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AKRON, Ohio -- Republican Mitt Romney is making a fresh bid for Ohio voters, trying to use post-debate momentum to make up ground in a state that has been a mainstay of GOP presidential candidates and could help President Barack Obama hold onto the White House.
Romney planned events in communities north of Columbus and Dayton on Wednesday, intensifying his efforts in the state after a strong debate performance that has helped him close a deficit against Obama in national polls.
"This economy is not creating the jobs it should. We've got to fix it," Romney said Tuesday in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where he campaigned with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. "We're going to do it here in Ohio."
Ohio remained a focus for both campaigns, as Obama and Romney pushed for support on the last day of voter registration before Election Day. Obama returned to the White House following a fundraising trip through California and a stop Tuesday at Ohio State University, where he urged students to cast their ballots early.
"Don't wait. Do not be late. Go vote today," Obama said. "All right, Buckeyes, we need you." His campaign staged buses nearby, ready to ferry students or other supporters to registration centers. Obama was staying off the campaign trail on Wednesday and then heading to Florida on Thursday for events in the nation's largest battleground state.
Romney was campaigning in Ohio as his comments on abortion to an Iowa newspaper brought attention to social issues. Romney told The Des Moines Register in an interview Tuesday that he would not pursue any abortion-related legislation if elected president. His campaign tried to walk back the remarks, saying he would support legislation aimed at providing greater protections for life, without elaborating.
Obama's campaign jumped on the apparent shift, saying in a statement that "within just a couple hours of the story with Romney's abortion comments posting, his spokesperson clarified that he would in fact support legislation to restrict a woman's right to choose."
The attention on Ohio came amid signs that Obama's advantage in Ohio was narrowing. A new CNN poll showed Obama leading Romney 51 percent to 47 percent among likely Ohio voters, depicting a tighter race. Republicans said Romney's strong debate appearance has helped his standing in national polls and they were beginning to see evidence of that in the battleground states most likely to decide the election.
Senior Obama political adviser Robert Gibbs said Wednesday the shifting poll numbers shouldn't be automatically viewed as a sign that the president's re-election campaign is sagging.
"We always expected this to be a very close race and we expected that as we got closer to Election Day, the race would tighten even more," Gibbs said in an appearance on NBC's "Today" show.
Of Romney's Des Moines Register interview, Gibbs said, "One more time we've got an example of Mitt Romney changing a position in public even though everybody knows what he believes."
In a conference call Tuesday with reporters, Ohio Gov. John Kasich said of Romney, "There isn't any question that he has breathed new life and new energy into the Republican Party.We're seeing that there is greater intensity among Republicans and a great willingness to get out and vote and participate than we're seeing with Democrats."
With 18 electoral votes, Ohio remains a linchpin in Romney's strategy to string together enough state victories to amass the 270 Electoral College votes needed to take the White House. No Republican has won the presidency without this Midwestern state, and if Romney were to lose here, he would have to carry every other battleground state except tiny New Hampshire.
Romney has far fewer state-by-state paths to the White House than Obama, who still has several routes to victory should he lose in Ohio.
With less than a month before the election, Romney has increased his focus on the state: He's spending three of the next four days in Ohio before the second presidential debate in Hempstead, N.Y., on Tuesday. Running mate Paul Ryan meets Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday in Kentucky for the only vice presidential debate of the campaign.
Obama campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki dismissed the impact of polls showing a tighter race, saying Democrats always expected the race in Ohio and elsewhere to narrow ahead of Election Day.
"We have blinders on. We're implementing our own game plan," Psaki said. "We're focused on getting our supporters out, communicating the choice."
Separately, Romney's campaign is trying to reach out to voters in new ways, dispatching Ann Romney to guest-host "Good Morning America" on Wednesday. Mrs. Romney was scheduled to be on hand for the morning news program's 8 a.m. hour, filling in for co-anchor Robin Roberts, who is on extended medical leave.
Ken Thomas reported from Washington.


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VANCOUVER — Cody Hodgson is gone, but apparently not forgotten.
Mike Gillis, who had been largely silent on the reasons why he traded the player he made his first draft pick as Vancouver Canucks general manager four years ago, labelled Hodgson a chronic complainer during his end-of-season post-mortem Tuesday at Rogers Arena.
"There clearly were issues that were ongoing," Gillis said of Hodgson. "I spent more time on Cody's issues than every other player combined on our team the last three years."
Gillis made the comments while defending the trade deadline day deal that sent Hodgson to the Buffalo Sabres for winger Zack Kassian and defenceman Marc-Andre Gragnani.
"We made a determination that he didn't want to be here, we built him into something we could move," Gillis said. "There were six young players that I would have traded him for if any of them were ever made available. One was made available at the trade deadline and it was Zack."
Later in his 30-minute session with the media, Gillis alluded to Hodgson's defensive deficiencies and suggested he was not up to the tasks that normally come with being a third-line centre in the playoffs. The Canucks acquired veteran Sammy Pahlsson in a separate trade that same day to replace Hodgson.
"We put Cody on the ice in every offensive situation we possibly could," Gillis said. "I don't think he took more than five or six defensive zone faceoffs and that was by design. And like I said earlier, I don't regret that move. I'd do it again. I'd do it today."
Gillis indicated the organization has high hopes for the 21-year-old Kassian, who was a healthy scratch Sunday when the Canucks bowed out in five games to the eighth-seeded Kings.
"Zack is a commodity that is impossible to get if we develop him and make him into the player we think he can be. There's five players in the league that I think are the equivalent and you can not get them, you can not get them in free agency, you can't get them in a trade. So it's really up to us and I think Zack is going to be a more influential player for us moving forward."
Gillis touched on a number of subjects during his question-and-answer session, but offered few specifics. He professed his strong support of coach Alain Vigneault, who unlike past years was absent from Tuesday's session. But Gillis said the team's owners, the Aquilini family, will make the ultimate call on any personnel changes.
Gillis will meet with ownership some time in the next week or so.
"My future will be discussed first," he said. "I am the president of this team and the general manager, it is my responsibility what happens on this team. So before we get to anybody else we are going to discuss my role and how I have done.
"Then we will move onto every element of the organization like we do every year. It's not going to change, everyone will be evaluated on what they have done, how they have performed and we'll make decisions after that."
But Gillis made it clear he supports Vigneault, who like Gillis has one more year remaining on his contract.
"It gets exasperating sometimes," Gillis said of speculation regarding Vigneault's future. "This guy is the winningest coach in this team's history. We just won two Presidents' trophies, you know, lost in the seventh game of the Stanley Cup final. Is that when you decide you are going to start getting rid of people?
"I know there are a lot of teams that are envious of where this team is today in a lot of different ways and having a good head coach is one of the reasons they are envious. I think Alain's record speaks for itself. He is a professional coach, he is extremely hard-working, he is a bright guy. We have gone through an awful lot over the last four years off the ice that have been really difficult things for all of us. We have done it together, we have done it as a group. I think Alain is an excellent NHL hockey coach."
Gillis said any contract extension for Vigneault would have to wait until his meetings with ownership are done. Gillis also might be in line for an extension as he indicated Tuesday he is not ready to sail off into the sunset after his deal expires.
"I really enjoy the competitiveness of it," Gillis said of his job. "There are parts of it I don't enjoy, but I really enjoy working with these people … I really enjoy the players, I really enjoy the coaching staff here, Lorne (Henning), Laurence (Gilman), Stan (Smyl), we have, I think, one of the best organizations in the game in terms of how we work together. That to me is real enjoyable and I'd like to continue that."
Gillis acknowledged that despite the fact the Canucks had a strong finish to the regular season, winning eight of their final nine games, he had concerns about the team heading into the playoffs.
"Heading into the playoffs we won a lot of games at the end that I thought our team was somewhat indifferent in and met a team in the playoffs that was very well coached," he said. "They played hard, they won some games that could have gone either way and suddenly you are down 3-0 in a series and it's very difficult to climb your way out of it.
"I am extremely disappointed, everybody in this organization is extremely disappointed. The result isn't acceptable based on where we think we are as an organization and a team. But it's happened and now I am going to look forward to the changes we need to make."
Among those changes, Gillis said, will be making the team bigger and younger. He also stressed that the Canucks will continue to try and play an offensive brand of hockey.
"You have to continually try and make changes to get better and address certain things and we did that," Gillis said. "We got a bigger player in Zack, we got a bigger player in David Booth, We are going to continue to try and get bigger and stronger in the context of having a good offensive team."
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Qingdao City, China – Mugs are everywhere, and so are the germs that lurk inside. A new china mug, Seashell China Mug has been designed by Qingdao Polino International to take care of hygiene and health of mug users. The healthy china mug is also currently open for crowdfunding contributions on its Indiegogo page.
Everyone loves artistic and creative mugs, but it is easy to ignore whether the mugs will stay hygienic and free of germs during use. The Seashell China Mug is made to be anti-microbial, natural and even improves the quality of water. The 'Duca' china mugs are also a delight to look at, with two sea elements, seashell and jellyfish.
Health expert too agree that china mugs are healthier than conventional metal, paper or plastic mugs, and eliminate one source of sickness. Ordinary mugs made of ceramics or bone china can easily accumulate dirt and germs due to water absorption and a rough surface. Qingdao Polino International thus conceived of making china mugs especially with health and hygiene in mind.
Seashell China Mugs are inspired by the seashell resources found abundantly on the beach. After years of research, the company found a way to convert them to make china by combining modern firing technology with traditional craft. The new china is now called 'seashell china' (Duca).
Among its main features, the seashell china mug is eco-friendly, carries a nano-antibacterial enamel with an antimicrobial rate of 99% compared to ordinary china mugs. Rich in calcium to improve water quality, the mugs are lead free and cadmium free, and made from heavy metals. Duca also contains pearls, and has the lowest water absorption rate, further enhancing its hygienic quality.
The new Seashell China Mugs are made at extremely high firing temperatures of 1,350 degrees Celsius, higher than that used for making conventional mugs. The material is also of high quality, chosen from washed seashells mixed with feldspar, quartz and Kaolin.
"The Duca fine seashell china mug is a green product, which is natural, anti-microbial, healthy and hygienic. It can improve the water quality effectively. Duca is also microwave safe and dishwasher-friendly. When you take each sip of water, your health will remain safe," said Hui Chen of Qingdao Polino International.
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Toyota Prius c
The new Prius c is almost here! Introduced at the North American (Detroit) Auto Show, it's smaller and less expensive than the traditional Prius hatchback and evokes the Yaris in size and styling. It's supposed to list under $19k US and get ~52 mpg city (but a few less mpg than the Prius-with-no-suffix on the highway).
I am looking for a small, fuel-efficient hatch for my next vehicle purchase, which is at least a year out. I was thinking of getting a Prius-with-no-suffix, used, as one alternative. My desired ceiling before TTL is around $18k. But the Prius c provides an intriguing alternative, as it's smaller (but probably big enough for me) and gets better FE in the city, which is usually where I drive. So I'll have to check it out once it hits the dealers. I am hoping there will be a Prius c at the upcoming Greater Twin Cities Auto Show in March so I can take a good look at it.
What do y'all think about the new c?
I am looking for a small, fuel-efficient hatch for my next vehicle purchase, which is at least a year out. I was thinking of getting a Prius-with-no-suffix, used, as one alternative. My desired ceiling before TTL is around $18k. But the Prius c provides an intriguing alternative, as it's smaller (but probably big enough for me) and gets better FE in the city, which is usually where I drive. So I'll have to check it out once it hits the dealers. I am hoping there will be a Prius c at the upcoming Greater Twin Cities Auto Show in March so I can take a good look at it.
What do y'all think about the new c?
I wish it had the dash layout of the prius V. I think the shifter is a waste of space.0
One may very well be in my driveway in a year too. I am down to the Fit and Yaris, and now C. I just can't get past the poor gas mileage for the Fit's 1.5 liter engine. It costs $20k for one with navigation just so I can have hands free phone; at that point we're essentially talking the same amount of money for the C. Since I do my own maintenance, I sure hope I don't see the dreaded plastic apron underneath, preventing me from accessing the oil filter. I'm fearing it will be there since Toyota likely wants to keep the air flow under the engine bay to eliminate additional drag. The standard features on the C look attractive at this point so I can't wait to see one for real.0
stevegold Posts: 185I have a 2004 Prius. No apron so DIY oil changes are a snap. Not so on my wife's 2007 HH. The apron removal and replacement add 30-40 minutes to what is already a messy oil change. I'm not sure about the 2010+ Prius. It wouldn't be a deal buster, just a pain. There is another BlueTooth option if you don't get the GPS. It's not the same but with a smartphone it probably works almost as well and it's much less expensive. I tried my GPS iPhone app on a recent trip and it was pretty good. Smaller screen but good enough if you're not always visiting strange cities.0
Read a "first drive" report in (I think) Motor Trend the other day. They weren't very complimentary. The FE is compelling, but frankly based on how much I drive (~7500 miles a year), it will be hard for me to justify the C vs. a car I know would be a pleasure to drive like a lightly-used Rabbit or Golf, which would cost several thousand less than a base C. Or even something new about the same price as the C, e.g. the Mazda3i Skyactiv, which in CR's tests averaged 32 mpg. Or for the same money, a lightly-used Prius, which I'll bet is more refined and has a lot more rear seat leg room than the C.0
the mileage driven per year is exaclty my dilema too. I'll be buying the car for a new driver, and there simply is no better car out there for a new driver than the Fit. The visibility is amazing, and the interior is simple. If the driver is not going to be racking up a whole lot of miles, there does not appear to be much of a reason to pay for the hybrid despite the escalating gas prices. But like you, I'll look forward to checking the C out since we both do our homework years in advance and know what we will buy ahead of time so we can spend the rest of our time searching for a used bargains.0
I was wondering... how does the C stack up to the C Class? Will it be favored by C-level executives? Will driving it give you your daily dose of vitamin C? Will Toyota offer it in Deep Blue C? Will it be "sharp" handling? And will Toyota come out with a marketing program for the USA around July 4 with the slogan, "Oh, say can you C?"0
Bob Carter of Toyota said the following:
1. Expecting sales to start late March (Really start of Q2). 35-40k this year expected.
2. Prius C Two, with Cruise, Engine immobilizer, 6-speakers, and split rear seat still under $20k
3. 9 airbags including airbags UNDER the seat cushions, to help keep passengers in best position
4. Primary competitors are subcompacts Ford Fiesta, Mazda 2, Honda Fit, plus Honda Insight
5. Was designed to have a different feel and interior than Prius to attract new, younger customers
Between the Prius, which sold 140k last year, with supply/production issues all year due to the tsunami, the Prius V, which is selling 4k a month, and is the hardest Toyota to find at a dealer, the Plug-In, and the new C, which is basically a 50MPG Prius with a 5k price break, I don't see how Prius family doesn't sell 250k this year, especially with gas prices skyrocketing all winter, and already averaging $3.70 nationally in February...... :confuse:
Typical Toyota... to get basic features like a split-folding rear seat, you have to get an options package. Who wouldn't want a split folding rear seat in a hatchback?
Unfortunately for Toyota, at just under $20k for a C with even basic equipment, it will not only compete against much less expensive cars like the Fiesta, Fit, Accent, Rio, and Sonic (and Toyota's own Yaris), but also with cars one class up, some of which get excellent fuel economy, e.g. Elantra, Focus, and Mazda3 Skyactiv. All of those are available pretty well equipped for under $20k. And the subcompacts have a $4000 or so price advantage over the C. For someone who drives 10k miles a year and could get 50 mpg in a C and, say, 33 mpg in an ICE subcompact, it would take over 8 years to make up that difference with gas at $5 a gallon. So for me, the C will need to beat the alternatives overall, in ride, handling, seating comfort, interior quality, NVH, etc. FE will not be enough. If it were, I'd rather spend my $20k on a lightly-used Prius.0
I have 5 1/2 year old Fit that averages about 32MPG. At 10,000 miles/year at 32mpg at $4.00/gal that costs me $1,250 in gas. If I average 50mpg in the Prius C that would drop to $800/year in gas, or save me $450/year. My Fit has 70,000 miles on it now and I'd only get $8,000 for it, so to get the Prius C I'd pay $12,000 to save the $450/year in gas. The Fit is so simple and reliable, it will probably go another 10-15 years without any major problems, so I'll just keep it.
But if I were in the market for a small car, I don't know if the price premium of the Prius C would be worth it to save $500/year in gas. The Prius C is designed for city MPG, not highway. If someone is putting 15,000 or more miles per year in a car, then they're probably doing a lot of highway miles, in which case they might want to look at something else.
BTW, my other car is an '06 Prius I bought used because when comparing to other cars with about the same interior passenger and cargo space, there wasn't a big price difference as compared to the significant MPG difference. I can't really say the same thing with the Prius C.0
derosa1 Posts: 4Test drove the C ver 3. Well the car is just like the Yaris. I even went over to the Yaris to see what the differences were. Since i need to carry my mountain bike, the cargo spaces measured the same. So basically the car is a Yaris Hybrid.0
rustum Posts: 100Hi,
Do you own Prius. How does Prius C compare with regular Prius. I bought 2010 accord 2 years back. I am not happy with mpg. Reason for low MPG is short trips in the city. Buying Prius could have been a better decision instead of Accord. So, I am thinking of getting Prius C as a second car when spouse starts working again.0
nippononly SF Bay AreaPosts: 12,726If someone is putting 15,000 or more miles per year in a car, then they're probably doing a lot of highway miles, in which case they might want to look at something else.
This is me exactly. I do about 18,000 per year, at least 60% highway and the rest suburban driving. You may remember that for a number of years I drove an Echo, in which I averaged about 41 mpg. I recently bought a new Yaris SE in which I am averaging about 38 mpg.
I was interested in this Prius C, so I test drove one, and I have to lament/wonder why it is that no hybrid being designed and built today can be even remotely fun to drive? The C is no exception, not surprising given the tiny high-profile LRR tires, electric steering, etc. I must say that by contrast the Yaris is a barrel of fun to drive (and decently fun on its own merits). That's before I even get to the lack of a stick shift, which my Yaris has, and which adds such a measure of pleasure to the drive for me.
So the Yaris is rated 30/38, I'm getting 38, and I bought it for $16,5. By contrast the Prius C is rated 53/46 so I would probably get about 46, and it costs $19,5 for the most basic version. That's $3K more for a car with a few extra doohickeys like auto climate control, but also without rear disc brakes, any semblance of handling or acceleration, and a noisy whining CVT (and it is a noisy little bugger, more so than the regular Prius). And an annual gas savings in my case of about 70 gallons or so, so around $350 with gas at $5/gallon. That's about a 10-year break-even period minus whatever value you assign to keyless start and auto climate control (maybe $300 for the keyless start in my case, $0 for the auto climate).
I'm glad they have made a Yaris hybrid, and I think it will pull some people into the hybrid camp, but it will never approach sales of the other Prius models I don't think. OTOH, for anyone thinking of getting the el-cheapo Insight, the Prius C is definitely worth a long hard look IMHO. Yes, it's a bit smaller, but better in lots of little ways (including mileage).
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)0
The People have spoken. The Prius C is a hit!
bennymoore Posts: 1I just bought my Prius C over a month ago. It is my first Hybrid. I love it. I don't feel guilty driving far distances now.0
spruce66 Posts: 1Does anybody buy a Prius C in Bayarea? How is the price?0
jhugs1 Posts: 1Just wanted to let everyone know that my dealer is advertising Prius C at $1000 all models. Peoria, il0
archaeo Posts: 2Purchased a Prius C Four in Summer Rain with black softex interior. This model and color combination was extremely difficult to find in southern California. Searched cars.com to check inventories of dealers throughout CA and AZ. Internet communications with Toyota Dealerships was outrageous! Their primary function is to tell you they have exactly what you are looking for and to try to get you to come in to their establishment. Many of the fleet salespeople I communicated with had limited knowledge of their product which was frustrating. Finally found a sales person at the Pasadena dealership who had the Prius we wanted in stock and was willing to provide the information requested. Drove this car 102 miles home and loved it. We averaged 51 mpg freeway driving 65-70 mph. Seat material is soft and luxurious. Car is fun to drive and if you have an iphone, you simply place it on the storage area next to the navigation screen (don't have to plug it in) and you can listen to your stored iphone music through the car radio system and make voice command phone calls from your bluetooth system using your iphone contact list. You are able to switch songs using buttons on the steering wheel. Wow! Love these features. California dealers have all ordered this model with moon roof which is a nice markup for them but really not something we desired. We were able to deal on the price at MSFP of $25,142. and paid $24,320. Be sure to do your homework before contacting dealers by downloading the brochure for this vehicle on toyota.com. That way you can compare the four Prius C models and standard features and options. If you test drive this vehicle you will be pleasantly surprised at how it handles, good acceleration, and good highway mileage in spite of the fact that reviewers keep indicating that this is a city car. It performs equally well on the highway. Definitely a fun car to drive and the mileage, fabulous!0
csigirly Posts: 1I bought a PRIUS-C 2012 in June 2012, and it has given me 2 different problems for a total of 4 times.
1. On 8/31/12, the vehicle would not turn on and all the lights went on, however I could not shift gears...30 minutes later it turned on. On 9/10/12, I took the car for the 5000 mile check up at the Toyota La Puente Dealer and the intake person said it was nothing, that it happens all the time, he brushed it off and did not document my concern nor told mechanics to look into problem.
2. On 9/12/12, approx. 2 weeks later as I was driving the vehicle's alarm went off and I was not able to turn it off! I pulled over and tried turning off the alarm and the car, but neither turned off. Finally it turned off and 5 minutes later it all happened again. On 09/13/12, I took it to the Toyota Corona Dealer where I purchased the vehicle and was told they could not find anything wrong...the car was there until 9/18/12...they decided to replace the alarm system because they thought that might be the problem. I confirmed with the KARR alarm company that the alarm was replaced.
3. On 10/3/12, the same problem as of 8/31/12--but this time the gear was able to shift to reverse HOWEVER it rolled FWD not reverse. The cars warning lights were all on and the vehicle would not operate. Waited 45 minutes for Roadside Assistance and then the car turned on---On 10/04/12, the car was taken back to Toyota Dealer in Corona-still pending outcome.
I think the LEMON LAW applies, I have contacted Toyota and was told that someone will contact me by today 10/08/12...still waiting for call. I am scare to drive this vehicle, I bought it for its reliability and peace of mind and it has cost me to miss work and more importantly putting me in a dangerous situation.0
Your vehicle might not quite meet the Lemon Law requirements in your state. It sounds like you're in California:
but you are definitely setting everything up right by notifying the manufacturer of the problem. The 9/2 incident doesn't count because they were able to fix the problem. It only applies to a problem (or several problems) that the dealership has tried multiple times to rectify without success.
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dknc Posts: 2How's the aftermath? I assume the alarm was installed by the dealer and they said it won't void the warranty? How could that be possible if Toyota didn't even approve it. So now it's the "waranty from the Dealer", not backed by Toyota. And that is why they want you to service back to the same dealership you bought from, because not all dealership has "connection" to the Southwest Dealer Services. If it's so approved by Toyota, why the heck did Toyota has its own VIP? This KARR alarm is not making me comfy about driving my car now.0
tcidrp Posts: 1I would be interested in hearing how comfortable the Prius C is on long trips. I often drive between 500 and 1,000 miles a day ... Comfort and gas mileage on highway? What is the noise levell?0
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when the new revisuion of the prius 2 debuts this fall or early spring it will be based on the mazda2 and that will be a huge improvement over the yaris chassis. it should be the platform for yamaha, toyotas prime engine consultant, to offer a hot rod for the masses, much like Porsche's 918 for the super rich. Such a vehicle could easiluy be concocted with a turbo to generate 150 hpo or more and thus place Toyota high in consumer wants. In short, it will be what Honda failed to do with the CRZ. Sochiro has to be spinning in his grave. Combined with the superior chassis of the mazda2 it will be a large scale seller even if it gets only 40 mpg.
As for the current Prius C it can be vastly improved in handling by simply disconnecting the front antisway bar (not removing) to reduce the enormous understeer dictated by lawyers rather than suspension engineers. And the current mazda 2 being prepped for B racing class have shown significant ability to be a leading class winner.
Yes, I got my Prius C, promptly imporoved its handling and proved it on track. Its no competitor for even a Civic sedan, not the Si, but it is comfortable and fun to drive. There are clips on youtube. And yes, I've taken two long trips more than 500 miles and got 48 mpg at an average speed of 65 mph for the entire trip.
I vote the Prius C the car of the year and most assuredly when the Prius C on mazda chaasssis and a high performance version is released I have my order prepped for my dealer. Congrats Toyota, we recommend the Prius C highly for today's driving errands, long or short distance.
PS I've had more than my share of McClarens and Corvettes but today they don't offer much except on track.0
So far in 7500 miles I have taken two 1000 mile trips, averaging 65 mph and 48 mpg, both entirely comfortable. Course my background is vettes, porsches, mustangs and camaros as well as racing but I found the prissy easy to drive long distances in comfort.0


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Pixelmator Pro is a powerful, beautiful, and easy to use image editor. Featuring an elegant and streamlined single-window interface, it puts all the focus on the images you edit, rather than what's around them. And with a design that is totally and completely Mac, it feels instantly familiar from the moment you first open the app. So image editing becomes simpler and more enjoyable than ever.


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For the one person in the world who actually believed that Charlie Sheen would leave CBS's money-maker "Two and a Half Men" -- rest easy.
The troubled actor is returning to the steady gig.
"To put a fitting end on the two and one-half months of whirlwind speculation, I'm looking forward to returning to my CBS home on Monday nights," Sheen said in a statement.
He then went on to thank CBS president Les Moonves "for his support." The man is signing the checks, after all.
Sheen made all the proper sounds that he could leave the sitcom because his contract, already lucrative, had ended. Someone might have actually believed these threats to leave as something more than bargaining strategy. It's not like there are people out there just dying to do another "Major League" movie right now.
Sheen was already making nearly $1 million per episode, and his new deal will put him above the seven-figure mark, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The actor's personal life remains a train wreck.. He pleaded not guilty to charges of domestic violence against his wife, Brooke Mueller Sheen. The charges stem from a Christmas Day incident in Aspen, Colo. Sheen faces a July 21 jury trial in Colorado.
He entered a rehab facility for undisclosed treatment in February, temporarily forcing the show to halt production. Through it all, "Two and a Half Men" remains CBS' highest-rated sitcom and is the 9 p.m. anchor of its successful Monday line-up. However, there is a word that the network may move the show to a Wednesday night comedy anchor position.
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Weaver's 10th win ranks righty among Angels' elite
HOUSTON -- Jered Weaver threw six pain-free innings Saturday, enough to earn his 10th win of the season, and join Chuck Finley and Nolan Ryan as the only Angels to record double-digit wins in eight seasons.
He joins Ryan as the only Angels player to accomplish the feat in eight consecutive seasons and is one of only five pitchers in the American League since 1910 to win 10 games in each of his first eight seasons.
"I don't know if Weave had his best stuff and I don't know if his fastball command was as sharp as we've seen, but he battled through six innings," manager Mike Scioscia said. "He needed a lot of pitches to get to that point of the game, but definitely kept us in it and got a win."
Weaver kept Astros hitters off-balance throughout, striking out five to give him 1,234 in his career and move him into fourth place all-time in Angels history, behind Ryan, Finley and Mike Witt.
"It was pretty good for the most part," he said of his off-speed pitches. "Location was all right. I kind of got a little erratic at times, falling behind, just wasn't able to repeat my pitches that I normally do. But I was able to make some pitches to be able to get out of some situations."
Weaver threw 108 pitches over his six frames, but said he still had something left in the tank.
"I felt good," he said. "It was one of those times where you get up to 110 pitches and still feel like you can go out there. But at this point in the season, there's really no reason to go out there and push it.
"We're pretty comfortable with those guys down in the bullpen. The way they've been throwing the ball lately is very comforting. I was very excited to hand the ball over to those guys and let them do the rest."
Michael Kohn, Dane De La Rosa, and Juan Gutierrez each pitched a scoreless inning of relief.


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Leading up to the holiday release of Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked!, Fox Consumer Products and Bagdasarian Productions have enlisted a wide range of partners to fuel an increased merchandising program for the Chipmunks franchise. The new program aims to widen its consumer base to reach young girls with products based around The Chipettes, the fashionable female rock stars of the group.
Just Play, LLC will create basic feature and novelty plush items, with Vivid Imaginations as the UK distributor. Santa's Best will produce a holiday merchandise line, and Gipsy will introduce a specialty plush line in France.
Majesco will once again spearhead the development of the video game based on the upcoming film. Ty will continue to produce a specialty toy line, and Build-A-Bear will re-offer its top-selling line of stuffable plush featuring Alvin and Brittany, as well as pre-stuffed plush of other main characters.
HarperCollins will rejoin the program with a wide variety of published products, including beginning readers, novelizations, sticker books, and storybooks. Bendon Publishing will publish a line of activity, board, and coloring books along with flashcards and workbooks. Editora Alstro Astral will introduce a book program in Brazil.
There will also be increased merchandising in food, apparel, and accessories products.


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2/3 cup evaporated milk1 1/4 cups Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Premium Baking Chips3 tablespoons butter1 cup sugar2 tablespoons all purpose flour2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract¾ teaspoon kosher salt1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped1 (9-inch) frozen pie crust shell, unbaked (for testing purposes we used Mrs. Smith's) 1 (17-ounce) bottle Ghirardelli Premium Caramel Sauce
- Preheat oven to 375° F. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, microwave the evaporated milk, chocolate, and butter on low for 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and combined, about 2-3 minutes total. If you prefer, use a double boiler or heavy saucepan on the stove to melt the ingredients, being sure to stir constantly.
- Whisk sugar and flour into chocolate mixture, stirring to combine. Add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking just until blended after each addition. Whisk in vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans. Pour mixture into pie shell.
- Bake at 375°F for 34 to 36 minutes or until set, covering after 25 to 30 minutes with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning the crust . Cool 10 minutes. Drizzle desired amount of caramel sauce over the pie and serve.


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Kentucky receives award for child nutrition
The Kentucky Department of Education's Division of School and Community Nutrition has been chosen for an award for outstanding service in child nutrition.
The Direct Certification Performance Award is given by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service for outstanding performance in directly certifying children for free school meals. The award provides almost $239,000 to benefit the School Nutrition Program.
Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday says it's a sign that Kentucky schoolchildren are having one of their most basic needs met.
In the past school year, Kentucky was among 10 jurisdictions to directly certify without need for paper applications 100 percent of children whose households receive nutrition assistance. The state Education Department says that's up 24 percentage points from the previous year.


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Tesla shares got a little pop in after-hours trading Wednesday after the electric car maker delivered an earnings report in line with expectations and an optimistic outlook.
But I think the stock's run is already over.
The primary reason? Profitability.
Tesla stock soared for a few months starting in February following news that pre-orders for the electric-car maker's Model 3, with a price tag of $35,000, were approaching 400,000 units.
But, as well-known short seller Jim Chanos so perfectly put it in an interview with CNBC: "We have all kinds of questions on the profitability of the business."
First, the Model 3. This was Tesla's play for an "affordable" electric car but it appears to be affordable for everyone EXCEPT Tesla.
Tesla loses more than $4,000 on each of its high-end Model S electric sedans; and that model's cost is between $70 and $108k. With margins like that, one has to assume a $35k Model 3 can't be the answer to solving Tesla's red ink.
Tesla's income statement reveals the company is hemorrhaging cash at a robust clip. Furthermore, according to TheStreet Ratings, they have a net profit margin of -26.38 percent and a quick ratio of 0.49, which means they have 49 cents in available cash to pay every $1 of current liabilities.
Worse than its lousy earnings and cash flow, Tesla is grossly overvalued compared to its peers. Tesla's market cap is more than $30 billion, compared to Fiat Chrysler at around $10 billion and Ferrari at around $8 billion. Being valued at 3x more than FCAU — an established and profitable company — looks especially absurd when considering FCAU produces annual sales of over $130 billion, while Tesla produces revenue of only $4 billion.
Furthermore, Tesla's market cap is nearly two-thirds of General Motors' market cap. This is despite the fact that General Motors has a history of selling 10 million cars at a profit each year and Tesla sold less than 100,000 cars last year at a loss. They would have to sell 6.6 million cars this year to justify its current valuation. With less than 400,000 cars on pre-order that doesn't appear likely anytime soon.
In a February interview with CNBC's Squawk Box, Former GM executive Bob Lutz noted that, "[TSLA] costs have always been higher than their revenue…They always have to get more capital. Then they burn through it."
First, he pointed out that, on the back of falling oil prices, demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is slowing. Second, there is growing competition that will cut into Tesla's margins as prices for EVs fall. Tesla has a lot of competition over the next few years. The industry is already awaiting the Apple car with bated breath that is set to launch in four years. And GM's Chevy Bolt is similarly priced with a similar range and is set to come out this year. And then we have the Nissan Leaf expected to more competitive in the coming months and years. And add to that first generation vehicles like the BMW i3.
And in China, they have the EV Company LeEco, which recently unveiled its very first electric car that includes self-driving and self-parking capability using voice commands via a mobile app. Besides LeEco, there is another Chinese EV auto maker that sold more electric cars last year than Tesla, Nissan or GM, it's called BYD Co. and is now targeting the U.S. market.
Lutz believes that competition from industry heavyweights like these could "kill" Tesla in the future.
"The major OEMs like GM, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, etc … they have to build electric cars, a certain number, in order to satisfy the requirements in about half of the states. Those have to be jammed into the marketplace, otherwise they can no longer sell SUVs and full-size pickups and the stuff that they really make money on. So that is going to generically depress the prices of electric vehicles," Lutz warned.
Lutz also explained that companies such as General Motors will not be making any money on their "Tesla killer." They are making these vehicles to appease Washington.
"The majors are going to accept the losses on the electric vehicles as a necessary cost of doing business in order to sell the big gasoline stuff that people really want. Well, Tesla does not have that option," Lutz said.
But Musk has a strategy for driving down the cost of his electric car that hinges on achieving economies of scale, bringing down the production cost of the battery pack by 30 percent. This hinges on the success of their future Nevada home called the "Gigafactory."
The Gigafactory is a one-stop shopping in battery-pack production. The company currently buys battery packs through a deal with Panasonicand has partnered with Panasonic in this venture. Production volume at the Gigafactory is anticipated to be the equivalent of over 30 gigawatt-hours per year; this would mean the Gigafactory would produce more storage than all the lithium battery factories in the world combined. The $5 billion dollar plant is as big as the Pentagon Tesla, and Tesla is hoping to produce 500,000 lithium ion batteries annually.
Musk recently laid out his Energy-branded battery ambition in rock star glory. At the event spectacle, Musk declared that his batteries would someday render the world's energy grid obsolete. "We are talking about trying to change the fundamental energy infrastructure of the world," he said.
Musk envisions his affordable, clean energy will one day power the remote villages of underdeveloped countries as well as allowing the average homeowner in industrial nations to go off the grid.
But before you sever your ties with your electrical company, it's worth noting that not everyone thinks Musk's plans are achievable – at least not in the time frame he envisions.
Panasonic, the supplier of the lithium-ion cells that form the foundation of Tesla's batteries, and partner on the company's forthcoming battery factory — calls Musk's claims a lot of hyperbole.
"We are at the very beginning in energy storage in general," said Phil Hermann, chief energy engineer at Panasonic Eco Solutions. "Most of the projects currently going on are either demo projects or learning experiences for the utilities. There is very little direct commercial stuff going on. Elon Musk is out there saying you can do things now that the rest of us are hearing and going, 'really?' We wish we could, but it's not really possible yet."
And far from the grand stage with little fanfare buried in their November 10Q Tesla also sought to tamper investor's expectations: "Given the size and complexity of this undertaking, the cost of building and operating the Gigafactory could exceed our current expectations, we may have difficulty signing up additional partners, and the Gigafactory may take longer to bring online than we anticipate."
With a company saddled with debt and cash-strapped, who is going to shoulder the burden of a delay in the Gigafactory realizing its full potential? That would be shareholders through stock dilution or the American tax payer – but most likely a combination of both. There are those who believe that Musk's real genius is in following government subsidies.
Tesla's model relies strongly on a "green" administration. According to the Los Angeles Times, all of Musk's ventures: Tesla Motors, SolarCityand Space Exploration Technologies, known as SpaceX, together have benefited from an estimated $4.9 billion in government support. The figure underscores a common theme running through his emerging empire: a public-private financing model underpinning long-shot start-ups.
The promise is that the Tesla stockholders and the tax subsidizing public will greatly benefit from major pollution reductions as electric cars break through as viable alternative and gain access to mass-market production.
And frankly, I'm not convinced that electric cars are even good for the environment. First, it's important to note that at this time, these cars don't power themselves — they are plugged into an outlet in your garage that connects to an electric power plant. Second, there are a lot of environmental questions about the lithium battery itself. In a 2012 study titled "Science for Environment Policy" published by the European Union, a comparison was made of the lithium ion batteries to other types of batteries available such as; lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal-hydride and sodium Sulphur. They concluded that the lithium ion batteries have the largest impact on metal depletion, making recycling more complicated.
Musk may be a genius and a visionary but the truth is that Tesla has an unproven business model and a stock that is massively overpriced. Even if some year in the distant future there exists the charging infrastructure and pricing available to make electric vehicles conducive to supplant the internal combustion engine, Tesla faces an onslaught of competition that will most likely drive its profit margins further into the red for years to come.
So, as far as I'm concerned, the stock is not a buy — no matter what earnings say. The math just doesn't add up.
Commentary by Michael Pento, the president and founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies and author of the book "The Coming Bond Market Collapse." His weekly podcast is "The Mid-week Reality Check."
Disclosure: Neither Michael Pento nor the firm own any positions in Tesla stock. However, several Pento clients own puts on Tesla.


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Safety Tips For Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is here and if you've lived in or near the coastal bend for very long, you know we take it seriously. There are lots of things to consider when planning for a big storm. Even what to do with your garbage is important.
Trash, recycling and debris collection are vital services for recovery after a severe storm or hurricane. Waste Management is urging residents and businesses to prepare prior to advancing storms by securing their garbage cans and other recycling and trash containers in a safe location. If a hurricane directly impacts your area, put household garbage such as food refuse and diapers - everything you ordinarily throw away - into containers or bags, and place them at the curb separate from large storm debris, such as large household debris, trees and limbs. By separating your household garbage, you help your street get picked up more quickly and safely. "Following a powerful hurricane strike, one of the most essential needs for a community to begin recovery is the reliable return of its most vital services," said Jeffrey Poche, district manager for Waste Management, when talking to the Victoria Advocate.
The company's investment in emergency and storm recovery preparedness includes stockpiling of supplies and needed rapid-response equipment, including communications technologies and response vehicles. The effort includes mobile "command centers" that include overnight functionality plus satellite voice and data-enabled systems. These are stationed in Georgia and Texas, but can be mobilized to be accessible anywhere in the Southeast following a storm's impact.
After a storm, Waste Management works to restart waste and recycling collection and operations as soon as possible on passable streets.


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Energetic lines and stylish features don't just ensure a stress-free and comfortable drive, they provide style to give you a boost after every journey. The new Toyota Yaris ensures refinement, comfort and control on every journey. Its streamlined multimedia system, innovative TFT multi-information display and 3-spoke leather steering wheel offer a flowing ergonomic design.


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After Hurricane Sandy knocked out power in the Northeast, a New York start-up came up with a good publicity stunt: light a fire so people could charge their dead cellphones.
BioLite, a 15-person company based in Brooklyn, sells a $130 camp stove that doubles as a power source. You light a fire inside a metal fuel chamber, where a thermoelectric generator converts the heat into electricity to run a fan. The fan blows air into the fire to oxygenate it and create a clean burn. The generator also powers a USB port for charging phones and other electronics.
Erica Rosen, director of marketing at BioLite, said company employees set up a table with the stoves in spots like Washington Square Park in Lower Manhattan, where many people were still without power. They offered hot drinks to people as they gathered around the stoves to charge their dead phones. The stoves got plenty of attention from passers-by, including the police, who ordered BioLite to stop.
"It was going really well until the cops showed up, and we packed up and made our way back," Ms. Rosen said. "I can sympathize with them — we're in a disaster emergency, and here come a group of people with literally a table that's on fire."
Founded by two designers, Jonathan Cedar and Alec Drummond, BioLite received $1.8 million in financing in December from the foundation led by Clayton Christensen, author of "The Innovator's Dilemma." It sells the stoves in 70 countries with the goal of popularizing a cheaper, cleaner approach for the three billion people around the world who cook on open fires. The company declined to say how many stoves it had sold, but said sales were in the tens of thousands.
It's a bit of an unusual start-up in a time when many entrepreneurs are trying to strike it rich with the next great app for smartphones. "Software is great at making life efficient, but many of life's most basic needs are still served by physical objects," Mr. Cedar said.


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Anyway, We topped 1,500 hits for Monday, we passed 196,000 total visitors and 960,000 page views. The one million mark looms ever closer and should be reached in the next 6 days or so, and 200,000 visits by weeks end - maybe. Thanks again to all our readers. We appreciate it.
Now, we took down the comments in the "Pension Questions" for a few hours because it had degenerated into a bullshit pissing match about something that had NOTHING to do with anything posted. KNOCK OFF THE BULLSHIT! We were attempting to address a serious issue and maybe get some information, not just for us, but for everyone. We are --><-- this close to instituting a fully registered or moderated comment area. Do we really have to keep explaining what a registered comment area means? A LIST. A list that is tracable and a list that can be subpoenaed in a civil court. Knock of the crap people. Fun is fun, but what was happening earlier was ridiculous.


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Lotus is planning to add a supercharger to its upcoming Evora 2+2. That's a good thing, because they're also planning versions with an automatic transmission and an electric convertible top.
The stock Lotus Evora, which will be launched in the Spring, uses a 3.5-liter Toyota V6 making 276 HP and 252 lb-ft of torque. That's enough to shove the 2,976 Lb Evora to 60 MPH in 5.5 seconds and onto a 160 MPH top speed.
According to a factory insider speaking to Autocar
We've already had a blown version of the V6 engine running on a bench...it delivered 350bhp and 290lb ft of torque [up from 252lb ft in the standard car] without any modifications at all."
That should be enough to move the 0-to-60 time for the 2011 Lotus Evora SC to well below 5 seconds and bump the top speed up to around 175 MPH.
That's good news for performance enthusiasts, traditionally Lotus's core market, but the Evora is the company's attempt to crack the American market in a big way and, as such, it plans two other versions that are, well, a bit softer.
According to Autocar, first up is a stock Evora equipped with a torque converter automatic. No, you didn't read that wrong. Expect the Auto to reach US shores some time next year. Following that will be a roadster version. But instead of equipping it with an Elise-like fiddly manual top, the Evora is getting an electric one.
"At the £50,000 price point customers expect an integrated electric roof mechanism," Autocar's source said, "and that presents packaging challenges for us." [via Autocar]


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1. Re: Meetingsishmael_m Aug 31, 2011 10:59 AM (in response to stefanlsd)
Hi Stefan,
The group is still at its infancy, but I think the idea of meeting over coffee to chart a way forward is a good one.
As for me, I work with Mobicents JAIN SLEE - Open Source Communications Platform by Redhat.
Let's see how we can move forward and grow the group.
2. Re: Meetingsolasamuel Aug 31, 2011 11:13 AM (in response to stefanlsd)
Hi Stefan,
Thank you for your inquiry. This group still exist and it is in its infancy although, it about 1 year old now. I will be happy and I am sure some of our member will be as well if we can find sometime to hook in order to channel a way forward for progress from here as to how we can become a large group within and outside South Africa. Please lets know what your ideas are.
3. Re: Meetingsmtsietsi Aug 31, 2011 11:35 AM (in response to stefanlsd)
Hi Stefan,
I'm based in Grahamstown and joined last year initially. Like Ishmael and Olalekan, I'm also into JBOSS technologies due to integration with Mobicents realtime communications platform. I'm open to suggestions regarding hooking up and chatting about JBOSS and what people are using it for.
4. Re: Meetingsishmael_m Aug 31, 2011 11:42 AM (in response to stefanlsd)
As a start, we could have an online "Skype/GTalk" meeting like we did last time and perhaps throw some ideas around?
I am guessing that Stefan is based in Johannesburg - but Mos is some kilometers away, it will make sense then to have an online meeting for an hour or shorter - it does not have to be audio - we can do group chat of sorts.
5. Re: Meetingsmtsietsi Aug 31, 2011 12:22 PM (in response to stefanlsd)
+1 vote for Skype chat we could do group chats once we actually know each other and have some traction and can discuss specific things
6. Re: Meetingsstefanlsd Sep 7, 2011 7:46 AM (in response to mtsietsi)
Hey all,
Im good with a Skype call sometime. Will anyone be attending Software Freedom Day - Its Saturday 17th at Vodacom in Midrand, ZA?. If anyone is we could do a small meet up there.
7. Re: Meetingsishmael_m Sep 7, 2011 8:02 AM (in response to stefanlsd)
Hi Stefan,
I am not sure if I will be attending the SFD event. Olalekan, do you think you can make it to the SFD on the set date? We might have a brief meet-up as Stefan suggests during the SFD.
Could we set a tentative date for the Skype meeting so that we can all confirm availability?
8. Re: Meetingsmtsietsi Sep 8, 2011 10:23 AM (in response to stefanlsd)
During the week next week is looking a bit sketchy after Wednesday, unless if you guys are keen for a chat this weekend?
9. Re: Meetingsishmael_m Sep 8, 2011 10:30 AM (in response to mtsietsi)
Hi all,
Mos, my weekend does not look pretty at all, and I am not sure if Olalekan can at least join in as he is currently in Cape Town.
Stefan, do you have some indications of when it might be a good time for a conference call via skype? Let's see when most of us can make it.
I am sure we can meet beyond offfice hours as well...
10. Re: Meetingsolasamuel Sep 8, 2011 10:46 PM (in response to ishmael_m)
Hi All,
Sorry for my late response. I have been attending a tense training in Cape Town. However, anytime is fine for me to skype (It doesnt have to be weekened alone. I think we can also meet after hours during the day. May be sometimes in the night as we may agreed).
Also, I will try my best to be at the SFD on the 17th of Sept. Stefan we can hook up on that day. But I still think we all need to meet and as agreed probably via skype. But physical meetings will be imminent very soon.
11. Re: Meetingsmtsietsi Sep 9, 2011 2:10 AM (in response to stefanlsd)
How about Monday evening 18:30? Skype chat it up ...
12. Re: Meetingsolasamuel Sep 23, 2011 11:59 AM (in response to mtsietsi)
Sorry guys, I have been busy lately. If possible can we have a skype meeting sometimes next week. Anyone please suggest a suitable time. I was at the SFD on Saturday but unfortunately I could not see you stefan as I had to rush out of the place later. Anyday is fine for me for the skype call, except wednesday between 2p.m and 4p.m
13. Re: Meetingsphiwe_gwebu Oct 16, 2011 12:22 AM (in response to stefanlsd)
Hi everyone. Am new
So... Is there any activity at all? The skype/gtalk idea is great but any traction picking up?


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4-year-old boy hit by stray bullet talks to WISN 12 News
Jhamarion Kyle expected to make full recovery
Scared he was going to die -- that is how a 4-year-old Milwaukee boy describes being shot in his front yard.
Police at District 7 headquarters are actively searching for whoever shot a 4-year-old boy while he was playing outside.
WISN 12 News reporter Christina Palladino talked with the little boy, who is expected to make a full recovery.
Police officers patrolled on bikes near 40th and Chambers streets where family members and friends pray after a violent night.
A vigil was being held for 4-year-old Jhamarion Kyle, an innocent victim of a stray bullet.
"What happened?" Palladino asked.
"I got shot," Jhamarion said.
"Did it hurt?" Palladino asked.
He nodded yes.
The 4-year-old was playing outside his grandmother's house Tuesday night enjoying the nice weather when the family heard gunshots coming from across the street.
"He just kept saying, 'Mommy, am I going to die? Am I going to die?' And I kept saying, 'No, you're not going to die. The ambulance is coming to get you. We are going to the hospital. You're not going to die,'" Jhamarion's mother, Jassmine Muldah, said.
Muldah said Jhamarion was bleeding everywhere.
The young boy was only shot in the arm. Muldah said the bullet went through two different places, but never came close to any major arteries.
"He is very lucky, I'm very blessed that he is still here, because he could have been gone, he's 4 years old," Muldah said.
Jhamarion is now trying to get back to normal activities -- playing and trying to decide what freeze pop he wants.
His family is also trying to rally the neighborhood to make the streets safe for all children.
"I'm going to be OK," Muldah said.
Tracey Dent, who led the vigil for the 4-year-old, also runs Peace for Change in Milwaukee. He is working on a new initiative that would bring police, churches, local and state officials together to have more neighborhood block parties and support groups for families affected by violence.


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Israel continues campaign to evict Bedouin communities in the Jordan Valley
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As of last week, the residents of two Bedouin communities, Ein al-Hiweh and Umm Jamal are said to be the first Palestinians issued eviction notices using an Israeli military order designed to demolish settler outposts.
The Jerusalem Post stated the 'order regarding unauthorized buildings' was created in 2003 and amended in 2015 specifically for settler outposts erected in the West Bank.
B'Tselem Spokesperson, Roy Yellin disagrees the order created in 2003 was ever for settler outposts in the West Bank.
"Very few or none [of the settlements] have ever been demolished. Instead, the settler organisations are trying to use it against Palestinians," Yellin said in an interview with Palestine Monitor.
Many of the families of Ein al-Hiweh and Umm Jamal in the Jordan Valley moved 30 years ago from the South Hebron Hills while others have lived there since before 1967.
The eviction notice, effecting some 129 residents, according to B'Tselem, was not hand delivered by the Israeli authorities instead it was posted on a road near the villages on Thursday 9.
The letter was issued with an accompanying map, as published on Ma'an news, and points to a demolition area equivalent to 136 acres of land either privately owned by Palestinians or the Catholic church.
Not even the mayor of the region was notified of the eviction notice in advance, Yellin stated.
"[The Bedouin communities are] adjacent to a settlement, so it's obvious why Israel doesn't want them there," Yellin continued.
In a recent evaluation, B'Tselem counted 35 constructed tents within the communities of Ein al-Hiweh and Umm Jamal, mostly donated by humanitarian aid groups after the last demolition.
As well as this, the residents own 16 solar panels and various constructions for livestock, all which will have to be removed under the eviction notice.
Signed by the commander of the Israel Defense Forces in the West Bank on November 1, the notice is a 'declaration of delimited land,' demanding any built structures within the area must be demolished within eight days of the notice issued.
Seeing as the order was not made obvious to residents and delivered already eight days after signing, it gives little opportunity for residents to submit objections to the plan.
Umm al- Fahm lawyer, Tawfiq Jabareen submitted an objection to the order on Saturday 11, arguing the eviction and demolition is illegal and invalid.
Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories has stated "the new order addresses illegally built structures, not a presence at the location," as published on Haaretz.
Even so, there has been no suggestion as to where the communities would live after demolition of their properties and building permits are rarely approved by the Israeli authorities.
"Israel will continue [with these eviction and demolition orders across the West Bank] because they know the international community will not intervene," Yellin said.
"If there were to be some international protests then maybe they might like to negotiate something or postpone it, but if not, then who knows."
Photo: demolition in a Bedouin community in the West Bank (archive)
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OK, I'm definitely not one for "jumping on the bandwagon."
I posted back in July of 2008 about Girl's Generation (aka So Nyeo Shi Dae or in Hangul, 소녀시대). It was nothing special, but for some reason the song was a bit catchy to my ears at the time, but…WOWser…what's up with these outfits? Makes me think "All starbowlines ahoy!!!"
I hate sexism more than most women, but like I've said numerous times (since 2007 & probably in my head since my college days), Korean women (or should I say 'Korean girls' here) are the sexiest dressers and continue to be so. You can't ignore the obvious…
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Check out the best works of Russian art from different eras and authors. On Currently the collection includes more than 180 000 pieces and is regularly updated. The Collection presents major masterpieces from the permanent exhibition
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Every Wednesday you can visit for free the permanent exhibition "The Art of the Twentieth Century" in the New Tretyakov (Krymsky Val, 10).
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Please note the opening times for the Tretyakov Gallery over the holidays.
November 4 (Sunday) - the exhibitions are open for visitors as usual.
November 5 (Monday) - the exhibitions are open for visitors from 10.00 till 18.00 (last admission until 17.00).
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November 4 - the exhibitions are open for visitors as usual.
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Arts and Culture
As the 20th century progressed, Delray Beach grew from a farming community into a bustling city known for its unique architecture and thriving downtown. Delray Beach became a winter resort where artists, writers and cartoonists came to escape the brutal winters and hone their crafts. Nationally known cartoonists Fontaine Fox and W.E. Pat Enright were among the luminaries who called Delray home.
Today, history plays a big role in the city's identity and future direction. Delray Beach is considered a leading figure in the state's growing historic preservation movement. The city has designated several neighborhoods as historic districts; places where residents are encouraged to preserve old homes as a living link to Delray's illustrious past.
Delray Beach Center for the Arts
In the heart of downtown Delray Beach, at 51 N. Swinton Ave, is the Delray Beach Center for the Arts (formerly known as Old School Square). Once the Delray Beach High School, its grand buildings have been transformed in to the multi-million dollar centerpiece of the historic downtown shopping district. Delray Beach Center for the Arts houses a museum and theatre (in the former Delray Elementary and High School buildings) as well as an outdoor entertainment pavilion. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a gathering place for the community. It is the centerpiece of the historic downtown shopping district.
Adjacent to Delray Beach Center for the Arts is an emerging "artists district" dubbed Pineapple Grove. The area includes sculpture designed by local artists. The downtown is chock full of art galleries and artists' studios.
Cornell Museum of Art & History
Dedicated in 1990, the Cornell Museum is housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary building and named in honor of Delray Beach residents Harriet W. and George D. Cornell. The museum includes four galleries, a beautiful two-story atrium, which is also used as exhibit space, a tea room and a gift shop. It presents rotating regional, national and international exhibits as well asartist showcases, lectures and demonstrations. Delray Beach's historical archives are located in the Cornell Archives Room on the second floor. The archives room is managed by the Delray Beach Historical Society, which also presents special exhibits.
Crest Theatre
Dedicated in 1993, the Crest Theatre is housed in the restored 1925 Delray High School building, which also houses six restored classrooms, two art studios, a large reception room and Old School Square's administrative offices. Attached is a 1926 Gymnasium, used primarily as a rental facility. Formerly the high school auditorium, the Crest was restored and re-designed as a 323-seat, state-of-the-art performing arts theatre. It presents a variety of professional theatre, music, dance and national tours as well as Broadway Cabaret and serves as an important venue for community performances, presentations and town meetings.
Old School Square Entertainment Pavilion
Completed in early 2002, the pavilion is a state-of-the-art performance facility with concession building and covered loggias surrounding an open, grassy area. It hosts a variety of community festivals and events, year-round, as well as concerts.
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
One of Palm Beach County's top attractions, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is named after George Morikami, a pineapple farmer who donated his land for use as a park after his death. The 200 acre Morikami park has become one of Palm Beach County's top tourist destinations attracting visitors from throughout the United States and abroad. It is the only museum of Japanese culture in the United States.
The museum is in a beautiful 32,000 square foot facility designed to meet the Morikami's growing popularity. The museum features a library, classrooms, 230-seat auditorium and computer technology that allows visitors to "interact" with exhibits. The museum is surrounded by luscious gardens, a waterfall and a forest of pine trees that make the Morikami a popular escape for thousands of visitors. The Museum hosts regular special events that showcase Japanese culture. Four major festivals draw multitudes to the Morikami throughout the year. For a complete schedule of what the Morikami has to offer, call 495-0233. Find out more about our Sister City Miyazu, Japan.
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
Located in the home of the late Solomon D. Spady, at 170 NW Fifth Ave in the historic West Settlers District of Delray Beach, the Spady Museum dedicated to discovering, collecting and sharing the African-American history and heritage of Florida. It is the only African American Cultural Heritage museum of its kind in Palm Beach County, and has become a destination for people of all cultures seeking information about Florida's early black communities and culture. The museum has rotating exhibits, highlighting the talents and influences of African-Americans, Caribbean-Americans and Haitian-Americans.
American Orchid Society
Right next to the Morikami is the new international headquarters of the American Orchid Society (AOS), the largest special-interest horticultural organization in the world. A "must visit," the airy central lobby, naturally lit by an open cupola, will bring you to most attractive assemblage of orchid books and other orchid-related items ever assembled, attractively displayed in the spacious AOS Gift Shop. Also on the grounds is the rapidly evolving Gardens - themed Orchids in the South Florida Garden as dedicated staff and volunteers who made the landscape glow with an enormous display of specimen-size Phaius, as well as an impressive collection of palms, cycads and other exotic plantings, including a nearly mature specimen of the rare African Baobab tree.
Cason Cottage Museum
The executive offices of the Delray Beach Historical Society are located in a historic Bungalow that was recently relocated to compliment the Cason Cottage House Museum. The Bungalow provides additional exhibit space and serves as a visitor and docent center.
The DBHS and the City of Delray Beach restored Cason Cottage House Musum throught a joint effort in 1988. It is a vernacular style house with crafsman cottage details, solidly contructed with Dade County pine. Reverend John R. Cason, a community leader and Methodist minister, whose descentants live in Delray Beach, built the cottage circa 1915. The Histoical Society manages and maintains Cason Cottage as a House Museum open to the public and for group tours for a glimpse of life during Delray's pioneer days. The Harriet W. and George D. Cornell Archives Room, located on the second floor of the Cornell Museum, contains photograhs, oral histories, books, maps, and a diversity of other materials documenting the history of Delray Beach. It is available to all members of the community for research purposes. Come and visit and learn from their exhibits related to Florida history. To learn more about membership, the activities of the Historical Society or to schedule a tour of Cason Cottage, please call 561-243-2577.
The Delray Beach Playhouse
For 47 years the 238-seat Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW Ninth St; has offered local audiences outstanding theater. Located on scenic Lake Ida, the playhouse is one the nation's oldest and most successful community theaters. Call 272-1281 for information.
Delray Beach is also a quick drive away from dozens of other theatres, museums and art galleries. Within a 30-minute drive, Delray residents can visit the Caldwell Theatre Company in Boca Raton, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, the Lois Pope Theatre, Plaza Del Mar in Manalapan, and the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra at Florida Atlantic University. Downtown Delray Beach also offers top-notch art galleries, antiqueing, and live music. The Delray Art League offers sidewalk art shows throughout the winter season at area shopping centers. See event more things to do in Delray Beach on our Why Delray Beach page.


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Tribe aims to establish winning identity in second half
Revamped roster has Indians within striking distance of first place at All-Star break
CLEVELAND -- Every team strives to find its identity. With a revamped roster and new manager, the Indians knew it might take time for them to find theirs this season. As this campaign rolls into the second half, the Tribe believes it has determined its brand of baseball.
"I think this team is really starting to settle in," Indians veteran Jason Giambi said. "We've found that identity of who we are. We're going to come back. We're going to play hard. We're going to do the little things."
That is who the Indians want to be down the stretch.
Cleveland heads into the season's final 10 weeks situated within striking distance of the American League Central-leading Tigers. Detroit has a Cy Young Award winner, a reigning Triple Crown champion and two straight division titles. The Indians believe they just might have the moxie to pose a realistic challenge down the stretch.
That confidence might stem from a recent wake-up call.
The Tigers roared into Cleveland on July 5 for a four-game series and completely and utterly overpowered the Indians over the first two games. Following the second straight drubbing, Indians players called a closed-door meeting. The message was simple: The Indians had strayed from their identity and were putting the pressure on themselves.
It was time to put the pressure back on the opposition.
"There's a way to compete," Indians manager Terry Francona said, "and a way to fight back."
The Indians responded with a crisp victory over the Tigers in the third game of the series and kept things interesting until the final out in the fourth game, which the Tribe lost in extra innings. That turnaround helped the confidence within Cleveland's clubhouse, where the players are beginning to believe that a rough stretch is simply that and nothing more.
Giambi spoke in the players-only meeting, but quipped that he forgot what he said or why he felt the need to talk to his teammates.
The 42-year-old veteran did say he has seen the team grow over the past few months.
First-half awards
|MVP: Jason Kipnis The first-time All-Star emerged as the Tribe's best all-around offensive weapon.
|Cy Young: Justin Masterson The All-Star has rebounded and turned into one of the league's top workhorses
|Rookie: Cody Allen The right-hander has developed into a reliable option in a variety of innings and situations.
|Top reliever: Cody Allen The back end of the bullpen has had its issues, but Allen has helped shore things up.
"You don't want to fall into what young teams can very much fall into," Giambi said. "That's the dwelling, like, 'Oh, God, we lost.' We could've very easily done that when we played Detroit. We could've very easily gone, 'Oh, it's over.'
"Everybody has a vision of how you want to play and, unfortunately, they took it to us those first two games. But we didn't quit. We didn't panic. We answered back."
That was a theme for the Tribe in the first half.
Consider the 20-game stretch that began on May 21 following an 18-4 run to the top of the AL Central standings. The subsequent 4-16 stumble knocked the Indians out of first place, included an eight-game losing streak and had the team's fan base -- more than familiar with in-season collapses -- thinking back to last season.
A year ago, the Indians rolled into the All-Star break just three games out of first. The Tribe went on to suffer through an abysmal August and finished in fourth place with 94 defeats.
This is not that team.
"More than half of the team is new," said Nick Swisher, who was signed a four-year, $56 million contract over the offseason. "In that sense, you can't bank on what happened in the past. We weren't even here for that. We were doing our own thing back then."
Players to watch in second half
|Nick Swisher Swisher missed time due to injury in the first half and will aim to pick things up offensively.
|Michael Bourn The leadoff man will look to pile up his usual numbers after missing time with a hand injury.
|Vinnie Pestano The setup man will be looking to rebound after experiencing some first-half struggles.
This team answered the early June swoon with 15 wins in the next 20 games.
"It felt like 2012 there for that May stretch," Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis said. "But I don't think last year's team would've been able to turn it around the way we have this year. I don't think last year's team would've been able to show as much potential and consistency. That's been the big thing about this year."
The Indians have reached at least 50 wins before the All-Star break for the first time since 2007, when the team came within one win of reaching the World Series. It has not always been pretty, but this Cleveland club -- Team Streak, if you will -- has shown its ability in prolonged stretches. The rotation has improved, the lineup has been fast and potent and the team has had a knack for two-out rallies and late comebacks.
Through the ups and downs, which have been drastic in both directions, the Indians have battled through their share of adversity. Key cogs such as Michael Bourn, Asdrubal Cabrera, Chris Perez, Vinnie Pestano, Zach McAllister and Swisher have missed time with injury. Then again, players such as Corey Kluber, Yan Gomes, Cody Allen, Mike Aviles and Ryan Raburn have helped shore up the overall depth and production.
Justin Masterson rebounded from a rough 2012, returned to being one of the league's premiere ground-ball specialists and workhorses and earned a spot on the All-Star team. Kipnis also made the All-Star team by emerging as Cleveland's best overall offensive weapon. Lefty Scott Kazmir -- out of the Majors a year ago -- could be a Comeback Player of the Year candidate at season's end.
The contributions from the entire roster, and from some unexpected callups from the Minor Leagues, have pleased Francona.
"Through it all, we've been a team, which I'm very proud of that," Francona said. "I like the idea that we play however many innings we're supposed to, whether it's nine, 10, 11 or whatever. They always play. They seem to care about each other.
"Again, what we've done in the first half makes the second half potentially really exciting."
In the months ahead, the Indians plan on building on the identity they have started to establish.
"We don't want to be known for being hot for a little bit and that was it," Bourn said. "That's not what we're going for. We want to be a team that's known for being a good team."


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It was the Spanish world number five's fifth title since he returned from a seven-month injury layoff in February and was more evidence that his troublesome knees are not about to bring his career to a premature end.
Nadal now heads to Rome, where he beat world number one Novak Djokovic in last year's final, for another Masters event on his favoured surface before the French Open starts at the end of this month.
Since he recovered from his latest knee problem, the 26-year-old has won the events at Sao Paulo, Acapulco, Indian Wells, Barcelona and now Madrid.
He also reached the final at Vina del Mar and Monte Carlo and Sunday's triumph was his third in front of his adoring home fans in the Spanish capital.
"Maybe this win is even more special given where I have come back from," Nadal, a seven-times French Open champion, said in an interview with local television broadcaster La Sexta.
"Playing in Madrid is always very exciting for me and the tournament couldn't have worked out better."
Wawrinka, who came through gruelling matches against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Tomas Berdych on the way to his second Masters final, never looked like claiming a first win against Nadal at the ninth attempt.
Nadal broke Wawrinka's serve three times in the match and such was his dominance, the Spaniard did not face a single break point. He collapsed on to his back in celebration when Wawrinka's backhand went long on match point.
The red dirt clinging to Nadal's shirt was a reminder that a year ago he had threatened to boycott the 2013 tournament if organisers had stuck with the controversial blue claycourt they had unveiled last year, when he was knocked out in the third round by compatriot Fernando Verdasco.
Wawrinka has never taken a set off Nadal in their nine meetings and said he had not been at his best physically or mentally on Sunday after an intense couple of weeks.
The 28-year-old arrived in Madrid having beaten Nadal's countryman David Ferrer in the final in Estoril last Sunday, his fourth career title.
"Even if I'm playing my best tennis and completely fresh, it's really, really tough to beat him (Nadal)," the Swiss told a news conference.
"If you're not completely there then he's killing you, like he did at the beginning of the match.
"It was tough for me. I didn't find the way how to play my game, how to be aggressive on the court. He was also dictating the points. Against him, it's impossible.
Nadal's 40th clay crown puts him equal second with Thomas Muster on the list of career title winners on the surface and six behind leader Guillermo Vilas.
He has the best record on clay in the professional era and has won 40 of his 46 finals. He also has the most Masters titles with 23, two ahead of Roger Federer.


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On Thursday, May 26th, 2016 children are invited to an evening storytime at the Enfield Public Library. PJ's are proper attire. Bring along mom and dad and your favorite stuffed animal - they'd like to hear a story, make a craft and dance, too. The recommended age for this storytime is 3 - 7. The program will begin at 6:30 pm. Come for the fun of it!
Please call the library at 860-763-7518 or 860-763-7512 for more details or visit the library's website: www.enfieldpubliclibrary.org .
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The U.S. Treasury is issuing $276 billion in debt this week as the deficit continues to soar in the wake of the tax cuts and higher government spending this year, with some specific bills and notes being offered at levels not seen since the Great Recession. "The $38 billion two-year auction, $39 billion five-year offering and $31 billion seven-year sale are each the biggest for those maturities since mid-2010," says Bloomberg's Brian Chappatta.
At the same time, bond traders, who were expressing concerns about the ballooning size of the debt auctions just a few months ago, seem to be taking the new auctions in stride. "Maybe the sticker shock of some of these figures has just worn off," Chappatta writes.
That's not to say, though, that the enormous debt auctions aren't causing any ripples in the market. The number of bids is slipping, reflecting weaker demand. But weaker demand is still a long way from failure, Chappatta says, and the bid-to-cover ratio, though lower, is still well above levels seen during far more dire circumstances in 2008.
In a note Monday, Ian Lyngen of BMO Capital Markets wrote, "Despite ballooning borrowing, we have not seen any serious case of supply indigestion thus far. That widely held fear in the beginning of the year has been quelled by headline results that have been nothing if not decent — a trend we expect to continue."


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Back in 2012 I had the opportunity to be involved in the 'Day of Archaeology', writing a brief post on the workflow involved in the accession, preservation and dissemination of archaeological field reports through the Archaeology Data Service's (ADS) Grey Literature Library. Over the past couple of years the library has grown exponentially, largely thanks to continued support of OASIS amongst the archaeological community and the hard work of digital archivists at the ADS. Work on the library continues this week as my colleague, Jenny O'Brien, has been adding more reports to the library. Thanks to her work the library now boasts some 27,000 pieces of grey literature. You can read more about this important work in Jenny's 'Day of Archaeology' post.
In contrast to this time two years ago, today I will be spending much of my time today accessioning those digital collections deposited through our new e-archiving system, ADS-easy. For those who have not heard about ADS-easy, it is essentially a system that allows the electronic submission of digital archives, along with associated metadata, from archaeological fieldwork and research to the ADS. As many of you will know, traditionally deposits to the ADS often involved the physical movement of files on portable hard-drives, DVDs or CDs from the depositor to the archivist; in contrast ADS-easy allows this movement electronically from the desktop. At the same time, much more than a glorified 'Dropbox' style system, ADS-easy allows users to create both project and file level metadata for these archives electronically through on-line forms, or through a downloadable template. As many of you will have already seen, last month we released our first submission through ADS-easy, an archive from work at the Former NXP Works in Southampton, Hampshire deposited by Oxford Archaeology (South).
While much of the publicity surrounding ADS-easy has been devoted to the outward facing impacts of the system, these changes have also had a significant impact on my work and that of the other digital archivists at the ADS. Most significantly the new system allows files to be transferred digitally from the desktop of depositor, through ADS-easy, to our file-servers here at the ADS; a process that now requires minimal input from me. At the same time, whereas as traditionally a significant part of my work involved the manual input of project metadata for digital collections, ADS-easy allows this information to be transferred directly from source into our collections management system. And not to forget that all important file level metadata, something I continually harp on about and which is essential to the preservation of digital objects, which can be brought directly from ADS-easy and stored within our databases. Of course these changes have resulted in the development of new workflows and internal systems to facilitate the transfer of data and metadata, something that I have been working on with the technical 'dynamic duo', Paul Young and Lei Xia. These new developments have not replaced the good work being carried out by me and the other digital archivists, but has certainly made the accessioning process of data a whole lot easier, and it is hoped more sustainable. Anyway I'd better get back to accessioning that data, otherwise there will be no more archives to release.
For more information about ADS-easy please visit the ADS-easy pages or follow it on the SWORD ARM blog.


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Ahmad - Can i party? lyrics
Can i party? by Ahmad
Heh whassup?
Here we go, here we go, here we go
One two for the money
or the show then three for the S-E
Hah hah, whassup?
It's Ahmad, my man Mau' made the track
Well it's the niggerole, pump one more time
The jeeps I rock will never stop playin for keeps
And got more soul than a ghost I have mostly EVERYBODY UP
The masses movin asses so let the beat hit
And it ain't gon' quit 'til you stop and say (no)
Cause I get more (ho!) than +Hip-Hop Hooray+
I rock steady, steady rocks don't wanna box with God
Because I'm cool, givin props to the old school
And the West coast, who just toasted the return
of the funk with the fat beats for your trunk (so)
I walk and I stalk and I caulk(?) and I blast
Then I dip to the party, find me a honey and tag that ass
I saw a Puerto Rican freak who was all that
Tight pants for dancin, told her we gotta lambada
No restin yet black, cause here I am
Askin the question - can I party if I need to jam?
[Chorus - repeat 2X]
So can I party if I want to? (Yeah you can party)
Now can I party if I need to? (Yeah you can party)
Can I party if it's essential and necessary
I'm addicted, I gotta have it, then I gotta have it (Say what?)
It's the return of the incredible man
who stands firm and rips up fakes without a cape
I'm great, I paid dues, kid how dare you respect me not
I had to get a tetanus shot cause fools bit but
now I'm back on deck, ready to wreck
and swing at every pitch til I'm rich (whoo!)
And that's not long because I got a new song to sing
Throne the king cause all the fools just stepped loose (ooh)
Back to the party at hand, I want you movin and groovin
Workin that ass, havin a blast
I'm fast on the feel so pass the pill
to the kid that rocks, everybody jockin stop then
throw your hands up and wave 'em from left to right
If you like the niggarole say (HO!)
But you know, no restin yet, cause here I am
Askin the question - can I party if I need to jam?
Kick it what did I say? (Get up!) Think you better (get up!)
Part efficient in circumfrence and if you don't jump
touch the ceiling with the center of your palm, use your right arm
Everybody standin, should love my sound cause it's too down
or three, might be four, fifty-six, maybe one more
To blow, might I flow, can I go, I'm that one so
Bumrush the doors, keep the doors locked
All I need's a small flock of fans, hands move to the bam-boom
of the bass drum, when you hear the thump of the bass
Jump while you're actin dumb, yell where you come from
(West coast) with the new soul scenario
(Just fo') us to control your stereo
Ahmad I flip and rip kids and crews to shreds
Mau' will lay a beat down like the Feds
I guess all should say yes y'all cause here I am
Askin the question - can I party if I need to jam?
Whassup? That's Ahmad and the Joneses
We on this mic, for the ninety-three, to the ninety-four
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September 20 to 26 is National Deaf Dog Awareness week!
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It can be easy for a deaf dog to be stressed out and develop anxiety problems if he is constantly startled, or scolded for doing the wrong thing when he can't hear what he's being asked to do.…
Litter training your kitten
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Animal shelters and rescues are still flooded with cats and kittens at this time of year, so if you've been thinking of adopting a fluffy ball of love, now's a good time! If you love the idea of…
Fall Kittens
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Cats can give birth to kittens all year long, but fall is often called "kitten season" because the kittens from spring and summer are ready for their furever home as even more kittens are born in…
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While it's still summer, the stores are stocked with paper and pencils and other supplies – it's nearly time to go back to school. This can be a very hectic time of year – early mornings of…
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