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Stuttgart, in South-Western Germany, has its first UNESCO World Heritage Site, proclaimed in 2016. Not a castle. Or a monument. Or ancient. The site is comprised of two houses, extraordinary examples of modernist architecture by the renowned Le Corbusier.
Two Le Corbusier houses at the Weissenhof Estate in Stuttgart have earned the title "UNESCO World Heritage Site." Stuttgart won this prestigious honor along with 17 other Le Corbusier houses from all over the world in France, Argentina, Japan, Belgium, Switzerland and India.
Outstanding Contribution to Modernism
The recognition pays tribute to Le Corbusier's architectural work as an outstanding contribution to Modernism. Modernism is an architectural movement that expressed the aesthetic, social and technical upheavals of the 20th century. Above all, the Stuttgart houses, which are already a sophisticated museum, are a fantastic destination for travelers with a passion for art and architecture, history and design.
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The Weissenhof Estate (Weissenhofsiedlung) is considered one of the most important monuments of the "Neues Bauen" (new building) movement. It was created in 1927 as a building exhibition and was funded by the City of Stuttgart to create a space for the new modern city dweller. The theme, "Form without Ornament," was tremendously avant-garde and a great contrast to the then popular and elaborately decorative Art Nouveau style.
Stuttgart's Architectural Importance
The Weissenhof Estate has a total of 33 houses with 63 apartments, and all of the 17 architects were under the age of 45. Le Corbusier was one of the most influential of these architects and his two houses comprise the duplex structure containing the Weissenhof Museum and the detached house behind it. In fact, they are the only Le Corbusier buildings in Germany.
The UNESCO World Heritage recognition emphasizes Stuttgart's importance in the field of architecture. The museum is currently open for visitors and is popular with young art and architecture students and design/ architecture travelers, as well as history lovers, enjoying over 30,000 visitors per year.
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Andrzej Lukowski 2009
Back in 2007, oddly-named Philadelphia quartet A Sunny Day in Glasgow stepped out of nowhere and into the light with Scribble Mural Comic Journal, an almost freakishly fully-formed collection of celestial dream-pop. Two years later and they return as low-key players in a crowded field, with the likes of Beach House, School of Seven Bells, Deerhunter and the latest incarnation of Animal Collective mining similar sounds to wider notice.
Yet if being unweighted by either scorching guitar hooks or intelligible vocals perhaps leaves ASDIG too unearthly for mainstream crossover, the band are hardly un-ambitious. Second album Ashes Grammar is a raising of their game; a seamless, symphonic 22 tracks that twist and glitter like a lake of pristine morning mist. In effect one continuous movement of music, it has definition nonetheless, the swirl of floaty electronics, warm psychedelia and Robin and Lauren Daniels' seraphic vocals every so often crystallising into something approaching a pop song.
Panda Bear would drool with envy at the rich, tropical miasma of Failure, while the ghostly glamour of Close Chorus would fit nicely onto Atlas Sound's superb forthcoming Logos. Yet these focal points are far from the real story – the song that connects the two, Curse Words, is two barely there minutes of quiet, echoey vocals that grounds the bubbling energies of Failure while almost imperceptibly introducing the vocal refrain of Close Chorus. The artisan level of songcraft poured into such a subtle, humble piece is quite staggering, when you think about it. But the point is that you don't think about it: much of Ashes Grammar flows past in an ambient slipstream: intangible, but leaving the lingering impression of a pleasant dream.
If all this has a downside it's that, like a dream, Ashes Grammar evaporates unexpectedly rather than reaching a satisfying climax, while after an hour listening to the thing, it's undeniable that's it's pretty hard to remember much of what's just happened. But is that such a drawback when you can just immerse yourself again?


text: Politics 31 May 2004 You, too, can change your life New technology can turn work into a pleasure, get the cooker fixed quickly and even help people walk Sign up for our weekly email * I've been eulogising about what technology can do for indi-viduals and businesses ever since I can remember. Yet only recently, with the roll-out of broadband, have I thought that things could get really exciting. You will have read that sort of thing before, during the dotcom boom - but the bust might never have happened if broadband had been big back then. In those early years, using the internet was a frustrating experience. It was agonising to wait while the web page you wanted to look at inched its way across the screen. Using secure connections - to bank online, for example - was enough to drive you mad. But combined with broadband, the net is a very different proposition. All of a sudden it becomes usable. With broadband, you have a permanent connection to the internet for a fixed charge. It allows you to send and receive large amounts of content. Many different types of technology can be pushed over it, including the telephone, radio, TV, games and office networks, and what makes it really useful is its interactivity. The past three years have been awful for technology companies, but great for consumers, as the cost of both equipment and internet services has fallen. Take domain names: it is now possible to buy one for less than £5 a year. So instead of having business cards printed, just quote your website - it's a lot cheaper. Broadband is changing the way we work, rest and play. It certainly encourages us to be more mobile. With the new type of 3G mobile phones becoming widely available this year, broadband will be available in as many different ways as you want it. The railway company GNER is making it available on a number of trains running on the east coast line from London's Kings Cross. This will enable anyone with a wireless laptop (standard for recent models or available as a £50 gismo) to be connected to their office network as though they were sitting at their desks. As commuting is turned into work time, the effects will be far-reaching. People will be prepared to travel greater distances to work, which will have a knock-on effect on all sorts of things, from house prices to demand for school places. Before long, the same technology will be available while flying, sitting on a bus or travelling in a car. For anyone out on the road, whether for work or transporting noisy children, broadband will transform how the journey is used. On the other hand, this technology can be used to avoid travel altogether, with obvious benefits for the environment. Videoconferencing is central to this. In the past, the pictures were jerky because there was simply not enough capacity on the line to transmit the pictures clearly. But broadband changes all that. At www.broadbandelaboratory.co.uk, a publicly funded initiative to encourage businesses to adopt broadband, the most popular demonstration to date has been videoconferencing, with many visitors expressing the desire to adopt the technology to improve communication between the home and the office. There are many other possibilities. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is a method of setting up in effect free leased lines over an existing broadband connection. The appeal of this is that there is no charge each time a virtual line is created connecting two points together - usually a person to their office network, so they can send and receive e-mails as if they were in the office. There is therefore no need to have home and office e-mail addresses, just a personal and a business one. It is also possible to route telephone calls over the same connection using a technology called Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which can significantly reduce costs. Phones that can use this method of calling are already available in shops for around £30. The exciting thing about virtual private networks is that, once the link is set up, it is very easy to add other functions. A great trick is to connect a telephone at home so that it rings when the phones ring in the office. Add a plasma screen and speakers, and you can do almost everything at home that you could do in the office. All this technology could make real the government rhetoric about home, flexible and part-time working and the work/life balance. The danger is that the always-on technology makes us always there, and we never really get away from work. But you can always use the off button. Access to this technology is arguably most important, but also most difficult, for those who live in remote areas. One answer is satellite broadband, which can be deployed almost anywhere. My family's croft on the Isle of Skye was recently fitted out with satellite broadband and is now being used as a retreat for writers and photographers, who can work in peace and quiet but still send their work within seconds to London or New York. An always-on connection to the internet at home allows for all sorts of interesting developments, not just for our working life. In the same way that modern cars are plugged into the garage computer when taken in for a service, it will be possible for household appliances to be inspected remotely. Plug your cooker into the broadband connection and an engineer will be able to identify the faulty part. You will also be able to switch on the central heating by phone on the way back from the office, or give your apartment in Spain an airing. But perhaps the most engaging use of broadband is for family and friends, allowing them to pop in and out of each other's lives without turning up on the doorstep. With Windows Messenger, for example, each time someone signs in to the service, a window pops up, possibly with live video of the person. Now people on opposite sides of the world can see and hear each other every day, if they wish, for the cost of a simple home connection. Webcams and broadband were made for each other. Last year, I met a man who had a particularly inspiring broadband story to tell. He'd been involved in a very serious road accident and the surgeons had done all they could for him. He was unable to walk and was told that the best he could hope for was a 50:50 chance of his leg being saved. Not prepared to give up, he went on the internet and sought out some physiotherapy sites that offered interactive exercises to train the muscles in his damaged leg. His existing internet connection was too slow, so he upgraded to broadband. With the faster connection, he was able to access all the best physiotherapy sites around the world and to take part in the interactive training. The result was that he walked again. His story is a striking example of the way in which broadband can change your life. Anthony Capstick (www.anthonycapstick.com) is a broadcaster and author of How to Change Your Life with Technology. He runs the family business, www.instant-search.com, from rural Lancashire Subscribe from just £1 per issue This article first appeared in the 31 May 2004 issue of the New Statesman, Another fake More


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Research Topics
Tom E Norris
Affiliation: University of Washington
Country: USA
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- Which procedures should be taught in family practice residency programs?T E Norris
Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Fam Med 29:99-104. 1997..The task force recommendation is based on procedures taught in most family practice residencies and performed by most practicing family physicians...
- Regional solutions to the physician workforce shortage: the WWAMI experienceTom E Norris
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington 98195 6340, USA
Acad Med 81:857-62. 2006....
- From specialty-based to practice-based: a new blueprint for the American Board of Family Medicine cognitive examinationThomas E Norris
University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, UW Box 356340, Seattle, WA 98195 6340, USA
J Am Board Fam Pract 18:546-54. 2005....
- Longitudinal integrated clerkships for medical students: an innovation adopted by medical schools in Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the United StatesThomas E Norris
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington 98195 6340, USA
Acad Med 84:902-7. 2009....
- Student providers aspiring to rural and underserved experiences at the University of Washington: promoting team practice among the health care professionsThomas E Norris
University of Washington, School of Medicine, Seattle 98195, USA
Acad Med 78:1211-6. 2003..Data on residency choices of medical students who have participated in the SPARX program are presented, indicating that these students are more likely to select primary care residency programs than the average students in their classes...
- Low-bandwidth, low-cost telemedicine consultations in rural family practiceThomas E Norris
Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98195 6340, USA
J Am Board Fam Pract 15:123-7. 2002..Declining costs of telemedicine equipment and transmission have created increased access to these technologies for rural family physicians and their patients...
- Attitudes of family physicians in Washington state toward physician-assisted suicideL Gary Hart
Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Box 354696, Seattle, WA 98195 4696, USA
J Rural Health 19:461-9. 2003..With recent laws allowing physicians to assist in a terminally ill patient's suicide under certain circumstances, the debate concerning the appropriate and ethical role for physicians has intensified...
- A workforce analysis informing medical school expansion, admissions, support for primary care, curriculum, and researchAlfred O Berg
Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash 98195, USA
Ann Fam Med 4:S40-4; discussion S58-60. 2006..This case study describes the findings of a physician workforce analysis and how an institution is using these findings to address the decreasing proportion of medical students choosing primary care careers...
- Effects of comorbidity and clustering upon referrals in primary careFrederick M Chen
Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, 4311 11th Avenue NE, Ste 210, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
J Am Board Fam Pract 18:449-52. 2005..To examine the effect of patient characteristics and comorbidity on referrals in primary care...
- Addressing global health through the marriage of public health and medicine: developing the University of Washington department of global healthF Bruder Stapleton
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
Acad Med 81:897-901. 2006..This article describes the goals of the department, the process by which it was created, and what it expects to accomplish...
- Providers' reactions to an automated health maintenance reminder system incorporated into the patient's electronic medical recordKenneth G Schellhase
Department of Family Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
J Am Board Fam Pract 16:312-7. 2003..Our goal was to learn how to make HMRs more effective by measuring clinicians' self-reported use of HMRs and attitudes toward an HMR system embedded in an electronic medical record...
- Acute stroke care at rural hospitals in Idaho: challenges in expediting stroke careJames G Gebhardt
Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
J Rural Health 22:88-91. 2006..However, the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke criteria for initiation of thrombolytic therapy, most notably the 3-hour time limit from symptom onset, have proven challenging for many rural hospitals to achieve...
- Challenges for family medicine and for family physiciansThomas E Norris
J Am Board Fam Pract 17:474. 2004
- The universal importance of the 'pipeline'Thomas E Norris
Aust J Rural Health 13:203-4. 2005
- Colonoscopy in rural communities: can family physicians perform the procedure with safe and efficacious results?Jeffrey K Edwards
St Mary s Hospital, Cottonwood, ID, USA
J Am Board Fam Pract 17:353-8. 2004..Subspecialists in academic settings have been responsible for most of the previously reported studies regarding colonoscopy. We have studied the safety and efficacy of the procedure when performed by rural family physicians...
- Family practice OB: to be or not to be? Liability is the questionThomas E Norris
J Am Board Fam Pract 16:565-6. 2003
- A fast track for rural family physiciansThomas E Norris
J Am Board Fam Pract 16:182-3. 2003


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Freedom fighters in the district and people of Kamalganj upazila have been making the demand for long.
Kamalganj unit of Bangladesh Journalists' Association also sent a letter to the finance minister seeking his help to this effect.
BDR sources said, 2, Rifles Battalion Commander Lt Colonel Shaheed Musaddek has sent a letter to his counterpart in the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) to hold a flag meeting to discuss the present condition of the grave.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs secretary Abu Sulaiman Chowdhury told this correspondent that the ministry is trying to bring back the remains of the Birsreshtha from India. He said this on Monday while on a visit to a newly constructed monument built in memory of the Birsreshtha at Dhalai at a cost of Tk 14 lakh.
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) also constructed a monument in memory of the national hero.
In a face to face gun battle with the occupation forces in October 1971, Sepoy Hamidur Rahman of the East Bengal Regiment, sacrificed his life at Dhalai Border Out Post (BOP) in Patrakhala union of Kamalganj upazila. The national hero was buried at Ambasa village, 24-kilometre off Dhalai BOP.


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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida Inc. of Port Richey will host the 2010 Chasco Fiesta Kayak Race and Fun Paddle on March 27.
Launch time will be 9:30 a.m. from the James E. Grey Preserve Kayak Launch off Plathe Road. Racers will go down the Cotee River, under the U.S. 19 bridge, across Miller's Bayou to Oelsner Park. There they will turn around and race back up the river to the finish line at Sims Park boat launch (about 8 miles). The race is a timed event with awards for the top three finishers.
Fun paddlers will start at 9:45 a.m. and paddle down the Cotee River to their finish line at the Sims Park boat launch (about 2 miles). This is not a timed event. The goal is to enjoy a leisurely paddle down the Cotee River.
The cost is $25 single, $35 tandem.
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A limited number of kayak rentals are available at special rates from Makai Kayak Rentals, (727) 232-1826, and Windsong Kayak Rentals, (727) 859-0213.
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Holy Cross delivers final blow to claim Holy Bowl
Updated 12:08 am, Saturday, September 1, 2012
Holy Cross drove 64 yards in 75 seconds to come back and beat host Central Catholic 37-32 on Friday night in the Holy Bowl.
Knights tailback Kyron Davis scored on a 20-yard run with 16 seconds left to cap a spirited game between the schools. Holy Cross kicking coach Chris Medina passed away Sunday, making the Knights' win over their rivals more emotional than usual.
"It wasn't about me; it wasn't about me running the ball," said Davis, who rushed for 197 yards. "We knew we had coach Medina with us."
The Buttons took a 32-31 lead with 1:36 left in the game on a 19-yard field goal by Cameron Culp. Central Catholic trailed 25-16 entering the final quarter but rallied behind sophomore quarterback Joseph Nava, who entered the game late in the first quarter after starter Josh Godfrey suffered a shoulder injury.
After connecting with Alec Parker on a 27-yard TD pass, Nava led the Buttons on a 73-yard drive that gave them a 29-25 lead. Nick Gomez capped the drive with a 1-yard TD run with 10:01 left in the game.
Holy Cross recaptured the lead on Sam Moreno's third TD pass of the game, staking the Knights to a 31-29 lead with 7:41 left.
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Central Catholic failed to score on the ensuing possession, but LaShawn Thomas intercepted Moreno on Holy Cross' next possession to set up Culp's field goal.
With only 1:34 remaining, Holy Cross methodically marched down the field on five plays. Davis rushed for 23 yards on the drive, including bouncing off several defenders and then sprinting untouched the final 10 yards into the end zone for the winning score.
"I told our kids the whole night it's going to come down to one play, and someone has got to make it, and I don't know when it's going to be," said coach Mike Harrison, whose Knights got their second straight win in the series.


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Thanks! fwiw, my wife's CPO looks and performs as new with 16K on the clock-and it cost considerably less than anything remotely comparable from Japan or the US. Yeah, we've really got buyer's remorse...
"can't think of any other car I would choose over an X3."
Umm...check out the new RAV4 V6. Almost the same dimensions and capacity as the X3. The X3 will be hard pressed to match it's straight ahead performance even with the 255hp motor. Yes, it is a little short on lux features compared to the X, but likely not by that much, since the X is no lux-mobile either. But the mechanical bits appear to be in place. OK, the x-drive is no doubt superior to the front-drive bias system on the Toyota.
But with the price difference....the Toyota is a pretty compelling option. So I'm thinking...reliability in exchange for some luxury, and you pocket the extra cash (which is enough to buy a Yaris for the son/daughter entering college). Not a bad deal. But of course, it is not a BMW, so if the snob appeal of the propeller badge and kidney grill is important...
"straight ahead performance even with the 255hp motor."
But there is a handling aspect to the X3 that will not be present in the Toyota. The X3 handles almost as well as a sedan.
A Rav4 is not a stripper version of an X3. One could say it's a compelling argument if one forgoes the luxury and handling of an X3. Using the same thoughts, one could always get a loaded Sante Fe over the Rav4, pocket the money and take the family on a vacation to Hawaii.
As far as reliability - it's a crap shoot either way.
I doubt many X3 owners go to bed at night wondering if they should have bought a Rav4.
jrynn Posts: 162with the price difference....the Toyota is a pretty compelling option. ... But of course, it is not a BMW, so if the snob appeal of the propeller badge and kidney grill is important...
Until Toyota can match the BMW driving experience -- and not just "straight ahead" acceleration -- there will be people who choose BMWs rather than Toyotas despite the "price difference."
You are awfully snide to suggest that it's solely a function of "the snob appeal of the propeller badge and kidney grill." That comment might more accurately describe why a buyer would choose a Lexus over a Toyota if you substituted "L" for "propeller badge and "Lexus grill" for "kidney grill."
(And even then, Lexus buyers could reasonably argue that there are qualitative differences that make the ES better than the Camry, the RX better than the Highlander, the GX better than the 4Runner, and the LX better than the Land Cruiser.)
I think the handling, braking and power is there for the new RAV4 Sport, in addition to the perceived reliability. But it's still missing the manual transmission.
I agree with the handling...but the trade-off may be a harsher ride for some folks.
The Sante Fe analogy is not really valid because the mechanical pedigree of the Fe is nowhere near that of the new RAV.
Not with the old RAV. But some X3 2.5 owners may...with the new RAV.
bdr127 Posts: 950It's totally relevant.... There is a lot more to a car than dimensions and straight-line acceleration.
If you've driven a BMW (ANY BMW), then you'd understand what the driving hype is all about. For those who have never driven, then you just see it as a big price premium.
Driving any Toyota versus any BMW is like Night versus Day.
Of course, almost any new car will get you from point A to point B. If you are buying from a practical standpoint just buy 3 or 4 Yaris in case one is in the garage being fixed.
Personally, the status image has nothing to do with it, I could have bought almost any car I wanted (and I don't even like to be driving a status symbol). I chose the X3 because it has the most room, best looks, best performance, most safety features, and is the best car I have ever driven (and that includes a lot of rental cars).
Nothing wrong with being practical, but, if you enjoy the ride and the experience is important go for the X3, you only live once.
Oh...I get it. Nothing drives like a BMW. So it would be superfluous to compare a BMW to any model. Don't bother to cross-shop anything. Just go out and buy that Bimmer. And God forbid anyone with the nerves to suggest an alternative.
"Oh...I get it. Nothing drives like a BMW"
I don't understand why on one you you say it's superflous to compare a BMW to anything, on the other hand you say a Sante Fe is not in the same league as the new RAV4? Can't have it both ways.
You can cross shop anything you want, and if one is looking for basic transportation I wouldn't get the X3 or the RAV4. Basic transportation is available in the range of $15K.
I think you would have had more success if you said the FX35 is an alternative. The new RAV4 will be all Toyota, unfortunately.
designman Posts: 2,129Well said. Your sensible comments are appreciated. (I'm glad at least one BMW owner in here can respond intelligently) I actually feel the same way you do. I still may opt to pay the premium and go for an X3, but there are also other models that offer a strong alternative -- depending on your priorities.
bodble2 nice to hear about your thirst for intelligent responses. But I remind you, below is how you lit the fuse around here—snob appeal and badge buying. It will always do the trick.
But with the price difference....the Toyota is a pretty compelling option. So I'm thinking...reliability in exchange for some luxury, and you pocket the extra cash (which is enough to buy a Yaris for the son/daughter entering college). Not a bad deal. But of course, it is not a BMW, so if the snob appeal of the propeller badge and kidney grill is important...
So when you respond sarcastically Oh...I get it. Nothing drives like a BMW I'm led to believe that if you do buy an X3 it will be for the badge. Too bad you would pay the premium and not understand what you are paying for. If this is the case, I would suggest getting the Rav4 and saving the money.
kd, I was being sarcastic. I know you can (and should) cross-shop anything you want.
Yep, I read the CD article last week; I've been a subscriber since 1970. FWIW, I also subscribe to Automobile, Autoweek, R&T, and Thoroughbred & Classic Cars- not to mention Cycle World and Motorcycle Classics. I also pick up Car, Grassroots Motorsports, and Top Gear from time to time. As for the RAV4, it sounds like a competent vehicle-just not my cup of tea. The only Toyotas that interest me are the various permutations of the Mister Two. And as for Lexus, they make the best darn Buicks in the world!
Now, one final time:
How many BMWs have you driven?
Thought so.
And the topic is the X3.
There's four or five comparison topics in the archives that we'll be happy to reopen (or feel free to start an X3 v RAV4 one).
If you just want to rant about other cars or other drivers, may I suggest:
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markcincinnati Posts: 5,343. . .drive it like you live.
I just signed back in and found this word war about two vehicles.
What is snob appeal? Do BMW's have it?
Beats me?
There are snobs of all sorts for all sorts of things.
I know folks who own Saabs, Volvos, Nissans, Audis, BMWs and Mercedes (and plenty of other brands.)
Nothing I can put my finger on would make me think that BMW appeals any more or less to "snobs."
People that like and repeatedly own Saabs can claim they like their cars because they're quirky -- but the key on the floor isn't usually something that makes me feel the Saab fan is a snob.
I freely admit to knowing nuttin' about the Toyota RAV that has been part of the preceding discussion. My ONLY comment is I would, personally, not look at the X3 and the RAV as having a similar intended market.
My wife thinks the X3 is "mostly" a BMW car not a BMW SUV (of course even BMW calls it an SAV.)
She might consider an Infiniti or Acura "SUV" but I doubt it. She momentarily "paused" at both the Cayenne and Touareg V8, but found them not quite as car like as the X3.
Maybe she would've loved the Toyota -- my gut is telling me they are generally not cross shopped. I have no clue what, if any, snobbish behavior this suggests.
I don't personally know any valets so they are not able to offer me any insights either.
The X3 is a great BMW -- IF it is equipped with "all the toys" -- indeed, it seems to be darn near a Premium Car when all the option boxes (except auto trans) are checked off.
My wife busts on my continuing to be an Audi customer -- but this has nothing to do with her being a snob as far as I can tell.
Drive it like YOU live.
I drove the X3 in deep snow after it was first introduced and the xdrive was amazing.
The thinking here eludes me. For example taking the Cayenne turbo as an extreme example, if you ignore that fact, the Cayenne turbo hits 60 in 5 seconds can do 155 without breathing hard, compete with a 911 and is capable of serious off-roading; anyone can say the new RAV4 is just as good for $65K less.
To me the same thought process holds for the X3, while not a speed rocket or off-roader by any means, it handles as competently as the 3 series sedan. Something the RAV4 will never do. Yes it's more expensive and probably faster as well. People don't buy the badge, they buy what the badge represents in terms of performance and the essential BMW character.
People don't buy the badge, they buy what the badge represents in terms of performance and the essential BMW character.
Precisely. BMW has remained focused on its "Ultimate Driving Machine" mission statement ever since the introduction of the "New Class" 1500 sedan at Frankfurt in 1961. In the case of the X3, BMW has managed to combine surprising off-road ability with-as you noted-the responsive handling of a 3er sedan. Now, if Munich would only cook up a "3.5is" version...
Wow, that's one impressive list of cars I must say. But do you drive/own any other brands, beside the Jeep???
After having owned BMW's (325ic, 330ix, Z4, X5) for about 20 years, my cousin is switching to another "snob mobile": Lexus. His next car will be a Lexus (RX330 most likely). The one thing he says he'll miss about BMW is how grabby the brakes feel. To him that's the essential BMW character. :confuse:
But do you drive/own any other brands, beside the Jeep???
There are a lot of very nice cars on the market these days. As I mentioned earlier, we seriously considered an Xterra Off Road instead of the X3 but we finally decided it was a bit over the top for a daily commuter. In the past decade we've also owned a 1993 Pathfinder SE and a 1984 T-Bird 5 speed Turbo Coupe. Back in 2001 we were ready to pull the trigger on a CPO Audi A4 Quattro, but the local Audi dealer tried to pull a fast one(as usual) so we drove over to the BMW dealer and bought a CPO 528i. I'm also first in line to buy a pristine 1967 Cougar XR-7 when/if the original owner ever decides to flip it. My cars don't have to be BMWs, but they do have to be somewhat interesting.
I'm not sure I follow. The fact is the RAV does not come remotely close to any performance attribute of the Cayenne Turbo.
But pitted against the X3, the gaps are much narrower. In some aspects the RAV actually goes one up on the X.
I think the RAV will not compared well with a fully-loaded, sport-suspensioned X3 3.0 (especially if it gets the 255hp motor, and 6-speed steptronic). But I have seen, and driven a base (or lightly optioned) X3 2.5, and that model is nothing to write home about, anyway you look at it. It's underpowered, with few amenities and lux features, has cheap-looking material inside and out. To me, it disgraces the BMW marque. You can't tell me the RAV with V6 doesn't eclipse it. If I can only afford to buy an X3 in that guise, I'm not going to waste my time with a pretender. I'll rather go with a loaded "lower" brand.
"You can't tell me the RAV with V6 doesn't eclipse"
Eclipse it how? It's just another option. Rather than Acura's take or not approach, BMW allows one to completely customize the vehicle. While the 2.5 isn't the speediest demon on the block it's meant as an entry level engine, with the same great handling characteristics as the other models. Whether or not the marquee is disgraced? I don't know but they seem to be selling quite well. I remember when the Boxster first came out. It was then said the Boxster disgraced the Porsche marquee. It seems to me the Boxster and X3 have something in common...a different vehicle than each manufacturer has previous made in an attempt to broaden their customer base.
To some the new RAV4 might be a good value. Choosing the RAV4 over the 2.5 due to hp is an individual decision about priorities.
Beautifully said KD -sums it up perfectly.
This all started with buying a less expensive RAV instead of an X3 so the kid could have a Yuris to go to university.
IMO dad should get a car he will truly be happy with and Junior should get a job and buy his own Yuros or Yugo or whatever.
Hopefully Junior will learn to earn money to buy his own car one day, which might even be a BMW!
My uncle (ex-military fighter pilot) used to have one of those T-Bird turbo, until he ran it into a street light and totalled it.
I haven't owned a BMW yet. My 330i w/sport won't be here until the end of January, and we might even cancel the deal before then. But I have tested a few, and the one thing that tickles my curiosity is that ride has the best compromise between performance/sport and luxury. This aspect, however, is missing from the X3. According to some reviewers (and my cousin), the X3 ride is harsh and brittle especially with the sport package.
I personally haven't set foot in it yet. SUV or SAV are not my thing. :P I prefer seating closer to the ground.
Perhaps someone should create a X3 vs. RAV4 discussion? As far as the numbers go, I do think the new RAV4 will beat the X3 even with 255hp motor since the Toyota should be a lot lighter (I believe mags clocked RAV4 dong 0-60 in 6.5 secs). But I doubt a typical BMW buyer will cross-shop RAV4. That's just my guess. Non BMW fans might compare the two though.
Since large portions of the recent thread didn't focus much on the SUV, we decided to do a little year-end housecleaning.
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There exists an archived thread X3 vs Forester vs ???. The Forester XT turbo has been clocked to 60 in under 5.3 seconds. It's fast. It's reliable. It's rated very highly by CR/IIHS etc. And the XT Turbo premium only has a hint of luxury.
In the comparo forum there were some very passionate arguments made toward the Forester and all of them were on the money. If one discounted the handling, amenities, feel of the car, and one doesn't have the extra 10 grand for the 3L the Forester is a compelling choice. If one has the extra money and discount the Foresters' fiery acceleration the X3 wins, IMO.
I suspect this will be something similiar with the RAV4. The Toyota fans are going to say hp, 0-60, value. The BMW fans are going to say handling, amenties and general performance. Nobody will be wrong. Just don't try to convince a BMW fan that HP = better performance. And don't try to convice a Toyota fan that BMW makes a better car.
BTW - I found the X3 to be as compliant as the old E46 in terms of ride. The sport package admittedly is a bit harsh, but it is an option.
Out of the archives; we'll add the RAV4 to it for grins and see if others find the comparison apt.
BMW X3 vs Subaru Forester/XT vs Infiniti FX 35
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The V6 is more than just an engine option. (Well, maybe in US it is). And the base X3 2.5 is not just an X3 with a entry-level engine. A vehicle in that price range with vinyl seats, plastic bumper covers, no Homelink, alarm? Well, it's your money. No engine, no lux, but it has THE FEEL!! Ok. But like I said, it's your $$. To each his own.
Maybe the US market is different. But in Canada they have had low interest lease deals on the 2.5 for as long as I can recall. So they offer inducements 'cause the car is selling like hotcakes? :confuse: And I kinda doubt the situation is any different down south.


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A Front Row Seat to Rock's Golden Age
Today, rock photographer Bob Gruen possesses a deep and valuable catalog of the iconic images he captured, from John Lennon posing in a "New York City" T-shirt to the Ramones schlepping their guitars on the subway. But back in the 1970s, when Gruen was hustling from one freelance assignment to the next, one of his most important assets was an old car.
"A '54 Buick Special that I got for $300," he recalls. When the Clash first came to New York, for instance, Gruen got the ultimate access as the rockers' friend, photographer and de facto chauffer. "I was one of the few people they knew, and I had a great car. We had a lot of fun in it."
At age 66 and 40 years after Ike and Tina Turner gave him his first big break, Gruen still shoots, but spends more of his professional time giving lectures and monetizing his archives. An exhibition of his photographs, including shots of Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones, opened yesterday at the Fahey/Klein Gallery in Los Angeles. In September, he released a retrospective book covering 40 years of photos, "Rock Seen."


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The cinematic floodgates have opened. Even more photos from Paco Plaza's upcoming horror outing "[REC] 3: Genesis" have found their way online, all of which have been wrangled and contained for your viewing pleasure. From the looks of things, Plaza isn't skimping on the gore, which, I must say, is quite impressive. I'm not entirely sure how that large, freakishly veiny lady-creature fits into the storyline, but I can't wait to find out.
In case you missed it, here's the official synopsis:
The original REC crew are back, ready to submit their ensemble cast to another fight for survival against the zombie infection. This time to the backdrop of an original soundtrack. The new chapter will see the film "open up" by using a more traditional cinematographic style. However, the film's roots have not been forgotten, and viewers will still be immersed in the action watching certain events unfold through the eye of the video camera. The action in REC 3 GENESIS encompasses the events of the first two films and after the sense of claustrophobia previously experienced.
The action now takes place miles away from the original location and partly in broad daylight, giving the film an entirely fresh yet disturbing new reality. The infection has left the building. In a clever twist that draws together the plots of the first two movies, this third part of the saga also works as a decoder to uncover information hidden in the first two films and leaves the door open for the final installment the future, REC 4 Apocalypse.
These stills arrive courtesy of the film's official Facebook page. At this rate, I wouldn't be surprised if we got a teaser trailer within the next few weeks. One can only hope, right?


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Hugh Gladwin is PI of this NSF funded project for a study of the evacuation for Hurricane Katrina in areas that had been evacuated for Hurricane Ivan the year below (see Ivan study above). Co-PI is Dr. Fang Zhao, who is studying evacuation transportation availability and traffic issues.
Project Abstract
This group was formed by NOAA in 2003 to develop a consensus social science research agenda focused on the hurricane forecast and warning system. Gladwin has collaborated closely with its work and is co-author and presenter of a number of its products. SeeMission Statement (PDF) and articles above.
Similar involvement took place with a workshop, Disaster Reduction--Theory and Practise, sponsored by NSF and put on by the Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute, University of South Carolina in 2007. Please contact Gladwin for further information on these activities.
At the beginning of April 2006, IPOR and Dr. Betty Morrow, working for Dewberry and URS, commenced a behavioral study of coastal Louisiana parishes as residents prepare for the 2006 hurricane season. IPOR surveyed 681 residents of 12 parishes in coastal Louisiana between April 12 and April 27, 2006. The analysis was completed and final report submitted May 8, 2006.
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New Delhi: National Aluminium Co. Ltd (Nalco) disinvestment, which could fetch Rs.1,400 crore to exchequer, is likely to hit the market during the first week of March, after the budget, to ensure it is not impacted by volatility in stock markets.
The department of disinvestment (DoD) would start roadshows in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, US and UK on 19 February for disinvestment of the state-run aluminium company. The roadshows would conclude on 25 February, people with knowledge of the matter said.
"Nalco disinvestment will happen only after the budget. There is a lot of volatility in the markets before the budget and hence we have decided to schedule it in the beginning of March," they said. The budget is to be presented in Lok Sabha on 28 February.
The 12.5% stake or 31.31 crore share sale of Nalco is expected to fetch around Rs.1,400 crore to the exchequer at the current market price. Shares of Nalco closed at Rs.47, up 0.75% on the BSE.
The government currently holds 87.15% stake in Nalco.
The government had in November last year deferred disinvestment of Nalco citing poor second-quarter performance which raised valuation concerns and said the stake sale would happen only after the third quarter results.
The aluminium major reported a more than two-fold jump in its October-December quarter net profit to Rs.118.94 crore, on the back of improved sales. Nalco had a profit of Rs.51.22 crore in the same period last fiscal.
"We expect to get good valuation of Nalco. Last time, the merchant bankers advised to defer the offer to March quarter. This time, we want to do it only when the market is stable," they added.
Enam Securities, SBI Caps and IDFC are merchant bankers for the Nalco disinvestment. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) had in September approved disinvestment in the Navratna PSU. Following the stake sale, the government's holding will come down to 75% in the company.
The stake sale will happen through the Offer for Sale or auction route. The paid-up capital of the company as on March, 2012 stood at Rs.1,288.62 crore.


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Changing visions: human cognitive maps: past, present, and future
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Calling all Gleeks! I'm sure you'll agree that one of the best looks on the Teen Choice Awards red carpet was none other than Miss Rachel Berry -- or Lea Michele, as she is known in real life. I love that Lea wore her mane wild, a direct departure from the super sleek waves she usually sports.
Celeb stylist Mark Townsend created the look because "Lea wanted to look modern and sexy, and this bold style with tons of volume and texture was perfect for the occasion," he tells UsMagazine.com.
Townsend started by applying mousse to add weightless body, then divided the hair into five sections: one on top and two on each side and blow-dried with a big round brush. Then he spritzed Michele's locks with a heat-defense spray before curling 3-inch sections with a double-barrel curling iron to make waves. The finishing touch? Spritzing hair with hairspray while Michele's head was upside-down to boost body.
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A FOUR-VEHICLE collision on the Runcorn Widnes bridge caused a tailback of traffic during the teatime rush hour last night.
Police have confirmed that no one was hurt.
The pile-up closed one lane of the Runcorn bound carriageway shortly after 5.10pm as emergency crews dealt with the incident.
Inspector Karen Jackson of Widnes neighbourhood policing unit said:"It was a four vehicle road traffic collision. There were no injuries. It was a bit of a shunt."


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On the care of the aged = Gerontocomia
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text: My first experience with Guayusa. I love it. I love anything Apricot and this has such a nice, true to fruit flavor. I think I'm digging Guayusa over Yerba Mate..it has a less abrupt herbal note, is sweeter with little after taste. Thank you Stacey for sending me this sample I will definitely order it next time.


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Not quite, actually. But the pacemakers and defibrillators of medical device company Guidant aren't exactly inspiring the confidence of the influential "bad ticker" set.
The Food and Drug Administration has warned Guidant that, in the agency's opinion, it has not resolved the manufacturing problems detected in an earlier inspection. In a letter to the company, the FDA said that would likely result in restrictions on its ability to bring new heart devices to the market…
Guidant was plagued throughout 2005 by problems with its cardiac defibrillator.
In June Guidant recalled 88,000 defibrillators and 28,000 pacemakers because of potential problems. The company blamed the recalls on "small, residual imperfections." The FDA ordered the recalls because of a faulty switch. The electronic devices are supposed to deliver a shock to the heart when they detect an arrythmia.
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NCSU student in Brussels calls city safe, resilient
Posted March 24, 2016
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — A North Carolina State University student studying in Belgium this semester said Thursday that she feels safe in Brussels after this week's terrorist attacks and that the city is slowing returning to normal.
Charlotte Mendes, a 21-year-old junior who is studying political science at Vesalius College, said she had returned from a trip to Spain and was at the Brussels airport on Monday – a day before two bombs ripped through the terminals.
"I'm definitely a bit unnerved," Mendes told WRAL News in a Skype interview. "Someone placed a bomb near the train station by our school as well, but the police caught that one and they evacuated part of our school. So, to hear about that, it hit home because I would've been there."
Still, she said Brussels is calm, noting people were out looking for gelato in the hours after the attacks.
"In Brussels, the people are very strong," she said. "I definitely feel there's a lot of love and support for each other here."
An amped-up police presence adds to the calm, she said.
"I definitely feel more comfortable now. That's because the Belgian authorities have been acting. They've upped their security to make everyone feel safe," she said.
Vesalius College has canceled classes this week, so Mendes hasn't ventured far from home. Although the city's subway system, which also was hit by a bomb, is running again, a curfew remains in place for public transportation.
Mendes has tried to ease her parents' fears and said she has no plans to return to the U.S. before her study abroad term is over in June. After all, she said, the attack could have happened anywhere.
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Ann and Ashley's Story
Ann and Ashley chose to have an aquatic and fun theme for their wedding at Coltsford Mill.
When Ann and Ashley first started going out they went on holiday to Edinburgh, where they visited the Sea Life Centre. This is where their love of aquariums and fish keeping started. Therefore, when they went on a long weekend to Blackpool, it was inevitable that they would go to the aquarium there. Little did Ann know that Ashley had been planning this trip for six weeks! "He had arranged for two divers to go into the shark tank and then when we came in to look at the tank they held up a sign saying 'Hello Ann, are there any sharks in this tank?' Once I nodded they turned the sign over and it said, 'Better make this quick then, Ashley wants to know if you will marry him?' When I turned around Ashley was down on one knee holding up a ring. I was shocked, but managed to say yes immediately. The aquarium had organised the local press to be there and they were all taking photos of us and asking questions. I felt like a celebrity!"
Ann and Ashley wanted a venue where they could have a Civil Ceremony and wedding ceremony but in separate rooms. Coltsford Mill had that and more. "The grounds are stunning with streams and cascades, perfect for photographs. The ceremony room is beautiful – you get married in front of the internal workings of the old watermill and the function room is beautifully lit with beams and floor to ceiling windows. There is also a beautiful honeymoon cottage, which we booked and found invaluable. Everyone we dealt with was professional and helpful and made us feel welcome each time we visited."
Ann wore a Maggie Sottero dress, which was A line with quite a long train. It was white with a very slight hint of pink in it and had a lace-up back. She also wore a pearl, crystal and diamante tiara, which matched the details on her dress and borrowed her great grandmother's necklace that represented both her something old and something borrowed. She wore cream high heels covered in diamante.
Ann had four bridesmaids. Two wore knee length chiffon dresses in pale blue from Confetti Bridal Setting and the other two wore floor length satin dresses in midnight blue from Debenhams. They all had small diamante tiaras and silver strappy shoes.
Ann chose classic roses for the bouquets, pale pink for herself and cerise pink for the bridesmaids to introduce a fun theme.
Ashley and the ushers were in black morning suits from Dapper in Esher. They all wore pale ice blue waistcoats and Ashley, his brother and the best man wore navy cravats and the ushers all wore ice blue cravats. Ashley likes cars and arrived at Coltsford Mill in his bright yellow Caterham 7.
The decorations were a mix of pale pink and cerise pink flowers in a mixture of square vases and tall lily vases to add interest at different levels in the reception barn. The tall vases were filled with pink and white marshmallows – the only input that Ashley had into choosing the flowers! There were see-through balloons with fish prints on them on each table and one was named after a tropical fish. Ann and Ashley didn't offer favours, but put table games
on each table including Hungry Hippos, Jenga, Bop It, Kerplunk and Connect 4. They also had chocolates with the coffee that were shaped like starfish, seashells and seahorses. They had an aquatic themed fruit cake with a diver on top holding a sign saying 'Just Married'. They also had a chocolate cutting cake for all the chocoholics like Ashley!
For Ann, the best part of the day was "apart from the ceremony, of course, we both loved going on the demolition ball bouncy castle that we hired. It was great fun and enjoyed by all!" We asked if there was anything they had learnt that was an important tip for future wedding couples; "There were two pieces of advice given to us that are worth passing on; make sure you stop on the day every so often and take a mental snapshot of what is happening. It will make you slow down and enjoy the day more and also ensure that you remember the day better.


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Baja Tuna Salad
- 10 oz. tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 2 tbsp. each finely chopped red and yellow peppers
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped red onion
- 2 tsp. Sriracha (or similar hot sauce), or more to taste
- 1/4 tsp. finely ground fresh black pepper, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil, or more to taste, plus more for garnish
- 2 Hass avocados, halved and seeded
- 1 lime wedge
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground Kowalski's Sea Salt
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients (through olive oil). Adjust hot sauce, pepper and oil to taste. Scoop tuna mixture into halved avocados; drizzle with olive oil. Squeeze lime over the filled avocados; garnish with salt, pepper and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Note: To make a more stable container in which to serve the salad, cut a thin slice of avocado from the bottom of each half to make a flat surface that won't wobble when placed on a plate.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Rich in omega-3 fats, selenium and vitamins C, K, D and B12.


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GUELPH, ON, Jan. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - (TSX: LNR). Linamar Corporation is saddened to announce the passing of a member of the Company's Board of Directors, David Buehlow. Mr. Buehlow died peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the age of 77.
Mr. Buehlow became a director of Linamar in 1998 and was a vital part of Linamar for over 15 years. His financial experience through his partnership at Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) was invaluable to Linamar.
"David was always an enthusiastic member of our board and strong lead to our Audit Committee. He was a person I admired greatly and will be sorely missed," said Linamar CEO, Linda Hasenfratz.
The company has initiated a search for a new director.
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is a diversified global manufacturing Company of highly engineered products powering vehicles, motion, work and lives. The Company is made up of 2 operating segments - the Powertrain/Driveline segment and the Industrial segments which are further divided into 4 key divisions - Manufacturing, Driveline, Industrial Commercial Energy ("ICE") and Skyjack, all world leaders in the design, development and production of highly engineered products. The Company's Manufacturing and Driveline divisions focus on precision metallic components, modules and systems for engine, transmission and driveline systems designed for passenger vehicle markets. The ICE group concentrates on similar products for on and off highway vehicle, energy and other industrial markets. The Company's Skyjack division is noted for its innovative, high quality mobile industrial equipment, notably its class-leading aerial work platforms and telehandlers. With more than 18,000 employees in 42 manufacturing locations, 5 R&D centers and 15 sales offices in 12 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, Linamar generated sales of more than $3.22 Billion in 2012. For more information about Linamar Corporation and its industry leading products and services, visit www.linamar.com
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K-9 Captures Merced Burglary Suspect
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Merced Police want to know why a man had diplomas, passports and military awards that did not belong to him.They were called Thursday afternoon to the area of 20th and E Streets after a watchful neighbor saw a man he did not recognize in his neighbor's back yard.He told officers the man was carrying a backpack full of items.Once officers arrived, the man ran away. Officers chased him through the neighborhood. A K9 officer later alerted officers the man was hiding in the basement of an open garage.The K9 eventually went in, and that's when the man, identified as Alan Callahan, said he would give up.The neighbor identified Callahan as the man he saw in his neighbor's back yard.Officers found electronics, diplomas, passports and various awards that the victim received while serving in the US Army.Callahan was booked into the Merced County Jail for residential burglary-- thanks to the watchful of a neighbor who reported the suspicious activity.Anyone with information on this crime is asked to please contact the Merced Police Department Detectives Division at 209 385-4702 or the Tip-line at 209 385-4725. {}You can text a tip to TIP411 (847411) and using "comvip" as the first word in the text message.


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President Obama and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner have announced a $500,000 maximum wage for employees of companies that receive taxpayer support. The rule will only apply to companies that receive future bailout funds. Oh, also, you're going to be bailing out more companies.
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Is Recent 40-Man Addition and Yankees' Prospect Eduardo Nunez Legit?December 5, 2009
During Spring Training in 2009, Eduardo Nunez and Ramiro Pena started to get a lot of hype after showing decent hitting skills and making flashy defensive plays. A quick glance at either of their numbers would've told you that neither was a particularly strong prospect, and neither could be counted on as thee Yankees' shortstop of the future.
That didn't stop Ken Rosenthal from speculating that the Yankees might benefit from moving Derek Jeter off of shortstop a la Michael Young in Texas. Rosenthal didn't mind the fact that there aren't many similarities between the two situations.
Well, a few things happened in 2009. Ramiro Pena surprisingly broke camp with the major league team and did an admirable job filling in when needed. His defense is his only tool that stands out, but it really stands out. Meanwhile, Jeter put up monster numbers and had a strong case for MVP as he improved his defense and put together a monster offensive season leading off for the Yankees.
Down in the minors, Eduardo Nunez "broke out" with 9 HR, 19 SB, and a .322/.349/.433 batting line. The average line in the Eastern League was .258/.322/.385, which Nunez handily topped. I calculate an Eastern League OPS+ of 111 for Nunez in '09. As a 22 year old in the pitcher friendly Double-A Trenton, this impressed a lot of people, including the Yankees organization. They protected him from the Rule 5 draft by adding him to the 40-man roster, which suggests that they believe he could have stuck with a major league team for the entire 2010 season.
Being a touted prospect is nothing new for Nunez. In 2006, Baseball America ranked him as the Yankees' sixth best prospect, albeit amidst a very weak farm system. When I left him off my top 30 prospects this offseason, I received a lot of criticism for it but stood by my stance. Now that the season is over, I've obviously been reading more about prospects and I have learned more about Nunez.
Right now, I think most would agree with me that his defense just isn't that good. His range may be above average, but he apparently has footwork issues. His throwing arm is tremendous, and that's probably his biggest standout tool. I've heard that watching him play defense every day in 2009 wasn't pleasant, and TotalZone agrees, saying he would have cost the team 14 runs on defense had he played 150 games. Before the 2009 season, I had even heard some suggest that the Yankees try him on the mound because of his strong arm and the fact that he hadn't been able to do much as hitter or fielder.
Then 2009 happened, and the most common praise I've heard for Nunez goes something like, "At just 22, he hit .322 in AA and hit 9 home runs as a shortstop!" Now, most of the people reading probably know that I don't put too much weight into batting average, and this case shows exactly why. In 2008, Nunez hit .271, so his average increased over fifty points.
Most people automatically think that the player must have made serious improvements because of an increase in batting average, but that is not always the case. When a player has such a significant increase in batting average, the real response should be asking the question: Why?
Here's my answer to that question. Over the course of his career, Nunez has put together a career BABIP(batting average on balls in play) of .300, which is exactly league average. In 2009, his BABIP was .352, which sounds flukey at first, but for a speedy guy like Nunez, it doesn't have to be. That's what an xBABIP calculator is for.
When you plug in Nunez's numbers, you come out with an xBABIP of--no surprise here-- .300 on the dot. Then, you can use that xBABIP to neutralize a batting line and take all luck out of the equation. After doing this, Nunez's line comes out to .275/.302/.385, which isn't very impressive and is a below league-average line.
I haven't seen this argument made against Nunez, and I think it's one that has a lot of merit. I expect people to argue that Nunez is a young shortstop with power, but I don't see it. He may have some power potential, but he certainly doesn't have power right now. Since '05, he's posted ISO rates of .114, .094, .055, .112, and .111, showing no signs of improvement.
Whether or not Eduardo Nunez has all the tools in the world, he remains the same unheralded player he was in 2008. His walk, strikeout, ISO, and line drive rates all remained identical. No one was praising him after his 2008 season, and I'm not sure anyone should be touting him now.
This criticism isn't solely directed at Nunez; I'm just using him as an example, as there are always players who post seasons like this and they continue to show why batting average can't be relied on. Hopefully Nunez is the outlier here, but I wouldn't predict him to be.


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S'mores Brownies
Imagine what a s'mores would taste like if you used a fudgey brownie instead of a small piece of chocolate. That's what these little guys taste like. You get a nice crunch from the graham cracker on the bottom, then a fudge like brownie layer, topped with more chocolate, chunks of graham crackers, and mini marshmallows.
As I mentioned the other day, I like my marshmallows to be charred when I make s'mores. So when I made these brownies, I had to toast the marshmallows. I busted out my kitchen torch and charred the toppings. It was a lot of fun to come up with another excuse to use my kitchen torch. It's just so fun!
I read some reviews that the brownie layer was a bit dry, so I was extra careful not to let that happen. In the end I think my brownies were a bit underbaked, but that gave them a gooey fudge like consistency that was perfect for these brownies.
Everyone at work LOVED these guys. And they were so easy to throw together. If you're in the mood for smores, give these a shot!
S'mores Brownies
Yield: 36
10 graham crackers, broken in half (20 squares), divided
3/4 cup butter
4 oz unsweetened Chocolate
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
2-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Heat oven to 350°F.
Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Place 15 grahams in pan, with sides overlapping slightly. Break remaining grahams into pieces.
Microwave butter and chocolate squares in large microwaveable bowl on high 2 min.; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour. Pour over grahams in pan.
Bake 30 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. Do not overbake.
Sprinkle with marshmallows and chocolate chunks. Bake 3 to 5 min. or until marshmallows begin to puff. Press reserved graham pieces gently into marshmallows.
(Optional) Using your kitchen torch, toast the marshmallows.
Cool. Use foil to lift brownies from pan before cutting to serve.
Recipe from Kraft
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12 Responses to "S'mores Brownies"
whoa…I think I'm speechless! I have seen S'mores Brownies before, I have even tasted them- in well known restaurants- and these look 100% better and tastier! Well done- I might be knocking on your door for a taste!!!
here is another smores recipe I just saw… if you are looking for more smores recipes!
it would help if I gave you the link…. lol enjoy!
I just saw your photos and seriously almost drooled. You never cease to amaze me Jen!
vickdn – I saw that smores biscotti this morning! Looks great.
Fun and Fearless – don't get any drool on your monitor!
I'm not surpsied everyone at your work loved these. They look amazing!
Wow! These look like a great excuse to buy a kitchen torch!
Yum! I love love love s'mores. I even make them in the winter using the gas stove, so this recipe is definitely going to make it on my list of ones to try 🙂
Looks amazing! Can't wait to make them!
I love S'mores brownies! The combination of all the flavors, in a less messy bar form, make me smile 🙂
I love S'mores brownies! The combination of all the flavors, in a less messy bar form, make me smile 🙂
I'm making them right now..It seemed that during cooking one row of my graham crackers started to rise to the surface of the brownies…and the center is still undercooked but the edges are cooked.. I hope they turn out ok…They look awesome


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The Omaha City Personnel board has voted to give officer Tariq Al-Amin his job back.
The 23-year police veteran was fired last fall after he criticized Reverend William Barlowe for donating $100 to the children of slain officer Jason Pratt in the name of the children of Pratt's alleged killer, Albert Rucker.
On a public access television show, Al-Amin held up an open straight razor and encouraged Rucker's children to use the razor to cut Barlowe's throat. Al-Amin said he did not intend for his comments to be taken literally.
The five-member Personnel Board called a daylong meeting Thursday to consider whether to return Al-Amin to the police force.
The board ordered Al-Amin to issue a public apology and take the 20-day suspension without pay.


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SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Everything's on the table when it comes to capital upgrades and improved customer service, New York Racing Association President Christopher Kay said Monday.
Kay, who is also chief executive officer, and four other NYRA officials addressed a variety of topics from the length of Saratoga's meet to the role of women in racing, during a public forum at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
About 60 people turned out for the event.
"We'll take appropriate steps to make sure we have the right number of days here at Saratoga," said Kay, who took over at NYRA on July 1. "It's a delicate balancing act. The key to Saratoga's success is for it to be special. Now it's up to 40 days and it's still very special. When you cut back one week, that's one less week of economic impact this community would enjoy."
Six racing days are left in the seven-week meet that concludes Labor Day Monday. Friday is the only day this year when the track will have a later post time -- 2:30 p.m. -- to accommodate late-arriving downstate fans for the holiday weekend.
However, Kay hinted that such efforts might be expanded in 2014.
"It might be something to look at," he said.
But local restaurant owners have complained, in the past, saying that a later post time cuts into their business by reducing the number of dinner seatings.
Kay was more direct when talking about proposed racecourse physical improvements. Previously, Turnberry Consultants helped NYRA identify $100 million worth of possible upgrades at the historic track, with features such as a new trackside restaurant.
"We'll take a look to see what makes the most sense," Kay said. "It might be better to upgrade existing facilities before building new."
For example, some fans said the track's sound system, WiFi capacity and televisions are all below par.
Gerry Oswitt of Mechanicville said he sometimes has trouble placing bets on his computer when large crowds are on hand.
"You guys (NYRA) are the losers and the bettor," he said.
NYRA Vice President of Corporate Development David O'Rourke said, "More and more people are using it (Wi-Fi). The amount of data going through that system has gone up exponentially."
Plans call for adding capacity, he said.
Next year, the track will have more high-definition, flat-screen televisions, including some in the back yard picnic area, continuing a replacement program that started in the clubhouse, said Glen Kozak, vice president for facilities and racing surfaces.
One fan said there are too many races each day, causing "bettor fatigue."
While that might be true for some on-track fans, wagering on NYRA races is strong throughout the country, particularly in places such as Las Vegas and Los Angeles, which is three hours behind Saratoga, said Patrick Mahony, senior vice president for pari-mutuel operations.
Saturday's Travers Day 14-race program, for example, set a record for all-sources handle of $41 million, up 13 percent from a year ago.
"We will look at the data at the end of the meet to determine the right number of races on the card," Kay said.
NYRA officials discussed several other topics such as:
� Large coolers -- Fan Greg Marsh, of North Carolina and Saratoga Springs, said aisles on the track's apron were blocked Saturday by fans who filled the area with large wheeled coolers, making it difficult to maneuver and watch races. He said such coolers should be restricted to the picnic area.
"It was a mess," he said.
Kay said NYRA would take steps next year to educate fans to alleviate such problems.
� Whitney Viewing Stand -- A fan wanted to know if the new Whitney Viewing Stand at the Oklahoma Training Track would be open after the meet. Since opening, people have only been using it on weekends, Kay said.
�"These things are not free," he said.
Keeping the stand open requires security guards to keep fans out of the barn area. If the stand is kept open, it will probably be on weekends, he said.
� Belmont Park and Aqueduct -- Kay said Belmont's seating area will be reconfigured this fall, keeping people closer to the finish line to create a "sense of community" instead of being spread out through the large facility.
Also, new betting machines will be installed at Belmont on Sept. 7, provided by AmTote instead of United Tote.
On Sept. 21, Belmont will host a handicapping seminar for fans led by two expert wagering professionals. Such programs are part of NYRA's ongoing fan development program.
� Infield viewing -- Another fan asked if the Saratoga's infield could be open to fans on Travers Day. Kozak said that unlike Churchill Downs, Saratoga doesn't have a tunnel for people to reach the infield. Also fans would have to cross two turf courses to get there.
"We're not set up for it for that one day," he said.


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Faculty at Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities have allowed their union leaders to call a strike if one is necessary.
Students at Millersville University in Lancaster County heard about and it made the handful we talked to are a little uneasy.
"Other people are at stake, it's not just the teachers, or the students here. It affects everyone," Millersville Freshman Michael Peberdy said.
The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties on Friday tallied votes cast at campuses across the state earlier this week and said 95 percent of those who voted supported the strike authorization.
Over 86 percent of the APSCUF membership cast ballots, according to the union which represents over 6,000 faculty and coaches.
APSCUF has been fighting for a fair contract for almost two years, and faculty members have been working without a contract for 16 months.
Union president Dr. Steve Hicks said outstanding issues include pay for part-time temporary faculty members, health care for active members and retirees, and distance education compensation.
A rep with the state system of higher education told abc27 that a fair deal is already on the table and they too are committed to reaching a deal that is in the best interesting of everyone involved, including students.
The rep would not comment on the union's recent vote.
Until a deal is reached Millersville Freshman Micah Talbot anxious. Its more stress he said and Talbot is already footing the tuition bill.
"Coming up with the money to begin with was enough of a worry and having to worry about this too is kind of difficult," Talbot said.
As for the union, Hicks said the negotiations committee is planning to meet within the next ten days to discuss the implications of the strike authorization vote and a potential strike date.
There has never been a faculty strike in the state system. Another negotiating session is scheduled for December 11.
The state-owned universities are Bloomsburg, California, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and West Chester Universities of Pennsylvania.


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