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Tolerance induction using fetal multilineage hematopoietic stem cells
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The human immune system is usually considered to act defensively, recognizing and reacting against invading elements from the outside world. Although such a protective response is often required (for instance, to defend against the entry and spread of infectious agents), it can also prevent the engraftment of foreign cells that might otherwise provide help (for instance, stem cells from an unrelated donor that could be provided as part of a therapy). The goal of this proposal is to find a way to permit such transplants to be tolerated and accepted when necessary. Our experimental strategy is instructed by the single occasion during each of our lives when we must tolerate the presence of "foreign" cells: the time when we are in the womb, in close contact with our related but genetically distinct mother. In recent experiments, we have discovered that this is a time when our immune systems include large numbers of so-called "regulatory T cells," or Tregs. These cells are generated so that they can suppress the immune response of the fetus against the mother, allowing for a full-term pregnancy to take place without problems. Importantly, we have found that such Tregs are derived from a blood-forming stem cell in the fetus that is distinct from the one that is found after birth. Thus, the fetal stem cell gives rise to an immune system that confers tolerance and prevents an immune response against the mother, whereas the adult stem cell gives rise to an immune system that reacts against anything that is foreign (including cells from the mother). We wish to learn how to isolate the fetal stem cell, preferably from discarded umbilical cord blood, and to learn how to use it after birth so that tolerance to foreign stem cell grafts can be conferred. Two investigators and their respective teams with long experience in human immunology and in stem cell biology, as well as in the use of preclinical models to study stem cell transplantation, will collaborate on these studies. Using resources from CIRM as well as those leveraged from their existing programs, this team will carry out a milestone-driven program to test the feasibility of this approach. Should it work, the next step will be to optimize and to bring this novel approach to the clinic so that it might benefit those in need of stem cell grafts from unrelated donors for a myriad of currently untreatable diseases.
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The proposed research will benefit the State of California and its citizens in three ways: • It will immediately leverage existing resources to support a multidisciplinary, multi-site, in-State collaboration that is likely to discover new knowledge in an efficient manner. Such collaborations form the basis for bench-to-bedside research and are best facilitated by goal-oriented programs such as that envisioned by the CIRM request for applications. • Pursuit of this project may move a novel strategy for inducing tolerance to stem cell grants to the clinic, thereby expanding the use of such grafts to a much larger population of patients in need. In particular, our proposed approach could open the door to the development of multiple new stem cell therapies that might be carried out in the absence of lifelong immunosuppression. This step, in turn, would likely encourage creative new applications of stem cells for an even broader constellation of human diseases than previously imagined. • Finally, the knowledge that is obtained could form the basis of a preclinical effort that would garner the input of additional support from non-State (e.g., venture capital) sources while also generating new jobs and taxable income for those in the State. If, for instance, preliminary data from this series of studies appear promising, a much larger infusion of resources would be required to realize the full potential of the proposed strategy. Since our approach will be applicable to all forms of allogeneic stem cell transplantation into humans, the potential demand for its use would be large and the chances for successful pursuit of additional resources should be correspondingly high. To the extent that such resources are forthcoming, new jobs and additional taxable revenues for the State will follow.
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The goal of this proposal is to re-create in post birth individuals the naturally occurring tolerance the fetus exhibits towards allogeneic maternal antigens in order to allow for transplantation tolerance to allografts. The applicant suggests that fetal multilineage hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPC) are functionally distinct from adult hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) and give rise to increased numbers of tolerogenic T regulatory cells (Tregs). These Tregs confer to the fetus an immune system that, unlike the immunogenic immune system generated by adult HPCs, is tolerogenic and permissive to the persistent engraftment of allogeneic maternal cells. Ultimately, if this hypothesis proves correct, fetal cells isolated from umbilical cord blood (UCB) could be injected intrathymically to induce tolerance to allogeneic stem cell grafts. The applicant proposes to develop an appropriate preclinical model to test this hypothesis and develop a protocol whereby this cell population could be used to generate tolerance to allogeneic transplants. In the first aim, the applicant proposes to characterize the preclinical model system and demonstrate that fetal T cell lineage cells from this system are functionally and phenotypically distinct from post birth T cells. In the second aim, the investigator will attempt to purify and in vitro expand fetal HSPCs, including those from UCB. In the third aim, the investigator will intrathymically inject the fetal HSPC population into neonates and analyze whether donor cells engraft and confer tolerance to allogeneic cell grafts. Reviewers agreed that the concept of tolerance induction through intrathymic injection is not novel and has been demonstrated to be largely unsuccessful using adult progenitors, but that the applicants propose an innovative and creative hypothesis: that fetal progenitor cells are inherently different from adult progenitors in producing increased numbers of Tregs and, thereby, generate a tolerogenic rather than immunogenic immune response. Reviewers agreed that if successful, this could provide a strategy for therapy for genetic disorders identified prenatally and impact the development of intrathymic tolerance strategies. However, reviewers agreed that, ultimately, UCB and not fetal cells would be used for tolerance induction, and the potential impact of this proposal was lessened by the lack of experiments demonstrating that UCB progenitor cells resemble the fetal HSPCs in tolerogenic potential. The hypothesis for this proposal is not well supported in the literature, but reviewers agreed that it has potential merit and is supported by compelling preliminary data and rationale. While there was convincing rationale presented to support the hypothesis that fetal HSPCs differ in tolerogenic potential from adult cells, the applicant did not address a possible role for the thymic environment in this process; differences in the thymus between the fetus and newborn may impact the ability of the fetal HSPCs to generate tolerogenic responses. Indeed, in Aim 3, the key experiment to address this issue is missing an essential control: the ability of fetal HSPCs to generate tolerance in the neonatal thymic environment should be compared to that of adult HPCs. Instead, non-injected controls were proposed. Reviewers agreed that the proposed aims were logical, but they had several concerns about the experimental design. Regarding Aim 1, reviewers criticized that the cell population that would ultimately be used to generate tolerance, UCB cells, were not included. In Aim 2, reviewers noted that the investigators do not propose new expansion strategies that would markedly improve upon the modest expansion currently shown in the literature and do not use assays that would allow quantitative determination of expansion achieved. Moreover, reviewers commented that the proposed preclinical animal model for the evaluation of HSPC functionality is complicated. Factors involving three species may confound and influence the success of the experiments. In Aim 3, reviewers expressed concern whether the investigator would be able to recover sufficient numbers of donor cells to perform the proposed analyses. Reviewers considered the principal investigator (PI) to be well established and highly regarded with an outstanding track record in publications and funding. Further the assembled team is superb and has the appropriate stem cell and immunology expertise to carry out the proposed research. Reviewers considered the team highly qualified and the strength of the proposal. Overall, although reviewers were intrigued by the creative hypothesis and thought the team to be excellent, numerous concerns regarding the experimental design and the absence of key experiments to support the hypothesis and feasibility substantially reduced reviewers' enthusiasm for this project. PROGRAMMATIC REVIEW A motion was made to move this application into Tier 1, Recommended for Funding. Reviewers weighed the programmatic advantages of this proposal - the use of the proposed preclinical model and bringing this investigator to the stem cell field – against concerns regarding the overall scientific merit of the proposal. The motion was withdrawn.

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Gotta be Karl Hess, right?
Who was Man of the Match in Duke's 75-60 win over Virginia Tech?
Andre Dawkins: People ask me if I can still shoot, and I ask them if they can still breathe. Thats kind of the same thing.
Gotta be Karl Hess, right?
That was Austin's best game of the season...by far in my opinion. Made good decisions with the ball and got others easy shots, shot the ball well himself, and really stepped it up on defense. I think we saw that Austin has the ability to be a very good perimeter defender if he is willing to make that an emphasis.
Almost voted for Austin, but changed my mind. I voted for Josh. He came out and played good defense. Moved his feet better than I thought he could. I thought he keyed the defense to begin the game. GoDuke!
He did everything. But great to see Josh step up, too.
Gotta love the Rivers.
My favorite Duke basketball moment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om7y5MhhjXE
What a complete game by Rivers. Good shooting/shot selection (except one time, IIRC), on-ball D, help D, 5 A, 2 TO, 5 boards. Really liked Josh's effort and stat line. Kelly also very solid from the bench. Very complete effort with few lapses tonight. And a better ACC record on the road than at home so far.
Not leaving until the game is over.
I went with Austin. Honorable Mention to Josh. Not only did he bring energy and good defense, he played within himself better than any other game of his career imo. Very nice job.
Austin was MOTM though. Best all around game of his young career. I agree with others that Austin is our best on ball defender, though Seth and Tyler have both stepped it up in that area as well.
A+ to the team defense as well.
"[T]he tarnished Tar Heels that bear little resemblance to the revered program built by Dean Smith."- Ashville Times
"UNC and the NCAA are trying to conceal that the fraud was specifically designed to pad the transcripts of varsity athletes" - Bloomberg
Great games by lot of people. Josh getting the start was a statement by Coach K that defense comes first, and everyone heard it. I agree that Josh played under control - sometimes when a "high energy" guy gets on the floor he's too amped up and overdoes it, but that didn't happen. Loved the energy shown by the whole team. I voted for Austin as he took what the defense gave and played smart.
For Sunday's game, will a current Crazy please make a sign that looks like the Austin Powers logo but instead says Austin Rivers? How has this not happened yet?
Threw up a vote for Cook. Felt like he came in and gave the team a real spark on offense. Had a great sequence with a lay-up and then connected with Ryan for a big 3. Really provided some instant offense tonight.
Rivers also had a great game!
Not leaving until the game is over.
Josh, for earning the start and having his practice play carry over to the game.
Sometimes, the most important parts of winning happen before the ball is even jumped . . . .
"Enjoy every sandwich" -- Warren Zevon
Eric Green steals a pass and is gone for an easy layup on the other end. Other guys and even Austin at other times say "oh well, next play" and let him go. Not this time. Austin follows Green, times his jump perfectly, completely alters the layup, without fouling, and is still in position to get the rebound of the miss. That's a Kyle/Jon/Shane play.
Voted for Austin but I thought Hairston and Thornton really provided the team with an "edge" early which was key. However, the real MOTM IMO has to go to K who's press conference/quotes ripping into the team clearly got their attention (along with a week of what was surely tough practices). I noticed also a quote in the ESPN recap about the team stopping their focus on their Twitter families and instead focussing on the Duke family.
Should be interesting to see if the team can keep the intensity they had last night.
Tough to argue against Rivers or our two new defensive starters, but the key moment in the game was Kelly owning Davila for that dunk and layup in the first half.
I went with Rivers not so much for his 18 points but for the improvement in his ability to drive and still look for open teammates. He also drove without getting the ball knocked out once tonight I believe. Also his defense was superb on and off the ball. The points he brought in were just a bonus to me.


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Many police departments already record video from their patrol cars. In Pennsylvania, they'll soon be able to wear body cameras too. Governor Corbett recently signed Senate Bill 57; in part it allows local police officers to have cameras on their bodies.
"I think police officers should be able to wear them because they are out there on the streets," said Deb Neifert of Harrisburg.
Felicia Givens of Susquehanna Township agrees: "I think it's great in a way, as long as you are not doing anything illegal. But the ones that are out there doing illegal stuff, they need to watch out," said Givens.
But being watched and recorded was a no-go for AJ Briley of Harrisburg. "It's a personalized encounter that should be restricted due to privacy," said Briley.
"This is one of those weird issues; we are opposed to how it's written, but we could be supportive because we think it's a really good thing. It provides accountability for officers and the public," said Andy Hoover with the American Civil Liberties Union Pennsylvania.
"The problem is the legislature had a chance to write a really good bill and they failed. They put the majority of the power in the hands of police. It would be better if they had required police to keep cameras on at all times when they are interacting with the public. As it's written, it's completely silent," said Hoover.
The officer would have to make you aware you are being recorded and could not record, let's say, in your home. Still, the ACLU is concerned with how the data is collected and stored, as well as the fact the video could connect the dots of patterns where people spend their time.
Hoover says presumably there would be good police department supervision. "But police department policies are written in the dark. It's not like city council or state legislature where laws are passed in the open," said Hoover.
Former Susquehanna Township Police Chief now Director of Public Safety Robert Martin says the township will look at a law enforcement study on the issue before developing a plan.
"I think I would share their concerns," he said. "We are going to have to be careful as law enforcement to write the policies properly. There would be a lot of policy development. How we are using them? When we are using them? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered from law enforcement," said Martin.
As for cost, Martin said body cameras are cheaper: Mobile units cost between $3,000 and $5,000 per car. A body cam? About $150 an officer.
It could take 6 to 12 months before you see them on the streets. Departments must buy the system from a state-approved list of sellers.
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SBN: 2013 NFL Mock Draft (04/30/12)
I link to this not because of who the Texans are projected to be selecting with their first round pick next year, but because of where they are projected to be making said first round pick. Oh, and look who is picking in the spot ahead of them. IT IS WRITTEN. THUS, IT SHALL BE DONE.


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Hello, my name is Scott. I am an intern at Mp3Car. Prior to my employment here I spent a lot of time on the forums doing research and dreaming up the perfect driving machine. Unfortunately, I lack the funds to move my dreams to reality in a timely fashion. But, thanks to Mp3car I have made a lot of progress in the past few months.
Here at Mp3Car I spend most of my time preparing and shipping orders. I get to see everything that goes in and out. The coolest part of my job is that I can see what people order and imagine how they are going to make it work in their car. If you had a problem with your shipment, Im sorry; it is more than likely my fault. Aside from all that, I take time to read the latest forum posts and test products new and old.
In the future, I hope to give you all more insight on news and products related to the hobby. Keep up the good work guys! You all continue to impress me more and more each day.
"The difference between what the most and the least learned people know is inexpressibly trivial in relation to that which is unknown" - Albert Einstein
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We added TechFlex's 1/2 " Self Wrapping Split Braided Sleeving- Fire retardant Wire wrap to the store. This is great for organizing the messiest of car computer installations.
Check out the demo movie here.
Updated 09-17-2009 at 02:50 PM by ecog
Most of you know how aggravating proper placement of wires can be. Fret no more, the guys at Xenarc have engineered a way to make life a little easier for you. Xenarc's new 706TSA monitor has just been added to the Mp3Car store. This little guy sets a new benchmark in the mobile computing industry. It flaunts an automotive grade 650 nit lcd panel capable of displaying resolutions up to 1600 X 1200. New features include: an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness, mirror / vertical flip, a sturdy brushed aluminum bezel, LVDS signal processing; most importantly, an external input box that sends power and picture to the unit all in one cable. The box allows input from VGA or DVI along with 2 additional video inputs and 3 audio inputs. The 706TSA is the right product for those of you who strive for the perfect mobile computing solution. For more information see the 706TSAProduct Description.
Updated 09-17-2009 at 02:48 PM by ecog
My name is Robert Wray. AKA Fiberoptic on our forums. This nic goes way back to the original days of MP3Car when I had a super speedy uncapped 10mb cable modem in 1996 and nobody else was on the Comcast pipe. For the last 4 years MP3Car has consumed an average of 70-80 hours a week of my time. Before MP3Car became my life I worked at a small technology consulting company. I scoured the net for travel bargains, toured the United States and 12 other countries. I sailed on friends boats, rock climbed, and enjoyed the outdoors.
Most of my work days at MP3Car consist of reading and replying to sales questions, reading the forums, testing new products and filling in where ever the rest of the team needs help. Currently we have two lab cars that we test things in. The original Toyota Highlander Hybrid which we used with Intel @ CES 2006 and a 2006 Scion TC(prototype dash photo below). My desk is also normally an explosion of technical parts, paperwork, projects, test equipment and ideas in progress.
Recent public reviews of products I have tested are the SIIG , M4 ATX software and the Garmin Mobile PC.
Expect more of these reviews on a regular on a basis as part of our blog.
Many of you may have noticed that MP3Car has been undergoing changes over the last 6 months. One of the biggest changes here is the separation from our StreetDeck product which occurred in mid July. This separation will allow us to support all software efforts as well as redirect resources towards the growth of the community which has grown to 1.1 million posts and 101,000 global users.
We hope to roll out several community upgrades before the end of the year. I believe one of the most important things we are doing is creating this new blog. A blog is the first of many infrastructure improvements that will allow us to more openly share information about the growth of MP3Car and exciting new things happening in mobile computing.
All of the MP3Car team will be contributing to the blog on a regular basis as well as an occasional guest blogger. If you any ideas that you think should go on the blog, please send me an e-mail.
Discussion about the MP3Car Blog will occur in this new forum which has been created here.
Updated 09-17-2009 at 02:45 PM by ecog
The Air Soft Flexible Keyboard has been added to the Mp3Car Store. Nick suggested adding the Air Soft to the store because it is durable, flexible and can hold up to tough environments, and really cheap! Just beware that this keyboard requires a relatively flat surface for use. For more information, see the Air Soft Product Description.
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My husband, another couple, their niece and I stayed at Chalet Bolligen. The place was very nice and very clean. The rooms, bathrooms and kitchen area was obviously recently renovated making it very comfortable. The breakfast was hearty and the host Esther was quite pleasant. FYI its extremely close to the train but there was approximately 4-5 flights of stairs... More
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Our Daughters, Ourselves
One evening about a year ago I was on Facebook and happened upon pictures posted by an acquaintance. I scrolled through shot after shot filled with delighted partygoers, all people I knew. But no invitation had arrived in our mailbox. The worst part? The partiers weren't my friends. They were friends of my 10-year-old daughter, Lila. The party was at her friend Abby's house. Most of her class had been included. Why not Lila? "What should I do?" I hissed at my husband as I thrust the laptop in his face.
"About what?" Chris asked. "Have her feelings been hurt? Is she suffering?"
"Well, no," I admitted. Lila doesn't even have a Facebook account yet. "As far as I know, she has no idea there was even a party."
"So, good," Chris said reasonably. "No harm, no foul. We can't fault Abby or her parents for inviting whoever they want. You've got to let it go."
Easier said than done. A couple of days later I related the Facebook story to one of my closest friends, Melissa. "Ouch," she commented. "But...is Lila okay?" At that very moment, Lila approached us. "Can I have something to drink?" she asked.
"Sure. By the way, Lila," Melissa continued, casting a meaningful glance at me, "who are you hanging out with on the playground these days?"
"Nobody," Lila said matter-of-factly. My heart lurched.
"What are you doing on the playground, then?" I asked, picturing her standing there all alone, shoulders slumped, tracing her toe aimlessly along the pavement.
"Well," Lila said, "today I made acrostic poems about every Harry Potter character I could think of." She pulled wads of paper out of her pockets and began unfolding. Her cheeks flushed with pleasure as she began to read. "'Harry: Heroic Amazing Really Rad Youth.'"
Melissa smiled at me, raising her eyebrows. See? She's happy. Let it go.
When my babies were actually babies, my ability to put myself in their shoes was a blessing. But I don't have toddlers anymore. It was one thing to worry that Lila was going to crash her Little Tikes car and risk getting a big bump. It's another thing entirely to worry that Lila will experience full-scale social rejection and consequently be gripped with paralyzing shame and loneliness.
To reiterate: No such thing was actually happening. But even if it were, there'd be no way I could prevent it. I've got to step back and let her live her own life. It is the bitterest pill of parenthood, and one that I've resisted swallowing for a long time.
There's another aspect to this, though. While the incident put me in full mama-bear mode, ready to defend my cub against any wrong (real or imagined), I was simultaneously in adolescent-girl mode, reacting purely based on the memory of who I used to be: a scared, sad, lonely preteen who always felt socially inadequate. I was the one standing alone, shoulders slumped, toe tracing a line in the asphalt. But my daughter? No slumped shoulders on that one. She's the one dreaming up acrostic poems about Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and reading them aloud.
My children will have their heartbreaks, of course. But this was not Lila's heartbreak I was experiencing. It was mine.
I wish I could say that I came to this understanding over due course of time, after much deep contemplation and inner reflection, but what actually happened was something straight out of middle school. Melissa slipped up and accidentally said something to Abby's mom. Abby's mom, no dummy, put it all together. Shortly thereafter I opened the following e-mail:
Dear Naomi, I was sorry to hear that Abby's party resulted in hurt feelings...Sweat prickled on the back of my neck. Wow, I really was in sixth grade again. With shaky hands I began to clumsily thumb a reply on my iPhone, then gave up and called Abby's mom directly. I wasn't sure exactly what I was going to say until she answered the phone and I began talking.
"You don't owe me an apology," I said. "Lila has no hurt feelings whatsoever. The only hurt feelings here are mine, and they really have nothing to do with this," I said, realizing it was absolutely true.
And then Abby's mom began talking. The photos had been misleading -- only five kids in their class had actually been invited to the party. Abby had been under strict instructions not to speak about the party at school so that no one would feel left out. But it was at the end of the conversation that Abby's mom said the kindest thing: "I know exactly how you feel." Lila is my oldest child, but Abby is her youngest, and she had been through this all before with Abby's older sister. "I hate that I made you feel that way," she said sincerely. "I know how hard it is. When they go through all of the teen stuff, I swear to God it hurts us just as much as it hurts them."
"Does it get any easier?" I asked.
I could sense her rueful smile through the phone line. "I wish."
Originally published in Ladies' Home Journal, September 2012.


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Social media was abuzz over Ryan Gosling sightings in the Motor City this past weekend.Tweets and Facebook posts mentioned seeing the Hollywood heartthrob at places like Starbucks in Grosse Pointe (see Tweet from @hannahh_eileen below) and Cafe d'Mongo's Speakeasy in Detroit (see pic to the right).Gosling's was reportedly in town to scout locations for directorial debut "How to Catch a Monster," which is set to shoot in Detroit this May.Learn more at www.howtocatchamonstercasting.com. And keep your eyes open for more Gosling sightings. We'd love to hear about them.
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Marilyn Hagerty, a veteran food reviewer for the Grand Forks Herald newspaper in North Dakota, gave an Olive Garden restaurant a glowing review last year.
Quickly, food writers from across the country slammed her for the article.
"I've been doing this for 20, 30 years. All of a sudden, things go crazy. I get a message saying 'your review is pathetic.' That started it," said Hagerty.
But supporters also came to Hagerty's defense and that lead to a book offer and unexpected fame.
"It's been overwhelming. All of a sudden I'm hearing for people all over the country," said Hagerty.
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was among the people who showed their support.
"He feels it's a story about eating in America that has not been told," said Hagerty.
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"As you know, the Company has received feedback from some shareholders relating to the discretionary adjustment the Compensation Committee made under the incentive plan payouts for the impact of the iPhone on our financial results," Hesse said in a letter to the SEC. "I do not want, nor does our Compensation Committee want, to penalize Sprint employees for the company's investment with Apple, so I will forego this adjustment to my compensation."
Mr. Hesse's paychecks will be lowered by some $346,200 over the year and he will forgo more than half a million in bonuses.
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Well, that was an interesting weekend. While the rest of the sports world was whipped into a Super Bowl frenzy, the mixed martial arts community was still decidedly abuzz from UFC 143's polarizing main event. Plenty of fallout arrived amid Diaz vs. Condit, so catch up on everything you might have missed and everything you need to see on today's edition of the Morning Report.
Dana White believes Carlos Condit deserved to win. Ariel Helwani and the UFC President discuss whether the judges made the right call, before being interrupted by a shirtless Mike Goldberg.
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Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen agree to UFC title rematch. Lost amongst the judging hysteria was the fact that the one of the UFC's most anticipated rematches has officially been set.
Relieve Saturday's action with this Fox Sports highlight package.
This man clearly did not agree with Sensei Cecil Peoples. (HT: Bloody Elbow)
With that out of the way, afford yourself a look ahead at UFC 144, featuring fighters so strong they knock the pigment off their opponent.
Somewhere, Stephen Thompson is smiling. (HT: Bloody Elbow)
Carlos Condit's other, more tangible prize for beating Nick Diaz. (via Kevin Iole)
Surprised she didn't armbar her.
I don't think Japan is ready for a second dose of Rampage.
Anyone else holding out for "RESPECT THE VADGE!" to become the female version of "Don't be scared homie?"
Miguel Torres gets it.
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- UFC on Fuel TV 1: Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0) out, Tim Means (16-3-1) in against Bernardo Magalhaes (11-1)
- Bellator 63: War Machine (12-4) out, Chris Lozano (9-2) in against Karl Amoussou (13-4-2)
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Mostly techno and tech house set that isn't boring! (and I'm sucker for any set that's got a bit of acid in it)
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Yohan - Patio Music 3 (nu-disco/funk)
Another edition of Patio Music, which is turning into one of my favourite projects. I'm really loving, but also hating mixing nu disco, because a lot of tunes have warped structure which makes it pain in the ass for a DJ to mix. But it's a fun challenge, and it keeps me from being complacent while mixing. (Being drunk as a skunk while mixing this set doesn't help. lol)
Very pleased that I'm able to explore the more funkier sound of nu disco, and some stuff sounds right out of the 80s disco hall. I'm also happy to go on a bit of full on funky house near the end, though I never though I'd mix funky house at 126bpm. But I got to include Groove Armada - Lovebox, which I've been trying to fit into a mix for like 6 years now.
Overall I think this is one of my best mixes to date, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I had fun making it. As always, cheers for listening.
Yohan - Patio Music 3 by Yohan the Glorious
1. Crazy P - Beatbox (PBR Streetgang remix)
2. Daniel Bortz - Can't Sleep at Night
3. Tesla Boy - Rebecca (Satin Jackets remix)
4. Soho808 - Reach
5. Tornado Wallace - Insect Overlords
6. DJ T - Sense (Tale of Us remix)
7. Alexis Raphael - Kitchens & Bedrooms (Lee Foss remix)
8. Friendly Fires - Hurting (Tensnake remix)
9. Cordova - Paradigm
10. Pional - Where Eagles Gone
11. DJ T - City Life (Maceo Plex remix)
12. Aki Bergen - Into My Soul (Spiritchaser remix)
13. Pol On - Molala (Mercury remix)
14. Maxxi Soundsystem - There's No Love
15. Dirtytwo - Moody (Butt Jackin')
16. Bazar - Hard to Find (Danny Daze Love dub)
17. Maxxi Soundsystem - Get Up (Eats Everything Three O'Three version)
18. Jay Shepheard - Fuzzy Border
19. Jonas Rathsman - Feeling You
20. Franck Roger & Mandel Turner - After All
21. Quivver - Orgazoid (mix 1)
22. Alec Carlsson - Paris Fried Chicken (J Paul Getto remix)
23. Scope & S-Groove - It's the Funk
24. Laura Jones - Love in Me (Maceo Plex remix)
25. Groove Armada - Lovebox
26. Ptaah - Fade Away (Silver City remix)
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Great set by Nicolas. First time hearing him, but I will be grabbing something more as soon as I can find it. The set has lots of feeling, with a good drive and some fun tunes.
Looks like he has a few more up: http://soundcloud.com/nicolasmasseyeff/sets/dj-mixes-230/
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06. Santos � primitive cannible (Stacey Pullens The Fine and The Young Remix)
07. Martin Dawson � Think About It (Maceo Plex Remix)
08. D-Nox & Beckers � You Are (Bushwacka�s JUST BE Remix)
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10. Funky Destination - Floorbreaker
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Pats' Seymour practices, status vs. Vikes uncertain
OXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Richard Seymour wore a brace on his injured left elbow at practice for the second day in a row on Thursday and his status for the New England Patriots' Monday night game at Minnesota remained uncertain.
The game shaped up as a marquee matchup between Seymour, the Patriots' four-time Pro Bowl defensive end, and the Vikings (4-2) offensive line, featuring three-time Pro Bowl left guard Steve Hutchinson and 6-foot-8, 343-pound left tackle Bryant McKinnie.
"When you look at their line, they have a lot of talent," Seymour said. "You can just look at the contracts that those guys got over there. It's probably one of the best left sides in football. They do a good job, no question about that."
Seymour was hurt in last week's 28-6 win over Buffalo when safety Rodney Harrison crashed into his elbow as Seymour had his hand planted on the ground. Seymour, who said the play looked "pretty gruesome" on film, practiced with a brace on Wednesday and Thursday.
"Obviously, anything you wear, it restricts you," said Seymour, who was listed as questionable on Thursday's injury report, which means he has a 50-50 chance of playing. "But at the same time it protects you. I just have to listen to the trainers because it isn't something I ever had before. I'm feeling my way through it."
Seymour said he underwent an MRI this week but he did not reveal the results.
If Seymour can't play, the Patriots (5-1) will likely turn to Jarvis Green, who has a team-high 4½ sacks. Second-year pro Mike Wright, a former undrafted free agent, would also see more action.
The Patriots' run defense struggled last season when Seymour missed four games with a knee injury. However, New England won two playoff games without him following the 2004 season.
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AURORA, Colo. (BP) - In the aftermath of the Aurora, Colo., theater massacre, an injured victim stands out as a beacon of forgiveness.
He is Pierce O'Farrill, one of 58 moviegoers injured July 20th when a heavily armed masked gunman, now in police custody, charged into the dark theater and systematically and seemingly indiscriminately began shooting. O'Farrill was shot in the right arm and left foot, and has shrapnel lodged in his chest.
Twelve others were killed.
"I'm not angry at him. I'll pray for him," O'Farrill said. "This is going to be hard for people to understand, but I feel sorry for him. When I think what that soul must be like to have that much hatred and that much anger in his heart -- what every day must be like. I can't imagine getting out of bed every morning and having that much anger and hatred for people that he undoubtedly has."
"There is evil in this world, and there is a darkness," O'Farrill said. "There is an enemy, but the wonderful news is there is a Light, and there is a Light that shines brighter than the darkness ever imagined."
Ryan Heller, O'Farrill's pastor at The Edge Church in Aurora, said O'Farrill has opened a much-needed dialogue on forgiveness. The congregation is Southern Baptist.
"Some of the other survivors have said that they can't or won't forgive. Reporters are contrasting him against other survivors so it is important to understand what Jesus says about forgiving," Heller said. "While so many people are questioning God in this time, Pierce is a light in the darkness. His faith is increasing, growing and maturing while many are in doubt. Pierce is like a rock."
Heller focused on forgiveness in his sermon the Sunday following the attack.
"Pierce has already forgiven him. I think that is exactly what we need to talk about this morning is forgiveness," Heller said, before explaining the Matthew 18 parable of the unforgiving servant. "God wants us to live lives of continual forgiveness. Forgiving brings strength and vitality. The reason that Pierce is able to forgive is because Jesus is in him."
Colorado governor John Hickenlooper referenced O'Farrill at Aurora's prayer vigil the Sunday evening after the mass murder.
"The outpouring of light and love is so much more powerful than any darkness," Hickenlooper said.
John Fruend, a close friend of O'Farrill, called him "a beacon of Christianity and what it is supposed to be about -- forgiveness and making the most of every day.
"Pierce believes God had him in the theater for a reason -- to tell God's message and use this as a forum. For him to say [he forgives the shooter] with all his wounds and pain is amazing. It moves me every time I think about it," Fruend said.
Heller said the tragedy highlights the church's mission as the hands and feet of Christ.
"In times of tragedy, we have a great chance to minister when we otherwise may not have had an opportunity," Heller said. "We are committed to sharing the light and evangelizing in our city."
The Edge loves O'Farrill.
"We visited him in the hospital and joined hands in prayer over him and his family. Our whole staff has been really involved in encouraging him," Heller said. "Kids from our children's ministry made him get well cards."
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TOKYO, JAPAN -- Toyota's latest car is only 7'10.5" long and three and-a-half-feet wide.
The single-seat electric car can go 31 miles on a single six-hour charge.
Starting at $8400, Toyota hopes to sell three-thousand of these tiny cars this year.
A major Japanese convenience store chain plans to use the vehicle for its home delivery service.
All right, it's small.....but it's not that small. 54 inches long and 41 inches wide.
It's the peel p-50 origionally built on the isle of man and now resurrected as a kit car in Britain.
It's the smallest car in the world...and it even has a door. Toyota doesn't.
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NEW YORK (MainStreet) — For the past few years, most college graduates in America have donned their caps and gowns to face a very uncertain future. Thankfully, the job market and the economy have improved, but grads still face stiff competition in the workforce.
This year, employers will hire 2% more new grads from the Class of 2013 than they did from the Class of 2012, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The organization also found the current unemployment rate for recent grads to be 8.8% — higher than 2007's rate of 5.7%, but down from 2010's rate of 10.4%.
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To land an entry-level job in today's competitive market, recent grads can look to these five tips to set themselves apart from the masses:
1. Boost your resume
"First-time job-seekers should fill their resumes with a variety of experiences necessary to thrive in the position for which they are applying. This may include part-time jobs held during college, volunteer work, professional student organizations and, most importantly, internships," says Nathan Parcells, co-founder and CMO of InternMatch, an online platform that matches college students with employers.
Out-of-the-classroom experience can "move mountains" when it comes to proving to employers you're more than prepared to take on an entry-level position, Parcells says, adding that recent grads should always list relevant skills at the top of their resume.
"Most students put their education first," says Dana Manciagli,author of Cut the Crap, Get a Job. "But you're not a student anymore. On your resume, you've got to list your experience first, including volunteer positions."


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JEFFERSON CITY -Missourians are preparing to celebrate the last holiday of summer, Labor Day. Typically, this weekend sees heavy volumes on Missouri's roads as many people will be taking one last summer trip.
It's important to remember the end of summer doesn't mean the end of construction season. The Missouri Department of Transportation continues to have work zones around the state making improvements and repairs to the transportation system. The majority of construction work zones will not be in place from noon Friday, August 29 until mid-morning Tuesday, September 2. However, some work zones have lanes closed all the time that are unable to be reopened for the holiday weekend.
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Bash Trash with MDC and MoDOT's Annual Trash Bash
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With no severe weather in the forecast Thursday, Downtown Billings was finally able to come alive for its summer concert series.
Rock band The Clintons took the stage in Thursday's "Alive After 5", which was held outside the Billings Depot. Two Alive After 5 events, one on May 30th and the one last week, were postponed due to severe weather, and will take place on July 3rd and September 5th.
Hundreds of people came out for the music, along with some refreshments and some fun. The very warm temperatures didn't seem to affect people's mood.
"I was in the wind all day earlier, and it was cold, so I'm enjoying the heat," said Jon Lowry.
"Love the heat. Makes the drinks go down a little bit better!" said Randall Rice.
Next week's Alive After 5, according to the organizer's website, will feature the band "Funk In The Trunk" at Cafe Italia.


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same here, cant use the tools
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Finished the short version of the game.... Fun game! :)
Too short before they tell you to buy it. Looked like an interesting game what little they let you play. Agree about bottom of screen not showing objects.
ditto here....can't play..bummer
Can't use objects either..
The bottom of the screen isn't showing so you can't get to the objects you need to use.
How did you get the objects to show up at the bottom of the screen? Looks like a fun game - wish it would let me play!


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Most NBA off-seasons are full of conjecture and doubt. It's natural since we have no games to analyze at the moment. Instead, we are left to stew over the good, bad and ugly of the past season. I'm...
A final look at the Phoenix Suns Summer League squad. What we saw and what we can expect to see from their young players this season.
Game re-cap of the Phoenix Suns' blowout Summer League loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Preview article on the Phoenix Suns-Memphis Grizzlies Summer League tilt on July 18. What can Suns' fans expect from today's game?
Recap of the Suns win their third summer league game including a look at the strong performance from Goran Dragic.
Interview with ESPN analyst David Thorpe about Earl Clark and other Suns players
Recap of the Phoenix Suns one point loss to the Toronto Raptors in their second summer league game
Open game thread for Suns vs Raptors Vegas Summer League game
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Julie Albright doesn't want to move, even just a few miles away. Moving means leaving her best friend, Ivy, and her pet rabbit, Nutmeg. Worst of all, it means leaving Dad now that her parents are divorced. Then Julie finds out that her new school has a basketball team, and life starts looking up—until the coach says no girls allowed. When Julie decides to fight for her place on the team, some of her new classmates tease her, and now even Ivy won't talk to her. Will Julie ever feel at home in her new school—and her new life?


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Auditing the latest claims about the IRS
By Jon Greenberg
Published on Friday, June 7th, 2013 at 12:42 p.m.
This week's House Ways and Means hearing on Internal Revenue Service targeting of tea party groups brought out a couple of points that have been used to blunt criticism of the tax agency. One is that poorly written rules invite mistakes because IRS staff don't work within clear limits. The other is that a flood of applications for tax-exempt status led overworked staff to use shortcuts that they shouldn't.
The hearing produced two factchecks. We summarize them below; you can get the details by clicking the links.
Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., picked up the first theme, suggesting that the singling out of political groups was similar to what has happened in the past. "It was wrong," McDermott said. "But let's not get lost. During the Bush administration liberal groups were targeted."
Our research found that starting in 2004 the IRS went after a few liberal organizations such as the NAACP, Greenpeace and a progressive church in California. But while politics might well have been involved, the IRS was questioning the activities of the organizations, not their political outlook. In contrast, the recent controversy involves systemic practices at the IRS based on an organization's name or policy position, and those practices touched hundreds of groups, not just a handful. We rated McDermott's statement Mostly False.
In the same hearing, Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Ark., took issue with the excuse that a rush of applications swamped the IRS staff. Griffin said "There was no surge in 501(c)(4) applications in 2010." An inspector general's report backs Griffin up. The IRS first used words like tea party, patriots, and 9/12 to pick out applications in early March 2010. In all of 2010, the number of applications was slightly less than the year before. It wasn't until 2011 and 2012 that the workload doubled. We rated the statement True.
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Bob "Pop Squat" Conz, 84, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday, October 28th, 2013, at the Lexington Regional Health Center.
He was born July 24th, 1929, in Maitland, Missouri, to George Albert and Bertha l. (Fishback) Conz. Bob was a 1948 graduate of Maitland High School and went onto further his education at Midwestern School of Evangelism in Ottuma, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Lucile May Strever on October 24th, 1952.
Bob and Lucile moved to Lexington in 1952. Bob worked as a farmhand for Don Knauss and Chris Lauby. He also worked at Safeway in Cozad and Plectron in Overton. Prior to retiring, he spent 11 years in maintenance at the Dawson County Courthouse.
He was a member of LexChristian Church where he was active in the church choir. He was the past president of the All American C.B. Club. Bob collected coins, antique dishes such as Milk Glass and Ruby Red and Orange Carnival Glass.
Survivors include his children; Robert Mark Conz of Ogallala, Nebraska; Larry (Bernice) Conz of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; Debra (James) Pray of Butler, Missouri and Cindy Conz of Lawrence, Kansas; one brother, George Conz of Iowa; one sister, Fay Smith of Maitland, Missouri; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lucile; two brothers, Fred and Floyd; a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, October 31st, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Pastor K.C. BeDunnah officiating.
It was Bob's wishes his body be cremated following the funeral service.
A Memorial has been established.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please visit reynoldslovefuneralhome.com. to share online condolences with the family.


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Mold Clean Up15 October
If you have a mold problem in your home or facility, check out the following facts by the US E.P.A.:
Ten Things You Should Know About Mold
- Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
- There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
- If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.
- Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.
- Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60%) to decrease mold growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside; using air conditioners and de-humidifiers; increasing ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning.
- Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
- Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced.
- Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation.
- In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains, by classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation).
- Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.
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Bleach Disadvantages12 October
Written by: Lynda Harris. Bleach Disadvantages.
My baby boy is getting so big, it seems like just yesterday that he was born and now he is a year old! We had a great summer–watching him interact with the world around him and really start to figure things out. He learned how to walk, say his first words and he's learning more and more every day…it's amazing! Sadly, when summer ended, we were going to lose not 1, not 2, but 3 babysitters, all going back to school in the fall. We had to scramble around the last few weeks and ended up deciding on a daycare center.
I've heard daycare is a double-edged sword and that I am giving my child the opportunity to socialize with other kids and open lots of doors for learning and language development but I'm also opening up doors to germs and run the risk of him getting sick a lot. After several colds, fevers and even a run-in with pneumonia, I have to wonder…
At our initial interview and tour of the center, the director told me that bleach was the standard "sanitizer solution" at the center and almost every other child care center. This "sanitizer solution" is one tablespoon of (household) bleach per gallon of water. Naturally, knowing about disinfectants and sanitizers, I cringed when I heard this. I personally would NEVER use bleach when a quat-based disinfectant is available. I don't like that they use bleach, but I get it.
It's cheap. Or at least they think it is.
There's one advantage that I listed for you above. That's the only one I can think of so I'd like to share with you the Disadvantages of Bleach…


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On the face of it, Renault's attempt at taking a short cut to launch a small hatchback in double quick time hasn't fared very well. The Pulse sells much less compared to the Nissan Micra, on which it is based. By cloning the Micra and rebadging it as the Pulse, Renault managed to cut development time and costs and importantly managed to add a small car to its portfolio.
A gap in Renault's line-up was plugged with the Pulse and that was the key expectation. The French car maker was clear that the Pulse wasn't going to outsell its Japanese alliance partner's existing twin. On similar lines and in keeping with the company's target to take its model range to five vehicles by the end of the year, Renault is now priming itself to launch the Scala.
Sudden Sedan
The Scala, which has been cloned from the Nissan Sunny, will fill another void - that of an entry sedan. The Scala (not to be confused with Renault models sporting the same name tag in other markets), will be slotted in between the Pulse and the Fluence. The new car will seek to take on competition like the Volkswagen Vento, the Hyundai Verna and the Honda City. But Renault officials are apparently clear that their expectations from the Scala too are only that it will enable the company to offer more choice to its buyers, though there are going to be a few buyers that the Scala will poach from the Sunny and vice versa.
However, unlike the Pulse, which looked pretty much identical to the Micra if you ignored the bonnet grille and the badges, the Scala is a slightly more elaborate redesign attempt. And that is likely to work in its favour.
Much of the redesign was finalised at Renault India's Mumbai design studio and it is apparent that the brief for the designers has been to infuse the cloned model with Renault DNA.
One of the most prominent changes at the front in the Pulse was the hexagonal bonnet grille design. Unlike the Pulse, however, the hexagonal grille, together with the front bumper redesign in the Scala seems to actually lend more character and individuality to the new Renault sedan compared to its Nissan twin.
Viewed from the side, the Scala's profile is very clearly like that of the Sunny, but the stubby new front bumper also stands out as a differentiator. The headlamps sport the same overall design as the Sunny's, but within they now have a variation and the smoked style effect in the Scala headlamps also gives out a new vibe to the onlooker.
The rear of the new Scala is the most distinctive and though all the familiarity is there in plain view, the changes that have been made give it a stronger character than the Sunny's. The thick chrome strip that runs across the rear and merges into the lines of the redesigned tail-lamp combination gives the Scala's rear an upmarket feel. There are bits there that seem to have been inspired by a German luxury car brand's trademark rear side.
Overall, the Scala's rear design also makes it look more squat and wide. The addition of chrome too boosts its feel of premiumness. More chrome also comes in the form of the metal strip that forms the beltline. The idea of the redesign also seems to have been to up the premiumness of the Scala over that of the Sunny and that reflects in the interior too, with the addition of leather upholstery in the top-end variant. The Sunny is not offered with leather seats.
The Scala's cabin is otherwise bereft any new bits in it and looks pretty much like a direct lift from the Sunny. The only changes being the badge in the middle of the steering wheel. There is a small change, though, that marginally boosts the feel of premiumness in the Scala's cabin. The lighter shade of brown (instead of grey in the Sunny) used for the dashboard plastics has improved the feel of the cabin. The rear seat also gets adjustable headrests.
There are some parts of the cabin in the Scala which Renault engineers could have experimented with to distinguish it from the Sunny, without it getting too expensive. Obviously, the redesign has been done with a sharp eye on costs, but some parts like the colour of the LEDs for backlighting, and some controls could easily have been changed with no additional expense.
However, the Scala's cabin is extremely airy and remarkably spacious just like the Sunny's is. The one other addition that Renault could have considered is fitting the second HVAC at the rear that the Duster is offered with for rear passenger comfort, instead of carry over the simple air blower from the Sunny.
The Scala is also offered with the same two engines that the Sunny is offered with and in the same state of tune. The 1,498cc petrol XH2 engine (in the Sunny it is called the HR15) produces an identical 99PS of peak power and a peak torque of 134 Nm. The engine will initially be offered with the same five-speed manual transmission that is currently available in the Sunny. But, plans for the Scala petrol include the addition, at a later date, of a CVT (continuously variable transmission) automatic gearbox.
The other engine is the, by now very familiar, Renault K9K diesel engine. This 1,461cc diesel powerplant produces the lower tune level and offers 86PS of peak power and 200 Nm of peak torque (both same as in the Sunny). The diesel mill is only paired with the manual gearbox. The five-speed gearbox carried forward from the Sunny sports the same ratios too.
To drive, the new Scala feels very similar to the Sunny. I chose to test drive the diesel engine variant, which is, going by current trends, likely to be the overwhelming favourite amongst buyers. The diesel engine is as cleanly matched as in the Sunny. There is enough to satisfy most owners in this segment. But, just like in the Sunny, the K9K engine in the Scala too suffers from a bit of turbolag.
Stomp the throttle pedal and the engine takes its own time to spool up and offer a hurried level of torque. As the rpm needle treads past the 1,500 level, there is a hint of urgency in the amount of torque being feed to the wheels. Of course, with the entire load of 200Nm of torque being available to be exploited at 2,000 rpm, the Scala then jumps forward eagerly.
I tested the Scala on hilly roads, the one that winds up to Shimla and beyond from Chandigarh. Buyers may not miss the relatively smaller amount of low-end torque that much, if most of the driving is going to be on city roads and highways. But, keeping the Scala diesel powerplant within the nice sweet spot in the rpm range produces great results and, like I found out, it can be good fun on hilly roads.
In keeping with the move to try and make the Scala a bit more upmarket than the Sunny, Renault engineers have also chosen to endow it with larger 15-inch rims for the RxL and RxZ variants. The lower trim RxE variant will still sport the 14-inch wheels carried over from the Sunny.
The upsized rims shod with 185/65 tyres actually go on to make a delightful difference to the ride quality. The ride is distinctly sportier and the Scala seems to feel more confident taking on turns at speed. Rear ride quality may not be very different from the Sunny, though a marginal increase in road feel cannot be ruled out. The Scala's suspension is the same set up as in the Sunny with McPherson struts at the front and torsion beam at the rear.
The Scala is likely to be launched by mid-September and will be positioned just above the Sunny in terms of price. I expect the prices to range from about Rs 7 lakh to Rs 9 lakh. The Scala may not be offered with a low-trim variant for the petrol, though the diesel will most likely be offered with three trim variants.


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It's the fourth-quarter that leaves a sour taste.
The Bearcats scored seemingly at will in the final quarter, outscoring Walker 28-0 in route to a 42-14 victory in the season opener back in August.
"We had players coming out with cramps. We weren't in good shape. We had kids starting that I don't think were ready for the atmosphere yet," said Mansell, a junior linebacker and team leader on defense.
Walker gets a chance at redemption tonight. The teams meet at 7 p.m. at Walker's Ki-Ro Gambrell Stadium with a spot in the state quarterfinals on the line.
Walker wins over Cullman have been rare in recent years. The Bearcats have won seven of the last eight meetings. The Vikings still lead the series 33-32-2.
"All week I've been thinking about this game. I just want to get back at them so bad," Mansell said. "We are a totally different team than we were in the first week. Our freshmen and sophomores have grown up. They are ready to play. They understand how big this game is to our team. We want to go to the third round. It's been a while since Walker's been that far."
The 42 points allowed by Walker in the first meeting against Cullman were the most the Vikings have given up in the series since 1971 and the most allowed by Walker since a 48-33 loss to Oxford in the opening round of the 2004 playoffs. Cullman also owns the three highest point totals in coach John Holladay's six-year tenure at Walker.
Mansell and crew have excelled on the defensive side of the ball since the Cullman game. Mansell leads the team with 135 tackles. He had 12 against the Bearcats.
Since the season-opening loss, Walker has allowed just 130 points over the last 10 games, an average of 13 points per game.
Walker opened the playoffs with a 30-7 rout of Central-Tuscaloosa. The Vikings were led by their rushing attack, which picked up 301 yards and all four touchdowns. The Vikings' defense held Central to just 67 rushing yards and 257 total yards.
Cullman (9-2) hammered Arab 49-14 in its first-round matchup. The Bearcats have lost in the second round of the playoffs each of the last two seasons. Walker hopes to extend that streak.
"We are so excited," Mansell said. "You can tell it in their eyes, they are ready to play. Everybody is focused and zoned in. It would mean everything to win this game. Cullman is the game Walker always looks forward to."


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Immigration reform, while not at the forefront of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, is believed by some members of the administration to take shape this year.
Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said he believes an altered migration system could shape the country's labor force for the better.
Immigration reform got a hearty nod from Obama during his speech. The president went as far as to say it would shrink deficits by $1 trillion in the next two decades.
Officials with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency have reached an agreement as it pertains to Texas' clean air plan. The resolution allows major polluters like oil refineries some flexibility on clean air permits.
The Texas Transportation Commission has given the green light to forming a high-speed rail commission to oversee a bullet train project between Fort Worth and Dallas. The Texas Department of Transportation agreed to take $15 million in federal funds in order to study the issue.
This week, commissioners set up a separate high-speed rail commission headed up by former transportation commissioner Bill Meadows.
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Texas students are coming to class hungry, an estimated 1.5 million kids across the state participate in breakfast in the classroom programs. Texas requires any district with over 10 percent of kids qualifying for free and reduced lunches to offer breakfast as well, and the results are fed kids who can concentrate on their work.
It comes around once a year, and when it does, San Antonio's Asian population takes center stage.The 27th annual Asian Festival is all in one day, and it happens on Saturday from 10 a.m.-5p.m. at the Institute of Texan Cultures.
"There'll be stages for music and dance, there'll be food vendors with authentic specialties from China and Japan, India, Laos and Cambodia, so many wonderful food opportunities," said ITC Senior Communications Specialist James Benavides.
Frustrating and thoughtless is how San Antonio Police Chief William McManus describes a recent alleged attack that turns out to have never happened.
The woman claimed to have been assaulted Jan. 17 on the trails at the Leon Creek Greenway by a man with a neck tattoo wearing a ski mask. But according to Police Chief William McManus, detectives had information that led them to believe the attack never happened, and they quickly discovered the alleged victim in the case made the whole thing up.
The smartest minds are in town energized about new technology and the changing world of energy production and consumption.
This year's DistribuTech conference is in San Antonio and is helping change the future of the energy industry.
Inside the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, leaders from the world's largest energy companies are busy talking about the latest and greatest in power transmission. The buzz is overwhelming, but really what It's really all about is how energy companies are updating their systems to better serve customers.
Their music is pretty well guaranteed to put a smile on your face but the kids who are making it haven't had a lot to smile about. They're from strife-torn Uganda.
"Some of the children we have were abandoned on the streets," said Watoto Children's Choir Team Leader Phillip Mugerwa.
"Others, they saw their parents murdered during war. Others saw their parents die of HIV and AIDS," he said.
San Antonio-based Valero Energy is reporting a 28 percent increase in its fourth quarter earnings, and officials say the nation's oil industry is healthier as a whole now that the recession is coming to an end.
Valero Wednesday reported an increase of $1.3 billion dollars over the fourth quarter earnings of 2012.
Vice-President of Media and Community Relations Bill Day said the company is starting to see steady increases now, in part due to the end of the recession.
Voter ID certificates are now available at Texas DPS offices and county elections offices are working to get voters properly registered for next month's early voting in the primary elections.
The Electronic Identification Certificate is the required document for all voters who do not already have a state or U.S. photo ID. According to the voter ID law that went into effect in November, every voter must show an acceptable form of ID to be allowed to cast their ballot.
Accepted photo IDs include: