text: VALEO INNOVATION CHALLENGE CONTEST RULES October 17, 2014 About the Contest Valeo Innovation Challenge Background, Challenges and Goals The purpose of the contest is to recognize an innovative automotive equipment project chosen from submissions by students from around the world. To coincide with the 2014 Paris Motor Show, Valeo is kicking off its second "Valeo Innovation Challenge 2015" contest. The competition invites students from engineering, technology and science schools and universities worldwide to take an active role in automobile innovation. Their task is to come up with automotive solutions that will make cars smarter and more intuitive by 2030. The students will be asked to develop bold, revolutionary solutions for the communities of tomorrow. The contest serves to demonstrate that innovation is part of Valeo's DNA and that Research & Development are a priority for the company. This strategy guides the work of Valeo's 9,000 engineers, who innovate daily to invent the car of tomorrow. Valeo plans to hire more than 1,000 engineers and technicians a year over the next three years and wants to make students aware of the challenges offered by professions in the automotive industry. Projects will be judged on the following criteria: Boldness, innovation and originality. Importance and relevance of the problem addressed and consideration of social needs. Presentation quality of the submission. Technical proficiency. Feasibility and construction of the prototype. The 20 projects shortlisted for the prototyping phase will receive funding as outlined in Article 12 below. The winning team will receive a €100,000 grant. The second- and third-place teams will each receive a grant of €10,000. All entries must be submitted by 12 noon CET on February 2, 2015. HOW TO ENTER Complete information about the contest as well as the online application form can be found at: https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com ARTICLE 1. ORGANIZER The contest is organized by Valeo, a French socété anonyme (joint stock company) with capital of €238,387,620, hereinafter referred to as "the organizer." Its registered office is located at 43, rue Bayen, 75848 Paris Cedex 17, France. Valeo is registered in Paris under no. 552 030 967. 1 ARTICLE 2. OBJECT OF THE CONTEST The challenge: Take an active role in automotive innovation by designing a prototype that will make cars smarter and more intuitive by 2030 and developing bold and revolutionary solutions for the future. ARTICLE 3. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The contest is open to students from engineering, technology and science schools and universities worldwide. Submissions are limited to one per person (same name and same e-mail address). Teams may be multidisciplinary and draw on the skills of students in other fields such as design, sociology, philosophy, urban planning, architecture, biology, etc. Participants must have permission to travel outside their country of residence and, by September 2015, have a passport that is valid for at least six months past the date of the awards ceremony (September 2015). Each team leader should assemble all of the documents and banking information – IBAN, Swift number, bank name and country of residence – that will be requested prior to disbursement of the funding for the prototyping phase (see Article 12). The following individuals are not eligible to compete in the contest: • Employees of the organizer, its subsidiaries, its parent company or companies managed by the same parent company and their children. • Individuals who helped organize the contest and their children. • Individuals with a conflict of interest. ARTICLE 4. SUBMISSION DEADLINE Entries may be submitted beginning October 17, 2014 and must be received by 12 noon CET on February 2, 2015. The awards ceremony will take place in September 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Germany. The organizer reserves the right to change the contest dates due to force majeure or any event beyond its control. It will not accept any liability for the consequences of any such changes. ARTICLE 5. CONTEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS Participants may register for the contest by completing the online registration form available at the dedicated website: https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com. Incomplete or incorrect registration forms will not be accepted and will automatically and by right entail the exclusion of the team from the contest. Participants are required to compete under their legal name. The organizer reserves the right to take all necessary steps to verify their identity. Participants must compete in teams of two to five people. Teams will not be considered final until the registration period is over. Members may be added or removed from teams while registration is ongoing (October 17, 2014 to February 2, 2015). No changes to a team's composition will be permitted once the registration period ends. 2 Each team shall designate a team leader to represent it. The leader will handle all communication with Valeo. The team leader shall coordinate with the other team members and shall be personally responsible for the use and possible distribution of funds provided by Valeo to help finance the project (see Article 12). Valeo will not accept any claims related to use or distribution of these funds. By entering the contest, participants agree, without exception, to abide by all of the contest's rules, rules of ethical conduct, and all laws, regulations and other rules applicable in France. The organizer is not required to return submissions to participants following the contest's conclusion. ARTICLE 6. CONTEST PROCEDURE The selection process is as follows: PHASE 1: CALL FOR ENTRIES AND REGISTRATION From October 17, 2014 to 12 noon CET on February 2, 2015 During the call for entries and following the official start of the contest at the 2014 Paris Motor Show (communicated via press releases, Valeo's website and social media), the organizer will inform eligible students about the contest through their schools or universities and the organizer's own communication channels. Students are invited to form teams of two to five people, register for the contest at https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com and submit their project by February 2, 2015. During Phase 1, teams are allowed to modify their project submission, whether to add or remove team members or adjust the content originally submitted. The organizer's specifications for this phase will be posted online at https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com. PROJECT SELECTION With the assistance of Valeo's marketing and R&D expert networks, the organizer will select the top 20 projects from the entries it receives. Valeo will announce its selection to all the participating teams. The names of the 20 shortlisted teams will be posted on the https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com website and on social media on April 1, 2015. The jury's decision is final and the jury is under no obligation to explain the reasons for its decision, which is therefore not subject to appeal. PHASE 2: PROTOTYPING From April 1, 2015 to 12 noon CET on July 17, 2015 The 20 qualifying teams will have 16 weeks to finalize their project (description and prototype). The organizer's specifications for this phase will be available online at https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com. After the jury has made its decision, the 20 contending teams will receive an email announcing the contest's results, no later than September 1, 2015. At the same time, a list of the six teams selected to present their project to the jury in Frankfurt will be posted on the https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com website and on social media on September 1, 2015. The jury's decision is final and the jury is under no obligation to explain the reasons for its decision, which is therefore not subject to appeal. 3 PHASE 3: AWARDS The winning team and second- and third-place teams will be announced and presented with an award in conjunction with the Frankfurt Motor Show (2015 IAA) in September 2015. Note: The jury's decision is final and the jury is under no obligation to explain the reasons for its decision, which is therefore not subject to appeal. ARTICLE 7. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS All projects must meet the following criteria and technical requirements: The projects must be written in English. Phase 1 - Project outline limited to six pages, illustrations (photos, diagrams) permitted, including a mandatory, concise one-page summary of the entire project. Selection criteria: - Boldness, innovation and originality (50%). - Importance and relevance of the problem addressed and consideration of social needs (20%). - Presentation quality of the submission (10%). - Technical proficiency (10%). - Feasibility of the prototype (10%). Details will be available at: https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com • Phase 2 – Production of a prototype and/or other media (video, slideshow, flash animation, 2D or 3D images, etc.), as well as a written document not to exceed 20 pages. File types accepted: - Standard office software (.xls, .doc, .ppt, .odt). - 3D CAD files (Catia V5, NX). - 2D CAD files (Autocad). - 3D CAD design files (Allias). - Video files (.avi, .mpeg). - Audio files (.wav, .mp3, etc.). - Image files (.png, .jpeg, .tif, etc.). - PDF files (.pdf). Selection criteria: - Boldness, innovation and originality (50%). - Importance and relevance of the problem addressed and consideration of social needs (10%). - Presentation quality of the submission (10%). - Technical proficiency (10%). - Construction of the prototype (20%). To start Phase 2 of the contest, the organizer will send specifications to the 20 shortlisted teams on April 1, 2015 describing the required format for the next round of project submissions. Details will be available at: https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com • Phase 3 – Project presentation to the jury. 4 ARTICLE 8. JURY MEMBERS Jury members are designated by the contest organizer. The contest jury will be chaired by Valeo's CEO. Its members will include Valeo directors as well as people from outside the company recognized for their experience and professional expertise, including scientists, designers, sociologists and philosophers. The jury is responsible for designating the three finalist teams and selecting the contest winner. The jury's decisions are final and not subject to appeal. ARTICLE 9. GRANT The team selected as the grand prizewinner based on the criteria defined by Valeo will receive one hundred thousand euros (€100,000), distributed evenly among all team members by bank transfer. The second- and third-place teams will each receive ten thousand euros (€10,000), distributed equally among all the members of each team. In the event of a tie, the amount of one hundred thousand euros (€100,000) will be shared evenly among the members of the two winning teams, such that each team receives fifty thousand euros (€50,000). ARTICLE 10. PATENT RIGHTS Intellectual property rights will be allocated on a case-by-case-basis with the approval of the inventors, taking into account local laws. Any patents filed will be monitored by Valeo if and when necessary, in particular at the end of the prototyping phase, in agreement with the team concerned. ARTICLE 11. PUBLICITY AND IMAGE RIGHTS Participants declare on their honor that they are the authors of their project, that they have not yet published the project (in part or in full) elsewhere and that their project contains no plagiarism. Throughout the contest, Valeo will communicate publicly about the teams and their progress. The teams therefore agree to provide biographical information and photographs as requested by Valeo and to allow these items to be published on the https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com website and on social media, for the purpose of communicating about the contest, through the end of 2017. The winners give their express consent to the use and publication of the above information on any media platform and for any contest-related publicity or promotional campaign, free of charge until end2017. Any personal data provided by participants on registration or at any other time during the contest are intended solely for the use of Valeo, which may communicate the data internally and to its technical partners only, for the purpose of effectively managing the Challenge. In accordance with Article 27 of the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés) of January 6, 1978, participants are guaranteed the right to access, change or delete any personal data and may oppose the processing of such data by writing to the following address: Valeo Direction de la Communication 43, rue Bayen 75848 Paris Cedex 17 France 5 ARTICLE 12. FINANCIAL SUPPORT The 20 teams selected to build a model for phase 2 will each have €5,000 to develop their idea and build a functional prototype, which could be physical equipment or software. The funds will be distributed by bank transfer before April 20, 2015 to each team leader, who must have a bank account set up in his/her name by that date. The organizer will defray the cost of travel to Frankfurt, Germany for all members of the six finalist teams, including round-trip airfare and accommodation. This does not include meals, beverages, personal expenses, trips and entertainment not provided by the organizer; these will be at the sole expense of the finalists. ARTICLE 13. CANCELLATION – CHANGES The organizer reserves the right to cancel or postpone the contest if circumstances so require. The contest rules as presented in this document may be subject to change without prior notice, at any time during the contest. Participants will be notified of any such changes via the website and the updated rules will be filed with SCP Darricau Pecastaing and published in the same way as the original version. No claims as a result of cancellation or changes will be accepted. ARTICLE 14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Situations in which the organizer will not be held liable include, but are not limited to: • Failure of receiver or communications systems. • Loss of paper or electronic mail and, more generally, loss of data. • Delivery problems. • Problems resulting from computer viruses, bugs, malfunctions, or technical issues. • Damage caused to any participant's personal computer. Full responsibility for Internet access conditions and limitations, including technical performance and data consultation, processing or transfer response times, network congestion and computer virus risk, lies with the participants. The organizer cannot be held liable for any material or immaterial damage caused to participants, their IT equipment or their data stored on this equipment, nor for any impact this may have on the contest's outcome or the participants' personal and professional activities. It is the participants' responsibility to take any and all measures necessary to protect their data and/or software stored on their IT equipment against any and all risks. Participants accept full responsibility for accessing the https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com website and taking part in the contest. The organizer reserves the right to take legal action against any individual who may have attempted or committed fraud. However, it will not incur any liability to the other participants in respect of any cases of fraud. ARTICLE 15. APPLICABLE LAW – JURISDICTION The contest rules as presented in this document are subject to French law. Any dispute that cannot be resolved amicably shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Paris, including action against multiple defendants, supplemental claims and warranty claims. ARTICLE 16. CONFIDENTIALITY Participants agree to refrain from sharing any information about their project until the contest results are announced. 6 ARTICLE 17. CONTEST RULES The contest rules as presented in this document have been filed with Maître Pecastaing – Judicial Officer – 4, Place Constantin Pecqueur – 75018 Paris – France. The contest rules are available online at http://www.etude-dp.fr on the "Consulter les règlements de jeux-concours" (Consult the contest rules) page of the "Jeux Concours" (Contests) section (in French only) and on the https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com website. A copy of the contest rules will be sent by regular mail at no cost to all participants who send a request to the organizer (Valeo Direction de la Communication – Concours Valeo Innovation Challenge – 43 rue Bayen – 75017 Paris – France), providing a complete mailing address (first and last name, mailing address). The request must be postmarked by midnight February 12, 2014. Only one copy per participant will be provided. ARTICLE 18. CONTACTS Participants may address questions at any time to: [email protected] ARTICLE 19 - REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES (INTERNET CONNECTION COSTS) Participants who have complied with the conditions for accessing and competing in the contest as set out in these rules and who have accessed the https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com website using a fixed (non-mobile) Internet connection may request reimbursement of their Internet expenses by writing to: Valeo Direction de la Communication Concours Valeo Innovation Challenge 43, rue Bayen 75848 Paris Cedex 17. France The request must be postmarked by midnight February 12, 2015, or within ten (10) calendar days of the date on the Internet service provider's invoice if the participant received the bill after the aforementioned deadline. Expense reimbursement requests must include the following information, in legible form: – The participant's first and last name and complete mailing address. – The name of the contest and the site's URL address. – Connection dates and times. – A copy of the itemized bill issued by the participant's Internet service provider, with connection dates and times clearly highlighted. – A statement issued by the participant's bank in his/her name providing the following details: bank name, country of residence, IBAN and Swift number. To claim reimbursement for connection costs, participants must log on to the contest site via modem and a phone line billed by the minute or per call (free or flat-rate connections such as cable, DSL or dedicated links are excluded). Expenses will be reimbursed based on an average Internet connection time of three minutes, at a flat rate of €0.14 a minute, or a flat reimbursement of €0.42. The cost of postage to send the request will be reimbursed, if a written request to that effect is included in the letter asking for reimbursement of connection costs, at the second-class postage rate in France (20 grams). Reimbursement will be sent by bank transfer within 60 calendar days of receiving the reimbursement request and after its validity has been verified. 7 ARTICLE 20. HOSTING The Valeo Innovation Challenge website at https://valeoinnovationchallenge.valeo.com is hosted by Prosodie, 150 rue Gallieni, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France. 8


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Want to be blown away by a dream home? Then you must visit this delightful home on Parry Avenue. If you are an entertainer you will be spoilt for choice as to where to sit your guests.
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I was slightly sceptical about how I would find South London quartet Good Shoes' début album, 'Think before you speak'. Yes I have enjoyed their previous releases and found their unique stop-start indie-pop tunes easy to listen to and easy to sing along to but is that all they are good for? Would their stammering lyrics and stuttered guitar riffs become repetitive and annoying or would they help create something original making each song on their album more exciting with random outbursts making their songs less predictable? After listening to the album I am still singing along but with a positive enthusiasm that Good Shoes are here to stay.
Already boasting four released singles, 'Think before you speak' depicts the troubles, torments, loves and losses that occur in young lives today, not in an angry, angst way I must add but packaged together in happy, catchy melodies. Singer Rhys Jones questions issues such as breaking hearts, having no talent, mood swings and not finding fit enough people to pull! There's no question that this collection of songs will relate to the youth of today and there appealing melody style ensures that every single song would not sound out of place in any indie disco.
Including all popular singles such as 'All in my head' and 'Photos on my wall' the album has lots more future release possibilities, but on the other hand a couple of songs that sound all too similar to the rest of the bunch that could have been left off to leave a stronger, snappier effort.
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Facing Mark's Mortality
David and Estelle are standing beside the bed. Mark is
wearing an oxygen mask, and he's hooked up to a heart
monitor and and IV pole. He is propped up on pillows while
He sleeps fitfully, groaning and moving occasionally.
Estelle holds his hand and weeps quietly.
It's a good thing that you were
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You're a terrific nurse. You saved
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Estelle kisses her husband's limp hand, and speaks quietly,
almost to herself.
I may have saved his life, but for
how long? the doctor says that his
heart is damaged. I'm glad he
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just take it easy, regain his
Now that I've graduated from
school, I can stay home and help
you take care of dad.
The doctor says that he can go
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have all of December with him
before you go to Orillia.
Mrs. Maxwell told you about that?
I wasn't going to say anything
for now. I might put off going
You will do no such thing!!
Becoming a cop has been your dream
since you were just a kid. Your
dad would never want you to give
that up. You're only going to be
gone a week, and then you'll be
back home and on the job as a
I know, but I'll have to spend
some time in Aylmer at the Police
College taking the courses I'll
need to take the final exam in a
year's time. I don't like to
spend so much time away from home
when dad is so sick.
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Strong man with an extremely
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Mark moves in the bed and slowly removes the oxygen mask.
David was accepted?
You're awake. Oh thank God! We've
been so worried about you,
sweetheart. Yes, David was
That's my boy! Congratulations,
Thanks dad, but we can talk about
that later. Right now, you need
rest. You scared the crap out of
David reaches over and gives Mark's shoulder a gentle
squeeze. Mark smiles and reaches up to pat David's hand. He
flinches slightly, indicating pain. He lifts his blanket and
looks under it.
I've had surgery.
Double bypass. Your surgeon told
me that your artery was so
clogged with cholesterol it
looked like a corroded iron pipe!
Cheese and butter are off the menu
for you, now.
That's a small price to pay for
...staying alive.
He glances up at the bag of IV solution and grins.
It looks like everything is off the menu for awhile. I don't
suppose there's any way of squeezing a milk shake into that
IV bag?
Estelle and David laugh, Mark chuckles weakly.
All your friends down at the train
station came in to give blood,
just in case you needed it. The
ones that weren't the right type
gave it anyway, in your name.
Most of Mr. Maxwell's detachment
came in to give blood too. The
Police chief really appreciates
what you've done over the years
to help the police. You've
transported troops and police and
emergency personnel to trouble
spots all over Canada!
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Estelle turns away and rummages for a tissue in her purse.
Her shoulders shake, fighting off tears. David puts his arm
around her.
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dad. There are a lot of people
out in the waiting room that are
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The sound of Gwen Maze is a mixture of electronic vibes, film soundtracks and a funky groove. His creations, from deep house to techno, are a reflection of these influences. His productions had received wide international support from House/Tech house/electro jocks such as Ivan Smagghe,Dany tenaglia,Steve Lawler,DJ T, Someonelse, MANDY,DJul'z to minimal/techno hot shots like Dan Bell and Laurent Garnier,Ricardo Villalobos and many more...
His work has been already produced by labels from all over the world as Supernature rec.,polyphonics rec., Kina music (Spain), Siteholder rec. (USA),Claque Music (Italy) Fantastic Friends rec. (Switzerland), Moodmusic rec,Kaato rec and Kammer rec. (Germany) and France with Dialect rec.,Catwash rec. and of course Silvernetwork rec. the label he manages now with Jef K his partner in music...
Since 2000 Gwen quickly made a name for himself as a DJ in all the hot spots of the musically active Parisian scene.He was booked more and more to play for such notable events and clubs as the Techno Parade, the famous Kwality parties @ Batofar and played at the prestigious Rex Club, Pulp, Nouveau Casino,Showcase,... . He became dj resident @ Batofar and the club Les Bains Douches .
He performes Live sets with Phil Dark under the name of DARKMAZE and also play extensively worldwide - Barcelona,Vienna,Stuttgart,Munich,Genova, London,Moscow,... and so on.
_PRODUCTIONS and REMIXES_
Micro-on Remix (claque music 010)
Penner+Muder Remix (moodmusic 098)
James Teej Remix ( composite 023)
The Maze EP (silvernetwork 028)
Paris si cherie ep (kaato 019)
C-rock Remix (polyphonics rec.)
Soulmates ep (Supernature 005)
Love session ep (fantastic friends 001)
What she says ep (kina music 011)
Not alone ep (siteholder uncut 022)
Hermitage ep (kammer 005)
I Hate Nothing (Dialect 007)
Selectorama ep (Dialect 002)
Phil Stump Remix (Tome Bones 009)
Vs Thugfucker (Battle 011)
Le phunk fantastique vol 1
Catwash Compilation vol 2
Time has Changed Compilation Vol1
Techouse underground compilation vol 2
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Life As Though I Knew It
Book by: EDPowell
Status: Finished
Genre: Mystery and Crime
Chapter1 (v.1) - Life As Though I Knew It
A snore escaped my lips, which scared me awake. My head flew up, hitting... I'm not sure, something. I moaned in agony. Regaining all bearings, realization flooded me and I saw what I was laying under. It was an end table and my forehead made straight on contact with the edge of it. My hand reached to the tender spot, and I cringed.
\"Daniels! Get your ass up, now!\" A deep voiced man charged from oblivion, grabbed my forearm and slid me out from underneath. He was dressed up in some bullet proof padding and several different weapons. His face was covered but I definitely could recognize the voice. It was my partner Jacobs. I could feel the dried blood crack on my neck when I rubbed it. The smell of smoke began to surround me and he tossed a cloth my way.
\"Cover your mouth.\" He commanded, as he stomped around the room with his heavy boots in search of something. I did as he told and looked down at myself, realizing my shirt was torn and had holes throughout it as if I was shot. Jacobs started rummaging through a chest nearby, shifting around useless things.
\"Tracy, what's going on?\" I grumbled angrily. I rubbed my eye, stumbling over towards Jacobs to investigate. I could see his eyes through his mask, a red glow beginning to light the room. Jacobs grabbed my bicep gripping it tight.
\"We're gonna get you out of here alive,just keep the cloth over your mouth and stay close behind.\" He turned his body around towards a doorway, flares of red and orange lighting the hallway. He whipped out his pistol and marched out of the room, with me not far behind. I wondered what he meant when he said we. But as I limped down the hall, that wasn't my main concern. I looked up, finally understanding the true aspects of the situation we were in. The building was seriously on fire, the walls melting on either side of us. I fell against a part of the wall that wasn't ablaze, coughing through the piece of fabric covering my mouth. My legs felt weak suddenly, Jacobs coming back to give me assistance. I shoved him off of me when offered a hand, stabling and getting ahead of myself. There were a set of stairs that surprised me and a yelp escaped my lips as I fell forward. But someone caught me, and sure as Hell know that it couldn't have been Jacobs. It was another one dressed like him though except he forcefully took me along, dragging me down the steps and through corridors I didn't recognize.
But the fire grew larger, and even at the speed the man was dragging me at, there was no way we could make it to the entrance which had to be only a few meters away. His voice was angrier than Jacobs but I recognized it as Lashawn Briggs.
\"Only one of us is gonna fit through this, Andrew!\" He growled pulling me back and sending me flying forward between two walls of fire. I slammed against the door and looked back at Briggs, Jacobs now stood next to him. Panic set in their eyes, but they took a single glance at each other and nodded. I didn't have a single clue as to what it meant, but whatever they had in mind, it was set.
\"Andrew,\" Tracy Jacobs, my partner for over a year now and probably my best friend, called to me. \"You're important, and that's why you have to live. Leave now while you've got the chance, buddy.\" His voice stern, expression serious. I couldn't help but do what he says. I started to protest when I heard shots fired past Tracy and Lashawn. They whipped around their heads with worry.
\"If you don't leave, then this mission is a dud, Andrew!\" Lashawn hissed, annoyed with conflicts. He looked back and forth between me and the area he thought to be where shots were fired. I nodded at both of them.
\"I'll see you out there.\" I grinned, the two returning the favor. I stood there, gripping the warm door handle. I ripped open the wooden door, all oxygen being sucked in and I dived to the ground as the fire exploded behind me, devouring all oxygen left to be eaten. And blackness ensued.
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Tamil is also known as Tamizh, Damulian, Tamal, Tamalsan, Tambul, and Tamili. Listen here for free to the Bible in Tamil.
Bejayama has a printed Bible, but she can't read. She carries her Bible everywhere she goes. She knows that it is God's Word, but she can't reach the truth inside.


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A Guide On How To Keep Your Windshield Scratch-free
Have you noticed tiny scratches on your windshield? Or are you worried that your windshield might get scratched? If you are, there is no need to be anxious; there are a few things you can do to keep your windshield scratch free. Leaving a scratch, on your windshield, alone is a bad idea. That scratch could get worse over time, and as it gets worse you may need to get a windshield replacement because of it. If you want to save money and keep your windshield scratch-free, you should follow these tips.
Steps you can take to reduce the risk of your windshield scratching
- Use wipers only when it is raining
Turning on your wipers when your windshield is dry, can cause your wiper blades to scratch on your windshield.
- Keep your windshield and its wipers clean
Dirt on your windshield and wiper blades can scratch the surface of your glass. To prevent dirt from scratching your car's windshield, you should regularly clean your car's wipers and windshield.
- Change your old wiper blades out for new ones
The rubber padding on wiper blades can wear out over time. This will expose the hard portions of your wiper blades onto your windshield. These hard parts of the blades can scratch your windshield. So you should replace old wiper blades.
- Fill your washer tank with water
If you plan to use your wiper blades often, you should fill in the windshield wash tank with water. Keep this washer tank full in order to ensure that you always have water you can squirt on your windshield.
Sometimes, you may already have scratches on your windshield. You can follow these quick tips if you want to get rid of those scratches. If you do already have scratches on your windshield, then you may want to follow these tips on how to remove some minor or superficial scratches on your windshield.
- Use an acrylic scratch remover
This type of chemical will usually come in liquid form. It is really easy to use, because all that you have to do is to pour the scratch remover on your windshield. When it dries, it will cover the area of the scratch and will make it disappear. This will only remove the most superficial of scratches though.
- Buff the area of the scratch
For slightly deeper scratches on your windshield, you can buff out the area, to remove the scratch. You can usually use a metal polish chemical, such as cerium oxide, and mix it with water. After you have gotten a thick enough paste of cerium oxide, you can use a rubber polishing wheel to buff out the area of the scratch.
For larger scratches, you may want to look into windshield repair. Any scratch that is deep or more than 12 inches long, has to be taken care of immediately. And if you have large scratches on your windshield, you should have it repaired by a windshield repair technician.
The tips on this post will help prevent any new or small scratches from showing on your car's windshield. And you can also follow the other tips.


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Used Pickup - 2007 Nissan Titan XE FFV 4dr King Cab SB in Lakeland, Fl
Actual costs may vary.
Need a good solid truck with some character? This 2007 Nissan Titan King Cab is it. Strong 5.6L V8, paired with tow package delivers 317hp. Very spacious interior and back seat area!
- Pickup Bed Light
- Pickup Bed Type - Fleetside
- Cargo Tie Downs
- Front Bumper Color - Body-color
- Rear Bumper Color - Body-color
- Skid Plate(s)
- Front Air Conditioning
- Front Air Conditioning Zones - Single
- Center Console - Front Console With Storage
- Cruise Control
- Cupholders - Front
- Cupholders - Rear
- Power Outlet(s) - 12v Front
- Power Steering - Variable/speed-proportional
- Retained Accessory Power
- Steering Wheel - Tilt
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Cruise Control
- Storage - Door Pockets
- Trailer Wiring
- Vanity Mirrors - Dual
- Front Brake Type - Ventilated Disc
- Front Shock Type - Gas
- Front Spring Type - Coil
- Front Struts
- Front Suspension Type - Double Wishbone
- Rear Brake Type - Disc
- Rear Shock Type - Gas
- Rear Spring Type - Leaf
- Abs - 4-wheel
- Axle Ratio - 2.94
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Front Brake Diameter - 12.6
- Front Brake Width - 1.0
- Front Suspension Classification - Independent
- Rear Brake Diameter - 12.6
- Rear Brake Width - 0.6
- Rear Suspension Classification - Solid Live Axle
- Rear Suspension Type - Multi-leaf
- Gauge - Tachometer
- Total Speakers - 6
- Warnings And Reminders - Tire Fill Alert
- Antenna Type - Mast
- Clock
- In-dash Cd - Single Disc
- Radio - Am/fm
- Warnings And Reminders - Low Fuel Level
- Geographic Region - Other
- Spare Tire Mount Location - Underbody
- Spare Tire Size - Full-size Non-matching
- Spare Wheel Type - Steel
- Tire Prefix - P
- Tire Type
- Wheels - Steel
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Front Wipers - Intermittent
- Front Wipers - Speed Sensitive
- Active Head Restraints - Dual Front
- Airbag Deactivation - Occupant Sensing Passenger
- Anti-theft System - Audio Security System
- Body Side Reinforcements - Side Impact Door Beams
- Child Seat Anchors
- Front Airbags - Dual
- Side Mirror Adjustments - Manual
- Driver Seat Manual Adjustments - 4
- Front Headrests - 3
- Front Headrests - Adjustable
- Front Seat Type - 40-20-40 Split Bench
- Front Seatbelts - Center Lap Belt
- Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments - 4
- Rear Headrests - 3
- Rear Headrests - Adjustable
- Rear Seat Folding - Split
- Rear Seat Type - 60-40 Split Bench
- Rear Seatbelts - Center 3-point
- Seatbelt Force Limiters - Front
- Seatbelt Pretensioners - Front
- Upholstery - Cloth
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2007 Nissan Titan ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Even more power for titanic trucking.
Is the strong-but-sensitive type currently in or out of fashion? We're asking, because the Nissan Titan definitely fits the description.
Titan is a big truck. It excels at roominess, with lots of headroom up front, while the back seats of Crew Cab models offer plenty of legroom. It's a dazzling performer, with even more power and torque this year from its mighty 5.6-liter V8. (That's the standard engine; there is no base V6.) Properly equipped, Titan can tow 9,500 pounds. Four-wheel-drive models boast high ground clearances and generous approach angles. Titan's handling is equally responsive, making it among the most enjoyable of the full-size pickups to drive. Brakes, suspension, and drivetrain work together for quick response.
So Titan is a serious truck, but one that also pleases the senses. It offers more emotional appeal than other trucks. That appeal begins with its expressive styling and extends to clever innovations and options that include a factory-applied spray-in bedliner, a C-channel tie-down system for securing cargo and accessories, and a stash box integrated into the driver's-side rear fender for storing a tow hitch or other small items. The rear doors on the King Cab open nearly 180 degrees for quick access. A dampened assist reduces effort when opening and closing the tailgate. The Crew Cab has a power retractable rear window with privacy glass and an electric defroster.
Not surprisingly, Titan earned top honors in the Large Pickup segment of the J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study for 2006. The study measures owner delight with design, content, layout and performance.
And with all that going for it, Titan is also an American truck. Yes, it's the first full-size pickup ever from a company whose world headquarters are located outside of North America. (We're not counting the 1999-06 Toyota Tundra, which was only about 7/8ths full-size.) But Titan was designed in California, and is assembled near Jackson, Mississippi, using engines shipped from Nissan's plant near Nashville, Tennessee. With some Big Three-branded trucks now assembled in Mexico, the relative meanings of 'domestic' and 'import' become complicated.
Changes for 2007 are minimal. In some Midwestern and Southern states, Titan is now a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV), meaning it can run on gasoline or various blends of gasoline and ethanol. In other states it still runs on gasoline only. But all prices are the same either way. Nor does FFV capability affect power and torque, both of which are increased for '07, from 305 to 317 horsepower, and 379 to 385 pound-feet, respectively.
Trim enhancements include new chrome packages for LE and SE. The Utility Bed is now optional on SE; and the Texas Titan package has been extended to include LE Crew Cabs as well as SE King and Crew Cabs.
The Nissan Titan is available in two body styles: an extended King Cab with auxiliary rear doors and a 6-foot, 7-inch bed; and a Crew Cab with a larger cabin, four conventional doors and a 5-foot, 7-inch bed. All Titans are powered by Nissan's 5.6-liter V8 engine and five-speed automatic transmission. All models are available in 2WD and 4WD.
Three trim levels are offered: XE, SE, and LE. All come with a high level of standard equipment including a tire-pressure monitor, cruise control, tilt steering and a CD stereo.
The most basic XE King Cab 2WD ($23,700) and 4WD ($26,900) come with wind-up windows, manual door locks, cloth upholstery, a split front bench seat that has a fold-down armrest storage bin, a split pop-up rear seat, and 17-inch steel wheels. A Preferred Package ($700) adds an upgraded stereo with MP3 capability, an overhead console, a tinted and sliding rear cab window, and tinted rear door glass.
SE King Cab 2WD ($25,850) and 4WD ($29,050) add captain's chairs with a better grade of cloth, 18-inch aluminum wheels, power everything, and host of other features, including an audio package that can play MP3-formatted CDs. Various Popular Packages ($1100-1750) nearly bridge the equipment gap between the SE and LE (below); but leather upholstery is not available.
Other SE options include a Utility Bed Package ($950), which combines a clever channel system in the bed for flexible tie-down configurations to fit a wide range of cargo; a lockable storage system in the outside of the bed; tailgate lighting; a power point at the rear; and the factory-applied spray-in bedliner.
LE King Cab 2WD ($30,650) and 4WD ($33,700) get exclusive leather seats in front, Rockford-Fosgate audio, fog lights, power adjustable pedals, tubular running boards and all the trick bed features in the Utility Bed Package. A DVD-based navigation system ($1,800) is optional on LE only.
Front bench seats are available as a credit option on SE (-$150) and LE (-$400).
The Crew Cab 2WD XE ($26,550), SE ($28,350), and LE ($33,150); and 4WD XE ($29,750), SE ($31,550), and LE ($36,200) are similarly equipped. Most of the same option packages are offered.
An off-road package ($1,050) for 4WD models consists of a unique lower-ratio (3.357:1) Dana axle; switch-on-demand electronically activated locking rear differential; Rancho performance gas shock absorbers; beefyP285/70R17 all-terrain tires; fog lights; and skid plates for the radiator, oil pan and transfer case. The Trac Package ($300) adds Active Brake Limited Slip (ALBS) and the locking differential to a 2WD XE or SE.
All models can be equipped with XM or Sirius Satellite Radio ($350). SE and LE Crew Cabs are available with DVD entertainment ($1450), or a sunroof ($900). SE and LE King and Crew Cabs offer a safety package ($1200) that includes front-seat side-impact airbags, air curtains, and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).
New for 2007 is a Chrome Package for SE ($2,500) and LE ($1,050) that adds 18-inch chrome wheels and chrome step rails. The identically priced Texas Titan Package includes chrome 18-inch wheels and step rails, plus fog lamps, factory spray-on bed liner, floor mats with the Texas Star, and Texas Titan identification. Offered only on SE Kings and Crews last year, the Lone Star look is now available on LE Crew Cabs as well. Tow packages) are also available, as are other options.
Safety features that come standard include dual-stage front air bags with seat belt sensors and a front-passenger occupant classification sensor. Titan's front seat belts feature pretensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors; seat belts are your most important line of defense in a crash, so be sure to wear them. In the rear are three-point outboard passenger seat belts and the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) child seat anchor system. Active front head restraints come standard on all models.
The Nissan Titan is boldly styled. Its blocky head-on view, with its twin sloping chrome bars angling down across a bee-comb radiator presents an intimidating appearance in rear-view mirrors, a look that's simple and direct. The rest of the Nissan Titan fulfills that impression: direct and shaped by function, a true truck. Big fender flares give it a look of rugged sportiness. Lots of chrome up front adds to the boldness, heightened when combined with dark paint colors.
It's more angular and, to our eyes, more handsome than the new, 2007 Toyota Tundra, and in some ways it looks sportier than the other trucks.
The King Cab's unique door design is a real light-bulb innovation. Like most extended-cab pickups, the Titan King Cab has a conventional front door hinged at the front, with a rear-hinged back door; and you must open the front door before you can open the rear door. But the Titan's rear door opens not just to the near 90 degrees that's expected; it swings farther yet, yawning 168 degrees, which is nearly flat against the truck's body. Wide-Open Nissan calls it, and it is. On both sides, too. It's surprising how often this feature becomes useful. At the grocery store, it makes it much easier to maneuver a cart closely into position for unloading. Next to a curbside tree, you can open the main door just wide enough to get out, open the rear door its full 168 degrees, close the main door, and you have unencumbered access to the cargo area behind the seats. Doing the same thing on the driver's side means you can unload cargo without having a big door open into traffic. King Cab models come with 6 1/2-foot beds.
Crew Cab models feature four full-sized doors, adding greatly to comfort and convenience. Crew Cabs have 5 1/2-foot beds, trading a foot of bed space for roomy rear seats and more interior cargo room.
With their tailgates lowered, both bed sizes can accommodate 4x8-foot sheets of building material between their wheel housings. Four big eyelets are bolted to the insides of the bed for tying things down. Like the Ford and Dodge trucks, the load height (the distance from the bed to the ground) is high on 4WD Titans, measuring approximately 37 inches to the open tailgate by our tape measure. On 2WD Titans the load height is about 34 inches, a big difference when loading heavy cargo. Higher may be better for displaying machismo, but lower is better when there's work to be done.
Nissan's sprayed-in bedliner looks terrific. The anti-skid surface keeps cargo from sliding around while driving and reduces noise. That same anti-skid surface can also make it harder to slide a box out, but this seems outweighed by the upsides. It prevents scratches and rust and, unlike plastic drop-in liners, it doesn't trap moisture underneath, again reducing the chance of rust. It's also covered by the truck's warranty. The coating is applied at a $2 million facility specifically built for this purpose at Nissan's modern truck factory in Mississippi.
The available C-channel tie-down system, part of the Utility Bed Package, is designed to accommodate a variety of scenarios. It features C-section rails mounted in the bed: two on the floor, and one each on the side and forward walls. Removable cleats slide into the channels and can be positioned anywhere along its length, thus permitting customized securing of cargo. Sliding cargo trays, a sliding tool box and other modular storage units are available for kayaks, bikes, and other needs. The bed channels feature protective caps that slide on to keep out debris when they're not being used. It appears to be a great system.
The storage compartment integrated into the left rear fender is convenient for storing a tow-hitch ball, work gloves, road flares, or a first aid kit. Measuring 11x15 inches, this small bedside compartment is double sealed to be weather and dust proof. Opening it is a little awkward because you must pry.
Inside, the Nissan Titan feels spacious yet snug at the same time. It's roomy when measured in cubic feet, but it's also organized, with handy storage bins and spaces to tuck stuff away.
Two interior configurations are available. Standard on XE is a front bench seat with column shifter to accommodate up to six passengers. SE and LE come with two front bucket seats (captain's chairs) and a gated floor shifter in a large center console. You can still get the bench seat as a credit option, upholstered in premium cloth in SE and in leather in LE.
The leather upholstery in the LE models is sporty, attractive and quite pleasing. The rear seats in the LE are covered in matching vinyl that most people will assume is leather. It's a good sleight of hand.
The bucket seats are firm and comfortable. The seat bottoms are relatively flat, making it easy to slide in and out, yet they offer good support and feel like they'd be comfortable on cross-country trips. We find them more comfortable than the cushy seats in the GM trucks or those we've seen in the new Ford F-150, which could use more side support. The Titan LE driver's seat and passenger's seat are power adjustable, with memory on the driver's side. Seat heaters are available.
The King Cab has 60/40 flip-up rear seats, and the nearly flat floor beneath makes loading and toting a wide mix of people and things a breeze. Three people can ride in the back seat, enjoying lots of legroom and headroom, but the upright seatbacks make anything longer than a trip to the restaurant or store feel like a journey. Bottle holders are provided in the rear doors for back-seat riders. Flip up the rear seat bottoms and the King Cab can carry a 160-pound dog in comfort. (We did this.) Hooks provided on the seat bottoms are useful for hanging grocery bags, tote bags, or gear bags so their contents don't end up scattered around the floor. The seatbacks also fold down, adding another cargo-carrying option. Add the benefits of the wide-opening rear doors and the King Cab offers real flexibility.
The Crew Cab is roomy and comfortable whether sitting in the front or rear seats. The Crew Cab offers more front legroom and rear legroom than most other full-size half-ton pickups. The rear seat is large and relaxing, with a full 24 degrees of seatback angle. The rear seats are split 60/40 with bottoms that flip up, revealing much more interior cargo space than what's available in the King Cab. The fold-up seat bottoms leave more usable space available than fold-and-tumble designs. Ample storage is available in the rear compartment, including door storage bins and rear door bottle holders in the armrests.
Titan's interior is smart in function and in looks. Large knobs, handles and grips are easy to operate, even when wearing heavy work gloves. Big knobs are used for the manual heating and air conditioning controls.
The top-line Rockford Fosgate audio system has a big volume knob and large station buttons that can be set simply by holding them down for a couple of seconds. Secondary audio functions are easy to access and operate. An auxiliary input is provided on the dash for plugging in an Apple iPod or other MP3 player.
Thoughtfulness in the design is evident everywhere, inside and out, making the Titan a singularly useful truck. The lid on the center console is flat, so you can set a clipboard there without having it slide off; the lid is indented and lined with rubber for small items. The center console on bench-seat models is large enough to accommodate laptops. The center console in bucket-seat models is designed to hold DVDs and CDs. Well-designed cup holders provide welcome homes for sleeved grande cappuccinos. Decent-size coat hooks are easily accessed for hanging a coat or a load of dry cleaning. The glove box is large, with a damped lid that doesn't slam open. Battery power points are provided for charging laptops.
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Driving Impression
Driving the 2007 Nissan Titan is a pleasure. For starters, it offers brilliant throttle response. Its powertrain is perhaps the most responsive among the full-size pickups with comparable engines. The Titan always feels alert and wide awake, like it started the morning with a double espresso. The V8 delivers quick acceleration performance whether launching off the line or pulling a quick pass at speed. It isn't a whisper-quiet engine, but has a deep exhaust note that sounds pleasing when accelerating.
Nissan's Endurance V8 is a modern design with double overhead-cams and 32 valves. Dimensional changes to the air cleaner and intake manifold boost power and torque for '07, from 305 to 317 horsepower, and from 379 to 385 pound-feet of torque. Better still, the Titan's engine delivers 90 percent of that peak torque across a wide band down to low rpm. Torque, that force that propels you from intersections and pulls heavy trailers up long grades, is particularly important when towing and hauling. Fuel economy remains nearly the same as last year, with both 2WD and 4WD models now rated 14/18 mpg. Regular unleaded is recommended.
The five-speed automatic transmission is equally responsive, quickly downshifting whenever needed. With five gears to choose from, it can always find an appropriate ratio for smooth, rather than abrupt, downshifts. The transmission features a Tow/Haul mode to reduce unnecessary shifting and heat buildup. Towing capacity is 9,500 pounds, which is more often seen in heavy-duty 3/4-ton trucks, not light-duty 1/2-ton trucks like the Titan
Handling is quick and agile. It's easy to drive the Titan smoothly or quickly or both at the same time. Ride quality is good in most situations, though we found a rippled, well-traveled section of I-405 in Los Angeles that generated an uncomfortable harmonic in a 4WD model. A 2WD Crew Cab we drove seemed to offer a better ride.
Braking is accomplished with four-wheel discs. It's easy to modulate the brakes for smooth stops in everyday driving. Anti-lock brakes come standard with electronic brake-force distribution and Brake Assist. (ABS helps the driver maintain steering control in a skid. EBD improves balance and stopping power by apportioning the braking force to whichever tires are getting the best grip. Brake Assist helps ensure full braking potential in a panic stop.)
4WD models offer shift-on-the-fly capability through an electronically controlled part-time transfer case. Simply turn a knob to shift from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive. This can be done while driving. To engage the 4WD low range, however, you must come to almost a full stop, and then push the knob in and turn it. The low creeper gear keeps steep descents in the comfort zone. An off-road package includes an electronically activated locking rear differential to help the Titan slog through the toughest conditions.
The 2007 Nissan Titan is a serious, full-size pickup boasting brilliant throttle response and agile handling. It can tow up to 9,500 pounds. Its cab is big and roomy. And it's loaded with innovations such as a spray-in bedliner and a track system for cargo and accessories. The King Cab boasts a clever door that opens nearly 180 degrees. The Crew Cab has super-roomy back seats. All of that puts Titan in the front row of a class of superb trucks.
Denise McCluggage filed the original report; with NewCarTestDrive.com correspondents Mitch McCullough and Greg Brown reporting from Los Angeles.
Model Lineup
Nissan Titan King Cab XE 2WD ($23,700), SE 2WD ($25,850), LE 2WD ($30,650); Crew Cab XE 2WD ($26,650), SE 2WD ($28,350), LE 2WD ($33,150); King Cab XE 4WD ($26,900), SE 4WD ($29,050), LE 4WD ($33,700); Crew Cab XE 4WD ($29,750), SE 4WD ($31,550), LE 4WD ($36,200).
Assembled In
Canton, Mississippi.
Options As Tested
Side-Airbag Package with VDC ($1,200) includes side-impact and curtain airbags, electronic stability control; Navigation Package ($1800); Tow Package ($450) includes receiver hitch, lower final gear ratio (3.357), 7-pin wiring harness plug, trailer brake pre-wiring on I/P, transmission oil temperature gauge, heated power extended chrome mirrors, heavy duty battery and cooling and limited slip differential.
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No one.
You always seem to see joy in my eyes.
I guess it's just something you despize.
You steal it away like a theif in the night.
But I am way to tired to stand and fight.
There will never be a happy moment between me and you,
Cause now I know the truth, I know what you'll do.
HA! You're sorry?!
You just made my day.
Another lie
passes by.
I love you too much to shut you out,
but I'm tired of being tossed around.
This same routine brings me pain,
and there's never anyone to bring me back again.
There.is.NO ONE.


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Speaking to reporters, Khan said he is with every person who is doing good work in the country and the list includes the Madhya Pradesh chief minister.
Khan, who currently found himself in controversy for participating in a cultural extravaganza in Saifai in Uttar Pradesh, was in Indore for promoting his new film Jai Ho.
Salman Khan said he is with those are doing good work, including Shivraj Chouhan
Asked about the Saifai controversy which erupted after the UP government organised the event at a time when riot victims were suffering in relief camps in Muzaffarnagar in the state, Khan said he had already answered the question. He said he had gone to UP to promote the film just as he was in Indore.
On Saturday, Khan took a dig at the media, saying he and his Bollywood colleagues who participated in the cultural programme were being projected wrongly in the media. He said there was no reason to call them "insensitive" as they had performed at the event in lieu of money, like any other professional performer.
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By JUSTIN FERGUSON
As many expected during the pre-match buildup, Saturday evening's clash between Real Salt Lake and Chivas USA came down to the play of the clubs' high-caliber goalkeepers.
Kennedy made four impressive saves but was frozen on a well-placed header from RSL's Javier Morales.
Rimando kept out all five of the shots he faced, including a first half penalty try from Edgar Mejia.
RSL found their way past Kennedy in the 53rd minute and kept their cool late to record the 1-0 home victory against fellow 2004 expansion side Chivas.
The victory served as a perfect start for a three-match homestand for road-weary Real Salt Lake, who played five of their first seven matches away from Rio Tinto Stadium.
But it was a second straight 1-0 loss for a Chivas squad that went on an impressive four-match undefeated run just a few weeks ago.
The first 15 minutes of the match featured constant scoring chances for both sides. RSL's Olmes Garcia cracked the crossbar with a shot six minutes into Saturday's match, and Rimando was forced to make a diving stop seconds later on the other end. RSL's Alvaro Saborio and Chivas's Jose Correa also saw their shots saved in the following minutes.
Once the pace of the match settled down, RSL started to take control of the possession battle. But Chivas were able to get better scoring chances in the first half, especially after RSL's Ned Grabavoy was whistled for handball in the box off of a corner kick.
Rimando's penalty save, the 18th of his career, fell right back to Mejia for a wide-open rebound. The RSL defense quickly charged to block the Goats' follow-up attempts to keep the match scoreless.
Just like in the opening 45 minutes, the first few minutes of the second half were marked by back-and-forth offensive action. RSL took advantage of a bad Chivas turnover seven minutes in, and a quick passing sequence by Garcia and Saborio led to a looping cross that found the head of Morales for the goal.
Rimando and the RSL defense kept out a pesky Chivas offense determined to grab an equalizer. Even though Kennedy kept the visitors in the match with a few more saves in the second half, they became increasingly frustrated with their offensive chances as the clocked neared the 90th minute.
The match came to a bizarre end when Chivas head coach Jose Luis Sanchez Sola got into a war of words with Morales, who was making his way off the field for Khari Stephenson in stoppage time. "El Chelis" and the rest of his coaching staff left the field after the fourth official stepped in to end the argument that soon featured RSL head coach Jason Kreis.
The coaches were soon joined by Meija, who received a straight red seconds later for hitting Grabavoy in the face with his forearm. Although they were without a coach and one of their starters, Chivas created one more chance in the dying moments, but Bobby Burling's header flew just high of Rimando's goal.
Both teams will have home matches next Saturday. RSL will welcome defending champions Los Angeles to Rio Tinto Stadium while Chivas return to The Home Depot Center to face defending Supporters Shield winners San Jose.
Here are the match highlights:
Zac Mac
How about Garcia, eh? He's lethal. He'll get a few more goals this year
Chivas had chances, but to say that they had more chances than RSL is not accurate at all. They had more shots on goal and more total shots, but many were from long range, although good efforts. Conversely, RSL had tons of chances well inside the penalty area from point blank range. Saborio missed a few in the game. Gil had a point blank shot saved in the first half. Grabavoy missed a wide open header from 6 yards out in the first half.
I was at the game and then rewatched it today, RSL clearly was more dangerous and again should have scored at least 3 goals. Their finishing has to be better if they are going to challenge this year. The talent and skill is off the charts for RSL. The added speed element of Findley, Garcia and Plata makes them very dynamic. But, the finishing has to improve. Many times they did not even get shots off after really dangerous attacking moves. They just have to start scoring goals.
I had the same thought about rsl being significantly more dangerous. Just my opinion.
"El Chelis" is a complete juvenile. Running off to the locker room early shows a lack of maturity and support of your players still battling it out on the field. Organizations, businesses and soccer clubs take their cues from the top. Sadly, this was made evident by the red card elbow to Grabavoy at the end of the match. I was impressed by the turnaround by the Chivas squad and their efforts this season. Hopefully they continue to put in strong efforts like this all season long. As far as I'm concerned, Chelis can stay in the locker room.
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I was at the match and it was very entertaining. The crowd's response to Nicky's PK save more electric than any goal I've seen live. Glad they held on to win…
If Garcia keeps playing the way he is, he'll be a forward to look out for this year. Two off the cross bar on Saturday and a goal last week. The kid has the talent, speed, and creativity to make it happen. He seems to have a much better finishing touch than Sabo. I'm excited to see what he produces through the season. RSL seems to have more depth than ever, we just need to get our offensive machine running well again.
And terrible class by the Chivas coach. That was unbelievable. In no way should he be yelling at the opposite teams' player like that.


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MOUNT SINJAR, Iraq (AFP) – Iraqi Kurdish leader Massud Barzani hailed victories over the Islamic State extremist group during a visit on Sunday to Mount Sinjar, which had been besieged by the militants for months.
The operation threatens the links between the city of Mosul, the main IS stronghold in Iraq, and territory the militant group controls in neighbouring Syria.
"During the past 48 hours, the peshmerga opened two main routes to Mount Sinjar," Barzani said, adding that "we did not expect to achieve all these victories".
In addition to breaking through to the mountain, "a large part of the centre of the town of Sinjar was also liberated", he said, referring to an area to the mountain's south.
The Kurdish regional president also said the peshmerga might participate in an operation to retake Mosul itself.
"We will take part if the Iraqi government asks us, and of course we will have our conditions," he said, without specifying what they would be.
IS spearheaded a sweeping militant offensive that has overrun much of Iraq's Sunni Arab heartland since June, presenting both an opportunity for territorial expansion and an existential threat to the country's Kurdish region.
Multiple Iraqi divisions collapsed in the early days of the offensive, clearing the way for the Kurds to take control of a swathe of disputed northern territory that they have long wanted to incorporate into their region over Baghdad's objections.
But after driving south towards Baghdad, IS then turned its attention to the Kurds, pushing them back toward their regional capital Arbil in a move that helped spark US air strikes against the extremists.
Backed by the strikes, which are now being carried out by a coalition of countries, Kurdish forces have clawed back significant ground from IS.
The conflict seems set to redraw the internal boundaries of Iraq in favour of broader Kurdish control in the north.
In his remarks on Mount Sinjar, Barzani said, "We will not leave an inch of the land of Kurdistan for (IS), and we will strike (IS) in any place it is located."
Tens of thousands of members of the Yazidi religious minority were trapped by IS on the mountain for days in the searing August heat in a first siege that sparked fears of genocide.
That siege was broken and many of the civilians evacuated, but others stayed behind and were again besieged by the extremist group in October.


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Police are still searching for the suspect of a vandalism spree at Penn State's York campus.
The Romano Building on Penn State's York campus was the target of the vandalism.
The damage is estimated at $25,000.
The vandalism inside of the building included smashed vending machine glass and overturned furniture and trash cans.
Police say over 15 windows were smashed.
The campus had to board-up the broken windows.
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Sodom and Gomora Part 2
This is where it gets a little hairy. No one's even sure if God remembers the way this one actually ends.
Lo, a narrative.
Lot did come down to Somora, after following three stars and did find Eve fornicating under a man named Jezzaby.
And Lot did tap Eve on the shoulder and Eve did frantically cover herself and did say "Who the f*ck are you?". And thus did Jezzaby sock Lot in the jaw and call him a lurker.
And Lo did Lot explain later to Eve that he had been sent from God to deliver a message and Eve did ask whether she was pregnant and thus did Lot say he would not be surprised but that was not his message.
And did Lot then plant the pill called E into Eve's pina colada.
And Eve did go apesh*t and hug Lot and they spent their days happily high. And then did Lot try to put Eve's hand under his vintage leather robe. And did Eve tell Lot that Lot was not her type and that they should be friends.
And Lot did ask Eve why not and Eve did say that Lot reminded her of an old ex. And Lot was dejected but still high. And thus then thou, Lo! did Lot convince Eve to get higher with him and thus they took the last of the pink pills and did get completely and utterly f*cking high.
And Eve was sad that the pills were gone and told Lot she wanted more and Lot did hesitate unti Eve did look at him with a look of sex, and then did Lot give Eve the entire secret to making the pink pills and thus did THEN! did Eve stop talking to Lot.
The town was boooooming! Men roamed the streets with mansheaths in hand like divining rods. Women adorned themselves with a cork and two feathers. Koala couples coplulated keenly. Aardvarks for some reason became popular housepets, and Lot made a point to never ask. It was one big viscous fornication bonanza and the streets flowed freely with the spooj of many. Manmilk splattered into the night like liquid firecrackers. Someone invented the term "goosing"
Eve managed to become pregnant seven times in one Sunday! She was not thrilled by the third delivery.
Anyhow, so here's where the tone changes. Lot, who is Adam, if you're still keeping track was hoppin' around with his own mansheath in hand enthusiastically asking anyone that would listen, "Hey, how about you touch my mansheath?" He would get responses like "No." And the "No" was promptly followed by a squeal of laughter. A girl wearing a button called him a "tard".
And then Lot was sad and went to his house on the edge of town and did lay down on his cornbag bed and stare at the ceiling. Lot could not sleep amidst the bombastic caucophony of unearthly carnal activity parading outside. A very large ape was beating a gong in time to his fornication right outside his window .
Lot barely heard the knock on the door.
"Who is it?"
"It's us, Lot!" Two familiar voices giggling.
Lot openned the door a crack to see the smiling faces of Meghan and Tiffany.
"Hey!, what brings you two here?"
"Yeah, Lot, God wanted to bring us here to show us around. He's running a little late"
"God's coming here?", squeaked Lot, and he hurriedly shuffled the two inside and slammed the door behind him. Quickly, he shut the window.
"What's that gonging sound?" Tiffany went towards the window.
"Ummm...it's Apeboy and the gongmen. Don't open the window. They're shy, but they're practicing for the choir. When's God coming?"
"He should be here in seven minutes. Why are you holding your mansheath like that?" Meghan looked down inquisitively.
"Sunburn!" Lot made a pained expression.
And then a furious pounding on the door shook the foundation of Lot's house. A rising chorus of haunting voices groaned the word "Broads. Broads", low pitched, long and guttural. Demanding.
Lot peeked outside through the keyhole and having a relatively wide sense of peripheral vision -- look, are you expecting this to make sense now? - saw a phantom sea of shuffling manwhores. Each had an empty gaze, staring coldy ahead. They ambled and lurched towards Lot's house, mansheaths in hand. Some in each others hands. All hands were mansheathed.
"Oh, sh*t", said Lot, "they can smell God's girlfriends."
And that's when the first mansheath splintered its way through the door.