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The AYSO Region 143 (Huntington Beach) under-10 division boys' Gold All-Star team won a title and the Silver All-Star team took second place Saturday at the AYSO Region 11-K All-Star Tournament at Dan Young Field in Santa Ana.
The Gold All-Star team won its division title by downing Region 177 (Long Beach), 4-2, in the final. Braeden Koch and Jared Rhone led the defense and goalie Cole Kaplan made several stops in the title game.
Dane Brenton, Cooper Livingston, Damien Campos, Gavin Langer, Gareth Keeler, Wyatt David and Mason Kelly, made up a powerful offense that scored 16 goals as the team went 4-1 during the tournament. The Gold All-Star team is coached by Michael Koch, Larry Kelly and Tim Keeler.
The Silver All-Star team outscored its five tournament opponents, 19-5, on its way to a 4-1 tourney record and a second-place standing. Zak Vanwaardenburg and Broc Coward led a Huntington defense, goalie Gavin Camarena recorded two shutouts and also had two, one-goal games, and a well-balanced offense was anchored by Jake Cataldo, Sean Hice, James Ralston, Nic Salcido, Jay Schulze, Mac Street and Andrew Cook. The Silver All-Star team is coached by Chris Street and Phil Hice.
— From staff reports
Merk, Bailey win JO titles
Two Huntington Beach swimmers on a Splash Aquatics relay team helped lead the quartet to a first-place finish Saturday at the Junior Olympics at Golden West College in Huntington Beach.
Vince Merk and Jacob Bailey of Huntington, both 9, and Spencer Clark and Aaron Clark, both of Newport Beach and also 9, teamed to win the boys' 200-yard medley relay in the 5-10 age division in a time of 2 minutes, 19.75 seconds. The finish earned the team a bronze medal and was the first relay medal won by a Splash relay team at the Junior Olympics.
Splash Aquatics is based in Costa Mesa.
— From staff reports
Volleyball fundraiser
The Huntington Beach High boys' volleyball program is holding an E-waste fundraiser to raise funds to send its teams to various tournaments in the upcoming 2013 season.
Collections are now underway and E-waste recyclables can be dropped off at the school parking lot between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday. To arrange a pick-up before Saturday's drop-off date, call Therese Butler at (714) 724-2453.
— From staff reports
Fignetti captures title
Rick Fignetti of Huntington Beach won two division competitions Feb.9 at the National Scholastic Surfing Assn. Southwest Conference Explorer Division (Event No. 8) at the Oceanside Jetty.
Fignetti finished first in both the Explorer Super Seniors and Duke divisions. Terry Carmadella of Huntington Beach placed second in the Duke Division and Lee Toresdahl of Huntington Beach was fourth in Super Seniors.
Other top finishes Explorer division finishes for Huntington athletes included: Juniors (Chandler Stirrat, third; Andrew Niemann, fourth; Bryce Marino, 5.5-place); Boys (Conner Dawson, second; Brandon Clarke, third); Women's (Madeleine Camargo, fifth); Girls (Samantha Cendro, third; Madeleine Camargo, sixth).
— From staff reports


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I shall say it up-front. I don't like captchas.
For those in the dark, captchas are images of words, usually distorted. Sites that accept public comments ask their users to write the word in the captcha. If the user is able to read the word, then the system concludes the user is a human being. If it fails, it concludes that it was a bot (a computer program). The reason is that is very easy for a user to read a word, even if deformed, and it's extremelly hard for a computer to visually "read" a word.
Given than bots usually post spam, and human beings usually post legit comments, the "captcha" test is a simple way to differenciate between spam and human's comments.
They have however several problems:
- Human's with disabilities (for instance, blind people) are not able to pass the test.
- New programs have been developed that are able to read the captcha, and thus pass the test.
Newest captchas, harder to read, have been developed to make programs fail. They are, however, so hard to read, than even humans fail regularly the test. For instance, I needed to try three times before I could pass the test in the captcha I had on this blog. That's embarrasingly the same success rate of latest programs (33%).
I thus started looking for another solution. In the same "make it hard for computers, easy for humans" spirit, I come to the conclusion that the easiest way to solve the problem was to just ask some stupid (for a human) question to the user.
My question to let you publish on my blog is: What's the color of white pages?
And my question to let you register an user on my blog is: What's the name of your planet?
The replies to these questions are, of course, "white" and "earth". See, I'm not even afraid of putting here the replies. A computer has to understand english to extract the replies.
If this method ever becomes popular, spammers will surely attack it. It seems to be safe of automatic attacks except for spammers building a database of questions - replies, or using a load of possible replies (for instance, all the english words in the dictionnary).
My suggestion to prevent the first kind of attack is to use your imagination for new questions. Make them relative to recent actuality, for instance, so that previous collected questions - answers become useless.
As for the second attack, you can artifially wait several seconds before giving your answer, so that people trying a lot of different answers will need a lot of time to check the reply of all them.
This method is obviously not useful for high profile sites, as Yahoo! Mail, as you only need a couple of seconds of human's brain to fully crack it. But I hope it to be useful for random blogs, because spammers don't want to crack a random blog, they want to crack a million random blogs. I hope that the expectative of having to reply a million different questions will change their mind. Or most probably, make them spam other, unprotected blogs.
I have removed moderation on the comments on this blog. Let's see how this thing works...

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Related to prosthesis: myoelectric prosthesis
prosthesis[pros-the´sis] (pl. prosthe´ses) (Gr.)
an artificial substitute for a missing part, such as an eye, limb, or tooth, used for functional or cosmetic reasons, or both.
Artificial Limb. Advances in the field of surgical amputation and the art of designing artificial limbs have made it possible for persons who have lost a limb to be equipped with a prosthesis that functions so efficiently, and so closely resembles the original in appearance, that they can resume normal activities with the disability passing almost unnoticed.
Materials Used in the Prosthesis. A variety of materials can be used for the manufacture of artificial limbs. Wood, especially willow, is the most popular because it is comparatively light and resilient, and is easily shaped. Aluminum or an aluminum alloy is used when lightness is particularly desirable, such as in a limb for an aged person. Plastic limbs are also available. Leather and various metals are used for reinforcement and control.
Powering the Limb. Most artificial limbs are powered by the muscles, either those remaining in the residual limb or other available muscles. The muscles of the residual limb often can be considerably strengthened by physical therapy. Muscle power can be reinforced by means of springs, straps, gears, locks, levers, or, in some cases, hydraulic mechanisms.
The Artificial Lower Limb. The most commonly fitted artificial limb is the knee-jointed leg, used by persons whose lower limbs have been amputated above the knee. This prosthesis is powered by the hip and remaining thigh muscles, which kick the leg forward. The key points in such a limb are the socket, where it fits onto the residual limb, the knee, and the ankle. The possibility of walking with a normal gait depends primarily on the successful alignment of the socket joint; the knee usually consists of a joint centered slightly behind that of the natural leg, as this has been found to afford greater stability; sometimes the ankle joint is omitted and flexibility of the ankle achieved by the use of a rubber foot.
The Artificial Upper Limb. The choice of a particular artificial upper limb depends largely on the person's occupation. There are many different types, ranging from the purely functional, which will enable a person to perform heavy work, to the purely cosmetic, which aims only at looking as natural as possible. Those persons whose work requires them to do heavy lifting are often fitted with a "pegarm," a short limb without an elbow joint, which is easily controlled and has great leverage.
The Artificial Hand. There are many different types of artificial hands. Many artificial upper limbs are so constructed that they can be fitted with a selection of different hands, depending on the type of work to be done. Researchers generally agree that the various types of hooks offer the greatest functional efficiency. These reproduce the most powerful function of natural hands—the pressure between thumb and forefinger. There are also artificial hands that combine a certain amount of utility with cosmetic value, often by means of a cosmetic glove covering a mechanical hand; others are designed simply for appearance, though they may offer some support as well.
Most hooks and hands are mechanically connected to the opposite shoulder and operated by a shrugging motion. However, a procedure known as kineplasty uses the person's own arm and chest muscles to work the device. In this method, selected muscles are tunneled under by surgery and lined by skin. Pegs adapted to the tunnels can then be made to move an artificial hand mechanism. Kineplasty is used when skill rather than strength is desired.
Most hooks and hands are mechanically connected to the opposite shoulder and operated by a shrugging motion. However, a procedure known as kineplasty uses the person's own arm and chest muscles to work the device. In this method, selected muscles are tunneled under by surgery and lined by skin. Pegs adapted to the tunnels can then be made to move an artificial hand mechanism. Kineplasty is used when skill rather than strength is desired.
Protecting the Residual Limb (Stump). In a person with an artificial limb, there is always a danger of irritation or infection. A sock is worn to cover the residual limb, and this should be washed daily; the residual limb itself should also be washed regularly and carefully, particularly between skin folds. When the artificial limb is not being used, the residual limb should be exposed to the air if possible.
Angelchik prosthesis a C-shaped silicone device used in the management of reflux esophagitis; it can also be placed around the distal esophagus during a laparotomy. (
Austin Moore prosthesis a metallic implant used in hip arthroplasty.
Charnley prosthesis an implant for hip arthroplasty consisting of an acetabular cup and a relatively small femoral head component that form a low-friction joint.
penile prosthesis see penile prosthesis.
pros·the·sis, pl.
pros·the·ses(pros'thē-sis, -sēz; pros-thē'sis),
Fabricated substitute used to assist a damaged or replace a missing body part; or to augment or stabilize a hypoplastic structure.
[G. an addition]
prosthesis/pros·the·sis/ (pros-the´sis) pl. prosthe´ses [Gr.] an artificial substitute for a missing body part, such as an arm, leg, eye, or tooth; used for functional or cosmetic reasons or both.prosthet´ic
penile prosthesis a semirigid rod or inflatable device implanted in the penis to provide an erection for men with organic impotence.
n. pl. prosthe·ses (-sēz)
1. An artificial device used to replace a missing body part, such as a limb, tooth, eye, or heart valve.
2. Replacement of a missing body part with such a device.
[prosthē′sis] pl. prostheses
Etymology: Gk, addition
1 an artificial replacement for a missing body part, such as an artificial limb or total joint replacement.
2 a device designed and applied to improve function, such as a hearing aid. See also maxillofacial prosthesis, Starr-Edwards prosthesis. prosthetic, adj.
prosthesisplural, prostheses Medtalk An artificial body part–eg, pseudobreast, artificial limb, etc. See Bioprosthesis, Heart valve prosthesis, Hemobahn endovascular prosthesis, Neural prosthesis, Seagull wing prosthesis.
pros·the·sis, pl. prostheses (pros-thē'sis, -sēz)
Fabricated substitute for a diseased or missing part of the body.
[G. an addition]
prosthesisAny artificial replacement for a part of the body. Prostheses may be functional or purely cosmetic and may be permanently installed internally or worn externally. The range of prosthetic devices is wide-from artificial eyes and legs to heart valves and testicles.
A synthetic replacement for a missing part of the body, such as a knee or a hip.
Mentioned in: Congenital Amputation, Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Surgery, Peyronie's Disease
prosthesis; prosthetic manufactured substitute for absent/dysfunctional body part, e.g. artificial limb; dummy toe
prosthesis (präs·thēˑ·sis),
pros·the·sis, pl. prostheses (pros-thē'sis, -sēz)
Fabricated substitute used to assist a damaged or replace a missing body part.
[G. an addition]
prosthesis (prosthē´sis),
n the replacement of an absent part of the body by an artificial part.
prosthesis, cleft palate,
n a restoration to correct congenital or acquired defects in the palate and related structures if they are involved.
prosthesis, complete denture,
n See denture, complete.
prosthesis, cranial,
n an artificial material (alloplast) used to replace a portion of the skull.
prosthesis, definitive,
n a permanent type that serves as a substitute for missing tissue.
prosthesis, dental,
n a type that serves as an artificial replacement for one or more natural teeth or associated structures.
prosthesis, expansion,
n a type used to expand the lateral segment of the maxilla in unilateral or bilateral cleft of the soft and hard palates and alveolar processes.
prosthesis, feeding,
n a type worn by a young infant with a cleft palate to increase sucking power and to eliminate the escape of food through the nose.
prosthesis, fixed expansion,
prosthesis, hybrid,
n a fixed denture that uses a combination of a metal framework and a complete denture. Also called a
high-water prosthesis.
high-water prosthesis.
prosthesis, implant,
n See implant prosthesis.
prosthesis, partial denture,
n See denture, partial.
prosthesis, pediatric speech aid,
n a type temporarily used to replace lost tissue in the palate of a child to remedy inarticulate speech. The device may be used to close an opening caused by a developmental defect or surgery.
prosthesis, periodontal,
n a type that is used as a therapeutic adjunct in the treatment of periodontal disease.
prosthesis, postsurgical,
n a type that serves as a replacement for a missing part or parts after surgical intervention.
prosthesis, removable expansion,
n a type that can be removed from the oral cavity and replaced when indicated.
prosthesis, surgical,
n a type that is used to assist in surgical procedures and placed at the time of surgery.
prosthesis, temporary,
n a fixed or removable restoration for which a more permanent appliance is planned within a short period.
pl. prostheses [Gr.]
1. the replacement of an absent part by an artifical substitute.
2. an artificial substitute for a missing part, such as an eye, leg or tooth, used for functional or cosmetic reasons, or both.
femoral prosthesis
see total hip replacement.
joint prosthesis
the principal example in veterinary surgery is total hip replacement.
ocular prosthesis
is used infrequently in animals. It may be fitted in the orbit after enucleation (intraorbital), within the sclera after evisceration of the defective globe (intrascleral), or over the surface of a deformed globe (extrascleral).
skeletal prosthesis
not much used in animals, largely because of the great variability in the sizes needed and the small volume required. Human prostheses have been adapted for use in primates.
urethral prosthesis
metal or synthetic conduits may be implanted in the treatment of urethral stricture and obstruction in male cats.


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Bongo 2.0 Beta - Animation for Designers
September 24, 2012 1:47 am
Tags: 3D, Animation, Bongo, Rhino 3D
Bongo 2.0. More power to animate in Rhino
Bongo brings professional animation into Rhino 3.0 or 4.0, using familiar keyframe tools found in most high-end animation packages.
- Powerful new timeline and curve editor
- Save multiple animations per file.
- Control hundreds more parameters with the new keyframe editor and improved tweening.
- Create architectural animations from named views.
- Animate mechanical systems with the new IK engine.
- Use the powerful new expressions.
- Just drag and drop to create animations in Rhino.
- No losing valuable time changing between programs.
- Preview inside Rhino, in real time, in any shading mode.
- Render to video using any compatible renderer.
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New-look Eagles add backfield depth, sign veteran RB Felix Jones to 1-year deal
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Cowboys running back Felix Jones to a one-year contract.
A former first-round selection by Dallas in 2008, Jones has rushed for 2,728 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. He has 127 receptions for 1,062 yards and three TDs. Jones had 402 yards rushing and three TDs last year, along with 25 receptions for 262 yards and two scores.
The move was announced Tuesday. Wide receiver Marvin McNutt was released to make room for Jones.


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Where a Prince pees
At Ascot yesterday, where both princes played polo, no doubt these were probably the cleanest portable potties on the planet, but still…
It has to be bad, like BAD, like life or death, before I will step into one of those. I even have trouble using a half decent washroom in a Chinese restaurant – shudder. Just last month, while en route to a Chinese restaurant with my parents I made my father detour to a hotel just so I could pop in for a quick trip to the facilities. And forget about an RV. Never. Think about it. It's like swishing around, just metres away from your head while you sleep. Same goes for a boat. Just the idea of the…waste… just the idea of it being so close. No. Can't do it.
But the future King of England can do it. At least he can do it in a portable.
Amazing the way these two wear their white riding pants. Have you ever seen anyone wear white riding pants better than Princes William and Hot Harry on a Horse?
Those of you who prefer the heir to the spare – you'll enjoy the photos also of him arriving at the event on his Ducati…but does it make up for the bald spot?
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Last month we had the opportunity to capture Carlos & Omayra's E-Session. They drove up from Miami for the weekend so we spent a few hours in Winter Park visiting some of my favorite photo locations. Omayra & Carlos will be getting married this coming weekend at the Maitland Art Center and Samba Room.
Carlos & Omayra were in the wedding party of Annette & David we captured September of 2008. Images from that wedding can be seen by visiting http://digitalimagingdirect.blogspot.com/2008/09/cypress-grove-estate-house-in-orlando.html
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Dario Franchitti released from Houston hospital
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti was released from a Houston hospital Thursday, four days after fracturing his spine and breaking his right ankle in an IndyCar Series crash.
"I'm overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and I'm thankful to have such a great family and such wonderful friends and fans. Thanks to everyone at the hospital and the track who took such good care of me during my stay in Houston," Franchitti said in a statement.
Franchitti was headed back to Indianapolis for further evaluation and will eventually have a second surgery on his ankle. He underwent surgery Sunday night to stabilize his ankle following the accident on the last lap of the Grand Prix of Houston.
Target Chip Ganassi Racing released a photo of the four-time series champion before he left the hospital. Franchitti was smiling, surrounded by his two dogs, and aided by a walker. His right leg was in a cast and he was wearing a heavy brace around his torso.
He will be replaced by Alex Tagliani in the No. 10 Honda in the Oct. 19 season finale at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., where teammate Scott Dixon will be trying to win his third IndyCar championship.
"I look forward to watching Scott, Alex and the Target team next weekend on television, and will be pulling for them as they go for another championship," Franchitti said.
Dixon joked Thursday that Franchitti had gotten use of his phone again, "so that's a good sign. He seems to be in good spirits," and has mentioned trying to come to Fontana to watch the race. Although he's glad the team picked Tagliani to as a replacement driver, Dixon said he'd have liked to have his longtime teammate in the car next week.
"I would have liked Dario to be there and to be in fighting spirits and helping me win the championship," Dixon said. "I think Tag was a solid choice. As a team, the drivers and myself, we don't have much control in situations like that. I think they picked the best guy. I'm great friends with Tag. We hang out a fair bit, and it makes it an easy transition."
Dixon takes a 25-point lead over Helio Castroneves into the finale. He was down 49 points going into last weekend's doubleheader at Houston, where he won the first race and finished second on Sunday.
Castroneves said Franchitti was slow to respond this week to e-mails from drivers, but is finally communicating.
"He mentioned that he is on a lot of painkillers, so he's not feeling so much," Castroneves said Thursday. "He is joking right now he's not feeling much. But we are very glad I mean, it could be more serious than that."
Franchitti was injured when his car made contact with Takuma Sato's car in Turn 5 and sailed into the fence. It tore a section of fencing out before his car bounced back onto the track. Debris scattered into the grandstand, injuring 13 fans and an IndyCar official.
Castroneves said the fence at Reliant Park worked in that it kept Franchitti's car inside the course. Dixon praised the new DW-12 car, introduced last season.
"What the car went through and how Dario's crash sort of played out, you know, he was lucky. The car did exactly what it should have," Dixon said. "Having seen the car after the wreck, it's done its job. I think we definitely saw the advantages of some of the safety things that have been added to the cars throughout the years, and IndyCar is as always ever pushing on and trying to make them safer, and they are.
"But still reality, man. It's racing, fast cars, and some tricky positions sometimes."


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New Car Test Drive
Sport Utility Vehicles
Editor: Great outdoor wagon for great outdoors.
$32,150 Base Price MSRP
$46,465 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: "Volvo XC70 3.2 ($32,950), 3.2 Premium ($35,900), 3.2 Premium Plus ($37,750), 3.2 Platinum ($40,450); XC70 T6 AWD ($39,100), T6 AWD Premium Plus ($40,950), T6 AWD Platinum ($43,650)"
Standard Engine: 3.0-liter dohc 24v turbocharged inline-6 with variable valve timing
Engine Options: 240-hp 3.2-liter inline-6; 300-hp 3.0 turbocharged inline-6
Standard Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Geartronic manual-shift feature
Transmission Options: 6-speed automatic
Basic Warranty: "4 years/50,000 miles"
Assembled In: "Gothenburg, Sweden"
Model Tested MSRP: "Volvo XC70 T6 AWD ($39,100)"
Standard Equipment: "leather seating surfaces, panoramic roof, tinted rear windows, silver roofrails, leather steering wheel, power passenger seat, eight-way power driver seat with three-position memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, 160-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with eight speakers, USB and auxiliary inputs, Sirius Satellite Radio, Bluetooth hands-free telephone connectivity, leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel with cruise and audio controls, fog lights front and rear, fold-flat 40/20/40 split rear seat, locking cargo-floor storage bin, a fold-flat front passenger seat that considerably increases cargo flexibility, and 17-inch alloy wheels"
Options As Tested: "Premier Plus package ($1850) with keyless drive, power liftgate, front and rear park assist, cargo cover, power rear headrests, Communicator; Climate package ($1000) with heated front seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, headlight washers, rain sensor, Interior Air Quality System; Blind Spot Information System ($700); metallic paint ($550); xenon headlights ($800); HP Performance Enhance ($1495); Navigation prep ($95)"
Standard Safety Equipment: "two-stage front airbags, two-chamber front passenger side-impact airbags, curtain style head-protection airbags for all outboard seats, Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS), Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC), four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS), tire-pressure monitor"
Optional Safety Equipment: "Collision Avoidance Package with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Warning with Auto Brake, Distance Alert, Driver Alert Control, and Lane Departure Warning. Blind Spot Information System; dual outboard two-stage child booster seats with adaptive seatbelts and power child rear door locks; Personal Car Communicator with keyless start, two-way communication and heartbeat sensor; park assist; all-wheel drive; rearview camera"Destination Charge: $875
The Volvo XC70 3.2 uses a 3.2-liter inline-6 making 240 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque, while the XC70 T6 AWD uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 to make 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet (with another 25 hp and 29 lb-ft optional). The turbocharged T6 engine was named one of Ward's Ten Best engines for 2011, a prestigious award. It's the first Volvo engine to ever win.
The XC70 3.2 is front-wheel drive. That should appeal to flatlanders in warm weather, for example Texans and Floridians. The T6 is all-wheel drive. It's prepared for serious travel through unpaved wilderness areas. It comes with full-time all-wheel drive, and its suspension is raised to increase both movement range and ground clearance. Dent-resistant lower body cladding and protective skid plates underneath protect it from damage. Hill Descent Control makes ascending steep, slippery trails easier and safer.
Either XC70 model is engineered for serious gear hauling rather than posing at the mall. Its cargo capacity of 72.1 cubic feet is on par with mid-size SUVs, slightly better than Subaru Outback's 71.3 cubic feet. The seating arrangement is flexible and the cargo compartment has tie-downs and other useful accessories. With the rear seats folded, the XC70's flat floor and low lift-over height make loading bulky cargo easier than with many SUVs. It's rated to tow up to 3,300 pounds, enough for a small boat or camper or a couple of snowmobiles.
Inside is one of Volvo's best interiors: Scandinavian in style and elegantly understated. It's easy to master its multitude of controls, and it's simpler and more efficient than many of its European luxury competitors.
We found the handling of the Volvo XC70 T6 AWD on primitive logging roads to be excellent. This would be a good car to drive to the top of Alaska in the middle of the winter. We know, we've done it. We've also driven it off-highway for many miles in Baja. More recently, we drove an XC70 over 120 miles of logging roads in the unpaved wilderness of northwestern Montana. The all-wheel drive made driving around corners easy and predictable on gravel, dirt, mud, and snow. The suspension had just the right amount of compliance to keep the tires on the trail yet gave the driver lots of control. Bumps in the middle of turns never upset the handling. The car was comfortable, whether creeping along over rugged trails or hurtling down an unpaved road at rally speeds.
On paved roads, the XC70 is stable and comfortable. It's a good car for long trips and great daily transportation. It rides smoothly and doesn't float or lean excessively through the curves, and it should deliver better real-world gas mileage than most mid- and full-size truck-based SUVs.
Also, it's equipped with all the active and passive safety features that form Volvo's well-deserved reputation for safety engineering."
"The 2012 Volvo XC70 3.2 ($32,950) is front-wheel drive, and is equipped with a 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine rated at 240 horsepower and 6-speed automatic transmission. It comes with fabric upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat with three-position memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, 160-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with eight speakers, USB and auxiliary inputs, Sirius Satellite Radio, Bluetooth hands-free telephone connectivity, leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel with cruise and audio controls, fog lights front and rear, fold-flat 40/20/40 split rear seat, locking cargo-floor storage bin, a fold-flat front passenger seat that considerably increases cargo flexibility, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
The XC70 3.2 Premier ($35,900) upgrades with leather seating surfaces, panoramic roof, tinted rear windows, silver roofrails, leather steering wheel, power passenger seat. The 3.2 Premier Plus ($37,750) adds keyless drive, power liftgate, front and rear park assist, cargo cover, and power rear headrests. The Platinum ($40,450) adds a premium sound system, rearview camera, and navigation.
The XC70 T6 AWD ($39,100) is all-wheel drive, powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6, making 300 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. The T6 also uses a 6-speed automatic. It's equipped like the 3.2 Premier, but with 18-inch alloy wheels. The T6 Premier Plus ($40,950) and Platinum ($43,650) add the same things as with the XC70 3.2.
Options include a Climate Package ($1,800) with xenon HID headlights, heated front and rear seats, headlamp washers, heated windshield washer nozzles, rain sensor windshield wipers, an Interior Air Quality System and a humidity sensor for the electronic climate control.
Safety features that come standard include multi-stage front-impact airbags and curtain-style head protection airbags for all outboard seats. The front passenger side-impact airbags have two compartments: a lower one for the hips, which can handle more force without injury, and a second one that deploys more gently around the shoulders. Volvo's Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS) is design to minimize neck and back injuries in a significant rear impact. Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC), the latest-generation anti-lock brakes (ABS) and a tire-pressure monitor are also standard. The safety belts have specially adjusted force limiters to reduce the risk of restraint injury, and the side-curtain airbags are longer than standard for better coverage. Available all-wheel drive enhances safety in adverse conditions.
The Collision Avoidance Package is based on research that suggested that driver distractions cause up to 90 percent of all traffic accidents. The package includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning with Auto Brake, Distance Alert, Driver Alert Control and Lane Departure Warning. Adaptive cruise control issues a warning if the XC70 is closing quickly on an object and pre-loads the brake system, and it can actually engage the brakes if the driver fails to respond."
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"The Volvo XC70 is built on Volvo's large-car platform, which it shares with the flagship S80 sedan, so it has more in common with Volvo's big sedan than it does with any of Volvo's smaller models. The XC70 wheelbase of almost 111 inches puts it (by today's somewhat downsized measure) at the small end of the big-car spectrum. It certainly has plenty of room inside. In overall length and width the XC70 closely matches a BMW 5 Series wagon, albeit on a wheelbase that's 3 inches shorter. In weight the Volvo and the BMW are just about dead even.
The Volvo XC70 structure was developed with Volvo's attention to impact-dissipating crumple zones, and both have fully laminated glass. The only unique XC70 structural feature is an extra lower front crossbeam, added to account for its higher ride height in an impact.
In styling, the XC70 follows the current trend at Volvo, with a look that's instantly recognizable, yet smoother, less gangly and visually tighter than the Volvos of just a few years ago. In profile, the character line at the bottom of the windows rises dramatically (for a Volvo), suggesting a forward leaning, dynamic stance. The window pillars are blacked out, which makes all the windows look like a single element. The rear glass angles slightly forward toward the front of the car, rather than dropping cliff-like from the back edge of the roof, yet there's still plenty of cargo volume inside.
Large, sharply defined headlights sweep back into the front fenders. Below each light is a prominent pad of dark plastic, suggesting two individual bumpers, or bumperettes, separated by that bold, protruding grille and the trapezoidal air inlet that echoes underneath it. The bumper pads are finally connected, at the very bottom, by the front edge of the skid plate. Set into each of the pads is a small foglight surrounded by a bold outline of brighter-colored material.
From the rear, the XC70's hexagonal shape reminds us of the C30 coupe. The tail lights are large enough and bright enough to do Las Vegas proud, and the rear glass window extends down lower than the side windows to improve rearward visibility. The hydraulically operated power tailgate is handy if you approach the back of this car with arms loaded, and it keeps hands cleaner if the tailgate is coated with grime."
"The Volvo XC70 cabin is understated, but elegant and nicely polished. Materials and overall finish are high grade. The XC70 interior uses design themes and components from the S80 luxury sedan.
The leather upholstery is smooth and stretched tautly over the front seats, and the seats themselves are excellent. It's hard to find a better mix of comfort and support for typical driving. Visibility outward is good, forward and aft. The rear-most side windows are imbedded with their own electrical grid for defrosting.
The XC70 driver sits before a fat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, looking at big, crisp gauges with bright-white backlighting and number gradients that are easy for the brain to absorb.
The center stack is a thin panel, no more than two inches thick, with open space behind it. Most controls are placed here, with audio above climate and a display at the top, arranged in a neat, symmetrical pattern. The primary knobs are big and raised substantially from the surface, and the airflow controls are fashioned in an icon shaped like a seated person, so there's absolutely no confusion about directing air toward the face, feet or windshield. It's all clean and pleasing. Most significantly, measured by function and simplicity of operation, the XC70's various controls are better than most other luxury brands, particularly German brands.
The navigation system screen pops up vertically from the center of the dash, though it's canted forward at a strange angle. The driver surfs through menus and makes choices with buttons on the back of the steering wheel spokes, almost where you'd expect paddle shifters for an automatic transmission. We think it's better than many other systems. The menus are no more difficult to learn, and they're managed without taking hands from the steering wheel and fishing for the controls. Passengers can control the system with a remote. There's also a rearview camera.
Cubby storage is lacking in other Volvo models but a bit better in the XC70. The center console and glovebox hold quite a bit of stuff. The pockets behind the front seatbacks are handy and the cupholders work well.
The rear seat is not the roomiest, given the apparent size of the vehicle it's in. We wouldn't recommend it to six-footers for a cross-country trip. There's enough room that someone 5-feet, 9 inches won't get claustrophobic or cramped riding in the back of the XC70 across town, however. And we think it would be fine for families until the kids are well into their teens. With the stereo upgrade, there are redundant audio controls and headphone jacks for rear passengers.
The cargo area is one of the XC70's strengths. The back seat folds easily, 40/20/40, so the center section can work like a pass-through for skis or hockey sticks. With a maximum cargo capacity of 72.1 cubic feet, the XC70 compares favorably with the larger, heavier Mercedes M-Class (72.4 cubic feet) and BMW X5 (75.2).
The cargo floor is perfectly flat with all the seats folded down, providing a smooth, friendly area for cargo as well as dogs or even people: One or two people could sleep comfortably back there. We tested this. It's a useful feature for camping or for stopping for a nap on long road trips, a potentially important feature not found on many vehicles. A perfectly flat cargo floor can be critically important for some owners so be sure to check this on any wagon or SUV on your shopping list.
A fold-flat front-passenger seat is a valuable feature that should not be underestimated. The XC70 has such a seat and the fold-flat design does not seem to diminish seating comfort. The seatback can be folded forward to the same level as the folded rear seat and cargo floor. This allows the XC70 to carry long narrow items such as ladders, two-by-fours securely inside, rigged fly rods, or maybe a kayak. Under the load floor is a lockable, shallow storage area, no more than six inches deep.
The cargo floor itself features aluminum rails with movable anchorage points for securing loads. The anchors can be tucked down into the rails when not used, to keep the floor perfectly smooth, and there are more anchorage points in the side panels. Accessories are available to secure your cargo: hooks, nets, space dividers, and a cargo cover. A steel cargo barrier is available that flips down from the ceiling behind the back seats and a safety net that pulls from behind the back seats; marketed as protection from flying cargo, they could also help corral pets, though a harness is still recommended. Or favorite is a drawer, a sliding floor that locks into the rails and pulls out beyond the bumper for easier loading. It will easily support 50 pounds. One disadvantage of the XC70 compared to the typical SUV is a lower ceiling; an SUV will accommodate taller items, or items in an upright position. In practice, we've seldom found this an issue but it does occur. The XC70 has a lower liftover height than most SUVs do, which makes it easier to load cargo and makes for a lower height for dogs jumping in and out.
The seats are designed to help reduce whiplash injuries. During a rear-end impact, the WHIPS seatbacks move rearward to reduce acceleration forces on the occupant's back and neck, while the headrest pushes forward and upward slightly to meet the neck and head as they are thrust backward. Power rear headrests are available."
Driving Impressions
"The Volvo XC70 is a superb vehicle for gravel roads. Yet it's also smooth, quiet and comfortable on the highway. It's more maneuverable than an SUV, whether on pavement or gravel. It's big inside, but its exterior dimensions seem relatively compact, and it's easy to park. It drives like a car because it is a car.
The XC70 comes with a 3.2-liter inline-6 that generates 240 horsepower at 6200 rpm, with 236 pound-feet of torque at 3200 rpm. It's matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The engine is mounted transversely (sideways), which is very unusual for a straight six, but contributes to the XC70's interior space.
Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 17/23 mpg City/Highway. In states that follow California's tough emissions laws, a PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) version of the base model is sold, which trades 10 horsepower for lower emissions and better fuel economy; the 6-speed automatic transmission is recalibrated for maximum efficiency with the PZEV engine.
Inline six-cylinder engines, or straight sixes as they're sometimes called, seem to power-up faster than the more common V6s, spinning more freely and smoothly as they go. In a vehicle of the XC70's heft (4,147 pounds), Volvo's 3.2-liter engine doesn't qualify as a screamer, but it delivers acceleration-producing torque in a smooth, linear fashion. It breathes well at high rpm: It doesn't gasp or get rough if you run it near the redline. It accelerates eagerly from a stop or for passing at higher speeds.
Volvo's 6-speed automatic transmission shifts in all the right places, and whether it's up a gear or down, those shifts are smooth, tight and relatively quick. Put it in Drive and go. Should the driver choose to get more involved, the Geartronic manual feature can be enjoyable. There are no paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, as many cars now feature (that's where Volvo put controls for its navigation system), but there's a manual slot for the shift lever left of the normal gear-selection path. The up-down gear change action has a smooth, quality feel, and the transmission won't insult the driver by shifting up on its own if the revs get too high.
The XC70 T6 comes with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. The smaller displacement is more than compensated by the additional air pushed through by the turbocharger. The T6 turbo uses twin-scroll technology, meaning it takes in exhaust gases in two stages, from three cylinders each. This in turn permits the use of a compact turbo rotor, for swift throttle response with the lowest possible fuel consumption. Maximum torque is on tap from just 1500 rpm and remains available all the way up the rev range. Compared to the normally aspirated XC70 3.2-liter, the T6 generates 64 more horsepower and 99 more pound-feet of torque. EPA fuel economy estimates for the T6 are exactly the same as for the base model: 17/23 mpg City/Highway.
The 2011 T6 engine was named one of Ward's Ten Best engines, a prestigious award. It's the first Volvo engine to ever win. Ward's speculated that Volvo benchmarked BMW engines and noted the Volvo T6 engine offered a delicious mid-range power band and paucity of turbo lag.""
For 2012, the HP Performance Enhance option uses software recalibration to increase horsepower to 325 hp and torque to 354 pound-feet. The software tweak increases turbo boost; adjusts spark timing, fuel mixture and several other things that control the engine; and recalibrates throttle mapping to increase throttle response. We test drove the 2012 HP Performance Enhance fast for nearly a full day on remote Arizona roads, and we can say the acceleration difference is clear to the seat of your pants.
The XC70 rides comfortably and smoothly, and despite some fairly substantial suspension travel, it's not mushy. There's none of the stiffness or racket found in truck-based SUVs, either. The XC70 leans a bit in corners when driven aggressively, and pitches some between hard acceleration and hard braking. Yet not so much that it's not enjoyable. And this has more to do with being a Volvo than anything else. That same lean and compliance gives it excellent grip when cornering on gravel roads.
The brakes are superior to most. They stop the vehicle right now, with Electronic Brake-force Distribution to instantaneously balance stopping power front-to-rear to the tires with the best grip. Volvo has nearly eliminated the spongy feel that characterized its brake-pedal action for years. Braking distances are very long on unpaved surfaces, however, where controlled locking of the brakes would be more effective than the ABS.
All-wheel drive gives the Volvo XC70 handling stability in slippery conditions. The AWD normally delivers 95 percent of the engine's power to the front wheels, so the XC70 behaves like a front-drive vehicle. But if the traction starts to degrade, as it might in snow, on dirt or on a rain-slick road, the all-wheel drive will send up to 60 percent of the power to the rear wheels, balancing torque among the tires with the most friction underneath, and increasing the chances that the XC70 will continue controlled forward momentum. The AWD system works well, and seamlessly, in that few drivers will ever notice when it shifts power between the front and rear wheels. All-wheel drive is a genuine safety advantage.
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, or DSTC, like we'll remember that, uses sensors to monitor forward or lateral movement. If it detects a potentially dangerous sliding movement under any of the four tires, it automatically tries to correct the instability by braking one or more wheels or throttling back the engine.
Hurtling down 120 miles of logging roads in the unpaved wilderness of northwestern Montana showed off the stability, handling and ride of the Volvo XC70. The all-wheel drive made driving around corners easy and predictable on gravel, dirt, and mud as snow began to fall. The suspension had just the right amount of compliance to keep the tires to the trail yet gave the driver lots of control. Bumps in the middle of turns never upset the handling. More aggressive tires would improve grip further in these conditions, making the XC70 a terrific wilderness car.
The Volvo XC70 has good, long suspension travel, and 8.3 inches of ground clearance, more than most crossovers and more than a few truck-based SUVs. That means a bumper is less likely snag on something when traversing a deep rut or nosing up a steep rise. The skid plates offer an element of protection for underbody components if it encounters fallen tree limbs or large rocks. You won't find skid plates on a Lexus RX, for example, but they come standard on the XC70. That says something about the customers of these cars. We see XC70s in Moab and other outdoors settings, while the Volvo XC90 appears more at home at the shopping center. The XC70 has been developed for serious outdoor enthusiasts.
Hill-Descent Control works great, managing the throttle and braking and minimizing slides on the way down fairly steep dirt surfaces. We tested it at a moderately challenging ATV park in Germany and later on a much more challenging trail in northwestern Montana. With HDC, the car is slowly lowered down a steep descent. All the driver has to do is steer, feet off the pedals. And that's the point: Without this system, it's easy to lock up the wheels and slide off the trail and into a tree or rock or over a precipice, none of which is convenient. With all-wheel drive and Hill-Descent Control, the XC70 can traverse some truly primitive roads, limited only by ground clearance.
A Volvo XC70 would make an excellent choice for a long-distance adventure. We drove a previous-generation XC70 down the Baja Peninsula in Mexico over some of the same rocky roads used in the Baja 1000 off-road race. We also drove an XC70 up the icy haul road that runs along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline from Anchorage to Deadhorse, featured in our favorite show, ""Ice Road Truckers."" We did this in February, if we recall correctly, and the XC70 was a great partner. We chased the Volvo Ocean Race up the East Coast in an XC70, reminding us of its excellent highway capability and stability at high speeds. The latest XC70, we drove on a hard run into the Arizona mountains. We can say the current-generation model is superior."""
"The Volvo XC70 is an excellent choice for outdoor adventurers. It offers genuine off-pavement capability and it's very good on unpaved roads. It has lots of room for gear and the cargo compartment is perfectly flat. It offers many advantages over truck-based SUVs, including better fuel economy, better handling, better ride. Yet it's quiet, maneuverable and pleasant for the sort of driving most of us do most of the time.
J.P. Vettraino reported from Germany, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Montana, and Sam Moses reporting from Arizona."
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Rule 418. Briefs: Contents
The brief for appellant should contain in the order here stated.
(a) A short, plain statement of the nature of the case without argument. A resume of the pleadings or evidence is seldom necessary and should be avoided.
(b) A statement of the points upon which the appeal is predicated, separately numbered in short form and without argument, and germane to one or more assignments of error. Such points will be sufficient if they direct the attention of the court to the error relied upon and they should ordinarily be so concisely stated that they may appear, separately numbered, on a single page of the brief. Assignments of error need not be copied in the brief, if they otherwise appear in the record, and may be cited by reference only.
(c) A brief of the argument, presenting separately or grouped, if germane, the points relied upon for reversal, the argument to include (i) a fair, condensed statement of the facts pertinent to such points, with references to the pages in the record where the same may be found; and (ii) such discussion of the facts and the authorities relied upon as may be requisite to maintain the point at issue. If complaint is made of any charge given or refused, such charge shall be set out in full. The full substance of evidence admitted or rejected shall be set out with reference to the pages of the record where the same may be found. Repetition or prolixity of statement or argument must be avoided.
Source: New rule, substantially stating the practice under art. 1757.
Change: the "points" provided for are not to be formal propositions, but brief expressions of the questions involved in the appeal. For example, "First Point: The error of the court in refusing to charge upon the issue of appellant's liability under the family purpose doctrine. Germane to Assignment of Error No.4, Transcript p. 38."
Oct. 29, 1940, eff. Sept. 1, 1941.
March 31, 1941, eff. Sept. 1, 1941
Sept. 20, 1941, eff. Dec. 31, 1941
July 11, 1977, eff. Jan. 1, 1978
June 10, 1980, eff. Jan. 1, 1981
Repealed by order of April 24, 1984, eff. Oct. 1, 1984. See Rule 414.
(No. 94) Question: What are the requisites of the "points" in appellant's brief?
Answer: Quotations from Rule 418 and one of its appended notes, from an opinion of the Supreme Court clearly state and explain the requisites.
The pertinent part of Subdivision (b) of Rule 418 reads: "Such points will be sufficient if they direct the attention of the court to the error relied upon and they should ordinarily be so concisely stated that they may appear, separately numbered, on a single page of the brief. Assignments of error need' not be copied in the brief, and may be cited by reference only."
Assignments of error are thus only referred to in the brief. They are not to be confused with "points" which are to be set out in the brief. Upon the subject of assignments of error see Rule 374 and compare Rules 324 and 325.
A note appended to Rule 418 reads: "The 'points' provided for are not to be formal propositions, but brief expressions of the questions involved in the appeal. For example, 'First Point: The error of the court in refusing to charge upon the issue of appellant's liability under the family purpose doctrine. Germane to Assignment of Error No. 4, Transcript p. 38.'"
In Fambrough v. Wagley, 140 Tex. 577, 169 S.W.2d 478 (1943), the Supreme Court, in disagreeing with expressions in the opinion of the Court of Civil Appeals upon this subject, said: "Our present briefing rules were adopted for the purpose of simplifying the briefing of cases so that greater attention will be devoted to the presentation of the merits of the appeal, and less attention given to the mechanics of the brief. The object of a 'point' in the brief, as provided for in Rule 418, is to call the Court's attention to the questions raised and discussed in the brief. It is intended that the 'point' shall be short or in few words. It is not necessary that a 'point' be complete within itself, in the sense that it must, on its face, show that the matter complained of presents reversible error. If a 'point' is sufficient to direct the Court's attention to the matter complained of, the Court will look to the 'point' and the statement and argument thereunder to determine question of reversible error. Simply stated, the Court will pass on both the sufficiency and the merits of the 'point' in 'the light of the statement and argument thereunder."
See also to the same effect Federal Underwriters Exch. v. Lynch, 140 Tex. 516, 168 S.W.2d 653 (1943).
6 Tex. B.J. 142 (1943) reprinted in 8 Tex. B.J. 34 (1945).
(No. 113) Question: Can a non-appealing appellee now cross-assign error in the Court of Civil Appeals, and if so, must his cross-assignments be confined to the matters presented by appellant's appeal?
Answer: Laying aside consideration of complaints by one appellee against another appellee and the need, vel non, of motion for new trial where appellee desires to complain of the whole or a part of trial court's judgment or order, we are of the opinion that appellee in the Court of Civil Appeals may, without cross-appeal or cross-assignment of error, urge against appellant any complaints concerning the matter as to which the appellant has perfected his appeal, by the use of "points" in his brief. Cross-appeal was mentioned in original Rule 420 but the amendment to the rule omits mention of it. It is not necessary in Texas as to any complaints concerning the matter brought up by appellant; and that ordinarily means all complaints that appellee has. See Ward v. Scarborough, 236 S.W. 441 (Tex. Comm'n App. 1922) and Woldert Grocery Co. v. Booneville Elevator Co., 99 Tex. 581, 91 S.W. 1082 (1906). In some cases, however, appellant may sever, that is, take up a part only of the matter as it stood in the trial court. Woeltz v. Woeltz, 93 Tex. 548, 57 S.W. 35 (1900); Weems. v. Watson, 91 Tex. 35, 40 S.W. 722 (1897); Barnsdall Oil Co. v. Hubbard, 130 Tex. 476, 109 S.W.2d 960 (1937). See Rule 353.
In such cases, under the same authorities, appellee may not complain of anything within the scope solely of the part not brought up. In the brief the appellee's complaint may be called a "point" (Rules 418, 420) or, doubtless, a "cross-point," and of course must be accompanied by briefing as required by the rules above cited.
7 Tex. B.J. 15 (1944) reprinted in 8 Tex. B.J. 41 (1945).
(No. 114) Question: Does the opinion of the Supreme Court in Jones v. Ross, 141 Tex. 415, 173 S.W.2d 1022 (1943), adversely affect the abolition of the general demurrer and the provisions for ready amendment of defects of appellate procedure under the Rules of Civil Procedure?
Answer: We think that it does not. In the case referred to, plaintiff's petition in the trial court averred an untenable basis of recovery, defendant's general demurrer was sustained, plaintiff refused to amend, and the suit was consequently dismissed. On appeal the Court of. Civil Appeals reversed, because in its opinion the petition stated a cause of action. The Supreme Court held that the sustaining of a general demurrer was error, under Rule 90, but that it could not reverse the judgment of the district court for such error "because the appellant presented this case to the Court of Civil Appeals on assignments that confined that court to law questions which test the sufficiency of the petition in the district court as against a general demurrer" and because the petition showed that there was no cause of action; and it accordingly reversed judgment of the Court of Civil Appeals and affirmed that of the district court. Motion for rehearing was overruled.
Rule 90 requires that general demurrers shall not be used but that in contested litigation all faults of pleading are waived unless specifically pointed out. A want of cause of action or the failure to state one may be raised but if so, it must be raised specifically in order that the court and also the pleader may proceed with notice of the fault and that amendment may be effected. Rules 90 and 66.
If a general demurrer is urged, the court at the instance of the opposite party or on its own motion should not sustain it but should strike or overrule it or require it to be reworded. Rules 68, 90. By sustaining the general demurrer the trial court therefore commits error. The question then arises whether the error is reversible.
The court in the present decision answers in the negative, apparently because the appellant did not, on appeal, assign error or, complain as to the improper act of the trial court in considering and sustaining a general demurrer. But the opinion impliedly shows that the court was still more persuaded by the conviction that the case was considered in the manner in which the parties desired and that a correct result was reached.
In the state of the record it would seem that by a general demurrer defendant obtained all of the advantage that he would have got from a special one; his demurrer was sustained; and it would seem that the plaintiff waived any objection to the generality of the demurrer by failing to point out that a general demurrer should not be used and by standing on his petition when the general demurrer was sustained. Rule 90.
The defect in appellate procedure above referred to lay in appellant's failure to assign as error the action of the trial court in considering a general demurrer when a special demurrer should have been used. In most judge-tried cases, including any case tried solely on demurrer, the assignment of error is the "point" in the brief. Rules 374, 418. If there was no such point or no sufficient point in the present case and the appellant had asked leave in the Court of Civil Appeals to supply one, or if the appellate disposition had been based upon his omission or fault in briefing, leave to amend in that respect should have been granted before final disposition in such court. Rules 431, 437. But as the Supreme Court says, " ... an examination of plaintiff's brief in the Court of Civil Appeals discloses that he plants himself squarely on the proposition that as a matter of law" the case he alleged was recoverable, when it was not. So that amendment of the brief would have done the plaintiff no more good than amendment of his petition in the first instance. That is, none.
And finally, the ruling of the trial court, for that reason, was not one that was calculated to cause an improper judgment, and for that reason there should have been no reversal on account of it. Rules 434 and 503.
The case, from a procedural standpoint, may be summarized by an illustration. Suppose plaintiff should represent to the trial court and again to the Court of Civil Appeals that his petition showed all he could allege or prove and that he desired to stake his recovery upon it, and suppose those courts should be of the opinion that no recovery could be had in a case of that character whether amendment was had or not. The duty of the courts in such a situation would seem to be no plainer than was the duty of the Supreme Court in the present instance.
The decision, we believe, enforces two underlying principles of the rules: that the trial court should reach the merits of the case before it and that the appellate court should reach the merits of the appeal.
7 Tex. B.J. 44 (1944) reprinted in 8 Tex. B.J. 41 (1945).


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Gillespie eyeing reserve outfield role with Giants
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Cole Gillespie seems like a perfect fit for the Giants. In reality, he must squeeze himself onto the Opening Day roster.
Gillespie grew up around Portland, Ore., rooting for the Giants and adoring Barry Bonds. Gillespie even predicted during the 2001 All-Star break -- take his word for it -- that Bonds would finish with 73 home runs, which ultimately was the slugger's record-setting total.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Cole Gillespie seems like a perfect fit for the Giants. In reality, he must squeeze himself onto the Opening Day roster.
Gillespie grew up around Portland, Ore., rooting for the Giants and adoring Barry Bonds. Gillespie even predicted during the 2001 All-Star break -- take his word for it -- that Bonds would finish with 73 home runs, which ultimately was the slugger's record-setting total.
"It sounded like the right number to me," Gillespie said.
Gillespie attended Oregon State University, where athletic teams wear orange-and-black uniforms, of course. As an aspiring outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks system, his manager at Triple-A Reno was Brett Butler, the Giants' productive and popular center fielder/leadoff hitter from 1988-90.
More to the point, the Giants need a right-handed batter to complement Gregor Blanco, the projected starting left fielder, and balance the bench. Gillespie, whose batting average remained at .261 Friday as the Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers were rained out, meets that requirement.
He has more Major League experience than Francisco Peguero, another leading right-handed-swinging outfield candidate. Gillespie also can play all three outfield positions, which would be a struggle for Peguero or Brett Pill, the first baseman who might be tested in left field. Manager Bruce Bochy has demonstrated that he values versatile reserves.
But as a non-roster invitee who's new to the organization, Gillespie knows that nothing's guaranteed him. Though he has spent more time playing outfield in the Majors than Peguero or Pill -- 50 games with the D-backs in 2010-11 -- both are outhitting him. Peguero ranks among the Cactus League's top hitters with a .550 average; Pill's batting .273.
Returning to Triple-A would accomplish little for Gillespie, 28, who owns a .292 career average in Triple-A. He has mastered the tasks the Giants want him to perform, at least at that level. He hit .361 (35-for-97) with a .448 on-base percentage against left-handed pitchers last year, and he won a Rawlings Minor League Gold Glove Award for defensive excellence in 2011 with Reno.
"Obviously it's not up to me in the end," Gillespie said, regarding his fate in this camp. "I feel like I'm a big league player and can help the team. It's just a matter of getting the opportunity."
The Giants have given Gillespie the chance he seeks. He and fellow outfielders Roger Kieschnick and Juan Perez share the team lead in games played with 11. Frequent activity suits Gillespie, who doesn't have the luxury of easing himself into playing shape. A sense of urgency must govern almost everything he does. For example, he berated himself for taking too many third strikes.
"It's tough because I'm trying to make a team," said Gillespie, who signed with the Giants as a Minor League free agent after the D-backs designated him for assignment last September. "The guys who are established have the benefit of working on something. For me, it's about making plays and helping the team as much as I can."
Gillespie proved he could do that at Oregon State, which he led to its first of back-to-back College World Series triumphs in 2006. He was named an All-American and captured the Pacific-10 Conference Player of the Year award that season.
Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, a freshman at UCLA that year, recalled Gillespie's all-around skills.
"He raked against us," Crawford said. "And he was running balls down in the outfield."
One day during that charmed '06 season, Gillespie met the ballplayer who captured his imagination. Visiting Los Angeles while Oregon State played a series at Pepperdine, he encountered Bonds at a restaurant.
"He was great to me and to a couple of my other teammates. That was pretty exciting," Gillespie said. "I was just amazed with what he could do with the bat. Watching his at-bats, watching his plate discipline ... as a hitter, you want to have that. But obviously he was on a whole different level."
Gillespie, who hit .236 with three home runs in his D-backs tenure, has no illusions of emulating Bonds' power if he gets to roam the former left fielder's turf. He'll be content to "stay in the gaps and run a little bit."
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com.


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Let Them Eat: Leftover Cranberry Sauce Cake
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Leftovers are not always cheered at the dinner table, but that changes on Thanksgiving. After the big family meal, football, and crazy late-night shopping have passed, people poke their heads into their refrigerators, their open mouths, basking in the glow of what they know what's in there. Stuffing! Turkey! Potatoes! All the makings for a gobbler sandwich or turkey hash are right there, waiting to be re-imagined into an over-the-top holiday meal.
The only post-Thanksgiving item that goes overlooked year after year in my fridge is cranberry sauce. Granted, I've gone overboard and made three to four varieties, but still, this year I was determined to find a purpose for it. The recipe that follows is a standard sour cream coffeecake, dense and rich, crusted with a cookie-like covering of almonds, and scented with orange zest. In the middle, dollops of rescued cranberry sauce. The flavors of orange, almond, and cranberry go seamlessly together, you're effectively using leftovers, and, should you have guests still about over the weekend, you have a breakfast or snack at the hand.
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If You Try One Trend This Holiday Season, Make It This
Winter's become synonymous with wine lipstick and we're 100 percent okay with with that. Stars like Miley Cyrus and Amy Adams have traded in their cherry red shades for vampy tone of burgundy, while models at 3.1 Phillip Lim and Anthony Vaccarello's F/W 13 shows sported deep, dark pouts. Why does the fall favorite feel so fresh right now? The hue's gotten a major update this year, thanks to a variety of textures, from glossy to matte. Grab a lip liner—which you'll need for precise application—and click through our sideshow for all the inspiration you need to give it a go.
Try a liquid lipstick to get the dark, glossy finish Gomez wore to a Flaunt magazine party. We like Ellis Faas' Milky Lips ($35) in Dark Blood.
Any complexion can pull off a wine lip, even fair-skinned blondes like Hart of Dixie's Lee. Try Maybelline's Superstay Lipcolor ($9) in Everlasting Wine.
Pare rocked a fall-appropriate version of this summers' bold lip and slicked back hair to a Chloe fashion show in Los Angeles.
Ciara wears a deep, dark hue for a TV appearance in New York. Get her look with M.A.C.'s Lipstick ($15) in Subverted.
For a lighter version, like Chung wore to a People StyleWatch party in L.A., try a creamy stain topped with lip balm.
The American Hustle actress rocked a matte version of the trend at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's 2012 Art + Film Gala.
Cyrus traded in her go-to red with a darker hue for a performance in Berlin.
To master the perfect outline for your dark lip, like Peet, layer lip liner in a matching hue under your lip color of choice.
The English model made her dark lips glossy for a British Vogue dinner in London. Top your go-to formula with Nars' Larger Than Life Lip Gloss ($26) in Rouge Tribal.
Hall wore a red-meets-wine hue to a Gucci store party in London. Try CoverGirl's Outlast All Day Lipcolor ($10) in Eternal Flame for a similar look.


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Unless you have some sort of unlimited DVD rental service, it's inevitable that you will eventually have to pay a late fee. If you're like me, it's rare when you don't. Well, Blockbuster has decided to change their policy on late return in an attempt to "help" out their customers. Starting January 1, 2005, all movies and games rented from Blockbuster will still have a normal due date. If you fail to return the item by the due date, you get a one week grace period where you can still return the movie with no fee assessed. Now the fun part. If you fail to get the item in by the end of that grace period, then Blockbuster simply charges the full amount of that movie to your account. Yup, the movie or game is then yours. If you are unhappy about the situation, you have a month to contest the decision. They will take it back, but will also charge a restocking fee. Looks like I am gonna be buying a lot of DVD's from Blockbuster come 2005. Crap.
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Hi, I'm relatively new to the Lisp world aside from hacking on my .emacs.
I'm reading through my beta copy of Programming Clojure, and there seems to be more of focus on creating lazy sequences as opposed to recursive functions (mostly because of the lack of tail call optimization in the JVM).
I was wondering if someone could compare that to thinking in Common Lisp. Does CL have lazy sequences? If so, is this the preferred way to structure your program?
I'm know I want to use Lisp for a web app project I'm working on, I'm just trying to decide between the two. I kinda assumed that there was just some syntactical differences between the Lisp dialects, now I'm seeing that the differences may extend much further.


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While the goal of playing the board game Monopoly is to acquire and develop as many of a community's transportation and utility companies, properties, houses and hotels as possible, the goal of the Boy & Girls Club is to acquire the needed funding to develop children and young people into productive, responsible and caring members of their community.
Working to acquire that funding was just what the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and the Greater East Valley did by staging its 18th annual gala fundraiser this past Saturday.
Presented with a Monopoly theme, more than 300 supporters filled the ballroom of the Marriott Hotel for an evening that saw the celebration of individuals and companies that help local kids aim high and think big.
"In order to most effectively serve the youth of our community, we are proud to recognize our three amazing honorees, Burrtec Waste Industries Inc., members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18, Unit 50, and Karen Volpei of Keller Williams Realty Burbank," said Lenna Matthew, who serves as the club's board president. "We are deeply grateful for the difference they make in the lives of the young people we serve."
Saturday's event, chaired by Jami Rice and hosted by television personality Todd Newton, included a performance by the club's Broadway Competition Dance team who, under the direction of Michelle Bouse, has taken the top award in the National Boys & Girls Club Talent Search Competition for the past three years.
Along with former Burbank mayors Mary Lou Howard, Anja Reinke and Dave Golonski, other notables in attendance at the gala included Shanna Warren, who serves as the club's executive director, staff members Anja Kloch and Brittany Vaughan, longtime club benefactors Dave and Pat Augustine, and club officers and board members Sherine Saad, Michael Walbrecht, Dan Stillwell, Rodney Campbell, Garett Chipman, Michelle Christian, Michael Dragan, Kevin McCarney, Michael Morgan, Sally Knutson, Nicolette Schwartz, Al Shapiro, Lynn White Shelby, Armond Aghakhanian, Ron Davis, Darin Ryburn, Tom Steele, Robin Tarufelli and Emilio Urioste Jr.
Since being established in 1995, the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and the Greater East Valley has grown to serve more than 1,800 young people ages 6 to 18 on a daily basis.
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Ontario Graduate Schools for Biochemistry
Most Biochemistry Graduate Schools have students spend significant time in the laboratory to explore life at the molecular level. In tandem, key topics like biostatistics, bio-organic chemistry, and molecular biology often set the stage for more focused research and study.
Biochemistry Graduate Schools: Study + Research
One of the aims of Biochemistry Graduate Schools is to help students refine expertise in areas such as genetics, drug discovery, and cancer biology. A laboratory-based science, biochemistry puts the chemistry of living organisms under a microscope.
Students in biochemistry graduate programs study at the crossroads of biology and chemistry. Through research and dynamic courses, students attempt to explain what occurs at the cellular level using chemistry concepts.
This process aims to generate new scientific insight into the biological mechanisms that affect health and disease—or, to problem solve in agriculture, the environment, medicine, engineering, or other fields.
O*Net reports that 41% of Biochemists have a Doctoral degree, 32% Post-doctoral training.i
Types of Biochemistry Graduate Programs
Biochemistry Graduate Schools offer programs of study that lead to a Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). In addition to the same rigorous course work as an MS program, a PhD program often involves more intensive research components.
Study at the master's level is good preparation for those interested in doing hands-on laboratory work. Biochemistry PhD programs could provide extra knowledge in how to plan and execute research projects.ii
Applicants to either an MS or PhD in Biochemistry program may need specific prerequisite coursework and/or prior education. GRE and MCAT scores, resume, essay, letters of recommendation and other material might need to accompany a completed application form.
Within the umbrella of graduate programs in biochemistry and molecular biology, there are many dynamic choices to consider for bio majors. Sometimes students bolster skills in related areas through a certificate program. For more in-depth study, a full degree might be more appropriate.
Explore some of the options below then look more deeply at each graduate school for biochemistry to measure its strengths and your needs.
Biochemistry vs. Biochemical Engineering
Do you hope to develop the next vaccine? Work with biofuels? Discover a new antibiotic? A MS or PhD in biochemical engineering could have students broaden their skills and knowledge of chemistry, biological sciences and chemical process engineering.
Biochemical engineers apply the concepts from cell and molecular biology and biochemistry to solve problems through engineering. They often design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare and beyond. Key topics could help students learn about new technology and modeling methods for bio-pharmaceutical production and development.
Engineering scholars could further research interests in areas such as gene therapy and computational modeling through a PhD in Biochemical Engineering. MS graduates might take away real-world knowledge for practical application in areas such as drug delivery.
Biochemistry vs. Chemistry
Are you drawn to conduct tests or design new products? Either an MS or PhD in Chemistry program might allow students to focus more in depth on biochemistry as an emphasis. At the same time, students may be required to study all other sub-disciplines of chemistry: analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.
There are also highly focused chemistry programs such as an MS in Green Chemistry, featured at partner school, Chatham University. Participants in this program delve into the design of products and methods that minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances. Key topics could include sustainability, environmental economics, and global regulations.
Biochemistry, by contrast, is often thought of as a subfield of biology rather than of chemistry, albeit one that requires a great deal of chemistry knowledge. Consequently, students might take more courses in molecular biology and proteomics. Their focus could be on topics like heredity and DNA with an eye to develop a new treatment.
Masters in Biochemistry
Graduate schools with Masters in Biochemistry programs enable students to explore the biological processes that direct cellular functions. Curriculums might stack laboratory rotations with in-class discussions of scientific information. These rotations could be useful to test drive potential thesis labs and gain hands-on research experience.
Also, students may be required to take some compulsory courses along with their choice of electives. These may initially be foundational courses that aim to broaden knowledge in the biomedical sciences. Then, a degree plan might move to include more advanced topics and a specific biological focus.
Course names vary so make sure to look beyond the examples below to individual programs and course lists.
- Molecular Structure and Function
- Biostatistics
- Experimental Approaches to Biochemical Problems
- Scientific Writing for Biomedical Researchers: Grants and Papers
Faculty often bring to the table their own research interests and could provide mentorship to participants in these areas. For example, at some schools, active research could include protein structure/function analysis, drug discovery, mechanistic enzymology, cell signaling, and virus-host interactions.
Often a two-year program for those who undertake it full-time, Master's degree programs require that students choose between a thesis and non-thesis option. A non-thesis degree program usually requires writing a literature review paper. The thesis-based degree entails a hypothesis-driven research project that might eventually be published.
Biochemistry PhD Programs
A PhD in Biochemistry is a terminal degree. In some universities, students study modern biochemistry and molecular biology to more fully understand the life sciences at the molecular levels. An average length of study for a full-time PhD degree is approximately five and a half years, but there is some variability depending on how quickly you are able to get through the process.
Schools with PhD in Biochemistry programs focus on how to conduct independent research and educate others in related research fields. To this end, doctoral students are often introduced to laboratory research early in their course of study.
Research opportunities may depend on what the department (and its faculty) have underway. See below for some examples, then check out their program descriptions.
- Molecular Biology of Cancer
- Enzymology and DNA
- Regulation of Gene Expression
- Molecular Neurobiology
After their courses, PhD students may need to successfully pass an all-inclusive exam, then turn their attention to a final dissertation.
Why Study Biochemistry on Campus?
First off, on-campus biochemistry graduate programs are dynamic and interactive. Students generally have various faculty mentors, discuss theory with other brilliant peers, or just learn more smoothly with hands-on and in-person instruction.
Second, biochemistry schools are located in different areas that may have different possible internships, networks, and/or research opportunities. Or, you might search for a local university for biochemistry where you could take evening classes as you continue with other responsibilities.
Third, but not last is the chance to actively seek out a grad school where you could take the courses and research the topics that are meaningful to you. Make sure to read faculty bios to help you zoom in on people who have similar interests as you.
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I just wanted to point out that Matt Hein has already
posted his own version of sets review on Lugnet
at the bottom of the side-bar.
The current one, reviewing Black Knight's Castle, which has been there for a couple weeks already is at:
I hope that some will find these usefull in addition to the
sets already reviewed and discussed here.
Thanks, Ben.