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Connecticut Wants Liquor, Pot and Death Penalty
Booze on Sundays, decriminalization of pot and the death penalty are among a number of things Connecticut voters are hoping new Gov. Dannel Malloy will push for this term, according to a survey.
More than two-thirds of Connecticut voters support the death penalty, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday.
At 68%, support for the death penalty has inched up in every Quinnipiac survey since the state was rocked with a triple murder in 2007 that took the lives of the wife and two daughters of a wealthy physician in the sleepy suburb of Cheshire, Conn. Only 59% of state voters supported the death penalty in a 2005 Quinnipiac poll.
The increase of support comes days after a legislative committee hearing on repealing the state's death penalty, a bill that passed in 2009 only to be vetoed by then-Gov. Jodi Rell, a Republican.
The new poll also found strong support for relaxed rules on marijuana use and liquor sales.
Support for allowing liquor stores to open on Sunday reached 66% in the new survey — but only if grocery stores don't get into the game. Half of Connecticut voters oppose allowing groceries to sell wine or hard liquor.
Meanwhile, 79% of voters want the state to allow adults to use marijuana if a doctor prescribes it for medical reasons, and 65% want to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of the substance.
"Both Sunday liquor sales and decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana win 2-1 support among Connecticut voters," said Douglas Schwartz, who conducted the poll. "It is rare to see such a level of support for any issue."


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"He has resumed running and there is a 90 per cent chance that he will be at the coach's disposal in 10 days," Rolland told French sports daily L'Equipe.
Sweden striker Ibrahimovic, has scored 25 goals from 30 league appearances this season, has been out of action for almost four weeks since he sustained a thigh injury in PSG's Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Parc des Princes.
Without him, PSG won the League Cup final, but they lost two matches and have been unable to wrap up the Ligue 1 title after being held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Sochaux on Sunday.
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Coke Changed Caramel Color To Avoid Cancer Warning; Pepsi In Transition
Originally published on Wed July 3, 2013 5:03 am
In 2011, the state of California created a problem for the soda industry.
The caramel color that Coke and Pepsi used to give colas that distinctive brown hue contained a chemical, 4-methylimidazole — 4-MEI — that is listed as a carcinogen by the state.
And in accordance with California's Proposition 65 law, the levels of 4-MEI found in sodas would have warranted a cancer warning label on every can sold in the state.
So, as I reported last year, Coke and Pepsi both said they would switch to a reformulated caramel color, one that did not contain 4-MEI.
Now, it appears that both companies have managed to complete this transition for sodas sold in the state of California.
But a new analysis by the Center for Environmental Health found that 10 of 10 samples of Pepsi products purchased nationwide during the month of June (in locations outside California) contained levels of 4-MEI that were about four to eight times higher than the safety thresholds set by California. The testing was conducted by Eurofins Analytical laboratory in Metairie, La.
In contrast, nine of the 10 samples of Coke products purchased in locations outside California contained little or no trace of 4-MEI.
"We applaud Coke," wrote Michael Green, executive director of the Center for Environmental Health, in a release announcing the findings.
"Pepsi's delay is inexplicable," Green added. "We urge the company to take swift action."
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April 15th, 2014, was the highly anticipated move-in date for the new Aiken County Government Center. The county broke ground for the complex, built on 20 acres, on August 19, 2012. A year and a half later, people visiting the completed complex can access the offices of voter registration, the tax assessor, Register of Mesne Conveyance, and county council, among many others.
A time capsule was included in the construction of the building, which is slated to be opened on March 10, 2071 – the 200th anniversary of the county. Items included in the time capsule are photos and maps from each county department. The county operated from its former building on Richland Street for over 40 years.
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Faith is the proof we show for our Hope in God for eternity
[Gospel is that we
must believe
Jesus Christ, with proof that we obey his commandments, for our everlasting
life. Any other gospel is perverting the gospel of Christ. The Bible invariably says that we
must believe and obey the gospel, in order to escape the vengeance of our Lord Jesus
Christ, in flaming fire.]
Faith is the substance and the evidence shown as proof in life for our hope that
we will
inherit the kingdom of God,
(Hebrew 11:1, & 1 John 3:2-3).
we have hope to inherit his kingdom, our faith must be in God
(1 Peter 1:21), who will give us his kingdom
(Luke 12:32).
If we have faith in him, the proof of faith is that we will do what he tells us
to do to inherit his kingdom. If we do not do what he
tells us to do, and say that we have faith, then we are liars and our faith is
We all have a kind of faith and hope, but it may
not be the Bible faith and hope. People in all religions
talk about faith and hope. In general, faith does not have a bearing on hope.
Faith and hope works separately even though they are parallels. Usually, hope is
a distant wish and faith is a strong belief. But, the Bible hope precedes faith.
Faith is the proof we show for our Hope in God for eternity
[Gospel is that we must believe Jesus Christ, with proof that we obey his commandments, for our everlasting life. Any other gospel is perverting the gospel of Christ. The Bible invariably says that we must believe and obey the gospel, in order to escape the vengeance of our Lord Jesus Christ, in flaming fire.]
Faith is the substance and the evidence shown as proof in life for our hope that we will inherit the kingdom of God, (Hebrew 11:1, & 1 John 3:2-3). If we have hope to inherit his kingdom, our faith must be in God (1 Peter 1:21), who will give us his kingdom (Luke 12:32). If we have faith in him, the proof of faith is that we will do what he tells us to do to inherit his kingdom. If we do not do what he tells us to do, and say that we have faith, then we are liars and our faith is fake.
We all have a kind of faith and hope, but it may
not be the Bible faith and hope. People in all religions
talk about faith and hope. In general, faith does not have a bearing on hope.
Faith and hope works separately even though they are parallels. Usually, hope is
a distant wish and faith is a strong belief. But, the Bible hope precedes faith.
Firstwe have hope and faith tailgates hope. If we do not have a hope, there is no room for faith. Hope is not visible, but faith grows out of hope to be visible. Faith is the substance and evidence for hope. Hope is the root of the tree that is faith. If there is no root, there cannot be a tree. So also, if there is no hope, there cannot be faith. If someone says that he has faith, ask him what his hope is. If he stumbles for an answer, he does not have Bible faith. Faith is the proof he shows for his hope.
Faith is what we will do in our confidence that we will receive the things we hoped for, where as our hope is our desired wish that we seek after. If our confidence is evidently visible in the way we live, then our confidence is living faith. If we voiced our confidence where as the evidence is not seen in our lives, then our confidence is dead faith, or it is mere bluff or lie. "James 2:26 …as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." If our hope is to inherit the kingdom of God, if the source of our confidence is God, and if we walk in the ways that God tells us to walk to inherit his kingdom, then we have godly faith, which is the Bible faith. All other faiths are worldly faiths and they have nothing to do with God. "Mark 11:22 … Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. Hebrews 11:1 faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." This is our true faith.
What is the object of the hope of a Christian? "1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is." What is the work that he must do to obtain it? "1 John 3:3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure." Christians, as children of God, hope to be glorified like Jesus Christ and to see him at his second coming. Those who have this hope purify themselves as Jesus Christ is pure. So, if our hope is followed up by the work of faith, then our hope is also a true hope, and it is bible hope.
1 Peter 1:21 says, "...by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God." In Mark 11:22 Jesus Christ tells them: "Have faith in God." One of the very important reasons that God raised Jesus Christ from the dead and gave him glory was that we might have hope and faith in God so that he may raise us also in the same way he has raised Jesus Christ. "2 Corinthians 4:14 Knowing that he (God) which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you." Then, we also will be raised on that day.
God told Abraham that his covenant was with him and asked him to walk perfect before him. He also gave circumcision to Abraham as a sign for the covenant. "Genesis 17:1 … the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect… 4 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations… 11 And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you." The scripture explains that since God already found Abraham with faith, he made the covenant with Abraham. Here, before his circumcision Abraham represents the entire world and after the ceremony he represents Israel. "Romans 4:9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe…" Here we see that Abraham had the righteousness of faith even before God made the covenant with him. Circumcision was given to him, as sign or as a seal or token for his righteous faith or living faith. But, Israel took the circumcision, without righteous faith (that is without obedience). So also Christians call themselves as godly people without obeying God. God has rejected Israel from being his people, took away the temple and Jerusalem to be trodden by their enemies. So also God is rejecting Christians from being his people, but without knowing it, they boast themselves by their dead faith or faith without righteousness or obedience.
Abraham did not consider his own inability, but he considered the promise of God. "Romans 4:19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead… 20 … but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform." Abraham trusted the word of God about the seed of his son Isaac. So, he did not hesitate to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. "Hebrews 11:17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, 18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called." We see that Abraham acted upon every promise of God by obedience; even when it came to sacrifice his only loving son. "Genesis 26:4 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; 5 Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws." That is, since Abraham kept or obeyed all that God told him, God has blessed him and gave the covenant.
The faith of Abraham was to inherit the eternal kingdom, but not for the things of this world. "Hebrews 11:10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God." Our belief and faith must be like the belief and faith of Abraham if we want to be the children of Abraham by faith. "John 8:39 … Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham." But, if we do not obey what God tells us to do, we do not have faith.
Faith is opposite to fear. "Matthew 8:23 … when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm." It is important to notice that Jesus Christ did not ask the disciples why they did not rebuke the wind and sea. It is the power of God that calmed the sea. He rebuked them saying why did you fear.
Faith is opposite to doubt. "Matthew 14:29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?" Here, Peter did not walk on the water on his own strength or faith, but because Jesus Christ had said "come." Jesus Christ did not rebuke him because he was sinking in the water. But, he rebuked Peter because he doubted the power of God and he was afraid. Faith will not doubt God in danger, or even in death. God is as powerful and can do anything, even while he is not doing it. His disciples should learn this fact about God.
Faith is opposite to worry. "Matthew 6:30 … shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? …32 For after all these things do the Gentiles seek, for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:25-34 is an important passage of instruction to the servants of God. The promise of God is that he will provide the needs of those servants who seek after his kingdom and his righteousness. It is not a promise to prosperity.
Jesus Christ has healed the sick, cast out devils and raised the sick. Most Christians are taught to believe that the sick people must have faith to be healed. How can the demon possessed and the dead to have faith. But, they use verses like "Mark 10:52. Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight…" Yes, Jesus Christ healed many people who had faith. However, he healed many who had no faith at all. "Luke 22:50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him." Jesus Christ healed them all whether they have faith or not. "Matthew 8:16 … healed all that were sick: Matthew 12:15 …great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; Luke 4:40 …he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them." Jesus Christ had the power of God in him to heal, cast the devils and to raise the dead. This power is the one that went and healed the sick. "Luke 5:17 … as he was teaching … the power of the Lord was present to heal them. Luke 6:19 … there went virtue out of him, and healed them all." It is the power from God that heals people. It also will work on those who has faith, and it does not mean that the sick must have faith.
Jesus Christ gave his disciples the power of God to heal, cast out devils, etc. "Matthew 10:1 … he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease." The apostles also healed everyone who came to them for healing, by the power of God. The sick were healed even by the shadow of Peter, but it was not the shadow that healed, but it was the power of God. "Acts 5:15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them… and they were healed every one." Stephen and Philip healed even though they were not apostles. "Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Acts 8:6 … Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 …and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed." People, who never knew God, were healed. "Acts 28:8 … the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. 9 So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed." God heals through his people.
However, ministers need faith to use the gift of healing and to use the power of God. "Acts 3:16 … through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all." Even though servants of God had faith, it was the power of God that healed and did miracles, but it was not the faith that healed them, but they need faith to use the power. The same power even healed those who had no faith. So, the healer is God's power rather than our faith.
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"Hebrews 1:6…without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." We cannot please God without faith and the true faith in God has two wings to fly. (1) Our focus must be on the true God that exists through eternity past to eternity future. (2) We must diligently seek him by doing his bidding of righteous works in order to receive his reward. "Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be."
"Ephesians 2:8 …by grace are ye saved through faith; …it is the gift of God." God saves his people only through faith. "James 4:6 …God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." Humble people receive the grace of God. Grace will help them to perform the work of faith. Then, through the work of faith God saves his people. Even though salvation is a gift of God, it is not given to those who fail to do the work of faith or who do no not have righteous faith.
We have seen that our faith and hope must be in God and not in another. However, bible talks about our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ also, since he is God. God raised Jesus Christ from the dead and made him Lord and Christ. "Acts 2:36 … God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ." So, our faith in God should acknowledge the lordship of Jesus Christ to obey his commandments. Then, the obedient believers will be sanctified by their faith (obedience to him) in the Lord Jesus Christ. Then, they will receive the inheritance in the kingdom of God. "Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me (by having faith in Jesus)."
It is sad that most Christians think that Jesus Christ will save them from hell for the mere calling of his name or such flimsy things and consider this as their faith in Jesus Christ. But scripture cautions about using the name of God. Exodus 20:7 says, "Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain," and 2 Timothy 2:19 says, "…Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity." If Christians use the name of Christ without departing from iniquity then it is not faith, it is sin and they will be punished for that sin.
Jesus Christ became a man to do the will of God. "Hebrews 10:5 …when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me… 7 Then said I, Lo, I come… to do thy will, O God." He put his complete trust upon God. He obeyed God through suffering and he became the author of salvation. "Heb 5:7 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; 8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;" Here, author does not mean that he wrote a book about salvation, but Jesus Christ has determined that how a man or a woman can or cannot go to heaven, AND no one else decide this except him. That is what it means, by saying that he is the author, and he is the only author, but no one else. But in Christianity, everybody has opinions as to who will go to heaven and who will not. But, nobody pays attention to what the AUTHOR says.
Jesus Christ endured the cross, despised his shame and he became the author and finisher of faith. "Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." Jesus Christ being the author of salvation as well as the author of our faith, he wants us to look at how he ran his race to obtain the throne of God, and to follow his way as we run our race. He calls us to follow his life of sufferings to sit in his throne. "1 Peter 2:21 …hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps. 2 Timothy 2:11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him."
Jesus Christ humbled himself, received the grace of God and obeyed God until the end. "Philipians 2:8 being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death. Luke 2:40 …and the grace of God was upon him." God has raised Jesus Christ above all things just because he humbled himself and obeyed God, which are the work of righteousness and of faith. "Philipians 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." God will do his good pleasure on all those who will humble and will obey God. "Philipians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure." Those who obey as he obeyed will sit in his throne as he sits in the right hand of God the Father. "Revelation 3:21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne."
God made Abraham, the father of faith, very rich. "Genesis 13:2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold." His eyes were fixed on the kingdom of God but not on his riches. "Hebrews 11:10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God." Where are your eyes focused?
The devils believe God, but without the works of righteousness. "James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" How about you? Are you doing the work of righteousness by your faith?
We all have faith and hope. They will take us either to hell or to heaven depending on what are we hoping for and what kind of faith we have, that is, what kind of work that follows. Let us also have faith in God to inherit the kingdom of heaven. Then God will give us the kingdom with pleasure. "Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Most Christians ask and claim the kingdom of God instead of being obedient. The kingdom of heaven is free for those who obey God. So, obey God and quit sin. God bless you.
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Chic and minimal with perfect pops of vibrant color, the beauty looks seen on the pages of J. Crew's latest catalog are the stuff serious cravings are made of. Now it's easier than ever to get the look thanks to the brand's latest collection of nail polishes. A collaboration with the mother-daughter duo behind cult beauty brand FACE Stockholm, a color institution in its own right, the partnership couldn't be more fitting.
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Lake Wally Fest weekend concert! Jason Myles Goss is a three-time northeast finalist in the Mountain Stage New Song Contest and nationally tourist artist. This instantly captivating artist displays a broad range of influences, from the stark and eclipsing lyricism of Gillian Welch and A. A. Bondy, to the lush, melody-driven, pop/rock ambitions of Ryan Adams' and The Wallflowers. With a hard-worn, no-shortcuts work ethic, and with years of touring behind him, Jason has continued to find a way, building a steady following, one song, one show, and one fan at a time, and becoming one of the most buzzed-about artists in both the New York City and Boston music scenes.
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Possible microburst slams YorkUPDATED 11:24 PM EDT Jul 15, 2014
A possible microburst slammed the town of York on Tuesday. WMTW News 8's David Charns reports.Video Transcript
WHILE THERE WEREN'T THE TORNADO WARNINGS,,, SOUTHERN MAINE WAS NOT SPARED EITHER. SEVERE WEATHER HITTING YORK COUNTY HARD. THE DAMAGE IS CENTERED IN YORK VILLAGE... TRACKING SEVERE WEATHER TO THE SOUTH IS WMTW'S DAVID CHARNS. HE'S LIVE WITH SOME INCREDIBLE PICTURES OF DAMAGE THERE. DAVID? CERTAINLY A DRAMATIC SCENE HERE IN YORK TONIGHT. WE'RE AT THE FIRST PARISH CHURCH RIGHT DOWNTOWN. BEHIND ME IS A TREE ON TOP OF A CAR. BEHIND IT -- ANOTHER CAR WHOSE OWNER TELLS ME HE JUST BOUGHT IT THREE WEEKS AGO. THIS WAS NOT YOUR AVERAGE STORM -- THIS WAS LIKELY A MICRO-BURST... THAT'S THE MESSAGE GOING AROUND TOWN TONIGHT -- AS NEIGHBORS CHECK OUT WHAT'S LEFT BEHIND. "it was very very quick. It got very dark and very loud" LINDA COBURN SAYS MOTHER NATURE HIT TOO CLOSE TO HOME. A TREE SLAMING INTO HER ROOF WHILE SHE AND HER HUSBAND SAT INSIDE. "huge crash and I saw the living room ceiling come down" "water just came through the house and the ceiling came down. And I turned to go back down the hall and the bathroom ceiling came down. That's when it got pretty chaotic" TUESDAY'S STORM DAMAGED SEVERAL HOMES HERE ON RAYCOM ROAD... AND KNOCKING OUT POWER TO THOUSANDS IN TOWN ... LEAVING CREWS LEFT TO DO WHAT THEY COULD BEFORE SUNDOWN. "a lot of trees down. We couldn't get the appartatis to certain areas. We had to cut the tops off some trees to get down through town" "i saw that tree. Pretty bad." TREES áPULLED OUT OF THE GROUND. SOME LANDED ON CARS... OTHERS SCATTERED ON TOP OF OTHER HOMES. "it sounded like a roar. It was coming down so hard I thought it was hailing" PASTOR VERLEE COPELAND SAYS HER CHURCH WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING... THERE'S EVIDENCE LEFT BEHIND... THE STEEPLE'S CLOCK áSTUCKá AT 5-20. CARS IN THE DRIVEWAY BARELY RECOGNIZABLE UNDER THE DEBRIS. "people have called and said can we come now can we bring chain saws?" NEIGHBORS WILL CONTINUE TO SURVEY THE DAMAGE WEDNESDAY... AS LIGHT BRINGS A FRESH START -- AND THE CLEAN-UP BEGINS. "were waiting for daylight so we can get support for those trees so they don't hurt anybody when they come down" YOU CAN HEAR THE HUMMING OF CHAINSAWS EVEN PAST 11. YORK HOSPITAL WAS RUNNING ON BACK-UP POWER FOR A WHILE AFTER THIS STORM. WE'VE HAD NO REPORTS OF ANYTHING ISSUES THERE. BUT THERE IS A LOT OF DEBRIS IN THE ROAD... AND WIRES DOWN ACROSS TOWN. THE FIRE CHIEF SAYS HIS DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO ABOUT A HALF DOZEN CALLS FOR PEOPLE WITH INJURIES FROM THIS STORM... BUT HE SAYS HE EXPECTS THE INJURED TO BE OKAY. LIVE IN YORK, DAVID CHARNS, WMTW NEWS 8.
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A Solar Win for Arizona
Arizona is ringing in the New Year with a solar win. About 40 miles west of Phoenix, one of America's largest solar photovoltaic installations scaled up to commercial operation. The project, Mesquite Solar 1, is led by Sempra Energy with support from the Energy Department's Loan Guarantee Program.
Mesquite Solar 1 taps into 300 days of sunshine each year to generate 150 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity—enough to power about 30,000 homes. The success of Mesquite Solar has been a boon to the surrounding community—creating nearly 530 jobs for Arizonans since construction began.
With the first phase of the Mesquite Solar project now complete, Sempra is focusing on the development of the remaining 4,000-acre solar complex. The team is on track to operate more than 1,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by the end of 2013. For the complete story, see the Energy Blog.


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On May 19, 2009 the Louisiana legislature will hear House Bill 517, a measure designed to protect workers in the medical field to refuse services based on their religious beliefs. Services covered by the "Conscience in Healthcare" bill include, but are not limited to, abortion, dispensation of birth control, artificial insemination, sterilization, artificial reproductive technologies, human embryonic stem cell research, human cloning, fetal experimentation, euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide.
PFLAG members from Lafayette, LA will travel to the state capitol today to voice their concerns to representatives that this bill will negatively affect the LGBT community. Joey Collins, president of the PFLAG Acadiana chapter says, this bill extends far beyond being a thinly veiled attack on reproductive rights. This affects every Louisiana citizen who enjoys the benefits of our health care system. It touches each and every one of us at our most vulnerable point. Therefore, it is imperative that we stand up to such blatant attacks on our basic human rights.
According to Medical News Today, the federal Civil Rights Act, the Hippocratic Oath and professional standards provide protections based on moral or religious objections. The bill's author, Rep. Bernard LesBas, maintains that the bill will clarify those protections.
This bill comes amid the decision President Obama recently made to rescind a late-hour executive order by President Bush that would "strengthen conscious protections" by cutting federal funding for thousands of health care entities that did not specifically provide accommodations for workers who refused to participate in care they felt violated their religious beliefs.
This law could seriously affect a person's access to healthcare, especially in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Julie Thompson, PFLAG New Orleans chapter leader, feels that this bill would "set health care in Louisiana back to the Middle Ages." Governor Jindal [pictured above] was at one time in charge of overseeing health care for the state. If this bill passes and he signs it, we will know that he does not have the health and welfare of his constituents at heart.
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I'm a gay man from lafayette and while I am against this bill and recognize the serious potential danger of the bill if it passes due to how vague the definitions of the bill are, I just felt that the statements in the above article needed support for the arguments made. If the supporters of this bill (and keep in mind the writer/sponser and several of its supporters are conservative dems) have arguments for their case, we need evidentiary support for our claims that the bill could be used to discriminate.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's high court has reversed the death sentence of a man convicted in a teen's 2001 torture and death.
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a trial judge should have allowed 34-year-old Steven Barnes to represent himself at trial.
Barnes has been on death row since his 2010 conviction. Prosecutors said he beat 16-year-old Samuel Sturrup with a pipe after kidnapping him from Augusta, Ga., in September 2001, stuffed him in a trunk and drove him to South Carolina.
Authorities say Barnes forced Sturrup into the woods, where he ordered four other people to shoot the teen once before Barnes killed him with a shot to the head.
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City begins testing new trash collection system today
Irving officials on today will roll out a pilot trash program that's aimed at changing how residents roll out their garbage. About 200 homes in four targeted areas of the city will begin using city-issued trash carts to store their trash and recyclables until their collection days. Officials will use their feedback to tweak a plan to expand the process citywide.
Irving residents currently have to put out their garbage cans or pile of bags on their collection days. Sanitation workers than manually place the garbage in collection trucks. Under the new program, the trucks will be fitted with a device that automatically dumps the contents of the bins inside the vehicle's collection area.
Officials also see an advantage the bins will provide residents.
"The dogs don't get to it," said Brenda Haney, the city's solid waste services director.
Residents in the pilot program will get a 96-gallon bin for their recyclables and a 64-gallon bin for their trash. Officials think this will promote better recycling than the current program under which residents put their recyclables in blue plastic bags that, coincidentally, aren't recyclable.
Haney said she realizes some residents may not initially like or understand the changes. But after a few weeks, she said, they'll probably end up liking the new system better.
"I suspect that 90 percent of them are going to fight me if I'm going to try and take the carts back," she said.
The city is aiming to expand the program throughout Irving by January. The collection schedule for those in the pilot program won't change, but Haney says the city could likely move to once-a-week trash collection once the carts in place citywide.
She said she realizes a lot of residents will push back against that. But she said the carts are large enough and secure enough to hold a week's worth of a typical household's trash.
She said the city's looking at offering larger or multiple trash carts to people who request them, though that could come with a fee. She said if the 64-gallon carts don't appear large enough during the test phase, the city could opt to go for 96-gallon carts for everyone.
"Those are the answers we're trying to get through the pilot program," she said.
Haney said the city wouldn't purchase all the required bins outright, but would likely work out a payment system that allows them to spread the cost out over several years. She said fewer sanitation workers would be needed under the new program and the city will phase about 20 of them out through attrition.
The costs and plans for the citywide implementation are expected to be discussed during the city's budget planning process this summer.
Haney said a higher participation in the recycling program wouldn't just be environmentally friendly. She said it would also benefit the city's land fill.
"A plastic soda bottle in the land fill today is going to be plastic soda bottle in the land fill in 20 years," she said.
The following are the streets where the new program will be tested through April 30:
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Alternative Method for Calculating Off-Cycle Credits for Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Under the Light-Duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program
In the light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas rule for model year 2012 through 2016 vehicles, EPA established a program to allow automobile manufacturers to generate "off-cycle" carbon dioxide (CO 2) credits by employing technologies that achieve CO 2 reductions in the real world but are not appropriately captured on the test procedures used by manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with the CO 2 standards. Under one of the program options, a manufacturer may develop and submit to EPA for approval an alternative demonstration methodology justifying eligibility for off-cycle credits and their amount. The regulations concerning off-cycle credits require an opportunity for public comment as part of EPA's review of such an alternative methodology. EPA is requesting comment on an alternative methodology submitted by Mercedes-Benz for determining off-cycle credits for the following technologies: engine stop-start, high efficiency exterior lighting, infrared glazing, and active seat ventilation. The application is only for off-cycle credits for Mercedes-Benz vehicles for the 2012 through 2016 model years.
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On-Line Instructions for Submitting Comments: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2013- 0643. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through http://www.regulations.gov or email.
The http://www.regulations.gov Web site is an "anonymous access" system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to EPA without going through http://www.regulations.gov, your email address will automatically be captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
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In the model year (MY) 2012-2016 light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) rule, EPA established an option for manufacturers to generate credits by employing technologies that achieve carbon dioxide (CO 2) reductions in the real world but are not captured on the 2-cycle test procedures used to determine compliance with the fleet average standards (i.e., "off-cycle" credits). EPA adopted the off-cycle credit option to encourage the introduction of these types of technologies, believing that off-cycle CO 2 reductions should be considered in determining a manufacturer's fleet average, and that a credit mechanism is an effective way to achieve this.
The MY 2012-2016 rule provided two ways for manufacturers to demonstrate the off-cycle emissions reduction capabilities of a technology and generate off-cycle credits, either through 5-cycle testing (which captures elements of real-world driving not captured by the 2-cycle compliance tests, including high speeds, rapid accelerations, and cold temperature operation) or an alternative demonstration methodology developed by the manufacturer and approved by EPA. [1] The MY 2017-2025 light-duty GHG rule streamlined the off-cycle credits program and provided a third pathway for credits, a pre-determined credits list that may be used beginning in MY 2014. [2]
The first pathway for a manufacturer to demonstrate off-cycle technology is to conduct 5-cycle emissions testing with and without the technology applied to the vehicle. [3] If the off-cycle emissions benefit of the technology is able to be adequately captured through 5-cycle testing, the manufacturer must conduct testing per the regulations, and submit the data to EPA. [4] This methodology was proposed in detail in the rulemakings, which included an opportunity for public comment, and therefore manufacturers' applications for credits using the 5-cycle process do not undergo additional public review.
The second pathway allows manufacturers to demonstrate off-cycle emissions reduction technology using an alternative methodology developed by the manufacturer in cases where the real world benefit of the technology cannot be adequately demonstrated using the 5-cycle test procedures. [5] The regulations regarding the alternative methodology, excerpted below, specify the data and information needed to support a manufacturer's off-cycle credit application. [6] The alternative methodology must be approved by EPA prior to the manufacturer generating credits. Also, as part of the EPA review, the alternative methodology must be made available for public comment. [7] EPA will consider public comments as part of its final decision to approve or deny the credit request.
The regulations for the alternative methodology provided at 40 CFR 86.1869-12(d)(1)(i)-(iv) specify that the alternative demonstration program must be approved in advance by the Administrator and should be based on modeling, on-road testing, on-road data collection, or other approved analytical or engineering methods, and should be robust, verifiable, and capable of demonstrating the real-world emissions benefit of the technology with strong statistical significance. Further, the alternative program should result in a demonstration of baseline and controlled emissions over a wide range of driving conditions and vehicles in order to minimize issues of data uncertainty. Additionally, the regulations at 40 CFR 86.1869-12(e)(1)(ii)-(iii) and (e)(2)(i)-(iv) provide specificity regarding the data and information that must be submitted to EPA as part of an application for credits using an alternative demonstration methodology.
As noted above, as part of the MY 2017-2025 rule, EPA adopted a list of pre-approved off-cycle technologies and credits that manufacturers can use beginning in MY 2014. [8] This third option was included in the MY 2017-2025 rule because certain types of off-cycle credits are amenable to quantification without further demonstration, and EPA's specification of these credits therefore significantly streamlines the off-cycle credits program and reduces the testing and data burden that the program otherwise entails. Manufacturers using the pre-approved list only need to provide EPA at the time of certification with information demonstrating that their technology meets applicable definitions and qualifies for credits. There are no testing or other requirements for demonstrating emissions reductions. Manufacturers may however use the 5-cycle or alternative methodology pathways in MY 2014 and later to demonstrate that their technology achieves greater off-cycle emissions reductions than are provided by the pre-defined list. Also, manufacturers would need to use the 5-cycle or alternative methodology pathways to demonstrate eligibility for credits for technologies that are not on the list, as well as the extent of the credits.
Mercedes-Benz is applying for credits for model years prior to MY 2014 and for credits in excess of the credits on the pre-approved list. The technologies cannot be adequately demonstrated over the 5-cycle test and therefore Mercedes-Benz has applied for credits under the alternative methodology approach discussed above.
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Mercedes-Benz has applied for off-cycle credits using the alternative demonstration methodology pathway for the following technologies: engine stop-start, high efficiency exterior lighting, infrared glazing, and active seat ventilation. The application covers MY 2012-2016 vehicles. EPA has reviewed the application for completeness and is now making the application available for public review and comment per the regulations. [9] The Mercedes-Benz off-cycle credit application with confidential business information redacted has been placed in docket EPA-HQ- OAR-2013-0643 and on EPA's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/ld-hwy/greenhouse/ld-ghg.htm.
A summary of Mercedes' alternative methodology for each of the four technologies is provided below. For context and comparison, in summarizing the Mercedes-Benz alternative methodology, EPA provides some background on how the Mercedes-Benz methodology compares to that developed by EPA in the MY 2017-2025 light-duty GHG rulemaking for the pre-approved list of off-cycle credits, which is contained in the Joint Technical Support Document (TSD), Chapter 5. [10]
A. Engine Stop-Start
Mercedes-Benz is applying for engine idle stop-start credit covering all of their MY 2012-2016 U.S. model product range (e.g., small/mid-size/large cars and light-duty trucks) (See Section II-III of Mercedes-Benz Application). Mercedes-Benz is following a similar methodology to the one EPA described in the TSD for the MY2017-2025 rule, but with unique inputs for idle time and stop-start system effectiveness which includes parameters related to Mercedes' unique control strategy for its stop-start system. [11]
The basic methodology entails the following steps: estimate or measure the total idle fraction as a percentage of all vehicle operation in the real-world; estimate or measure the percentage of idle fraction that the stop-start system is enabled out of all the available idle time (i.e., eligible stop-start percentage or stop-start system effectiveness); determine the benefit of the stop-start system in grams per mile based on A-B testing (i.e., technology on and off); and multiply the eligible real world stop-start time (relative to the 2-cycle eligible time) by the stop-start system benefit to estimate the engine idle stop-start credit.
In lieu of the EPA default idle time derived from the MOVES model, Mercedes-Benz is proposing to apply a unique idle time specific to its vehicles. To estimate the total idle time as a percentage of all vehicle operation, Mercedes-Benz conducted a field study in calendar years 2010-2011 including 29 instrumented customer vehicles, randomly selected from the Mercedes-Benz customer base. The field study was performed for a period of 13 months in eight states: California, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Virginia, and Arizona. These eight states represented about 65% of the Mercedes-Benz sales volume. The remaining 35% of the Mercedes-Benz sales fleet was distributed in the other 42 states not included in the idle fraction study. During the course of the study, the vehicles accumulated 311,118 miles. The 29 vehicle sample broadly represents the Mercedes-Benz models equipped with stop-start technology sold in the United States. Based on this study, Mercedes-Benz estimated that its vehicles have a 23.83% total idle fraction as a percentage of all vehicle operation.
To provide further support for its idle fraction estimate, Mercedes-Benz acquired an independent estimate of idle fraction for its vehicles from Progressive Insurance. Progressive Insurance has about 1.4 million vehicles in its "Snapshot" Program covering 44 states (excluding California, North Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, Arkansas, and Hawaii), over a six month period. [12] In the Progressive data set, there are 17,484 Mercedes-Benz vehicles which are represented in proportion to current industry sales shares. Based on the Progressive data set, the Mercedes-Benz vehicles are estimated to have an idle fraction of 23.9%. This is almost exactly the same as the 23.83% idle fraction found in the Mercedes-Benz study discussed above and used by Mercedes-Benz in their analysis. Further, since the Progressive Insurance data covers 37 out of the other 42 states not included in the Mercedes-Benz idle fraction study, this data implies that the other 35% of the sales volume not represented by the Mercedes-Benz data has consistent idle fractions. Mercedes indicated that none of the other 42 states, except for Pennsylvania, have equivalent sales volumes to the states used in the idle fraction study. As such, Mercedes-Benz concludes that the idle fraction for the other 35% of the sales volume, if different, would not have significantly altered the idle fraction estimate.
To estimate the percentage of idle fraction during which the stop-start system is enabled, Mercedes-Benz used EPA's methodology in Chapter 5 of the Technical Support Document (TSD) for the MY2017-2025 rule, with inputs specific to Mercedes-Benz vehicles and control strategies.
The following background is provided to give some additional context on how EPA derived off-cycle credits for stop-start systems for the pre-approved menu in the MY 2017-2025 rulemaking. EPA constrained stop-start system effectiveness based on three operating temperature ranges: cold temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, mid-temperatures between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and hot temperatures above 80 degrees. For the cold temperature range, EPA assumed that passenger demand for heat would reduce stop-start effectiveness unless the vehicle possesses an electric heater circulation pump, or equivalent system, that supplies sufficient heat during engine off operation. For the hot temperature range, EPA assumed that passenger demand for air conditioning (A/C) would render the stop-start system inoperable, unless the manufacturer has some supplemental system to support cabin cooling. For all the temperature ranges, EPA assumed that the stop-start system always defaults on when the vehicle is keyed on. EPA assumed the overall system effectiveness would be reduced to 87.75% due to these temperature effects.
Mercedes Benz's stop-start system has several design features that differ from those used by EPA for the pre-approved menu analysis. As described in Section III of the Mercedes-Benz application, Mercedes-Benz took these factors into account in analyzing its system performance. First, the Mercedes-Benz stop-start system includes an electric heater circulation pump that maintains cabin heating in cold temperatures, and thus enables stop-start capability when heat is demanded. Second, the Mercedes-Benz system has a supplemental 12 volt battery system that supplies power for all the electrical components and accessories. This allows the main battery to support restarting and also enables stop-start capability even when A/C is demanded. Mercedes-Benz also made an adjustment to account for OBD and stop-start interactions, which limits the availability of stop-start during the first 170 seconds of vehicle operation. These adjustments resulted in an estimated fraction of effectiveness (i.e., when the system is active) of about 91.32%, compared to EPA's generic estimate of 87.75%.
In addition, the Mercedes-Benz system includes an "EcoButton" that allows customers to disable the stop-start system. An estimate of the frequency of use of the EcoButton to disable the stop-start system is included in the Mercedes-Benz calculations. Finally, the Mercedes-Benz stop-start system has a maximum engine off duration of three minutes; therefore, the stop-start system would not be active after an idle period exceeds three minutes. Based on these features, Mercedes-Benz reduced its eligible idle time of 23.83% to a total eligible idle time of 21.22% using the 91.32% system effectiveness discussed above, and an additional discount of 2.5% for EcoButton usage and idles exceeding the Mercedes-Benz system's 3 minute engine off duration.
To determine the CO 2 emissions benefit of the stop-start system, Mercedes-Benz performed testing of Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with stop-start in different vehicle categories with the stop-start system on and off. Based on this testing, Mercedes-Benz measured a benefit of: 9.8 g/mi CO 2 for small size cars, 8.1 g/mi CO 2 for mid-size cars, 16.9 g/mi CO 2 for large size cars, and 15.2 g/mi CO 2 for light-duty trucks (e.g., SUVs). These g/mile GHG improvement values reflect the operational effectiveness of the Mercedes-Benz system during the 2-cycle testing. The effectiveness (i.e., the time the engine is off compared to the total idle time in the cycle) of the stop-start system over the 2-cycle test ranged from 67.3% to 80.4%.
Based on the eligible stop-start idle fraction of 21.22%, compared with 10% idle fraction over the 2-cycle tests, and the emissions benefits measured above, Mercedes-Benz calculated an engine stop-start credit of 11.0 g/mi CO 2 for small size cars; 9.1 g/mi CO 2 for mid-size cars; 19.0 g/mi CO 2 for large size cars; and 17.1 g/mi CO 2 for light-duty trucks (for example, for small cars, these credits were derived as: (9.8 g/mi CO 2× 0.2122/0.10) − 9.8 g/mi CO 2= 11.0 g/mi CO 2).
High Efficiency Exterior Lighting
Mercedes-Benz is applying for off-cycle credits for high efficiency exterior lighting for their MY 2012-2016 U.S. model product range with the following lighting elements: low beam head lights, high beam head lights, parking/position, front turn signal, front side marker, tail lights, rear turn signal, and license plate (See Section IV of the Mercedes-Benz application). This list of lighting elements is consistent with that specified by EPA for the pre-approved list in the MY 2017-2025 rule. [13]
To calculate the high efficiency exterior lighting credits, Mercedes-Benz used the EPA methodology set forth in the TSD for the MY2017-2025 rule. [14] Specifically, Mercedes-Benz used the MY 2017-2025 rule baseline wattage values for each lighting element listed above and the time of day (e.g., day time, night time) usage rates from a study performed by Schoettle et al. [15] and inserted the wattage values from the Mercedes-Benz high efficiency exterior lighting to determine the wattage savings for each lighting element. In most cases, the Mercedes-Benz wattage savings for each lighting element exceeded the wattage savings projected in the MY 2017-2025 rule (exceptions: parking/position lights at 70% savings versus 78% in the MY 2017-2025 rule; license plate light at 86% versus 90% in the MY 2017-2025 rule).
For the final credit amounts, Mercedes-Benz multiplied the wattage savings times the usage rates and a constant of 0.032 g/mi CO 2/watt (based on data showing a 100 watt savings equates to 3.2 g/mi CO 2 savings) for a credit of 1.1 g/mi CO 2 total for all the high-efficiency exterior lighting elements used over the range of Mercedes-Benz models. In comparison, the default credit value for high efficiency exterior lighting in the MY2017-2025 rule is 1.0 g/mi CO 2.
Infrared Glazing
Mercedes-Benz is applying for off-cycle credits for infrared glazing for the MY 2012-2013 S-Class, ML-Class and GL-Class vehicles that utilize infrared glazing technology (See Section IV of Mercedes-Benz's application). The infrared glazing technology absorbs and/or reflects a percentage of the infrared solar energy emitted from the sun and reduces the amount of solar heat load transmitted into the cabin; this is termed "total solar transmittance" or "Tts." The Tts is usually expressed as a percentage and defined as the amount of solar energy that passes through the glazing, including energy absorbed and subsequently re-radiated to the interior, to the amount of solar energy imparted on the surface of glazing. [16] The higher this number, the more solar energy is allowed to penetrate into the passenger cabin. Therefore, a lower Tts number is better since less solar energy will penetrate the passenger cabin and, consequently, the interior cabin temperature is reduced. Infrared glazing technologies improve passenger comfort, reducing the need for air conditioning (A/C) usage, which in turn, reduces vehicle fuel consumption. EPA's analysis relied on a study performed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) demonstrating that a one degree centigrade reduction in cabin air temperature results in a 2.2% reduction in CO 2 emissions resulting from a reduction in passenger compartment temperature and reduced A/C usage. [17]
To calculate the infrared glazing credits, Mercedes-Benz used the methods set forth in Chapter 5 of the TSD for the MY 2017-2025 rule. [18] This method utilizes the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) standard #13837 for measuring the solar transmittance of infrared glazing [19] and a formula for estimating the effect of the solar performance of glazing technologies developed by EPA and California Air Resources Board with input from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Enhanced Performance Glass Automotive Association (EPGAA). Specifically, the contribution of each glass/glazing location to the overall interior temperature reduction is estimated using its measured Tts, relative to a baseline level, and the area of the glass/glazing location relative to the overall glass area. [20]
The infrared glazing used by Mercedes-Benz has the same Tts performance levels as the baseline Tts levels specified in the MY2017-2025 rule: 62% for all glazing locations, except for rooflites and rear side glazings of crossovers, SUVs, and minivans, which have a baseline Tts of 40%. Based on the Tts levels for Mercedes Benz's infrared glazing and the formula described above, Mercedes-Benz calculated a credit of 0.8 to 1.7 g/mi CO 2 for the infrared glazing used over the range of Mercedes-Benz models. In comparison, the default credit values for infrared glazing in the MY2017-2025 rule are scalable depending on such factors as the amount of glass in the vehicle and the performance of the glazing, up to a maximum of 2.9 g/mi CO 2 for cars and 3.9 g/mi CO 2 for trucks.
Active Seat Ventilation
Mercedes-Benz is applying for off-cycle credits for applicable vehicles that have active seat ventilation on both the front row' driver and passenger seats (See Section IV of Mercedes-Benz's application). [21] The Mercedes-Benz active seat ventilation technology has the capability to both pull air away from and push air to the seating surface.
To calculate the active seat ventilation credits, Mercedes-Benz used the methods set forth in Chapter 5 of the MY 2017-2025 TSD. [22] Based on the NREL study mentioned above, a 7.5% reduction in air conditioning (A/C) related emissions could be achieved by lowering the surface temperature of the vehicle seats. [23]
Based on the seat location criteria, capability, and the methodology described above, Mercedes-Benz estimated a credit of 1.0 g/mi CO 2 for cars and 1.3 g/mi CO 2 for trucks for the active seat ventilation technology used over the range of Mercedes-Benz models. These values are identical to the default values in the pre-approved off-cycle credit list in the MY 2017-2025 rule. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz concludes that its active seat ventilation system achieves equivalent performance to that assumed in the MY 2017-2025 rule. Mercedes-Benz could use the pre-approved list to claim these credits beginning in MY 2014, but since they are seeking credits to begin in MY 2012, and because these technologies are not measurable through the 5-cycle testing pathway, Mercedes-Benz is applying for these credits through this alternative technology pathway.
III. EPA Decision Process Back to Top
EPA is providing a 30-day comment period on this application for an alternative methodology for off-cycle credits, as specified by the regulations. The manufacturer may submit a written rebuttal of comments for EPA's consideration, or may revise its application in response to comments; EPA would review a revised application as if it were a new application. [24] After reviewing any public comments and any rebuttal of comments submitted by Mercedes-Benz, EPA will make a final decision regarding the credit request. EPA will make its decision available to the public by placing a decision document in the docket as specified in the MY 2017-2025 rule. [25] and on EPA's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/ld-hwy/greenhouse/ld-ghg.htm.
An EPA decision to approve Mercedes Benz's off-cycle credit request would only apply to the vehicles specified in the Mercedes-Benz application for MYs 2012-2016. Such decision would not apply to other Mercedes-Benz vehicles or vehicles from other manufacturers. While the broad methodology used by Mercedes-Benz could potentially be used for other vehicles and by other manufacturers, the vehicle specific data needed to demonstrate the off-cycle emissions reductions would likely be different. In such cases, a new application would be required, including an opportunity for public comment.
Dated: September 20, 2013.
Byron Bunker,
Director, Compliance Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2013-23964 Filed 9-30-13; 8:45 am]
Footnotes Back to Top
1. 75 FR 25438-25440, May 7, 2010.Back to Context
2. 77 FR 62832-62839, October 15, 2012.Back to Context
3. 40 CFR 86.1869-12(c).Back to Context
4. 40 CFR 86.1869-12(c).Back to Context
5. 40 CFR 86.1869-12(d).Back to Context
6. 40 CFR 86.1869-12(d) and (e).Back to Context
7. 40 CFR 86.1869-12(d)(2).Back to Context
8. 40 CFR 86.1869-12(a).Back to Context
9. § 86.1869-12(e)(3).Back to Context
10. Joint Technical Support Document: Final Rulemaking for 2017-2025 Light-duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards, United States Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, August 2012, EPA-420-R-12-901.Back to Context
11. MY2017-2025 Technical Support Document, Chapter 5, Section 220.127.116.11.Back to Context
12. Of these states, only California is a major market for Mercedes-Benz.Back to Context
13. 40 CFR 86.1869-12(a)(ii).Back to Context
14. MY2017-2025 Technical Support Document, Chapter 5, Section 5.2.3.Back to Context
15. Schoettle, B., et al., "LEDS and Power Consumption of Exterior Automotive Lighting: Implications for Gasoline and Electric Vehicles," University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, October, 2008. For the MY2017-2025 Rule, the high efficiency exterior lighting wattage for one lighting element, low beam head lights, was revised based on manufacturer comment.Back to Context
16. Title 17 California Code of Regulations § 95600-95605: "Cool Car Standards and Test Procedures—2012 and Subsequent Model-Year Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles."; Air Resources Board; May 8, 2009 (see: http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2009/coolcars09/coolcarsappa.pdf).Back to Context
17. Rugh, J., Farrington, R. "Vehicle Ancillary Load Reduction Project Close-Out Report," National Renewable Energy Laboratory Technical Report NREL/TP-540-42454, January, 2008.Back to Context
18. MY2017-2025 Technical Support Document, Chapter 5, Section 5.2.10.Back to Context
19. International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) 13837: "Road vehicles—Safety glazing materials—Method for the determination of solar transmittance," April 15, 2008.Back to Context
20. 40 CFR 86.1869-12(b)(1)(viii)(A).Back to Context
21. 40 CFR 86.1869-12(b)(4)(viii).Back to Context
22. MY2017-2025 Technical Support Document, Chapter 5, Section 5.2.11.Back to Context
23. Ibid 12.Back to Context
24. 40 CFR 86.1869-12(e)(3)(iii).Back to Context
25. 40 CFR 86.1869-12(e)(4)(iii).Back to Context


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As a family-friendly club, Rotherham Titans are delighted to announce that this Saturdays fixture against Aberavon will see under 16s able to enjoy an afternoons entertainment for just £1.
The British & Irish Cup clash against the South Wales side will conclude Titans interest in this season's competition, after a successful campaign saw them run current holders Munster A right to the wire.
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My daughter was born at 41 weeks 1 day. She was frank breech and born at home vaginally. She was head down the day before and even at the initial labor checks (just checking from belly no ultrasound).I felt her moving way too much during labor so I and my midwife believe she flipped in labor. The entire pregnancy I measured way ahead for my due date like anywhere between 3-8 weeks ahead. but she was only 7lbs and 21".
Now I am pregnant with my second and I am measuring way ahead again, so I know there is extra amniotic fluid again. I'm 20 weeks and starting to get worried that this one is going to have too much room and will be breech as well.
I know that the chances of having a breech in the first place are pretty low like 3-5% but do your chances of having a breech baby increase with subsequent pregnancies? Have there been any studies to this subject?
The more important question is why you are making extra amniotic fluid. If the baby was healthy, the next most common cause is (gestational) diabetes. If you tested positive for it last time, that would be the root cause of the breech presentation. Even if you tested negative, I would suggest that you go on a strict diabetes diet for this pregnancy (many examples on-line) right away and see if that would help you to produce a normal amount of fluid.
You are correct, excess fluid does increase the risk of malpresentation of all types, including breech.
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