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The Dustbin of History
By Jonathan Dee
Published: April 21, 2002
By Robert Boswell.
308 pp. New York:
Alfred A. Knopf. $24.
The elected officials of Hayden, Ill., have determined that Forest Avenue shall be widened, for the sake of improved highway access, even though said widening will mean the chain saw for dozens of the ancient trees that give the residential street its name and character. Zhenya Kamenev -- a Forest Avenue resident and political science professor at Hayden University -- attends a meeting of outraged neighbors who, their legal options exhausted, are now threatening somewhat breathlessly to chain themselves to the trees. But the meeting degenerates pathetically into an argument over what the group should name itself. People for the Preservation of History? The Treetoppers? At length they settle on ''The Trees of Forest Avenue,'' at which point Zhenya not only walks out but drops a dime to a city official to tip him to the group's plans. The chain saws roar that very afternoon. It surprises even Zhenya herself to learn how tenuous is her sentimental attachment to the idea of community action -- no match at all for her competing desire to shake up, if not to destroy, a home that has become for her a veritable prison of numbness and grief.
A deep distrust of politics both global and local, indeed of any gathering larger than the broadly defined perimeters of the modern family, runs like a raw nerve through ''Century's Son,'' the seventh novel by Robert Boswell, author of ''Mystery Ride'' and ''Crooked Hearts.'' The perils of a more romantic view were all too apparent in Zhenya's youthful decision to marry Morgan, a Hayden sanitation worker bravely organizing his colleagues to strike for the right to unionize. Two decades later, that union has grown powerful and self-satisfied, and Zhenya's husband cuts a less glamorous figure in her eyes as, well, a garbage man.
But something far more poisonous than mere disillusionment has settled over Zhenya and Morgan's marriage. Nearly a decade has passed since their son, Philip, 12 years old and prone to explosions of temper, hanged himself in his bedroom after being punished for fighting during a baseball game. This impetuous yet brutally final act paralyzes emotional life in the house as if in amber; in one of Boswell's most poetically grim touches, Zhenya is compelled to remember that her last words to her husband before Philip's body was discovered were, ''He's going to have to learn the hard way.'' Morgan, though, is the truly frozen soul. ''He had once been the kind of man who could fight the city government and win,'' Zhenya thinks. ''Now he was the kind of man who did nothing. Their son's death had undone him. He wallowed in it. Men were inherently more sentimental than women.''
So lost are Morgan and Zhenya in this maze of recrimination and mourning that they all but take in stride a different sort of catastrophe that subsequently befalls their younger child, Emma, who becomes pregnant at 14. She carries the pregnancy to term and raises her son in her parents' home even as she refuses to divulge the identity of the father. Morgan and Zhenya may cast the occasional suspicious glance at some of Emma's male contemporaries, but the real culprit (Boswell doesn't keep this a secret for long) is their next-door neighbor, Roy, a divorced policeman in his 30's, doomed to try to reconcile his self-image as a righteous authority figure with the knowledge that he is also an at-large statutory rapist. His affair with Emma continues past his unacknowledged son's sixth birthday.
Boswell's rendering of Roy's pained helplessness in the grip of his infatuation with the lissome, seemingly fearless Emma (a varsity diver at the university) is unexpectedly deep and effective; less attention, though, is paid to the question of why Emma's impetuous attraction to her much older neighbor might survive into womanhood, or to why, other than for plot purposes, she remains so committed to keeping his identity a secret.
Into this pain-addled family, as the novel opens, comes yet a fourth generation -- Zhenya's long-remote father, Peter Ivanovich Kamenev, a world-renowned Russian dissident and talk-show guest, famous primarily for how well he tells the story of the one great act he failed to perform: finding himself alone in a car with Stalin, and carrying a gun, he failed to shoot the great dictator and thus must turn over the weighty philosophical question of whether such a murder would have been morally justified in light of the millions of murders it might have prevented. Peter is a delightful dinner guest but a perfectly maddening father, charming and unreliable, entirely absent during Zhenya's childhood but unashamed, in his old age, to play the familial-duty card when he finds himself with no place else to live. Among Peter's many eccentricities is the one that gives the book its title, for he professes, with demonstrable falseness, to be fully 100 years old, a claim that allows him to enlarge upon his own legend by pretending, for instance, to have met Tolstoy. Zhenya, while irritated by this charade, can't quite bring herself to blow the whistle on her own father.


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The Effects of Federal Parity on Substance Use Disorder Treatment | Page 3
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January 23, 2014
Susan H. Busch, PhD; Andrew J. Epstein, PhD; Michael O. Harhay, MPH; David A. Fiellin, MD; Hyong Un, MD; Deane Leader Jr, DBA, MBA; and Colleen L. Barry, PhD, MPP
Another limitation is that MHPAEA may lead to multiple insurance market changes, including declines in the out-ofpocket price of services, increases in supply-side constraints imposed by insurers (ie, prior authorization, referral restrictions), and reduced stigma associated with SUD treatment, which may all affect use and spending. Although our study design allowed us to determine the net effect of parity, we were not able to disentangle these competing mechanisms.
A third consideration is that preexisting state parity laws were not identical to MHPAEA; therefore, fully insured enrollees in our comparison group might have experienced some change in benefits as they moved from being subject to the less comprehensive state parity laws to the more comprehensive MHPAEA in 2010. A fourth limitation is that we did not consider changes in costs for treatment of substance abuse–related medical conditions (eg, alcoholic cirrhosis, hepatitis). A fifth limitation relates to the generalizability of our findings. We evaluated the effects of parity on individuals insured by a single health insurer in 10 states with preexisting state SUD parity laws. Thus our results may not be generalizable to other insurance or population contexts.
Finally, this study examined only the first year after MHPAEA took effect. The interim final regulations of MHPAEA, which were released in February 2010 and took effect for most plans in 2011, prohibited plans from using so-called nonquantitative treatment limits for mental health and SUD benefits unless these limits were comparable to those used for general medical services.
Nonquantitative treatment limits include medical management standards, prior authorization, utilization review, prescription drug formulary design, standards for provider admission to participate in a network, and provider reimbursement. It is possible that these regulations could lead to different effects of the law; therefore, it is critical for future research to examine use and spending in response to MHPAEA in subsequent years.
Take-Away Points
Federal parity, as implemented in 2010, is unlikely to lead to large increases in total healthcare spending.
In 1 national health plan, federal parity led to a small increase in spending on substance use disorder treatment per enrollee ($9.99, 95% confidence interval, 2.54-18.21) in 2010, the first year after the policy took effect.
This increase was not due to more individuals initiating treatment.
Future work should consider the effects of the law in subsequent years after regulations affecting the management of care (eg, utilization review, network access) take effect
Author Affiliations:
From Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania (AJE, MOH), Philadelphia, PA; Yale School of Public Health (SHB, DAF), New Haven, CT; Yale School of Medicine (DAF), New Haven, CT; Aetna (HU, DL), Hartford, CT; John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (CLB), Baltimore, MD.
Funding Source:
This study was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (grant DA 026414).
Author Disclosures:
The authors report no relationship or financial interest with any entity that would pose a conflict of interest with the subject matter of this article.
Authorship Information:
Concept and design (SHB, AJE, DAF, CLB); acquisition of data (SHB, DL, CLB); analysis and interpretation of data (SHB, AJE, MOH, DAF, HU, DL, CLB); drafting of the manuscript (SHB, CLB); critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content (SHB, AJE, MOH, DAF, HU, DL, CLB); statistical analysis (SHB, AJE, MOH, CLB); obtaining funding (SHB, DAF, CLB), administrative, technical, or logistic support (SHB, AJE, MOH, DL, CLB); and supervision (SHB, CLB).
Address correspondence to:
Susan H. Busch, PhD, Yale School of Public Health, 60 College St, New Haven CT 06520-8034.
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3. National Alliance on Mental Illness. State mental health parity laws. http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Policy/Issues_Spotlights/ Parity1/State_Parity_Chart_0709.pdf. Revised July 2009. Accessed September 17, 2012.
4. Goldman HH, Frank RG, Burnam MA, et al. Behavioral health insurance parity for federal employees. N Engl J Med. 2006;354(13): 1378-1386.
5. Barry CL, Busch SH. Do state parity laws reduce the financial burden on families of children with mental health care needs? Health Serv Res. 2007;42(3, pt 1):1061-1084.
6. Pacula RL, Sturm R. Mental health parity legislation: much ado about nothing? Health Serv Res. 2000;35(1, pt 2): 263-275.
7. Barry CL, Busch SH. Caring for children with mental disorders: do state parity laws increase access to treatment? J Ment Health Policy Econ. 2008;11(2):57-66.
8. Barry CL, Frank RG, McGuire TG. The costs of mental health parity: still an impediment? Health Aff (Millwood). 2006;25(3):623-634.
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"It's a go for Monday," Erin yelled happily. "Our Honey Boo Boo Scratch and Sniff cards are here!"
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Date Released: 25 June 2014
Construction Workers from the SIPTU and BATU trade unions will hold a protest outside the Department of Education and Skills on Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, tomorrow, Thursday, 25th June.
The protest is to highlight the failure of the Department to uphold agreed industry terms and conditions for construction workers employed on projects within its School Building Programme.
SIPTU Construction Sector President, Eddie Gunnery, said: "The Department is awarding projects to contractors that are refusing to cooperate with trade union organisers who are seeking to ensure that workers are recieving the correct pay rates and conditions.
"By ignoring this situation the Department is actively contributing to the race to the bottom in workers' conditions that is taking place in the construction industry. Skilled construction workers are now working for as little as €10 an hour on some of these projects."
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Recently, there have been an unusually high number of threads on the topic of secondary fermenters and bottle carbonation. Specifically, a number of users have been discussing leaving a beer in the secondary for an extended period of time (e.g., an imperial stout) to bulk condition, and then wondering if adding yeast is a requirement or not to ensure carbonation in the bottle. Alternatively, a number of people have reported very slow carbonation after spending a prolonged period in the secondary, while others have reported no problems whatsoever.
I know that there are a lot of variables at work here, but I wonder if it would be possible to generalize about whether adding yeast is necessary at bottling. I have adopted that approach because I am cautious, but I was thinking this would make a great experiment.
I have a big porter that has been in the secondary for over three months, and I have decided to bottle it up. My plan is to bottle some without adding any yeast, and the other bottles with some dry yeast added. Then I can compare directly how fast each sub-batch carbonates, and whether the end product is different once carbonation is complete (assuming it all completes in the first set of bottles).
If anyone else has done this already or wants to try it, I will happily compile the results by yeast type, length of time spent in the secondary, etc.
Great idea. I just bottled a Hofbrauhaus clone that had been sitting in the secondary for 60 days. I did not add yeast. I've got an Oktoberfest that's been sitting in the secondary for at least 90 days that needs to be bottled but I don't have enough bottles. Just to make sure I understand, in order to help you with your experiment I should bottle a case without yeast then add yeast to the remaining beer before I finish bottling it? I'm willing to give it a go, but I'm not sure how soon because I've only got about 1/2 case of bottles, and I hate spending money on empty bottles. I guess I'll just have to drink more beer.
This should be cool. I have personally noticed slow carbonation with beer that has been in secondary for a long time. Course, like you said there are quite a few factors going on. Make sure to post what methods of yeast pitching (ie, liquid, dry, amount of starter, etc) as I am guessing this would have an influence on the amount of yeast available at bottling. (I'll assume the beer was finished out completely). Temperature of carbonation is another key thing to record. Was it an ale yeast moved to a cooler place, a lager moved to a warmer one...just throwing out some of the variables to help ensure a thorough evaluation.
That all being said, as long as you have a single batch and do everything else completely identically then it can indeed give some insight to the issue.
I'm one of the people that started a thread asking about whether it's necessary to add yeast at bottling if you have a long secondary so I'm very interested to hear how this turns out. I have a tripel that's been in the secondary for two weeks and a stout that I'm racking tonight. I'm tempted to leave both for an extended period of time just so that I can run this same test with both batches.
Yikes, I have some good direct info, but my batches were very high gravity, and that was the cause for my experiment with 2 batches and Bottle carbing. The high alcohol level and concern over the yeast's alcohol tolerance were the concern there, not time in secondary.
Oh well, that is one of those "other factors" that you may not have wanted to deal with, but most beers left in secondary for long periods of time are high gravity, and therefore need a longer conditioning. Anyways use it or don't
Batch A - added yeast to the priming sugar and H2O, let it go an hour, bottled
Batch B - added no yeast, primed and bottled as usual.
(both used White Labs "irish ale" yeast)
1 week ago, after 1 month in the bottle: Batch A - perfect carbonation. Batch B - only a tiny bit of carbonation.
Good project, I started a similar thread and someone I will not name informed me that"All but the most pennyless of brewers would just get a kegging system". I hope you all don't get any of that.
Instead of adding dry yeast, how bout bottling the first half from the carboy that has been "at rest" and then bottle the second half after stirring up the yeast cake with your racking cane a bit.
I gotta beleive you have a 1/2 " of good clean yeast at settled at the bottom.
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Thanks, Hecla: we're always on the lookout, but we do get the odd one through. It's members like yourself that help us zap them.
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Thanks, Hecla: we're always on the lookout, but we do get the odd one through. It's members like yourself that help us zap them.
Hi. I'm a science fiction writer and new here. I know different forums have different rules about things. I've looked around but I can't find anything about blog signatures on posts and the use of links to sites off the forum. Don't want to break any rules! : ) Could someone clarify? Cheers in advance.
Hi Rob.
Think I can clear these up.
Signatures: we don't do, basically. Lots of reasons, but the decision was made many many years ago, one of the reasons being that they stopped the flow of discussion in a thread and that members didn't want to be scrolling through posts which were nothing more than a signature.
Links offsite: Not really a problem, unless it is clear they are to do nothing else but promote, when we get all sniffy.
Where possible, we would prefer the point to be made here and quoted, rather than go somewhere else. Members have complained in the past about having to open/work from multiple open windows. We would prefer the discussion to happen here: we are a Discussion Forum, after all!
Hope that helps!
Thanks, Mark. That's really helpful. : ) Cheers!
Just wondering about time for a post reply to come up. I'd sent one in to a thread I'd started (Sword of Truth), didn't see it for quite a number of days, so thought it was maybe e-mail problem and sent another version of it again. Still hasn't shown up a couple of weeks later. Also a post reply to a particular point hasn't either, though replys from other users have in less time. When sent they came up trhat it would not appear until addministrator approved, ect, but there would be nothing in any of them against the rules. Couldn't discover how to actually contact admin directly. Any thoughts?
Hi DPW. We normally try to get posts as soon as we can: usually within 24 hours, rarely more than 48. Sadly the issue may be that the software picks you out as a potential threat, as it does with many new members at the moment. Please note: nothing personal, but it is as a consequence of recent Spam attacks by people/bots masquerading as new members. We have to check each one.
Will go and have a look through the filters to see if you've been caught again. Apologies from SFFWorld for this. Feel free to contact the owner via email about any matter, or a message like this to Staff will normally do the trick.
Now checked and posts should be 'freed'.
Thanks Mark. I see the problem has been resolved as all posts are there now. That's computers for you. I worked in a place where there was a sign that said: 'To err is human, but if you really want to .... up you need a computer'. Thanks for your help. Great site, really like it.
All the best,
Just pleased it worked! Apologies again. I look forward to seeing your contributions on the site. Please let us know if there are any other issues.
I'm having the same problem - new user, first post (in an existing thread) not appearing. It's only been a few days, not a few weeks, but it feels like a long time! Are all posts always held for moderation, or at some point does that stop? I understand spam must be a problem, but on the other side, I know there must be other folks like me who are easily discouraged from participating. I'm always a bit nervous about posting anyway, and being uncertain whether my posts will ever show up, or if they do the conversation might be over, is something of a deterrent... I was getting ready to give up, couldnt find good contact info to email you about it (I did try the general sffworld email), but then saw this forum and decided to try it.
Anyway, not sure if there's a good solution to the issue, but hoping you can help me!
Apologies, Xel. New members have to go through checks in order for us to avoid a site with Spam. Very sorry, but the alternative wasn't pretty. Should stop soon.
Your posts go into a moderated file. It is checked by me if no-one else: I do try and check it every day. However, I work on UK time so it may not be the same time as you.
Your post has been checked and should now be available to see.
Apologies once again.
Hope your problem is now fixed. I was impressed the way Hobbit delt with my problem. Very fast. Excellent service.
Hello Hobbit
I wanted to ask about the proper way to contact an admin about possibly becoming a contest sponsor. I'm a Game Developer currently doing a contract as Relations Manager with a game studio. Our thought is to ask forums to host a small contest in keeping with their guidelines and format that would allow us a bit of discussion about our game. I've done lots of forum work over more than a decade now so I'm sympathetic to the limits imposed on users and understand their purpose. I'm using some of my experience to look for forums that might be a suitable match. The SFF World forum certainly boasts a strong community of active users so would meet our criteria.
Apologies if I'm vague on the details, to be respectful of forum rules I'm avoiding name dropping or site links. I'm simply hoping to start a discussion. In the meantime I'll just poke around the forums and see if I can make some contributions of my own.
Christian Latour
Hi Christian.
Thanks for this inquiry. The person you need to talk to about such matters is the site owner, daigoro, who should be able to sort you out.
Please send him an email through the contact form: http://www.sffworld.com/forums/forms.php?do=form&fid=1
Hopefully he'll get back to you as soon as he can.
Thanks again.
Thanks, will do!
Can't see the "Help do you know?" sub forums any more, have they been merged with the main forums?


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Although some guys aren't opposed to smoking some weed, most wouldn't think of eating one. It's a shame, really, since a succulent weed named purslane is not only delicious but also among the world's healthiest foods.
Of course, there are many superfoods that never see the inside of a shopping cart. Some you've never heard of, and others you've simply forgotten about. That's why we've rounded up the best of the bunch. Make a place for them on your table and you'll instantly upgrade your health -- without a prescription.
These grungy-looking roots are naturally sweeter than any other vegetable, which means they pack tons of flavor under-neath their rugged exterior.
Why they're healthy: Think of beets as red spinach. Just like Popeye's powerfood, this crimson vegetable is one of the best sources of both folate and betaine. These two nutrients work together to lower your blood levels of homocysteine, an inflammatory compound that can damage your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease. Plus, the natural pigments -- called betacyanins -- that give beets their color have been proved to be potent cancer fighters in laboratory mice.
How to eat them: Fresh and raw, not from a jar. Heating beets actually decreases their antioxidant power. For a simple single-serving salad, wash and peel one beet, and then grate it on the widest blade of a box grater. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the juice of half a lemon.
You can eat the leaves and stems, which are also packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Simply cut off the stems just below the point where the leaves start, and wash thoroughly. They're now ready to be used in a salad. Or, for a side dish, sauté the leaves, along with a minced clove of garlic and a tablespoon of olive oil, in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook until the leaves are wilted and the stems are tender. Season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice, and sprinkle with fresh Parmesan cheese.
Absent from most American kitchens, this cruciferous vegetable is a major player in European and Asian diets.
Why it's healthy: One cup of chopped cabbage has just 22 calories, and it's loaded with valuable nutrients. At the top of the list is sulforaphane, a chemical that increases your body's production of enzymes that disarm cell-damaging free radicals and reduce your risk of cancer. In fact, Stanford University scientists determined that sulforaphane boosts your levels of these cancer-fighting enzymes higher than any other plant chemical.
How to eat it: Put cabbage on your burgers to add a satisfying crunch. Or, for an even better sandwich topping or side salad, try an Asian-style slaw. Here's what you'll need.
4 Tbsp peanut or canola oil
Juice of two limes
1 Tbsp sriracha, an Asian chili sauce you can find in the international section of your grocery store
1 head napa cabbage, finely chopped or shredded
1/4 cup toasted peanuts
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Whisk together the oil, lime juice, and sriracha. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss with the dressing to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving. The slaw will keep in your fridge for 2 days.
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Their product line is one of the best and has the potential to be great if they can find the key to getting along. You have unlimited potential at this early growth period of the company, you just have to be willing to step up to the plate and accept responsibility for all decisions made.Cons
In fighting and playing the blame game has forced everyone at this company to become afraid of making any decisions on their own. Now everyone wants approval from someone else before they will make a move, even if it is within their job description to be responsible for a given task. Stress at this company runs so high you will develope high blood pressure if you don't already have it.Advice to ManagementAdvice
There needs to be defined goals for the company and an equal distribution of the responsibility of reaching that goal delegated to the middle managers. With all the middle managers fighting for their own departments and laying blame on others, you will never get everyone pulling in the same direction. The stress and discontent is so high it impairs the ability of the company to make real money.Doesn't Recommend
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I was working there from 11/17 to 11/24 of this year and left due to I found another employment opportunity. I was working there for HCL America through Systel. I have been trying to communicate with them since November 25th to ensure I will get paid and I still was still not paid. Time was submitted and approved. I have all email communication with them advising me I will get paid. When December 8th came I did not get paid. I am still to this day trying to get paid. I have emailed all them including the department for HR escalations and no response. I call and text them and they advise things like I should get paid today for end of day and if anything changes will be notified and that was sent yesterday and I was not notified of any changes and have o repeatedly call them and email and no response. I already filed dispute with BBB and will be getting the Texas Workforce for unpaid wages involved and me an attorney.Advice to ManagementAdvice
You all really need to see that I am paid because this is not good practice at all. My attorney will be in contact with you all if this is not resolved in. Payday was December 8th and today is December 11th and still no pay. This has to stop.Doesn't RecommendNegative Outlook


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Acceptable length of single vanity?
Hello everyone,
I am looking at floor plans for a master bathroom remodel. Currently we have 2 seperate vanities in the plan. My vanity is 4' 6.5". My husband's is 4' 2.5". I would like to fit a floor to ceiling storage cabinet (around 10 inches in depth) into the plan. The only way to do it will involve reducing the width of my husbands vanity by 5 - 10" (dependent on how much we can shorten the water closet by - determined by the buidling code).
My question is, what is an acceptable width for a single vanity? My husband is not fussed about it but I want to ensure he does have enough space and we also like to take re-sale into account too.
Pics of your vanities with a shorter width would be appreciated too!
P.S. does anyone know what the min WC length is in TX?
Could you just use 2 of the 48 in vanities? That's a standard length, so I wouldn't think it would be a problem, plus it will be easy to replace if needed. That would give you 9 inches right there.
Not sure about the WC, but I think, if I remember right, I've seen many postings here about needing 24 inches clearance in front of the toilet. I think that would make 5 feet about the shortest, since many toilets are well over 2 feet long if elongated bowl is used. Even that might feel cramped to some depending on set up.
Most men I know don't really need much counter space. I bet your husband can live with a 36 inch vanity but you should check with him. More importantly though is whether the room will still feel balanced with two vanities at different width. If they are laid out side by side it might look odd with a ft of difference. Can you share your layout>
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Code minimum dimensions for a WC are 30" by 60". Toilet needs to be centered in that case, as the toilet centerline can't be closer than 15" to a side obstruction; wall, vanity, etc. Local codes don't usually override those mimimums.
Need a minimum of 21" of "kneeroom" between the front of the toilet and any obstruction. Many local codes increase this number.
Also, for a door in a WC, it needs to open outwards. It prevents an incapacitated person inside the WC from preventing the door from being opened.
I've done plenty of "his and hers" master baths where "his" was only a 24" or 30" single vanity while "hers" was 48" or more. But, the room design didn't depend on symmetry, just the overall visual balance that involved the other elements visually taking up some of the space. When confronted by one of those uber symmetrical spaces where equal sized vanities flank a tub with a window behind and it's all viewed as a whole from the door, you're going to have a much tougher time making that look good without sticking with symmetrical choices.
Post your diagram of your space for some more informed choices to be suggested.
Funny, my DH at least as much counter space as I do - for shaving stuff. I don't wear makeup or use hair stuff, so I just have a toothbrush and keep my hair brushed/combs in a drawer. I think 2 48" vanities would look better than 2 slightly-different sized ones.


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I'm going with the morebeer 50 ft half inch wirlpool chiller. My kettle is a 20 gallon megapot will this work in there. The pot is also set up to whirlpool via fittings which will work best. Thanks.
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Felicia's is our favorite coffee shop. We usually come here in the afternoon for coffee and a muffin or scone. The coffee is excellent (especially the pumpkin spice) and the accompaniments are also good.
Love going here and the coffee is fantastic. Lots of flavors to choose from and the baked goods are really yummy and homemade. It's a nice change from going to someplace like Starbucks. Great waitstaff and nice to just sit, sip some good java with a yummy snack!
If you really want to treat yourself to a terrific treat,go to Felicia's.It is the social hot spot in town and has the best bakery around. The large assortment of coffee and tea is unreal! If it exists, they have it but by far the baked goods are worth the trip alone and you probably will see someone you know...
great for a continental breakfast with a friend... coffee shop ambiance... friendly staff and yes great coffee
Great place to meet friends without the hype of a chain. Good selection of coffees and teas and things to eat. The waitstaff is always smiling and the place is very clean. Outside seating for when the weather cooperates.
Relax, go easy and have a great coffee and wonderful baked goods next to the fire place of in front of the many windows in this sunny, comfortable coffee shop. It's huge too, so plenty of nice quiet spots to sit at. It's a very nice place to talk and relax. Coffee and bakery type food is very good too.
The coffee blends here are eclectic and I'm frequently pleased at how much I enjoy some of the new flavors - especially Jazzy Java! Paired with one of the low-fat, high fiber muffins - it's almost guilt free! If you must indulge, I highly recommend the Double Chocolate muffin - it's moist and rich but not overly sweet. Great place...
This coffee house has interesting specialty flavors and lots of baked goods and snacks to try. The fireplace and comfy couches inside make it a great place to hang out, too. Sometimes the coffee can be a little on the weak side, depending on which of the baristas makes it, but generally a very good experience.
Stopped by a few times. Really great specialty coffee and regular, nice pastries too. If you have the time to go inside for coffee and a snack..nice little place.
As one of the other reviewers mentioned the coffee is moderate but the atmosphere is outstanding - warm and welcoming. I heard that they have a J&W trained pastry chef. Whoever makes their baked goods is a master. I stop by regularly for coffee and a treat - muffin, cookie, etc. but I really look forward to March and their...
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Scores | Video Archive | LIT Draw | Special Guest | Blog
And the tournament continues...
Article by Megan Tran
After LIT Day 2 comes to an end, here is the updated draw for tomorrow's games. Click here to view.
Click here to view a copy of the 63rd LIT draw with updates so far in the tournament!
Recapping the Day....The Roarding 20's and More!
Following last night's Pre LIT games, LeBoldus Golden Suns and Campbell Tartans will be advancing to this year's LIT - held on February 12th, 13th, and 14th. The first game at 6:30 included the LeBoldus Golden Suns facing the Thom Collegiate Trojans; LeBoldus was leading at half time with a score of 50-18 and would finish the game with a final score of 103-51. The second game at 8:15 featured the Campbell Tartans and the Balfour Bears.
Watch Pre-LIT live here on our ustream account! Click here!
Here is the draw for Pre-LIT 2015!
Pre-LIT will be held on Tuesday January 13, 2015 in the new Semple Gymnasium! The first game, at 6:30, will feature LeBoldus vs. Thom and the second game, at 8:15, will feature Campbell vs. Balfour. The winner of each game will advance to the 63rdAnnual Luther Invitational Tournament.
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THE CRASH OF FLIGHT 800: LOOKING BACK;Backtracking to Find Reasons for a Tragedy
This article was reported by Frank Bruni, Don Van Natta Jr., JaneFritsch and Janny Scott. It was written by Ms. Scott.
Published: July 21, 1996
To Gina Trombetta on her deck in Westhampton Beach, L.I., the strange light in the sky looked like a Roman candle dropping gently into the sea. To hundreds of others who saw it Wednesday night, it looked like a shooting star, a distress flare, a meteor, a ball of fire.
Four days later, the world remains puzzled by the meaning of those terrible flashes of light -- by what precisely happened to Trans World Airlines Flight 800 to send it plunging in flaming fragments into the ocean, killing all 230 people on board.
Did technology fail in some unprecedented way? Was this a case of negligence, error or evil? Were security systems breached by a terrorist's bomb? Or could someone have shot the plane down with a surface-to-air missile?
And above all, what was the world coming to?
From the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean to the highest levels of government, in a makeshift morgue and on a Central Intelligence Agency computer, investigators are trying to piece together an answer to the perplexing question of what exactly the people on Long Island saw.
But certain details of the incident -- the familiar mix of children and grandparents and business people and vacationers who had innocently boarded the flight to Paris, and the way not a single one survived -- have exposed the fearful unpredictability of modern life, which is usually obscured by routines and institutions.
For the investigators, the trail began at least 12 hours and half a world away from the explosion, in the ritual that now precedes every flight -- the processing of passengers, the checking of luggage, the scrutinizing of tickets.
Security appears to have been relatively strict on the Boeing 747-100, which began the day's journey as Flight 881 from Hellenikon Airport in Athens, headed for Kennedy International Airport. It was 8:40 A.M. in New York; the plane was scheduled to continue on to Paris at 7 P.M.
Although the Athens airport has in the past been considered a risky place, and although the Federal Aviation Administration warned in March that it did not meet international security standards, the agency lifted the warning in May after finding the airport in compliance.
So the passengers who boarded there Wednesday were subjected to "triple control," according to a Greek Government spokesman, Dimitras Reppas. Their tickets were checked and their hand luggage inspected; then a private security company hired by the airline did supplementary screening.
Later, at Kennedy, the flight's departure was delayed 90 minutes after T.W.A. employees found a bag checked in the name of a person who had not checked in. As is standard procedure, they took the bag off the plane -- then put it back on when the passenger showed up late.
The two flight captains that evening were 30-year T.W.A. veterans, Ralph Kevorkian and Steven Snyder. Mr. Snyder, a dashing figure with a dry sense of humor, had accrued 17,000 hours of flying time.
The passengers who gathered at the gate were a cross section of summer travelers -- a couple of great-grandparents celebrating an 80th birthday, insurance executives on a business trip, 16 students from a high-school French club, an 11-year-old French exchange student, a young couple off to enjoy their fifth anniversary.
There was Rebecca Olsen, 20, from Macon, Ga., who was headed for a friend's wedding in France, to be followed by a three-week backpacking trip around Europe. There was David Babb, 13, of Volant, Pa., who had decided on the spur of the moment to join his mother and two sisters already on vacation in Europe.
Judith Connelly Delouvrier, a Manhattan philanthropist, had changed her ticket at the last minute to rejoin her children and husband in France; Ana Maria Shorter, the wife of Wayne Shorter, the jazz saxophonist, was traveling with her niece to meet Mr. Shorter in Italy, where he was on tour.
By the time the flight finally took off at 8:19 P.M., the passengers included a group whose flight to Rome on T.W.A. had unexpectedly been canceled. But Eileen Rence, a teacher from Appleton, Wis., missed Flight 800 by minutes after her flight from Chicago arrived four hours late.
"Maybe," she would say later, "it just wasn't my time."
Over the Atlantic Rumbling in the Sky And a Rain of Fire
The plane had been in the air about 20 minutes. Mrs. Trombetta, on her deck in Westhampton Beach, looked at the southern sky and turned to her sister. "What is that?" she asked. Then, suddenly, the graceful streak exploded into a ball of fire.
At another home in Westhampton Beach, Harold Berkowitz's son-in-law seemed to think he had seen fireworks, so Mr. Berkowitz looked up from his deck. The flame was too intense and lasted too long to be fireworks, he thought. He watched the plume plunge into the horizon. He remembers two loud rumbles, then silence.
The rumbling shook the apartment house on nearby Dune Road where Robert Rosenblum lives. He looked up and, as he later said, "saw that the sky over the ocean was an enormous cloud of white smoke" with a trail disappearing into the sea.
He called the police. The line was busy.
Over 200 miles away in Boston, where air traffic controllers monitor flights in the Northeast, the blip of light that was Flight 800 disappeared from the radar screen.


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Jim Carrey mocks Charlton Heston
POSTED: Monday, March 25, 2013 - 4:45pm
UPDATED: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 3:18pm
(CNN) — Charlton Heston's declaration that gun control advocates would have to pry his firearms "from my cold, dead hands" provides the punch line for comedian Jim Carrey's new video mocking the late actor and NRA president.
Carrey, who appears on a spoof version of the old comedy show "Hee Haw" both as Heston and as the frontman of a country-western band "Lonesome Earl And The Clutterbusters," is a vocal proponent of stricter gun control laws.
"Charlton Heston movies are no longer in demand, and his immortal soul may lay forever in the sand. The angels wouldn't take him up to heaven like he planned, because they couldn't pry the gun from his cold dead hand," Carrey sings in the video, which was posted Monday on the comedy website Funny or Die.
Heston, who died in 2008, rose to fame as an actor in movies like "The Ten Commandments" and "Ben-Hur." Later in life, however, he turned his attention to political advocacy, eventually becoming the president of the National Rifle Association from 1998-2003.
He famously used the line mocked in Carrey's video during a 2000 speech to NRA members, going specifically after then-Vice President Al Gore, who was running for president at the time.
"As we set out this year to defeat the divisive forces that would take freedom away, I want to say those fighting words for everyone within the sound of my voice to hear and to heed, and especially for you, Mr. Gore: 'From my cold, dead hands!" Heston declared.
Carrey starred in movies like "Ace Ventura Pet Detective" and "The Mask." He actively argues his case for gun control on Twitter @JimCarrey.
Carrey said in a statement that he found America's rash of gun violence "frustrating" and the video was "my fun little way of expressing that frustration."
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Used to think Heston was a good actor, but when he clenched his teeth and told an NRA audience the "when they pry his gun "from his cold, dead hands" rebel cry decades ago, that did it for me...he undoubtedly is the grandfather of the gun worshiping crowd who have adopted the same motto, especially here in Texas. Snail slime is stuff that sides with murderers like the Van man who killed his wife and wounded her male friend...God doesn't have to condemn us to ruin...these clowns can do it well.
And to think that I used to like Carrey, he is an idiot.
Jim Carry is about as fonny as a stick in the mud. His character compared to Hestons is lower than snail slime.


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I always suggest the free seed request from the Wintersown website for people looking for seeds (see link below). I personally have submitted a tomato seed request and am very happy with the seeds I received. I haven't tried the vegetable or group seed requests personally, but I would bet they're just as good. There are also SASE offers posted pretty regularly on the exchange page here and occasionally some of the other forums that I've had good luck with as well. If there are still things you're looking for after trying those sources, I'd recommend scoping out your local dollar stores (i.e. Dollar General or Dollar Tree) or Wal-mart. They usually have Plantation Products seeds at very reasonable prices, around $0.20-$0.25/packet, which have always germinated well for me. Just make sure to feel each packet that you pick up because I have found an empty packet once or twice over the last few years that I've purchased that brand. Last year at the end of the season, the leftover packets at Dollar General went on clearance for $0.01-0.03/packet, so that's something to watch for in August to help build up your seed collection for future gardens.
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Don't go putting down that deposit on a showroom-fresh car yet, as a host of potential new class leaders will start to roll on to our roads as soon as the Christmas decorations come down.
We've looked into our crystal ball and picked the key cars coming in 2015. Our in-depth guide tells you everything you need to know about this sparkling new metal.
Once again, 2015 is set to be a big year for crossovers, with Honda reviving its HR-V badge for a new entry into that class, while the new Vauxhall Astra and Jaguar XE are big news for the British car industry. But whether you're after a supermini, SUV or supercar, you've never had a better range of models to choose from.
Price: from £22,000 (est)
On sale: Late 2015
Alfa's rebirth, started by the 4C, will continue with the all-new Giulia. Penned as a rival for the BMW 3 Series and new Jaguar XE, the Italian saloon will be rear-wheel drive and potentially powered by a range of Fiat's MultiAir engines. The wraps will come off next July before arriving in showrooms before the end of the year. Our image gives you some idea as to how the svelte saloon will look in hot QV guise, with strong lines and a distinctive grille. But don't expect the design to be as lavish as Alfas of old.
Also coming soon:
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Price: £50,000 (est)
On sale: early 2015
Price: £400,000 (est)
On sale: early 2015
Aston is reviving the Lagonda name with this stunning luxury saloon. Heavily inspired by the 1976 original, but crammed with modern tech such as LED lights and carbon-fibre bodywork, the new Lagonda will be limited to just 100 cars and sold only in the Middle East. It's based on the DB9 and Vanquish's aluminium VH architecture, uses the same 565bhp 5.9-litre V12 and will be hand-built at Aston's Gaydon factory in Warks.
Price: £100,000 (est)
On sale: mid 2015
We thought we'd be lucky enough to see a new Audi R8 this year, but in an attempt to draw out the current car's lifespan, the brand revealed a final-run R8 Competition instead.
Destined only for the US, the lightweight road car boasted an extra 20bhp over the range-topping V10 Plus, as well as carbon ceramic brakes and a seven-speed S tronic gearbox. However, this should signal the end of the first-generation R8's reign, with a new model – hinted at by our exclusive image – destined for March's Geneva Motor Show.
It's set to be the most advanced Audi yet, with the brand making use of weight-saving techniques learned from its R8 LMS race car, while also sharing a mid-engine platform with the rapid Lamborghini Huracán.
We're still unsure what engines the new R8 will use, although it's likely to come fitted with a revised version of the current V10.
There's a chance Audi may consider turbocharging in an attempt to meet ever-increasing emissions targets, as well as the possibility of a plug-in hybrid to rival the BMW i8.
Price: from £31,970
On sale: mid November
Revealed at the recent Paris Motor Show, the TT Roadster is just as good to look at as the new coupé, with the same chiselled grille and sharp headlights. But it adds a fully electric folding fabric roof, as well as an anticipated price premium of around £2,200 over the equivalent hard-top model. A storming 306bhp TTS will go on sale early next year, but engine choices at launch will be limited to the 182bhp 2.0 TDI diesel or 227bhp 2.0 TFSI petrol. A six-speed manual box is standard, or a dual-clutch S tronic auto is another £1,370. Quattro four-wheel drive is optional on the 2.0 TFSI and standard on the TTS Roadster. A potent five-cylinder TT RS is in the pipeline, too.
Also coming soon:
Audi Q7
Price: from £45,000 (est)
On sale: mid 2015
Price: from £40,000 (est)
On sale: Autumn 2015
Following the success of the milder M235i, BMW is cooking up a more extreme proposition in the new M2. The rear-wheel-drive coupé will feature a 3.0-litre straight-six turbo with more than 350bhp and the option of a six-speed manual or seven-speed DCT auto box from the current M3. You can also expect a substantially wider track and more flared bodywork, along with 19-inch lightweight alloys and upgraded brakes. A limited-slip differential will also be offered as standard.
Price: from £29,180
On sale: Feb 2015
The 2 Series Coupe's been on sale for nearly 12 months, but it won't be long before the Convertible arrives, too. First seen at October's Paris Motor Show, the smart drop-top will feature largely the same engine range as the Coupe.
As well as a range of fast and efficient petrols and diesels, it'll be offered in top-of-the-range M235i guise for the first time. This should give 0-62mph in only 5.2 seconds. Although we're yet to drive it, you can expect the 2 Series Convertible to provide plenty of fun – despite the reduced rigidity normally associated with cabriolets. The 2 Series' predecessor was among the best cars in its class for handling, so we've high hopes for the new model.
The basic 220i kicks off from £29,180, and standard kit is generous, too, with all cars getting Bluetooth, DAB radio and alloys. Sports seats, automatic air-con and a multifunction steering wheel ensure this will be one convertible well worth waiting for.
Price: £200,000 (est)
On sale: March 2015
Ferrari is set to launch a new car every year, and the 458 Italia replacement is first on the to do list. This could be badged 458M, and while we've only seen spy shots of prototypes on test, it's set for major mechanical changes. Big news is the possibility of a new downsized 3.8-litre turbo V8 – first seen in the new California T – in place of the 4.5-litre naturally aspirated V8. This could offer 650bhp-plus, and cut the 0-62mph time from 3.4 seconds to around three seconds flat.
Price: £14,000 (est)
On sale: spring 2015
Meet the Fiat 500X – the latest addition to the 500 range. It may share part of its name with the charming city car but, aside from a few styling cues, that's where the similarities end. The size difference is obvious, as the new crossover measures in at 710mm longer, 170mm wider and 120mm taller than its baby brother.
But beneath its sharp new suit, the 500X uses the same modified Punto platform as the 500L – which you'll also find beneath the Jeep Renegade. There's a range of petrol and diesel engines on offer, alongside a new nine-speed auto gearbox. Two and four-wheel-drive models are available.
Price: from £24,000 (est)
On sale: Summer 2015
October's Paris Motor Show played host to countless new car launches, with Ford's S-MAX one of the most significant. With a more upmarket design, the seven-seat MPV will build on the success of the old car, and prove that large, versatile MPVs needn't be boring to drive.
It's the same size as before, but boasts more practical features like power-folding second and third row seats, plus a hands-free tailgate. New self-parking tech also allows the car to reverse itself into perpendicular multi-storey bays, as well as parallel spaces.
Ford will offer a range of frugal 2.0-litre TDCi diesels, plus a pair of EcoBoost petrol engines. The pick of the line-up is likely to be the mid-range 148bhp diesel, which should offer a good balance of pace and running costs. There'll also be a choice of manual and dual-clutch auto boxes, and the option of four-wheel drive for the first time.
Prices aren't expected to rise significantly, so an entry-level petrol car could start at £24,000. An ultra-luxurious Vignale model is also expected, with high-quality leather seats as part of an upmarket interior.
Price: £30,000 (est)
On sale: early 2015
We toyed with including the upcoming Ford Focus RS as our most eagerly anticipated hot hatch for 2015, but the pull of Honda's bonkers Civic Type R was just too strong to ignore.
We've seen it in prototype form on two occasions already, with the production version set to debut at next year's Geneva Motor Show. This year's Paris show concept came in a vivid blue, complete with a huge rear wing, quad exhausts and an aggressive front bumper. Nearly four years since the old Type R ceased production, fans have gone wild at the prospect of the new hot hatch. It'll have a 2.0-litre petrol turbo with up to 300bhp, linked to a six-speed manual box.
That will ensure it sprints from 0-62mph in under six seconds and gives Honda a good stab at Renault's front-wheel-drive Nürburgring lap record, which currently stands at seven minutes, 54.36 seconds.
Prices are expected to start in the region of £30,000, placing the Type R slap-bang in between VW's Golf GTI and Golf R. It'll also be priced on a par with the Focus RS, due to be revealed late in 2015.
Price: £16,000 (est)
On sale: early 2015
Honda ditched the HR-V nearly a decade ago. That was long before cars such as the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur stormed the market, stealing sales from conventional superminis such as the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa.
However, the brand is set to reinvent the HR-V nameplate in 2015, and has high hopes for the compact crossover. Revealed at October's Paris Motor Show, the stylish SUV shares its underpinnings with the Jazz and is expected to use a number of that model's economical engines. That means the range should include petrol and diesel engines and a hybrid set-up too.
We've not seen any interior shots just yet, although Honda bosses insist that there will be a distinct focus on quality. Practicality will be key, too, with the brand's Magic Seats folding flat for improved versatility. The fuel tank will be hidden centrally under the floor, to avoid limiting boot space and prevent pushing up the back seats, which would impact on rear headroom.
Prices for the HR-V are expected to start from around £16,000, with the range-topping Hybrid version costing upwards of £20,000.
Price: £14,000 (est)
On sale: early 2015
The Jazz has a strong reputation to uphold, due to the impeccable reliability records of the first and second-generation models. Honda is looking to build on that for the Jazz Mk3 supermini with a new scalable platform – which also underpins the new HR-V – as well as a bolder design and added technology. Under the bonnet, the engine range is expected to be largely familiar, with efficient 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre petrols, as well as an upgraded version of the petrol-electric drivetrain for the Jazz Hybrid. Practicality looks set to remain a strong point, though, with a boot capacity of around 400 litres plus Honda's Magic Seating, which allows owners to fold the rear seats easily, and even flip up the bases, cinema-style.
Also coming soon:
Honda NSX
Price: £100,000
On sale: mid 2015
Price: from £10,000 (est)
On sale: Early 2015
The new i20 offers a more swish design and class-leading cabin space. A new platform makes it 40mm longer and 26mm wider than before, which will no doubt pay dividends for practicality. Blacked-out C-pillars and an emphasis on horizontal lines help the car appear lower and meaner than the outgoing model, too, and as for tech, Hyundai's thrown everything in, with a reversing camera and seven-inch touchscreen sat-nav.
Also coming soon:
Hyundai i20 Coupe
Price: from £12,000 (est)
On sale: Late 2015
Price: from £20,000 (est)
On sale: Late 2015
Nissan's luxury arm, Infiniti, is taking on other premium hatchbacks, such as the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and VW Golf, with the new Q30. Already revealed in concept form, it will be built in the UK at Nissan's Sunderland plant. Under the skin, the Q30 will borrow technology from Mercedes – so as well as sitting on the MFA platform underpinning the A-Class, the car is expected to use Mercedes' range of 2.0-litre diesel and petrol engines.
Also coming soon:
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge
Price: £85,000 (est)
On sale: late 2015 (est)
Price: from £26,995
On sale: May 2015
Jaguar's been without a compact executive car since the X-Type was axed back in 2009. However, next year, the brand will remedy that with the introduction of the all-new Jaguar XE – designed to take the fight to the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class.
It'll initially be made available with 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines, as well as a range-topping supercharged 3.0 V6. The latter should satisfy performance fans, sprinting from 0-62mph in less than five seconds.
The XE is actually on sale now, starting at £26,995 for the 2.0-litre petrol – around £400 more than for the equivalent BMW 320i. The price differential rises if you opt for a diesel, with the XE costing around £1,000 more than the 320d.
Its aluminium body should help both fuel economy and handling, with Jaguar hoping its new car can trounce the competition both on twisty back roads as well as at the pumps. Theoretically, as much as 75mpg will be possible from the basic diesel engine, thanks to low levels of internal friction and plenty of power from low revs.
Price: from £27,000 (est)
On sale: early 2015
Kia's new SUV has benefited from the expertise of design boss Peter Schreyer, and it looks good. It's still a seven-seat 4x4, it still offers stacks of equipment and a 2.2-litre turbodiesel is the only engine option. What's fresh is the focus on refinement, with the new Sorento reportedly 29 per cent better soundproofed than before, and tuned to deliver less steering kickback. The car will have to be very good to beat our current favourite large SUV – Kia sister brand Hyundai's Santa Fe – but with this sophisticated new design, the future's looking bright.
Also coming soon:
Kia Rio
Price: from £12,000 (est)
On sale: early 2015
Price: from £32,395
On sale: early 2015
The Discovery Sport is a more upmarket replacement for the Land Rover Freelander. But it sits on a reworked version of the Freelander/Range Rover Evoque chassis, rather than an all-new aluminium body. It doesn't get the Jaguar XE's impressive new Ingenium engines yet, either. Buyers initially have to make do with the old 187bhp 2.2-litre SD4 diesel, returning 46mpg. Still, the stylish Discovery Sport should major on practicality, offering seven seats as standard. There's also a raft of new tech, while Land Rover's Terrain Response system will contribute to unstoppable off-road ability.
Click through to the next page to see the second half of our list of the best new cars 2015.
Does anyone else see the influence of Alfa Mito on the Hazumi Concept (Mazda 2)?
I'm watching how it develops. Bored with partner buying Ford Fiestas for sporty handling.
Mazdas usually look ok and drive with some zest. But not buying one for the sake...
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"I look to intimidate guys right away, coming down here and just smacking people and letting them know there's no fear in me. I play fearless. I'm going to fly around for the ball. And I look to be an enforcer right away."
— Jets 2014 first round selection, Lousiville safety Calvin Pryor
Everybody talking about injury has me thinking he's a lot like Bob Sanders.
Great player, if he can actually stay on the field.
"Pryor is a good prospect, a solid value at 18, but was he the best choice for the Jets? They should've taken Darqueze Dennard."
I wouldn't expect anything different from him.
As I said, i like the player and the pick. I just hope his body holds up given his recklessness. The Jets still need a WR that can be a game changer added before the season starts.
I get that Pryor is tough & plays hard, which we've dearly needed. But I hope Ed Reed is in minis & tcamp to help him learn how to play smart. From the extended clips I've seen, he makes a lot of bad reads & ends up in the wrong place too much of the time. I'd love to see Ed help him learn to make better reads & open himself to better, quicker, more accurate reactions.
What I like about this pick, is that the GM and Head Coach seem to be on the same page.
If clowney didn't come out this year I would say we have another droy
Walter Football(who nailed the Pryor pick) has us picking ASJ in rd 2. There are a ton of guys still available, but I'd be happy with ASJ & it would fit in with Idzik's philosophy. Here's their rd & it's interesting: http://walterfootball.com/draft2014redraft_2.php
He may have intimidated the college boys, but he's about to go to the woodshed.
Surprise me! I am. The more I think about it, the more I like this pick. Secondary sucked and now there is an ENFORCER back there to scare every receiver in the NFL who tries to tiptoe through the Jets tulips. "Can't Wait!" for what's next. Surprise me MORE!
This is a smart pick..the pats recievers drop balls when no one hits them..gronk is in full on mr glass mode...mike wallace is the dolphons top guy...in this division a hard hitting secondary makes a ton of sense.
Plus I'm calling it.
Jets are going to move up for Marquis Lee.
If we continue to follow the Seattle script, look for TE/OL in rd 2. WR in Rd 3
I think this pick was definitely a matter of scarcity and quality.
Two of the biggest needs CB/WR are the deepest in the draft.
There are still players out there that might not be taking headlines but still quality.
I'm waiting until after tonight to judge.
If there is no WR in the next two rounds then I say it's safe to be a little mad.
I like the part where ABSOLUTELY no draft "experts" or any of the NY media even had an inkling that this guy could somehow be the Jets pick. Don't believe the (pre-draft) hype, I guess.
Well, they never saw the Richardson pick coming last year (and some even ridiculed it), and we know how that's worked out. Hoping for another DROY!
@williamg1 He already had "[X] is a good prospect, a solid value at 18, but was he the best choice for the Jets? They should've taken [Y]." prepared.
@helloboy I also hope the recklessness doesn't interfere with playing smart. Good OCs can take advantage of overanxious players looking to make a play.
@metjetnet You know the Jets have a DB's coach, thats his job
@Pat d I don't think Rex is ever going to object to using a 1st pick on a defensive player. But the kid certainly has the mentality that Rex loves.
@Cordell C Even without Clowney, that's way too premature a statement.
@WW85 Yeah I'd be happy with ASJ, or even Nicklas. Then look for a chance to manoeuvre to get us two picks in the 3rd for a WR and a LB
Ha! I was thinking that too. Another no-neck. He looks like the failed Kyle Wilson - John Conner mating experiment.
@Simon Gribben Most of the secondary issues were on the CBs though.
@boozer I don't see it.
@boozer To be honest, I bet we stay where we are or trade back with our next pick. There's going to be solid value at receiver or tight-end when we pick no matter what
@WW85 I posted this in another thread but I wouldn't be surprised if they don't take a WR today. An all around studly TE helps this offense immediately considering the weapons we already have. Also wouldn't be surprised with a CB or LB pick today as well. Start looking at 4th round WR's.
Brian Costello from the Post called Pryor in his column yesterday and again on twitter early in the day. He's predicting Amaro in rd 2.
@r_in_ct It's almost as if Idzik wanted to make them looks silly.
They were to busy reporting the Jets were looking to trade up for OBJ.
Good to know the Jets appear to be leak free still.
@r_in_ct Walterfootball actually nailed this pick. If you study Idzik & his time in Seattle, it fit right in. I'd have preferred Cooks, but:
@Disgruntled Jets Fan @helloboy I wanted Cooks, no doubt. But a safety who can blitz, I'm willing to accept that they really do know best. :) However, as a prediction, I see the Giants screwing us again with ASJ. It may be time to mobilize those extra picks, and try to sneak back up a bit.
@williamg1 @helloboy There will still be good ones in the third and fourth as well. No need to force it.
@jaym @metjetnet True. But they weren't doing much for Dee last year. then, boom, Ed shows up, and Dee becomes a man. Co-incidence? Maybe... Maybe not.
Plus, all the king's coaches haven't done all that much yet to turn Kyle Wilson into a pro CB, have they?
@ukjetsfan @WW85 well there are a lot of good wideouts or jace amaro still on the board.. I would love for them to nab one of those..I feel like you can get a blocking tight end later
Not really. That's why they picked up Ed Reed. As for the CBs, Milliner figured it out, and Cro is gone. Jets will pick a CB tomorrow and pickup a camp cut. They will be fine. Like Walls as well and hope we resign Berry.
@tobyshasta @boozer trade back? we have 11 more picks. we should try to trade up at every opportunity we can.
@Bytor Yeah. I actually agree with you more than me. I think ASJ/AMARO @ 49. And CB/LB in rd 3 really makes sense as well from the Seattle mold. At this point, we won't be getting a game breaking WR anyway so we can deal with it in rd 4.
@a57se @Disgruntled Jets Fan@williamg1 It's actually my opinion too, but I'm also of the opinion he'd pan any pick we made.
@a57se @Disgruntled Jets Fan @williamg1 That's how reputations work, 57. If it was Wazak or Loprezzi who said it, I'd buy that it was their opinion. But Cimini is a troll. It's safe to assume the worst from him.
@MPTG_Frank @Disgruntled Jets Fan@helloboy Yeah, stupid giants really are in a good position to screw us again.
@Monty @ukjetsfan I'd be very pleased with ASJ/Amaro & looking at the mocks, I think there is a very good chance one will be there. There are some great players on the board.
@tobyshasta @cosmicwy@boozer I did, if they're all actually used to pick players.you can't keep that many players. pick your spots and trade up.
@cosmicwy @tobyshasta@boozernobody ever complained about having too many draft pics ;)
@Bytor Decker, Kerley Nelson are the 3 locks at WR. I think Hill, Ford are both expendable but look much more secure than 24 hours ago. We will carry 6 WRs so figure we add 2 in rds 4-5 guys like John Brown, Paul Richardson. Hill needs to show up to make the team. I'd love Landry but I dont think Idzik will go there with Amaro/ASJ on the board.
@WW85 @Bytor That was my train of thought on the wide receivers. A lot of peeps are down on Hill, but I just don't see a draft pick coming in an taking his spot unless your name is Watkins or Evans.
There are only so many snaps in a game. Decker, Kerley, Hill, Ivory, CJ and even Geno are all going to get theirs. A tight end makes all of the above better. I'm all in on ASJ/Niklas/Amaro.
*note: I'm prepared to be surprised again.
I never thought Idzik was the type to give up a second or third round pick for a WR. There was some late QB talk that had me nervous though if he did.