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Arc Mobile, a new player in the local Android tablet and smartphone scene sent us their latest budget-friendly 7-inch slate with full phone functionality. Meet the Arc Mobile Tab 720M 3G. Let's take it for a full spin by reading our full review.
Design and Construction
I'm going to tell you straight up that this tablet is far from fancy. It's simple-looking, generic even, the bezels are thick and it's not clad in aluminum or any rubber finish. But this is not to say that the 720M 3G has nothing to be desired externally. It feels packed even though it's made of plastic, there's no creakiness when gripped in any parts, and the semi-glossy finish makes it feel good in the hands.
Found on the front of the 720M is a 7-inch capacitive display, earpiece and VGA front-facing camera. On the right side are the Power/Lock buttons and the volume rocker. On the top side, are the microUSB port, microphone and headset jack. While on the left and bottom side is another set of microphones. Flip it on its back and you'll see the 2 megapixel rear camera, two speaker grills down below. Hidden by a removable plastic panel are the slots for two SIM cards and a microSD card.
Overall, I'm pleased with the 720M 3G's design for a tablet of this caliber and price. The only things that I don't like though are the thick bezels and the hard to remove plastic panel which is also a bit lacking on durability (accidentaly chipped it when I pried it open). Other than that, everything about the design and construction looks and feels fine.
The 720M 3G's 7-inch display packs a WVGA (800 x 480) resolution or equal to 133 ppi. It doesn't have IPS so viewing angles are limited and will surely suffer in bright conditions. You might want to manually crank up the brightness though as this one doesn't have an ambient light sensor.
Color quality is okay but not going to impress. It lacks some kick and appears like it's washed out. Overall, the display is very workable when viewing photos and watching movies but you'll definitely feel that it lacks something.
On the plus side, the low display specs is less power hungry and contributes to overall battery life which we will discuss later.
OS, Apps and UI
The tablet comes with Android 4.1.2 Jellybean right out of the box which starting to become common with Android devices nowadays. Arc Mobile kept it stock meaning there's no UI customization made and no third-party apps. Arc Mobile threw in their own set of widgets and wallpapers though so it's all good. However, you only have 1GB worth of usable storage so a microSD card is recommended.
The UI actually looks like a smartphone's interface stretched out to accommodate the large screen. However, it still has a slight affinity to the tablet by taking the clock, battery and connectivity status at the bottom together with the three basic navigation buttons.
To be frank, it's a bit difficult to grasp the 720M 3G's UI. It feels large for a smartphone but not bad for a tablet. And since the 720M 3G caters to both device types, the transition is a bit confusing. One moment it feels like a tablet then suddenly becomes like a huge smartphone.
Multimedia and Camera
One thing I like about the 720M 3G is its multimedia capabilities. Most Android tablets of this caliber can't play 1080p video files but this one can. Aside from that it has a built-in FM radio and two loud speakers.
Speaking of sound, the 720M 3G's speakers are not just audible, they're very loud especially when you crank it up to maximum. Audio is clear and has a sufficient amount of bass but somehow felt like it's coming out from an enclosed plastic case than from the speakers itself.
As for camera performance, it has a 2 megapixel rear shooter capable of continuous shots and Panorama. As for video recording it can shoot VGA (640 x 480) videos in 3GP format.
To sum up this part, the 720M 3G will suffice when it comes to playing videos and music but not so much when it comes to shooting images and videos.
Performance and Benchmarks
The 720M 3G sports a 1Ghz dual-core processor with 512MB of RAM. It worked well during the entire time we're using it and we're actually a bit surprised that it's faster and more fluid than expected.
Navigation is smooth, apps launch relatively fast and there weren't any random reboots. However, don't expect it to perform flawlessly when running graphic intensive apps but if you're a fan of light games such as Candy Crush, Temple Run and Angry Birds, it will suffice.
We did our usual series of benchmarks for the 720M 3G and here are the results:
* AnTuTu – 7,014
* Quadrant – 2,924
* Vellamo HTML5 – 1,296
* Vellamo Metal – 376
* Nenamark 2 – 28.7 fps
Call quality and Battery life
For a phone, the 720M 3G can provide good call quality. I can hear and be heard clearly even if I'm standing beside a slightly loud TV. In fact, I can only hear a faint sound coming from the TV so I believe the 720M 3G utilizes some noise cancelling technology as well. The only awkward part here is putting that 7-inch slate on the side of your head to take a call. It's best to just use a good headset with a mic on this one.
As for battery life, the tablet has a 3,000mAh worth of juice. With normal use consisting of constant WiFi connectivity, heavy SNS, light calls and moderate texting, the 720M 3G can last an average of 9 to 11 hours a day. Expect lower when using 3G internet.
For video playback it can last for 4 hours when running a full HD movie in a loop at 50% brightness and 0% volume.
Arc Mobile is offering something good here with the Tab 720M 3G. Although it carries a modest look and specs, it didn't fall short when it comes to performance. In fact, it performs better than most affordable quad-core tablets with a gig of RAM. In addition, it has a full dual-SIM phone functionality, 3G internet capability, and an affordable price tag to boot.
However, it's not something I would recommend as a primary smartphone, but if you're in a tight budget and on a lookout for a 3G phone/tablet-in-one, then the 720M 3G is a good choice for your buck.
Arc Mobile Tab 720M 3G specs:
7-inch WVGA (800×480) capacitive display, 133ppi
1GHz dual-core MT6577 processor
PowerVR SGX531 GPU
512MB of RAM
4GB of internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
2MP fixed-focus camera (No LED flash)
VGA (0.3MP) front-facing camera
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-band)
3G/HSPA capable (UMTS 850/2100)
Dual SIM/Dual Standby (3G SIM1 / 2G SIM2)
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
GPS with A-GPS support
Li-Ion 3,000mAh battery
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Black and White
What we liked about it:
* Solid construction
* Good performance
* Phone functionality
* Affordable price tag
What we didn't like:
* Low-res display
* Low camera spec
* No auto-brightness
* Hard to remove and not so durable plastic cover for card ports


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COLUMBIA — A new advertisement attacking likely Democratic gubernatorial nominee state Sen. Vincent Sheheen's position in support of Medicaid expansion begins airing today in markets across South Carolina.
A political group run by supporters of Gov. Nikki Haley is responsible for the 30-second ad, which comes about 18 months before the 2014 gubernatorial election in which Haley and Sheheen are expected to square off.
The Movement Fund has spent about $300,000 so far to air the ad on both network and cable television in the Greenville-Spartanburg, Florence-Myrtle Beach and Charleston markets, said consultant Tim Pearson, who advises the group and Haley.
The ad is set to run for the first 10 days of May.
The spot claims Sheheen, a Camden Deomcrat, wants South Carolina to be the only state in the South to accept "Obamacare," formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The spot goes on to say Obamacare would raise health care costs, squeeze out private coverage and cripple state budgets. "Tell your senator to reject the Sheheen-Obamacare disaster," the ad concludes.
In March, Sheheen said he supports a temporary expansion of Medicaid, the joint federal-state program for the needy, for the period that costs would be fully covered by the federal government.
After three years, the state would have to cover a portion of the cost of the expansion, rising to a maximum of 10 percent in 2020.
Haley's administration has long been opposed to an expansion, and the General Assembly has so far rejected Democrats' attempts to accept an expansion.
Another Southern Republican leader, Florida Gov. Rick Scott, has said he supports Medicaid expansion in his state. But Florida's Legislature has thus far rejected the expansion.
Sheheen has announced a bid for governor, setting up a rematch of the 2010 race in which Haley bested him by about 4.5 percentage points.
The rollout of the anti-Sheheen ad comes on the same day the Democratic Governors Association released an online spot labeling Haley corrupt.
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A few months ago, a furor erupted when a University of Virginia committee proposed privatizing the institution. The General Assembly thundered, while well-heeled alumni cheered. President Teresa Sullivan quickly dampened the controversy with a firm denial.
Although the topic has been banished from the Grounds, Virginians who value the university's public character still have reason for concern. Pushed by the General Assembly's long-standing underfunding of higher education, U.Va. has taken steps converting it to the commonwealth's first PINO university — Public In Name Only.
As elected officials duck financial responsibility and tuition soars to compensate, admission to U.Va. is increasingly limited to those who can pay, sons and daughters of the wealthy. Gentrification of higher education is a reality in the Old Dominion, and my alma mater — which once served students from all socio-economic strata — is now behaving like a private institution.


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The Dodgers have reached a deal with Time Warner Cable on a television contract worth between $6 billion and $7 billion dollars, according to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, but that's not the most interesting part to me. The Dodgers have agreed with Time Warner Cable on a new television contract that will provide the team with a ... Read More »
Everybody say goodbye to Justin Sellers, who got arrested for being a dipshit
Justin Sellers, current occupant of the Dodgers 40-man roster, might not have to worry about being on it for much longer, as he was recently arrested by the police (h/t True Blue LA/@dpwtv). Police said Justin Sellers was doing "wheelies" on his motorcycle in a neighborhood near Riva Drive. When officers tried to pull him over, police said Sellers took ... Read More »
Dodgers avoid arbitration with A.J. Ellis & Ronald Belisario, sign both to one-year deals
Ronald Belisario & A.J. Ellis have agreed to terms with the Dodgers, thus avoiding arbitration, report Ken Gurnick of MLB.com and Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Belisario's contract is for one year and $1.45 million, while Ellis signed on a one-year, $2 million contract. Assuming he can stay clear of trouble, Belisario figures to be a key component in the ... Read More »
Moving Dee Gordon off shortstop seems like a bad idea because it probably is
The Dodgers have talked about moving Dee Gordon off shortstop and into the outfield, according to Dylan Hernandez. The Dodgers have talked about moving the fleet-footed Gordon to the outfield but appear inclined to keep him at shortstop for now. Gordon figures to start the season at triple-A Albuquerque. "I hate to give up on him at short," Mattingly said. ... Read More »
Around The Web: Stadium Upgrades, TV Contract, HGH Testing, Quotes Of The Year
MLB.com: The Dodgers are making extensive upgrades to Dodger Stadium, and I have to say that it all sounds awesome. The most obvious upgrade — and the one senior vice president of planning and development Janet Marie Smith mentioned first — is the replacement of the scoreboards located above the right- and left-field pavilions with larger, 1080 high-definition LED boards, ... Read More »
My 2013 IBWAA Hall Of Fame Election Vote
I voted in the IBWAA Hall Of Fame election for 2013, in which Mike Piazza was the only player elected this time around. In its 2013 Hall of Fame election the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA) selected Mike Piazza, with 79.10% of the vote. While no other player managed the required 75% threshold, Craig Biggio was closest with ... Read More »
Dodgers sign J.P. Howell to 1-year/$2.75 million contract
The Dodgers have agreed to sign left-handed reliever J.P. Howell on a one-year deal worth $2.75 million, with performance bonuses that can take that salary higher, according to Dylan Hernandez and Buster Olney. If finalized, J.P. Howell's deal with the #Dodgers would be worth $2.75 million: lat.ms/1398TrN — Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) January 5, 2013 J.P. Howell agreed to terms with ... Read More »
Rumor Mill: Andre Ethier to the Mariners in a sizable trade would make sense
Despite all the denials, Andre Ethier's name continues to come up in trade rumors, and given what I've heard, I don't think it's just noise. The latest has him heading to the Mariners, and it's via ESPN's Jason Churchill (1, 2, 3). Hearing Mariners have progressed in trade talks for a hitter. Indications it's Ethier. Multiple players involved. @nbynwms very ... Read More »
Around The Web: Dodgers Curse Of Plenty, Bench Depth, A.J./Belisario Arbitration
Grantland: Jonah Keri on the riches of the Dodgers and the curse that comes along with it. That, in a nutshell, is The Curse of Plenty. The Dodgers have more money to spend than anyone, without enough top players to go after. They've clogged their roster with merely decent talent at multiple positions because their general manager is impulsive and ... Read More »
Rumor Mill: Trading Andre Ethier & signing Michael Bourn + trading for Joel Hanrahan
Nowhere to start here but with Andre Ethier rumors, right? Well, last time we left off on this rumbling, I was tackling a scenario where Ethier gets dealt and the Dodgers sign Nick Swisher, but there was one other frequently brought up possibility: Michael Bourn. The Dodgers could pursue free agent center fielder Michael Bourn if they trade Andre Ethier, ... Read More »
[Updated] Dodgers are shopping Andre Ethier and could replace him with Nick Swisher
The Dodgers are shopping right fielder Andre Ethier, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News, and that could mean they're in the hunt for Nick Swisher to serve as his replacement in right. Normally, this wouldn't be enough to warrant a post, but Mike Petriello said he heard similar yesterday afternoon, so the rumor appears to have ... Read More »
2012 Los Angeles Dodgers Season Review: Overall
Yes, this is the final installment of the 2012 Season Review for the Dodgers, and if you want to catch up on the others, then you can check out this tag here. Otherwise, in the tables listed below, I have calculated the WAR (along with its components), value, and surplus value of every player on the Dodgers payroll in 2012. ... Read More »
Rumor Mill: Interest In Anibal Sanchez + Chris Capuano For Joel Hanrahan
So what's next for the 2012-2013 off-season champion Dodgers? Danny Knobler says Anibal Sanchez has been discussed, but Buster Olney says the Dodgers aren't going to be signing any more pitchers. As far as Sanchez goes, I'm inclined to believe Olney, because while I believe the team's budget is comically high, I do believe they have one and that it ... Read More »
Dodgers trade Jake Lemmerman to the Cardinals for Skip Schumaker
The Dodgers have acquired Cardinals utility man Skip Schumaker in exchange for minor-league shortstop Jake Lemmerman, according to Mike Petriello. Tonight — well, tomorrow, perhaps, by the time it's official — that may change. Multiple sources tell me that the Dodgers are in agreement with St. Louis on a deal that would send minor league shortstop Jake Lemmerman for veteran ... Read More »
Around The Web: TV Contract, Dodgers Risk, Stan Kasten Interview, Prospects/Veterans
"If you are what you say you are…" —– Dodgers Now: Bill Shaikin reveals that the Dodgers are no longer exclusively talking with Fox, as they've met with Time Warner now. The Dodgers and Time Warner Cable have met to discuss a potential deal for the team's television rights, according to two people familiar with the talks but not authorized ... Read More »


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Like a great many other writers, yesterday I noted the expectations that the killing Osama bin Laden sewed up the 2012 election for President Obama are, at best, premature. As proof, I cited, as did many others, the example of President George H. W. Bush who was assumed in 1991 to be unbeatable the following year because of America's smashing victory in the first Persian Gulf War. But a poor economy, a Republican base demoralized by the president's broken promise on tax cuts ("read my lips"), and the emergence of a viable third party bid by Ross Perot all combined to make the elder Bush a one-term president.
But while Obama loyalists shouldn't book their second inaugural hotel rooms yet, Republicans shouldn't rely on the 1992 precedent. On closer examination, the differences between that election and the one we will hold next year are far greater than the similarities.
The difference between the effect of the Gulf War victory on Bush and the bin Laden factor for Obama is that Bush, like most Republicans already had a solid reputation on security issues. By contrast, Obama, like most Democrats, has always been more vulnerable on the war and peace front. The killing of bin Laden, which will allow Obama's supporters to portray him as a decisive and successful commander-in-chief, buttresses his presidency on an issue that was always a potential weak point. The death of bin Laden has the potential to be a greater boost for him than the Gulf War was for the first Bush.
It is true a stalled economy that generates higher unemployment numbers than the ones Obama inherited in January 2009 could doom his reelection bid. Skyrocketing gasoline prices could also spell trouble for him. If unrest in the Middle East sends the price to $5 per gallon or even higher, Obama is in big trouble. Bin Laden's death won't save him if the economy is in a downward spiral. But most pundits who are invoking the specter of 1992 to cheer up Obama critics or sober up his friends are forgetting the most decisive factors in that election: Pat Buchanan and Ross Perot.
Buchanan's primary challenge to Bush gave a focus to Republican dissatisfaction with the president. It unsettled and demoralized the party base, and as has been the case in other elections where the incumbent faced a serious primary opponent, undermined Bush's chances of winning the general election.
As damaging as Buchanan's candidacy was to Bush, Perot's third party movement with its focus on the rising deficit made mincemeat of the GOP's 1988 electoral arithmetic. While some analysts claimed that Perot drew votes from Democrats as well as Republicans, there is little question that his entry in the race was the key element that elected Bill Clinton.
Barack Obama will be far luckier. As the first African-American president, Obama is inoculated against a serious primary challenge. No matter what happens in the year ahead, the odds are heavily against a Democrat of any stature or hopes of a political future stepping forward to run against him. As for the third party factor, while the crackpot left will probably have a candidate or two on the ballot in November 2012, this won't affect the outcome in any way. Unlike Bill Clinton, Obama's GOP opponent next year will have to beat the president by himself.
No election is won 19 months before the votes are counted. Obama's reelection remains a hostage to fate. The ups and downs of the economy will have more to do with his reelection or defeat than the death of bin Laden. But his chances have clearly been strengthened by this event and it would be foolish for Republicans to believe that the example of 1992 provides much comfort for them.


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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 1998 Picture the Internet with millions of bits of your medical and financial information, credit card numbers, legal documents and personal e-mail speeding through cyberspace.
How do we ensure the privacy of our electronic data? How can we prevent hackers from accessing our homes and offices? How will America prevent terrorists from acquiring defense secrets?
Federal officials are working to answer these questions. Electronic communications have been a national security concern ever since private citizens, businesses and the government began relying heavily on computers.
"The Information Age has brought us the Internet, an interconnected global economy and the promise of connecting us all to the same vast world of knowledge, but with that exciting promise comes new challenges," Vice President Al Gore said at the White House Sept. 16 while announcing a new federal encryption policy. He said the policy dramatically increases privacy and security for families and businesses while protecting national security.
Encryption involves scrambling access codes to computer programs and systems to prevent intruders from entering and taking control. Federal officials and private industry are developing strong encryption products that enable law-abiding citizens to protect the privacy of their communications and electronically stored data. At the same time, the programs don't affect law enforcement officials' ability to ensure public safety when criminals use these products.
"We must ensure that the sensitive financial and business transactions that now cruise along the information superhighway are 100 percent safe in cyberspace," Gore said. "We must ensure that new technology does not mean new and sophisticated criminal and terrorist activity which leaves law enforcement outmatched. We can't allow that to happen.
"We will give law enforcement the ability to fight 21st century crimes with 21st century technology, so our families and businesses are safe, but on-line outlaws are not," Gore said.
Deputy Defense Secretary John Hamre hailed the new policy as an "enormous step forward." He said encryption and computer security programs are vital to the Defense Department. Hackers during the last year successfully accessed several defense systems, he said, and such intrusions will undoubtedly increase in the future.
The new policy covers four main areas:
Hamre said the military needs encryption because it sends 95 percent of its communications over public networks -- public telephone lines and switches, computers and so forth.
Under a proposed new DoD web site policy, DoD plans to review its 1,000 or so Web sites to remove such sensitive information as building and installation plans, operations programs, research and development objectives and personnel data. A Pentagon spokesman said the goal is to provide site visitors useful information without going so far as to aid potential malefactors.
Web security is also a top Defense Department priority because of DoD's electronic commerce activities, Hamre said. "We're the largest company in the world," he noted. "Every month we write about 10 million paychecks. We write about 800,000 travel vouchers. One of our finance centers disburses $45 million an hour. We are a major, major force in business. Electronic commerce is essential for us."
Another department objective is to protect the national infrastructure -- power, water and transportation systems, and others. Homeland defense is also an emerging national security challenge, Hamre said. "We must have strong encryption in order to do that, because most of this infrastructure now is being managed through distributed, computer-based management systems.
The new federal policy will also help the Defense Department and law enforcement officials battle terrorism, Hamre said. "Terrorists and rogue nations are increasingly using [encryption] tools to communicate with each other and to lay their plans. We must have the ability to deal with that."


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Government could cash in with old rifles
Would you or someone you know be interested in purchasing a vintage World War II and Korean War M1 Garand or Carbine rifle from the U.S. government? It appears there are crates and crates of them that were left in South Korea, but whether or not collectors and others will get a chance to buy them is up in the air. Editor Don Whitten sees this as a chance to raise a little money and please a lot of collectors and former soldiers. (October 4, 2010, Page 4A)


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watch/listen: "motorway" – little boots
So SXSW (at least the part that matters) is just about a week away, and like many of you, I'm starting to pull my schedule together and get ready for a mini-marathon of day drinking.
As all of y'all from the colder parts of our nation dig out your short-sleeve shirts and cowboy boots for the trek to Austin, the weather is getting ready for you. Today was perfect SXSW weather – sunny, not to hot but not to cold. Beautiful.
Anytime the weather's like this is begins to remind me of SXSWs-past, and all the fantastic acts I've gotten a chance to see there.
One of them is Victoria Christina Hesketh, aka UK electropop act Little Boots. I saw her at a packed day party back inside the old Emos back in 2009 and it was the best dance party I've ever been to at 2pm.
Now Little Boots is back with a new album, Nocturnes, coming out in May 5 via On Repeat. Check out "Motorways" off the upcoming album, then grab a free download via her website:
Listen for: the slow build at 3:18 – "we won't look back / so don't look back"
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When kids reach four or five they discover a whole new world of friends, TV characters and interests. This can mean that their bedroom needs an update. Not only this but they are obviously getting taller which means moving out of their toddler bed, or converted cot bed, and into a standard single bed. Wardrobes and chests of drawers may need to be changed at this point as nursery furniture is often on a smaller scale and not big enough for the clothes of a larger child.
When looking to purchase a new bed for your child you really need to think about what will work for them and what works for the room itself. If space is scarce, then you might consider a high sleeper bed that can house a desk and storage space below. High sleeper beds come in a variety of materials starting with a basic metal or wooden frame, with space underneath to add other furniture and going all the way through to luxurious wooden models with integrated furniture. Remember children under six should not sleep in a raised bed.
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Farmers whose livelihoods have been "devastated" by flooding on the Somerset Levels are appealing for help from the agricultural community to keep going.
Some face the prospect of having to sell their livestock because heavy rainfall has completely destroyed hay stocks and land has been left unavailable for animals to graze on.
One farmer, from Chippenham in Wiltshire, has already offered to give his hay to farmers who have had their land ruined. Guy Senior was moved enough by the plight of those working the land 50 miles away to donate the stock and now farmers on the Levels hope others will follow his example.
Heather Venn, a farmer from St Gregory, saw 90 acres of her farmland completely ruined by floods. It is estimated that it could take up to three years before the land is usable again.
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Following all of her stock running out, she was delighted to accept help from generous and supportive farmers.
"I'm just bowled over by the offer from this farmer," she said. "We're still reeling from the damage. We're just trying to go on a day-to-day basis and we're just about coping.
"I actually wrote to Guy yesterday to thank him, it just makes you realise that people do care."
She went on to appeal to any other farmers who might be able to help in the same way as Mr Senior.
"If they've got any spare hay to give, we'd definitely welcome it. I know another farmer who is desperately seeking organic seeds so that he can keep his organic status. People can send anything, if they can."
The donation has been commended by district councillor Jill Slattery, who says it is a reflection of the kindness of the farming community.
"Clearly, it's someone who understands the difficulties that local farmers have to suffer. I know farmers have been very delighted and comforted and touched by this farmer's generosity."
As of yet, no scheme has been proposed to help drain land and prevent similar damage from happening as a result of future floods.
Originally, farmers had suggested dredging the Rivers Tone and Parrett. However, the Environment Agency claimed it would be too expensive.
Now local farmers and councillors are suggesting a pipe which would cut into Northmoor under the A361. Ms Slattery says it would be the "perfect" solution.
"It's a win win. There has been devastating damage and it needs quick decision making. There needs to be a certain level of investment to remove this water to Northmoor."
But farmers claim that once again, money will be an issue.
"We're being told very clearly that the money just isn't there to do these things," said Ms Venn. "At this point, we need to look to the Government for help."


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DETROIT - The U.S. government's road safety agency is accusing Chrysler of moving too slowly to fix some Jeep SUVs in a recall announced more than a year ago.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in a letter released Wednesday, is asking the automaker why it's taking so long to fix as many as 2.5 million older Grand Cherokees and Libertys with gas tanks mounted behind the rear axles. The tanks could rupture in rear collisions, leak fuel and cause fires.
The letter is the latest skirmish in a long fight between the automaker and agency over the safety of the SUVs, all built before the 2008 model year. Initially NHTSA wanted the company to recall 2.7 million of them, but Chrysler refused, saying they were as safe as similar vehicles. They eventually worked a deal to recall 1.56 million, with 1.2 million others placed in a campaign to be inspected for hitches. Last year NHTSA said a three-year investigation showed 51 people had died in fiery crashes in Jeeps with gas tanks behind the rear axle.
In the letter, NHTSA said Chrysler will send notices to owners of 1.5 million Grand Cherokees from the 1993 to 1998 model years, and to another 1 million owners of 2002-2007 Libertys.
But the letter says production of the trailer hitches didn't start until May of this year, and the pace is so slow that it will take Chrysler 4.7 years to get enough hitches if all owners respond to the recall. If only half respond, it will take Chrysler two years to get the parts, the letter said.
"For many owners, a recall remedy deferred by parts availability easily becomes a defect remedy denied," NHTSA wrote. "The agency has no intention of allowing Chrysler, or any other manufacturer, to delay recall completion to the detriment of safety."
Chrysler has until July 16 to respond to the agency's request for information or face up to a $35 million fine, the agency said.
At least part of the delays may be attributed to NHTSA testing the trailer hitch remedy. The agency did crash tests to determine if the hitches would work, and on Jan. 13, it told Chrysler that it had no reservations about the fix.
The company says NHTSA has had full knowledge of its work on the recall and that the company complied with all federal regulations. Chrysler is confident that it will be able to produce enough hitches to satisfy demand, and there could be some sort of misunderstanding with NHTSA, spokesman Mike Palese said.
Affected customers have been told the recall and service campaigns are coming. The Auburn Hills, Michigan-based company, now part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, said it will contact them again "when the time is appropriate to schedule service."
NHTSA did not respond when asked if there's a limit on the amount of time an automaker has to finish a recall.
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A truly amazing and insiprational young lady. Her friend is looking down on her with pride I am sure. God bless her!
I challenge YWCA of W MA and WOMANSHELTER COMPANERAS to pedge and donate! Put your money where your mouth is!
A 3 year old seduced him? Seriuosly, that is his defense? And it took another 3 years for allegations to surface? Now I have seen (heard) it all. Plead guilty and go to jail and may God have mercy on your soul you disgusting, worthless, pedophile! Prayers to the victim and the family.
Sad ending to a great human interest story-hopefully the careless fishermen will take note and not leave the pond strewn with debris again!
Thank You to the law enforcement who risk their own lives to keep us safe. Who knows how many lives were spared because of these arrests?! KUDOS MSP!
The female in the red shirt in the video should be charged with endangering a child. She persisted in approaching the situation with a baby on her hip. Disgusting. I hope DCF does it's job and investigates her!
Jim vs. Dwight
Getting drug dealers off our streets is the issue. DUH.
Excellent observation prokid! That was an elderly woman that lived alone....
This woman should have been in the infirmary not the segregation room. Taxpayer money and a life (however despicable) wasted.
West Springfield is losing all of it's charm. We could have been another Northampton, sadly our town center will look like another Boston Road. FOR SHAME!
DonKnows NOTHING. Actually the Stovall family is one of the very finest. The (alleged) actions of one member doesn't condemn an entire family. This is painful for all the families, have some respect for that and don't post things out of your own fear and ignorance.
"Heroic Mother" could any two words do more tribute to any woman? May God be with this family, they had a saint beside them in life and now an angel in Heaven watching over them until they meet again.
How can you say "No" to these people if they decide they are going to set up shop in your place of business? They will kill you or hurt your family....welcome to reality.
You, your children, and their children's children will always be able to hold your heads high. All great men who have the courage to speak the truth to power meet the same end. But he will not be forgotten and his memory will always be honored. Please know that there are many more that are with you than against you.
May God be with you and the children to comfort and guide you through these dark days.
Kudos to Dad for not taking the law into his own hands. Pray the system doesn't let them down and this abuser gets punishment and treatment. Now DCF will get involved and, although with her family support it seems unlikely, any reconciliation would result in a loss of custody.
A true Woman of Valor...may her legacy live on and her memory serve as an example to young women everywhere.May she R.I.P.
Good work Spfd PD!!!
at least Amy owns her posts and signs her name this article was posted under "The Republican"...obviously a case of sour grapes.


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Jake Eastman's basket with nine-tenths of a second to play Saturday gave Bradley a 63-62 nonconference victory over Illinois-Chicago.
Walt Lemon Jr. led the Braves (16-13) with 22 points. He drove the lane and passed to Eastman for the winning shot.
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Gary Talton's basket with 37 seconds to play had given the Flames (15-13) a 62-61 lead.
Dyricus Simms-Edwards added 17 points and Tyshon Pickett scored 10 for Bradley of the Missouri Valley. Pickett and Shayok Shayok grabbed six rebounds to lead the Braves in that category.
Daniel Barnes scored 18 and grabbed five boards to lead UIC of the Horizon League. Marc Brown scored 13.
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A Note on Faculty
Not only can you receive support from our faculty in Bowling Green, but we also have a number of knowledgeable Faculty at the University of Salzburg to help you with all of your academic and research needs.
Faculty in German at BGSU
Kristie A. Foell, Ph.D., University of
California-Berkeley. 20th-century literature, film, music,
international studies. (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Christina Guenther, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison. Holocaust studies, contemporary German/ Austrian literary and cultural studies, foreign language pedagogy, theater. (email@example.com)
Geoffrey C. Howes, Ph.D., University of Michigan. Austrian literature and culture, twentieth-century literature, German studies. (email@example.com)
Edgar Landgraf, Ph.D. -- Johns Hopkins University. 18th & 19th-century literature, literary theory; anthropological, philosophical, and sociological approaches to literary criticism. (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Theodore Rippey, Ph.D, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Modern literature, cinema, Bertolt Brecht, culture of the Weimar Republic and the National Socialist period. Currently, Associate Dean in Arts and Sciences. (firstname.lastname@example.com)
AYA Austria faculty members, fall 2013
Fritz Baier, M.A., College of Education, Salzburg, internship director, Geography.
Johann Baumgartner, M.A., Department of German, University of Salzburg. Pedagogy, German Grammar and Composition (Mittelstufe II)
Christina Guenther, Ph.D., fall 2014-15 BGSU faculty director in Salzburg
Ute Januschka, Ausbildungsstätte St. Josef, Salzburg, Geography.
Helga Mitterhumer, Ph.D., Deutsch-Studio Salzburg. Business
Manfred Mittermayer, Ph.D., Department of German, University of Salzburg, Assistant director.
Wilfried Schaber, Ph.D., History of Art
Eva-Maria Stuppnik-Bazzanella, M.A., Department of German,
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Baseball Falls in Extras at UNC Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Despite junior left-hander Harrison Musgrave striking out seven in nine innings, the WVU baseball team fell 2-1 to UNCW Wilmington in 10 innings on Friday evening at Brooks Field.
Coming off his first loss in over a year last weekend, Musgrave (3-1) allowed just one run on five hits and one walk in the no-decision. Musgrave retired 26 of the 32 batters he faced.
Musgrave's counterpart, left-hander Mat Batts (0-2) was equally as impressive in a no-decision, firing eight innings and allowing one run on four hits with five strikeouts and two walks.
Right-handed reliever Pascal Paul (0-1) came on to relieve Musgrave in the 10th inning and allowed the game-winning run on a chopper to the pitcher by Casey Golden that scored Terence Connelly from third base.
The Mountaineers fall to 11-7 overall, and had one run on six hits with no errors. UNC Wilmington (10-10) scored two runs on eight hits with no errors.
After striking out the first two batters in the bottom of the first inning, Musgrave allowed three-consecutive singles to left field with the third off the bat of Luke Dunlap scoring Ryan LaGrange to give UNCW a 1-0 lead.
Junior shortstop Taylor Munden drove in the game-tying run in the top of the eighth to tie the game at 1-1. Junior designated hitter Max Nogay drew a one-out walk and advanced to second on a ground out by senior right fielder Michael Constantini. Junior Trevor Simms pinch ran for Nogay and came around to score on a bloop single to right field by Munden.
West Virginia had a chance to win it in the top of the ninth when junior second baseman Billy Fleming and senior first baseman Ryan McBroom led off with singles, but three straight outs ended the Mountaineer threat.
The teams return to action for game two on Saturday at 2 p.m. A pair of right-handers will see the mound with junior Sean Carley going for WVU and Jordan Ramsey will get the start for the Seahawks. A link to live video and stats is available via WVUsports.com.
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(comparative more sectoral, superlative most sectoral)
- Of or pertaining to a sector (all senses).
Variant of sector
- part of a circle bounded by any two radii and the arc included between them
- a mathematical instrument consisting of two rulers marked with various scales and jointed together at one end, used in solving problems, measuring angles, etc.
- any of the districts into which an area is divided for military operations
- a distinct part of society or of an economy, group, area, etc.; section; segment
Origin of sectorLate Latin ; from Classical Latin cutter ; from sectus, past participle of secare, to cut: see saw
transitive verb
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Picture the famous evolution drawing, but replace that monkey fella with a symbol for cooking progression.
Lets use me Googling how to use a can opener at the beginning of the timeline. Then, well transform into me discovering the endless possibilities of boiling water. After that, theres the mastering of cooking with grocery items not labeled pre-cooked. Finally, I finish at making things from scratch so often that Nilla Wafers turn into pie crusts.
When I moved to the Lowcountry in July, I relied on shoving pizza into an oven and microwaving Stouffers meals for food. Calm down, Mom and Dad, Id buy fruit and veggies every now and then too.
Slowly, I began venturing away from the friendly confines of the frozen food section in the grocery store and experimenting with items requiring more than one step to prepare.
I found good buddies in the delicious and incredibly easy to prepare Pasta Sides packages. Ill pause for a special shout out to parmesan and stroganoff for their tasty ways.
While they continue to visit my kitchen, Ive since welcomed new visitors shortly after conquering those $1 pouches of pasta.
Eggs became omelettes, kielbasa links became sliced-up stroganoff complements and a can of pumpkin became pumpkin chocolate chip muffins.
In the cooking evolution chart, Im starting to stand up armed with a muffin pan and some non-stick spray.
During the past couple weeks, Ive graduated to the non-rookie sections of online recipe utopias. Theres a special satisfaction when you spend considerable time making something and it turns out just the way you hoped.
In past columns, Ive acted as a macho sports guy who once called for Rory McIlroy to donate his PGA Championship winnings to me because I was his lucky charm. This isnt starting a trend away from that, although Im definitely dropping the awkward macho reference from my vocabulary.
Ill still challenge anyone to a basketball shooting contest, home run derby or any other display of mach er, I mean superior athletic ability. But, I hope you dont mind if I bring a couple slices of my homemade eggnog cheesecake.
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URGENT! Need help choosing a Mac!
I Decided to get a macbook for video editing instead an window pc. I was leading towards a Hp Envy but it doesn't have a backlit keyboard and a internal dvd drive. The Dell studio xps 16 and sony F series battery life is too short.
Is the Macbook (White Unibody) or Macbook Pro 13 or Low End Macbook Pro 15 good for heavy programs such as Adobe CS4 Softwares and Filmmaking/heavy High Definition video editing?
Well the macbook pro is called "pro" for a reason-it's specs are much better than the white unibody. So it will handle those apps much better than the 13" white. I recommend an iMac rather than a laptop for video/photo editing, especially HD. But if portability is necessary, then I guess the MB pro will do fine.
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Gear Review
not for people who like light and simple
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The quality of this shoe seems to be pretty good, and I like the hard plastic plating to protect from rocks etc. However, the soles are pretty thick and bulky, the uppers are thick and interfere with the laces being tightened. It creates some spots where the laces cinch down painfully on my foot and others where the laces are too loose. They also fit narrow and have been rubbing blisters on the inside of my feet (could be just the way my feet are though). If you like light and fast I'd stay away from these, but if you like a lot of protection they may be right for you.
I get the same rubbing on the inside of my feet as you mention, but only on runs longer than about 2.5 hours. They may just run narrow. Even though I often run in a much lighter shoe, I have to say I like the firm, neutral fit and find them suitable for runs up to about 3.5 hours. These were the first North Face Shoes that won me over. My biggest complaint is the tread life is too short. Granted they last twice as long as the Hayasa which I consider to be essentially a throw away shoe after 100 miles.
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Posted by kimmypoo on 12/14/2012
Ate there last night with a party of five. Food was very good. Especially liked the con Quezon and the seafood enchilada. They even took photos of our group for us. The restaurant was clean and the personnel were accommodating.
Posted by Mexican expert on 04/22/2012
The food is rather generic. It seems like they just douse the meet or veggies in pre-packaged sauce from a supermarket. The service is also very poor. They need to be more welcoming, and receptive to customer concerns rather than dismissing them with a patronizing attitude.
Posted by bina p on 03/21/2012
I was just there today I ordered a med Guacamole to my surprise it was so good as fresh as it can be I have not had any guacamole better than this. We were four for dinner. We ordered fajitas, another entree was tacos, I ordered Vegetarian california spinach burrito, and my other friend ordered Almond chicken. OMG this is the best Meal I have had in a long time because I love Mexican & I have eaten in other Mexican restaurants. You should definetly try their Mole on Almond chicken it was out of the world. Their Margaritas with a strawberry Pinacolada combo flavor was excellent The decor was medicore. Service 10/10 value for the meal 10/10 bcaz they have huge portions we had to take doggy bags home for our lunch for tomorrow. their homemade flan was excellent even cuban restaurants can't make the flan so good. I wish u guys good luck if u have read my review then u have to go to this place for heaven sake u will be in heaven
Posted by Geneva S. on 01/17/2012
I was a faithful customer to this place when I worked in the area. I sent loads of friends and co-workers there raving about the food - even when they often sent my order sloggy because they lump in the tacos with the rice and beans. I recently ordered today, and gave the lady specific direction not to place my tacos in the plate with the rice, and beans. Of course my order comes this way with the tacos on the same plate as rice and beans. I called the owner and he was absolutely rude, talked over me the entire call. I can't believe I was so faithful to the place. Have to admit I felt sorry for them - an authentic Mexican restaurant who competes with powerhouse Mexican chain right next door. Going forward, I'll be going to any other Mexican spot, but them.
Posted by Menu Pages Explorer on 07/13/2011
I don't know how some experiences were poor in other reviews. The staff were friendly, made great recommendations and had a really great vegetarian variety. Plus there is a lot of food with your entree and really don't need the appetizers. If you found the meat dishes unsatisfactory try the veg menu! Really delicious! Plus, the owner came around and had a conversation with every table. I'd recommend to friends.
Posted by Humpar beimani kiya on 07/10/2011
The food was ok once they got the order right eventually (took 3 attempts). The frustrating thing was the arrogant tone and refusal to accept they had made a mistake. They market themselves as some kind of unique culinary experinece, which is a huge claim in New York; it's pretty generic stuff to be honest. Nothing wrong with the food but nothing outstanding. They need to work on customer service.
Posted by LWhite on 04/20/2011
This is a small place but the food was fantastic. The waitstaff was very nice and helpful with explaining the different dishes and the margaritas are fantastic with fresh fruit. I will definitely go again.


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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — We invite you to follow WWAY Sports on twitter @wwaysports
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — We've posted scores and notes from Friday's high school state playoff action below. We had highlights from Trask's season ending setback.
State Playoffs: Softball
South Creek defeated Trask 3-0
Cougars win best of 3 series 2-0
State Playoffs: Baseball
Northwood defeated North Brunswick 6-3
Chargers take a 1 game lead in the best of 3
Scorpions will host game 2 of the series on Saturday at 7pm
WALLACE, NC (WWAY) — Legendary high school football coach Jack Holley was buried on Friday in Duplin County. Legion Stadium in Wallace was packed to the top of the stands for Holley's memorial service. Click the video icon to see our report from Friday's service.
DURHAM, NC (AP) – Trea Turner and Bryan Adametz each drove in two runs to help North Carolina State beat Miami 7-1 on Friday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Turner had a two-run single in a four-run second inning for the fourth-seeded Wolfpack (44-13), who improved to 2-0 in Pool A in Durham. N.C. State beat Clemson 6-3 on Thursday and can reach Sunday's championship game by beating top-seeded North Carolina on Saturday.
Reliever Andrew Woeck (6-1) earned the win, pitching three scoreless innings without giving up a hit.
Starter Chris Diaz (6-5) took the loss for the eighth-seeded Hurricanes (35-23), who also lost 10-0 to North Carolina on Thursday and stand at 0-2 in pool play.
For Miami, Tyler Palmer had two hits while Brad Fieger brought in the Hurricanes' only run by taking a bases-loaded walk in the third inning.
Miami faces fifth-seeded Clemson on Saturday.
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DURHAM, NC (AP) – Chad Pinder drove in the winning run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh to help Virginia Tech beat Georgia Tech 3-2 on Friday in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, clinching an appearance in Sunday's final.
Pinder also had a solo home run in the fourth for the sixth-seeded Hokies (38-19), who went 3-0 in Pool B to clinch a reach the title game.
Alex Perez also drove in a run for the Hokies, while starter Devin Burke (10-3) allowed two runs – one earned – and seven hits in 7 2/3 innings. Clark Labitan earned his 10th save.
Sam Dove and Matt Gonzalez each had two hits for the seventh-seeded Yellow Jackets (34-25), while Jonathan King (6-5) took the loss after allowing nine hits in 6 1/3 innings.
Georgia Tech upset second-seeded Florida State in its tournament opener but finished at 1-2 in Pool B.
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JENKINS TOWNSHIP — A beer company in our area that opened only two years ago is now investing almost half a million dollars, expanding due to high demand.
Susquehanna Brewing Company in Luzerne County is bringing some "new" to the way it brews.
As the sun came up, work got underway on a $400,000 expansion project at Susquehanna Brewing Company in Luzerne County.
"The craft brewing industry is experiencing a tremendous growth," said co-owner Mark Nobile.
It's a growth that SBC has experienced itself, forcing the brewery near Pittston to purchase these four new fermenters and additional bottling equipment.
"We weren't able to brew the number of products and meet the demand that was required, "said Nobile.
When the brewery opened in 2012, it brewed two products. Now it makes six plus seasonal varieties.
SBC has only been around for two years, and already seven fermenters aren't enough to produce what they need. Owners and distributors say that's a good sign for the company and the region.
"The bigger they get, the better because the last few beers they put out, they really nailed it."
Pat Revello owns Revello's Pizza in Old Forge where SBC beer is available on tap or in the bottle.
"It's a beer that I sell here at my bar and it's a beer that I drink at home," Revello said.
He says SBC beers are his best sellers.
"I think they're getting away from the big names and going with something local, going with a craft. Also my wait staff really likes this beer, so they kind of push it to the customers."
A push that Mark Nobile is thankful for.
"I hoped that our game plan would be in a situation where we are today, and so far, so good."
And he hopes it's even better when the expansion project at Susquehanna Brewing Company is complete in a few weeks.


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Breast asymmetry surgery is aimed at women who have at least one cup size bigger than the other and therefore oddly shaped breasts. The surgery makes breasts more symmetrical by increasing or decreasing the shape or size of one or both of the breasts to even out appearance. A breast lift is also usually performed to correct sagging.
The procedure
Breast lift surgery is carried out under a general anesthetic and usually takes between 1-4 hours depending on the extent of surgery required The surgeon may use any combination of the techniques used in breast enlargement, breast reduction or breast lift surgery.
After surgery
After breast asymmetry surgery you will usually be able to leave the hospital after one or two days. Breast asymmetry surgery will result in swelling and discomfort for 5-7 days after and you will need to wear a support bra for up to 4-6 weeks. Non-dissolvable stitches will be removed after approximately 10 days. You will be required to take at least two weeks off work and strenuous activity must be avoided for eight weeks.
Risks and side effects
As well as the risk of the general anesthetic, breast asymmetry risks include infection and problems with wound healing. On occasions, fluid or scar tissue can form around the the implant and may require further surgery.
Cost and prices
The price of breast asymmetry surgery can vary significantly depending on the extent of surgery required. The cost will also be largely determined by whether breast implants are used or not.
NHS, private or abroad
Breast asymmetry corrective surgery is a purely cosmetic treatment and therefore is not available on the NHS. The procedure is available procedure at many private cosmetic surgery clinics in the UK and abroad. However, due to the complexity of this surgery a breast asymmetry specialist is recommended.
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An economist is walking down the street with a friend.
The friend stops and says "Hey look, a $20 bill on the ground!"
The economist coolly replies "Can't be. If there was a $20 bill on the ground someone would have picked it up by now."
That old joke pretty much describes the current mindset of orthodox economics in U.S. academia despite the current global financial meltdown, as nicely described in the NYT article below.
For those teaching economics who don't have time for new generation of textbooks to be written, check out Dollars & Sense classroom readers and books.
Ivory Tower Unswayed by Crashing Economy
By PATRICIA COHEN
For years economists who have challenged free market theory have been the Rodney Dangerfields of the profession. Often ignored or belittled because they questioned the orthodoxy, they say, they have been shut out of many economics departments and the most prestigious economics journals. They got no respect.
That was before last fall's crash took the economics establishment by surprise. Since then the former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan has admitted that he was shocked to discover a flaw in the free market model and has even begun talking about temporarily nationalizing some banks. A Newsweek cover last month declared, "We Are All Socialists Now." And at the latest annual meeting of the American Economic Association, Janet Yellen, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said, "The new enthusiasm for fiscal stimulus, and particularly government spending, represents a huge evolution in mainstream thinking."
Yet prominent economics professors say their academic discipline isn't shifting nearly as much as some people might think. Free market theory, mathematical models and hostility to government regulation still reign in most economics departments at colleges and universities around the country. True, some new approaches have been explored in recent years, particularly by behavioral economists who argue that human psychology is a crucial element in economic decision making. But the belief that people make rational economic decisions and the market automatically adjusts to respond to them still prevails.
Read the full article here.