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Recently, a delegation from the Kennedy Center visited Uganda and spoke with various politicians, including mover of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, David Bahati. In this NTV clip, Bahati sounds resolved to continue with his crusade.Parliament is currently on recess, subject to the Speaker's recall.Bahati continues to frame his bill as a child protection measure despite the fact that existing laws already cover offenses against minors. Moreover, every gay organization in … [Read more...]
Uganda Watch: Bahati questioned about death of MP; Museveni outlines position on gays
Bahati under scrutinyDavid Bahati finds himself in the spotlight again but this time not for his Anti-Homosexuality Bill. Rather he is under some scrutiny over his alleged relationship with a murder suspect. The Observer has the story:Almost a week after Cerinah Nebanda's death, David Bahati, the anti-gay bill sponsor, finds himself thrust into the unviable limelight as a person of interest in the death of the Butaleja woman Member of Parliament.Until now, Bahati was known and has s … [Read more...]
Uganda Watch: No Business Today; Bahati Talks about the Bill
Due to the death of a former MP, Uganda's Parliament will not consider any business today. Instead, they will take the day for a memorial to former MP Atenyi Deo Zabasaija.Yesterday, Melanie Nathan spoke to David Bahati about his anti-gay bill. You can read that interview here. Bahati again claims that there is new draft of the bill sans death penalty which he will read in Parliament soon. However, when a Ugandan asks Parliament for a copy of the bill, the 2009 version is handed out. The … [Read more...]
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill Appears on Parliament's To-Do List
The Anti-Homosexuality Bill is listed on today's order paper under the heading of "Notice of Business to Follow."NOTICE OF BUSINESS TO FOLLOW MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT TO URGE GOVERNMENT TO BAIL OUT SEMBULE STEEL MILLS LTD FROM THE INTENDED SALE OF ITS PROPERTIESPRESENTATION, CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE REPORT ON THE ADHOC COMMITTEE INVESTIGATING THE ENERGY SECTORTHE ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL, 20124. THE PUBLIC ORDER MANAGEMENT BILL, 20125. REP … [Read more...]
Uganda's Speaker of Parliament Wants Anti-Homosexuality Bill Debated Next Week
So says the Monitor.The Speaker of Parliament has directed the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee to present the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2011 on the floor of Parliament.The committee chairperson, Mr Stephen Tashobya, passed on Ms Rebecca Kadaga's directive to committee members yesterday as he summoned them to attend next week's session in person "to have the Bill concluded".In her November 13 letter, the Speaker advised Mr Tashobya to be mindful of what she said was the high de … [Read more...]
Uganda now says it doesn't discriminate against gays; AP says the bill has been shelved
Which part of this post's headline do you believe?Here is the link to the AP article in the Washington Post.Simon Lokodo appears to be in a bit of trouble now that he has broken up a couple of legal meetings of LGBT people. It appears that Lokodo had the green light to harass gays but now he is on his own.I am aware that Stephen Tashobya, the committee chair of the committee where the bill sits thinks there are better things to do than mess with the anti-gay bill. However, it is just … [Read more...]
Uganda to ban NGOs over gay rights
The crackdown continues:KAMPALA (Reuters) - Uganda said on Wednesday it was banning 38 non-governmental organisations it accuses of promoting homosexuality and recruiting children.Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda, along with more than 30 other countries in Africa, and activists say few Africans are openly gay, fearing imprisonment, violence and losing their jobs.Ethics Minister Simon Lokodo told Reuters the organisations being targeted were receiving support from abroad for … [Read more...]
More coverage of police crackdown on gay rights meeting; anti-gay bill may be considered this session
Freedom of association, freedom of speech; these are precious freedoms that Ugandan gays do not have. And if David Bahati gets his way, very soon, Ugandan LGBT people may not have freedom to live.Note Bahati at the end of the video. He says Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee Chair Stephen Tashobya has assured him that the bill will be acted on in the next session.Folks, it looks like it is time to wake up again. … [Read more...]


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Katrina's Impact on the U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Markets
As of Monday, September 19, 5:00 pm
Hurricane Katrina in Perspective (see figures below).
While the peak crude oil production loss from Hurricane Katrina
was similar to 2004's Hurricane Ivan and even less than Hurricane
Dennis earlier this year, the pace of restoration is expected
to be much more similar to Hurricane Ivan than any of the other
recent hurricanes. For example, while the peak daily loss in
crude oil production during Hurricane Dennis was slightly more
than suffered following Hurricane Katrina, within a week of
the peak loss, crude oil production following Hurricane Dennis
was back to normal while it will likely be months before crude
oil production is back to normal following Hurricane Katrina.
New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) prices increased initially
following the hurricane. Since early September, product prices
generally have declined (increasing on September 19 with news
of Tropical Storm Rita approaching the Gulf of Mexico).
Shut-in Statistics (as of 11:30 a.m. September 19). According
to the Minerals Management Service
(MMS), Gulf of Mexico (GOM) oil production was reduced by 837,648
barrels per day as a result of Hurricane Katrina, equivalent
to 55.84 percent of daily GOM oil production. The MMS also reported
that 3.375 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas production
was shut in, equivalent to 33.75 percent of daily GOM natural
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On September 19, DOE released the weekly Gasoline
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weekly retail gasoline price decreased to $2.79 (down 16.9 cents
from the previous week). Diesel fuel prices decreased 11.5 cents
to $2.73.
Refineries. Four refineries (ChevronTexaco, located
in Pascagoula, MS; ConocoPhillips, located in Belle Chasse,
LA; ExxonMobil, located in Chalmette, LA; and Murphy Oil, located
in Meraux, LA) remain shut down, and expectations are that these
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The problem is still most likely in the carburetor.
There are very small passages in these carburetors that get get restricted and cause this problem.
Many times even rebuilding these you still have to replace the carburetor if it still doesn't work.
I will send you my complete carburetor answer that will go through many of these things. Not all of it will apply to you, but it is good information anyway.
Here is my comprehensive carburetor and fuel answer that may give you some ideas.
As engines sit or get older, fuel that is left in the carburetor can turn to gum and varnish and cause this and other problems. Also, any gasoline that was left in a gas can for a period of more than 30 days must be discarded because it also has begun to turn to varnish.
Today's gasoline's contain MTBE and alcohol. (Ethanol) They turn to "Junk and garbage" very quickly. Alcohol is partially water (H2O). And they call it "Oxygenated fuels! It is the oxygen that breaks down the organic compounds in the fuel and turns the gas to "Garbage" (Gum and varnish) The fuels we had just a few years ago had no alcohol in it and would store for longer periods of time before going stale... and fuel stabilizers do almost nothing to prevent the fuel from going bad with the changes in today's fuels.
Do not buy gas from the "Discount" Stations. The discount stations get a reduced price on gas because they may be buying fuel that is nearly 30 days old already. You may be getting fuel that's nearly stale right from the pump when buying from a discount station. Purchase your fuel from the well-known stations such as Shell, BP, Sonoco, Phillips 66 etc.
More than 70% of all of our repairs in our lawn mower business are due to this same issue. You most likely have dirt, gum, varnish...etc in your carburetor plugging up the small passageways and jets in the carburetor.
The carburetor must be removed from the engine. Clean all parts with carburetor cleaner and blow out all the small holes and passageways with compressed air. Remove all of the non-metallic parts since the carburetor cleaner will cause them to be disfigured decompose and plug the carburetor as time goes on.
Wash the carburetor cleaner off of the metal parts by washing them in warm, soapy water then rinsing with clean water. Dry them by blowing it off with compressed air. Make sure that all the passageways are blown dry before reassembling.
Reassemble using a NEW carburetor rebuild kit.
DO NOT TRY TO REASSEMBLE WITHOUT USING A COMPLTE CARBURETOR KIT! You will just end up having to do the job again.
ALWAYS clean the fuel tank and replace the fuel line when doing this repair or you may have to do it all over again. The inside of the fuel line disintegrates over time and these small pieces of rubber will plug up the carburetor too. Dirt and water from a dirty fuel tank will also plug up the carburetor. Find the Model, type and serial or code numbers off of the engine and take them to your local dealer to get the carburetor repair kit.
If you do the work yourself, take pictures or at least make a drawing of where all the linkages, gaskets, and component parts go. Correct reassembly is critical.
If the carburetor still doesn't work correctly, you may have to take it to someone who has an "Ultra-sonic" cleaning machine. This machine uses carb cleaner and ultrasonic vibrations to get the very small passageways clean when traditional methods fail.
Here is where you can get an inexpensive "Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine"
If you don't feel comfortable with this kind of repair I would suggest sending it to a reputable shop.
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The surging is usually caused by a lean running condition on idle. the idle passages are the ones that usually get clogged first.
Check the spark plugs also as a defective spark plug can also cause this.
The passages on Nikki 2 barrell carburetor that is on the Briggs V-twin are accessable and I cleared all of them.
I have repaced the original spark plugs
with new ones and get no change.
The are NOT all accessable. there are some on the insise that even I cannaot get to.
They are NOT all accessable. there are some on the inside that even I cannot get to.
In any case. we have had some problems with the Nikki carbs. When you order a new carb , they will send you a Walbro because of the Nikki problems.
I also put it in an utrasonic parts cleaner and still same problem.
OK, the I suggest a new carburetor
I will order another carburetor. I was wondering if anything outside of the carburetor could make the engien surge at idle.
Yes, but what you have already done is what I would have mentioned.
I hope the carburetor fixes the problem because they are not inexpensive.
OK, thank you for your help. I will try it.


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The jolting news Wednesday that Brian Burke had been relieved of his duties running the Toronto Maple Leafs sent shock waves throughout the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. empire.
And perhaps the strongest reverberations were felt in the office of Bryan Colangelo, president and general manager of the Toronto Raptors, Burke's counterpart in the organization's basketball department.
"Hockey is certainly at the forefront, so I'm sure a number of people were affected by it," Colangelo said.
But he denied Burke's sudden removal would have any affect on how he goes about his day-to-day task of trying to improve a Raptors team that – like the Maple Leafs in the NHL – haven't exactly been a world-beater within the NBA under his watch.
"I was surprised when I learned of [Burke's firing]," Colangelo said prior to Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Air Canada Centre.
"Other than that, I'm worried about our upcoming game and continuing to execute the plan that we're executing and making our basketball team better."
The Raptors (13-22) helped allay some of the tension that had built up within the ACC, dispatching the 76ers (15-22) by a healthy margin, 90-72.
Amir Johnson and DeMar DeRozan led all scorers with 19 points apiece for the Raptors, who snapped a two-game losing string.
The kind folks who run MLSE haven't exactly been reticent in dispatching the hired help of late. Just a few days before Burke learned of his fate, the company's soccer team, Toronto FC, fired head coach Paul Mariner after another losing season (and Mariner's one and only season with TFC).
Colangelo, who took over the top basketball post in February of 2006, has been under more scrutiny of late as the Raptors have missed the playoffs the last four years, failing to finish any higher than in ninth place among the 15-team Eastern Conference.
And when the Raptors lost 19 of their first 23 games in 2012-13, it was felt changes to the basketball hierarchy was just a matter of time.
A recent run of good fortune, during which the Raptors had won eight of their last 11 heading into Wednesday's contest, has curtailed much of that talk for the time being.
Colangelo's contract runs out at the end of the season, and the club holds an option on whether to invite him back for more.
"We're all being evaluated all the time," MLSE president and chief operating officer Tom Anselmi said Wednesday, when asked about Colangelo's status during the announcement of Burke's firing. "Bryan and his team are in the midst of a rebuilding process, and that's what you always want to see, a process."
Anselmi went on to say: "We're going to have to make a decision at some point in the next few months" on whether to pick up the option on Colangelo's contract.
While Colangelo would not comment on Anselmi's words, he did say he is comfortable in his leadership role and confident the young core of talent, including DeRozan, he has been nurturing the last couple of years will pay off down the road.
"Again, this year was not necessarily about making the playoffs," the Raptors GM said. "It was make sure we took a step forward. Our goal internally was to try to compete for the playoffs, and that's what we're still hopeful to do."
Colangelo said he has kept the MSLE board informed of his plans all the way along.
"We're executing a plan that we outlined and defined for everyone 2 1/2 years ago," he said. "When the new board [at MLSE] came on, I outlined where we were in the process of implementing that plan and executing that plan.
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If you've got the money, this is the one of the best ways to bring the cinema experience to your living room
If you're of a certain age, your first memory of JVC might be of a VHS player or perhaps a chunky, but at the time astonishingly 'portable', camcorder.
If you've waited until now to make JVC's acquaintance, may we suggest you take a look at its projectors?
JVC may not concern itself unduly with the budget end of the market, but for mid-range and high-end big-screen entertainment, JVC is on top of its game.
The DLA-HD950B is a Full HD, D-ILA projector claiming an impressive 50,000:1 native contrast ratio and packing THX and ISF calibration.
There's a 100Hz clear-motion driver on board too, promising smoother-than-smooth motion. It's all delivered in a sleek, relatively slim, gloss-black machine, complete with side-mounted connections.
So easy to get up-and-runningYou'll find two HDMI inputs, plus component, S-Video and composite inputs, and it's a doddle to centre, focus and set-up your picture - there's even a THX mode should you want to trust the experts with your picture's settings - and it runs at a deathly silent 19dB once you do.
Terminator Salvation on Blu-ray provides a sepia tinged, action-packed picture that the JVC brings to life with remarkable insight, a steady hand with even the speediest action and an exhaustive range of subtle colour shades.
The projector's ability with gloomy scenes is particularly striking. It digs up untold amounts of detail from deep, solid blacks.
This is apparent watching Moon, which provides a natural colour palette alongside some bright, clean whites that are rendered faithfully with a sharp but smooth picture, adding a real sense of involvement.
We didn't want to take the DLA-HD950B out of our reference room. It's one of the best projectors we've seen in a mighty long time, and well worth every star.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) Earl Palmer, the session drummer whose pioneering backbeats were recorded on such classics as Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" and The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," has died. He was 84.
Palmer died Friday at his Los Angeles home after fighting a lengthy illness, his spokesman Kevin Sasaki said.
Born in New Orleans in 1924 and later moving to Los Angeles, Palmer worked extensively in both cities, recording with some of the music world's all-time greats on thousands of tracks.
His beats form the backdrop on Ike and Tina Turner's "River Deep, Mountain High," Fats Domino's "The Fat Man" and "I Hear You Knockin'" by Smiley Lewis.
From his Los Angeles home, Palmer drummed for music producer Phil Spector and Motown, and his session credits include artists as diverse as the Monkees, Neil Young and Frank Sinatra.
"He was groundbreaking," said Ed Vodika, the pianist in the Earl Palmer Trio. Palmer "shaped American music for the '50s, '60s and '70s."
Vodika said he met Palmer about 10 years ago and was asked to join the trio. The pianist said he spent the next five years playing weekly gigs in Los Angeles that attracted a host of big-name musicians, from Bonnie Raitt to Ringo Starr.
"He worked with so many people in his career ... you never knew who would be in the audience," Vodika said.
Palmer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. According to the institution's Web site, Little Richard wrote in his autobiography that Palmer "is probably the greatest session drummer of all time."
Palmer married four times and is survived by his seven children.
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on 08 November 2005
Freshness got the scoop on the Alife x Reebok Tennis ball show we covered earlier:
"THE BALL OUT" is an ALIFE/Reebok Court Victory Pump, fabricated by hand entirely out of tennis ball felt. "THE BALL OUT" is limited to 48 pairs and will be distributed exclusively through ALIFE. An original ALIFE design, "THE BALL OUT" is the first of three products to be born from a collaborative relationship between ALIFE and Reebok.
Stay tuned to Freshness for news on the drop.
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After yesterday's post on the Alife Tennis Pump, we were pointed to this image of a similarly treated Airwalk from 1995. This just supports my little mantra that there are no new ideas, just great executions. Thanks Ryan. Image via Charlie...
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Made using a 100% wool fabric that features a pattern by textile designer Liora Manné (like the Classickicks Reversible Hoodie), these new Classickicks Vans are set to drop tomorrow 13 January 2007. Limited to an edition of 200 pairs...
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Subject: Re: [TGF] A sensitive topic
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:34:32 -0500
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I also grew up in the south in the 1950s, and I think it imperative that
today's generation and future generations know exactly what it was like
-- hurtful language and all. People need to be aware of these things --
racism, lynchings, the Holocaust, slavery -- so that they will not
happen again. Cleaning up the language might save a few individuals'
sensibilities, but sometimes sensibilities need to be offended in order
that these wrongs will not be repeated. If we do not have a full
picture of what happened in the past, how are we to take steps to
prevent these wrongs in the future?
Karen Rhodes
Middleburg, Clay County, Florida
Author of /Non-Federal Censuses of Florida, 1784-1945: A Guide to Sources/
On 12/31/2011 6:45 AM, Mary Scrudder wrote:
> I've read this thread with interest but I am conflicted with my own thoughts
> on this matter. It is clear that from a 'historical view' staying as close
> as possible to the original is important. However, having grown up in the
> south, in the 50s, and personally hearing (and remembering) some comments
> made by others - - Well - - rude comments were not always used. But rude
> comments were heard often, and the comments were meant to demean, and
> condescend.
> I agree with others that a well worded introduction would help prepare your
> readers, but I think that if you have especially hurtful language, a
> bracketed blank would be appropriate. A question to ask might be - after so
> many years have passed, could anyone still be hurt by the written words? I
> think the integrity of the history, and especially the voice, could still be
> maintained by a few omissions.
> Cheryl, You are so lucky to receive such a great gift of history.
> Mary
> Austin, Texas
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> Subject: [TGF] A sensitive topic
> I seek advice from those who have written and published geneaogical and
> historical works. I am working on compiling a neighborhood history, which
> neighborhood no longer exists, as it is no longer residential. There are a
> number of persons still living who used to live there or have ancestors who
> lived there.
> I was delighted when a relative loaned to me a life history typed up by this
> individual (the author) who has been deceased since 1971. This relative has
> given me permission to include the deceased man's life history in my
> neighborhood history. Many of his stories are not only relevant to the
> neighborhood history but sheds light on events, folkways, day-to-day living,
> etc., etc.
> The deceased man used soom "colorful" language and some words to refer to
> certain races during the first or second decade of the 1900s, and was quite
> common to use those words for this particular area at that particular time.
> Some of these words are not "politically correct" to put it mildly.
> I am not sure how to handle this situtation. I want to stay as close to the
> "original" wording as possible in order to keep the flavor of his stories,
> including his bad grammar, but I don't want to offend certain races of
> people by his occassional use of the words no longer acceptable in today's
> society. I wonder about the integrity of my work if I insert with brackets
> a substitute word - or just how I should handle this.
> I have decided to insert proper punctuation , for the sake of ease of
> reading.
> Help! What should I do? I eagerly look forward to hearing from those who
> can help - especially from those who have been in this situation.
> Cheryl Proctor
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Orion star mapCopyright: Melbourne Planetarium
The constellation of Orion is one of the most impressive sights in the night sky. From Melbourne it is best seen in the summer, when it dominates our northern skies. In ancient Greek mythology, Orion was a legendary hunter. To us in the southern hemisphere, he appears upside-down and is quite easy to recognise. The three bright stars in a line in the centre of the constellation represent his belt. Below these are two bright stars, Betelgeuse and Bellatrix, which mark his shoulders. Above the stars of the belt are two more bright stars, Rigel and Saiph, which are in his legs.
Rigel is the brightest star in this constellation, and shines with a brilliant white light. The next brightest is Betelgeuse, which has a reddish colour. Binoculars bring out the difference in colour very well. Betelgeuse is 310 light-years away. It is a red supergiant, large enough to swallow the Earth's orbit around the Sun. The brightness of this star varies a little, as the star itself swells and shrinks over a period of more than 5 years. At its brightest it is almost as bright as Rigel. Rigel is much further away, at over 900 light-years, but it is the brighter of the two because it gives off more light.
This group of stars within Orion is commonly known in Australia as the Saucepan. This should fit within your field of view, with the three stars in the belt of Orion at the bottom. Their names are (from left to right) Mintika, Alnilam and Alnitak, and they form the base of the saucepan. Above these are the stars of the sword of Orion, which marks the handle of the saucepan. In the middle of this group is an object which appears to be a fuzzy star to the unaided eye. It is actually the spectacular Great Nebula in Orion, or M42, and through binoculars it can be seen as a large glowing cloud, shaped like a fan. Stars can be seen in the nebula and at the centre is Theta Orionis, a group of four star systems commonly called the Trapezium, though this can be difficult to see. M42 is over 1 000 light-years away and is relatively young, at around 30 000 years old. Stars are being formed in this nebula, and their heat cause the cloud to glow. M42 is actually just the brightest part of a much larger nebula which covers most of the constellation, but much of which we cannot see.
In the middle of this field is the variable star U Orionis. It is a Mira variable, a special type of variable star named after the star Mira in the constellation of Cetus. Mira variables are unstable, pulsating stars, either red giants or red supergiants, whose brightness varies considerably over time. The periods of these stars range from 80 to over 600 days. U Orionis has a period of 373 days, or just over a year. At its brightest it is an easy object to find in binoculars and has a strong reddish colour but at its faintest, it cannot be seen at all in binoculars.
Hi Gemma,
A good place for space images is the NASA website. You should be able to find what you're looking for there.
Hi Debra,
The saucepan is part of the constellation 'Orion' (the hunter) and the teapot can be seen in the constellation 'Sagittarius' (the archer). Both are visible in the southern hemisphere, usually even in light polluted towns and cities, but at different times of the year depending on the season. For example, Orion/Saucepan is visible in summer & autumn in the evening in the north to north-west. The Planetarium website has a comprehensive Skynote newsletter that can keep you up to date with what can be seen in the night sky each month.
Hello TashCam; we were asked a similar question on another page on this website found here; in short the answer is that even though everything in the Universe is in motion, constellations appear to move because we see them from a moving Earth. You can read more about the relative positions of constellations in the SkyNotes, which are published monthly.
Hope this helps
Apart from any proper name given to a star, astronomers traditionally use the Greek alphabet to name stars so that the brightest in each constellation is "alpha", the second brightest is "beta" etc... However, this star does have several names depending on which cultural tradition applies or which star map system is used. Here's an extract from one web source to explain more…
η Orionis (Eta Orionis)
Eta Orionis is an eclipsing binary star system that consists of two blue stars, belonging to the spectral type B0.5V, approximately 900 light years distant. It belongs to the Orion Arm, which is a minor spiral arm of the Milky Way, sometimes also known as the Orion Spur or the Orion-Cygnus Arm.
Eta Orionis, located just to the west of Orion's Belt, has several traditional names: Saiph (which it shares with Kappa Orionis), Algjebbah, and Ensis, which means "sword" in Latin.
The star is classified as a Beta Lyrae variable, a type of close binary star with variations in brightness caused by one component occasionally passing in front of the other one. It has a visual magnitude of 3.38.
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The economy's in terrible shape and sales of new cars are running barely more than half what they were a couple of years ago. People are putting off purchases of new vehicles, many likely waiting to see what happens to their personal finances and those of the nation as a whole.
Amid all this chaos of commerce, Ford is updating its retro-themed Mustang. It's been almost five years since the car was completely redone, so it gets little tweaks here and there to keep it looking fresh. It still carries that famous look from the late 1960s, but with a decidedly modern look at the same time. Recession? Heck, the Mustang has weathered many of those since its original debut in 1964.
The timing of the car's '64 debut was just about perfect, as the economy was strong and post-war baby boomers were ready for an affordable sporty car. In the first two years of production, Ford sold one million Mustangs and it was such a success that General Motors scrambled to bring out their own Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird.
Mustang sales would drop off a bit in the ensuing years, and a recession in 1969-70 took a little bit of the fun out of the "muscle car" era. As the seventies got moving, Ford realized the Mustang had gotten a little large and heavy, and a return to the car's original mission would be needed. Just as the 1974 Mustang II was hitting showrooms (it was a much smaller than the 1973 Mustang and featured more efficient engines), the OPEC oil embargo caused havoc in the economy and made fuel economy a priority.
The early 1980's saw the dawn of a new era for the Mustang, as technology had allowed engineers to bring performance back while still keeping pollutants and gas mileage intact. But alas, the 1982 Mustang debuted smack in the middle of a recession that dragged on for nearly two years. Moving forward, the rest of the decade saw great strides for the Mustang.
I guess my point is that this new Mustang may be hitting the market at a really tough time, but if history is any indication, this fun-to-drive car probably still has a bright future. Sales numbers will be a lot lower than they have been, and it's got formidable competition for the dollars of muscle car buyers (the Dodge Challenger and upcoming Chevy Camaro). Without a doubt, the Mustang is up for the fight. One of the challenges in redesigning a so-called "retro" design is how to keep from changing the things that make the car so appealing. The 2010 Mustang gets a slightly different headlight design, but keeps the overall look of the 1967 fastback. Likewise, the three-element taillights still resemble those of the 1969 model, but they get a little more of a contour. A cool new feature is that the three LED lamps flash sequentially, much like the taillights of the 1960's Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar.
Further refinement is found inside, where the circular theme of the center dashboard vents has given way to rectangles that almost perfectly resemble those of the 1967 Mustang. The instrument cluster gets a slight revamping as well, but keeps its well-done retro tribute theme. Even the font on the gauges mimics the numerals Ford used back in the '60s, to great effect.
Even though some may see the Mustang as an automotive Neanderthal, it really is a very modern vehicle under its skin. The GT model will be flagship for now, although not the volume leader. That honor will go to the "base" Mustang with a V6 engine, and really only the well-read auto enthusiasts will be able to tell the two models apart. Since the standard Mustang enjoys such a price and fuel economy advantage over the GT, it will easily outsell the latter.
But the GT is what gets enthusiasts' blood flowing. Its overhead cam V8 makes a solid 315 horsepower, an improvement from last year's GT. In addition to the added punch, Ford engineers re-tuned the intake and exhaust systems for an even more muscular growl when it's time to get moving quickly. Like a true muscle car, a manual transmission is standard, though most buyers will choose the automatic for convenience sake.
Option choices have been a Mustang hallmark since the beginning, and for 2010 there are many ways to order up a Mustang. There are essentially two body styles, a convertible and a fastback coupe, the latter is also available with a fixed glass roof to let some extra light into the interior. Option packages can send the price from just under $21,000 for a base V6 coupe, to nearly $40,000 for a GT convertible with all the options, including a newly-improved navigation system.
The recession may have us in the financial doldrums, but the Ford Mustang will soldier on, just as it has for decades. When our economy does improve, there may even be pent-up demand for new cars. What better way to celebrate a rosy future than with a sporty new car that's ready for the times.
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A federal judge rejected a demand by Barry Bonds' attorneys today to force prosecutors to reveal whether they intend to retry the home run king for perjury.
Bonds was found guilty in April on one count of obstruction of justice for testimony he gave to a grand jury investigating a steroids ring in 2003. The jury deadlocked on three perjury counts, and U.S. District Judge Susan Illston declared a mistrial on those.
Initially, prosecutors had planned to announce by today whether they would retry Bonds for allegedly lying to the grand jury about knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs. But in recent court filings, they argued they deserved more time because after the trial, defense attorneys filed a motion to toss the obstruction conviction and have a new trial.
At this morning's hearing, Illston agreed with prosecutors that the issue needed to be resolved before they made a decision on retrying the other counts.
"I don't think it's sensible to set a retrial on the mistried counts until we know whether there's going to be a need for a trial on the convicted count," she said.
Illston appeared frustrated with defense attorney Allen Ruby when he inquired about the government's plan on the mistried counts.
"You can ask them directly anytime you like Mr. Ruby," she said. "It seems to me manifestly unlikely that a decision like that is going to be made until a decision on the motion (to acquit) is made. Don't you think that's right?"
Bonds watched the exchange calmly from his seat next to his attorneys.
Defense attorneys have argued that the obstruction conviction, in which jurors found Bonds intentionally evaded a question about whether his trainer ever injected him, should be thrown out.
Instead of directly responding to the question, Bonds gave a rambling answer about how he had been a "celebrity child."
Defense attorneys argued that Bonds answered the question directly in other parts of his testimony and that the statement was truthful.
"Unauthorized rambling is not a federal crime," the attorneys wrote in the filing.
The government will file a brief on the acquittal issue by July 27, and attorneys will appear in court for oral arguments on Aug. 26. After that, prosecutors will decide whether to retry the perjury counts.
Correction: An earlier version of this post gave an incorrect date for the deadline by which prosecutors must file a brief on the acquittal issue. The correct date is July 27.


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"I know that President Bush admires Harry Truman -- we have talked about that," [David] McCullough said, though he was cautious about offering any snap assessments of the Bush presidency. "About 50 years has to go by before you can appraise a presidency -- the dust has to settle."
He did say he sees similarities between Truman and Bush, especially in their capacity to endure "merciless criticism and personal abuse" that he doubts "many of us could take."...
Historians are divided about this kind of assessment from the administration. Fred I. Greenstein, a Princeton scholar regarded as a preeminent authority on the presidency, alluded to one major difference between Bush and Truman, often cited by Democrats. "The Marshall Plan was part of a broad-based diplomatic effort, and it was enacted by Truman's bipartisan leadership of a Republican Congress," he said in an e-mail. "Bush's efforts have been heavily unilateral internationally and divisive internally, except those just after 9/11."
James G. Hershberg, a Cold War historian at George Washington University, said he doubts that history will judge Bush as kindly as it has Truman, saying Truman's roles in fostering European recovery and building the NATO alliance were seen as solid accomplishments at the time. "Bush, by contrast, lacks any successes of comparable magnitude to compensate for his mismanagement of the Iraq war and will be hard-pressed to produce any in his last two years," he said.
But Greenstein said he has been struck by parallels between the two presidents, including their feistiness, the fact that neither seemed up to the job in their early months in office, that both had responses to crises that made them seem more presidential and that both saw their approval levels drop after stalemated wars. "As one who remembers the Truman presidency," he said, "I often have a sense of deja vu."
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Arnold A Offner - 12/20/2006
I agree that it is nonsense to compare Truman and Bush. Truman did have the capacity to rethink and to reassess, e.g., in the case of his own assessment of "overreach," regarding North Korea, he agreed within a week of PRC intervention to look to get out of the war with honor. He also fired MacArthur--at great political cost--when the general opposed seeking a cease fire in April 1951. Alas, Truman got caught up on the POW issue (ignored the Geneva Convention!) and it took until Ike and 1953 to end the war. But it was still done in three years--and after 3 and half years Bush remains in a state of denial while his White House hawks call for more troops and maybe attacks on Iran. And of course, Bush has NO foreign policy achievements to speak of, whereas HST had the Marshall Plan and NATO--and on the domestic front he was a million years ahead of Bush, including calls for expanded Social Security, minimum wage increases, and in 1949, National Health Insurance. Please save us from any future comparisons--not even David McCullough will be able to "hagiograp-hy" Bush, who will ultimately rank where he should--at the bottom of the presidential list.
Keith Robert Schmitz - 12/20/2006
There is no comparison based on motive and their careers leading up to the Presidency.
Truman saw government as service, Bush sees it as self enrichment.
Truman had a record of accomplishment as a chief judge in Jackson county and in his role in the Truman Committee, Bush was a total business failure and served as governor in a state where they have set up a weak governors ship.
The whole notion of comparison is nonsense.
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DENVER–President Barack Obama once again suggested that the nation look for new ways to combat gun violence without offering specifics as to what he might do or how he might approach it.
Speaking in Denver Wednesday, the president said he had been in the area just two and a half weeks earlier, to visit with survivors and victims' families after the movie theater shooting in nearby Aurora, Colo., that left 12 people dead and 58 wounded. Since then, there's been another mass shooting, on Sunday at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis., where six people were killed.
"I think we can all acknowledge we've got to put an end to this kind of senseless violence, whether it's in Aurora, whether it's in Oak Creek, whether it's in Tucson, whether it's in cities all across America where too many lives are cut short because of senseless violence. This is going to have to stop," he told supporters at the top of a campaign rally. "And as an American family, as one American family, we're going to have to come together and look at all the approaches that we can take to try to bring an end to it."…


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Members of the African-American group Project 21 are expressing outrage over the use of a racial slur by Senate Minority Whip Wendell Ford (D-KY) during a radio interview on Louisville, Kentucky's "Jane Norris Show."
According to a page six Washington Post November 2 story, which reviewed a tape of the interview by WHAS radio, a caller told Sen. Ford, "I'm not near as rich as you, Senator." The caller was responding to Ford's assertion that the GOP budget package would disproportionately benefit the rich. Ford's response to the caller was: "Well, I'm not nigger rich, either." Ford explained later to WHAS: "I thought the caller used an offensive racial epithet. I was so shocked and offended that I shot back at him, and I repeated what I thought the caller said to emphasize how offensive it was to me."
"My first reaction to Sen. Ford's comments were that if the movie 'Mark Fuhrman Goes to Washington' is ever made, the Senator would make a good leading man," stated Project 21 member Raynard Jackson, a private business consultant. "Why aren't the Democrats denouncing this? If a member of the Republican Congressional leadership had said that, the Black Caucus would have held a million man march about it. The Washington Post definitely would not have buried it on page six. The broadcasting networks would have probably interrupted their prime time programming. Where is the outrage? Furthermore, Ford's excuse for using the slur is laughable. Why would he respond to an epithet with an epithet?"
"Is this yet another example of where we're supposed to separate the message from the messenger?" asks Project 21 Chairman Edmund Peterson. "The lack of outrage indicates that Ford must be one of the good racists. Because he's a mouthpiece for the liberal agenda, I guess his comments are supposed to be overlooked. This comment reminds me of one that was equally ignored from Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) when he defended racial preference programs by recalling his legislative efforts on behalf of blind people. I'll repeat it again, it seems that the media and liberal members of Congress are applying a double standard. Racial slurs made by proponents of the liberal agenda are ignored or excused, because presumably they are 'progressive.' Meanwhile, conservatives who even come close to violating certain racial sensitivities are driven out of town. There are now two types of racists in America: the good racists and the bad racists. Mr. Ford, it seems that the silence of your liberal colleagues and the media makes you a good racist."
"I am shocked and appalled ... this is completely and totally inappropriate for public discourse," said Project 21 member Horace Cooper, who is also the Legislative Counsel to Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-TX). "There are no circumstances under which this is appropriate. If a member of the Republican leadership had said something of a similar nature, the Washington Post would have made it a page one story."
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The Creekwalk Inn was a delightfully unique B&B experience. The owners, specifically Janice - make it magical, authentic and memorable. When you stay here, you feel like you're staying with family. The food is remarkable - absolutely delicious and served by someone who not only has a true understanding and respect for nature and the surrounding landscape... but also genuinely cares about her guests and does all that she can to ensure the best experience possible. Upon arrival, Janice greeted us at our cabin with delicious homemade cheesecake and a vase of local wildflowers. That cheesecake was like heaven - honestly the best I've ever had in my life, not exaggerating. She gave us the "inside scoop" on the best trails to hike and loaned us a book/guide on wildflowers. We had an absolute blast exploring the Smoky Mountains based on her recommendations. She would even pack us a lunch for our hikes and leave nutritious treats at our door in case she missed us before we headed out. On the last day we had to leave very early and weren't able to have a sit-down breakfast - but that didn't stop Janice from making us a wonderful breakfast to go and leaving it all in the Inn's kitchen fridge for us to get before we headed out - granola/yogurt parfaits with fresh fruit, delicious brie and crusty bread, fruit salad garnished with lovely little flowers, coffee/tea with to-go cups - plus a hand-written note thanking us for our visit. In the note she kindly asked if we could text her our picture so she could remember us. It was such a small but thoughtful gesture and we were very touched. On top of all of this, the cabin was spacious / clean and we LOVED the private hot tub time and fire pit! The grounds are beautiful and private and very close to the best trails in the Smokies. We can't wait to come back sometime soon - I absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for something a little different and "off the beaten path."
4.8 on April 01, 2016
We were so excited to experience this place and all of it's charm. When we got close I called to check in with our arrival time. I explained that we had our dog with us and had read they had pet friendly accommodations. I had mis-read the information and pet friendly was only in the off-site cabins. They quickly re-routed us to one of their cabins off property and didn't charge any additional...as they should have. We loved this cozy little cabin. The view was spectacular. The hot tub was ready for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are planning a return trip.
5 on November 02, 2015
My girlfriend and I stayed here for a night and we had an absolutely beautiful experience. From our cozy little room to the magnificent breakfast which was prepared by the talented Janice, our brief time spent on the farm was worth every cent. I highly recommend staying here for anyone interested in getting away from the day to day stress and enjoy some peace and quiet. The property sits along a creek surrounded by the Smoky Mountains in the Distance. You will be right on the doorstep to some of the best hiking on the East Coast. Janice graciously packed a lunch for me as i ventured out to spend a long day in the Mountains. I have traveled many places and rarely have i felt the love and hospitality as i did at the Creekwalk Inn. I don't understand the negative reviews on here. Your in the Mountains people!! Thanks Janice and Tifton, we will be back.
4.6 on November 02, 2015
We had a family reunion at the Inn in October and took all 7 rooms. It was like our own cozy country home for the weekend. Janice and her family cooked a wonderful gourmet breakfast for all of us each morning and homemade pies one evening. The rooms are cozy and comfortable and I love all the extra touches from the antiques, quilts, to rocking chairs. Our family would gather in the main rooms to play games, read a book, or just listen to music and talk. My favorite was sitting on the back porch watching and listening to the creek. The horses were a wonderful surprise because you never knew where you would see them. Creekwalk Inn is delightful and charming.
1.2 on October 19, 2015
I am not sure how this Inn can be classified as a Diamond Collection Bed and Breakfast. The property is quite beautiful and there is potential for this place to be awesome. However, it was anything but awesome. The entrance is marked by a very small sign at the bottom of a gate post. Drove by it twice! Finally, got through the gate and drove up to the office. Pick up truck full of garbage bags parked in front of the office. Not one or two bags of garbage but overflowing with bagged garbage. Not a very welcoming site. At first glance our room looked fine. Closer inspection revealed that the sink and shower had not been cleaned since the last guests, someones leftover food was in the mini fridge. Pretty gross. A beautiful twig bed that was laced in cobwebs. Now I am not Mr. Clean but this was pretty icky. The tea and coffee and sugar looked like it had been there awhile, quite awhile. The coffee pot had old coffee in it with leftover grounds. Gross! We opted not to eat breakfast there the next morning as inspection of the kitchen in the main house mimicked our room. We spent the night and left early the next morning. I simply can not recommend this place. Especially for the price. We paid Ritz Carlton prices and I wish we had stayed at the Ritz! C. Campbell
3.4 on July 27, 2015
The room was quite tiny on the backside but their are much larger rooms available. Janice more than made up for it with her hospitality and delicious and unique breakfasts. She also had teas, coffee, sodas and wine available for guest. The large Inn has many nice areas to sit and relax and the creek at our backdoor was an added bonus. She even packed us a nice lunch to take for the day we went into the Smokies. No internet connection in cabin but there is wifi on porch of owners cabin. Very nice country area. And the Carvers Apple Orchard restaurant nearby is a great place for dinner.
5 on March 04, 2015
My husband and I stayed in one of the cabins offered. Janice was very nice and helpful at assisting me place my reservation on a very short notice. The cabin is fairly close to Gatlinburg but still in a very secluded area. The cabin offers everything a couple needs to enjoy a week or a weekend. The pictures on the website were exactly what we walked into. It is a very rustic cabin and has a wonderful view. We were in awe from the moment we walked through the front door. We would highly recommend and will likely come back next time we visit the area.
1.0 on February 09, 2015
2000 characters is not enough, here goes. 1) spiders in shower and upstairs 2) covers and sheets musty and stinky 3) no hot water in jacuzzi 4) hot tub no privacy, and across yard to reach 5) yard completely filled with mounds of horse poop 6) no controller for dvd player 7) no coffee, tea, drinks, snacks provided like advertized 8) no menu for breakfast, no option for private breakfast in cabin like advertized 9) inadequate heating, cabin was frigid 10) not easily accessible from road no clear directions 11) innkeepers would not answer phone 12) innkeepers apparently on vacation 13) innkeepers not present 14) charge full price up front, no refunds
5 on July 20, 2013
My husband and I stayed in both a cabin and a room at the B&B. Both locations were amazing! Janice was an amazing hostess and made everyone feel like one big family. The rooms and cabin are clean, extremely comfortable, relaxing and exactly what you need to step away from the busy world for a little while and enjoy everything that Mother Nature has to offer. AMAZING breakfasts, hiking, cold dips in the flowing rivers, horses and pups meandering around the property, close enough to civilization but far enough away to forget about it all - what more can you ask for? We will be back again in the near future!
Eastern picture window overlooking flowers in the window box and mountain scenes...gracious arched mahogany bed...jacuzzi tub in window alcove...a fireplace to set the mood...step outside to your private porch and hot tub, fireplace by the bamboo thicket...listen to the creek. Featherbed and down comforter to snuggle in winter...breakfast in your room if you choose.
Nightly Rate: $309 - $359
Nightly Rate: $309 - $359
Master suite of the house! A hot tub for two down your private creek trail and campfire ring of stones. Corner room with narrow balcony on creek, screen door open lets you enjoy the fresh air...fireplace sets the mood...table for two for tea...or perhaps a writing desk? Listen to the creek right outside your door, maybe 10 feet away! Check in time is 4:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am.
Nightly Rate: $309 - $359
Nightly Rate: $309 - $359
Pleasant creekside room with tiled jacuzzi bath/shower, gliding rocker, one of our most popular creekside rooms. Check in time is 4:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am.
Nightly Rate: $269 - $269
Nightly Rate: $269 - $269
Cozy and charming, feels like being at camp with knotty pine on the walls, rhododendrum tree bed tucked against the wall, screen door to balcony along creek...small rocker, stereo...great place to curl up with your partner and a good book! Check in time is 4:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am.
Nightly Rate: $229 - $229
Nightly Rate: $229 - $229
Enjoy the meadow walk to your private cabin with horses galloping about in the fields. The rustic porch and rhododendrum bed set a romantic mood, table for two where you may request breakfast served by the fireplace. Hot tub off your porch for star gazing. Oak ladder to the upstairs bedroom, an oversized jacuzzi and a room for the kids if you want to bring them for a farm vacation, queen bed on this level and bath. Usually just enjoyed by a romantic couple, but we wanted to add a place for families to our Smoky Mountain farm. Downstairs has a small kitchen area for coffee, tea, and soda.
Nightly Rate: $359 - $359
Nightly Rate: $359 - $359
Our private mountain has 30 acres of strolling gravel roads, 11 cabins on hillsides or deep in the woods, extremely secluded natural settings with our own nature trail to the Little Pigeon River for swimming or fishing. Each cabin is a luxury suite with fireplace, whirlpool, hot tub on the deck and kitchen for self-catered meals. We offer chef service at your cabin or we can stock your cabin so no one disturbs your peace and quiet. Off-farm cabins are about 25 minutes into the forest.
Nightly Rate: $309 - $309
Nightly Rate: $309 - $309
A short stroll from the main inn, this cabin suite has a small private porch, hot tub and fire-pit for a little extra privacy. It offers tv reception (direct TV), not available at the main lodge. Shower bath, great views over the meadows of the horses if they come close to your cabin during night grazing. Breakfast included, just a short walk to the main dining room at Creekwalk.
$309 - $309
Private porch and hot tub; fire pit area in the meadow.
$209 - $309
Countryside, Mountains, Ranch, Small town
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee-Tyson)
From the west--Exit 435 from I-40. Turn right onto South Rt. 321 towards Gatlinburg for 6 miles. At stop sign make a right, and then a quick left at the next stop sign, staying on 321. Go .3 miles and watch for the Creekwalk Inn at Whisperwood Farm sign on your right. Turn right onto Middle Creek Rd. Driveway is 300 yards on right. From the East-- Exit 440 from I-40. Left off exit, then right onto Rt. 73/321 towards Gatlinburg for 3 miles. At stop turn left, staying on 321. Go 1/3 mile- turn right onto Middle Creek Rd. Driveway is 300 yards on right.
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Biltmore Tickets, Dollywood tickets, Ripley's Aquarium, Great Smoky Mountains National Park hiking, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Vineyard, Zoo
Other, Bed and Breakfast, Cottage, Country Inn, Guest Ranch
Alarm clock, BBQ grill, Board games, Computer, Conference Rooms, Copier, DVD Player, Desk, Fax Machine, Internet Service, Library, Piano, Secretarial services, TV, Telephone, VCR, Videos, Washer/dryer, Wedding Facilities, Wired internet
Air conditioning, Bath robes, CD player, Ceiling fans, Fireplace, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hot tub/whirlpool tub, Private entrance, Radio
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Appalachian Trail close by, Trail drop off service for hikers, Meet the horses farm tour, Whitewater rafting, Llama hikes, swimming holes, Fly fishing on Cosby Creek, Big Creek, Trails on 47 acre farm, fishing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Swimming, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting
Janice & Tifton Haynes
5 horses, outside Australians
Janice loves horseback riding, hiking, poetry reading and writing, yoga, cooking, homeschooling children, organic gardening...Tifton loves flying, alternate energy sources, making diesel fuel from discarded vegetable oil, woodworking, farming. We both love reading and being outdoors!
Low fat , Restrictive , Vegetarian Private outdoor, Vegan meals
Home made sweet rolls
Home made sweet rolls with my mom's recipe, lots of cinnamon...fresh ground coffee, lots of organic foods from the garden and local farmers. Spontaneous creative cuisine with fresh ingredients, seafood crepes on request, just great food!


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Deadly Semi Accident Kills Man From Kent County
A semi truck plowed into the driver's door of a car on US-31 near Holland last night and killed a man from Kent County.
Deputies said the publicly unidentified man was in his mid 50s.
The wreck happened just before 9:30 when deputies say the man pulled through a red light at James Street and into the path of the big truck.
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Snow dusted the alps as Melburnians shivered through a wintry Anzac Day with heavy rain and icy temperatures hitting the city.
Flash-flooding and damaging winds are expected to hit the state's east later today and the Bureau of Meteorology predicts more rain for Melbourne over the next few days.
Just after 12.30pm it was 14.3 degrees in the city, and meteorologists are predicting a top of 15 degrees today, making it the coldest April day since 2009.
A bitter southerly wind and heavy rain forced people attending the Anzac Day dawn service to rug up in coats and scarves.
At 6am it was 10 degrees, just above the overnight minimum, but feeling more like six degrees, according to the weather bureau.
"There are very strong winds and it's likely to rain all day," bureau forecaster Michael Halfpenny said.
"The heaviest rain is gone but we expect more rain tonight. There will be a few showers around tomorrow."
The eastern suburbs received a soaking, with Mount Evelyn recording 85 millimetres, Mount Dandenong recording 77 millimetres and Mitcham recording 67 millimetres in the 24 hours to 9am.
About three to five centimetres of snow fell at Falls Creek with overnight temperatures dropping to minus 1.5 degrees, but feeling as low as minus 8.8 degrees.
"We've had another chilly winter blast come through with snowfalls and freezing temperatures" says Debbie Howie PR Manager Falls Creek.
"It feels like we are already in winter with the recent snow blasts."
She said the resort had been blanketed in snow and the trees were a "dusty white".
There is a severe weather warning for damaging winds and heavy rain in the East Gippsland district.
There is also a minor flood watch for Dandenong Creek at Rowille.
The temperature is expected to increase to 17 degrees tomorrow and 19 degrees on Friday and Saturday.


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Orion wins highest Civil Defence award
Orion media statement - for immediate release
1.00pm, 28 February 2014
Orion wins highest Civil Defence award
Christchurch-based electricity network company Orion has been awarded the prestigious Civil Defence Emergency Management Gold Award. In winning the Gold award, the highest award presented by the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management, Orion was recognised for setting the benchmark for resilience for all lifeline utilities in New Zealand. Orion is the first utility operator to ever win the award.
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye stated that Orion, as recipient of the award, had "made a vital contribution to our wellbeing as a nation". The award recognises the contribution Orion's planning, training and readiness for disaster made to the community following the Canterbury earthquakes.
The Ministry of CDEM states that the investment by Orion in strengthened substation buildings, resilient communications and network information systems, and a well led and highly motivated work team, meant that Orion was able to restore power to consumers rapidly following the earthquakes, despite the scale of the damage. Orion's resilience was to the benefit of its customers, the wider community and civil defence emergency management.
Rob Jamieson, Orion's CEO, says that "our efforts to enhance the resiliency of our network can be traced back to the 1990s when we seriously examined a report into Canterbury's vulnerabilities to natural hazards. Our investments since, in seismic strengthening and preparedness for emergencies, meant that power was restored much more quickly after the quakes. Without this work, power may have been out for months in some areas."
"While the award
is great recognition of our past hard work, it's critical we
ensure our network remains resilient enough to protect our
community from future disasters that may strike.
Consequently, we are continuing to make sound investments
in our network for the long term benefit of our community.
Being prepared isn't a job to put off until tomorrow",
Mr Jamieson.
The award ceremony was held on Tuesday, 25 February 2014 in Wellington. Mr Jamieson received the award on behalf of Orion.


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I don't normally expose stuff like this..... which is why this is my debut article for the weekend exposure feature. When I first tried to expose my moon, the camera was in an automatic mode (The one with the picture of the mountain on it). The moon is not a mountain and I got a fuzzy, washed out, and very over-exposed moon. Subsequent attempts yielded similiar results and I realized that doing the same thing over and over again wouldn't help. I was going to have to work to get my moon the proper exposure.
I switched the camera into the Tx mode and dialed the shutter speed down to 1/250th of a second. I knew that would cause the image to be under exposed because there was not enough aperture available to get the light at that speed for a proper exposure. When I reviewed my images the second two pictures were revealed to me. I had chosen the correct exposure time to bring out the smallest details of my moon (The smallest of cracks and the odd crater were there for all to see). I knew then that I would have to publish the images thus exposing it to all my friends.
Weekend exposure is a feature of the NV photographers, but the bad jokes are all me.


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Stick a fork in 'em, because Summoning are well done. Three albums in twelve years, with Old Mornings Dawn being the most offensive by quite a margin. Oath Bound suffered from a number of excessively protracted, featureless bores like "Northward" and "Across the Streaming Tide", but it still had the wherewithal to deliver the goods when backed into a corner. Old Mornings Dawn, on the other hand, just flops over on it's side at dies when required to feature any sort of emotion other than the most archetypal Summoning tropes. The band's old life laying behind in the mists, with certainly no adventure to be found here.
I can't help but get the impression that most of this material was recorded during various spurts over the past seven years. Some songs like "Flammifer" come off as Oath Bound B-sides, while others defy categorization on any level, being wholly different from anything else in Summoning's catalogue. The guitar tone is one of the biggest culprits, embodying a crunchy, overdriven aesthetic that the band has never experimented with in the past. On a superficial level it makes it easier to discern some of the riffs like the opening of "The White Tower", and from this viewpoint alone it is a step in the right direction. The problem begins to manifest itself when the band steps back into the droning background ambiance that makes up the bulk of their material. The roomy, spacious reverb that worked on albums like Oath Bound clashes with the crunchy tone here, diffusing into what sounds like background static. This isn't always the case, as the guitars' tone can shift and vary wildly, again indicating that Old Mornings Dawn was recorded over an extended period of time. It just lacks consistency all around.
It's still Summoning, but without much of note going on within it's haughty confines, the castle begins to crumble and decay. Check out "Caradhras", which while not only falling flatter than the Pelennor Fields on an instrumental level, features Silenius aimlessly yowling away with little rhyme or reason. Protector is still the far superior vocalist, and the fact that he is featured on less tracks than Silenius adds another strike against the band. The more tribal than ever percussion might seem interesting at first blush, but through it the band finds themselves drifting farther away from the trademark Summoning sound and closer to some sort of amorphous world music.
The keyboards even fail to break any new ground, in fact devolving into cornball hash like on the intro "Evernight". Summoning has always been careful to tread a thin line in this regard, but the choir patch they pulled out of the vault for this album is anything but appealing. It makes the band sound more dated than ever, and serves to get the proceedings off to a piss-poor start. "Rhûn" it certainly is not. The band just can't get their ducks in a row here; one minute coming close to Oath Bound levels of quality with "Of Pale White Morns and Darkened Eves" (which unabashedly ganks the intro from "Where Hope and Daylight Die"), the next churning out what seems like multiple rehashes of "South Away". I don't expect the band to reinvent the wheel in any instance, but this is just inexcusable after such an extended downtime.
Some songs manage to squeeze by by virtue of some sort of accidental balancing act on the band's part. The bonus track "The Darkening of Valinor" is a decent enough, concise riff driven number that highlights the new guitar tone nicely. The melodies are ripe enough, and it doesn't overstay it's welcome, so not a bad deal there. "The Wandering Fire" is also enjoyable enough, featuring some Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame-era melodies alongside Protector's spacious roars. Regardless, even these would fall through the cracks on virtually every other Summoning album, save for the lame duck Dol Guldur.
Old Mornings Dawn has certainly appeased Summoning's fan base, who I believe were relieved to receive a new album on the principle that the band was even still alive. In that light, it certainly serves it's purpose, and I am still glad that Protector and Silenius are churning out the goods, as it is the job never started that takes the longest to finish. Regardless, this is still far from the band's finest hour. Recommended for die-hard fans only.


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Ascaso Espresso Machines and Grinders
Over fifty years ago, Jesus Ascaso left his small hometown in the north of Spain to find his way in the world. Ascaso headed to Barcelona in the 1950's where he got caught up in the growing popularity of espresso coffee. Later he created his own espresso machine factory drawing on years of knowledge and experience in the world of coffee machines. Today machines are still proudly made in the Ascaso factory in Barcelona, Spain. Steeped in rich espresso history, Ascaso brand combines a love of retro style with serious coffee credentials to make a perfect cup.
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Ascaso Portafilter - 57mmIn case of emergency (real= the dog ate my portafilter, or imagined= zombie apocalypse) keep a replacement 57mm Ascaso portafilter on hand. Ascaso's portafilter can be used on the Ascaso Basic, Dream and Uno Special Edition espresso machines. Learn More$59.95
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Is this another annus horribilis for Akio Toyoda? As president of Toyota Motor Corporation, he now has to oversee its biggest single recall to date of 7.4 million vehicles because of a faulty window switch. That comes against a backdrop of falling sales in China, where tensions over islands in the East China Sea have crimped the country's appetite for Japanese cars.
Even so, remember that the litmus test for recall costs goes something like this: is anyone dead or severely injured? Are the parts in question expensive to replace? Is this a labour-intensive exercise?
The answer is no on all counts. As a result, assuming ¥1000 ($12.49) per car for parts and ¥2000 on labour, this round of recalls could cost Toyota a maximum of ¥30 billion, according to Credit Suisse estimates. That is barely 1 per cent of average annual operating costs.
The fallout in China, however, is a bigger problem for Toyota. Its sales there halved from a year earlier in September. This was a steeper decline than for Japanese peers as the car giant is the marque that most symbolises Japan. But then only one-tenth of Toyota's global unit sales are in China, compared with more than a quarter for Nissan.
The recalls were announced after the market had closed. But investors have already knocked one-tenth off Toyota's share price over the past few weeks for its travails in China. It now trades at 11 times forward earnings. Granted, this is a big premium to the likes of Nissan and Volkswagen, but well below Toyota's long-term mean. Moreover, margins at the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation level are half those of the past decade, mostly because of the strong yen.
Still, it has limited exposure to Europe and a large presence in the US, where demand has not collapsed. Mr Toyoda will recall worse years before this one.
The Australian Financial Review


text: In their new music video for "[New York is Killing Me](http://diptnyc.com/music-news/gil-scott-heron-new-york-killing-me-video-...)," Gil Scott-Heron and director Chris Cunningham turn popular characterizations of the Big Apple completely on their heads. The video, which was presented at the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown Manhattan last week, has one simple message: it can be a cold, brutal place. But as a legendary artist, Heron's bitter break up letter with the city has prompted some of hip-hop's leading players to openly challenge its evils. In this case, it's a matter of cleverly mixed mediums that get the message across. Heron's raspy vocals blend well with Cunningham's visuals of alternating shots of the city, all in constant, dizzying motion. Subway tunnels, bridges, extreme aerial long shots of the city cloaked in darkness create a menacing mood for viewers. They easily conjure up feelings of destitution and grittiness for a city that over the past twenty years has become largely represented as the entertainment capital of the world. When I first heard the track, I immediately thought of all the other highly-touted New York anthems. There's Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" and the recent Jay-Z-Alicia Keys collaboration "Empire State of Mind." Those types of love letters contrast sharply with Heron's gritty city journal. This is not a song about a glitz and glam New York whose "streets will inspire you." According to Heron, it's a lonely, cold, and bare city. For a die-hard New Yorker like myself, the song is a hard pill to swallow but once it goes down, it's difficult not to sober up and realize how much this city's inhabitants are hurting. Of course, Heron knows a thing or two about overcoming struggles, and his words have inspired others. Known best in the pop culture world for his spoken word poem "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," Heron has become a hip-hop favorite tempting emcees like Nas and Mos Def to provide their own remixes to 'New York is Killing Me." Here's Nas' second verse that provide less abstract thoughts of the once enamored city. Nas spits: > And the gangs in New York are like wolves in sheep clothing Navy men off the ships in sidewalks strolling Ladies watching shopping stressing hard With maxed out credit cards and her depressing job Grey skies, anekatips winter's cold US Open Tennis, charity dinners for the rich and old Giving nothing to the poor to strengthen their soul I can see why some get up and go, and move where it's slow And there's plenty of unsettling realities in New York. According the daily report provided by the Department of Homeless Services, there are 35,490 reported homeless people that are living in a shelter. Taking the point even further, 14,193 of those are children. According to the Coalition for the Homeless, in the past decade the rate of homelessness has reached near-Great Depression levels. And these numbers don't include the many folks who go unaccounted for while living on the streets or in subways. If one thing's certain, it's that Gil Scott-Heron is still aptly reading the pulse of America.