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Wearas 5pts The School Board members should hire Michelle Rhee as an Interim Consultant for 6 months to evaluate, propose and implement positive changes within the Broward School system. She has the talent and experience to correct all of the ills the system has experienced in the past.
Hal I. Tosis 5pts Pulp, the reason the sheriff needs flacks is that partizan assholes like yourself will never give him an attaboy for anything. His worst crime is that he is a Republican. The reason we have so much corruption in Broward County is that you CANNOT say anything positive about any Republican. You help clear the way for every corrupt piece of shit Democrat that runs for any elected position, and then bitch because they are corrupt. The best way to keep corruption down is to have a mix of elected officials and make 'em watch each other.
Bo Phillips 5pts What needs to be noticed is how many upper management personnel who have walked away from working for Lamberti/Wheeler/Benjamin administration.1) Colonel Auer (Prior administration Colonel) who had absolute 25 years of competence.2) Lt. Col. Hector Pesquera (Former FBI ASAC) career law enforcement officer.3) Lt. Col. Atkinson. A highly ethical former Lt. Col. for the US Army and 25 plus years in law enforcement under his belt.4) Major L. deFuria, (Former U.S. Army Soldier) with absolute competence w/ 39 years in law enforcement.5) Mr. Strain and Mr. Curry are highly respected individuals who follow the law and have their own personal code of ethics and honor that is not written in any policy book. These proud soldiers would never allow themselves to become corrupt or compromise their fine reputations to benefit these incompetent, amateur political hacks and there are plenty more that I have not listed. These were some of the major players in keeping the agency up and up and who truly believe their only responsibility is to the taxpaying citizens of Broward County.The motto to the story is Lamberti "eats his own" for personal gain and or "BLAME". Bottom line my friends, Lamberti has no ethics and is at the helm of the Sheriff's Office. He continues to claim no knowledge of anything the past 3 years and refuses to accept responsibility. Lamberti has never been a leader of anything which is why the agency is in turmoil. Just one simple example, he teaches his own son how to manipulate the system for personal gain.ENOUGH SAID!
R. D. M. 5pts Ben Williams is a joke, I work at a school in his district and he has never returned a single phone call, and the only time he ever showed his face was when we had a high reading score and the press took pictures. He is useless, he represents the poorest schools and does NOTHING to help them get on even footing with Western schools, I really have no idea what the man does for the district, someone should investigate him, do a FOIA request to see his emails because he surely doesnt reply or do anything.
Gator 5pts Right now the school system is run on the model of a city manager form of government -- the elected officials chose a manager to run the day-to-day operations. An elected superintendent would change that to a stong-mayor form of governance. The latter form may work reasonably well (such as in Lighthouse Point) or less so (think John Lemelo's Sunrise, for you old timers).There is always going to be politics involved in a powerful and public position such as the school superintendent, but why exacerbate the situation by making it a postion where electability is the number one criterion for the office? At one time I would have thought that this was not such a bad thing, but the rise of anti-intellectual, myopic, cultural warrior movements has made me change my mind.
Anyone 5pts Broward is Bored of Education. And as far as BSO reform...as the Clash would say, "Sharif Don't Like it."
Steve-O 5pts Fuck appointed positions. There is talk of simply disbanding the Broward School Board; the same consideration ought to be given to the Broward Sheriff's Office. Both are bloated and beyond repair.
Fly on the Wall 5pts The main complaint of the Grand Jury was the Board Members, who guess what, were elected and whose responsibility it was to select a competent Superintendent of Schools. The conclusion then is if you elect unqualified or political Board Members, their selection will be someone who reflects them. So, improve the quality of the elected Board member, improve the selection of the superintendent. If the superintendent is elected, how do you qualify the person running for office, especially with the corruption in this county? The power players with the money would make sure their candidate was elected. Just reading some of the comments in the Daily Pulp, voter's perception of a candidate can be on the way they speak (Alex Sink), the way they look and dress (Jennifer Gottlieb) (Eleanor Sobel) (Alex Sink). Many voters do not read or try to comprehensively weed out the b.s.but act like sheep when repeating what a broadcaster states on a newscast without doing their own research. I started out in college in broadcast journalism, at a time, if you did not tell the truth, you failed the course. What happened to that profession? Where are their ethics? It is my understanding that today the School Board is still working on their response to the Commissioner of Education regarding the Grand Jury report. I would hope their would be some sanity in looking at our local and national political system and knowing an elected official is indebted to the financial organizations or lobbyists who elect them. Unless the public demands campaign reform to insure independence of a candidate, it will be "sosodd". In order to clean house at the School Board, the Kool Aid has to be changed. Now everyone is running scared about loosing their job and getting honest answers will be even harder. The Inspector General assigned to Miami Dade County Public schools was instrumental in changing the same mentality we have here. The mind set is so embedded, it will take individuals with knowledge in Construction and Inspections to weed out those who have been responsible for the quagmire we are in. The checks and balances must be put in place and enforced. It will be interesting to see where it will start.
OneMansTrash 5pts It's inconceviable, that there are some people advocating, that a citizen of a democracy is not entitled to his or her vote! What form of government are you proposing? The only one's I can think of are very scary.
LaidoffEmployee 5pts Hey PulpCould you please look into the corrupt BTU-TSP union and its racket operation? In the BTU-TSP contract there is rule call "bumping" where by a senior employee can replace a junior employee if the senior employees position is cut. This process created a horror and injustice for lots of junior young and hard working employees within the District. Because of this process last year the District could not get rid off incompetent, unproductive and old trouble makers in the District. This year they are again grouping under the TSP union to use the same "bumping" rule to drive good hard working junior employees in the district. Needless to say that no other unions (FOPE, BTU-ESP, BTU-CSP and the like) in the district has this peculiar rule. Could you please take look at this unfair practice???
DeadNormAbromowitz 5pts Howdy and hello.....So let me get this straight, the County Commissioners would select a Sheriff and we expect them to " allow" that person to do their job? So, Ilene, Wasserman-Rubin, Ritter,Keechl,Liberman, et al, those great minds and experienced; Managers, Leaders, law Enforcement practitioner's,criminal justice experts will select who will enforce the laws,jails and more importantly, CONTROL THE BUDGET of the sheriff???????? Sorry, it is a great concept but ppppppppuuuuuuuulllllllleeeeeeaaaasssssssseeeeeeeeeee, do you want the county commission of Broward to have anymore say in our lives??????Lamberti, like him, despise him, don't care about him? Fine, don't vote for him.And yes, Pulp, I agree, most voters are ill informed,swayed by shinny objects, drool as they vote, listen to the words of charlatans, and have no idea what or who we are voting for, kinda like joe average electing a judge? Nope, I want government, especially Broward government out of my life, LESS IS MORE!!!!! And as far as lawyering up.....duhhhhhhh, yeah!!!!! C'mon dude, when you hear the words " you have the right to remain silent" is not the time to try to "talk yourself out of it, by all means....many, many folk are sitting in jail because they said, " OK, let me tell ya' what really happened......"As my friend Mr. Miranda said, " damn, I shoudda kept my friggin mouth shut!" But then, he couldn't escape Karma! Stabbed to death in a bar in Az, and the suspect......invoked his Miranda Rights! Gotta love irony! OK, gotta run, we are all getting ready for the big diva smack down between Liz and Zsa Zsa who has had her dance card stamped but she is slow in getting down here!
Nucky Thompson 5pts Give the superintendent's job to Miriam Oliphant .I am sure her resume will match the requirements and Ann Murray will certainly approve her appointment.
DeathFrog3 5pts Jeremy is a good lawyer and partner of J. David Bogenschutz. Often times the lawyers in the office will cover for each other so don't be surprised if JDB is on the case as well, But Jeremy is very capable. I often recommend Jeremy for those needing legal adviceI would not look at him lawyering up as anything special. The fact is it hapens all of the time if the person is right or wrong. I have been out of there for a while now but here's a tip, Bob. Do a PRR for any money paid by BSO to Kroll. It is possible/probable BSO is picking up the tab. Under Jenne, Fantigrassi, Carney, Brennen, and Feltgen were given legal fees paid as part of their separation package.I like the idea of an appointed Sheriff. Do it like Dade though and make it a lifetime appointment so that he/she cannot be fired to keep them out of politics.
Gatorfl 5pts Kind of shocked at your comment that "voters are worse" implying that the general public is incompetent to elect who they see fit.Seriously Bob, I like a lot of what you do, but your tilt towards the left makes NBC look centrist. Also your view of the electoral system is bombastic. Are there problems? Of course. But to imply that the voting public is incompetent is simply rubbish.
Christy 5pts Due to these" Special" circumstances The Florida Department OF Education Should appointa superintendent."Abolish The School Board"Grand Jury Report 2011
anonymous 5pts There should be no school board, therefore no need for a superintendent. Disband the school board immediately. Our kids need to be educated.
Your Liver 5pts Tomorrow there will be a spontaneous grassroots demonstration beginning at1:00 p.m. sharp at Teabag corners. Be there or be square. Get the cogent messages. Quiet the babies. Feel the love. Drink the Kool-Aide!
anonymous 5pts Wow. Pulp. I rarely agree with you. But you are SPOT ON for this one. Sheriff should be appointed. The School Superintendent would NOT be elected. Also, 1st? Really? me? :)
Model Citizen 5pts You're contradicting yourself. Bob is a partisan asshole for giving Republicans shit yet you admit that he "bitches" constantly about Democratic corruption?And Bob Norman causes corruption in this town because he doesn't do fluff pieces about Republican officials? Seriously?Blogger, please!
Curious 5pts Yeah Bo, funny how these former military men would retire just 25 years into their second career. And Defuria, leaving after just 39 years on the job!As far as Auer, he came with a reputation, and lived up to it (that's not a compliment), and was right there at the top through Jenne's stay, well aware of Jenne's criminal activities.I agree with you on Lamberti, but the "proud soldiers" line is over the top, sounds too much like an allenwestism.
Aaaa 5pts Pulp-Can we PLEASE get you to take a closer look into BSO's hiring process in its Enterprise Technology Division. The current CIO, Rick Carpani, is a former FPL employee. Since his arrival into his position at BSO, he has laid off 4 BSO employees, fired 1 and created a few new positions. This may sound like normal behavior except for the fact that ALL employees hired under his control (I believe 7 at last count) have been former FPL employees at one point in their careers. Internal BSO employees are being skipped over for positions they are more than qualified for. These hiring tactics must be stopped. There are many qualified citizens that are not even given a chance to interview for these positions, and the ones that happen to make it to the interview are wasting their time if they were not former FPL employees.Thank you.
Listener 5pts I'm really starting to like you Fly. Democracy is a terrible way to run a country but it's the only way I'd ever tolerate. What you are asking the voters to do is spend their time doing research on who they vote for. Right on the money. Democracy simply will not work without an informed and involved electorate. But that takes time and effort. Unfortunately, the average voter is so consumed just putting food on the table and the other necessities that they just don't have the time. And yes, many people just don't make the effort. It's the classic dilema of democracy. And it's exactly what the politicos want. The schools' Superintendent should be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the board. It's much easier to get rid of him/her. Just like the President, (the board in this case), is the commander in chief of the Armed Services. Remember what happened to McArthur, (a brilliant commander but lousy politician), when he was getting a little absurd? Truman whacked him as it should be. Had we followed McArthur's, (or Patton's), advice, there would have been a nuclear war. The challange is to find the Truman's in our society. Lincoln went through 6 commanders before he settled on Grant.I have faith. For every crisis that develops, America always seems to find the right leader, (Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, Wilson, FDR, etc.). Its just that we take too long sometimes but eventually we get it right. None of those gentlemen were perfect, but they did their jobs. Churchill said that Americans can always be counted upon to do the right thing...after they've tried everything else.That's all this is really about. Finding the right leaders. The board must set the tone, the policy and provide the oversight. It's that simple. We the people must hold the board accountable. And there is a very simple way the voters can express their feelings. It's called an election and in a few years, there will always be another one. When the people lead, the leaders will follow.
Don Jimmy 5pts Believe me when I write here in this blog. For all of Mr. Notter's faults and triumphs, you will think Jim Notter is the second coming of Christ if the Board appoints a total moron like COO Donnie Carter to the position of Interim Superintendent or even Superintendent. If you want total stupidity on the grandest scale, put Carter in the job.
Goldilocks 5pts Much of the solution (attempt to take something very complex and reduce it simply - I realize this is not possible, but play along) is true election reform: limiting the period of campaigns; limiting amounts any single entity can give; limiting the definition of an entity for only, for example, natural persons; someone controlling the "bundling" that enables many natural persons to be goaded into being used as a controlling bloc for a candidate (e.g., as Rothstein did, as Pumbers and Pipefitters union did for Hollywood's Mayor Mara, bundling checks from individuals around the nation for a small mayoral race). I surely do not have all the answers, but the problem is high, wide and systemic.Anyone else want to jump in with some ideas?
Bubba 5pts I agree with you. However, it is interesting to note that the churches and "civic associations" provide the non English speaking and poor English speaking and reading voters with crib sheets for the elections. They do not encompass the whole ballot and only list the few candidates that the special interest groups have a vested interest in getting elected. It took most people about 5 minutes to fill out the ballot. Those with the crib sheets were taking about 1-2 minutes, since they only had to fill out a few choices.Citizen apathy and these special interest voters are really harming our ability to elect good candidates (when there are any). I still think that this is the best system around and we need to spend more time educating the voters with more than sound bites.
Laid off by BCSB 5pts I was laid off too. Guess what? My former boss kept employees who were newer, quite unproductive, and several of whom, have been banned from multiple sites due to abusive behavior. The union did not lift a finger to help me and others like me, who had seniority but were let go so that bosses could keep cronies. We were told we did not have job families. The union bumping process was agreed to by the BCSB as well, but people forget it takes union and management to sign off on any labor agreement.This year's layoffs should start with the useless union employees, who used to be at the Crystal Palace brown-nosing. They are corrupt, lying do-nothings and should be the first to go.
Patti Lynn 5pts Please, Gator,What planet are YOU living on? An electorate that continues to elect criminally indicted candidates could be rationally called incompetent.An electorate that does not take the time to read about issues and politicians' stands on them could rationally be called ill, or un-informed.An electorate that blindly votes based on what their condo, association, or political club leaders tell them could rationally be called morons.An electorate that votes based on the possible ethnicity indicated by the first, middle, or hyphenated last name of a candidate could rationally be called prejudiced.If the election of Rick Scott as governor of Florida does not give you pause, does not make you doubt the intelligence of the FloriDUH voter, does not make you wish that YOU had done more to examine the candidates, then YOU, my friend, are one of the voters that our Pulpmaster is speaking of.
Ministry of Truth 5pts Reply to Curious:You came to the wrong conclusion but it was not clearly explained to you. The experience listed was for their total years in law enforcement-not just at BSO. Pesquera did about 5 years at BSO after a long highly commended career at the FBI. Atkinson retired from the Marine Corps, did several years as an outstanding Chief of Police before doing 10 yrs. with BSO. DeFuria followed a 29 year police career with 10 years at BSO. And all left due to corruption by Lamberti.
Another Voice 5pts Check Websters: Next to the definition of imbecile incompetence, you will find Donnie Carter's picture. I don't think even out board is that stupid. Carter was there as the sacrifical lamb to be sent out at the right time. A useful idiot. Problem is events to on a life of their own and the plan could not be executed.
Listener 5pts Goldi,You are absolutely correct except for that nasty decision from our Supreme Court which now allows corporate entities to make unlimited contributions to politicians. Wait till that stroke of genius hits the local level. In Broward about 50 bucks can swing an election. We don't even have high priced gaft here, it's all cut rate. The answer is in the people who still do not realize their true power.
OneMansTrash 5pts I've suggested this before, the answer isn't limiting what they can raise, rather limit what they can spend. If there are 100,000 votes available in a political race, then they can only spendlet's say $.50 per vote, then the amount raised can only be $50,000. All candidates would be on even footing and maybe the positions could come before the voters not the cute, of clever, or negative ads.
LaidoffEmployee 5pts BTU-TSP is being run as a racket by Wayne Trasher and his hooligans Paul Giordano and Marchetti
Gatorfl 5pts Patty,I live in Palm Beach County, so the same planet as you. I agree with the gist of what you're saying. But I think the alternative--political appointments--are far risker than letting voters decide. I see below that DF3 set you straight, which is a good thing. YOU are the kind of sheeple that apparently goes along with the next "great idea."Interestingly I attended a session last night titled "Leading for Ethical Transformation." The speaker, Dr. Craig Johnson, spoke at length about the issues in Palm Beach. We're not out of the woods yet up here but the culture change is well on its way. I'm certain in a matter of months Broward will hold the state title of "Corruption County."DF3--thanks for pulling Patty's head out of her ass. Friday morning cranialrectalrosis is a drag.
On the side lines 5pts So then we should rely on the Commission, who truly has the best interest of the taxpayers at heart. Wake Patti Lynn, what planet are you living on? The Commission is riddled with corrupt, kickback taking slime. I would rather swallow the mistake of having the candidate we the peole choose be the wrong choice than to give absolute power to those Fascists the Commissioners. Remember, "Absolute power corrupts absolutely".
DeathFrog3 5pts With all do respect, the voters make the choice THEY want. I am not saying that we always elect the best candidate, That said who's to say that you, me, pulp, or anyone's singular opinion about a candidate is more valuable than that of an electorate.In Pulp's scenario the County Commission makes "hires" the constitutional officers instead of them being elected. Let's take a look at the decisions the County Commission has made and tell me that wouldn't be a political mess.A majority of this current school board are considered corrupt. Do you want them making the choice as to who the super should be? Except we elected them.This is a complex issue than comes up when dealing with a representative democracy. What happens is only those politically active "Sheeple" GOTV. The "Sheeple" are generally guided by one political party... For the last 20 years in Broward it has been the Democratic Party, We see where that has gotten us. Now the Tea Party activists are GOTV. I watched a great reference to the Tea Party(ers) on Bill Maher the other night. A guest said they are using Abby Hoffman tactics to get to a Norman Rockwell existence. Our problem as a society as I see it... We are complacent and lazy. The everybody gets a trophy, no more try-outs is making us as a nation weak. I have been doing a little personal history project and learning about my family roots. This road has taken me to about the turn of the 19th century. We were once a great nation. We dealt with harsh truths. We want to shield ourselves from those truths. We no longer sacrifice as a nation for our civic duty. What would happen if this generation had to endure what our parents/grandparents did during WWII? There is a reason we call them the "greatest generation"How can we as a nation have lower and lower test scores and higher and higher grades? Why is it that only 38% of americans can pass the citizenship exam and we have more college graduates/attendees than ever before.I remember in Jr. High they gave this archaic test to see what you should do with your life. They asked questions about what your favorite subject was, what you like to do, how long you want to go to school etc... That test said I should be a cop/firefighter/forrestry agent.Some real truths, not everyone should make the team. In a contest there is only one winner (unless a tie and then a playoff is in order). Not everyone has the intellect to be a doctor/lawyer/executive... Not everyone has the skill to be a mechanic/plumber/painter/landscaper.. Quoting Judge Smails, "The world needs ditch diggers too" Not everyone deserves to go to college.What is the value of something if everyone has one?I am not saying that you shouldn't live your dreams. If you really want something then work for it! (and teach your kids the same. Maybe the electorate is incompetent but it is made up of all of us, They are your children... what did you teach them?
Patti Lynn 5pts Okay, I'll stand corrected. I just wish that people would pay more attention to the records of those that are seeking office. So, DF3, are you saying that it all balances out in the end?


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quote:wallensteinSarasota A great article that strips the veneer off the "romance of war". That the Tigers ate up all life that grew, walked or crawled on Jamestown Island was no doubt occasioned by the pitiful effort the Confederacy made to provision its troops, and the rowdy Catholics were no doubt the last stop for the rebel supply wagons. That said, not resorting to cannibalism has got to count for something in their favor. I very much appreciated the story of the men lapping up the whiskey laced ditchwater like a pack of ravening dogs. Ah, tales of glory in war never cease to amaze; what an appropriate mascot for the Louisiana State University football team.
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quote:The North and Western La. soldiers mostly fought around Shreveport, the Red River Campaign, and East Texas
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This is a hotfix patch for two problems. There are few people with the SSE problem, so it would be helpful if you let me know if it worked or not if you always crashed with sprites enabled on the map in 2.04d.
- Fixes issue with crash on computers not supporting SSE3
- alliance validity check now looks at neutrality limit as intended
1) Unpack the patch into your game directory. If you have problems its usually easier to extract to a new folder on the desktop and then copying the files over from there. Install over the previous patch (2.04d) this hotfix doesnt include the previous patches.
- Continuity from save games from previous patches is never guaranteed.
- Bug reports against this beta will only be accepted from a game that was started afresh under this beta.
- To successfully install this beta you must be familiar with manual handling of archives, directories and files. Do not attempt it if you are not confident of your ability to cope if things go wrong.
- Do not install this over an official release; instead copy that release to a new folder and install the beta over that. Then it is far easier to recover if anything goes wrong.
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Firefox 3.0.5 not only plugs security holes, but provides a few enhancements. Included are new language versions for Bengali, Esperanto, Galician, Hindi and Latvian. The release also replaces the EULA that has been criticized by some users with a "Know Your Rights" info bar on initial installation.
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Ardèche Eglantine - 370g
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Country of Origin: France
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Arquitectonica Hits the Jackpot in Vegas
Arquitectonica's Las Vegas gamble is finally paying off big with two new projects on the Strip. The Miami-based firm's $3 billion, 2,998-room Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino is currently under construction on Las Vegas Boulevard, next to the Bellagio. Developed by New York City-based Ian Bruce Eichner, it calls for two, 600-foot-tall twisting blue glass towers perched atop a four-level, 100-foot-tall podium. These 52-story, prism-shaped high-rises are wrapped in fretted balconies; they will contain hotel and condo-hotel units managed by Grand Hyatt. A glass-clad low-rise structure will contain 265,000 square feet of shops and restaurants topped by a five-acre sandy beach and pool. The 6.9-million-square-foot project is packed into a narrow 8.5-acre site that maximizes its real estate with zero lot lines and underground parking.
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"Las Vegas projects, in the past, have been set back from the street with huge porte-cochere entrances. The Cosmopolitan, however, is a truly urban project that reaches toward the sidewalk and engages the energy of the Strip," says Bernardo Fort-Brescia, FAIA, principal of Arquitectonica. He added that its design is a "purely abstract architectural expression."
Although Cosmopolitan won't debut until late 2009, Arquitectonica is already working on another hotel/condo complex called Las Palmas, located on Paradise Road just east of the Strip. The $1.6 billion, 4.5 million square-foot project will consist of four, 55-story aqua-colored glass towers—accented by golden ellipses—containing 1,800 hotel and condo units. The 13-acre complex by Florida-based developer Donahue Peebles has received initial planning approval from Clark County. Its first tower is expected to open in 2010.
These dual developments give Arquitectonica a second chance in Las Vegas after two previously planned projects folded. The Related Cos. had tapped the firm to design its Las Ramblas and Icon Las Vegas condominium projects in 2005, but both jobs were later canceled amid rising construction costs and a skyrocketing real estate market.
Las Vegas had 64,552 luxury condo units planned in the second quarter of this year, but only 13.6 percent were under construction and another 18.4 percent had been canceled or suspended, reports the economic research firm Applied Analysis. "The market remains in the midst of a re-balancing from an overheated demand to skeptical consumers," says Brian Gordon, principal of Applied Analysis. "The cancellation of those proposals with unrealistic development plans will ultimately help the luxury condominium market in the long run."
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Dan Newman created a new 3rd party extension that simply exports vector objects as .scad files. This is not the first attempt to implement the exporter: there were at least two more, by Marty McGuire and by John Cliff. However the currently available second version of Dan's Inkscape extension goes further than its predecessors: it translates arcs, clones, circles, ellipses, lines, paths, polygons, polylines, rects, and splines. It also handles groups and viewboxes. The best Inkscape plugin collections. Inkscape Extension: Text from CSV Published › April 30, 2012 // 0 Comments Extension to enter text from a CSV file.
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GENRE: Documentary Feature
COMPLETED: January 2012
DIRECTED: Pyoor Collective
STARRING: Umberto Marzotto, Radmilla Cody, Shade, The Blackfire, Jonny Rosch, Scott Donaldson, Mary Youngblood, Lola Bahe, Alex Beeshligaii, Clayson Benally, Marcos Molina, Jeneda Benally, Klee Benally, Elder Borup, George Boyd Willie Sr, Kira Butler, Pauline Butler, Ceyanne Chavez, Daniel Chavez, Vanessa Chavez, Elder Iversen, Taylor Long, Ibrahim Manheimer, Camille Manybeads Tso, Cheryl Reedster, Kee Slowtalker, Annabelle Smallcanyon, Catherine Sorensen, Mark Sorensen, Dianne Tohanne, Scott Tohanne, Rachel Tso, Alfred Tsosie, Clara Tsosie, Emily Tsosie, Fabio Zanuso.
LENGTH: 75' (Theatrical); Soon available also 52' (TV)
LANGUAGE: English
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The global market for drones is booming. But what does the coming arms race mean for US national security interests — and the future of warfare? GlobalPost correspondents report from critical locations around the world, from Israel to Iran to Yemen to Brazil — where unmanned aerial vehicles are radically transforming combat and surveillance.
The legacy of the world's first drone war is shaped in part by US precedent.
TBILISI, Georgia — On the night of August 7, 2008, what military experts and historians say is the world's first two-sided drone war began.
Georgia, convinced Russia was about to annex its separatist region of South Ossetia, made the first move by bombarding and then invading the separatist capital, Tskhinvali.
What followed was a destructive five-day war that was to a great extent provoked and fought by drones, waking Russia up to the strategic importance of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology.
The Georgian government lost control over South Ossetia and Abkhazia in the country's chaotic first years of independence after the Soviet Union fell in 1991.
Four months before the war, as peace talks stalled between Georgia and the de facto governments of its breakaway territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia the Georgian government began conducting reconnaissance flights over the conflict regions using medium-sized Hermes-450 drones it had purchased from Israel.
"The small countries of the South Caucasus can't afford to put satellites into space, so [drones] are important."~Irakli Aladashvili, editor-in-chief of Arsenali
Moscow and Georgia's capital of Tbilisi have frequently clashed over Georgia's aspirations to join NATO as well as Russia's increasing support to Georgian separatists, but the conflict intensified as the drones started to go down.
Three to seven Georgian drones were shot down over Abkhazia in April and May 2008. Each side offered conflicting information on the number of incidents and aircraft involved.
Georgia accused Russia, which maintained a peacekeeping contingent in each of the territories, of committing a "military aggression" on sovereign Georgian territory by shooting down the drones. On one occasion, Georgia produced video transmissions from one of its downed drones, showing a fighter jet shooting it with a missile. A subsequent UN report found that video proved Russia had shot down the drone using either a MiG-29 or Su-27 fighter.
These drone incidents highlighted a grey area of international laws and treaties pertaining to disputed territories and the use of unarmed, unmanned aircraft.
The 1994 Moscow Agreement was signed by the parties of the 1993-1994 Georgian-Abkhaz conflict and dictated that heavy weapons and military aircraft would not be allowed in or around the conflict zone. Both the UN and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which had observers deployed in Abkhazia, found that Russia violated the Moscow Agreement by sending the fighter to shoot down the Georgian drone.
However, the UN found that Georgia also violated the ceasefire because "a reconnaissance mission by a military aircraft, whether manned or unmanned, constituted 'military action.'"
US Deputy Representative to the United Nations Alejandro Wolff protested the decision at the Security Council saying the Moscow Agreement "at best is unclear on this issue" and highlighted that the shootdown was a "very dangerous development, highly provocative" and a "violation of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
On the ground, the UN argued, the drone flights were "bound to be interpreted by the Abkhaz side as a precursor to a military operation," but in his book "A Little War That Shook the World," which chronicles the conflict and its causes, Ronald Asmus asserted that by shooting down the drone over internationally recognized Georgian territory, Russia committed the first "military aggression" of the war. In the end, the incident reinforced the notion on each side that the other was preparing to attack.
In the three months following the UN's ruling, border skirmishes continued and escalated leading to Georgia's offensive against Tskhinvali and a massive Russian counterattack that killed hundreds and caused over $1 billion in damage to Georgia.
After the war, Russian officials and military analysts said much of the blame for the military's performance was due to the poor quality of its drone fleet.
To begin with, Russia's drones were late to the battlefield as Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov initially forgot to sign an order authorizing their use. Unable to gain real-time intelligence on the ground, the Russian top brass sent fighter jets and long-range bombers on reconnaissance and close air support missions before Georgia's air defenses were neutralized, leaving them vulnerable to being shot down.
Russia defense expert Roger McDermott wrote that as "calamitous" as Russia's losses due to poor intelligence were, they could have been much greater if Georgia used its air-defense platforms more efficiently.
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The Curse of the Viking Lake originally aired as the first of four segments of Scooby's All Star Laff-A-Lympics, later repackaged as the first episode of the second season of The Scooby-Doo Show, and the seventeenth episode overall of the series.
The gang heads off to a fishing trip with Velma's uncle John, only to find Uncle John missing -- and long dead Vikings and their ship haunting the area!
The gang heads to meet Velma's Uncle John at Viking Lake, who has invited them up to go fishing. When they arrive at his cabin, they find it deserted, even though the fireplace is blazing and all of the lights are on. Daphne then spots Uncle John's journal, where they find his latest entry, stating that something mysterious is occuring at Viking Lake involving a ghostly viking ship. They also find a page with viking runes on it. After Scooby sees a ghostly viking, the gang splits up, with Fred, Velma and Daphne following a set of footprints into the the woods, and Scooby and Shaggy searching along the lake. As they search, Shaggy and Scooby spot the ghost ship and find themselves being chased by three different vikings.
The gang reunites and heads into town, where they inform the sheriff of the strange sightings, along with Uncle John's disappearance. The sheriff adds that two young geologists also went missing while researching viking lake. The gang decides to head to the museum to decipher the runes Uncle John drew in the journal. The museum curator, Mr. Hansen, tells the gang the runes translate into an evil curse that was unleashed when the viking burial grounds were disturbed. The gang heads back to search the lake, where Fred, Velma and Daphne discover a cave with a huge painting of a viking in it. After being chased by one of the vikings, they become entrapped in a hidden room, only to rescued by Shaggy and Scooby. The gang locates a secret elevator, where it takes them to an underground cavern.
They spot the vikings loading machinery off the ship and onto a railway cart system. The gang discovers steam turbines to make power, but aren't sure what for. They then locate Uncle John trapped in a cage that is hanging from the ceiling. After rescuing him with a flying vehicle created by Scooby, a chase ensues and Uncle John leaves to get the police. The gang traps the vikings, revealing them to be Mr. Hansen and the two supposedly missing geologists. The geologists had discovered uranium on the lake shore, and devised a scheme (along with the museum curator) to scare off any guests. They used the natural steam from the caves so they could run their machinery. Uncle John caught them, which is why they kidnapped him. The culprits were then arrested by the local sheriff.
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- Viking ghostship
- Viking Lake
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- Sheriff's department
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- This episode most likely takes in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Vikings only had one real settlement in North America called Vinland, which was located on the island of Newfoundland. The Viking settlement of L'Anse aux Meadows was discovered on Newfoundland in 1960.
Animation mistakes and/or technical glitches
- When the gang have discovered Uncle John has drawn some viking runes Daphne's mouth disappears for a moment.
- Shaggy's masseur disguise turns from white to green for one shot.
- When Daphne hops on the platform, she's much taller than Fred and Velma.
- When Velma warns Shaggy and Scooby about the Vikings after their crash with the bike-o-pter, her legs are colored like the ground.
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Judge Dennis Challeen has written about his displeasure in seeing the defaced private property rolling by at the rail siding. We probably need to have a discussion about who controls the rolling billboard that blocks our view. A few years ago, Lady Bird Johnson facilitated a discussion about how much of the public view could be blocked by billboards and junk yards, and limits were established for freeways. Unfortunately, there are no legal guidelines for how long you or I have to stare at boxcars and tank cars.
Fortunately, I enjoy the graffiti on boxcars. Norman Mailer was one of the first to team with a photographer and write about the exuberance and mystery of graffiti. Keith Haring and J-M Basquiat brought graffiti art to American museums just as Warhol, Lichtenstein, Rosenquist, Ruscha, and many other artists have brought commercial images from our newspapers into the fine art world. I know of two photographers in Fountain City who are busy documenting the graffiti that rolls past.
In the 1980s, Garrett Hardin chose to write about overpopulation in terms of ruining the commons those spaces and elements which the law acknowledges as necessary for human life. His writings suggest that every person has a God-given right to clean air and unpolluted water as a share of the commons. Perhaps even a right to food and a view of trees and flowers uninterrupted by railroad cars. Maybe American law needs to establish laws regarding a visual commons.
For now, when we sit at the rail siding, I suggest we also look at the HAZMAT (hazardous materials) diamond-shaped plaques on the tank cars. The red #1075 is propane, and the yellow #1267 is sweet, low sulfur crude oil from North Dakota. You can find the numbers on line at Wikipedia: UN numbers for hazardous substances. I find these tank cars much more worrying than graffiti.


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The weather was very poor therefore visibility was non existent which as this was the main reason for going was very disappointing |
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Fantastic views despite the rain. |
Friendly staff. Voucher included a photo. Cream tea was ok for the price. All in all a good offer |
08 February 2014 Julia United Kingdom |


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The State of the Arizona Budget
by Pam Nenaber, CEO
As you are probably aware, one of the biggest challenges our state is currently facing has to do with the budget. There are very dramatic changes that affect how the state pays for low-income residents' health care. In order to cover Arizona's large deficit, Gov. Jan Brewer and other Arizona lawmakers approved a budget earlier this year that cut Arizona's Medicaid program, also known as the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System or AHCCCS. The current AHCCCS program covers 1.3 million people in Arizona. That is 20 percent of the entire population as well as 20 percent of the patients that we treat here at Banner Gateway.
The first change to this program came on May 1 when enrollment for the AHCCCS "spend down" program was frozen. This program covers people who normally would not qualify for AHCCCS, but who have sustained medical expenses that reduced their income to below 40 percent of the federal poverty level.
The next set of changes to the AHCCCS program will go into effect on July 1st. These changes include:
- The elimination of enrollment for childless adults.
- The elimination of enrollment for parents earning 100 percent of federal poverty level.
- The elimination of Federal Emergency Services (for non-qualified aliens).
- Current enrollees will be required to have eligibility redetermined in 6 months.
- There will be more mandatory co-payments.
- And there will be new benefit limits, such as for emergency room visits and inpatient days.
Then on Oct. 1st, there is yet another change. AHCCCS will cut the payments to health care providers by five percent. This reduction of payment is in addition to the previous deduction of five percent that occurred on April 1st.
Some of these changes are being challenged legally, however, we need to be prepared in case they all become effective. The savings to the Arizona state budget through these reductions to the AHCCCS program is over half a billion dollars for this fiscal year that begins on July 1. The impact to Banner Health as a whole may exceed 100 million dollars.
Regardless of these changes, we will continue to deliver the high level of excellent patient care that we are known for. Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication.


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Sold-out crowd for the EliteXC Heat at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
So with Kimbo Slice going down in 12 seconds and fighting Seth Petruzelli instead of Ken Shamrock, Saturday night's event at the BankAtlantic Center was a bit of a dud. Still there was plenty of other fights to be seen, even if they didn't involve Miami's Kimbo. Click here to view part 2.


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Jake Gyllenhaal Gossip
Jake Gyllenhaal gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Jake G remains superhero-free
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Last week we learned that Tom Hardy had dropped out of Warner Brothers' Suicide Squad, the villain team-up movie, and that they were going after Jake Gyllenhaal as his replacement. Well, Jake G has passed, too. So the Suicide Squad remains one member short with production set to begin in April. Full Story
Tom Hardy kicks Suicide Squad to the curb
Last we heard of Warner Brothers' adaptation of DC's villain team-up movie, Suicide Squad, Tom Hardy was part of a very impressive cast. But today it's been announced that Hardy is dropping out Full Story
Ruth & Jake: a starry night
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Opening night of Constellations on Broadway starring Ruth Wilson and Jake Gyllenhaal. The reviews have been largely positive. Click here for a broad collection of them including the NYT's Ben Brantley, James Franco's "little bitch", who clearly prefers Jakey to The Artiste. Full Story
The Jakey-Taylor story changes
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The last article I posted yesterday was about Taylor Swift on the Golden Globe party circuit and how she and Jake Gyllenhaal ended up at Chateau Marmont at the same time. According to US Weekly, Jakey was on the dance floor and when she saw him there, Taylor came down with the drama Full Story
Jakey's party family…but not Taylor
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As mentioned earlier, Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal were on the same party circuit last night after the Globes. Click here for a refresher and to see pictures of Taylor with her sisterhood. At one point they were all at Chateau Marmont. Jake was having a great time with sister Maggie and Ruth Wilson. Full Story
Maggie & Jake Gyllenhaal: the Globe siblings
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How many times did Maggie Gyllenhaal refer to "my brother" when she was up there accepting her Golden Globe? A lot. That made me wonder… What does it take to pass the Maggie Gyllenhaal Test? If you want to be with Jakey, you have to pass the Maggie Test. Who, then, failed the Maggie Test? Did Reese Witherspoon? No drama there. Full Story
Smutty Roundup: More for Jake, none for Joaquin, and Naomi pre-Globes
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Jake Gyllenhaal was photographed walking his dog in New York yesterday. Today he was nominated for a BAFTA for his performance in Nightcrawler. So that's Golden Globe, SAG, Critics Choice, and now BAFTA. He just has one left. Jake's co-star and rumoured girlfriend, Ruth Wilson, is also heading to the Globes this weekend. Full Story
Jake & Mrs Timberlake: from Nailed to Accidental Love
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Back in 2008, Jake Gyllenhaal and then Jessica Biel were working on a film called Nailed, directed by David O Russell. They had to shut down production because they financing fell apart. David O Russell ended up stepping away from the project, going on to work on The Fighter and Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle. Full Story
Jake & Ruth walk the dog
Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson went for a walk in New York with the dog on Saturday. As you know, the two have been spending a lot of time together preparing for the upcoming Constellations on Broadway. And the rumours want them to be dating. Real dating or method dating? The play is a love story told across parallel universes. Full Story
Jakey & Ruth?
The Gossip Genie appears to be ignoring my requests for a Jake Gyllenhaal-Rachel McAdams love situation. Because he's been spending a lot of time with Ruth Wilson. They're working on a new play together, Constellations. But there have also been lunches and dinners. And according to E! Full Story
Nominee surrounded by nominees
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Great week for Jake Gyllenhaal. As already mentioned, lots, he was nominated for a SAG award and for a Golden Globe for his performance in Nightcrawler. His sister, Maggie, was also nominated for both (Best Actress Miniseries, The Honourable Woman). And Ruth Wilson, his Broadway co-star in Constellations, was nominated for The Affair. Full Story
Jake's in – SAG Nominations announced
We've been speculating for weeks about that fifth Best Actor spot, assuming that Michael Keaton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, and Steve Carell would be in for four. And we've seen Jake Gyllenhaal surging. Well, he's almost there. The Screen Actors have sent him an invitation. Full Story
Jake's Raging Bull Hurricane
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This is what Jake Gyllenhaal will look like in Antoine Fuqua's film Southpaw next year. According to Fuqua, Jake's dedication to the role and his subsequent transformation are so extraordinary, it's worthy of very impressive comparison: "Two people have done this in their lives," Fuqua told Variety Full Story
Jake's new shepherd
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Jake Gyllenhaal was in New York for Thanksgiving. Gossip Pop Quiz: You remember how he spent Thanksgiving four years ago? He was in Brooklyn. He went for a walk. With who? Come on. You know this. It yielded years of conversation. Click here to see the pictures. Full Story


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Meeting in Pwllheli over concern winter hospital change
Around 500 people have attended a public meeting at Pwllheli to discuss bed closures and a cut in opening hours at the minor injuries unit at the town's Bryn Beryl hospital.
The changes are part of a series at community hospitals across north Wales.
An expected rise in more serious illnesses, staff sickness and the financial position dictate the move, according to the local health board.
The board says all changes will be temporary over the winter months.
Winter services Gwynedd and Anglesey
- 16 extra beds at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor and four at Ysbyty Eryri, Caernarfon.
- One ward will close at Ysbyty Bryn Beryl and the minor injuries unit will be open from 09:00-17:00 GMT Monday to Friday.
- Ysbyty Alltwen, Tremadog, will continue to provide 24 hour, seven day a week minor injuries service.
Source: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
One of the organisers of the Pwllheli meeting is Peter Reid, who says he has an insight into the problems facing the health board due to his work as a local councillor, and as a member of the local health board.
"I know things are hard for the health board but this will break Bryn Beryl's back, and it's such an important hospital for this area," he said.
"It's an hour from Aberdaron to Bryn Beryl, so it would be nearly two hours to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor - this isn't fair on local people.
"I intend to fight to see that they get a fair deal," he added.
Winter services Conwy and Denbighshire
- Six extra beds to open at Ruthin Community hospital but the minor injuries unit will close.
- Patients are asked to attend their GP surgery or Denbigh Community hospital minor injury unit from 08:00 to 18:00 GMT.
- Additional capacity at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd emergency department.
- Colwyn Bay minor injuries unit to close.
- Llandudno Hospital minor injuries unit will continue from 08:00 to 22:00 GMT, seven days a week.
Source: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
It was standing room only at the meeting at Ysgol Glan y Môr in Pwllheli.
Some people were carrying placards protesting at the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's decision which comes into effect next week.
Elsewhere across the region names are being collected on a petition in Ruthin against changes at the hospital there.
According to Christine Lines the associate chief of staff for nursing with the local health board, all the changes are necessary due to "winter pressures".
"People are sicker and iller during the winter period and we need to ensure that our services are in the right place for the population of north Wales during this busy winter period," she said.
"We can assure people in Pwllheli that it's a temporary closure and that we aim to reopen the beds in April, and increase the hours of the minor injuries unit because of Pwllheli being a tourist area."
Ms Lines said she could understand people across the region being "passionate for their localities".
Winter services Wrexham and Flintshire
- Six extra beds at Holywell hospital.
- Flint minor injuries unit will close.
- Holywell and Mold minor injuries unit will open from 08:00 to 18:00 GMT, seven days a week.
Source: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
"But we as a health board have to make sure services are safe and sustainable and we are making changes across north Wales for this winter period.
"They are temporary changes - not part of the ongoing consultation on health provision - and done purely on a patient safety level," she added.


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Tested by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute
2011 Toyota Rav4 Sport 4x2
Product Review
About GHRI Ratings
XGood Housekeeping Research Institute (GHRI) ratings are based on laboratory tests conducted by our scientists at the U.S.'s foremost consumer products evaluation laboratory, and incorporate consumer feedback. GHRI is situated on the 29th floor of the Hearst Tower in New York City and is staffed by chemists, engineers, nutritionists, textile specialists, culinary experts, and other scientists.
Using state-of-the-art equipment, GHRI experts test consumer products — from microwaves to mascaras — for their performance, safety, and, with the help of volunteer testers, ease of use.
Established in 1900, before there was a Federal Drug Administration or a Federal Trade Commission, GHRI has always been the most trusted source consumers can rely on to choose products that are safe and effective.
Road Performance: B+
Ease of Use: B
Comfort and Roominess: B+
It's fair to say that the Toyota Rav4 is the jack-of-all-trades crossover. This popular crossover turned in an average performance in nearly every metric, only standing out in our road testing. The Rav4 might just be "good enough" at everything to fit your family, so long as you're not looking for a vehicle with plenty of power or a state-of-the-art infotainment system.
Driving Experience
The Rav4 certainly performed in the middle of the pack when it came to Car and Driver's track testing. Acceleration wasn't great, but this Toyota did turn in one of the best scores in the bunch when it came to braking ability. Road noise, whether idling or revving the engine wasn't too bad, and the vehicle did a decent job holding the road during sharp turns too. But the Rav4 really stood out when we took it out on the road. The Toyota's transmission was smooth when changing speeds, visibility was great, and parking a snap, thanks to a great backup visual in the rear view mirror. The ride was fairly smooth over bumps, but it really stood out for its nimble handling.
Infotainment System & Controls
The Rav4's infotainment package, however, leaves a lot to be desired. You won't be able to pair your phone for starters, and the music and media settings were nearly inscrutable. The auxiliary connection was hard to find and the modes (AM and satellite) were organized in a confusing way. Even worse, they were difficult to reach from the driver's seat. The optional navigation package was lackluster and we missed the multiple viewing options you'll find in most offerings. Like the Venza, the Rav4's touch screen was slow to respond, and the alpha keyboard was less user-friendly than a QWERTY keyboard. Climate controls were effective but nothing special, and could not be adjusted via touch screen.
Interior & Design
If you find yourself frequently hauling all your family's gear, you'll love the extensive amount of storage space in the Rav4. From its generous glove box to roomy trunk, this SUV can pack in a lot. One caveat: The trunk opens sideways, so you'll need to make sure you have plenty of room to open the door. Inside, the front is plenty roomy, but the seats themselves were stiff and difficult to adjust. The rear seats were challenging to fold down for more cargo space, and it was tricky to install a car seat.
Keep in mind though; Toyota is planning a long overdue new generation of the Rav4 for 2013. Look for them to step up their game and make some necessary changes in order to compete with the best crossovers.
Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined): 22/28/24Size Class: Crossover
Base Price: $23,610
GHRI Tested: Crossovers
- 2011 Toyota Rav4 Sport 4x2
- 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 2.4 1LT FWD
- 2012 Dodge Journey SXT
- 2012 Ford Edge 2.0T Limited FWD
- 2012 GMC Terrain AWD SLT-2
- 2012 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L
- 2012 Honda Crosstour 3.5 EXLN 4WD
- 2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD
- 2012 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4
- 2012 Kia Sportage EX AWD
- 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 3.0 GT S-AWC
- 2012 Nissan Murano LE AWD
- 2012 Nissan Rogue 2.5 SV AWD
- 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5T XT Touring AWD
- 2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
- 2012 Toyota Venza 3.5 AWD
- 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion
- 2013 Ford Escape 2.0T Titanium 4WD
- 2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD
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