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2013 Nissan Quest: New Car Review
Pros: Comfortable interior; exceptional turning radius; bold styling; decent acceleration.
Cons: Massive size makes it a suburb-only affair; limited third-row space
What's New: LE has standard 360-degree camera system; rear entertainment now available on SV model; MSRP reduced by $1,310 for SV and by $980 for SL.
Courtesy of the rash of crossover utility vehicles storming the market a few years ago, the minivan segment has been a quiet one as of late, with many manufacturers pulling out of the segment altogether. Those that have stayed have made some changes to their offerings to keep them interesting. The 2013 Nissan Quest must compete with no fewer than six SUV and crossover models offered by Nissan itself, not to mention those built by other automakers. Ultimately, the Quest relies on unique styling and an array of near-luxury features to make its case.
The first thing you'll notice about the Quest is its mammoth size. All in, the Quest is a mere 2 inches shy of the Cadillac Escalade in every exterior dimension. A few urban miles in the Quest and some experience with low-speed maneuvering in a parking lot or driveway quickly reveals this minivan's oversized proportions. Despite its length, the Quest has a surprisingly tight turning radius that makes up for some of the difficulty in maneuvering.
Once you look past the size and start looking at the styling, you get the sense that the Quest's designers really wanted the Quest to stand out from the competition. Where its rivals are sticking with the familiar shapes and forms of a minivan, the Quest offers bold styling that makes it just different enough without looking too youthful. For this fourth-generation Quest, Nissan's designers did away completely with its predecessor's swoopy roofline and pronounced character lines, instead opting for sheer, near-vertical surfaces and few superfluous details.
This is most readily seen in the rear liftgate, which can only be described as bolt-upright and meets a nearly horizontal roofline at the top. Around the sides, a shoulder line and character line are present, but only just, giving way to the expanse of metal used in the doors. These styling details only exaggerate the height even more, making the van feel taller than it already is.
Comfort & Utility
If styling is the Nissan's main differentiator, its interior is a very close second. A majority of this comes from the available technology offered in the Quest, but we'll get to that in a minute. In terms of comfort, you'd be hard pressed to find a better option in the segment. We'd go so far to say that the nearest match to this level of interior comfort can be found in the premium sedan segment.
Any seat in the cabin is a fine place to perch, with the front being the best seat in the house. With superb lumbar support, deep cushioning and supportive bolsters, a long road trip seems like not only a possibility, but even a preferred use for the Quest. The same can be said for the second-row captain's chairs. The third-row bench is comfortable when talking about seat quality, but we found the legroom to be a bit tight. Although headroom is ample for adults, we'd say the third row is reserved for little ones and cap the adult capacity at the front four chairs.
The only place where the Quest's interior falls short is cargo area, which is surprising given the van's size. While it will fare well for an extensive grocery run, it might not hold the luggage for a van full of passengers without some creative stacking. The third row can be stowed flat for additional room, but then that eats into passenger capacity, a van's main selling point.
Our tester showed up in LE guise, the top of the Quest line. While this does mean things like leather seats and up-sized alloy wheels, it also means the lion's share of technology features. Nissan's Around View monitor--now standard on the LE--provides a 360-degree, top-down view, which makes low-speed maneuvering safer and easier.
The Quest LE also includes a rear entertainment package, which is available as an option on the SV and SL. Its 11-inch, ceiling-mounted display can play back DVDs or media accessed through USB or RCA connections. Rear seat passengers can use the included pairs of wireless headphones while front seat passengers enjoy other audio.
In the cockpit there's SiriusXM radio, Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming capability and an excellent voice-recognition system for tasks like entering navigation destinations. The navigation includes XM's traffic reporting, but still seemed to route us right through the middle of the worst traffic instead of finding alternate routes for directions.
Performance & Fuel Economy
All trims of the Quest come with a 3.5-liter V6 engine paired to a continuously variable transmission, which controls all the gear ratios without actually shifting gears. The combination is good for 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque, which does a decent job of moving the nearly 4,400-lb van from a standstill.
Fuel economy is listed as 19 mpg city/24 mpg hwy by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Throughout the week, we saw closer to 15, but that was on purely city driving with a quick jaunt out to the suburbs to test highway performance.
Standard safety features for the Quest include ABS, disc brakes at all four corners, traction control, stability control, active front head restraints and an array of airbags protecting passengers in all three rows.
The 2013 Nissan Quest earned the highest possible ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in all areas but roof strength, where it received an Acceptable rating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has yet to crash test the Quest.
Driving Impressions
While this vehicle should have no problem in rural and suburban settings, driving it on busy city streets requires a lot of attention. Its width means little room for error on narrow streets and a tight fit in some parking lots. The good turning radius helps, but Quest drivers will likely feel more comfortable on roads that are busy and less confined.
On the highway the Quest is stable and shows little strain. But on a windy day, its slab-sided styling does make it susceptible to strong gusts despite its weight.
Where the weight does come in handy is ride comfort, where nothing but the largest road seams or potholes seem to unsettle the big van. The Quest's ride is plush compared to other minivans, adding to the luxurious feel of the LE model.
Other Cars to Consider
Chrysler Town & Country: The heavy hitter of the minivan game does come with rear seat entertainment as an option, but doesn't do it as well as the Quest, and doesn't have near the interior refinement of the Nissan.
Honda Odyssey: The Odyssey has gone through similar transformations as the Quest, and is arguably the closest competitor to the Nissan. The Quest's styling is a bit more striking, and if you outfit the Honda with a near-identical spec sheet, it will cost $1,000 more.
Toyota Sienna: Toyota's entry also went through a major overhaul recently, and offers more storage space. The Toyota's interior isn't as well-appointed or executed, but the Sienna is not as expensive as the Quest.
AutoTrader Recommends
While we really liked the Quest LE, it does get expensive at $42,640. If you can live without navigation, we suggest the one-step-down SL, which will save you about $9,000. The rear-seat entertainment system is still available as an option, and although you don't get the Around View monitor, a backup camera is still included. The dual-panel sunroof is available on the SL, too.


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Frank Lampard's 200th goal for Chelsea sent the Blues on their way to a convincing victory against West Ham, and ensured they took advantage of a second successive defeat for Tottenham.
Spurs old boy Dimitar Berbatov scored the solitary goal at White Hart Lane as Fulham collected three points, and Chelsea were able to climb into the Premier League's top three following their victory at Stamford Bridge.
Eden Hazard scored Chelsea's second in a lively display from the the young winger, who also provided Lampard with the opportunity to convert and secure another landmark.
The goal was Lampard's 12th in the Premier League for Chelsea this season - his best haul for three years - and leaves the midfielder needing a further three to overtake Bobby Tambling as the club's record scorer.
Lampard's double century was reward for classic endeavour from the 34-year-old, as he ghosted into the West Ham area to firmly place a header past Jussi Jaaskelainen after Hazard had stood the ball up on the penalty spot.
This significant strike must have tasted even sweeter for Lampard given the opposition, with the veteran still the subject of deafening objection from the West Ham support whenever the ball is under his control.
Shortly after Lampard and stooped to score, the Hammers thought they had a leveller through Andy Carroll, when the on loan Liverpool striker squeezed his shot past the advancing Petr Cech.
Matt Jarvis had done well to scurry his way to the by-line and squeeze out a cross, but Carroll was adjudged to have unfairly eased David Luiz out of contention to win the ball.
Aside from the tireless runs of Jarvis, West Ham offered little in terms of an attacking threat, and were fortunate to enter into the interval with a deficit of only one goal.
The visitors could have been buried by half-time, were it not for the profligacy of Demba Ba, who spurned three clear opportunities to provide Chelsea with a decisive lead.
The first came courtesy of a pass from Lampard as Ba turned off the shoulder of James Collins, but the former Hammer skewed his shot wide of Jaaskelainen's right post.
Ba streaked clear of the West Ham defence for an almost identical chance shortly before half-time but Jaaskekainen stayed big when the Senegalese weakly pulled the trigger.
A hat-trick of missed chances in the first peiod by Ba was completed when he again lacked conviction in the shot, allowing Jaaskelainen to smother the ball low to his right, having broken through the defensive line once again.
Hazard resumed for the second-half with a spring in his step; making a fool out of Joey O'Brien and Matt Taylor, before attempting to find a blue shirt in the West Ham area with a rabona cross.
His exuberance soon paid dividends for Chelsea when, five minutes after the break. the Belgian once again proved to be a cut above his opponents with a well taken goal after some rapid interchange.
Hazard controlled the ball on the right touchline, before engaging in a crisp one-two with Juan Mata, which allowed the former to zip across the area and divert his shot into the bottom right corner.
Any stuffing West Ham still had in them was knocked out by such an early goal in the second-half, although Jarvis continued to impress as he burrowed his way down the Chelsea left in an absorbing battle with Cesar Azpilicueta.
Chances continued to come for the home side, with Mata and Hazard imposing themselves on proceedings, and the former would have added a third were it not for the legs of Jaaskelainen.
West Ham went for two up top in the closing stages, with Carlton Cole partnering Carroll, but the former Chelsea forward was unable to affect proceedings, although did manage to bring a regulation stop from Cech.
Things have hardly been straightforward in the reign of Rafael Benitez at Chelsea, but the Blues have there have been few greater examples of simplicity than the triumph over West Ham.

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Which Hollywood starlet is trying friends' patience by incessantly talking about her vagina? . . . Which New York nightlife fixture has a secret "hot-boxing" room in the back of their club? . . . Which comic star has dropped so much weight that friends are suggesting he's gone a little too wild with cocaine? . . . Which socialite is the butt of jokes for waiting patiently at every event for party photographers to find her, which they seldom ever do? . . . Which newlywed might've just pulled her own Liza Minnelli and married a man who friends insist prefers men? . . . Which social butterfly, forced to stay in when Hurricane Sandy canceled a host of events, realized she can't stand her other half?
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There was a lot of talk over the summer about the discontinuation of Vitasoy soymilks, and I really took it to heart.
It was my first 'favorite soy milk'; I remember buying 99 cent and 4 for $5 cartons of it by the basketfuls from the tiny Central Square Whole Foods during college. There always seemed to be a Creamy Original in my fridge, no matter what. When I moved to Portland I realized it was no longer the cheapest soymilk around, and I was cheap, so I just moved on, until I fell for the Chocolate Peppermint. It became a vegan holiday tradition, as did stocking up on the sales afterwards. Seriously, stocking up.
So, when two of my friends recently alerted me to 99 cent sales on Vitasoy's holiday flavors at Grocery Outlet, I immediately thought three things:
1) HOW SOON could I get there.
3) Hold me, it must be the final close out…
Shockingly, I haven't yet run there, but a friend did gift me with a Holly Nog and dear Peppermint Chocolate soymilk. Have you ever heard of anything nicer?! A mug of warmed Holly Nog before bed is just…l;ksglfdklfgh…nice.
Goodbye, my friends….
My google skills aren't bringing any hard evidence aside from rumors on discussion boards, and the company website doesn't mutter a word about the discontinuation of all or any lines. The best, and by best, I mean most depressing, actual word was found on the My Vitasoy Facebook, commenting that:
"Unfortunately, due to heavy competition in the US soymilk market, we've discontinued our Vitasoy Soymilk in the US…but they're still in Canada….We apologize for the inconvenience…."
Deep breath.
So will next year revolve around homemade coconut soy nog and Westsoy's (arguably even better?) Chocolate Peppermint Stick Soy Beverage?
Or a trip to Canada?
Update: Vitasoy confirmed via comment below that their Facebook remark is true, and pretty much, they give their Canadian fans a big hug.


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by The Beast » Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:32 pm
-Yes, you sure did.
-I can't help you grasp the definition of unoriginal.
-Hans Gruber isn't a god using mind control. He's fallible and so are his men but they aren't conveniently stupid in a way that ensures their defeat.
-I've always hated that aspect of the Marvel brand, probably why I was never a Marvel fanboy despite collecting their books for years.
-Thankfully MoS is one of the least guilty offenders to come around in years. The only reason why you'd think the conclusion to MoS was forgone was you were spoiled walking into it.
-Then you can't tell the difference between contrivance and controversy.
by The Beast » Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:41 pm
They are all soulless monsters, what makes nazi's so special compared to any other mass murderer?
by Draco x » Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:58 am
If you want to go with murdering douche Superman, here is your guy here:
by The Shadow » Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:15 am
GREAT! Seems you know when and where... point out some examples!!
Oh, as an English teacher I know its definition. What I don't know is how you think MoS had pacing that was MORE original than any other action movie.
Wow, you sure don't know your Norse mythology, do you?
Did you see Thor at least?
So you like the grandiose, nearly unflawed characters of DC? The ones that don't kill and always find another way?
Seems MoS wouldn't be up your alley as it's more a Marvel-type movie than a DC one.
Also, you bought comics you didn't like for years? I wish I had money for that!
Wait... you didn't know Superman would win in the end?
by The Shadow » Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:17 am
Not every Nazi was a mass murderer.
by Spektre » Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:49 am
I know right?!
Make It even.
Which is worse?
- The Man of Steel movie
- A root canal
by Spektre » Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:59 am
Agreed on most ALL accounts especially John Williams. I expect a few hundred years from now people will still no John Williams' music. He has been very prolific and an extraordinarily high level.
by The Beast » Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:12 pm
-Why would I waste my time trying to convince you of anything? Whedon has one voice when it comes to dialogue, Buffy=Angel=Firefly=Cabin in the Woods=Avengers. If his brand of cutie pie/ironic hipster banter doesn't bother you, congratulations, you like something I don't.
-When did I claim MoS had pacing that was MORE original than any other action movie? That's your straw man, not my argument. Why is it that so many English teachers have such piss poor reading comprehension?
But hey, maybe you can help me source an old quote that I love so dearly, "Those who can, do, and those who can't, teach."
-I don't need to know Norse mythology when the movie lays out all the logic I need to know. Loki can control the minds of men, until the plot requires that these men break control to build failsafes into the mcguffin device to ensure victory for our heroes.
-Never got interested in DC until Crisis was imminent and big changes were coming. I hate the black and white morality of the Silver Age and now I trade wait everything.
-MoS is right up my alley because I've always wanted to see DC characters with more of a Marvel style execution, as long as the feet of clay is kept to a minimum.
-Holy FUCK, are you hostile! This is why I hate teachers, they always resort to aggression and ridicule to ensure conformity. I don't like what you like, get the fuck over it. I liked all the comics I bought, but I was never completely in love with every aspect of them. DC was too preachy and Marvel was too whiny.
-If the ending wasn't spoiled for me, then I would not have been so certain how Superman would achieve total victory without making some hard choices. This suspense was lacking in the 3rd act of Avengers, I knew everything would turn out just fine and our heroes would achieve total victory without compromise.
-OMDV, you preferred Avengers, I preferred MoS. You like Silver Age formula, I prefer Golden Age formula, always have, always will.
by The Shadow » Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:37 pm
But you're saying MoS does compared to Avengers. Before we go further I know you did because the choices were MoS or Avengers and you said Avengers was a distant second.
Now that that's clarified, let's continue dissecting your 'argument' shall we? Your replies are bolded and mine are in italics to make it easy.
You said Avengers, in comparison to MoS had "pedestrian pacing".
I then asked you to explain your point.
You said "Pedestrian as in commonplace, unoriginal."
I asked a series of questions. "I still don't know what you mean... how is this action movie's pacing more commonplace or unoriginal than A) any other action movie and; B) more commonplace or unoriginal than MoS? and; C) Where is MoS superior?"
You never responded and totally avoided the question. You can CLEARLY see both points B and C relate to MoS.
And then you said "I can't help you grasp the definition of unoriginal" Which I am quite familiar with... your replies fall into the category.
I then explained my profession and asked again "What I don't know is how you think MoS had pacing that was MORE original than any other action movie." That would include Avengers.
And now we're here... with you insulting my profession and still not explaining your point.
Based on your lack of reply to some very simple questions I often wonder why is it so many people on forums have such piss poor reading comprehension. Maybe the BC school system failed you.
Am I using bigger words than you are comfortable with? Should I write at a lower level to help you understand the questions? Should I reword them (yet again) using easier words to simplify them?
How can I help you?
Not everyone is capable of being a teacher. We have to wade through many shit writings by people who THINK they are smart yet don't answer the simple questions that were put in front of them. Sound familiar?
It takes patience to be a teacher (such as me showing how you're avoiding answering simple questions) and accusing me of straw man arguments when you can plainly see it was a part of a series of questions in relation to your initial point.
Yet it seems you do.
You say "Not this god who can't keep his thralls in check and not this army that cruises downtown New York until it's time for them to be attacked/defeated."
Yet if you knew Norse mythology you'd know Loki is almost always at fault for his own plans failing. Whedon did a great job of incorporating this aspect of his character from myth to movie.
But what would I know? I'm, only a teacher......................
I don't think you know what hostile means.
Because if you did you would see your post is teeming with hostility from insulting my profession to swearing to 'yelling' by using all caps.
Sometimes we use it to combat stupidity too....
A fortune teller too!
How did you know MoS would be faced with such earth shattering challenges?
You finally got something right!
No, I don't prefer the Silver Age formula (though I see some benefits to it I also see drawbacks). I much prefer the modern style of comic.
... your fortune teller skills don't translate to mind reading...
And you haven't read much Golden Age have you?
by xshane666x » Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:55 am3 people have super shitty taste in movies.
by xshane666x » Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:57 am3 people have super shitty taste in movies.
by The Beast » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:09 pm
MoS had non-linear pacing in the second act to break up the monotony of watching Clark grow up while Avengers had purely linear pacing, how could you be so fucking obtuse that you need that spelled out for you?
Don't confuse my lack of compliance to jump through your hoops and dignify your straw-man arguments with faulty reading comprehension.
Of course not, some of us have drive to accomplish something worthwhile with our lives.
Too bad I'm not a Marvel Fanboy, or I'd be able to rationalize the plot hole as effectively as you.
That's right, you aren't even worth a dime a dozen because there's so many of you.
That's not hostility, it's blowback from you passive aggressive behavior.
Bullshit, it's your go to move, it's the one fucking note teachers know. Only an ignorant cunt would confuse non-compliance with stupidity.
Because no plot holes showed up to give Superman an easy out.
One of us should.
The watered down approach where there's a little bit of all incarnations in one? Look at you, developing a taste for diluted wine...
Where heroes killed, maimed, threatened and didn't have to save all the bad guys? Sure, just last night Superman threatened to rip out a guy's gizzard if he interrupted Superman's radio broadcast after he hijacked the studio.
by The Shadow » Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:44 pm
God I think I love you.
You mock me for my profession and yet YOU don't know what the fuck you're talking about?
MoS was non-linear in its storytelling technique. It had events, Clark growing up, that were not chronological.
There is no such thing as non-linear pacing you stunned cunt dipshit.
Pacing is the frequency of exciting events in a movie. The more exciting events, the faster paced your screenplay. The fewer exciting events, the slower paced your screenplay.
So you didn't ever answer the question about how MoS's pacing was superior to Avengers.... because you didn't KNOW WHAT YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
How could you be so fucking obtuse that you need that spelled out for you? And then you try and come off as fucking smart?
And, again, you don't answer a couple simple questions and create your own straw man argument. There's a word for people like you; hypocrite.
That's me waving with my 4 year BEd and half completed Masters.
I'm not a Marvel fanboy either. I just know my Norse mythology, unlike you, and am able to recognize Whedon bringing in elements of the myth.
If you weren't being such a douche bag and you had some basic Norse mythology knowledge, you might have been able see what was being done. It obviously went waaaaaay over your head. Too bad.
Unless you're the CEO of some huge company I hate to break it to you but there are a lot of people with the same professions.
Ah, an EXCUSE to be hostile. Got it.
See definition of hypocrite again.
Truth hurts.
And only an ignorant cunt would insult a profession he/she is not qualified to judge.
The plot hole was Superman being forced into that situation.
Sadly it's not you.
That's about the worst analogy I've ever seen.
Fuck BC schools failed you...
Ah, Superman THREATENED. He makes threats in the modern comics too. I think I know why you like the Golden Age stuff! It's written for kids under 10!
Now it all makes sense!!!!!!!
by The Beast » Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:28 pm
Well as long as we can agree to disagree that's all that matters isn't it?
by The Shadow » Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:11 pm
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Didn't realize that cute girl plus Taekwondo makes a good combination. Makes me want to train harder.


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Homer L. Stutsman, 75
Homer L. Stutsman, 75, of Botkins, went home to be with the Lord at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Homer was born on Feb. 5, 1937, in Sidney, to Frances (Shannon Stutsman) Kah and Homer Woodrow Stutsman, and they preceded him in death.
On Oct. 4, 1958, he married Roslyn (Ahlers) Stutsman, and she survives.
He is also survived by five children, Kevin (Mary) Stutsman of Hot Springs, Ark., Tracey (Tami) Stutsman of Buckland, Caelynn (Michael) Bradshaw of New Breman, Susan (John Jr.) Covelli of Troy and Deanna (Greg) Steinke of Beckley, W.Va.; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Kevin Stutsman II (Sarah), Trystan and Brooklyn, Rebekah Stutsman-Robbins (Joshua Robbins) and Renee, Shannon, Chelsea, Taylor and Melita Stutsman, Michael Abernathy, Leigh-Ann (Eric) Norris, Oliver Stutsman, Kristin, Kortney and Kyle Bradshaw, Kara (Jordan) Rodgers and Wesley, Joshua and Stephanie and Covelli, Brent, Ryan, Bethany and Trey Steinke; numerous stepgrandchildren and great-stepgrandchildren; a twin brother, Woodrow (Patty) Stutsman; a sister, Louise Poore; a half-sister, Dorothy (Homer) Stengel; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, David John Stutsman; one half-sister, Connie Kah.
For 59 years, Homer was employed at Ridley USA, formerly Botkins Grain & Feed, Provico and Hubbard Milling. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards, loved sports and was an avid follower of the Cincinnati Reds. He was a quiet man with a wry sense of humor. Homer had some favorite dishes he loved cooking for his family.
Homer was a member of the Eagles, Wapakoneta Chapter.
Homer accepted the Lord as his personal saviour on April 28 and attended Calvary Chapel Church in Minster.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney, with son-in-law Michael Bradshaw and Greg Steinke officiating. Burial will follow at Pearl Cemetery, Swanders.
The family will receive visitors from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral home.
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Nintendo has announced that Wii Sports Club will take all of the Wii Sports titles on the Nintendo eShop and bundle them together along with two new sports in a physical, retail bundle.
Wii Sports Club takes the fundamentals of the 8-year-old Nintendo original, Wii Sports, and throws in some online multiplayer and connectivity with the Wii U GamePad. The eStore versions of golf, bowling and tennis are bundled together along with the new games, like boxing and baseball in this new sports set. We must admit, putting the GamePad on the floor and using a Wiimote to swing at a golf ball reminds us that there is some very unique technology possible on the Wii U that we wish the Big N would utilize more often.
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Tea Scales?
Greetings! I love my loose teas but I always just scoop the desired amount with a tea scoop & put it in my infuser. I'm hearing lots about tea scales & was wondering what the difference would be if I weighed the tea then put it in my infuser. And are there any specific kinds of scales that are best & amounts of tea that I need for a cup depending on the type of tea.
Thanks for any replies you may have & sorry if this question seems a bit stupid aha I am new to tea scales.
Peace, Love & Tea ♥ =]
i searched for electronic pocket scale on ebay to find the one i use, it was a jewelry scale – works great
I tried to use a food scale for tea but it wasn't accurate enough. It couldn't measure grams unless the amount on the scale was over 15 g, haha. But I've since gotten an older scale off of Craigslist that works a lot better, though it needs to be recalibrated every few months.
I generally go with 2 grams per 8 ounces, unless I'm measuring oolong. Then I'll do something like 3.5 grams per 6 ounces with very short steeps.
I too have an electric pocket scale meant for jewelry, bought on Amazon for ~$15. I love it, use it often, especially for white & green teas – anything big and hard to measure with a teaspoon. I use about 3 grams leaf for 8oz water for most teas, oolongs and whites sometimes stronger.
It's so nice to see these archived posts. I searched for scale information and here it is. I purchased one for $10 from Amazon today. I was leery because of the price, but it has 4 out of 5 stars from almost 200 reviewers, so we'll see…
I love mine by Polder-it is very accurate. Don't know what I ever did without it!
I love the one Upton has. I hope to get it for Christmas. It is especially for tea, not just a general kitchen scale, and has a cup weight mode. I think it is reasonably priced, too.
if you find one with a tare option you can zero out your infuser and add the tea to it without having to transfer it again.


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BOONE, N.C. (April 14, 2009) - After taking a 12-4 lead the Bucs gave up 11 unanswered runs to fall to Appalachian State by the final of 15-12 Tuesday night at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium in Boone, N.C.
With the loss, the Bucs losing streak goes to five games as they drop to 14-19 on the year and 6-12 in conference play, while the Mountaineers go to 18-16 overall.
ASU reliever Nick Daniels picked up his first win of the season throwing a scoreless seventh. Senior Ben Allen (
ETSU was led offensively by Allen and left fielder Troy Mendez (
The Bucs jumped out in front in the top of the first as Mendez doubled off the wall in right center to score right fielder Jacob Fabry (Chattanooga, Tenn.) to take a 1-0 lead. ETSU added four more runs in the inning on a sac fly to deep center by first baseman Paul Hoilman (Johnson City, Tenn.), an RBI double by Allen and a two-run home run by the designated hitter Danny Petro (Atlanta, Ga.) to make the score 5-0.
In the top of the second, catcher Derek Trent (
The Mountaineers got on the board in the bottom of the second as Zack Briggs drove in a run on a grounder to Hoilman to cut the ETSU lead to 7-1. Later in the inning, ASU got another run on a sac fly by Jason Wallace to center to bring the score to 7-2.
Allen continued his hot hitting in the top of the fourth as he drove his third home run of the season over the fence in left center for a three-run home run to extend the Buccaneer lead to 10-2.
Jerod Faggart cut the lead to 10-4 in the bottom of the fourth as he hit a two-run home run over the fence down the right field line.
ETSU got a pair of runs back in the top of the fifth on two-run double by Hoilman to give the Bucs a 12-4 lead.
Appalachian State narrowed the gap in the bottom of the sixth scoring five runs on three hits and two walks to make the score 12-9.
In the bottom of the seventh, Faggart cut the ETSU lead to 12-10 on a sac fly to right. The Mountaineers scored another run in the inning on a ball hit by Wallace to first to bring the Buccaneer lead to one run, 12-11.
After it looked like the Bucs were going to get out of the eighth inning unscathed after getting what appeared to be two quick outs an overturned out call at first sparked an Appalachian State rally as David Towarnicky singled through the right side to tie the game at 12-all. The Mountaineers took the lead on a Chris Alessandria squeeze bunt, and went on to score two more runs in the inning to take a 15-12 lead.
Zack Quate came in and shut the door on the Bucs in the ninth to picking up his seventh save for ASU.
The Bucs are back in action tomorrow at 7 p.m. as they host Tennessee Tech at
Appalachian State 15, ETSU 12 (April 14, 2009 at
ETSU............ 520 320 000 - 12 13 3 (14-19, 6-12 A-Sun)
ASU............... 020 205 24x - 15 14 0 (18-16, 8-11 SoCon)
Pitchers: ETSU - Dustin Plumlee; Ben Andrews (3); Taylor Gouffon (5); Paul Hoilman (6); Ben Allen (8); Darren Caldwell (8)
ASU - Ryan Arrowood;
Win - Nick Daniels (1-2) Loss - Ben Allen (0-2) Save - Zach Quate (7)
Home Runs - ETSU - Danny Petro (8); Ben Allen (3)
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21 Female Empowerment Anthems Every Woman Needs To Hear
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Now is the time for female empowerment and gender equality more than ever before. Over the last year alone, women have stepped up in more ways that one, across many different industries, in hopes to bring about change.
Whether it's through social media, in the actual court room, or through song, the spotlight is being put on strong women who are using their voice to spread awareness and to support other females in any way they can -- whether it's needed or not.
RELATED: 12 Influential Women Who Have Changed Music & How They Did It
Throughout music history, there have been so many songs with beautiful empowering messages, many of which are directed towards women in hopes to make them feel empowered and inspired. Take a look at these 21 female empowerment anthems that every woman needs to hear below.
1. Beyoncé - "Run the World (Girls)"
2. Demi Lovato - "Confident"
3. Daya - "Sit Still, Look Pretty"
4. Rachel Platten - "Fight Song"
5. Meghan Trainor - "No Excuses"
6. Destiny's Child - "Independent Women, Pt. 1"
7. Kelly Clarkson - "Miss Independent"
8. Fifth Harmony - "That's My Girl"
9. Dua Lipa - "New Rules"
10. Alicia Keys - "Superwoman"
11. Kesha - "Woman"
12. Shania Twain - "Man! I Feel Like A Woman"
13. Martina McBride - "This One's For The Girls"
14. Grace featuring G-Eazy - "You Don't Own Me"
15. Dua Lipa - "IDGAF"
16. Alicia Keys - "Girl On Fire"
17. Aretha Franklin - "Respect"
18. Cyndi Lauper - "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"
19. Beyoncé - "***Flawless"
20. Gwen Stefani - "Hollaback Girl"
21. Chaka Khan - "I'm Every Woman"
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Alessandra Ambrosio's Leggy Look Earns Major Style Points
Right about now--the start of BBQ season--is when shorts start to play a major role in our repertoire. And after seeing the outfit Alessandra Ambrosio wore while running errands in Beverly Hills last month, we've never been more eager to break out our favorite cutoffs. The model's leggy look, which consists of Ella Moss' Lila Shirt ($148), Car Mar The Kevin Shorts ($168, 310.271.2727), Gerard Darel's Simple Bag ($510) in Coral, and Chloe's Leather Wedge Sandals ($760), exudes an easy-chic vibe that's perfect for casual weekend outings and reminds us that high-waisted shorts can be a flattering choice when worn with the right pieces. We break down the success of her ensemble, plus show you how to achieve a similarly stylish result in this month's Why It Works story.
Top: When showing this much leg, proportions are everything. Choose a conservative button-front blouse or tee to balance your shorts' up-to-there cut. On another note, we love how the stripes on her shirt offer a fresh riff on the nautical trend.
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Shoes: A low wedge heel in an understated hue adds just the right amount of height, lending the casual outfit a chic finish.
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Cast your cares away and dream of other worlds in the Peasant Blouse – a staple for your bohemian but chic wardrobe. This is the year when we cast our memories back to the hazy days of the 70's. Unearthing and breathing fresh life into the beloved era of big hair, free flowing dresses and flowers in our hair–it is the year of boho chic.
The Peasant Blouse opens down the outside arms and is closed at just three points for an elegant draped effect. A cord adjusts the neck for an off-the-shoulder or a closer fit. Ideal in light, drapey fabrics such as chiffon or gauze.
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Ideal for lightweight fabrics, chiffons, organzas, cheesecloth.


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We all know its good to get away – but what about going somewhere that is a little bit off the beaten track. Here is a list of 10 uncommon holiday destinations that we have put together. Hopefully they might inspire you to take that crazy holiday you have always wondered about! Transylvania, Romania A trip to Transylvania should be on your mind if you wish to visit the home


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The Red Hot Chili Peppers are expected to join headline act Bruno Mars during the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show on Feb. 2 in New Jersey.
Mars is scheduled to make the announcement that he has invited the group to appear at the big game during Fox's coverage of the New Orleans Saints-Seattle Seahawks playoff contest on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the matter said.
Currently on tour, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were already lined up to play a pre-Super Bowl bash in Brooklyn on Feb. 1, hosted by sports radio station WFAN-AM in New York.
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An NFL spokesman referred a request for comment to Mars' spokeswoman, who declined to say whether the Red Hot Chili Peppers will be appearing with the singer.
The addition of the group will likely broaden the appeal of the halftime show beyond Mars' fan base and appeal to older viewers. (Not that anyone who listens to the Red Hot Chili Peppers thinks of themselves as old.)
Because this year's game is in a cold-weather area, hopefully the band will wear more than socks when they perform.
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Frelich, who is deaf, touched audiences on Broadway through her portrayal of a woman reluctant to embrace speech and equally hesitant to love someone. She will bring the energy and emotion from this stage performance to a University of Houston classroom Feb. 8 - 11.
She will work with students in the UH School of Theatre & Dance, showing them how to best use non-verbal communication in their acting. Joining Frelich will be her husband, scenic designer Bob Steinberg, who will work with the school's scenic design students.
Both Frelich and Steinberg will reunite with a few longtime friends while on campus. Mark Medoff, who wrote "Children of a Lesser God"and "Prymate" - a 2004 play that starred Frelich and featured Steinberg's designs - is now a visiting professor at the school. Steven Wallace, the school's director, was associate producer of "Prymate."
The UH School of Theatre & Dance offers bachelor's and master's degrees in theater and teacher certifications in dance. Its graduate program consists of a master of arts in theater and masters of fine arts in theater with specializations in acting, directing and design. Each fall and spring, the school produces five plays performed in the Wortham Theatre and the Jose Quintero Theatre, two dance concerts, the Stuart Ostrow Musical Theatre Workshop, student productions, the New Play Festival, the Houston Shakespeare Festival and the Children's Theatre Festival. The school has benefitted from notable star faculty such as Edward Albee, Lanford Wilson, Sir Peter Hall and Jose Quintero. Among current faculty are Houston Shakespeare Festival founder Sidney Berger, Tony Award-winning playwright Medoff and Tony Award-winning producer Stuart Ostrow.
For details on UH's School of Theatre & Dance, visit http://www.class.uh.edu/theatre/.
About the University of Houston
The University of Houston, Texas' premier metropolitan research and teaching institution, is home to more than 40 research centers and institutes and sponsors more than 300 partnerships with corporate, civic and governmental entities. UH, the most diverse research university in the country, stands at the forefront of education, research and service with more than 35,000 students.


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IMG 7v7 Tournament Open Thread DAY 2
Day 2 of action today, this is where the wins really count.
How has Maximum Exposure fared?
Shane Morris just threw the go ahead touchdown with under a minute to go. #Wolverines
The same play:
"Shane Morris throws a late hail marry to advance his team, great throw! #Michigan commit"
They went on to win their first game of the day.
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The United States has a higher infant mortality rate than other similarly wealthy countries, a report requested by the US government showed Wednesday.
With 32.7 deaths for every 100,000 live births, the US infant mortality rate more than doubles that of Sweden and Japan, according to the report. Countries similar to the US have infant mortality rates between 15 and 25 deaths for every 100,000 births.
The US also has a high death rate for children under 5 and a low birth rate compared to other countries.
The 404-page report by the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine provided an in-depth overview of the health of Americans, and compared those findings with those of 16 other wealthy nations. The grim conclusion: Americans are less healthy and dying younger than people in similar countries.
"I hear statistics like that and I think, aren't we supposed to be better?" asks pediatrician Gwenn O'Keeffe, M.D., author, health journalist, and CEO of Pediatrics Now. "Why don't we have universal coverage? Why don't we have that low death rate? We're going backward."
Plus: Infant Mortality Rate Abnormally High in Mississippi
The US has been known to have a low birth rate and higher infant mortality rate for some time, says Ana Diez Roux, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
"There are obviously multiple sets of factors working together," she says. "This is so systemic and pervasive and we didn't think the public is really aware of the magnitude of this problem."
Diez Roux, a member of the panel that produced the report, says that the exact cause of the high infant mortality rate is unclear and is the result of deeply rooted problems in the country's culture and health care industry. The top cause of infant death is birth defects, followed by prematurity/low birth weight, according to the March of Dimes.
The infant mortality rate is not explained away by ethnic diversity, she says. While US minorities do tend to have a higher infant mortality rate, non-Hispanic white Americans were less healthy across the board than whites in other wealthy countries.
Plus: Best and Worst Places to Give Birth
"Those first three months of life are key. We have to get those babies immunized and keep them healthy and strong," says Dr. O'Keeffe, a member of Parenting's Editorial Advisory Board. "In tough economic times, we have to wonder if people are either not spending money on prenatal care, unable to get access to prenatal care, or unable to make good family planning decisions. We have to worry about people not immunizing in the first month, if kids are getting sick and exposed to stuff."
Plus: Birth Rate Affected by Recession
While the US's high infant mortality rate is shocking, the country's health crisis hardly stops at birth.
Americans of all ages fared worse than the 16 other rich countries – Canada, Japan, Australia and 13 European countries – in a number of other areas: injury and homicide rates, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted disesases, HIV infection and AIDS, drug abuse, and heart and lung disease. Two-thirds of Americans are considered overweight or obese.
"This can't be traced to the health care system," says Diez Roux. "It's much more than the health care system."


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Dreamcrest Realty needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 137 designs submitted by 40 freelance designers.
Dreamcrest Realty
A real estate search engine that displays real estate listings in New England.
People looking to purchase real estate.
I hate to use the word "web 2.0" as its become such a cliche. I would like a logo designed that follows many of the "web 2.0" style ideas. Clean, Simple, Colorful design.
We do not have a color scheme, so please use whatever you would like.
I would prefer either soft earth tones, or a multi-color, colorful logo (like the Google logo).
The logo does not need a tag line. It should use the string "Dreamcrest Realty"
This logo will appear in the upper left hand corner of our website and should be longer width wise than hight wise.
The background should be white.
This is a list of logos that I think are nice. (Not that I want a copy, but I like their artistic look & feel)
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Music Industry Trying To 'Store An Iceberg In The Sahara'
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Imagine all the music in the world as one large iceberg. This iceberg is guarded by the music industry. If you want a chunk out of it, you must buy it. But they made a big mistake; they are desperately trying to store this iceberg in the Sahara and refuse to tow it to a safer place. They might even think that it's too expensive to tow the iceberg all the way up to the poles. The tragedy is that the industry is not even aware that the iceberg melts, so what they are trying to sell is slipping away and is freely admissible as plain and simple water. So on the Internet music is available like water, entirely free, but, unfortunately, illegal.He argues, instead, that copyright should be changed, such that it's not considered a "property right," but rather "a right to a creative income." More specifically, he's arguing for low compulsory licensing rates, basically making it easy for innovators to innovate around music without having to negotiate huge and expensive deals, while also guaranteeing that folks actually get paid. While this is definitely better than what we have today, I'm not at all convinced it really makes sense in the long run. When you have compulsory licenses, what you end up with is a regular fight for certain folks to convince whoever controls the compulsory rates to raise them. The market gets thrown out the window for some guy sticking his finger in the air and having it blown on by those who want him to push the rates up. It's a process prone to abuse.
The simple fact is that no one can or should have a "right to an income" from their own works. You merely have the right to put in place a business model and see how the market reacts. That could provide you with a very nice income or it could provide you with none at all. It's the business model that decides, and we shouldn't be having the government randomly deciding just how that business model works.


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Name: Leah Lin
Location: Fresno, CA., USA
Birthday: May 2nd
Height: 5'3
Weight (lbs): 115
Measurements: 32C-26-27
Ethnicity/Nationality: Hmong
The Interview
Where are you from? And, are you currently living there? If not, where are you currently living?
I'm from and currently resigning in Fresno, CA.
Does your personality match your Zodiac sign? Describe.
It sure does! I am a Taurus. As we all know, a Taurus is known to be stubborn. We get what we want! I am determined and, sooner or later, achieve the goals I set! Taurus are also known for being sensible, and that sure is me. I have a very practical outlook on life and like things simple.
What would you say are your strengths as a model?
I would say communication. I think being a model is more than smiling and posing! One must be able to communicate with others while on the set, meeting fans, or seeking prospective jobs. You can't be boring!
What is your best beauty secret?
I think my smile, because it's "smileliscious!"
Where can we see you?
You can find me on social networking websites or catch me at different events and venues in California.
What are your future plans (long term goals)?
I have tons of plans and goals, both long and short; however, my ultimate long term goal is to be happy in anything I do.
Do you drink? If so, what do you drink? If not, why do you not drink?
I am not a big drinker. I drink once or twice a month on average. My drink of choice: cran and vodka. I'm a simple girl who enjoys simple drinks.
What is the best present you received? What is the best present you gave?
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I'd have to say, the best present I'd given were a pair of Ninja Turtles Headphones. Cool to use anywhere!
Where (restaurants) do you like to eat? What do you order? Why?
I love Italian. There's a family owned and operated restaurant called Luna's in my city. My favorite dish is their half and half dish of fettuccine alfredo and eggplant parmigiana. Yummy!
What do you do on your spare time?
I enjoy being active whether it is a run in the park or sweating it out at the gym.
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I work out 3 -4 times a week in the gym. I love weight lifting!
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I am a home body and only travel for work, but I'd like to have a getaway sometime next spring. Vegas would be number one on my list; I have only been there once!
How would you like your boyfriend to propose to you?
Ooooohhh…this question, I do not have an answer too! I don't think about this kind of stuff! :D
Marriage song? What song would you like played on your wedding night? Why?
This answer, same as last answer! No thoughts on this until that day come. If it comes!
What else can you tell us about yourself?
I like to smile and enjoy the small things in life. Like chocolate.
Any shout-outs or last words?
Thank you for reading about me!


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After nearly half a century, the Stanley Cup again belongs to Chicago.
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The NHL championship is the Hawks' first since 1961, snapping 49 years without the coveted Cup in their grasp and is their fourth in a team history that began in 1926 as members of the Original Six franchises.
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Kent County Court Rules That Straightforward Provision of State Public Bargaining Law Is Essentially Unenforceable
'The court's decision should send the Michigan Legislature back to the drawing board,' says Mackinac Center lawyer
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Contact: Patrick Wright
Director, Mackinac Center Legal Foundation
Michael Jahr
Vice President for Communications
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
MIDLAND — In a ruling issued today, Kent County Circuit Court Judge James R. Redford held that five county taxpayers represented by the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation do not have standing to challenge a "no-privatization" clause inserted in the collective bargaining contracts in 10 Kent County school districts. The clause, which states, "All districts agree not to privatize any KCEA/MEA unionized services for the life of this agreement," is a clear violation of the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, which prohibits school districts and school employee unions from bargaining over "whether or not to contract with a third party for 1 or more noninstructional support services."
"The judge appeared to recognize that the contract provision was illegal, since he stated that his ruling 'should not be construed as approval' of the language," noted MCLF Director Patrick Wright. "But the court's decision inevitably leaves enforcement of state law in the hands of the very parties that violated the law in the first place. The fox is now the only one watching the chicken coop."
"The judge seemed frustrated — and rightly so — that lawmakers hadn't explicitly provided a means of enforcing this law," Wright added. "The court's decision should send the Michigan Legislature back to the drawing board. Legislators should consider whether criminal and civil penalties for school board members and union negotiators would be appropriate in instances where these individuals violate the public trust by willfully bargaining over prohibited subjects.
"More fundamentally, state lawmakers should recognize that certain subjects were prohibited precisely because legislators believed that school districts were sometimes unable to defend the public interest when they bargained with school employee unions. If the districts cave in, as they did here, even when the law is clearly on their side, why should they be trusted to bargain with unions over other serious issues like salaries and benefits? It may be time for more sweeping changes in collective bargaining in local government."
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New Orleans, LA – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was named the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year Saturday, as voted by the Associated Press.
Manning, who received 31 1/2 votes to easily outdistance Minnesota Vikings running back and 2012 NFL MVP Adrian Peterson (17 1/2), completed 400-of-583 passes for 4,659 yards with 37 touchdowns against just 11 interceptions.
It was his first season in a Denver uniform after sitting out the 2011 season with neck problems. Manning underwent four surgical procedures on his neck.
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Robot & Frank (US - DVD R1)
Jonathan secretly hopes these robots will exist by the time he is old...
In the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown kids who are concerned he can no longer live alone. They are tempted to place him in a nursing home until Frank's son chooses a different option. Against the old man's wishes, he buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot, programmed to improve his physical and mental health. (From the Sony synopsis)
Robot & Frank is a unique and sometimes very odd take on the challenge of old age. There have been many movies that feature the conflict that arises when your aging relatives are no longer able to take care of themselves. In Jake Schreier's directorial debut, you'll find two twists on that take. For starters, Frank is a cat burglar with a history involving prison. The synopsis says a retired cat burglar, but Frank still pickpockets and snatches small items up from local stores. Secondly, instead of debating whether or not to put him in a retirement home, Frank's son gives him a robot to keep him company and help improve his quality of life. Inevitably this scenario leads to some conflict. Frank doesn't think he needs help, when its clear he does. His house is a mess. In the opening scene we see Frank trying to rob his own house. His memory is getting worse. But after an incident at a local shop Frank realizes that Robot isn't programmed to interpret the law. He begins to form an unlikely bond with Robot as he teaches it how to pick locks. He eventually begins planning a heist to steal a prized copy of Don Quixote from the local library, hoping to win the affections of Jennifer (Susan Sarandon), the librarian.
That same library is undergoing renovations to become a community center. The movie lightly touches on how the world is changing, with print media going out of style and such. It never explores much deeper than the surface though. The relationship between Frank and Robot starts out with some similar commentary, but it quickly becomes more of a quirky friendship than a fable about technology changing the world. Frank's son and daughter check up on him throughout the movie. His son (James Marsden) is very successful and just wants the best for his father. His daughter (Liv Tyler) is an activist who protests robots taking over jobs. She disagrees with her father having the robot and decides to try and take care of him herself with humorous results. Robot's body is a suit worn by actress Rachel Ma, but he is voiced by Peter Sarsgaard. Together they make Robot more than just a piece of machinery wandering around the house. By making Robot a more believable character, its easier to accept that this old man builds a friendship with the machine. You won't find much realistic technology in this film, especially if you want to get into Robot's compassionate programming (a bit like GERTY in Moon), but this is a movie about characters first and the technology never pulls any cheap solutions out of a hat.
There's a gentle fineness to the way the story unfolds here that exudes charm, and there are enough great little moments scattered throughout Robot & Frank's generous 85 minute runtime to make it worthwhile. The film makers owe many of these small successes to Frank Langella. He's a class act and firm anchor for this small film. He makes Frank so likable that when he is planning robberies you find yourself hoping he'll get away with it, and not just because the guy he is planning to rob it the most obnoxious character in existence. There's a revelation near the end of the film that is supposed to be emotional and shocking, but it just felt extremely false and manipulative. On top of that, it had no real bearing on the story at hand. A sharper thematic focus might have benefited this story. It feels like its constantly dabbling with ideas about aging and technologies place in our lives, never making a strong commitment to any message. I still found myself pleased by the viewing experience when the credits began to roll. I want to see more from first-time director Jake Schreier and writer Christopher D. Ford.
Robot & Frank is an orange & teal movie. It used to be this color scheme was used to give something a futuristic look, but even the recent Gangster Squad used it (don't ask me why). It makes more sense in Robot & Frank, but it doesn't feel right considering the personal story in the foreground. There are some walks through the woods and scenes involving Robot's garden that bring some green into the color palette, but more often than not we're in low light interiors. It was shot on the Arri Alexa digital camera, and the smooth appearance of the digital photography holds up well in standard definition. Detail is also about as good as one can expect from the format. Compression artefacts are never a major issue. This is about as good as standard definition looks, and if Sony never announces a Blu-ray release of Robot & Frank, you can at least count on this being a solid DVD release.
One of my favorite things about Robot & Frank is its delightfully simplistic electronic soundtrack. Usually its a keyboard accompanied by some light string instruments, and its awfully pleasing to the ears. It compliments the film very well. The soundtrack is by a group called Francis and the Lights, which director Jake Schreier was apparently a keyboard player for. The music is the real highlight of this Dolby Digital 5.1 mix. Aside from it, this is mostly a very modest sound mix which suits the small drama at hand. There's some ambient noise to feel the sound space during outdoor walks, and directional effects are used nicely during one scene where characters talk to each other from opposite sides of a door. Dialogue is perfectly clear. This is a solid track that serves its small purposes just fine.
There's not much in the way of extras. Aside from a Robot Poster Campaign Gallery, there is only a Director and Writer Commentary. Schreier and Ford share the recording together, and both seem like very good friends. There is a warmth and modesty to their personalities that makes it easy to see them as the brains behind this movie. They tell a lot of quick stories about Langella and what it was like to be on set. They do a great job of talking consistently throughout the track. There is rarely a pause. Its a very informative feature with some great bits of humor scattered throughout it. I sometimes dread having to listen to commentary tracks on independent features, but this one was great listening.
Robot & Frank doesn't add up to much, but its small delights are plentiful and it boasts a great performance from the reliable Frank Langella. The audio and video are about as good as it gets in standard definition. Extras are light, but director Jake Schreier and writer Christopher D. Ford have recorded an excellent commentary track.
Review by Jonathan Hogberg
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Disc Details
Release Date: 12th February 2013
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 2.40:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 5.1 Portuguese, Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish
Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Extras: Director and Writer Commentary, Robot Poster Campaign Gallery
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Jake Schreier
Cast: Frank Langella, James Marsden, Liv Tyler
Genre: Comedy, Crime and Drama
Length: 85 minutes
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney is reacting to Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch's retirement announcement by praising Hatch while staying quiet about his own plans.
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Romney has been considering a 2018 run in Utah if Hatch retires. Hatch has announced he will not seek re-election to an eighth term.
Romney says via Facebook that "Hatch has represented the interests of Utah with distinction and honor."
He says, "I join the people of Utah in thanking my friend, Senator Orrin Hatch for his more than forty years of service to our great state and nation."
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Meet Clarkson
Laurel Kuxhaus
Modeling the Human Machine
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Where are you from?
Canton, Michigan
Does Potsdam weather remind you of home?
A little bit!
Favorite cold weather activity?
Walking in the snow, especially at night.
Favorite piece of classical music to jump-start your brain?
"Roaring Fork" for wind quintet by Eric Ewazen.
When Professor Laurel Kuxhaus was an undergraduate at Michigan State University, she majored in both engineering mechanics and music. A wind symphony may seem an unlikely place to find engineering inspiration, but that's exactly how Kuxhaus found her research niche. A favorite engineering professor had sparked Kuxhaus' interest in biomechanics — the application of mechanical engineering principles to bone, muscle and tendons — and her music-major friends helped turned that budding interest into an intellectual calling.
"I noticed that there was a pretty high rate of upper-extremity injuries among my band and orchestra colleagues," says Kuxhaus, an accomplished oboist who largely avoided the chronic wrist, elbow and shoulder pains that plagued her violinist and flautist friends. "Then I started thinking about those injuries as a biomechanical problem." Kuxhaus started her investigation with a senior thesis on a method of mathematically modeling the wrist, then went on to earn an MS from Cornell University and a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied the inner workings of thumbs and elbows, respectively.
While getting her PhD, Kuxhaus worked in the Orthopaedic Biomechanics Research Lab at Pittsburgh's Allegheny General Hospital. Although the lab sounds like a factory for next-generation prosthetics, Kuxhaus didn't spend all of her time building a better artificial arm. Instead, she and her lab associates served as a research team for Allegheny General's world-class orthopaedic surgeons.
"Surgeons receive training in medicine, not in engineering," says Kuxhaus. "It's an apprenticeship system."
But what if two surgeons apprenticed under two very different surgical techniques and want to decide which one is more effective? They could experiment on dozens of patients, but that would still yield vastly subjective results. Or they could ask Kuxhaus and her colleagues to employ the quantitative tools of engineering to measure the outcomes of each method and declare a winner.
When Kuxhaus joined the faculty of Clarkson's Department of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering in July 2009, she brought with her a decade of experience in developing innovative engineering solutions to clinical problems. Like other new Clarkson professors, she was almost overwhelmed by the warm reception she received from Clarkson's tight-knit scholarly community.
"I've probably accepted more invitations for research collaboration then I should have," jokes Kuxhaus, who is teaming up on an "elbow stiffness" project with Professor Charles Robinson, founding director of Clarkson's Center for Rehabilitation Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST). Robinson contributed his expertise in electrical engineering to develop a device for accurately measuring elbow stiffness. Together, he and Kuxhaus hope to provide a powerful new tool for physical therapists.
"If we can measure joint stiffness during recovery, then we can pinpoint the specific exercises that loosen up the right muscles and tendons to improve the patient's quality of life," says Kuxhaus.
Another of Kuxhaus' research projects targets one of the most influential surgeries in professional sports: the medial ulnar collateral ligament (mUCL) replacement, also known as "the Tommy John surgery." Until the mid-1970s, a baseball pitcher would be forced into early retirement if he tore his mUCL, an elbow ligament composed of two thick bands, one of which is always in tension. But in 1974, a pitcher named Tommy John underwent an experimental procedure in which his damaged ligament was replaced with a tendon from his right forearm. John went on to pitch for another 13 years, ending with a record-breaking 26-year major-league career.
More than 150 professional baseball players have now undergone the Tommy John surgery. The problem with the procedure is that every surgeon performs it differently. They can use replacement ligaments from arm, hamstring, knee or foot. They can connect it using a different number of holes in different locations on the elbow joint.
"All of these things are up for debate," says Kuxhaus, who is seeking a way to mathematically describe the mUCL so Clarkson researchers can quantify its behavior as a material. "And then we'll look at these different grafts that surgeons use as replacements and evaluate which one is mechanically the most similar."
Kuxhaus employs a team of undergraduate students from a variety of disciplines in her research lab every semester. The latest crop includes a mechanical engineer in the Honors Program, two chemical engineers, a biomolecular science major, and a biology major.
"I usually have them working very closely with a graduate student to contribute to their projects," says Kuxhaus. "But we also have them do what's called intellectual research: searching literature and gathering information to answer specific questions that come up in the lab."
As busy as she is with a full teaching schedule and research projects, Kuxhaus still finds time for the oboe.
"That was a big selling point on the community of Potsdam," says Kuxhaus, who plays with several regional orchestras and wind ensembles. "There's a great classical-music culture here because we have the Crane School of Music right down the road." As for her elbow … so far, so good.


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