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Archaeology of Buddhism in Asia
This is an advance summary of a forthcoming article in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Asian History. Please check back later for the full article.
Archaeology, as it has developed over the last few decades, helps define a context for both relic and image worship. It maps Buddhist sacred spaces both horizontally, across the physical and natural landscape, and vertically, in time, highlighting antecedents of religious sites and subsequent transformations. An important aspect is that of the interconnectedness of sites through pilgrimage and religious travel. Archaeology has helped to contextualize Buddhist religious architecture within its cultural landscape.
The eightfold path shown by the Buddha in the middle of the first millennium bce was founded on wisdom, morality, and concentration. Like other contemporary Indic religions, Buddha dhamma had no central organization, "no single authoritative text, no simple set of defining practices," according to Jacob N. Kinnard. Its core principle was refuge in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha, though as it expanded across Asia, it absorbed local traditions, responded to historical factors, and evolved philosophically. The physical manifestations of the dhamma appeared in the archaeological record at least two to three hundred years later, in the form of inscriptions, stupas, images, and other objects of veneration. Relic and image worship were important features in the expansion of Buddhism across the subcontinent and into other parts of Asia.


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Said Bills coach Doug Marrone of offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, "I have worked closely with Nathaniel the past three years and the first thing that jumps out at you is his boundless enthusiasm. He has a genuine love and excitement for the game of football, offenses in particular, and that transcends into everything he does."
The Dolphins signed seven players to futures contracts, including former Texas A&M WR Jeff Fuller.
All the Patriots running backs have been helping the defense by trying to simulate Arian Foster.
Cap issues may be making the Jets an unappealing location for general manager candidates.
Kicking in high altitude won't lead to any change in approach from Ravens K Justin Tucker.
The Bengals' chances of holding onto defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer went up with the Browns hiring Rob Chudzinski.
After growing up a Browns fan, new coach Rob Chudzinski won't need any primers on the team's history.
Former Steelers C Chukky Okobi is at odds with his neighbors about noise from events at the bed and breakfast he owns in Pittsburgh.
Texans QB Matt Schaub's deep ball has caught the attention of Patriots CB Aqib Talib.
The top 11 plays of the Colts season.
Said Jaguars LB Russell Allen of Mike Mularkey's firing, "Given the opportunity, he certainly had what it took to turn this thing around and make it a winning organization. Unfortunately, there were circumstances that didn't allow that. It definitely hits closer to home when you're only getting a year to get it going."
Titans LB Zach Brown credited deposed linebackers coach Frank Bush with his development this season.
LB Wesley Woodyard has become a leader on the Broncos defense.
Doug Pederson's former Packers teammate Frank Winters thinks Pederson would be a good choice as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator.
Paul Gutierrez of CSNBayArea.com did not give the Raiders' receivers a high grade this season.
Breaking down the decision General Manager Tom Telesco has to make about the next Chargers coach.
What would Monte Kiffin as defensive coordinator mean for the Cowboys defense?
The Giants have plenty of calls to make on their own free agents.
A very early look at offensive line prospects that could interest the Eagles in the draft.
Former Redskins RB Tim Hightower has a lot of empathy for Redskins QB Robert Griffin III.
Bears TE Matt Spaeth will have knee surgery.
Lions coach Jim Schwartz admits there are areas he can improve.
Packers K Mason Crosby believes he's licked the issues that contributed to his slump in the regular season.
Adrian Peterson, Chad Greenway and Blair Walsh were named the Vikings' Players of the Year by the organization.
Falcons coach Mike Smith and offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter have had some playoff success together.
Panthers LB Luke Kuechly and G Amini Silatolu were named to the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie team.
Change doesn't appear to be coming to the Saints coaching staff.
Former Buccaneers John Lynch and Warren Sapp are waiting to hear if they make the next round of Hall of Fame voting.
Ray Horton's waiting to see what the Cardinals will do at head coach.
With Brian Schottenheimer drawing head coaching interest, there's a chance the Rams could have their fourth offensive coordinator in four years.
Monte Poole of the Bay Area News Group thinks the 49ers did the right thing by sticking with K David Akers.
The Seahawks want to do a better job offensively in the red zone this week.

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Chinese plead for Canada to let them immigrate
BEIJING – Chinese millionaires on Tuesday pleaded for the Canadian government not to throw away the immigration applications of thousands of Chinese nationals as part of its plans to end a backlogged investor program.
At a news conference, 10 investor applicants delivered their crestfallen message -- that their faith in Canada as a "trustworthy country," with its attractive rule of law, environment and welfare system, was wavering.
Last month, Canada announced its intention to terminate its immigrant investor program and eliminate the longstanding backlog of applications -- amounting to more than 65,000 people, most of whom are Chinese. It said immigrant investors pay less in taxes than other immigrants and are less likely to stay in Canada over the medium to long term.
Investor applicants, some of whom had applied five years ago, said they were discussing their options with lawyers in Canada and whether to claim compensation for the years they had been waiting.
As China's top leaders meet during this week's ceremonial legislature, the National People's Congress, it is a reminder that all is not well at home, and suggests for some citizens, the "Chinese dream" that President Xi Jinping talks about is to be found on other shores.
Shanghai-based Duan Wuhong said for her, Canada's education system, environment, social welfare and rule of law were pull factors. But she added: "The most important thing is the government is trusted. This is the most important thing for us to choose Canada."
She said at the time of her application she had considered other countries including the U.S. "Applying to Canada is the worst decision I have made in my life. Before I thought it was the best."
Immigration consultant Larry Wang said that Canadian government's policy was "unjustified" and the investor applicants want Canada to "correct its mistake."
"They are not refugees. They can have a very good life in China. They just want to have a better life in Canada," said Wang, a Beijing-born Canadian.
Wang said it was Canada's right to stop its investor program, but it should not disqualify candidates who had already applied.
Canadian immigration minister Chris Alexander said in an emailed statement that the government "will not waste taxpayers' dollars on programs that do not meet their objectives, are vulnerable to abuse, or do not promote Canadian interests."
He added, "While we recognize that some investors have settled in Canada and have made valuable contributions, we believe that we can do better" than the immigrant investor program.
Program applicants had to have a net worth of 1.6 million Canadian dollars ($1.4 million) and invest 400,000 Canadian dollars, or $800,000 if they applied after 2010, which would be returned after about five years without interest.
Father-of-two Yu Qingxin, who manages commercial buildings, schools and hospitals in China, said he had already bought a house in west Vancouver for nearly $2 million Canadian dollars ($1.8 million) in preparation to emigrate. The most impressive thing about Canada, said Yu, is its "sense of morality."
Another applicant, Du Jun, said he had moved his child out of the Chinese school system to a Canadian school near Beijing. Now, after two years studying at this school, it is almost impossible for his child to return to the Chinese education system, he said.


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ESPN's Petree Tests Modified at NHMS
After years of watching the excitement of NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour events on the 1.058-mile oval at New Hampshire Motor Speedway TV analyst Andy Petree has decided that he'd like to see what it looks like from behind the wheel.
Petree, a former Sprint Cup Series championship crew chief, team owner, driver and current ESPN motorsports analyst, will enter the Whelen Modified Tour F.W. Webb 100 which is scheduled for July 16 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
"It's the coolest race ever," Petree said by phone Tuesday evening. "Running a Modified at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has got to be the most fun you could ever have. I've always wanted to run that race. It might be one of the best events to watch in racing.
"The cars are just so cool to start with, they just have a noise that is so unique, they have all that power, they shake the ground. There's open wheels, they draft at the track and yet it's still a handling race. It's just pretty cool."
Petree, 52, is scheduled to test at the track on Wednesday in what he said is a brand new car he built around a Troyer chassis. He made two starts in a Modified at this year's World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing in February at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway.
"I've got to get some laps," Petree said. "I've never driven at the track before in anything."
Petree said if all goes well in the July event at New Hampshire he will attempt to run the division's race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 24.
Petree won a pair of Sprint Cup Series championships as a crew chief for the late Dale Earnhardt in 1993 and '94 before starting his own Sprint Cup Series team in 1996.
He made four Nationwide Series starts in 1988 and one in 1994. From 2002 to 2004 he made seven starts in the Camping World Truck Series, recording one top-10 finish.
Petree joined the ESPN NASCAR broadcasting team in 2006.
The F.W. Webb 100 is part of the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Sprint Cup Series weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.


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Panthers center Ryan Kalil replied "probably not" when asked if he was buying more newspaper advertising next year, considering Super Bowl week is happening in New Orleans without him, despite his published promise to be here.
"It didn't work out? What do you mean?" Kalil joked. "The Super Bowl's this week?"
But he told Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer that he didn't regret promising a Super Bowl appearance for a team that had to fight for a 7-9 finish.
"Look, I have no misconception about how hard it is to win in this league," he said. "But I'm not the kind of guy who can buy into managing expectations or rebuilding or timing.
"Maybe I'm wrong, but that's just not how I feel."
If the Panthers are going to make any kind of push next year, they're going to have to learn to win close games, as they're 13-19 under coach Ron Rivera, but just 2-12 in games decided by a touchdown or less.


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SA Trip 58
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When I visited the Gustav Vigeland sculpture garden in Oslo, Norway I had an almost overwhelming sense of well-being. His sculptures express warmth, love, passion, humanity and in some cases - like this one - they give me a profound sense of peacefulness.


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Looking for someone who must have experienced writing content for website pages such as Homepage, About Us, Terms & Conditions, FAQs, etc. You may be asked to submit samples of your work.
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Pre 1.6 git has some annoying whitespace checking in it's pre-commit hook. Rather than turn it off I decided to have a go at an automated method to fix the issue.
Running the first line lists the files that have problems. The second just adds a sed to fix the issue
- .git/hooks/pre-commit 2>&1 | sed '/^\*/d' | sed 's/:.*//' | uniq
- for FILE in `.git/hooks/pre-commit 2>&1 | sed '/^\*/d' | sed 's/:.*//' | uniq` ; do sed -ie 's/[[:space:]]*$//' $FILE ; done
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- Posted By: benpjohnson on September 21, 2008
Doesn't really work for most issues had to disable it in the pre-commit hook file for time being
- Posted By: Mikelifeguard on February 17, 2010
One of the seds seems to be wrong. Try:
# Find files with trailing whitespace for FILE in `exec git diff-index --check --cached --ignore-space-at-eol $against -- | sed '/^[+-]/d' | sed -r 's/:[0-9]+:.*//' | uniq`; do # Fix them! sed -i 's/[[:space:]]+$//' $FILE done
- Posted By: Mikelifeguard on February 17, 2010
HAH, remove that
--ignore-space-at-eolobviously. That's exactly what we're trying to find
- Posted By: Mikelifeguard on February 17, 2010
Sorry, again! One of my seds has a typo too! This time I've actually copy-pasted from my pre-commit hook instead of typing it out. Note that
$cis already found further up in the script. This is $against in my broken example above, and is in the .sample script already - I just shortened it.
for f in `exec git diff-index --cached --check $c -- | sed '/^[-+]/d' | sed -r 's:[0-9]+:.*//' | uniq` ; do sed -i 's/[[:space:]]*$//' $f done
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Guatemala CU System Launches Private Savings Guarantee Fund for Credit Unions
New Guarantee Fund Tops Commercial Bank Offering in Guatemala
December 07, 2010
Brian Branch, WOCCU EVP & COO, spoke of WOCCU's longstanding relationship with FENACOAC and congratulated members of the guarantee fund during the Dec. 2 launch.
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala — Federación Nacional de Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito (FENACOAC), Guatemala's national credit union association, and 19 of its affiliated credit union members made history last week when they launched one of the few private savings guarantee funds for credit unions in the world. Effective Jan. 1, 2011, the fund will guarantee up to US$12,500 per person, per institution, a significant competitive advantage over Guatemala's commercial bank offering of US$2,500 per person. World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) designed the fund in collaboration with FENACOAC, a WOCCU member.
FENACOAC and its participating credit unions deposited a collective US$5.5 million dollars to capitalize the "MICOOPE savings guarantee fund," named after Guatemala's credit union network brand. The fund represents 1.5% of the system's now-guaranteed US$365.3 million in savings deposits. The capital level of the savings guarantee fund is expected to rise from 1.5% to 3.0% of guaranteed deposits over the next five years. Though small by U.S. standards, the guarantee will protect 98.9% of all members with savings and share accounts in Guatemala.
David Richardson, WOCCU senior manager and longtime advisor to FENACOAC, said a savings guarantee fund has been the dream of many cooperative leaders in Guatemala since WOCCU completed a cooperative strengthening program there in August 1994.
"It has taken more than 16 years to realize this dream, with many obstacles to overcome, but it has finally happened," said Richardson, who acted as WOCCU project director in Guatemala for the former cooperative strengthening program, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). "It comes at a time when many people are worried about the safety of their money and the soundness of the financial institutions in Guatemala."
WOCCU's PEARLS monitoring system, which has become an international standard for measuring credit union financial performance, grew out of the Guatemalan credit union movement 20 years ago. In 2008, WOCCU completed a complementary risk monitoring tool, which is one of the key components used to measure risk in the MICOOPE savings guarantee fund. In developing the tool, WOCCU representatives consulted with staff from Fondo de Garantías de Entidades Cooperativas (FOGACOOP), a savings guarantee fund in Colombia, to learn about their risk evaluation system.
Through WOCCU's International Partnerships Program, the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues also supported FENACOAC's endeavor by sharing their member credit unions' experiences with private deposit insurance in the United States.
Brian Branch, WOCCU executive vice president and COO, was at the official launch in Guatemala City on Dec. 2 to congratulate the founding members of the guarantee fund. "The Guatemala credit union system's savings guarantee fund is an enormous achievement," he said, "especially at a time when consumer protection is a key focus in the financial services industry."
WOCCU is currently working with FENACOAC and credit unions in Guatemala on a USAID-funded program geared at creating and testing agricultural and financial tools to improve rural and financial sector development, livelihoods and food security. The program will expand upon the well established network of Guatemalan credit unions to create and document the use of new financial products, services and delivery mechanisms for value chains and rural producers.
World Council of Credit Unions is the global trade association and development platform for credit unions. World Council promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. World Council advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach.
World Council has implemented 300+ technical assistance programs in 89 countries. Worldwide, 89,026 credit unions in 117 countries serve 260 million people. Learn more about World Council's impact around the world at www.woccu.org.


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- One of the most stable democracies in Africa
- Significant financial support from donors (ODA, HIPC, MDRI)
- Strategic location (access to the sea for landlocked countries)
- High levels of poverty
- Narrow and volatile export base (dependent on fluctuations in cotton price)
- Erratic electricity supply
- Governance shortcomings
- Activity and tax revenues impacted by Nigeria's economic policy decisions
- Terrorist threat (Boko Haram) from neighbouring Nigeria
Risk assessment
Continuation of favourable growth path
Growth is expected to continue on an upward trajectory in 2018, thanks to the moderate economic recovery in Nigeria and improved agricultural performance. Cotton production especially, in the absence of a major climate shock, is likely to rise, as is the cotton price. Growth will also be maintained by public and private investment, especially in connection with the government's action plan: "Benin Revealed", costing USD 15 billion over five years (2016-2021), i.e. 170% of GDP and focusing on infrastructure, energy, tourism and agriculture. The recently signed public-private partnership law should stimulate participation by the private sector. With the aim of making growth more inclusive and eradicating poverty, the government will continue programmes to reduce the isolation of the most remote regions, notably thanks to the completion of a railway line connecting Cotonou to Niamey, which will also boost activity at the Port of Cotonou. Private consumption trends will remain dynamic overall, while inflation in 2018 is expected to remain below the 3% threshold fixed by WAEMU, in a context of gradually rising domestic demand and higher prices for various import products (fuel, foodstuffs).
Gradual adjustment to the current account and fiscal deficits
While expansionary policies have put a considerable strain on deficit and debt in recent years, the government is expected to adopt a more restrictive approach in 2018 through a certain number of reforms aimed at rationalising spending and modernising the fiscal and customs regimes. Moreover, the IMF's approval in April 2017 of a three-year arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility for an amount of USD 151 million is expected to facilitate the reform programme and thus restore investor confidence.
The current account deficit is expected to persist, but will reduce in 2018 due to an improved trade balance. Exports (44% of which is cotton) are expected to increase significantly thanks to rising cotton production, accompanied by more dynamic external – particularly regional – demand, thanks to the Common External Tariff. Imports are likely to remain relatively as dynamic as before due to the considerable volume of imports of capital goods and domestic demand. Informal trade continues to occupy a predominate position, with transit trade and re-export trade to Nigeria representing 20% of GDP. Remittances from expatriate workers (of which almost half come from Nigeria) and aid should lead to a higher surplus in the balance of transfers. The current account deficit is mainly financed by concessional loans and by flows of FDIs associated with the activity of public-private partnerships for infrastructure services.
A commitment to reform by a president facing popular discontent
Businessman Patrice Talon won the presidential elections in March 2016. He has set out an ambitious programme of reforms, aimed, in particular, at restoring investor confidence; especially via prioritising an improvement in a business climate that is marked by corruption, patronage, red tape and a weak regulatory framework.
Despite some progress on business start-ups and insolvency resolution – the World Bank's Doing Business report ranks the country 155th out of 190 countries (153rd in 2016) – progress is slow, and his popularity amongst the public is crumbling in a context of rising popular discontent linked to the lack of social progress. Moreover, the rejection of the single-term presidency plan, although supported by President Talon, could result in him standing again in the next elections in 2021 despite having said he would abstain. Nonetheless, the new coalition formed in May 2017 and composed of 59 members of parliament brought together to form the BMP (majority bloc of parties in the National Assembly) supports the president, which could potentially speed up the implementation of the reforms.
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Facebook Sues Teachbook Over Trademark Concerns; Where's Legalbook?
from the generic-plus-book dept
"The 'book' component of the Facebook mark has no descriptive meaning and is arbitrary and highly distinctive in the context of online communities and networking Web sites," the complaint explains. "If others could freely use 'generic plus BOOK' marks for online networking services targeted to that particular generic category of individuals, the suffix 'book' could become a generic term for 'online community/networking services' or 'social networking services.' That would dilute the distinctiveness of the Facebook marks, impairing their ability to function as unique and distinctive identifiers of Facebook's goods and services."This isn't quite to the level (as some people are claiming) of Facebook claiming to own the word "book," but it does seem like a stretch. It's one of the many problems seen with the gradual broadening of trademark law to include such concepts as "dilution," rather than sticking to the basic "likelihood of confusion," standard. Whining about companies copying the suffix of your name seems pretty excessive. The tech world is littered with examples of certain prefixes and suffixes suddenly becoming popular among a number of companies after one becomes successful -- and it's never been a real problem for the original brand. Think of how many companies ended in "-ster" after "Napster," and how many companies copied Flickr in ending with an "r" and a dropped vowel.


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Officials are standing by the arrest and say the sentencing procedures were fit concerning a Lexington lawyer and his wife days after the couple pleaded guilty to possessing a marijuana grow operation in their home.
Officials are standing by the arrest and say the sentencing procedures were fit concerning a Lexington lawyer and his wife days after the couple pleaded guilty to possessing a marijuana grow operation in their home.
William Fred Fritts, 55, and Susan Godwin Fritts, 58, of 106 Acacia Circle, accepted plea agreements with Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill in Davidson County Superior Court on Thursday. William Fritts, a defense attorney and former Davidson County assistant district attorney under Davidson County District Attorney Butch Zimmerman, pleaded guilty to felony possession of marijuana. Susan Fritts pleaded guilty to possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, sell and deliver of marijuana and manufacture marijuana.
The husband and wife were indicted by a grand jury Dec. 3 and were arrested Wednesday. They were given $5,000 unsecured bonds.
The arrests came after an investigation by the Lexington Police Department. The Lexington Police Department, with the assistance of the State Bureau of Investigation, executed a search warrant at Fritts' residence Oct. 16. Officers alleged they located an apparent marijuana grow operation at the residence.
Multiple factors led to officers not arresting the couple immediately, said Mark Sink, major of the Lexington Police Department. Referring to why the couple was not arrested, the major explained the Frittses were not considered flight risks, officers needed to gather further evidence, and William Fritts was cooperative.
"There is on more than one occasion (when) we go to the district attorney's office with the evidence and let them make the decision on what the charges will be," Sink said. "At the time that night, there was a lot more investigating to do. Through all the investigation and the different statements from witnesses we talked to led to the information going to the grand jury."
After finding the marijuana grow operation, Sink said, officers had to determine who was the responsible party between the husband and wife with manufacturing the marijuana.
"They both had knowledge, but there was a lot more to the investigation and the story," he said. "… You are trying to file the proper charges for each person involved, and you need to gather the facts."
Further evidence, Sink said, determined Susan Fritts was the key player in growing the marijuana. The major said it's common — when making arrests — for officers to determine whether residents are a flight risk and cooperative, and also consider how much more investigation is needed.
O'Neill, the district attorney for Forsyth County, served as the prosecutor for the case and was brought in by Davidson County District Attorney Garry Frank because the case presented a conflict of interest. O'Neill settled the case in a matter of days after the couple was indicted by the grand jury.
"It's pretty obvious that (O'Neill) would want to set a schedule that accommodated his schedule and didn't interfere with his duties in Forsyth," Frank said. "It's not that unusual when you've got people who are willing to surrender themselves and who are generally viewed as not a flight risk to work out a schedule for surrendering themselves. The speed at which a plea was worked out was out of the ordinary, but this was an out-of-the ordinary case.
"It's rare that you have individuals who want to take care of their matters that way. That was totally in the call of Mr. O'Neill, and then the judge was here and made his decision on it."
O'Neill said Monday that the charges the Frittses were facing are considered low-level felonies. He said the state Legislature has determined crimes involving marijuana should receive minimal punishment.
The Forsyth County District Attorney said the Legislature also has decided offenses similar to those committed by the Frittses should receive probation sentences, meaning there is "very little to quarrel" about between attorneys. O'Neill said the fact of the Frittses owning up to the crimes led to their pleas going through the system quickly.
"I believe that the Frittses were remorseful and embarrassed by the charges," the Forsyth County District Attorney said. "They felt that they wanted to own up to their responsibility as soon as possible as the detectives from the Lexington Police Department testified. Mr. Fritts was extremely cooperative with law enforcement."
O'Neill said he told court officials Thursday afternoon that the newspaper must be in the courtroom to report on the case. He told them he was unwilling to move on the case until a news reporter appeared in the courtroom. The Davidson County District Attorney's Office contacted The Dispatch about 4 p.m., and the hearing concerning the pleas began 30 minutes later.
"I was unwilling to let Mr. Fritts and Mrs. Fritts plead guilty without The Lexington Dispatch being present in the courtroom, so they could accurately report back to their readers," O'Neill said.
Thursday, Det. Matt Leonard of the Lexington Police Department's Vice/Narcotics Unit testified his department conducted a search warrant at the Frittses' residence after receiving a complaint of marijuana being grown in the home. Court documents state Susan Fritts' offenses concerning the drugs occurred between Jan. 10, 2010, and Oct. 16.
A cooperative William Fritts, Leonard said, told officers during the search of the residence that his wife grew marijuana upstairs. He took deputies upstairs where they located 11 marijuana plants and a grow light. The husband didn't stop there as he took officers downstairs where they found several jars of loose marijuana, quantities of money, smoking devices, scales and a jar of marijuana buds, Leonard said.
William Fritts, Leonard said, asked officers to be honest about what was going to happen after the search warrant. The detective said he told the attorney nobody was being arrested that day as the LPD continued its investigation.
William Fritts informed deputies that his wife grew marijuana to help her cope with having Rheumatoid arthritis, Leonard said. The detective said further investigation showed the wife was selling and smoking marijuana with juveniles. Leonard said officers seized a cell phone, which contained a picture of a large marijuana plant.
David Freedman, William Fritts' attorney, said his client went for a drug test, which came back negative, the day after the search warrant was served.
William Fritts, who could have received a maximum sentence of one year, seven months in jail, was placed on unsupervised probation for 12 months and ordered to pay a $250 fine and court costs. Judge Alexander Mendaloff III said the attorney must report to a substance abuse agency.
Susan Fritts, who could have received a maximum sentence of 11 years, 3 months in jail, received a suspended sentence of 6 months to 1 year, 5 months in jail and also was placed under unsupervised probation for three years and ordered to pay a $500 fine and court costs. Mendaloff also ordered her to report to a substance abuse agency. Susan Fritts accepted a plea agreement for the charges that consolidated them into the sell and deliver charge for sentencing. The sell and deliver charge has a maximum punishment of 3 years, 3 months in jail.
Darrick Ignasiak can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 217, or at email@example.com.


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It seems the center of the US is in the grips of a heat wave & we should all feel terribly for them!
I don't. I've heard people from those states laugh it up at Texas' expense (& NM, AZ, CA, & even UT) because of the heat we have every summer.
In TX we don't drop like flies in 115-120 degree heat. We're smart enough to GO INSIDE in the heat of the day! Apparently this very basic understanding escapes a LOT of Americans - Heat = go where it's cool!!
I don't hope anyone dies, but I sure as hell hope it wakes some buttheads up to the fact they've been having some serious Schadenfreude at the "south west's" expense for decades. Time to pay the Piper folks. Just remember to do it from INSIDE the house with the windows open & fans on, if you don't have A/C.
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Arapahoe County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a working agreement with the oil and gas industry that would allow the companies to fast track applications if they exceed new state standards.
Energy companies would need to sign a memorandum of understanding that outlines best practices and has tighter guidelines than new state regulations that start in August. The permitting process would then be expedited, Arapahoe County spokeswoman Haley McKean.
The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, and not the cities or counties, would monitor the drilling process. Local governments, such as Arapahoe County, could set requirements that deal with what's above the ground, such as noise, water and storage of waste water.
Similar agreements are being reached in other communities where oil and gas drilling — and especially horizontal drilling, or fracking — is happening or will happen in the future.
"That stuff down the hole, in most cases, is the jurisdiction of the state," said Arapahoe County Commissioner Rod Bockenfeld. "Ours are mostly land-use responsibilities and anything involving health, safety and welfare."
Any violations of the agreement or other concerns can be brought to the county's public works department and, ultimately to the county commissioners for consideration.
"I think we have a good process as to the heightened level of concern that allows a matter to come to the full board, if the public works director feels any significant issues arise from any one application," Bockenfeld said.
But Sonia Skakich-Scrima of What the Frack?! Arapahoe, one of several people who spoke out at a public hearing Tuesday, asked the county to strengthen regulations or put off the vote until more studies are done regarding possible negatives affects of fracking and drilling.
She said among the concerns are pits that are used to store wastewater — often contaminated with chemicals — from the drilling process.
"The health risks need to be further studied to see what the appropriate distance is for health issues from these evaporation pits," Skakich-Scrima said.
She said she will continue to ask the county to stiffen regulations. "The MOU has too many holes in it."
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Editor's Note: This article by Bryant Jordan originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community.
Benjamin Franklin nailed it when he said, "Fatigue is the best pillow." True story, Benny. There's nothing like pushing your body so far past exhaustion that you'd willingly, even longingly, take a nap on a concrete slab.
And no one knows that better than military service members and we have the pictures to prove it.


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As part of their Q1 2013 conference call, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced that the iPhone 5 would gain LTE 4G data service on 36 additional carriers next week. The iPhone 5 currently enjoys LTE on carriers in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. Korea, Germany, and Japan, among others. Slower than anticipated global LTE rollouts, however, have kept the numbers relatively low.
Apple reportedly only flips the LTE bit on carriers they've certified themselves, so an unlocked iPhone 5 won't get LTE unless the carrier its on has a deal in place with Apple. According to Cook, next week Finland, Switzerland, the Philippines, and several middle eastern countries -- 36 in total around the world -- will be jumping to LTE speeds.
Here's Apple's current list of iPhone 5 LTE carriers. I'm curious to see all the additional flags join it come next week. If you're in one of the new LTE countries, or have heard any specifics about which carriers will be going LTE, let me know.


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Wenger, whose team were dumped out of the League Cup on Tuesday by fourth tier Bradford City, faces the possibility of losing England winger Theo Walcott after Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Samir Nasri left to earn more money elsewhere.
In an interview with FourFourTwo magazine, the Frenchman agreed it was difficult when top players walked away, especially when they were reaching their prime but said he would not make drastic changes to the transfer policy.
"I think we'll stop that happening (players walking away) because we have a good young generation of English players coming through and we'll try to build the team around them," he said.
"I'm confident they will stay and commit to the club. My regret is that we already had great teams in place that could compete at the top. You could feel that the potential was there, but now it feels like we're starting again and it's frustrating.
"My vision is to continue to produce a large majority of the players from within the club. I want to buy players who can bring top-class pedigree from outside, but I think our target is to produce players who integrate into our style of play."
Despite Arsenal's current struggles and seven years without a trophy, Wenger said he felt no more pressure than usual.
"I always feel under pressure to deliver, always. You can only be successful if you question yourself, because the game has become bigger and better. With teams like Chelsea and Man City coming in, I think we have to do what we do even better," he said.
Wenger said he felt something like a guardian figure at the north London club.
"I feel responsible for the evolution of the club. When you've been here for 16 years, you're part of the history and the guy who is responsible for the values that the club wants to show in all aspects of daily life." he said.
"For example, if a manager changes every two years and the players stay for 10 years, the player will always have a greater influence. If a manager stays at a club for 15 years, he is a 'memory' of the club. It gives you a kind of authority, because people respect the way you behave and the way you do things."


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Play By Play Of How HBGary Federal Tried To Expose Anonymous... And Got Hacked Instead
from the tick-tock dept
Step 1 : Gather all the dataYup. That's a coder alright. Then there's this fascinating argument where the coder points out that the statistical basis for Barr's claims (basically analyzing who people's friends on Facebook are is about as accurate as your daily horoscope:
Step 2 : ???
Step 3 : Profit
Barr: [I want to] check a persons friends list against the people that have liked or joined a particular group.That same coder later warned another company exec saying that "I feel his arrogance is catching up to him again and that has never ended well...for any of us." Fascinating read all around.
Coder: No it won't. It will tell you how mindless their friends are at clicking stupid shit that comes up on a friends page. especially when they first join facebook.
Barr: What? Yes it will. I am running throug analysis on the anonymous group right now and it definately would.
Coder: You keep assuming you're right, and basing that assumption off of guilt by association.
Barr: Noooo....its about probabilty based on frequency...c'mon ur way smarter at math than me.
Coder: Right, which is why i know your numbers are too small to draw the conclusion but you don't want to accept it. Your probability based on frequency right now is a gut feeling. Gut feelings are usually wrong.
Barr: [redacted]
Coder: [some information redacted] Yeah, your gut feelings are awesome! Plus, scientifically proven that gut feelings are wrong by real scientist types.
Barr: [some information redacted] On the gut feeling thing...dude I don't just go by gut feeling...I spend hours doing analysis and come to conclusions that I know can be automated...so put the taco down and get to work!
Coder: I'm not doubting that you're doing analysis. I'm doubting that statistically that analysis has any mathematical weight to back it. I put it at less than .1% chance that it's right. You're still working off of the idea that the data is accurate. mmmm…..taco!


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The 23rd of May is World Turtle Day – a whole 24 hours dedicated to highlighting the plight of the hundreds of turtle and tortoise species around the world. These incredible reptiles range from the feisty to the downright funky, so here at ARKive we thought we would join in the celebrations by sharing our top turtle facts and some turtley awesome images!
Top Turtle Tidbits
- Turtles are found on every continent, except for Antarctica
- Turtles are thought to have lived on Earth for over 200 million years
- There are more than 330 recognised species of tortoise and turtle, just 7 of which are sea turtles
- The sex of most turtle hatchlings is dependent on the temperature at which they are incubated – in many species, low incubation temperatures produce males, whereas higher temperatures lead to the production of females
Turtle Profile: Flatback turtle
- The distinctive-looking flatback turtle is distinguished by and named for its extremely flat, round or oval upper shell, which characteristically turns upwards at the rim
- The flatback turtle is the only endemic species of marine turtle, nesting solely along the northern coast of Australia and on off-shore islands
- This species has one of the smallest ranges of all the marine turtles, being limited to the tropical waters of northern Australia, Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya
- This enigmatic species is known to produce the largest eggs and hatchlings relative to its adult body size of all the sea turtle species
Fascinating flatback fact – Over much of its nesting range, the flatback turtle is predated upon by the largest reptile of them all – the saltwater crocodile!
Did you know?
- Although all turtles and tortoises have a shell, not all of them are able to withdraw their head and limbs into it
- The shell of a turtle or tortoise is actually made up of many different bones, and is an evolutionary modification of the rib cage and a section of the vertebral column
- The upper part of the shell is known as the 'carapace', while the under part is called the 'plastron'
Testudines under threat
Turtles and tortoises belong to the taxonomic order 'Testudines', and are among the world's most endangered vertebrates, with about half of these incredible reptilian species being at risk of extinction. They face a whole host of threats, from pollution and habitat destruction to collection for the pet trade, food or for use in traditional medicines.
One of the most threatened species of all is Swinhoe's soft shell turtle, also known as the Yangtze giant softshell turtle, which can weigh over 120kg. The historic range of this enormous species has diminished considerably as a result of wetland destruction, water pollution and over-collection of the species for consumption, and the global population of this fascinating reptile now numbers just four individuals, two of which are in captivity.
What is being done to help?
Thankfully, various conservation organisations and individuals are working tirelessly to help save turtles and tortoises from the brink of extinction. Here are some actions being taken to ensure the future survival of these fascinating creatures:
- Shrimp fisheries are now using Turtle Excluder Devices, which only allow shrimp-sized objects to enter the nets, preventing turtles from being caught as bycatch
- Many species are now listed on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), which means that international trade is strictly monitored and controlled – this should hopefully prevent some collection of wild turtles for the international pet trade
- Some nesting sites are protected during the nesting season to ensure that eggs cannot be collected and subsequently sold
- Captive breeding programmes and the protection of areas which are known to support turtle populations could ensure the long-term survival of these magnificent reptiles
Are you turtley in awe of sea turtles? Want to learn more about them? Then why not check out our eggshellent new ARKive Education resource – Turtle Life Cycle – and play the turtle-tastic board game!
Find out more about turtles, tortoises and their conservation:
- IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group
- IUCN/SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group
- Turtle Survival Alliance
- Turtle Conservation Fund
- Chelonian Research Foundation
Learn more about reptile conservation:
View photos and videos of turtle and tortoise species on ARKive
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There must have been some Dallas Cowboy fans in the crowd.
Jessica Simpson had her country music debut at Country Thunder in Wisc. last night -- and walked out to a mix of cheers and boos. Kenosha News reported a number of scathing reviews from audience members such as, "It's crap, she doesn't belong here," "She's not good enough to be here," and "She's an embarrassment to country music."
That's a good start.
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Journaling and indexing
From NAS-Central Buffalo - The Linkstation Wiki
Start by downloading tune2fs from http://www.kurobox.com/downloads/gentoo and FTP it to /bin on your kuro which should still be in EM mode.
format as ext3
mke2fs -jv /dev/hda1
enable full journaling and indexing
#tune2fs -O dir_index /dev/hda1 #tune2fs -O has_journal -o journal_data /dev/hda1
tune startup checks
#tune2fs -c 90 -i 120 /dev/hda1
Repeat these steps for the rest of your partitions except your swap partition (/dev/hda3 and /dev/hda4 if you are using the scheme in the Gentoo how-to). When you are done with all of your partitions click here to be returned to the Gentoo Install instructions.


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Auto mechanic fatally injured when truck falls on him
An autopsy was conducted Thursday on 51-year-old Enrique Serrano of Kankakee, who died Wednesday after a truck he was working on fell on him.
The accident happened at Acme Auto Parts, along I-57 in Kankakee. Serrano was working as a part-time mechanic.
Serrano was underneath a pickup truck when the truck fell. The truck was suspended using an end loader with forks when it fell off.
Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner said Serrano died at Presence St. Mary's Hospital.
Sheriff's Police report Acme owner Mike Baker said the forks on the end loader were not properly attached before the vehicle was lifted by Serrano.


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Curators at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame should watch Steve Nash closely in the coming weeks.
If recent trends persist, they may have to make the following addendum to his biographical blurb:
Switched to shooting guard halfway through the 2012-13 season to help save one of the most disappointing teams in NBA history.
In this most surreal Lakers season, the top point guard of his generation suddenly deferring ballhandling duties to Kobe Bryant has been the oddest twist.
"The roles are all kind of upside down," Bryant said Monday.
Nash was unrecognizable even to Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni, who had watched him win a pair of most-valuable-player awards in Phoenix, after the 17-year veteran scored 17 points to go with only five assists Sunday against Oklahoma City.


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Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea Crawley
If you think raw food has to be austere, Amber Shea Crawley's Practically Raw Desserts will surely change your mind. From cookies to cakes, brownies, pies, puddings, candies, and other sweet treats, the recipes in this cookbook are full of flavor and also flexible so you can adapt them to your tastes, dietary needs, and ingredients on hand. Even if raw (or paleo or vegan or gluten-free) isn't your "thing," this book is a fun introduction to new cooking techniques and no-bake dessert options.
Quick Facts
• Who wrote it: Amber Shea Crawley
• Who published it: Vegan Heritage Press
• Number of recipes: 100
• Recipes for right now: Nutty Buddy Sandwiches, Baklava Blondies, Confetti Birthday Cake, Key Lime Pie, Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart with Macaroon Crust, Gelato di Avocado, Salted Tahini Caramels
• Other highlights: All of the recipes in Practically Raw Desserts are free of dairy, eggs, gluten, wheat, soy, corn, refined grains, refined sugars, yeast, and starch. Many of the recipes are also free of oils, nuts, and added sugars. In addition to the specific dessert recipes, the book includes basic techniques for making non-dairy milks, flours, butters, and sweeteners like date syrup and instant applesauce. If you have food allergies or intolerances, or simply don't possess all of the ingredients in your pantry, Chef Crawley generously shares tons of substitutions and variations for each recipe. She also makes a point of not requiring special equipment or ultra-obscure ingredients.
• Who would enjoy this book? raw foodists, vegans, people with food allergies and intolerances, low-glycemic dieters, paleo folks, anyone who wants to try something new
Find the book at your local library, independent bookstore, or Amazon: Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea Crawley
• Visit the author's website: Chef Amber Shea
Apartment Therapy Media makes every effort to test and review products fairly and transparently. The views expressed in this review are the personal views of the reviewer and this particular product review was not sponsored or paid for in any way by the manufacturer or an agent working on their behalf. However, the manufacturer did give us the product for testing and review purposes.
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Expert Reviews
2013 Porsche 911
The launch of the seventh-generation Porsche 911 began with the 2012 model year and extends through the 2013 and 2014 model years as all the variants adopt the new platform and new body style. The new 991, as it is called internally, replaces the outgoing 997 (2007-2011). It's an interesting numbering system, but the new 991 is anything but a step backward. This seventh-generation Porsche 911 is a big leap forward from the previous generation with a totally new platform.
The 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera is available in coupe and Cabriolet forms. It comes in two states of tune, the 350-horsepower Carrera and the 400-horsepower Carrera S. The 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Carrera 4 Cabriolet, and Carrera 4S Cabriolet bring all-wheel drive into the equation. The 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S go on sale near the end of 2013, along with the track-ready 2014 Porsche 911 GT3. Mix and match all the combinations and it's a lot of models, each one a fantastic sports car. You can't buy a bad 911, though having to choose among them could be stressful.
The new 991 is longer, lower and wider than the 997 before it, but the familiar Porsche 911 profile remains. Also familiar is its rear-engine layout featuring a horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine emitting a traditional Porsche wail. Traditional but tuned with the latest engineering and technology.
The Porsche 911 Carrera is powered a 3.4-liter flat-six punching out 350 horsepower and 287 pound-feet of torque, with a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 4.4 seconds, according to Porsche. The Carrera S goes with a larger, 3.8-liter flat-six making 400 hp and 325 lb.-ft. of torque, with launch times to 60 mph of 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 189 mph. Both engines are available with a 7-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which Porsche dubs PDK for Doppelkupplung. Any of the Carrera models would make fine daily transportation.
Cabriolets feature an automatic soft top that can be raised or lowered in just 13 seconds and at speeds of up to 31 mph. Every Carrera variant is available as a Cabriolet.
We've driven the 911 Carrera S, the model we expect most Porsche 911 buyers to choose. One of the notable differences between this new 991 generation and the outgoing 997 is the steering; Porsche switched from a hydraulic system to electric steering, a move that created a stir among enthusiasts. Nearly all luxury automakers have made that change nowadays, citing lightness and better efficiency. And while some experts call the new steering numb, we found, unlike many of the new electric power steering systems on other cars, the electro-hydraulic system on the Porsche 911 continues to keep you in touch more than enough to let you know precisely what the car is doing.
Another improvement over the previous generation is the addition of the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active roll stabilization system. Porsche claims its PDCC technology enhances cornering performance by keeping the tires in their optimal position at all times while minimizing body roll.
The Porsche 911 is surprisingly conservative when it comes to fuel economy. A lighter curb weight compared to the previous generation, combined with technologies such as auto stop/start, helps the 2013 Porsche Carrera achieve an EPA-estimated 20/27 mpg City/Highway with the manual transmission and 19/28 mpg with the PDK. The all-wheel-drive Carrera 4S Cabriolet is the least fuel-friendly of the bunch, but still reasonable for the class, at 18/26 mpg city/highway with the manual and 19/26 mpg with the PDK.
This latest Porsche 911 is a markedly refined machine. The interior has the lavish appointments you'd expect in a high-line sedan, with such niceties as the new 18-way power driver's seat. That'll keep you firmly in place during the hardest cornering, but it's also comfortable enough to be an everyday driver. Although its base price is relatively reasonable, the options add up fast, and it's not uncommon to see 911s with astronomical stickers.
They say there is no substitute, but competition for the Porsche 911 includes sports cars that can handle track days and the daily commute including the Aston Martin V8 Vantage or Mercedes-Benz SL Class. Purer is the Lotus Evora, in both naturally aspirated and supercharged variants.
Model LineupPorsche 911 Carrera coupe ($84,300), Carrera 4 coupe ($91,030), Carrera cabriolet ($96,200); Carrera S coupe ($98,900); Carrera 4 cabriolet ($102,930); Carrera 4S coupe ($105,630); Carrera S cabriolet ($110,800); Carrera 4S Cabriolet ($117,530); Turbo ($137,500); Turbo S ($160,700)
Walk Around
The seventh-generation model looks like a Porsche 911 but there are many changes from pre-2012 models. Compared to the previous generation, the 991 rides on a wheelbase that's stretched four inches, and an the overall length that's increased by two. That tells you right there that overhangs are tighter. The roof is lower and the track is wider. And the wheels are larger in diameter.
The 911's headlamps have a bit more of a three-dimensional look, in keeping with a body that is more sculpted than before. The sheet metal has a more precise and taught feel, with a cabin that has moved ever so slightly forward. The overall appearance is one that is more dynamic, refined yet aggressive.
Most models, even the base 911 Carrera, have an active wing that pops up to add downforce in high-speed turns. It's part of a handling package that can include the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active roll stabilization system.
The newest 911 may be bigger, but it's shed a surprising amount of weight thanks to the increased use of aluminum and other lightweight materials. Curb weight totals 3,113 pounds with the PDK (double-clutch) gearbox, about 100 pounds less than the old model. That's no mean feat considering all the other new technologies stuffed inside.
Sports cars have traditionally put their emphasis on what's under the hood, not in the cabin, but recent generations of the Porsche 911 have focused more attention on the interior, and this latest generation is no exception. It delivers a level of refinement you'd expect from a luxury sedan in a similar price range.
Comfortable 14-way power sports seats are enveloping, and able to keep you in place even during the harshest cornering maneuvers. And unlike some, you can climb in and out with relative ease. Although the 911 employs a classic 2+2 configuration, the back seats are best suited to small children and light packages.
The overall appearance of the interior is one of Teutonic efficiency. The detailing is handsome and elegant but avoids the sort of gold-chain bling you expect from Ferrari and Lamborghini. Ergonomics are improved in this generation, with well-placed controls and easy-to-read gauges, a larger LCD navigation screen and a center console inspired by the four-door Panamera that places key vehicle functions within easy reach. Fortunately, though, the one found in the 911 is smaller and less overloaded with toggles and switches.
The five-circle gauge instrument cluster is well laid out. One of these is a multi-function display that offers up a range of programmable information, including the most immediate navigation instructions or an active g-force meter that instantly shows how hard you're accelerating, braking or turning. At one point, during a run down the test track it nudged an astounding 1.3 g.
Driving Impressions
The Porsche 911 Carrera models offer a choice of 7-speed manual gearbox or 7-speed PDK (short for Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe), a dual-clutch automatic. While the manual gearbox is clearly going to be near and dear to the hearts of those of us who feel there must be three pedals on the floor of a true sports car, we wouldn't be surprised to see the PDK start to raise doubts among those even slightly less committed.
The double-clutch PDK is just a wee bit faster than a well-shifted manual. Some say it's just as much fun to operate when using the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, which pair especially well with the optional sport wheel. The PDK also gets slightly better gas mileage than its manual counterpart.
The 911 has always been quick, even in base form. And with the Carrera S now rivaling the acceleration of the old GT3, it'll sink you even deeper into the sport driver's seat when you use Launch Control. Available only with the PDK, Launch Control is designed to minimize wheel spin and maximize torque for the fastest off-the-line acceleration. Press the button, hold down the brake, press the throttle to the floor, wait until it tells you to go, and release the brake. When we did this, we noticed the way our peripheral vision seemed to vanish as our eyes focused on the barrier at the end of a temporary track Porsche set up for testing at California's Santa Maria Airport. We hit 112 mph before slamming on the oversized brakes, which quickly brought us to a halt well before the looming barrier. Then we zigged and zagged through a serpentine course that included decreasing radius corners and a tight slalom stretch, an autocross-type circuit.
Straight-line performance is impressive, but what's really wonderful is how the Carrera S effortlessly maneuvers through demanding corners. The new 911 posted a 7:40 lap time around the challenging Nurburgring Nordscliefe, an old, classic circuit now used as a benchmark by luxury performance carmakers. That's a whopping 16 seconds faster than the outgoing, sixth-generation Porsche 911.
At the same time, we were impressed with how quiet and smooth the Porsche 911 is on regular roads.
Some drivers feel the electric-assisted steering offers less feel and is numb compared with the old hydraulic system, but we think that may be overstating the case. Yes, it's smoother and less likely to transmit the raw sensation of hitting every twig and pebble on the road. But unlike all too many of the new electric power steering systems that makers are fast migrating to, the electro-hydraulic system on the 2013 Porsche 911 continues to keep you in touch more than enough to let you know precisely what the car is doing. One does have to get used to what the car is telling you, however, especially due to the much more limited amount of body roll allowed by the Dynamic Chassis Control system. But, again, there's still enough that it only took a few minutes, and a couple hard turns, to feel confident, comfortable and in touch with what the new 911 was doing. That's also what's impressive about this car: how quickly the driver becomes comfortable and confident at speed.
This latest-generation Porsche 911 does everything better than the pre-2012 models. You might find something faster for the price, but it's difficult to find anything that comes close to the pure driving pleasure of this classic sportscar.
Paul Eisenstein filed this report after his test drive of the 911 Carrera S in Southern California. With Laura Burstein reporting from Los Angeles and Mitch McCullough reporting from New York.


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Due to hit stores in August, 07's overhauls to the interface and - more importantly - the running game are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. In 07, you'll be able to step up as the lead blocker and crush any oncoming attempt to foil your running game, then meld right back into the light feet of your running back to gain those hard-earned yards.All this is replete with more moves, animations, and signature running styles of the NFL's top ball-carriers.
You'll also be able to create your football alter-ego and build a Hall of Fame career in the Superstar mode. Do you like laying the smack down? Inhabit a linebacker and control his every move on and off the field. Become the player your team is built around by developing your skills in minigames like the 40-yard dash or bench press. Each position comes with its own on-field camera angle, play controls, and position schemes. The twist is whether the other guys on your team do or do not do their job. Had a pro-bowl season, but your team didn't make the playoffs? Well, you're living the superstar life.
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Doris V. (Pare) Peloquin, 91, of Warwick and formerly of Pawtucket died on November 29, 2012 at Philip Hulitar Home and Hospice Care. She was the wife of the late L. Theodore Peloquin.
Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Hudor and Louise (Lague) Pare. She had lived most of her life in Pawtucket. Mrs. Peloquin was a communicant of St. Edwards Church, a member of the senior citizens group at the church and a homemaker.
She is survived by her son Raymond V. Peloquin and his, wife Lucille Peloquin of Warwick, two sisters Opal Letendre and Constance Pare, both of Pawtucket; two grandchildren, Kenneth Peloquin and Karen Terwilliger. She was the sister of the late Paul Pare and Lucille Collins.
A funeral will be held Monday at 9a.m. from the Merrick R. Williams Funeral Home 530 Smithfield Ave. Pawtucket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10a.m. in St. Edwards Church Weeden St., Pawtucket. Calling hours are Sunday, 5-8p.m. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket.
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They�ve done it again � Hillsdale Community Theater has a show filled with humor and entertainment on the stage at the Sauk Theater in Jonesville.
This time it�s �The Apple Tree,� and if you missed the first round of shows, there�s still time to get in on the fun at 8 p.m. Aug. 22, 23 and 24 and at 3 p.m. Aug. 25.
Date night for hubby and I last weekend gave way to both laughter and tears as the cast of 16 managed to push the right emotional buttons in three short musicals.
The first, �The Diary of Adam and Eve,� is an act with three characters delivering the show�s modern battle of the sexes�� complete with all the joys and pains in one of history�s most famous couples.
The language of the first man (Nathan Sarver) and the first woman (Emily Sarver) is modern age, making the characters and their feelings come to life in our current world. At the same time, the story line is based around that found in the Book of Genesis, with a few liberties of the imagination taken. Don�t worry, clothing is abundant�� it�s emotions that are whittled down, not attire.
The two main characters are discovering the world�� and naming everything in it - for the first time. There�s a simplicity so heartfelt that, even in a modest production like this one, the story�s charm rings through with crystalline clarity.
The performers� optimistic youthfulness enhances the work, resulting in a show both epic and intimate�� a full, moving lifetime of story told in under an hour. It�s the type of show filled with songs given away entirely by their titles (�Beautiful, Beautiful World,� �Feelings,� and �Friends�), that so acutely deliver on human emotions they, like the rest of the show, are irresistible.
Some things to look for include the snake�s (Trinity Bird�s) facial expressions�� priceless; Adam�s body language�� hilarious; and Eve�s perfect timing�� impeccable!
Act II, �The Lady Or The Tiger� gets a stage full of characters involved in a semi-barbaric kingdom where Bird, who is balladeer, keeps the act moving and interesting.
The story centers on a king who creates an unusual way to judge the guilt or innocence of his subjects. He assembles his citizens in an arena and then calls for the condemned to choose one of two doors. Behind one door is a vicious tiger and behind the second a beautiful maiden he will marry. Fate is the final arbitrator of guilt or innocence. The condemned either dies or weds.
The king�s daughter then falls in love with a heroic commoner and they have a secret affair. When the king finds out, he is outraged. He imprisons the suitor and calls for an assembly. The jealous princess discovers the secret of the test and her suitor looks to her for a clue. She points to a door and the lover boldly opens it. Did the princess pick life or death for her lover? We are left to fill in the blank with plenty to ponder.
The final act takes place in the 1960s with more on the topic of temptation. This time, temptation lies with wanting more and finding success comes at a cost. A woman who wants to be a movie star is granted her wish, but only from primetime television until the networks sign off with the National Anthem. The ending is touching and the Sarvers know how to make it memorable�� wait for it, it�s too funny!
Don�t miss the chance to tune into humanity with some great Broadway style singing and acting right in our own backyard!
Nancy Hastings is a staff writer for the Hillsdale Daily News. She can be reached at email@example.com.
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They�ve done it again � Hillsdale Community Theater has a show filled with humor and entertainment on the stage at the Sauk Theater in Jonesville.


text: This news item expired on 6/19/2014, so the information below could be outdated or incorrect. CHAUTAUQUA 2014: Rising to the Occasion June 16-19 at Warren Wilson College Sponsored by Buncombe County Friends of the Library Chautauqua 2014, Rising to the Occasion, will be held June 16-19 in the Morris Pavilion at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa. This year's Chautauqua will feature four ordinary people who step out of obscurity to rise to the occasion. Experience imagination, courage and determination at the 2014 Chautauqua with Clara Barton, Robert Smalls, Harry S. Truman and Patrick Henry. Monday, June 16 Clara Barton – A teacher, a nurse, a reformer and one of the most outstanding women of her time. Her work in the Civil War had earned her the designation "Angel of the Battlefield." In 1881 she founded the American Red Cross and was known to say that she would work for nothing, but when paid, would accept no less pay than any man. Tuesday, June 17 Robert Smalls - Born a slave, Smalls was a crewman on an armed Confederate ship in Charleston harbor in 1862. In a daring dash for freedom, Smalls and his crew guided their vessel past the Confederate harbor defenses to the Union Navy. Following the Civil War, Smalls served five terms in the US House of Representatives representing South Carolina. Small's courageous escape made him an instant American hero, and it set the course for his life as a leader for freedom. Wednesday, June 18 Harry S. Truman – Truman became President in a critical passage in American history. Guided by his love of history, Truman rose to the occasion with the founding of the United Nations, the containment of Soviet expansionism, the rebuilding of Europe and the recognition of the state of Israel. Known for speaking his mind, Truman once observed, "Being a president is like riding a tiger. You have to keep on riding or be swallowed." Thursday, June 19 Patrick Henry - No member of the Founding Generation is more firmly embedded in the popular imagination as "revolutionary" than the great Virginia orator Patrick Henry. With his ringing declaration of defiance to the British Crown in 1775 —"I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me Liberty or give me death" — Patrick Henry rose to every occasion with passion, action and a memorable quote. Each evening at Chautauqua, a scholar dressed in costume will bring the character to life through a first person monologue. The audience will then have a chance to question the character, delving more deeply into the issues that have been raised. Finally, the scholar will step out of character to discuss the subject and answer questions from a critical, modern perspective. Please plan to join us at our new location in Morris Pavilion at Warren Wilson College. A musical program will begin at 7pm followed by the featured program at 7:30pm. There is a suggested donation of $4 per night or $12 for the four-night series. Chautauqua is sponsored by the Friends of Buncombe County Libraries. For more information contact the library at 250-4700 or visit buncombecounty.org/library. Join us in our exciting new location for food, live music and history that won't stay in a book! Full Chautauqua Schedule with Performers Monday, June 16 at 7pm Musical Guest: Doghouse Band Clara Barton (portrayed by Pat Jordan) Tuesday, June 17 at 7pm Musical Guest: Carey Fridley Robert Smalls (portrayed by Donald Sweeper) Wednesday, June 18 at 7pm Musical Guest: Travis & Trevor Stuart Harry S. Truman (portrayed by George Frein) Thursday, June 19 at 7pm The Magills Patrick Henry (portrayed by Ken Johnson) There will be refreshments including Chow Time Pizza for sale each evening. All proceeds from this event benefit the Friends of Buncombe County Libraries. Thank you for your support.


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BRUNSWICK, Main – Ranked as two of the top teams in the region, the MIT men's and women's cross country teams will travel to Bowdoin College for this weekend's New England Division III championship. The men will look to defend their regional crown from 2010, while the women hope to return to the top spot in New England after finishing fourth a year ago.
The Tech men, ranked fifth in New England coming into the meet, are led by New England and Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Runner of the Year, Daniel Harper (Naperville, Ill.). Harper finished first overall at the NEWMAC championship two weeks ago with a time of 25:28. In addition to Harper, Roy Wedge (Lawrence, Kan.) and Stephen Serene (Washington, D.C.) return from MIT's top five at last year's regional championship.
Also racing for the men this weekend will be NEWMAC Rookie of the Year, Allen Leung (Arcadia, Calif.), Benjamin Mattocks (Sharon, Mass.), Logan Trimble (Clearwater, Fla.) and senior Andrew Erickson (Shorewood, Wis.).
The third-seeded MIT women return two of their top five from last year's meet, Tania Morimoto (Mountain View, Calif.) and Martina de Gues (Los Altos, Calif.).Also returning after missing most of last year due to injury, will be junior Brooke Johnson (Shoreham, N.Y.). Johnson finished second overall at the NEWMAC championship this year.
NEWMAC Rookie of the Year, Elaine McVay (San Ramon, Cali) leads a group of talented freshmen that coach Halston Taylor hopes can contribute to the squad this weekend. Dacie Manion (Old Town, Maine) and Stephanie Marzen (McLean, Va.) will be running in their first NCAA regional championship. Sarah Sprague (Marengo, Ill) is the final runner in Tech's top seven.
Both squads hope strong showings can help propel them into the NCAA Division III championship, which will be held in Oshkosh, Wis. next weekend.


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Ellie Goulding Sends Out Thanks After Last Summer Festival Performance
Ellie Goulding gets caught up in the moment while performing on stage at the 2014 Sundown Festival held at Norfolk Showground on Sunday (August 31) in Norfolk, England.
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PERSPECTO Control Panel with Target Visualization (CP TV) eliminates the need for separate PLC and HMI hardware/software by combining an HMI and PLC into one package. Programmed with a single programming tool, WAGO-I/O-PRO, this all-in-one system features extensive communication interface ports, tight integration with the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM and more.
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