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This is the week to publish lots of interesting events and articles apparently. I have a number of things I would love to post about, but only so much time. Here is one that relates directly to something I posted on earlier: warmest La Niña years. Just a few short weeks after NOAA operations wrote that 2012's La Niña was the warmest on records, NOAA researchers announced they recalculated historical La Niñas because of warming global temperatures. NOAA confirmed something that occurred to me while I was writing that post: eventually, historical El Niños will be cooler than future La Niñas. How then will we compare events across time as the climate evolves? The answer is simple: redefine El Niño and La Niña. Instead of one climate period of record, compare historical ENSO events to their contemporary climate. In other words, "each five-year period in the historical record now has its own 30-year average centered on the first year in the period": compare 1950-1955 to the 1936-1965 average climate; compare 1956-1960 to the 1941-1970 average. This is different from the previous practice in which NOAA compared 1950-1955 to 1981-2010 and compared 2013 to 1981-2010. The 1950-1955 period existed in a different enough climate that it cannot be equitably compared to the most recent climatological period.
Figure 1. "The average monthly temperatures in the central tropical Pacific have been increasing. This graph shows the new 30-year averages that NOAA is using to calculate the relative strength of historic El Niño and La Niña events."
I want to point out something on this graph. Is long-term warming evident in this graph? Yes, there is. But note they plot the breakdown by month. The difference between 1936-1965 and 1981-2010 in October is >1°F. Meanwhile, the same difference in May is ~0.5°F.
Here is the effect of NOAA's change:
Figure 2. 3-month temperature anomalies in the Nino-3.4 region. (Top) Characterization of ENSO using 1971-2000 data. (Bottom) Same as top, but using 1981-2010 data.
NOAA's updated methodology resulted in the identification of two new La Niñas: 2005-06 and 2008-09. The reason is warmer temperatures in the most recent decade than the 1970s (it sounds obvious when you say it like that). That warming masked La Niñas with the old methodology. It also means that the 2012 La Niña is no longer the warmest La Niña, as I related from the National Climatic Data Center last month:
Figure 3. Anomalies of annual global temperature as measured by NOAA. Blue bars represent La Niña years, red bars represent El Niño years, and gray bars represent ENSO-neutral years.
That record will now go down as a tie between 2006 and 2009, with 2012 coming in a close third. This situation is analogous to the different methodologies that NOAA and NASA use to compute global temperatures and where they rank individual years. Records might differ because of methodological differences, but the larger picture remains intact: the globe warmed in the 20th and so far in the 21st centuries. That signal is apparent in many datasets. Within the week, I'm sure we'll hear from GW skeptics that La Niña years have been getting cooler since 2006. Here is what is most important: 2000s La Niñas were warmer than 1990 Niñas, which were warmer than 1980 Niñas, etc.


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Species: São Tomé giant treefrog (Hyperolius thomensis)
Status: Endangered (EN)
Interesting Fact: Like many other Hyperolius species, the São Tomé giant treefrog breeds in standing water, but instead of using ponds, this remarkable amphibian lays its eggs in water-filled holes in trees.
As its name suggests, the beautifully coloured São Tomé giant treefrog is endemic to the island of São Tomé, 255 kilometres off the coast of Gabon, and is the largest member of the genus Hyperolius. This amphibian presents a classic example of 'island gigantism', whereby certain colonisers on islands tend to evolve to become larger than their mainland relatives. The upperparts of the São Tomé giant treefrog are a uniform green to blue-green colour, while the underside is much more brightly coloured with a marbled pattern of orange, white and black. Like other similar species, this treefrog has expanded toe pads and long legs which make it an adept climber.
There is little information available on the current threats to the São Tomé giant treefrog, but the loss of its forest habitat is thought to have had a severe impact on this species. Forest clearance began on São Tomé in the late 15th century to make way for the cultivation of sugar cane, and dramatically accelerated in the 1800s as a result of the production of coffee and cocoa. At one stage in the early 20th century, São Tomé was the world's largest producer of cocoa, with around 42 percent of the island being devoted to its production. Deforestation rates have since slowed considerably, but the São Tomé giant treefrog is now restricted to the remnants of original primary forest on the island at elevations above 800 metres.
There are currently no known specific conservation measures in place for the São Tomé giant treefrog. However, it may receive a certain level of protection as a result of its occurrence in Obo National Park.
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A Dream Came True
I don't know where to begin. If you read my article My Birthday Wish you know how much going to Cowboy Stadium was a dream of mine. My dream came true! I just returned from Arlington. Just seeing the size of the stadium is something to behold.
Once I entered the stadium I was shaking. I told the Usher I couldn't believe I was about not only see the field but stand on it. We talked Thur a small corridor and behold before my eyes the largest building I had ever seen. The colors of the field where so brilliant. The layers of seats seemed to keep going and going. I don't think there is a bad seat in the house. Its definitely larger than Texas Stadium, but you still felt as though you where at the old stadium, the hole in the roof, the ring of honor, the white stars around the field. The old and new combined together with class.
It took me a few minutes to step on the field. Once I did wow how special it was. I was standing in the end zone where touchdowns are made. I checked out every detail thinking how hard the players work to get there every Sunday.
We made our way to the Miller Lite Club from there. I know I will never be in there unless I win the lottery. The huge star that hung over the tunnel was beautiful! I stood at the beginning of the tunnel , seeing the field ahead and wondered what the players felt with 100,000 people waiting to see them perform on their new home turf. That gave me cold chills. That was my special moment.
On to the Interview Room, which is larger than the White House's. We sat at the table where Romo and all the players handle the pressure of the press. We walk through a set of double doors and there we are on Rookie Row in the locker room. These lockers aren't by the other lockers. They have a small TV and not that much room. I was thinking wow the locker room sure isn't much' then I saw all the other lockers and the big TV's, the showers and so on. It then dawned on me those where the rookie lockers we had seen first. So I am calling it Rookie Row. I am not sure what the players call it. DeMarcus Ware, Tony Romo and Miles Austin's gear was left out so fans could try them on or just touch them. I liked watching this little four year old, Anson Marquez from New Mexico putting on Tony 's uniform.
We saved that famous star for last. The star on the 50 yard line that every football fan knows. I felt as I was stepping on sacred ground. I thought of what this star represents. The Dallas Cowboys the team we love and are so loyal to now, and the team our children and grandchildren will love and cheer for every Sunday.
I will always cherish the tour and the time I spent there. I wish every fan could take that tour. I know most of you have, this article is for all of those who haven't had the honor. My daughter and I made a memory we will never forget!


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That jumble of acronyms is for the Mobile Social @ Event Apart in Seattle this Sunday, May 3rd from 4 – 6PM. We'll ride from the Waterfront to the South Park neighborhood for a keg tapping at Schooner Exact Brewery. After a few beers, we'll give away some schwag and a Yuba Mundo.
That's Matt from Schooner Exact in the photo. He likes beer and bikes and Bike Hugger.


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Supplements may contain weeds, toxins, and cheap fillers
If you are one of the nearly 40 percent of Americans who have tried an herbal supplement, you might want to think twice before spending $ 10, $ 20, or more on another bottle. Findings of a recent study, using DNA analysis, suggest that many plant-based remedies on the market today may be made of cheap fillers, such as soy, rice, and wheat, or contain weeds or potentially harmful contaminants.
Scientists from the University of Guelph in Ontario tested 44 popular herbal supplements (such as St. John's wort and echinacea) that are sold by 12 different companies in Canada and the United States. They found that one-third of the supplements contained none of the plant extracts indicated on the product label. Fifty-nine percent were contaminated with plant species not listed on the ingredients list, including some that were considered toxic or allergy producing, as well as other potentially hazardous substances. Only two out of 12 companies sold supplements that were all completely genuine and free of plant substitution, fillers, or contaminants.
More on Yahoo: 10 Surprising Dangers of Vitamins and Supplements
Over the last 20 years, herbal supplements have become a $ 5 billion-a-year business in the United States alone. For scientists and consumer advocates who have been watching the booming industry—about 29,000 different products are available—the results aren't a complete surprise. David Schardt, senior nutritionist for the Center for Science in the Public Interest, tells Yahoo Shine that previous studies have also shown that in an unregulated industry, supplements don't always contain what they are supposed to have. He says, what is alarming about the new research is that, "only 2 out of 12 companies [tested] were manufacturing a quality product, while 10 out of 12 were shoddy." He adds, "Its not impossible, but it may be hard for consumers to find quality products" at all.
More on Yahoo: Counterfeit Medicines: The New Face of Organized Crime
Most people assume that if their local pharmacy, health food store, or grocery store stocks a particular herbal supplement, it must be safe. But, unlike both prescription and over-the-counter drugs, which are strictly regulated, dietary supplements don't have to be proven safe and effective to the Food and Drug Administration before hitting the market. While some harmful products, such as ephedra, have been banned, it can be years before the FDA receives enough complaints to take action. And adverse reactions are shockingly underreported—the FDA estimates that there are as many as 50,000 "adverse events" involving dietary supplements a year, while fewer than 1,000 are officially recorded.
Schardt says that when it comes to botanicals, quality control is difficult. The science of isolating active compounds is tricky, and growing and harvesting plants can introduce all sorts of contaminants. Indeed, a 2010 study of 40 herbal supplements by the Government Accountability Office found that 37 of them tested positive for hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, and pesticides. He points out that the DNA testing methods used in this study could help the industry police itself better and produce a more reliable product.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it's wise to speak to your doctor before taking any herbal supplement. Even some popular ingredients, such as kava and comfrey, have been linked to liver damage. This is especially important for pregnant or nursing women or people suffering from chronic disease. Herbal supplements can interfere with prescribed medications or interact badly when taken in combination with other supplements. Because the study looked only at a sampling of products, they did not name specific brands.
Resources are available for you to research herbal supplements on your own, until the industry begins to do a better job of manufacturing a safe and consistent product or the government imposes stricter standards. ConsumerLab.com is an independent laboratory that provides test results for vitamins and supplements by subscription. You can also look for a "USP Verified" label, which means the manufacturer has voluntarily asked the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, a nonprofit organization that sets industry standards for medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements, to test the quality of its product.
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October 28, 2010
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES is the Title of BATMAN Movie # 3
It's finally been revealed! The next BATMAN movie ( Sequel to The Dark Knight & movie #3 in the trilogy ) will be titled "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES". The Director Christopher Nolan was recently interviewed by the Los Angeles Times' HERO COMPLEX and besides getting the title to the next film we also got a little more information about the villain. Well, sort of. Christopher Nolan is extremely secretive about who the next villain will be but he did give a hint that it will NOT be the Riddler. He even confirmed that there will also be NO Mr. Freeze. As you can imagine this is driving everybody crazy & many are speculating either Hugo Strange or maybe the Black Mask. Another bit of news, good news I think, is that the next movie will not be filmed in 3D. So, who do YOU think will be the next villain? Please leave a comment here, or on our Facebook page, & let us know who you want to see.
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Well ... I hated the first two movies, so I don't much care who the antagonist would be.
The whole idea of a 'reality' Batman is absurd -- and denigrates a great gothic character into Leathal Weapon in a Halloween mask.
If it true that this is the ending of sequels, hope it may be a climax of all batman movies, although i hope there will be more batman movies coz i'm a really huge huge fans and batman never dies in my heart
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I went to 24 Hour Comics at MIT this year, hosted by the Student Art Association and MIT Anime club. The crowd was a mix of MIT students and local artists.
A 24 hour comic (for those who have not heard of it) is where one draws a 24 page comic in 24 hours. There is also a webcomic equivalent. All conception, planning and drawing must take place during the 24 hours. And since a couple of years ago, there has been an official 24 Hour Comic day. People can gather and draw comics together; it's a bit like pulling an all-nighter with friends during school, but it involves comics instead.
Unlike last year, this year was relatively peaceful and quiet. I spent the first part wandering around and brainstorming, and eventually settled down later. In the evening, we ate some really delicious and somewhat healthy pizza. It was interesting to watch people draw different stories and in different styles. For instance, near the end of the event, some people started drawing manga on slices of bread using a felt tip pen.
(I didn't take much notice at the time, as I was busy coloring my comic. But now I find myself wondering about this.)
Below: some shots of the event. No photos of the bread manga, sorry.
The title page of my comic, below. (Color was added this afternoon, after the event.)
In-progress shot...
I finished lettering and added washes of color to the main characters, before the Sunday 11 AM deadline.
I considered inking the dessen of my comic, like last year, but have decided to experiment with color instead. So I will be adding more color and fixing up some of the text. The layout and internal structures of the story will remain as created during the 24 hr event.
PS: Thank you for condolances from the last blog post. I am happy to report some good news -- I got my backpack back! It was found and delivered to the police station. Although things of actual monetary value (and one tin can of chocolate) were missing, everything else was left in the bag.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
24 Hour Comics Day: relatively peaceful, actually
Labels: 24 Hour comics, color, comics, Lethe, watercolor
3 comments:
- Sarah I. said...
Glad to hear your backpack was found! Also, your comic is coming together beautifully. =]
- October 13, 2009 at 1:07 PM
- Aya said...
Thanks! I finished coloring it last week, I'll see about digitizing it soon.
- October 18, 2009 at 10:45 PM
- shieldsoftrell said...
24 Hour Comics Day sounds TOTALLY AWESOME! :-P What a buzz to be "in the zone" with creativity all around, even the guys drawing manga on slices of bread using a felt tip pen!
Hey Aya, perhaps they read your story in the future and its a new form of time-travel medication replacing Vegemite??? What's that - chronology doesn't fit as the Comic Day happened first? No problems, there's Vegemite and then there's manga bread. Presto you're travelling through time. Perhaps...
Thanks for sharing :-D
- October 19, 2009 at 10:08 PM
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Uther Pendragon meets with the Lite Sider prior to the battle.
"From there, you can complete the objective and then we can move in to rescue Nagirrac."
"May the Farce be with us."
"Sir! I have Beta Group 5 on the comm link. They say its urgent."
"It had better be, corporal. This is Pendragon. What do you want, major? We're about to bust Nagirrac out."
"Foreigners under the name of Suck One Mining Co. have been disrupting our lines. We have a few of them in our sights. They must have killed some of our men because they're handling the new PX12 rifles. Should we take them out?"
"You are clear to engage. Wipe those bastards out!"
"Well don't just sit around all day you worthless prats, light 'em up!"
"Targets are down sir."
"Move in and confirm those kills!"
"Oh yeah, major. You see all of these red blobs? Those were once their organs. Yes sir, this is the real deal..."
"Major! I have contact at our six!"
"Well, is he a friendly or a bogey?"
"I don't know... his skin... its so pale..."
"AHHH!!!! The pain! So much pain! What power is this?! AH! Beware the-!"
"I sense a disturbance in the Farce. Greater than any I have felt before..."
"There go our reinforcements."
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Good place to set up camp? Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Good place to set up camp? Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Indonesia View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Ronin_43Joined: 22 Jul 2004Posts: 5Location: Bandung, Indonesia Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 3:06 pm Post subject: Good place to set up camp? Hey, not to sure if this question has been done to death yet, but I need to know where I should set up camp in Indonesia. I'm going to fly in at the end of August and really need to get some info. I've heard it's best to arrive before you start accepting contracts [if that's not true lemme know], so I was wondering where it might be easier to get a job. I'm a newbie so I'm going to assume I'll be working for EF... Also looking for some good accom in whatever places i should end up. any help would be great thanks. Back to top WinmarJoined: 11 Feb 2003Posts: 125Location: Melbourne Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 11:22 am Post subject: Bandung's a good place to set up camp. There's a good EF there (somewhat of a rarity!), so you could give them a try. Contact them first though, as sometimes you can get your flight paid for. Bukittinggi in Sumatra is really nice, and would probably be a good place to be. Not sure what the schools there are like though. Back to top Ronin_43Joined: 22 Jul 2004Posts: 5Location: Bandung, Indonesia Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2004 2:34 pm Post subject: Hey thanks for the info. Any idea how I can get in touch with the school in Bandung? Also, any idea what EF kalimalang is like? It's in Jakarta which I'm not so thrilled about, and they're only offering 6 mil.... Back to top WinmarJoined: 11 Feb 2003Posts: 125Location: Melbourne Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 2:55 pm Post subject: Bandung contact sent in personal message..... I've no idea about that Jakarta one, but 6m in Jakarta is poo! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Indonesia All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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Jeep: Losing Sight Of Their Heritage
Upon login this morning to my Google Plus page.. Yes I'm sorry to admit that I have a G+ page.. Anyway, I'm following several Jeep type sites when I take noticed of "Jeep" posting images of concepts. Mind you I have seen several of these concepts before.
The one that I flat out don't like and disapprove of is the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which takes on the appearance of a small Asian style minivan, I posted a comment on their page indicating my displeasure with how jeep is handling their future. Because of Fiat's ownership merger and Fiat's influence in the jeep's new designs etc.. About only thing I see coming from this, is that Fiat has been producing some very powerful engines and I look forward to seeing and hearing great things when the Diesel engine is unveiled.
I can not get over the fact that when we drove a 1999 (TJ) Wrangler which drove like a tank.. We thought that it would be our last one. But due to a bad decision and bad advice.. we bought a Jeep Commander.. which was the worst thing we could have done. Right away we set out to get back into a Wrangler.
At that time Jeep had just introduced the new Wrangler with the powerful fiat engine.. but after several attempts to actually buy a new jeep, we settled for a used 08 Wrangler. Also I wasn't thrilled with the color of this slightly used Wrangler ether. Over time, the color has become a non-issue and we're still planning on upgrades thou slow in coming this year.
Two other concepts caught my eye as well.. Yet current wrangler owners are at odds with at least one of the concepts.. Seems the "new" or future wrangler is lighter and beefier looking sort of speak. All images I've seen of this new wrangler seem to point to Jeeps past.. which is a good thing.
The new wrangler sort of reminds me of the old Jeepster and at one point I thought I heard it said that this concept started out as the New Jeepster, but later changed to Wrangler.
One concept that really takes me back is the jeep truck. sort of reminds me of the Willys flatfender or Honcho pickup.. which I sorely miss.
Lastly, I just see Jeep heading in the wrong direction and because of Fiat's influence on with the small car market.. Jeep will continue to appeal to and draw away those drives of Hyundai, Toyota etc with their new Grand Cherokee.. With yet another unveiling,The new 2015 Jeep Renegade takes on a Nissan Cubeish Factor and again.. we disapprove. Is this Jeeps attempt to revamp the Compass or Patriot and just slap on a new name.
Who are these people that claim "Best in Show" or "Most Award Winning SUV" etc.. Apparently the people voting have never spoken with a 30+ year veteran from the days when jeep's meant something. Jeep, you're going down the wrong road and it's going to get bumpy real fast..
People thought the world was going to end when Porsche started making SUVs. Turned out to be a smart (and very profitable) move for the company. The sales will tell.0
Steve, Your response was reasonable and to the point.. Thank you for the input. So as you can see.. this is the type of stuff I write about.. be it good or bad..(From the visitors point of view) I write what I feel.0
Plenty of fans thought Jeep lost their way when they came out with the Liberty, but it turned out to win some repeat customers who moved on to the Grand Cherokee. And lots more probably decided to go to a Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited after getting a taste of riding on dirt in their Liberty.0
Update: I've just log out of my MSN account, but before I did, I took notice of a post via the auto review section which indicated that the Jeep Wrangler made a "15 used cars to avoid" list. Needless to say I'm out raged based on that editors remarks.. in other words.. "It's A Jeep Thing" and He doesn't get it.. and reposted my above article at MSN Auto's (http://editorial.autos.msn.com/15-used-cars-to-avoid#16) mind you the Jeep made 16th.. but the article say 15 used cars.. lastly the jeep is not a "Car".0
JD Power doesn't think much of Wrangler reliability either. (US News)
The 2013 ones don't fare so well over at True Delta either.
Consumer Reports really hates the Unlimited.
The customer reviews here (for the 2013) average 5 stars.0
Do you think the new Renegade follows the heritage path? Perhaps the Trailhawk Edition? Sort of resembles a Kia Soul, but compact rigs are good for off-roading, especially in places like Tellico where the trails are narrow.0
First let me respond to my recent update. It would appear that I've turned 4 (http://forums.edmunds.com/badge/anniversary-4) and I wanted to thank Edmunds and Steve for allowing to stay this long while other forums have banned me.. The "experts" seem to know what the average Joe wants as to predicting what car/truck we want.. rate those consumer blah blahs.. but these are views from writers and testers that want something different in their life and something different to drive.. but again that their views and they are welcome to it.. but ask any true "jeep" guy/gal.. this little renegade isn't within their lines of thinking. Mind you 68% of those reading my blogs or actually going out to look at new cars aren't relying on some consumer report to tell them what to buy. It called "I want that" syndrome.. add flash appeal and the will buy it.. yet if the Jeep name doesn't live up to their products.. the sales will decline. and may never recover. As for the new jeep's heritage.. I don't see it. Thou coming from a family that has always attempting to "mod" our jeep with larger tires and slightly lifted.. this new Renegade reminds me of the older Liberty which we looked at before buying the 08.. the issue with the liberty was that there wasn't any margin for improvement.. Thou we have seen a few CRD Liberty cruising the streets with 2 inch lifts and larger tires.. True about the smaller car/truck being used in third world countries.. take the Suzuki or the GEO these are still on those mud trails and being converted everyday. I guess I'm old fashion.. wanting a cut rate jeep with nothing more that two seats and a powerful engine/drive train.. Radios and Ac wouldn't be offered. I was excited to see the Jeep truck..and I was actually hoping to see more of them on the road.. I think because of fiat's influence jeep is losing their heritage.. the "jeep's" are looking more European or Asian than the classic Jeep of years past. The Renegade just seems "synthetic" in design, which jeep/fiat is hoping to capture or pull those away from buying the Hyundai or alike. It's sort of like the Chevy Cavalier syndrome.. ending up as a Cobalt.. but still have the guts of a cavalier.. is this the answer to how to "revamp" auto sales?. I'm sure this Jeep will appeal to the younger set.. just not anyone in our family would be willing to give any of these new jeeps a second look and when this happens in the knowing we've been a jeep fan for more than 38 years.. sort of makes us want to start looking at other vehicles..Perhaps the FJ Cruiser or if Ford would get off their butts and revamp the Bronco.. I don't see Jeep making an easy recovery after these "new" introductions. Lastly.. I think if you lose one customer, you lost to many..0
Overnight, I had a chance to to think about yesterdays topic.. Nothing has changed, although I did have an idea based on my comments about the new Renegade looking synthetic. I could change my view on this jeep "IF" this jeep model had:
- Wider stance
- Shortened wheel base
- Removed Second Row Seat
- Removed Second Row Doors
- Incorporate a Removable hardtop/convertible
- Allow for more options or customizing when ordering (aka Scion style)
- Removing non accentual components (IE radio, AC etc)
- Diesel would be a must
New Mini Jeep?..then I may actually be interested. I think what is happen here, is that auto markers have forgotten what "SUV" means.. "Sport Utility Vehicle" and all we're seeing are big clunky trucks/vans that have nothing to do with "Sport"
So Jeep.. Make those changes to the Renegade.. and we might have something better to say in this respect.0
Continuing: Get this.. The new revamped Jeep Wrangler will remove the folding windshield option as well as the spare tire option.. phfftt.. Jeep.. You're Losing your heritage as well as your mind..
This just about seals it for us.. Although we are keeping our 08, we may start looking into other vehicle options.. Just in case.. Hum whats that old saying?.. "If It Aint Broke, Don't Fix It"0
Can't have a folding windshield if you are going to offer a power top. But I guess the power top is just in the "design" phase.0
Steve.. I just see this conversation like beating a dead house.. Power soft top jeep?.. This new jeep Renegade will be the lazy mans jeep, just push a button.. what are they going to add "drive it self" mode next?. The only power I want is the diesel engine.. who cares about glitz and glamor on a jeep wrangler.. I want to see it get 60 mpgs not sit there looking pretty at a stop light.. The new jeeps are nothing more than a fashion statement.. There auto makers are shooting themselves in the foot because everyone going to be flocking to buy the older jeeps just to keep them alive. But then again I must be hanging around the jeep forums to much.. I see what they are saying.. and it's nothing like this low key edmunds forum.. Words like the "f" bomb are used to describe how the new jeeps look.. Lastly, there are so many divisions when it comes to the jeep wrangler that one jeep owner doesn't know if he should do the jeep wave of do the jeep finger.. simply because no one is waving anymore.
P.S. Steve just got word from our sign company.. Our JWN decals will arrive next week.. we at JWN would like for you to have one. Pm me if interested.0
Actually the power top is being considered for the 2016 Wrangler.
I remember my old '74 CJ-5. I think all the snaps on the soft top may have fit for the first month. After a while I just paid attention to the ones on the windshield and any of the rest I was able to snap down were just gravy.
By the third year it was mostly a Bimini style top and it was just about completely toast when I traded it in.0
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Man.. I forgot about snapping the top... What a pain..
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Double teaming me I see.. Why?.. is there an issues with my comments?.. as for the olden days.. I'd much rather be back then, than now..0
We're just talking cars here. You have your preferences, I have mine. If you had an older Jeep, you'd know all about the soft tops and how they didn't work very well. Back in those days, convertible tops on most cars didn't last very many years. I'm think that's how Bestop really got established since the OEM tops weren't very good. Then in '86 Bestop just took over making tops for Jeeps.0
I see Jeep is continuing on the radically divergent path from where it belongs. The big problem here is (should be) that Jeep is a niche market vehicle. Since Renault and Chrysler, we keep seeing more luxurious, Lexus like Jeeps. These wind tunnel designed, over-featured, abominations, have taken the heart out of what a Jeep should be. Simple, tough,Jeep. I know all the arguments will be "Oh, but modern consumers want...." which is totally wrong. REAL, Jeep buyers want Tough and simple. If you don't want tough and simple, your opinion is not needed on a Jeep forum. You should be buying a different brand of vehicle (the Porsche mentioned above for example) that offers all the stuff you think is important. Once again...Luxurious, feature rich, road handling = not Jeep. Simple, tough=Jeep.1
OurJeepLife, don't get you too bent about the mention of power tops...My 1967 Jeepster Has a POWER convertible top! However, unlike modern Jeeps, it is a tough as nails, CJ but with a fancy body.0
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Plenty of fans thought Jeep lost their way when they came out with the Liberty, but it turned out to win some repeat customers who moved on to the Grand Cherokee. And lots more probably decided to go to a Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited after getting a taste of riding on dirt in their Liberty.
This is the problem with consumers and reviews of Jeeps. People are settings standards for Jeeps based on what they would consider important when buying an AWD sedan. A real Jeep should have more in common with a farm tractor than with, Dodge Charger.1
Wow, was that OEM? Good friends in Chattanooga had one back in the day when I was living there with my CJ-5. It was the metal topped one and they may have taken the top off once. Unfortunately they did a slow roll in it, turning down a driveway into a store parking lot, of all things.0
Sure was. Glass back window too, on the deluxe revival edition Jeepster. Commando convertible was just plastic. The windshield doesn't fold on the Jeepster/Commando, but it easily could have. This is a feature Jeep should Keep on Wranglers.
The CJ5 was surely not made for quick turns!
I don't blame Chrysler for ruining Jeep. It is the reality that they can't afford the development costs and litigation that would surely follow if they built "real" Jeeps for the few of us who actually want them. The name lives on even if the "Brer Rabbit" tradition does not.2
For me, the love affair with Jeeps started without my knowing. For years I've been attracted to different objects in use throughout our modern world. Evinrude Outboard motors, 1960s Jeeps, Milwaukee railroad passenger cars and so on. Turns out all these beautifully designed machines were the brain child of legendary designer Brooks Stevens. That's the problem these days, there are no iconic industrial designers. Everything is a product of market research, government regulation, risk analysis of of possible litigation, and profit margin. In the 21st century, the art is missing from the things we use.
I can't imagine the Renegade will be very popular for the Jeep faithful. I'm sure it will sell like hotcakes amongst people who have never owned a Jeep but like to think of themselves as rugged individuals who drive a Jeep to the mall for a mocha.
For me, when the last Brooks Stevens designed Jeep Wagoneer rolled of the line in 1991, the party was over. I've had a 02 Liberty, 07 Compass, 08 Patriot and I currently own a Commander. At least the Commander Looks like a Jeep and is a fairly good replacement for the old Wagoneer in size and for on road use. However when the real work needs to happen, like plowing snow, it is time to trust in the blizzardproof CJ8 Scrambler to get things moving again. You will never see a plow mounted on a new 2015 Renegade.(and that's a crying shame)1
Having been right there with you on as many jeep within our families history.. and still till this day family members are continuing to drive jeeps. But I have yet to hear any of them say they would buy any of these newer jeeps. One must learn not to get involved in these types of family discussions.. The family is already at odds with one another.
But lets not get side tracked here.. I've had some of the best cars & trucks.. and some of the worst. Surprisingly the best car I had ever own was a 2003 50th anniversary Corvette Z06 but that too was short lived..
I was skeptical about purchasing the 08 Jeep Wrangler first because I didn't like the color..second it was starting to head down that road where jeep/mopar was incorporating lighter parts and plastics.. Having grown up with the jeeps that drove like tanks.. The 08 just seem silly to me.. Once I recalled posting.. "JK" meant Joke.. Thou learning of our jeeps history.. my views have changed.0
"But I have yet to hear any of them say they would buy any of these newer jeeps" Yes. What would anyone want with a Jeep that looks like a potato on wheels?1
Our son bought a new 2012 Wrangler Unlimited and he is happy with it.
I find it to be crude, primitive,, uncomfortable and noisy with a back seat that is torture to ride in.
I don't see the attraction but I don't have to live with it. to each his own I suppose!1
isellhondas that speaks to my point exactly about "real" Jeeps". Jeep is a niche market vehicle and it should stay that way. When they make a Jeep you like, it will no longer be a Jeep, it will be just another SUV in an over crowded segment of vehicles that are pretty good on the road, fine for snow and gravel and get marginal mileage.0
And those vehicles sell. And are very profitable for the manufacturer.
You know, it's the Porsche argument all over again.
Interesting stuff about Brooks Stevens btw; wasn't familiar with him.0
Jeep has had such positive feedback from the Jeep community on concept vehicles like the Gladiator Pickup, NuKaiser, and Mighty FC it is just a crime they do not pursue these inspiring Jeeps. Instead, they launch something that has to compete with other, lack luster, models for market share, offering nothing more than slightly better off road capability to set it apart from the competition. Jeep leaving the hard core utility market by eliminating their pickup and commercial platforms is the biggest mistake Jeep ever made. It moved Jeep from being a viable player in fleet service to, lost in the vast SUV universe. The corporate model for Jeep should be to make the toughest, most reliable, utility vehicle possible in a downsized package, from Ford, Dodge and Chevy full size. That model built the brand from 1942 to 1986 and it could easily fill that void (useful but not fancy) in the market today.0
@toddmn said:
isellhondas that speaks to my point exactly about "real" Jeeps". Jeep is a niche market vehicle and it should stay that way. When they make a Jeep you like, it will no longer be a Jeep, it will be just another SUV in an over crowded segment of vehicles that are pretty good on the road, fine for snow and gravel and get marginal mileage.
I have to totally agree with what you said!
There's a saying in the car biz..." There's an a** for every seat"!
Just not mine!0
@[email protected] said:
And those vehicles sell. And are very profitable for the manufacturer.
You know, it's the Porsche argument all over again.
Interesting stuff about Brooks Stevens btw; wasn't familiar with him.
"Profitable for the manufacturer"
Jeep used to have a monopoly on what they did best. Over the past 3 decades they lost that advantage by watering down the vehicle, eliminating models that appealed to commercial buyers, and by listening to advice from the masses about what they claim they are are interested in buying.0
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Hey, guys. Its 2014. Things change. FCA is emerging as a leader with their worldwide branding, excellent quality, class-leading infotainment systems, styling and mechanicals. The Renegade I plan to order will rip the doors off the Kia Soul and Nissan Juke, plus it will make a great garage mate for my 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk (which is also awesome).0


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President Barack Obama is making the most important economic-policy decision of his second term: picking a new chairman for the Federal Reserve. We shouldn't be optimistic, because nothing the president has said or done suggests that he is at all displeased with a Fed performance that has been just short of disastrous.
Tight money by the Fed was a major cause, and maybe the major cause, of the financial crash. Its officials spent the summer of 2008 worrying about the nonexistent threat of inflation, and their first monetary-policy decision after Lehman Brothers Holdings collapsed was to discourage bank lending, a contractionary step. They let the economy's total spending level fall at the fastest rate since the Great Depression.
Since the economy hit bottom, spending has risen slowly and recovered no lost ground. The demand for money balances remains higher than normal, a symptom of continued tightness.
For five years, inflation and inflation expectations have consistently been below the Fed's target, and unemployment has been above it. Fed policy — set by a board of governors that now includes six Obama appointees among its seven members — has therefore been too tight, and its attempts at loosening have been insufficient.
When he took office, Obama was convinced, according to his former adviser Christina Romer, that monetary policy had done all it could: that with interest rates near zero, the Fed couldn't loosen any further. This wasn't true. Raising the inflation target, depreciating the dollar, doing more quantitative easing — there were many ways a determined Fed could have reflated the economy. And the central bank would, in fact, go on to do more quantitative easing later in Obama's first term.
Obama didn't make it a priority, obviously, to put people at the Fed who would make money looser. He let vacancies continue without nominating replacements even when he had 60 Democrats in the Senate to get them confirmed. When the Fed's inadequate loosening policies were criticized as too aggressive, he said nothing to defend them.
Now he's reportedly eager to name his former economic adviser Lawrence Summers to the Fed. Last year, Summers expressed the same complacent view — that because interest rates are low, the Fed can do no more to aid the recovery — that Obama did in 2009.
For Summers, the only effect of looser money would be to encourage a few marginal investments by lowering interest rates. It is, again, too narrow a view of what the Fed can do. The direct effects of a change in interest rates are less important than what the Fed signals about the future path of spending levels. If markets have confidence that the Fed is learning from its failures, both consumption and investment should start rising.
In a recent interview, Obama said one of the qualities he's seeking in a chairman is a willingness to stop "new bubbles" when "the markets start frothing up." It's true that the Fed can inflate bubbles by making money too easy and has done so in the past. But we're nowhere near that point now: Total household debt is still falling, which isn't a sign of bubbliness. If Obama wants a Fed that thinks otherwise, then his excessive worrying about bubbles is itself worrisome. It would be even more problematic if he wanted the Fed to play an active role in policing bubbles rather than just not causing them. That idea would take the Fed far beyond its legal mandate and its competence, and would instill a bias toward tightness.
My guess is that Obama doesn't know, think or care much about monetary policy. That's usually a good disposition for someone in the Oval Office to have. A president who was too interested in monetary policy would be tempted to interfere with the Fed. Indifference beats the attitude of many Republicans, who are still convinced, contrary to all the evidence, that rampant inflation is just around the corner.
While presidential apathy about central banking is usually a virtue, once every 70 years or so the economy suffers through a calamity of tight money. We found ourselves in that circumstance when Obama took office. The country could have been well served by a president who favored monetary looseness, a policy the Democratic Party has supported for about a century. Because of Obama's indifference, we had no such luck.
A lot of conservatives have adopted screwy ideas about monetary policy during the Obama years. They have been urging the Fed to tighten a policy that is already too tight. But the monetary mistakes of liberals have been the most consequential ones during these years. The likely nomination of Summers doesn't suggest that we'll see an improvement anytime soon.
Ramesh Ponnuru is a Bloomberg View columnist, a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a senior editor at National Review.


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A large solar panel and two battery packs were stolen Sept. 10 or Sept. 11 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Services SNOTEL (snowpack telemetry) weather monitoring station on Geyser Pass about 10 miles from Moab, according to Randall Julander, an NRCS snow survey supervisor. During that same time, a 60-watt solar panel and a battery were also stolen from the La Sal Avalanche Center's monitoring station at Gold Basin, about two miles from the SNOTEL site, said Ed Grote, who helps maintain that site as a volunteer for the Friends of the La Sal Avalanche Center. The La Sal Avalanche Center is operated by the National Forest Service through the Utah Avalanche Center.
In addition to the thefts, the wiring and other equipment were damaged at the SNOTEL site, Julander said. The cost to replace the solar panel and batteries totaled about $900, but repairing the wiring and other equipment at the facility will cost several hundred more, he said.
"By the time you add it all up, you're into probably $2,000 or $3,000," Julander said. "That money comes straight from the taxpayer's pocket. All of us pay for it."
He said the September theft marked the third time in the past five years that someone has stolen the solar panel at the site, but it was the first time the batteries were also taken.
The SNOTEL site monitors water levels and provides water supply information for local agriculture, water agencies and the recreationists such as ATV users, skiers and snowmobilers. It also tracks snow and moisture levels to help keep the public informed about up-to-date weather conditions in the mountains, Julander said.
"It's completely remote and sends back data on an hourly basis," he said. "That information allows us to make predictions about water levels."
The NRCS just got the station back on line this week, on Oct. 2, Julander said.
"It now has a steel frame around it and we've installed some anti-theft additions to deter this kind of thing in the future," Julander said. "But we'd like to ask the public to keep an eye out. If you see somebody hanging around there, or anything that looks suspicious, please report it."
The theft at the La Sal Avalanche Center at Gold Basin was clearly planned in advance, Grote said.
"Our site has a tower that's 20 to 30 feet tall. They had to have brought a harness to climb the tower and get the panel," Grote said. He explained that the 60-watt solar panel was located near the top of the tower, and while the tower could be climbed without assistance, it would be virtually impossible to unbolt the panel and carry it back down without some kind of climbing assistance.
The wiring was not damaged at the avalanche center site, Grote said, and the cost to replace the panel and battery will likely be less than $1,000. But the station will remain offline until the panel and battery are replaced, he said.
The Forest Service is trying to acquire the funds to make the repairs, said Brian Murdock, recreation program manager for the Moab/Monticello District of the Forest Service.
"It's an important piece of the avalanche center," Murdock said. "We 're hoping to have the money to get it back up and running before winter."
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is investigating the thefts, and Forest Service law enforcement officers are also investigating, Murdock said.
Anyone who has information about the thefts is asked to call the Forest Service office in Moab at 435-259-7155.


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Bridgeport cop injured in crash
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BRIDGEPORT -- A police officer was injured after her patrol car was involved in a crash on Iranistan Avenue Tuesday night, police said.
According to a supervisor in the patrol division, the officer had just finished filling up her marked patrol car with fuel on Admiral Street when she entered the intersection with Iranistan Avenue and collided with another car.
The driver of the other car and the officer, whose names weren't released Tuesday night, were taken to hospitals with injuries that were described as non-life-threatening.
The cars received minor to moderate damage.
The crash happened about 7 p.m. Per department protocol, the traffic division was called to the scene to investigate. Police said no fault has been determined.
The other driver involved in the crash didn't have insurance, police said.
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We love making recycled crafts here at ZiggityZoom. This is one of our most popular crafts and previously we made it for a Halloween craft theme.
I must admit that my two granddaughters asked to make this once before and we never got around to it. While they were visiting this past week, they once again asked to make the puppet theatre. Luckily, I had two cracker boxes on hand, so we made quick work of getting their puppet theatres made this time around.
The directions are easy and you can either draw your "requested" animals or find some clip art on the internet. We made ours out of heavy bristol drawing paper but you could also cut up another food box to make your puppets.
What You Need:
- Discarded box
- Scissors
- Paint / brush
- Sticky-back craft foam
- Heavy paper
- Heavy thread
- Cut a portion out of the back of the box, as shown.
- Either paint the inside back wall of the box, or paste a white or colored piece of paper for the back wall into place.
- Tape box ends shut.
- Paint the entire outside of the box with desired color. Ours is orange. Let dry completely.
- Using sticky-back foam, cut decorative pieces and stick onto the front of your theatre.
- This is a simple project that gets a lot of playtime.
- Draw puppet animals and then color with crayons or markers. Cut out.
- Poke a hole, with a needle, in the top of the puppet head.
- Cut a 12 " length of thread/string and tie to puppet head.
- Make a hole in the top of the theatre, approximately where you want your puppet to hang from. Thread string/thread through hole and then tape to back of the box/theatre.
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The Lions, as they so often do, made some early mistakes on Saturday night. And the Falcons, as they so often do, capitalized when given an opportunity to take a lead.
The biggest mistake for Detroit was a fumble by running back Mikel Leshoure one play after a Calvin Johnson 49-yard catch-and-run had the Lions rolling. The Falcons recovered, and on their ensuing possession, Matt Ryan hit Roddy White deep down the sideline for a 44-yard touchdown.
Lions cornerback Chris Houston, who said this week that he's looking forward to testing the free agency market, was the cornerback who got burned by White on the play. Houston might want to stop talking about how he's looking to cash in on a new contract after the season and start focusing on doing his job during the final two games of the season.
Other mistakes for the Lions included an offside penalty on Ndamukong Suh, and having to use their first timeout after their first offensive play.
Johnson is, as usual, having a great game, and he's closing in on Jerry Rice's all-time single-season receiving record. But the rest of the Lions are having a miserable game, and the Falcons have taken an early 7-3 lead.


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You don't have to be an expert bowler to participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge's largest community fundraiser of the year. All you need is a little "spare" time.
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2014, presented by NW Natural and The Dalles Disposal/Hood River Garbage Service, is just around the corner. Teams are forming now. More than 250 bowlers are expected to join in the celebration on Saturday, March 8, at Orchard Lanes, raising funds to support more than 80 Littles and their Bigs in local communities served by the agency. "Fabulous '50s" regalia is encouraged.
"Each year the Columbia Gorge community rallies to raise funds for the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program. Bowl for Kids' Sake is an awesome opportunity to help local kids reach their full potential," said Kristin Reese, BFKS event coordinator. "For me, the best part is getting the entire community involved to make a difference for our kids — it really does take a village!"
Teams of five bowlers collect donations from friends, family, co-workers and others who want to help make a difference for local children. On the day of the event, they bring donations and pledges they've collected to Orchard Lanes and celebrate their support of Big Brothers Big Sisters with bowling, food and prizes.
There are prize drawings throughout the event and individuals who raise $100 or more in pledges get a Bowl for Kids' Sake 2014 T-shirt (see photo). Photographer Ray Perkins will be on hand at the event as well to photograph all of the teams and most of the action. Framed team photos will be given to each member if their team raises a total of $1,000 or more.
Currently, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Gorge has 73 boys and girls matched with caring, carefully screened and trained volunteer mentors — but there are more than 30 children waiting for a Big of their own.
You can help by forming a team or pledging to a bowler. The funds support existing matches and enable BBBS to match additional youth in Wasco, Hood River and Klickitat counties with a Big Brother or Big Sister.
Interested in supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters but cannot make it to Bowl for Kids Sake? You can support a community team, family member, friend or co-worker through an online donation. Visit the website of The Next Door, Big Brothers Big Sisters' parent organization, at nextdoorinc.org to contribute.
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FONTANA >> While the focus of Saturday night's MAV TV 500 Verizon IndyCar Series season finale at Auto Club Speedway will be the three drivers battling for the championship, don't overlook Ed Carpenter. Since the return of the series to the two-mile superspeedway in 2012, nobody has enjoyed more success than Carpenter.
He won the 500-mile race in 2012 and finished second last year to Will Power. In his ACS debut in 2003, Carpenter was 13th, two laps behind winner Sam Hornish Jr. in the fastest race (207.151 mph) in history.
"I've just been able to be comfortable there," said Carpenter about the track, "and fortunate to have good cars. It's a challenging racetrack, three or four lanes you can race on, and they're all different and challenging."
Carpenter knows about challenges. His single-car team competes against IndyCar Series powerhouses such as Team Penske, Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Andretti Motorsports, and is the most successful team of its kind on the circuit since 2004.
It's also been a challenging season for Carpenter, who formed Ed Carpenter Racing in 2012 and landed Fuzzy's as a major sponsor in 2013. There have been at least two major developments this year in his effort to remain active in the sport for the future.
Carpenter stepped out from behind the wheel this year to allow Mike Conway to drive street and road courses, a move that has resulted in a pair of wins in Long Beach and Toronto. Conway was in contention for the race win last Sunday in Sonoma, battling winner Scott Dixon and Ryan Hunter-Reay before running out of fuel yards from the finish and placing 14th.
"It's been a good pairing," Carpenter said of the decision. "It's gone as good well as we could have hoped for the first year. For a single-car team, that's three wins. Hopefully, it's a relationship that we can continue in the future."
Conway is in agreement.
"I was excited to come with Ed's team and drive the roads and streets. Ed has put together a strong team. He understands what a driver needs in the race car," said Conway. "He wants to win just as badly as I do. He still has that competitive desire in and out of the race car.
"I like that about him."
Carpenter has focused his attention on ovals, winning once in five starts this year, with three top-five finishes in addition to claiming the pole position at Indy. The 33-year-old enters the Fontana finale in 23rd place in the points standings, just one spot behind Conway, and might be higher had it not been for bad luck in the double-points 500-mile races at Indianapolis and Pocono.
In fact, if the Carpenter/Conways points (252-191) were totalled together, ECR would be tied with Tony Kanaan for seventh behind leader Will Power.
And if that wasn't enough, Carpenter announced in mid-August that he and Sara Fisher Hartman Racing will merge following the Fontana race to form a multi-car team for 2015. SFH was formed in 2008 and scored its first victory in 2011 with Carpenter at Kentucky Speedway.
The new team will be called CFH Racing.
"I'm very exccited about this new opportunity. We had success together in 2011 and have always had a great relationship," said Carpenter. "It doesn't seem that long ago that we won our first race in Kentucky. There will be a lot of work to do this off-season to form one team.
"We feel it's a great opportunity for all of us to grow and reach new heights of success."
Just this week, SFH announced it had signed Josef Newgarden to a one-year deal for 2015, with a second-year option. Newgarden will complete his third season with SFH, with a pair of runner-up finishes.
It will be a reunion, of sorts, for Carpenter and Newgarden.
"Ed has been one of the biggest guys who has helped me in my career so far in IndyCar. He was one of the first to stick his hand out and lend some advice," said Newgarden. "I really believe in Ed and his group and what they've done. I think he will add many strengths to our unit and that we will be one strong entity for the whole 2015 season."
Conway is also looking ahead.
"I can't tell you how much this one-car team has opened up some eyes this year," said Conway. "This team is just as professional as the big teams and they have proven it. Ed is a very good businessman."
Carpenter enjoys racing, but he's also embraced his ownership responsibilities, which include taking care of employees and partners.
"We all want to make this team as strong as we can and sustainable long-term," said Carpenter. "I care all about all those thing as much or more than my own career at this point because the team is my future. I would like to be here for a long, long time as an owner and as a driver.
"I feel like I'm in a good place in my career. I feel like I'm getting better and have a lot to offer. Getting out of the car doesn't mean my passion or desire to be in the car has waned. I still want to be in the car."
And what about the race on a bumpy track with less than desirable grip?
"If you look at the places I've won races (Kentucky and Texas), they are all lower grip and bumpier. For whatever reason, I've done well at these tracks," said Carpenter. "I think we'll be in good position, racing Penske, Ganassi and Andretti cars for the win."


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A Volga-German Homecoming
"A Volga-German Homecoming." Hays Daily News, 21-24 July 2001.
125th Jubilee Celebration
July 21 - 27, 2001
A Volga-German Homecoming
Liebenthal - Schoenchen - Pfeifer
Catherine - Munjor - Victoria
Unsere Leute
125 Years
Our People
Newspaper Articles on the Celebration (July 19-29, 2001)
Thousands of German nationals immigrated to Russia between 1763 and 1767 during the rule of Catherine the Great. There they pursued the opportunity of freedom, local self-government and better economic conditions as she promised. They settled in villages on the Russian Steppe along the Volga River and thus came to be known as the Volga Germans.
The Volga colonies became quite prosperous after suffering through difficulties the first few years. Out of 104 settlements, 192 towns and villages eventually developed on both sides of the Volga River. However, by the late 1800s, when the "Russianizing" process began the colonists started to explore immigrating to the United States. Objecting to the compulsory military duty, the Volga-Germans began departing in 1875 with larger group movements in the years to come.
The week of July 21 to 27 the communities of Liebenthal, Schoenchen, Catherine, Pfeifer, Munjor and Herzog/Victoria will be celebrating their 125th anniversary of their new life in the United States. These communities invite you to come and celebrate this special anniversary week.
Liebenthal - is the oldest of the villages founded by Unsere Leute and the only one situated in Rush County. Located on Big Timber Creek, the original founders were among the large group that left Saratov, Russia October 24, 1875.
Also included in Liebenthal's activities will be public tours of the school building, history display featuring 125 years of artifacts, pictures, and souvenir items such as T-shirts, mugs, and plates.
Schoenchen - is distinctive among Unsere Leute for it is the last settlement founded by the Volga-Germans. It is the only one established in 1877 and the sole community created by spin-off from an original because of conflict among the first settlers. Schoenchen is an incorporated city and remains to be a tribute to the courage of those who braved obstacles to breathe life into this beautiful setting along the Smoky Hill River.
Schoenchen's afternoon and evening activities include the following: Carnival games for all ages, beer garden, and children's activities. Entertainment provided by Herman & Lauraine Dinges, Elmer VonFeldt, Country Dutchmen, Rosie's Polka Band.
Memorable items of the Volga-German settlers will be available along with items to celebrate the 100 years of St. Anthony Church.
The Catherine founders were the first to leave their Russian homeland. On October 22, 1875 they left Katharinenstadt the largest and most important of the German colonies on the Volga. Arriving in Hays on March 1, 1876, the Catherine settlers rented a building at the corner of 13th & Fort. They drove their wagons daily to the present site of Catherine and constructed dwellings. Upon completion of the homes the entire group moved together and formally established Catherine on April 8, 1876.
Catherine's afternoon and evening activities include: Food booths, tours of the church and school, parade of antique farm machinery, bingo, carnival games for children, beer booth, dinner at 5 p.m. and free street dance at 7:30 p.m. Souvenir booths will be set up to purchase memorabilia
The settlement of Pfeifer is located approximately 10 miles south of Victoria on the south bank of the Smoky Hill River. The founders were among the first of Unsere Leute to leave Russia. History is not completely clear on the exact arrival date but it does show they arrived either on August 21 or 24, 1876. Additional immigrants arrived in Pfeifer in October and November 1877. The early history of Pfeifer is like the other Volga-German communities in Ellis County. This is, common to the first immigrants, they endured crop failures, major depressions and poverty. They learned to be frugal and had a strong dedication to their faith and families, which still exists today.
The founders of Munjor were part of the largest single expedition of Unsere Leute to immigrate from Russia. On July 8, 1876, 108 families left Saratov arrived in Herzog in August, 1876 and stayed there for a few weeks and then moved to the present site of Munjor. Munjor remains a small, unincorporated village that is a deeply religious, highly industrious, and extremely progressive that continues to display an intense pride in their heritage.
Souvenirs will be available for purchase including historical books, cookbooks, beer mugs, plates, T-shirts, coloring books and more.
Herzog became the largest and most important of the Volga-German colonies in Ellis County established on April 8, 1876. Most of the early settlers were farmers and peasants and continued that livelihood in this country. The religious dedication of the early settlers is regarded nationally with profound respect of the unbelievable accomplishment associated with the construction of "The Cathedral of the Plains." Herzog was incorporated in 1913 and relinquished the Herzog name and took the name Victoria after Queen Victoria of England.
After 2:00 p.m. in Victoria, there will be food booths featuring hamburgers, brats, homemade ice cream, watermelon, pop, beer, lemonade, funnel cakes and more. Games for the children and souvenir booths will be available all day. A new cookbook titled "Sharing Our Best" 125 years of recipes and remembrances will be available for purchase all week.
*Factual information was obtained from Unsere Leute 100 The Official Centennial History of the Volga-German settlements in Ellis & Rush Counties in Kansas 1876-1976.
Information provided by the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau. Tel: 1-800-569-4505; Website: www.haysusa.net.
Website for western Kansas communities: http://www.haysusa.com/html/volga_german.html.


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Bickering Continues Over "Fiscal Cliff" [VIDEO]
Republican congressional leaders are accusing Democrats of moving the nation closer to the "fiscal cliff," by refusing to outline possible spending cuts.
After a meeting with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner today, House Speaker John Boehner said there'd been "no substantive progress" -- and no "specific plan for cutting spending" from the White House.
And Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, after his own meeting with Geithner, said the administration offered no plans to protect Medicare or Social Security or significantly reduce the debt. He says the administration "took a step backward," away from consensus, and moved "significantly closer to the cliff."
Democrats say it's up to Republicans to offer a roster of spending cuts. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says, "Republicans know where we stand." He says Democrats are "still waiting for a serious offer from Republicans."
Last night, President Barack Obama spoke by phone for about 15 minutes with Boehner. The House speaker says his comments today reflected that conversation, as well as his meeting today with the Treasury chief.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch)—Benchmark Treasury prices notched their biggest monthly gains in four months during May, despite a pullback on Friday.
The 10-year note US:10_YEAR yield, which rises as prices fall, was up 3 basis points on the day at 2.475%, according to Tradeweb. On Wednesday, rising prices had pushed the 10-year yield to its lowest in 11 months. For the month of May, the yield was down 17 basis points, according to FactSet.
The 30-year bond US:30_YEAR yield rose 2.5 basis point to 3.326%, while the 5-year note US:5_YEAR yield was up 3 basis points at 1.541%.
The U.S. version of the iShares 20+ treasury Bond ETF TLT, +0.02% gained nearly 2.70% in May.
Investor fear about the trajectory of the economy helped fuel a rally in Treasurys. Slow growth, which led to a 1% GDP contraction last quarter, may mean that central banks will remain accommodative. The Federal Reserve's key lending rate could remain below what was once considered the long-term normal, some investors posit.
Gains in May have been enhanced by positioning from investors who shorted the market thinking rates would rise. Those trades had been squeezed out as rates defied most expectations and fell, strategists said.
"There's no doubt there's been a sort of forced buying activity driven by underweight investors and short-covering," said George Goncalves, head of interest-rate strategy at Nomura Securities. He added: "It feels like there's still a disbelief this had happened. That to me is not a sign this rally is over."
However, Charles Plosser, the president of the Philadelphia Fed, said he doesn't believe the 10-year Treasury yield will continue to fall, noting that everyone was "a bit puzzled" by the recent fall.
Treasury prices fell Friday after a round of mixed data. Consumer spending fell 0.1% in April—its first drop in a year—while incomes climbed by 0.3%. The PCE price index rose 0.2% in April, while the core index that strips out food and energy rose by the same amount, suggesting inflationary pressures continued to build gradually.
See: Why Pimco's Crescenzi thinks PCE is the most important data point.
Loretta Mester said in her first speech as incoming president of the Cleveland Fed that low and stable inflation are a necessarily ingredient to a healthy economy.
A barometer of business conditions in the Chicago area jumped this month to its highest level since October. The Chicago PMI rose to 65.5 in May from 63.0 in April, beating Wall Street expectations of a 62.1 reading.
Consumer sentiment, however, fell to a final May reading of 81.9 from an April reading of 84.1, according to the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters. Consumer concerns were most pronounced in regards to paltry wage gains.
Investors see next week's events as key to helping gauge the pace of economic growth. A nonfarm payrolls report due out next Friday may contain clues about how labor market conditions are improving. And the European Central Bank will meet, where it is largely expected to embark on new easing measures.
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Axiom Audio has added another center channel to round out its comprehensive center lineup. This makes four center channel models ranging from their VP100 ($274), VP150 ($434), VP160 ($570) and their flagship VP180 ($750).
The VP160 is based on the well-established W(T/M)W arrangement of drivers which is done to improve off-axis response compared to conventional horizontally mounted MTM designs. This makes two of four of Axiom center channel speakers to employ a single tweeter design.
Axiom employs the same magnetic grilles and silver color dust cap aluminum cone drivers found on all of their V3 products. Designed to place dialogue right in the center of the action, the VP160 Center Channel features the identical 6.5-inch woofers, 5.25-inch mid-woofer, and 1-inch titanium tweeter as the M60v3 tower speaker. Axiom claims that using the same drivers gives the listener a seamless soundstage across the front array. In order to match the kind of serious output the M60 floor standing speaker can provide, Axiom had to build a "monster" center channel.
We like the direction Axiom Audio is taking with this new center channel, proving you can have your cake and eat it too. They built this product on a well established design topology to ensure good on and off-axis performance while also designing it to be a tonal match to their M60v3 floorstanding speakers. We initially felt the front ports adds too much bulk to the cabinet, but there are some advantages to this approach.
Perhaps down the road, Axiom may consider offering a sealed or rear firing port version of this product for those that demand a less imposing cabinet. We estimate placing the ports in the rear would shave 4 inches off the width of the cabinet which doesn't sound like a lot until you attempt to place it in a finite-spaced entertainment center. Axiom offers so much customization to the fit and finish of their products that offering this option is certainly not beyond their reach.
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Even though times change and our relationships with our family changes, our affection for them is timeless. This drama is about the love that is the foundation of a family. Dong Jin is the eldest son in a family of three sons. He is dutiful and responsible but due to a character clash, he has gone through divorce with his ex-wife, Ji Hye, with whom he shares a child. Dong Jin then starts a new romance with Eun Ho, a woman he works with.
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