.
Evidently, the company has no plans to sell — not at this time, anyway.
No, RIM is looking for an investment bank to help it license its smartphone software or broker a strategic outside investment in the company.
An inevitable move, as the company conducts CEO Thorsten Heins's "comprehensive review of strategic opportunities," though it does sound like a bit of a dead end. After all, who could possibly be interested in licensing RIM's BlackBerry platform, particularly the as-of-yet unreleased and unproven BlackBerry 10? Nokia has cast its lot with Microsoft's Windows Phone OS. And Motorola, Samsung and HTC have all cast theirs with Google's Android OS. Both platforms have broader and stronger app ecosystems than RIM's.
So, again, who could possibly be interested in licensing an unproven fourth BlackBerry OS with an inferior ecosystem?


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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Freshman pitcher Shelby Wisdom was honored with her second Big West Pitcher of the Week honor after a nearly flawless weekend in the circle.
The Elk Grove, Calif. native pitched every inning of the Gauchos' three-game series against Cal State Northridge this weekend. In the first game of the series, Wisdom tossed her first career no-no. In the complete game gem, she did not allow any walks and struck out nine batters, surpassing the school record for single season strikeouts.
In game two, she pitched another seven shutout innings and allowed five hits, a walk and struck out five. The shutout marked her third straight after she blanked Cal Poly in the series finale with the Mustangs.
The final game of the season, she kept the Gauchos in contention for the Big West title by limiting the Matadors to one run on three hits. She fanned six in the win. Her weekend ERA was 0.33 and she limited the UCSB opposition to a .113 batting average.
The freshman also led the team offensively, batting a team-best .556 (5-for-9) for the weekend with a home run, two RBI, two sacrifice hits and a .889 slugging percentage.
The Big West honor was not Wisdom's only this week. The pitcher was named as the Big West's Freshman of the Year by College Sports Madness. Senior catcher Lainey DePompa was named to the Second Team along with junior shortstop Keilani Jennings.
The conference will release its All-Big West picks later this week.


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7602 Obsidian Rd Overview
This Jackson Hole Teton Village Granite Ridge home, meticulously maintained and personally managed by its owner, is a freestanding bilevel luxury log home at the base of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski mountain near the Four Seasons. Privately nestled among mature pines and aspens in a tranquil elevated park like setting at 7602 Obsidian Road on prestigious Granite Ridge, this idyllic all season mountain retreat offers stunning village, ski mountain and valley views, sunny interiors, and quiet evenings only 150 level yards walking on Obsidian Rd to a private Jackson Hole Resort Mountain ski tow at Granite Loop Rd, 350 yards to the Four Seasons, and a short walk to Teton Village restaurants, convenience stores, shops, post office, and a gas station. Teton Village is 2 miles from the Grand Teton Nat'l Park south entrance, 12 miles from Jackson town, 22 miles from Jackson Airport, and 70 miles from Yellowstone National Park south entrance.
Elegantly furnished to accommodate up to eight guests, the home features custom mountain furniture, warm western decor, an outdoor sun deck with a six person dining set and gas grill, an all season outdoor hot tub in the lower level patio, a laundry room, a heated one car closed garage furnished as a change area, and an outdoor parking space for a second car. This 2035 square foot 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home has two levels – a street entry level log trussed twenty foot vaulted ceiling great room entertainment, dining and kitchen area that commands magnificent elevated views and airspace; and a downstairs level divided into independent bedroom suites, each with its own full bath. A loft at the great room entry provides a third bedroom with two long single beds for larger groups.


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Marion County senior centers will distribute food commodities from U.S. Department of Agriculture starting on Oct. 11. Each site will set its own schedule.
Commodities are available based on income eligibility. The maximum monthly gross income to be eligible is $1,211 for a single person, $1,640 for a household of two, and $429 more for each additional member of the household.
Marion Senior Center will distribute from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 12 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on business days after that.
Commodities will be distributed from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at the garage of Brian and Denise Klein, 219 S. Adams St., Lincolnville.


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AVT Updates Their Financial Forecast
AVT, Inc. (Ticker: AVTC) (www.autoretail.com) updated its financial guidance for the periods through 2014. The move came after the recent new orders from large customers exceeded expectations. The company's planned expansion into new markets, products and services is moving ahead of schedule.
As a leader in providing customized automated solutions to retailers, businesses, brand owners and entrepreneurs, AVT is poised to significantly increase revenues in the next 24 months.
AVT is targeting a new market niche, by both building and operating a significant number of the new automated Marley Coffee Stores. These innovative systems provide customers with the world's finest blends and a coffee-shop experience, but without the wait and at about half the cost. The company plans on deploying 1000 of these units by the end of 2013.
AVT has also recently created a new division, which will be marketing and licensing AVT's patented technologies. Revenues from this division are expected to begin in 1st quarter 2013.
AVT is also creating a leasing and finance division that will enable customers to start new businesses or expand existing automated retailing operations with ease and simplicity. Revenues from this division are expected to make a notable contribution to the company's bottom line.
Accordingly, company management adjusted AVT's long-term financial guidance upward.
The revised financial forecast shows over $12 million in increased revenues for year-end 2013, from $14 million projected for 2012, up to $26 million in 2013, growing up to $50 million by year-end 2014.
Income is also expected to make substantial gains – up to $9 million in 2013 and $13 million in 2014.
James Winsor, CEO of AVT, Inc., stated that revised forecast is based on several factors. "We have updated our projections for 2012 based on increased manufacturing volume in 4th quarter, and are projecting significant gains in the two years to come due to our implementation of the new Marley Coffee Stores, and the revenues we will realize from our licensing and leasing divisions."
The projections, while significant, are still conservative and reflect realistic expectations of company growth, according to Winsor. "We are in the right market, at the right time, with the right products and the right services," he commented. "Our anticipated growth is happening faster than initial forecasts, but is completely in line with market conditions and demand."
For more information about AVT, please visit the website at: www.autoretail.com, or call the Investor Relations Department at: 800-240-5175
About AVT:
AVT, Inc. is a high quality leader in the automated retailing industry, offering technology solutions at 50% less than the best-known competitor.
AVT is able to work with any size company to design a custom automated retailing solution that drives traffic, increases sales, improves security, and lowers overhead. With an in-house design team, software developers, mechanical engineers and on-site manufacturing, AVT can take projects from concept to completion with speed and cost efficiency.
AVT's stock is traded through the OTC Bulletin Board Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTC.OB.
For more information on AVT, custom vending, or the Automated Retailing Industry, visit www.autoretail.com or call the Investor Relations Department at 800-240-5175.
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The Lodge at Prince's Golf Club3
Princes Golf Club, Princes Drive, Sandwich, CT13 9QB
Price FromView Rooms
- Excellent
- 65 guest reviews
"Great views over Sandwich bay, acommodation modern, clean and well furnished. Staff friendly and very helpful. Both breakfast and evening m..."
"Good was average otherwise perfect, great value for money...."
"Superb food in the restaurant and very good service. We booked at the last minute and got a very good deal - £149 including dinner and break..."
"I stay here a lot and it is generally always good. Only comment I would have would be to avoid room 16, if you like a quiet room. Not a majo..."
About the hotel
Located in the heart of Sandwich Bay just one and a half hours from central London The Lodge is the perfect location for those who want to get away from it all simply to rest and relax. The Lodge has 14 en-suite rooms, which either overlook Sandwich Bay or over the golf courses of Prince's and Royal St. George's.
The Lodge also has The Brasserie on the Bay a contemporary restaurant serving locally sourced produce in a relaxed and informal atmosphere but with the emphasis on quality. Recently awarded two Rosettes by the AA. It is advisable to call The Lodge to make a dinner reservation. The Lodge also has a snooker room, lounge with log fire and a terrace. Adjacent to The Lodge are the apartments which have 2 en-suite bedrooms with a shared lounge. All enjoying the same views as The Lodge. These are ideal for families or groups who want to both stay and play golf or visit the many local areas of interest,
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- Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout, Disabled Facilities, 24 Hour Reception, Cots available, Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room, Hairdryer in each room, Telephone In Each Room, 24 Hour Room Service, Limited room service for hot food, Concierge, Laundry/Valet Service, Wake Up Call Available, Interconnecting rooms available, Pets Allowed, Porter, Ground floor bedrooms, Lift to all floors
- Parking
- Car parking available onsite
- Business
- Wi-Fi Available, Meeting Facilities, Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas, Wi-Fi Available In Rooms, Private dining services
- Dining
- Restaurant, Lounge Menu, Bar
- Leisure
- Golf 9 Hole, Golf 18 Hole, Fitness Centre, Massage
- In Room Entertainment
- Accessibility
- Disabled Access Public Areas, Disabled Access Bedrooms, Disabled toilets on ground floor, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair Access To Reception, Wheelchair Access To Restaurant, Wheelchair Access To Bar, Wheelchair Access To Conference Rooms, Wheelchair Access To Leisure Facilities, Wheelchair Access To Disabled Car Parking Spaces
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- Between 15:00 and 23:00
- By 10:30 hours
- Up to 12 years old
- The price shown is based on the occupancy and dates you have searched for. Prices and availability are subject to change based on the arrival date, number of nights and occupancy searched for. All prices are inclusive of all local taxes.
- Pets are allowed
Customer Reviews
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98% would recommend it to a friend
Customer service
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1st class Lodges at Princes
Great views over Sandwich bay, acommodation modern, clean and well furnished.
Staff friendly and very helpful. Both breakfast and evening m...
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