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which model did you get Ray? 4x4 or 2 wheel drive? petrol or diesel ? and photos would be nice ;)
cruise usually doesn't work under 20 mph in any car i know every car i've had with it thats been the case..
fuel economy is always relative I've been used to Big V8 petrol engines for the last 30 plus years so anything over 15 mpg is good for me lol my last Truck only did 10mpg but was bloody quick ;) and even my daily driver (the car i'll be replacing with my Kuga only does about 24 max on commute to work ) and i've never worked out what the Pajero does when towing but i'm guessing not a lot lol. anyway i'm off for a test drive tomorrow, then provided i like the drive will be ordering one..
oh and the MPG will improve when you've got a few miles on the clock, my wife gets a new car every 6 months and we've noticed they do much more to the gallon when they are about to be returned, so look on the bright side it will get better, and you must be about my age and can remember when £20.00 would fill your tank unlike today when it's £6.00 a gallon for derv so £20.00 is just over 3 gallons, i can remember when i was 18 had a XJ6 Jaguar and it cost £40 to fill both tanks it was 50p a gallon less than 12p a liter then How times have changed :( .... Happy Days then ;)
almost the car I'll be getting, going for a test drive this morning dealer is letting me have it for a couple of hours just to see what i think, last new car i bought i didn't test drive and regretted it from the moment of delivery (wont be doing that again). good hear feedback on the auto box, as thats about the only thin i''ve not decided on, keep swaying between man and auto.. i was thinking of going for the 19" wheels but am now thinking for ride quality might stick with the 18" and maybe have another option ;) with bells and whistles ;) lol
thanks for the update hope it's ticking more boxes for you as you run it in ;)
Well back form the Test Drive, and wow what a lovely motor, luckily the test car was the Titanium X which will be the model i get abit in a different colour (never been a fan of Silver Cars).
but 1st impressions are very good.
My parents can both get in and out with ease (both in their 80s )so a good start.
driving position is limitless and found a really comfortable driving position in minutes,
everything easy to reach (although the stereo looks like it might take a while to get used too )
Leather seats very supportive and decent leather (not on par with my Bentley but different class of car but looks like it will stand the test of time adequately )
Loved the auto tailgate ;) and looks like we'll be going ahead and buying one.. just need to decide on colour .. white is favorite at the moment, and wheels the test car had 19" which i like the look of in photos but not so sure in the flesh and the sales girl did say that the ride is better with the stock 18" ( and replacement tires will be cheaper ;))
so at the moment it's going to be a
Ford Kuga 2.0TDCi Titanium X 5dr AWD Auto
Driver Assistance Pack –Blind Spot Information System, Lane Keeping Aid and Active City Stop
Keyless entry with hands Free Power Tailgate
Convenience Pack - Power folding door mirrors, Active Park Asst
Detachable Tow Bar
Frozen White Paint
Appearance Pack Roof Rails and privacy glass
Plus Mats, Mudflaps, rear protection thingy etc
delivery dates are likely to be Mid May to Mid June (Ford blame it on the amount of Titanium X models being ordered and leather supply :) Still I'm happy to wait to get the car I want, and after a good hour and a half test drive with a mix of city streets Dual carriageway and country roads the only thing i couldn't test was towing the caravan but i can't see that being a problem.
oh and Ray, Cruise control worked at speeds over 22 MPH and at 85 MPH (on Private road of course ;) ) didn't try any faster than that but reckon it will probably work up to the cars Max speed ;) if needed on Autobahn ;)
Eamon. You will love the toys and gizmos on it, but they are on most cases intuitive so enjoy from an envious Kuga driver lol. Best of all is the enjoyment you get from having it.
Yes Eamon, I have got the wifey to let me play with it as she drove, so yeah, crap what he said, but mind you I think I've been playing with the limiter to be honest, but I get it back tomorrow, to drive back to home so be playing with it all the way back, got to get this silly grin off my face, getting embarrassed. Ray
lol yea Ray, i love my gizmos lol, I've always had Black with a couple of Red cars for years and as they don't do the Kuga in red, that's made the choice a bit easier ;) Black or White, Good to hear you're enjoying your new car, when you going to take some photos and put em up here ;) they only had a silver or black Kuga at the dealership and although it looks good in Black White is favorite,So post some piccys up please .. oh and as i live in Norfolk (pot hole capital of the world ) I'm thinking 18" wheels I've had a couple of American trucks on 20" and great on open road but shook the fillings out of my teeth on the roads local to me ;)
Looks Awesome fella I'm really glad we've gone for white now definitely the colour to have (well if you like white ;) )
whats your marks out of 10 now ?
as for the reg number question I think its down to your personal choice (i guess someone could clone/ copy you car from photos on a forum, but then they could do that while you're driving down the road, heard about someone cloning number plates to use in London for the congestion charge, but that could just be urban legend ;) )
if its fitted its got to work i'd take it back and get them to fix it fella, my neighbors already think I'm flash/Crazy, when i brought the Bentley home if only they knew i'd taken it in part ex with the Chevy Truck i'd just sold and got some cash ;) and the Kuga is worth a lot more than the Bentley, i also have a couple of Morris Marinas so they are never surprised with what I bring home, and all get me to hook up my OBDII Reader on their cars when they have problems so all good really
I'm really looking forward to getting ours now, we're on holiday in May and it's looking like it's not going to be here till we get back, hope it arrives before the last week in May as i've got to go down to eastbourne on business after my hols and would be a good first drive, get some miles on the clock and run it in ho
w about a nice side photo next ;)
all the Best
lol must just be us oldies with Kugas on here ;)
I'm a Union rep at work (new word for Shop Steward ;)) and we have our annual conference in Eastbourne, so get a few days away every year in Eastbourne and a couple of weeks in Esher training every year Get accused of having "jollys" but it's harder than being at work lol but for a good cause
lol Oh yes Ray Party lol no seriously i hate all politicians they are all just out for what they can get for themselves, I'm Union to help and protect the people i work with, make sure their rights are looked after, as i tell people we are not there to defend the indefensible, just to ensure their rights are protected and they are treated fairly..
i was a Union rep in the late 70s and 80s and agree they had far too much power then and not enough now,
anyway on a positive side saw a new kuga in white today and Love it, they had a Grey one, and white and my dealer had Black and Silver and out of all the colours i've seen now white is my favorite, and as i'll be keeping it for a long time guess thats gotta be a good thing ;)
have you got a photo of the switch? reckon post on here and someone will know if its right!


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im begining to hate a lot of people.
everyone thinks that im too girl crazy for a relationship and that im "all over eeery girl"
and that i think too high of myself and im wayyy to conceited.
when none of that is true. i have an amazing girlfriend that i never want to loose.
i know i look good but i dont go around thinking im better then everyone..
and just because i put my arm around someone im "all over em"
i think that people are making reasons to dislike me.
and im loosing my best friend to drugs and her current crush.
=( try not to let what everyone says bother you. i hope all gets better for you soon.
Remembering you always

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Incorporating energy efficiency and renewable energy can help businesses across all sectors in New York become more profitable.
Working together in various communities, New Yorkers can create a better energy future and help the economy grow.
New Yorkers can make their homes more comfortable and cut energy costs.
Talent, innovation, and unique resources available in New York make it a premier place for clean energy businesses to grow.
New York welcomes the new, innovative ideas that will inform policy, protect the environment, and power the future.
June 25, 2012
The coalition, comprised of a broad spectrum of government representatives, local municipalities and various agencies from within each county, will develop a smart growth plan for the Mohawk Valley Region Economic Development Council (REDC) area. The Otsego and Oneida County Economic Development and Planning departments will lead the planning process for the region.
"On behalf of the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council, we are eager to continue our strategic planning process with the recent award from NYSERDA's Cleaner, Greener Communities Program. With this award, we can continue to define our area's resources and assets, cultivate sustainable economic development initiatives and refine a sustainable strategic plan that will enable the Mohawk Valley Region to realize its full potential as an efficient and economically vibrant region," said Larry Gilroy, co-chair of the Mohawk Valley REDC.
"This is great news for our region and an important step forward for sustainable growth in the Mohawk Valley," said Bjong Wolf Yeigh, President of SUNY Institute of Technology and co-chair of the Mohawk Valley REDC. "Building on the work that our Regional Council has already done, this strategic support will take our effort in the right direction."
The development of a comprehensive regional sustainability plan is the first phase of the Cleaner, Greener Communities program and is intended to provide resources that each New York region can use to develop its own vision, goals and objectives for a sustainable future, identify actions needed to achieve that future and outline metrics to measure success. Only one award was made in each region of the state.
"This funding is an excellent opportunity for the Mohawk Valley Region to develop a plan that improves environmental quality by reducing air, water and land pollution and improves quality of life through smart growth and sustainable development," said Francis J. Murray Jr. President and CEO of NYSERDA. "Under Governor Cuomo's leadership, all New Yorkers will benefit, as the regional plans will examine each region's available resources and provide a specific vision to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency and renewable energy."
"Otsego County is proud to be the sponsor of the application to the Cleaner, Greener Communities Program and looks forward to working with the Mohawk Valley Region and its stakeholders to plan and eventually implement energy-efficient, environmentally safe and sound projects that will be economically beneficial to the Mohawk Valley Region," said Karen Sullivan, Otsego County Planning Director.
"This is a tactical step toward securing investments to implement smart growth strategies in the Mohawk River Valley. By addressing critical issues like brown fields, main streets, energy, water and transportation, this funding will provide the blueprint for structural changes in the way we do business," said Diane Shoemaker, Director of Economic Development for the City of Rome.
"We look forward to working with our partner municipalities and community leaders in the Mohawk River Valley to realize Governor Cuomo's vision of tapping regional strength to confront quality-of-life challenges. I am excited to be on the team charged with mapping a cleaner, more efficient future for the Valley," said Ray Durso, Director of the Genesis Group.
Once a plan is developed, additional funding will be available from the Cleaner, Greener Communities program on a competitive basis to implement projects that support the goals of the plans. Projects must create opportunities from achieving carbon reductions, energy efficiency savings and/or renewable energy deployment while enhancing job creation, economic investment and development consistent with the region's sustainability and REDC strategic plan.
"This is extremely well timed. A Task Force of city residents has just completed a document, Oneonta 2030, which makes a series of recommendations for wide-ranging actions to make Oneonta a fully sustainable community. The Common Council and I are working to address these recommendations in our multi-year financial and capital plans," said Richard P. Miller, Jr., Mayor of Oneonta.
"This is another one of the positive effects of the MVREDC process. When multiple counties work together to address over-arching issues, everyone benefits. Creating a plan for Cleaner, Greener Communities will identify regional priorities and is the first step towards changing the face of the region," said Steve DiMeo, President, Mohawk Valley EDGE.
"We are honored to have been an active participant in the Cleaner, Greener Communities program application process for the Mohawk Valley Region," said Darla M. Youngs, executive director of the Otsego County Conservation Association. "Sustainability features prominently in OCCA's strategic plan, and one of our program goals for this year was to partner with the Otsego County Planning Department in the development of a countywide energy plan. The regional scope of this project makes it that much more exciting."
Program Director Travis Sauerwald served on the grant Planning Committee and, on behalf of OCCA, will continue as coordinator of grant-related actions for Otsego and Schoharie counties.
OCCA's strategic plan identifies promotion and use of renewable energy sources, exploration of models for locally-produced energy, and energy conservation and reduction in the use of fossil fuels as key among concerns for the county's energy future.


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it took forever to sign up for this thing!
i have been trying since like... 11:00 this morning!
but owell no reason to whine im on now!
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so uhm...
my name is hayden and im here to blog.
i have always wanted to blog
but havnt gotten hooked on a site.
i got hooked on this site before i even got in!
lol, but yea,
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im really crushing on this girl named meggan
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EUGENE, Ore. — As the weather gets colder, more people find themselves sniffling, coughing, and sometimes catching the flu.
But the Lane Preparedness Coalition says there are ways to avoid getting sick.
Lane County Public Health communicable disease officials will hold a public forum Wednesday, Nov. 13. They'll talk about national and local flu trends. The National Weather Service will also be there with projections for this year's winter weather.
The forum is from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Lane County Health and Human Services Building, located at 151 W. 7th Ave.


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PITTSBURGH – (November 27, 2012) – The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Community Services and Pittsburgh Mercy Health System's Operation Safety Net® will again operate the Severe Weather Emergency Shelter (SWES) this winter for the safety of people who are street homeless.
Located at the Smithfield United Church of Christ, 620 Smithfield Street, Downtown, the shelter provides temporary, overnight accommodations, professional social services and protection from frigid temperatures to people who typically do not use other existing shelter resources during periods of severe winter weather.
From now through March 15, 2013, the SWES will operate from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. when the temperature drops to 25 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and when dangerous winter weather exists or is predicted by the National Weather Service. As in previous years, additional nights will be added, as needed. Persons served and referring organizations can find out if the SWES is activated on a given evening by calling 412.779.1329. (Please note: the phone line is not staffed; therefore, messages should not be left at this number.)
In addition to providing basic human services and professional case management services, Operation Safety Net coordinates employees and volunteers who staff the shelter and procures all of the necessary supplies — including sleeping bags, linens, winter apparel and food — for persons served. Allegheny County Police provide security each night the shelter is activated.
During the winter of 2011-2012, the SWES operated 31 nights, down from a record 64 nights the previous winter (2010-2011). Last winter, however, was unseasonably mild by meteorological standards. During the 31 nights it was open, the shelter served an average of 65 people each night. Overall, 409 individuals benefited from the shelter's activation; 43 were age 26 or younger, and 29 were age 64 or older. Fifty of the individuals were women, and 48 of the individuals were veterans.
Operation Safety Net case managers help individuals who come to the shelter access needed services, secure benefits, and find permanent housing. In the past five years, Operation Safety Net has successfully connected more than 850 of the individuals it serves to housing.
The SWES is made possible by funding from DHS and the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development, Pittsburgh Mercy Health System (PMHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the City of Pittsburgh Department of Economic Development, and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Operation Safety Net recognizes and thanks the following community partners and organizations that help make the SWES possible: Bethlehem Haven, Central Baptist Church, Community Human Services, East End Cooperative Ministries, Familylinks, First Step Recovery, Gaudenzia (formerly House of Crossroads), Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, House of Bread, individual donors and volunteers, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Light of Life Rescue Mission, Michael's Place, Mission Vision, Northside Common Ministries, Passavant Memorial Homes, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Shepherd's Heart Fellowship, the Sisters of Mercy in Pittsburgh, Smithfield United Church of Christ, Springboard Kitchens, St. John Capistran Ladies of Charity, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, The Eating Group, VA Pittsburgh Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program, Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, and Young Lawyers Group of Pittsburgh.
Monetary donations in support of the Severe Weather Emergency Shelter are welcome. Donations may be made at www.pmhs.org or mailed to Pittsburgh Mercy Health System's Development Office, 101 Bradford Road, Suite 320, Wexford, PA 15090. Please make checks payable to Pittsburgh Mercy Health System and specify that the gift is intended for Operation Safety Net and the Severe Weather Emergency Shelter. To make a donation by telephone, contact Connie Murray, executive director, Pittsburgh Mercy Health System Development, at 724.934.3537.
For more information about the SWES, please contact Stephanie Chiappini, program manager, Operation Safety Net, at 412.246.2980.
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About the Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Allegheny County Department of Human Services is responsible for providing and administering publicly-funded human services to Allegheny County residents. DHS is dedicated to meeting these human services needs, most particularly for the county's most vulnerable populations, through an extensive range of information exchange, prevention, early intervention, case management, crisis intervention and after-care services.
About Operation Safety Net®
Operation Safety Net® is Pittsburgh Mercy Health System's award-winning, innovative medical and social service outreach program for the unsheltered homeless population in Allegheny County. It strives to address the circumstances which undermine the mental and physical health of persons served by creating avenues for people who are homeless to access the medical and social services that are necessary for them to improve their quality of life. Since its founding in 1992, Operation Safety Net has reached approximately 10,000 homeless individuals with more than 68,000 visits where they live – in camps along riverbanks, in alleyways, or beneath bridges and highway overpasses – and has successfully helped more than 850 individuals who were once homeless to find homes of their own. In doing so, Operation Safety Net not only assists with providing health care and affordable housing, but also offers this vulnerable population hope, dignity, and a sense of community. Operation Safety Net is part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health System and Catholic Health East, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. To learn more or to make a donation in support of its important work in the community, visit www.pmhs.org.
About Pittsburgh Mercy Health System
Pittsburgh Mercy Health System (PMHS), part of Catholic Health East and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is one of the region's largest health and social service nonprofits and also one of its largest employers. PMHS includes A Child's Place at Mercy, McAuley Ministries, Mercy Behavioral Health, Mercy Community Health, Mercy Intellectual Disabilities Services, Mercy Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Program, Operation Safety Net®, and Pittsburgh Mercy Family Health Center. Together, these PMHS programs and its 1,700 employees serve more than 26,000 individuals annually at more than 60 locations in Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more about PMHS or to make a donation in support of its important work in the community, visit www.pmhs.org.


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Vertebrate Paleontology
The Vertebrate Paleontology Collection of the OMNH is a major national collection, and constitutes one of the most important existing records of vertebrate history and evolution in the southern plains. The collection comprises over 70,000 cataloged specimens. All geological time periods in which vertebrates occur (from Ordovician through Quaternary) are represented by specimens. The majority originate from the late Paleozoic through Pleistocene (roughly the last 300 million years) in Oklahoma and the western United States. A small number of specimens come from several foreign countries around the globe. Particular strengths are in land-dwelling vertebrates from terrigenous rocks in Oklahoma, especially the Pennsylvanian and Permian, Jurassic and Cretaceous, and late Tertiary and Quaternary. Much of the VP collection was accumulated with the federal aid of the Works Progress Administration during the late 1930s and early 1940s by local crews under the direction of J. Willis Stovall. More recently, during the late 1980s and 1990s, the collection has grown in specimens especially from the Cretaceous of the western interior of the United States. As of 2008, the VP collection included over 109 type specimens and over 1,346 figured specimens (see Catalog of Type and Figured Fossil Vertebrates). The Paleozoic portion of the collection is principally composed of Permian tetrapods from Oklahoma. It is one of the largest and most significant of such collections in existence, including several type specimens. Many Permian specimens, such as Labidosaurikos, Eocaptorhinus, and Diplocaulus, are exceptional in their completeness; some unique series, such as the materials of Cotylorhynchus, are represented. The Paleozoic fishes also include type and referred specimens. Of particular significance are specimens from the Bohemian gas coal documenting the ontogeny of xenacanth sharks (the only such material outside of the Czech Republic and the only known juveniles); an Oklahoma Xenacanthus chondrocranium; extensive Oklahoma petalodont material; articulated acanthodians, hybodontoid sharks, and palaeoniscoids from the Upper Pennsylvanian of Kansas; and nearly 100 specimens of the lungfish Gnathorhiza from central Oklahoma. A significant part of the Meozoic holdings is made up of dinosaurs. Most of these derive from the Morrison Formation of Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Several specimens belong to juveile sauropods, which are otherwise poorly represented in the fossil record. Also abundantly represented are bones (including the type specimen) of the large theropod Saurophaganax. OMNH Mesozoic holdings also include relatively large and significant (and growing) collections of Early Cretaceous dinosaurs (which are poorly known on a global scale) from Oklahoma, Montana, and Utah. These include a large series of articulated skeletons and some of the best-known specimens of Tenontosaurus (including several juveniles), type and referred material of Acrocanthosaurus, paratypes of Eolambia, and Deinonychus, and the type specimen of the brachiosaurid Sauroposeidon, the tallest known dinosaur. Late Cretaceous dinosaur material worthy of note includes a collection from the Big Bend area of Texas and important specimens from elsewhere, including a nearly complete skull of Triceratops from Montana, and materials from the San Juan Basin of New Mexico including one of the most complete specimens of Pentaceratops. Also among the Mesozoic holdings is one of the most comprehensive collections of Cretaceous microvertebrates in existence, including one of the worlds largest collections of Cretaceous mammals, with a number of type and figured specimens among them (see Cretaceous vertebrates database). Most of the Cretaceous material derives from Utah (Straight Cliffs, Wahweap, Kaiparowits, and Cedar Mountain formations), western Texas (Aguja Fm.), and Montana (Cloverly Fm.). To a large extent, these holdings are unique in terms of geologic and geographic occurrence. The collection also includes the largest sample of the early mammal Morganucodon outside of Europe. Other non-dinosaurian Mesozoic vertebrates of OMNH include Triassic amphibians and archosaurs (including a type) from Oklahoma and nearby parts of Texas and New Mexico; complete Xiphactinus fishes from the Cretaceous of Texas; and marine reptiles from the Niobrara Formation of Kansas and contemporaneous beds of Arkansas. The Cenozoic holdings, too, include a number of type, figured, and referred specimens. The collection has moderate-sized but representative samples from the Paleocene and Eocene of New Mexico (Nacimiento and San Jose fms.), Eocene of Wyoming (Willwood, Green River, and Bridger fms.), and Colorado, Eocene-Oligocene of South Dakota (Chadron and Brule fms.), and the Trans-Pecos region of Texas (Vieja Group), and Eocene-Oligocene and early Miocene of Nebraska (Chadron, Brule, and Marsland fms.). In terms of numbers of specimens, the bulk of the Cenozoic collection is comprised of significant samples from a large number of Ogallala Formation (Miocene) assemblages. These include local faunas from Clarendon, Texas; Durham, Oklahoma; Laverne, Oklahoma (Clarendonian land mammal age); and Optima, Oklahoma (including type specimens); and also Arnett, Oklahoma; and Higgins, Texas (Hemphillian land mammal age). Other Cenozoic fossils in the collection include a large number of Pleistocene proboscideans and other taxa, including xenarthran and ungulate type specimens.
Full Collection Database
Cretaceous Vertebrates Database
Fossil bats of the Americas
Dr. Richard L. Cifelli, Curator
Dr. Nicholas J. Czaplewski, Staff Curator
Jennifer Larsen, Collection Manager
Kyle Davies, Museum Preparator
Joshua Cohen, Graduate Student
Jessica De Smet, Graduate Student
Joseph Frederickson, Graduate Student
Andrew Thomas, Graduate Student
Research Associates
Holly W. Ballard, Affiliated Research Associate
Brian Davis, Affiliated Research Associate
Paul M. Gignac, Affiliated Research Associate
Cynthia L. Gordon, Affiliated Research Faculty
Thomas Lipka, Affiliated Research Associate
W. Desmond Maxwell, Affiliated Research Associate
William May, Affiliated Research Associate
Julia McHugh, Affiliated Research Associate
Sean Modesto, Affiliated Research Associate
Randall L. Nydam, Affiliated Research Associate
Robert Reisz, Affiliated Research Associate
Marco Romano, Affiliated Research Associate
Eva Sacchi, Affiliated Research Associate
Benjamin Sames, Affiliated Research Associate Personal Website: http://homepage.univie.ac.at/benjamin.sames/ Institutional Website: http://geologie.univie.ac.at/
Paul Sereno, Affiliated Research Associate
Kent Smith, Affiliated Research Associate
Hans-Dieter Sues, Affiliated Research Associate http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/sues.html http://www.amazon.com/Hans-Dieter-Sues/e/B001JRWZVU/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1385159982&sr=1-1
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2013 Toyota Prius c at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show
- Competes with: Honda Insight, Hyundai Accent, Volkswagen Golf TDI
- Looks like: A city car to beat all city cars
- Drivetrain: 73-horsepower, 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and 60-hp electric motor; 144-volt nickel-metal-hydride battery; continuously variable automatic transmission; front-wheel drive.
- Hits dealerships: March
At the 2013 Toyota Prius c hybrid's first North American showing, the company announced a starting price below $19,000 and estimated gas mileage of 53/46 mpg city/highway and 50 mpg combined. Those figures alone make it a major splash in the market.
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The "c" stands for city, which plays up the four-door hatchback's small size and record-setting fuel economy for a conventional hybrid in city driving. (It also draws attention away from its highway figure, which is 2 mpg lower than the regular Prius' highway rating, and its combined rating of 50 mpg, which is an even match.)
The mileage parity with the larger Prius isn't a big surprise.
The Prius c will come in four trim levels. Standard equipment includes 15-inch steel wheels, automatic climate control, a 3.5-inch color display, an AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio connectivity, a USB port, steering-wheel audio controls and remote keyless entry. There are nine airbags.
An optional touch-screen navigation system comes with SiriusXM satellite radio (with a three-month trial subscription) and Entune, which interfaces with a smartphone's internet-radio applications, and other features.
Toyota says the Prius c has 87.4 cubic feet of passenger space, compared with 94 and 97 cubic feet, respectively, for the Prius and Prius v, the latter of which is the largest in a growing Prius family.
The Prius v's main advantage is its cargo volume behind the backseat: 34.3 cubic feet, compared with 21.6 cubic feet for the regular Prius and 17.1 cubic feet for the new Prius c.


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Environmental Policy and Governance
Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. and ERP Environment
Edited By: Prof Andy Gouldson, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, UK
Impact Factor: 1.117
ISI Journal Citation Reports © Ranking: 2013: 60/98 (Environmental Studies)
Online ISSN: 1756-9338
Associated Title(s): Business Strategy and the Environment, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Sustainable Development
Editorial Board
Prof Andy Gouldson, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, UK
Dr Begüm Özkaynak, Dept of Economics, Boğaziçi University, Turkey.
Dr Stavros Afionis, University of Leeds, UK.
Dr Julia Leventon, Leuphana University, Lüneburg, Germany
Esther Wolff
Nicholas Ashford, MIT, USA
Jonathan Barton, Pontificia Universidad Catòlica de Chile, Chile
Chris Cocklin, James Cook University, Australia
Alberto Costi, University of Wellington, New Zealand
Navroz Dubash, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
Jon Erickson, University of Vermont, USA
Brendan Flynn, National University of Ireland, Ireland
Shinji Kaneko, Hiroshima University, Japan
Michael Kraft, University of Wisconsin, USA
Michael Mason, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
James Meadowcroft, Carleton University, Canada
Elena Nikitina, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
Jouni Paavola, University of Leeds, UK
Inge Ropke, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Ian Rowlands, Waterloo University, Canada
Dianne Scott, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Mikael Skou Anderson, National Environmental Research Institute, Denmark
Jerzy Sleszynski, Warsaw University, Poland
Sigrid Stagl, University of Sussex, UK
Patrick Ten Brink, Institute for European Environmental Policy, Belgium
Sharon Turner, ClientEarth, London, UK
Kevin Urama, African Technology Policy Studies Network, Kenya
Arild Vatn, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway
Frank Watzold, University of Cottbus, Germany
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'Outer Limits' - Auckland to Three Kings by Mark Kitteridge |
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It makes sense, too. The combination of Dean, his service and the boat, has quickly attracted customers who appreciate fishing in comfort and style. While I thought that Outer Limits (Mark I) was pretty darned good, it seems likely that in the Mark II version, Tony and Dean(o) have produced the most sophisticated and luxurious charter vessel on the water today.
Although the new Outer Limits is very much a game fishing boat, Deano is no slouch when it comes to finding big snapper. I joined him and Tony on Outer Limit's maiden Great Barrier expedition, accompanied by Mark Willis, long time boating buddy of Tony's, who made up the numbers.
First stop was Little Barrier. Although there was 20 knots of wind and some unpleasant chop, Outer Limits barely noticed the conditions and it was a pleasant trip over. There was a slight hiccough when an overheating alarm went off on one of the big engines. Teething problems of this type often occur on new and recently refurbished boats, but I still worried that this might signal a premature end to our jaunt. But I hadn't figured on Deano. This lad is a real whiz when it comes to things electrical and mechanical, so the problem was isolated and rectified within the hour. It's really comforting to know that you have someone like him on board.
Arriving around midday, conditions were better for diving than snapper fishing, so Tony and Mark went off on a cray expedition while I concentrated on kicking back, my line in the water, beer in hand.
My 'efforts', in this instance, went largely unrewarded. A kahawai and two trevally helped keep up my enthusiasm, but mostly the only interest shown in my bait was by small, undersized snapper.
'Don't worry, Mark', said Dean, 'we'll get into the bigger ones when the tide turns later on.' When I confidently say that sort of thing, the Fishing Gods usually band together to make success impossible; not so with Deano. After dealing with the crays brought back on board by Tony and Mark, we frittered away an hour or so in the lee of the island before biting the bullet and heading out into the fray.
Two hundred metres out we lost our shelter and found ourselves in a metre of white-flecked lift, puffed up by twenty knots of wind. With opposing wind and tide, it took considerable skill on Deano's part to place the anchor so that we hung correctly for his spot. Although we ended up very slightly wayward of where he normally likes to sit, Deano still believed we were close enough to take advantage of the rocky shelf below: 'They come out of that shelter and up the berley trail', he explained.
Fortunately, for the fishing's sake, we ended up side on — and from the comfort point of view it wasn't too bad, either. Despite the swells, the big Riviera rolled around surprisingly little, encouraging those on board to whack on some monster baits and then allow them to drift enticingly down.
Nor did we have to be patient. Only five or six minutes elapsed before the snapper began to emerge from their weedy homes to take our baits. Some were big enough to cause us problems, ripping out heaps of line as they made the most of the strong current. As is often the case, a couple of really good ones became sorry tales of the 'Ones That Got Away', but there were still a few in the 5-6kg class, as well as a beauty caught by Deano that knocked on the 20lb mark door. The lad had brought home the bacon!
With Great Barrier beckoning us for the night, we stopped fishing just before total darkness fell and made our way over. Once there and anchored up, we were treated to a meal of fresh snapper and crayfish, all washed down with some excellent wine. Aaahhh! Happiness filled! We slept well that night.
The following morning was largely spent catering for the divers, but we still managed to get a couple of reasonable trevally, some snapper to 4.5kg, a large john dory and some solid kahawai — along with the almost inevitable barracouta. (Is there a form of myxamitosis that we can use to slow the population explosion down a bit?).
For lunch, we had scallop sandwiches: scallops crumbed, scallops lightly battered — and would we like some more? Good on ya, Deano!
All too soon, it was time to head home. As the gentle breeze caressed us back towards the mainland and the buildings began to materialise once more, I couldn't help reflecting how much worse a place like Auckland seems after such a trip. Funny how two totally different worlds can coexist so close to one another...
The new Outer Limits is simply spectacular. She is seaworthy, spacious, luxurious, and quicker than one would imagine. She should quickly find ready acceptance with old customers — as well as attract many new ones from overseas and amongst local corporate circles. Powered by twin 600 MTUs, she has a top speed of 28 knots and cruises at 22. This gets her to where she wants to be without wasting time: an important factor when clients have little to spare and want to get away to places such as the Three Kings or Great Barrier. At 16 metres, she is currently the biggest model made by Riviera and it's no surprise to learn that there is a long waiting list for new ones.
No expense has been spared in making sure that she has everything a boatie could want; angler or otherwise. Two large cabins are fitted with very comfortable double beds and each has its own bathroom, along with a couple of single berths. Both cabins are fitted with personal air conditioning units, and their own stereo and CD player. As for the on-board music selection: it caters to all tastes and, currently numbering well over a thousand discs, is fast becoming legendary.
The saloon area is large and designed to facilitate entertaining and socialising — especially the dining area: it has a huge table capable of seating twelve people! Then there's the galley. The area is well set-up and there's a stainless barbecue for those with the inclination.
Three fridges — one of massive size — keep everything fresh and the drinks cold. One of them is situated up on the fully-enclosed flybridge, providing quick and easy access for thirsty boaties enjoying high altitude scenery or lure watching.
The flybridge itself is also impressive. There are several long seats to sit or sprawl on and the layout is perfect for encouraging a little socialising, especially as it can be completely closed to all adverse weather elements. In addition, it also houses a mind-boggling array of the finest electrical equipment available at present, and just having it demonstrated by Deano is entertainment in itself — we're definitely talking cutting-edge technology, here!
One would reasonably expect that a boat requiring so much power would require a generator thumping away for much of the time. This is not the case with Outer Limits — she is fitted with a genset inverter, making it unnecessary.
Water is certainly not a problem, either. Unlike most boats, you can shower all you want and the water does not have a bad taste when it's made into tea or coffee. This is because, although Outer Limits only carries 1000 litres of water, there is a water-maker on board pumping out 80 litres every hour!
Fishing Machine
Outer Limits is not just about total comfort. She is also a serious fishing machine, possessing the best quality tackle available from 6 up to 37kg, with enough rod holders to cater for 22 outfits. There is an inside and outside livebait tank, and one is fitted with super-duper tuna tubes as well as underwater pool lights — all far too good for mere baitfish, surely?
Although Deano is very keen on stand-up type fishing, the boat is currently being fitted with a chair for those who prefer to fish this way — or if the fish hooked proves to be particularly large.
I was impressed by the bait rigging bench. It's nice to have an area made for the purpose, and the long, narrow cupboard behind it is comprehensively set up with a wide variety of tackle and accessories, all neatly packed in their own, see-through containers.
In addition to the usual outriggers, Outer Limits boasts not one, but two downriggers. As far as I'm concerned, no boat should be without them, but surprisingly few do.
For the divers, there is a compressor on board for the refilling of tanks and a ladder. Both Deano and The Boss love to dive!
As for Deano, I didn't get to see as much of the service he usually provides because it was very much a Boy's Trip, but previous experiences have shown him to be a thoughtful fisher who uses the electronic wizardry on board to his and the charter's fullest advantage. Already a very keen angler when he first took the job on, a few seasons of hard-out marlin fishing at the Three Kings has honed his skills further, endearing him to some very keen marlin fishers.
One of his regulars does an incredible 30-40 days a year! In addition, he's friendly and affable, and a pleasure to be with. That's important when you're on a multi-day trip.
In summary, Outer Limits is a boat that's hard to beat. She's lavishly appointed, comfortable to be on and equipped with everything imaginable. If you want to fish or cruise in comfort on a 'floating limousine', this boat is for you.
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Montecristo White Reviews
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I picked one of these up on vacation about two months ago and I'm not over it yet. I've paid more but not had a better tasting smoke. The wife saved the tube to buy some for me for Christmas but the local shop had run out, bummer. I've informed her about Famous Smoke. Happy Birthday to me!!
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Montecristo White Toro
Very well made and like most I've bought here fresh and in great shape. Perfect draw right from the cut to the end. Opens a little light but develops nicely. Even burn from start to finish. Light gray ash holds on well. Medium smoke, on the creamy side but not too sweet just hints of carameltowards the finish. Great in the morning or mid day when you still need to function. Slow burner despite the size so plan on spending some time. Warm and supple down to the nub. Keep some in your box.
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I ordered a tin of the White Montecristos, because they were on sale. I'm very very glad I did. They're not as pungent or strong, in my opinion, as the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Reals I keep in my humidor, but they don't need to be. I actually enjoy them more as a weekly smoke, because they're not as strong. Everything about the cigar is superb. The only gripe I have is the particular tin of cigars I recieved were somewhat dry and had fairly large veins. They are very attractive, the draw is great as long as you make sure it is lit well, the consistancy is very good, and the burn is great. Regarding taste it is excellent. It is very smooth, creamy, and slightly sweet. These are definately going to be my weekly cigar that's for sure, and have a permanent place in my humidor along with Romeo y Julieta and Playboy
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They started out good but half way thru both started to taste like F & A. Unable to finish. Then I rememered this happened to me once before about a year ago. I would be interested to know if anyone else had this experience.
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Good cigar for after dinner or on the golf course. Smooth tates and good burn.
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Just got the box of 27. Excellent price compared to stores. Nice bonus, Montecristo packs a Humi-stik in each box. I'll be using it when taking a few of these Toros with me on vacation.
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Ever since being introduced to the Montecristo White line, I've been proudly boasting my affinity for these succulent smokes. Flavors of rich, roasted coffee with a smooth draw. It's an easy, medium-bodied smoke, great for new and experienced smokers alike.
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Shiur #03: R. Lipshutz's Attitude towards Non-Jews
By Rav Yitzchak Blau
While the Torah's ritual law applies mostly in an exclusively Jewish context, ethical obligations bear a more universal quality. Pirkei Avot, a tractate dedicated primarily to ethical responsibilities, thus may address the gentile world as well; ethical maxims in Avot might provide guidance for non–Jews along with Jews. Additionally, the ethical demands made upon Jews can also apply to their social interaction with gentiles. No rabbinic commentator developed this theme as extensively as R. Lipschutz.
Some background will provide a linguistic frame of reference for R. Lipshutz's comments. R. Shimon bar Yochai taught that non-Jewish cadavers do not convey ritual impurity to other items or people located in the same building with them (tumat ohel). The biblical verse about cadavers conveying impurity in this manner speaks of "adam" (Bamidbar 19:14), a term that excludes gentiles. The Rabbis, however, disagree with R. Shimon (Yevamot 61a).
Why does R. Shimon think that the term "adam" excludes gentiles? R. Zvi Hirsch Chajes offers the simplest explanation. Obviously, non-Jews are people just as Jews are. However, the Jewish legal code addresses the Jewish people, so it employs "adam" in a more restricted sense. In the same way, a teacher might use the term "everyone" but only refer to the students in that class and not those in other classes or outside the school altogether.
Tosafot (s.v. ve-ain) point out a contradictory passage. The gemara (Sanhedrin 59a) states that a gentile who studies Torah is like the High Priest because the verse refers to "ha-adam," a term that includes non-Jews. Rabbenu Tam suggests that the term "ha-adam" includes gentiles, whereas the term "adam" excludes them. These semantic issues will help us understand R. Lipshutz's commentary.
Hillel said that one should love "ha-beriyot" (Avot 1:12). R. Lipshutz suggests that the term "ha-beriyot" encompasses more than the term "adam"; it includes non-Jews along with Jews. It also instructs the teacher to speak compassionately towards the weaker students in his class. Hillel advises us to adopt a loving posture towards every person we encounter (Yakhin, Avot 1:46).
Shammai stated that a person should greet "et kol ha-adam" with a friendly countenance (Avot 1:15). Basing himself on Rabbenu Tam's distinction, R. Lipshutz suggests that Shammai employed the term "ha-adam" to include all - rich and poor, Jew and gentile (Yakhin, Avot 1:59). According to R. Lipshutz, the long-term rivals, Shammai and Hillel, both agreed that non–Jews deserve friendly treatment, either love or at least a pleasant greeting.
Adopting Rabbenu Tam's distinction may cause difficulty with a later mishna. R. Akiva taught: "Beloved is man (adam), who was created in the image of God. An extra love was made known to him that he was created in the image if God, as it says, 'He made man in the image of God' (Beresihit 9:6)." Since R. Akiva says uses the phrase "adam," one might suggest that he speaks only about Jews. Yet we normally assume that God created all of humanity in His image. R. Lipshutz says that the correct text for this mishna should read "ha-adam," as gentiles are clearly included. The next line of the same mishna says, "Beloved is Israel," indicating that the previous line referred to a different and broader group. R. Akiva cites a verse spoken by God immediately after the flood, when He addresses humanity as a whole, and not Jews alone.
Yehoshua lowered the hanging bodies of the king of Ai and of the five Canaanite kings before nightfall (Yehoshua 8:29, 10:26). The prohibition not to leave bodies hanging overnight stems from the fact that those bodies belong to beings created in the image of God; this example indicates that gentiles also bear the divine image (Yakhin, Avot 3:88).
R. Lipshutz's Boaz commentary on this mishna (Avot 3:1) includes one of the most remarkable rabbinic passages on this issues. He questions R. Shimon's statement that the term "adam" excludes gentiles: could R. Shimon possibly think that gentiles are comparable to animals? The Jewish people's status as a "treasure among the nations" (Shemot 19:5) would be meaningless if the other nations did not have significant worth. Furthermore, animals do not receive reward and punishment, but pious gentiles enter the world–to-come (Sanhedrin 105a). Obviously, R. Shimon would not equate gentiles with animals.
Paraphrase does not do justice to the following section, so I will translate an extended section of R. Lipshutz's commentary.
Even without the holy words of our sages who told us this [i.e., that pious gentiles merit olam ha-ba], we would know this from our intellect because "God is just in all His ways and benevolent in all His deeds." We see that many pious gentiles recognize the Creator, believe in the divinity of Scripture, act compassionately toward Israel, and some have done great things for entire world. The pious [Edward] Jenner invented the vaccine that saves tens of thousands of people from disease [namely, smallpox], death and disability. [Sir Francis] Drake brought the potato to Europe, which has prevented famine on several occasions. [Johannes] Guttenberg invented the printing press.
Some of them never received their reward in this world, like the pious [Johannes] Reuchlin who risked his life to prevent the burning of the Talmud, which had been commanded by Emperor Maximilian in 1509 due to the incitement of the apostate [Johann] Pfefferkorn, who made an evil accord with the priests. Reuchlin exerted every effort to oppose this and convinced the Emperor to retract this decree. Due to this, his enemies the priests pursued him and made his life bitter until he died under pressure with a broken heart.
Could you imagine that these great deeds will not be rewarded in olam ha-ba? God does not withhold the reward of any creature. Even if you say that these pious ones who keep the seven Noachide commandments would not have the status of a ger toshav (resident alien) because they never made a formal acceptance before a court or because we do not accept gerei toshav in our day, since they do not act like Esau, they have a portion in olam ha-ba.
R. Lipshutz's sense of divine justice emerges quite powerfully from this selection. Decent people who did great things for humanity surely receive eternal reward. It is inconceivable that technicalities regarding the formal acceptance of resident aliens could hold back such reward from the deserving.
His universalistic orientation also emerges clearly. There are gentiles of outstanding character and achievement, and there is no reason to deny this truth. Note further that the good deeds listed extend far beyond being kind to the Jewish community; saving gentiles from disease or famine also commands great respect. This, too, reflects a more universalistic orientation.
The question regarding R. Shimon's statement thus remains in effect. R. Lipshutz explains that Jews and gentiles each have an advantage. Israel's advantage is the unique divine revelation bestowed upon them. Human intellect can achieve great things, but it can not match the supernal wisdom of the Torah. Conversely, gentile achievements in ethics and religion are purely the products of their own free choices and their own efforts.
This distinction mirrors the difference between the first man and subsequent generations. Human beings enter the world as little babies who need to struggle to learn new skills. In contrast, Adam was created as a fully formed adult. Thus, the term "adam" refers to those whom God raised up to a higher level; this is why R. Shimon said that it only encompasses Jews, the beneficiaries of revelation. "Ha-adam" cannot be talking about a particular person, because we do not employ the definitive article when referring to a specific person. This term has the broader meaning of humanity and, of course, it includes gentiles.
The above reveals R. Lipshutz's positive orientation towards the best of the non–Jewish world. He reads R. Shimon's statement in a way that does not insult that world. More strikingly, he states that our great advantage of revelation carries with it implications beyond the advantages. It implies that the gentiles deserve special credit for their accomplishments absent the supreme advantage of revelation.
Another mishna in Avot strengthens this point. R. Elazar ben Azariah taught: "If there is no Torah, there is no decency" (Avot 3:17). One could read this line as suggesting that decent behavior does not exist outside the community of observant Jews. As we have already seen, R. Lipshutz contends that reality belies such a reading. Here, too, he points out that there are pious and moral gentiles who do not observe the six hundred and thirteen commandments. He argues that "Torah" in this mishna means belief in revelation, reward and punishment, and immortality. Decent gentiles share these beliefs even if they do not put on tefillin or keep Shabbat. In this sense, such people have Torah and can have moral decency (Yakhin, Avot 3:114).
Even the above formulation does not account for ethically sensitive secularists, and were R. Lipshutz still alive, we would have to ask him about this. Leaving this question aside, we can identify further confirmation of his attitude towards the broader world, as two more sources outside of Avot provide more evidence about R. Lipshutz's worldview.
A Jew whose ox gores the ox of a gentile is exempt from paying damages (Bava Kama 4:3). This leads to two ethical questions. Why does a Jew have more financial responsibility when his ox damages the ox of another Jew? Where is the fairness of the above ruling, given that we charge the gentile when his ox gores that belonging to the Jew? R. Lipshutz argues that rational morality would not clearly obligate the ox's owner for damages committed by his ox in any situation, as the causal relationship between the owner and the damages is weak (Yakhin, Bava Kama 4:16). This reflects a common strategy to explain halakhic discrepancies between treatment of Jews and gentiles. The Torah demands basic moral treatment for all, but commands that we go beyond the norm for fellow Jews.
Such an approach may explain why the prohibition of lending money with interest applies only to other Jews. Interest is rationally defensible, as having money for a period of time truly is worth money, but the Torah demands that we go one step further for our brethren. R. Lipshutz adopts a similar approach regarding responsibilities for damages cause by a person's animal.
Why are gentiles responsible for the damages caused by their animals? R. Lipshutz echoes Rambam's explanation (Hilkhot Nizkei Mamon 8:5). Since Torah law does not apply to them, they have no incentive to watch their animals; if we did not impose liability upon them, society would suffer (Yakhin, Bava Kama 4:17). In other words, Jews must watch their animals whether or not they will be held liable if their ox gores a gentile ox. This is not the case for gentiles, so Halakha makes them liable.
In the Boaz section of the commentary (Boaz, Bava Kama 4:1), R. Lipshutz emphasizes the prohibition of theft from a non–Jew and of retaining money mistakenly given to us by a gentile. He cites the Be'er ha-Golah of R. Moshe Rivkes (Choshen Mishpat 348) that no good comes from those who take advantage of the monetary mistakes of gentiles. On the contrary, those who return mistaken money sanctify the name of God and will find greater business success as well. R. Lipshutz adds that the two hundred years between R. Rivkes and himself have only strengthened that point. Our "brethren among the nations" accept monotheism, recognize the sanctity of scripture, observe the Noachide laws, protect Jews, and support the Jewish poor. How can we behave towards them in an ungrateful fashion? R. Lipshutz appreciates the benefits that modernity bestowed upon the Jews and contends that these benefits demand more scrupulous honesty in our business transactions with the broader world.
A mishna in Sanhedrin (10:1) famously states that all Jews have a portion in the world–to–come, with a handful of exceptions. What about gentiles? The Rambam rules that the pious among the nations also achieve this exalted state (Mishneh Torah, Hilkhot Teshuva 3:5). In theory, this entry might be restricted to a very small group. R. Lipshutz infers, however, from the mishna's specific exclusion of Bilaam that even the average among the gentiles makes it to olam ha-ba. The gemara (Sanhedrin 105a) utilized the exclusion of Bilaam to infer that some non –Jews make it. R. Lipshutz takes this further and contends that a significant portion of them make it (Yakhin, Sanhedrin 10:2).
Interestingly, in the same commentary R. Lipschutz goes on to posit an inherent difference between Jew and gentile. Wicked gentiles receive their punishment and are destined to extinction. Jews who have committed serious crimes also receive punishments, but their upper soul remains and returns to the proximity of God. Apparently, a rabbinic thinker can believe in some intrinsic difference between Jew and gentile, and yet adopt a positive orientation towards the non–Jewish world. R. Avraham Yitzchak ha-Kohen Kook represents another example of this phenomenon, although the degree of difference between peoples is far more pronounced in his thought than in that of R. Lipshutz.
The growing rights that emancipation granted Jews probably influenced R. Lipshutz's thought. While anti– Semitism certainly lived on well into the nineteenth century, gratitude for decent treatment afforded by gentiles is morally obligatory. As mentioned in earlier lectures, R. Lipshutz saw value in secular studies, another point related to one's orientation towards non–Jews. If you view the non–Jewish world as decent, you are more likely to be interested in their ideas. Conversely, if you find their ideas profound, you are more likely to see the people themselves as decent. R. Lipshutz represents a powerful voice in our tradition for recognizing the decency in gentile society and the important ideas in their intellectual world.
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DE Wynn hoping to land starting role
Posted by on April 8, 2014 – 2:52 pmBills newest DE Jarius Wynn, who signed Tuesday, has found it difficult staying with one club after his first three seasons in Green Bay. He's suited up for three teams in the past two seasons, so he's determined to earn himself a starting role so he can be a bigger contributor to Buffalo's defense week in and week out.
"I guess the biggest thing has been the opportunity," said Wynn when asked what is hardest about playing for multiple teams in a short period of time. "Getting the opportunity to really just showcase my talent. I want somebody to give me a realistic opportunity to come in and play and that would be the best thing.
"That's what I think has been the problem. I've been grateful to whatever team allowed me to get on the field and show my talent. I feel like I have shown my talent in different situations, but I never just had an opportunity to really just play (week in and week out)."
Wynn played a steady rotational role for Dallas last season and saw some similar playing time early in his career with Green Bay, but entering his sixth NFL season Wynn wants more.
"I feel like in Dallas I played 30 percent and I think I did pretty good," he said. "So I feel I have shown and proven that I can play in this league and be part of a rotation. But I'm not looking to come in and be part of a rotation. I want to come in and win the starting position and showcase my talent and be able to help my family out."
Tags: Jarius Wynn, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
D-Jax gets 3-year deal from Washington
Posted by on April 2, 2014 – 7:19 amHe spent two days in Washington on a visit, now WR DeSean Jackson has officially agreed to terms with the Redskins.
According to multiple sources Jackson will sign the deal this morning. The Bills were among a handful of teams that also expressed varying levels of interest, though it's been reported that San Francisco was the runner up for Jackson's services.
This morning there are multiple reports of the deal being worth $24 million over three seasons with $16 million guaranteed.
Tags: DeSean Jackson, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Rams sign WR Britt
Posted by on April 1, 2014 – 7:23 amHe visited a handful of teams after he fell out of favor with the Tennessee Titans and it was clear he was not going to return to the team that made him a first-round pick. The Bills were one of the teams Britt visited, but in the end Britt went with who he knew signing with St. Louis.
Britt signed a one-year deal with the Rams and the move makes sense. St. Louis not only needs a big wideout outside to stretch the field, there's also some familiarity there for Britt in the form of Jeff Fisher, who was head coach of the Titans when the club made Britt a first-round pick in 2009.
Now head coach of Rams, Fisher knows how to handle quirky personalities like Britt, who has had his share of run-ins with the law.
Tags: Kenny Britt, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Report: D-Jax visiting Wash., Bills still in mix
Posted by on March 31, 2014 – 1:30 pmFree agent WR DeSean Jackson has reportedly made the Washington Redskins his first free agent visit today (Monday). But the Bills are still in the mix for the dynamic receivers services.
That according to NFL.com's Ian Rapaport.
DeSean Jackson visits #Redskins this afternoon. His visit & medical work will span thru Tuesday. #Raiders, #Bills among others in the mix
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 31, 2014
Just how far the Bills are willing to go to land Jackson is difficult to ascertain at this point. Most NFL clubs at this juncture do not have tons of free agent money to spend as teams need to be mindful of the money needed for their rookie pool that will qualify towards the salary cap.
That might mean that NFL clubs that are interested may only be able to commit to a one-year deal, which has become more and more popular the later and later it gets in free agency. One-year deals are also popular for players looking to re-establish their fair market value, hoping to put up a big season and land a bigger contract in free agency next offseason.
If Jackson wants something more than a one-year deal it might prove hard to land at this point despite his proven track record of playmaking ability.
A handicapping of the teams in pursuit of DeSean Jackson was put together by Washington Redskins ESPN blogger John Keim, though it should be pointed out that money won't be the only factor for Jackson.
Tags: DeSean Jackson, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Report: Rams like odds of landing WR Britt
Posted by on March 26, 2014 – 11:13 amFree agent WR Kenny Britt has made a handful of visits to NFL clubs, including the Bills late last week. Britt said he would make his decision by midweek this week. According to one report he might be leaning in favor of one particular club.
That club according to Pro Football Talk is the St. Louis Rams. In an interview with PFT, Rams GM Les Snead outlined how likely he feels they'll be able to land Britt as a receiver for their club.
Per the report Snead said he feels the Rams have a better than 50 percent chance of getting Britt under contract. Britt had said he was looking for a short term deal, presumably a one-year agreement to try to rebuild his value as a player. St. Louis does need a big wideout and the Rams have the benefit of the prior relationship of their head coach Jeff Fisher with Britt from their days together in Tennessee.
Tags: Kenny Britt, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Report: Rams sign Carrington
Posted by on March 26, 2014 – 9:47 amIt was one of the teams he visited as a free agent, and reports now indicate that free agent DL Alex Carrington has signed with the St. Louis Rams.
That according to ESPN and other news outlets. Carrington, a former third-round pick of the Bills is coming off a torn quadriceps tendon injury, but has reportedly signed with St. Louis.
It's reportedly a one-year deal, which comes as little surprise knowing that coming off the injury most NFL clubs usually don't want to commit to more than a year, so Carrington will be working in a 'prove it' type year to earn a long term deal in the future.
Carrington appeared in just three games last season before the quadriceps tendon tear suffered in Week 3 against the Jets landed him on I-R for the remainder of the 2013 season.
Tags: Alex Carrington, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Ravens Harbaugh unhappy to lose Graham
Posted by on March 25, 2014 – 2:18 pmWhile Bills GM Doug Whaley was very happy to land free agent Corey Graham, the Baltimore Ravens were far from thrilled to have lost him. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh wasn't shy in expressing his disappointment.
In an interview with the John Murphy Show at the annual league meetings in Orlando this week, Harbaugh was open and honest about losing Graham to Buffalo.
"He was hugely valuable to us and we were very disappointed to lose him," said Harbaugh. "In the end I think we couldn't really compete with Buffalo's offer and the fact that he was going back home. That means a lot to Corey and his family, going back to Buffalo. But he's a really good football player. They paid him accordingly, and that's rightly so.
"He's a great special teams player, but like we said before, sometimes these guys are great special teams players and they get labeled. People assume they aren't really good defensive players, either. He had an opportunity with us to demonstrate the kind of corner he is and did that."
Bills head coach Doug Marrone said in addition to special teams and cornerback, the defensive staff may also consider lining Graham up at safety to see how he fares in that position.
Tags: Corey Graham, John Harbaugh, John Murphy show, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Report: Steelers to sign Moats to 1-yr deal
Posted by on March 24, 2014 – 2:15 pmWe mentioned the report over the weekend of Bills FA LB Arthur Moats making a free agent visit to Pittsburgh today (Monday). Now there are reports he's agreed to a one-year deal with the AFC North club.
That according to Pro Football Talk, which is reporting it to be a one-year deal for Moats.
This may already be out there but the Steelers are signing LB Arthur Moats to a one-year deal.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 24, 2014
Tags: Arthur Moats, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Report: Moats to visit with Steelers
Posted by on March 23, 2014 – 3:46 pmThe Bills have signed a pair of free agent linebackers this month, but Arthur Moats is still out there and he's drawn interest from an AFC North team.
According to the Pittsburgh Tribune Review Moats will visit with the Steelers on Monday.
Moats reportedly drew some interest from Cleveland earlier in free agency.
Tags: Arthur Moats, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Report: Bills express interest in WR Britt
Posted by on March 21, 2014 – 8:11 amTennessee WR Kenny Britt is a free agent who has already made a few visits with some NFL clubs. His agent is claiming there are two other teams interested in his client with one being the Bills.
Britt's agent, Pat Dye, in an interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio told FOXSports Alex Marvez that Buffalo was one of two new teams interested in the former first-round pick.
Agent Pat Dye Jr. says @buffalobills & @Panthers have expressed interest in WR Kenny Britt & visits may be taken with those teams (CONT)
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) March 21, 2014
Britt has already visited with the Rams, Patriots and Redskins. It's believed at this point in free agency that Britt would be amenable to a short term deal. His agent says the opportunity for playing time is their highest priority at this point.
Tags: Kenny Britt, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Dixon: I've got that sneaky speed
Posted by on March 15, 2014 – 1:19 pmBills newest RB Anthony Dixon officially signed his contract with Buffalo on Saturday after agreeing to terms late Friday. Dixon is largely viewed as a power back, which he'll readily admit, but don't sell the rest of his game short.
"I'm definitely a power back, but I have that sneaky speed," said Dixon. "Some guys don't think or don't know that I'm fast like I am, but I have quickness."
Dixon ran in the mid-4.6's leading up to the 2010 NFL draft, but it's his one-cut and go style that gets him in and out of space quicker than some might expect. And while he hasn't really factored into the San Francisco pass game at all in his first four NFL season he did have 56 receptions in college at Mississippi State, including four for touchdowns.
"I can do it all, I'm very versatile," he said. "I have good hands and I'm just looking to come down here and put it all on display. Definitely want to show what I'm worth."
Tags: Anthony Dixon, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Free agent RB Dixon says he's a Bill
Posted by on March 14, 2014 – 10:51 pmThe Bills hosted free agent RB Anthony Dixon on a visit Friday at One Bills Drive. By Friday evening Dixon said he was the newest Bill.
That's what he tweeted Friday night.
Dixon is the kind of power back head coach Doug Marrone and GM Doug Whaley were looking for to augment their second ranked running game.
The team has not confirmed the agreement.
Tags: Anthony Dixon, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Report: Carrington leaves Pittsburgh w/no deal
Posted by on March 14, 2014 – 4:25 pmBills free agent DL Alex Carrington has spent the past day and a half visiting with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but according to a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report he's leaving western Pennsylvania without a contract.
Post-Gazette beat reporter Ed Bouchette is reporting that Carrington finished his visit without a deal and that the Steelers are signing NT Cam Thomas.
Steelers may have signed NT Cam Thomas, but DE Alex Carrington leaves without a contract.
— Ed Bouchette (@EdBouchette) March 14, 2014
Carrington played in three games last season before suffering a season-ending torn quadriceps tendon.
Tags: Alex Carrington, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Rivers looking to be every down player
Posted by on March 14, 2014 – 4:02 pmBills GM Doug Whaley said he sees free agent signee Keith Rivers as a three down linebacker. That sounds like a lot of time on the field for one of Buffalo's newest additions. That's something that's just fine with the veteran linebacker.
"I'm excited about being here. It's a great opportunity," Rivers said. "I think it's the best opportunity for me at this point. I want to go play where I have the best fit and here I think it's a great fit with Kiko (Alonso) and some of the other guys we're bringing in. I'm excited about it."
Rivers said this defense should play to his strengths because of the defensive line in front of him and the solid cover corners behind him.
"They've done a great job putting together a great defense and great cornerbacks," he said. "I can run around and make plays."
Tags: Keith Rivers, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Whaley: Adding another QB not likely
Posted by on March 14, 2014 – 10:34 amThis week the Bills parted ways with veteran quarterback Kevin Kolb. With three "green" quarterbacks on the roster, there is some thought outside the organization that they might consider adding a free agent with more experience to compete for a backup role. Bills GM Doug Whaley put that thought to rest Friday.
In an appearance on Bills flagship station WGR Sportsradio 550, Whaley confirmed that right now there are no plans to add another quarterback though he would not completely rule it out.
"At this time no, but again we will keep all options open," said Whaley.
When asked if the team would feel comfortable going into training camp with the three quarterbacks currently on the roster, EJ Manuel, Thad Lewis and Jeff Tuel, Whaley said they would be.
"Comfortable, very comfortable and then you throw Dennis Dixon in," he said. "All those guys are going to be another year in the system, so if you bring someone else in they'll be new in the system. So we're comfortable with where we are with the quarterback position."
Dixon was on Buffalo's practice squad as a quarterback last season.
Tags: Bills Radio Network, Dennis Dixon, Doug Whaley, EJ Manuel, Jeff Tuel, NFL free agency, Thad Lewis
Posted in Inside the Bills
What Graham learned in Ravens run to Super Bowl
Posted by on March 13, 2014 – 1:06 pmBills CB Corey Graham comes to Buffalo with a Super Bowl ring, which he won two years ago with the Baltimore Ravens. Knowing the Bills want to get back to the postseason, Graham explained what he learned being part of the Ravens successful Super Bowl run.
"Being in Baltimore and accomplishing the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl, what really happened that year for us was just everybody playing together as a team and everybody playing as one and playing as hard as we could," he said. "When it comes down to it you just need things to go your way. When you see things go your way you get more confidence and then you make the playoffs and you do things like that and get things rolling.
"That's all it takes. It just takes guys to come together, play together and just play as hard as they possibly can. Once the wins start coming, guys get more confident and when the confidence comes, it's the playoffs and maybe making it to the second round of the playoffs and maybe the Super Bowl. It's things like that."
Tags: Corey Graham, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
OL Williams a fan of screen game
Posted by on March 13, 2014 – 12:43 pmBills OL Chris Williams didn't get much of a chance to execute the screen game during his time in St. Louis. It just wasn't much of a component of the Rams offense. It is however, a staple for Buffalo's attack. In the few times that the Rams did run the screen game though, Williams was often called upon to get out in front of the backs to block and looked agile and mobile. So Buffalobills.com asked him for his thoughts on the screen game and the likelihood of running it with much more frequency here in Buffalo.
"I love the screen game," Williams said. "It slows down the pass rush and with the backs here it's going to be an effective tool. I'm just excited to get out there and run and blocking and cutting and getting guys out of the way so it's a great tool to use and I'm excited about it."
Tags: Chris Williams, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Graham's wild free agency choice to go to Bills
Posted by on March 13, 2014 – 11:43 amBills newest CB Corey Graham had a bit of a wild decision making process at the outset of free agency with multiple offers. But the craziest part was when he decided to agree to terms with Buffalo he was on a free agent visit with the Washington Redskins.
Graham, who spoke to the Western New York media Thursday morning, explained how things unfolded.
"There were several teams that offered me deals that were very interesting," said Graham. "The Bills showed some interest early on, which my agent told me about. But I first went on a visit in Washington and I was meeting with the coaches and everything and my agent called the Redskins offices and I was in the middle of a film session with the coaches in Washington and then someone comes in and says, 'Your agent wants you to call him right now.'
"So I went and called him and he told me the situation with Buffalo and how they were very serious. So it really came down to that. They got down to talking and my agent called me again. At this point I'm in my hotel room getting ready to go to dinner with Washington and my agent told me about the deal Buffalo was offering and how everything was going down and for me it was a no brainer to agree to the deal.
"To have an opportunity to go back home and play for the Buffalo Bills and be in my hometown and help out the community in my hometown was like a no brainer for me. So I basically agreed to the deal and did not even go to dinner with the Washington Redskins coaches or anything. I ended up canceling everything."
Tags: Corey Graham, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Report: Carrington to visit Steelers
Posted by on March 13, 2014 – 11:35 amThe Pittsburgh Steelers just lost DL Ziggy Hood in free agency so it appears they're looking to re-fortify their defensive line and they're interested in a Bills free agent.
Bills free agent DL Alex Carrington is scheduled to make a free agent visit to Pittsburgh this evening. That according to NFL.com reporter Ian Rapaport.
Former #Bills DE Alex Carrington is going to visit the #Steelers tonight, per source. They are really interested, just lost Ziggy Hood.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2014
Carrington appeared in only three games last season for Buffalo after tearing a quadriceps tendon in a Week 3 game against the Jets. He was placed on injured reserve a short time later last season.
Tags: Alex Carrington, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills
Report: Bills sign Keith Rivers
Posted by on March 12, 2014 – 6:44 pmAccording to an ESPN report, the Bills are keeping busy in day two of NFL free agency.
ESPN AFC East reporter James Walker is reporting the Bills have signed veteran LB Keith Rivers to a multi-year contract.
Filed to ESPN: Free-agent LB Keith Rivers has agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract with the Buffalo #Bills.
— James Walker (@JamesWalkerNFL) March 12, 2014
Rivers, a six-year NFL vet, has spent the last two seasons with the New York Giants as primarily an outside linebacker.
Tags: Keith Rivers, NFL free agency
Posted in Inside the Bills


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Retail News Breaks Archives
With H1N1 vaccine now widely available, Kerr Drug is urging customers to get immunized and not mistakenly interpret the thus-far moderate flu season as a sign that virus activity is waning.
Pharmacy chains and food and drug retailers are answering the call for help in the Haiti earthquake disaster by providing cash donations and enabling employees and customers to donate to relief efforts.
In another round of personnel moves, Walgreen Co. has promoted three vice presidents, including its pharmacy chief.
Duane Reade is launching a new customer rewards program called FlexRewards that it said will be easier for shoppers to use plus offer more rewards and lower prices.
HealthyPharmacies.org, a health and wellness retail initiative launched by Elephant Pharmacy founder Stuart Skorman, plans a series of "pharmacy of the future" pilot programs this summer.
CVS Caremark Corp. has launched an e-commerce web site for its Beauty 360 prestige beauty stores.
Hy-Vee Inc. has partnered with Amber Pharmacy to form Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions, a joint venture aimed at providing specialty pharmacy services through the food and drug retailer's stores.
Food and drug retailer Publix is offering customers special pricing on immunizations for the H1N1 flu virus to coincide with National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Citing continued cuts in pharmacy reimbursements, Walgreen Co. is set to pull about half of its pharmacies in Washington from the state's Medicaid program next month.
Pharmacy industry leaders say health care reform will form the backdrop of whatever course the sector takes in 2010.
Duane Reade is making it easier for students, faculty and staff at Manhattan's Hunter College to receive H1N1 flu vaccinations.
Rite Aid Corp. is launching a national vaccination and education campaign for shingles, a painful nerve disease that the pharmacy chain said strikes 1 million U.S. adults annually.
At select drug stores, Walgreen Co. is rolling out a self-care educational program for people with chronic conditions.
With drug chains now in full rollout mode for H1N1 immunizations, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores trumpeted community pharmacy's role as a vaccine provider in a letter this week to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
Walgreen Co. plans to acquire Snyders Drug Stores' 25 company-owned stores in Minnesota from Katz Group North America.
CVS Caremark Corp. is raising its quarterly dividend by 15%, citing its robust financials and positive growth outlook.
Jean Coutu Group Inc. posted robust sales growth and improved earnings and operating results for its fiscal 2010 third quarter.
The nation's biggest drug store chains are touting their broad availability of H1N1 vaccine as National Influenza Vaccination Week gets under way.
A new study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) provides major support for community pharmacy in its effort to achieve reform of Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement rates. The study was undertaken at the request of Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa).


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Selinsgrove Seals playoff football is tonight
SELINSGROVE — It's Round 2 of the PIAA football championships and the Selinsgrove Seals will take on the Allentown Central Catholic Vikings. Mike Walter is a senior and running back for the Seals and says they are familiar with this team, because they beat them a few years ago on their way to the state championship. Walter is excited at how far the team has come this year.
He said, "I've always had high expectations. I really wanted to win the district championship. I mean, it's my senior year and we didn't do well last year. But, I never thought we would make it this far this year and get to play a school like ACC for a chance to move into the semi-finals in the state."
After this year, Walter will graduate and plans to attend classes at Susquehanna University, where he will play football his freshman year. He's pleased that his senior year in football has been a success.
Kickoff tonight is at 7 p.m. and you can hear the game on our sister station Eagle 107. If the Seals win tonight, they will move on to the semi-finals. (Ali Stevens)
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