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Lititz is Picture-Perfect
Lititz is a picture-perfect representative of small town America. The town is known for picturesque, tree-lined streets, unique shops, cafés, architecture, and a friendly atmosphere. The architecture is a combination of English, German, and Victorian styles.
- Things To Do in Lititz – Get out and enjoy the fun things to see and do in and around Lititz.
- Lititz Restaurants – Find restaurants and places to eat here.
- Shopping in Lititz – Discover the variety of unique shopping opportunities here.
- Where to Stay in Lititz – Find hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts in town and nearby.
- Lititz Churches – Find churches and congregations in the Lititz area.
- Local Interest – Schools, retirement facilities, businesses, local services in Lititz.
Lititz is located in northern Lancaster County along Route 501, roughly eight miles north of Lancaster. To the west is Manheim (five miles), to the east is Ephrata (eight miles), and Brickerville is further north (seven miles). As you enter town you can often smell the sweet aroma of chocolate. The Wilbur Chocolate Company has been making chocolate in downtown Lititz since 1930.
Route 501 is known as Broad Street in town, but south of Lititz it is called Lititz Pike. Along the west side of Route 501 is Lititz Springs Park. To the east is Main Street.
A Brief History of Lititz
The Susquehannock Indians originally inhabited this area. The first settlers were Pennsylvania Germans in the 1720's. The town of Lititz was established in 1749 when the Moravian Church, under Count Nikolaus Von Zinzendorf, established a church settlement here. The Moravians were originally from what is now Czech Republic. Like many other Protestant groups, they came to Pennsylvania seeking freedom of worship.
For almost 100 years the Moravians controlled Lititz. Non-Moravians were not permitted to live here. Church elders established what they called the "Town Regulations of 1756", which residents had to abide by. These regulations were intended to help residents live "free from all dangerous and worldly connections, and live a peaceful and quiet life in Godliness and Honesty." The regulations also stated, "No dancing matches, taverning, beer taping, feastings, nor playing of child in streets."
One of the popular symbols of Lititz today is the Moravian star, a 26-point multi-dimensional Christmas star that is associated with the Moravian Church.
In 1746 the Linden Hall School for Girls was founded, and is the oldest girl's boarding school in America. The same year the Brethren School for Boys was also established in Lititz. During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington commandeered the Brethren House for use as a military hospital.
Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in California in 1848, and the gold rush began. Later, in 1871, John Sutter settled in Lititz. He died in 1880 and was buried in the Moravian cemetery.
In 1784 a small bakery was started along Main Street in Lititz that became the first pretzel bakery in America. In 1861 that bakery became known as the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery.
In the late 1800's and early 1900's Lititz was a summer resort. People came here for what they believed were medicinal properties in Lititz Springs, which is the largest limestone spring in Pennsylvania. Today the seven-acre park includes walkways, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, and an amphitheater.
In 1818 Lititz Springs Park hosted its first Independence Day observance. This annual celebration is now the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the nation. The event has grown to include over 7,000 candles throughout the park and one of the largest fireworks displays in the area.
In 1863 the Reading and Columbia Railroad built a station at Lititz Springs Park. A replica of their passenger depot now serves as the Lititz Welcome Center at the entrance to the park along Route 501.
Lititz Events
Today, Lititz is a very active community. There are many special events scheduled here throughout the year, including Second Fridays each month. (See some of these area events listed below and in our Lancaster Calendar of Events.)
Lititz Voted "Coolest Small Town in America – 2013"
In February 2013 Lititz was voted the "Coolest Small Town in America – 2013". That obviously was a source of great pride to the whole Lititz community. In our comments section below be sure to tell us what you think is cool about Lititz.

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Crystal Meth, HIV and the Gay Community
October 2004
|Art by John McRae.
In the midst of his guilt, shame and hopelessness, Tom bravely named the meanings of his behaviors. Somehow for him, hanging out with and having sex with young and older, positive and negative guys made it feel that there was a bond between generations. Emotionally disconnected from his family of origin, he found in sex partners and friends a new place to belong. In this new place, he hoped to find New York and its gay community to be were as exciting and friendly as he had hoped them to be. Crystal was simply the price to pay for admission.
Mark is part of a generation that was bombarded with HIV prevention messages. While he didn't lose close friends to AIDS, he took the issue very seriously and had, until then, always had protected sex. However, after a few therapy sessions, he understood how tired and angry he felt about "having to wear a condom." Somehow, it meant for him that gay sex leads to diseases, which felt stigmatizing. He realized that when he was high, gay sex did not feel unsafe. Unprotected intercourse was just a way to have sex and to see nothing wrong with it. Mark also seroconverted the year he was using crystal.
Sean is a 56-year-old African American gay man living with HIV since 1988. After his difficulty of finding a black gay community, and his journey through the tragedies of AIDS, he identifies -- with both pride and guilt -- as a survivor. He misses his friends, most of whom died in the '80s and '90s, and misses the drug-driven sex he has on crystal when he tries to delay his next visit to the bathhouse. Crystal gives him enough energy to get through the day. He knows that he should stop using but "staying alive" is all he's managed so far. In the steam room, still struggling under the weight of his unacknowledged losses, he forgets the memories he grew too tired to carry. So he remains isolated, distanced by the fact that no one talks about him as a gay black man, as an elder, or as a vital part of our community's history. "Very few people," he says, "really want to remember the hell previous generations went through."
Struggling With Crystal MethLike Tom, Mark and Sean, many of our friends, partners or clients are struggling with their use of crystal meth. Although the topic has been extensively covered in public forums and articles in the gay press, crystal meth addiction remains an unresolved issue. How do we understand the problem in the context of the gay community? Is it a gay phenomenon? Has everything been said about the connection between the HIV epidemic and the crystal meth epidemic? How do we make sense of the destructiveness at the core of the crystal meth users' stories?
Most people who have first-hand experience, or who have educated themselves on the issue, know the intensity, effects, costs and damage of a crystal meth addiction. We have heard about the power of the stimulant drug on self-esteem and sexual drive and the trance-like illusion that captures body and soul. We have also heard of the life-threatening cost of the addiction, and the paranoid and isolated qualities of the downward spiral.
However, we know less about the underlying issues leading people like Tom, Mark and Sean to become addicted to crystal meth. What suffering leads them to lose themselves in the cycles of acting out, escapism and, sometimes, alienation? Maybe the most important components of the crystal meth phenomenon are the least talked about: homophobia and internalized homophobia. Both the prejudiced attitude towards us for our different sexual orientations, and the way we've internalized that attitude, results into lowering our sense of self-esteem, self-respect and self-worth. Indeed, if television shows like "Will and Grace," "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" and "Boy Meets Boy" are supposed to tell us that being gay is fine and safe, then why are so many gay men still jeopardizing their lives and health for drug-induced connectedness, passion and human contact? Why don't they see other ways to break out from isolation and depression?
Few talk about how external and internalized homophobia, with its "stigma-shame-acting out" nexus, might be the catalyst to crystal addiction and to risk-taking behaviors leading to HIV infection. As Tom's story illustrated, one of the ways homophobia and crystal meth use are connected is through the mechanics of identity. For Tom, doing crystal was a way of adhering to the norms of the group that he wanted to be a part of. Disconnected from his family of origin and high school friends, Tom found in the "rituals" of sex parties and circuit parties an environment that supports his identity as a gay man. It made him feel that he was part of a community of inclusion and counter-balanced the sense of shame and invisibility that his family's reaction had triggered in him.
Another way in which internalized homophobia and crystal use are connected is brought up by Mark's comments: shame and stigma. When sober, anal penetration was always physically difficult and associated with a sense of shame, yet when high on crystal, he turned into a voracious bottom. Along with his inhibitions, his moral judgments about his sexuality flew away. When he was high, getting fucked was not a sign of weakness, femininity or imprudence, as he used to think, but a normal thing that gay men do and give each other.
|Art by John McRae.
Still, the type of suffering and issues underlying crystal meth abuse are partially different for HIV positive and HIV negative men. NYU Researcher Perry Halkitis, in a 2002 interview with POZ magazine, argued that for HIV-negative individuals, crystal meth use can be a way to overcome social anxiety and connect with guys, socially, emotionally and sexually. For HIV-positive guys, Halkitis claims, the use would be more "specifically about sex, feeling hot, desirable and finding a mental space where there is ... ultimately no HIV."
So comes the question: "Is crystal meth a gay drug?" While my experience with clients suggests that crystal addiction is a social issue, often times brought upon by internalized homophobia and the ramifications of the AIDS epidemic, I disagree with labeling the "crystal epidemic" as a gay phenomenon. Similar symptoms could be developed by any disenfranchised and oppressed community living in the paradox of being, on one hand, ever growing and self-empowering and, on the other hand, kept to the margins of normalcy and legality. Just as alcoholism in Native American communities and violence in the Black youth communities are not "people of color issues," crystal meth is not a "gay issue." It is another crisis that calls for a contextual understanding of the psychological and social factors pushing an oppressed community towards healing or destruction.
Recommendations for ActionI also want to share how my clients have been instrumental in promoting their own healing. Although research is needed to validate these arguments, the steps below reflect how quite a few of my clients have taken themselves out of the pit:
Work towards stopping crystal use. If the pattern of use has become abusive (more than you want) or addictive (out of control), a period of full abstinence from crystal is necessary. Moreover, even if they only initially intended to "take a break" from crystal, some people who stop and continue the therapeutic process of recovery choose to not go back to crystal, which is then too strongly associated with a very chaotic period of their life. This does not mean that harm reduction programs, also called "recovery readiness" programs, are not just as helpful as abstinence-based programs. They are extremely important for those who can't seem to stop but know that the party is over and need to get help.
Do more than one thing. It is crucial to invest in a multifaceted process. Recovery from crystal usually takes more than self-help groups or psychotherapy alone. The best is a combination of: psychotherapy, medical, and psychiatric treatment to address underlying chemical imbalances; twelve-step meetings or support groups that expose you to other people's recovery and resources; and most importantly help with breaking through social isolation. It is crucial to build a community of professionals and friends where it is comfortable and safe to be gay, HIV positive or negative, and in recovery from crystal.
Go deeper. Long-term recovery goes beyond getting the crisis and the use under control. Whether through therapy and/or through spiritual examination, people need to take a deep look at what led them to lose themselves so profoundly. As Tom, Mark and Sean demonstrate, shame, loneliness, depression and grief are at the core of what needs to be addressed.
Find passion and meaning. Recovery is hard work. It entails a clear dedication to oneself. Such motivation is more easily found by being connected to yourself and to those who nurture a life that you feel enthusiastic about. Professional, personal, relational and geographic choices sometimes wait to be made. Remember that recovery is the opportunity to give your life meaning and purpose where your freedom prevails, again or maybe even for the first time.
Jean Malpas, M.A. is a psychotherapist formerly with the New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center and currently in private practice. He can be reached by phone at 212-255-4138 or at email@example.com.
More From This Resource Center
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shame about the content (programs that is)
When it comes to features, Samsung's UE40D6530 40in LED telly doesn't skimp on anything much. Freeview HD, 3D, Video on Demand, Skype, integrated web browser, social media apps, media streaming, PVR recording to external hard drive – it's all here. This isn't so much a TV as an all in one entertainment centre. And priced at £ …
I own an older Samsung TV, and I've found that network streaming problems are actually down to the DLNA server used (and not the TV). The best I have found is http://www.serviio.org, which works great with almost every encoding and container (HD MKVs), and other TVs too; it is now being recommended by Sony. It can also work on many platforms and OSs, I highly recommend it.
80% is not a low score. You've been conditioned by years of high marking in the media.
If you use a rating system of 0-100% then surely an average product should get 50%? It utterly devalues the scoring system to suggest anything above 75% should be for anything other than exceptional products.
You can't just go around throwing around high scores with abandon otherwise when you do come across a truly great screen what do you do?
It's like GCSE's. They got so devalued that they had to start giving A Star marks because the threshold to get A's was too low but they couldn't hurt the poor little darlings feelings.
Seems that 3D gets the thumbs down for most TVs these days, which is fair given that the price of the TV appears to double with a feature that's nothing more than a gimmick right now. A slightly older 40" Samsung 1080p with most of the same features would cost no more than $800 (about 500 quid), and probably a lot less if you wait for a decent sale. If you went for LCD rather than LED then you could get a 46" version for that same $800, but you'd also probably be missing most of the internet features too.
...and when you get it home, you are expected to fiddle with the settings to get the picture to your liking?
Look, when I pay a grand for a telly, I expect the settings to be right. If I go to the cinema, they just get it right, don't they? Why on earth can't it just be right for a TV?
The difference with audio is stark. When you spend less on a sound system, it tends to come with multiple audio adjustments to try to fiddle the sound to be a bit better. When you pay a lot for your system, it comes with a volume control and that's it. To my mind, it should be the same for visual systems - you turn it on, and it looks great - full stop.
(I'd accept a bit of adjustment for a bright or dark room, but that's all...)
there is no one-size-fits all. i can configure my TV to be perfect in regards to test cards and all that jazz, but games on ps3 appear too dark, blu-ray looks fine. HD looks fine but SD not so much. the thing is with all the video sources available you configure it to suit what you watch and where (sun/shade, HD/SD, you like colour/not so much etc etc) do you want motion processing to smooth older DVDs or leave it off as blu-rays dont really need it? same with noise: process it out for SD or leave for HD?
now, the question really should be shouldnt TVs know the source and you can configure it for that. i find it annoying on my denon/B&W system that dolby digital channels are much quieter than pro-logic/stereo. surely the TV can suss out the compression and sizes (SD/HD) and sort this out!
at the end of the day i have never bought a tv and been happy with the presets. also remember that everyone has slightly different eyes and preferences. i hate too much colour, some people saturate to hell...
the configure it for HD content in a dark room. obviously a cinema with no windows always showing the same type of film quality doesnt need to do much tweaking on a daily basis. for those of us who watch tv, movies and play games in dark and light rooms have a fair bit more scope for adjustment


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Reader Chris Wildermuth writes:
I wanted to call out William Cohan's piece in the Post this weekend asking why Romney wasn't richer. I thought the first half was largely speculative, absent any comment from Romney's Bain peers who should be able to comment, but free of bias with one exception – it didn't seem to consider the two simplest explanations: 1) that Bill Bain funded the venture, so Romney's equity stake was as founding CEO, but not as primary equity investor as were Kravis, Forstmann and others he cites as billionaire peers; or 2) maybe Romney is not as greedy.
That would just make it a poorly researched piece written by a lazy writer who passes guessing off as informed opinion. But I was very disturbed by the conclusion as it was clear he was very anti-Romney, with nothing substantive on which to base his biases.
The conclusion left me feeling it was a hit piece. It made me question the author's motives. Reading the author bio, I thought maybe he was just anti-investment fund, someone who grew wealthy in the industry but came to loathe it and became a crusading journalist at Bloomberg. He wouldn't be the first.
But the sharpness of the criticism made me think there might be something more. So on a hunch I checked OpenSecrets.org and sure enough, a "William Cohan" of NYC who lists his profession as both writer and investor has donated $3,000 to Barack Obama's 2012 re-election.
I think this should have been disclosed by the Washington Post. (In truth I think this should have been cause for the editors to reject the piece, but I guess I'm old school on such matters.)
I wrote to the WaPo ombudsman, but heard nothing back while the Cohan piece remained prominent on the WaPo online and iPad site (the latter of which appears to only be updated once a day).
I asked the ombudsman two questions:
– Was the Post aware of Cohan's donations?
– Does the Post identify supporters of active campaigns when publishing their opinion pieces critical of the opposition?
As of this afternoon, Mr. Wildermuth has received no response from the Post ombudsman.
UPDATE: See also Mollie Hemingway's astute commentary on Cohan's column.


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Triple Base is pleased to present The Optimist Gene, an exhibition of new paintings by San Francisco-based artist Bryson Gill.
Gill's dedicated painting practice has consistently been focused on the tenuous relationship between abstraction and figuration. While in his past work, Gill has culled imagery from personal and historical references, for his upcoming solo show at Triple Base, Gill has created his own source material out of the simplest of materials—a blank sheet of white paper. Beginning with a "blank slate" allows the artist to create original compositions through a meandering process of cutting, ripping, folding and crumpling. Like a Rorschach blot, these resulting forms oscillate between abstract shapes and recognizable objects such as leaves and branches—exposing the often arbitrary, yet magical, part of the artistic process. These compositions are then collaged, photographed and painted with a trompe-l'oeil effect onto linen that has been under-painted with graphic patterns and painterly washes.
Gill's newest series of paintings embody the way in which random acts and interactions can create both beauty and chaos. Referring to this new style of working, the artist claims. "I sort of think about making art these days like a dog chasing it's own tail. And that makes me happy."
Triple Base
3041 24th Street (@Treat), San Francisco
Gallery Hours: Thursday & Friday 4-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm
For Information/Photos contact Dina Pugh: email@example.com
Jason Benson currently lives and works in Oakland, CA. He received his Bachelors in Fine Art from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2009. Selected exhibitions include Monument 2 Gallery in Chicago, IL; As Is Exhibitions in Oakland, CA; and Scott Projects in Chicago. This is his first exhibition at the Ellipsis Space. Joel Dean currently lives and works in Oakland, CA. He received his Bachelors in Fine Art from the School of The Art Institute of Chicago in 2009. Dean also studied at the Ox-Bow School of Art Summer Fellowship Program and the Yale University Summer School of Music and Art Residency. Selected Exhibitions include Sight School in Oakland, CA; Monument 2 Gallery in Chicago, IL; As Is Exhibitions in Oakland, CA; MacArthur B Arthur in Oakland, CA; Extra Extra, Philadelphia, PA; and Corbett vs. Dempsey in Chicago, IL. This is his first exhibition at the Ellipsis Space.
The Ellipsis Space @ Triple Base
For Information/Photos contact Will Brown: email@example.com
Gone Fishin'
Tuesday, 13 October 2015 11:39
I don't think at this point it needs to be written since the last update to Fecal Face was a long time ago, but...
I, John Trippe, have put this baby Fecal Face to bed. I'm now focusing my efforts on running ECommerce at DLX which I'm very excited about... I guess you can't take skateboarding out of a skateboarder.
It was a great 15 years, and most of that effort can still be found within the site. Click around. There's a lot of content to explore.
Hit me up if you have any ECommerce related questions. - trippe.io
SF Giants' World Series Trophy & DLX
Wednesday, 04 March 2015 17:21
I'm not sure how many people are lucky enough to have The San Francisco Giants 3 World Series trophies put on display at their work for the company's employees to enjoy during their lunch break, but that's what happened the other day at Deluxe. So great.
Alexis Anne Mackenzie - 2/28
Wednesday, 25 February 2015 10:21
SAN FRANCISCO --- Alexis Anne Mackenzie opens Multiverse at Eleanor Harwood in the Mission on Saturday, Feb 28th. -details
The Death of the Artist—and the Birth of the Creative Entrepreneur
Wednesday, 21 January 2015 10:34
When works of art become commodities and nothing else, when every endeavor becomes "creative" and everybody "a creative," then art sinks back to craft and artists back to artisans—a word that, in its adjectival form, at least, is newly popular again. Artisanal pickles, artisanal poems: what's the difference, after all? So "art" itself may disappear: art as Art, that old high thing. Which—unless, like me, you think we need a vessel for our inner life—is nothing much to mourn.
Hard-working artisan, solitary genius, credentialed professional—the image of the artist has changed radically over the centuries. What if the latest model to emerge means the end of art as we have known it? --continue reading
"Six Degrees" @FFDG
Friday, 16 January 2015 09:30
"Six Degrees" opens tonight, Friday Jan 16th (7-10pm) at FFDG in San Francisco. ~Group show featuring: Brett Amory, John Felix Arnold III, Mario Ayala, Mariel Bayona, Ryan Beavers, Jud Bergeron, Chris Burch, Ryan De La Hoz, Martin Machado, Jess Mudgett, Meryl Pataky, Lucien Shapiro, Mike Shine, Minka Sicklinger, Nicomi Nix Turner, and Alex Ziv.
In Wake of Attack, Comix Legend Says Satire Must Stay Offensive
Friday, 09 January 2015 09:59
"[Satire] is important because it brings out the flaws we all have and throws them up on the screen of another person," said Turner. "How they react sort of shows how important that really is." Later, he added, "Charlie took a hit for everybody." -read on
Thursday, 08 January 2015 09:36
SF Bay Area: What Might Have Been
Tuesday, 06 January 2015 09:36
The San Francisco Bay Area is renowned for its tens of thousands of acres of beautiful parks and public open spaces.
What many people don't know is that these lands were almost lost to large-scale development. link
1/5/14 - Going Back
Monday, 05 January 2015 10:49
Jacob Mcgraw-Mikelson & Rachell Sumpter @Park Life (5/23)
Friday, 23 May 2014 09:22
Opening tonight, Friday May 23rd (7-10pm) at Park Life in the Inner Richmond (220 Clement St) is Again Home Again featuring works from the duo Jacob Mcgraw-Mikelson & Rachell Sumpter who split time living in Sacramento and a tiny island at the top of Pudget Sound with their children.
Jacob Magraw will be showing embroidery pieces on cloth along with painted, gouache works on paper --- Rachell Sumpter paints scenes of colored splendor dropped into scenes of desolate wilderness. ~show details
NYPD told to carry spray paint to cover graffiti
Wednesday, 21 May 2014 10:37
NYC --- A new graffiti abatement program put forth by the police commissioner has beat cops carrying cans of spray paint to fill in and cover graffiti artists work in an effort to clean up the city --> Many cops are thinking it's a waste of resources, but we're waiting to see someone make a project of it. Maybe instructions for the cops on where to fill-in?
The NYPD is arming its cops with cans of spray paint and giving them art-class-style lessons to tackle the scourge of urban graffiti, The Post has learned.
Shootings are on the rise across the city, but the directive from Police Headquarters is to hunt down street art and cover it with black, red and white spray paint, sources said... READ ON
Wednesday, 16 June 2010 17:39
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Whatever happens to our income tax rates in the near future, they're unlikely to get any lower. That fact can have major implications for your retirement savings, since withdrawals from traditional retirement accounts are taxed at ordinary income rates. Hence the appeal of converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA—an account that's funded with after-tax dollars, so withdrawals are income-tax free.
Converting isn't a slam-dunk for everyone, however, since complicated tax regulations (and a hefty up-front tax payment) usually accompany the switch. MarketWatch's IRA to Roth IRA Conversion Calculator can help savers do the math and decide whether the transaction makes sense. Like all of MarketWatch's retirement tools, it's free to use.


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3:00 pm
Biography of America, A "Slavery" While the North develops an industrial economy and culture, the South develops a slave culture and economy, and the great rift between the regions becomes unbreachable. Professor Masur looks at the human side of the history of the mid-1800s by sketching a portrait of the lives of slave and master. D
3:30 pm
Biography of America, A "Coming of the Civil War" Simmering regional differences ignite an all-out crisis in the 1850s. Professor Martin teams with Professor Miller and historian Stephen Ambrose to chart the succession of incidents, from 'Bloody Kansas' to the shots on Fort Sumter, that inflame the conflict between North and South to the point of civil war. D
4:00 pm
DragonflyTV "Dallas & Fort Worth" Fossil detectives Brandy and Ashley discover that not everything about dinosaurs-even Texas-sized ones-is gigantic when they dig for microfossils with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Reed and Nick get game at The Science Place in Dallas, answering the question: so just where is the "sweet spot" on my bat? And in the Science Secret, Dragonfly TV uncovers a very clever pesticide at Discovery Gardens, a certified organic public garden. D
4:30 pm
Biz Kid$ "What Can You Do with Money?" Decisions, decisions! Join the Biz Kids and you'll ponder the merits of spending, saving, donating, and investing money. Visit the New York Stock Exchange, get tips from the author of Not Buying It, and learn to avoid compulsive shopping. You can also learn how to create a financial diary and track spending. D
5:00 pm
The Electric Company "The Great Compromise" The Electric Company and the Pranksters have to work together to preserve their ability to use their special powers in the neighborhood. D
5:30 pm
Cyberchase "Of All The Luck" The kids go to Hacker's hideout and use logic to free the Ten Lucky Charms that he has collected.G
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Lidia's Italy In America "St. Louis: Macaroni & Cheese: An American Favorite, Inspired by Italy" NULL
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Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen "Breakfast Breads" NULL
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Pati's Mexican Table "Hibiscus Flower" In Mexico, it's not uncommon to find both food and water deliciously flavored with hibiscus flowers. Commonly known as jamaica, they have an intensely herbal, fruity taste. Pati shows viewers where to buy these flowers and then shares recipes such as: Jamaica Water; Spinach Salad with Caramelized Pecans and Jamaica Vinaigrette; Steak Tacos with Jamaica and Jalapeno Syrup; Gourmet Jamaica Popsicles. D
7:30 pm
Martha Stewart's Cooking School "Frying" The best fried foods are golden brown on the outside and deliciously tender within - never greasy or soggy. Yet frying is a technique that can elude even the most ambitious home cook. In this episode, Martha offers lessons in how to deep-fry and pan-fry to perfection in your own kitchen. D
8:00 pm
Ask This Old House "Hanging a Flat Panel TV/Controlling Insects Without Pesticides" Master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner hang a flat panel television on the wall and conceal all the wiring. Back in the workshop, Scott shows host Kevin O'Connor examples of different types of electrical outlets. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger heads to Miami to help a homeowner control the insect pests in her yard without the use of pesticides. D
8:30 pm
Rick Steves' Europe "Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters" Rick explores the capitals of Finland and Estonia to sample each country's history, art and distinct love of life. In Helsinki, he finds a neoclassical old town, modern flair for design and steamy saunas. Tallinn offers medieval charms and new-found prosperity.G
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Equitrekking "Turkey's Coast, Cappadocia & Istanbul" Equitrekking host Darley Newman experiences life on Turkey's beautiful Mediterranean Coast - otherwise known as the Turquoise Rivera - by hiking the chilly waters of Saklikent Gorge and horseback riding through the abandoned Greek city of Kayakoy. Next, it's off to bustling Istanbul, where East meets West, to explore the Blue Mosque, Spice Market, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and the mighty Bosphorus. Finally, Darley returns to Cappadocia, to step back in time with the locals of these ancient villages. D
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Lidia's Italy In America "St. Louis: Macaroni & Cheese: An American Favorite, Inspired by Italy" NULL
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Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Sustainable Aquaculture in the Rich Waters of Ensenada" Two of Ensenada's best seafood chefs, Benito Molina and Alain Genchi, join Rick for a lesson in mollusk farming. Juan Carlos Lapuente of Acuacultura Integral de Baja California takes the trio to the rich coastal waters to see oyster and mussel farming. Along the way, we learn that the quality of these waters is what makes the seafood from this area so outstanding. D
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Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "U-Pick Tomatoes" Learn how to pick the best tomatoes, and preparing them for a bountiful summer meal. Tomato Herb Salad; Fresh Tomato Parmesan Sauce with Grilled Shrimp. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters" Rick explores the capitals of Finland and Estonia to sample each country's history, art and distinct love of life. In Helsinki, he finds a neoclassical old town, modern flair for design and steamy saunas. Tallinn offers medieval charms and new-found prosperity.G


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Kelly Safari TSR All Terrain Tire TestPosted in How To: Wheels Tires on March 1, 2012
Have you ever watched a runty little dog try to take a bone away from a much bigger pooch? Most will keep at it, getting knocked down repeatedly—until they score that bone. There's some of that plucky spirit in the Kelly Tires Safari TSR all-terrain tires we've been testing. Indeed, they're willing to take on much more aggressive terrain than their mild-mannered tread blocks would suggest—sometimes successfully, sometimes not.
We first mounted our 31x10.50R15s on our '78 Cherokee Chief and dialed the pressure in at 32 psi front and rear. The Safari TSR features deep treads with zigzag siping and ample voids that make wet pavement traction and standing water a non-issue. Around town and on the freeway, you'll be hard-pressed to tell the difference in noise and harshness from standard passenger car tires. They're superbly smooth, quiet, and grippy. After a couple of thousand miles we started to notice some moderate wear on the outer tread blocks, which is somewhat common in solid-axle Jeeps, but we couldn't help but wonder if extending the siping would increase tread block flexibility and reduce the scrubbing.
With our Cherokee stuck in 2WD, we swapped the tires onto our '89 Wrangler equipped with front and rear lockers. We found the correct contact patch for the 3,100lb Jeep at 23 psi in the front and 21 psi in the rear. In our test size, the Safari TSR tires have a Load Range C rating, with 4-ply tread (2-steel; 2-polyester) and 2-ply sidewall (2-ply polyester) construction. We're not gonna mince words. Despite a nice rim protector bead around the wheel's circumference, the sidewalls feel kinda flimsy. They reminded us of old Goodyear AT tires from the late '80s and early '90s, so we kept out of the really razor-sharp granite. Besides, if you're buying a tire of this ilk, you're probably not going to be doing hardcore rockcrawling with them anyway.
Still, with the tires at 11 psi, long expanses of smooth granite, moderately sized boulders, and small riprap-type rollers all fell prey to the little TSR's flexible carcass and siped lugs. Grip from the little all terrains is good—until it isn't. We found that the tires don't really telegraph their limits. Simply stated, you'll keep climbing until all of a sudden you're not climbing anymore. Still, overall traction in the rocks is dead-on par with other all terrains we've tested.
In hard-pack dirt, the trials-type lugs squirmed and fingered to keep pulling our little Jeep forward at a snail's pace even without the lockers engaged. Only on very steep climbs did we encounter wheelspin. A bit more momentum was usually all it took to carry us through the climb. The same held true in sand, where wheelspeed was an asset. Keeping the tires up on top and spinning was the rule of the day and (we're hypothesizing) allowed the sidewall tread to help paddle the Jeep forward.
Not surprising, like almost every all terrain we've tested, the Safari TSRs found their true Achilles heel in wet, alluvial soil and mud. With no rib between the lug surfaces to aid in self-cleaning, we noted that even with generous wheelspeed, the tires did not eject material from the treads once clogged up. However, we've grown to really appreciate our Safari TSRs and despite their few disadvantages, we're keeping them on our Wrangler project. Their light weight, exceptional on-road manners, and plucky off-road attitude make us want to keep 'em around for a while.
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Sometimes cosplay is cool. Sometimes it's sexy. Sometimes it's just really effing strange. Like today.
Here is a collection from the recent Nipponbashi Festa in Osaka's geek district, Nipponbashi. Previously, Kotaku published photos from the event — but those were mostly either cool or attractive cosplays.
These? These are downright goofy. Check out more in the links below — photos courtesy of Asagawo Blog.
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Despite the cancellation of the Google event due to the onslaught of the east coast by Hurricane Sandy, the company went ahead and showed off its marketing materials for the new Nexus 10 tablet. It comes in two flavors: a 16GB model for $399, and a 32GB model for $499, both being Wi-Fi models, with neither offering a cellular option. The highlight of the Nexus 10 is the display, which is an impressive 2560 x 1600 resolution, which is higher than the iPad's Retina display. Google's latest flagship tablet will be available on November 13th from the Google Play store in the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Japan and Canada.
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Apple complies with UK judgment, acknowledges Samsung tablets not as cool as iPad
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Apple acknowledged today that it has been legally ordered by a UK judge to publicly state on Apple.com, or a full page ad in a UK newspaper, that Samsung tablets are "not as cool" as the iPad. The UK's case revolved around whether Samsung's tablets infringed on the iPad design and trade dress, which Apple lost. Such a verdict leads one to conclude that if Samsung's designs were, in fact, "cool," that Apple would have won the case.
Leave it up to Apple's genius to take full advantage of the situation by killing two birds with one stone. By including the judges contradictory ruling verbatim, they highlighted the unflattering statements regarding Samsung products compared to Apple's, as well Samsung's failure to make its products cool based on the perspective of "the informed users overall impression." The saving grace for Samsung is based specifically on the choice of name branding on the back of the device.
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Google Nexus 7 review
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Google unveiled the Nexus 7 tablet at Google I/O 2012 (watch the keynote here,) making it the very first device to launch with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Many were waiting for Google to compete directly in the tablet space, and the 7-inch Nexus 7 is the answer. The specs show that it's a powerhouse, and the sales have been off the charts, resulting in the 16 GB Nexus 7 being sold out briefly (it's back now.) Still, many consumers have the iPad on their mind when thinking about tablets, regardless of how hard companies like Amazon and Google are pushing their alternatives. Does the Nexus 7 have a place in the marketplace, meeting needs that other tablets can't? Join us in our full review as we explore Google's first tablet.
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The $249 Archos 97 Carbon 9.7-inch Android tablet now available
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Remember that super-affordable Archos 97 Carbon that we talked about a couple of weeks ago? Well, the $249 Ice Cream Sandwich-powered tablet is now on sale. As a refresher, the 97 Carbon sports a 9.7-inch IPS display with 1024 x 768 resolution. It ships with 16GB of storage, upgradeable to 48GB with a 32GB microSD card. You'll find a 1 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM powering this slate, which is good enough to decode full 1080p video and output it to an HDTV with the built-in HDMI port. Shipping is free from Archos.
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The 16GB Nexus 7 is back in stock on Google Play
A few days ago we reported that the 16GB Nexus 7 tablet was sold out in the Google Play store. The product was an unexpected runaway hit, as Google incorrectly assumed that it would sell more of the 8GB unit than the more expensive 16GB model. It looks like the inventory issues have been sorted out, as the 16GB Nexus 7 is back on sale on Google Play. If you've been jonesing for one, we recommend you snap one up quick before another potential sell-out.
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The 16GB Google Nexus 7 is officially sold out
It looks like the Google Nexus 7 tablet has become a runaway success, catching even Google and Asus off-guard. In fact, Google has suspended sales of the 16GB Nexus 7 in its Google Play store due to the massive backorder. Oddly, the cheaper $199 8GB model was the one that the masses have snapped up. Instead, the $249 model has been flying off the virtual shelves. Orders that were placed through last week will arrive on schedule, and we suspect that as soon as stock is replenished, Google will get the 16GB Nexus 7 back on sale. If you really want one of the Jelly Bean-powered 16GB tablets, there are plenty on eBay.
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Archos Carbon 97 tablet: 9.7-inch display, Android 4.0, $249.99
Archos has announced the Carbon 97, a new, 9.7-inch tablet that ships running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The IPS display has a resolution of 1024 x 768, and it packs a 1 GHz ARM processor and 1 GB RAM on the inside. You get front- and rear-facing cameras and 16 GB of storage space (which you can expand with a microSD card, if you'd like.) The most surprising part of this, though, is the fact that the Archos Carbon 97 will sell for just $249.99. To put that in perspective, that's the price you'd pay for a Nexus 7 tablet, and the Carbon 97 has a much larger display. You'll be able to pick one up later this month.
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Intel working on StudyBook, a tablet for students
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Intel has been working on designing a tablet, dubbed the Studybook, that focuses and built primarily on educational needs. The tablet would run on Windows 7 or Android 3.0, powered by the Atom Z650 processor, feature a front and rear-facing camera, 1 GB of RAM, and all the versatile ports such as USB 2.0, HDMI, and a microSD slot. It would fall into Intel's line of educational computers, such as the Classmate Convertible, which is used by 7 million students over the whole world.
Now, you might be cringing thinking about how quickly students will destroy the tablets, but Intel has designed the Studybook to withstand abuse. It's made of durable plastic and can withstand a drop from about 2 feet or so.
The StudyBook is to come with preinstalled educational software, such as the Kno e-reader and LabCam suite for science. It's reported that the tablet should sell around $200, but no word of when its official release and availability date will be.
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Motorola Xoom tablet receives Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich update
Motorola announced on Wednesday that its Xoom tablets are going to finally receive the Ice Cream Sandwich update that so many have been waiting for. For those of you who do not know, Ice Cream Sandwich is the latest version of Android (currently Android 4.0.3). The update will be applied over the air, assuming you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, immediately. The update will give Xoom tablet users more functionality, including voice capabilities and faster browser rendering. This update will also make the Xoom one of the first tablets to adopt the Ice Cream Sandwich update.
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The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime feels like the first laptop-class Android tablet, with its quad-core 1.4GHz processor, clever add-on keyboard dock, and its support for USB storage and console gamepads. This is easily the most impressive Android tablet ever. But with such startling specs, it's outstripping the weak app selection available for Google's Android Honeycomb OS. Although there are a few standout apps for the platform, the lack of a thriving Android tablet app community makes the Transformer Prime a less sure choice than it should be. Read on for our full review of the Transformer Prime to see if it's worth your attention (or money.)
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We are a new company in California specializing in iPhone app development.
Our target audience is small and medium businesses looking to extend their identity with an entrant in the App Store. As the digital world evolves, this will become as crucial a piece in the identity package as the web site is today. Our "machine" enables our customers to dynamically engage their customers.
Let's say, for example, you were a graphic designer. A MoBile App Machine app would give your clients your portfolio in their pocket, a way for you to give them updates on you and your business (with notifications direct to their device), and one touch call or email access to you - and you can dynamically update your portfolio from our web site directly to their device.
The Mobile App Machine is a web site where non-technical users can easily specify and create apps for mobile devices, initially the iPhone. These apps can include static and dynamic content (text, photos, video, Twitter feeds, RSS feeds, discount coupons) and can be customized in hundreds of ways. Think of it as a "live" business card for our clients, one that can instantly communicate with their clients.
We are looking for a logo that is engaging and fun. We do not currently have any branding work, so this will be our first graphic footprint. We will be going live later this year, and will need significant additional work on our web site (home page, templates, forms, etc.) and artwork for our own apps. (We will have sample apps as well as apps that allow our customers to test their own apps).
Our site name suggests a lot of imagery, and we encourage you to use your imagination. We have no current current palette, but remember this logo is going to be the basis for our future one.
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The Isuzu Amigo was a popular two-door SUV imported by the Isuzu company. The first Amigo was introduced in 1990 and ran until 1994. A second generation Amigo was reintroduced in 1998 after a hiatus, but discontinued in 2000 due to declining interest in the compact SUV market.
The Isuzu Amigo had a well-designed interior, bucking the trend of silly curves exhibited by so many cars in the 1990s. The vehicle had some sharply-defined edges and looked very sporty and almost jeep-like. The vehicle sat high off the ground giving it a certain stature, even though it was smaller than other SUVs. Dual-range four-wheel drive and an impressive suspension system made the Amigo suitable for off-road driving.
Unfortunately, several problems in the drive quality of the vehicle made it unpopular. The Amigo had depressingly sluggish steering, somewhat negating the off-road qualities of the suspension and four-wheel drive. The engine also made extensive amounts of noise inside the cabin, making for an unpleasant experience. The fuel economy isn't the best for the city dwellers either, sporting 14/21 mpg city/highway for the four-cylinder two-wheel drive and 14/18 mpg city/highway for the six-cylinder four-wheel drive.
The two-door, short-length vehicle made the backseat an unpleasant area to end up.
Upgrades were made throughout the first generation run. 1991 saw the introduction of a center-locking console as a standard feature on the XS and an option on the base line S. 1992 added a four-speed automatic transmission option to the mix. The Amigo received a redesigned grill in 1993. Oddly, the automatic transmission was dropped two years after its introduction. The 2.3-liter engine was discontinued that same year, making the 2.6-liter engine the standard on both vehicles. Standard features such as power steering, power mirrors, and 16-inch wheels were added.
The first generation Amigo was discontinued in 1994. A new Amigo was introduced to the public four years later.
The second generation Amigo was offered in the 1998 model year. The first Amigo model was available as a two-door convertible until a hardtop model was introduced in the 1999 model year. The driving was a bit still on the second generation models since the vehicle was built body-on-frame with a suspension that was not independent.
The second generation Amigo vehicles made massive improvements over the first generation models. The vehicle was more attractive than its predecessor and offered a lot more power, especially when fitted with the V-6 engine. The short wheelbase was both a blessing and a hindrance; it was great for driving in the suburban environment, but wasn't suitable for rambunctious off-road driving. It also had soft suspension as well as sluggish steering that effected handling.
The first generation Isuzu Amigo debuted in 1994. The first Amigo offerings were available as a convertible in two trim lines; the base S model and a slightly upgraded XS model. The S model had all the standard offerings including cheap cloth seats. The XS was a bit of an improvement, adding alloy wheels, tilt steering wheel, and power steering, which was not included on the base S model; further frustrating the sluggish performance of the steering. Both models were available in rear wheel and four-wheel drive.
Two engine models were available on the Isuzu Amigo. A 2.3-liter inline-four cylinder pumped out 96 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. A second engine offered a little more power with a 2.6-liter engine pumping out 120 horsepower. The engines were controlled by a five-speed manual transmission.
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Guided by Christian principles, the mission of the academy is the individual success of each child by providing a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment with age appropriate programs.
Our goal is to provide for the enhancement of spiritual, cognitive, emotional, physical and social development of children while involving families in collaboration with the community.
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- Educate children about Christianity through all genres of learning.
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OUR PHILOSOPHYThe Philosophy of the Brookland Academy Child Development Center is based on the belief that each child is a worthy individual endowed with certain unique capabilities and talents. All children are given opportunities to learn in their own way while pursuing their own interests and having their individual needs met. We accept each child as they are and help foster their growth and development into a responsible, independent, and caring person. We will strive to make all children more aware of the world around them through activities and experiences aimed at social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cognitive development. We understand the importance of providing the opportunity for children to participate in group and individual activities, noisy and quiet times, large and fine motor physical activities, and time for observation to develop problem solving and listening skills. We further believe that children need to have space to explore within a safe, nurturing and encouraging environment.
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The Brookland Baptist Church and Brookland Academy partnered together to create Brookland Academy Child Development, providing state-of-the-art facility and curriculum to serve the community's childcare/preschool needs.
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We recently showed you a supersweet, totally girlie first birthday bash, but this surf-inspired, all-blue, lil boy's birthday party is just as yummy. Photographer Ashley Rose created this brunch soiree for Crew's first birthday, and we're now loving the idea of a morning party.
ON LILSUGAR: Sky-High Style! A Vintage Airplane First Birthday Bash
With fun food stations like cereal and pancake bars (check out all the fun options and toppings!), and a cute drink area featuring chocolate milk shots for kiddos and mimosas for their chaperones, this party really has everything, in terms of both food and decor. Ombre, hand-painted place settings and cutlery, a kraft paper photo collage, and shark fin cake pops are all inspirational ideas, and if you need any other proof that this is one lucky 1-year-old, check out his new surfboard on the dessert bar; it was specially made for the birthday boy as a present from his mom and surf-loving dad. Keep reading for all the amazing details!


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"You've got to keep an eye on those two, because they're going to try to get the upper hand," Parcells said about quarterbacks coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. "Mike wants the defense to do well, and Sean, he's going to have a few ... no disrespect for the Orientals, but what we call Jap plays. OK. Surprise things."
Bummer seeing my Rams finally part ways with Warner. Those were a few of the greatest offensive years in NFL history watching him pass and Marshall run. What a tandem. Still sucks that they only won 1 Super Bowl through their great run (shut up Mikey! )
I know what you're saying. But I think owners wouldn't necessarily be into him from a marketing standpoint. I definitely think they would catch a lot of flack from their football people. Especially since in this era of NFL parity, almost any team can really compete for the Vince Lombardi trophy.I definitely think the guy has serious athletic ability. He was an NCAA wrestling national champ, right? But his absence from any kind of organized football since high school is a huge strike against him. I think a route like the Arena league, the CFL or NFL Europe would be the most likely scenario for him before he plays a single down in the NFL. Could he get signed and get invited to an NFL training camp? Possibly, but I would be really surprised to see him make any team's roster.
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The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a lightweight or heavyweight commercial vehicle that was introduced in 2010. Prior to that, Mercedes created the vehicle for Dodge, which was sold under the same name. The Sprinter is manufactured by Daimler AG based in Germany. It is available as a van, minibus, and chassis cab. The car was sold by Freightliner and built from complete knockdown kits until 2010 when Mercedes-Benz took over sales and services in North America. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was all about ultimate utility back then, transporting a large number of people with sufficient interior space and room for cargo. Akin to several other full-sized vans, the car was meant mostly for commercial use or for large families. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, however, had many clear advantages over its closest competitors with regard to passenger comfort, driving dynamics, body configuration, and luggage capacity. The Sprinter had modest horsepower and an adequate towing capacity.
The 15-passenger stretched-wheelbase minibus version and the Crew variant weren't available in 2010.
On the surface, the Mercedes-Benz commercial-use van came across as a symbol of needless indulgence. However, many people are unaware that Mercedes' vans and trucks are much sought-after vehicles in Europe; hauling freight and moving perishable goods, while Mercedes' passenger cars are targeted at the business class. Compared to its other full-size American peers, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter actually has a number of exemplary design attributes.
The load-floor of this commercial offering from Mercedes-Benz is one of the lowest of all full-size vans. In the taller of the two available roofs, a six-foot person can stand in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter without having to stoop. In its largest configuration, the van has a massive storage space of 547 cubic feet. The people-mover variant can ferry up to 15 passengers on the five rows that can be placed on the longest guise.
Despite its wobbly and long stance, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is still remarkably maneuverable, thanks to the modern design of the chassis that feels less like a truck than the staple passenger and cargo vans manufactured in Detroit. The turbo-diesel standard V-6 engine also offers better fuel economy than domestic V-8s.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter full-size van is available in three variants: Cargo, Crew, and Passenger. The Cargo variant has only two front-row seats, while the Crew is an extended version of the Cargo, having a second-row bench seat. The Passenger option has four rows of seats and can ferry about 12 passengers. There's also the larger ""MiniBus"" model that adds a fifth row of passenger seats and can carry a maximum of 15 passengers. All the available models come in 2500 models and have two wheelbase lengths of 170 and 144 inches. The Cargo variant is also offered as a 3500 model with an increased payload capacity. The basic features in all Mercedes-Benz Sprinter variants include a wooden cargo floor, 16-inch alloy wheels, 270 degree opening rear doors, tilt and telescoping steering, air-conditioning, and a twin-speaker radio. Traction and stability control and front airbags are available as standard components.
There is a bewildering array of options that allow Mercedes-Benz Sprinter owners to tailor the vans as per their wants. These include parking sensors, a driver-side rear sliding door, upgraded front seats, a rearview camera, air-conditioning and rear heating, upgraded front seats, and a rearview camera. The Crew and Cargo vans are also capable of fitting a sunroof and roof rack-mounting rails.
All variants of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter are equipped with a three-liter turbocharged V-6 engine that can deliver 188 hp and a 325 lb-ft of torque. A standard five-speed automatic transmission system sends power to the back wheels.
Those used to traveling in passenger cars and sedans would be disappointed with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as there is no wooden trim, leather, or any actively bolstered seat in the vehicle. Since the Sprinter is built and intended for commercial use or by large families, there's no power liftgate, 'magic' seats, a plethora of cup-holders, or any of the numerous other trappings that are common in modern Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) or minivans. However, the van boasts of a better build quality and modern interiors as compared to most other full-size vans. The van's dash and control layout, for instance, makes the vehicle feel more like a midsize SUV than otherwise suggested by its purpose and utility.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was a full-size van that was available in several configurations. Akin to the next edition that would be introduced a year later, each available Sprinter came with two wheelbases and two roof heights.
The standard equipment in the Cargo variant included 16-inch steel wheels, a wooden cargo floor, right-sliding doors, air-conditioning, and a host of other features. The Crew was identically equipped, except that it had second-row bench seats. Most of the standard features in the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter were carried over to the 2012 version, with a generous degree of fresh add-ons aimed to boost passenger convenience.
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After undergoing an extensive upgrade for 2008 and picking up the shuttle model for 2010, Mercedes-Benz has kept low-key on its full-sized van.
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By Anne Tergesen
With defined-benefit pension plans falling by the wayside, growing numbers of retirees are anxious about outliving their savings. One product that the financial sector has been offering in response: A so-called longevity insurance policy, which lets soon-to-be retirees use a lump sum of their savings to purchase a lifetime income that's more generous than what's typically available with other types of annuities.
Still, these products face the same problem that many other annuities presently do: given today's ultra-low interest rates, the payouts are near multiyear lows—and buying one today locks in the low interest rate for the buyer's lifetime. On Monday, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. became the latest company to offer to solve this problem. Policyholders who choose its new product have the potential to see their annual incomes rise—as long as the insurer itself does well.
First, some background on longevity insurance: While an immediate annuity starts issuing payments almost instantaneously, longevity policies require policyholders to pick an income start date in the future—as much as 40 years in the future.
Generally, the longer the policyholder waits, the better the deal. A 65 year old man paying $100,000 for an immediate fixed annuity can currently get about $6,650 a year for life, but with a longevity policy that starts issuing payments at age 85, his annual payout could be almost 10 times as big.
Northwestern Mutual's new Select Deferred Income Annuity gives policyholders a way to raise that future payout. Assuming the insurance company earns enough on the investments in its general account to pay a dividend, policyholders can invest some or all of that cash in the annuity. (In that respect, it's similar to some variable annuities.) With more principal invested, a policyholder's income will rise—the more so if interest rates also rise.
Some caveats are in order, of course. Northwestern Mutual has a solid track-record when it comes to dividend payments, but there is no guarantee it will pay one going forward. For now, without that potential dividend, the guaranteed income per dollar invested is lower than what you'd receive with a traditional longevity policy. And as with many such products, policyholders are giving up access to at least some of their money.
The tradeoff is that your income could be bigger than current rates dictate. "If people are concerned about inflation, this is a potential hedge," says David Simbro, a vice president at Northwestern. But if stock market returns stay near historic norms—admittedly a big "if"–people willing to invest in a diversified basket of stocks and bonds have a good chance of doing better on their own over time.


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Team USA Wins 3 of 4
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Keith Allain '80, Yale's Malcolm G. Chace Head Coach of Hockey, just finished a week of work with the 2010 USA National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid, N.Y., as he prepares to serve as head coach for the upcoming world championships.
Allain, who had 42 players auditioning for roster spots, coached three intra-squad scrimmages before leading the U.S. to wins in three of the four games against international competition.
The U.S. National Junior Team, which will not have any Yale players, takes part in the 2011 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship this winter from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Buffalo, N.Y. The U.S. is aiming for its second consecutive title, having won the gold medal last year at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship in Regina and Saskatoon, Sask.
Allain owns a 9-3-2 overall record as a head coach in the event, giving him the top winning percentage (.714) of any U.S. head coach to have served on multiple teams.
Former Yale mentor Tim Taylor, who coached Allain in New Haven and brought him back as an assistant coach, will join his protégé as Team USA's director of player personnel.


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Eugene E. Pflueger, 83, of Big Lake, Columbia City, passed away at 12:43 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born January 12, 1930, in Fort Wayne, the son of Henry Oscar and Mildred Ruth (Dennis) Pflueger.Surviving relatives include his wife, daughter, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two sisters, and brother. Memorial visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts can be given in Mr. Pflueger's honor to the donor's choice. Visit www.DeMoneyGrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.


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Who Are You?
Edward agreed to change Bella and it starts during the transformation. But When Bella wakes up, she forgets everything, even who she is or who Edward is. *Dramatic Musice*
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1. Bella's Fire
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Ugh… the fire… it burns.
My eyes were closed, for I couldn't dare to open them. Even if I dared to open them, I wouldn't be able to because I had no energy. The pain was so strong. It felt as if lava was pouring through my veins instead of blood. I felt nothing but fire all around me. I had a thick coating of sweat on my face but it wouldn't cool me down. Each breath I took was like breathing in ashes. I felt as if white-hot coals were being pressed against my skin. I couldn't take it. Whenever I had strength I thrashed around. The thought of Edward kept me going.
Edward… please stop the fire… please.
*Flash back*
I remember how Edward proposed to me. He brought me to that little Italian Restaurant in Port Angeles. We sat down in the middle of the crowded spot in the restaurant, and it happened to be tourist season, and he ordered me angle hair pasta since I am his angle, or so he says. When I finished eating and Edward's chocolate cake he ordered for me arrived Edward did something unexpected. Apparently the staff here was in on his proposal because when he stood up a violinist came over and played my lullaby, and the staff gathered around us as Edward went on one knee. The entire restaurant stopped their conversations and stared at the commotion.
"Bella… Isabella Swan." Edward asked, "I love you with all my heart. Will you marry me?"
I stood there, shocked. Everyone's eyes were on me, even the music stopped. I felt so happy that I felt as if I was going to explode. My heart danced so quickly that I almost feel down. Edwards's eyes were staring at me, the looked worried since I haven't answered yet. Finally I gasped for air since I realized I wasn't breathing and yelled out of shire joy, "Yes! I'll marry you Edward Cullen!"
He stood up quickly and kissed me harder than usual, as if he was cheered on by the applause that carried out in the crowd. Nothing could make this wrong.
*End flash back*
It burns so bad…. Stop someone… just stop it.
I gritted my teeth. I squeezed my hand so hard that it felt even worse. I wondered what I was squeezing but I didn't really care. My heart was as hot as the center of the earth. How could anyone survive this?
The only part of my body that was not incomplete pain was a small loop around my left-ring finger. It felt like a small paradise but was to small comfort me. My ring… or I think it is my ring… was that loop. How did a ring get there? Oh yeah… I got married.
*Flash back*
It was my wedding day. The day I married my one true love. This day should be in my memory forever. I spent the entire day at a spa, getting prepared for this moment and relaxing. I didn't want to relax but the lady there said I had too much stress. Alice dropped me off here instead of playing Barbie with me because she was decorating the town hall for the wedding. And she was preparing herself.
Rosalie had me pick out one of her many wedding dresses. Just when I got a closer look at one Alice kidnapped me and made me bye a new one. "I am sorry Rose, but Bella disserves a new one, not one of your used, Emmett-covered ones. I picked one that had no sleeves and the top was covered in flowered lace. The veil was coming of a tiara of white flowers and was tinted with gold like the lace on the dress. Alice finally picked me up in her bridesmaid dress, a golden-brown color, and got me in a limo that would take us to the wedding. The entire way I was not breathing well and almost fainted two times if it wasn't for Alice's cold hands.
When we arrived I walked in to the building when the music came on. The crowd quieted and watched me. Charlie walked me down the isle as Angela's little sister tossed petals in front of us. Angela and Alice followed us as my bridesmaids. Edward took my breath away when I saw him. He looked more handsome than usual standing there in a tux with Emmett behind him, his best man. After the priest finished talking me and Edward and I finished of vows he kissed me lovingly as soon as the priest said, "You may kiss the bride".
That night and the day after that me and Edward stayed clung together on a bed in a cabin to be alone. Edward spent the rest of my human time cooking for me or trying to remember my human things forever, such as my blushing or my smell. The night after our wedding Edward brought me to his room at the Cullen's and bite me as promised.
*End flash back*
Memories like those ones pass through my mind. They kept on repeating, and new ones appeared too, until all names in these memories were lost to me. Slowly those memories burned up in my pain. Peoples faces were unrecognizable and pretty soon I had no idea what happened. Now, I knew no one and couldn't even remember who I am or what was happening. I only knew I was in pain… a lot of pain.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans said on Tuesday they hoped to attach deficit-reduction measures to legislation raising the U.S. debt limit, but a new government report that forecast a more favorable budget outlook had the potential to undercut their efforts.
The call by House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner for deficit-reduction steps was an attempt to answer the concerns of the smaller-government Tea Party activists who populate his rank-and-file.
But a series of obstacles could thwart Boehner's plans. Democrats are promising to close ranks behind President Barack Obama, who has insisted on a "clean" debt limit hike that allows the federal government to continue paying its obligations.
And Boehner's own Republicans are divided over which deficit-reduction measure or measures to link to the debt hike legislation.
As House Republicans met behind closed doors to hash out a strategy, financial markets showed some early signs of jitters over the debt ceiling, as investors pushed the interest rate on an $8 billion one-month Treasury bill auction to the highest level since the government shutdown in October.
The Treasury also began to employ extraordinary cash management measures to ensure that it can pay its bills after a temporary extension of borrowing authority expires on Saturday.
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has warned Congress that it must act by the end of February to raise his borrowing authority or risk a historic debt default.
"Nobody wants to default on our debt," Boehner told reporters following his meeting with rank-and-file Republicans.
Boehner added that while Republicans advance legislation to raise the U.S. borrowing authority, "We ought to do something about jobs and the economy, about the drivers of our debt."
His comments came as the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office released forecasts estimating this year's budget deficit would fall to $514 billion. While sizeable, that would be down from the wrenching deficits of $1.413 trillion in fiscal 2009 and $1.3 trillion in both 2010 and 2011, which fueled heated spending-cut debates.
CBO also said that the budget deficit would fall further in fiscal 2015, to $478 billion.
Congressional aides from both parties have acknowledged that the trajectory of budget deficits could take the edge off Tea Party demands for a new round of spending cuts.
Republicans had hoped an end-of-February deadline for raising the debt ceiling or risking default would give them an opportunity to slip in some new government savings.
If there is one thing Congress does well it is react to an imminent crisis. On a superficial level, the CBO numbers offered the opposite: dwindling budget deficits as the economy recovers.
That likely means that for the next year or two, large-scale deficit reduction could be off the table, especially with Republicans more focused on repealing Obamacare than tackling tax and entitlement reforms that could fix budget headaches.
Besides Tuesday's CBO report, two other roadblocks stood in the way of Republican attempts to attach deficit-reduction measures to a debt limit increase.
The biggest obstacle is Democrats, who vow to enforce Obama's demand that there be no negotiations on a debt limit bill and that a simple, "clean" extension be enacted.
Senator Patty Murray, a Democrat who heads the Senate Budget Committee, urged that a no-strings-attached debt limit bill move through Congress promptly. "The longer Republicans take to dream up empty debt limit demands, the more economic uncertainty and harm they'll cause for workers, families and businesses," Murray said at a committee hearing.
Democrats aren't the only hurdle to using the debt limit to leverage greater deficit reduction.
Republicans themselves have not yet been able to decide what to attach, either in spending cuts or in job creation, to a debt limit bill.
Several ideas have been floated, ranging from demanding Obama administration approval of the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to altering the "risk corridor" provisions of Obama's health insurance law, which protect insurers from certain losses.
"When we have a decision, we'll let you know," Boehner said.
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid quipped, "The last thing we need is another manufactured crisis driven by the Tea Party-driven Republicans."
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, noting the rough waters CBO sees long term if Congress ignores the high cost of retirement and healthcare for an aging population, said, "Washington can't continue to ignore the problem: trillions of dollars in empty promises" that will saddle Washington in coming decades.
(Additional reporting by Susan Cornwell and Thomas Ferraro; Editing by Leslie Adler)


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Trouble aside, the major automakers are showcasing a new breed of environmentally-friendly concepts that reflect the direction of the industry as a whole, alhtough some companies, most notably Nissan Motor, have decided to skip the Detroit auto show altogether this year. Click ahead for the innovative concepts and new cars on display at the show, officially known as the North American International Auto Show.
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Perhaps it was inevitable in the e-reader age: The latest literary sensation is a steamy erotic novel called "Fifty Shades of Grey." While the book is raising eyebrows for its wild themes, it's almost as shocking the admitted "Twilight" connections aren't drawing more ire.
Author E L James, a former London television executive, first published "Grey" through a small Australian press. But it's currently No. 1 on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and the New York Times (combo print and e-book) lists, and a division of Random House recently won a bidding war for rights to a trilogy of books. Expect to see a new run of 750,000 "Grey" paperbacks in stores soon.
The book has strong sexual themes, summed up by one reviewer: "'Fifty Shades of Grey' is pornography, plain and simple." The violent BDSM themes drew a reprimand by Dr. Drew Pinsky on The Today Show, but readers are still downloading.
Both James and her publisher have been open about the fact that the story originally appeared on the site fanfiction.net as a raunchy take on "Twilight," with characters from Stephenie Meyer's series. Publishers say "Grey" is a new work and James changed characters and situations. But NPR has more, including a link to a thorough analysis concluding the novel is a close reproduction of the original story, "Master of the Universe." That makes "Grey" a thinly veiled work of fan fiction.
So while plagiarism is quickly condemned in modern society, blatant derivation is profitable. It's hard to find people against fan fiction other than some authors (Anne Rice says on her site "I do not allow fan fiction. The characters are copyrighted. It upsets me terribly…") and the sales of "Grey" haven't exactly plummeted on the news.
Where's the line? Why don't we care when an author admits to spinning a novel from another? Sure, nothing is truly original, and "Twilight" owes its debt to vampires and werewolves from Dracula to Michael J. Fox. But now we've reached a saturation point where we're just admitting to being borrowers.
What do you think? Does it bother you if the origins of a piece are unoriginal, or do you only care if it's plagiarized word-for-word?


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