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The DeLonghi Nespresso Lattissima PLUS EN520W has a clean, compact, functional design, with easy-to-use illuminated controls. A thermoblock heating element and 19-bar high pressure pump produce the perfect extraction for pre-packed, single serving Nespresso capsules. Straightforward programming and multiple brewing options mean you can dispense drinks quickly, simply, and easily without the fuss and mess of grinding, measuring, and tamping grounds. With a 12 oz automated milk system and a 30 oz water reservoir, espresso and milk are dispensed together into your waiting cup, cutting down on time and simplifying the whole process. And while the machine is convenient, this doesn't mean you run out of options quickly – you can brew cappuccinos, latte macchiatos, short espresso, long espresso, or dispense hot milk.
The EN520W is UL approved as well, making it a great fit for home kitchens and small offices alike.
The first thing you'll notice about the DeLonghi Nespresso Lattissima Plus EN520W's attractive compact design is the coffee spout. It accommodates cups of every size, from the smallest espresso cup to a double caffé lungo, by simply removing the drip tray for extra room. To the right of the coffee dispenser is the automated one-touch milk dispenser with an innovative flip out delivery tube and see-through removable carafe, which can be easily detached and placed in a refrigerator when not in use.
At the top and just behind the milk carafe are the illuminated keys and automatic controls, enabling you to choose your favorite drink (cappuccino, latte macchiato, espresso, long coffee or hot milk) in a simple and intuitive way. The water reservoir, while at the rear of the machine, is easy to lift off for refilling or draining, and has a flip open top so you can refill it while it is still on the machine. A front slide out collection tank will hold up to 10 spent-capsules for ease of disposal.
Other well-engineered features include a storage area for the descaling pipe and cable storage underneath the machine to adjust cable length and keeping precious counter space neat and tidy.
This intuitive and user-friendly design makes operating the machine simple and enjoyable.
- DeLonghi patented "automatic cappuccino system": System, to obtain real cappuccino and latte macchiato automatically into the cup or glass.
- Reduced heating up time, ready in only 40 seconds.
- The milk carafe (12 oz) can be placed in the fridge, after use.
- Illuminated keys and automatic controls, to choose your favorite drink (cappuccino, latte macchiato, espresso coffee, long coffee, or hot milk) in a simple and intuitive way.
- All drinks may be personalized and memorized, by varying the quantity of milk and of coffee.
- Sliding drip tray, to allow use of both coffee cups and glasses for latte macchiato.
- Practical system of capsules introduction.
- High-performing 19-bar pressure pump.
- Thermoblock heating system.
- Automatic ejection of capsules.
- Collecting tank for used capsules (10 capsules).
- Removable water reservoir ( 30 oz).
- Cable storage underneath the machine to adjust cable length.
- Storage area for discaling pipe.
- Auto Power off mode setting after 9 minutes from the last coffee, can by changed to 30 min. or 8 hours by the consumer.
- Size (LxWxH) 12.59 X 6.69 X 10.23
- Weight: (Lbs) 9.76
- Color: White
Nespresso Capsules
Why a capsule brewing system? Convenience! – With no grinding, measuring, or tamping involved; all you have to do is select your favorite flavor and place the capsule inside the machine. Nespresso capsules are specially designed so just the right amount of water flows through them during the brew cycle; then they are automatically ejected into an internal dump box after brewing is completed. Capsules store easily and protect the coffee from any harmful effects of moisture, light, and air.
Brewing Espresso
The hardest part of brewing on the Lattissima is deciding which Nespresso capsule blend you prefer. Once you've made your decision, open the lever located in the center, just over the coffee spout, insert the capsule, and close the lever. Press the espresso or lungo (small or large cup) button, and the button blinks as the machine brews espresso directly into your cup. If you prefer a cappuccino or latte, make sure the milk system is inserted, and press the cappuccino or latte button. Milk and espresso are then dispensed into your cup. Once this is complete, lift the same lever again to eject the capsule into the internal container, and close the lever again. You're all done!
Frothing Milk
Making Cappuccino and Latte Macchiato
It's so easy! Place your cup below the coffee spout, and move the milk spout so it is pointed into the cup. Select either the cappuccino or latte macchiato button, and your preference is dispensed into your waiting cup.
Knowing how to froth and steam your own milk is undeniably a skill, and not everyone has the time and patience to perfect it. That's where the patented milk system comes in. Adjust the frother regulator depending on the quantity you want, and the kind of milk you're using (skim milk produces more froth than whole).
Controls & Settings
Programming Options
The Nespresso Lattissima comes with pre-programmed volumes for espresso, lungo, and hot water, but that doesn't mean you're limited to them! If you want to change the volume of your coffee, insert a capsule and press and hold the button corresponding to the drink you want to adjust. Release the button once the desired volume has been reached. The flow of water will stop and the button will blink 3 times to confirm the new volume has been set. Adjusting the hot water is even easier – just press and hold the hot water button until you have the volume you want. The button will blink 3 times, confirming the new volume. If you change your mind about the new volume, it's easy to reset the factory settings by pressing the standby button for 5 seconds.
Care, Maintenance & Other
Caring for your Milk System
The automated milk system allows you to press and hold the button labeled "clean" located on the front of the milk system to the left of the spout in order to rinse out the milk. The 12 oz milk container can then be removed and stored in the refrigerator, or cleaned in the dishwasher. The only thing left for you to do now is use a damp cloth to wipe down the connecting tubes where the milk container was inserted.
Removable Drip Tray and Dump Box
It's easy to keep your Nespresso Lattissima clean with the removable drip tray and dump box. If you cannot close the lever after you insert your capsule, this means that the dump box is filled with spent capsules, so it's time to remove and rinse the container. A drip tray level indicator shows when the drip tray needs to be emptied, so just remove the drip tray cover and rinse. You can also remove the drip tray to accommodate larger cups.
Removable Water Reservoir
The removable 30 oz water tank is easy to empty and rinse by hand. Do not use a dishwasher to clean the tank. Remember, clean fresh water is important for a great tasting shot of espresso. When the water tank is empty, the milk recipes and coffee buttons will flash for 5 seconds to alert you.
Periodic descaling is desirable if you want to keep your machine operating in peak condition. This process removes the buildup of minerals in your machine's brewing components, and only takes about 20 minutes. You should descale about once every 3-4 months, though the exact frequency of your descaling will


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I've been seeing a lot of chatter lately about the cupcake trend coming to an end. But in my humble opinion, cupcakes, in general, have been around for decades and will still be around for many decades to come. Whether or not all those boutique cupcake shops and cupcakeries will still be around is another story. Some say that the new trend is fro-yo. But didn't frozen yogurt already have its time? Remember the 1980s when fat was out and all things low fat (like Snackwells) were in? I guess like fashion trends go through cycles, so do food trends. But as long as children like frosting and adults like small cakes that they don't have to share, cupcakes will always be available from my kitchen. The cupcakes I make may not be trendy or chic, but they always taste great (and they don't cost $3.00 each).
These strawberry cupcakes turned out better than I hoped. Don't get me wrong, I usually have high hopes when I bake anything, but these were surprisingly good and exceeded my expectations. My only complaint was that I hoped the cupcake itself would've turned out more red or even pink and less earth toned. I really didn't want to add red food coloring or strawberry Jell-O powder just to add color. So I guess natural it is. Other than the color, it was a good cupcake recipe. I really liked the texture, crumb and flavor of the cupcake. But how can it not be good when there's sour cream, oil and butter in the batter?
au naturale
Now, the strawberry frosting is really where all the excitement lives. My co-workers absolutely loved the frosting. I love how pink the frosting was just from the addition of strawberries and some jam. And how pretty are the little flecks of strawberry throughout the frosting? Even though it tasted really good (kinda like strawberry ice cream), the frosting was too sweet for me. But I admit that I find most American-style (butter and confectioners' sugar, no eggs) buttercream frostings too sweet.
Ponchatoula Strawberry Cupcakes
(Makes 24 cupcakes)
(Adapted from Serious Eats who adapted the recipe from Screen Doors and Sweet Tea by Martha Hall Foose)
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sour cream, at room temp
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (4 ounces/1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temp
1 cup mashed fresh or frozen strawberries, (if the strawberries are cold or frozen, mash and let sit until it comes to room temp)
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Strawberry Frosting (see recipe below)
Make the cupcakes:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour the wells of your muffin tins or line with cupcake liners.
2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside dry ingredients.
3. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, oil, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add the sour cream mixture. Beat for 1 minute at medium speed.
5. On low speed add the flour mixture. Mix until just flour is just incorporated. Mix in the mashed strawberries and orange zest. Spoon into your prepared muffin tins, filling each well approximately two-thirds full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or when cupcakes spring back when touched lightly in the center. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the cupcakes from the pan and cool on racks. Let cool completely before frosting.
Strawberry Frosting
(Makes enough to lightly frost 24 cupcakes. You can double the recipe if you want more frosting)
1/3 cup chopped fresh or frozen strawberries
1 tablespoon strawberry jam
1 teaspoon fresh lemon or orange juice
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cups (6 ounces/1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 to 2.5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted (the amount needed will depend on how thick you like your frosting)
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped strawberries, jam, and lemon/orange juice. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until the jam is melted and the strawberries are soft. Press any big pieces with the back of a spoon to mash. Let cool to room temperature.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter at medium speed until creamy. On low speed, slowly add about 1 3/4 cup the confectioners' sugar and mix until combined. Add the strawberry mixture and mix on low speed until blended. Add as much of the remaining 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until you achieve the desired thickness.
When the cupcakes are completely cool, spread with the frosting.
I made some cupcakes for my nephew to take to kindergarten for his birthday. He wanted "Cars" themed cupcakes. I made some vanilla cupcakes and frosted them with your basic butter and confectioners' sugar vanilla buttercream frosting. I did not stay dye free for the frosting. I originally wanted to do a red frosting since the main character in the movie is a red car and the "Cars" cupcake paper liners were mostly blue, but my nephew is going through an anti-red food phase right now. So blue was my next choice. I wanted dark blue frosting but as I was mixing the buttercream I realized that I would have to add more food coloring than I wanted to use. So I made the executive decision to keep it a lighter blue. My nephew was so adorable. He called to thank me for making him cupcakes to take to school. It just made my heart melt.
The nice man working at the supermarket bakery counter gave me the plastic container.No more smooshed frosting when transporting cupcakes to school.

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Exeter runners stand out
October 19. 2013 11:13PM
Sophomore Justin Carbone and junior Shannon Murdock each turned in strong efforts to highlight the Exeter High School cross country team's performance at Saturday's Brown Northeast Championship held at Goddard Park in Warwick, R.I.Carbone finished seventh out of 66 runners in the boys' championship race. He covered the 3.1 miles in 15 minutes, 32 seconds.Murdock ran seventh out of 65 runners in the girls' championship race. Her time was 18:25.


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The X-Men find out that Logan was never supposed to become the Wolverine, and Rogue must fix his past.
I don't own anything except a laptop and some dirty thoughts. ;)
Rated: NC-17
Categories: AU
Characters: Rogue, Wolverine
Genres: Adult, Drama, Shipper
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 9
Wordcount: 9997 - Hits: 3466
Complete?: Yes - Published: 06/01/2010 - Last Updated: 06/01/2010


text: Following several years of redevelopment, St. Anne's Museum and St. Anne's art gallery have been amalgamated to form St. Anne's Museum Quarter. The cultural attractions, open to visitors from 20 January 2013, are situated in Lübeck old town, which is surrounded on all sides by water. The religious architecture and medieval altars of St. Anne's Abbey emphasise the presentation of spirituality, society and art in the exhibitions.


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Monday, March 15, 2010
better search engine
Friday, March 12, 2010
Memory usage of processes from python?
Trying to find some portable way of doing this. However, so far I think a new module might be needed...
I've got linux mostly covered, but maybe you know how with freebsd, OSX, windows(9x-7)?
So is there something built into python already? Is there a X-platform third party module already? Or a module just for one platform available?
update: here's the linux code I found and cleaned up a bit memory_usage.py if anyone is interested. bytes_resident = memory_usage.resident(). It reads /proc/PID/status... eg, like "$ cat /proc/PID/status | grep VmRSS" would.
pympler: 'Pympler is a development tool to measure, monitor and analyze the memory behavior of Python objects in a running Python application.'
psutil: 'psutil is a module providing an interface for retrieving information on running processes and system utilization (CPU, memory) in a portable way by using Python, implementing many functionalities offered by tools like ps, top and Windows task manager.'
dowser: 'Dowser is a CherryPy application that displays sparklines of Python object counts, and allows you to trace their referents. This helps you track memory usage and leaks in any Python program, but especially CherryPy sites.'
syrupy: 'Syrupy is a Python script that regularly takes snapshots of the memory and CPU load of one or more running processes, so as to dynamically build up a profile of their usage of system resources.'
Some non-pythony memory tools: valgrind memcheck, massif and cachegrind (linux), MallocDebug (osx)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
how I recovered a friends MacOSX drive
I've seen it happen a few times, in a couple of different ways. One way is if you interrupt some file transfers. Like by pressing 'stop' on a big transfer - this can trash your partition table. You'll likely see vfs errors in your log at this point. Anyway... linux, ubuntu and 'testdisk' came to the rescue. testdisk found the partition for me, and wrote it back... luckily it worked and my friend and I did a happy dance.
The HFS+ partition was saved.
Sunday, March 07, 2010
gnome multimedia keys via dbus-python
Here is a version which does not block your mainloop. So it's useful for integrating with other libraries (like pygame :) I made a dbus with pygame example too.
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Ideas for Super Surfaces in pygame.
However, sometimes we would like to operate on a whole bunch of smaller surfaces stuck together. This is what I'd like to call a Super Surface - a collection of smaller surfaces which can act as one big surface. It's a complementary idea to the sub-surface, and intuitively it should be there... but it's not yet.
Unfortunately it's a lot harder to code a Super Surface compared to a sub-surface. Since a Super Surface would need to have all the surface affecting routines changed to work with it.
For example, everything in the draw modules would need to be redone. So would all of the surface methods. So when you draw a line on a super surface, it should affect all of the sub-surfaces.
How can Super Surfaces be implemented.Still trying to think of a simple/clever way of implementing it efficiently, without having to recode all of the drawing/blitting routines. However, just like how sub-surfaces in pygame can simplify code immensely - so too will Super Surfaces.
One method, might be to do a rect translation, and then broadcast the translated method calls over the sub surfaces of the Super Surface. So we translate the rects into the sub-surface coordinate space from the Super Surfaces coordinate space.
I'm not so sure if we can get a function pointer to a method from within the function pointer itself with the python C API. This would simplify it, because the translate-and-broadcast functionality could be implemented in one place and reused within all of the various surface affecting routines automatically. Something to research...
Common methods for implementing tiling engines.Super Surfaces share a lot of the same properties a tiling engine. So how are tiling engines implemented?
A common way for tiling engines to work is to have the images being placed in a grid, and for each of the sub-surfaces to be the same size. So the image at [0][0] in the array is at those coordinates. This simplifies the implementation, but is not very flexible. A slightly more complex way to implement it is to have each sub surface have its position stored relative to the super surface. This complicates the clipping a little, and for speedy use it really requires a spatial hash... like a quadtree.
So I'm thinking of doing the more free form implementation... probably just a naive implementation to start with... then perhaps a quatree version as an improvement. It would be better to use a spatial hash more efficient at moving elements - but that could be a third improvement.
Use cases for Super SurfacesUse cases include viewing massive images. Much graphics hardware has texture size limits, so it is common to combine many smaller textures when drawing larger images.
Another common use case is for 'tile engines'. Where tile engines show a larger image made up of many smaller images.
To allow using different image formats for different parts of an image is another use case. For example, a piece of the image which is just black only needs a few bytes to represent the image... it does not need 32bits per pixel. Whereas the part of the image which includes a persons face with 50% transparency will require 32bits per pixel for sure. This will save memory, and increase speed. It increases speed, because it is possible less memory bandwidth means faster operations. Also, less complicated blending - or more optimized blitting can happen (eg, fast 8 bit Run Length Encoding blitters). This should be possible with no extra effort from the programmer too.
Finally, by using smaller sub-surfaces it in effect becomes a tiling engine automatically. Tiling in graphics is used to split operations up easily. This gives memory, and speed advantages. By processing a tile at a time - you only need to have those tiles in memory at that time. It also gives easy parallelism, since the separate tiles are a form of data parallelism (which is the easiest type). For some hardware, it is possible to use parallelism when the surfaces are kept separate.
I'm interested in any comments, especially if you've made a tiling engine like this before?
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Why bzr and launchpad? launchpad is open source
launchpad: open source
github: closed source
sourceforge: closed source (was open source in the past)
bitbucket: closed source
googlecode: closed source
You can submit changes to launchpad at: dev.launchpad.net. As well as (submit launchpad bugs) and feature requests against it if you don't want to make the patch yourself.
When there is a good open source alternative, I always choose the good open source option. I initially had problems with bzr a couple of years ago... but it has been quite good to me over the last couple of months. So I'm moving over all of my projects from other version control hosting services to launchpad.
Of course bzr and launchpad are also written in python (with selected optional C optimizations), so that makes for happy hacking :)
update: reported a bug here about the 'can not find source code easily on launchpad' issue. Any other issues with launchpad?
Monday, March 01, 2010
London code dojo - 4th March '10 18:30 – 21:30 (ish).
"""What is a coding dojo? This is a coding dojo.
Last time we attempted to refactor the various adventure game solutions from the January dojo. Whilst interesting, perhaps refactoring isn't that exciting an activity for a dojo :-). Nevertheless, people seemed to be having fun and we did achieve our goal of a "one true" adventure game code base that allows us to define and navigate around a game world. The code can be found here: http://github.com/ntoll/code-dojo/tree/master/adventure/week2/.
After discussion at the end of the February dojo (and later in the pub) we decided that this time round we're going to try another small-groups based exercise with a "show and tell" at the end as we continue to build the world's greatest adventure game. Problems we might want to tackle include: a command parser, keeping track of game state/score/objects, NPCs/AI, authoring tools, turning it into a MUD (and so the list goes on…)
Photos from all the dojos so far can be found here: http://divvyshot.com/event/IsJtx/
Free pizza and beer will be provided.
Participants get the chance to win a cool book (thanks O'Reilly)."""


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Turn back the clock by one decade, and there were three hybrid cars on sale in the U.S. One was the first-generation Toyota Prius, the original Honda Insight was still going strong as the most efficient vehicle on sale, and Honda also offered the Civic Hybrid.
Today, including different transmission options that figure has risen to 48, giving consumers a fantastic range of options for fuel-efficient hybrid motoring.
Our guide to every diesel vehicle on sale in the U.S. has proven popular, so below is our guide to every hybrid vehicle currently on sale. We've only featured vehicles that don't require plugging in, so you won't find the plug-in Prius or Chevrolet Volt in the list.
Small Cars
Toyota's Prius has topped the economy charts for several years now, but currently it's the smaller 2012 Toyota Prius C that reigns supreme, with the same 50 mpg combined economy, but a higher 53 mpg city rating. Only the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid prevents a Prius whitewash at the top, with 44 mpg combined.
Further down you'll find the classy CT 200h from Lexus. It's basically a Prius underneath, and although it manages a lower 42 mpg combined, it has the extra presige that some buyers may be seeking. It also features a price tag that starts $6,000 higher, at $29,000.
The 2012 Honda Insight doesn't have prestige to its name, but manages the same 42 mpg. It's not great to drive though, and we think it may be worth seeking out a Prius instead. It's a shame, as the original Insight was a real game-changer.
Not all the small cars are family orientated–rounding off the list is Honda's sporty CR-Z, which returns 37 mpg combined with a continuously-variable transmission, or 34 combined with the six-speed manual. It's still the only hybrid on sale today with a manual gearbox option.
The market for hybrid sedans has really exploded of late. Joining the still class-leading 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid–which manages as much as 43 mpg in city driving, 41 combined–Ford fields the Fusion hybrid and Lincoln MKZ hybrid, which share a drivetrain and manage 39 mpg combined.
Hot on the heels of those are the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid, both of which again share a 2.4-liter four-cylinder drivetrain, putting power through a six-speed automatic gearbox. At around $25,000 each they're good value, and manage 40 mpg on the highway, with 35 city, 37 combined.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu eAssist, 2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist and 2012 Buick Regal eAssist are less economical, but also less disappointing. Each does 25 mpg city, 29 combined, but the Malibu has the best highway mileage at 37 mpg, to the others' 36 mpg.
SUVs & Wagons
Need space but don't want to sacrifice economy? You're in luck, as hybrid SUVs are quite popular. The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid has sadly been discontinued, to be replaced by EcoBoost models for the next generation. For the ultimate in practicality and parsimony, you'll want to look at the Prius V wagon, which achieves 42 combined.
Hot on its heels is the Lexus RX 450h, updated for 2013. A few revisions have improved the styling, and F-Sport trim is now also available. Like many hybrids, it's at its best in the city where the electric motors can do their stuff, and it has an EPA rating of 32 mpg there. It also manages a respectable 28 mpg highway, though we struggled to better 25 mpg at highway speeds on our journey to the Geneva Motor Show.
If you want a larger SUV, Toyota sells the 2012 Highlander Hybrid. It has AWD for those tricky road conditions, and figures of 28 mpg across the board.
Porsche and Volkswagen get in on the hybrid SUV act too, with the 2012 Cayenne S Hybrid and 2012 Touareg Hybrid sharing the same 20 mpg city, 24 highway and 21 combined. That's not as impressive as the Lexus RX, but for some the lure of a Porsche badge will be very tempting.
Right at the top of the tree, but bottom of the hybrid SUV pile, GM fields the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and 2012 GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid. With a 6-liter V-8 the emphasis here is as much on traditional SUV benefits like towing capacity as it is on economy, and all manage 20 mpg city, 23 highway and 21 mpg combined.
Luxury Cars
Unsurprisingly, another Toyota product tops the list here, the brand new 2013 Lexus ES 300h. Think of it as a Camry Hybrid in swankier clothes, with an interior that nods towards the even more upmarket GS 450h. At 40 mpg city, 39 highway and 40 combined, it's one of the greenest luxury cars on sale. It certainly makes a mockery of the outgoing HS 250h, with its 35 mpg combined figure.
For greater performance and still-impressive gas mileage, the 2013 Lexus GS 450h would be our next choice. It makes 34 mpg on the highway, with 29 in the city. It also looks great, has a fantastic interior and performs well–this could be a real "have your cake and eat it" car. We drove one in June, and came away impressed.
The 2012 Infiniti M35h also lets you have plenty of cake, and gets 29 mpg combined. Infiniti is at pains to remind us all that it's also the fastest hybrid on sale, and will even see off the 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid in a drag race. Since the Porsche gets only 25 mpg combined, the Infiniti also wins at the gas station.
BMW is also fielding two luxury hybrids this year, in the shape of the 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 and ActiveHybrid 5. Both major on power over efficiency, so really they're aimed at improving the gas mileage of the range-topping vehicles, rather than going for outright economy honors.
Still, it's better than the biggest of luxury sedans. The 2012 Lexus LS 600h gets only 20 mpg combined, just pipped by the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid at 21 combined.
It's GM or nothing here, so the General should be commended for trying to improve mileage and emissions in a sector not known for its green vehicles.
Your choice is between the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid, or the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid. Both come in 2WD or AWD options, and the drivetrain doesn't seem to affect economy. All have EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. Prices start at just under $40,000.
This story originally appeared at Green Car Reports.


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The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 2 Live Stream Free: Watch Online 'The Genoa Tip' on HBO Go (VIDEO PREVIEW, START TIME)
The Newsroom Season 2 episode 2, The Genoa Tip, airs on HBO on Sunday night, with fans set to enjoy the further unveiling of the story that seems to have gotten the entire ACN newsroom in serious hot water. The episode will air on HBO at 10 p.m. ET and can be watched online later through free live stream (details below).
Season 2 Episode 1 was eagerly awaited by fans who were blown away by the premiere season last year, and it did not disappoint. Fans would have noticed that the intro for the new season has changed from that of last season, but the same witty dialogue and quirky, fun storylines between the various elements of the ACN newsroom were still alive and kicking.
Last week the premiere episode of the season saw how Maggie's life took a serious turn for the worse. The "crazy New Yorker" video was posted up on YouTube, and brought to the attention of Don, meaning their relationship is finally well and truly over.
That means just as quickly as Maggie moved into Don's place, she is back out again and apartment sharing with her friend, who is still dating Maggie's true love, Jim.
Jim meanwhile is away from the ACN office, having had a mini mental breakdown over his never-really-starting relationship with Maggie. So he is away filling in for a colleague traveling with the Mitt Romney campaign.
Last week we also learned about the "Genoa Scandal" which is the reason why all the ACN news team is in serious trouble. It appears as though the team reported on a massive scandal that caused the network's ratings to sky rocket, only for them to later be forced to issue a correction – leading to serious legal repercussions for the network and the ACN news night team with Will McAvoy.
The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 2 airs tonight at 10 p.m. ET and can be watched online later through free live stream for those with HBO GO by clicking here.
Here is a video preview of tonight's show.


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The Effects of the Direct Acting Antiviral Agent Boceprevir on the Pharmacokinetics of Maraviroc in Healthy Volunteers
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01627717
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : June 26, 2012
Last Update Posted : January 26, 2018
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Infection by both HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV)is frequent due to similar transmission modes. Near 20% of people living with HIV are also infected by HCV. People living with HIV are treated by anti-HIV medications that may interact with numerous other medications, including new medications against HCV.
Boceprevir is one of these new HCV medications and it is now considered as part of the standard of care for people infected with HCV. Previous research has shown boceprevir may influence the capacity of the liver to breakdown (metabolize) certain medications and when these medications are used in combination with boceprevir, their blood concentrations may be increased or decreased which could increase the risk of side effects or decrease efficacy. Among the drugs having a potential for an interaction with boceprevir is maraviroc, an anti-HIV medication. If concentrations of maraviroc increase, people may experience more side effects. However, if concentrations of maraviroc decrease, people living with HIV may have a lower suppression of the virus. This could increase the risk for the HIV virus to develop resistance, that is that the treatment will no longer be effective. No studies have been conducted to investigate the effects of boceprevir on blood concentrations of maraviroc. This research project addresses this research question. This project, however, cannot be done with people living with HIV since resistance may develop in these people if the concentrations of maraviroc decrease. It is for this reason that the investigators wish to recruit healthy people not infected with HIV nor HCV.
Eleven healthy volunteers will be included. They will receive maraviroc 150 mg (1 tablet) every 12 hours from days 1 to 19 inclusively. On day 5, a total of ten blood samples will be drawn during the following 12 hours (at 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 12 hours after maraviroc morning dose intake) to measure the blood concentrations of maraviroc. Boceprevir 800 mg (4 capsules) every 8 hours with food will be started on day 6 and continued until day 19 inclusively. On day 19, after the morning maraviroc and boceprevir dose, another ten blood samples will be drawn over a 12 hour period. A phone follow-up will be done on day 26. Thus, the total study duration for subjects is 26 days. The investigators will compare the blood concentrations of maraviroc when given alone to the blood concentrations of maraviroc when given with boceprevir.
|Condition or disease
|Drug: Maraviroc (5 days) Drug: Maraviroc and boceprevir (14 days)
|Phase 1
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|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|11 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Basic Science
|Official Title:
|The Effects of the Direct Acting Antiviral Agent Boceprevir on the Pharmacokinetics of Maraviroc in Healthy Volunteers
|Study Start Date :
|June 2012
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|April 2013
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|February 2014
|Experimental: Maraviroc Boceprevir
Drug: Maraviroc (5 days)
Subjects will receive maraviroc 150 mg tablets (1 tablet) every 12 hours from days 1 to 5 inclusively.
Other Name: Celsentri (DIN #: 02299844) CAS# 376348-65-1
Drug: Maraviroc and boceprevir (14 days)
From days 6 to 19, inclusively, boceprevir 800 mg (4 capsules of 200 mg) every 8 hours with food will be given with maraviroc 150 mg (1 tablet of 150 mg) every 12 hours.
Other Names:
- Change in maraviroc AUC [ Time Frame: Day 19 ]
- Change in maraviroc Tmax [ Time Frame: Day 19 ]
- Adverse events [ Time Frame: Up to day 26 ]Adverse events will be graded according to the Division of AIDS (DAIDS) Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events (2004).
- Change in maraviroc Cmax [ Time Frame: Day 19 ]
- Change in maraviroc Cmin [ Time Frame: Day 19 ]
- Change in maraviroc Cl/F [ Time Frame: Day 19 ]
- Change in maraviroc Vd [ Time Frame: Day 19 ]
- Change in maraviroc T1/2 [ Time Frame: Day 19 ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Caucasian males
- healthy individuals based on history/physical examination and laboratory evaluations (no out-of-range results from hematology tests (hemoglobin (Hb) > 130 g/L in men; absolute neutrophil count (ANC) > 2000 cells/uL; platelets > 159 x 109/L), biochemistry (AST < 35 IU/L, ALT < 40, IU/L, alkaline phosphatase < 100 IU/L, total bilirubin < 17 umol/L, lipase < 45 IU/L, creatinine < 120 umol/L, normal coagulation tests (INR < 1.2, aPPT < 40 seconds) and urinalysis.
- LDL-cholesterol </= 5 mmol/L, triglycerides </= 1.7 mmol/L and a 10 year estimate of cardiovascular (CV) disease risk of </= 10% ("low risk") as per the Framingham risk score modified for family history (doubling of CV risk if any CV disease in a first-degree relative before 60 years of age); the modified Framingham risk score takes into account age, HDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, smoker status, presence of diabetes and family history of CV disease
- normal 12-lead electrocardiogram
- systolic blood pressure between 105 and 130 mmHg
- diastolic blood pressure between 60 and 90 mmHg
- supine heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minutes
- no evidence of HIV infection (ELISA test and Western Blot), no evidence of hepatitis B virus infection (HBsAg negative and anti-HBcAg negative or HBsAg negative with positive anti-HBsAg and positive anti-HBcAg) or HCV infection at screening (anti-HCV serology)
- using an effective barrier method of contraception
- non-smoker
- drinking less than 14 units of alcohol per week with a maximum of 4 units per day where one unit of alcohol corresponds to 341 mL of standard beer or 142 mL of wine or 43 ml of spirits
- negative illicit drug test at screening;
- with a body mass index between 18.0 to 30.0 kg/m2
- aged from 18 to 50 years old
- volunteers must be able to understand and comply with the protocol requirements and willing to sign the informed consent form prior to any study procedure;
- absence of exclusion criteria.
Exclusion Criteria:
- history of postural hypotension
- cardiac disease
- acute or chronic liver disease or any hepatic impairment
- acute or chronic kidney disease or any renal impairment
- use of prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, recreational drugs, herbal or dietary supplements including vitamins and grapefruit juice within 15 days of study initiation (day 1) except for acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen on an as needed basis. These products will also be prohibited during the study (except for as needed acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen)
- subjects who received any experimental medication within the last 2 months and/or donated blood during the previous 2 months or intends to donate blood within 2 months following completion of the study will also be excluded;
- subjects who had unprotected sexual activities during the last 6 months with a new or recent partner
- subjects who injected intravenous drugs over the last 6 months
- subjects with a social condition, psychological or addictive disorder that would impair protocol adherence.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01627717
|Canada, Quebec
|Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal
|Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H2W 1T8
|Principal Investigator:
|Cecile Tremblay, MD
|Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
|Principal Investigator:
|Line Labbé, PhD
|Faculté de pharmacie, Université de Montréal
|Principal Investigator:
|Nancy L Sheehan, B.Pharm, MSc
|Faculté de pharmacie, Université de Montréal
|Study Director:
|Alice Tseng, PharmD
|Toronto General Hospital
|Responsible Party:
|Nancy Sheehan, Associate Clinical Professor, Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01627717 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|June 26, 2012 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|January 26, 2018
|Last Verified:
|January 2018
Keywords provided by Nancy Sheehan, Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM):
drug interaction
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
CCR5 Receptor Antagonists
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents


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Morganville-based Pierson Commercial has announced the hiring of David Zaro to its brokerage division.
According to the announcement, Zaro brings more than a decade of experience in the New Jersey commercial real estate market to the brokerage division of Pierson Commercial and will concentrate on the marketing and leasing of shopping centers, investment sales, land acquisition, development and tenant representation on behalf of the company's clients throughout Central and Northern New Jersey.
Prior to joining Pierson Commercial, Zaro was an associate director of leasing at Matawan-based Denholtz Associates, where he was responsible for facilitating tenant lease transactions of an exclusive 1.5 million square foot portfolio in Northern and Central Jersey.


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Fall 2009 Takes Proenza Schouler Back to Its Roots
>> Designers have been dealing with the possibility of flagging Fall 2009 sales in different ways — some have opted to stay close to their brand identity, and some, like Marc Jacobs, have ignored it all and gone full steam ahead with whatever they were feeling. Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez look to be in the former category, in that instead of innovating and experimenting with new looks and shapes like they have for the past few seasons, they have gone back to their Fall roots — bustier dresses, tailored pieces, and coats in dark colors and jewel tones. Not to say that it means the brand has become stagnant — the set of looks with crushed velvet jaggedly intermeshed with sheer panels will definitely sell in the right crowd — the one Proenza is aiming for anyway — and the PS1's next iteration as puffy oversized clutch is sure to create as much fervor as its predecessor.
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The Dutch Door House with its Eleria curtains.
When I first toured "The Dutch Door House" HERE (interiors by Lyndon West) I fell madly in love with the linen fabric in the master bedroom. I begged the homeowner to find out whose fabric it was and she obliged, emailing later to say it was a Robert Allen fabric, Eleria HERE. It turns out the Eleria is actually a very popular fabric, available in two colorways, Biscotti (above) and Green Tea. I ordered the different colored samples and waited for the perfect client to use it. I didn't have to wait long.
A few months ago, a client of mine moved from her large, contemporary house in Bellaire to an inside the loop, traditional townhouse. Years ago, she had hired another interior designer when she first moved into the Bellaire house. But, some time later, I stepped in to help with small redecorating jobs - a study, a powder bath, and a master bedroom - each time trying to tone down the contemporary décor into something more traditional. After moving to the townhouse this summer, my client wanted to continue the shift from contemporary to traditional. When deciding what to take from the Bellaire house and what to sell – the decisions were easy: her old chenille covered sofa and love seat had seen better days and her glass coffee table was too contemporary. Her area rug was a beautiful wool patterned rug that, also, had seen better days and needed to be replaced. The modern looking end tables would meet the same fate.
BEFORE: At the Bellaire house, the chenille sofa and love seat were showing their age, as was the rug.
The glass coffee table was too contemporary, as were both end tables. Everything in this picture was sold, except for the lamps and candlestick.
In deciding on a decorating scheme for the new townhouse, my client asked for warm and cozy, specifically, she wanted dark walls. And, she wanted to plan everything around two bergeres she owned that were upholstered in a brown and cream print. We decided on a dark taupe for the walls – Pratt and Lambert's Toasted Wheat , a color I have used many times before. For the Hien Lam custom made slipcovered sofa, we used Pindler's #1766 Vernon in Maple, a copper brown linen adding raspberry velvet pillows to pop color. After much begging and pleading, my client agreed to curtains and textured shades. We were on a tight budget and she didn't want the extra expense of something that was not really essential. But, I firmly believe that window treatments are important to a design scheme and most interiors look better with them. The Eleria was the perfect choice for the curtains since we needed major yardage to cover all the windows and, for a linen, the price couldn't be beat. Because the breakfast room is open to the living room, we also covered its pretty bay window with the Eleria. We then chose a brown textured shade to hang behind the curtains.
To end the last bit of contention – my client agreed to cover up her beautiful hardwoods with a custom cut seagrass rug that left just a few inches of the gleaming wood showing. I know, I know. But, if you want warm and cozy, nothing gives you that atmosphere more than seagrass. In the dining room, I chose another Pindler and Pindler linen, a stripe, #1767 Casablanca in Truffle, to slipcover the rush seat chairs. The dining room has no windows, so it needed some fabric to soften up all the hard edges of the wood table and chairs. I purposely chose overly detailed slips to add just a bit of femininity. Since we were on a strict budget, using all Pindler and Robert Allen fabrics helped tremendously to keep costs down. There are a few things still to be decided on – a mirror or art work over the sofa, and a buffet in the dining room. But for now, here's the work in progress.
BEFORE: This is how the townhouse looked when my client bought it. The walls were a dark dusty rose and the curtains were a chintz. Fortunately for her, the former homeowners took all the curtains with them – but left the costly rods and rings. Now, all I had to do was convince my client that she needed to invest in window treatments, something many people think of as an unnecessary luxury. Here you can see how pretty the room is – arches lead to the long entry hall and stairs. The dining room is through the arch on the left of the fireplace. The kitchen is through the other arch at the right of the fireplace. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a study. The third story is a large bedroom.
AFTER: The custom slipcovered sofa has mutton legs and a triple arched back. The fabric is a Pindler and Pindler brown linen. The two bergeres were the homeowners and she wanted to work the entire scheme around their brown and cream upholstery. Yet to be decided on is art work or a mirror to go behind the sofa.
At the windows, we used 2 widths of fabric to create the full, lush look of the curtains. One width just doesn't give you that beautiful fullness.
Curtains and shades by Custom Creations by Monica HERE.
I bought the coffee table at an import store in the Rice Village. The antique gateleg table was moved from the study, while the antique French desk on the right came from a Cote de Texas sponsor – Bonnie Neiman HERE. To update her iron lamps, there are new burlap lampshades from Boxwood.
You can see into the breakfast room on the right side of the fireplace.
I brought out some oversized accessories to update the décor: a lantern from Olivine and alabaster grapes. The homeowner has some beautiful antique boxes inherited from the mother and grandmother which we also used. To keep the room from looking cluttered, we stored away many smaller accessories.
The dining room has no windows, so I covered the rush seat chairs in slips to make the room softer. The Pindler linen stripe has the same colors as found in the living room to tie both rooms together.
The homeowner's mother made the dining room table out of used bowling alley wood! Still to be ordered is a buffet for the back wall.
BEFORE: the kitchen has a small bay window in the breakfast area.
AFTER: Since the breakfast room opens to the living area – we used the same Eleria fabric here. The curtains dress up the area and make it seem more like a room, rather than a kitchen.
The antique table came from Eloquence HERE. The chairs are from Zentique. Both, to the trade.
Lastly, the round table opens up to a larger oval shape. The glass cloche and cake stand came from Indulge.
I want to take the time to personally thank all of you who so kindly donated to Woodbourne's Christmas Wish List.
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The NSW government is taking legal advice about sacking State Emergency Service (SES) boss Murray Kear.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) delivered a finding on Wednesday that the SES commissioner acted corruptly by sacking deputy commissioner Tara McCarthy.
It also found Mr Kear failed to investigate serious allegations that she raised about another SES deputy commissioner with whom he was friends.
Emergency Services Minister Stuart Ayres is seeking advice from the crown solicitor and his own department about sacking Mr Kear, which the ICAC recommended in its findings.
"When I'm in receipt of that advice, I'll be making decisions about the future position of the commissioner," Mr Ayres told reporters in Sydney.
Mr Ayres is also seeking advice about the possible reinstatement of Ms McCarthy.
She was sacked after she raised concerns that Mr Pearce engaged in a number of dubious contracts.
ICAC ruled that Mr Kear did not investigate the allegations against deputy commissioner Steve Pearce because he was a mate.
ICAC's report on Wednesday suggested Ms McCarthy was sacked as a reprisal for raising the allegations against Mr Pearce.
NSW Premier Mike Baird, who has staked his premiership on ridding the state of corruption, said he will consider the report.
"It's clear in light of the report today there needs to be cultural changes (within the SES)," he told reporters in Sydney.
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I teach a ukulele building class every summer. It is great fun!
It's a six day immersion retreat and folks come from across the country to spend a day the the Folk School. This class is the modle for what the Folk School is to become.
Every time I teach this class folks seem to come out of the woodwork that are local and don't want to take a week's vacation for a class (Ironically these same folks will take a week and go to residential retreats in othere areas.) I've never been able to pull it together. The issues are:
• Folks don't sign up. I offered a 12 week course at the Indianapolis Art Center and only two people signed up.
• We have to lease a shop. This works for six days when the shop is in use all of the time, but it become problematic when we tie up someone elses shop for six to twelve weeks.


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Summer and cooking generally do not mix well for me. I am more of a fresh food eater when the hot weather rolls around. The least amount of time in front of the oven the better for me! Today I want to share with you all a fun summer recipe our family enjoys!
Getting away from the heat of the kitchen is great for us for many reasons. For one, I am not slaving away. I am sure that the kids are being loaded down with tons of fresh (generally raw) veggies as well. It also helps that we have a square foot garden in our front yard that provides much of our vegetables in the summer and early fall as well as a farm literally behind our house. We are blessed! So, instead of cooking, I spend more time chopping these months (fine with me)! I'm always on the lookout for new and fun salad recipes that are also kid-friendly and have stumbled across a few winners here and there. This one is a combo of recipes I've tried in the past with a zestier spin.
Simple Summer Pasta Salad Recipe
1 12 oz. box of bow tie shaped pasta
1 ½ cups chopped, fresh broccoli
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
½ cup shredded carrots
6 hardboiled eggs, sliced
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A CO2 sorbent regeneration process will be experimentally and computationally studied. The experimental effort will include obtaining the data necessary to determine the intrinsic reaction rates and diffusivity parameters for the CO2 absorption/regeneration and the WGS reactions. A multi-phase Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model is proposed which includes a population balance equation governing the particle porosity distribution (PPD) evolution. The CFD/Population Balance Equation (PBE) model will be numerically solved and simulations of the regenerative carbon dioxide removal process will be performed; the Finite size domain Complete set of trial functions Method Of Moments (FCMOM) numerical technique will be used and developed to solve the PBE. The simulation results will be used to determine the optimum reactor configuration/geometry and the operating conditions for the CO2 removal and hydrogen production.
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STOCKTON - Balazs Erdelyi knows Pacific men's water polo coach James Graham is planning for next season, but the junior from Eger, Hungary is giving everything he has this season.
STOCKTON - Balazs Erdelyi knows Pacific men's water polo coach James Graham is planning for next season, but the junior from Eger, Hungary is giving everything he has this season.
Erdelyi had a magnificent weekend at the UC Davis Aggie Shootout, scoring 20 goals in four Pacific wins as the Tigers (5-3) remain ranked No. 8 nationally.
With 11 newcomers, Graham made the decision in the preseason to redshirt seniors Goran Tomasevic and Balazs Szabo and have them return to a more experienced squad in 2013, with Erdelyi still around to lead the young Tigers.
"I'm in charge of getting them organized and making sure everyone is in the right spot," Erdelyi said. "It's a great opportunity for our new guys to gain valuable experience."
Erdelyi, who currently leads all Mountain Pacific Sports Federation players in goals per game at 3.88, has been an All-American in his first two seasons, but Graham believes he will be contender for the Cutino Award - his sport's Heisman Trophy - this season.
"I think he's one of the best players in the NCAA, so he has to step into that role where he's a contender for the Cutino Award," Graham said. "So far, he's taken the team on his back, and that's what we need."
The Tigers will spend this weekend at the SoCal Tournament at UC Santa Barbara, opening play against Long Beach State at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, the first of four matches over two days.
The unofficial kickoff of the 2012-13 basketball season will take place at 10 p.m. on Oct. 12.
The men's and women's basketball teams will take part in a number of basketball related activities, including a slam dunk contest and shooting competition. Admission is free.
Information: (209) 946-2718
The field hockey team will look to snap a three-game losing streak when it visits Michigan at 1 p.m. Friday. The Tigers will then play against Central Michigan at 9 a.m. Sunday in Lansing and complete their road trip at Michigan State at 9 a.m. Monday. ... The men's tennis team will open the season today at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla., and at the Napa Valley Tournament. Coach Ryan Redondo will be in Tulsa with senior Alex Golding and freshman Daniel Alameh, while assistant Abi Kramer will take sophomores Denis Stolyarov and Alex Hamilton and freshmen Sem Verbeek and Trevor James to Napa. ... The Pacific cross country team will host its third annual High School XC Invite at Elkhorn Golf Course at 8 a.m. Saturday.
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Bibliographie: Alain-René Hardy et Gaëlle Millet, «Jacques Adnet», Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2009, modèle reproduit à la page 242.
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Jacques Adnet was a towering figure in 20th-century avant-garde French design, known for his luxurious Art Deco furniture and interiors. Educated in architecture at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Adnet began his career working with his twin brother Jean, and would soon forge relationships with a team of collaborators that included Charlotte Perriand, Georges Jouve, Alexandre Noll, and Serge Mouille. Drawing on classical and traditional precedents, Adnet believed in function above all else, and his streamlined, modernist designs emphasized material—like leather, brushed metals, and precious woods. One of his most iconic designs is the Adnet Mirror, a single circular pane hung from a leather strap. "What a lot of work to achieve simplicity," he once said.
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Emu oil comes from the layer of thick subcutaneous fat on the back of the emu bird. It is important that you buy pure emu oil from a reputable source such as a health food store, or from the manufacturers themselves – who are commonly found at farm markets or trade shows. Some emu oils are processed with a lot of unnecessary chemicals or do not contain emu oil at all – so talk to who you are buying it from because they should be able to tell you if there are any additives and how it was manufactured.
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Since Emu oil is natural – if you get it from the right source – it's a better alternative to the many lotions, lip balms, and muscle balms it can replace. Plus even though the natural oil can be a tad expensive – you only have to buy one product that does it all – so it works out cheaper in the end! Who wouldn't want one great product that does it all? I think that this is a necessity for every household – I'll be picking up a bottle for mine.


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Even when the scariest thing on Halloween was their penalty-killing unit, the Winnipeg Jets exorcised their early-season road demons once again and got exactly what they deserved on Monday night: A 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise.
It wasn't easy, but with Jets 2.0, nothing ever is.
Winnipeg took a 2-0 lead before the 10-minute mark of the first period on goals by Kyle Wellwood (Could Winnipeg actually be a real home for Wellwood?) and Evander Kane and still fell behind 3-2 late in the third thanks to a penalty-kill that really might kill head coach Claude Noel before the season ends. Although he usually looks like a deer caught in the headlights (that doesn't mean he's bad at his job, he just looks that way), when his team is a man short, he looks like a coronary embolism waiting to burst.
Thankfully for Noel and his heart-health, the Jets answered Tomas Fleischmann's third period power-play goal (scored at 17:50) with a little magic of their own. Evander Kane batted a rebound out of the air past Jose Theodore to tie things up at 3-3 with 50 seconds left. Of course, the referees had to check with Toronto before deciding that Kane's tying goal was an actual goal but then again, nothing is ever easy with this bunch.
After an overtime period that was saved by netminder Ondrej Pavelec, the Jets won the shootout on goals by Wellwood and Andrew Ladd to record a win for the fourth time this season. The Jets were outshot 42-31, but Pavelec was outstanding once again. That's two straight monster performances after last Thursday's 9-8 debacle. Nice bounce back.
On the upside, the Jets did outhit the Panthers 38-15 and even though the building was virtually empty – there are more people in your corner Tim Horton's this morning than there was in that barn on the edge of the Everglades last night – the Jets still outhit the home team. That's not normal, but it's a great sign.
The fact both Dustin Byfuglien and Andrew Ladd (Andrew Ladd?) wanted to bust up Jack Skille for a nasty hit (although on replay it looked like a pretty honest check) on Toby Enstrom, suggested the Jets might have been 3-6-1, but they still gave a rat's butt.
On the downside, Enstrom suffered an upper-body injury (gawd, I love that upper and lower body baloney), but he will likely play Thursday on Long Island.
Here are three quick observations from Monday night:
1) The Jets led off the shootout with Tim Stapleton. He must win all the shootouts at practice because he has eight goals in 62 career NHL games and zero goals in seven games this season. So while Alexander Burmistrov, Nik Antropov and big Buff – who had 20 goals last year – sit and watch, Tim Stapleton takes the first shot in the shootout. He failed to score, of course. Huh?
2) Tim Stapleton was on the power play unit in the second period while a well-rested Evander Kane, who finished with two goals, sat and watched. Huh?
3) The Jets played penalty-kill hockey for the final three minutes of the first period. Which would be fine, except they were at even strength. They barely even challenged the puck for fear of coming out of their five-corner box (pentagon?) Eventually, Jason Garrison scored for Florida to make it 2-1. Huh?
The 4-6-1 Jets play again Thursday against the Islanders, Saturday in New Jersey, Sunday in New York and on Nov. 8 in Buffalo to round out this seven-game road trip.
As of Tuesday morning, it was a team that appeared to be outplaying its coach. Either Claude Noel is simply a successful hunch-player or he actually IS the deer caught in those big, bright NHL headlights?


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|This is your home! The Great Clock! A marvel of science and sorcery, engineered by the brightest Zoni in all of existence and constructed in the exact center of the universe! (Give or take fifty ft.)
— Doctor Nefarious to Clank., ACiT
The Great Clock, also known as the Keeper of Time or simply the time keeper, was located in the almost exact center of the universe, give or take fifty feet, in the Breegus System and was where Clank was trapped by Dr. Nefarious. The Zoni brought Clank there because he was the rightful owner of the Clock after inheriting it from his father, Orvus, the leader of the Zoni.[1] Clank also befriended a robot named Sigmund here who was the Junior Caretaker of the facility and referred to the clock as the Universe's contingency plan. It was constructed to keep the balance of time in order after improper use of time travel by the Fongoids created a small tear in the space-time continuum, destroying 83 celestial entities. Orvus claimed that using the clock improperly could rip the universe apart, and that under no circumstance should the Clock be used as a time machine (at least not for trips longer than six minutes).[1]
Due to Nefarious destroying various equipment using his Hypersonic Brainwave Scrambler and the Nefarious troopers, time distortions began to appear on planets throughout the galaxy. Clank was given the task of fixing these distortions so that time was in working order once again after unlocking the Orvus Chamber, and defeating Nefarious, Ratchet and Clank redeemed Alister Azimuth, who wanted to use the clock to prevent the battle of Fastoon. Clank would then promote Sigmund to Senior Caretaker, and return to Ratchet.[2]
After the Great Clock exploded, it created a second dimension known as the Netherverse, which was used to progress in Ratchet and Clank: Into the Nexus.
Planet rooms
The Great Clock had planet rooms which Clank entered in order to fix various time distortions on the surface of such planets. To fix the time on a planet, Clank took control of a beam that came out his Chronoscepter and he could aim it at parts of planets that were frozen. Sometimes, Ratchet could not enter a part of a planet, but coincidentally Clank could fix that without Ratchet knowing, allowing him to progress.[3]
Jasindu Planet Room
Jasindu Planet Room was a Planet Room of planet Jasindu in the Great Clock. This was the only Planet room in Sector One and the first Clank encountered. Clank originally went past it while escaping from Nefarious. He could later return and fix the planet's time to get a gold bolt.
Kreeli Comet Planet Room
The Kreeli Comet Room was a planet room of The Kreeli Comet in The Great Clock. The time on the comet could be repaired inside Clank's subconscious. Repairing the time would award a few bolts.
Quantos Planet Room
The Quantos Planet Room was a planet room in sector three of the Great Clock. Repairing time on Quantos would award you a small amount of bolts.
Torren IV Planet Room
The Torren IV planet room was one of the many planet rooms in the Great Clock: Sector Three. Clearing time anomalies would result in no time rifts on planet Torren IV, and would also enable the ability to collect one of the gold bolts in Torren IV, that was trapped in a time rift.
Terachnos Planet Room
The Terachnos planet room was one of the many planet rooms found in the Great Clock: Sector Three. It was the most difficult planet challenge in the whole of the sector. Fixing time would result in Terachnos having no time rifts, allowing Ratchet to acquire a Gold Bolt frozen in the Axiom City foutain
Fastoon Planet Room
The Fastoon Planet Room was a Planet Room hidden in Sector Four of the Great Clock. This was the only Planet Room in Sector Four and the last Clank encountered. He would get a small amount of bolts for repairing time on Fastoon. A gold bolt can be found in the hallway next to it.
Great Clock: Sector One
Great Clock: Sector One was the large corridor that surrounds the Polaris planet room, it has several corridors leading away from it to areas such as the planet room and the outside hubs. It contains walkways that go from wall to wall which were connected by fragile blue glass, although quite a lot of the glass walkways were damaged by Nefarious troops and the Hypersonic Brainwave Scrambler.
To escape from Nefarious, Clank entered one of the ventilation shafts where he had himself calibrated by sigmund and entered Sector 3. Clank later Rejoined Sector one to see the Hypersonic Brainwave Scrambler break through a glass window causing time to stop and Clank, entered a corridor to escape from the troops but Nefarious caught up with him before he could reach sector 2 where he was immobilised by Lawrence and given a tracking chip.
Great Clock: Sector Two
Great Clock: Sector Two consists of a bunch of buildings outside the planet room connected by jump pads and floating platforms.
To make sure Clank was ready to take care of the Great Clock, Sigmund taught Clank how to open doors with temporal recordings, after making their way to a memonic station, Clank met a simulation of Orvus who taught him what the chronoscepter was to be used for. He was then presented with a real Chronoscepter to fix the Great Clock with.
Before getting to Sector three Sigmund and Clank came across the Hypersonic Brainwave Scrambler, Clank destroyed it and the two of them proceeded to go to Sector 3.
Great Clock: Sector Three
Great Clock: Sector Three was a large planet room where most of the planets were from the Polaris Galaxy, it also has a few side rooms such as the orientation room where videos can be viewed.
Clank went through this sector when attempting to escape from Doctor Nefarious after just waking up.
After destroying the Hypersonic Brainwave scrambler, Clank and Sigmund returned to sector three where Clank repaired planets that had been damaged by Doctor Nefarious after viewing the Orientation video. After a while Sigmund left Clank to fix time on his own, Clank later found him in the Orientation room upset about Orvus no longer being with him.
Great Clock: Sector Four
Great Clock: Sector Four consists of the buildings close to one side of the Orvus chamber and the pathway leading to it, it also contains a planet room that only contains Fastoon.
After repairing most of the planets, Clank and Sigmund carried onto sector 4 to fix Memonic Station Iota, after doing so that they carried on to go to the Orvus Chamber, but soon after arriving Lawrence immobilised the two of them, while Clank was carried off to Vapidea, Sigmund remained on the Great Clock.
Great Clock: Sector Five
Great Clock: Sector Five consisted of landing pads for aircraft and the orvus chamber.
After being rescued by Azimuth, Ratchet and Clank landed on the Great Clock where Azimuth killed Ratchet for not obeying his orders, Clank ran for the Orvus chamber while Azimuth was distracted by Sigmund, Clank used the chamber to rewind time by six minutes to stop Azimuth killing Ratchet. Ratchet fought Azimuth inside the Orvus chamber. After realising his mistakes, Azimuth sacrificed himself by reversing what he had done to it, to stop time from collapsing in on itself.
Other sections of the Great Clock
- Solana terminal 6, a section of the Great Clock presumably related to the Solana Galaxy.
- Orvus Chamber - main room of Great Clock where the flow of time can be changed.
- Great Clock: Sector Nine
- According to Orvus and Nefarious, the Zoni were the ones who engineered the masterpiece, led by Orvus, in the center of the universe.
- According to Lawrence, 117,000 Zoni guarded and maintained the Great Clock before Nefarious set his Hypersonic Brainwave Scrambler loose and dwindled their numbers to 305, and then to 120. Ratchet had rescued 40 scattered Zoni throughout the Breegus System with the Zoni Vessel and returned them to the Clock, and the rest of the remaining Zoni seemed to return in the end.
- The Great Clock had over 4.3 trillion moving parts, making it the most complicated piece of machinery in the known universe. Second was the IRIS Supercomputer, and third was a Terachnoid juice maker.
- According to Alister Azimuth, Kaden was the first outsider to theorize it ever existed.
- The computer that governs the Great Clock runs on PK-17 sisterboards with a raritanium vector shell. The only other computer with this setup was the IRIS.[4]
- There was a plot-hole regarding its real name. On Torren IV, Alister says to Ratchet that "Clock was a rather crude translation of the runes on Quantos. It specifically says 'Keeper of Time.'" But during recordings of Orvus, (such as the orientation video), Orvus himself calls it a clock ("The clock, like time itself, is a gift."). However, it could be that he wasn't speaking his own language.
- There's another plot-hole regarding the time travel capabilities. If the Clock cannot be used directly for time travels that were longer than six minutes (as it would rip the very fabric of existence), it can; however, be used indirectly as a time machine. The Clock can fix time anomalies but can also create them. For example, on Morklon, Sigmund creates a time rift to allow Ratchet and Clank to travel 10 years in the past, and changing history by helping the Fongoids winning the Gimlick Valley battle, which constitutes a paradox.
- This was the only location that it appeared the first and last level in the game, the other one being planet Veldin in Ratchet & Clank.


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Friedrich M. necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 44 diseños de 10 diseñadores freelance.
Goldkurier.de aims to revolutionize the market of gold purchasing by providing an easy way for end customer to monetize their gold assets.
Customers can send in gold and jewelry via post and receive instant cash, within 24h after receipt of the gold and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, without going physically to offline gold buyers.
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We aim to be a serious and professional gold trading company.
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A $1-trillion wealth transfer is about to hit Wall Street.
Private venture capital (VC), the go-to funding source for decades' worth of technology-based startups – including Google (GOOG), Medtronic (MDT), Intel (INTC) and even Apple (AAPL) – is about to be supplanted by public venture capital.
- The iPhone XS Max Could Be A Profit Machine
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- iPhone XR Will Cannibalize Sales Of Premium iPhones, But That Shouldn't Worry Apple
- Key Takeaways From Sonos' First Earnings Report As A Public Company
- How A Trade War With China Would Impact Apple's Valuation: An Interactive Analysis
- Apple's Next iPhone Cycle Should Bolster Margins, ASPs
What does that mean for everyday investors like us?
It means that scooping up early profits from the most compelling (and potentially disruptive) technology companies will no longer be exclusive to well-heeled insiders and institutions.
We won't have to wait for venture capital firms to flip these companies onto the public market via IPOs for our chance to profit. Which, I might add, they've done to the tune of $824 billion since 1985, according to data from the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).
We're still in the embryonic stage of this transformation. But once it kicks in, we'll finally be able to grab a piece of the action. From the very start.
Public Venture: The Next Big Thing
How can I be so sure that public venture is the next big thing? It's simple, really…
Insiders already concede that the traditional VC model is broken.
A May 2012 report by a major VC investor, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, leaves no room for misinterpretation.
After analyzing its 20-year history of VC investing, it found that its returns "haven't significantly outperformed the public market since the late 1990s, and, since 1997, less cash has been returned to investors than has been invested in VC."
Or, more specifically, after accounting for fees, the majority of its funds (62 out of 100) failed to outperform investing in the stock market.
And those that did outperform (20 out of 100 funds) didn't exactly impress. The threshold to qualify as an "outperformer" was just three percentage points more per year than the returns of the stock market.
I'm sorry. But three percentage points hardly seem like fair compensation for giving up liquidity for more than a decade, in some cases.
The foundation's ultimate conclusion? Again, the "model is broken."
I'll say so. And other hard evidence confirms it, too.
For example, the number of VC funds raising capital each year is declining – down 3% in the last year and 18% since 2008.
The amount of money raised by VC firms has been on a downward slope lately, too. As NVCA President, Mark Heesen, says, the industry has been "below $25 billion each year since 2009, a size that many believe to be optimal for successful investing and maximizing returns."
So longtime VC investors aren't just saying the model is broken. They're acting like it's broken, as well, by investing considerably less.
Feed Me, Seymour!
On the other hand, while institutions are becoming increasingly reluctant to fund startups, everyday investors can't get enough. Case in point: the success of crowdfunding companies like Kickstarter.
In you're unfamiliar with the concept, crowdfunding involves everyday individuals banding together to financially support people, startups, organizations, or movements.
Kickstarter's platform alone has raised more than $450 million – from about three million people funding over 35,000 projects – since its launch less than five years ago.
And the total crowdfunding market size almost doubled last year, to $2.8 billion, according to research firm, Massolution.
Clearly, the public possesses an appetite for providing capital to support the right ideas.
And they're about to gain access to many more opportunities. In fact, it's literally guaranteed, thanks to recent changes in regulations.
In tomorrow's column, I'll provide all the details and, more importantly, how we can start positioning ourselves to profit from the coming public venture boom.


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Whaleback Ski Area makes a comebackBy MARK HAYWARD
New Hampshire Union Leader
October 07. 2013 9:02PM
A non-profit organization said it has reached a deal with the owner of Whaleback Mountain in Enfield and will open the small, community-based ski area this season.
The Upper Valley Snow Sports Foundation has launched a website and said it needs to raise $100,000 by Oct. 22 for plans to move forward.
The 85-acre Whaleback Mountain hugs Interstate 89 just east of Lebanon. It operated for eight years but closed last season, after accumulating more than $1 million in debt, according to the on-line ski magazine First Tracks!!.
The Randolph National Bank acquired the assets in an August auction, First Tracks!! said.
The Upper Valley group immediately started discussions with the bank, the group said. A lease and purchase agreement, signed in September, calls on the Upper Valley Snow Sports Foundation to take control of the property in late October.
"UVSSF members first came together in the spring of 2013 on the heels of Whaleback Mountain shuttering operations. Like our fellow residents, we recognize the importance of Whaleback as a community asset and started our journey to purchase and operate the mountain," reads a statement on the website, www.whaleback.com.
Opening day is set for Dec. 26.
Whaleback is selling season passes ranging from $165 for a midweek pass to $999 for a family pass. It hopes to offer a winter camp, after-school groups and a ski team, the website said.
It said that IRS approval of its application as a 501(c)3 non-profit entity is pending and is expected next year.


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POMONA >> Modest Mouse plans on making a triumphant return to the Inland Valley.
Instead of performing at the larger Fox Theater, where the Issaquah, Wash. band last played in Pomona on April 16, they will headline the smaller Glass House.
Not surprisingly, the rock group has sold out the venue.
The group's last release was the EP "No One's First, and You're Next" which featured B-sides and unreleased tracks while their last album with original material was 2007's "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank."
Those interested can see if more tickets have been released or try a ticket reseller such as www.stubhub.com.
The group garnered attention during the first week of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in April when lead singer Isaac Brock had the sound turned off on him after the band played past its deadline.
Brock didn't stop singing and the other band members kept playing, which prompted the audience to sing along for the song, "Float On," from the 2004 album "Good News for People Who Love Bad News."
In June, the group announced on its website at www.modestmouse.com that it was going to cancel its Europe and British tour to work on its next album. The announcement said band members "appreciate our fans" and would make it up to them.
"We look forward to sharing our new music with the world next year," the statement said.


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Bradley Cooper Narrates Anti-Mitt Romney Documentary
Bradley Cooper has lent his voice to Hindsight, a new work-in-progress documentary that is looking into the policies and actions of Mitt Romney.
"Based on the spectacular success of Seal Team Six, several journalists have asked me what a film on Mitt Romney would look like," studio mogul Harvey Weinstein wrote in a Huffington Post piece.
"I told them it would definitely be a comedy, so I decided to get the Seal Team Six team back together. John Stockwell and Meghan O'Hara have joined forces with me on the feature film Hindsight. Here is a little trailer of the work-in-progress so far… narrated by Bradley Cooper," he added.
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Potential Phoenix Coyotes owner short on cash -- report
Is it time for the NHL to look at relocating the Phoenix Coyotes?
The league will not be selling the financially-struggling franchise to former San Jose Sharks CEO Greg Jamison before a Jan. 31 deadline with the city of Glendale, according to an ESPN.com report.
The reason? Jamison does not have the cash needed to purchase the team.
If a deal was made on or before Jan. 31, Jamison would receive $308 million over the life of a 20-year deal to manage the property under the current lease agreement he negotiated last year with Glendale.
The report also suggests a separate group of investors is prepared to step into the void created by Jamison's failure to seal the deal. Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers would like to renegotiate the terms of the current deal with the new group of investors.
The failure to sell the team to Jamison would also open up speculation that the Coyotes could be on the move. Possible relocation options include Quebec City, Hamilton, the Greater Toronto Area, Seattle and Kansas City.
The NHL has owned the Coyotes since 2009 when then-owner Jerry Moyes filed for bankruptcy and lined up Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie to purchase the team and move it north of the border. The league took exception and went to court where the bankruptcy judge allowed the NHL to take over the team in September 2009.