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Winter additions complete Europa League squads
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
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Willian, Lewis Holtby and Rolando are among the most prominent names to have been newly registered by the remaining clubs for the UEFA Europa League knockout phase.
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The remaining UEFA Europa League contenders have confirmed their squads for the round of 32 and beyond.
Under articles 18.18-21 of the official regulations, clubs can register up to three new players by 1 February, one of whom can have been fielded in a UEFA club competition group stage match for another club in the current season provided he has not played in the UEFA Europa League. Clubs may not exceed the maximum of 25 A-list players and also remain within the quota of locally trained players.
FC Anji Makhachkala have made perhaps the most eye-catching addition, naming Willian – a reported €35m addition from FC Shakhtar Donetsk – among their midfield options. Though he has added a scorer of four UEFA Champions League group stage goals to his squad, Guus Hiddink has lost the defensive strength of Christopher Samba following his move to Queens Park Rangers FC.
Among the favourites to lift the trophy in Amsterdam in May are FC Internazionale Milano, though they must now make do without striker Marko Livaja. The Croatian international, sent out on loan to Atalanta BC, was third in the overall scoring charts with four goals. Also no longer on Inter's roster are Wesley Sneijder, sold to Galatasaray AŞ, and Coutinho, now plying his trade with Liverpool FC. Much of the Nerazzurri's hope has been pinned on Mateo Kovačić, a big-money recruit from GNK Dinamo Zagreb.
While Liverpool are unable to call upon Coutinho or fellow January acquisition Daniel Sturridge for the remainder of their 2012/13 European exertions, Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur FC have added their marquee winter signing to their UEFA Europa League plans. Lewis Holtby, lured from FC Schalke 04 six months earlier than planned, looks likely to play a key role for André Villas-Boas's side.
Newcastle United FC, meanwhile, may no longer have Demba Ba at their disposal, but have made three notable additions to their squad in the shape of Moussa Sissoko, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Massadio Haïdara. With Chelsea unable to play Ba in Europe, the UEFA Champions League holders have called up Yossi Benayoun and Nathan Aké, captain of the Netherlands team that lifted last year's UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
Another youngster who will now be showcasing his talent in the UEFA Europa League is Isaac Cuenca, who has arrived on loan at AFC Ajax from FC Barcelona. Pavel Nekhaychik (FC BATE Borisov), Yann M'Vila (FC Rubin Kazan) and Rolando (SSC Napoli) are among the other significant new boys in the competition.


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Certain tests help find specific types of cancer before signs or symptoms appear. This is called screening. The main goals of cancer screening are to:
Reduce the number of people who die from the disease, or prevent deaths from cancer altogether
Reduce the number of people who develop the disease
Types of screening tests
Each type of cancer has its own screening tests. Some types of cancer currently do not have an effective screening method. Developing new cancer screening tests is an area of active research.
Breast cancer
Mammography. Mammography is a type of x-ray specifically designed to view the breast. The images produced by mammography can show tumors or irregularities in the breast. These images are called mammograms.
Clinical breast examination. A medical professional looks and feels for any changes in the breast's size or shape. The examiner also looks for changes in the skin of the breasts and nipples.
Breast self-examination. During this exam, a woman looks and feels for changes in her own breasts. If she notices any changes, she should see a doctor.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An MRI is not regularly used to screen for breast cancer. But it may be helpful for women with a higher risk of breast cancer, those with dense breasts, or when a lump is found during a breast exam.
Learn more about breast cancer screening in a separate section of this website.
Cervical cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. Cells are scraped from the outside of a woman's cervix. These cells are tested for specific strains of HPV. Some strains of HPV are more strongly linked to an increased risk of cervical cancer. This test may be done alone or combined with a Pap test (see below). An HPV test may also be done on a sample of cells from a woman's vagina that she can collect herself.
Pap test. This test also uses cells from the outside of a woman's cervix. A pathologist then identifies any precancerous or cancerous cells. A Pap test may be combined with HPV testing.
Learn more about cervical cancer screening.
Colorectal cancer
Colonoscopy. During this procedure, the doctor inserts a flexible, lighted tube called a colonoscope into the rectum. The doctor is able to check the entire colon for polyps or cancer.
Sigmoidoscopy. The doctor uses a flexible, lighted tube called a sigmoidoscope to check the lower colon for polyps and cancer. The doctor cannot check the upper part of the colon with this test.
Fecal occult blood test (FOBT). This test finds blood in the feces, or stool, which can be a sign of polyps or cancer. There are two types FOBT: guaiac and immunochemical.
Double contrast barium enema. This is an x-ray of the colon and rectum. The barium enema helps the outline of the colon and rectum stand out on the x-rays. Doctors use this test to screen people who cannot have a colonoscopy.
Stool DNA tests. This test analyzes DNA from a person's stool sample to look for cancer. It uses DNA changes found in polyps and cancers to help a doctor decide if a colonoscopy is needed.
Learn more about colorectal cancer screening.
Head and neck cancers
- General health screening exam. The doctor looks in the nose, mouth, and throat for abnormalities and feels for lumps in the neck. Regular dental check-ups are also important to screen for head and neck cancers.
Learn more about head and neck cancer screening.
Lung cancer
- Low-dose helical or spiral computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan. A CT scan takes x-rays of the inside of the body from different angles. A computer then combines these images into a detailed, 3-dimensional image that shows any abnormalities or tumors.
Learn more about lung cancer screening.
Prostate cancer
Digital rectal examination (DRE). A DRE is a test in which the doctor inserts a gloved lubricated finger into a man's rectum and feels the surface of the prostate for any irregularities.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. This blood test measures the level of a substance called PSA. PSA is usually found at higher-than-normal levels in men with prostate cancer. But a high PSA level may also be a sign of conditions that are not cancerous.
Learn more about prostate cancer screening.
Skin cancer
Complete skin exam. A doctor checks the skin for signs of skin cancer.
Skin self-examination. People examine their entire body in a mirror for signs of skin cancer. It often helps to have another person check the scalp and back of the neck.
Dermoscopy. A doctor uses a handheld device to evaluate the size, shape, and pigmentation patterns of skin lesions. Dermoscopy is usually used for the early detection of melanoma.
Learn more about skin cancer screening.
Risks of screening
Screening tests can help doctors find a cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage. This may help improve survival. But cancer screening also has a number of risks. These risks include:
Overdiagnosis. Screening tests may find slow-growing cancers that would not have caused any harm during a person's lifetime. As a result, some people may receive potentially harmful, painful, stressful, and/or expensive treatments that they did not need.
False positives. Sometimes a screening test will suggest that a person has cancer when they do not.
Increased testing. Doctors may run additional tests that a person may not need because of overdiagnosis and false positives. These tests can be physically invasive, costly, and can cause unnecessary stress and worry.
False reassurance. Sometimes a screening test will suggest a person does not have cancer when they actually do. As a result, a person may not get the treatment he or she needs.
Screening recommendations
A number of organizations provide guidelines on cancer screening tests. Sometimes these guidelines suggest different things. Recommendations vary on:
Which type of cancer people should be screened for
Which tests should be used to screen for a particular type of cancer
What age screening should begin and end
How often screening tests should be done
What happens if the screening shows positive results?
Talk with your doctor about your personal risk of developing cancer. Together you can decide on an appropriate screening schedule based on your age and personal and family medical history.
Related Resources
How Can We Do Better at Preventing Cancer?
Understanding Statistics Used to Estimate Risk and Recommend Screening

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
More Christmas...
Posted by Lisa at 9:33 AM 14 comments:
Labels: Christmas, family room, Holiday Ideas, Kitchens, White
Friday, November 26, 2010
On to Christmas .....
Posted by Lisa at 5:36 PM 12 comments:
Labels: bedroom, Christmas, Dining, family room, Holiday Ideas, Pottery Barn
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Snow Whites
Monday, November 15, 2010
A Reading Corner
Space is so valuable in our places, but if you can, find a place for a good comfy reading spot. A place where you can kick up your heels at the end of a long day. Look around your home tonight, you can find it !!!
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Labels: color, family room
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
More Homes from my Readers
I have received so many pictures from my readers ! I'm so amazed at all the great looking small spaces you all have !! Here are some fantastic rooms from my readers (from top to bottom) Laurie Marie, Heather Brady, and Shani Ring. I love all three of these spaces ! Keep those photos coming, I will be featuring some more homes soon !
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Labels: bedroom, family room, fireplaces, Kitchens, Reader home
Thursday, November 4, 2010
How about this...
Uneven cabinets, opt for a table instead of a island, open and close storage, use a odd wall to your advantage !
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Deliciously dense: A seed bread unlike any other
This is not your usual bread. This is neither a yeast bread nor a quick bread. In fact, this bread has no leavener at all.
This is a heavy, dense bread. And that is part of what makes this hearty, rich loaf so wonderful. The other part is what's in it. It's made from all manner of delicious seeds, nuts and grains.
While this bread may not be the best choice for a roast beef sandwich, consider toasting it and smearing it with butter and marmalade, or making crostini to top with smoked salmon and creme fraiche. Or let it sit on your cheese board alongside a runny brie. And don't even get us started on how well it pairs with peanut butter.
Feel free to play around with the blend of seeds and nuts. But the psyllium seed husks are what hold the loaf together, so don't omit those. They can be found at most natural foods stores. If you can only find ground or powdered, use 3 tablespoons.
By the way, all those nuts and seeds do add up to a hefty helping of fat in this bread. The good news is that these are the good fats, the ones we're told to eat more of. Here's your chance.
Start to finish: 4 hours 15 minutes (15 minutes active)
Servings: 12
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 [3/4] cups water
1/2 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (often labeled pepitas)
1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds (sometimes labeled sunflower seed hearts or meats)
[1/4] cup whole flax seeds
[1/4] cup white sesame seeds
[1/4] cup chia seeds
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup quick barley
[1/4] cup psyllium seed husks
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted
1 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray.
In a measuring cup, whisk together the honey, olive oil and water.
In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, oats, barley, psyllium seed husks, almonds, hazelnuts and salt. Pour in the water mixture and mix well.
Pat the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with moistened fingers. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
When ready to bake, heat the oven to 350 F. Uncover the loaf and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the loaf pan and place on a wire rack in the oven. Bake for another 30 minutes, or until deep golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition information per serving: 280 calories; 170 calories from fat (61 percent of total calories); 19 g fat (2.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 21 g carbohydrate; 8 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 9 g protein; 170 mg sodium.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Alison Ladman is a recipe developer for the AP. Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CrustAndCrumbCo


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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Embellish Challenge: Birds
PCD sets.
2. Cut kraft paper slightly smaller, stamp birch background from Carved Love.
3. Sew around edge.
4. Adhere fabric tape and tie bow.
5. Adhere cardstock.
6. Die cut shape, stamp bird and sentiment.
Carved Love, Nature's Wonder, Christmas Wonder (Practicing Creativity)
Cardstock: Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)
Ribbon: Dark Chocolate Swiss Dot (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Blue Bayou (Stampin' Up), Burnt Umber (Palette)
Well happy Tuesday!
17 comments:
- Laurel said...
This is gorgeous!
- February 22, 2011 at 8:01 AM
- FLEUR de Lo said...
This yummy color combination as been calling out to me as well. What I wouldn't do to have your stash of ribbons! That bark background sets the tone so nicely on this card! Love it!
- February 22, 2011 at 8:23 AM
- Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...
Love all the textures, great job. Watch, you'll win :)
- February 22, 2011 at 9:20 AM
- yyam said...
Just lovely. That background stamp looks fabulous! :)
- February 22, 2011 at 6:22 PM
- Karen B. said...
Oh my dear goodness, this card just oozes class and sophistication. Love that background, love that font, and love that bird.
- February 22, 2011 at 6:46 PM
- Tenia Nelson said...
What a wonderful card Miss Lady!!!
- February 22, 2011 at 8:01 PM
- ~Tammy~ said...
This is totally fabulous Courtney!!!
- February 22, 2011 at 8:12 PM
such a lovely card. Hard to believe that the background is stamp. Just lovely :)
- February 22, 2011 at 8:41 PM
- jen said...
This is sooooo pretty! love the birch- and the wonderful way you've added your subtle bird! :)
- February 22, 2011 at 11:44 PM
- itsallrosi said...
that birch stamp is incredibly cool. looks like a winner!
- February 23, 2011 at 3:34 AM
- Unknown said...
Gorgeous card!
- February 23, 2011 at 8:02 AM
- Jocelyn Olson said...
This card is awesome! I love how you used Carved Love...been thinking about getting that set. The ribbons add so much. Love it!!
- February 23, 2011 at 8:03 AM
- Ann said...
LOVE this, Courtney! That birch bg is fab!
- February 23, 2011 at 8:11 AM
- Lisa Petrella said...
LOVE LOVE LOVE that bark background!!! It's totally on my wish list! Awesome card, Courtney!
- February 23, 2011 at 6:49 PM
- Brenda Weaver said...
so pretty, Courtney! Glad you got to play along!
- February 27, 2011 at 2:13 PM
- Charlene Austin said...
Oh my dear Courtney....how much do I love you? Let me count the ways. Super gorgeousness going on here my dear. Hope you are doing awesome. Thanks for joining Embellish!
- March 4, 2011 at 8:43 PM
- Mariana Grigsby said...
Hi Courtney! Every time I stop by your blog you are sharing a fabulous card!!! Thanks for playing along with us!
- March 5, 2011 at 12:48 PM


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How the wonder material graphene could change our lives
Wonder material graphene could not only dominate the electronic market in the near future, it could also lead to a huge range of new markets and novel applications, according to a landmark paper by the University of Manchester and Lancaster University.
Writing in Nature, Nobel Prize-winner Professor Kostya Novoselov and an international team of authors including Vladimir Falko of Lancaster University, has produced a 'graphene roadmap' which for the first time sets out what the world's thinnest, strongest and most conductive material can truly achieve.
The paper details how graphene has the potential to revolutionise diverse applications from smartphones and ultrafast broadband to anticancer drugs and computer chips.
One key area is touchscreen devices, such as Apple's iPad, which use indium tin oxide. Graphene's outstanding mechanical flexibility and chemical durability are far superior. Graphene touchscreen devices would prove far more long-lasting and would open a way for flexible devices.
The authors estimate that the first graphene touchscreen devices could be on the market within three to five years, but it will only realise its full potential in flexible electronics applications.
Rollable e-paper is another application which should be available as a prototype by 2015 – graphene's flexibility proving ideal for fold-up electronic sheets which could revolutionise electronics.
Timescales for applications vary greatly depending upon the quality of graphene required, the report claims. For example, the researchers estimate devices including photo-detectors, high-speed wireless communications and THz generators (for use in medical imaging and security devices) would not be available until at least 2020, while anticancer drugs and graphene as a replacement for silicon is unlikely to become a reality until around 2030.
The paper also details the different ways of producing graphene – processes which have evolved hugely from the sticky tape method pioneered by the Nobel Laureates.
The paper asserts that there are three main methods for making graphene:
Liquid phase and thermal exfoliation – exposing graphite to a solvent which splits it into individual flakes of graphene. This method is ideal for energy applications (batteries and supercapacitors) as well as graphene paints and inks for products such as printed electronics, smart windows and electromagnetic shielding. Adding additional functionality to composite materials (extra strength, conductivity, moisture barrier) is another area such graphene can be applied.
Chemical Vapour Deposition – growing graphene films on copper foils, for use in flexible and transparent electronics applications and photonics, among others.
Synthesis on Silicon Carbide – growing graphene on either the silicon or carbon faces of this material commonly used for high power electronics. This can result in very high quality graphene with excellently-formed crystals, perfect for high-frequency transistors.
Professor Novoselov said: "Graphene has a potential to revolutionise many aspects of our lives simultaneously. Some applications might appear within a few years already and some still require years of hard work.
"Different applications require different grades of graphene and those which use the lowest grade will be the first to appear, probably as soon as in a few years. Those which require the highest quality may well take decades.
"Because the developments in the last few years were truly explosive, graphene's prospects continue to rapidly improve.
"Graphene is a unique crystal in a sense that it has singlehandedly usurped quite a number of superior properties: from mechanical to electronic. This suggests that its full power will only be realised in novel applications, which are designed specifically with this material in mind, rather than when it is called to substitute other materials in existing applications.
"One thing is certain – scientists and engineers will continue looking into prospects offered by graphene and, along the way, many more ideas for new applications are likely to emerge."
His co-author at Lancaster University, Professor Vladimir Falko said: "In our paper, we aim to raise awareness and alert engineers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to the enormous potential of graphene to improve the existing technologies and to generate new products.
"In some countries, including Korea, Poland and the UK, national funding agencies already run multi-million engineering-led research programmes aiming at commercialisation of graphene at a large scale."
The paper 'A roadmap for graphene' was written with colleagues from Lancaster University, Texas Instruments Incorporated, AstraZeneca, BASF and Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology.
A roadmap for graphene K. S. Novoselov, V. I. Fal′ko, L. Colombo, P. R. Gellert, M. G. Schwab & K. Kim
Nature 490,192–200 (11 October 2012) doi:10.1038/nature11458


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Honoring the Teachers in Our Family
School is starting again this week for millions of children around the USA and the world. What a perfect time for me to tell you about some of the teachers in our family tree. I can count almost forty teachers in just a couple of generations! What a legacy they are leaving, what an example they are and have set! I am so proud of each of these educators, and so pleased to be counted among them and related to them!
Teachers are so important, how is it that we, as a society forget that, or neglect them sometimes? All it takes is to send your 5 year-old child or grandchild off to school under someone else's control, influence, and guidance all day, to realize just how important they are! As the years progress, not only do we count on teachers to socialize our children, we count on them, depend on them to actually educate them! We want our children not only to read, write and do math, but to learn to think critically and solve life's problems well! We might also hope they learn a sport and sportsmanship. What about a foreign language? Art, music, theatre, calculus, geometry, history? Yes, we want it all–and we don't want our teachers to complain that they are poor or to act out in any way! Wow! Tall order! I am proud to say many men and women in our family have chosen this noble profession!
This post will highlight family members who have chosen Special Education and Elementary School Teaching for their career. The next couple of posts will feature Middle and/or Junior High School teachers then climb the ladder through High School, and meet the Principals are in our family tree! There are also family members who've taught in our business schools, community colleges, and Universities as well! All of these educators represent a great deal of brain power!
Special Education Teachers are teachers who teach children with cognitive and/or developmental impairments, learning disabilities, and behavioral and emotional difficulties that impede learing. They are courageous and magical!
Previously I wrote a blog post about my Mother's sister, my Aunt Janey Bell Kerse Sommers! She was a teacher of students with behavioral and learning problems. She spent over twenty years dedicated to helping them do the best they could do, then became the Special Education Supervisor for all of Forsyth County Public Schools, Forsyth County, N.C., mentoring other teachers along the way. You can see her story "Janey Bell Kerse Sommers, 1923-2002, Brilliance and Joyfulness Dimmed by Alzheimer's" by clicking on the title.
What is amazing to me, is that even though Janey Bell Somers had no children of her own, she inspired several generations of young people to teach and to learn. She motivated me to teach students with special needs–in learning, in behavior, which I did for seven years before I became a family therapist. I taught children in elementary school at first, then I moved to a Junior High where I had children ages 12-16 in my classroom . Their academic skills ranged from about 3rd grade to 9th grade, and I prepared individualized plans for each student at their level in each subject! Every day we worked on social and behavioral skills and goals as well. One student got angry while in time out, and set our classroom which was in a mobile unit (trailer) behind the school, on fire! Another time a student attacked me physically and took me backwards, over the sofa where I was seated, onto the floor! One student hot-wired and stole my car! (He brought it back after a brief joy ride!) LOL, no wonder I had a heart attack at age 50! I was challenged everyday with these students, and cared for them deeply.
One of my younger cousins is still teaching Special Education– Severe Behavioral Needs Children, now in her 33rd year! Susan Youngblood Kerr who lives in Missouri with her husband and three children, has two Master's Degrees, one in Special Education and one in Educational Leadership. She served as a Language Arts teacher to General Education students for several years and worked for others at the Middle School level. Susan was honored when one of her former students got in touch with her recently with a heartwarming message: (This from a student she had in 1985. He was from the projects–no dad–she never met his mom.)
"Hi Young lady well so nice to hear from you. I was unforgettable– I hope that's a good thing. how's your family doing? fine I hope. they have the greatest mom in the world but you already know that. well I'm doing great myself –just retired last year from the Navy after 20 years of service. I live in Japan with my lovely wife and 3 beautiful kids. yes who would ever think me a husband and a father! well for what it is worth I've always known that you cared about us kids even then. when I think about any teacher that cared and made a difference in my life, you are #1 on my list and I mean that from the bottom of my heart! so you see you did make a change in a little boy's life, but now I'm a man. thanks and God bless."
Wow! The above brings tears to my eyes–what a great tribute!
Remarkably, we have another young cousin, also through the Langhorne line, who taught students with behavioral and emotional difficulties! Jonathan Daniel Nichols is my second cousin, and he taught in Maryland. He is smart, caring and well-respected. He continued a family tradition he didn't even know existed when called to teach the most challenging students. We especially need men to serve as role models for this population of students. I am so proud of him.
Special Education seems to be a calling for many in our family, as we had a Great Aunt Josephine Bell Houchins who taught deaf students at the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Staunton, Virginia for many years. I remember how interesting it was to go and visit her and her husband my Great Uncle John Langhorne Houchins, and see her talking with the students in sign language. During breaks I was mesmerized to watch the students gather with their friends and engage in animated sign language chatting just like we did between classes at school, only they were quieter but more expressive.
Another Youngblood cousin, my second, once removed, Jamie Beck Skinner is a Special Education Paraeducator at Abingdon Elementary School in Abingdon, Maryland. While the teacher leads a group activity, Jamie might be giving another student private reading lessons. She is truly a para–beside–educator who teaches where and when the teacher cannot. It makes it possible to reach some students, to prevent melt-downs, to teach to certain strengths and weaknesses not possible with only one teacher in the room! What a blessing a paraeducator in the classroom is!
It's hard to believe, but in our immediate family system, I have another cousin who is a Special Education Supervisor! She serves the people of New Hampshire! Mary Casey Goodell is a dynamic, dedicated educator who has been mentoring other Special Education teachers for many years now! So, two supervisors of Special Education, and eight special education teachers in one family, pretty amazing! I wonder if there is a call to serve others embedded in our dna?
Elementary School Teachers
Those who teach kindergarten through fifth grade work with children as they meet a great number of their developmental milestones, socially, physically, and intellectually. Teachers and parents are the ones who help mold and shape us at these formative ages. My sister Anne Youngblood Prince has retired now after teaching fourth, fifth, and sixth grades in both public and private schools for over 36 years! She earned her Master's Degree in Reading at the University of Richmond (Virginia). Most of her teaching career was spent guiding fourth graders at St. Christopher's School, a private Episcopal school for boys in Richmond, Virginia. Anne was highly dedicated to her students and was an excellent teacher who was always thinking about, training for, or putting into practice her myriad skills to give her students the best education possible. You couldn't ask for a kinder, smarter, more successful teacher. She taught long enough to teach the children of some of her students who were so proud to have their children in her care.
One of Anne's mentors was Elizabeth Walker Youngblood, wife of Lewis Jr. and mother of Mary, Lewis III, and Susan. As described above, Susan is now teaching for her 33rd year! What a great influence Liz was for her children and many others. Liz and Anne, my sister, taught fifth grade at L.L. Beasley Elementary School in Prince George County, Virginia at the same time, and my sister remembers her as creative, skilled and highly motivated to do an excellent job. I remember Liz also as a wonderful, firm, kind, and very intelligent woman. Unfortunately, she is the second teacher in our family taken ill by that crushing disease Alzheimer's! Liz also served as an assistant principal as well in a school in Colonial Heights, Virginia.
My sister Anne tells an interesting story about how she first met Elizabeth Walker Youngblood in 1952. Anne was in fourth grade at Bon Air Elementary School, and was her classroom's representative to the Red Cross School Committee. Elizabeth was the Red Cross School Coordinator for all the schools in Chesterfield County,Virginia. Liz sat right down beside Anne and introduced herself as the fiancée of her cousin! (Her husband Lewis Jr. was our father's first cousin.) "Let me show you my ring. I just got engaged to your cousin!" Elizabeth was so kind to ten-year old Anne, that they became friends for life and then coworkers.
My first cousin once removed, Susan Youngblood Rawls, taught fifth grade for ten years at Crestwood Elementary School in Chesterfield County, Virginia. She is now the Director of a preschool. Energetic, enthusiastic, and smart as a whip, she is quite amazing! How lucky are all the little children, all the families who enter her school! She will help get them started in the right direction, will help lay the ground work for their happiness and their learning the rest of their lives! That is one tall order and a major accomplishment!
Lauren Ruby, daughter of Jamie Beck Skinner and another Youngblood cousin, teaches Kindergarten at Taneytown Elementary school in Carroll County, Maryland. Do you remember the poem by Robert Fulghum that reminds us what we need to succeed in life we learned in kindergarten? Well, that's Lauren– preparing her students to succeed in life and in school! A tall order that she handles with aplomb!
Maryrose Youngblood, my first cousin once removed in my wonderful family tree, taught fourth grade like my sister for many years in Highland County, Virginia. These Youngblood women– we are hard workers, and we are directors at heart and by dna! Kind, efficient, smart…Maryrose was an outstanding teacher.
Kathy Lee Pack, daughter of Marshall Youngblood Lee and Robert Lee, has been teaching at the elementary school level in Florida for 31 years this year! All of those years were as a 4th grade teacher until the last two when she changed to second grade! Kathy has four adult children and grandchildren to keep her busy. She is my second cousin once removed, and a Youngblood woman through and through. By that I mean she can handle a room full of 30 restless 6 year olds and make them feel good about themselves because they chose to complete their math assignment while she was reading with a small group!
A cousin through the Voorus, Hogue, and Spangler family lines, Besse B. Voorus was born December 12, 1893. Miss Voorus was graduated from Pleasantville High School and received her bachelor of arts degree from Slippery Rock Normal School. She was an elementary school teacher for over 43 years, teaching in both the Oil City and Meadville School Districts in Pennsylvania. One of her great nieces remembers her mother talking about having Bessie as a teacher and her encouraging them to learn about Geography especially. Wouldn't it have been a surprise to realize a little girl you taught in elementary school would grow up to marry your nephew and her children would be your great nieces and nephews!
Besse taught for forty-three years and died in 1992 at 98 years old! Can you imagine what she witnessed in her lifetime!? The things she witnessed and was able to teach her students–she lived through horse and buggy days to automobiles and rockets to the moon! She saw cooking with wood to gas, electricity and even microwaves! Television didn't exist in her childhood, but later became a huge part of our lives! Talk about having to be adaptable! Just to live successfully she had to be willing to change, grow, and adapt–weren't her students lucky to have such an experienced teacher and a versatile one!
Bessie's sister, Dorothy Pearl Voorus Hogg was a teacher also, teaching in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. Her husband was also a teacher who will be featured as well. Dorothy and Calvin had six children of their own, can you imagine how busy this lady was day in and day out! . She began teaching in a one-room school-house with all grades together, and taught long enough to enter a modern elementary school building in the 1950's and into the early '70s! This kind of longevity always inspires me.
Lena Voorus is the third sister to teach in the Elementary Schools of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania! Born in 1889, Lena died in 1978 all in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, Lena had a stroke and became wheelchair bound. Her sisters took care of her and stayed supportive of each other. Her great nieces and nephews remember her as sweet and kind, a great tribute. What's amazing to me, is that these women, born in the late 1800's, at a time when women didn't generally work outside the home, went out and got their education, and worked at a profession. That takes a lot of courage and fortitude, good for them!
My Great-Aunt Julia Houchins Nichols became an attorney. However, she was only 15 in 1900 when her mother died. Her father soon deserted his six children and moved out-of-state. Thank heavens the children did have a guardian angel and grandparents nearby. Nonetheless, never one to let grass grow under her feet, Julia went out and got a job teaching. The story goes that Julia, only a teen still, went to apply for a teaching job in the mountains of southwest Virginia in Patrick County, where she lived. The person interviewing her asked her what she could tell him that would impress him and make him think she was smart enough to teach. She told him she could tell him exactly how many boards for lumber he could get from any sized tree. She had caught his attention, and he pointed to a tree outside the window and said "Okay, tell me how many boards could you get from that tree? Julia solved the problem aloud, and her reasoning and math skills so impressed the man, he hired her on the spot! Later she told family that she was so thankful that her family member, I'm not sure who, had worked in a sawmill, so that she had learned this skill. I'm sure she was an excellent teacher, she had four younger brothers to wrangle with after her mother died, children didn't scare her! Julia lived from 1885 to 1969, another witness to travel by horse to travel by rockets to the moon! She served as the very first female Assistant District Attorney in the State of Virginia. Julia was a force to be reckoned with, and was highly loved by her family and still is today by grandchildren who are now grandparents themselves!
Eight Special Education teachers, and ten Elementary Education teachers–what a group to be proud of, but they are not all of the educators in our family! In the next post I will tell you about our Middle and High School teachers as well as our Principals, and College Professors! What a legacy they are creating or have left for our family.
It's Fall– "time to go back to school"– it seems that teachers hear this call in their souls!
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Judy Kim has been working with international students at Hope since 2007. Her role as the Director of International Student Programs includes assisting international students in their cultural adjustments, overseeing international student programs and activities, advising students on immigration issues, and facilitating awareness, understanding, and appreciation for diversity in the campus community. Judy also oversees the ESL Program in the areas of admissions, placement testing, and faculty and student support. Judy holds a B.A. in Psychology from UCSD and a M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from California State University, Fullerton.


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D-backs' Wade Miley, Mariners' Joe Saunders hit hard in Arizona's 8-4 win
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – After skipping an outing because of a dead arm, Arizona Diamondbacks starter Wade Miley allowed four runs and six hits over 3 1-3 innings Sunday in an 8-4 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Franklin Gutierrez homered leading off the game, and Kendrys Morales put Seattle ahead 4-1 with a three-run homer in the third. The Mariners have hit a major league-high 50 homers in spring training.
Seattle starter Joe Saunders was hit hard, allowing eight runs, seven hits and four walks in five inning. He has an 11.57 ERA.
Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run single in the third and a two-run homer in the fifth.


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In 2000, Lonnie Thompson drilled ice cores at Kilimanjaro which were published 2 years later. In 2003, they drilled ice cores at Bona Churchill in Alaska. They made a presentation at AGU with press release in 2004 about looking for (and not finding) White River Ash from an 803 AD eruption.
But no publications so far.
Here'e my prediction about dO18 levels at Bona Churchill.: 20th century dO18 levels will be more negative ("colder") than levels in the early 19th century – the opposite pattern to the pattern that Thompson is promoting for tropical glaciers.
There is evidence for this prediction over and above conclusions drawn simply from the lack of published results.
The evidence comes from a recent paper by Fisher and 22 other authors discussing ice core and proxy evidence from nearby. Here is the key graphic summarizing dO18 values for Eclipse ice core showing a dramatic and sharp drop in the 1840s (as well as a sharp change ~800 AD held to signal the start of the MWP.
Original Caption: FIGURE 3. (A) The d18O for PRCol (5 340 m asl) and the dD for Eclipse (3 017 m asl) ice core sites, smoothed with a 5-years low pass filter. At PRCol there is an abrupt shift in d18O of about 3 ca. A.D. 1840, that is not evident in the Eclipse record. The older NWCol Logan core also has a similar shift at the same date.We suggest that prior to A.D. 1840 the moisture flow was predominantly zonal with North Pacific sources of water, and after A.D. 1840 the flow was mostly "modern" delivering moisture from more southerly sources. The higher site receives relatively much more distant southern warm-source moisture than the lower. Compare the A.D. 1840 shift to that of A.D. 1976. (B) The deuterium excess plot for PRCol, indicating a major shift of moisture source ca. A.D. 1840. The larger excess points to warmer source oceans providing the moisture. (C) A plot of ENSO strength statistics implying that a regime shift occurred in the mid-19th century.
Fisher et al hypothesize a re-arrangement of hemispherical wind circulation patterns in the 1840s, taking place over only a few years, changing the moisture source and thus dO18 values.
The synoptic situation that would go along with the shift is that a deeper more northwest-centred Aleutian Low would draw moisture from farther south.Comparison of stable isotope series over the last 2000 years and model simulations suggest sudden and persistent shifts between modern (mixed) and zonal flow regimes of water vapour transport to the Pacific Northwest. The last such shift was in A.D. 1840. Model simulations for modern and "pure" zonal flow suggest that these shifts are consistent regime changes between these flow types, with predominantly zonal flow prior to ca. A.D. 1840 and modern thereafter. The 5.4 and 0.8 km asl records show a shift at A.D. 1840 and another at A.D. 800. It is speculated that the A.D. 1840 regime shift coincided with the end of the Little Ice Age and the A.D. 800 shift with the beginning of the European Medieval Warm Period. The shifts are very abrupt, taking only a few years at most.
So extrapolating from the nearby dO18 results, I project that 20th century dO18 at Bona Churchill will be relatively negative. Of course, it is highly likely that there are not just excellent, but really excellent reasons why results from Bona Churchill (probably showing lower dO18 values) have not been archived or even published.
D.A. FISHER*, C.WAKE, K. KREUTZ, K.YALCIN, E. STEIG, P. MAYEWSKI, L. ANDERSON, J. ZHENG, S. RUPPER, C. ZDANOWICZ, M. DEMUTH, M. WASZKIEWICZ, D. DAHL-JENSEN, K. GOTO-AZUMA, J.B. BOURGEOIS, R.M. KOERNER, J. SEKERKA, E. OSTERBERG, M.B. ABBOTT, B.P. FINNEY and S.J. BURNS; STABLE ISOTOPE RECORDS FROM MOUNT LOGAN, ECLIPSE ICE CORES AND NEARBY JELLYBEAN LAKE.WATER CYCLE OF THE NORTH PACIFIC OVER 2000 YEARS AND OVER FIVE VERTICAL KILOMETRES: SUDDEN SHIFTS AND TROPICAL CONNECTIONS, Géographie physique et Quaternaire, 2004, vol. 58. url


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Pepper, George Wharton
Pepper, George Wharton, 1867–1961, American jurist, b. Philadelphia. He practiced law in Philadelphia and was (1893–1910) professor of law at the Univ. of Pennsylvania. Pepper was appointed in 1922 to the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Boies Penrose, and, elected on the Republican ticket later the same year, he served in the Senate until 1927. He wrote many books on law and was also the author of In the Senate (1930) and Family Quarrels (1931).
See his autobiography, Philadelphia Lawyer (1944).
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(CNN) -- Infomercial pitchman Billy Mays died at his Tampa, Florida, home Sunday morning, authorities told CNN.
OxiClean pitchman Billy Mays died Sunday morning at his home in Tampa, authorities said.
The 50-year-old known for his shouting OxiClean ads was pronounced dead at 7:45 a.m. The Hillsborough County medical examiner will perform an autopsy, Tampa police Lt. Brian Dugan said.
Mays was on the US Airways flight from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Tampa on Saturday that had a hard landing at Tampa International Airport when the plane's front tire blew out. There were no reported injuries on Flight 1241, US Airways told CNN.
According to a local Tampa TV station, Mays said: "All of a sudden as we hit you know it was just the hardest hit, all the things from the ceiling started dropping. It hit me on the head, but I got a hard head."
Airline spokesman Jim Olson told CNN Sunday there were no reported passenger injuries from flight 1241. The airline vowed to "cooperate fully" with authorities in the investigation.
"We were very sad to learn of Billy Mays' passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family," Olson said. Tampa officials say the Medical Examiner's Office expects to complete an autopsy by Monday afternoon. In a statement, Deborah Mays said that although "Billy lived a public life," the family does not plan immediate public statements about his death.
Mays was a spokesman for Orange Glo and detergent OxiClean and appeared in commercials for other products. iReport.com: Billy Mays imitator meets the real thing
He is featured on the reality TV show ''Pitchmen'' on the Discovery Channel, which follows pitch people in their jobs.
"It is with incredible sadness that we have to report that Billy Mays died in his sleep last night," said a statement from the Discovery Channel. "Everyone that knows him was aware of his larger-than-life personality, generosity and warmth. Billy was a pioneer in his field and helped many people fulfill their dreams. He will be greatly missed as a loyal and compassionate friend. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family at this time of incredible loss."
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The good news is Eldorado Auto Skooter and Arcade operator Gordon Lee, who bought the equipment from the Fitlin family last year, won a one-year lease from building owner Thor Equities. The bad news is no sooner was the lease signed than Hurricane Sandy barreled through, flooding both the ride and the arcade. The waterlogged arcade machines are believed to be ruined, but will the famed bumper cars ride again? "I can't make that decision until I have more information," Gordon told ATZ. He's hoping that someone with expertise in restoring bumper car rides will come forward to help. "These cars have always been very pampered. They've always been indoors. I'm totally lost here. Every car was submerged under water. Salt water is very corrosive to metal."
On Sunday, the Eldorado's crew was still cleaning up. Louis was clad in a hazmat suit while Thomas wore a face mask. Some equipment had already been sent out to be tested by a mechanic. Also damaged in the flood was the ride's polished floor, the awesome sound system and new merchandise emblazoned with the Eldorado's "Bump Your Ass Off" slogan. Gordon had put a lot of time and money into upgrading the Eldorado at the beginning of the 2012 season. "I've done a lot," he said. "It's aggravating to have to start over." When we saw Gordon at a meeting for business owners at Tom's Restaurant last week, the first thing we asked was if he was going to rebuild. He said that he had a difficult decision ahead of him and made it clear that reinvesting was a big gamble. "What would you do if you had only a one-year lease?"
Our answer was that if was too costly to invest in new bumper cars for one year, we'd stay and build something simple. How about a roller rink, a movie house, or a Dunk the Clown game? Gordon agreed it was an option. Yesterday we checked in to see what he was thinking. "Right now I'm looking for information to try and rebuild the bumper cars. I'm taking it hour by hour," said Gordon. He was taking his inspiration from Dennis Vourderis of Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, who said that's how they were handling the cleanup at their park. Not day by day, but hour by hour. Says Gordon: "Every hour I've got something to do."
This music video was shot at the Eldorado Auto Skooters in September 2012 by The DoD3.com, an amusement ride enthusiast from New Jersey. "Man, they just don't run bumper cars like that anymore!" he wrote in his trip report. "It was three bucks to re-ride but I passed; I had thoroughly bumped my ass off."
UPDATE March 11, 2013:
Great news from Gordon Lee of the Eldorado. The bumper cars, which were completely refurbished over the past few months, are expected to open by Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday!
Related posts on ATZ…
November 9, 2012: Update on Coney Island's Amusement Area After Sandy
March 30, 2012: 60 Years of Family History in Coney Island End with Sale of Eldorado
October 13, 2010: Rest in Peace: Scott Fitlin, Coney Island's Eldorado Man
March 14, 2010: Eldorado Auto Skooter: Coney Island's Disco Palace of Bumper Cars


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In a small Oregon town, the play's the thing
If, in the middle of a warm summer day, you see a couple in casual garb peering at photos in the window of a real estate office here, you can be pretty sure they're fantasizing about how they could possibly move their lives to this mountain town 300 miles from the nearest big city. It happens all the time.
Nestled in the mountains just north of the California-Oregon border, Ashland is a small Western town (population 21,000) with a progressive outlook and a strong sense of neighborliness and community, home to a state university, and surrounded by one of the most ecologically diverse areas in North America - just right for scientific exploring and wilderness adventures. And at the center of it all is a major theater organization that is fast developing an international reputation.
Ashland is a place where one can spend the afternoon clearing the senses with a raft trip on the aptly named Rogue River (where some of the scenes in "The River Wild" were filmed), eat a fine French or Thai or Italian meal, then watch King Lear descend into madness under the stars on an outdoor Elizabethan stage. Or if that's too much of a downer, go next door and catch a version of "The Comedy of Errors" that's Marx Brothers hilarious.
The town's main attraction is the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Each season, OSF typically presents five works by the Bard plus a variety of classical and modern plays ranging from the popular and well-known to the obscure and challenging. Over the years, that has meant running through the full Shakespeare canon - every one of the 37 comedies, tragedies, histories, and romances - at least three times.
This year, that includes "King Lear," "Comedy," "Much Ado About Nothing," and a particularly accessible and illuminating version of Shakespeare's three Henry VI plays adapted and cut down to two plays with a smaller cast.
Think of the War of the Roses in terms of the US political climate today - "red states versus blue states" - and you're reminded of how relevant these 400-year-old works can be.
In addition, there are regular extra-curricular activities tied to the productions: lectures, backstage tours, concerts, free talks by actors and production staff, and a nightly outdoor "green show" featuring music and dance.
"We've got an audience that doesn't come for one play but that sees five or six plays," says OSF artistic director Libby Appel, referring to a yearly audience approaching 400,000. "So we want them to have as full and complete and varied an experience as possible."
Sometimes a particular theme emerges between or among plays. This year, the festival has produced Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" and Suzan-Lori Parks's 2002 Pulitzer Prize-winner "Topdog/Underdog." Both plays - written 50 years apart by African-American women - "confront issues of family and dreams," says Ms. Appel.
In recent years, OSF has made a special effort to increase the racial and ethnic diversity here, in play selection as well as in casting. For some longtime playgoers more used to Elizabethan Shakespeare in traditional period costume, this has taken some getting used to.
But, says Appel, "my deepest and truest belief is that it always enriches the play. There isn't a country that's more diverse than we are. We're an American theater, and we need to reflect an American culture."
In fact, Oregon Shakespeare Festival's name has become a misnomer: Most playgoers, as well as directors and actors, are from out-of-state; while it's rooted in Shakespeare, most of its plays are not by the Bard; and it's not a short-run festival but a full-blown repertory organization (one of the largest in North America) whose productions run all but the winter months.
In recent years, the OSF has grown rapidly in prestige and recognition, gaining high praise from Time magazine and The New York Times.
It not only presents 11 classical and modern plays on three stages from February through October, but it's also commissioning new works (there will be two next year) and sending productions to London as well as to major US metropolitan theaters.
Opening July 31 is a new work adapted and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Frank Galati. Commissioned by OSF, Mr. Galati's "Oedipus Complex" is based on Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, plus the ideas of Sigmund Freud and Jean-Paul Sartre. It's described in advance as "exploring the profound impact of the Oedipus story on the psyche of the 20th century and its prevalence in literature, theater, and film." Not for all tastes, perhaps, (or for youngsters), but it promises to be a thought-provoking and controversial addition to the theatrical mix here.
The story of how a little summer outfit off the beaten path grew to become one of the country's top theater organizations is one of luck, pluck, and vision.
"Culture" (in a formal sense) got launched here with the first Chautauqua building in 1893. Performers such as John Phillip Sousa and William Jennings Bryant, plus the supposedly healthy "Lithia water," drew families from miles around.
The Chautauqua movement died out a few decades later, but the cement walls of the old building in a park in the center of town remained.
In 1935, Angus Bowmer - a young teacher and amateur actor - persuaded town officials to put up $400 to produce three Shakespeare plays inside the walls of the old Chautauqua over the Fourth of July weekend. Anticipating a financial loss, officials scheduled boxing matches onstage as well. When the finances were tallied, the Bard had beaten the pugilists at the box office. With a faith borne out by history, Mr. Bowmer called it the "first annual" Shakespeare festival. Except during World War II, it's been going ever since.
Over the years, productions became more professional, the 1,200-seat Elizabethan Theater evolved and grew to its present form, and two indoor theaters were added to the complex, which is in the center of town and at the entrance to a 93-acre park that wanders upstream past duck ponds, tennis courts, and a Japanese garden to the local swimming hole in the forest above.
In a sense, Ashland is a clear example of the "old West" of ranching, logging, and mining overtaken by the "new West" of outdoor recreation, refined culture, and history as education and entertainment.
Within easy daytripping distance are Crater Lake National Park, the coast redwoods, salmon fishing, and Jacksonville, Ore., an old gold-mining town designated a National Historic Landmark. Jacksonville also is home to the Britt Festivals, a Wolftrap-style setting that hosts performers ranging from Frederica von Stade to Lyle Lovett.
The Sierra Club and commercial outfitters lead day hikes, mountain-bike runs, and white-water trips into the surrounding Siskiyou and Klamath mountains - an area the World Conservation Union considers to be "of global botanical significance."
The "wildland-urban interface," as they say, is just a couple of blocks from the town center. Deer (and the occasional black bear or cougar) can be spotted in neighborhoods.
But there are no more sawmills here. Art galleries, bookstores, and B & B's abound. Five-acre homesites and hobby vineyards are replacing working ranches on the hillsides. It has become, to use the trendy phrase, "micropolitan."
More and more, the population is made up of retirees and those who bring a job with them - many of them "equity émigrés" who sell their tract houses in the overheated California real estate market, leave the high-pressure lifestyle behind, and buy or build their dream house with a view.
That's the life many visitors here aspire to. Or as Sunset magazine has put it, Ashland is the kind of place "where the town itself is the major attraction."
But for most people, the reality is an activity-packed trip that nourishes body, mind, and spirit. Then comes the long drive home, with plenty of time to plan next year's visit.
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Apple may be preparing to license its AirPlay technology to allow third-party TVs to receive video streams from iOS devices. Bloomberg outlined a plan supposedly in the works at Apple on Wednesday, saying that video devices that could play streamed video via AirPlay could hit the market as early as this year, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the project.
AirPlay is Apple's recently reintroduced technology (previously called AirTunes) that allows a computer's iTunes library or an iOS device to stream photos, video, and music to a compatible device. Currently, Apple offers licenses to a number of audio system manufacturers so that users can stream music to a set of speakers, but the only device available that can receive AirPlay video streams is the second-generation Apple TV.
According to Bloomberg's sources, Apple is considering adding video licensing to the mix so that third-party devices can receive streams of TV shows, movies, and other A/V clips. Companies selling AirPlay-compatible audio equipment would reportedly pay Apple $4 per device sold, so a Web-enabled TV might cost a bit more if manufacturers want to add AirPlay to their feature lists. The sources also said that Apple's AirPlay chip vendor, BridgeCo, is "working with several TV makers to build its products into Web-connected TVs," though they didn't specify whether those plans involved AirPlay or some other technology.
There have been long-running rumors that Apple might one day roll out its own Internet-connected TV—thanks mostly to buzz created from analysts—but such an idea has largely been panned by most observers. However, an AirPlay video licensing deal would move the risk of getting into the TV market from Apple to manufacturers, while still allowing the company to make money from it (not to mention the potential for extra iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad sales).
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First Look: David Boreanaz and Julian McMahon on DirecTV's Full Circle
While on hiatus from Bones, David Boreanaz went Full Circle. The actor is one of several stars who signed on to take part in the TV debut of playwright/director Neil LaBute (In the Company of Men).
LaBute's Full Circle, which runs this fall on DirecTV's Audience network, revolves around 11 people whose lives turn out to be intertwined. Boreanaz stars as Jace, a foul-mouthed comedian who makes a joke in his act that turns into a national uproar. In the scene depicted in this photo, Jace's lawyer Stanley (Julian McMahon) sits down with him to figure out crisis control.
Each episode of Full Circle follows a conversation in a restaurant between two characters. One of those character's storylines carries over into the next episode, via a conversation with a new character. And so on, until the final episode, which brings all the characters together and reveals the string that connects them.
"I was intrigued that he was behind it," Boreanaz says of working with LaBute. The actor was attracted to LaBute's "honest and bold characters" and says the amount of dialogue he had to learn was like going to actor boot camp. "It was intense," he says. "It was kind of like David Mamet on steroids."
Boreanaz calls Jace "a bit of a wild card and something I thought would challenge me professionally. It was daunting but at the same time very rewarding. The challenging part with Neil's words, [is] you don't just want to say them. There has to be a rhythm and a rhyme and a purpose... For me it was a personal process of endurance and sacrifice and having fun and putting it out there."
Boreanaz says he also enjoyed the rehearsal process. "Working with Julian was great, when we were shooting the piece and able to free ourselves from the words and really become the characters. After takes we'd crack up. When you have that type of connection with a fellow actor while doing a piece like this, it makes it even more gratifying."
In another episode, Boreanaz stars opposite Keke Palmer (Akeelah and the Bee). Other actors appearing on Full Circle include Minka Kelly, Kate Walsh, Billy Campbell, Cheyenne Jackson, Robin Weigert, Devon Gearhart, Tom Felton and Ally Sheedy.
Full Circle premieres Oct. 9 on the Audience network, and all 10 episodes will be available immediately on DirecTV Everywhere, which allows customers to watch television on their smartphone, tablet, or computer.
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OverviewCL "Grand Edition": The epitome of the luxury coupéExclusive, stylish and dynamic: the Viano PEARL. The new Limited Edition from Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID: The world's most economical luxury-class modelMercedes-Benz Vans in Geneva: Electric mobility with the Vito E-CELLNew C-Class models to be launched in June 2012: The C-Class has never been more sportyNew engine for the C 180, optimised E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition: Beacons of efficiencySL 63 AMG, SLK 55 AMG and ML 63 AMG: High performance to the power of threeThe new A-Class – the sporty compact model from Mercedes: "All set for attack"The new Mercedes-Benz SL: Lightweight, athletic, luxuriousTwo world premieres and three European premieres in Geneva: Dynamism and efficiency
Mar 6, 2012
Mercedes-AMG GmbH is offering three new high-performance cars that cater to a broad spectrum of requirements in the shape of the SL 63 AMG, SLK 55 AMG and ML 63 AMG. The two prestigious eight-cylinder roadster models and the mighty SUV distinguish themselves with efficient drive systems, breathtakingly dynamic performance and emotion-charged design.
The stage is set for the new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG. The latest version of the high-performance roadster impresses on several counts: systematic lightweight construction, increased output and enhanced driving dynamics, all combined with a 30 percent reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. Thanks to an all-aluminium bodyshell, similar to that of the SLS AMG supercar, the vehicle has shed 125 kilograms. With a kerb weight of 1845 kilograms and an output of 395 kW (537 hp) or 415 kW (564 hp), the new model boasts the perfect ingredients for unparalleled dynamism and a sublime driving experience that is truly unique.
A further boost in performance comes courtesy of a winning combination: a further improved AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control, new AMG speed-sensitive sports steering, the AMG high-performance compound braking system and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. An enticing mix of stylish design, extensive standard equipment and a high level of safety.
Supreme performance and high efficiency: the SL 63 AMG is available with a choice of two power ratings for the first time. The AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine delivers 395 kW (537 hp) and 800 Newton metres of torque. If the AMG Performance package is specified, drivers will have 415 kW (564 hp) and 900 Newton metres at their disposal – more power than any other competitor in this segment. The result is phenomenal performance, as underlined by the acceleration times from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 or 4.2 seconds and to 200 km/h in 12.9 or 12.6 seconds respectively. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, although this increases to 300 km/h (likewise electronically limited) with the AMG Performance package on board. NEDC combined consumption comes in at 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres for both power ratings – a full 4.2 litres or 30 percent less than for the outgoing model.
The eight-cylinder powerplant with the abbreviation M157 features a combination of innovative high-tech components for high power output and scintillating power delivery on the one hand and remarkably low fuel consumption on the other. Besides spray-guided direct petrol injection, the engine features an all-aluminium crankcase, twin turbochargers, four valves per cylinder with camshaft adjustment, air-to-water intercooling, generator management and an ECO start/stop function. The weight-optimised AMG sports exhaust system with two sets of chromed twin tailpipes produces a distinctive soundtrack.
Intelligent lightweight construction with aluminium bodyshell and carbon fibre
Intelligent lightweight construction is one of the major factors behind the low fuel consumption figures. The SL 63 AMG is built around a lightweight all-aluminium bodyshell similar to that of the SLS AMG supercar. Compared to the outgoing model, this design not only delivers a significant weight saving of around 110 kilograms, it also greatly enhances rigidity, safety and comfort. The boot lid helps to further trim the weight. For the first time on a volume-produced model, the inner support is made from lightweight carbon-fibre composite. The extremely rigid carbon-fibre component is bonded to the plastic outer shell, resulting in a weight saving of five kilograms compared to a conventional boot lid.
AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control
The lightweight design measures are not just limited to the body of the SL 63 AMG, however, as the steering knuckles and spring links on the four-link front suspension and almost all of the multi-link independent rear suspension's wheel location components are made of aluminium. The reduction in unsprung masses enhances both agility and the response characteristics of the spring-and-damper units.
Mercedes-AMG has retained the ABC active suspension and damper system: the new SL 63 AMG is equipped as standard with the AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control, but in a further improved version. Exceptionally sporty characteristics with reduced roll angles and firm body damping ("Sport") or a more comfort-oriented setting for a high level of comfort on long journeys ("Comfort") can be selected at the push of a button. This together with the new electromechanical AMG speed-sensitive sports steering endows the flagship AMG model with fleet-footed, agile cornering and exceptional feedback at the limits of performance. The steering has a constant, more direct ratio, together with variable power assistance that adjusts depending on the suspension setting.
Power transmission can likewise be adapted to specific requirements, as the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission has four modes to select from: "C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport plus) and "M" (Manual). In "C" mode, the ECO start/stop function is active at all times and switches off the eight-cylinder engine when the vehicle is stopped. Meanwhile, the RACE START function allows lightning quick acceleration from a standing start.
The brakes are designed to deliver maximum performance too: besides the newly developed AMG high-performance composite braking system, there is also the alternative of the AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system familiar from the SLS AMG. The SL 63 AMG leaves the factory fitted with AMG five-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels painted titanium grey with a high-sheen finish and shod with tyres size 255/35 R 19 at the front and 285/30 R 19 at the rear. AMG multi-spoke forged wheels from the AMG Performance Studio with 255/35 R 19 front and 285/30 R 20 rear tyres help to reduce the unsprung masses. They are also available in matt black including a rim flange with a high-sheen finish.
Design: stylish, supreme, dynamic
The SL 63 AMG is the latest addition to the AMG roadster family and displays the hallmark styling elements of a supreme high-performance car from Affalterbach: the dynamic, distinctive AMG bodystyling comprises the front apron with large cooling air intakes, AMG-specific LED daytime running lamps and a lower cross strut in silver chrome. Among the particularly eye-catching features are the new AMG radiator grille with a double louvre in silver chrome, the side sill panels and the "V8 BITURBO" logos on the vent grilles with fins in silver chrome. At the rear, the AMG spoiler lip, the two chromed twin tailpipes of the AMG sports exhaust system and the diffuser-style rear apron with body-coloured insert draw the design to a fitting conclusion.
The SL 63 AMG interior is likewise inspired by the SLS AMG and offers a feast for all the senses: the four air vents styled like jet engines, the E-SELECT lever and the AMG DRIVE UNIT are all reminiscent of the supercar's styling. Standard equipment includes AMG sports seats in single-tone or two-tone nappa leather with their own V8 seat upholstery layout and AMG badges in the seat backrests, a multicontour function and seat heating, as well as AMG carbon-fibre trim, AMG illuminated door sill panels, ambient lighting and an IWC-design analogue clock. One of the stand-out details on the AMG Performance steering wheel is the AMG logo in the lower metal insert. The sportily designed AMG instrument cluster provides a wealth of information with its TFT colour monitor, AMG start-up display, AMG main menu and RACETIMER. Outstanding material quality and high-calibre workmanship underline the attention to detail paid by the Mercedes and AMG experts.
SLK 55 AMG: top figures in all disciplines
The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG is the most powerful SLK of all time. Its newly developed naturally aspirated AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine with cylinder shut-off system combines ultimate performance with minimised fuel consumption. With a maximum output of 310 kW (422 hp) and peak torque of 540 Newton metres, the SLK 55 AMG outperforms all of its direct competitors. The SLK 55 AMG accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). Its fuel consumption of 8.4 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined) and CO2 emissions of 195 grams per kilometre are some 30 percent lower than the figures for its predecessor.
Exclusive combination of advanced technologies
The high-tech M 152 powerpack enthrals with an unrivalled combination of advanced technologies. No other petrol engine features direct injection at a pressure of 200 bar, spray-guided combustion and piezoelectric injectors, all in conjunction with map-controlled cylinder shut-off, an all-aluminium crankcase honed using a special "spectacle" technique, four valves per cylinder with continuous camshaft adjustment, a high compression ratio of 12.6:1, ECO stop/start function and generator management – while revving to a maximum speed of over 7000 rpm. All of these measures result in an optimum efficiency factor, which is a precondition for high fuel efficiency and low exhaust emissions.
Borrowed from Formula 1: AMG Cylinder Management cylinder shut-off system
Engine efficiency is significantly improved in particular by the AMG Cylinder Management cylinder shut-off system that has been newly developed by Mercedes-AMG: under partial load conditions, cylinders two, three, five and eight are shut off, resulting in considerable fuel savings. This technology is employed in similar form in the approx. 750 hp V8 engines used in Formula 1. The cylinder shut-off function is available over a wide engine speed range from 800 to 3600 rpm if the driver has selected transmission mode "C" - Controlled Efficiency. The ECO start/stop function and generator management further contribute to the low fuel consumption figures. For the first time, AMG is using a sports exhaust system featuring an exhaust flap on each side. This technology resolves the conflict of objectives between producing an emotion-stirring sound when driving in a sporty manner and a more discreet engine tone in the partial load range.
Perfect combination: highly dynamic driving and pleasurable cruising
The AMG sports suspension with Torque Vectoring Brakes and AMG Direct-Steer system provides remarkable lateral dynamics and agile handling, together with the comfort on long journeys that Mercedes is renowned for. The AMG Direct-Steer system is the perfect complement to the Torque Vectoring Brakes: compared with standard steering, it enhances handling and agility while also reducing the effort required when parking.
AMG five-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in titanium grey with a high-sheen finish, size 8 x 18 (front) and 9 x 18 (rear), are shod with 235/40 R 18 and 255/35 R 18 wide-base tyres respectively. Alternatively, customers have the choice of two further design variants from the AMG Performance Studio: AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in either a titanium grey or matt black finish. The AMG high-performance braking system stands out for its outstanding responsiveness, short stopping distances and excellent fade resistance.
The optionally available AMG Handling package injects the SLK 55 AMG with even greater sportiness. It comprises an AMG Performance suspension with stiffer tuning, an AMG rear-axle differential lock, composite brake discs at the front and a three-spoke AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather with Alcantara® inserts in the grip areas.
Unmistakable: uniquely styled design and appointments
Classic roadster proportions with typical AMG design traits as well as a hint of SLS AMG – that's how the SLK 55 AMG can be summed up visually. The new AMG front apron has large air intakes and AMG-specific LED‑ daytime running lamps. Inspired by the SLS AMG supercar, the wide radiator grille features a large, centrally positioned Mercedes star. On the SLK 55 AMG, the louvres in the radiator grille and the front apron's cross strut are painted in a high-gloss black finish. Headlamps with dark edging and darkened tail lights also come as standard on the top-of-the-range V8 model. Further styling highlights include the AMG rear apron with black diffuser insert, the AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes and the spoiler lip on the boot lid.
The interior design is likewise reminiscent of the SLS AMG Roadster: the four air vents in the style of jet engines evoke associations with the supercar, as does the centre console finished in brushed aluminium. The AMG Performance steering wheel, with its flattened top and bottom sections, also boasts metal trim, aluminium shift paddles and grip areas wrapped in perforated leather. The AMG sports seats with their individual seat upholstery layout come as standard with combined ARTICO man-made leather/black fabric upholstery and high-quality AMG badges in the backrests.
ML 63 AMG: efficiency and superlative performance
The new Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG stands for efficiency and performance, exclusivity and a superlative driving experience. Burning 11.8 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined, 276 g CO2/km), the high-performance SUV undercuts its predecessor by 28 percent. The basis for the low fuel consumption and top-class performance is provided by the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine, featuring spray-guided direct petrol injection with piezoelectric injectors, ECO start/stop system, an all-aluminium crankcase, four valves per cylinder with camshaft adjustment, air-to-water intercooling and generator management. The eight-cylinder unit extracts a maximum power output of 386 kW (525 hp) and 700 Newton metres of torque from its displacement of 5461 cc. In conjunction with the AMG Performance package, these figures rise to 410 kW(557 hp) and 760 Newton metres. Both variants of the ML 63 AMG deliver sports car-like performance: the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds and 4.7 seconds respectively, while top speed stands at 250 km/h (electronically limited).
Efficient and variable: AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC
Power transmission to all four permanently driven wheels is handled by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC. Featuring three modes and an automatic double-declutching function for downshifting, this seven-speed automatic transmission is fascinatingly versatile. In "Controlled Efficiency" (C) mode, the ECO start/stop function is active, shutting down the eight-cylinder engine whenever the vehicle is stopped.
As previously, Mercedes-AMG deploys a specially designed transfer case for the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive, which distributes the drive power to the front and rear axle at a ratio of 40 : 60 in the interests of dynamic handling. The AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with AIRMATIC package – consisting of air suspension, special damper struts, automatic level control and Adaptive Damping System (ADS) – is combined for the first time with the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM for active roll stabilisation. This system, which comes as standard, employs active anti-roll bars on the front and rear axles to reduce the body's roll angle during cornering. Apart from enhanced agility and driving pleasure, the system has the additional effect of increasing handling stability and therefore safety, particularly at higher speeds.
The electromechanical AMG speed-sensitive sports steering varies the power assistance depending on the vehicle's speed and also helps to save fuel. The AMG high-performance braking system provides for the shortest possible braking distances and high fade resistance. The ML 63 AMG rides as standard on AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels measuring 9 x 20, painted titanium grey with a high-sheen finish and fitted with size 265/45 R 20 tyres. Tyres in 295/35 R 21 format on 10 x 21 AMG light-alloy wheels are optionally available.
Specific AMG bodystyling with trim in matt silver chrome
The design of the new ML 63 AMG exudes self-confidence, athleticism and power. Under the radiator grille with louvres painted in high-gloss black and the Mercedes star in the centre is a large cooling air intake. Fitted at the bottom of the AMG front apron is a trim strip in matt silver chrome, which lends the front a wider appearance while harmonising with the surrounds of the daytime running lamps in the side cooling air intakes. Another eye-catching feature is the AMG rear apron with its simulated black air outlet openings and trim strip in matt silver chrome. In contrast to the other M-Class variants, the ML 63 AMG features two sets of visible chromed twin tailpipes.
High-class, sporty interior
A sporty character and supreme quality define the interior of the high-performance SUV from AMG. This is embodied in the electrically adjustable AMG sports seats offering pronounced lateral support just as much as in the four-spoke AMG Performance steering wheel. The standard leather upholstery includes contrasting double topstitching as well as AMG badges in the backrests of the front seats and the outer rear seats.
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Well, here is a long overdue update on our progress building the Beehive Mobile Mini Mart for our client in Colorado. The last post I wrote about it we were doing exterior siding, staining and painting and we've now finished out the interior.
I can be such a bleeding environmentalist… here's a quote from Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold:


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Conservation officers (COs) are responsible for enforcing laws and regulations under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Stationed in nearly every county of the state, these fully licensed peace officers enforce laws related to fish and wildlife, state parks, trails and forests, and outdoor recreation activities such as off-road vehicle use, snowmobiling and boating. They are also first responders to a variety of natural disasters and emergencies.
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Al Columbo Reports on His IMAX Experience, Part II
Part II: Behind the Scenes
I got a crash course in special effects on a tour of the bowels under the theater. John Young, Electronic Audio Visual Producer at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, has proudly worked for the Fleet for more than 30 years. His office is in the basement of the theater, which is a catacomb of offices, studios and work spaces.
Young used to create the sky and space shows back in the day. He showed off one of his special effects: a lava-rock the size of a peanut that had been lightly painted to exaggerate the pits and crevices. The rock was in a shoe-box-sized contraption with two bright light bulbs and a camera lens. The lights projected the rock onto the dome screen, and it looked like a giant asteroid was streaking across the night sky. Young had multiple asteroids and other miniatures that were used in the shows.
Those were the same shows that I remembered seeing when I was a kid. I would sit next to my mom in the theater and hear her "oooos" and "aaaaahs" at the sight of the night sky and constellations and flying objects. Now it felt like kismet for me to be taking the underbelly tour of the Fleet that day. Here I was, sitting across a table from the man who created the special effects that I remember enjoying as a child. It is one of the memories that I cherish.
There are many exhibits at the Fleet and they're each very fascinating, but I knew this window of opportunity to see the IMAX projector under the theater is a rarity. It made me glad that I had gone on the tour alone, so that I could see what I wanted to see.
Speaking of the IMAX projector, it's enormous. So's the film itself. Each frame is about the size of an iPhone. The spools are like bicycle tires and they sit on an oversized projector. The film runs off one spool more than 10 feet up out of the basement to the light-housing in the actual theater. I could see the graded ceiling above me was the stadium seating floor. The spools spin and the film flies up into the light and comes back down to the spool next to it. I felt like a mouse in a movie projector. It was almost comical.
So like the dome theater, my experience had come full-circle. I remembered what it was like for me to see a spectacular movie as a child with my parent, and I also met the guy who created some of the spectacular shows I saw when I was a kid. I don't have any children of my own to take to the theater or the museum, but I can still enjoy them nonetheless.


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Voice over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN) is set to grow this year thanks in part to SIP and 802.11e [the IEEE standard for multimedia traffic prioritization], according to research firm Frost & Sullivan.
Frost & Sullivan has forecast that the European VoWLAN market will grow at a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 159.2 percent between 2005 and 2010.
In terms of the global market for VoWLAN, North America has more than 83 percent of the market share in terms of unit shipments. "However, quite recently Meru Networks had sealed the world's largest fixed mobile convergence deal linking approximately 10,000 staff at fifty offices of Osaka Gas in Japan," Frost and Sullivan Senior Research Analyst Luke Thomas commented. "The converged handset would make mobile calls on the Japanese FOMA system and in-building calls using SIP. So the market traction for VoWLAN would still exist in North America but Europe and Asia-Pacific would soon catch up once the 802.11e and 802.11n are standardized."
Frost & Sullivan sees the 802.11e Quality of Service standard, which gives voice packets priority over data applications, as being a key factor for VoWLAN deployment. The 802.11e specification is expected to be ratified in the final quarter of 2005.
Thomas explained that there are two flavors to the 802.11e standard: the Wi-Fi Multimedia Extensions (WME) and Wi-Fi Scheduled Multimedia (WSM). The WME enables access points to distinguish between voice and data traffic, thus allowing the network to give priority to voice over data. The WSM is a more complicated feat to achieve as it verifies whether the WLAN has enough capacity to support voice before it's allowed into the converged network. According to Thomas, many firms now support Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), a subset of 802.11e, to provide QoS for voice before the 802.11e gets final ratification.
"Looking at what has happened with the evolution of 802.11i [IEEE 802.11 security extensions], not many have adapted to WPA2 [Wi-Fi Alliance security initiative] due to the high cost and complexity involved, with some actually content with the WPA security level," Thomas told VoIPplanet.com. "As most of the equipment shipped today support WMM, a dramatic upgradation of current systems to the ratified 802.11e would not be seen within the next couple of years." (In other words, the full, iron-clad standard may not be necessary for the operational needs of many adopters.)
UMA vs. the MobileIGNITE Alliance
Frost and Sullivan also sees the emergence of the Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) group as a driver for VoWLAN growth in the short term. The UMA is a group of 14 technology vendors, phone manufacturers, and telecom companies that allow for calls to be made both in Wi-Fi hotspots and over mobile wireless networks, using dual-mode phones. The UMA is however being challenged by the MobileIGNITE Alliance, which is a SIP-based approach to VoWLAN. Frost and Sullivan believes MobileIGNITE will ultimately win out.
Thomas explained that there is definitely a standards war here, as the UMA technology more or less charges end users as a mobile call thereby providing no real cost benefit for the end user. It is more of a legacy-based solution for the carriers in his view.
"It is questionable if a 'converged' end-user would really want seamless voice roaming between two different technologies, as they would be unable to validate if the call they have made was under the Wi-Fi network or the cellular network until they see the huge bill at the end of the month," Thomas said. "Hence as the control of the call is under the mobile carrier's network, converged service solutions would more or less be meaningless if the carriers do not provide cost-effective solutions to the end-user."
Thomas argued that, on the other hand, the MobileIGNITE alliance uses SIP and basically makes the most of cheaper routing as it connects calls via IP and would not divert the traffic onto the carrier's network as in the case of UMA. "This, as a result, would provide a true cost-effective solution for the end-user," Thomas said.
The big winner in VoWLAN
The question of which particular vendor(s) will be the big winner(s) in VoWLAN depends on the technology being deployed according to Thomas.
Fixed carriers are providing customers with a triple play solution i.e. voice, video and broadband data and a single bill bundled solution that have widespread appeal.
"Considering the fixed operator's expertise building PBXs, the market for VoWLAN on a SIP-based solution is more favorable for the fixed telecoms as they understand IP much more than the mobile carriers," Thomas said. "Nevertheless, as history has shown, the availability of the converged handset would define who the true winner is and the traction that UMA is gaining as of today would entitle the mobile carriers in a more favorable position to take advantage of VoWLAN by entering into a market in which they have failed to succeed earlier."


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Gordon, Bruce S., 1946–, African-American business executive and civil-rights leader, b. Camden, N.J.; grad. Gettysburg College (B.A., 1968), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S., 1988). Gordon entered the telecommunications industry as a management trainee with Bell of Pennsylvania in 1968 and retired from the business in 2003 as a senior executive with Verizon. In 2005 he was appointed president and chief executive officer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The first business executive to head the organization, he pledged to press for greater economic equality for African Americans, but differences with the NAACP's board over the role the organization should play led Gordon to resign in 2007.
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is certainly not the most potent little hatch around—the Mazdaspeed 3 is pumping out 263 hp, for example—but this might be the most fun. The turbo on the little four-banger spools up quickly, and the AWD system takes care of any sort of torque steer and the result is a sure-footed, quick little scooter. In fact, I think the AWD is the game changer for this car.
I started out missing the bigger displacement found in the old R32, but this car feels way more nimble than that car. The shifter is spot-on, and the brakes are outstanding. I love the seats, with just enough side bolster to keep you planted firmly in place. The interior looks good, with nice soft-touch surfaces and a straightforward layout of all of the controls.
The price is pretty steep for such a small car, but what you are paying for is the high entertainment value packed into the turbo four and the AWD. This is a comfortable, fun-to-drive car with a decent amount of cargo space when you fold the rear seats down.
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR CHERYL L. BLAHNIK: Ditto on what Hart said about this being one extremely fun car to drive. It even sounds mean at start up and also looks the part with specific fascia. If it was my car, I would go for the four-door for easy access to the second-row seats. The interior is clean and simple, and the blue gauges are slick.
But the Golf R is about the drive, and it does it well. It's so engaging to the point that I wished I had a longer commute today. The six-speed shifter is smooth, and the engine packs a punch. In turns, there's so much grip to make hard cornering a ball. It's pricey, but you have to pay to play.
NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: This is a fun-to-drive, well-tuned hatch that feels a bit overpriced to me. I did a commuter lap in this thing, gave some friends a ride home from dinner, and came away impressed with its reflexes and reactions to inputs. On a basic level, that's what enthusiasts seek: a car they can toss around, interact with and feel connected with on a deep level. The Golf R measures up to all of that in spades, with a smooth-shifting, agreeable six-speed manual and a nicely weighted clutch. The brakes are stout, the turbo engine is quick and responsive, and, as Roger notes, all-wheel drive is truly a significant game changer for this car. Oh, and the chassis is stiff, the body is well-controlled, and this car carves corners with ease.
Inside are excellent, supportive seats which fit my average-size frame well. We crammed two adults into the back seat for a short trip home from dinner, which was almost surprising. Plus, the hatch offers a decent amount of space. The interior is well-appointed, with some leather, dark pieces, sporty trim and goodies such as the sunroof and satellite radio. The seats, with their manual cranks, are rather inconvenient and take too long to adjust.
Despite all of this, I feel 36 large is just a touch too heady for this thing. It's a ton of fun to drive and caters to a niche market of enthusiasts who want twisty roads and interaction, but it's small and not practical for many family uses. Still, I had a great time in this car. The powertrain combo is sweet, and the feeling the driver gets with the windows open and working the gears is great.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: This Golf R compares well to the Subaru Impreza WRX that we recently had in the fleet. It has nearly the same horsepower, all-wheel drive and is about the same size. But the price is about a $10,000 jump from the Subie.
Five of those must go into refinement. As hot as this hatch is, it seems way more grown up. It doesn't have the gaudy wide body kit. No giant wing on the back, just a set of big wheels and a small R in the back above centrally located dual muffler pipes. It's quieter on the inside, and I think the engine noise and turbo noise are better than the Boxer in the Subaru.
With that in mind, this car is a sleeper. From the side view the only giveaway is the split five-spoke wheels, and even those could be aftermarket. It does look mean from the front with the LED lights and vents, but even that might take a second look.
I'm with Cheryl on that fact that I wish it had two more doors; the Euro-spec that I drove in Virginia had four. I think it makes the proportions look better. Something about those big, long doors doesn't do it for me.
Inside the Golf R is the best place to be. The VW stereo system is easy to work, with a few big knobs and buttons. The seats are very comfortable and extremely supportive. The flat-bottom steering wheel is one of my favorites, hands-down. It's easy to grip, looks awesome, and the controls are straightforward and easy to hit. The Golf also has good rear visibility, much better than most of the cars I've been driving lately. The short wheelbase makes it easy to back out of spots, easy to park and easy to squeeze in and out of traffic.
Quick note on the shutdown: I love that this car has automatic windows combined with an automatic sunroof. As I was pulling up to the house I just tapped all four window buttons and twisted the sunroof knob. By the time I was parked, everything was closed and the car could be locked. Very convenient.
On the road, the Golf R had me grinning from ear to ear. The turbo kicks in strong at about 3,200 rpm and pulls to at least 6,000 rpm. Once again, it makes awesome sounds inside the cabin. It corners nearly flat, and when you're on the power, it really bites with those outside wheels. The pedals are nice and close, too. Drivers can easily spread the foot out for some heel-toe action. This car is a 9.2 on the fun scale.
Launching seems to take less skill than the average all-wheel driver. The clutch effort is a bit light for my taste, but in the few minutes I spent in traffic I appreciated it. The Golf never exhibited any torque steer off the line and never had me nervous when braking. All of the systems work together very well.
My few complaints involve the key-equipped key fob that doesn't go anywhere. It has just a start button where the key would turn. My thoughts on that are all or nothing. If there is an ignition button, the key should never have to come out of your pocket. Put a small button on the door to lock and unlock, a button for the ignition and a button on the truck. Problem solved. You're welcome.
ROAD TEST EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: The major problem with the previous Volkswagen super hot hatch, the R32 in 2008, was that it was a portly thing, weighing in at 3,547 pounds. Another strike against it was that it was only offered with the company's dual-clutch sequential manual, which shifts quicker than any human can a good old-fashion stick shift but detracts from a driver-engagement standpoint in many enthusiasts' mind.
With the Golf R, Volkswagen has taken steps to remedy those concerns, beginning at the scale with the new car coming in at 222 pounds less than the last R32. And in response to consumer feedback, a six-speed manual transmission is the only available gearbox.
Another change comes under the hood with a pumped-up version the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder churning out 256 hp, which replaces the previous 3.2-liter V6. For the record, that's good for a 56-hp bump from the GTI thanks to increased boost from 11.7 psi to 17.1 psi, and the car punches in with 6 hp more than the R32.
Helping to set the Gold R apart from the GTI are unique 18-inch wheels, more aggressive fascias and a center-mounted dual exhaust. The cabin gains an R steering wheel, shift knob and door sills.
On the road, the Golf R is darn good. There is a touch of turbo lag before it really gets moving from about 3,000 rpm to redline with good throttle response. The six-speed shifter goes into gear nicely, but I wish the throws were a little shorter.
When you toss it around, you'll notice some lean initially, but there's amazing grip through curves and expressway interchanges once the car is set. Steering features some play on center and it would benefit with some more heft tuned in, but it's responsive to inputs. The brakes are strong to make slowing down a drama-free event.
Remember that lean? Well, that just means that there is some give to the suspension to make ride comfort suitable for the daily grind. That car isn't harsh in the slightest.
Like Jake, I did find the push-button start button odd being where you would normally stick a key, but that's just us nitpicking.
The biggest problem I see with the Golf R is the price, which puts it up against some potent opposition such as the Subaru Impreza WRX STI and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. All of those are all-wheel drive, but both Japanese competitors pack more power, with the Evolution checking in with 291 hp and the STI featuring 305 hp. Granted, the Volkswagen is a more refined package as far as ride comfort and interior. It would be interesting to gather all three at a road course for a back-to-back-to-back comparison.
But I know there are plenty of VW hatchback fans out there and they will want the hottest version they can get their hands on. The U.S. Golf R allotment is about 5,000 units this year, and I wouldn't be surprised if all of them find homes relatively easily.
2012 Volkswagen Golf R with Sunroof and Navigation
Base Price: $36,260
As-Tested Price: $36,530
Drivetrain: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4; AWD, six-speed manual
Output: 256 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 243 lb-ft @ 2,400 rpm
Curb Weight: 3,325 lb
Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 22/22.0 mpg
Options: Carpeted floor and cargo mats ($235); first aid kit ($35)
For more information: Check out the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R with Sunroof and Navigation at shopautoweek.com.