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Durham, N.C., and Chapel Hill, N.C. -- Researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina have discovered in mice how a single disrupted gene can cause a form of severe mental retardation known as Angelman syndrome.
In a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, they found that the gene, UBE3A, is needed so that neurons in the brain can form and adjust their connections to other neurons for storing sensory information. They also made a promising discovery: When the mice were deprived of sensory stimulation, the brain connections could be recovered, a finding that indicated a pharmaceutical or behavioral treatment might be possible in the future.
The scientists undertook this project because of the developmental-onset period seen in Angelman syndrome, typically when children are between one and two years old. It is during this time in humans that the cortex, the sheet of convoluted folds at the surface of the brain, undergoes profound rearrangements driven by sensory experiences the experience of seeing reorganizes the visual cortex, for example, during the same time period when the deficits are becoming obvious in Angelman syndrome, part of the autism spectrum of disorders.
"We wanted to look at an animal model to learn if this experience-dependent reorganization of the cortex was abnormal in animals that were missing the gene," said Michael Ehlers, M.D., Ph.D., a Duke professor of neurobiology and co-senior author of the study. "We looked at the visual cortex, because in this well-studied model, we could precisely control the sensory stimulus and study the mice in the light or the dark. We speculated that similar deficits may be happening in areas of the cortex that are important for language, cognition and emotion, all of which are quite abnormal in Angelman syndrome patients."
The authors found that brains cells in Angelman syndrome mice lacked the ability to appropr
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*HOT* Circulon Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set Only $89.99 Shipped Expired
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Monday, November 19th, 2012 at 9:23 am.
Check out this fantastic deal on a highly rated cookware set! Just hop on over to Amazon where you can score this Circulon Contempo Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set for only $89.99 + FREE shipping with Amazon Prime or Super Saver Shipping! This is a nice price drop as this cookware set has been hovering around $160 for quite some time. And make sure to read through all of the 5 star reviews – there are a ton!
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Professional heavy guage hard anodized construction provides fast, even heating and exceptional durability. TOTAL NONSTICK system features High-Low wave technology coupled with the most advanced nonstick surface to offer extraordinary food relase and lifelong durability. Advanced nonstick inside and out ensures clean-up is quick and easy. Contemporary, stylish double riveted stainless steel with silicone handles for a secure, slip-free grasp. Oven safe to 400-degrees F. Domed, tempered glass lids with stainless steel rims allow you to watch foods cook without losing heat, flavors or nutrients.
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I got it!! And I had a $10 Amazon gift card so that made it $79.99. Plus, if you choose "No Rush Delivery", you got a $3 credit for movies… Since I'm not in a real hurry to get them, I chose the "No Rush Delivery", and now I'll get the $3 credit!
Can someone who owns it tell me if it is too heavy to handle.
no. heavier than say revereware, heavy enough to hold up for years but nowhere near so heavy as cast iron.
Wow! It's raining cookware items lately! So many deals to snag, my mind is spinning. I'm having a hard time choosing which one to get.
Same here.
We have had the Sears hard annonized (not sure that is the correct word) aluminum cookware at a vacation house that we own in partnership for about 4 years. It has held up VERY well and everything there takes a beating because we have renters who do not take very good care of our things. I have been so impressed by it's performance that I bought a set of that for a gift for our daughter for this Christmas.
It's selling for $200 at Bed/Bath/Beyond. If they have it in stock, you could prob use a 20% off coupon, which would take $40(?) off = $160 + tax. I'm thinking this might be a good deal. I just hate buying things from Amazon unless I'm 110% sure I won't be returning it. This would be a gift to my daughter & fiance. If they don't like it, I'm SOL!
This set is not dishwasher safe!!!!
Pots and pans almost never say dishwasher safe. The dishwasher just destroys them.
Why do you need a dishwasher to wash them when hard anodized are SOOOOOOO easy to clean. Even dried on eggs come right off.
I recently purchased a hard anodized set by Emeril and its dishwasher safe and I love it!!!! Now, what to do with my overpriced Anolon Advanced set I no longer want because it isn't dishwasher safe.
I just wait until after the holidays then decide. Most stores have no place to store the extra items so they discount them for quick sales. I usually save 60%-75%. Sometimes more.
I love my Circulon! I got mine at Kohl's on sale with a 30% off coupon. You might want to check there.
It's $300 at Kohls (with no discounts)!!!
You can still get free shipping without prime. I got it with super saver shipping. It automatically added to my cart and will take 5-8 business days to get here
I just ordered a set and found that I had $25 in a gift card left to use (I guess they somehow keep track??!!??). I think it was leftover from the $75 that I earned from trying out a product that Collin posted about. So I ended up getting the set for about $65!!!
Thanks Collin!! But….I have to run a few errands, so could you PLEASE HOLD OFF on posting all your "HOT" deals until I get back in a couple hours? (hehehe ;) ;) ;) )
Merry Christmas to me; I have been looking for a nice set of pots and pans.
Deal is Dead now; back up to @159.99
I own a set of this brand. Not this style but I have to say thy are the BEST pots and pans I have ever owned. Just an FYI DO NOT use cooking spray in them. It will void your warranty and ruin your pans.

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Christians living in Sudan are "de facto illegals," who cannot hold passports and , according to Bishop Eduard Hiiboro Kussala of Tambura-Yambio, a diocese in the newly independent country of South Sudan.
The bishop told Aid to the Church in Need that in Sudan, "priests have already been expelled; and the bishops are condemned to remain silent." Bishop Kussala said that although the country's constitution in theory guarantees freedom of worship for the estimated 3 million Christians living in Sudan, in practice they are second-class citizens.
The plight of Christians in Sudan was finally brought to worldwide notice by the story of Miriam Ibrahim, who was jailed and threatened with execution for refusing to renounce her Christian faith. Ibrahim is now living in the US embassy in Khartoum, unable to leave the country legally.
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Let's face it.
This year's MTV Video Music Awards were a snoozefest if you were anyone other than a One Direction fan (the British boy band picked up three Moonmen).
The star power was seriously lacking (no Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, etc.) and the show featured mostly uninspired performances. Even Chris Brown was reserved during his acceptance speech. The cameras kept cutting to shots of bored celebrities: Rihanna, Zoe Saldana, etc.
There were a few highlights though. First-time host Kevin Hart was funny and deserved more screen time. His opening monologue -- which poked fun at the Drake and Chris Brown club fight -- got the night's few laughs. Check out what he had to say about Kristen Stewart's cheating scandal, below:
P!nk was the featured musical performer, and she did not disappoint. We were hoping to get a repeat of her amazing aerial performance from 2009, but her rendition of "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" was still exciting:
Aussie actress Rebel Wilson ("Bridesmaids") proved to be the most outrageous presenter, lustily going after members of The Wanted. The night's OMG moment came when she moved her hands to reveal the bottom of her bikini bod tee was, shall we say, a little unkempt.
Kristen Stewart was over 2,500 miles away in Toronto, but the rest of the "Twilight" cast presented a new trailer for "Breaking Dawn -- Part II." It wasn't good per se (particularly the CGI), but it was certainly entertaining. Watch as Bella tackles a mountain lion, mid-air:
Finally, Taylor Swift wrapped the show with her teen anthem "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." After a string of bad vocals at awards shows, the perpetually open-mouthed musician actually sounded pretty good. We're not sure what was up with her "Where's Waldo" shirt and ending stage dive. Odd.
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Able to render themselves invisible, immortal stealth guardians, like Aiden, have been protecting humans from the dark power of the Demons of Fear for centuries. But the demons might soon have a powerful tool in their hands that allows them to seduce humans to the dark side. The person to provide them with this elixir is the human scientist Leila...
Unbeknownst to Leila, the drug she's developing to cure Alzheimer's Disease has the unexpected side effect of weakening the mind's resistance to the influence of demons.
As Aiden accepts the assignment to protect Leila, forbidden desire flares between them, and they are forced to rely on the only people they can trust: each other. But even if he can save her from the demons, a union between them might be the most dangerous undertaking of all.
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"I Love Tina Folsom!!!!"
This is another great story by Tina Folsom. If you liked the Sanguard vampire books, then you will enjoy this one, it is a good start to a paranormal romance series. Only bad thing is it goes by too quick!!
I love being swept away by a new romance and thankfully Audible's ever growing Library means I get to indulge myself over and over again
Well for any Paranormal/Romance lover what's not to like - theirs Demons, portals, hot hot hot alpha Guardians with secret skills, action, adventure, betrayal, secrets, instant attraction, passion, sex, love and a HEA ending.
Aiden, who's a handsome super-hero type, clad in black and drives a black Ferrari (swoon-worthy), is sent on a mission but is suddenly possessive over Lella (his mission) but she thinks she's dreaming (I don't blame her) then she thinks he's a Demon (silly girl) so she keeps secrets that nearly destroys everything. Once it get's going it's a fast paced action-packed ride as the loyalty of some of the Stealth Guardians is questioned as they try to uncover traitors, battle greed, save the world and, because it's a new series, you just don't know what's going to happen next.
Beware - there's a female masturbation scene and sex scenes so if you can't take the heat be prepared to hit the 'fast forward' button a few times.
Loved the earthy gritty narration of Eric Dove.
Worth a credit? Oh YES it ticked all my boxes and I can't wait for the next instalment because they may have won this battle but the war is far from over.
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"Very stupid"
No, the story (and especially the main heroine) is idiotic beyond measure. Her house is burning, some stranger just demonstrated he could walk through walls, she is told about danger and demons - and she can not shut up, listen and think. All she does it throw tantrums about him seeing her naked and touching herself (while the house is burning). Nice set of priorities for a (supposedly) top-notch research scientist.
Could have written a simple erotic story without trying for high matters.
Rather cliche falsetto female voice. But I have to give the narrator credit for not laughing outright in many places. I suspect he was sorely tempted. Still, narration is rather decent and it was probably the only thing that kept me listening to this disaster of a romance.
Irresistible - nothing. Tolerable - a dash of logic (yes, even romance needs it) and brains.
Not buying anything else by the author.
"Too many Sex scenes"
Too many sex scenes for me. I was hoping for more but the book was just ok. Narrator was good.
You can't buy happiness, but you can buy audiobooks and that's kind of the same thing!
"Pleasantly surprised!"
This was not a "I just gotta listen to this story again" book. However, I have several books in my library I just could not make it to the end of the story the first time. If given the choice of listening to this book or those books in my library, I would gladly listen to this book again.
Yes, I would recommend this story. Most of my friends listen to paranormal romances so I know they would at least "like" this story.
Eric did a great job of narrating the story. He really brought the characters to life and I loved that he gave the characters their proper accents.
I bought this book because it was on sale and I am so glad I did. This was a story that capture my interest right from the beginning and kept me engaged all the way to the end. I actually listened to this book over the weekend.
If you like reading different types of paranormal romances then you will like listening to Lover Uncloaked.
"Interesting first book"
I'm very interested in reading Moore of this series. I'm a Tina Folsom fan. And I can see this series going places.
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"Not worth the time or money"
I had high hopes for this book and unfortunately it failed to come even close to meeting them. To begin with you're dropped into the middle of a battle where you have no idea what's happening or why. It's explained later but it wasn't a great way to start the story. I also felt no chemistry between the H and h. His supposed prejudices were mentioned but never really showed when working with her. There was some supposed biological reason he was having difficulty "resisting" her but there was never any seeming urgency nor any attempts at self control from him. Finally a relatively minor gripe... where ever this author got the names she used... "Crookshank" and "Zoltan", she should really rethink. I won't be persuing this series further.
"Pretty good, on my favorites list."
I'd say it's a pretty good book with an equal amount romance and fantasy. I'll definitely be following the series.
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Story took a little time for me to get into but once I did couldn't wait to finish definitely getting the next book
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Legislation aimed at relieving Rand Paul from a potential quandary by allowing the Kentucky Republican to run for president and another U.S. Senate term at the same time was passed by the GOP-led Senate in his home state Tuesday. The bill would clarify that Kentucky law preventing someone from running for multiple offices does not apply to candidates running for president or vice president. Paul is weighing whether to run for president in 2016 or focus solely on re-election to his Senate seat.
One Pulaski County man is behind bars facing burglary charges. 51 year old Ricky Odle was arrested Monday morning in the Burnside Community. Odle was indicted following an investigation of a June 2013 burglary at a home on Caney Branch Road. Officers say Odle stole knives, a pistol, and food. He was charged with burglary and theft charges.
One Harlan County woman is behind bars following a complaint of someone driving recklessly on U.S. 119. Officials say 60 year old Teresa Hill was found crossing the center line and ran many people off the road. When police tried to stop Hill, she tried to drive off, almost hitting two police cars.
A bill aimed at strengthening accountability standards for Kentucky's school districts is advancing in the General Assembly. The Senate Education Committee approved the House-passed measure Tuesday, sending it to the full Senate. The bill would require school finance officers to make monthly reports to local school boards and provide annual reports to the state Education Department. It also would increase training for some school board members.
A Pulaski County woman is now behind bars on a circuit court warrant. 27 year old Carla Hensley was arrested at her home in Science Hill Monday. The warrant indicates she violated conditions of her release on her original charge of receiving a stolen firearm. She was taken to the Pulaski County Detention Center with no bond.
A former Johnson County doctor faces up to 20 years in prison. Prosecutors say Monday, Rano Bofill admitted to illegally distributing more than 25,000 prescription pills in Eastern Kentucky. In some case, Bofill admitted to signing off on prescriptions without actually ever seeing the patients. Sentencing is set for July 14th.
Kentucky State Police say 37-year-old David Ritchie of Blackey in Letcher County was shot to death on Boothill Road just after 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Investigators believe Ritchie got in an argument with two men, Milburn Glover and William Banks. That is when KSP say Ritchie allegedly assaulted Glover of Cornettsville, who fired one shot killing Ritchie. Glover was arrested and charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Officials say roads in one Eastern Kentucky county continue to become safer. Traffic officials say there is no magic trick for reducing accidents, but say it takes a combination of efforts between various agencies and the public. Due to one group's efforts, positive results are being seen. For the second year in a row, officials say the number of traffic crashes is down in Pike County. On Monday, highway safety team members looked over the latest numbers and also discussed options for prosecuting after fatal accidents.
Firefighters made an unusual discovery, while battling a fire at a Somerset home. The fire broke out Sunday, along Winding Ridge Drive. While there, firefighters say they found what appeared to be an indoor marijuana growing operation. Officials investigated and found 8 marijuana plants along with grow lights. Deputies cited the man who lives there, 62 year old Roy Woodward, with cultivating marijuana. No one was hurt.
The Kentucky Senate has passed its version of assisting school districts facing a mounting number of missed days due to the harsh winter. The measure would allow local school boards to submit revised calendars to the state education commissioner to adjust for lost instructional time. If school districts still can't make up all the lost time, school boards could request a waiver from the required 1,062 instructional hours in a school year. Some districts have missed more than 30 days due to snow and ice.
A career fair will be held at Hazard Community and Technical College today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 123 of the First Federal Center. High school students, college students and people throughout the community are invited. Local businesses, as well as regional employers have been invited. Application and resume assistance will be available. Job seekers need to bring their Social Security card, driver's license and resume and dress appropriately for a possible interview.
Kentucky State Police say one man is dead following a shooting in Letcher County. The shooting happened on Boot Hill Road just off of Highway 7 South just below Letcher Elementary School. At this time police are still piecing together what happened. The name of the victim has not been released.
A tank cluster that leaked chemicals into 300,000 West Virginians' drinking water shows few signs that it's on the brink of destruction. Freedom Industries hit a state deadline Saturday to start scrapping its chemical storage headquarters. So far, crews have carved a small patch out of one tank to remove chemical remnants. there's no firm timeline for knocking down the tanks.
Grass fires are popping up around the state as spring inches closer and people continue to ignore burn bans. Typically, burn bans are issued in the summer and fall months because the ground is dry and the temperatures are hot. But this time, Whitley County issued a burn ban in the middle of March but it wasn't because of the heat, it was because of the wind. The judge-executive says on average, around five brush fires are reported every week within the county.
More than 2,500 students from around Kentucky were at the Galt House in Louisville this weekend throwing out some brain-based fisticuffs during the 2014 Governor's Cup state finals.Statewide there are more than 20,000 middle and high school students who participate in Governor's Cup events including quick recall, future problem solving and written assessments in different subjects. The number was whittled down to about 2,500 for the finals at the Galt House Saturday through Monday.
Morehead State University officials are hoping to build a new $50 million music and performance center. The new Music Academic and Performing Arts Education building would replace the campus' Laughlin Health Building and the Wetherby Gymnasium. The project missed the capital projects deadline for this year's legislative session. Andrews hopes to put it on the list for 2016.
A woman's hairstyle helped an Eastern Kentucky student win bragging rights Saturday in Louisville. Paul Keaton of Pikeville was the last speller standing at this year's Kentucky Derby Festival spelling bee. He correctly spelled "chignon." 65 students represented 62 counties in Kentucky and southern Indiana took part in the event.
The Kentucky House has passed a $20 billion, two-year state budget that closely follows the governor's spending recommendations. The plan would pump more money into the state's main funding formula for kindergarten through 12th-grade classrooms. State employees, teachers and other school workers would receive pay raises. It targets spending cuts for an array of state agencies to free up money for schools.
County funding could soon be restored to the Bell County Volunteer Fire Departments. Several departments closed three years ago in a dispute with the county over funding. Now contract negotiations are underway to restore the funding. Firefighters are filling the Arjay Volunteer Fire Department building once again. The Arjay Fire Department is re-opening today. The Arjay department closed in December, 2011 when firefighters claimed the county did not provide enough funding to operate.
In 2012, the Otter Creek Correctional Center closed its doors, costing Floyd County more than 170 jobs. The Wheelwright facility has sat unused for nearly three years. Community members say they believe the plan will bring in not only more jobs, but more traffic to an area that has struggled with poverty. House Speaker Greg Stumbo is pushing a plan that would move at least one hundred elderly inmates into the facility.
Rapists whose victims give birth to a child would be barred from seeking custody of that child under a bill passed by the Kentucky state Senate. While rapists would still be required to provide child support for any children born to their victims, they would also be banned from inheriting property from those children.
Three people in Whitley county were arrested on drug charges, after police found two active meth labs inside a home. The Sheriff's department arrested Nikki Brock, after they saw her running from the home into a wooded area. She is charged with Manufacturing and Possessing Meth. Brock was also charged with Fleeing and Evading.
A southern Kentucky man who escaped custody while awaiting trial on multiple charges of rape and arson has been caught. Laurel County Sheriff John Root says deputies and U.S. Marshals arrested 45-year-old James Bowling of Lily on Thursday in Leslie County. Bowling had been under house arrest in Laurel County.
In pleading guilty earlier this week to her role in the brutal slaying of her husband in June 2012, a Millstone woman will avoid the possibility of being sentenced to death, or to life in prison without the possibility of parole, if she follows through on her promise to testify against her lover and another friend who are also charged in the case. Stephanie Fleming, 32, must give a recorded sworn statement regarding the murder of Drad Fleming, a 34-yearold father of three, and testify in the separate trials set against her lover, 34-year-old James Maggard of Neon, and the third suspect, 26-year-old Austin Ison of Pert Creek near Whitesburg.
The Las Peñas restaurants will soon expand into the City of Jenkins. Charles Caldwell, who owns and operates the Las Peñas in Whitesburg, made the announcement Monday at a meeting of the Jenkins City Council. Caldwell said the restaurant will be located in the city community center next to the new Jenkins Swimming Pool. Caldwell said he intends to become the first restaurant in Jenkins to serve alcohol. Jenkins residents voted to approve alcohol sales in certain restaurants about three years ago.
A career fair will be held at Hazard Community and Technical College on Tuesday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 123 of the First Federal Center. High school students, college students and people throughout the community are invited. Partners in the event include the Hazard/ Perry County Chamber of Commerce, East Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program . Local businesses, as well as regional employers have been invited. Application and resume assistance will be available.
Fleming-Neon Police Chief Mike Dingus wants the town's citizens to contact the police department when they have a law enforcement issue rather than posting it on social media websites such as Facebook or Topix. Dingus said he recently learned of dog problems in the city because some residents had posted it on Internet sites. He told the Fleming- Neon City Council that he has been working to address the issue, but added that for faster results it would be much better if citizens contact the police department directly.
A House committee has approved a bill that would forgive public schools up to 10 missed school days because of winter weather. Most state lawmakers were eager to approve the bill. They were concerned a longer school year would force students to take end-of-the-year tests in June, a time when students are used to being on vacation. The Lawrence County school district, for instance, has missed 32 school days this year because of weather, pushing its school year to June 12.
A seminar on home- or building-invading insects will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on March 17 at the Letcher County Extension Office. Dr. Mike Potter and Dr. Lee Townsend from the University of Kentucky Department of Entomology will talk about spiders, head lice, bed bugs and brown marmorated stinkbugs. Lunch will be provided. It is free and open to the public.


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I met Matt Garasso behind the fence today. He's a young fan, who was wearing a Robert Carson t-shirt, which I had never seen before. He met Carson after getting an autograph last season. Carson then followed Matt and his friends on Instagram and Twitter. So, basically, their online buddies at this point, which is pretty cool.
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High SchoolLed Exeter Academy (N.H.) to its first-ever NEPSAC Class A championship, averaging 7.5 points, 8.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game ... graduated from LaSalle High School in Pasadena, Calif. in May earning first-team all-Del Rey League honors as a senior ... posted per game averages of 15.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 2.0 steals and was a second-team All-California Interscholastic Federation honoree
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Proud Father and Son Shed Tears of Gratitude for Their School (VIDEO)
The tear-streaked faces of Rasan Portlock and his 10-year-old son, Ryheim, bring to light the poignant significance of a good education. Their interview is part of a segment conducted by NBC's education correspondent Rehema Ellis at Devonshire Elementary in Charlotte as part of a series on race, poverty, and education for NBC's Today Show.
Ellis visited the school last week to interview Principal Suzanne Gimenez, teachers, students, and parents about academic gains at the school, where more than 90 percent of students passed last year's math exams, according to the Charlotte Observer.
The elementary school caught the eye of NBC for this feat because the majority of Devonshire's students are from low-income homes in troubled communities.
Five years ago, the Devonshire Elementary administration reevaluated the needs of its student body and incorporated several initiatives to improve academic performance.
Most notably, it implemented classes taught by full-time social worker Rochelle McCormick. The goal of McCormick's class is to teach the students to be socially smart so that they can put more energy into being book smart, says Ellis in the video.
"They may go home to lights being on, they may go home to lights being off. So they have a totally different lifestyle than most kids have normally," McCormick explains in the video.
Since incorporating efforts such as McCormick's participation into the students' curricula, along with a host of new teachers and programs to help students on an individualized level, the percentage of students performing at grade level has increased from 40 percent to 90 percent, with a steady, unprecedented 90 percent attendance rate.
School Principal Suzanne Gimenez says, "[Their accomplishments] dispel the myth that children of poverty cannot learn, because they are eager to learn."


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It rarely matched your full name, as your Facebook profile does now.
The interview was conducted for an Esquire magazine profile that never saw print, the Free Beacon reported.
The profile picture shows the seller, shirtless, on the beach, wearing black sunglasses.
Although there is a profile, thousands of citizens fit the profile yet will never hurt anyone, much less kill a crowd of people.
I did not recognise him instantly because on the stamps and coins he is always in profile.
This resemblance was furthered by the fact that the man's profile was birdlike.
Captain Barker stood by the taffrail with one eye upon the galley and his face turned in profile to his friend.
The profile and brow perfect, the head fine, the eyes full—too full!
Upon the sleeve of Tom Slade's khaki jacket was seen the profile of an Indian.
1650s, "a drawing of the outline of anything," from older Italian profilo "a drawing in outline," from profilare "to draw in outline," from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + filare "draw out, spin," from Late Latin filare "to spin, draw out a line," from filum "thread" (see file (v.)). Meaning "a side view" is from 1660s. Meaning "biographical sketch, character study" is from 1734.
profile pro·file (prō'fīl')
A side view of an object or a structure, especially of the human head.
A formal summary or analysis of data, often in the form of a graph or table, representing distinctive features or characteristics.
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[1960s+ Black; fr the notion of displaying one's handsome profile]
Simple language for matching and scoring data. "User's Manual for the PROFILE System", Cambridge Computer Assoc (May 1974).
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2. A report on the amounts of time spent in each routine of a program, used to find and tune away the hot spots in it. This sense is often verbed. Some profiling modes report units other than time (such as call counts) and/or report at granularities other than per-routine, but the idea is similar.


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Visiting bishops call for action to address 'man-made disaster' in Gaza Strip
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A delegation of Catholic bishops visiting the Holy Land has called for international action to address a humanitarian emergency in the Gaza Strip.
The situation in the Gaza Strip is "a man-made disaster, a shocking scandal," reported the bishops of the Holy Land Consultation, after visiting the region and meeting with members of the tiny Christian contingent in Gaza. The Holy Land Consultation has brought bishops from Europe, North America, and Africa to visit the Holy Land each year since 1988.
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Most of the students in Catholic schools in the area are Muslim. Hamas is responsible for the periodic rocket attacks into Israel. There is a reason why Egypt only opened one access point - the export of arms and of militants into the country. Too bad that it seems the bishops were so taken in and shown only what Hamas wanted - they should have asked where all the money went from the UN and EU. The Vatican suffers from this same problem, too.
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9-8-04 – A labor day accident that killed a 14 year old Ector Cheerleader has also taken the life of her little brother.
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(Apr 07, 2010) At the Lao Government's last monthly meeting, held March 29-31, 2010, seven legal documents were approved in principle. The documents are designed to support the country's socio-economic development and efforts to strengthen rule of law. The meeting was held at the office of Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh. All the documents will be further refined before final adoption. (Souksakhone Vaenkeo, Government Approves Seven Legal Documents, VIENTIANE TIMES, Apr. 2, 2010, available at http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/FreeContent/Free_Govt.htm.)
The documents include four draft decrees, covering converting state-owned buildings into capital, prices of products and services, the implementation of existing education laws, and pardons. In addition, the endorsed documents include a plan for labor development, a strategy for social welfare development, and a statistics law. (Id.)
The Cabinet also reviewed drafts of an amended law on taxation and of a law on consumer protection. Those two pieces of legislation were not yet endorsed; they will undergo further improvements and be reconsidered at the April monthly meeting. (Id.)
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Memo to Christian Ponder: Congratulations! Now make sure your life insurance is paid up.
As the NFL's trade deadline came and went Tuesday, and the Vikings' Invisible Man, Rick Spielman, remained unnoticeable to the naked eye, one bit of news did leak out of gray, drizzly Winter Park. Christian Ponder will start at quarterback Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The move serves several purposes.
The switch from Donovan McNabb will at least temporarily placate a fan base that clearly is aghast at what has unfolded in 2011. The organization appears to be withering on the vine, from top to bottom. I'd still be hard-pressed to tell you just who is in charge of the operation. Little slices of power have been distributed far and wide. The lack of organizational leadership is astounding.
The switch gives the Vikings their best chance to win against the Packers. That's still just a teeny, tiny chance. But the Vikings are better off deploying a player of unknown ability than going with McNabb again. McNabb's signing could turn out to be the ultimate undoing of Leslie Frazier as coach of the Vikings. Frazier lobbied hard for what turned out to be the biggest mistake of 2011.
The move also gives the Vikings a chance to evaluate the No. 12 overall pick from last year's draft. That's assuming there is someone on the payroll capable of properly evaluating Ponder's performance. Fortunately, results and statistics can be fairly revealing in and of themselves.
Now that the decision has been made, there are a couple of key things to watch for Sunday. For example, can Ponder remain in one piece for the full 60 minutes? He is going to take some hits just because of the way he plays.
One thing we can be absolutely certain of is that we will see a frenetic, helter-skelter game when Ponder is on the field. He is all over the place running, jumping, ducking, throwing and tumbling. The few times we've been able to watch him to date, including exhibition games, Ponder has displayed a frantic, almost playground style.
That enthusiasm is refreshing. But he won't last long if he keeps turning himself into a target downfield. Unfortunately, several offensive linemen have been doing killer impressions of turnstiles during the games. Ponder might be running for his life. This would be a good time for him to update his life insurance policy.
It also will be interesting to see if he can get the team's attention. The Vikings seem like an awfully fragile bunch. Once momentum starts to slip, guys start shaking their heads and looking at their shoes. On offense, at least, it's the quarterback's job to keep everyone on task. That's a lot to ask from a rookie.
In the big picture, there are three possible outcomes Sunday. First, the Vikings somehow beat the Packers. Then Ponder forever will be hailed as The Magic Christian and become No. 1 in the hearts of the weary, downtrodden purple faithful. He'll be the kid who led the struggling Vikings to a stunning upset of the hated Packers. Such a debut as a starter would go a long way toward bolstering interest in the team.
A more likely possibility, at least to my way of thinking, is that the Vikings lose to the Packers as expected, but Ponder performs reasonably well. As long as it's not his fault that they come up short, then this isn't a bad scenario, either. It creates some hope. Maybe this youngster can do the job. Maybe he's the long-term answer instead of just another in a string of fill-ins at the position.
Finally, and this is almost too depressing to think about, it could unfold that the Vikings get killed and Ponder has a lousy afternoon. This is the Doomsday Scenario. This sucks the life out of everybody. What's left if that happens? Do people immediately turn their attention to Joe Webb?
At that point, I'd suggest making lemonade out of lemons by investing in any of the major pharmaceutical companies. All have patented antidepressants - Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, etc. - on the market. And the Twin Cities' intake of such medications undoubtedly will skyrocket off the charts.
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I believe that the libdems are a pious addle brained bunch of festering slurry sucking ratbags, turncoats of the worst order. Lets see, there's that ginger shy talk who stated on TV that he had been in his constituency recently and had been able to reassure his constituents and students they would not have to pay fees, then later, in a vote that I feel as a Scottish MP he should not have voted in, settled crippling long term debts on ENGLISH students, get that ENGLISH students, then tries to absolve himself by the old we have all to make sacrifices scam. Then there is CABLE (I would give him enough, if he'd use it) Spouting of in the Barnsley Chronicles "ENTERPRISE SECTION" this week about starting new businesses with loans and so on. This man is not in cloud cuckoo land I feel he IS the damned Cuckoo in the nest.
Obviously, this does not apply to the truly septic yellow cored boys and girls of the libdems. OH BLOODY NO, in this time of economic hardship they are bringing their mongrel parties circus to Sheffield for their annual conference. This year it's on how many ways its possible to kiss Cameron's boootocks.
Well actually no because in a time of deep, deep cuts, supported consistently by them while wagging the libdem tail of the Tory dog (as good heel hounds should) it could cost Barnsley up to £500,000 of a total bill of up to £2,000,000 to police this hopeless hapless party patting their own back while pi55ing up that of every decent person in England.
GO AWAY!!! £2,000,000 will do more for jobs than your lot ever will, so keep away. We do not want to pay for your protection, YOU DO NOT DESERVE IT! If you come, pay for your own police cover, I do not see why WE should.


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I have owned or leased Cadillacs for the past 25+ years and have always had a great experience in buying or leasing a new Cadillac. This last experience with Claude Nolan was wonderful as always. The salesman was very knowledgable and wonderful to work with along with the General Manager. I will do all of my servicing needs with Claude Nolan and continue to be a Cadillac owner as long as possible. The service department at Claude Nolan has always been most efficient and caring of my needs. HE
Just a great experience. It was an absolute pleasure throughout the entire process. Mark was an excellent salesperson and we are completely satisfied. PB
Steve Groner made our experience excellent. We have already referred someone to him. We could not be more satisfied. WP
This was my first time to have a Cadillac serviced as it is my first Cadillac. Very friendly and professional service. A real treat to take a car to Claude Nolan--you feel respected and meet professionals concerned about customer service.
The service writer/specialist did a superb job of answering questions on the vehicle. So far, my first Cadillac (CTS) has performed flawlessly and no maintenance problems whatsoever. I heard Cadillacs were maintenance intensive--this is just unfounded.
I look forward to doing business with Claude Nolan Cadillac--of course, Mr. Chuck Motes, the representative who sold me the car, made this possible. There is just no way anyone other than Chuck Motes could have sold me a Cadillac. I came to your dealership because my wife saw an ad in the Times-Union and wanted a Cadillac. I told her the ad was most likely mis-leading, but we would go--and Chuck even did better than the add--thus placing us in the most fabulous automobile I have ever owned. (the Chrome rims made the deal happen!!)
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Service Dept: Nancy G always gives professional warm service. It keeps us coming back to Claude Nolan for ALL our automotive needs. KS
Our experience with Claude Nolan Cadillac was much better than we expected. The salesman, Steve Terbrueggen went above and beyond to help us. He is super with his customers! Thanks, Steve for all your help! We will refer a friend to see you! AG
Pleasant and quick! JH
There was no pressure, whick is very important to me when I am making decisions. From the first time we went into the dealership till we drove out my new car; everyone went out of their way to make this an enjoyable experience. BD
David Griggs and service dept. were thorough and prompt in completing repair. IS
Nancy handles my service and as usual it was superb! Thank you so much for good service. AK
Excellent. RL
Chuck Motes always make a seamless transaction. Excellent Customer service!! SF
Very professional. MB
My car was diagnosed with a problem and it was resolved in a very timely manner. John Smith, our service advisor, is an asset to the dealership and he makes sure that every detail is handled efficiently and properly. I definitely recommend Claude Nolan to friends and my family. MS
The many years I have used this dealer , outstanding! GH
My experience at Claude Nolan is always good! James always treats me so well and is knowledgeable as well. Thank you for the great service! JF
John Smith and the service technician are always professional and helpful. All other members of your staff are always friendly and cheerful. They are obviously happy in their employment at Claude Nolan Cadillac. Service over the past few months has included the left front hub bearing, transmission service, and replacement of four Michelin tires,and the replacement of gaskets and other items due to excessive engine oil leaks. I look forward to continued business at Claude Nolan Cadillac. WP
Nancy Germano always exceeds any reasonable expectations. She goes out of her way to be sure this customer is COMPLETELY satisfied. We continue to be grateful to Nancy and Claude Nolan. GC
Brought the car in, they checked it, found the problem, corrected it and I was back on the road within 45 minutes! MO
I would like to thank John Cummins, for making me feel like I was buying my car from one of my family. TO
Service was guick and excellent. EP
Having had a very bad experience at another Cadillac Dealership in Jacksonville, I was very reluctant to go to another one. My son insisted that I should visited your showroom on August 29 after my granddaughter's soccer game. I was fortunate to be greeted by Shaun Copenhaver. He had only been employed by your dealership for one week. He won me over with his vast knowledge of the vehicle, his demonstration of the vehicle's performance, and his kind, professional demeanor. He is definitely an asset to your wonderful organization. I would like to cast my vote to Shaun for the BEST SALES CONSULTANT in the city of Jacksonville, Florida. Sincerely yours, SB
As always I'm extremely pleased with the level of service at Claude Nolan Cadillac. I actually have a Cadillac dealership and service department about 5 minutes from my home, but I have elected to drive the 30 minutes to Claude Nolan because of the impeccable service that is provided. The service at Claude Nolan is top notch and more importantly it is consistent each and every time that I have my vehicle serviced. I'd like to extend a special acknowledgement to James Zawacki who has helped me with my vehicle servicing on several occasions. James and the rest of the service staff recognize returning customers and do their best to make us real comfortable and at ease. I'd also like to mention the appreciation that I have for the extra work Claude Nolan has done to create a computerized system that allows the service personnel to use tablet PCs. The tablets are great because the service people are able to respond to questions about servicing on the spot. They are instantly able to show you the cost and services that will be provided right on the tablet. This is in stark contrast to other Cadillac dealerships that I have been to in Jacksonville and Orlando where they do not have a portable computerized system. Entering customer information on the tablet PCs is so much more professional than writing the information on scraps of paper and running back to the office. I think that Claude Nolan's attention to detail is to be commended and should be recognized. In my mind they are the service leader for all dealerships in Northeast Florida. KA
Steve is an excellent sales rep. Your whole staff is excellent. That is why we keep returning. WW


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Let's not forget: Fashion's Night Out is designed to be a global shopping experience, and wherever there's an international Vogue office, there's an FNO party.
London reminded us last night that it was no exception. Stars and non stars alike upped the glamour and went on the streets and into stores with gusto, mingling with designers like Stella McCartney and models David Gandy and Lydia Hearst. Natalia Vodianova, who just signed a movie deal, seems to have been the busiest party hopper of the night — there are photos of her arriving at or emerging from parties for Juicy Couture and Armani, among others, before heading off to host the Naked Heart cocktail party. But no matter how many parties they attended, it looked to us like everyone was enjoying themselves in style.
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State Theater
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Oops, technology glitch earlier uploaded wrong photo's..these are correct State Theater Photo's in Pic Section.
1930's Pic of North Robinson Street with State Theater added to Photo Section.
1937 grand opening ad in photo section.
1971 Pic of State Finale added to Photo Section
1965 Day Time Pic of State Theater added to Photo Section.
Early 60's Night Time view of State added to Photo Section looking South on Robinson.
1953 Pic of State Theatre, Oklahoma City, added to Photo Section.
Shown here are grand opening announcement newspaper ads for the State,
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Shown here are grand opening announcement newspaper ads for the State,
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And in this picture the State Theater is leftside
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map of downtown Okla City
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Rightside of this late-1930's picture is the State Theater
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From Doug Loudenback's fantastic link comes this demolition photo of the old State Theater,
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Roadside Oklahoma pages have vintage views of the old State Theater;
During the summer of '45 lovely swimwear models were photographed inside the sunken lobby of the State Theater. The State usually kept their interior in "like new" condition, but wartime shortages may explain the rundown appearance of the area during this time frame. Note torn drapes and missing carpeting.
To see pictures type in word "swimsuit" –
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Good views of the State Theater can be seen on this updated site;
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These vintage photos are not the OKC State Theatre.
Anyone out there know where this movie house was located?
Religeous picture featured on marquee was a cheapie product from gimmick producer Kroger Babb.
Babb usually pitched sexploitation pictures that hyped hot, graphic sex, but seldom lived up to its bold promise.
Below web site has a 1937 exterior photograph of the State Theatre. Once page downloads, type in word 'theatre', then hit enter -
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Click here to view colour postcard images of OKC's State Theater;
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Several exterior/interior photos of Shriners Theater can be found in the oklahoman archive web site, grand opening announcement-December 16, 1923, edition.
Check out Oklahoman Archive web site for clear images of the State Theater-
Architectural drawing (note clever use of marquee to slip in architect's name)– January 03, 1937.
Exterior photo- April 18, 1937.
Also on the OKCPostcards site can be seen the HOME Theater. Opened in 1923 as Shriners Theater, it was acquired 1932 by Stanley/Warner Theaters and became Warner's Auditorium. When Home State Insurance took control of the building in 1947 the name was changed to Home. I always thought the name Home sounded too small and cozy for a 2300 seat movie house.
Vintage postcard shot of State Theatre on N. Robinson St. Across from State can be seen Liberty Theatre;
Vintage downtown album, in the background of the State Theater post card view, can be seen a sky scraper designed by Architect W.W. Ahlschlager who also created NYC's Roxy Theater…
Color postcard views can be viewed in the downtown photo gallery;
The STATE Theater opened 1937, and (as mentioned above) was designed by Architect W.T. Vahlberg, who later became a prominent political figure in local government.
I should mention, the rust decor resulted in complete remodel after smoke damage from a 1948 interior fire. Original 1937 colour scheme was salmon and soft yellow.
As mentioned by Mr. Jones, for a long period during the 1950s the State featured a shocking pink motif. Then it converted over to a subdued "white" look.


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Nightmares and ThunderstormsThe rain had been coming down all night long, rapping out a constant beat on the roof, lulling everyone in the house to sleep, only to have the thunder clap over head around two in the morning. It shook the cabin, making Elizabeth jump awake at the sound, her heart hammering quickly in her throat as she looked around the room in a panic. Her room was nothing but darkness, only lighting up with the sky flashed, letting her make out the silhouette of Kat's sleeping form in the bed next to her's. She took deep gulping breaths, shivering badly as her chest tightened making her wing tremble tautly, her other bare shoulder starting to ache.
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Speaker of the House John Boehner is joined by Majority Whip Kevin... NyhetsfotoCathy McMorris Rodgers,Eric Cantor,Horisontell,John Boehner,Kevin McCarthy - U.S. Congressman,Piska,Politik,Regering,USA,Washington DCPhotographer Chip SomodevillaCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 22: Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) (4th L) is joined by (L-R) Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS), Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO) and Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) speaks to reporters after a House GOP Conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol January 22, 2013 in Washington, DC. Although many Republican House members are divided over tomorrow's important vote that would put off the debt limit by several months, Boehner and his leadership team believe they have the support to pass the extension. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)


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sweet georgia – dyes up some wool using chochineal bugs – again beautiful images and instructions.
january one – is spinning some gorgeous colours
fibermania – does some dyeing – 'the easy way' – whether easy or not – i love the pots of colours.
click clack – a german knitting blog – gives us a some great colours of wool in small quantities
spinning silk hankies at knitty – zibbibbo is good tried it out with fab results – make sure you click on the picture.


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"What really matters is that we're here [in this segment] now," the ex-military veteran-turned-automotive-executive calmly replied. "The G has traditionally been our volume seller. But now it's time for us to have the JX take up that role. Ultimately, we want to give buyers a great alternative to the usual choices." Those choices include the
Acura MDX
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Understanding the prospective buyer of the all-new 2013 Infiniti JX is just as important as understanding the CUV's top competition. The JX, Poore explained, is a crossover for couples with kids looking for more interior room than an FX offers (he calls the FX a
Porsche Cayenne
competitor, and the EX35 a single-person's CUV), but don't want or need the beastly QX56. The JX is a people-mover, whereas the QX is a people- and boat/ATV/Jet Ski mover.
Drivers in this segment are discriminating, Poore continued. They want fuel efficiency, seven seats, stunning style, superb tech, and mega capability -- all traits the designers and engineers melded into their newest unibody crossover.
Infiniti believes JX buyers will overwhelmingly be 40-something females with at least two children and a six-figure household income. They and their significant others already have a sports car in the garage to quell any go-fast and look-cool tendencies. Targeted buyers enjoy athletics, love the arts, have a college degree or two, and are considered worldly. (It makes sense that Infiniti struck long-term promotional partnerships with such highly recognizable global brands as Cirque du Soleil, Formula 1's Red Bull Racing, and NCAA Men's Basketball.)
On our drive loops in balmy Charleston, South Carolina, early the next morning, all the targeted, family-focused particulars Poore explained made absolute sense. The JX looks vastly more modern than anything else in the Infiniti lineup -- and that's hard to accomplish. Its sheetmetal wears long, swooping lines derived from its futuristic Essence concept of years past. Like that low-slung sports car, a double-arch grille and double-wave hood adorn the nose, while out back, a unique kinked D-pillar and a double-arch license plate holder bisect the LED taillights.
Chrome accents abound, and massive 20 inch wheels -- both traits that will stay on models going forward, one exec mentioned -- provide more than sufficient flair for well-off owners. Some noted its
Highlander-esque physique; others saw some
Dodge Durango
bits. Your humble scribe couldn't help but think there was some
Mitsubishi Outlander
Sport in the front clip. Regardless, there's no question the JX is one of the more eye-catching crossovers to come along recently. Much like Infiniti's other designs, the JX's form might take some getting used to, or turn you off right off the bat. But love it or hate it, the 196.4-inch-long crossover is one of the sleekest, with a drag coefficient of just 0.34.
The JX's cabin is a simple and classy space, with cushy front thrones and the usual barrage of Infiniti-grade supple leather, soft plastics, and textured wood accents. The cockpit, with its multitude of dash buttons, multi-function steering wheel, and available hard-drive navigation system with its 7-inch Intelligent View Display, is familiar Infiniti fare. Apart from the available dual moonroof and standard three-zone climate control, there isn't anything we haven't seen in previous Infinitis -- not that that's a bad thing, but we were hoping for something more revolutionary.
Jump into the rear benches, and the 60/40 split second row bench slides forward 5.5 inches, easing entry into the third row. On the smaller 40 percent portion located on the passenger side, a baby seat can stay belted in while third rowers climb aboard, thanks to a lifting cushion. This affords more space and convenience.
Compared to Infiniti's FX, the JX has 3 more inches of shoulder room, nearly 2 additional inches of hip space, and a gargantuan 7.1 inches more legroom in the second row. It also bests the MDX in legroom (by 3 inches), and the
in shoulder space (by 2.3 inches) and legroom (by 4.6 inches). In real world terms, the second row is fit for three passengers, be they of the adult or child variety.
Climb into the 50/50 third row and the slim roof begins its dramatic descent, limiting occupant headroom. The differences between JX and MDX are nearly a wash: The JX gives up 1 inch of headroom to the
(37.5 inches vs. 36.5 inches) but has a 1.7-inch advantage when it comes to legroom (30.8 inches vs. 29.1 inches). Shoulder and hip capacities are dead even.
Throw the Audi's third bench into the mix and you'll be amazed at the numbers: Infiniti has squeezed 8.5 inches of additional shoulder room, almost an inch more headroom, and 1.6 inches of additional legroom. Remember, the JX is nearly 4 inches shorter lengthwise and 8.5 inches skinnier than the Q7. In other words, you'll fit comfortably in the back, just as long as you're less than 6 feet tall, in the sub-200 weight class, and can take full advantage of the sliding second row.
On Charleston's historic byways, the JX felt big, and filled some lanes completely. But once out of the low-rise cityscape and onto more suburban streets, the JX felt at home. Although its 265-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ35DE isn't the most powerful engine, it performs well in this particular package and can get the 4500 pound JX to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds; passing the quarter-mile marker takes 16.1 seconds while traveling 90 mph. All 248 lb-ft of torque are sent to either the front two or all four wheels depending on trim. Sure, that's fewer ponies and pull than either aforementioned direct competitor, but the engine doesn't disappoint or become anemic when pushed hard.
Mated to a retuned CVT, the powertrain is astute enough for the city blocks and highway overpasses it will likely encounter on a daily basis. Drivers who desire some semblance of an automatic gearbox's ebb and flow will be happy to know the quiet and smooth CVT can be manually shifted to mimic step shifts. The engine transmission combo also beats both the Acura and Audi in EPA-rated fuel efficiency (18/24/21 for FWD; 18/23/20 for AWD).
A drive mode knob set below the gearshift engages Standard, Sport, Eco, and Snow modes and modifies throttle mapping and "gear" selection to maximize grip, fuel economy, or performance. Sticking it in Sport pegs the tachometer's needle at its limit and livens up acceleration, but of course, it's no Cayenne Turbo.
To that point, the JX doesn't need to be, nor was it ever designed for such duty. It's a cruising people-hauler, so engineering emphasis went into crafting a comfortable and competent suspension. With that in mind, the electro-boosted helm is extremely light -- a tune best suited for mall parking lots.
South Carolina's mixed bag of pavement provided a mixed bag of feelings when it came to the JX's independent front strut, multilink rear calibration: Everything stays smooth and composed until the skinny 235/55R-20 all-seasons meet a large obstruction. Even medium-grade road nuances were transmitted through the steering wheel. To say it rode stiff would be incorrect; interestingly, its ride quality occupies a middle ground between the communicative FX50 and the ultra-smooth QX56. It's a hybrid of both, you could say.
But on a list of necessities, how the luxo-family's hauler takes big bumps can arguably be placed behind how well its passengers are protected and entertained. Infiniti made sure to include all of its active and passive protective safety features. The list includes Blind Spot Warning and Intervention, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Intelligent Brake Assist with Forward Collision Warning, and Distance Control Assist.
The JX is also available with Infiniti's extremely useful Around View camera system with radar-based object detection, and for the first time ever in a production vehicle, Infiniti's Backup Collision Intervention system warns that drivers of cross traffic in parking lots or driveways with a series of aural and visual alerts. If the driver continues to proceed, the system automatically applies the brakes. As long as I didn't charge out of a parking spot at above 15 mph, the system worked flawlessly in the short time I tested it.
The two models -- the $41,400 JX35 and the $42,500 JX35 AWD (both include a $950 destination and handling charge) -- can be outfitted with five packages (Premium, Theater, Driver Assistance, Deluxe Touring, Technology) that vary in tech and convenience. The most popular, Infiniti says, will be the $4950 Premium (navigation, Bose premium stereo, Around View, Infiniti Connection Plus, memory seats/mirror/steering wheel) and the $1700 Theater (dual 7-inch rear monitors, wireless headphones, power outlet, auxiliary jacks) packages.
Keen eyes may have noticed Infiniti Connection Plus, a new convenience feature that gives drivers 24-hour Crash Notification, emergency call, remote door lock/unlock, alarm notification, roadside assistance, and Google calendar access. Drivers can also setup Drive Zone and Speed Alert to keep a watchful eye if their vehicle enters or leaves a specified geographic area or if a specific speed is breached. The feature is free for the first year of ownership.
Given the 2700-plus preorders so far at North American retailers, the Infiniti JX has obviously struck a chord with wealthy drivers looking for luxury crossover without an A in front of its name. It may have taken some time to get here, but for a certain type of buyer, not to mention for Infiniti, the
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