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I would like to present you a nice puzzle game with some arcade elements. It's relatively new game (first version appeared 10th Feb)
Little game preview:
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A wicked curse has fallen on the people of Vempire—everyone has turned to stone! It's up to Mina, the vampire princess, to travel through her kingdom to the evil witch's tower to reverse the curse. Along the way she will face obstacles and she will need help. Who will be her guide as she battles enemies and faces challenges of wit and dexterity?
Final Dusk takes you on a journey through the kingdom of Vempire, the land of vampires. You need to guide and protect the kingdom's princess, Mina, as she makes her way to the witch's tower. As you dive deeper into the land of Vempire, you will meet unique characters such as Yavanna, the Blue Witch, and Gratel Urdan, a skilled huntress. You will face Mina's enemies and find unique collectibles to help Mina on her journey.
Features of the app:
• User-friendly interface
• Stunning Graphics
• Multiple powers with unique ability
• Pleasant background score
• Amazing characters throughout the game.
• Inspiring story to move the game forward
• 80 unique and challenging levels.
• Interesting and action based puzzles on each level.
• Colorful and interactive environments.
• Tips & tricks to help you
• Multiple ways to solve the puzzles
The game is divided into four chapters, each abundant in missions. With each new chapter, players unlock a new set of magical abilities. For instance, you can turn into a bat or cast an illusion to distract Mina's enemies. With each new power, there are two modes of play depending on the environment you are in.
You will find adventure, mystery, and challenges as they embark on Mina's journey in Final Dusk. Download now and get started with the game.
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Demo (includes 1st chapter of the game): https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....finalduskdemo
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ok today i tried to play on my ps3 but my controller wont come and there is not even a red light flashing on it and i have tried resetting it but nothing happens
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If you've never seen a theremin, you're not missing too much, but it is legit kind of cool. First, just take a goosey gander at one:
Yep, even Moog has made one. Does it lend it any more street-cred? About as much as if Ibanez started making accordians. Which is to say, no. But don't get me wrong, you've got to at least see a video of someone playing it, so when some goofy nerd guy says "Hey, have you ever heard of a theremin?" you can be like "Yeah, bro, of course, duh." But don't admit that was the first time you learned how to pronounce it.
You can watch this video of this guy playing Over the Rainbow on one, or just open any video of a cat sitting on a fence shrieking all night.
So the way it works is witchcraft. You don't even touch it. The loopty-loop antenna controls the volume and the vertical one controls the pitch. It's invention was funded by the Soviet government in 1920, where this physicist named Lev Sergeevich Termen (Theremin) was doing research with proximity sensors. He eventually bailed on Russia after their civil war and got a patent in the states.
I'm guessing it's in the public domain at this point, because you can buy kits to build your own, or go to Radio Shack and buy the parts following this chart:
Don't blame me if this thing hacks your wi-fi password or something. I don't trust it any more than I do the wizardry of Tesla coils.


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MANHASSET, N.Y. Cadence Design Systems has opened its second office in Russia, in the heart of the former Soviet Union's "Silicon Valley".
The office is located in Zelenograd, about 45 km (about 28 miles) from Moscow, and is recognized as the center of the Russian semiconductor industry with a rapidly growing number of startups. The office will serve as a center of excellence for Cadence virtual CAD services (VCAD).
The VCAD business model helps companies accelerate design productivity by providing methodology and design expertise, intellectual property and training for design teams.
"We are very excited to be part of the growing ecosystem in Zelenograd," Wolf-Ekkehard Matzke, Cadence Fellow in charge of its business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said in a statement.
"By opening an office in Zelenograd, Cadence is demonstrating its determination to be an integral part of our innovation ecosystem," added Gennady Krasnikov, general director of JSC Mikron, a leading Russian fab and one of the two largest semiconductor fabs in Zelenograd. The other is Angstrem. "Locating in Zelenograd puts Cadence in close touch [with] leading Russian IC developers and manufacturers."
In 2004, Cadence became the first EDA company to open a research and development center in Moscow. The company now employs more than 140 engineers in Russia.
Last month, Cadence was named one of the best employers in Russia.
Cadence has also been expanding its inlfuence in South America. The company recently announced a similar deal to the earlier Russian agreement with the Brazilian government. The deal calls for Cadence to provide its university software package that grants access to its EDA tools for 22 educational institutions and four training centers within Brazil.


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Friday, December 16, 2005; C01
The "Iron Lady" of Liberian politics has a soft voice. She's taken several calls in this downtown Washington office already, switching from French to several African languages.
The calls come from African officials. She apologizes for having to take them, but she's the president-elect, and people need to talk to her.
She's wearing handmade clothing from Liberia, a simple skirt and blouse, a lovely purple scarf circling her neck. Plain black boots. The slightest bit of makeup. She's from a desperately poor country, and her retinue reflects that: a secretary, a security aide, someone to handle communications. The country has no budget for transition expenses, so she's paying for much of the trip herself.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf surprised the world by winning the Liberian presidential election last month. In a country where everyday reality feels like the plot of a Graham Greene novel, she made history, becoming the first female president in Africa. Her swearing-in is scheduled for Jan. 16.
Some made threats after the election, principally those who backed her opponent, George Weah, a former international soccer star. But there were a great many who smiled, who danced in the roadways, who yelled after her — "Ellen, Ellen, Ellen."
"I have a mandate from my people to renew our nation and reorder our social systems," Sirleaf is saying.
Sirleaf, 67, has come to America to be seen in the flesh. She wrapped up her nine-day visit Thursday, meeting with administration officials, among them Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
She is not at all giddy about her newfound role. The challenges that lie before her, she knows all too well, are grave.
For about 15 years, Liberia has been beset by wars and corruption, which has left the country's infrastructure in ruins.
"Our peace is very fragile," Sirleaf says, sitting in the office of Steve Cashin, a onetime business partner. "There are arms throughout our country. There are thousands of people — Weah supporters — who are prone to violence."
In the past several days Weah has made pronouncements that the elections were unfair, and there have been scattered demonstrations. Sirleaf, who expresses disappointment with the unrest, says she is hopeful that a contingent of 15,000 United Nations peacekeepers will be able to keep the country stable.
She is also trying to reach out to Weah supporters. "Whatever we do has to be buttressed by programs that reach out to them," she says. "There have to be skills and job training programs. They've been exposed to violence and drugs too long. We must contain them — and reconstruct them."
In the early going of the campaign someone started calling her Iron Lady and it stuck.
Nearly two dozen candidates vied in the first round of elections, leaving Sirleaf and Weah in a runoff. Weah had earned respect among the Liberian populace through years of philanthropy to his countrymen. Many thought he might win, given that Weah is just 39 and more than half of Liberia's population of 3.2 million is under the age of 35.
In addition, Sirleaf was once a supporter of former president Charles Taylor — who has been indicted by a war crimes tribunal and now lives in exile in Nigeria — and some thought that baggage would hurt her at the polls.
"I haven't spoken to Charles Taylor in seven years or so," Sirleaf says, going on to add that Taylor is no longer welcome in Liberia. "We supported Taylor's movement in the early days when he challenged the military regime" of President Samuel Doe, she says. "Then, when we saw him go off course, we led him into exile."
Human rights groups have cited Taylor not only for starting a civl war that has claimed more than 150,000 lives, but for recruiting soldiers as young as 10 to fight in it. Taylor, who assumed the country's presidency in 1997, has also been accused of stealing millions.
The West African country has deep links to America. Black Americans — both free and former slaves — began making pilgrimages to the country in the mid-1800s. Their descendants referred to themselves as Americo-Liberians.
The capital, Monrovia, was named after American president James Monroe, and the country's currency has long resembled America's.
In the 1960s, many black Americans ventured to Liberia, believing it a kind of oasis. But its wars have shocked much of the world, and in recent years there have been scenes of U.S. Marines rescuing citizens from Monrovia.
Many credit Sirleaf's victory to shrewd politicking: Before the runoff, she dispatched buses throughout the country to ferry voters to polling places. Weah's supporters grew complacent, says Riva Levinson, who was accompanying Sirleaf on her rounds and who served as an adviser to Sirleaf when she ran against Taylor in 1997.
"She's a very strong lady," says Elwood Dunn, who served in the administration of Liberian president William Tolbert along with Sirleaf, and who now teaches political science at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. "She's always been focused and politically ambitious since the 1970s."
Dunn does not envy the task ahead of Sirleaf. "She will, without hesitation, walk into a political firestorm," he says. Her background — including stints with the World Bank and United Nations — will serve her well, he says. "The attentive part of Africa knows her well."
Liberia has flirted before with bouts of peace, only to have the country plunge into chaos. "There is one big difference this time," Sirleaf says. "These elections represent the first time Liberians voted in an atmosphere of freedom."
She credits her victory to a campaign that talked about education, which appealed to the women in the marketplace. "I owe them my victory," she says. "These were poor women who work in the markets, picking and selling vegetables. And they care about education for their children."
Sirleaf has four sons (two live in Liberia, two in the United States). Her husband died years ago of natural causes. (She notes that the widespread hyphenation of their last names is incorrect. She doesn't use a hyphen.)
High on her agenda will be tackling corruption, which has bedeviled many an African nation. "I will submit to a code of conduct, and will make sure that everyone who works for me, in a position of public service, accepts that code," she says. "Foranyone who violates it, there will be a penalty."
She is delighted about a tougher rape law recently passed in her country. "I have teenage granddaughters, and when I think of the rapes inside my country, well, it makes me angry," she says. "We also want to take preventive action. Get the girls off the street into skills training programs. It would reduce their vulnerability."
She made stops up and down the East Coast during her visit. It left her feeling inspired. "There is a lot of goodwill for Liberia here," she says. "I think the administration and Congress is prepared to give us support to mount a major economic effort" at reconstruction in the country.
But to highlight the political land mines, a politician by the name of Jewel Howard-Taylor was elected to the Liberian Senate in the recent election. She is the wife of former president Charles Taylor, but political observers do not know the condition of their marriage.
"We hope she's broken her communications with him," Sirleaf says of Howard-Taylor. "We think she won the election in her own right. So we say we'll give her the benefit of the doubt."
Then the Iron Lady took on a more severe tone: "If she continues her links to Taylor and there is negativity, then we will have to make another decision."
There was another meeting to hop to. Someone helped her with her plain black coat. And the president-elect was gone.
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Savino's Quality Pasta with Chicken, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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You know that chicken I "roasted" in the slow cooker? Well, one downside of letting something cook for five hours is that by the time it's ready, you may have lost your enthusiasm for actually eating it. That's what happened to me the other day—the slow cooker filled the apartment with delicious roast-chicken smells all […]
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OK, that picture isn't quite accurate. That's a picture of a chicken roasted the old-fashioned way, in the oven. But people like to look at pretty pictures of food, and if I started out showing you what a chicken looks like after five hours in the slow cooker, you might stop reading. And you shouldn't […]
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Twelve Minute Pasta Salad
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Twelve minutes. That's how long it takes for the pasta to boil, and it's also how long it takes to pull this entire recipe together. It's light, it's summery, and if you toss in some bocconcini, edamame, chicken, or tuna, it's a meal. I plan to alternate it with my Wheatberry Salad for lunch, oh, […]
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Remember how in my steel-cut oatmeal post I said that chewy is one of my preferred textures? Well, these cute little nuggets are the ultimate in chewyliciousness. And in a bright, summery salad, they're my new favorite thing. Our neighborhood farmer's market has a new vendor, which is always cause for excitement. But this one […]
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Black Bean & Corn Turnovers
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These little pups have quite a few things going for them: They're vegetarian They're made with whole grains, beans, vegetables, and cheese: a nutritionally-complete little package They're perfect for Nap Time Cooking You can eat them with one hand (parents of infants understand why this is important) If you've stocked the New Mom's Pantry, you've […]
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Commercial engraving for print has an illustrious history as a vital technique for graphic design and typography. Engraving is a fluid, free-hand expression restricted only by the perimeter of the surface upon which an engraving is worked. The exquisite beauty and gracefulness of arcs and shading inherent in the engraved line is unparalleled. For centuries prior to the digital age, engraving was the dominant methodology for teaching and innovation in lettering, and especially for calligraphy.
Nancy will explain why the organic nature of steel die and copper plate engraved imagery and text complements and enhances our visual experiences, and will demonstrate the importance of engraving as a modern graphic design technique. She will show examples from several avid collectors of elegant and unique engraved imagery, and share her expertise on engraving techniques and methodology. She will also describe the recent installation of a working engraving proofing press and the establishment of a new and growing engraving community in the great American city beneath the sea (New Orleans).
Nancy Sharon Collins is especially well-known for her exemplary bespoke hand-engraved social stationery. Besides being a stationer, she is a veteran graphic designer, typographer, independent print history scholar, partner in Collins, LLC, director of special projects for the AIGA New Orleans chapter, and instructor of design at Southeastern Louisiana University. Her book about American commercial engraving is due out in the autumn of 2012.
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Combined MPG: 16
Estimated Monthly Fuel Cost: $139.06*
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 2WD 4dr 1500 1 OWNER
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- Differential
- Heavy-duty Locking Rear
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Battery
- Heavy-duty 600 Cold-cranking Amps
- Maintenance-free With Rundown Protection And Retained Accessory Power
- Alternator
- 160 Amps
- Trailering Equipment
- Heavy-duty
- Includes Trailering Hitch Platform
- 7-wire Harness With Independent Fused Trailering Circuits Mated To A 7-way Sealed Connector And (vr4) 2" Trailering Receiver
- Gvwr
- 7100 Lbs. (3221 Kg) (standard On 2wd Models.)
- Suspension
- Front Coil-over-shock With Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension
- Rear Multi-link With Coil Springs
- Steering
- Power
- Fog Lamps
- Front
- Halogen
- Tire
- Spare P265/70r17 (upgradeable To (4jp) P265/70r17 On-/off-road
- Blackwall Spare Tire.)
- Wheel
- 17" (43.2 Cm) Full-size
- Steel Spare
- Tire Carrier
- Lockable Outside Spare
- Winch-type Mounted Under Frame At Rear
- Fascia
- Front Color-keyed
- Fascia
- Rear Color-keyed
- Grille Insert
- Bright Chrome
- Moldings
- Color-keyed Bodyside (((b85) Color-keyed Bodyside Moldings Will Be Chrome-accented When (stx) White Diamond Edition Is Ordered.)
- Mirrors
- Outside Heated Power-adjustable
- Power-folding And Driver-side Auto-dimming With Integrated Turn Signal Indicators
- Ground Illumination And Curb-tilt (mirror Caps Are Bright Chrome.)
- Glass
- Solar-ray Deep-tinted (all Windows Except Light-tinted Glass On Windshield And Driver- And Front Passenger-side Glass)
- Wipers
- Front Intermittent
- Rainsense
- Windshield Washer Fluid System
- Heated
- Wiper
- Rear Intermittent With Washer
- Door Handles
- Chrome
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- Liftgate With Liftglass
- Rear Door System With Rear-window Wiper/washer
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- Rear Power-operated
- Audio System Feature
- Bose Premium 9-speaker System With Subwoofer In Center Console
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- Pedals
- Power-adjustable For Accelerator And Brake
- Seats
- Heated Second Row
- Seat Release
- Second Row
- Power Release Only
- Floor Covering
- Color-keyed Carpeting
- Floor Mats
- Color-keyed Carpeted First And Second Row
- Removable
- Universal Home Remote Includes Garage Door Opener
- Programmable
- Rear Parking Assist
- Ultrasonic With Rearview Led Display And Audible Warning
- Steering Column
- Tilt-wheel
- Adjustable With Brake/transmission Shift Interlock
- Steering Wheel
- Leather-wrapped
- Instrumentation
- Analog With Speedometer
- Odometer With Trip Odometer
- Fuel Level
- Voltmeter
- Engine Temperature
- Oil Pressure And Tachometer
- Warning Tones
- Headlamp On
- Key-in-ignition
- Driver And Right-front Passenger Safety Belt Unfasten And Turn Signal On
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does Not Apply To Spare Tire)
- Windows
- Power With Driver Express-down And Lockout Features
- Theft-deterrent System
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- Heater
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- Rear-window Electric
- Mirror
- Inside Rearview Auto-dimming With 8-point Compass And Outside Temperature Display
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- Padded With Cloth Trim
- Extends On Rod
- Assist Handles
- Front Passenger And Second Row Outboard
- Lighting
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- Driver- And Passenger-side Door Switch With Delayed Entry Feature
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- First And Second Row Outboard Seating Positions With Rollover Sensor
- Includes Third Row Seating Positions With (as3) 3-passenger Third Row 50/50 Split-bench Seat Or (aw2) 2-passenger Third Row 50/50 Split-bench Seat (head Curtain Side Air Bags Are Designed To Help Reduce The Risk Of Head And Neck Injuries To Front And Rear Seat Occupants On The Near Side Of Certain Side-impact Collisions. Always Use Safety Belts And The Correct Child Restraints For Your Childs Age And Size
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- Driver And Front Passenger In All Seating Positions
- Latch System (lower Anchors And Top Tethers For Children)
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New Hybrid model added to lineup.
The next-generation Chevy Tahoe lineup was rolled out for the 2007 model year and it's among the best of the full-size SUVs. For 2008, a new gas-saving Hybrid model has been added.
The Chevy Tahoe has been the best-selling vehicle in its category since 2001, accounting for more than 25 percent of all full-size SUV registrations in the United States, and it's easy to understand why. It hauls loads of passengers and gear, it can pull heavy trailers, and it holds up well to abuse and rugged terrain.
Tahoe can accommodate five to nine passengers, and the first two rows offer spacious, even luxurious, seating. Fold the second and third rows of seats and the Tahoe offers nearly 109 cubic feet of cargo space. A properly equipped Tahoe is rated to tow up to 8,200 pounds; based on the same platform as the Suburban and Silverado, the Tahoe makes a stable rig for pulling trailers.
With its rigid chassis, the Tahoe feels taut, the steering is precise and responsive, and the brakes are responsive and smooth. The ride quality is generally smooth, even with the available 20-inch wheels. At highway speeds, the Tahoe is quiet and comfortable.
The 5.3-liter V8 engine features GM's Active Fuel Management technology to save gas, but you can't even feel it switching between four and eight cylinders whether on the highway or around town. The 5.3-liter V8 provides all the power most customers will need, and there's a less-expensive 4.8-liter V8 available.
The new Hybrid model works seamlessly. It offers more power and drastically improved fuel economy compared to other models, but tows about a ton less. The Hybrid model provides an answer for those who want the size and capability of a full-size SUV without the poor fuel economy.
Autotrac four-wheel drive is available, a full-time system that can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes low-range gearing. It comes in handy for rugged terrain and serious snow and ice, but it's also handy for yanking a boat up a slippery boat ramp or pulling a trailer out of a silty, sandy parking area, those momentary needs that can be so crucial.
Be they families with children, empty-nest couples with active lifestyles or individuals who simply have cargo to carry securely or trailers to tow, some people really do need the all-weather practicality of a full-size sport utility vehicle. For those who need to tow, the Tahoe is a fine choice. Those who don't tow might be better served by one of the big, new crossover SUVs, such as the GMC Acadia.
The 2008 Chevy Tahoe comes LS, LT, and LTZ trim levels, plus the new Hybrid model. All models, including the Hybrid, are available with rear-wheel drive (2WD) or Autotrac four-wheel drive (4WD). All have a four-speed automatic transmission.
All models except the base and Hybrid come with a 320-hp 5.3-liter V8 with GM's Active Fuel Management technology that shuts down four cylinders under light engine loads. The base engine in the 2WD LS model is a 295-hp 4.8-liter V8. A flexible-fuel version of this engine is available that runs on regular gasoline or E85 ethanol-blended fuel.
The LS ($34,094) and LS 4WD ($37,895) come with cloth upholstery; tri-zone manual climate control with rear controls; split front bench seat; six-way power driver's seat; split-folding second-row bench seat; tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls; cruise control; intermittent windshield wipers; power locks, mirrors and windows; remote keyless entry; heated outside mirrors; side assist steps; AM/FM/CD stereo with eight speakers; XM satellite radio; auto-dimming rearview mirror; automatic headlights; theft-deterrent system; roof rails; front recovery hooks; trailer hitch platform with seven-wire harness; one year of OnStar service; and P265/70R17 tires on alloy wheels.
The LT ($36,145) and LT 4WD ($38,950) are the most popular, accounting for the majority of sales. To simplify ordering, the LT offers three variations. The base LT-1 package comes with a cargo shade, front bucket seats, front center console, color-keyed door handles, fog lamps, rear audio controls with headphone jacks; and OnStar's Directions and Connections plan which includes audible directions. The LT-2 package ($2,095) upgrades with leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, power-adjustable pedals, remote engine starting, six-disc CD changer, Ultrasonic rear park assist and a universal garage door opener. The LT-3 package ($3,155) includes the LT-2 package plus power folding exterior mirrors with turn signals, reverse tilting, and driver's side auto-dimming; heated first- and second-row seats; 10-way power front seats; driver's seat memory, and a Bose Premium nine-speaker audio system with subwoofer.
The LTZ ($44,780) and LTZ 4WD ($47,585) add to the LT-1 leather upholstery; tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls; heated first- and second-row seats; second-row seat power release; three-passenger split folding third-row seat; power-adjustable pedals; remote engine starting; memory for the driver's seat and exterior mirrors; power folding exterior mirrors with turn signals, reverse tilting, and driver's side auto-dimming; Bose Premium nine-speaker audio with subwoofer and six-disc CD changer; heated windshield washer system; power rear liftgate; rain-sensing wipers; GM's Autoride suspension with adjustable shocks and automatic rear load leveling; a limited-slip rear differential; Ultrasonic rear park assist; and P275/55R20 tires on polished aluminum wheels.
The Hybrid comes with a 6.0-liter V8 mated to GM's new Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT) that has two electric motors and four fixed gears. The Hybrid system makes 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. The Hybrid model is equipped much like the LT-3, but also has a locking rear differential, rearview camera, a navigation system with touch screen, three-passenger split folding third-row seat; and P265/65R18 tires on alloy wheels. Compared to the LT-3, the Hybrid does not come standard with fog lamps, roof rails, six-disc CD changer, power adjustable pedals, or front recovery hooks.
Options include navigation ($2,250), DVD entertainment system ($1,295), sunroof ($995), and rearview camera ($250) when the separate navigation system is ordered. The Sun, Entertainment and Destinations package ($3,790) includes the navigation system, rearview camera, rear DVD entertainment, and sunroof. The Z71 Off-Road Suspens.
The Chevy Tahoe features a clean design with rounded lines, fully wrapped front fascia that eliminates air-grabbing gaps, doors that wrap over the rocker panels, and a steeply raked windshield.
The result of the streamlined body is optimal fuel economy, according to GM. Automotive engineers judge wind-cheating aerodynamics by a factor known as the coefficient of drag. The lower the number, the slicker the vehicle. The Tahoe has a Cd of 0.363. And the Hybrid model is even more slippery, with a Cd of 0.34. For comparison, the smaller but extremely sporty Porsche Cayenne emerges from the wind tunnel at a less slippery 0.38.
Up front, the Tahoe features a clean interpretation of Chevrolet's two-tier front grille with a central bowtie logo. Tow hook openings flank the license plate frame and they are, in turn, flanked by fog lights. The sides of the Tahoe have little ornamentation, yielding a smooth design. Tall side glass allows for an unobstructed view of the road. And at the rear, the liftgate has separate opening glass to offer easier loading of small items.
The smooth appearance doesn't mean the Tahoe looks soft. Built on a wide frame, this is a commanding vehicle with a strong stance. A bulging hood enhances its visual strength. Further boosting the muscular look are standard 17-inch wheels, with 18s and 20s available.
The LTZ model can be distinguished by its standard 20-inch polished aluminum wheels and use of chrome accents on the door handles and grille inserts.
The Hybrid model has several distinct characteristics. To reduce weight and drag, the front end features an aluminum hood, a lowered air dam, a slightly larger grille opening, and blocked off fog light and tow hook openings. Along the sides, the running boards are tapered front and rear for improved aerodynamics and the wheel flares are slightly reshaped. At the back, the rear pillars and center high-mounted stoplight have a unique shape, the tailgate is made of aluminum and has fixed glass, and LED taillights replace the standard bulbs. The wheels are more aero efficient and the tires have a lower rolling resistance. The spare tire and jack have been replaced by a tire inflation kit.
The Chevy Tahoe instrument panel and center stack are cleanly designed and easy to use. The gauge cluster is attractive and informative, dominated by the large, easy-to-read tachometer and speedometer in black with blue numbers. Oil pressure, volt meter and water temperature gauges are also standard, providing data many other vehicles leave to warning lights.
While largely plastic, the dash materials are finished well and fit together with tight tolerances. With the available leather upholstery, the look is upscale. Small items storage space is abundant, with a large center console, map pockets in the doors, a big glovebox and a handy tray below the center stack.
New for 2008, the Hybrid gets its own gauge cluster with a special tachometer and an economy gauge. The economy gauge has a green bar that represents a zone drivers can aim for to maximize fuel economy. The tachometer has an Auto Stop reading to indicate when the gasoline engine is shut off. The Hybrid comes standard with a navigation system and a 6.5-inch screen that also shows a graphic representation of the hybrid system's power flow. Like in Toyota products, this screen shows if the power is coming from the electric motors, the gasoline engine, or both, plus when regenerative braking is charging the batteries. The system also shows whether in 2WD or 4WD. It's fun to monitor the Hybrid's additional information displays, but be aware this can distract attention from the road.
The spacious interior of the Tahoe can be enjoyed from any of the three rows of seats. The driver sits up high with a commanding view of the road. Visibility is good all around, though the right side third pillar creates a blind spot, and third row seat blocks the lower portion of the rear window. Available power-adjustable pedals help fit the Tahoe to drivers of varying statures. The front seats move far back to maximize leg room for tall front seat occupants. Even so, tall passengers have room in the second row because the front-seat backs are sculpted to allow optimal room.
We sat in the third-row seats and found that adults fit, though they might not want to ride back there for much longer than a short drive from the office to lunch. The Tahoe we tested was equipped with the two-person third-row seat setup that comprises two separate seats, each with its own cup holder and storage area.
The second-row seats can be equipped with a power fold-and-tumble feature to provide easier access to available the third-row seating area or for loading or unloading cargo. The third-row seats can be removed to take full advantage of the Tahoe's cargo carrying capabilities. Some competitors, however, have third-row seats that fold to create a flat load floor, which is much easier than removing the Tahoe's heavy seats.
Cargo space is aplenty: 108.9 cubic feet behind the first row with second row folded and no third row, 60.3 cubic feet behind second row with no third row, 16.9 cubic feet behind third row.
The Tahoe's aerodynamic body not only cuts through the wind, but it minimizes wind noise. Occupants can hear each other when speaking in normal conversational tones while cruising down the highway.
Driving Impression
While big inside, the Tahoe doesn't feel as big on the road as full-size GM SUVs have felt in the past.
The Tahoe uses a coil-over front suspension and a five-link rear suspension that combine to offer decent handling and a supple ride. It is available with the standard (ZW7) Smooth Ride suspension, or with GM's Autoride (Z55) air suspension providing real-time dampening on the LTZ. A special off-road (Z71) suspension package is also offered. The Z71 suspension tends to make the Tahoe bound over bumps. We couldn't detect much of a difference with the Autoride suspension, but the rear load leveling is a great feature for towing.
We prefer the 17-inch wheels over the 20-inch wheels. The ride was comfortable but not at all soft or spongy with the taller tires on the 17-inch wheels. The 20-inch wheels might look nice, but they come with tires with nearly three inches less sidewall area and thus provide much less cushion for absorbing bumps along the way. We recommend you try the 20s before you buy.
The strong frame, wide track, coil-over-shock front suspension and multi-link live axle rear suspension combine to make the vehicle handle well for a large SUV. Still, the Tahoe's large size makes it prone to body lean in turns and slow reactions in quick changes of direction. While the Tahoe's steering is somewhat slow, it feels more direct and precise than it has in the past. That's thanks to the rack-and-pinion steering system, with its rack mounted on an engine cross member. The turning circle is also pleasantly tight for such a large vehicle. All Tahoes have four-wheel disc brakes. The brake pedal has a good feel, and the brakes work quickly and confidently.
We drove a Tahoe LT-3 4WD and found the 5.3-liter is a good engine that moves the Tahoe well around town. It has enough grunt to tow up to 8200 pounds, but we would have preferred more than four gears in the transmission, especially when climbing some long mountain grades northwest of Phoenix. We liked the fact that we couldn't feel the transitions when the Active Fuel Management shut off or turned back on four cylinders as needed during highway cruising. The system even works in normal city driving, though the only way we could tell was to see the indicator lights change on the driver information panel on the dashboard.
We drove on regular gasoline, but a flexible-fuel version of the Vortec 5300 is available that operates on either gasoline or on E85 ethanol fuel. Note, however, that fuel economy suffers by as much as 25 percent when E85 is used. Both versions of the Vortec 5300 meet GM's 200,000-mile durability requirements. With four-wheel drive, the 5.3-liter V8 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg in the City, 19 mpg on the Highway.
We drove the Hybrid model and found the two-mode hybrid system worked seamlessly. The system uses two electric motors in GM's new Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT) that has four fixed gears. The EVT is mated to a 6.0-liter V8 that also has Active Fuel Management. Total output is 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. One of the motors aids power at low speeds and the other lends a hand at highway speeds. Under light throttle, the electric motor can propel the Tahoe up to 30 mph. With heavier throttle, the gasoline engine starts up smoothly, with only a little shudder. Like other systems, the gasoline engine turns off at stoplights and restarts as soon as it's needed.
The Hybrid's fuel economy makes the almost three-ton Tahoe as fuel efficient as a typical sedan. With 2WD, the Tahoe Hybrid is EPA-rated at 21 mpg in the City and 22 on the Highway. With 4WD, it gets 20/20 mpg City/Highway. While the Hybrid has considerably less towing capacity at 6000 pounds with 4WD and 6200 pounds with 2WD, that's still enough for many towing needs.
The 2008 Chevy Tahoe offers lots of cargo space, comfortable passenger accommodations, and a big towing capacity. It's a full-size truck and handles like one, but the Tahoe offers a smooth ride and a pleasant interior. With the addition of the Hybrid model, it can get sedan-like fuel economy. The Hybrid is a good choice for a daily driver with a lot of cargo and passenger carrying capacity, and the other models are excellent choices for those who need to tow.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Larry Edsall reported from Phoenix, Arizona; with Kirk Bell reporting on the Hybrid in Chicago.
Model Lineup
Chevy Tahoe LS 2WD ($34,094), LS 4WD ($37,895); LT 2WD ($36,145), LT 4WD ($38,950); LTZ 2WD ($44,780), LTZ 4WD ($47,585); Hybrid, Hybrid 4WD.
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Options As Tested
LT-3 package ($3,155) with leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, power-adjustable pedals, remote engine starting, six-disc CD changer, Ultrasonic rear park assist, universal garage door opener, power folding exterior mirrors with turn signals, reverse tilting, and driver's side auto-dimming, heated first- and second-row seats, 10-way power front seats, driver's seat memory, Bose Premium nine-speaker audio with subwoofer; Convenience package 2 ($600) with power liftgate and rain-sensing front wipers; navigation system ($2,250); rear DVD entertainment ($1,295); power fold-and-tumble second-row seats ($425); two-passenger third-row seating ($760); sunroof ($995).
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Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 ($38,950).The Chevrolet Tahoe is a purpose-built, full-size four-door, family-oriented SUV. A sharp, precise driving feel, Active Fuel Management engine technology, and enhanced safety features make it a popular choice among full-size SUVs. The Tahoe is available in LS, LT, and LTZ trims in both 2WD and 4WD. The standard engine on the rear-wheel drive Tahoe is a 295-hp 4.8-liter V8. Four-wheel drive models come standard with a 320-hp 5.3-liter V8 that features GM's Active Fuel Management technology that turns off four cylinders in many normal driving situations. A version of this engine can run on both E85 ethanol-blended fuel as well as regular unleaded gasoline. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard. Standard equipment includes dual-zone air conditioning, cloth seating for five people, 17-inch wheels, a tire-pressure monitoring system, StabiliTrak stability control with rollover mitigation, and an eight-speaker audio system with CD player and a year of OnStar service. For 2008, the Chevrolet Tahoe is largely a carryover.
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Tel Aviv, Dec 19 (IANS) Israeli model-actress Bar Refaeli, who was arrested for tax evasion, is now out on bail.
The 30-year-old model who has been accused of failing to report millions of dollars of income that she had earned abroad and thousands of dollars in "celebrity benefits", has been released on $193,000 bail, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
The model was questioned at the Tel Aviv offices of the Israel Tax Authority on Wednesday, before the court agreed to release her on Friday.
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Refaeli has been accused of trying to hide the fact that she was a resident of Israel by living in Tel Aviv apartments registered to her mother Tzipi, who too is under investigation.
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I have a re-textured desert but from a distance, the landscape is still the original textures. I went through the gta3.img archive like 4 times and can not seem to find the texture file(s) for desert LODs. Now I'm wondering if it even exists. If it does, can someone please tell me the file name(s)?
Desert LOD Textures... exist?
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Posted 11 November 2012 - 06:53 PM
You can always find such things with MEd. Instead of rendering normal models and textures, you can change the settings to render LOD objects by going to View > Long Distance. There you can select any object you want and it's LOD model name will appear (Lod .dff and .txd)
Posted 11 November 2012 - 07:03 PM
Thank you!! (I didn't realize I could use MEd to view just LODs. )
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Any time pal FYI, you can set MEd to display LODs, 2dfx lighting, display models with/without textures, display alpha effects and you can set MEd to display models in wireframe
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For some time I'm experiencing difficulties with my hardware.
I have a music server running on Ubuntu10.04.
The mainboard is a Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P (http://www.gigabyte.com/search/searc...-ma790fxt-ud5p).
Problem #1:
Approx. four out of five times my dvd-rw is not available to the system.
If I wish to burn a cdrom, the computer has to be restarted three or four times before the dvd-rw is available.
But then it always works without a flaw.
Problem #2:
This morning after booting, the system started and displayed a message: "Disk sdf is not ready for mounting, press S to skip or M to fix the problem"
I pressed M and edited /etc/fstab, then continued to start-up.
Then I started Disk Utility. The harddisk sdf is clearly visible: it's a Samsung HD642JJ and according to three different Smart tests the disk is healthy.
But the harddisk is completely absent in the rest of the system. The blkid command does not report sdf, and 'fdisk -l' does not print anything about sdf.
As far as I have been able to test the hardware is healthy. All connections are in good condition, there are no loose connectors.
So after thinking about these problems I have a suspicion towards hald and/or the enumerator.
But I know very little about that technical stuff ...
I have attached the dmesg output.
Any expert's advice is welcome!
Kind regards.
I had a look at the dmesg output you posted. I see a lot of problems with UDMA. Also had a look at the specs on your Gigabyte system board. The HD's are sata, I believe they do not use DMA. What I'm not sure about, is the DVD drive, it may be IDE, and can use DMA.
What I would do, is go into the BIOS, turn off DMA and see what happens. It should have no effect on the Sata HD's. It may clear up the problems with the DVD.
To get into the BIOS, what the screen, before you get to grub2, there should be a prompt to press a key to enter BIOS setup.
Turning off UDMA will allow all drives to work. The only effect, could be a little slower response from the DVD drive.
Check the dmesg file after turning off UDMA, see if the errors reported go away.
I also saw on the Gigabyte site there are BIOS updates for your system. That can be a little unnerving to burn the BIOS, if you have no experience. Ive done it to my Gigabyte board, however I used to teach hardware PC fixing, so I have done it a few times.
This is the link to the BIOS updates.
Most of what is there seem to be CPU updates for newer CPU chips. I wouldn't think they would have much affect, to HD performance.
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Thank you for your reply. The computer has been down a few hours while I did some housekeeping. At boot I entered the BIOS setup.
There are no dma/udma entries for the harddisks.
After the system was ready for use I opened a root shell and invoked blkid. Here's the output:
This is why I think that something else is the matter. These errors do not repeat every time, but in an unpredictable pattern. Slowly I'm beginning to believe in ghosts in my computer.
But fortunately I do not have to update the BIOS, I have already F7.
The new dmesg is a bit larger than the previous one, after setting the terminal memory to unlimited(!)
Kind regards.
The dmesg file this time looks normal. I didn't see any error in it.
Only other thought I have, is power supplies can cause intermittent errors. I suspect that is a new, or almost system. If the problems continue, I would be temped to take it back to the point of purchase, and see if they will swap out the power supply as part of their 'support'. Or even have them monitor it for a day or two to see if it fails at another site.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
Thanks for your efforts!
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This mouse has got a tail.
After my latest reply I got a brilliant idea: I replaced ubuntu 10.04 64-bit with its 32-bit sibling.
At once all the difficulties have vanished.
No matter how often I (re)start the computer, the dvd-rw is always available. Disks don't report imaginary errors anymore.
So after a few days of no problems I dare to think that the 64-bit os is to blame ...
Hmmm, interesting. I'm running Mandriva 2010.1 64 bit with out any problems as you have shown here.
The good news is there is not much of a performance hit going back to a 32 bit system, compared to a 64 bit system.
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6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By simple layering
By tip layering
By serpentine layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Ignacio, Colorado
Macminnville, Oregon
Allen, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
On Oct 22, 2011, JeffAW from Mcminnville, OR wrote:
This variety does produce on first-year canes and the berries are of a decent quality. That said, there is a minor and major negative point to this berry. The berries are very late to ripen and for myself in the Willamette Valley of Oregon that means I can start picking them well after Labor Day. A nice idea to extend the harvest but as the amount of daylight decreases the berries cannot reach their full potential. The biggest drawback I have found is the aggressive root system. I have never seen this in any other type of Rubus species. Maybe in a more well-contained environment with warmer autumn temperatures Prime-Jim would find its perfect home.
On Jan 9, 2010, diamondjfarms from Needville, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:
Finally, a primocane blackberry. This means they will make fruit on their first year canes, and I can mow them down at the end of the season along with my Heritage red raspberries. They should both sprout in the spring and be ready for harvest in the fall. I just bought them, and will let ya'll know how they do here in zone 9b.


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Realms of Arknia: Shadows over Riva is a classic RPG game based on a popular German pen-and-paper RPG system The Dark Eye. Once again you take control over a party of heroes to fight evil Orcs and save the people of Aventurien. The third part of the series features an extensive 3D scrolling world which made RPG fans all over the world really excited when the game was released in 1996. To create your band of heroes you can use the detailed statistics system or you can export your party from the prequels! There's no time to waste as the game offers weeks of classic RPG gameplay.
Something sinister is happening in the seaside town of Riva. Brave and honoured warriors refuse to fight the horde of Orcs attacking the city. An evil force preys on their minds and souls. Can your small band of heroes defeat it in time?
The object of the game is to unmask the men behind the scenes, to unriddle secrets and to never fall for the enticements and allures of Evil. Only those who see through truth and lies will survive this adventure.


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SAN DIEGO -- This was far from an appendix game for the Chargers.
Medical folks agree that they don't know what an appendix, a little sack attached to the large intestine, does. But the Chargers were certain of the ramification of Sunday's game.
Lose, and it would be seven months of ice cream and bed rest.
Win, and Thursday's matchup with San Francisco would mean something.
The Chargers decided to do the latter in grilling Kansas City, 31-0, at Qualcomm Stadium. The victory kept them one game behind the AFC West-leading Chiefs with three remaining.
That the Chiefs played without starting quarterback Matt Cassel because of his Wednesday appendix removal was a huge break. The Chargers figured that they were due for some good fortune, and they're right.
But no matter how you slice it, facing Brodie Croyle instead of Cassel was the hand of fate waving the Chargers' way.
Or maybe that was the Chiefs' offense waving off the Chargers' stingy defense: no mas, no mas! The Chargers did more than blank the Chiefs. They Raider-ed them.
One week ago, the Chargers were staggering around after absorbing countless Oakland roundhouses. This Sunday, the Chargers did all but put an eye patch on in pushing Kansas City every way other than the direction it wanted to go.
Let this roll around in your barbecue sauce on what was a finger-licking good day for the Chargers: The Chiefs were 0-of-11 on third downs; were limited to 67 total yards, 48 on the ground; and had five measly first downs.
"Our guys understood what we had to do,'' coach Norv Turner said. "We were very physical inside.''
Which turned the Chiefs inside-out.
When the Chargers streaked to a 21-0 halftime lead, the Chiefs were toast. They butter their bread with their running attack and the smart play of Cassel. But with no running game -- thanks to the Chargers' cushion -- and no Cassel, the Chiefs had no chance.
And now the Chargers (7-6) have a chance -- although winning the final three won't automatically punch their playoff invitation. To RSVP, they also need the Chiefs (8-5) to stumble down the stretch. With the Rams, Titans and Raiders on deck, it's possible.
"We never felt like we were out of it,'' Philip Rivers said of the Chargers' do-or-die dilemma. "We can only control what we can control, and that's our next game with the 49ers.''
But a loss Sunday would render Thursday's exercise as fruitless as panning for gold in the San Diego River. Instead, Sunday was a game full of Chargers nuggets on both sides of the ball.
There was Rivers doing his thing, throwing two more touchdown passes. Ryan Mathews had a coming-out party, joining backfield mates Mike Tolbert and Darren Sproles in spinning the Chiefs' pads. Even Vincent Jackson was on Jack Murphy Field, and when was the last time we said that?
It was all systems go for a team that has won five of its last six. Faced with being eliminated, the Chargers embraced their dire situation with a renewed sense of urgency.
Not that they had any choice.
"I don't feel like it; I know it -- it is a playoff game,'' Rivers said. "We can't lose and we know that. We can't look to January because there's no guarantee we're going to get there. It's playoff football from here on out.''
The Chargers performed like playoff teams do: run the ball (a season-high 207 rushing yards) and stop the run (48 yards).
"We really wanted to come out and impose our will,'' said Tolbert, who had a touchdown and a team-high 66 rushing yards. "It was a (must) win game.''
For a team with a goal that remains -- at least for three more days -- alive.
"If we want to get to February 6, we have to start on Sunday, December 12,'' Tolbert said.
In case your smoke signals are shaky, that first date is when the Super Bowl is played.
Easy, boys. Sending Croyle, who was sacked four times, to a 0-10 lifetime mark is eons from not flinching against New England, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and others.
Still, it's clear that the Chargers have oodles of talent -- and they did it Sunday with Pro Bowl Antonio Gates resting his ailing foot.
The Chargers didn't pitch a perfect game -- they had two turnovers. But with the Chiefs looking nothing like a division-leading team, it didn't matter.
Just like it doesn't matter if the Chargers win their last three -- they still might miss the playoffs. That's the price one pays when starting 2-5 against a lineup of cupcakes that Hostess would envy.
"It's playoff football from here on out,'' Rivers said. "It still may not be enough, but like I said, we're focused and determined to make sure we hold up our end. We have to win one more game this week, and then we'll worry about the next.''
Don't fret about Cassel's appendix -- he didn't need it.
Don't fuss about the Chargers -- they needed it Sunday, and the operation was a success.


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Special Master Authorizes Additional Procedures For Payment Of Cobell v. Salazar Settlement Funds To Class Members' Heirs
Jul 24, 2013, 18:39 ET from GCG
SEATTLE, July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by The Garden City Group, Inc. (GCG) regarding the Cobell v. Salazar Settlement.
Changes have been approved in the way payments can be distributed for deceased Class Members in the Cobell v. Salazar Settlement. The changes now allow the use of added procedures for payment to the heirs of deceased Class Members. In December 2012, the Court appointed the Honorable Richard A. Levie (Ret.) as Special Master. In orders issued on July 16, 2013, the Special Master authorized GCG to use additional payment procedures. GCG will now be allowed to use federal probate orders, and in some states, small estate procedures to distribute to the heirs of deceased Class Members. This is authorized when no state or tribal probate order, no probated will, and no legally-appointed executor or administrator exists.
Since December 2012, and in accordance with Orders of the District Court, GCG has worked hard to distribute settlement funds to the estates or heirs of deceased Class Members based on state and tribal probate orders. However, these probate orders do not exist in many cases and it can be costly and time consuming to start state or tribal probate proceedings. Given these difficulties, Counsel for the Cobell Class filed motions to allow GCG to use additional procedures to help with the distribution of settlement funds.
In certain states, GCG is now allowed to distribute funds to the heirs of deceased Class Members based on state small estate procedures. The states are: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
In some cases, the Special Master's orders allow GCG to use federal or Bureau of Indian Affairs probate orders as a guide for finding and getting funds to heirs of Class Members. Because using a federal probate order may lead to different results than state or tribal probate law, federal probate orders can only be used when no other approved documents have been given to GCG.
Copies of the Special Master's orders can be found at www.IndianTrust.com. Individuals are strongly encouraged to contact GCG at 1-800-961-6109; or by email at email@example.com. They are encouraged to provide copies of state, tribal or federal probate orders for deceased Class Members. This will help GCG make distributions. Copies of these documents can be mailed to GCG at: Indian Trust Settlement, P.O. Box 9577, Dublin, Ohio 43017-4877.
Cobell v. Salazar is a class action filed in 1996 against the government for mismanaging their individual trust lands and the money from those lands. The action was led by the late Elouise Cobell and the class is currently represented by David Smith and Bill Dorris of the law firm of Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP. After years of intense litigation, a $3.4 billion settlement was reached in 2009. It was approved by Congress in 2010 and held to be fair by Judge Hogan in 2011. All of the appeals were dismissed or withdrawn by late November 2012. The government has since funded the Settlement.
More information on the Settlement can be found at the website: www.IndianTrust.com.


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Position papers
- Kyoto2 and forestry - This short paper was initially written as notes for a presentation to the Oxford Forestry Society on 8 May 2007, and subsequently to the WWF-UK Forest Team on 27 July 2007. It has since received minor amendments, updates and additions.
- GHG regulation - a multi-layered approach - A key question for the Kyoto2 system for regulating greenhouse gases is how it would relate to other systems, such as the Kyoto Protocol's country-based system, the EU's Emissions Trading System, and the various flavours of Individual Carbon Trading. This article suggests that these different approaches can co-exist and co-operatively contribute to the greater goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while also contributing to social and economic progress.
- Kyoto2 and the carbon market - a brief review of the state of the global carbon market, and how the application of the Kyoto2 system would substantially expand both its size and scope.
- Kyoto2 and the Stern Review - the Stern Review of the economics of climate change is a key document in the climate change debate. In this short paper, we highlight key findings and conclusions from the Review, and demonstrate our conviction that the Kyoto2 proposals offer precisely the kind of framework needed to deliver the solutions to the problems of climate change that he is calling for.
- Kyoto2 and "Contraction & Convergence" - proposing that Kyoto2 should be seen as part of the C&C "family" of approaches to regulating greenhouse gas emissions, predicated on the same core principles.


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Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 | 2:25 p.m.
Durango Hills Community Center
Las Vegas residents are invited to a free document shredding party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday to help them avoid becoming victims of identity theft.
Las Vegas City Councilman Stavros Anthony is hosting the shredding party at the Durango Hills Community Center, located at 3521 N. Durango Drive. This will be Anthony's ninth shredding event since he was elected to represent Ward 4 in 2009.
"Unfortunately, during my time as the former captain of the financial and property crimes bureau of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, I saw so many residents' lives destroyed by identity theft," Anthony said in a statement about the event. "Once I was elected, I wanted to offer this free shredding service to continue to help our residents from becoming victims."
Saturday's shredding party is held in partnership with Opportunity Village, a local nonprofit organization that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Residents are encouraged to bring up to five boxes of documents per car, which Opportunity Village will shred free of charge.
During last month's shredding party at Bruce Trent Park, 6,078 pounds of documents were shredded, Anthony said.
This month's shredding event is also being combined with a canned food drive and a "Toys for Tots" toy drive. Residents are encouraged to donate canned food items and new, unwrapped gifts to benefit residents and the annual toy drive run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
For more information about Ward 4 events, visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/ward4.


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Speak Like An Appalachian
June 27, 2013
Portions of this post were originally published here on the Blind Pig in 2008.
Back when I first shared the photos and phrases below, I had just finished reading Horace Kephart's Our Southern Highlanders. The phrases were examples he used in his chapter on dialect of the southern highlands of Appalachia.
I'm fortunate to live in an area where I still get to hear the pharases as I go about my daily life. Please look through them and leave me a comment if you're familiar (or not) with the language usage.
It's starting to rain, better get the clothes off the line hadn't you? (Granny Gazzie in the photo)
Thursday week I'm going to take Mother to the Doctor. (Granny Gazzie and Granny in the photo)
I'd tell a man what for. (My grandfather Charlie Jenkins in the photo)
They went to Franklin or Hayesville one. (Miss Cindy's father-The Deer Hunter's Grandfather-Curtis Mease on the left side of the photo)
We're aimin to go to town. (Pap as a child, with his Mother and Father-Marie and Wade Wilson)
She looks a sight like her Pap. (Chitter)
I better git on. (Miss Cindy's Mother-The Deer Hunter's Grandmother-Bonnie Mease in front of photo)
Be careful or you'll slide up. (Miss Cindy's father-The Deer Hunter's Grandfather-Curtis Mease)
I'll be back directly. (Photo taken by Bonnie or Curtis-Miss Cindy's parents)
Don't much believe the sun'll shine today. (I don't know who they are-but the photo came from Miss Cindy's Grandmother. From the other photos of the couple-it looks like they are at the beach)
We just point blank got to fix it. (The Deer Hunter's Daddy-Papaw Tony serving in Panama)
Sit down and eat some supper. (Paul, The Deer Hunter, Chatter, Chitter, and me.)
Jake ain't much on courtin. (Jake Stiles and Pap's Mother-my Mamaw-Marie Wilson)
When she fell, she stove up her arm. (Chatter)
We had a good day, for we went on a picnic. (Miss Cindy's Mother-The Deer Hunter's Grandmother-Bonnie Mease.)
Don't forget to leave me a comment and let me know if you're familiar with the phrases. Honestly-I couldn't imagine life without them.
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My dad was visiting me last weekend, and he was describing how his ear infection made him feel "drunker than a coot'.
Dorothy-it was wonderful to meet you too! I hope you get to come back to the folk school sometime and we get to spend more time together : ) I interviewed Bob Dalsemer about the history of contra dancing one time-you can go here to read it:http://www.blindpigandtheacorn.com/blind_pig_the_acorn/2010/03/the-74th-annual-mountain-folk-festival-berea-kentucky.html
Have a great day!!!
Blind Pig The Acorn
Celebrating and Preserving the
Culture of Appalachia
It was a pleasure to meet you and your darling daughters at the John C Campbell Folk School on Contra Dance Night. Luann introduced us. I had asked about the word 'contra' and I am wondering if it is a variation of the word "country".
I do enjoy reading your blogs and now I have a face to go with them.
Dorothy McCarver, Mt. Pleasant, TX
Gina-Ive heard folks around here say something was just giving it this too : )
Blind Pig The Acorn
Celebrating and Preserving the
Culture of Appalachia
Thanks for adding the names, nice family!
Yep, have heard them all. I remember as children being so amazed at how differently the children from Franklin or Oil City, PA, just 50-60 miles down the road from us, talked. Then we had a cousin living in TN who was born in MS come to visit, and we couldn't understand nary a single thing he said. Thank God he was a patient boy. LOL
And by the way, I was thinking Chitter favored the first picture of Marie Wilson, I guess her great-grandmother.
God bless.
I don't hear these phrases much anymore, being transplanted in Central Florida, but the wording and cadence is so natural and comforting, from another time, and loved ones fading yonder. Thank you for keeping it all going.
Also, I've heard almost all of the phrases mentioned by others on here, including "up in under", but not "slide up".
Never heard "slide up". All the rest are very familiar. My Yankee friend had a fit the first time she heard herself say "Fixin to." I laughed like a coon hound.
I hear this way of talking everyday, seems normal to me. I get a kick out of the old pictures, especially the guys climbing the pole,, been there done that.. just not in Panama.. Don't do much climbing anymore, just once in a blue moon, last poles I had to climb was after the Tornadoes of 2011.
Tipper, Thanks for all you do to connect us to our Appalachian roots, even though mine go back a very long ways. I'm a fourth generation Oregonian, and family historian, but my great-great grandpa married in Washington county, Tennessee in 1830. And as near as we can figure, his people came from North Carolina. My family continues to use all the phrases you wrote about in today's blog, when we talk amongst ourselves, except for sliding up. I didn't know where all my family's expressions came from until I started reading your blog. You've been a blessing to all of us. Keep up the good work.
The only one you left out was "go on get". It is my favorite.
B.-that is Miss Cindy's mother, Bonnie Mease! She was a looker wasn't she : ) I went back and added all the names to the photos-I should have done that in the first place!
Blind Pig The Acorn
Celebrating and Preserving the
Culture of Appalachia
Jim-the man on the left-not wearing a hat is Miss Cindy's father, Curtis Mease. I'm not sure who the other man is-but you're right both are snappy dressers : )
Blind Pig The Acorn
Celebrating and Preserving the
Culture of Appalachia
Tipper--It seems pretty clear to me, Horace Kephart's 27-year sojourn in Swain County notwithstanding, that the phrase"slide up" is a rank stranger to those native to that county--when Don, Ed Ammons, and Bill B. all say they've never heard it, and I haven't either, it offers pretty sound anecdotal evidence to that effect.
All the rest of them were familiar to me, and if the fellow on the left leaning against a car with a buddy wearing a hat isn't Daddy as a young man, there's far more than a passing resemblance. Maybe Don supplied you a photo, and if not, I bet he noticed that as well. The fancy duds, lanky frame, and hair parted in the middle are all suggestive.
Jim Casada
Don't think I've heard the phrase
"slide up", but I have heard "it's
up in under there."
Back in the day, when I was going
to school, some of our teachers
tried to impress a more proper way
of speech. Bless their dear hearts,
they meant well I suppose, but that
issue didn't serve the people of
Appalachia with any meaning...Ken
Would you care to tell me the name of the lady in the last picture? She sure does look familiar! Was she from Mars Hill or Boone?
Thanks Tipper,
PS...She sure is pretty and got that spiffy look...I think I have seen one similar to it in our old family pictures...what year approximately was the picture taken?
All that sounds like conversation between The Mountain Woman and I at that supper table. Never slid up, though
"Monday week" has fell out of favor down here at the southern end of the Appalachian Trail except for a few die-hards like us; ending the sentence describing a choice with "one" is just flat out a habit with me. I have gotten a lot of funny looks from folks for the way I talk, but I figger that I'm not about to translate my words for them, they can just get educated and and come up to my standards.
Love the pix!
I always enjoy your posts about Appalachian phrases...I hear them every day from my friends and neighbors on our mountain. I often have to listen to the context to be sure I understand what is being said. Now, after living at the cabin for over a year, I find myself thinking with some of the dialect and phrases (though I don't speak them out loud for fear of not getting it right). I love living in the mountains, can't wait to be back!
Tipper-I guess because we live way up here where the Appalachia trail begins, that those are sayings that I grew up with except "slide up".I would hear "becareful or you might up tip." Another one,"the nights as black as the inside of a cow".
Heard 'em all. My mama always said "Watch out! You'll slide up!"
She also exclaimed, "I'll swanny, I don't know what I'm gonna do with that boy!" and my favorite "Git your best britches on. Their gonna make our picture."
Hit don't seem like I ever heerd slide on, but round here, things is always sliding up in under other things. The other day my friend and I were talking about an expression 'giving it this.' I once heard a cousin of my friend refer to her wriggling baby by saying she's just 'giving it this.' I still wonder if the phrase was a family one or a common one. Never thought of your other examples as anything but normal.
Have heard most, some made me think, enjoyed them all! Love the blog, thanks!
My sister has kept the language alive for sure ,with lines like:I had hardly turned my head,and she'd done clumb plumb atop the thing!And,We had the preacher for dinner.I cooked up a bait(?)of beans,a pone o'cornbread and some fat back!When she is happy,its 'proud'as in We was real proud to see Uncle Mack at church Sunday!I have many more,I love my mountain heritage!
I know all of them but sliding up. We would have said, you're gonna slip up and fall if you ain't careful. Like the Deer Hunter I have found things up under the couch too. Great post!
I still use most of them. I do not believe I was familiar with "slide up". Thanks for posting, Tipper.
This flat lander grew up with "falling down" and "falling up" the steps. I fulling understand both terms.
When my husband and I moved to Graham County 30 years ago, I experienced "sliding up" and still am overly cautious on wet rocks.
Tipper: when our North Carolina family came west they brought the language and the culture with them, and it still for the most is here today.some have lost their "tar".as my dad would say. my grandfather was a school teacher,so they got all the book learning they needed.they were home schooled after about the 3rd grade,and went to work in the mills. my father was the best speller i ever heard. best wishes k.o.h
I really enjoy your posts about "Appalachian speak". Makes me realize just how much of a hillbilly I really am. And that's a good thing!
Like PinnacleCreek I'm afraid the young'uns are straying from their heritage as their speach is being trained by television.
I've heard them all but "slide up". And like the Deer Hunter, I have plenty of stuff up in under my couch!
Oh boy did Don open hisself up to not knowing about "slide up"! Of course he never heerd it...he was too busy "slippy-slidin'" down the mountain on the wet maple leaves!
Heard them all but "slide up"! Have heard, He "slid plum up" to that big overhang rock in the curve last winter, 'bout ever time he come down the mountain to Grannys! His old rattletrap has more dents where-in hit kissed that old rock, til finally the ice worn down!
I have heard or used everyone single one of these phrases! :) I am very proud of the sayings and speech that I grew up with and wouldn't change it for nothing!
Great pictures Tipper, especially the ones of Granny Gazzie! She reminds me so much of my Granny Mandy. Proud to say I am familiar with all of the phrases!
Miss Cindy-Yes the airplane pic is from you as well : )
Blind Pig The Acorn
Celebrating and Preserving the
Culture of Appalachia
Mike-The Deer Hunter had never heard slide up until he came to Brasstown. Over the years he has made fun of me more than once when I say "Be careful or you'll slide up." He says its impossible to slide up. I say "No whats impossible is for a ball to be 'up in unde'r a couch." 'Up in under' is a phrase he uses to explain an item being underneath something.
Blind Pig The Acorn
Celebrating and Preserving the
Culture of Appalachia
Many familiar phrases that I heard often growing up in TN. I think my folks were a might more backwoods though for at our place we'd be there "dreckly", rather than directly, LOL. I love my homeland mountains and culture. Thanks again for helping preserve the mountain life.
I have for sure heard them all and often use them
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Here are today's top headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report and from around the web.
Here at Marketplace this week, we are putting a special focus on the threat Greece poses to the global economy. Today, we looked at one U.S. company that is playing a special role in the European country.
Meanwhile, members of congress meet today in Washington to look at the threat of a European recession. We look at what Amazon would be without its books, and why Netflix shares are way down today.
$4.9 Billion. That's what British Oil Giant BP made in profit last quarter -- more than double what it made in the same quarter last year.
To Boca Raton, Florida, where a thief used a woman's credit card to charge up more than 700 dollars at a Burger King. But here's the weird part. The thief didn't do it all at once. According to the South Florida Sun Sentinal, he or she went back to the same Burger King day after day... for two months. On one day, five different transactions were made. I hope one of those was a salad.
And in today's Mid-day Extra, we look at what kind of boost local restaurants get when President Obama makes an appearance. Yesterday's presidential menu included a $8.90 meal at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles.


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Get more information about Magnolia School by clicking links below:
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Magnolia School provides beauty & cosmetology training for students located in Ambler and surrounding areas. Over the previous several years this school has granted certificates to over 210 cosmetology students with a graduation rate of around 67%. The cosmetology training courses that may be offered at this school are:
In order to provide support for students, Magnolia School may offer services to students, including:
- Remedial instruction for licensing examination
- Counseling assistance during beauty school and future career paths
- Helping students find employment
- Night and weekend classes available
The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences has accredited the instruction & training provided by Magnolia School for over sixteen straight years. To see more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit paulmitchell.edu.
Programs Offered
The list below shows all the programs that may be offered at Magnolia School. Actual programs may differ from the list below, to get an official list of programs offered please visit the school's website or by phone at (732) 389-1400.
Cosmetology (1,250 Hours)
Cosmetology program takes usually nine months to complete. Students who complete this program may be eligible to pursue licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $18,000*
- The estimated cost of supplies that may be required is $2,900*
- 74 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The length of the cosmetology program is usually 9 months
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Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor (600 Hours)
Cosmetology, barber and nail instructor program takes usually five months to complete. Students who complete this program may be eligible to pursue licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $8,000*
- Cost of required supplies: $500*
- Takes about 5 months to complete
Esthetician (300 Hours)
The esthetician program offered usually takes about five months to complete and may satisfy education requirements for licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $5,000*
- The estimated cost of supplies that may be required is $600*
- 33 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The length of the esthetician program is usually 5 months
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The list of nearby cosmetology schools below offer beauty and cosmetology programs similar to Magnolia School. Click the links below to get a detailed profile for each school.
- Lansdale School of Cosmetology Inc in Lansdale, PA (7 miles away)
- Empire Beauty School - Warminster in Warminster, PA (7 miles away)
- Buck's County School of Beauty Culture Inc in Feasterville, PA (11 miles away)
- Empire Beauty School - Philadelphia Woodhaven Rd in Philadelphia, PA (13 miles away)
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West Virginia State Police have arrested a woman in connection to the robbery at Just One More Pizza and Hot Spot in Monongalia County that happened on June 5.
Frances J. Thompson, 39 of Rivesville, was arrested by the Marion County Detachment of the West Virginia State Police June 6 based on warrants obtained by Monongalia County Sheriff's Deputy J.D. Alexander, according to the Monongalia County Sheriff's Department.
Thompson was arraigned by Magistrate Hershel Mullins on one count of grand larceny. Her bail is set at $25,000.
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The Monongalia County Sheriff's Department is investigating a reported robbery at a local business on Wednesday afternoon.
MECCA 911 said it happened around 3:30 p.m. at Just One More Pizza on the Mason Dixon Highway, near Blacksville.
The sheriff's department said the robber didn't use or brandish a weapon but got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured during the robbery, according to the sheriff's department.
If you have any information, call the sheriff's department at 304-291-7260.
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