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Trinidad and Tobago, island country of the southeastern West Indies. It consists of two main islands—Trinidad and Tobago—and several smaller islands. Forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain, Trinidad and Tobago lie close to the continent of South America, northeast of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana. Trinidad, by far the larger of the two main islands, has an area of about 1,850 square miles (4,800 square km). It is 7 miles (11 km) from the Venezuelan coast at its nearest point and is separated from it by the Gulf of Paria and two narrow channels, where there are several small islands and rocks. Tobago, much smaller, with an area of about 115 square miles (300 square km), lies 20 miles (30 km) to the northeast of Trinidad. Extending diagonally from southwest to northeast, Tobago is about 30 miles (50 km) long and more than 10 miles (16 km) across at its widest point. Little Tobago lies about a mile off Tobago's northeastern coast. Also called Bird of Paradise Island, Little Tobago was once noted as the only wild habitat of the greater bird of paradise outside of New Guinea; however, the bird is no longer found there.
Trinidad and Tobago achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962 and obtained membership in the Commonwealth and the United Nations that same year. It became a republic in 1976. The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain, located on the northwestern coast of Trinidad.
Relief and drainage
Physiographically, the islands represent an extension of the South American mainland. The outstanding physical feature of the island of Trinidad is its Northern Range, a continuation of the coastal ranges of the Andes Mountains in Venezuela. The range runs east-west at an average elevation of about 1,500 feet (460 metres), rising to 3,084 feet (940 metres) at Mount Aripo (El Cerro del Aripo), the country's highest peak. The Northern Range is the site of a large number of waterfalls, the most spectacular of which are the Blue Basin Falls and the Maracas Falls, both 298 feet (91 metres) high. On the southern side of the range, foothills with an elevation of approximately 500 feet (150 metres) descend to the Northern Plain.
Running across the centre of the island, from southwest to northeast, is the Central Range, the highest point of which is Mount Tamana (1,009 feet [308 metres]). A third row of mainly low hills, the Southern Range, adds further variety to the mostly flat or undulating surface of Trinidad.
The three mountain ranges determine the island's drainage pattern. Rivers are numerous but short, the longest being the Ortoire in the south and the Caroni in the north. In low-lying areas swamps can be found; among them are the Caroni Swamp in the northwest and clusters along the eastern (notably the Nariva Swamp) and southern coasts.
An oil-bearing belt occupies the southern one-fourth of the island, extending west into the Gulf of Paria and east into the Atlantic Ocean. Gas and water seepages give rise to mud volcanoes of various types, the best-known of which is called the Devil's Woodyard. In the southwest of the island is the deep asphalt deposit known as Pitch Lake.
The island of Tobago is physiographically an extension of the Venezuelan coastal range and the Northern Range of Trinidad. Its dominant feature is the Main Ridge, which runs from northeast to southwest, rising to heights of about 1,800 feet (550 metres). The ridge slopes more gently to the southwest onto a coral plain. The coral formation has given rise to a number of reefs, one of which, Buccoo Coral Reef, is known for its marine life and is popular for scuba diving and snorkeling. Over the years, the reef and its marine life have suffered serious damage from pollution and tourist activity. Tobago has only a few short streams.
The climate of Trinidad and Tobago is tropical, with high relative humidity. The coolest months are January and February, when the average minimum temperature is about 68 °F (20 °C). The warmest months are April, May, and October, which have an average maximum temperature of about 89 °F (32 °C). In general, mean temperatures range between 77 °F (25 °C) in February and 85 °F (29 °C) in April. Temperatures vary significantly between day and night, and the climate along the coast is tempered by sea breezes.
There is a main dry season from January to May and a lesser dry season (Petite Carême, or Indian Summer) in September and October. The prevailing winds are the northeast trades. The islands are outside the main hurricane zone, but Tobago occasionally is struck by disastrous hurricanes (e.g., in 1847 and 1963).
Plant and animal life
Vegetation zones are well defined on both islands. In general, the highest areas coincide with the most luxuriant tropical rainforest vegetation. Cultivated estates or small settlements are established in clearings on the hills. In the dry season the hills are dotted with the orange flowers of the mountain immortelle, a large flowering tree that grows to a height of about 80 feet (25 metres), and the flowers of the pink poui and yellow poui trees. Sugarcane, the main agricultural crop, is grown on Trinidad's Central Plain.
The Caroni Swamp, a bird sanctuary, is frequented by flocks of white flamingos and egrets as well as populations of scarlet ibis—a national bird. Despite its protected status, the sanctuary's bird population, including that of the scarlet ibis, has declined markedly since the 1970s, the result of illegal hunting and of pollution. The Nariva Swamp, which has a varied bird and mammal population including the manatee, has similarly come under threat despite its protected status, especially from illegal rice farms. The greater bird of paradise was introduced to the island of Little Tobago, a bird sanctuary, but had disappeared by the early 21st century. There are many endangered leatherback sea turtle nesting sites on the islands, the most notable of which is perhaps Matura Beach, on Trinidad.
The forests on both Trinidad and Tobago are hunting grounds for small game, the most-sought-after being the paca, or lappe. Other animals include the agouti (a short-haired, short-eared, rabbitlike rodent), quenck (collared peccary; a wild hog), tattoo (an armadillo), prehensile-tailed porcupine, and iguana. Four main groups of reptiles are present on the islands: snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles (one kind, the caiman, related to the alligators). Trinidad's other indigenous animals include howler monkeys and ocelots, but the latter have disappeared from the wild and the former are rare. In general, the island's fauna has come under severe stress from rapid urbanization and industrial development.
Ethnic groups
The original inhabitants of Trinidad migrated from the Orinoco River delta region of northeastern South America and probably spoke an Arawakan language. It seems likely that by the time the Spanish established a presence there in the 16th century, there was also a population of Cariban speakers, mostly on the north coast. Today a group called the Santa Rosa Caribs of Arima claims partial descent from the original inhabitants and seeks to keep their heritage alive. Tobago was settled by Cariban-speaking Indians when Europeans first arrived there.
The ethnic makeup of Trinidad is dominated by two groups, roughly equal in size: blacks, descended from slaves brought in to work on cotton and sugar plantations beginning in the late 18th century, and Indo-Trinidadians, or East Indians, whose ancestors were primarily labourers who immigrated from the Indian subcontinent as plantation workers after the abolition of slavery in the mid-19th century. Migrants from Spain and other European countries, Africa, East and Southeast Asia, and the Middle East have all contributed to the ethnic composition of the islands' population. Although English is the official language, most people speak Trinidad English, a creole language. A few people, mostly in rural areas, speak a French-derived creole, Spanish, or Hindi.
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|Official name
|Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
|Form of government
|multiparty republic with two legislative houses (Senate [311]; House of Representatives [42])
|Head of state
|President: Anthony Carmona
|Head of government
|Prime Minister: Kamla Persad-Bissessar
|Port of Spain
|Official language
|Official religion
|Monetary unit
|Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TT$)
|(2014 est.) 1,350,000
|Total area (sq mi)
|Total area (sq km)
|Urban-rural population
|Urban: (2012) 14%
Rural: (2012) 86%
|Life expectancy at birth
|Male: (2012) 66.9 years
Female: (2012) 73.8 years
|Literacy: percentage of population age 15 and over literate
|Male: (2010) 99.4%
Female: (2010) 98.8%
|GNI per capita (U.S.$)
|(2013) 15,760


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A group trying to change the government structure in Lucas County has until June 29 to obtain the 13,500 valid signatures of registered voters needed to get their proposal on the November ballot. The group is proposing a county charter form of government, with "home rule" for Lucas County.
Five co-leaders have taken charge of the effort, which they have titled "Better Lucas County." The effort is the product of many more citizens' years of work, said one of the co-leaders, Robert Reinbolt, president and CEO of Reinbolt Consulting Group.
KeyBank, Fifth Third Bank, Mercy and ProMedica are some of the petition drive's supporting organizations. The University of Toledo provided major research and facilities support for a study that spurred the proposal.
Reinbolt said there was a "citizens for effective government concept" that pushed for county reform two or three years ago. Dr. Richard Ruppert, another of the five co-leaders and former president of the Medical College of Ohio, said when that effort stalled, the county suggested a study be conducted.
"Sometime in early 2010, a former County Commissioner (Ben Konop) suggested that Cuyahoga County and their form of government might be worth looking into," County Commissioner Carol Contrada said. "An independent group was constituted."
Advisory group
Reinbolt and Ruppert were on the study committee that consisted of 35 members and met at least weekly for more than a year, Reinbolt said. There was also an advisory group that consisted of about 15-20 people, he said.
Contrada said Lucas County Commissioners Pete Gerken and Tina Skeldon Wozniak were briefed on the group's findings in May 2011 and the study was released and published in June 2011. Reinbolt said the group met with all the cities' and some township trustees, got their input and incorporated it into the charter that Neema Bell finalized. Bell is a co-leader and attorney and partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP.
"The advisory and study groups spent quite a bit of time leading up to where we finally got the report [and] recommendation, then it was decided earlier this year that we need to take it forward in terms of a petition drive," Reinbolt said.
The other co-leaders are Scott Hamner, vice president-secretary and principal at Findley Davies, and Thomas Palmer, managing partner at Marshall & Melhorn, LLC. The co-leaders have been presenting and talking to different groups, Reinbolt said.
"All we're saying is, here's an idea that's been through a lot of citizens and a lot of hours, and a lot of research [has been] done, so sign the petition, put it on the ballot, and let the voters decide," Reinbolt said. "If we get enough signatures we'll spend the summer making sure the voters know what it's about."
Ruppert said the reason for the proposed change isn't that things in the county government aren't going well, but that by adopting this charter, the government will improve.
The proposal
Currently, Lucas County citizens elect eight row officers — coroner, auditor, treasurer, prosecutor, engineer, recorder, clerk of courts and sheriff — and a three-member board of commissioners. The group is proposing a county charter in which citizens would instead elect a county executive, a nine-member county council and the county prosecutor. Six of the nine council members would represent six different districts in the county, which the group has divided based on population, and the remaining three positions will be at-large spots, open to representatives from any district.
The county executive would appoint the chief fiscal officer, medical examiner, engineer and sheriff, with confirmation from the council. The council would appoint an internal auditor, who would work with the chief fiscal officer, a position that combines the roles of recorder and treasurer.
"Look at how we do private industry, or public. We have a board; even in the public setting we have a chief executive, the mayor, and there's a council," Ruppert said.
"That's what we're doing now. We're suggesting that form of government," Ruppert said.
In the study, the group looked at the two other counties in Ohio that have a similar, charter form of government — Cuyahoga and Summit counties. Reinbolt said Delaware County has contacted him about pursuing a new form of government as well.
"In every case it looks like they were more efficient and more cost effective and they began to focus on countywide, 'What can we do, collectively, to improve our situation?'" Ruppert said.
Summit County originally adopted a charter form of government in November 1979 but has acquired amendments and adoptions since then, according to ccao.org. Cuyahoga County citizens voted for their charter in November 2009 and it was fully operating in the county as of Jan. 1, 2011, according to charter.cuyahogacounty.us. Ruppert and Contrada said that Cuyahoga County adopted the charter because there was corruption within its county government.
Ruppert said on a per-capita basis, Summit County's costs of public funding dollars are 20 percent lower than Lucas County's. Ruppert said the group did not perform a study to discover why that was.
"The committee lacked the resources and time to perform an in-depth analysis of each office, department and agency to ascertain efficiencies that could be achieved by reorganization. These analyses can be left to other groups in the months ahead. However, the committee did draw high level comparisons between Lucas and Summit counties because of their general similarity," stated the report available at lucascountystudy.org in reference to cost comparisons between Lucas and Summit counties.
Economic development
Reinbolt said that the main purpose for the reform is not to save money, although he said he believes that will happen if this new structure is implemented.
"I can't really say any cost analysis was done," Reinbolt said. "It will probably save around $200,000-$300,000 a year but it could very well save more as we consolidate positions. It's not intended to be driven by saving money, as the main purpose is not to save money. The main purpose is to have a more responsive government."
Bell said with the charter, there is "every likelihood of economic development countywide." Bell said it's an opportunity for job development and a way to keep talented youth in the Toledo area.
"As we have it now, we have row offices; we've got all elected officials, none of whom are responsible to anyone other than to the citizens. It doesn't channel up. With this new form of government, there would be one go-to person with whom the buck stops, which makes it easier to coordinate efforts throughout the county with the various branches. It makes it more efficient for businesses who want to come do business with the county," Bell said.
Contrada said the report acknowledged that from 2008-11, the county cut more than $20 million from its budget.
"Then [the report] says the 'committee is not aware of commensurate decline of services,'" Contrada said. "They are making the case that the county has been able to institute efficiencies without the reform."
Contrada said the group had one good recommendation that the county is already looking into, and that is the internal auditor position.
"You have a lot of different offices that deal with budget and fiscal matters. By having an internal auditor, it makes sure there is a standard, transparent, consistent methodology in use. It helps efficiency from one department to another," Contrada said.
Sylvania City Councilman Doug Haynam said he is "very skeptical about the proposal," which was presented to him in November. Haynam said he thinks the proposed structure will cripple political diversity and fair representation.
"One concern I have is the extreme centralization of power within a single executive," Haynam said. "He is more likely to appoint friends and political buddies instead of qualified people. The executive would be more likely to appoint someone who has contributed to his campaign and would use the positions as political patronage. Trusting in the good faith of a single executive — most people with government experience understand that that would not be a reasonable place to put trust."
Haynam said he is also wary about the home-rule aspect of the charter and the supposed cost-effectiveness of the change.
Reinbolt said townships, villages or cities that have home-rule capabilities now will not be superseded by the new governmental structure.
"The home-rule is a provision of state law that allows you to establish a law or rule that would supersede something the state or county has in place," Reinbolt said. "Right now, the county has to go by the charter established for all counties in Ohio. With this [new charter], we could put different laws into place, once approved by the council and a referendum by voters."
Haynam said the proposal is "change for change's sake."
"I don't have anything to lose or gain [from this]," Haynam said. "It just really isn't a good idea. The fact that they did it in Cleveland doesn't mean it's a good idea here. In Lucas County, we have a well-functioning county government. What we have going here works pretty well."
Kevin Haddad, Sylvania Township Trustee and President of the Lucas County Township Association, said he wants change in the county government system, but not by way of the proposed structure. When he ran for county commissioner in 1996, Haddad said he and a township trustee created a plan to change the three-member board to a five-member one.
Haddad said he thinks that the three at-large spots of the proposed plan will most likely go to Toledo city representatives, unfairly excluding the other county districts.
"I'm not happy with the three board member [structure] right now, but if we're going to change the county government, let's look at something to be fair. With a nine-member board, it's going to be Toledo City Council running it," Haddad said.
On the web: visit www.betterlucascounty.com for more information.
Tags: Ben Konop, Carol Contrada, Doug Haynam, Fifth Third Bank, Kevin Haddad, KeyBank, Lucas County, Mercy, Neema Bell, Pete Gerken, ProMedica, Richard Ruppert, Robert Reinbolt, Scott Hamner, Thomas Palmer, Tina Skeldon Wozniak


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Fight Cain in Mexico? More like get fuckin mauled by Cain.
I don't see either doing much to Cain besides maybe some sub from Werdum.
Fight Cain in Mexico? More like get fuckin mauled by Cain.
I don't see either doing much to Cain besides maybe some sub from Werdum.
Well if the tickets are not extremely damn expensive, then I am definitely attending the event. Hopefully it will be in late september, because the last september's saturday I do not have to work.
Browne will get crushed by Cain pretty quickly, he is not surviving the first round. Werdum is a much more interesting opponent, but I think Cain beats him aswell.
Not only brazilians can do this stuff
Cain sets too much of a pace for Werdum I think. Either fight _should_ be a win for Cain, but at HW, EVERYONE has a punchers chance.
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Dana White Breaks Down UFC on FOX 11, Reconfirms No Mexico Without Cain Velasquez
UFC president Dana White was very happy with not only the turnout, but also the fights at UFC on FOX 11 on Saturday night in Orlando, Fla. After the fight, White broke down the card, praising Fabricio Werdum, reiterating the promotion's commitment to only doing a major live event in Mexico when UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is ready to go, and questioning the decision in the Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche co-main event.
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It's pretty impressive to note that Werdum is the only fighter in history to hold wins over both Fedor and Big Nog.
I think the Cain fight is really incumbent on how Cain is physically, coming off of the major surgery and layoff, right now he can only train one side of his body and I'll be interested to see how he'll approach Werdum, as I think that clinching and grappling are a risky proposal, but he definitely has the speed advantage. I see it as a closer fight than some I'm reading.
Also, I wonder if they'll rush to book Erik Perez in the co-main if he beats Caraway against a Faber or even title shot with Barao to get the most optimized Mexican content on the main card....
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The other day, I was out with some friends and since I can't help talking about yoga, I started talking about….wait for it…wait for it…yoga. I have no self-control. At any rate, one of the girls had just started practicing with some friends who are also in yoga teacher training (not at my studio…) Turns out, she likes it! I'd been trying for a few years to get her to go. Although I wasn't the one to finally get her there, I'm glad she has. Just trying to spread the yoga love. Now that she's enjoying it, we then started strong-arming our other friend to give it a whirl. She's got injuries that will need to be modified, but seems slightly game.
Then, we started talking about why people are so reluctant to take that first class? What's holding them back? This is a topic that came up during our first teacher training session. The consensus was that a lot of people mistakenly believe that yoga is some weird religion, one that doesn't jive with their own belief system. This is an argument I will save for another day. For the record, I adhere to no religion, a personal choice I made decades ago.
While we were discussing whether or not yoga was religious and the many ways it isn't and the hows and the whys, I started thinking about the reasons that inhibited me from trying even though I'd been fascinated for years. Religion was not a factor in my decision. However, one of the items at the top of the list was that I just didn't look like a Yoga Journal cover model, which is the most outward facing picture of yoga that many people have. For one, I physically did not resemble these women and two, I didn't know what the hell I would wear. I didn't own any cute yoga clothes. And, once I got past the shallow appearance-based part of my fear, I couldn't even fathom how my body could contort itself. There's no way I could put my leg behind my head. Or balance on my arms. And surely, I would be horribly out-of-place in classes if I couldn't do these things, right?
The secret that nobody told me is that these yogis, these perfect-bodied, flawlessly posed yogis aren't really the norm. After I started taking classes, there was usually only one, maybe two who came close to this stereotypical ideal. Instead, I was surrounded by people of all levels of ability. Some who were skinnier than me, some heavier, older, younger, more flexible, less flexible, stronger…What was I worried about? I fit in just fine.
And then the second secret (which really isn't so much a secret, but what I didn't take time to consider) was, most of these yogis started out exactly where I did and only through due diligence of hard work and practice, practice, practice were they able to conquer some pretty impressive asana (which isn't even the most important part of yoga.) Granted, you've got your former dancers who come to yoga post-injury or to de-stress and they come armed with impressive flexibility, but I believe the majority of people start out as terrifically average human beings who just want to learn.
To come full circle with my now seemingly endless endorsement of yoga, I'm still continually met with people who share those same fears that I had…that yoga is something they just can't do. And that's just not true.
As a yoga teacher (in training), I just wish I could shout it from the rooftops that you don't have to be perfect. You're not expected or required to perform fancy postures. It's all just this deeply personal, marvelous, unfolding process. The gains you get from moving with intention and mastering the breath through pranayama are worth more than any no-hands, headstand.


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The 2015 Chevrolet Impala comes with a choice of three engines: A 2.5-liter inline-4, a 3.6-liter V6, and a bi-fuel 3.6-liter V6.
Impala LS is equipped with the 2.5-liter inline-4 ($27,885) or 3.6-liter bi-fuel V6 ($37,385) and includes cloth upholstery, air conditioning, 8-way power driver seat, 4.2-inch color infotainment display, a six-speaker audio system with CD player and satellite radio capability and 18-inch steel wheels. An optional LS Convenience Package ($570) adds foldable rear headrests, a cargo net and rear park assist. (All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices and do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.)
Impala LT is available with the 2.5-liter inline-4 ($30,135), the 3.6-liter V6 ($31,110) or the 3.6-liter bi-fuel V6 ($39,635) and upgrades to cloth upholstery with vinyl trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system with 8-inch color touch display and lockable storage behind the screen and 18-inch painted alloy wheels. Options for the LT trim are plentiful, including a Convenience Package ($1045) with remote start, auto-dimming mirror, universal home remote, premium carpeted mats, rear park assist and a rearview camera. The Advanced Safety Package ($890) adds forward collision alert, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning and side blind zone alert. The Premium Seating Package ($945) includes heated faux suede front seats, power passenger seat and cargo net. A Premium Audio and Sport Wheels Package ($1090) upgrades to an 11-speaker Bose surround sound system with additional ambient interior lighting, a 120-volt power outlet, rear spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels. Navigation ($1095) also includes keyless access, push-button start and ambient lighting. A power sunroof ($795) can also be added to LT models already equipped with one of the aforementioned packages.
Impala LTZ with the 2.5-liter inline-4 ($35,290) or the V6 ($36,265) includes perforated leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-way power driver's and passenger's seats, push-button start, rearview camera, rear park assist, HID headlamps with LED daytime running lights, exposed dual exhaust pipes with bright tips and 19-inch alloy wheels. Impala LTZ comes standard with the safety features found in the LT advanced safety package. Options on the LTZ include a Comfort and Convenience Package ($1035), which adds ventilated front seats, a heated leather steering wheel, memory power steering column, seats and mirrors; auto-dimming rearview and driver's side mirrors. Navigation ($495) must be paired with the Premium Audio Package. The Bose Premium Audio system ($650) and a power sunroof ($1050) are also available. LTZ models with the V6 engine can also be equipped with 20-inch alloy wheels ($400) and full-range adaptive cruise control ($1195) with collision mitigation braking.
Safety features on all 2015 Chevrolet Impala models include 10 air bags, stability control, traction control and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and brake force distribution. A rearview camera is optional and can help the driver spot a small child when backing up. collision mitigation braking, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning and side blind zone alert are optional.
The design of the Chevrolet Impala oozes sophistication and quality, attributes that were not associated with the previous (pre-2014) version. The front grille is stretched horizontally, giving it a broad, unique look while keeping Chevrolet's signature dual-port look. Round headlamp bezels are evocative of those on a German luxury. Fog lamp housings are short and wide, nearly mimicking the shape of the headlamp housings above.
From the side, a high, deep belt line cuts straight across from the top of the wraparound headlamp housing to the rear door handle. A sharp arcing character line starts in the rear door, flows high over the rear fender, and straight into the top of the rear tail lamp lens. Bright trim around windows and across rocker panels on the LTZ model add class, and optional 20-inch wheels give the Impala an almost show car-like presence. Standard 18-inch wheels on LT models and 19-inch alloys on LTZs still look good, if not quite as impressive.
The wide, horizontal theme continues in back. Tail lamps start tall on the outer edges and narrow as they point inward. They have a raised detail that is not only visually interesting, but serves as an aerodynamic aid to keep air flowing off the vehicle, rather than around it. Small touches like these help with fuel economy and contribute to reduced wind noise levels in the cabin. The rear bumper is big and beefy, and exposed exhaust tips on LTZ models have a chrome-like finish with an almost rectangular shape.
The cabin is attractive and comfortable, with very good fit and finish and quality materials.
The center stack is well laid out and has many controls without using an overwhelming number of buttons. Climate control knobs are large and easy to see, with the temperature digitally displayed inside the large circular dials.
There's lots of storage space for drinks, accessories and snacks. A little cubby in front of the center console storage fits a mobile phone. Door pockets will accommodate an average-sized water bottle perfectly.
Seats are roomy, supportive and comfortable. Front passengers have lots of knee and legroom thanks to a pushed-back glove compartment and instrument panel. Front legroom is 45.8 inches, a 3.5-inch increase over the 2013 and earlier Impala. Concave doors add to the roominess. Smaller drivers might not be able to rest an elbow on the door armrest while gripping the steering wheel.
Rear passengers have plenty of space, too. A 6-foot, 2-inch passenger sitting in the back seats was comfortable, with a couple of inches of headroom to spare. Concave seatbacks reduce cramping around the knee and leg area, and foot room was adequate. Legroom measures 39.8 inches, 2.2 inches more than the previous-generation car.
The trunk is quite large, measuring 18.8 cubic feet. The Bi-fuel V6 model, however, loses nearly half its trunk space to the compressed natural gas tank, dropping luggage room to just 10 cubic feet.
Impala LTZ models can be equipped with an optional sunroof. We like that the sunroof cover is opaque, unlike the translucent, perforated covers used in the Cadillac models that let in a lot of light. This kept us cool and shady, without having to worry about glare on the instrument panel.
Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system is standard on Impala LT and LTZ models and uses an 8-inch color touch screen with natural voice recognition, the latter of which is similar to the system used the Cadillac CUE interface. We like that the Impala's touch screen has a matte finish, unlike the glossy screen found on Cadillac's CUE, which shows fingerprints far too easily.
MyLink is versatile and relatively customizable. Apps such as Pandora come pre-loaded, and up to 10 devices can be paired to the system using Bluetooth. Users can drag application icons around to put their favorites first. You can also listen to music or watch movies from a USB drive. A choice of four different skins allow users to change the look of the screen, although we found most of them cartoon-like and wonder whether Impala drivers will want to deviate from the standard setup. New for 2015 is a text messaging alert feature for smartphone users that uses Bluetooth connectivity to read incoming texts through the car's speakers.
MyLink's Valet Mode allows valuables to be locked in the storage compartment behind the touch screen using a four-digit PIN that the user selects each time, much like an in-room safe. Not only will Valet Mode secure the storage area, it will also lock out all electronic information on the car such as navigation destinations, contacts, radio presets and other personal settings.
Chevrolet says the new OnStar with 4G LTE system is 10 times faster than 3G. The standard 3-gigabyte data plan is free for the first three months of car ownership.
For cars not equipped with navigation, OnStar offers Turn-by-Turn directions that are sent to the vehicle and displayed in the center display screen. The directions can be played back or paused anywhere from start to destination and provide a less expensive alternative to GPS navigation, according to Chevrolet.
Exceptional road manners are the hallmark of the Chevrolet Impala. The car is smooth, even around corners, not just in a straight line. Unlike some full-size sedans, the Impala feels like it's a willing partner in the driving experience.
At the top of the Impala's engine lineup is GM's familiar direct-injection 3.6-liter V6, good for 305 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque. Its EPA-rated at 19/29 mpg City/Highway. Acceleration from the V6 is powerful and seamless.
A bi-fuel version of the 3.6-liter V6 that runs on unleaded gas or compressed natural gas offers a range of up to 500 city miles, according to Chevrolet. Normally, the bi-fuel Impala runs on ultra-clean CNG until it's depleted, then changes to gasoline, but the driver can switch between the two fuel sources at any time by pressing a dash button.
The stop-start 2.5-liter four-cylinder operates like a conventional engine, except that it shuts off at stoplights and when idling in traffic to save fuel. The air conditioning, audio system, lights and all electrical system functions continue to operate even when the engine is shut off. The engine then automatically restarts when the driver lifts a foot off the brake. Dual batteries, special engine mounts and a high-torque starter motor help ensure seamless restarts, even in heavy traffic.
In all models, shifts are smooth, courtesy of GM's 6-speed Hydra-matic transmission. All-electric power steering is effortless without feeling overly numb and it automatically adjusts to counter the pull of crosswinds or high-crowned roads.
The Impala is extremely quiet, and engineers took great care to make it that way. Acoustic glass is used in the front side windows as well as in the windshield, which is an unusual move for a non-luxury vehicle. Doors are triple-sealed and many areas of the Impala's body are filled with foam. The floor pan and trunk are treated with sound-deadening material, and four-cylinder models use active noise cancellation to reduce engine noise in the cabin.
Ride quality is firmer than one might expect from a full-size, front-wheel-drive sedan. Its front-strut and rear multilink suspension uses rebound springs to reduce body roll around corners, and unique front strut towers help to minimize chassis flex. The result is a ride that's more dialed-in than floaty. We much prefer the 18-and 19-inch wheels over the optional 20s, which make the Impala's ride harsher and noisier.
Four-wheel disc brakes with brake assist are standard on all 2015 Impala variants. For the most part braking was smooth and confident. However, a few times we did notice a grabby feeling when braking downhill.
Full-range adaptive cruise control is optional on top-of-the-line LTZ models. This system not only maintains a set speed and distance from the car in front while cruising, it can also slow the car in traffic or even bring it to a full stop if a collision is imminent.
Forward and side visibility is good thanks to relatively narrow A-pillars; many new cars these days are wider in this area, and it can hinder visibility. Rearward visibility is hampered with the rear headrests up, but on most trim levels these can be folded down when not carrying backseat passengers.
Chevrolet Impala offers sharp looks, roomy dimensions and impeccable road manners.
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Fri., Dec. 5
at Peoria Rivermen (11-9-1-0)
Carver Arena
7 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 6
vs. Rockford IceHogs (12-7-0-2)
Allstate Arena
7 p.m.
The Wolves rank first in the West Division with 28 points (13-7-1-1) this season, two points in front of Rockford and Iowa. Starting with Wednesday's game against Peoria, Chicago will battle West Division foes in 11 straight
--- Brett Sterling: Registered five goals, five assists and 20 penalty minutes in 11 games since being assigned by Atlanta on Nov. 7 ... Ranks fourth on the team with 10 points and shares the team lead with two game-winning goals ... Tallied eight points (4G, 4A) during a season-high four-game point streak from Nov. 22 to Nov. 29 ... Recorded a goal in three NHL games with the Thrashers this season
--- Steve Martins: Leads the team with nine assists and ranks second with 12 points in 18 games this season ... Posted nine points (2G, 7A) during a team season-high seven-game point streak from Nov. 15 to Nov. 29 ... Tied the second longest assist streak in the AHL this season by dishing out a helper in seven straight games (Nov. 15 to Nov. 29) ... Ranks ninth in franchise history with 118 career assists in 225 matchups as a member of the Wolves
--- Joe Motzko: Ranks first on the team with 10 goals and 16 points in 22 games this season ... Paces the club with four power-play markers and shares fourth with six assists ... Ranked third on the Wolves and 14th in the AHL with a career-high 70 points in 72 games last season
--- Matt Anderson: Ranks second on the club with eight assists and third with 11 points in 18 games this season ... TIed for second on the squad with a +10 plus minus rating ... Collected two points (G, A) in 14 regular-season outings with the Wolves last year
--- The Wolves have held their opponents to 49 goals through 22 outings this season (2.23 per game), which ranks second in the American Hockey League and includes allowing two or fewer goals in 14 contests.
--- Fourteen of Chicago's 22 games this season have been decided by one goal, including each of the last three; the Wolves have posted a 7-5-1-1 record in matchups decided by one tally.
--- Chicago has held opponents without a man-advantage marker in two straight games and has given up three power-play goals in the last five contests after surrendering nine in the previous five matchups; the Wolves rank 11th in the league with an 84.4 percent efficiency rating on the penalty kill (108 of 128).
--- The Wolves were shut out by Grand Rapids on Sunday, the first time they failed to light the lamp in a game this season; Chicago ranks 21st in the league with an average of 2.73 goals per game.
--- Chicago has potted five power-play goals over the last five games after netting five man-advantage strikes in the previous 17 outings; Chicago ranks 29th in the circuit with a 8.6 percent efficiency rating (10 of 116).
--- The Wolves will be collecting toys for the United States Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" drive at home games on Dec. 3, Dec. 6, Dec. 14, and Dec. 21. Fans who donate a new, unwrapped toy will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win lunch with Wolves forwards Jordan LaVallee and Matt Anderson.
Sun., Nov. 30 Grand Rapids 1, (at) Chicago 0
--- Playing in their third game in three days, the Wolves mustered 29 shots on goal but were handed their first shutout of the season, 1-0, by the Grand Rapids Griffins at the Allstate Arena Sunday night.
--- Goaltender Robert Gherson posted 28 saves on 29 shots in the loss.
Sat., Nov. 29 (at) Chicago 4, Quad City 3 (OT)
--- The Wolves squandered a 3-0 third period lead before Brett Sterling scored 1:18 into overtime to give them a 4-3 win over the Quad City Flames at the Allstate Arena Saturday night.
--- STERLING paced the team with three points (2G, A), while right wing Jeff Hamilton and center Riley Holzapfel also potted goals.
--- Goaltender Robert Gherson made 32 saves, which includes holding the Flames scoreless for the first 54:42.
Fri., Nov. 28 (at) Grand Rapids 3, Chicago 2
--- Chicago rallied from an early two-goal deficit, but a short-handed goal set them back for good on the way to a 3-2 loss to the Grand Rapids Griffins at Van Andel Arena Friday night.
--- Forwards Brett Sterling and GRANT STEPHENSON dented the net for the Wolves.
--- Goaltender Dan Turple turned aside 24 of 27 shots in the loss.
Tue., Nov. 25 Manchester 7, (at) Chicago 2
--- The Wolves fell into a two-goal hole seven minutes into the game and couldn't climb out, suffering a 7-2 loss to the Manchester Monarchs at the Allstate Arena Tuesday night.
--- Forwards Joe Motzko and Colin Stuart scored for Chicago.
--- Goaltenders Dan Turple (16 saves) and Robert Gherson (11saves) split duty in TURPLE's loss.


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Ultralight Down Jacket (Men's)
In Stock Product Number: 26909
As minimal as an 8-piece rack on an alpine ridge, our Ultralight Down Jacket supports ascent without excess. It features top-notch 800-fill-power premium European goose down and an ultralight nylon ripstop shell fabric that's nearly half the weight and twice the strength of our other down shell fabrics. The sewn-through construction, tight channel pattern and just the right amount of down increase versatility for use in more moderate temperatures and diverse activities; a DWR (durable water repellent) finish sheds snow. A slim silhouette maximizes thermal efficiency and suits its ideal uses: belay jacket over light layers at shaded crags, minimalist summer alpine bivies and unmatched warmth layered under a shell. Pockets include two zippered handwarmers and one zippered chest. A drawcord hem keeps in the heat. Stuffsack included.
* This product does not qualify for shipping to all countries.
- The toughest, lightest-weight shell fabric we've ever used for down garments, with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Traceable Down (third-party-verified, non-live-plucked, non-force-fed) 800-fillpower goose down for low-bulk warmth
- Variegated channel construction stabilizes insulation and allows the use of less down, creating an elegant, low-profile garment
- Two zippered handwarmer pockets; one zippered chest pocket
- Drawcord hem seals in warmth
- Self-fabric stuffsack
Gender: Men's
Weight: 235 g (8.3 oz)
Material: Nylon ripstop, 800 European goose down
Fit: Regular fit
Season: F14 S15
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This is a great fall or spring jacket. Unfortunately, it will not carry me through late fall/early winter in New England. I half-expected this to happen and I am unfazed. I love this jacket enough to keep it for use during the other warmer seasons. I know it will last for a long time, and it is stylish without all the bulk.
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This is a really great amount of warmth for the weight, and it figs snugly under other layers if the weather demands it. On its own, I'm happy down to 20 degrees so long as the wind's not up. The biggest selling point is the weight and compressibility - it's exactly what I want in a cool-weather jacket.
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A truly amazing jacket at ~9 oz., yet keeps me warm in all but the coldest conditions! I got this as an alternative to my TNF Nuptse (700 fill power) jacket because it was a bit bulky and too warm in some cases. The Ultralight is supremely packable into its stuff sack and isn't excessively warm indoors, so I don't have to keep taking it off and putting it on. I often wear it with just a baselayer underneath if it's not too cold outside, and with an R2 high-loft jacket underneath if it's particularly chilly out. The 800 fill power is superb, and I can't say enough positive things about this jacket. The fit is great, and quite warm without the bulk, and the material is highly durable.
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Really happy with the Patagonia Ultralight Jacket. Very lightweight, nice fit and brilliant finishes. Prefer Patagonia's slimmer design so I can layer it under my spring jackets. Only trade-off is the lighter down means it's not as warm as the heavier jackets but knew that going in. Fast delivery and great sale from Rock Creek (35% OFF).
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This is great for those cold days out on the trail. Those mornings when the headwind is cold and you just slept on top of a bald. When you are about to get out of that warm down sleeping bag just throw this on and your upper half will stay warm. These have the elastic bands at the bottom and around the wrists so it keeps those cold breezes from ruining your mood, it also keeps you from looking like a square if you are using it for casual wear. The great thing about these is that they are lightweight, comfortable, and compact into a fist sized bundle. Good for fall or spring hikes and just chillin during the colder seasons.


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Anthony Johnson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slated for UFC on FOX 12
Fresh off a victorious return to the UFC and an upset of Phil Davis, Anthony Johnson (17-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) will meet fellow light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC) at UFC on FOX 12.
UFC officials today announced the bout, which is the first for the card, following an initial report from FOXSports.com.
UFC on FOX 12 takes place July 26 at SAP Center in San Jose. The main card airs on FOX following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.


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@Qball Even though Hendo wanted to get one last hit in probably, he wasn't actually in the wrong. He landed that shot before the ref touches him. It isn't like Hendo knocked Bisping down, the ref grabbed Dan, and then Dan went for the leaping shot anyway.
If Palhares started torquing more and more before the ref got there and then let go when the ref touched him, it'd still be douchy, but legal. You don't stop until the ref stops it. We hear that all the time. However, Palhares holds onto the submission even after the ref is trying to rip him off. That's illegal.
EDIT: Plenty of fighters keep punching or cranking when the opponent is out or tapping. Although I love it much more when a guy just stops or lets go (the honor in it), that's not what they are told and trained to do. <--- That is completely different from continuing even after the ref steps in.


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Mercury is the closest planet to orbit the Sun in the Solar System; orbiting at a distance of only 58 million km (just for comparison, Earth orbits at 150 million km). Like all of the planets, Mercury is named after a Roman god; in this case, Mercury was the Roman god of commerce – the same as the ancient Greek god Hermes.
Mercury has a diameter of only 4,879 km, making it the smallest planet in the Solar System (now that Pluto is no longer a planet). In fact, Mercury is actually smaller than some of the largest moons in the Solar System: Ganymede and Titan are larger. But Mercury is the second densest planet in the Solar System (second only to Earth), with a metal core that accounts for almost half the volume of the planet. This gives it a higher mass and gravity than you would expect. You would weigh 38% of your regular weight on Mercury.
Mercury orbits the Sun in a highly elliptical orbit, varying its distance to the Sun depending on where it is orbit. At its closest point, called perihelion, Mercury gets within 46 million km, and then it gets to 70 million km at aphelion. At its closest point, Mercury gets within 77 million km from Earth. Mercury takes only 88 days to complete an orbit around the Sun.
At a glance, Mercury looks similar to the Earth's moon. It has a dry landscape pockmarked by asteroid impact craters and ancient lava flows – the largest crater on Mercury is the Caloris Basin, which measures 1,300 km across. And like our moon, Mercury has no appreciable atmosphere. But underneath the surface, Mercury is much different from the Moon. It has a large core of iron, surrounded by a thick rock mantle and a thin crust. The large amount of metal that makes up Mercury gives the planet a high density. In fact, it's the second densest planet in the Solar System, after the Earth. If you were to stand on the surface of planet Mercury, you would experience about 1/3rd the gravity you feel standing on Earth.
Mercury rotates slowly on its axis, completing a day once every 59 Earth days. But it's also traveling quickly around the Sun. So the amount of time it takes for the Sun to rise in the morning, and then set in the evening actually takes a total of 176 Earth days. Astronomers used to think that Mercury's day was exactly as long as its year (88 days), making it tidally locked to the Sun, but Russian radio astronomers calculated its true day length in the 1960s.
Mercury does have a tenuous atmosphere, made up of captured particles from the Sun, volcanic outgassing and micrometeorite debris kicked into orbit. But it's almost undetectable. Without an atmosphere, Mercury has no way to retain the heat from the Sun. The side that faces the Sun rises to a temperature of 450° C, while the side in shadow dips down to -170° C. Mercury is actually the second hottest planet in the Solar System after Venus.
The first spacecraft to reach Mercury was NASA's Mariner 10, which flew past the planet in 1974. It was only able to photograph about half of the planet over the course of a few flybys. And then 2004 NASA launched its latest MESSENGER spacecraft mission to Mercury. At the time of writing, the spacecraft had completed several flybys of the planet, is scheduled to go into orbit in 2011, where it will be able to study the planet in great detail.
Even though you can see Mercury without a telescope, it's hard to find it because it's lost within the glare of the Sun most of the time. When Mercury is visible, you'll be able to see it to the west just after sunset, or to the east just before sunrise. When you do see Mercury through a telescope, it appears to go through phases like the Moon, depending on its point in orbit.
Mercury doesn't have rings or any moons.
Location and Movement of Mercury
- Rotation of Mercury
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- Transit of Mercury
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Structure of Mercury
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- Is There Ice on Mercury?
- Water on Mercury
- Geology of Mercury
- Mercury Magnetic Field
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History of Mercury
- How Old is Mercury?
- Discovery of Planet Mercury?
- Have Humans Visited Mercury?
- Exploration of Mercury
- Who Discovered Mercury?
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- How Did Mercury Get its Name?
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Other Mercury Articles
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- Closest Planet to Mercury
- How Long Does it Take to Get to Mercury?
- Is Mercury the Hottest Planet?
- Pictures of Mercury
- Mercury Wallpaper
- Mercury Compared to Earth


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Two attorneys have joined the law firm of Warren E. Kasper.
P.A. David T. Kasper is a cum laude graduate of the Appalachian School of Law, where he was on the dean's list for three semesters, served as vice president of the Student Bar Association and was a member of the school's Honor Court. Also a graduate of N.C. State University, Kasper previously worked as an intern in the Forsyth County District Attorney's office. He is a member of both the North Carolina and Forsyth County bar associations.
George A. "Trip" Payne is a graduate of the Appalachian School of Law and a cum laude graduate of Appalachian State University. Payne served as senior editor of the Appalachian Law School's law review journal, chaired the school's Law Career Services Committee and was on the dean's list for one semester. He is a member of the Forsyth County and North Carolina bar associations. Payne previously held internship positions in Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp.'s law department and at the Forsyth County District Attorney's office.
The Kasper law firm provides a full range of legal services to individuals and small businesses, including business formation, estates and trusts, real estate matters, family law, and civil and criminal litigation. The firm opened in Clemmons in 1980 and is retained counsel for the Village of Clemmons.