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2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
This is one of the best SUVs I have ever owned. I have had it for about 10 months now- no complaints! I enjoy driving it! Many complain about the Ford MY Touch/SYNC - it is cumbersome at first (so was the IPhone for me) but once I got the hang of it works well! I am very pleased and I will get another one in 2016!
How it looks and how it handles! I drive long trips from the city to the mountains and often in inclement weather and it handles well!
While the gas mileage is not bad it could be better. Overall I get 22.5 miles to the gallon, average of city and highway driving.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Bought my 2013 Edge Ltd in June of 2012. Just bumped over 25k. I've read all the worst reviews to see if anything sounds familiar. Thankfully no. Love my Edge. I don't disbelieve that people have bad experiences, after all humans put these cars together (for the most part). My experience is opposite. No issues with my Mid Life Crisis on Wheels. I found fault w/ software compatibility (WMA files) but no longer an issue. The MPG is off; I'm not an average driver. I love power and agility in this car. Sync & MyFord Touch work great, now that I understand it. Read the manual when all else failed. My recommendation is a "Buy". Read all Bad and Good reviews too.
Leather Interior, Sync w/ MyFord Touch, 20" Wheels, Power, Handling and Sony Audio Sound System. I love the Surround Sound Setting. Rocky Mountain Way never sounded so good. Sneak in a little Sirius Watercolors and you'll hear what Bass is all about. Panoramic Roof is sweet. Put my own custom wheels on it though. Wasn't crazy about spending $42k and having chrome plated plastic covers.
Free car wash and detail with every oil change.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I bought this fully loaded Ford Edge AWD in June 2013. After driving it for 2 months, the engine starts to make some noises when the SUV is idle at the traffic light, when I press on the brake. The noise sounds like "du du du du du...".......The noise is gone when I relase the brake. It is very wired. I brought it to the dealer and the dealer said the sound is common. Well, I didn't find it in my previous RAV4... Wondering whether other Edge owners have the similar issue with the engine while on brake at traffic light?
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Every day I regret trading in my 2010 Edge (which I loved) for this horrid excuse of a car. The navigation system never works, the audio system functions are atrocious and trying to HANG UP from a telephone call? Mind boggling frustration. I'm tempted to take the car to Tijuana and leave the keys in the ignition. For as much as I loved my 2010 Edge is as much as I hate this car.
Good fast powerful engine. Roomy.
New control panel system - nothing ever works.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I have now put my first 1000 miles on my new 2013 limited with ecoboost. Overall I am very happy with the nice ride and performance of the car. I do agree that the Ford entertainment system needs improvement. I did just upgrade the software and noticed a few improvements. The Sony Navigation system is just plain Pain full to use. The 2.0 liter turbo is amazingly quick when you have to punch it. I have a friend with the 2013 V6 in his edge and the turbo seems a lot quicker. Down sides I found were road noise from the trunk area. At 60 mph it is terrible. I had to line the truck under the tire with 1" marine sound proofing. Also the Michelin green tires are very noisy at highway speed.
1). Leg room, I am 6' 1" 2). Very nice two tone leather 3). 10 way power seats are very nice 4). Quick acceleration and quiet engine 5). Entertainment system is pretty good, I installed a external 500 gig USB disk drive in the lower console compartment with dozens of my favorite albums on it. 6). The power lift gate is great, just keep in mind it drives slow so don't bang your head.
1). Road noise coming from tire storage area is excessive 2). Michelin Green series tires are very loud 3). Sony navigation system is poor. They need to copy Garmin for ease of use. 4). Car need running lights, the LED strips don't light up the road at all.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
After owning a 2010 RAV4 for the last 3 years. We decided that we couldn't take it any more. While capable the RAV 4 Sport was not a very comfortable or rewarding car. Fast forward to the Ford Edge. This car is quite nice. Quite, powerful, and comfortable. Was pleasantly surprised by the engine note from the base V6 and while its not an eco buster, MPGs are above average for a heavy SUV and now that it's broken in a bit we are seeing an improvement. The Sync system is a little clunky and the worst characteristic is it's in ability to keep accurate time. Not sure if it's a bug, but never the less and bizarre fault. Should have opted for the panoramic sun roof.
Cabin comfort, look and feel Quiet Decent road manners Powerful V6 and sport mode White Platinum Tri-coat paint Nice sound system
Sync still needs improvement. This may be small but the exterior door handle mechanism, while slick, feels cheap. Rear Tail gate lift height is low. I'm 6'1" and have whacked my head a couple of time since taking ownership.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2013 Limited with 301A package and other stuff. Purchased with 8 miles on it. Two days after purchase tire alert came on, but nothing was wrong with tires. Was in shop for 2 days to correct. With just over 600 miles, violent lunge while driving at around 40 mph, after which downshifting into first was hard with clunking. Service found metal in transmission. Attempted repair of valve body and issue still there. Edge is with Ford service for 12 days now and they still cannot fix it. Owned Edge for 51 days now, and 14 of those days (and counting) it has been with Ford service. Really thinking it was a mistake to purchse the Edge.
Really like the style but have serious concerns about reliability.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
The truck has nice styling. The smoked lights and 20 inch black wheels really go well with the deep blue impact metallic paint. The interior is where it lacks. Cramped up front for driver if your big like myself.(6'3"tall 285lbs) back seat is also hard to get in and out of. My son who sits in the back most of the time is only 5Â7Â and skinny. This is a common problem with all ford trucks. We have an Expedition and its a pain in the you know what to get in and out the back seat. The new version of the Ford My Sync works great. The older one stunk. I think it has too many colors going on in side that just donÂt match the truck. Like two different silvers, and a bronze(ish) color center console. The stitching on the seats should match something but it doesnÂt. I do like the two tone leather and suede. I also like the rear seats being able to recline back., oh and the vista roof which is a must have. Performance wise its kind of slow for a truck pushing close to 290HP. It does brake well and the handling is pretty nice for an SUV. So for now itÂs a pretty nice truck. Again the interior needs to match how detailed the outside is for this to be a really good suv.
deep blue color vista roof two tone leather 20" wheels and tires separate climate control front heated seats reclining back seat remote start power lift gate my ford sync the appearance package as a whole
make more overall room up front. do a better job of color matching some interior parts to the paint and some to the leather combo redesign the back door so its easier to get in and out. ThereÂs room to sit but the pillar seems to be right in the path of your feet getting out and make the truck lighter or improve hp because sheÂs way to slow off the line
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Retractable glass sun roof, MyFordTouch with Navigation and ALL the tech toys a couple of engineers could possibly want. This vehicle is a replacement for a 2008 Edge Limited we enjoyed immensely and are even more pleased with the 2013. Great value for the price. (and NO, we do NOT work for Ford)
Ford has gotten the MyFordTouch and the Nav system both easy to use and accurate. The sun roof is awesome and quiet with good thermal insulation. Mood lighting, a very good Entertainment system supporting Blue Tooth interface for audio; both books and music and too many creature comforts to name. Basically, a fun car to drive or ride in.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I have been wanting to buy an Edge for some time now. I love the looks and the ride. 2010 and older, very bland interior and dashboard not even easy to see. No back up camera available. 2011 many impovements on interior and dash. However, I can't get used to new turn signals, turning on and cancelling. That is not natural. Especially if you still opwn a vehicle which works the way mosy of us are ude to. Also, I have no faith in MyFordTouch. Too many bad reviews and no positive fixes. Plus, playing with this screen is just as bad as texting and driving. Give us back our dials and buttons.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I recently moved from a 2010 Nissan Murano LE to the Ford Edge Limited with the 302A Package. I loved my Murano and got rid of it due to an accident. I had an Edge as a rental and liked it so much I ended up buying one =) Honestly I considered another Murano but it hasn't changed since my 2010, I was looking for something with a little more technology. I considered the Chevy Traverse and the new Pathfinder but settled on the Edge.
This would be a LONG list... I love the look of the vehicle inside and out. It is very clean and also a little mean looking from the front. I enjoy all of the technology that this vehicle has. I especially like the Sync along with the My Ford Touch. Some people say it is confusing but I think that it is pretty easy to understand and use. Add in the additional features like Adaptive Cruise Control and BLIS / Blind Spot System and I am in heaven. This vehicle has a ton of power and very comfortable ride.
The only comment I have so far is to make the "Home Screen" in the My Ford Touch - Touch Sensitive in each of the quadrants instead of having to touch the bottom of each one. This should be a simple fix that they could release in the near future. Another pet peeve I have is make the Owners Manual SPECIFIC to my vehicle or at least a website that knows what options I have. Even with my Limited and every option imaginable there are sections of the manual that don't pertain to me. If that is the case then what vehicle does it pertain to?
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I purchased this Edge with the 302A package and only 5 miles on it. I've now completed 1000 miles. The ride has softened a bit with the mileage which I prefer. It's not significant, but it is noticeable to me. In our previous vehicles, we had trouble having someone sit in the front seat when a rear-facing car seat was behind them. Not a problem in this vehicle. Took a 5 hour trip from Dallas to Little Rock (almost 0 elevation change) - 22.1 mpg going 22.3 mpg coming Trip speeds were about 75 mph avg, dry roads, little/no wind. I noticed significant mpg gain when dropping from 80 to 75 mph, so it's believable that you can achieve 26 mpg at 60 mph once the engine is broken in more.
Adaptive Cruise Control - I thought this would be a gimmick. It's actually very smart. It senses vehicles quite far away and adjusts speed based on how fast you are approaching them just like a real driver would. I was impressed. MyFord Touch - I haven't had any of the issues that others have reported. It works great for me. If you can use a smartphone (Android or iOS), then you can use this thing without problems.
Fake wood trim - at close to 40k for a fully loaded Limited, real wood trim would have been nicer obviously. A wood trimmed steering wheel as well. While the seats are nice, soft leather, the steering wheel is still that Ford fake leather/plastic. It's one of the only dead giveaways that you're not in a luxury vehicle.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Almost didn't buy because of negative reviews of Ford My Touch; glad we didn't listen to them. My Touch is the easiest system we have encountered. Our Mercedes 350 GLK had a terribly awkward Nav & Communication system and the Cadillac SRX we had before that was just as bad. My Touch is extremely user friendly and the center stack with multiple information is excellent. Vehicle exceeds our expectations for quietness and fuel economy. Seats are a bit stiff, and even with the 10-way option don't tilt enough to get really comfy on a trip. Unlike our Benz, this car actually has a rear seat that adults can use. Best bang for the buck that we've had. Would definitely recommend.
Ford My Touch, Panoramic roof, quiet ride, instrument cluster layout. Availability of light colored interior. Carnivorous cabin with real back seat. Excellent visibility.
More movement of steering column, more movement of seat cushion, longer seats for better thigh support (Basically, buy Volvo seats and install them). Have the vehicle recognize installed key and have memory settings coded to each key. Make power tailgate a stand alone option (We weren't interested in lane departure or blind spot warning system that are part of that pricy package).
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I get a lot of coments on my Edge. I have the Deep Impact Blue SEL with Vista Sun Roof. I've had it for almost 2 months and I love this car. It's fun to drive, it has plenty of power when you need it. I'm a big guy, 6'4" and I have plenty of room vertically, could use a little more room in the hips, snug but comfortable. I'm avg 16.4 mpg but I do a lot of stop and go driving. I am looking forward to a long trip. The didn't think I would like Vista Roof, but it was the only SEL in Blue the dealer had, but driving down the Paliseades with the wind in my hair and the sound system blairing, makes me feel young again! Did I say I love this Car?!?!
Where to start about the Features of this car? I've already mention the Sun Roof, it opens wider and longer than any other sun roof I have ever seen. Almost opens over the back seat. The sound system is really good, 6 speakers and it came with AM/FM Sirus Satilite with A/V and USB plugins. Microsoft Sync allows my to plug in my iPod with all my iTunes. Heated Seats and Dual Climate Controls for the front seats, I like it cool and my wife likes it warm, we both get what we want. The back seat get's what the driver wants. Backup Camera is wonderful, the Blindspot Mirrors work great. The GPS has several different setting. The side mirrors have lights to see where you are walking in the dark.
MyTouch Voice works okay but can be frustrating at times. Handsfree Calling will call the wrong number lots of times. It should ask, "Did you say Call Bill?" before dailing, because most times, I said, "Call Phil" The Sync has locked up on me a couple of times and nothing will work, you have to turn the car off and then start again to reboot it. There have been a few occasions where the play back on my iPod is garbled. This car is really a lot of fun and what Ford is trying to do with the voice activation is to keep your eyes on the road, but sometimes you get so frustrated with the MyTouch, that you aren't looking at the road at all. Not quite ready for Prime Time, it needs work!
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
This car surpassed my expectation. The quality is very good and came very well equippted. The seats provide good support both front and rear. The Ford My Touch is vastly inproved. I test drove the 2.0 engine for 1 week but felt it to be a bit under powered and had too much down shifting for my liking. Although the 3.5 engine is more than capable, quiet and reliable it seems to fall short in overall gas milage. Overall the car is great and we look foward to many trips with it.
i think the blind spot feature is outstanding and every car should be so equipped.
I am a little disappointed with the manual that is packed in the glove compartment.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I'm not sure how long it has been since Edmunds, or for that matter, Consumer Reports, has used the MyFord Touch with navigation because they are incorrect about its reliability. I have been using it, maybe I just follow instructions better, and have absolutely no issues with the system. The car drives and rides like a dream. I'm also confused about the slow to respond review of the transmission. I haven't noticed that either. Great car!
The ride quality. I have the 18"chrome clad wheels and think they ride better than the 20" wheels, but that's just me.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Latest technology but Windows 7 audio songs .wma fail to run unless I set Windows Media Player to rip MP3 CD to my USB flash drive. This media file is protected and cannot be accessed... Thank you FORD & Microsoft... I mean has nobody at Ford upgraded their computer to Windows 7; released in 2009? I guess the My Ford Touch issues persist to make its customers guinea pigs... I'm still hoping to see if it's a better built car over time.
I'm just hoping to get from A to B in comfort. Over time I'd like to see Convenience not only in getting around but seeing quick service to get it back on the road. So reliability is wait & see...
After plugging in the USB, the computer (MFT) seems to spend lots of time indexing & loading all the song titles, Artists, Album names, etc... from My Music library that I'd think it could almost download the rest of it. It'd do away with having the USB dongle / key fob plugged into the arm rest storage bin; which is small enough already. I was sad to hear that you can TAG Sirius songs but with Apple devices... We wouldn't want a stereo to actually record anything? How Convenient would that be? I'd really like to see the Gear Shift on the Steering Column... Free up some dead space.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I bought a 2013 ford Edge with Ecobost. From the day I drove it off the lot the transmission shifted with a very loud clunk when shifting from 1st to 2nd I took it back to the dealer and they are trying to fix it. They must jump through all of Fords hoops, This is causing me a lot of frustration because I can not drive the car. I really think the fix is to install a new transmission and let Ford play with the old one on their own time not mine. I have owned at least 8 Ford cars and this is the first screwed up one I have ever owned.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SEL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I now have 1000 miles on my new Edge and I LOVE IT. One adjective that comes to mind is "Refined". You get the feeling that a lot of attention has been paid to the design and ergonomics. It's very stylish and comfortable. On a recent trip I averaged 25 mpg (V6). The tire pressure monitoring system warned me of low pressure; I had picked up a nail somewhere that I would not have noticed until the tire went flat. The performance is great and really kicks in when passing. (BTW, I don't think you need AWD; added cost, added complexity, reduced gas mileage. I live in Montana and believe that the traction of front wheel drive will be very adequate.)
Styling; OK, yes, it does look somewhat like a jelly bean on wheels but it makes a statement with the aggressive front grill (and my choice of Rudy Red Metallic). The seats are comfortable and the car is roomy with a lot of rear storage space. The car is "tight" in a good way. One feels very connected to the car. Very responsive though it does hesitate at times and then surges ahead. Even small things like the parking brake pedal -- it's placed high and is very accessible but allows for plenty of leg room. I had done a lot of research on this car and even rented one a couple of times on trips to check it out. It has lived up to its expectations.
There has been lots of bad press about the MyFordTouch/synch system but my experience has been very positive (the system did "freeze" once -- like most electronic thingeys do) but I just did a reset and resynch and it was back. Sometimes it doesn't understand me but the voice commands are very easy to give and most often understood. When I say "Elvis" and the radio says "Tuning to Elvis" on Sirius that's way cool. Or when I say "Call Jim" and it (she?) says "Shall I call Jim at home or on cell?" that's very cool too. I just leave my cell phone in my pocket and it detects it and connects. The turn-by-turn nav works great too. Don't let criticism of MFT stop you from buying this car.
2013 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
This is a very smooth quiet riding Crossover which I like better than the Explorer that I traded. I get about 19 mph around town and about 25.5 mph on a trip with the standard 285 HP engine. The seats have good support and it gives me plenty of power on the Western PA hills. I have just driven this about 3,000 miles and my only criticism is that the automatic six speed transmission is rough on occasion. Fortunately my SE does not have the busy MY Ford screen of which everyone complains.
1. Quiet smooth ride. 2. Handles like a sedan. 3. Good power even with the 285 HP engine.
My only criticism is that the shifting can be rough on occasion although does not occur all the time. That deficiency has not in any way made me regret my buying this vehicle but improvement is needed.
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-They do not speak English.
-They do not understand English.
-They do not fix apartment problems. (For example, our sink's hot water is messed up and there is a steady stream of water. The super sent a guy over, and he told us just to leave it on and said it wasn't a big deal since we don't pay for water )
-They are rude on the phone and put you on hold.
-They are condescending on the phone.
I cannot wait until we move out of this place. Seven more months!!!
Anyway, my T-Day was pretty awesome. My family (along with cousins) went out to a hotel to have our lunch. It was pretty decent and I noticed we were the youngest group there. Everyone else were old senior citizens. Haha!:D I ate a lot of other food (Jane's delicious banana bread, my mom's pumpkin muffins, popcorn, pretzels, burgers, fries, pizza, cream puffs, etc.
Oh, I finally got to see Harry Potter 4! It was pretty awesome. I think 3 and 4 are my favorite ones so far. It's pretty exciting to see how the books are transformed into movies. When I first saw how quidditch is played in HP 1, it was a surprise because I imagined something more like lacrosse, but wizards on on broomsticks. I had no idea they were flying that high and quickly. Even though my sisters, dad and I were probably the oldest people in the crowd, I enjoyed myself very much.
I hope everyone had a great delicious Thanksgiving weekend. I better get back to work! ops:


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"As a rule, people in movies haven't ever seen a movie. They're not equipped to deal with anything strange."
A condition afflicting many fictional characters, seen when one demonstrates by their behavior that they have never in their life ever seen the kind of story they're in, and thus have none of the reactions a typical audience member would have in the same situation. Worse, they are unable to learn from any experiences related to their genre.
Genre Blindness is what keeps the cast of Three's Company leaping to outrageous conclusions even after the hundredth stupid misunderstanding, instead of sitting down and talking things out. It makes young girls go for walks alone in the woods after midnight without a flashlight or a weapon when there's an axe murderer or a vampire around. It makes the supergenius supervillains in James Bond movies stuff the hero into an elaborate melodramatic Death Trap from which he inevitably escapes instead of just shooting him. It's why a Professional Wrestling referee always holds faces to the strictest letter of the rules, even as the heels break every rule in the book behind his back. It is one of the engines that drive the classic 1960s-70s sitcom.
Although genre blindness can be a legitimate flaw, it should be noted that it can be difficult for writers to create characters who are not genre blind without hanging a lampshade on it by saying something like "This is just like in the movies!", especially in genres which require suspense that can easily be undone by such comedic relief (such as horrors, thrillers, etc). Furthermore, some stories in some genres really couldn't function at all if the characters displayed an innate and complete understanding of what genre they were in and exactly how they should act at all times within a story in said genre if they want to avoid trouble — which in most cases would also rob the story of tension and drama, since if the character knows exactly what to do to avoid trouble and conflict in their particular story, they'll do it, and consequently have an easy, trouble-free life, and... why are we watching again? Finally, not all of a genre's classic tropes are in fact Truth in Television, but as far as the characters are concerned, This Is Reality, so their "blindness" may be the same as common sense. For example, in real life, a single cough does not herald a fatal disease, so It's Probably Nothing is probably rational despite being Genre Blind.
Ultimately, while it can be a problem if used too egregiously, sometimes you just have to shrug your shoulders and chalk it up to Willing Suspension of Disbelief.
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Release Date: 2013-05-31 (Limited)
Genre: Horror, Suspense/Thriller
Rating: R
Duration: 1hr 43min
Medical student, Mary Mason, is growing increasingly broke and disenchanted by medical school and the surgeons that she once admired. The allure of easy money and notoriety sends her into the messy world of underground surgery and body modification which leaves more marks on Mary's psyche than her so-called 'freakish' clientele.
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Daniel Webster
(1782-1852), statesman, lawyer, and orator. Webster gained fame for his championship of a strong federal government, though he had been a rather extreme advocate of states' rights at the beginning of his forty years in public life. As a congressman (1813-1817) from New Hampshire, he opposed the War of 1812 and hinted at nullification. As a congressman (1823-1827) and a senator (1827-1841, 1845-1850) from Massachusetts, he became a leading proponent of federal action to stimulate the economy through protective tariffs, transportation improvements, and a national bank. He won renown as the defender of the Constitution by denouncing nullification when South Carolina adopted it. Long an opponent of slavery extension, he spoke against annexing Texas and against going to war with Mexico. He held, however, that no law was needed to prevent the further extension of slavery when he urged the Compromise of 1850 as a Union-saving measure.
As secretary of state (1841-1843, 1850-1852), Webster earned a reputation as one of the greatest ever to hold the office. His most notable achievement was the negotiation of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, which settled a long-standing dispute over the Maine and New Brunswick boundary and ended a threat of war between Great Britain and the United States.
The most highly paid attorney of his time, Webster exerted considerable influence on the development of constitutional law. The Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Marshall adopted Webster's arguments in a number of significant cases, among them Dartmouth College v. Woodward, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden. These decisions strengthened the federal government as against the state governments, the judiciary as against the legislative and executive branches, and commercial and industrial as against agricultural interests.
As an orator, Webster had no equal among his American contemporaries. With the magic of the spoken word he moved judges and juries, visitors and colleagues in Congress, and vast audiences gathered for special occasions. His great occasional addresses, commemorating such historic events as the landing of the Pilgrims and the Battle of Bunker Hill, gave dramatic expression to his nationalism and conservatism. He reached the height of his eloquence in his reply to the nullificationist Robert Y. Hayne, a reply that concluded with the words 'Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable!'
In politics Webster along with Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun formed what was called a 'great triumvirate,' though the three seldom combined except in opposition to President Andrew Jackson. All were ambitious for the presidency. Webster rivaled Clay for leadership of the Whig party but never obtained the party's presidential nomination except in his own state of Massachusetts. Whigs generally considered him unavailable because of his close association with the Bank of the United States and with Boston and New York businessmen, from whom he received generous subsidies.
Although identified with the Boston aristocracy, Webster had come from a plain New Hampshire farm background. A college education, at Dartmouth, helped him to rise in the world. Despite his large income he remained constantly in debt as a result of high living, unfortunate land speculations, and expenses as a gentleman farmer.
The Reader's Companion to American History. Eric Foner and John A. Garraty, Editors. Copyright © 1991 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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About This Game
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The Turtles have come up against some tough stuff in the past, but there's no comparison to what they're about to encounter. While sitting around the sewer watching television, Raphael, Donatello, and the crew witness a giant android ripping the Statue of Liberty from the ground, terrifying hundreds of tourists. Use pizza power-ups and huge body slams to make your way backwards and forwards through history in an attempt to restore peace to the Big Apple. Lots of battlegrounds serve as the backdrop to several different modes of play, including a turtle-on-turtle Versus mode. With simple controls, classic characters, and high replay value, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time should be enough to keep you out of your shell for days.
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- Classic characters; lots of power-ups; unique modes of play; levels spanning history; two-player action
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in TimePublisher: KonamiRelease Date: April 12, 1992MSRP: 4.98 USD


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Steps with a * beside them are steps that can be done ahead of time. If it's not marked as such, timing is involved.
- Click on the bottom right bench to turn it.*
- As soon as Snooz steps on the bench, click on the mound of snow beside the moving ski lifts (bottom center). The polar bear will stick his head up in time to catch Snooz.
- QUICK: drag the blue flag over to the wheel that's running the lift (on the left side, not the one that brought you up). It'll stick in the wheel and stop the lift from running.*
- Click on the steam machine (the spotlight-looking thing on the left) twice; it'll make an ice path for Snooz.*
- Click on that same machine twice - it'll put out the fire by the ski lift you just broke.*
- Drag the snowmobile (bottom right) to the gator (bottom left) and watch him go flying.*
- Click on the little fence at the top beside the ski ramp so it's placed across the ramp. The skiers will crash.*
- Just as Snooz is crossing the ramp, click on the other steam machine beside the ramp. He'll be able to cross the resulting steam cloud.
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Why the name calling, raptor? Can we not have a civil discussion?
Here is what the 2nd amendment says:
"A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
Let's break down the first part, a well-regulated militia.
a: to govern or direct according to rule
b: (1)to bring under the control of law or constituted authority. (2)to make regulations for or concerning <regulate the industries of a country.
c: to bring order, method, or uniformity to <regulate one's habits>
d: to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of <regulate the pressure of a tire.militia:
a: a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency.
b: a body of citizens organized for military service.
c: the whole body of able-bodied male citizens declared by law as being subject to call to military service.These definitions brought to you by our friends at Merriam-Webster.
So, tell me again what our forefathers meant? Give me your definition of "a well-regulated militia".
In the 2008 Supreme Court Case Heller v. DC the Supreme Court ruled that the 2nd Amendment consists of two parts, the Prefatory Clause, and the Operative Clause.
Prefatory: "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state,"
Firstly, the Supreme Court ruled that the purpose of the prefatory clause was not to limit or define this right which the 2nd Amendment seeks to guarantee, this clause is merely used to provide a background for the purpose.
Operative: "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
The Supreme Court ruled that this is the part of the Amendment where the writers are defining and guaranteeing this right.
The Supreme Court further explained that the 2nd Amendment would mean exactly the same thing with or without the prefatory clause.
Now, as to the meaning of "well-regulated" the term in the time the Bill of Rights and Constitution were written was essentially "properly prepared or functioning." In essence, well-regulated means not useless.
Here are some examples of this term used in the 18th and 19th Century from the Oxford English Dictionary:
1709: "If a liberal Education has formed in us well-regulated Appetites and worthy Inclinations."
1714: "The practice of all well-regulated courts of justice in the world."
1812: "The equation of time ... is the adjustment of the difference of time as shown by a well-regulated clock and a true sun dial."
1848: "A remissness for which I am sure every well-regulated person will blame the Mayor."
1862: "It appeared to her well-regulated mind, like a clandestine proceeding."
AS to what the forefathers meant decided in DC v. Heller:
The court then held that the Second Amendment "protects an individual right to keep and bear arms", saying that the right was "premised on the private use of arms for activities such as hunting and self-defense, the latter being understood as resistance to either private lawlessness or the depredations of a tyrannical government (or a threat from abroad)." They also noted that though the right to bear arms also helped preserve the citizen militia, "the activities [the Amendment] protects are not limited to militia service, nor is an individual's enjoyment of the right contingent upon his or her continued or intermittent enrollment in the militia."
Glad I could enlighten you.
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Big news: Two members of our ad sales team were quoted in the NYTimes (cover!--at least for a while online last night) story about summertime outdoor drinking. Here's the best parts:
...Also divided on the matter were Elizabeth Brady, 24, and her friends, who arrived many hours before sunset one night last week at McCarren Park Pool in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where The L Magazine, a local events guide, was throwing a "Williamsburg block party."
Ms. Brady — "Boozeabeth" to her friends — said her alcohol consumption soared during the hot months. "In the winter, on a weekend, it's like, âOh, it's 2 p.m., let's go to a movie,' " said Ms. Brady, who was on her third beer, purchased from an onsite vendor, and works in ad sales at The L Magazine. She wears a ring emblazoned with the word "Boozey" on it. "In the summer, we head to a patio."
Her friends were not so sure.Well put, Boozeabeth. We did it!
"In general in the winter, everyone's depressed and drinking," said Jennifer Fein, 26, a painter who lives in Jersey City. "They're just drinking sadder."
"If it was winter, you wouldn't be drinking now," said Mark Iantosca, 24, who currently is not working.
"You would be if you were unemployed," said Ms. Fein, at which point Mr. Iantosca glumly nodded his assent.
Yet, as their friend Britt Aronovich, 24, who also works at The L Magazine, said, people get drunker faster in the summer, because it is so hot. Indeed there are perils to over imbibing in the heat, like getting dehydrated or sick. Wouldn't it follow, then, that summertime hangovers are that much worse?
Ms. Brady shrugged.
"I think it's normal for people our age, out of college, to learn how to function with a hangover," Ms. Brady said. "It's like when people have a baby, and they say they haven't slept in weeks. C'est la vie." (end of article)
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- Initiation of CPAP therapy for OSA: does prophylactic humidification during CPAP pressure titration improve initial patient acceptance and comfort?. Wiest, G.H., Harsch, I.A., Fuchs, F.S., Kitzbichler, S., Bogner, K., Brueckl, W.M., Hahn, E.G., Ficker, J.H. Respiration (2002)
- Reproducibility of a standardized titration procedure for the initiation of continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea. Wiest, G.H., Fuchs, F.S., Harsch, I.A., Pour Schahin, S., Lampert, S., Brueckl, W.M., Hahn, E.G., Ficker, J.H. Respiration (2001)
- In vivo efficacy of two heated humidifiers used during CPAP-therapy for obstructive sleep apnea under various environmental conditions. Wiest, G.H., Foerst, J., Fuchs, F.S., Schmelzer, A.H., Hahn, E.G., Ficker, J.H. Sleep (2001)


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Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (15 April 1772 – 19 June 1844) was a French naturalist who established the principle of "unity of composition".
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Étienne Gilson (13 June 1884 – 19 September 1978) was a French philosopher and historian of philosophy.
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It sounds like the lawyers think they have a case if they try and prove that the Twitter terms and conditions effectively apply to Twitpic due to the integration between both, that even though there are different terms and conditions on Twitpic, by linking it to your Twitter account, you're allowing their terms to take over.. can't see a jury going for that one, a Judge maybe, but if it's a full trial he has to win..
I stopped using Twitpic because of that whole mess. MobyPicture is supposedly more friendly with photographers' rights, so I'm trying them out.
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>>Those refer _only_ to German 'ß' LATIN SMALL LETTER SHARP S. The example GF gave did not involve that character.
>>To my knowledge, that is the only case where MySQL changed a collation after releasing it.
>Yes, it has been the only occurrence. However, the esset (sharp S) is just one example of the alternative spelling letters that were affected by the collation change. Thorn, the AE ligand, and many others fall into that same category.
ß = Eszett (which in German is the spelling of SZ, although it originated as a double S ligature (U+017F + s) - SZ comes from its "sharp" pronunciation).
The absence of an uppercase equivalent and its ligature behavior more evident than for other ligatures (although this has changed with the 1996 reform of German writing) have caused more than a headache to people dealing with charsets and collations.
Speaking of collations, I found this website useful (especially when I had to compare collations of different RDBMSs):
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woods311 writes:
Who is this mysterious entity called "Grant" that is throwing bushels of borrowed funny money around?
What part of 16 trillion in debt doesn't anyone understand?
Fiscal responsibility begins at home.
Thank you Henning, Hiller, and Nance.
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Review by Gatot (Gatot Widayanto)
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— First review of this album —
Indonesian "first" prog band ..!
This might have been the greatest sin that I have ever made for the musicians of my beloved country, Indonesia, who named themselves under the banner of SHARKMOVE because I only got a chance to listen to their music decades after their debut and only album was released in 1970. My prog friend gave me a copy of "Ghede Chokra's" album by Sharkmove from his LP collection. Because it's just a CDR copy from LP, I could not get full information about the band. Only lately I knew that an international label company, Shadoks Music (Germany), was interested to remaster the album and release it in CD and LP format. The CD that I have on my hands is the one remastered by Shadoks Music, given to me by the band's original member and founder: Benny Soebardja.
It's interesting to review this album on the basis of "time" in which this album was recorded on January 2, 1970 or the very beginning of the year. This is very important to mention because by analyzing when the album was made we all can see what sort of influences the band adopted. My initial (and natural) reaction when I saw the cover artwork it was very similar with Gentle Giant's "Octopus". But, looking back the time, it's impossible that Sharkmove copied the concept of Gentle Giant "Octopus" album because the latter was released two years later in 1972. Not only that, Sharkmove released an album before Gentle Giant debut album.
To put things into perspective, there were practically not so many prog albums available in the market at that time. Yes, for sure King Crimson did release "In The Court of The Crimson King" couple months before "Ghede Chokra's" was released. But I barely identify any close similarity, musically, between Sharkmove and King Crimson. Prog masterpieces albums like Yes "Close to The Edge", Yes "Fragile", Genesis "Foxtrot" or "Nursery Cryme", Pink Floyd "Dark Side of The Moon" were not born yet. Couple of releases in 1969 were : Yes debut album, Pink Floyd "Ummagumma", and King Crimson. With this limited number of albums, we can simply conclude that there was practically not so much influence the band adopted from legendary prog bands. That's the theory. And … the reality proves it.
The Music
My Life (9:04) starts mellow in ambient mood with traditional texture through the sound of flute played by Janto Diablo. Benny's vocal line enters beautifully in catchy and memorable notes. The song moves beautifully with excellent melody through vocal line and it then flows in crescendo as drum work by Sammy Zakaria enters. Beny's vocal quality is crispy and powerful and it reminds me to the vocal of David Byron (whom later formed a band called Uriah Heep). This song is to me very emotional because the overall tagline melody is very catchy, memorable, and it touches my emotion – deeply. Composition-wise, this is a masterpiece symphonic progressive rock offering which successfully blends excellent melody with challenging arrangement, especially knowing that it was written those days in 1970 when music was not that complicated and challenging in nature. (This is not to undermine a great album by King Crimson "In the court of The Crimson King" which is really masterpiece with its "21st Century of Schizoid Man").
"My Life" also moves dynamically through its passages with changing styles and tempo from a mellow one at opening part and to heavy part with music riffs and vocal shouting (beautifully) by Benny Soebardja. One thing peculiar is the way Sammy played his drum (at approx. minute 2:01) which then being followed by Guruh Gipsy through its "Indonesia Mahardhikka" composition. Guitar work by Benny is stunning especially when it's augmented by Soman Loebis' hovering organ work that represents truly the 70s sound! The guitar solo during interlude that starts at 3:13 is really top notch! For sure, this is a masterpiece song that all of you, prog warriors, would definitely enjoy! AT the later part of the song, when the song in mellow passage, flute work makes its mark beautifully.
Butterfly (4:28) cools down the music a bit through an ambient organ sound played by Soman Loebis. This song can be considered pop with some progressive touches like Procol Harum even though there is no such thing similar, musically, between the two. Throughout the song, Benny sings nicely, backed by organ sound that characterizes this song, augmented by acoustic guitar rhythm section. Again, this song is strong in melody-line and it's enjoyable for many ears, I believe.
Harga (2:51) is a mellow track with acoustic guitar serves as main rhythm section followed by organ in jazzy mood, augmented beautifully by flutework. This song features Janto Diablo on vocal as well as maintaining his role as flute player. The interlude part offers nice flute passages with acoustic guitar as rhythm section. This song is simple but it has a nice composition that makes it enjoyable listening to it.
Evil War (5:42) is another beautifully crafted song that features Bhagu Rhamchand on vocal. The unique characteristic of this song is its energy cast by Bhagu's vocal line combined with its composition that comprises classic rock style of music plus some musical jamming (well, at least it sounds like "jamming"). From the start of the song, Janto has demonstrated his virtuosity in playing bass guitar which serves as main rhythm section throughout the song. The most challenging part of this song is during the jam session part that starts at minute 1:43 where Janto gives his bass guitar solo augmented by Sammy's drum for approximately 1 minute, followed by Benny's stunning guitar solo.
The remaining three songs are basically ballad with unique texture through flute work. "Bingung" starts with piano followed with guitar fills to accompany vocal by Soman Loebis. "Insan" features Sammy on vocal while Benny focuses on guitar and Janto provides nice flute work. "Madat" starts with nice piano work followed by vocal line performed by Janto Diablo. The lyrics contain social protest and the heroic spirit to fight against its enemies.
Overall, this is an excellent vintage progressive rock – classic rock music that successfully blended the elements of progressive music, traditional harmonies and nice melodies throughout the songs it offers. One thing I need to mention here is that this album is quite original in musical ideas as you can see from the music. It's not totally a prog album as some songs are just ballads but the prog elements are quite significant. This album was a landmark and foundation of Indonesian progressive rock scene. It's truly a gem. Highly recommended. Keep on proggin' ..!
The Plan
For Indonesian prog fans, it's a good news that Sharkmove will perform a Reunion Concert on May 8, 2008 at Mario's Place, Jakarta. Initiated and organized by i-Rock! – Indonesian Biggest Rock Community. Be there guys! It's like dream comes true .. it's like imagining Gentle Giant Reunion Concert! … sort of …
Peace on earth and mercy mild – GW
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Defence Minister: cuts don't compromise security; Talks to save ALCOA jobs; another ACCC probe into petrol pricing
May 04, 2012 , 12:26 PM by Mary Bolling
It's a hectic morning as host Jon Faine is joined by Defence Minister Stephen Smith in the studio, to explain hefty cuts to the defence budget. Mr Smith refutes suggestions that cuts will compromise capabilities, saying "like most western states, cuts to the defence budget, especially after the Global Financial Crisis, are necessary". He says "these savings will be difficult but manageable".
With ALCOA reviewing its Geelong aluminium smelter, Victorian secretary of the Australian Workers Union secretary Cesar Melham is in Pittsburgh attempting to convince company executives to keep it open. He tells Jon about details of the negotiations - and predicts that the review will be finished by the end of May with a decision expected in mid to late June.
But Electrical Trades Union Victorian secretary Dean Mighell responds to the talks with surprise. He says "not everyone has been consulted", and ruled out agreeing to a fixed wage deal.
Meanwhile, the ACCC will again probe petrol pricing - but General Manager of the Australian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers' Association Nic Moulis says the industry's been unfairly targeted.
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nothing will drive traffic to a site faster than a big red "danger! xxx content! sexual content! violence! no minors!" label.
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DTM champion Martin Tomczyk has quit Audi after more than a decade with the manufacturer.
Tomczyk, 29, won three races on his way to the title this year, despite being demoted from the crack Abt Sportsline squad to an old-spec A4 run by the Phoenix Racing squad. However, he now appears likely to join rival manufacturer BMW, which has been monitoring the German since January. Such a move would involve him linking up with Bruno Spengler, the man with whom he fought for this year's title.
"I won the championship for Audi after 11 years together. The entire Audi Sport team and in particular [head of Audi Sport] Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich have always been behind me throughout the many years we spent together," Tomczyk said.
"I'm delighted that I could repay the trust by winning the 2011 championship title together with team Phoenix. Despite this joint success, and after careful consideration, I have now decided to accept a new challenge. I would once again like to thank everybody with whom I have worked together during my 11 years at Audi Sport and assure every single individual that these years were, in hindsight, something very special."
Ullrich praised the job done by Tomczyk during his time with the manufacturer, but said he was sorry to see him leaving.
"It goes without saying that we deeply regret that he decided, at this moment in time, to seek a new challenge after his most successful DTM season with Audi," said Ullrich. "I can, however, completely understand that after 11 special years of highs and lows with Audi he would like to try something new – after all, by winning the DTM title at the wheel of an Audi A4 DTM he has achieved exactly the goal for which he has worked so hard for many years.
"I'm personally delighted that Martin showed his many critics this year because I always believed in him. I can understand that to start he viewed the transfer to team Phoenix and a year-old car as demotion. But it gave, as I hoped, his career new impulses. I always enjoyed working together with Martin. He is a complete professional who I personally hold in high regard. I wish him all the best for the future."
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Winster Wobble Electric Cycle Circuit
Tue 4 Jun 2013 to Tue 10 Sep 2013
Come and explore the highways, byways and little-known tracks of Lakeland by electric bike with an experienced Blue Badge Guide. An electric bicycle takes the strain out of cycling, allowing you to enjoy the ever-changing Lakeland scenery at a pace that suits you.
The Winster Wobble is a tour of hidden treasures and damson delights!
We start at Bowness-on-Windermere (Glebe Road) for induction and cycling practice on electric bike. The bustle of Bowness is soon left behind as we enter the peace and serenity of the Winster Valley. Lunch is at the Mason's Arms, before continuing to the remote church of St Anthony's at Cartmel Fell. We then loop around Whitbarrow to enter the Lyth Valley and return via Crosthwaite and Gilpin Mill. Stunning views accompany our tour with some unexpected delights along the way!
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Sgt. Stryker here. I'm back. There's been a lot of action surrounding the drug trade in Afghanistan. Poppy production is one of the major ways the taliban raise cash to fund their terror. Because of this, it's important for the coalition to back Afghanistan when she tries to stop the drug problem in the country. Afghanistan has a long history with drugs. Unfortunately, most of the money made from growing and moving drugs has been spent not on helping the Afghan people, but buying weapons to terrorize them. This is a problem – one of the big picture problems in Afghanistan if you ask me.
Earlier this month, a raid in southern Helmand province yielded homemade explosives, materials for improvised explosive devices and more than 1,600 bags of poppy seeds. Marines from 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan stacked the narcotics and set them ablaze, dealing a major blow to Taliban forces operating in southern Afghanistan.
The Marines also discovered poppy fields outside Safaar, and with the help of Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, were able to take these valuable crops out of enemy hands. Insurgents used both the bazaars of Safaar and Lakari in Afghanistan to store narcotics, in addition to the ingredients needed to create weapons. Jay Fitzpatrick, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's assistant regional director for southern and western Afghanistan, said the Taliban has used these bazaars, due to their location to the Helmand River valley, because it provides insurgents a fertile trail to follow.
The actions taken by the MEB-Afghanistan Marines, Afghan national police and the DEA will not prevent future poppy crops from being planted, but dealt a blow to the Taliban, Fitzpatrick said. About 300 tons of poppy seeds were seized from both bazaars in the previous two days.
"More of it came out of Safaar," said Fitzpatrick." Ultimately, 297 tons will populate 18,000 hectares. The figures differ, but we say about six to eight percent of the heroin from this region makes it to [U.S.] borders," Fitzpatrick said. "The money derived from narcotics fuels the insurgency's effort, so it's our job to come out here through interdiction to take the money out of the pockets of the insurgents so they're less capable to fund their efforts against us and the world. It is a global problem."
The process followed by the Taliban starts from farmers raising poppy crops. From there, the harvested poppies are transported to markets in Europe, Iran and Russia. Through local markets, the final product is sold, Fitzpatrick explained.
"Eventually, the money makes its way back through the chains to Afghanistan, where it's utilized by insurgents to buy arms, buy the homemade explosive devices and chemicals they need," Fitzpatrick said. "It's a process that's been going on for a long time."
Many Afghan farmers have experienced pressure from the Taliban, as well as a need to grow poppy crops for a source of income. A poppy harvest can be stored for up to one year before going bad, providing the farmer enough time to sell to the highest bidder.
"It comes down to making a living," Fitzpatrick said. "What's derived from it puts food on the table. Hopefully, we can eventually talk these folks into alternative livelihoods, whether its wheat or pomegranates or different crops like that."
This is a sad way for them to live. Things are going to get better as the coalition forces begin to introduce other ways to make money in the country.
Sgt. Stryker out.
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Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain observe the USS Missouri and the USS Arizona memorials while transiting Pearl Harbor. Lake Champlain is on a scheduled deployment as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility supporting global maritime security. Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Barker
Afghan National Police and U.S. Troops Search for Caches in Khowst Province
U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Araiza, right, rests after searching a cave for enemy weapons caches near Shah Wali Zarat, Khowst province, Afghanistan, July 24. Araiza is deployed with A Company, 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion (Airborne), 4-25 Brigade Combat Team. Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith
Coalition Forces Train for Urban Operations
A Marine from Company Kilo, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines pulls a casualty to safety during a mock assault at the Urban Operations Training Facility at Shoalwater Bay, Australia, July 22, as part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Australian soldiers from 3 Royal Australian Regiment and Marines from 3/5 participated in the assault to practice operating in urban combat. TS09 is a biennial combined training activity, designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations, which will help improve Australian Defence Force/U.S. combat readiness and inter-operability. Photo by Cpl. Cristina Noelia Gil
Strike Fighter Squadron 113 'Stingers' Support Operation Enduring Freedom
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text: Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer If your family tree is heavy with breast cancer cases, you may be considering genetic testing. By Regina B. Wheeler Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH If breast cancer runs in your family, you may be thinking about getting genetic testing to see if you are at high risk of developing the disease. Before seeking out testing, your first phone call should be to a skilled genetic counselor, a specialist who can help give you a true picture of your risk. Most people who develop breast cancer have no family history of the disease. Heredity accounts for up to just 10 percent of all breast cancers. For the most part, abnormalities in genes called BRCA1 or BRCA2 are to blame. When BRCA genes function correctly, they keep breast cells growing normally. When abnormalities exist, cancer can develop. Women who inherit a mutated gene have a much higher than average risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. Men who inherit it also have a higher risk of breast cancer. That being said, inheriting a gene does not mean you are destined to get cancer. Breast Cancer and Family History: Who Should Get Tested? A counselor who specializes in cancer genetics will take a close look at both sides of your family and track cancer and disease from generation to generation. "Many people who go through genetic counseling find out they are at lower risk than they thought," says Marisa Weiss, MD, founder and president of Breastcancer.org and a breast radiation oncologist at Lankenau Hospital, part of the Thomas Jefferson University Health System in Philadelphia. Still, sometimes patterns emerge that "ring bells" for counselors, possibly indicating that an inherited mutated gene exists, she says. In the United States, only 2 percent of women are likely to carry one or more of these mutations. BRCA mutations have been found more often in those of Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jewish decent. Testing is recommended if you are Ashkenazi Jewish and have: A first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with breast or ovarian cancer Two second-degree relatives (grandmother, aunt) on the same side of the family with breast cancer or ovarian cancer For others, testing is appropriate if they have: Two first-degree relatives with breast cancer, one who was diagnosed before age 50 Three or more first- or second-degree relatives diagnosed with breast cancer Both breast and ovarian cancer among close relatives A first-degree relative diagnosed with cancer in both breasts Two or more close relatives diagnosed with ovarian cancer A man in the family diagnosed with breast cancer If your genetic counselor finds that you have a strong family pattern of breast or ovarian cancer, you may want to consider getting tested. If other family members are willing participants, the person who is most likely to carry the mutation should be tested first. In many cases, this is someone who already had breast or ovarian cancer. Testing involves a simple blood sample that is sent off to a laboratory. Results can take several weeks. Continue reading page 2 of this article. Last Updated: 08/11/2010 | « Previous Page12 Next Page »Genetic Breast Cancer Screening: Consider the Pros and Cons Next Article: Breast Cancer Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore » Leave a comment To leave a comment, please log in below using your preferred network. More on Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Basics Diagnosis Prevention Treatment Management Caregiving Articles in Diagnosing Breast Cancer ACS Recommendations for Early Breast Cancer Detection The Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Breast Self-Exam and Clinical Exam Mammography Breast Ultrasound Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Breast Breast Ductogram Biopsy and Breast Cancer Diagnosis After the Tests: Staging Breast Cancer Back to Top


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Perfect weekend getaway; close enough for convenience, but far enough to escape.
Area Attractions
Cradle of Humankind, Lion Park, Lanseria Airport, Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve, Fourways Mall, Kyalami International Raceway, Kyalami Kart Track, Fantastic Racing Kyalami, Kyalami Country Club, & more.
Multiple outdoor pools
In addition to 3 outdoor swimming pools, Velmoré Hotel Estate features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and conference/meeting rooms.
Balconies or patios
Televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, air conditioning, and private bathrooms.
Hotel Amenities
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Velmore Hotel Estate is situated in the Erasmia, between Pretoria and Johannesburg with the convenient access to N1 and N14 highways. It borders with the Hennops River and features panoramic views of the Magaliesberg Mountains. Velmore Hotel Estate & Bakwena Spa caters for your every day need, creating a sense of opulence, yet intimate, exclusive but indeed relaxing. At night the estate is magically transformed to a romantic place with the ambient glow of lamplight and fountains.
From large corporate events and conferences, or product launches, to weddings and celebrations, no event is too big or too small.
The rooms & suites are decorated in warm tones and each comes equipped with a satellite TV, bar fridge and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Elegant private bathrooms include a shower and free toiletries.
The restaurant serves a full English breakfast daily, and with a bar on site and room service at hand, you can enjoy every minute of your stay. We offer our guests free WiFi and private parking at no charge. The O.R Tambo International Airport is just 50 minutes away by car, Sandton just 40 minutes, and Pretoria is only 25 minutes drive away.
The hotel offers an airport shuttle service.
Come and enjoy lasting memories forever.
- Bar/lounge
- Total number of rooms - 38
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Event catering
- Audiovisual equipment
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of outdoor pools - 3
- Tours/ticket assistance
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- Secure parking
- Wedding services
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Babysitting or childcare (free)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
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- Number of floors - 2
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- Exhibit space
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- Casino shuttle (surcharge)
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Free Wi-Fi
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- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Free self parking
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- Luggage storage
- Room service (24 hours)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 8
- Train station pickup (surcharge)
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A memorable experience awaits you at the hotel's restaurant, from the stylish décor to the sumptuous dishes, soft background music and tempting menu selection, all your senses will be tantalized, no matter what the occasion; dinner for two, a celebration or an anniversary. We also have a bar onsite.
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3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
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This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Staff Council Committee Leadership 2013-2014
Staff Council committees include membership from the Staff Council Representatives as well as non-representatives. If you are interested in assisting any of the committees below, contact the Staff Council President or the chairs below.
Staff Development
Chairman: BJ Simmons
Co-Chair: Micha Roberson
Members: Kenneth Groene, Tonya Dobson, Matt Parham, Marissa Burns
Staff Development Committee explores the opportunities the University and staff face in building a strong and productive relationship. Examine what works, what hinders, and what sustains this relationship and offer a set of practices and activities that can contribute to a positive working partnership between staff and the University, ie. Staff Enrichment Day, Summer Development Luncheon, others as selected by committee.
Staff Affairs
Chairman: Nikki Jackson
Staff Affairs is responsible for reviewing the University committee structure and staff assignments, making recommendations on staff representation. The Committee also has the responsibility of polling the Tarleton staff on issues of critical interest or importance and reporting the results to the Staff Council for action or recommendation. This committee hosts Coffee With The Council, a forum providing you an opportunity to discuss issues of concern to you and the Tarleton family.
Employee Appreciation
Chairman: Frances Blair
Members: Elaine Chew and Kay Wiley
The Employee Recognition Committee is charged with the implementation of programs and/or procedures which will recognize the accomplishments of the staff community.
Public Relations
Chairman: Lacie Harris
Members: Sally Simpson, BJ Simmons and Kurt Mogonye
The Public Relations Committee is responsible for keeping the Staff Council Web Page information current and accurate. The committee is also responsible for producing a Staff Council brochure annually to be distributed at the beginning of each fiscal year. In addition the committee may be called on to assist other committees and officers with visibility and public relations publicity which could include flyers, announcements, newsletters, and other.
Hospitality & Fundraising
Chairman: Ben Kunze
Co-Chair: Faith Stiffler
Members: Clell Murray, Nelda Moore, Leslie Newcomb and Alyson Chapman
Special Events Committee serves the staff of Tarleton State University and the surrounding community in creating and communicating professional opportunities and to assist in developing leaders and better citizens who will challenge and enrich the future of the University and the community, ie. Holiday Showcase, Festival of Trees, and others as selected by the committee.
Healthy Campus Representative
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The representative will provide a voice for Staff Council for the campus wide Healthy Campus initiative.
Chairman: Faith Stiffler
Co-Chairman: Ben Kunze
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Makes 8 servings
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
3/4 cup matchstick-size strips red bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced onion
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup matchstick-size strips carrot
2 tablespoons sliced jalapeno, seeds removed
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the shrimp. Saute 3 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining oil and shrimp.
Combine all remaining ingredients except cilantro in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Pour over shrimp. Add cilantro. Stir to combine.
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 2 days, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves before serving.
Sherry Hoel, Westerville
PER SERVING: 93 calories; 12 g protein; 5 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber; 3 g fat (0
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King Mohammed Ben Al-Hassan was born in Rabat on Wednesday, August 21, 1963. At the age of four, the Late King Hassan II enrolled him at the Quranic school at the Royal Palace. On June 28, 1973, King Mohammed Ben Al-Hassan, then Crown Prince, successfully obtained the primary education certificate and continued secondary studies at the Royal College, where he got his Baccalaureate in 1981. In 1985, King Mohammed Ben Al-Hassan obtained his B.A in law at the college of law of the Rabat Mohammed V University. He conducted his research project on "the Arab-African Union and the Strategy of the Kingdom of Morocco in matters of International Relations." In 1987, he obtained his first higher education degree in political sciences, and in July 1988, King Mohammed Ben Al-Hassan passed the first exams for a doctoral degree. In order to complete his training, he underwent as of November 1988 a few-month training in Brussels with Jacques Delors, then President of the European Commission. On October 29, 1993, he won the title of Doctor in law at the French University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis with "Very Honorable" distinction and the congratulations of the jury, for his thesis on "EEC-Maghreb Relations." Trained to the heavy tasks since his young age, King Mohammed Ben Al-Hassan was often entrusted by his father with numerous missions at various national, Arab, Islamic, African and International levels. He also participated in several international and regional conferences. King Mohammed's first official mission abroad was in April 1974, when he represented the Late King Hassan II at the religious ceremony celebrated at the "Notre Dame de Paris" Cathedral in the memory of French President Georges Pompidou. On December 27, 1979, King Mohammed was made honorary president of the Socio-cultural Association of the Mediterranean Basin. In July 1980, King Mohammed toured several African countries, with messages from his late father, King Hassan II, to Presidents Leopold Sedar Senghor of Senegal, Ahmed Sekou Toure of Guinea, Felix Houphouet Boigny of Cote D'Ivoire, Ahmadou Ahidjo of Cameroon and Shehu Shagari of Nigeria. On March 18, 1982, he was appointed by the Late King Hassan II President of the Organizing Committee of the 9th Mediterranean games, held in Casablanca in 1983. On March 10, 1983, King Mohammed Ben Al-Hassan chaired the Moroccan delegation to the 7th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in New Delhi, India. During the conference, he made a key speech wherein he recalled Morocco's positions regarding various Arab, African and international issues. On September 21, 1983, he chaired a delegation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on the Sahara in Addis Ababa. On October 3 of the same year, he headed the Moroccan delegation to the 10th Franco-African conference in Vittel, France. On April 11, 1985, King Mohammed Ben Al-Hassan was appointed by the Late King Hassan II, Coordinator of the Bureaux and Services of the General staff of the Royal Armed Forces, a task worthy of a Prince who successfully carried out the various responsibilities entrusted to him. King Mohammed Ben Al-Hassan paid an official visit to Saudi Arabia in March 1986 and to Japan in March 1987. On February 23, 1989, he represented the Late King Hassan II in the funerals of Emperor Hiro Hito of Japan. On July 12, 1994, Mohammed Ben Al-Hassan was promoted to the rank of General de Division.
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