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"Come on [Name]. You promised me," Dirk called out to the bathroom door, slightly ajar. His lopsided smirk complimented his now shades-less face, his hair slightly disheveled.
"No! This makes me look...ridiculous!" retorted a meek voice from the bathroom. Dirk sighed and stood up, knocking on the wall besides the door with his smirk still firmly into place.
"C'mon. I dressed up and acted like Johnny Depp for an entire night just for you. Now it's your turn."
He backed away from the door, crossing his arms and waiting. Finally, the door creaked open and out walked [Name], wearing an uncouthly short maid outfit, complete with hairband and stockings, the whole deal. Dirk couldn't see her face, since she was staring at the ground, but he could guess she was blushing profusely. He chuckled and took a long time to look her up and down, taking in every detail before stepping forward and wrapping his arms around her.
"How do I look?" she asked timidly, leaning against him as he caressed her.
Dirk chuckled before sliding his hands down to her rump, whispering in her ear. "Sugoi as hell, babe."
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FDA Approves First Artificial Aortic Heart Valve Placed Without Open-Heart Surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first catheter-based aortic heart valve replacement without the need for open-heart surgery in the U.S. — and Scripps Health was one of the 26 sites in the nation for this revolutionary clinical trial. Transcatheter aortic valve ...
- Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
- Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Clinic
University of Michigan Medical School Announces Creation of Eric J. Topol Professorship in Cardiovascular Medicine
The University of Michigan Medical School today announced the establishment of the Eric J. Topol Professorship in Cardiovascular Medicine. A world-renowned cardiologist, Dr. Topol is currently chief academic officer at Scripps Health and a senior cardiologist practitioner at Scripps Clinic. Dr. ...
- Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Scripps is Transforming Medicine: Watch our Special Series on NBC 7
Scripps airs vignettes about advances in medicine, personalized medicine and improving patient care.
- Monday, October 3rd, 2011
- Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Tips – October 2011
Scripps Researchers Take Major Step Forward in Search for Genetic Secrets Behind Lifelong Health Scripps researchers looking for the genetic secrets behind healthy aging took a major step forward in October. That's when they announced plans to sequence the entire genomes of 1,000 "Wellderly Study" ...
- Saturday, October 1st, 2011
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital
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Scripps Doctors Use Handheld Device to See Inside the Heart
About the size of cell phone, this a revolutionary "pocket EKG" device is like a digital visual stethoscope that helps physicians rapidly screen for cardiac problems. Scripps is the first health care system to give physicians Vscan so they can see inside the heart at the bedside. Learn ...
- Friday, September 23rd, 2011
- Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
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Scripps Investigates Implantable Device to Reduce Stroke Risk
Researchers at Scripps investigate a small implantable device that is designed to help reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation in the place of blood thinners. Scripps is one of the first health systems in California to investigate The Watchman implant. Learn more about how ...
- Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Health and Wellness
Does Cholesterol Matter?
Just a generation ago, when it came to cholesterol, the message was loud and clear: High cholesterol led to heart disease, and it was caused in large part eating too much cholesterol from animal sources like red meat, eggs and butter. So Americans switched from butter to margarine, cut down on eggs, ...
- Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Device May Eliminate Need for Blood Thinners in Some Atrial Fibrillation Patients
A new device currently being studied at select hospitals across the country may eliminate the need for blood thinning medications in some patients who have a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation ("AF"). The most common cause of irregular heartbeat, AF affects more than two million people in ...
- Monday, August 22nd, 2011
- Scripps Green Hospital
Health and Wellness
Is It Indigestion or a Heart Attack?
The symptoms of a heart attack in women are often more subtle than in men, and can be easily confused with stress, fatigue or simply not feeling well.
- Monday, August 15th, 2011
Conrad Prebys Gives $45 Million to Scripps Health
When Conrad Prebys was a young boy growing up in Indiana he stepped on a rusty belt buckle, which resulted in a life-threatening cardiac infection that forced him to remain bedridden for a year. Now, years later and having accrued a significant personal fortune, the noted San Diego developer and ...
- Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
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MADRID (AFP) - Real Madrid moved back to within five points of La Liga co-leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid with a hard-fought 3-0 win at home to Celta Vigo on Monday, Jan 6, 2014.
Karim Benzema opened the scoring before a late double from Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the win as Celta were made to pay for passing up a host of clear-cut chances.
With the scoreline still deadlocked with an hour played, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti introduced the fit-again Gareth Bale and Jese Rodriguez from the bench in the search of a goal.
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every year i make a longer than usual edit with everyone in. here is a little teaser/trailer as to what is to come.
more riders will be featured.
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i liked it needs too come out sooner than sept but still way bad ass nice song to go with it whole thing was smooth
Thanks guys, the reason I stuck the Downwhip tap last was because this video is about the people we ride with, and that we respect each other and enjoy seeing each other progress. Hence the ending . It was his first and people cheered.
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Ben Arcand, Cory Huseby and Justin Huelman with their LED-lit balloon creation.
Riding 99 (Red Bull)oons to Brooklyn
The local brain trust (seriously) known as 1.21 Jigawatts has done it again. Two years ago, the group of six brilliant tinkerers led by inventor/designer Ben Arcand won Red Bull's national Creation competition, and they made the finals last year. This year, they're finalists again with their new contraption, 99 (Red Bull)oons, which consists of three LED-lit doohickies outfitted with ultrasonic range finders and propellers, surrounded by helium balloons and programmed to change color based on how close they get to the ground (see video at www.startribune.com/a2252). But the team can't rest on its high-tech laurels yet. To win the finals, being held in Brooklyn beginning June 12, they have to do a 72-hour "live build" of something new that they won't find out about till they get there, competing against five other teams. Go Jigawatts!
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Kids will be KIDS
North Minneapolis grade-school rappers Y.N.RichKids of "Hot Cheetos & Takis" fame could have another viral hit to their name, but there's one problem: It's not actually their name anymore. A gritty slow-jam single titled "My Bike" — recorded by the little rap giants last summer along with another insatiably cute video — finally saw the light of day on YouTube last Friday. By Thursday it had already attracted more than 62,000 views. In the interim, however, the group has changed its moniker to simply the KIDS following a dispute between their families and the North Community YMCA over money and copyright issues. "We all just wanted to finally get it out there," said Melissa Mercedes, whose son Freeman "Frizzy Free" Hickman, 10, stars again in "My Bike" with six other young rappers who racked up 6 million views with their prior hit. The kids are working on a record deal as the KIDS and will perform under that name at the Institute of Production & Recording's open house Saturday in downtown Minneapolis (noon-5 p.m., free).
His 'Fabulous' finale
"You're gonna see a lot of love onstage tonight," Zenon Dance Company artistic director Linda Andrews promised at the top of Sunday's show at the Cowles Center. Much of it was directed toward Greg Waletski, who marked his final performance as a member of the troupe after a 22-year career. Zenon's 30th Spring Season program — including the world premiere of "Mariana" by Bessie Award-winning New York choreographer Faye Driscoll — showed off the troupe's many moods and skills. But the emotional highlight arrived when Waletski soared through a solo moment in the finale, Daniel Charon's heroic "Storm." There were loud cheers and shouts of "Bravo!" and dancers Tristan Koepke and Scott Metille presented him with a tiara and a pink sash labeled "Fabulous." Waletski will continue performing occasionally while he launches a new career as an American Sign Language interpreter.
A voice all his own
After making a splash on NBC's "The Voice," Nicholas David Mrozinski came home to First Avenue last weekend to say: "I gotta be me." Any TV fan expecting a human jukebox — and there were clearly some First Ave first-timers in the crowd — might have been disappointed by Saturday's second of two sold-out nights. To be sure, he reprised several numbers from "The Voice," and trotted out fellow contestants Trevin Hunter, Terry McDermott, Todd Kessler and Melanie Martinez. But much of his nearly two hours onstage was devoted to his own, 1970s-tinged songs, backed by his nine-piece Feelin' Band. A few, notably "Say Goodbye," showed a flair for country soul. While not necessarily memorable, they did establish that Mrozinski may be the best male soul singer to emerge from the Twin Cities since Alexander O'Neal.
Moe 'Gatsby' blues
Some of the best jokes at last week's "Wits" taping at the Fitzgerald Theater came before the tapes were rolling, when host John Moe thanked the audience for coming instead of "rushing out" to see that day's big movie opening, "The Great Gatsby" (which was universally panned by critics). Said Moe of the theater's namesake, "Most people don't know that F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote 'Gatsby' here at the Fitz for 'Wits' when 'Wits' was a vaudeville show hosted by Eddie Cantor." In the spirit of the latest screen adaptation, he added, "Tonight's show will feature sudden bursts of hip-hop for no apparent reason."
Saltz hits Northeast
Art-a-Whirl weekend is all about local talent, but at least one New York dignitary will also be on the scene Saturday night. Public Functionary, the newish Northeast space aspiring to be as much of a community hotspot and idea machine as a place to show art, is hosting a discussion on contemporary art and gallery culture featuring Dzine, whose work hangs in PF's inaugural show, and Jerry Saltz, senior art critic for New York magazine, Pulitzer finalist, former long-distance trucker and a fun, no-B.S. type of guy. Saltz is a pretty impressive get for a joint that just opened a few months ago. Tickets are $15, students $8.
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- Mat's Birthday Wish
Mat's birthday wish
Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Mat. And today ... today was his birthday.
But even though it was his birthday, the kids at school were mean to Mat.
"We don't like you, Mat!" said the kids.Mat was sad.
He ran home to cry under his bed.
But on the way home, a mighty figure appeared behind him!"AKA MA GOSH, FRIEND!" said the orc. "I hear it is your birthday!"
Mat turned around, surprised.
"My name is Garrosh Hellscream.""I can never forget the insult to the Horde's honor perpetrated at Theramore!"
"I can never forget the atrocities committed by Krom'gar in the Horde's name!"
"But most importantly ..."
"I can never forget a birthday."Young Mat's eyes lit up with delight.
"On this, the anniversary of your birth, the mighty Horde shall honor you with one birthday wish!""Gosh," said Mat. "A birthday wish!"
"But ... I don't know what to wish for!"
"I do," said Garrosh."You should wish to rule them all, atop a throne of skulls!"
"No," said Mat. "That's a terrible birthday wish.""Aha," said Garrosh. "Then you wish to plunder your enemies' lumber and see their cities awash in flame?!"
"No," said Mat. "That's not my birthday wish, either!""So then, young warrior ...
"What is your one birthday wish?"
"I know," said Mat ..."A true warchief partners with pizza!"
"Blood and thunder!" said Garrosh.
"That is the finest birthday wish I have ever heard!"And so Garrosh took Mat to Pippitone's Pizza, ordering him the finest plain cheese pizza in all the land.
And also all the kids who were mean to Mat died of cancer. The end.


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Too late I realize my mistake. Only when all is done...
Gashir... You´ve had your vengeance, now. What else could you take away from me?
Aren´t you happy now, Gashir? Didn´t you get what you wanted? Why won´t you let me be?
It´s nearing midnight again, and here I am, sitting on my chair... Counting the remaining seconds... 59... 58... 57... Staring out the window, into the impenetrable gloom... 44... 43... 42... How could I have ever known it would come to this? How was i supposed to know?
Nearing midnight now... 23... 22... 21... Why won´t you let me be? I think i´ve already paid for your torment with interests! And still you won´t leave me alone! How long is this going to last? You won´t stop until you´ve destroyed me completely, will you? You want to see me suffer for what you´ve suffered! You want to see me dead!
11... 10... 9... Oh no, it´s going too fast...
4... 3... Wait! 2... 1...
Curse that chime...
I can´t bare it another night...
I cover my ears, but it´s not enough. It was never enough. That dreaded chime squeezes its way in between my fingers and pounds at my eardrums...
I won´t allow this... Not another night...
I get up, try not to see outside my window. I walk hurriedly towards that big grandfather´s clock i once admired so...
I feel this urge to destroy at all costs... Fear... I grab the clock and stick my nails in its wooden body, then shove it downwards into the marble floor. Its christal face shatters in a million pieces that glitter in the incoming moonlight all around the room like a million diamonds.
Then silence...
I could hear myself panting. Now what? That wouldn´t stop Gashir. There was a time when a few chains and a locked door could, but not anymore. Not a nuclear bomb could stop him now... Why didn´t i see this coming? We were better off when he was alive! I turn around. Don´t look out the window...!
But that order to myself is exactly what i need to not obey it, and I look out the window...
In the few miliseconds that it takes for my eyes to pass from the cold grey fireplace to the patch of dark glass on the wall, my heart rate goes up to that of a scared mouse and back down with the same speed. There is nothing at the window... yet.
That´s what he likes to do the most. He waits until I get my guard down, and then makes his most impressive appearance. Galloping through the wall behind me, perhaps, or maybe down the corridor, slowly moving towards me, his cold, white eyes fixed on mine.
Sure enough, a slightly blue, ghostly light begins to fill the room, projecting my shadow away from my feet and up the stone wall.
The light grows brighter, and my breathing grows heavier. I´d rather turn around now than let him get too close to my back...
So I do.
I direct my look at the floor and slowly turn my head to my side. The blue light shines on my cheek, and I bet if I looked in a mirror, I would look like a ghost myself. My feet stumble upon each other as I turn my body to the gleaming source of the light and stand facing it.
And my breathing stops... There on the door, iluminating the corridor behind and the room with the terrified man in front with a light of her own, stands not Gashir, but a sad looking little girl dressed with a night gown, her feet bare, and I feel like my heart sinks through the floor to the room dowstairs.
Even through the ghostly glimmer I can see her watery eyes looking mournfully at me. I´ve missed her so...
I want to get closer. I take a step, and she takes a step backwards. She nods her little head, warningly, and I look questioningly at her.
Don´t she whispers. He´s watching.
And so we stand there, staring at each other. She looks just as I last saw her, when I kissed her goodnight for the last time. Hasn´t changed a bit.
She´s keeping quiet, like she agreed to just let me look at her once more. Like she thinks that would be enough for me.
These past few weeks I´ve thought there was nothing I desired more than to see her once more. Even if it was just for a moment... But now that I can see her and not get any closer to her... It´s even worse...
What does he do to you I ask.
He does nothing to me, daddy. He loves me! He even allowed me to come see you!
I gulp. My throat burns. Loathing... Desperation... The deepest of sorrows...
Is... have you seen mommy? Is she with you?
No. Gashir says mommy went on.
I nod, but I´m not sure wether I´m happier or still more misserable.
I miss you I say to her.
I miss you too, daddy.
Why did you do it, Natasha? Why did you leave me?
He needed me. I had to go to him.
I need you more.
There´s a short silence.
Gashir says you were always selfish. He does not think you worthy of me. He says you were a bad man.
And what gives him the right to say that? He, who tortures me everynight. Doesn´t he tell you of what he does?
He needs not tell me. I see what he does. I think he does good.
I can´t believe what she is saying to me. My little girl thinks I deserve this. She thinks I´m a bad man! It´s Gashir! He´s talking her into this!
How can anyone deserve this?
You were bad and you must be punished. Gashir says he himself was punished without a reason. Now you have to pay.
How can you say that? How can you defend him after what he did to you too!?
It was for my own good.
He´s evil, Natasha! Why do you listen to him?
He´s not evil! He was unhappy! You made him always unhappy! You always locked him up, and he didn´t like to be locked up! You should have treated him right! I´m the only one who always understood him!
I´m in no mood to stand this, and ignore the warning. I walk right at her.
What does he want? I yell. What else can I pay with? Does he want me? Does he want me to join you?
No. Gashir would never want you with us.
Then what can I do? Can´t he see that I´m already finished? I´m gone! All that I had is gone! I have nothing! If I have nothing, what else could he possibly take?
Natasha whispers. He... But she stops as suddenly as if she had been hit by a brick. You´re too close. You´ll get him angry.
You´re too close! Step away! He´ll be mad!
You´re my daughter! I yell You tell Gashir I won´t do anything he wants me to do anymore! You hear that, Gashir? You hear that, you damned horse?
Dad, no!
Kill me if you can, but you won´t have anything else from me. Locking you up and chaining you to the floor was never really all that I should´ve done! You only cost me my money and my life! I should´ve returned you the same day I got you, you stinking, pestilent farm animal! Hear me? You looked nicer after I was through with you the last day you could even feel enything on your bones! And yet I was too merciful! It should´ve been slower and more painful!!!
Natasha shrills. It does not sound like a girl´s scream. It pierces my eardrums and twists my brain. And then she was gone, and that thick, foglike silence floods the house. Here goes...
I open my eyes. There he is, standing still just a few feet in front of me, breathing heavily, his white, lifeless pupils fixed on me, his long, greasy manes falling over his palid face. He is angry tonight...
Give it your best this time, Gashir.


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Also in this section: The no campaign holds a forum by Eric Jackson The yes campaign is avoiding all debates that they can. With the purchase of the RCM television news channel by the former head of the PRDs Frente Empresarial business owners group the no campaign is essentially blacked out on all commercial television. State-owned channel 11 is giving the pro and con groups little bits of air time but not sponsoring any real debates. The situation is only slightly better on the Catholic FETV and the Evangelica Hosanna TV. The principal formulators of the Torrijos - Alemán Zubieta Plan, President Torrijos and canal administrator Alemán Zubieta, steadfastly resist defending their proposal in a face-to-face confrontation with skeptics. In such debates as have taken place, yes supporters mobilized by the ACP or politicians have sometimes resorted to shouting down no supporters. That, plus all the information control games and the avalanche of advertising for the yes side, has not kept the skeptics from getting their message out. A forum on the evening of August 28 at the ULACIT auditorium was one example of this. The forums organizer, journalist Maribel Cuervo de Paredes, was supposed to be a non-entity according to the PRD script. Last year, under pressure from major donors and the government, she was taken off the air at FETV. Then she was forced out at the Latin American Journalism Center (CELAP), which she had headed for years. Earlier this year, on orders from a Torrijos government official who used to be in La Prensas management, her column was canceled specifically because she questioned the Torrijos - Alemán Zubieta Plan. Blacklisted by the Polls and the Ariases and the Eisenmanns and the Revilla Gonzálezes and the Pérez Balladareses and the Eletas and the Tapias and the Catholic hierarchy, she was supposed to go away and shut up. But on this night former President Guillermo Endara was seated in the front row and there were not enough seats to go around. The standing-room-only crowd was mainly middle class and middle aged, relatively well educated and fired up to hit the campaign trail. There were two parts of the forum. First, four speakers from academia spoke of the little known environmental implications of the canal expansion program. Then Cuervo de Paredes interviewed Tomás Drohan, the canals former chief engineer and Dredging Division director. Ariel Rodríguez, a young University of Panama biologist and Demóstenes Vergara Stanziola, an aging civil engineer, teamed up, the former concisely and the latter in rambling fashion, to make the point that due to the proposed new locks water saving basins feature there would be a big increase in salt water intrusion into Gatun Lake. Both relied on data published by the ACPs own experts, with Vergara warning that without mitigation the lake water upon which about half of Panamanians depend for household needs would within a few years become imputably salty and Rodríguez reviewing the possible mitigation methods and pointing out that none of them are completely effective, some of them are impossibly expensive and the chosen one, flushing the locks with fresh water from the lake, would surely cause water shortages for the metro area. University of Panama economist Maribel Gordón, a member of FRENADESO, looked at the water question from another angle. To her, the canal expansion is but one more in a series of attempts to appropriate public water resources for private purposes and the worst part of it is a series of hydroelectric dams planned for virtually every river in Panama, for the generation of electricity to be sold to a regional power grid through multinational electric companies. Reviewing the 37 dam permit applications that list an individual as the person responsible (most of them dont, taking advantage of corporate secrecy), she listed the surnames. To Gordón and FRENADESO, the attempt to privatize Panamas fresh water supply can thus be summed up as the Alemán - Arias - Aramburu Porras - Btesh - Cleghorn - Eleta - Espino - García - Kuzniekcy - Mangravita - Martinelli - Motta - Palacios - Pardini - Real - Salerno - Tarazi - Vallarino - Virzi Plan. The crowd roared with laughter, and not because they thought the economists point was ridiculous. The canal expansion was thus presented as one more raid on public water resources, in this case to the detriment of people in the canal watershed and for the benefit of construction companies, banks and politicians of the same and related families, and for multinational shipping lines. Dr. Bogdan Kwiecinski, a University of Panama Oceanographer who as a student took part in a famous 1958 expedition to Spitzbergan in the Arctic, looked at another environmental matter that bears on the canal expansion decision, global warming as it will affect the arctic region. After explaining the basics that are known and what is not known about global warming, he explained that whatever the specific details of the cause, rapid change is underway and will continue throughout this century at least, no matter what measures humanity might take to change the way it lives. The implication? While in the winter the northern passages will be frozen over, by 2050 there will be a 100-day summer season when it will be much quicker for container ships from North Asian ports to travel to European ports around the top of Russia and to the East Coast of North America around Alaska, Canada and Greenland than for them to use the Panama Canal. Thus, if Panama Canal tolls go too high shippers on the routes that now make the greatest use of our waterway will have an increasingly viable option for part of the year. The Drohan interview was the main feature of the night, and he attacked the heart of the ACPs economic arguments. The $5.25 billion price tag? A flagrant lowball bid, he claimed, citing the 1993 Tripartite (US - Japan - Panama) Commission estimate, the figures of international lenders and his own calculations. The projected canal usage? They say well make all this money, but when they open there wont be the ships and well be losing. The urgency of a canal soon to be at full capacity? First, he argued that the Panama Canal is only really busy for a few months of the year, and second, he pointed out that when a good or service goes into short supply, at least for the short term the law of supply and demand makes that extra profitable for the seller or service provider. 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DCP MIDSTREAM PRESENTS NEARLY $20,000 DOLLARS IN NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Twelve Student Recipients Selected, Grants Reinforce DCP's Commitment to Preserving the Future of Domestic Energy DENVER, June 5, 2014 - The current growth in the U.S. natural gas sector means more pipelines are needed and additional manpower will be required to maintain them. Now, more than ever, a growing number of workers are needed to maintain and expand the natural gas infrastructure across the country. For the sixth year in a row, DCP Midstream (DCP), the nation's largest natural gas gatherer and processor, is rewarding this next generation of energy workers and consequently investing thousands of dollars to keep the country's energy infrastructure strongly intact. Each DCP Career and Technical Scholarship provides a $1,500 scholarship to full- time students pursuing a degree or career in the natural gas industry at an accredited two-year college or technical institution of their choice. 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First fans were treated to a moody still of Vin Diesel's Dom and Paul Walker's Brian staring off into the distance and clearly being pretty annoyed (if not yet totally furious) about something. Speculation suggested this might be a reaction to the death of a cherished character in the unfolding fast car saga. Then snaps were leaked of the stars filming on location at an Atlanta cemetery, prompting further thoughts that all is not well in the world of 'Fast and Furious 7'.
Diesel's more recent pictures confirm that death is indeed coming to 'Fast and Furious 7' and fans should perhaps expect a more sombre tone in this entry in the franchise.
One still released shows Vin Diesel and other members of the gang including Paul Walker's Brian all dressed in black, and moping round a cemetery tree. Diesel's Dom is staring (again) angrily into the distance showing not only sadness but a steely determination to get some revenge for whatever has taken place. Even the car in the background of the shot is black as ink but it's the body language of Diesel and the others that suggests a mixture of depression, hopelessness but also a fierce desire to strike back.
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Kristen Stewart — you made a big mistake. BUT, your married lover Rupert Sanders made a FAR bigger faux pas. If the report that you feel unfairly persecuted is true, then it's completely understandable. It's time for the world to lay off you!
Kristen Stewart — you've got to feel like you're a "scarlet woman" at this point. Yes, you got caught cheating on your boyfriend Robert Pattinson. And clearly that wasn't a good thing.
But the reality is — you weren't married to him. You weren't even officially engaged.
Cheating on a boyfriend is a far less egregious offense than cheating on a spouse, especially if there are children involved. Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders did commit a far greater offense — he broke his marital vows by becoming romantically involved with you. He was married for SEVEN years and had two children! So he cheated on a family!
Furthermore, at 41 years old, his behavior cannot be attributed to youth and naivete. Yours can. You are 22 — you're a baby, really. You have half the life experience of Rupert and you've only been in one serious relationship.
Plus, Rupert was your director. HE was in the position of authority in your working relationship and no doubt in the romance as well.
If Rupert had been your boss at a typical company and had hit on you, even if you responded, it would be considered sexual harassment. He would likely have been fired for his inappropriate behavior! Your youth and your position of far less power in the working environment would have been considered a huge factor.
But Hollywood isn't the normal world and you are a huge star. It's not fair that you seem to be the one hurting professionally from this relationship. Rumors have swirled that a Snow White sequel is on hold and sources have, in fact, told HollywoodLife.com that the film hasn't been given the go ahead because there is concern about your box office appeal now.
That is so unfair! First of all — HollywoodLife readers told us in a poll on Aug. 16 that they STILL love you as Snow White! Sixty-one percent would go and see it today. I bet that percentage would go way up once the film was actually being made – the excitement would catapult big time!
Secondly — since when has cheating held back the career of a leading man in Hollywood? It sure hasn't hurt Brad Pitt's box office appeal and it's widely believed that he became involved with co-star Angelina Jolie, while still married to America's sweetheart, Jennifer Aniston.
What about long-term adulterer Arnold Schwarzenegger, who fathered a son with his housekeeper while married to Maria Shriver. He's about to be seen in The Expendables 2 and then in The Last Stand!
Ashton Kutcher landed the lead role in Two and A Half Men after cheating on wife Demi Moore. Serial cheater Charlie Sheen now stars in the TV show Anger Management, and Kelsey Grammar landed a new starring role in a TV show- Boss- after blatantly cheating and dumping wife Camille Grammar.
By Hollywood standards if you were a man, your career should actually be getting a boost right about now. Can we spell- double standard?
In any case, it's not fair that you should suffer professionally nor feel like you need to keep hanging your head.
It's time for your critics to back off and start focusing on forgiveness. Everyone in this world has made mistakes, just usually not as publicly as yours.
You have paid the price in your personal life and that's more than enough suffering that you should have to endure.
So K-Stew dissers, it's time to stop coming down so hard on a 22-year-old! Kristen, we can't wait to see your next success!
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Posted at 2:29 PM on September 17, 2012
Hollywood is full of cash, sex, cheat,… When there is money, one forgets about self-respect. In hollywood, I feel people are like animals, who does not know their relationships. Take an example of dogs. But I am so happy to learn that there is one lone true lover, Robert Pattinson, who has been so faithful to his girlfriend Kristen, although its she who cheated on him. Keep it up Rob, be faithful to anyone who you would choose as your life-partner. But never retrieve anything from the waste-busket.
been there
Posted at 4:55 PM on September 2, 2012
Kristen should not have even given him one kiss…..she needs to do a little honesty check on herself and really find out what she wants and wants to be…….I think she held secret desires in her heart which eventually came up……I would forgive her after I hear every detail…from beginning to the end her conversations with Rupert everything before I would trust her again…also no more racy roles…only wholesome ones….It seems to have made her vulnerable…..another….what is wrong with renting a house next to the shooting site where her or Robert can go home to each other every night? They have the money, or make it part of the movie contract? It is to tempting to be alone with attractive people for months at a time bonding…it is like basketball players…….too much temptation.
Keep Calm & Love Kristen!
Posted at 5:40 PM on August 22, 2012
I suppose some things you end up paying a huge price for, huh? With people advising Robert & Kristen to do things is a bit… you know… not letting them be as independant as they need to be.
Some people who advise Robert & Kristen to do things may make things a whole lot worse than things already are. But Kristen shouldn't be blamed for her affair.
You do things which are big mistakes & wish you could take them back.
But in the end, regret everything!
This is something Kristen wished she'd never even attempted & is now paying the price.
But she can't take it all back.
She just regrets the whole situation.
Letting go of someone who gave you so much to remember, is as hard as trying to forget them…
Posted at 5:15 AM on August 20, 2012
I read that the 'actress' Sienna Miller is advising Robert not to take Kirsten back.If this is true,what a hypocrite – she had an affair with a married man with children. It's just jealousy. I hope this beautiful couple can work things out. Robert needs to contact Kirsten and give her some support.
Both need to surround themselves with good people.
Posted at 6:45 PM on August 19, 2012
If Mr. Pattinson truly loves Ms. Stewart, he should make healing their relationship his top priority. She has stepped out in sackcloth and ashes with a heartfelt mea culpa. If he abandons Ms. Stewart now, then he never loved her. Ms. Stewart – you are one strong, beautiful young lady. You have stood by Mr. Pattinson as female fans flocked to him, as he filmed initmate movie scenes and magazine shots. Now it is time for Mr. Pattinson to step up for you: to love & defend you. Enough with the replusive name calling and judgmental rantings. This is your relationship. God bless the both of you.
Posted at 6:56 AM on August 20, 2012
Posted at 1:51 AM on August 19, 2012
All of this is bull and it troubles me that this popped up in what was supposed to be news. Since I was forced to see this crap, I will now say that there are no victims in adult relationships (where she obviuosly knows the truth that this man is married). Also, we have no idea what Rupert's agreements are within his marriage. Her age has zero to do with this. Look at her old interviews at age twleve and I can bet you Kristen is far from a baby. Recognize her as the independent, business woman that she. Realize that this TRULY none of this is our business in the first place!
Posted at 5:17 AM on August 19, 2012
people who made mistakes
Posted at 12:09 PM on August 18, 2012
Posted at 1:04 PM on August 18, 2012
Darling, Hope knows what Kristen and Rob are experiencing! Because she has gone through a similar situation, herself. Kristen has been damaged whether you want to see it, or not. I wish things were different for her, but they are not. I want Rob and Kristen back together, but I know their suffering and how hard it would be. Hugs and kisses, we all could use some at this point.
people who made mistakes
Posted at 12:03 PM on August 18, 2012
I have to agree with Ezra,Yes she shuold'nt go back for him,cause when she make a mistake that put her in a trouble,instead of being there for her,protect her,at least on the face of the media, he played the victim and stand to watch her gets the slabs from every body who hates her.
Posted at 11:13 AM on August 18, 2012
Is this a Joke? This site fueled the fire so people would take sides and bad mouth Stewart. Now the site is giving the public permission to support her??????!!!!?? Rob's "baby" still did a Bad, Bad thing. Her image, credibility, box office draw, will still suffer. Her decision making skills will be questioned, the "act" may be forgiven but never forgotten. Many people will not pay to see her work in films. Kristen should do charity work, get out of the limelight, go away to college.
Posted at 10:05 AM on August 18, 2012
So Kristen Stewart made a mistake so what, she took
Responsibility for it, stop picking on her for being human.
She's not the one who betrayed marriage vows, sanders
Is. Robert Pattinson should stop playing the
Victim here, yes ur gf cheated, get over it man ur not the
1st or last person on the planet who has ever gotten
Cheated on. Get angry, get pissed, deal with it and move
Posted at 11:29 AM on August 18, 2012
Rob P. Has become angry and pissed, and he has moved away from Kristen. He is not playing the victim, he is coping. The pain of betrayal does not go away, in a few days especially since Rob loved Kristen so much. She was the love of his life and his biggest supporter. He has lost much. Duh……
Posted at 9:53 AM on August 18, 2012
One got to admire Kristen Stewart, for one admitting,
That she made a mistake. Secondly for apologizing.
She admitted she made mistake and that's she's human.
Ppl think of their favrite stars as saints and not as human
Beings, ones tht make mistakes like everyone else. As
For Sanders why should he get of scottfree. He made
A mockery out of his Marriage vows, obviously his wife,
Marriage and kids meant nothing to him. Rob Pattinson
Should stop acting the victim part and try to resolve tings
With Kristen even if its just for the sake of work.
Posted at 9:32 AM on August 18, 2012
I think this Kristen Stewart cheating thing is being torn out of porportion
Yes she cheated, yes it was wrong, But really it takes TWO to
Cheat. Why should she carry the blame alone. What is wrong
With modern day society that the woman gets all the blame
And the man nothing??? Whose the married one here?
I've read how ppl call Kristen a homewrecker and all these
Awful names, and for what, he knew he was married that
Shouldve been a priority for him and he obviously didn't
Care enough about his wife, marriage, kids to have started
This with someone who is a child compared to him. You
Ppl should stop picking on Kristen she made a mistake its human. Stop alwys blaming the women because most times it starts with the man!
Posted at 11:44 AM on August 18, 2012
Posted at 6:36 AM on August 18, 2012
Well, Miss Bonnie Fuller, it's about time you heard us screaming at Hollywood Life to leave this girl alone and scrutinize the married man! Hollywood Life really digged in to this girl, unfairly. I am glad you are finally cutting this girl son slack, first, she's not married, she's 22 and the man who seduced her can be her father! And Robert! she is/was/can be again you girlfriend, there will be lots more hurdles and mountains to jump thru and clime if you guys get married. Look at the producer, his wife does not have it easy with him, but she sticks by him.
Posted at 5:01 AM on August 18, 2012
Oh!Finally I am happy that there is worthy news that can be read in this website.She committed a mistake but she has apologized to Mr.Robert and the whole world and she is repenting.
God forgives people then who are we?
Hold your head up Kristen we are there for you always and we support you.We love you.Please come out and be yourself.We miss you.Enough of punishing yourself.Come out and live your life.WE always love you and support you.
Posted at 4:45 AM on August 18, 2012
Posted at 12:43 PM on August 18, 2012
As Rob has said in previous interviews, "you think you know what's going on, but you don't". They will both talk to each other when they are ready. They will always remember the time they spent together, even if they do not rejoin as a couple. The bond will not disappear, it will weaken or become stronger over time. They have their whole lives for a "do" over, and to learn and grow from this experience.
Posted at 2:06 PM on August 18, 2012
I feel that Robert has let Kristen down .when she come out of hinding
that the people should give her a hand because she make a mistake and say
so and take all the hate all by herself and nobody never said anything about that dog face
Rupert Sanders,and i think that his wife was the one to call the news paper so she would look like
she was a Victim,so let give Kristen back her life and make shroud that she have a jobs.if
Robert want to have a relationship with Kristen then be a man and tell the world and the world
will fellow his lead
I hope other people can behave as well as Rob and Kristen in the face of such a horrific media onslaught. Both actors are to be commended…the "mistake" was a human error, and to anybody not in tinseltown, the backlash wouldn't have been gossip fodder for the world. Kudos to them both, and I wish them only the best!
Painful truth
Posted at 6:50 PM on August 17, 2012
Posted at 6:19 PM on August 17, 2012
The tabloid press and all others should stop rehashing the time when Kristen exercised bad judgment. Kristen made a bad mistake , a selfish choice as a young person that hurt Robert, her family, and Liberty . Unlike most people however, celebrity or not, she had the courage to apologize and she has paid the price for her wrongdoing many times over. It's simply not fair to have continued negative coverage of her that is destroying her life even more when she can try to work on her issues and move on from this incident. She has to be given a chance to become a better person and we know she will.
Posted at 5:59 PM on August 17, 2012
Posted at 5:43 PM on August 17, 2012
Foxnews.com article by Jeffrey Shapiro hits the point that enough is enough of tabloids destroying Kristen. It's time that the tabloids stop all lies, speculation, and gossip and let her work on her issues and repair her relationship with those close to her who are affected by her wrongdoing most especially Robert .
Posted at 5:19 PM on August 17, 2012
The only reason people are being harder on Kristen than Rupert is because she's Kristen Stewart and nobody even knew who Sanders was until after the his movie. Even after the movie, he's still a nobody.
Yes, people should be more pissed at him since he's married with kids, but still. Kristen cheated; married or not, it's still wrong and I actually feel bad for Robert. Whether he was famous or not, I'd still feel bad for the guy because no one deserves to be cheated on and blindsided by it all like that. Then have to find out from a magazine.
Posted at 4:20 PM on August 17, 2012
I don't condone cheating of any kind but I also will not be part of the 99% bashing Kristen for something she was not alone in doing. I am part of the 1% that say enough is enough! At the end of the day, Kristen and Rob have to go on with life however they decide to. Just as Mr.Sanders and his family but enough already, would the ones that blame Kristen wish her harmed or worse for a stupid mistake she only has Rob to answer to and atone for? Rupert Sanders should've known better as well maybe more so as he is married with children but that didn't stop him, he is also the authority figure so why does the media make him less responsible than Kristen? As with a lot of other stories, the media has had a field day posting article after article hoping to get as many hits as possible, the more hits per story the more $$$$. Kristen and Rupert are both wrong but bash away at Kristen maybe because you don't like her acting, because she won the role of a lifetime and most fans of Twilight cried fowl when learning Kristen and Rob were Bella and Edward? I am a huge fan of this franchise but I'm also a huge fan of both Rob and Kristen, why, they are good actors and good people that don't follow the norm of Hollywood (that's one reason I've always liked Kristen). So enough already, she made a stupid mistake and has paid for it and then some, let it go, at the end of the day this is all between Rob and Kristen, I wish them luck and hope they work all this out.
* Julia Roberts (one of my favs as well) had an affair with her cameraman Danny Moder while he was married, Danny divorced his wife and married and has children with Julia, I don't remember a tenth of hatred towards her for that.
Jennifer Anniston's fiance was in a relationship when he met and got together with her, no hatred there. LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian…. well LeAnn gets bashed because she doesn't know when to shut up! I used to like her but after she and Eddie, it probably wouldn't of matter much but tweet after tweet, pic after pic…… LeAnn is just plain dumb, if she'd have not been so boasting….maybe…naw! Michael Jordan has been accused of cheating and my husband and I love him to this day, no bashing there either. Just my opinion.
cris k
Posted at 4:19 PM on August 17, 2012
Posted at 4:18 PM on August 17, 2012
I couldn't agree with you more, Bonnie-well put! It is amazing to me that there is this firestorm of negative criticism about 22 year old Kristen's actions, but nothing at all about Rupert-and he was clearly the 20 years older pursuer! My take on this is, studio executives and Hollywood director's wives are seeing the effect of Kristen's aura on men, and they don't WANT her near their men! Thus I think this firestorm is generating way more attention than it might normally because of THAT aspect of this situation, jealousy of Kristen-more than anything else! And I fear for young Kristen in that regard, that the studios might not want to cast her, because the wives don't want her near their men!
Posted at 12:26 PM on August 18, 2012
Kristen is definitely beautiful, but with that comes responsibility. Which I hope and think she is learning because of this public outcry. Does she want to continue.is to be known only as a piece of *ss? Time will tell. Women are upset with her because they adore Rob and I think they feel "nobody gets to thumb their nose at the world while hurting other people". I.e. Rob or anybody else. Kristen may not mean it or realize it, but some of her recent photos come across as very cocky, (maybe deceitful and laughing at everyone?) I loved this girl, but she needs some self-introspection, and a convincing "sincere" new image. And, that won't happen over night. Continuing to say *f you* to the world and I got to be real—is just not going to cut it.


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SUCCESSFUL FIESTAS. Kudos to the volunteers who put on the annual Fiestas de Las Vegas. Once again, they did an outstanding job. And the credit goes to the volunteers who remain with the Fiesta Council and those who were let go.
Obviously, I'm playing on economist Thorstein Veblen's concept of "Conspicuous Consumption," in his 1899 publication "The Theory of the Leisure Class."
Veblen, a Norwegian-American, promulgates the idea that people purchase certain goods and services not to survive, but rather to identify themselves as having superior wealth and social standing. Well, our Las Vegas Conspicuous Construction is resultant of a different motive, I suspect.
Local girls' soccer players age 5 to 11 are invited to take part in an upcoming camp hosted by Robertson High girls' coach Ray Parks.
The camp runs next week at the RHS field. Daily camp hours Monday through Thursday are 8 a.m. to noon.
On-site registration will be available the first day of camp; for advance registration or other information, parents may call Parks at (505) 795-9256. The cost per camper is a $20 fee.
Parks has guided the RHS Lady Cardinals to consecutive district championships and state tournament appearances.
Part sport, part art form, part stuntman work. That is a way to describe equestrian vaulting, which will be showcased this weekend at Santa Fe Trail Event Center.
A regional vaulting competition, in Las Vegas for the first time, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 9 to 1 on Sunday.
A couple has been accused of attacking their daughter's former best friend, state police said.
Brenda Parks, 41, of Sapello, was charged with aggravated battery, a third-degree felony.
Her husband, Raymond Parks, 43, also of Sapello, will face a misdemeanor charge of battery, according to a criminal complaint filed in Magistrate Court.
The alleged victim was a 17-year-old girl, who was at a Fourth of July party in the Sapello area where the couple was.
Editha Bartley's stories always jerk great memories back to the present for a timeless moment. When we cut our fingers trying to whittle a forked stick into a sling shot, Mom dabbed the injury with iodine or silver nitrate after kissing it. Or Grandpa would suck some white gas out of his four-door Studebaker convertible and slosh that on the wound hoping to prevent lock jaw. No Band-aids at our farm, which was two points east by south of Shangri-la.
We wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who participated in the first annual Parent/Community Institute on June 19. We extend a special "thank you" to exhibitors, guest presenters and the local businesses who provided door prizes. It would not have been possible to implement this function without the help of our volunteers, so a special thanks to you as well. Last but not least, we would like to thank West Las Vegas High School for the use of its facilities. We look forward to providing this training again next year.
Maria Montoya
The city of Las Vegas' wastewater plant recently stopped accepting the contents of septic tanks. Officials say the plant is unable to handle the waste.
But they expect it to be able to do so in a few weeks, although the city is quick to point out that there are no guarantees.
The city has taken such waste from haulers for years from residents all over northeastern New Mexico. Now, the haulers must take it to facilities in Santa Fe and Pojoaque, which will likely increase the costs for owners of septic tanks.
San Miguel County collects opinions on proposed developments from various agencies as part of its approval process.
That's what it did for the proposed 46-lot Óxido development just north of Las Vegas.
It received written responses from such state agencies as the state engineer's office and the state Cultural Affairs Department. But the county got nothing in writing from its own public works and fire departments.
The San Miguel County Commission last week approved the preliminary plans for what would be the largest new housing development outside of Las Vegas in many years.
The commission approved the plat for the 46-lot development about a mile north of Las Vegas city limits. It would be on the west side of N.M. Highway 518, south of Pork Chop Hill Road.
The development would exclude mobile homes and regulate architectural styles. The lots would range from three-fourth of an acre to 10 acres.


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For Safer Driving, Forget What You Know
Older drivers were taught to drive safely before the use of airbags. But now that airbags are common and are installed in every new vehicle before it is sold, you may be driving wrong. That's what safety experts are saying.
The new case study makes mention of two specific driving habits that are outdated: The placement of your hands on the steering wheel and the movement of your hands when turning your vehicle.
Drivers used to be taught that you should place your hands at the 2 o'clock and the 10 o'clock positions on the steering wheel. Now, safety experts are saying to place your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Why the change?
The reason is because placing your hands higher on the steering wheel can put them in the way of your airbag. If your airbag deploys during an accident, then it could push your hands into your face and break your nose or injure you in some other way. So you should place your hands lower on the steering wheel to keep them out of the deploying airbag's natural path.
For the same reason, safety experts are saying that the old turning method of using hand-over-hand maneuvering to turn your steering wheel is no longer valid. That method puts your hands in front of the airbag. Again, that's a safety hazard.
Instead, drivers should push up with one hand and down with the other. That way, your hands stay clear of the airbag should it deploy and you are more likely to avert any serious injury to your face due to your airbag pushing your hands into it.
Safety Technologies Contribute To Decline In U.S. Highway Deaths
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has reported a decline in U.S. highway deaths for the first time since 1949. This news has some people and organizations encouraged.
The updated traffic fatalities report indicates that traffic deaths in 2010 were the lowest they've been with 1.10 deaths per 100 million vehicles on the road. In 2009, that number was 1.15.
In the same year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the DOT agency that reports on traffic fatalities, started reporting a new category of traffic fatality – Distraction-Affected Crashes. This category measures how many traffic deaths are a result of a distracted driver. Distractions can be anything from cell phone usage to non-driver related distractions.
The Association of Global Automakers attributes the decline in traffic deaths to the auto industry's focus on safety technology. This safety technology includes items such as Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Control, lane departure warning systems, active front head restraints, and collision mitigation systems.
Of course, technology can play a part in saving lives and making cars safer, but there is no substitute for driver-learned behaviors.
When it comes to safe driving, keep your speed down, don't text and drive, and refrain from applying make up, shaving, talking on the phone, playing with the radio, or engaging in other risky behavior that takes your mind off of driving and your eyes off of the road.
Luxury Brands Rank Highest in 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index
The 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index U.S. Auto Industry Benchmarking Study is an annual independent study that ranks auto dealerships based on feedback from mystery shoppers. The 2011 study shows that luxury auto dealers perform the best with specific kudos to dealers that sell Mini, Infiniti, Buick, Jeep and Scion for making the most strides to improve, with Mercedes-Benz dealers topping the list.
For the past five years, Pied Piper indicated the best performing brands for sales effectiveness as measured by PSI have also tended to be brands with more exclusive dealerships and higher sales throughput per dealership.
Improvement in PSI by brand has on average also tracked improvement in market share by brand.
For anyone in the auto industry, this should come as no surprise. Luxury brand automobiles have an exclusive albeit a well-defined target market. Mercedes-Benz drivers, for instance, tend to be loyal drivers and rarely switch brands. Still, you have to credit the dealers with keeping their heads up during an economic downturn.
Mercedes-Benz ranked the highest among the dealers that were visited by the mystery shoppers.
While the auto industry itself has declined in sales from last year, it's notable that some dealers have actually done better. And in the case of luxury dealers, the fact that they are still doing well when the economy isn't, well, that says something about the dealers, and about their prospects.
Experiment Shows How to Save on Gasoline When You Drive
Fuel mileage may be affected by the smallest of changes. Chevrolet recently decided to run an experiment between two drivers to prove this using the same vehicle – a Chevrolet Cruze LT, and to see what little difference can affect fuel efficiency. The results are telling, and we have them here for you to see.
- Drive A: averaged 37 mpg
- Drive B: averaged 21 mpg
The two drivers were tracked as they completed normal activities on a morning commute to see the difference between each driver's fuel economy. The estimated fuel economy for the Cruze LT is 24 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. Conditions included driving for 20 minutes, city and highway, as well as a stopping for coffee.
Engineer A drove with efficient driving habits while Engineer B did not. Based on 15,000 a year and $4 a gallon for gas, the difference in driving habits means Engineer A would spend $1,621 per year on gas while Engineer B would spent $1,236 more with a total of $2,857 per year in gas accumulated by both drivers.
After studying both sets of driver data, here are some fuel mileage best practices and what not to do while driving
Five Best Practices
- Turn off the engine whenever possible. Fifteen minutes of idling burns through an average of a quarter of a gallon.
- Drive smoothly. Accelerating quickly and hitting the brakes can lower gas mileage by 20 percent.
- Drive 70 mph instead of 80. The 10 mph difference can save up to four mpg on the highway.
- Use cruise control on the highway to maintain efficiency. Speeding up and slowing down lowers the efficiency of the vehicle.
- Keep windows rolled up on the highway. The increased air pressure with the windows down means the engine works harder, so it consumes more energy.
Five What-Not-To Dos
- Let tires drive with low pressure. Although air pressure lower than recommended will not change the drive, it will cause the vehicle to work harder. Ten pounds of pressure lower can take more than three percent of fuel efficiency away.
- Leave car decorations/ornaments up while driving. Up to a third of fuel is used to overcome wind resistance, so any added change will shift the aerodynamics in a big way.
- Carrying heavy or extra items in the trunk. Every 100 pounds of weight reduces the fuel mileage by two percent, so remove any unneeded items from the vehicle when traveling.
- Ignore the 'check engine' light. Serious engine problems can cause fuel economy to decline up to 40 percent.
- Not running errands together and spreading them out. A cold engine is 50 percent less efficient
According to Roger Clark, Manager of the GM Energy Center, in a General Motor press release, "With a well-maintained car, the best drivers get up to 25 percent more miles per gallon than average. When you combine a poorly maintained car with inefficient driving habits, the fuel economy of the worst drivers can be 50 percent below average."
Clark added, "The fuel economy of every vehicle is greatly affected by how you drive, and how you care for your vehicle. Often, relatively small changes to your driving habits and vehicle maintenance can make the difference between being on the bottom, or the top, of the fuel-economy scale."
As the experiment shows, fuel mileage can be increased with simple changes in driving. Small shifts may help create the most efficient driving routine possible for owners. It is important to take into account the driver's actions, the vehicle and especially the exterior environment. Every little shift can cause a big difference in fuel efficiency.
What are you doing to help improve your fuel efficiency?
New Carmax Survey Indicates that Quality is #1
A new Carmax survey indicates some interesting trends in the automotive industry, and, now more than ever, consumers seem most concerned with quality. The survey contacted over 1,000 adult Americans and was conducted between Aug. 19 and Aug. 22. The survey, conducted via telephone, asked consumers, "Which of the following factors most influences your car-buying decision?"
Quality was the number one concern for new and used vehicle purchases for both males and females, with 43 percent of males and 34 percent of females stating that the quality of a vehicle model was their greatest influence. Interestingly, a similar survey conducted online one year ago found that the number one influence for females was not quality, but price.
When asked about the survey, vice president of Carmax service operations for the Phoenix region, Rod Baker, stated, "We want consumers to get the most for their money, and buying a used vehicle is a great way to get more car for less." Referring to quality, Baker said, "It's why we put our cars through a rigorous Certified Quality Inspection, checking more than 125 points to meet our high-quality standards."
The Carmax survey breaks down as follows:
- 37% – Quality
- 28% – Price
- 22% – Safety
- 6% – Green or Environmental Factors
- 4% – Resale Value
Hybrid Savings Don't Offset Higher Price Premiums
We all know there is a trend these days towards alternative fuel vehicles, hybrids at this stage being the post common. But before you consent to purchasing one, consider some of the facts.
According to a recent study from CarGurus, stronger resale values and lower fuel expenses in hybrids are typically not enough to make their ownership costs less expensive than traditional gas-powered models, contrary to popular belief.
The idea that hybrids cost less to own and drive via higher resale values and reduced gas expenses proved false in 76 percent of the cases examined.
Based on the analysis of 45 hybrid cars which have similar non-hybrid, gas powered models, on average the Hybrid models cost 25% or over $2,200 more to own and operate than their non-hybrid counterparts.
The study found two compelling pieces of evidence:
High initial MSRP premium is bad – If you do want a hybrid, pick a model where the initial price premium over a comparable non-hybrid car or model is not significantly large. In this regard, some of the worst buys are Hybrid Trucks, namely the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and the GMC Yukon Hybrid, which have MSRP premiums over their non-hybrid counterparts of over $10,000.
High Gas Mileage differential is good – Look for Hybrids which have substantially higher gas mileage statistics than their non-hybrid counterparts. Along these lines, good hybrid investments found were Ford's Escape and Fusion Hybrids. In both cases, these cars benefit from a low MSRP price premium and substantial gas mileage improvements (of up to 50% higher) over their gas-only counterparts. In both cases these cars have a lower cost of ownership than their gas-only equivalent models.
CarGurus looked at the total cost of ownership for 45 hybrid vehicles from the model years 2003 to 2010 that have similar non-hybrid versions. The total cost of ownership for the hybrid and non-hybrid models was compared for each vehicle to determine the total cost of ownership premium for hybrids. This total cost of ownership included the initial purchase price, lost value in terms of depreciation, and total gas costs over the time period analyzed.
While it is almost certain that the carbon-producing combustion vehicles have seen their day and are slowly but surely moving aside for alternative fuel vehicles, the economics of owning such vehicles must be realized in order for this trend to take off. This has been the primary reason we aren't seeing hybrids take off at a mass scale like many experts predicted.
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What The Low Tire Pressure Signal Looks Like
If you are driving a recent model vehicle then you could come across a signal that you've never seen before. Do you recognize it? You can see the symbol on the left.
This symbol is the low tire pressure signal. It looks funny, but the U shape is suppose to represent a car tire. You'll have to imagine that the top of the tire is there to complete a full circle. Notice the treads? The exclamation point in the middle emphasizes that you are running low on tire pressure.
An article on the tire pressure symbol states that one out of three drivers don't recognize it. So you are not alone.
The low pressure tire signal is a requirement on all vehicles manufactured in 2008 or later. It's a warning signal that notifies you when one or more tires on your vehicle are at least 25% below the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure.
Tire pressure is important for safety and other reasons. Most drivers know that it affects your vehicle's gas mileage. You could lose a mile or two in fuel economy if your tire pressure is too low.
But tire pressure affects other important driving factors as well. A low tire pressure, for instance, makes braking less effective and long-term low pressure could lead to more wear and tear on the brakes. Tire pressure is also important for turning corners. You'll get better traction if your tires have the correct air pressure. And in inclement weather it could lead to a decline in driving safety, maybe even causing an accident due to less traction in the rain or snow.
Tire pressure can also affect acceleration and driving stability. In 2000, Bridgestone/Firestone found itself to be the center of a controversy surrounding tire pressure, which also led to some lawsuits. As a result, federal legislation was enacted to address tire safety issues and the low tire pressure monitoring system, along with the warning signal pictured above, was enacted.
The Best Cars For Teens And Seniors
Teens and seniors are special drivers. Teenagers, lacking experience, can often find themselves in tight spots with no way out. Or they may not have enough experience to make the best judgments. The type of vehicle you purchase for your teen should take into consideration these weaknesses and the maturity level of your teenage driver.
Seniors, while not lacking in experience, might have other issues. Deteriorating physical skills such as eyesight and hearing, not to mention a decline in reflexes, could mean a less-than-ideal driving situation for your beloved elders. If you are not capable of carting them around very often and they are not prone to giving up control then you should purchase a vehicle to compensate for their weaknesses.
Consumer Reports releases a study that identifies recommended vehicles for teens and seniors, with the Honda Accord as the right fit for young, old, tall, and small.
Good Models for Teen drivers: (ESC is standard or optional starting with the years listed below).
- Small Sedans: Hyundai Elantra SE (2008-2010), Mazda3 (2007-), Scion xB (2008-)
- Midsized sedans: Acura TSX (2004-), Honda Accord (2008-), Kia Optima (2007)
- Small SUVs: Honda CR-V (2005-), Nissan Rogue (2008-)
Good Models for Senior drivers:
- Minivans: Honda Odyssey
- Small SUV: Subaru Forester XT Limited
- Upscale sedan: Hyundai Azera
- Family sedan: Honda Accord
- Microvan: Kia Rondo
More information can be found in the September issue of Consumer Reports, available on newsstands August 3 and online at www.ConsumerReports.org.


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Welcome to the homepage of Moseley Ashfield Cricket Club.
Moseley Ashfield Cricket Club is an historic name in West Midlands cricket. Founded in 1900, we have a long and proud history and continue to provide opportunities to play cricket to all sections of Moseley's diverse community.
We have three senior teams competing in the Warwickshire League and an active youth section that provides coaching and playing opportunities for all age groups.
Our picturesque ground, off Yardley Wood Road is one of Moseley's hidden gems. As well as holding the club's Warwickshire league matches, it's also the home ground of the Old Moseley Arms cricket team and hosts fixtures in the ever-growing Local Leagues competition.
Our proximity to Birmingham city centre also makes us a popular choice with companies looking for a quality cricket facility to host their staff and client entertainment events.
2014 promises to be a very special year for the Club, as we will be holding a number of events to mark the centenary of the opening of our Edwardian pavilion.
The ECB continues to work with Sport England on the pioneering club accreditation scheme 'Clubmark' to develop a vibrant and healthy club cricket infrastructure.
Cricket clubs can play a key role in the successful delivery of Building Partnerships – cricket's strategic plan for 2006-2009 - by supporting the delivery and implementation of the following programmes:
The ECB Clubmark and community cricket clubs play a central role in all of these programmes and Clubmark will provide the standards that clubs involved in these programmes will aspire to.
In addition, it is expected that clubs who achieve the ECB Clubmark will be recognised and rewarded for their hard work and commitment to club cricket in England and Wales.
By registering to work towards ECB Clubmark, clubs join a growing number of cricket clubs across England and Wales that are prioritising junior development, creating a benchmark for high quality community club cricket.
County Cricket Development Managers can help clubs through the process of achieving ECB Clubmark Accreditation.
ECB Clubmark gives clubs an opportunity to write and implement new procedures as well as acknowledge existing practices. Cricket clubs are required to present evidence and demonstrate implementation across four different themes, culminating in the production of a Club Development Plan.
The four themes are:
For more information see www.ecb.co.uk/clubmark