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Want the Tech Package just for Navigation, don't get it.
Want the Tech Package just for Navigation, don't get it.
North is always up on the big screen. The map in the dash screen turns with the car.
@Getting Amped Soon nailed it. If this is your first "luxury" car (and I put luxury in quotes since my goal was not to buy a luxury car, it was to buy a kick-ass electric car), you've likely not even heard of many of the Tech Package features. I had to get a friend to explain them to me. My current car is a bare-bones '95 Integra, so the S will be quite an upgrade regardless of options.
My reasoning on each part of the Tech Package:
Xenon: My wife and I call them *&^$# headlights, since they tend to blind oncoming drivers. No thanks.
Mirrors/Foglights/Convenience lights: No need
Power liftgate: I'm not dead yet
Keyless entry, Homelink: Would be kind of cool
Hi-def backup: Unlikely to depend on backup camera that heavily
Enhanced nav: Will be a commute car, little need for fancy nav
I've ordered a green/tan 40kwh with the panoramic roof.
@conrad_damon, I agree with your take on the xenon headlights. It is blinding to not only the oncoming drivers but also those who are in front of you when their sideview mirrors reflect this light directly into their eyes.
~ Prash.
Usually that blinding is caused by poorly aligned lights (low beams point too high). Xenon lights can be good while not blinding to everyone else if they are done properly. Unfortunately there are way too many cars out there with low beams pointing way too high.
That's an alignment issue. Think twice before saying no thanks to safer vision at night. Google image search the difference and it is HUGE!
Hd backup cam is pretty useful for driving and reversing. No one has seen the sd one yet so who knows how it is.
@michael23 - do you get a backup camera at all without the tech package? I interpreted the wording to mean that you got a backup camera which happened to be HD, not that it upgraded an existing backup camera to HD.
@conrad_demon - I found the rear visibility to be poor when test driving, so I expect to use the rear camera often.
From the specs/standard features page:
"Standard definition backup camera"
We drove our Model S around this past weekend and I used the Nav system quite a bit to test it out. Visually it's a thing of beauty and how Tesla has implemented it into the instrument display is great. There are improvements to be had in it for sure, but for a version 1.0 product, it is pretty amazing. I won't get into the cost debate, but I do think if you have the financial ability to get it, I would recommend getting it, because it is so well integrated with the car.
But if you do want to hack together a solution, the iPhone 5 in the vertical position fits almost perfectly in the space where the instrument display is. I tested it out and it does make a good navigation substitute if you don't have the tech package. The iPhone display is very readable from the drivers position when placed in that position on the instrument screen. You do lose the ability to toggle through the different display options on the left side of the instrument screen and see the information displayed there, but if you want to save money, I think it would be a good workaround. Positioning it in the instrument display area gets around needing a car mount on the dash, air vent or windshield and keeps the lines of the interior of the car clean.
You would probably need to hack together a system of sticky tape or some kind of securing system so the phone doesn't slide around if you take a corner hard or accelerate quickly.
Also when you have your iPhone paired with the car through bluetooth, the iPhone nav directions come out of the car audio system, just like the built in nav.
I don't have an Android phone to test out in the space, so I don't know how the fit would be for the various flavors of Android phones out there.
Aren't xenon lights mandated to have auto leveling in the US ? I am more blinded by halogen lights here in Norway, since they are frequently pointed too high. This does not happen with xenons as they are always correctly leveled even if you put 10 bags of cement in the trunk.
The good news about being relatively far down the list (#6491, ordered 10/30) is that I'll have at least several months to mull over options. Part of that will be getting whatever demos I can at my local store.
I've had Fords. Trust me, quality ain't job 1. I doubt it's even in the top 50.
The basic car has a backup camera; with tech package it is a 720p backup camera. It is pretty sweet- it's really a rearview camera, not just a backup camera, because (unlike my wife's volvo) you can leave it on (occupying half the screen) WHILE DRIVING so it is sort of an auxiliary rear view- view is reversed like a mirror, but has a fair view angle out into the blind spots. Pretty much makes up for the slot-like visibility out the rear window with the actual mirror.
Leveling the lights (regardless of the technology used to emit it) is a non-issue for cars with air suspension, b/c the entire car is automatically leveled regardless of load (within the legal limits). Thus, if you intend to get the air suspension anyway, you don't have to worry about blinding anyone with your low-beams.
Also auto-leveling lights have been around for decades now. Should not be difficult task to include those in Model S (if not yet, then 2.0).
Time to take a look at consumer reports. Ford has been acting like a real automaker for the last three years or so. Several models have better repair records, better driving dynamics, fuel economy, and far better interior finishes than their Asian counterparts.
Sounds to me that you know as much about current offerings as Romney knows about Tesla. Things change. And sometimes perception stays the same. Get out of your private bubbles people.
If you configured without the Tech package and are having second thoughts, better check with TM now. I'm P2860, inquired yesterday, and received an email today saying it was too late. My order had gone to the factory.
There has been at least one recent report of a Telsa rep saying that cars without the Tech Package will have a GPS and navigation though will not have turn by turn navigation.
This is in opposition to previous, consistent comments by Tesla reps saying that cars without Tech will not even have a GPS installed and that no navigation, only route guidance via web-based Google maps, will be available.
Can anyone corroborate this recent report? A few 85kWh cars with Air but without Tech will soon be entering production. I'm wondering if Tesla's policy regarding non-Tech cars has solidified in a changed format or if this report was misinterpreted or miscommunicated. Thanks.
@ddruz - I haven't been in a car without the tech package, but my understanding is that if you don't have it, what you have is Google Maps running in a browser. In that, you get the list of turns and it draws your route on the map and can follow where you are (if the browser supplies location information to the web app), but it doesn't tell you "in a half mile, turn right onto Foo Bar Rd".
Tech package should be standard as over 90% are going to order it and if that was 100% we would all save a few bucks eliminating the option. Same goes for performance, pano roof and stereo upgrade. Leave the stripped down car buyers to get a Volt or Leaf.
dstiavnicky, I disagree.
@dstiavnicky - Besides having a non-Tech package Model S that may be delivered before the end of the year, I also own one of those "stripped down" Leafs. Did you know that TBT Nav and XM/Sirius radio is standard equipment if both models of the Leaf? That will cost you an extra $4700 to get in Model S. We will soon be an all electric vehicle family, but if I want compartmented console storage, door panel storage, heated back seats, steering wheel and side mirrors, a CD player, aux input jack for my mp3 player or carpeted front and rear floor mats, I'll have to take the Leaf. If my wife wants a lighted sun visor vanity mirror, she'll take our Camry. I can also set two separate charge timers in the Leaf. Can you do that in Model S? They are two very different cars for two very different markets. They just both happen to be EVs. Yea!
@dstlavnicky - I don't want the pano roof, and I would be very unhappy if you made me get one. I also wouldn't pay $15k for the performance option, as 0-60 in 5.5s in plenty for me.
firstname.lastname@example.com, I guess I'm spoiled, I want my Model S to exceed the 0-60 in more like 3.5 seconds, sorry to take it off topic, I love the reaction people give me when I "punch it" and like a typical adrenaline junky, I want MORE... :D
Yes, TM focussed on "the dimensions that count", and Leaf so far has better bells and whistles. The difference is that every MS will continually upgrade, whereas the Leafs will only wear out, and can never offer anything more in "the dimensions that count". ;)
@stevenmaifert - You may be one of the first to get a car without the Tech package. When it arrives please post whether there is any GPS or stripped down navigation. At this point I am assuming without Tech you get web-based Google maps route guidance like on a PC but no GPS indication of car location on the map. It would also be great to know what you think of the standard definition back up camera, FOB operated door handles and manual lift rear gate.
I too have a Leaf and have been astonished that the standard amenities on Model S don't compare. The rest of Model S of course blows the Leaf totally and completely out of the water.
@email@example.com - Got the call today. Delivery is December 23. Will be happy to check out all you asked about and post my thoughts/opinion.
@ddruz - Google Maps in the browser can show you where you are via GPS if your browser makes it available (such as on a tablet).
'Twas the day before the night before Christmas,
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@email@example.com - Yes, well aware of this. Tesla has previously consistently stated that cars without Tech will not even have a GPS installed therefore would be unable to pinpoint car on Google maps. The question is whether they have changed their mind about this. We should know in just a couple weeks when stevenmaifert gets his car.
My experiences driving a 2011 Roadster Sport with the Alpine tech package in that car, resulted in me owning and using a recent model iPad with 3G and the GPS built in.
I find an app from MotionX called "GPS Drive HD" works great on the iPad. It is quick to update the map as you drive, you can preload map data, the nav and search features work well, you can customize the voices to taste, choose from 3D or 4 other map views, including traffic overlay on the map. It is a simple button tap to orient the map for always north at top, or forward direction toward the top of map, change map type, the display updates instantly. This app uses bing maps, so there is no issue with Apple failed map update.
So, having solved the nav problem myself, I opted out of the tech package on my Model S. Will the standard headlights on the Model S be so bad that I want to upgrade them? Time will tell. I expect to love the car. Currently it is sitting lonely at the factory, having waited all week so far, to be loaded on a truck. I keep asking, but there seems to be no information as to the reason for the delay in putting the car on a truck, -presumably the easiest part of building cars and selling them to customers.
I have finally got the answer about the tech package and what it would take to get a xenon light set after purchasing the car without the tech package. I have talked to a parts department at Tesla and they said that the roadster has a package for $600 and it is very likely that Model S will have the same option. The voltage and wiring is the same so if you can't afford $4000 tech package, it is likely that you will be able to get Xenon's afterwards. My reason to go without the tech package is simple. The Canadian duty and taxes come up to hefty $17 000 and I have to do my best to keep the price down.
Suddenly the 60 kW option with sunroof and suspension came to over 90000. I love what Tesla is doing, I am really unhappy the duty that Canada imposed on it.
The Google maps app for the iPhone provides turn by turn voice navigation. Will the sound for this app come through on the standard sound system?
Yes, the audio plays fine through my sound system. I have the upgraded sound system, but I doubt that it matters.
Depends how sexy the voice is ...
Cool!! Thanks DR.
A question was asked a while back (I can't find the thread) about whether other smartphone audio plays via Bluetooth over the car's speakers. It does. I have the Rhapsody music service, and not only does the audio play, but I get skip and pause controls as well as album art on the touch screen. I haven't checked everything, but when my iPhone is selected as the audio device in the car's Media Player App, everything that would normally produce audio on the phone's speakers seems to play through the car's speakers. Sounds pretty good, too!
Without the tech package how does the keyless entry work? Is there a key hole?
I just want key less entry and maybe homelink (and even then I park outside)..
so for $3,700, I'm not sold on Xeon and other features.
*I drive a 2009 Range rover sport now, so yes, I know how bright the lights are. And the range has active head lights , something that's more important then the bulb type.
Do you know if you can add a after market alarm?
Also without the tech package, no back up camera... I can live without it, don't have it now.
- Home link ~ $300
- Keyless entry ~ $300
- Backup camera ~ $900
so i'm still $1,600 off what I think its worth.
You still get a back up camera - just not HD
"Without the tech package how does the keyless entry work? Is there a key hole?"
The tech package gives you "Automatic Keyless Entry", which means that you don't need to touch the key fob. As you approach the car it detects the fob and unlocks and extends the handles without you doing anything. Without the tech package you have normal keyless entry and and press the top of the key fob to unlock the car.
Checking the specs page, all MS have keyless entry. That simply means you unlock the doors with the wireless remote. No physical key is required. The door handles popping out as you approach the car with the remote (FOB) on your person is a feature of the Tech package.
All MS come with a security system (alarm) that you can choose to enable or not. It blows the horn.
My 60 Kwh Tesla was delivered on Sunday. It was delivered with the 3G connection on and I discovered that there are really two versions of navigation system. When you set a destination - you get two navigation displays - one overhead view on the 17 inch display with the Google map that looks gorgeous at half or full screen. A second Garmin like tilted perspective navigation screen appears on the instrument cluster display behind the steering wheel occupying about a third of that display on the left or right (it is switchable with media and energy graph displays via steering the steering wheel controls). The speedometer remains in the middle.
I haven't signed up for any data plans so I wasn't to surprised when my 3G connection went away today. I didn't notice anything with navigation right away because the maps on my route to work remain cached. When I drove over to a friends to show off the car I noticed I essentially drove off the google map except for the blue line of my route, but the instrument cluster display still showed roads and voice directions continued. FYI there is a nice effect where the media audio fades to the passenger side and voice directions are pumped to the drivers side speakers. I believe this is where tech package navigation differs from straight up Google Navigation. The tech package navigation system is internet independent and tightly integrated with other car systems.
I originally got on the forums to see about peoples experience with data plans, but I hope this information is useful for folks on the fence about the Tech package. It's a pricey option, but some of the more subtle Wow factor of the car is hidden in it.
@David10 | JANUARY 23, 2013: I haven't signed up for any data plans so I wasn't to surprised when my 3G connection went away today.
My data connection has not gone away and I don't have a data plan yet. I think there will be an announcement from Tesla regarding data plans and a window before the data connection goes away. You may need to reboot your main 17" screen (hold both scroll wheels on the steering wheel down, until the screen reboots).
The navigation android app works great. Maybe you can hear the directions via the car audio? Anyone try that?
Chuck - It's been reported in other threads that the directions from a smartphone can be played through the car audio.
@David10 - you shouldn't have lost your internet connection. Try rebooting your display (press and hold scroll wheels on steering wheel for 10-15 seconds) and you will probably get it back.
There is lots of discussion in these threads about navigating with the tech package and what you can do without the tech package. Your description is not quite correct.
You guys are right 3G was back when I got in the car this morning. Though I did try the reboot last night. Also looks like I'm getting a software update pushed to me in early morning.
You will always get software updates. They're universally free for all MS owners.
Getting back to the navigation issue...
Got my car two days ago - replacing a 2007 LS 460.
The navigation system is underwhelming - much more limited than my LS 460's 6 year old system.
Advantages of the Model S: Garmin display on dashboard, voice command entering of destinations, using phone contacts for destinations, entering destinations while the car is moving, satellite imaging for map, full screen map display.
Disadvantages of the Model S: Real-time traffic data not used for navigation, while navigation is running, the route line overwrites the traffic data so you can't see what is ahead, no waypoints, no way to use the map to adjust your destination (by dragging the destination like in Google maps), poor routing instructions (Lexus provided 3 route choices, plus you could add waypoints to force a specific route), map is always north at the top, no "split screen" to show both zoomed out and zoomed in displays simultaneously, ...
This really feels like a "version 0.1" product.
HOWEVER, all of these problems can be addressed by software updates. The capabilities of the Model S are considerably greater than my old LS - and likely any other car on the market. Getting a full feature set of the Nav software is not as important as getting other functionality working well and getting the software stable. But I do hope Tesla has plans to upgrade the Nav software to fully leverage the capabilities of the car and be competitive with what's out on the market (and has been for many years).
Here in The Netherlands we have Tom Tom Navigation Systems, which are very good actually. And they do not cost very much any more (but they used to be expensive). So, that would be a possible solution. Like any other Navigation System (Garmin etc.).
Like Topic Starter has mentioned already that going on Internet and using Google Maps, is a solution. Every person should make his/her choise.
Anyway, The Model S was chosen as Car of the Year. This car should have the best possible Navigation on board. This is something that Tesla Motors should have thought about when they were designing the Model S. Still it is not too late to do something about it. Tesla Motors should come up with an update that would give the car the best possible Navigation System.


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BATON ROUGE — The state Department of Transportation and Development should transfer three parcels of land to Lafourche Parish for use as new boat launch that would be free to the public, the House Natural Resources Committee decided this past week.
BATON ROUGE — The state Department of Transportation and Development should transfer three parcels of land to Lafourche Parish for use as new boat launch that would be free to the public, the House Natural Resources Committee decided this past week.
The parcels amount to roughly 74,9 square feet and are located on the western side of the old Leeville Bridge, which has been replaced by the elevated portion of La. 1.
"This is something that is badly needed in the parish," Rep. Truck Gisclair, D-Larose, told the committee prior to its unanimous vote.
Gisclair's House Bill 246 was among several the committee passed without opposition Wednesday, including bills dealing with crab traps, oyster regulations and charter boat fishing licenses.
Lafourche Parish President Charlotte Randolph said as soon as Gisclair's legislation passes the work will be bid out for construction.
"It's excellent property for a boat launch," she said.
Randolph added that a $500,000 grant from the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will help deter costs and the Greater Lafourche Port Commission has offered financial support as well.
Some committee members recalled a time when the location was a popular spot for putting in or unloading a boat.
"I for one, with my dad, used to launch from there all the time," said Rep. Joe Harrison, R-Napoleonville. "It's a real asset to the sportsmen who love that area."
Also advanced by the committee, House Bill 378 by House Speaker Pro Tem Walt Leger, D-New Orleans, would increase the fees for certain charter boat fishing licenses.
Those need by captains to take out clients who do not possess a state fishing license is being increased from $5 to $10 under the bill.
Additionally, out-of-state charter licenses would be increased by $500.
The revenue generated will be used in marketing and promotion efforts overseen by the Louisiana Charter Boat Association, said the group's president Daryl Carpenter.
He said recent hurricanes and the BP oil spill "dealt a blow to the coast," but marketing always helps push operations closer to normal.
According to an analysis by the Legislative Fiscal Office, the measure will raise about $1 million over the next five years.
Other legislation passed by the committee this past week included:
- House Bill 345 by Raymond E. Garofalo, Jr., D-Chalmette, which extends the oyster seed ground vessel permit program for another three years. It requires fishermen who are harvesting on public grounds for commercial reasons to be licensed. John Tesvich, chairman of the Louisiana Oyster Task Force, said the program was somewhat delayed by the BP oil spill and more time is needed to gauge its effectiveness.
- House Bill 236 by Rep. Chris Leopold, R-Belle Chasse, which would increase the fines and penalties for harvesting oysters during health closures. It stipulates fines of up to $950 and penalties of public service and possibly 120 days in jail for all levels of violations. Tesvich said the current penalties are not enough. "The way it is now, it's just the cost of doing business for some people," he said.
- House Bill 142 by House Natural Resources Chairman Gordon Dove, R-Houma, which would exempt certain crab traps from the state's escape ring requirement, but only those with wire mesh measuring 2 and 5/16 inches square or larger. That is actually the size of the required escape ring. "So you could just build the entire crab trap out of the 2 and 5/16-inch escape rings," he said. "Some people just don't want to fool around with the little crabs that get in there."
All of the bills now head to the full House for further debate.
Jeremy Alford can be reached at email@example.com.


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Recently I finished editing Clearwater's maintenance manual. The original is an amazing document that was created in the late 70′s, and has provided invaluable information to bosuns over the years. I highly recommend maintenance manuals and logs to everyone out there maintaining any kind of boat. Even if it's just you and your own little dinghy, you'd be amazed at the little things you forget, and how helpful a full and detailed record can be for proper, long-term maintenance.
What follows is an excerpt from one of my additions to the manual. I have cared for brightwork here and there over the years, but by no means am I an expert. As I've gone from ship to ship, I've often been curious and confused about the very specific wood-finishing choices that are vehemently touted by each one. Everyone has their favorite, and their reasons why.
With a manual containing 30 years worth of mixtures and instructions, I was frustrated by the lack of explanations for LTV here, varnish there, and simply Penetrol in other places. I did a little research, and found that there are few places that give fact-based, comprehensive explanations on the differences and advantages of each one. I did my best to compile that research here.
Note, there are many types of finishes not mentioned here. I am only writing about the types used on Clearwater. Also, I have no references! At some point I may write a more in-depth article on this topic that will include other finishes, and…references.
Varnish is made from a combination of resin (either plant-derived or synthetic), drying oils (most often tung or linseed), solvents (turpentine, etc.), UV protectors, and sometimes driers. Traditional knowledge says that varnishes give superior UV protection to wood that gets sun exposure, and a relatively long-lasting, flexible finish. Varnish's flexibility makes it ideal for moving parts which might cause other harder finishes to crack, allowing moisture to damage the wood.
A proper varnish job requires a somewhat experienced hand, not only for a nice-looking finish, but also to ensure that the finish takes. If done improperly, varnish can crack, peel, delaminate, bubble, or never fully harden. Varnishing also requires a somewhat dust-free environment, nice weather, and lots of time to apply many coats. For our purposes on Clearwater, we tend only to use varnish on exterior wood that has a low likelihood of getting banged or chafed, such as hatch covers, since touch-ups are somewhat challenging and time consuming. Someone who knows what they are doing should scuff and apply a top coat of varnish once per season.
Penetrol is at the opposite end of the spectrum from Varnish. It has no UV protective qualities, and is even rumored to cause greying or darkening of the wood when not removed and reapplied regularly, due to the linseed oil content. Although it keeps wood from drying out by helping to restore its natural oils, it doesn't last long and needs frequent (almost weekly) applications. It's nice because it is very quick and easy for anyone to apply, very easy to touch up chafed spots, kicks quickly, and doesn't leave a tacky residue.
Polyurethane is a finish/sealant that has a very similar application and appearance to varnish, and therefore the two are often used interchangeably. Polyurethane differs from varnish in many ways that don't matter to us very much, namely the way it is made, and the chemical process it goes through to "kick". What IS relevant to us is that a polyurethane finish tends to be MUCH harder than varnish, meaning it holds up much better under certain circumstances. The down side is that it also tends to be less flexible, which means that it will crack much more easily on pieces that flex.
A point about UV protection: I've always been told that the difference between varnish and poly is that varnish protects against UV damage and poly doesn't. From what I gather, this isn't fully true, at least anymore. Both varnish and poly CAN contain UV protective additives, but from what I've read, over the long haul, the UV filters in polyurethane break down faster than those in varnish. I have not myself worked on the same piece of half-varnished and half-polyurethaned wood for 10 years, so I can't speak from personal experience.
Wood Oil:
There are a few different wood oil recipes (also known to boaters as "boat soup") that have been used over the years. It is generally a mixture of two to four of the following in varying quantities: varnish, boiled linseed oil, turpentine, Penetrol, and Japan Drier. Boiled linseed oil is a plant-based oil that can help restore wood's natural oils and keep it from drying out, but blackens wood quickly without frequent applications (more expensive tung oil can be used instead to eliminate this problem). Varnish gives some UV protection and a harder finish, but slows kicking time. Turpentine thins the mixture, allowing it to be absorbed better and dry more quickly. Penetrol is a brushing agent that both thins and contains oils that can be protective. Japan Drier speeds up the drying process, but too much causes discoloration.
"Boat soup" is relatively easy to apply and can give great results, but depending on ratios, you can end up with a tacky finish that never hardens, or a weird color. It also takes some time to dry, and requires regular reapplication. The recipe we're currently using is listed below, but if it's giving you trouble, ask some old salt and you'll get some good advice. Or do some experiments of your own and you can name the new mixture after your favorite Aunt.


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HIV Causing Tuberculosis Cases to Double in Africa
Geneva -- The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) today warned that Tuberculosis (TB) cases in Africa will likely double over the next decade as a consequence of the increased spread of HIV and the under-funding of strategies effective in curing TB.
Evidence being presented this week at the Organization of African Unity Summit on HIV/AIDS, TB and Other Infectious Diseases in Abuja, Nigeria, will show that TB cases are increasing 10% per year in Africa because of HIV. There were nearly two million new TB cases in Africa in 1999, with two-thirds of those also infected with HIV. Experts estimate that the number of TB cases in Africa will reach 3.3 million by 2005 and surpass 4 million shortly thereafter.
"There is an urgent need to address TB and HIV together," said Dr Peter Piot, Executive Director of UNAIDS, "Reducing transmission of HIV will reduce the epidemic of TB. Joint TB/HIV activities are needed to decrease the burden of HIV-related TB."
"Tuberculosis is a leading killer of people living with HIV/AIDS," said Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland, Director-General of WHO. "Up to 50% of people with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa develop TB. This is one of the reasons why the control of TB and HIV in Africa is so interdependent."
Another reason is that people with HIV -- just like people who are sick with TB -- can easily develop drug-resistant forms of these infections unless their medications are provided under some form of supervision.
Care and support for TB patients is provided through a strategy known as DOTS (the internationally recommended TB control strategy). This strategy -- first developed in Tanzania in the 1980s -- makes maximum use of community health workers and volunteers to provide support to patients and to ensure that they are taking their medication until they are fully cured. Increasing the availability of DOTS in Africa is considered a key not only for curing TB cases but also for organizing health infrastructure in communities for the future provision of anti-retroviral drugs required for treating HIV.
"Experience in increasing access to TB drugs will make an enormous contribution to HIV/AIDS care and support," said Dr Jong-Wook Lee, Director of Stop TB Department in WHO. "The DOTS strategy provides an excellent model for increasing access to anti-retrovirals."
A key principle of DOTS is the use of effective standardized treatment regimens, provided in a supportive and patient-friendly environment, with direct observation of treatment to maximize adherence and reduce drug resistance.
Currently, over 300 000 people in Africa are being treated for tuberculosis using the DOTS strategy.
Worldwide, nearly 900 000 people are treated through DOTS services. Their cure rates are two to three times higher compared to patients without access to the DTOS strategy. Drug resistance is three times lower in DOTS projects than in health services not providing DOTS.
WHO and UNAIDS recommend rapid expansion of DOTS services. There is a need to strengthen national and local infrastructures and community-based care approaches to tackle TB and HIV.
The strong increase in TB cases that have occurred in many sub-Saharan African countries has often outstripped their capacity to maintain adequate supplies of TB drugs. The Stop TB global partnership, hosted by WHO, recently launched the Global TB Drug Facility, a new initiative to rapidly expand DOTS by increasing access to high quality TB drugs.
TB germs are transmitted through the air, spreading from person to person through coughing, sneezing or even talking. As the disease progresses, it is characterized by fever, weight loss and violent coughing which effectively disperses the TB germs to infect surrounding individuals. Nearly 2 billion people -- one-third of the world's population -- are currently infected with the TB germ. Between 5% to 10% of these people will eventually become sick with TB.
However, people infected with both the TB germ and HIV are 30 times more likely to become sick with TB than people infected with the TB germ only.


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North Richmond has a new Chinese Restaurant called "River Orchid". Everyone is talking about the fresh flavours and range of fresh seafood available.
The elegant restaurant is is owned by Chef, Michael Li (Pictured left) who has had ove 16 years experience in the industry being the former owner of a successful restaurant in Camden where he and his wife, Suzi built up a great reputation for superb food and service.
Michael has developed a style of Cantonese and Szechuan cooking usually only found in major cities, Michael describes his creations as an innovative blend of traditional and modern dishes.
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Little Big Horn Restaurant at RG's serves modern Australian cuisine in three distinctly different settings. Choose to dine in the spacious restaurant, the airy courtyard or the lively lounge bar. Unlike your typical bistro in a hotel, Little Big Horn delivers prompt table service, experienced and friendly wait staff, and a quality menu selection.
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From I-95 North (toward Providence):
Cross Goldstar Bridge (in New London), cross the Thames River, and
get in LEFT-hand lane as you cross the river. Take Gales Ferry/U.S.
Sub Base exit (Exit 86) to Route 12. Turn right onto Route 12; pass
sub base on left in Groton and go approximately 3-4 more miles.
Gales Ferry School will be at the corner of Hurlbutt Road. Turn
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
Silent Mary.....
7 comments:
That bird is so lovely, I bet it is fun to watch. The fabric envelopes are a great idea, I bet they would work nicely at Christmas too. I hope things sort themselves out for you soon.ReplyDelete
This is such a lovely post Mary. I have birdy friends I watch out for in my garden. My favourites are a pair of zebra striped pigeons that wander through our back yard in the late afternoon. Your V-Day window idea sounds so lovely.ReplyDelete
I love your little birdie visitor. It reminds me of a kookaburra which used to visit our garden, which my dear Dad also used to love looking at and talking to! "Kooka" was such a friendly bird- do you think they can read our moods, perhaps? Thinking of you today. S xReplyDelete
You were the last thing I thought of as I fell asleep last night! I wondered where you'd been hiding yourself ... hope all is back to normal soon ... and that you and yours are all ok?ReplyDelete
love the envelope and the bird activity. My cat makes sure there's none of that round here ... harrumph!
i hope things are calming down at your house. i've been thinking about you! ;)ReplyDelete
I remember you asking me about the birds in your bushes! They are house sparrows, that's a female in your pic. Birdy buddies are the best!ReplyDelete
How have I missed your last two posts??ReplyDelete
We have your little friends cousins in our garden too, and in our house!!
They are noisy!
Your bulbs look fine Mary, dont worry!


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The five players that form the 2014 class for the Lipscomb Lady Bisons basketball team all come from different schools, but they all bring the same intangibles to the game.
Those intangibles are the reason coach Greg Brown wants the five on his team.
"They all play hard," Brown said. "They all communicate well. They all have tight skill sets. A lot of it is a feel for the game…their vision on the floor. They are not hummingbirds. They stick their noses in there and go after it.
"They have already bought into the `we'. They don't talk about how your season is going. It is always, `coach, how are we doing?' That is something you don't teach."
The five are already forming ties through social media. Brown expects them all to quickly make contributions to the future of the Purple and Gold.
"I don't know where they will be rotation-wise," Brown said. "But now we will have quality depth. It is exciting the depth we are adding. It takes a couple of years to get those types of players."
Loren Cagle
Loren Cagle, from Lipscomb Academy, was an All-Region selection as a junior. She was an All-District team member as a sophomore and junior.
Cagle, 5-foot-5, broke the 1,000 points barrier for her career in her junior season.
An all-around athlete, Cagle was the Tennessee state track champion in the 4x800 as a sophomore.
Cagle has been a part of the Lipscomb community since she was in elementary school.
"No one will know what we are trying to do better than her," Brown said. "The first thing I noticed about Loren is that she is quick and fast. Those two don't always go hand-in-hand.
"She plays the point in high school. But she handles the ball at any position. She shoots the ball well. She brings that basketball I.Q. we are looking for and she has a sense of urgency in her game."
Cagle has been starting since her freshman season. She has a reputation for being a team player.
"It is not always easy for a freshman to play as much as Loren did and not alienate others, but she handled it perfectly," Lipscomb Academy girls basketball coach Ernie Smith said. "Basketball has always been a team thing with Loren.
"She is a very good player, but a very unselfish player as well. Lipscomb University is getting a player that will get even better as she gets older and physically stronger. In addition to her basketball abilities, Loren is just a great girl from a great family."
Her parents stressed that choosing Lipscomb was an easy decision.
"Lipscomb has a great staff, great location, great education and a great Christian environment," said her parents Sherry and Mark Cagle. "Lipscomb has been home to Loren since fifth grade. It's been such a blessing for her to be in such a positive Christian environment and we know that will continue at Lipscomb.
"We are so very thankful for this wonderful opportunity for her. She has been so blessed to have such great coaches over the years, both at school and with her summer basketball teams. Any success she has had to get her to this level is a direct result of their teaching and encouragement. We are excited for what these next few years at Lipscomb will bring!"
Riley Northway
Brown expects Northway, 6-foot-2 standout for Brewer High School in Somerville, Ala., to bring size and skill to the post position.
"Riley has unbelievable energy," Brown said. "She is real intentional with what we need in a post player.
"Like everybody we recruit we wanted her to be able to shoot the ball. She has great size. The main thing we wanted was the intangibles and the skill set that she brings."
Brewer coach Ricky Allen describes Northway as a self-made player" that has earned every award and accolade she has received.
"She is the most self-driven, yet teammate-concerned individuals that I have had the pleasure of coaching," Allen said.
Northway has found more than just a basketball team at Lipscomb.
"I was looking for a place to call home on and off the basketball court," Northway said. "The first thing I found in Lipscomb was a spiritual home centered around Jesus Christ.
"Also, the loving coaches and players, combined with the high academic standards, created an environment I wanted to be a part of for four years."
Northway has surpassed 1,600 points in her career. In three years she has averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block per game.
She has been an outstanding player in both basketball and volleyball. Her awards include the MVP of the Alabama 5A State Basketball Tournament in 2012, three –time All-Area 13 in basketball and a three-time state all-tournament team member. Brewer High School was the 2012 5A State Champion.
ESPN High School has Riley ranked in the top 50 forwards in the nation at No. 49.
In volleyball she is a two-time All-State middle hitter. She helped Brewer advance to the 5A Alabama State Tournament finals in volleyball.
"After much effort, searching and prayer for a university that Riley could advance in spiritually, academically, socially and within the game of basketball it became evidently clear Lipscomb exceeded all of these expectations," said Pam and Jim Northway. "Riley verbally committed early as we all knew this is where God wanted her to go.
"Riley's extensive search confirmed that playing college basketball is all about where a player fits. It's not about the universities size or conference they play in. Do you fit with the team, the coaches and the programs culture? We kept asking her over and over to investigate everywhere we went. The coaches spoke of these same expectations, making it even clearer. We believe the Lipscomb fit is perfect for Riley in every way. We look forward to many years of hearing how friendships were made and great games were played at Lipscomb."
Amber Fuqua
Fuqua is a 6-foot guard from Sycamore High School who could also see time as a No. 4 forward. She is known for her athleticism.
"She shoots the ball well and can handle it, but more importantly brings the intangibles we are looking for," Brown said.
Fuqua was an All-Tournament and All-District team member in both 2012-2013 and 2011-2012.
"I chose Lipscomb because of the Christian environment and amazing community of people," Fuqua said. "From my first visit, all the coaches and players were so genuine and welcoming.
"I believe that at Lipscomb I have the potential to make an impact. Also, I know that Lipscomb will allow me to grow overall as a person and a player."
She is averaging 11 points, 6.5 rebounds, three assists and 2.5 steals per game.
"Amber is a very athletic and talented player," Sycamore coach Kim Taylor said. "Amber is a great person and teammate and is willing to do whatever it takes in order for her team to be successful.
"I am extremely proud of the hard work that she has put in to enhance her skills. I am very excited that she has earned a scholarship and will be able to play basketball at the next level. Lipscomb is a great school. I look forward to watching her help build the program."
Amber's parents believe that Lipscomb is the best fit for her.
"Amber has worked so hard from a spiritual, academic, and athletic standpoint to get to where she is today," said her parents Hope and Mike Fuqua. "We are so proud of her decision to go to Lipscomb."
Emily Eubank
Brown and his staff identified Eubank, while she was in Lipscomb's summer camp. She is a four-year starter for Murfreesboro Oakland High School who averaged 10.2 points per game as a junior.
"We identified Eubank early," Brown said. "She brings length to the point guard position along with energy, communication skills and toughness. She already has a great skill set.
"She comes from a great high school program. She also played in one of the best AAU programs around. She is very comfortable here and very aware of what we are trying to do. She will help drive our culture."
Eubank is a two-time All-Region and All-District team member as a sophomore and junior. She is the Oakland MVP as a sophomore and junior. She is a two-time all-district tournament performer. She is an honor roll student, a student council member, peer tutor and a homecoming attendant.
"We are so proud of Emily," said parents Suzanne and Dwayne Eubank. "She has worked extremely hard and has been very dedicated.
"We look forward to this next chapter in her life. We are excited for her to be a Lady Bison! The coaches have helped make this an easy decision for her and we are confident it is the perfect place for Emily."
"Emily Eubank is one of the most competitive kids I've had the pleasure to coach," Oakland coach Jennifer Grandstaff said. "She has an unbelievable work ethic and great passion for the game.
"In this day and time a committed student-athlete like Emily is a rare find. She will be a major contributor to the Lipscomb program".
Kennedy Potts
Kennedy Potts, 5-foot-10, started playing basketball in the seventh grade. She has been both a shooting guard and a point guard. Her goal has always been to play on the NCAA Division I level.
"She continues to grow," Brown said. "She shoots the ball well. She brings a perimeter skill set.
"She brings her energy, understands what we are trying to do with the program and understands our culture as well."
Kennedy averages 15 points, five assists, and two threes per game for Harpeth Hall School in Nashville.
"Lipscomb had everything I was looking for in a school," Potts said. "I'm excited to be part of this program and learn from the new coaching staff and be part of a winning team. I also cannot wait to form new relationships with the girls on the team."
Harpeth Hall coach Anne Weingartner describes Kennedy as "a prolific scorer and a skilled defender".
"Lipscomb is very lucky to be adding Kennedy Potts to their team next season," Weingartner said. "I look forward to watching Kennedy's college career unfold as she takes her strong work ethic and passion for the game to the Lady Bisons."
Kennedy has made an appearance at the Nike Skills Academy and was named to the All-Tournament team at the Nike Tournament of Champions. She is a two-time All-Region performer as a sophomore and junior. She won the Rookie Award as a freshman. As a junior she was named her team's MVP.
Weingartner calls Kennedy `the hardest working player' she has ever coached.
"We are very excited for Kennedy to continue her basketball career at Lipscomb University," said Leah and Joe Potts. "She was looking for a place where the school and coaching staff would challenge her as a person and player, and Lipscomb was the perfect fit. The new staff is truly building something special and we are excited to be a part of it."


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Its 10 days of giveaways girls, as I attempt to hand out some booty and free up some space for that pony I've been saving up for! International readers welcome and you may enter as many giveaways as you like.
Also look out for our 10 day Sleek palette giveaway running til the 20th November!
All winners announced on the 23rd November.
The Prize: New ID Cosmetics Lipstick in Cherish (more of a neutral, wearable rose-brown in the flesh). This is a light up lipstick so you press the switch on the bottom and the lights come on so you can apply it in the dark!
The Question:Christmas – yes that old chestnut. I can't help it I feel Christmassy this year! I am determined to go round to as many people as possible, asking "Do you feel Christmassy? I feel Christmassy? Do you? Do you? Do you? Do you?"
So for Christmas this year – tell me what you a. would really really want and b. what you are more likely to get?
I am a fortunate girl with nearly everything I need apart from time – can I have a time machine? If I could turnnnnnn backkkk timeeeee…..if I could finddd aaa wayyyyy
Seriously though – I want an iphone. So pathetically simple, but I want it, but I'll never get it. I believe its good to have something you just want but can't have though.
What I will get is – money from the family, and coffee refills for my Dolce Gusto coffee machine from the other half.
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The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis released personal income and outlays for August 2009. Personal income rose 0.2 percent, real personal consumption expenditures jumped 0.9 percent, and real disposable personal income decreased 0.2 percent. "The recent growth in consumer spending along with the gains in housing activity, exports and industrial production suggest that the economy is beginning to expand after contracting in four consecutive quarters," U.S. Commerce Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Rebecca Blank said. (More) (Release)
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Department Chair: John N. Tsuchida
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By John McCrank
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The committee that oversees the data processor that was at the center of a three-hour trading halt in Nasdaq-listed stocks in August agreed on Thursday to implement fixes demanded by the exchange, according to a source familiar with the situation.
The fairness and transparency of U.S. equity markets depends in part on three securities information processors (SIPs) that provide investors with the same stock quotes and last sale prices. Nasdaq OMX Group runs one SIP and two others are run by units of IntercontinentalExchange Inc's NYSE Euronext.
A software glitch crippled Nasdaq's SIP in August, forcing the exchange to halt trading on its listed stocks. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White ordered the exchanges to come up with protocols to improve the resiliency of the processors.
In November, Nasdaq presented the SIP committee, which is made up of representatives from all U.S. equity exchanges and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, with a list of 10 enhancements needed to improve its SIP.
Weeks later, the exchange gave notice that it intended to quit running the system at the end of its two-year contract because talks over implementing the fixes were taking too long.
At a meeting in Bonita, Florida, the committee agreed to implement all of the enhancements, having acted on only two of them prior to that, the source said. It also agreed that the SIP be registered as a limited liability company, similar to one of the NYSE-run SIPs.
The enhancements include expanding capacity, improving its testing environment, and enhancing information security. It will take around two years to complete.
It remained unclear whether Nasdaq will consider bidding to operate the system, which the company's management has said carries "infinite risk" and little reward, once its contract expires, the source said.
Nasdaq spokesman Rob Madden declined to comment.
Both NYSE and BATS Global Markets have said they would be interested in running the Nasdaq SIP, the costs of which come out of the revenues from the sale of its data.
Establishing the SIP as an LLC would limit the operator's liability for losses arising from any future issues.
(Editing by Amanda Kwan)


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I'm one of those people that you'll typically find wearing full-length pants on the hottest day of the year. I'm not much of a fan of shorts for some reason.
Everyone else in my house, however, seems to have already made the leap into shorts. We spent much of the last weekend digging clothes out of storage and finding that an awful lot of last summer's storage actually still fits all of the children quite well.
When you have multiple days of sunny weather above eighty degrees, it's time for that transition.
How to Find Happiness Without Buying It I often use the "imagine you have no money" technique. It helps quite a lot at times. (@ dumb little man)
A powerful three step algorithm for happiness I am reminded of this Jim Valvano quote: "To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special." (@ zen habits)
Continuing Education May Make You Wiser, But Richer? I think this hinges entirely on your career goals. There are some careers that require a great deal of education to even get in the door. Some of those are highly paid. There are other paths that people get into just because they love it. (@ )
A Round of Applause for Those Boring, Spiritually Unfulfilling Jobs They often provide a valuable service and, if you're astute, they can often be a springboard to something else for yourself. They're only a dead end if you choose to allow them to be. (@ one frugal girl)
What Should You Do With Your First Paycheck in College? I don't remember for sure what I did with my first college paycheck, but whatever it was, it certainly wasn't as wise as these options. (@ free money wisdom)
Extending the narrative Key quote: "The truth though, is that doing what you've been doing is going to get you what you've been getting." If you're not happy with where some aspect of your life is right now, you need to start doing something different or you're just going to retain that unhappiness. (@ seth's blog)


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Mountain Lion Shot Near Marengo, Iowa
Posted: December 15, 2009
DES MOINES - A mountain lion was shot near Marengo, Monday afternoon, by a deer hunter participating in Iowa's second shotgun season.
Raymond Goebel, Jr., of Cedar Rapids, was hunting with a group, 4 miles southwest of Marengo. The group had decided to sit around 3:30 p.m., and watch for deer on the move. Goebel looked over his left shoulder and something caught his eye about 15 yards up in a tree. He looked through the scope on his gun and couldn't believe what he was seeing.
"It is what I thought it is," Goebel said.
About 30 minutes passed when another hunter in the group a short distance away stood up. Goebel waved him over and pointed to the figure in the tree. After discussions about the legality of shooting it and gaining approval from the landowner, Goebel shot the cat.
Brad Baker, state conservation officer with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said the mountain lion weighed about 125 pounds, and although originally thought to be a female, biologists later confirmed that it was a male. Baker said the condition of the teeth and claws and the lack of markings from ear tags lead him to the conclusion.
Ron Andrews, state furbearer biologist with the Iowa DNR, said all other lions confirmed in Iowa were young males as was this one.
This is the first confirmed sighting in Iowa in more than five years, and the fourth mountain lion killed in Iowa. Mountain lions have no protection in Iowa and while the Iowa DNR does not encourage people killing a lion they come across, it is not against the law.
There had been reports of a mountain lion in the Tama area that Andrews investigated and he said the evidence did not point to a mountain lion, but it was difficult to find because the investigation occurred in the summer. Andrews receives two to three reports of mountain lion sightings per month from across Iowa, but finding confirming evidence is difficult.
These animals in the Midwest travel great distances in a short time looking for other cougars, he said. "They are not here in great numbers," Andrews said. "But this shooting will likely prompt many additional unconfirmed sightings. Our experience investigating these reports has found that more than 90 percent are mistaken identity for bobcats, yellow-colored dogs or deer, which are the same color as mountain lions."
Goebel said he plans to have a full body mount of the mountain lion. The DNR will receive the stomach contents, and tissue and blood samples for DNA analysis.


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Thanks to a (now password protected) page on Redbox's support site, details on the company's joint streaming venture with Verizon have finally surfaced.
While the potential Netflix competitor has a smaller catalog of offerings, the $6 a month subscription rate should be enough to garner a few converts. Plus, screenshots show a selection of newer films than Netflix, which, paired with a video-on-demand feature starting at $0.99, may just take a bite out of Amazon's streaming cash flow, as well.
The page did say that details are subject to change, but the implied mid-December launch makes any significant price fluctuation unlikely. So assuming these numbers hold, we may just have us a good ol' fashioned price war on our hands. [GigaOM via Ubergizmo]


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Studying Off Campus
A variety of off-campus study options await students of the business administration department. From Minneapolis to Oslo, the opportunities abound!
International Business Ethics
Dr. Kevin Buell leads a study-abroad experience to Norway, and typically includes the cities of Oslo and Bodø in his itinerary. This course is designed to integrate the student's international experience in business ethics with a background in business ethics at Augustana University. Following on-campus study of various theories, concepts, and practices needed to understand the field of business ethics in the U.S. and on an international level, the group spent 10 days in Norway. Students were presented with the opportunity to understand and define international business ethics; to develop their ability to understand other cultures; to enhance their understanding of how international business activities create ethical conflict; and to help the students improve their ethical decision-making abilities.
Marketing for Professional Sports
Professor Jaciel Keltgen has parlayed her professional connections into opportunities for marketing students to observe first-hand how a major league sports team manages its promotions and advertising. Students have been guests of the MLB Minnesota Twins and the NFL Minnesota Vikings. During field trips to Minneapolis, students have benefited from the insights of the marketing divisions prior to attending home games.
Individual Study Abroad
Study abroad experiences should be planned in close consultation with your academic advisor.
Heidi Dreyer, a junior with double majors in Professional Accountancy and Spanish has this to say about her semester-long study abroad experience in Spain: Granada, Spain is a city of about 250,000 people in Southern Spain. The location is ideal, an hour from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and an hour from the Mediterranean Sea! I went skiing in the mountains and visited the beaches quite often. Granada has a very unique culture that combines their Islamic heritage with traditional Spanish customs. While abroad, I had the opportunity to visit much of Europe and travel to Northern Africa. Visiting places with such a rich history was absolutely amazing. Traveling abroad was truly a once in a lifetime experience that taught me a great deal about myself. I lived in a Spanish homestay, which I found to be very rewarding; learning the Spanish culture and language hands-on was amazing. I have no doubt my experiences abroad, along with my knowledge of the Spanish language, will benefit me in the future.
Contact Donn Grinager, Director of International Programs, for information on approved international and off-campus programs.


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A voice, a look, a smile... George Clooney is one of the great Hollywood seducers, who can make a woman succumb to his charms with a single glance!
However, before becoming one of the most powerful and loved actors in Hollywood, Clooney had to jump over many hurdles before stepping into the coat of Dr. Doug Ross in the series "ER", which would make his famous.
George Clooney was born 6 May 1961 in Lexington, Kentucky into a family originally from Ireland. His father, Nick Clooney, was a famous TV presenter and his mother, Nina Waren, was an ex-beauty queen. Clooney's aunt, Rosemary Clooney, was a famous singer and actress in the 1950s. George has one older sister, Ada.
From a young age, George hung out on the set of the shows his father was presenting. He started his schooling in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky before the family moved to Ohio.
He went to Secondary School in Augusta, Kentucky and achieved an excellent school record, scoring As and Bs, as well as being a brilliant baseball and basketball player. He planned to sign with the Cincinnati Reds in 1977 as a professional baseball player, but in the end did not make the team.
From 1979 to 1981, he studied History and Political Sciences at Northern Kentucky University, then at the University of Cincinnati, but did not graduate from either. He then went on to have odd jobs such as selling men's suits and cutting tobacco.
In 1982, against his father's advice, Clooney decided to go and try his luck in Los Angeles. He decided to go into acting and started going to castings.
It was through this that he scooped several roles in fifteen pilot episodes for series which were never aired, or in B series, such as "The Return of the Killer Tomatoes" (1988).
Surprisingly, his first real role was in a series titled "E/R" in 1984, but this had nothing to do with the hospital series, which made him a household name.
It was in fact 10 years later that Clooney won the key-role in his career; that of Dr. Doug Ross in the hugely successful series "ER" which was aired on American channel NBC.
He hung up his paediatrician's coat in 1999 to move into cinema, but did not hesitate for a moment to make an appearance in the sixth season, then the fifteenth and then last season of the hospital series.
George started his film career in Robert Rodriguez's thriller "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1996), whilst still in ER. The roles kept coming, including "One Fine Day" (1996) with Michelle Pfeiffer and "The Peacemaker"(1997).
He was then chosen to replace Val Kilmer as Batman in the disastrous "Batman and Robin" film, which was slated by critics (Clooney himself said that the film was a "waste of money"). In 1998 he starred alongside Jennifer Lopez in "Out of Sight".
This film was his first collaboration with Steven Soderbergh, who would become his future film accomplice.
In 1999, he starred in the excellent film "Three Kings", a satirical view of the Gulf War. Having barely finished with ER, Clooney was in demand by Hollywood and was extremely successful in cinema.
He quickly moved from one big budget film to another, including "The Perfect Storm" (2000), as well as much more daring projects, such as "The Thin Red Line"(1999), "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (2000) directed by the Coen Brothers and for which he earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2001 and "Solaris" in 2002.
In 2001 he continued his collaboration with Soderbergh through the making of "Ocean's Eleven", a remake of a film about a group of gangster friends from the 1960s. George starred alongside some of his best friends including, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon. The film was a great success.
This led to two further films being made: "Ocean's Twelve" (2004) and "Ocean's Thirteen" (2007). In the same year as "Ocean's Eleven" was made, Clooney set up his own production company called "Section Eight" with Steven Soderbergh. The company closed in 2007.
Clooney made his directional debut in 2002 with "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind". Although the film did not have huge box office success, the film received warm reviews.
As he became more and more interested in political projects, he made the film "Syriana" in 2005, which focussed on the influence of the oil industry in the Persian Gulf. The actor had to gain 15 kilos for his role in the film, where he played Robert Barnes, a CIA Agent.
In the same year he directed "Good Night and Good Luck", a biographical feature film about the reporter Edward R. Murrow, during the period of McCarthyism in the 1950s.
The film, made in black and white, was entered in The Venice Film Festival and opened the New York Festival in September 2005.
Clooney was nominated for an Oscar in 2006 for "Best Director" and "Best Original Screenplay" for "Good Night, and Good Luck", as well as for "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" for "Syriana".
He then went on to collaborate again with Steven Sonderbergh in thriller "The Good German" (2006), starring opposite Cate Blanchett, who played his former lover in the film.
In 2008 Clooney for an Oscar for "Best Actor" for his role in the film "Michael Clayton", but lost out to Daniel Day- Lewis for "There Will Be Blood".
He went back behind the camera in 2008 to direct the film "leatherheads", a film in which he starred alongside Renée Zellweger.
At the end of 2009, he starred alongside Ewan McGregor and Kevin Spacey in "The Men Who Stare at Goats" as a US Secret Agent out in Iraq, whose mission is to end all war as we know it.
In the same year he also played the voice of "Mr Fox" in Wes Anderson's film animation of "Fantastic Mr. Fox". Finally, he completed 2009 with a beautiful performance in the romantic comedy "Up in The Air", directed by Jason Reitman.
He was nominated for a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild award and an Oscar in 2010 for his performance in "Up in The Air".
His most recent film, "The Descendants" (2011) which he wrote, directed and starred in, is a film about a land baron, whose wife suffers a serious boating accident. His performance earned him a Golden Globe for "Best Actor" at this year's awards.
Very much involved in Politics, and a Democrat, Clooney never stops bringing the international community's attention to the seriousness of the aftermath of the Darfour crisis in 2005. He is also a Messenger of the Peace for the UN.
George Clooney is also the only man, apart from Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp, to have been twice voted as "Sexiest Man in the World" by People Magazine, in 2006 and 2007.
In December 2008 George lost one of his dearest friends: his Vietnamese pot-bellied pig Max, who he had lived with for 19 years. He was so inconsolable he has not owned another pet since.
In his love life, George was married from 1989-1993 to musician Talia Balsam. After their divorce, he declared that he would never re-marry and never have any children.
Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman bet $10,000 that he would become a father before the age of 40.
They lost the bet and each sent him a cheque. He returned the money, doubling the stakes that we would still have no children by the age of 50. This also proved to be correct.
This great seducer and diehard bachelor had a long-term relationship with French waitress, Céline Balitran, who he met whilst filming "The Peacemaker" in 1996.
Their relationship ended in 1999.
He then had a rather turbulent 5-year relationship with model Lisa Snowdon. From 2007-2008, he dated Sarah Larson, a waitress in a bar in Las Vegas.
From 2009 -2011 he was in a relationship with Italian TV presenter Elisabetta Canalis.
In Feb 2012, Clooney was dating model Stacey Keibler.
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