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San Marcos is the latest in a growing number of cities and counties to update ordinances regulating cellphone towers, a burgeoning byproduct of society's fascination with smartphones and tablets.
The city last week heeded cries by residents angry about "cell tower farms" in residential neighborhoods and drafted a strict ordinance that, among other things, would limit to one the number of towers than can be erected on individual properties, regardless of acreage, and require towers to be at least 1,000 feet apart. It also would require telecommunications companies that want to add towers in residential or agricultural areas to first prove there are no viable sites in nearby commercial or industrial areas.
The city's planning commission will review the proposed measure today, after which it will go back to the City Council in January. If ultimately enacted, San Marcos would have one of the strictest cell-tower laws in the county.
We sympathize with residents who fear proliferating cell towers, and we agree that local government needs to weigh in on the issue, just as it does on other land-use matters. But we caution lawmakers from going too far and throwing too many obstacles in the way of cell tower siting.
The reality is that cell tower construction nationwide is on a furious upswing, fueled by consumer demand for more capacity — smartphones and tablets require more bandwidth than conventional cellular telephones — and a government push for mobile carriers to effectively blanket the country with coverage.
Nationally, the number of cell sites has grown from 900 in 1985 to more than 300,000 today, according to the Cellular Telephone Industry Association. David Espinosa, a cell tower lease expert in Atlanta, says that to keep pace with capacity and coverage demands, "at least 100,000 or more additional towers will need to be built across the United States."
Siting issues, then, will likely be addressed by other cities in San Diego County in the near future, although revised policies by the FCC are expected to give local governments less leeway than they currently have. Federal law already prohibits local governments from regulating cell towers based on health concerns, and attorney Jonathan Kramer, who is working with San Marcos on its proposed cell-tower ordinance, is concerned they will lose even more authority in the future. In San Diego County, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside and the county have recently revised their cell-tower ordinances. For any other local governments that want to follow their lead, we again urge caution and restraint — not just because of what the FCC might do, but because the same people who lobby against cell towers in their neighborhoods may be the first to complain when they can't access their email or download the latest Miley Cyrus video.


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Berlin: Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp plans to shatter Bayern Munich's dreams of a treble-winning season in today's German Cup semi-final clash.
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp
The 47-year-old brings Dortmund to Munich's Allianz Arena for the last time as Borussia coach having announced he will quit at the end of the season after seven years in charge.
Klopp wants to bow out with one last title and only holders Bayern stand in the way of a German Cup final appearance on May 30 at Berlin's Olympic Stadium. Pep Guardiola's Bavarians are bidding to repeat their 2013 treble having already captured the league title on Sunday for the 25th time.
Bayern had planned to present Klopp with a bouquet before kick-off after his side won the 2011 and 2012 German league titles, but the 47-year-old is more interested in beating Bayern.
"It's a very nice gesture, but on Tuesday we'll be spoiling for a fight and we don't want to weaken ourselves with flowers," he said.

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When you shared a meal and glass of wine with Monsignor Edward Duncan, the conversation was never dull.
A "delightful raconteur" who possessed an "Irish sense of humor," Duncan was well-informed on all fronts and rarely without opinions.
"If you were in a social situation ... it was hard to get ahead of him," said Monsignor Albert Hallin, who as a young priest remembered being in awe of Monsignor Duncan, longtime director of St. John's Catholic Newman Center at the University of Illinois and chaplain for University of Illinois sports teams.
"He could be comfortable with students, with peers and be comfortable with us, his brother priests. Was he a giant? Yes. Was he a big thinker? Indeed," Hallin said.
Monsignor Duncan, a fixture at Newman and along the sidelines at Memorial Stadium for five decades, died Tuesday in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. He was 96.
He moved in high-powered circles, mentoring future business leaders and star athletes and working with top church officials from Peoria to Rome.
Born in 1915 to a family of "substantial means," as he once put it, Monsignor Duncan had a sharp business acumen. His father, Walter Duncan, vice president of a LaSalle bank founded by his grandfather, directed the family cement company and worked in the insurance business. Walter Duncan later went into the oil business, with holdings in 17 states. The family owned the Purgatory ski resort in Colorado and two wineries in California.
When Monsignor Duncan was assigned to the Newman Center in October 1943, it was near bankruptcy, and its facilities were in disrepair. Duncan built it into the largest of the 600 Catholic campus ministries in the country, the only one with on-site housing for students.
He oversaw several renovations of St. John's Chapel, expanded the men's residence hall and founded a separate dormitory for women. Duncan also introduced religious-education programs accredited by the university.
The Newman Center would have disappeared decades ago without Duncan's leadership, said the Rev. Gregory Ketcham, current director at St. John's and chaplain to UI athletic teams.
As head chaplain to UI football and basketball teams, Monsignor Duncan rarely missed a UI football game, home or away. He worked with 10 head football coaches and eight head basketball coaches.
"He touched a lot of lives on this campus. He mentored guys like Dick Butkus and Tony Eason and many of the great names that went through this institution," said J. Steven Greene, director of development for athletics.
After his retirement, Duncan continued to travel occasionally with Fighting Illini teams to NCAA tournaments and bowl games.
Mike Hatfield, director of development at the Newman Center, formerly worked for UI athletics and spent many Friday night and Saturday morning meals, as well as pre-game and halftime meetings, watching Monsignor Duncan interact with young athletes.
The speeches he gave were not along the lines of, "we've got to win this game," but more, "Do your best, do not give up, keep the faith," Hatfield said. It was advice the players already knew, "but he was able to remind folks of it at a difficult time."
Monsignor Duncan used his religious training to talk with students about issues — religious, sports-related or otherwise — and provide counseling and guidance at a time when they found themselves without parental supervision for the first time, Hatfield said.
"As much as he considered himself religious staff, he also considered himself an academic — he had great academic training and background. He enjoyed sharing and challenging and being challenged by some of the brightest young people from around the country," Hatfield said.
Monsignor Duncan instilled a strong work ethic in players and other students, said UI business graduate Mark Hogan, a former General Motors executive and now owner of a company that makes vehicles for people with disabilities. He interacted daily with Monsignor Duncan as a student, serving Mass at St. John's and working as a manager on the UI football team from 1969 to 1973.
"He was extremely focused and very direct. He wouldn't mince words. If he thought you were going off in the wrong direction or could have taken a different path, he would tell you," Hogan said.
During his senior year, Hogan attended a lunch honoring General Motors scholarship winners, and they were asked to bring along a favorite professor. Hogan invited Monsignor Duncan.
The host for the lunch was GM Vice Chairman Thomas Murphy (later chairman), a UI alumnus who knew Monsignor Duncan well.
The next thing Hogan knew, GM's vice president of human resources was flying to Champaign to recruit him. Hogan had already committed to work for Illinois Central Industries, but GM offered to pay for his graduate studies at Harvard. He quickly accepted.
Hogan remained in contact with Monsignor Duncan over the years and plans to attend his funeral Wednesday in LaSalle, which will be led by Bishop Daniel Jenky.
"He had a huge impact on my life." said Hogan, who is also chairman of Toyota's North American Advisory Committee. "He's a great man."
Monsignor Duncan's tenure was not without controversy. In 1989, a former Newman Hall worker filed a discrimination complaint against him, saying she was fired because he didn't want blacks working behind the counter where they could be seen by the public. Although Duncan denied the accusations in a 1992 News-Gazette story, he ultimately lost the case through a default judgment.
Hatfield said Duncan lived in the same apartment in Newman Hall for more than 50 years before he bought a house in Champaign after retiring. He later moved to California.
Duncan held national positions in the Catholic Church, serving as consultant to a number of educational organizations and winning awards for his service to campus ministry and education. He enjoyed multiple audiences with the pope and Vatican leaders.
In 1994, Duncan was honored at a 50th anniversary celebration attended by Theodore Hesburgh, president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame; Cardinal Pio Laghi, the representative of Pope John Paul II; Butkus; Murphy; and past UI presidents and chancellors.
Former President Stanley Ikenberry awarded him the UI's presidential medallion, given to only 15 people in history.
Duncan attended Saint Bede Academy in Peru, Ill., and Holy Cross College in Worcester, Mass., then pursued philosophical and theological studies.
He was encouraged by then-Bishop Joseph Schlarman to attend the Canisianum Seminary of Innsbruck, Austria. When Nazis marched into Austria in 1938, the seminary was temporarily moved to Sion, Switzerland. Because of the war, he spent a portion of the next semester studying in Ireland but was quickly summoned home.
He enrolled at the Catholic University of America and received his licentiate, or graduate degree, in May 1941, and later a doctorate.
He was ordained through the Diocese of Peoria and celebrated his first Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in LaSalle. He was then named assistant pastor at St. Malachy Church in Rantoul, also serving as auxiliary military chaplain at Chanute Air Force Base.
He donated to hundreds of organizations over the years, including St. John's, The I Fund, School of Music and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
The monsignor was born Sept. 7, 1915, in LaSalle. He is survived by a brother, Raymond Duncan of Denver, and was preceded in death by his parents, J. Walter and Velma Marie Duncan, and two brothers, J. Walter and Vincent.
A memorial Mass at St. John's will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to St. John's Catholic Newman Center, 604 E Armory Ave., Champaign, IL 61820. Hurst Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


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The big football weekend is here and we'll be hosting a party, being a big football family and cheering on our Seattle SEAHAWKS!! Wahoo! And I've partnered with Marzetti® on a recipe for our guests to munch on. These are delicious Endive and Bacon Lettuce Wraps, drizzled with Marzetti® Chunky Blue Cheese dressing.
I've just been introduced to Belgian endive from a good friend of mine and now I'm obsessed. It's a lettuce that is small and yellow in color and it's flavor is on the bitter side. But paired with bacon and blue cheese, it's the perfect combination. This vegetable is great for finger food as it's shape is just right for a bite-sized appetizer.
Ingredients for Endive, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Lettuce Wraps:
- 2-3 heads endive lettuce
- 1-2 cups chopped bacon cooked and cooled
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- 1/2 cup slivered almonds – optional
1. Wash and dry your endive. Separate into individuals portions.
2. Add a spoonful of cooked and cooled bacon into each endive leaf.
3. With a spoon, drizzle dressing over each lettuce section. You can do this in a zig-zag over the whole leaf or just on the inside of each leaf.
4. Add a sprinkling of slivered almonds if you'd like a little extra crunch to each bite.
* yields 8-10 portions per head of endive
These are ready for a party. Set them out and watch them go. They are on the lighter side, but pack a punch of flavor with the bacon and blue cheese.
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text: Gillett: Taumalolo is terrifying Thu 13 Mar, 2014, 6:00am Matt Harris, Queensland Correspondent, NRL.com Tweet Email Print Matt Gillett is prepared to go on the attack in order to nullify the impact of Cowboys back-rower Jason Taumalolo. Copyright: Col Whelan/NRL Photos Credit: NRL Photos Copyright: NRL Photos Although he admits he's a little terrified at the prospect of marking Cowboys giant Jason Taumalolo, Broncos enforcer Matt Gillett is keen to fight fire with fire when he confronts the hulking back-rower on Friday night.Any less of a player may need to pack an extra pair of underwear in their kit bag in order to deal with a huge 191-centimetre, 112-kilogram wrecking-ball of a man running full steam at them, but Gillett won't shy away from the challenge of marking Taumalolo when they oppose each other at Suncorp Stadium."I'm a bit terrified of that," Gillett said of marking Taumalolo, only half joking."He's a big, tall fellow. He's obviously a powerful football player and very aggressive with his runs."I think I'll need to run at him as much as I can to try and tire him out otherwise we're in for a big night."Get your ticket to NRL Round 2Gillett revealed to NRL.com that his game day routine consisted of eating poached eggs for breakfast, followed by a big lunch, afternoon nap and wearing the same pair of underwear to each match.He developed the quirky habit of wearing the same pair of jocks once per week on game day after having success with a particular pair against the Dragons in Round 2 last season."They're still pretty fresh, so it's all right," the 25-year-old insisted.Since scoring on debut against the Cowboys in Round 1 of 2010 and winning the Dally M Rookie of the Year in the same season, the career of the Bribie Island junior has continued to ascend on a steady incline.Watch the NRL LIVE with a 2-week free trial.Get the NRL Digital Pass now!Used as an impact player off the bench in his early days, Gillett has often been used in a utility role, covering a number of positions including centre, second row, lock and even a couple of stints at five-eighth as an injury replacement for the great Darren Lockyer – most notably in the 2011 Preliminary Final against Manly after Lockyer had fractured his cheekbone the week before.However, for the start of this season 'Gillo' currently finds himself locking the scrum, striking up a new defensive alliance on the right edge with the newly formed centre and wing pairing of Dale Copley and Lachlan Maranta.Both Copley and Maranta performed admirably in attack and defence for the Broncos in last Friday's 18-12 victory over the Bulldogs, but the task doesn't get any easier for Brisbane's right edge trio as they prepare for an almighty battle against Taumalolo.Not only will the trio have their work cut out in dealing with the 20-year-old who amassed more than 200 metres in an 80-minute display against the Raiders; they'll also need to keep an eye out for his partner in crime from Round 1, Johnathan Thurston. "Thurston's out there on his side which is a big benefit for Taumalolo so we just have to do our job on him," Gillett said."If we get that right it'll be helping the team out as well."The Thurston and Taumalolo partnership terrorised the Raiders from the outset last weekend, with both players denied tries on the left edge from agonisingly close range in the first half.On a personal note for Gillett, the six-game Origin player is targeting another improved season so he can retain his Maroons jersey and push for a Test debut with the Kangaroos."I want to do my best. You've got a lot of people watching you and everyone's got their own opinion so you want to be doing your best every week," he said."I want to be playing representative football again this year, but that all comes back here to the training paddock at the Broncos. Playing well for them week-in, week-out is what I've got to do first and hopefully some rewards come off that."I'm just trying to play some good footy for the Broncos and getting us to the finals, which is what we all want to be doing as a team."Show your true colours. Become a member of your club. Tweet Email Print Send to a friend: Your Name: Your Email: Friend's Name: Friend's Email: Close Submit loading image needs to go here


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Arkansas will play the winner of this morning's South Carolina/Kent State game at 8 PM tonight on ESPN2.
South Carolina and Kent State were scheduled to play yesterday, but the game was postponed due to rain.
The Razorbacks have been idle since ending South Carolina's 22 game NCAA Tourney win streak on Monday night.
Arkansas has two chances to win one more game and advance to the championship series against either Arizona or Florida State. If the Hogs should lose tonight's game, they'll play again tomorrow night at 8 pm to decide who goes on to the best of three championship series.


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OK take me through the firing sequence. Are the shots stringing out in straight line or somewhat straight or is the group becoming a pattern and shooting everywhere?
I have you checked the bore for fouling. If it is a new barrel you could have some bullet jacket build up somewhere that is cutting a groove in bullet jackets coming down the barrel later. If you have access to a bore scope give it a looksee.
You can get Sweets bore cleaner or you can make Humpy's White and do the same thing.
Go to Ace Tru-Value hardware and get a quart or a gallon of the Janitor's Strength 10% Ammonia. Says it right on the bottle. If you get a quart add 4 ounces of Ivory Dish Detergent. Apply it to bore with wet patch on a plastic jag and place the muzzle on the floor on a paper towel folded square and let the excess flow out. If you have copper build up paper towel will turn purple.
Repeat the above and let it sit ten minutes and check it again. If it is purple repeat again and again till the purple stops. Dry bore sell and shoot it again.
I have a 22-250 barrel a guy left here that was shot out. I looked at it and saw it was fouled badly. I laid the Humpy's White to it and soaked it for like two hours and get clean,put it on a 03A3 action and first group on paper was under an inch at 100.
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Research has shown that the health benefits of laughter are far-ranging. While more studies need to be done, studies so far have shown that laughter can help relieve pain, bring greater happiness, and even increase immunity. Unfortunately, however, many people don't get enough laughter in their lives. In fact, one study suggests that healthy children may laugh as much as 400 times per day, but adults tend to laugh only 15 times per day. Other studies find us laughing a little more than that, but if you ask me, virtually all of us could use a little more laughter in our lives, considering how beneficial a good laugh can actually be for our stress levels and overall wellness. Read on for more findings about the health benefits of laughter, and see how to incorporate more humor and fun into your life.
Stress Management Benefits of Laughter:
- Hormones: Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine and growth hormone. It also increases the level of health-enhancing hormones like endorphins. Laughter increases the number of antibody-producing cells we have working for us, and enhances the effectiveness of T cells. All this means a stronger immune system, as well as fewer physical effects of stress.
- Physical Release: Have you ever felt like you "have to laugh or I'll cry"? Have you experienced the cleansed feeling after a good laugh? Laughter provides a physical and emotional release.
- Internal Workout: A good belly laugh exercises the diaphragm, contracts the abs and even works out the shoulders, leaving muscles more relaxed afterward. It even provides a good workout for the heart.
- Distraction: Laughter brings the focus away from anger, guilt, stress and negative emotions in a more beneficial way than other mere distractions.
- Social Benefits of Laughter: Laughter connects us with others. Just as with smiling and kindness, most people find that laughter is contagious, so if you bring more laughter into your life, you can most likely help others around you to laugh more, and realize these benefits as well. By elevating the mood of those around you, you can reduce their stress levels, and perhaps improve the quality of social interaction you experience with them, reducing your stress level even more!
How To Use Laughter:
Laughter is one of my all-time favorite stress management strategies because it's free, convenient, and beneficial in so many ways. You can get more laughter in your life with the following strategies:
- T.V. and Movies: There's no shortage of laughter opportunities from the entertainment, both at the theater and in the aisles of the video stores, as well as at home with T.V. comedies. While wasting your time watching something marginally funny may actually frustrate you, watching truly hilarious movies and shows is an easy way to get laughter into your life whenever you need it.
- Laugh With Friends: Going to a movie or comedy club with friends is a great way to get more laughter in your life. The contagious effects of laughter may mean you'll laugh more than you otherwise would have during the show, plus you'll have jokes to reference at later times. Having friends over for a party or game night is also a great setup for laughter and other good feelings. (See this article on laughing more for additional tips on getting more fun and laughter into your life.)
- Find Humor In Your Life: Instead of complaining about life's frustrations, try to laugh about them. If something is so frustrating or depressing it's ridiculous, realize that you could 'look back on it and laugh.' Think of how it will sound as a story you could tell to your friends, and then see if you can laugh about it now. With this attitude, you may also find yourself being more lighthearted and silly, giving yourself and those around you more to laugh about. Approach life in a more mirthful way and you'll find you're less stressed about negative events, and you'll achieve the health benefits of laughter. (See this article on maintaining a sense of humor.)
- 'Fake It Until You Make It': Just as studies show the positive effects of smiling occur whether the smile is fake or real, faked laughter also provides the benefits mentioned above. The body can't distinguish between 'fake' laughter that you just start doing on purpose, and 'real' laughter that comes from true humor–the physical benefits are exactly the same, and the former usually leads to the latter anyway. So smile more, and fake laughter; you'll still achieve positive effects, and the fake merriment may lead to real smiles and laughter.
- More on Having Fun: See these additional suggestions on laughing more and having fun in your life.
Scott, Elizabeth M.S. The Stress Management and Health Benefits of Laughter. About.com, April, 2013.
Bennett MP, Lengacher C. Humor and Laughter May Influence Health: III. Laughter and Health Outcomes. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, March 2008.
Bennett MP, Zeller JM, Rosenberg L, McCann J. The Effect of Mirthful Laughter on Stress and Natural Killer Cell Activity.. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, March-April 2003.
Berk LS, Felten DL, Tan SA, Bittman BB, Westengard J. Modulation of Neuroimmune Parameters During the Eustress of Humor-Associated Mirthful Laughter.. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, March 2001.
Skinner N, Brewer N. The Dynamics of Threat and Challenge Appraisals Prior to Stressful Achievement Events. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, September 2002.
Research is showing healthful effects of laughter. Family Practice News, May, 1992.


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Krater - Reviews @ IGN, Elder Geek
Krater has received a cool response from IGN, with their review coming in at 5/10:
On paper, Krater: Shadows Over Solside is a mouthwatering mash-up. It spreads its Diablo-esque hacking-and-slashing evenly across a party of crazed warriors instead of focusing on one lone explorer, and the many dank caves and hardscrabble towns you explore are nestled snugly into the foothills of a post-apocalyptic landscape reminiscent of Borderlands' Pandora or the irradiated wastes of the Fallout series. But while the first leg of this indie action-RPG trilogy picks up on elements from some excellent games, it fumbles them so badly at times that the grind rarely feels worth the effort you have to put into it.
Elder Geek also has a review accompanied by a video. The score is better at 3.5/5:
Krater is a beautiful, clever, and quirky game that will find its audience, but a few of its flaws will be a permanent hindrance to a good number of players. Considering its bargain price tag and the amount of genuine fun it delivered to us, we can definitely say that if you're still curious, it's worth trying.
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Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics, here's an exclusive preview of the first issue of Terminator Salvation: The Final Battle (one of the multiple upcoming Terminator comic series), which Dark Horse calls "the ultimate Terminator story!"
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Luxury holiday bungalow for 2 to 6 people in Burgh-Haamstede in the province of Zeeland. Close to the sea, beach and dunes located on a large secluded plot of 1030 m2, not on a bungalow park.
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The Dynamo conclude their 2011 preseason this afternoon when they take on the New England Revolution in the final game of the Atlanta Pro Soccer Challenge at the KSU Soccer Stadium at 2 p.m. CT.
The match can be seen in the Houston area on Comcast Sports (Comcast 129, DirecTV 630). Online updates will be available via Twitter.
Houston will be without forward Brian Ching (hamstring); midfielders Colin Clark (knee), Francisco Navas Cobo (hamstring), and Josue Soto (ankle); defender Bobby Boswell (illness); and goalkeeper Evan Newton (personal).
The team's preseason record currently stands at 7-1-3, 4-1-3 against MLS competition. Houston will open the MLS regular season on Saturday, March 19, hosting the Philadelphia Union at Robertson Stadium.


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Even though fruit and cheese tend to go together like soup and sandwiches, the first time I saw watermelon and feta cheese paired on a menu it struck me as odd.
Apples and cheddar? Sure. Pears and Stilton? You know it. But I was sure watermelon was too watery to stand up to the bold flavor of feta, even though everyone tends to love salt-sweet interplay.
I was dead wrong. The watermelon and feta in this salad make a great match.
With the watermelon, feta and cucumber in place, I filled out the salad with some dark bitter greens — namely arugula — and fresh herbs. You're welcome to substitute watercress for the arugula and any one of your favorite herbs for the mint and cilantro.
The grilled pork tenderloin plays the same role as chicken or shrimp added to a Caesar salad — it turns a side dish into a meal. The tenderloin is one of the leanest cuts of pork. As long as you don't overcook it and give it a bit of a rest before slicing, it will be tender and juicy.
The dressing teams up the feta and buttermilk. Given its ability to provide creaminess and tang without adding a ton of fat, buttermilk is one of my favorite cheating ingredients. And the feta is so flavorful.
At the end, you'll add some crunch in the form of homemade, baked whole-wheat pita croutons. These are so easy to make, I never bother with the packaged varieties, which are usually deep-fried and loaded with fat.
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4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (divided use)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Ground black pepper
2 (6-inch) whole-wheat pita pockets
Olive oil cooking spray
Kosher salt
1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
3 cups arugula
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups cubed and seeded watermelon
1 cup cubed seedless cucumber
Heat the grill to medium. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
While the grill and oven are heating, in a blender combine half of the feta, the lemon juice, buttermilk and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Season with pepper; then stir in the remaining feta. Set aside.
Split each pita pocket into 2 rounds. Spray the rough sides of each round lightly with the cooking spray and sprinkle lightly with salt. Cut each round into 8 triangles. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange the triangles in a single layer. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Spray the pork with the olive oil spray and then season it lightly with salt and pepper. Grill it directly over the heat, turning it a quarter turn at a time, until a thermometer inserted at the thickest part registers 140 F to 145 F for medium, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a plate, cover it loosely with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the arugula, onion, mint, cilantro, watermelon and cucumber. Add the pork juices from the resting pork to the feta dressing, whisking to incorporate.
Place a mound of the salad on each of 4 plates. Slice the pork crosswise into rounds 1/2-inch thick and arrange a quarter of the slices on top of each mound of salad. Drizzle the dressing on top of the pork. Divide the pita croutons among the plates. Serve immediately.
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PER SERVING: Calories 370 (32% fat), Fat 13 g (6 g sat), Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Fiber 4 g, Carbohydrates 31 g, Protein 33 g


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PICTOU, N.S. — A jury has found Christopher Alexander Falconer guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Amber Kirwan.
Falconer was convicted on the second day of deliberations at Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Pictou.
He was given an automatic sentence of life in prison with no parole eligibility for 25 years.
The 31-year-old man pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Kirwan, a 19-year-old woman who vanished after leaving a pool hall in New Glasgow on Oct. 9, 2011.
Her naked, bound remains were discovered in a clandestine grave about a month later in nearby Heathbell.
The jury began deliberations following three weeks of testimony.
During the trial, the victim's boyfriend testified that he was supposed to pick up Kirwan at a convenience store the night she went missing, but she never arrived.
The province's chief medical examiner testified that Kirwan bled to death after being stabbed at least 10 times, including once through her heart.
Dr. Matthew Bowes said Kirwan was able to mount a defence against her attacker, despite high levels of codeine in her system, leaving her with defensive wounds on her hands.
But Bowes said her body was too decomposed to determine when she died.
According to Parole Board of Canada records, police had questioned Falconer in October, 2011, about his "possible involvement in a serious offence they were investigating." Following the interest from police, Corrections Services Canada officials suspended his parole and issued a warrant for his arrest.
During Falconer's apprehension, the parole board report says officers found him to be in possession of marijuana, a knife and bullets. He has been in a New Brunswick prison since the arrest, serving "four months in relation to the weapons and drugs charge."
"Your full parole appeared to be progressing positively," reads the February board decision sheet that revoked Falconer's parole. The document stated that his situation changed when he was granted permission to move back to his family home following his parole.
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There's a blind test Coach Mark Turgeon likes to give to a certain Maryland basketball player, and it involves comparing the following two freshmen seasons:
Player A: 34 games, 8.6 mpg, 3.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 58.0 FG percentage.
Player B: 37 games, 12.0 mpg, 3.7 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 58.0 FG percentage.
Obviously, this exercise does little to help forecast the future, but Turgeon uses the similarities for motivation anyhow. Player A is Chris Wilcox, the former Maryland power forward who played sparingly his freshman season in College Park before winning a national championship and being drafted eighth overall the following year.
Player B is Shaquille Cleare.
A top-30 recruit entering college, Cleare witnessed his minutes fluctuate erratically throughout the year, despite constant praise from Turgeon about his work ethic and practice attitude. One month, he was starting ACC games against North Carolina State, North Carolina, Duke and Florida State, bodying up the league's elite post players with immovable force. Promise arrived in spurts, especially on the defensive end, but once postseason play rolled around, the 6-foot-9 center never played more than 11 minutes in any game.
James Padgett graduated and Alex Len bolted for the NBA since the season ended, paving the pathway towards playing time for Cleare and classmate Charles Mitchell, who averaged 5.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game, displaying a high motor around the rim that will serve him well moving forward. The Terps currently have nine scholarship players Turgeon figures to rotate next winter. Of their three post players, none will be older than sophomores.
Turgeon said Cleare has put in the necessary work this spring, no shock given that he was often counted among the team's hardest workers. He's already lost 10 pounds, and aims to shed more, knowing full well that an enhanced role lurks around the bend.
"It's huge," Turgeon said during Wednesday's Coaches Caravan in Baltimore. "We all like Shaq so much because he works hard and brings it. It's a big summer. It's a big year for Shaq. Sometimes people forget Shaq was a top 30 player coming out of high school. We haven't. He just had a lottery pick ahead of him. So Shaq had a good freshman year.
"Once he starts to play, he's the guy, then he'll get used to the speed of the game. I expect him to really flourish this year."
The expectation is that Maryland will play more small ball this season, dipping into its barracks of athletic wings to create matchup issues along the perimeter. Jake Layman and Evan Smotrycz are both 6-feet-8 with smooth shooting strokes. Dez Wells and Nick Faust both stand at 6-feet-6, capable of beating opponents off the dribble while themselves flashing an improved three-point percentage, shooting a combined 46.5 percent (20 for 43) from beyond the arc in five postseason games.
Toss in 6-foot-4 point guard Roddy Peters, and Turgeon has plenty of four-guard lineup options at his disposal. Still, there's the matter of that under-the-radar fifth spot, which could set up both Cleare and Mitchell for breakout sophomore seasons.
"It depends what their summers are like," Turgeon said. "We definitely need one of them to do good. Hopefully both of them. I think we can play them two ways. We can play them together, and be a big lineup, or we can go small, even with Charles at center at 6-7.
"You're still going to be long and tall across the board, which is fun for me. I like our team. I really do. I'll know more when we get back from the Bahamas. But piece wise, it can all come together."


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Coming to Xbox 360 and PC later this year, Zeit² is a side-scrolling shooter game in which players control a bubble-covered spaceship as it shoots waves of enemies, while also giving you the ability to fast-forward time to get through sections of the game more quickly, and rewind time to deal even more damage to your enemies. It certainly sounds different, and good fun too.
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The North American Soccer League has approved a new ownership group for the Minnesota Stars, the league announced Friday, Nov. 2, without disclosing any details on the new owner.
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A Nepali has been killed in Indian city of Nashik on Sunday night, said a media report.
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Kathayat, who had been working as a cook at a hotel, was killed after a dispute arose while the youths were eating on the occasion of New Year.
Chairman of Akhil Bharat Nepali Ekata Manch Shiva Mahat said, Kathayat had marks of wounds on his body. His body was found at a jungle on Monday morning.
Police arrested a person on the charge of his murder on Monday itself. Kathayat was survived by his wife and two children.


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FORT BENNING - Eighteen months after he was honorably discharged from the Army, Angel Pimentel reached into his mailbox and opened a startling letter, an order from Uncle Sam to become a soldier again.
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Pimentel, 23, was a member of the Individual Ready Reserve, or IRR - soldiers who were honorably discharged after active-duty tours of four to six years. They are assigned to the IRR to complete the remainder of their eight-year military obligation.
Unlike the National Guard and Reserve, IRR members don't have to attend weekend drills, but they can be called back at any time.
Nearly 20,000 were mobilized in 1990 for the first Persian Gulf War, and Army officials decided they are needed again to ease manpower shortages brought on by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Since July 6, the Army has sent mobilization letters to 4,166 IRR soldiers, which ordered more than half to report for duty in the fall. The others will report after the Christmas holidays.
Pimentel is among a group of about 30 who were assigned to Fort Benning, one of four Army posts responsible for training them. Fort Benning has had up to 60 at a time, but they've moved on and no more are expected until after the holidays.
Guided by drill sergeants - themselves Army Reservists who have been mobilized for at least a year - the returnees are learning how to do things the Army way, again. They sleep in barracks, eat Army chow, march to the cadence of drill sergeants and shape up with push-ups, sit-ups and two-mile runs.
On Fort Benning's ranges, they get reacquainted with one of the Army's two basic weapons, the M-16 rifles carried by enlisted soldiers or the 9mm pistols issued to officers, and attend classes to learn about newer weapons.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- When the 13th annual Aspen Fest begins in Colorado next month, controversial comedian George Carlin will headline its traditional cutting-edge lineup.
The 69-year-old comedian, who has garnered a reputation for his outspoken take on religion, is the most notable name in the entertainment lineup for the festival from the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival and HBO, a USCAF news release said.
Joining Carlin at the festival, which runs Feb. 28 to March 4, will be comedians Steven Wright and Katt Williams, along with special screenings of "Entourage: Behind the Scenes" and "The Winner."
Officials from both HBO and USCAF offered their approval of the festival's lineup and credited it with maintaining the event's standards of original entertainment.
"In the spirit of continuing the USCAF's great tradition of discovery, the line-up at our 13th festival represents the changing media landscape and comedy's place in it," USCAF exec Bob Crestani said. "From Don Rickles and online sketch groups to silent classics and the best in independent film, this year's programming represents those who have defined, and are redefining, the art of comedy."


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"Our work in CREATE follows an apprenticeship model. Students help conceptualize the research, design materials, collect the data, and publicize the results that we hope will influence the future direction of instructional multimedia."
The Internet is the new frontier in education, with on-line courses -- and even entire universities -- popping up on the Web every day. But what do we know about how people really learn through these multimedia formats? Jan Plass is a leading researcher in a newly emerging field that combines cognitive science with the design and development of educational technology.
"There are lots of attractive sites on the Web that draw you in with flashy visuals and sound," says Plass, "but often what we know about how people process information is not reflected in the design, so that these visuals may highlight the least important information without helping users really understand the content of the site."
Plass, who holds a Ph.D. from Erfurt University in Germany, is working on design recommendations for instructional multimedia based on empirical studies and knowledge about how learners select, process, integrate, and store information. He has looked in particular at second language learning, and has written widely, together with Professor Dorothy Chun of the University of California at Santa Barbara, on the topic of text comprehension in multimedia environments.
Plass also works with many of his graduate students on a groundbreaking initiative at NYU that is advancing the effective use of Web-based material and other technology tools for educational purposes. Known as the Consortium for Research and Evaluation of Advanced Technologies in Education, or CREATE, this project draws together students and faculty to conduct research on the cognitive processes involved in web-based and multimedia learning.
"Our work in CREATE follows an apprenticeship model," says Plass. "Students help conceptualize the research, design materials, collect the data, and publicize the results that we hope will influence the future direction of instructional multimedia."
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Escape from Paradise City - Traits and Skills Overview #4 Available
November 21, 2007
Escape from Paradise City - Traits and Skills Overview #4 Available
When you can't do the job yourself, bring in some hard-hitting friends...
Today cdv Software Entertainment USA released the final installment in their guide to Escape from Paradise City. This time around, the focus is on Boris, the most corrupt cop in the city, and the skills that brought him to the attention of the government when they needed someone to flush out the criminal underworld of Paradise City. Rather than get his own hands dirty, Boris likes to let his henchmen do the work; accordingly, his skills are more related to recruiting and training helpers, as well as influencing others. For more information about the game, which features an exciting blend of RPG and strategy gameplay set in a world infested with seemingly unstoppable criminals, please visit http://paradisecity.cdvus.com.
Part four of the guide is available at: http://paradisecity.cdvusa.com/content/powers_boris
Escape from Paradise City drops players into a dystopian world that combines a dark underworld and elements of the supernatural. In the game, the player is required to infiltrate the gangs of Paradise City on behalf of a powerful government agency that, despite its influence, has been unable to introduce even a glimmer of law and order to this horribly corrupt city. In an intertwining chapter-driven story, the player takes turns controlling one of three gritty characters that, for their own reasons, have "volunteered" to get to the bottom of the mystery behind the controlling crime syndicate's power.


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Toronto Atlanta Game Ends in 12-4 Blue Jays Victory - Recap
Toronto moneyline bettors cashed on Sunday courtesy of a 12-4 win against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.
The Blue Jays were a -110 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Carlos Villanueva earned the victory for the Blue Jays, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Brett Lawrie in the win.
Atlanta's starting pitcher Julio Teheran worked 4 1/3 innings, giving up 4 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Freddie Freeman in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Toronto as they had 18 hits, while Atlanta only had 12.
Toronto heads into a battle against Washington. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.


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1. Any medication which has been prescribed by a physician or medical provider and has been FDA approved, can be administered by the school nurse or designee. The school nurse or designee may also administer non-prescription FDA-approved medications. These guidelines must be followed in the administration of prescription and non-prescription medications:
2. The medicine must be in the original container (State Law).
3. The medicine must be accompanied by a medication authorization form and signed by the parent stating:
(a) the time the medicine is to be given in school;
(b) the reason the medicine is to be given;
(c) the allergies (if any) that the child has, particularly to medications; and
(d) the telephone number where parents can be reached during the day.
* Click the link on the right to download and print the Medical Authorization form
4. Over the counter medication can be given during a two week period or less without a physician signature, BUT requires a parent signature on the medication authorization form.
5. Over the counter medication or prescription medication kept in the health office for longer the 2 weeks, will require a parent signature AND physician signature. Health office staff can fax for to your clinic to obtain physician's signature.
5. If the school nurse has any questions about the administration of the medicine, she may withhold the dispensing of it until she has been able to contact the parent and/or medical provider.
If you have questions please review Policy 516 in the Policy Manual that can be found in the Main Menu under the School Board in the About dropdown.
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Heinrich Brothers Inc serving Arkansas
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Rpi HDMI to VGA Adapters
Raspberry Pi HDMI to VGA Adapter.
If you don't want to buy a new HDMI monitor or if you have an old VGA monitor gathering dust then why not use it with your raspberry pi. You can do this with a HDMI to VGA adapter.
if you are reading this i assume that you are interested in an adapter. To start with you need to make sure that your power supply is up to the job. If you are using a 700mA USB phone charger you may need to get something better, i personally use a 1 amp USB adapter and it works fine. Another option is an adapter with its own power supply. Be careful though because on older Pi's there is a diode which will blow if the adapter is drawing to much current, if this happens the powered adapter is your friend.
Adapter (Un-powered).
Buying the adapter may depend on budget or aesthetics. If you want an Un-powered adapter then you can buy from any of the sites further down
Adapter (Powered
This adapter is if your Pi power supply isn't up to an Un-powered adapter or you have blown the diode i was on about. powered adapters can be cumbersome in the respect that they have to have there own power supply and sure that there are enough trailing wires already.[
Sellers (Both type of adapter)
Ebay.(Don't buy a cable as it will not work it needs to be an adapter.)
Add other sources if they exist.
This is one of my first articles so do not hesitate to correct me if im wrong or to add content to this page. BlueberryPi.


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Back in the day companies paid agencies to clip newspaper stories about them, or their rivals. When I started working as a journalist, those clipping agencies would buy dozens of newspapers, paste clips to plain white pages, let them dry and mail them out the old-fashioned way.
I still remember getting black inky hands from handling clips.
Later they used photocopies. The last time I saw material from a clipping agency, the material was scanned and distributed electronically as PDFs.
ClipSmart, from Auckland software start-up Cliptec, does much the same thing using an iPad app to deliver the clips. Nobody needs to cut and paste: the app is a specialist search engine which trawls through dozens, maybe hundreds of newsfeeds pulling out stories based on keywords. ClipSmart is not entirely robotic, Cliptec uses analysts or editors to check content before it goes out.
Clipsmart is fast, efficient and depending on your iPad hygiene, not the least bit messy.
Phil Smith who, in effect is Cliptec, says his service is for reputation concious organisations. It allows them to monitor news and business sites as well as influential consumer generated content. Presumably PR companies, social media specialists and their ilk will use it too.
One ClipSmart feature you'd never have seen in the cut and paste days is the ability to tweet links to favourable stories. Presumably black hat PR types will also be able to tweet negative material about their competitors.
The ClipSmart iPad app is free. You can download it from the Apple Store to look before deciding whether to pay a monthly access fee.


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MY2011 Ford Edge Features First North American Application of 2.0L EcoBoost, Two Ti-VCT Engines
10 February 2010
|The 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 Ti-VCT. Click to enlarge.
Ford is unveiling the refreshed 2011 Edge at the Chicago Auto Show. An all-new powertrain lineup includes North America's first application of Ford's global 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine (earlier post), plus the new 3.5-liter Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing) V-6 and 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V-6 for Edge Sport. The 3.7L Ti-VCT is similar to the one added to the 2011 Ford Mustang. (Earlier post.)
With the introduction of the 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4, fuel economy on the new Edge will be 30% better than it was at launch in 2006. Plus, Ford's newest EcoBoost engine will deliver on the promise of 15% fuel economy improvements versus the Edge's current 3.5-liter V-6 engine while offering the performance feel of a six-cylinder.
|2011 Ford Edge Limited. Click to enlarge.
2.0L EcoBoost. The 2.0-liter I-4 engine with direct fuel injection and a single turbocharger will deliver fuel economy benefits at least 10% better than a comparable V-6 but with class-leading power and torque for an I-4, according to Ford.
The 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine employs many of the basic principles of Ford's original 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engines (earlier post), starting with turbocharging and direct fuel injection. Just like the first-generation EcoBoost engines, the EcoBoost I-4 will spool up quickly to maximum torque and maintain it across a broad range—estimated from 2,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm, according to preliminary Ford data.
The 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine also adds Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing) technology. This strategy, because of its efficiency, is incorporated into several normally aspirated (non-boosted) engine programs that debut this year, including the Ford Edge, Ford Mustang and Lincoln MKX.
The combustion system has been completely redesigned and re-engineered to take advantage of the EcoBoost system's increased performance. The high-pressure fuel pump operates up to 2,200 psi—more than 50 times the norm seen in a conventional I-4 engine. The high-pressure pump is a cam-driven mechanical pump with a single piston and an electronic valve that controls how much fuel is routed into the fuel rail to the injectors.
As demands on the turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine are increased, the control system responds to maintain optimal combustion, timing and injection duration. On each stroke, six individual jets on each fuel injector spray fuel directly into the combustion chamber, mixing with the incoming air. The fuel injectors are located on the side of the combustion chamber.
When the fuel is injected into the cylinder, it evaporates and cools the air that's been inducted into the cylinder. The improved charge cooling allows the direct-injected turbocharged engine to run a higher compression ratio than was possible on port fuel-injected boosted engines. That higher compression ratio equates to improved fuel economy across the operating range of the engine.
The direct injection of fuel into the cylinder also helps provide a well-mixed air-fuel charge, increasing engine efficiency. Direct injection provides several benefits in terms of fuel burn and lower emissions. The spray pattern for the fuel was optimized after extensive computer modeling work, with the angle of how the fuel is sprayed key to the process.
The turbocharger operation paired with the direct-injection system helps to virtually eliminate turbo lag, Ford says. The turbocharger spins at up to 200,000 rpm and is designed for a life cycle of 150,000 miles or 10 years.
Turbocharger "whoosh" is mitigated by electronically controlled anti-surge valves that proactively relieve the boost in the intake, which can range up to 13 psi. Careful software calibrations manage the pressures in the intake manifold.
Overall, the 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine is about 55 pounds (25 kg) lighter than a comparable normally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6 engine. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 also will benefit from a six-speed transmission specially calibrated to take advantage of the EcoBoost. The gearbox features a new torque converter for improved driving feel, smooth shifts and improved fuel economy. Engineers also installed revised gear ratios for a balanced driving feel in all situations. The new ratios complement the revised torque converter.
The 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 is the first engine in the EcoBoost lineup to go truly global. Already announced is the 2.0-liter EcoBoost in the S-MAX and Galaxy, two people-moving products on sale in Europe. In addition, the same engine will join the powertrain lineup for the 2011 Ford Falcon on sale in Australia. (Earlier post.) Later in the year, the second application for North America will be announced.
Since being introduced in 2009 on four vehicles—the Ford Taurus SHO (standard) and Lincoln MKS full-size sedans and the Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT crossovers—EcoBoost engines have proven popular. The Ford Taurus SHO has a conquest rate of 45%, and since launch, in terms of volume, 48% of Lincoln MKT sales are with the EcoBoost option. Altogether, nearly 6,000 EcoBoost-equipped vehicles have been sold since introduction.
3.5L and 3.7L Ti-VCT. Both the Edge 3.5-liter V-6 and Edge Sport 3.7-liter V-6 use advanced engine valvetrain technology (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing, or Ti-VCT) and clever control strategies to increase horsepower and torque.
The 3.5-liter V-6 produces 285 hp (213 kW) and 253 lb-ft (343 N·m) of torque while the 3.7-liter V-6 delivers 305 hp (227 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque—all on regular fuel. As a comparison, the the 3.5-liter V-6 with Ti-VCT technology delivers highway fuel economy that is 15% better than the Nissan Murano but produces 20 hp more.
Transmissions. All three engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The SelectShift Automatic transmission is standard on the 2011 Edge SEL and Limited series, with paddle activation of the SelectShift standard on the 2011 Edge Sport.
The 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 also will benefit from a six-speed transmission specially calibrated to take advantage of the EcoBoost engine.
Other powertrain system contributors to the improved fuel economy and performance of the engines include:
Aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff; torque-based deceleration control. This control strategy shuts off the engine when the customer doesn't command engine torque, which helps save fuel. A typical maneuver when this comes into play is during deceleration at freeway speeds when in fifth or sixth gear. The fuel flow seamlessly resumes when the vehicle reaches a low speed or when the driver accelerates again. All other powertrain, braking and electrical systems continue to function normally while the fuel delivery is stopped.
The system uses the torque delivered to the transmission to keep the engine running at a low, more efficient point whenever possible, using the momentum generated rather than more fuel to keep the vehicle moving.
Battery management: Smart Charging. This system allows the battery to be charged or discharged at optimal opportunities instead of allowing the alternator to continuously charge the battery independent of customer use, which wastes energy. Smart Charging increases the alternator output when the vehicle brakes or decelerates, converting the vehicle's kinetic energy into electric energy without having to use additional fuel.
Smart Charging improves the life of the battery because it keeps the battery at a more consistent level of charge, which in turn aids in reliable starting. The one-touch starting in the 2011 Ford Edge enables starts of around seven-tenths of a second with precise fuel delivery for maximum fuel economy and minimal emissions.
Engine hardware improvements. These include new or changed piston-cooling jets; polished valvetrain buckets; improved intake manifold; Ti-VCT hardware; and improved cylinder head with increased port flow.
The piston-cooling jets spray oil on the underside of the pistons and enable faster oil warm-up and a higher compression ratio; the polished valvetrain buckets reduce friction, which in turn aids fuel economy and also improves durability (wear) of the cam and bucket tappet; the improved intake manifold and cylinder head optimizes engine breathing, contributing to overall system efficiency.
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OK, so Ford finally is taking full advantage of direct injection which allows for a higher compression ratio and therefore higher thermal efficiency. Ford has also used the Atkinson engine in the Ford Escape hybrid which in the front wheel drive beats my 2007 Toyota Yaris sedan with automatic transmission. I wonder how long it will take Ford to figure out that they can combine the Atkinson engine with direct injection and either turbocharging for non-hybrids or energy recovery for hybrids. Combining the Atkinson engine with direct injection and turbocharging has the potential to further increase the effective compression ratio which will furter increase thermal efficiency, it will also increase the engine power density, but more importantly, there could be a significant increase in low end torque which is the biggest weakness of the Atkinson engine. The low end torque of the Atkinson engine has prevented the widespread use of this wonderful engine from being used in non-hybrid vehicles.
For hybrid vehicles, I suspect it would be better to recover energy from the exhaust and convert it to electricity and then release it every time you go down hill while the gas engine is turned off and the car is set to neutral.
The lower compression ratio of a turbocharged engine is to avoid knock under boost, not so much to keep exhaust energy high. Atkinson cycle with boost is known as "miller" cycle and they do work well together. It helps the engine run efficiently under part load conditions due to the high expansion ratio without sacrificing peak power.
Total price at the pump:
Cities and incorporated towns in our area are about to get a new tax power equivalent to about $0.35 USD/US gallon to cover some of the public transportation cost.
This could eventually be coupled with an equivalent state/provincial fuel tax for the same purpose.
Would be surprised to see a $1.00+/gal new fuel taxes applied progresively in the next 5 to 10 years. Revenues from those new taxes will buy new electrified suburb trains, more e-subways and hybrid and e-city buses.
It is brave of Ford to take the turbo-charger mainstream. Seems awfully ambitious if the goal also is, though not mentioned here, to get the same durability as the V-6s and naturally aspirated I-4s these engines will replace. Car companies that have built their reputation on durability (Honda, Toyota, Nissan) have tended to shy away from turbo-chargers or have reserved them for very specialized markets (ie. Subaru). Should prove interesting and I think I'll wait to see what happens before I buy one of these.
harvey, I'm also interested to see more non-fossil public transit but am concerned about the carbon tax efficiency. How much of these taxes ever really go to the desired end? Most State and Municipal public transit actions in the US are financed by local tax base or new bond issues. Bonds guarantee that the bulk of the revenue goes to buy new buses and trains.
Gasoline carbon taxes must go through a circuitous route and layers of burearcracy much like a lottery ticket dollar. the net result is maybe 10 cents on the dollar get to the desired end.
Concern regarding the durability of Ecoboost turbocharger is valid. However, perhaps due to the higher compression ratio made possible by the charge cooling effect of direct injection, the EcoBoost turbocharger experiences lower engine exhaust gas temperature and hence can either last longer or be made cheaper, or both. Kinda like the diesel turbochargers which have been well proven in heavy-duty trucks.
It is encouraging that Ford has launched a completely new set of engine families virtually across the board. All feature all-alloy construction, DOHC, DVVT, engineering to reliably and dependably accept boost.
To engineer for boost you must ensure adequate cooling; and make sure cylinder spacing is adequate to prevent head gasket problems, along with secure head bolting. Similarly, the lower ends must be beefed up.
The new engines, a medium I-4, a new V6, and a new V8 cover the entire power requirements form mini cars to full size SUVs.
Surprisingly, Chrysler has also made similar engine investments. The Fiat small I-4s have all the technology of the Ford's medium I-4s, and also sport cylinder by cylinder VVL, and electronic throttle control. The Chrysler large WGE I-4s have all these features and will be getting cylinder by cylinder VVL this year, too. These were designed from the outset like the Ford engines to accept boost. Hyundai's version of the WGE has just won Ward's designation as a World's Top Ten engine but it doesn't have c-b-c VVL.
The Chrysler-Fiat Pentastar v6, weeks away from first sale, has all these features, all-alloy, DOHC, DVVT, etc. and will also get c-b-c VVL too. It too was designed with boosting in mind.
Its modern V8 is meant more to serve its truck orientation, but the Hemi is only 4 years old and sports VVL, MDS, and very good performance from an OHV design.
GM has older Family 0 and large I-4 Family II Ecotecs that are fine. The medium I-4 family I engines, need replacement however. The 3.0-3.6 HF V6 all alloy DOHC, DVVT has been on the Ward's Ten Best for a couple of versions already. So has the Ecotec large I-4s, who wereused to demonstrate GM's HCCI operation.
GM aborted a more modern V8, and is killing the NorthStar, all alloy DOHC, V8. It is modernizing the famous small block instead.
All in all Detroit no longer has to meekly accept that its engines are not as modern as the competitors. They have matched all, and moved into the forefront.
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