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STOURBRIDGE Director of Rugby Neil Mitchell insisted this week's 31-13 win at Preston flattered his side.
Despite scoring a try in the opening minute,Stour were left hanging on at times.
Mitchell confirmed: "As too often, a fantastic start following which we took our foot off the gas and tried to force the play in too many phases.
"Rather than delivering the game plan and sticking to our strengths, we ended up chasing the game, putting ourselves at huge risk of not just missing the bonus point – but also of potentially losing the game.
"The scoreline flatters us and does little credit to the performance of Preston and we have plenty work on in training this week."
Stour host third from bottom Sheffield Tigers this Saturday at Stourton (3pm), but Mitchell believes the Yorkshiremen are in a false position.
He claimed: "They've brought a few players in recently and strengthened. They beat Sedgley Park two weeks ago and took Macclesfield to within a point just before Christmas, so they are without doubt formidable opposition and I'm expecting a tough game."
Drew Harper made his first appearence of the season and marked the occasion with a couple of tries. Mitchell claimed:
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Commercial Fishermen Aid in Restoring Galveston Bay Oyster Reefs
HOUSTON – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Coastal Fisheries Division and commercial oyster fishermen are working together to restore about 2,000 acres of oyster reefs damaged by Hurricane Ike. More than half the bays reefs, about 8,000 acres, were smothered by sediment deposits when Hurricane Ike made landfall in September 2008.
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Steel Magonlias: Staged Reading
The New Orleans Museum of Art
Friday, March 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM (CDT)
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Event Details
To celebrate Art In Bloom, NOMA is proud to present a one-night-only staged reading of Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias. The reading will take place in the Stern Auditorium on Friday, March 22nd promptly at 7pm. It is included with museum admission. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly encouraged.
Come out early to view Art In Bloom and to listen to the music of Robin Barnes (5:30pm).
About Steel Magnolias
Inspired by actual events, Steel Magnolias tells the story of six women and how their lives are interwoven by friendship, love, tragedy, and beauty. Filled with hilarious repartee and verbal collisions, the play confronts the affects of mortality with humor and love.
The Cast
- Ashley Ricord: Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie
- Tari Hohn: M'Lynn Eatenton
- Heidi Junius: Ouiser Boudreaux
- Mandy Zirkenbach: Truvy Jones
- Kate Kuen: Clairee Belcher
- Liz Gore: Annelle DuPuy-DeSoto
Due to limited seating, Steel Magnolias is a ticketed event included with museum admission. Reservations are strongly encouraged. All reservations must be claimed by 6:45pm on Friday, March 22nd. After that time, reservations will be forfeited with no exceptions.
All seats: General seating begins at 6:30pm.
Children 6 and under will not permitted.
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$10 adults | $8 seniors, active military, University students with valid ID | $6 children (7-17)
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The New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Circle
City Park
New Orleans,
Friday, March 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM (CDT)
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Ann Arbor - The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) has released its "How Green is Your Governor?" Midterm Report Card, assigning Gov. Rick Snyder a letter grade of "C" for his first two years in office. The report card is a snapshot of Governor Snyder's first two years in office based on actions - such as bill signings, vetoes, appointments, executive orders, permit approvals and denials - tracked through Michigan LCV's "How Green Is Your Governor?" accountability tool. The Midterm Report Card can be accessed by clicking here.
"The Governor always promises relentless positive action; this Midterm Report Card is the result of our own relentless tracking," said Lisa Wozniak, Executive Director at Michigan LCV. "The Governor is also consistently seeking metrics to determine progress--a practice we rely on, ourselves. We are happy to share our metrics of his performance with the public now."
Michigan LCV endorsed Governor Snyder in the 2010 primary election based on a platform that emphasized the importance of protecting Michigan's land, air and water as a means to "move Michigan forward." His actual activity since taking office, however, has resulted in a "C" grade on Michigan LCV's report card. Despite high marks for transportation and agriculture, the report card indicates that in too many instances, Governor Snyder let the anti-conservation Legislature lead on environmental issues regardless of significant public opposition.
"We would love nothing more than to assign Governor Snyder an A+ on the next Report Card and have him proudly take it home and pin it to the refrigerator," said Wozniak. "For now, though, if we were to scrawl a quick note at the bottom of this one it would simply say that 'the Governor shows remarkable potential, but he has yet to really apply himself. As a bit of a nerd, he must better stand up for himself when confronted by bullies in the Legislature.'"
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Ohio Shakespeare Festival opened its 2014 summer season with an entertaining "Twelfth Night" on July 4.
The comic romp, which is staged on the grounds of Stan Hywet Hall in Akron and directed by Terry Burgler, includes a stellar cast which artfully brings out every ounce of hilarity in The Bard's comedy, and in a way that even those not familiar with the play can follow and appreciate.
In the play, the duke Orsino (Anand Nagraj) is attempting to woo the countess Olivia (Lara Knox), without much success. Olivia is grieving the recent death of her brother and refuses the duke's overtures.
Meanwhile, a shipwreck separates twins Viola (Tess Burgler) and Sebastian (Kevin Glass), each who think the other is dead. Viola disguises herself as a man and finds employment in Orsino's court. Orsino presses the disguised Viola to go to Olivia with his messages of love. Complications arise when Olivia falls for Orsino's messenger.
The play also includes a hysterical side story, where Olivia's uncle Sir Toby Belch (Derrick Winger), the foppish Sir Andrew Aguecheek (Jason Leupold), Fabian (Mark Stoffer), Feste (Joe Pine) and Maria (Holly Humes) concoct a plan to humiliate the stiff and proper Malvolio (Geoff Knox). The biggest laughs in the play come from the plotting, and the results.
"I completely loved it," said Sammy Al-Doory of Akron. "I've been reading Shakespeare since 1978. I thought they did an excellent job. The acting was great, the fight scenes were excellent, it was well choreographed and well directed. The singing was great. It was very faithful to the text. There were no changes, no cuts and no translations into more modern language."
Ticket and show information
"Twelfth Night" can be seen through July 20.
Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at 8 p.m. However, those attending should seriously consider coming at 7:30, to catch the company's Greenshow of songs, dances, swordfights and parodies, which are always a lot of fun. Stan Hywet's grounds open at 6 p.m. for picnicking.
Tickets are $30 for reserved seating (the first 100 seats in the center, closest to the stage), or $25 for festival (open) seating. Student tickets are $15, and further discounts on adult tickets are available for OSF, WKSU, and Stan Hywet Members. Reservations may be made any time through OSF's web site at www.ohioshakespeare.com, or by calling the box office at 330-673-8761 daily (except Mondays) from noon to 5 p.m.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is at 714 N. Portage Path in Akron.
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"Henry IV, Part One" will preview on July 31, open Aug. 1, and perform through Aug. 17.
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A 51-year-old police officer has been arrested by detectives investigating alleged corrupt payments to public officials.
The man was held around 6am at his home in Wiltshire on suspicion of misconduct in public office and is being interviewed.
He is based at the Metropolitan Police's Territorial Policing Command in west London.
The officer is the 61st person arrested under Operation Elveden, Scotland Yard's investigation into alleged inappropriate payments by journalists to public officials.
His arrest is a result of information provided to police by News Corporation's Management and Standards Committee and relates to the suspected release of confidential information.
Of those arrested under Elveden, nine people have been charged so far.
The operation is being run alongside two other investigations, Operation Weeting, the inquiry into alleged phone hacking, and Operation Tuleta, a probe into computer hacking and other alleged privacy breaches.
Yesterday six former News of the World journalists were arrested as part of a new line of inquiry into phone hacking that is separate from allegations under Operation Weeting.
The three men and three women were all held over a suspected conspiracy that took place between around 2005 and 2006, and have all been bailed until mid-May.
They are understood to be Jules Stenson, Matt Nixson, Rav Singh, Jane Atkinson, Polly Graham and Rachel Richardson. Ms Richardson and Ms Atkinson both work for The Sun.
Detectives now plan to speak to people that may have been victims of the suspected phone hacking.


text: Williamstown ousts Catholic 63-38 in girls Class A co-final By Tommy R. Atkinson February 28, 2013 Story Share WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. - Charleston Catholic overcame many obstacles this season, but Williamstown was just one too many Thursday night.Five different players scored in double figures as the host Yellowjackets raced out to a 21-point lead behind a frenetic pressure defense after the opening quarter en route to a 63-38 victory over the Fighting Irish in the Class A Region 4 girls basketball co-final. A crowd of about 400 fans, mostly clad in Williamstown maroon, attended.The Yellowjackets (14-9) advance to next week's state tournament in Charleston. At one point this year Williamstown had a 7-8 record but has since won seven of its last eight."We're tickled to death to be back,'' said Williamstown coach Fred Sauro, who lost 2012 all-state player Liz Flowers to graduation. "Nobody gave us a lot of respect. What I love about our kids is they don't expect anybody to hand them anything. They earn it. They've been like sisters the whole way through some good times and bad times. They really persevered.''Catholic (9-16), which saw its string of eight straight state tournaments come to an end, lost two starters to knee injuries before the season began. The Irish then lost another top contributor to a knee injury and a player also decided to quit the team a several weeks ago.On top of that, Irish first-year coach Paul Sutherland was suspended for two weeks while Catholic Principal Debra Sullivan investigated possible Secondary School Activities Commission violations.Senior guard McKenzie Smith scored Williamstown's first nine points for a 9-2 lead. After Catholic pulled within five points (9-4) on junior center Christian O'Dell's layup, the Yellowjackets outscored the Irish 33-8 the rest of the first half for a commanding 42-14 edge at halftime."We thought getting off to a good start was going to be very crucial,'' said Sauro, who has guided his team to nine state tourney appearances since 1996 with a title in 2003. "We were staked to a big lead and that helped more than anything. We didn't want Charleston Catholic to get into their half-court sets. They're pretty good at it.''The Yellowjackets hit 11 of 16 shots in the first period but then cooled to 11 of 59 the rest of the way. Williamstown's pressure man-to-man defense forced the Irish into 27 turnovers, with 17 in the opening half, and came up with 16 steals. "It was tough,'' said Catholic senior guard Samantha Fletcher, who netted a team-high 16 points. "We just had to move to get open. We tried our best. [Williamstown was] playing close-up defense and we're not used to that. We don't have enough players in practice to do that. We tried to simulate it, but it didn't work.''Smith finished with 12 points and five steals for Williamstown while senior guard Kathleen Cornell added 12 points, six rebounds and three steals and senior guard Brooke Cieslewski contributed 12 points. Yellowjackets senior guard Carley Ellison contributed 11 points, 11 boards and two blocks and senior forward Lauren Amos turned in 11 points and four rebounds. Williamstown senior guard Samantha Rea added 12 rebounds.Catholic tallied 12 straight points in the middle of the third quarter but it barely made a dent in the deficit as it shrank from 38 points to 26."When they took off the press we looked like a much better team,'' said Sutherland, who led Winfield to two state titles in AA and another runner-up finish. We're not developed enough yet to be able to handle that kind of pressure."Not every team can do that. [Williamstown has] eight or nine guards and they can run them in and out. We basically have three guards. So it's hard to keep the same intensity, but we tried hard.''Sutherland said he is optimistic about next year with Catherine Bandak, last year's top scorer and rebounder, Peri Bailey and Hannah Gallian returning from knee injuries along with junior point guard Anna Whelan, freshman guard Payton Mullen and O'Dell. "We've got three or four real good middle-schoolers coming up so we'll be able to get back to a good style of getting up and down the court,'' Sutherland said. "Presses like [Williamstown's] won't bother us. In fact, we'll probably invite it.''Reach Tommy R. Atkinson at email@example.com or 304-348-4811. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 2 New company planning $73M synthetic fuel plant in Greenbrier County 3 WVU law professor announces run for Congress 4 St. Albans rallies to beat Riverside, 21-17 5 CSB: Fatal Philippi explosions occurred while tanks being drained Prep roundup: Capital girls stun No. 1 GE for state berth Previous Story Prep basketball scores, boxes -- Feb. 28 Next Story


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It's Official: Action Alerts PLUS beats the S&P 500 with Dividends Reinvested! Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link were up 16.72% in 2012. Were you? See what they are trading for 14-days FREEA few examples of major beverage producers tapping into growing markets include Coca-Cola's Zico, which is a coconut water beverage, and Pepsi's fruity Naked juices. There has also been a big push to develop zero calorie natural sweeteners, which represent 30% of the U.S. soda market. Pepsi launched Pepsi Next last year, while Coke is testing low-calorie versions of Sprite and Fanta. Dr Pepper Snapple is also looking to launch 10-calorie versions of 7-Up and Sunkist. Business Solutions: Investing Ideas Soda is loosing ground as a staple in the U.S. As consumers grow more health conscious, soda sales will continue to fall and take on the form of an occasional treat, rather than its old stand-by as a meal's counterpart. The costs of developing new sweeteners must also be considered when looking at these companies. Pepsi's chief executive has said that they are 90% closer to a breakthrough in sweeteners, but acknowledged the last 10% is the hardest.
Soda isn't the drink it used to be as consumers are increasingly reaching for water, coffee, and juice instead. Fear of obesity, diabetes, and other health concerns can help explain the soda industries sluggish performance. Last year soda sales declined .6% to $28.7 billion and per capita consumption, continuing its downward slide since 2005. Meanwhile, in 2011 commodity prices caused an increase in soda price. Prices continued inching up in 2012. The question worrying analyst is whether this down turn is the new industry norm . [Related Beverage Trend: All Brewers Will Soon Sell The Unthinkable: Wine Coolers] Although companies such as Coca-Cola ( KO), Pepsi ( PEP), and Dr Pepper Snapple ( DPS) are trying to tap into faster growing beverage markets like sports drinks and juices, soda still represents 25% of the U.S. market. Although 75% of Dr Pepper Snapple's sales come from carbonated soft drinks and 90% of revenue is from the U.S. However, sales for carbonated beverages have been growing strong abroad.


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Imagine detecting mastitis before you even collect a drop of milk. It's closer to reality than you may think.
Researchers are studying various technologies and how they can be used to detect sick cows. One such technology uses temperature-sensing rumen boluses. It's currently being looked at as an early-warning system for mastitis. You'll still need to collect milk samples to make a diagnosis, but it can give you a leg up on which cows to sample. Here is a look at what researchers have learned so far about this technology.
A milk-free system
Hands-free technology allows you to talk on your mobile phone while still keeping both hands on the wheel. A mastitis-detection system under study at the University of Kentucky applies a similar principle: It's designed to keep you connected with the cows, but free of collecting milk samples. The system uses a rumen bolus, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) transponder and a panel reader to monitor core body temperature. During a study at the university farm, cows fitted with the transponders and boluses walked past a panel reader placed in the parlor entrance. The system recorded the cows' core body temperature twice a day in conjunction with milking time. The researchers collected a milk sample from each cow every 14 days for somatic cell count analysis. Milkers also recorded clinical mastitis cases.
Overall, the system did a pretty good job of pinpointing cows with mastitis, but there is room for improvement.
"We were able to detect many, but not all, of the mastitis events," says Jeffrey Bewley, assistant professor of animal and food sciences at the University of Kentucky.
Making the system more sensitive and specific is an ongoing goal of the research and something that could certainly improve the percentage of mastitis cases detected.
One area that could be improved is how often the boluses measure body temperature. In this study, it was twice a day, which presented a problem if a cow took a drink of water right before her trip past the panel reader.
"One of the biggest limitations is that every time a cow drinks water, there's going to be a drop in temperature," Bewley explains. "That temperature isn't really reflective of the cow's core body temperature."
In fact, it can take at least an hour for her temperature to adjust itself.
Since this study took place, the company that makes the boluses (DVM Systems, LLC, of Boulder, Colo.) has developed boluses that measure temperature much more frequently (every hour, even every two minutes), says Amanda Sterrett, graduate research assistant at the University of Kentucky. More frequent monitoring could help them weed out the values influenced by water intake.
Minimizing "false positives" is also a work in progress for researchers studying these technologies.
"One of the most important things that we have to recognize with any kind of alert system is that balance between sensitivity and specificity," Bewley says. "Basically, we want to be able to detect whatever we're looking for (mastitis), but we also have to make sure the alerts don't have a lot of false positives."
For example, say you have 20 cows come up on a daily alert list, but only two of them truly have mastitis. You just spent an unnecessary amount of time working with those other 18 cows that didn't need your attention.
"The false positive rate is something that we really need to look at," Bewley says. "There's a balance between catching it and getting false positives, and the two are always fighting against each other."
What else is out there?
Technology that uses rumen boluses to detect sick cows is just one of several tools that could serve as an alternative or supplement to common cow-side mastitis tests.
Here's a brief look at some mastitis-detection technologies that are already available or in the pipeline.
• Electrical conductivity measures the concentration of cations and anions in milk, which undergo changes when a cow has mastitis. This technology has been around for several years.
• In-line sensors in the milking system that essentially automate SCC sampling have been commercialized in Europe and New Zealand.
• Biosensors detect the milk enzyme L-Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), which is released during an immune response and serves an early indication of mastitis.
• Behavior-monitoring systems assess how much time a cow spends lying down. A change in resting behavior may be an indication of impending illness, including mastitis.
Application of any mastitis-detection technology needs to be well thought out, Bewley cautions. See what's available to you and ask some tough questions about the system's detection capabilities before investing in it.


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I highly recommend you try this delicious way to add that special something to grilled salmon, and I think it would taste wonderful on other types of fish or chicken breasts too. I'm consistently happy with recipes I find in Fine Cooking, and this recipe is something I'll be making over and over. Here's my version of this delicious relish and grilled salmon combination. And if you're serving this for a low-carb meal, please ignore the spaghetti salad in the photo and serve with something like World's Easiest Grilled Vegetables or Easy Low-Carb Cucumbers Caesar!
(Grilled Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato, Olive, Caper, and Parsley Relish was updated April 2013 with better photos and step-by-step photos.)
Sun-Dried Tomato, Olive, Caper, and Parsley Relish for Grilled Salmon
(Makes enough for at least 6 pieces of fish, recipe slightly adapted from Fine Cooking Magazine.)
This recipe will come together quickly with a Food Processoror in the bowl of an Immersion Blender, but you could also chop the ingredients by hand. (In response to a question, I am editing to say you could also probably make this in a good quality blender if you add some liquid to the tomatoes when you process them first.)
Relish Ingredients:
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, room temperature (I drained off most of the oil)
1/4 cup drained and pitted Kalamata olives
1 T chopped red onion (or the white part of green onions will work)
1 T capers
2 T chopped parsley (or more)
(original recipe had chopped oregano too)
2 1/2 T fresh lemon juice
5 T extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
high smoke point oil such a Grapeseed oil, for rubbing on grill grates before heating
1 piece of salmon per person (This makes enough relish for at least 6 pieces of salmon)
olive oil, for rubbing salmon
Szeged Fish Rub, for rubbing salmon (or use any type of fish seasoning you like)
Put sun-dried tomatoes into food processor or immersion blender with steel blade, and process about 30 seconds. Add olives, red onion, and capers, and process about 30 seconds more. Add all remaining ingredients and process about one minute, or until ingredients are uniform size and well combined.
Serve the relish over grilled fish. This relish will keep at least a week in the refrigerator, and I think it would be good on other types of fish, grilled chicken, or grilled vegetables as well.
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Gio fires four shutout frames in spring finale
VIERA, Fla. -- Gio Gonzalez's last start of the Grapefruit League season was, incredibly, his first at Space Coast Stadium in two years in a Nationals jersey. And just like that, he's leaving again.
Following the Nationals' 5-1 victory over the Mets, Gonzalez and his teammates departed their Spring Training complex and headed north to Washington. Even though manager Davey Johnson said the southpaw wasn't feeling well, Gonzalez struck out seven, walked two and allowed just one hit over four shutout innings.
"I think what it is, is just trying to get work in a little bit, trying to pound that first-pitch strike and trying to get the first out of every inning," Gonzalez said. "That's what [catcher Kurt Suzuki] and I were sitting down and talking about in the bullpen. 'What do we want to work on today? What do we want to do?' Obviously, the last game, you don't want to slack."
Of Gonzalez's 10 Grapefruit League starts (five this year) since he was traded to the Nationals from the A's in December 2011, all but one of them had come on the road. He helped send the Nationals out with a victory on Thursday.
"Everyone's trying to get ready," said Gonzalez, who is scheduled to pitch his first game of the regular season on Wednesday against the Marlins. "Everyone's, mentally, already in D.C. right now ready to go. You can see that we're still swinging, we're still playing, we're still having fun. But at the same time, we're looking forward to getting ready and staying healthy for D.C."
Joey Nowak is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @joeynowak.& This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Welcome to another edition of The Snake Pit. Today I am going to ask and hopefully answer the question, What is wrestling? When I ask this question I am not talking about is it real, fake, or scripted. I am sure we all know the answer to that. What I am asking is what kind of product should the WWE, TNA, ROH and so on put on TV.
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niuvalleycane wrote:are these + rimmed?
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mattw wrote:keltik wrote:So it's a modified Flow, Saint, Warship and Mercy?
El Kobong asked about what mold parts make up the DD discs and below is what Tompa had to say on facebook.
Tompa Lompa: They like Westside have their own molds. We will never mix L64, Westside and DD molds. We don't do it like Innova... They have both the discname and the logo engraved in the molds.
Tompa Lompa: I can also say that mixing pieces of different molds togheter is almost impossible with our setup. You cant just take an upper part and throw it on some lower part without making new pieces. It will not fit as easy as you might think, the weight will most likely be wrong, the upper lid will be uneven in thickness etcetera.
keltik wrote:> etcetera
keltik wrote:Well saw a picture of the mid over at dgcr. It's a pain...
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The Personality of Birth
by Jan Tritten
© 1999 Midwifery Today, Inc. All rights reserved.
[Editor's note: This article first appeared in Midwifery Today Issue 50, Summer 1999.]
I love it that you never really know the personality of each birth until it unfolds. Birth, the interaction of mother, baby and family with all their past and present, is the doorway to the future and will be decorated in its own way. What better place to birth than at home, where the full personality of the birth can emerge, untainted by others' rituals and protocols. Birth at home allows birth to be truly a rite of passage, initiating a complete transformation that defines the personality of each motherbaby unit as uniquely as an individual's personality.
The personality of a birth can reveal itself in surprising ways. My midwife partner Monika and I knew Karen's birth would be long and difficult, maybe even an impossible homebirth. We whispered a time or two to each other that it might result in a cesarean. Married in her thirties to her first boyfriend, she was with child three months later and always had a hundred "what if" questions at every prenatal visit. Even though we hurried to get there after she called us in labor, when we arrived at Karen's sparsely furnished home she was nine centimeters and ready to push. She had the nicest birth within fifteen minutes of our arrival. Karen's next baby came five minutes before we arrived even though we had sped to her end of town. We learned from her births never to predict, assume or judge. The lesson of humility, a midwife's most important, came quickly and on no uncertain terms. We were reminded that God and his plans are much bigger than we are.
When my partner and I arrived at Mary's house, she was deep in labor, pacing the wooden floors. She was howling and groaning, retrieving deep primal sounds of her ancestral mothers. The wicker furniture and many plants mimicked a jungle scene. It would be another ten hours before her first child, a girl, would come beaming onto the planet to two radiant parents.
Birth is wonderfully unpredictable and at the same time very much the same. Babies come out. They were designed that way. Like a flower knows how to open, a mother knows how to birth.
My own three births assumed very different personalities. My first had a great beginning, coming just a week after my husband Al and I had moved from California to Oregon. I owned one Lamaze book but hadn't read it. My water broke at 6 a.m. and my husband, sister and I soon left for the three-hour drive to the Kaiser hospital in Portland, where I had insurance coverage. I had absolutely no fear of labor or birth—I hadn't heard enough bad things about it. Having just finished college with a major in anthropology, I figured that if women had been doing this for a million years, I could do it too. I read and practiced my breathing on the way to the hospital. My labor kicked in in the early afternoon. I felt blessed with the special joy that labor brings to so many women—one day in my life to bring forth a new life loaned to me by God. I loved it. I knew I was doing something in common with every mother who had gone before me.
Then came the hospital workers with their drug tray for a saddle block. "But I'm having a natural birth," I protested. "This is a natural birth," they said as they stuck a needle in my back. Within just a few minutes I was in the delivery room. "Push or we'll have to take it," they said. Quicker than a heartbeat my joyous birth turned into a nightmare. Because my body is strong, fortunately my daughter came out in a few unfelt pushes. I looked over at my blue baby, watching while the nurses quickly pinked her up with oxygen. Then she was gone, and I was in the weird room without her, waiting for the drugs to wear off. Although I had rooming in for breastfeeding, it was hours before I saw her. I can only imagine the nice personality this birth would have had if I had only stayed home.
My first homebirth—a healing—provided a high and a joy beyond the ability of words to express it. Renee was born easily. I believed in the process. I knew women had always done this, and I would too. This birth had a lovely personality, very different from my first and very different from my last. I was attended by a brilliant doctor who has a midwife's heart (see Tom Duncan's letter in this issue's Networking column). He actually talked me into having a homebirth. I was an easy sell! He educated me and talked birth with me during long office visits. He did not intrude on the birth process but attended in the best midwife ways.
Never would I have expected that kind of power to come through birth. My hospital birth rip-off juxtaposed to my homebirth created a passion in my soul that absolutely burns. I carried the guilt of my first birth for two decades. A deep sadness still resonates in my soul, but I realize God used this lousy situation to propel me into the calling to be a homebirth midwife. Later, the call expanded into publishing, where I learned I am to signal the scream that something is wrong with what we are doing to birthing women and their babies. Unless things change, I will fight for the protection of motherbaby through good birth until every breath is removed from me.
My third and last birth happened fast, coming on an icy morning that slowed my midwives' arrival. My son Loren was pushed into his dad's objecting hands as I told Al exactly what to do. I was so overwhelmed by the labor that I couldn't get a breathing rhythm that worked. Then I felt Loren move down about three inches deep into my pelvis. I thought, "Oh, that's the problem. I'm in second stage; I need to push!" Out he came in a couple of pushes. When his head was out I thought, "OK, you are overweight. Push hard and get this baby out so the shoulders don't get stuck." I didn't feel the second stage pressure, which had been very intense the previous time, because I was actually being a midwife rather than a birthing mother. As soon as Loren was born I went back to being a mother. I pulled him to me and nuzzled and loved him as my husband and I marveled. "Al, you got your boy," I said.
In its simple and timeless way, homebirth allows the personality of each birth to unfold as it was designed to, in the midst of each family's unique gathering of people and things they treasure most. Hospitals are designed to help you when you have a health problem, and they are perfect for that purpose. But why homogenize the uniqueness of the human birth and soul by taking the sacrament of birth there? Birth is such a common miracle, such an everyday thing, and yet so rare. Why would anyone want to give up this rite of passage, this act of creation, to being numbed and drugged and cut? Within the sacred setting of home and family, why not experience the transformation of birth where you can be in your full power?
Jan Tritten, Editor, Midwifery Today magazine
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Evaluating the Effects of Supplemental Vitamin C on Infant Lung Function in Pregnant Smoking Women
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|Pregnancy Smoking
|Other: Placebo Dietary Supplement: Vitamin C
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|In-Utero Smoke, Vitamin C, and Newborn Lung Function
- Pulmonary function testing (including respiratory compliance and the ratio of time to peak tidal expiratory flow to total expiratory time) [ Time Frame: Measured within 48 hours after delivery ]
- Pulmonary function testing (including respiratory compliance and the ratio of time to peak tidal expiratory flow to total expiratory time)and respiratory history including wheezing through 12 months of age. [ Time Frame: Measured at 12 months of age ]
|Study Start Date:
|March 2007
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: A
Participants will receive a placebo capsule throughout pregnancy.
Other: Placebo
Placebo capsule once a day
Other Name: Sugar pill
Active Comparator: B
Participants will receive a vitamin C capsule throughout pregnancy.
Dietary Supplement: Vitamin C
A 500-mg vitamin C capsule once a day
Other Name: Ascorbic acid
No Intervention: C
A group of non-smoking pregnant women will not receive placebo or vitamin C.
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Approximately 12% of women smoke during pregnancy, and at least 500,000 babies are born each year having been exposed to nicotine. These infants have poor lung function at birth and have an increased risk of developing lung diseases, including bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma. Researchers believe that nicotine may interact with nicotinic receptors in the unborn child's developing lungs and cause altered growth and decreased lung function. Preliminary animal research studies suggest that some of the harmful effects of nicotine may be blocked by vitamin C, an antioxidant that may protect against cellular damage caused by nicotine and other pollutants. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of vitamin C at blocking the harmful effects of nicotine exposure on lung development and function in children born to women who smoke during pregnancy.
This study will enroll pregnant women who smoke, as well as a control group of pregnant women who do not smoke. At a baseline study visit, all participants will complete smoking history questionnaires. For 2 weeks, all participants who smoke will receive placebo capsules once a day. They will then be randomly assigned to receive either vitamin C capsules or placebo capsules, both of which will be taken once a day, in addition to a prenatal vitamin, for the duration of their pregnancy. Study visits, occurring once a month throughout the pregnancy, will include a medical and smoking history review and urine collection. An ultrasound exam will be performed once during the pregnancy to determine the exact size and age of the baby, and blood collection will occur at baseline and once or twice more during the pregnancy. Study researchers will review participants' medical records and will call participants three times during their pregnancy to review their food intake. At the time of delivery, amniotic fluid samples will be collected. When babies are 48 hours old, baby lung function testing will occur, and when babies are 3 and 9 months of age, researchers will call participants to collect breathing information on the babies. When babies are 12 months old, participants will attend a study visit that will include urine collection from the babies and a review of baby breathing difficulties, medication changes, and environmental smoking exposure.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|15 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Randomly assigned to a study intervention at less than 22 weeks of gestation
- History of smoking
- Singleton gestation pregnancy
- Smoking cessation intervention offered but declined
Exclusion Criteria:
- Multiple gestation pregnancy
- Documented major fetal congenital anomalies
- History of kidney stones
- Insulin dependent diabetes
- Current participation in other research projects that may interfere with this study
- Continuous use of high dose vitamin C since last menstrual period (LMP) or initial ascorbic acid level greater than 100 micromoles/liter
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00632476
|United States, Oregon
|Oregon Health & Science University
|Portland, Oregon, United States, 97266
|Principal Investigator:
|Cynthia T. McEvoy, MD
|Oregon Health and Science University
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Cynthia McEvoy, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00632476 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
K23HL080231 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
K23HL080231-01A1 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|March 5, 2008
|Last Updated:
|August 31, 2013
Keywords provided by Cynthia McEvoy, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI):
Smoking During Pregnancy
Vitamin C
Newborn Lung Function
Ascorbic Acid
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Ascorbic Acid
Growth Substances
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Protective Agents
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In this professional development course for teachers, you'll learn the secrets of technology integration in the classroom, gaining the skills educators need to use tools such as wikis, podcasts, and blogs effectively. You'll discover simple ways to integrate technology to enhance your subject material and meet your Common Core standards and other course goals. We'll explore quick-and-easy, standards-based solutions for more interactive lesson plans, exciting WebQuests, and challenging assignments. We'll also unleash the power of Web resources, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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At least it wasn't at a Mc Donald's drive thru like that Vikings player
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/fo...#ixzz1xSLNyVUPDavid Diehl, offensive lineman for NY Giants, busted after smashing his ride into multiple parked cars
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David Diehl holds up the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants captured the Super Bowl earlier this year.
David Diehl, the offensive line stalwart for the New York Giants, was collared Sunday night after he smashed his ride into multiple parked cars and he may have been driving drunk, police said.
Diehl was driving his black BMW when he slammed into the parked vehicles on Broadway at 31st St. in Astoria about 8:20 p.m., police said.
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Car show at the neighborhood bar
The city of El Paso, Texas is not like most American cities, in fact, its predominantly Hispanic population (82 percent) gives it a unique identity compared with that of other southern towns. Given the fact that Hispanics are not the minority in El Paso, its mainstream culture is comprised of traditional Hispanic traditions, and more commonly found in secluded areas of less diverse cities within the United States. The one culture that does seem to be universal in El Paso is the car culture. Anything from Hot Rods to Lowriders can be found here, and natives of this Texas city take pride in what they drive. Faustino Flores and his wife Nancy are no exception, as they are the proud owners of the world renowned 1958 Chevrolet Impala "3K Diamond," a three-time Lowrider Magazine Traditional World Champion.
Recently, the Flores family established "Swigs", a family owned and operated bar in El Paso Texas that prides itself of being "your neighborhood bar." After opening the business, the family decided that they wanted to do something special for their grand opening. Faustino had the idea of putting on a small car show, and after running the idea by his business neighbors, he received positive feedback. Not only did he get a green light from the community, several businesses also wanted to participate in the one-day event. After acquiring the necessary permits and dedicating a solid month to planning, the new bar Swigs was finally locked in to playing host to a community car show that would ultimately be held in its own parking lot.
Support for this event poured in beyond expectations, as cars came from as far away as New Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada and San Fernando, California, to attend the event. El Paso's strong automotive presence was on full display, as there were over 200 trucks, SUV's, luxury vehicles, Hot Rods and Lowriders parked at the show. The event also showcased some rare Texas classics that have not been seen in the Lowrider show circuit for many years. Taste of Latin, Modern Times, NewBreed, Prestige, UCE, Klique, Estilo, Nobleza, Extazy, Pachucos, and Old Memories were a few of the car clubs that attended this amazing show. Even with rain falling during the morning hours, the event still managed to bring out notable vendors and a full house of almost three thousand spectators and locals, who thoroughly enjoyed the parking lot show.
The Flores family's initial vision for a humble show of around 100 vehicles turned into a Texas automotive extravaganza, and more than doubled the car showcase they were expecting. Given the huge success of this event, the family has already decided to throw another show next year, and plans are already underway to ensure that next year's show will be even bigger and better than the one this year.
Kentucky Individuals Picnic
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This summer riders from Chicago, Detroit, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, New York, St Louis, Texas, Indiana, and several other cities descended on Louisville, KY, to meet up the night before the Kentucky Individuals' Picnic and Hop. The Individuals Car Club invited the enthusiasts to share a meal before joining them for an evening of cruising. The weather was perfect and the timing couldn't have been any better to rev up the participants for the events that would take place the following day. After the meal at a favorite local restaurant, the host chapter guided their guests on a cruise through Louisville in a motorcade that the locals won't soon forget.
About a year after the idea was first conceived, the first annual Kentucky Individuals' Picnic and Hop took place. Realizing the importance of keeping strong events going annually in the Mid Atlantic and Southern Regions, the Individuals decided to become a part of the network of picnics and shows in the area. The event filled a weekend early in the summer with a day full of fun and action, with an event that was also supported by a second day of good weather.
Out-of-towners mingled with local riders, as well as each other, to add a feeling of coast-to-coast cooperation and unity amongst the competitors and the enthusiasts. Big Fish and Roll'n were both on site, shooting footage for their respective videos, which feature excellent coverage of the entire weekend's events. Azteca CC from Chicago, Uce Lima, Down IV Life out of Kansas City, and various Individuals members from all parts of the map, converged on the Bluegrass State, and further strengthened the bond between riders in the region. During the hop, Southside Cruisers and Rob from RNL showed their stuff in a battle that put both competing rides on their bumpers and got the crowd going wild! Switchman from Individuals was in town, and he graced Jason J's '64 Impala with a couple quick flips of the switch, in a tough battle against Matt's '68 Impala from Westside Lowriders.
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EVERY day in Essex a victim of domestic violence is being kept safe due to new legislation.
In the past eight weeks the force has used domestic violence prevention orders 54 times.
The orders are designed to keep an alleged perpetrator away from a victim following an incident when there is not enough evidence to charge with an offence.
It gives the victims time to think and two to four weeks away from an allegedly violent partner to decide what to do.
The orders give some protection in cases where otherwise the likely outcome is no further action being taken.
The orders have to be agreed by a senior officer and then approved by a magistrate within 48 hours.
All 54 have been approved.
Adam Hunt, head of legal services at Essex Police, said: "We have set up a new legal team to handle all of these cases and it is testament to their expertise and knowledge every single application we have taken to court has been approved.
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Det Insp Nick Burston, from the Essex Police protection unit, said: "A DVPO can bridge the gap in providing immediate emergency protection to a victim where there is a risk of violence.
"If someone breaches a notice they can be subject to immediate arrest and can then be remanded in custody to appear before a court for a full order to be considered.
"A breach of an order can lead to a maximum fine of £5,000 or a two month prison sentence."
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Schwab Sinks On Mixed Q2, Higher Expenses
Charles Schwab (SCHW) was tumbling nearly 4% in recent trading. The discount brokerage notched a slight top-line beat in its second quarter, but investors eyed increased expenses warily.
This morning, Schwab said it earned $256 million versus a year-earlier profit of $275 million. On a per-share basis, a metric that includes preferred dividend payments, earnings were down to 18 cents from 20 cents, although the year-earlier period included a benefit of $70 million related to the resolution of a vendor dispute.
Revenue increased 4.2% to $1.34 billion.
The Street was looking for earnings per share a penny higher, or 19 cents, on $1.32 billion in revenue.
Schwab's total expenses excluding interest rose 8.7% to $925 million.
Revenue in the firm's trading business rose 7.3% to $235 million, helped by the recent stock market rally.
Its asset management fees rose 15% to $572 million, but it also recorded a 7.5% rise in money market fund fee waivers (used in a low-interest rate climate to prevent clients' yields from turning negative) to $157 million.


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Weekly #streameroftheday Update
I ran my introduction to the season long #streameroftheday recommendations I provide last week, so rather than rehashing it too much, I'll just link it here. In essence, I recommend one starting pitcher per day who is owned in fewer than 10% of leagues (lower than your typical standards) and post it on Twitter at @dynastyguru. This is where I stand in front of the firing squad, fully accountable for these recommendations. Unfortunately, this past week, the firing squad is a little angry. Here were the details for the last seven days:
Like I said, it wasn't my finest week. I can deal with the Happ, Richards and Tillman all giving up four runs. I can even deal with throwing Joe Blanton out there again for another "favorable" match-up--though he's going on my no-fly list for the time being. What I can't deal with is throwing a supposedly healthy Chris Capuano out there only to find out after the fact that he was dealing with a calf injury due to his role in the Dodgers-Padres brawl last week. That one really hurt. Though I was mildly bailed out last night with Pat Corbin impressing again, this time at Yankee Stadium. He's a guy I really liked this pre-season and continue to really like now.
And here are my overall numbers for both the week and the season:
It's been a pretty rough year for streaming so far, as even the pitchers who were my second and third options on many of these days have also gotten lit up. But stick with me, things are going to get better.
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A TALK on tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and drugs in the Chalford parish area will be held at the Frith Youth Centre in Bussage on Thursday (April 10).
Stroud District Council's neighbourhood wardens, supported by Gloucestershire Police and Chalford Youth Forum, are giving the presentation to local residents.
Warden Dominic Everiss is organising the event, which starts at 7pm. He said: "There certainly isn't a problem in the area, but when a local resident asked if I would do a talk on drugs awareness and ASB it seemed like a good opportunity to do so. Local issues include youths drinking alcohol in car ports, leaving litter, graffiti, low-level drug use, high noise levels, swearing and some minor instances of criminal damage."
Traditionally, low level anti-social behaviour increases from spring onwards. The talk will include identification of ASB and drug hot-spots, an update on incidents and trends, tackling the problems associated with these issues, and a discussion.
Entry is free, and there'll be the chance to chat with local police community support officers, members of the Youth Forum and the District Council's neighbourhood wardens.


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Stephen Eley to Resign as Escape Pod's Editor
Stephen Eley, founder and editor of the Escape Pod podcast, plans to resign as Escape Pod's editor. Eley assures listeners that "Escape Pod won't be going away. I really do think the podcast matters. The stories matter, and the audience matters. And I'm not going to say you'll never hear my voice again. But I […]
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Can we update to beta 2 OTA if JB on beta 1?
I've tried to see what it does,but get the message. "iOS 5.0.1 your software is up to date"


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CHAMPIONS Bradford Town were forced to settle for a point yesterday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Welton Rovers.
Paul Shanley's men, who were presented with the Toolstation League First Division trophy after clinching the title on Tesday night, fell behind in the second period when Welton's Sam Cottle netted a long-range free-kick.
But Bradford goal machine Sam Jordan ensured that there wasn't a cloud cast over his side's title celebrations as he equalised with his 74th goal of the season.
Meanwhile, it was honours even as Westbury United and Warminster Town met at Meadow Lane.
Tom Golledge headed visitors Warminster in front but Mark Young fired home to make it 1-1 after his initial penalty was saved by keeper Carl Crabtree.
Corsham Town suffered a 3-0 humbling at Chippenham Park.
Mark Robinson, Shane Blackmore and and own goal saw off Trevor Rawlings' men.
In the Premier Division, Melksham Town came out on the right end of a five-goal thriller as they won 3-2 at Radstock Town.
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2012 Infiniti M Hybrid
Hybrid cars may be high tech, but after hitting an apex in the Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion, the technology stagnated. But now a new generation of hybrid drive system is revitalizing the market. Using lithium ion batteries, these systems operate under electric mode over a greater range of speeds, delivering more efficiency. Such is the case with the 2012 Infiniti M35h, one of the first of the new generation of hybrid vehicle.
The M35h boasts EPA fuel economy of 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway, an impressive achievement for a luxury sedan that also generates 360 horsepower. The car accelerates quickly, using both the 258 pound-feet of torque from the gas engine and the 199 pound-feet from the electric motor to press you back into the seat when the accelerator is mashed. And this same power train slips into EV mode for long stretches, even when traveling above 60 mph on the freeway.
Infiniti packaged this all-new hybrid power train in its top-of-the-line sedan, the M, a car that has never quite garnered the prestige of executive sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz S-class, the BMW 7-series, or the Lexus LS. The smaller M sedan isn't the kind of car for which you would hire a chauffeur. But it tries to compete with those other cars by offering similar levels of technology, and pushes driver assistance features to an extreme.
The M35h is one among a growing list of luxury hybrids.
Interestingly, the M35h is not alone as an executive-class hybrid. Last year, BMW released its ActiveHybrid 7, and Mercedes-Benz previously launched the S400 hybrid. But of these cars, Infiniti really has the best hybrid system. It not only features idle stop, but it also is able to propel the car under electric power alone, and it gets the best mileage of its competition. It doesn't hurt that the M35h is the cheapest of the lot, either.
Gas and electric power
The M35h relies on Nissan's tried and true VQ-series engine, a 3.5-liter variable valve-timed V-6 as its gasoline-powered component. This engine, though landing on the Ward's 10 best engines list repeatedly over the years, is not very advanced by current standards, and was even knocked off Ward's 2011 list by Nissan's own electric motor powering the Leaf.
The trunk space is shallow because of the battery pack, but Infiniti says it still fits four golf bags.
However, the research Nissan did for the Leaf also paid off for the Infiniti M35h, as both cars use lithium ion battery packs. The M35h gets a 50-kilowatt pack mounted just behind the rear seats, compromising the trunk space. This battery powers a 67-horsepower electric motor capable of driving the car. A regenerative braking system, similar to that used in most hybrids, charges up the battery. Although this is a new-generation hybrid, there is no plug-in capability.
A gentle touch on the accelerator makes the car move forward in EV mode, indicated by a green light on the tachometer. With that same gentle push, the car will continue to accelerate under electric power, the engine remaining off. But so as not to cause a traffic jam and also to get the most out of the car, it works better to push off harder, spooling the engine up to cruising speed, after which it will shut down, only coming on as needed.
Switching the dial to Sport mode affects the throttle and transmission.
To maximize EV time, the car features an Eco mode, accessible with a dial on the console. Eco mode detunes throttle response to a sometimes frustrating degree. Forget about any sort of satisfying acceleration, the M35h will barely get out of its own way.
But the console dial has two other modes, Snow and Sport. Snow reduces torque to the wheels, and is meant to keep the car from losing traction on slippery roads. Sport mode generally keeps the engine speed above 3,000rpm, making for ready power. But even in Sport mode the car will switch to electric drive when conditions call for it.
Sport mode also affects the transmission, which explains why there is no separate sport setting on the shifter. With its seven gears, this automatic transmission helps the car's fuel economy mission. A manual mode lets the driver shift through the gears sequentially, and allows more aggressive driving than the Sport mode.
This animation shows the mix of power from the battery and engine.
Further putting the M35h in the efficient luxury camp more than sport luxury is the suspension, which is sprung soft. Infiniti also doesn't take the M35h's tech so far as to offer an active suspension. Sway bars keep the car reasonably stable under hard cornering, but as a fixed suspension, Infiniti had to find a compromise setting between rigid and soft.
Infiniti fits the M35h with an electrohydraulic power-steering unit, essential for times when the engine shuts down. At speed, it is difficult to tell that it is not a conventional hydraulic power-steering unit, attesting to Infiniti's tuning job. But it is also not exceedingly sharp, showing the kind of understeer present on average cars. Again, the M35h is more luxury than sport.
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The climate control system in the M35h is also unaffected by engine shutdown, so it must rely on electric components. Climate control offers Infiniti's Forest Air feature, which causes air flow from the vents to fluctuate, the idea being to simulate a natural breeze. It is a subtle effect, and can be turned off with a button on the dashboard.


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A year goes by so fast. I can remember sitting down in front of my computer around this same time in 2011 and writing about the stocks to keep an eye out for in 2012. So I'll do the same thing again this year. Here are some stocks that I feel have great turnaround potential for 2013 and beyond. Consider this column a light read for the holidays that is intended to add a few names to your shopping list for next year. Over course of the next few weeks and months, I will likely revisit each name with greater color. Note that these names are not presented in any particular order of conviction or return potential.
Restaurant chain Wendy's (WEN) appears to finally be putting all the pieces together for a nice story in 2013. Over the past five years, shares in rival McDonald's (MCD) have appreciated by over 50% while the S&P 500 return was basically flat. Wendy's shares, on the other hand, declined by more than 40% during that same time frame. A new marketing program that includes a store reimaging component along with encouraging revenue numbers make Wendy's a great turnaround story for 2013.
Dell (DELL) shares have also been a huge disappointment for the past five years – they are down around 60% vs. a 10% plus rise in the Nasdaq. Yet during those past five years, Dell has continued to generate prodigious amounts of cash flow in the face of a complete repositioning of its business from a focus on hardware sales (PCs) to a focus on software (IT solutions). Back in 2007, the shares were trading in the mid $20s. Today they trade for $10 along with a $0.32 annual dividend. Speaking of the shares, the count has declined from approximately 2.1 billion in 2007 to approximately 1.7 billion today.
Auto parts retailer Advance Auto Parts (AAP) is a high quality business that was treated like the baby who was thrown out with the bath water in 2012. While growing new car sales have a negative effect on demand for auto parts, shares in both AutoZone (AZO) and O'Reilly (ORLY) are up nearly 10% in 2012. AAP shares, however, are down about 3% in 2012. Several months ago, there was a rumor that a private equity buyer was thinking about buying AAP for as much as $90 a share. The shares rallied and then fell back to $70, today's current price. Personally, I'm glad no buyout was announced. Looking through a multi-year window, AAP shares are easily worth north of $100. O'Reilly and AutoZone are currently trading for 170% and 150% of sales, respectively. AAP shares are trading for 80% of sales. At 150% of sales, shares would be trading north of $130. Time is a friend of the value seeking investor and a foe to the speculator.
Ideally, the price-to-value disconnect present in the above three businesses will lead to a reappraisal of the share price in 2013. Realistically, it could take a little longer to truly appreciate the return on investment potential. But the math cuts both ways: Whether a stock advances 20% a year for three years or simply by 75% in year three, you're still getting a 20% annualized return. And before you know it, I'll be writing about the best stocks for 2015. Happy holidays and New Year to all RM readers and fellow contributors! Here's to a prosperous and interesting market in 2013.


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The Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle neighborhoods are filled with a variety of restaurants from casual to fine dining and any sort of ethnic cuisine you can think of. Cashion's Eat Place offers a menu of American Fusion food . They offer dinner, brunch and an "after dark" menu. The latter menu consists of old pub favorites with a bit of a twist. The menu changes seasonally, so the ingredients comprising your meal are at their peak for the season.
My personal experience at Cashion's was during their weekend brunch. The make classic breakfast items and put a special Cashion's spin on them. I enjoyed the "Sammy's Scrapple" with biscuits a poached egg(my request, typically served with scrambled eggs) with white gravy and country potatoes. This was not your typical factory processed scrapple. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the combination of herbs was superior. The biscuit was flaky and buttery and the classic white gravy had just the right amount of richness and texture as opposed to the heaviness of it's southern prototype. My friend enjoyed the "Sarah's Cornmeal Waffle" with pecan butter and berries, and of course I had to try a bit. The texture of the cornmeal waffle was light and not dense as you would think with such a heavy flour, and the nuttiness of the pecan butter was the perfect compliment to the natural sweetness of the corn waffle. Paired with mimosas, this meal was the ideal way to spend an early Sunday afternoon. The decor is sleek and contemporary yet warm. I would feel comfortable wearing a cocktail dress or a pair of jeans to this restaurant.
Cashion's Eat Place is located at 1819 Columbia Rd, just past the intersection of 18th Street and Columbia Road in the heart of Adam's Morgan. You should expect to spend $75+ per person for dinner, dessert and a cocktail if you wish. If you are having brunch expect to spend $20+. The atmosphere is great and so is the food. I highly suggest you dine here!
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