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Rodolphe "Rudy" Drolet passed away May 26 at home with his beloved family at his bedside. He was born 70 years ago in Woonsocket, the son of the late Francois and Marguerite Drolet.
Rudy had a passion for motorcycles. He once owned a shop in Pawtucket where he repaired and built motorcycles. He took special joy in designing and building bikes for people with disabilities who would otherwise be unable to ride. His nephews loved working alongside him and learning about mechanical things and how they worked
For Rudy, riding his Harley meant freedom, freedom from cares and freedom to explore and learn about out of the way corners of Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut. He had an avid interest in history and enjoyed engaging his mother-in-law in discussion about people and places in South Providence and also facets of RI Jewish history.
Rudy was open to meeting people from all walks of life and finding common ground.
He is survived by his devoted wife Vivian (Foster) whom he married in the chapel of Temple Beth-El 38 years ago, loving father of Abby and adored Zaidie of Brooke Chaya.
Contributions in his memory may be made to RI Jewish Historical Association or Hasbro Children's Hospital.


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Written by Louise Griffith, www.oneshininglight.com
Do you ever find yourself saying, "But they need me. If I don't do it, who will?" The truth of the matter is others may "need" your gifts, time, and even financial support because you have much to contribute. Your willingness to help can make others' lives easier and perhaps less stressful. The important thing is whether or not their request will work for you. How often do you say "Yes," when your internal wisdom is telling you to say "No?" Listen to your inner voice because it wants to protect you from spreading yourself too thin. Be clear. You might say something like, "Thank you for thinking of me. At this time, I am going to say 'No.'" You really do not have to explain why. It is your right to do so.
Don't compromise yourself. You are all you got!- Janis Joplin
Saying "No" can be one of the most honoring things you can do for yourself. When you set a boundary, you might disappoint the person making the request. It's okay. Boundaries are not always comfortable to establish; however, they're a bridge to receiving the peace and freedom you deserve. They help keep you from becoming overstretched and resentful in the long run. Speak up, and ask for what you want. It is also your birthright. Remember, you teach others how to treat you. Setting boundaries is part of any caring relationship. Negotiating to get your own needs met helps you know and trust yourself, and it also helps others know and trust you as well.
If your limits are violated, speak up. Allowing people to take advantage of you isn't noble or necessary, especially when you can do something to stop it.
Remember, you teach others how to treat you.
I Am Worth It Next Steps:
- Pay attention. Do you tolerate the intolerable? Do you normalize the abnormal? Do you accept the unacceptable?
- What price have you paid for these choices?
- Can you forgive yourself for the times you let it happen?
- Do you know what it feels like to be treated with respect and dignity from others and also from yourself? Reflect and take note of the impact.
- Reflect upon a time when you set very clear boundaries with another person. Regardless of the outcome, as you go deep within, how did you feel?
About Louise Griffith
Louise is an internationally recognized speaker, psychologist, success coach and author who helps clients get clear about what they want and then achieve it. She works with people who want to know what makes them tick and motivates them to take action in a positive and productive way. Her training deals with the core issues that stand in the way of moving forward personally and professionally and how people can be their best on a daily basis. Louise is known for shining a light on life's possibilities.

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We've got some savvy travel writers to inspire your next family vacation or guys' road trip. Consider Club LT your wingman. And you don't even have to feed us breakfast in the morning. Well, maybe coffee would be nice…
Planning a Road Trip With Your Wife
Your wife or girlfriend will give you huge, romantic props for giving her equal–or even the most–control over planning a great road trip.
The Club LT Podcast: Living the Lucky Tiger Life in Loreto, Mexico.
The Lucky Tiger Podcast explores the village of Loreto, Mexico.
How To Stay Sane and Pass Time on Long Flights
You can make that long flight a bit shorter using your mind and body.
What Is a Man Trip?
It's more than just a testosterone fest.
Tackling the mighty tarpon
Tarpon fishing is your chance to land a huge, smart, fighter of a fish.
Living the Lucky Tiger Life: Taking a Florida "man-cation".
Join host Robert Meyer Burnett and blogger James Hills as they fish for Tarpon, tour a rum distillery and stomp through the swamps of Florida on a classic "Man-cation."
You and your son will love Atlanta. Here's why.
Atlanta is one of those cities that has tons of things for dads and sons to do.
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You're living the life of a Lucky Tiger guy when you know how to cruise in style. Join host Robert Meyer Burnett and blogger James Hills as they take you stem-to-stern on this Norwegian Cruise Line ship!
Preparing your child for his/her first summer camp
Summer is here and that means that it's almost time for you to send the kids off to summer camp. This can be traumatic the first time-and maybe even after then-depending on your child. However, with a bit of preparation and planning you can make this a positive experience for everyone.
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This ain't your parents' Love Boat
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As on July 12th, I crossed a major milestone in my life. I became a Mom ! To my lovely Daughter !
To sum it up - Absolutely unbelievable ! I am still reeling in disbelief. Hubby is equally affected. Even while going through the mundane routine, we still manage to float in a dreammy world. Her face, her smile, every little twitch of eyebrow, her eyes, everything leaves us speechless.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
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As on July 12th, I crossed a major milestone in my life. I became a Mom ! To my lovely Daughter !
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Congrates prithi, I could find the differnce in you.
- 1:19 AM, September 19, 2007
- Naresh said...
Hey! Congratulations! :)
Blessings and love to the kid! :)
- 3:16 AM, September 19, 2007
- HP said...
And I share a connection with your daughter...Moi too born on 12th July :-)
May she get all the happiness and peace in this world!!
- 7:03 AM, September 19, 2007
Excellent blog....and very very Congratulations! Enjoy the lil' bundle of joy. It's like you don't want to miss any moments of their growing up. They are fun even when they cry:-).
- 9:49 AM, September 20, 2007
- why said...
- 9:53 PM, September 20, 2007
- AfricaBleu said...
Wow, I've been out of the blog loop for too long--babies are appearing and I don't even know it!
Joyous felicitations on the arrival of your daughter!!
- 10:51 PM, October 27, 2007
- Akash Sethia said...
Hey Prithi !!
Thats great news - many congratulations.
So that explains your absence from the blog.
Wishing you endless happy moments with your new found treasure.
Take care
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Smart companies understand that the cloud has changed the business paradigm. Businesses working on their digital transformations tend to use multiple cloud providers to reduce costs and become more agile while continuing to manage traditional services. Some may provision Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure for testing or running workloads and infrastructure more efficiently; and many deploy multiple SaaS providers for various office productivity and business applications.
Too often the IT department doesn't have visibility into all these applications or a way to manage them properly. They don't know where the services are underperforming or whether suppliers are meeting their obligations.
Moving to a Service Integration and Management (SIAM) approach can help organizations manage their hybrid IT environments. The value lies in the management of suppliers, products and services at reduced costs while improving performance – but those benefits are just the tip of the iceberg.
Here are five benefits SIAM offers innovative companies:
- Unique Customer Experience – Change the business's perception of IT by positioning it as the solution, not the problem. Increase customer satisfaction by easing the consumption of products as well as IT services.
- Speed & Agility – Meet business demand by rapidly onboarding and offboarding suppliers/services.
- Efficiency & Stability – Improve operational performance through reduced outages. This can be achieved through improved supplier collaboration, allowing for increased focus on the core business.
- Control & Transparency – Continual service improvement reduces risk and ensures end-to-end transparency enabling increased business outcome successes.
- Responsive Sourcing Strategy – Support business process through consumption-based models; harmonize service levels end-to-end.
Forging a Successful SIAM Strategy
How does business-aligned SIAM help? In many instances, customer executives don't know exactly what SIAM is and the value it can bring to their organizations. They also struggle over whether to build it internally or buy those services externally. We believe SIAM should function primarily as business model, and not as a service or delivery model like ESM/ITSM.
Companies looking to deploy SIAM should look for a provider that helps clients manage and integrate services, products and partners in a model where the customer maintains commercial and contractual flexibility.
In such a role, the provider can become an integral part of a customer's IT ecosystem.
If you're working with DXC, our approach to SIAM starts with a 'rapid workshop,' during which our account and sales executives meet with the customer's top executives to outline SIAM's benefits. Next steps include a diagnostic workshops and a higher-level meeting with the goal of creating an operating model and transformation roadmap.
DXC's SIAM team aims to help organizations gain added business benefits and management efficiencies, while reducing costs. We will engage with executives at your organization, helping deliver tactical quick wins, as well as forming a long-term strategy that fits in with the your digital transformation journey.
This is the first in a series of SIAM blogs.
Amanda Roberts, a results-driven global leader with extensive experience in IT, business and process knowledge across multiple industries, is Global Offering Manager at DXC for Service Integration and Management (SIAM), which supports multi-supplier cloud and hybrid environments. She has a proven track record in strategy, development and implementation of high value, end-to-end IT solutions.


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Clients often say, "You have nothing sentimental. I bet you throw everything out." That's not true. I just choose what to be sentimental about. I choose what will add value, joy, and positive memories instead of allowing "everything" to be a keepsake. Everything can't qualify as special and unique.
Every greeting card you've ever received from family and friends cannot be unbelievably great. Some will just say, "love Aunt Sue". Some might just say, "thank you for the gift and your kindness towards are family." The one I'd choose to keep would read, "Amber, I'm so proud of you for accomplishing that difficult challenge. You have exceeded my expectations in every way. I love you." Do you see the difference?
Every picture taken or artwork drawn cannot be the most amazing piece of work. For example, A hand drawn picture of your family and dog would be more important than a scribbled out name. I would toss the piano recital participation letter and keep "your child won first place at the science fair". Again, do you see the difference?
Every lace doily and china cup from your mother or grandmother can't be your absolute favorite. If she had collections and used things daily that were special to her, doesn't mean they have to be special to you. Your mother or grandmother is more than a doily or china cup. Just because you don't keep everything doesn't mean you're throwing out your family member. Choose the one or two or three items that are beautiful to you that will trigger good memories with her.
You get the privilege, power and choice to surround yourself and keep only things you get absolutely jazzed about seeing. Take that task seriously and up the ante about what you consider extra special. This might be harsh but I think it's a cop out to just keep everything. Keepsakes trigger memories; that's why we hang onto them. A few keepsakes are all we need. Taking pictures of things and looking back at those pictures will trigger the same memory.
So what do I keep? The teddy bear I slept with as a little girl, counseling notes and handouts that helped me through a very tough time ( I can see how I've grown), one letter from my grandma, two rocks that sit on my desk from a special northern Wisconsin lake I vacationed at, and one very special drawing my niece (it impacted me so much it brought me to tears.)
How about you? Are you ready to search for the extra special and let the rest go?


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Archive for the 'v6' Tag
Insiders on the 2019 Ram pickups
Automotive News has published a surprisingly detailed piece on the 2019 Ram 1500 launch. The industry weekly claimed that the "DT" series pickups, essentially to FCA US profits, are right on schedule for production at the end of January 2018. These will be the first pickups ever to be made in the Sterling Heights Assembly plant, which has made midsized cars for years. The conversion from car to truck assembly will take months.
According to writer Larry Vellequette, to speed the launch, some engineers have been given full power of decision, rather than having to bump nearly everything up to higher-level managers. Other launches continue to use the more cumbersome, Daimler-like approach. Still, the first prototypes built at Sterling Heights will be made in early January 2018, three months after the original schedule, which could mean delays if any problems are found.
According to Mr. Vellequette's sources, the Ram will continue to use steel for most of its body panels, and will keep essentially the same look, with smaller headlights integrated into the grille and horizontal fog lights built into the bumper. The interior is to have a new center console for more storage space.
Both Allpar and Automotive News believe this will be the Ram to finally have direct-injection V6 engines and belt-start generators for higher-performance stop-start systems. A turbocharged V6 is possible, as well.
The empowered-engineer approach should improve relations with suppliers, as Automotive News noted, because suppliers can get answers or needed changes much more quickly. When this approach was used in 1990s, it also slashed costs and in some cases increased quality. See more on the 2019 Ram 1500.
Over the weekend, the 2018 Jeep Compass was revealed, as a photo shoot in Brazil was captured by local media.
Read more at: http://www.allpar.com/news/2016/09/an-inside-the-2019-ram-33744
Two Chrysler engines in Ward's Top Ten
This year's winners of the prestigious Ward's Top Ten were (in alphabetical order) the BMW 5-series electric motor, the Corvette Stingray's 6.2 liter V8, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat V8, the Ford Fiesta three-cylinder, one-liter turbo, Hyundai Tuscon fuel cell vehicle, Mini Cooper 1.5 turbo three cylinder, the Ram 3-liter VM diesel, Subaru WRX four-cylinder turbo, VW Golf 1.8 liter turbo four, and Volvo S60 with a four cylinder turbo.
Chrysler was the only company to have two engines on the list, though one of them was made by Fiat's VM.
Ward's noted that most of the 37 engines proposed for their top ten award were turbocharged fours, with just a handful of naturally aspirated V6 powerplants. There were five diesels in the competition, down from six. Four electrics were included, and three V8s, and three supercharged, two hybrids, three V8s, a fuel cell, and a scattering of other engine types.
On the Hellcat, Tom Murphy said: "Despite brute force, you drive it, not the other way around… it was life-changing, that much torque… crept in under the price cap by $5, that's with the gas guzzler." It may have been the first vehicle to make the list despite a gas guzzler tax. They noted it was extremely quiet.
The Ram diesel V6 was "stout-hearted, sturdy… cold starts are no problem." They praised its technology and quietness. "The real story is diesels in the light duty pickups." They said the diesel had a 20% share though it has a high price premium. "They dealt with the NVH [noise/vibration/harshness] issues."
As read on: http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2014/12/two-mopar-engines-in-wards-top-ten
2015 Chrysler 300C revealed
Chrysler has revealed the 2015 300, 300S, and 300C, the company's flagship cars (even if their prices are equalled by their own minivans).
All 300s get an eight-speed automatic, but none get the 6.4 liter engine used in the past 300C SRT, unless a future un-announced model will have it. All wheel drive is restricted to the V6 cars.
The cars continue into 2015 with relatively minor cosmetic changes: the front is more curvaceous, the side line emphasized a little, the grilles updated, a 200-like lower grille added, and the tail-lights simplified. Inside, the same basic forms continue, but with noticeably different styling.
For many more photos, including interior and exterior shots, along with pricing and other information, see our 2015 Chrysler 300 – 300C – 300S page.
As read on: http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2014/11/2015-chrysler-300c-revealed-2
2015 Challenger rundown
As we get closer to the 2015 Dodge Challenger's midyear launch, it's worth looking at what's coming down the pike.
The Challenger is moving from its current "LC" body to the "LA" body, as noted years ago by Allpar when plans first started. Most observers expect relatively few exterior changes to the car, though the dimensions will change along with key parts (including the floorpan); the classic Challenger lines will remain, but the front fascia will change, still maintaining links to the classic 1970s Dodge Challengers. The tail is likely to be modernized with smooth "light pipe" LEDs, and BMW-style "halo headlamps" seem to be in the works (at least for some models, possibly not for the base cars).
The eight speed automatic is likely to become standard across the board, but enthusiasts can still get the manual six-speed — if they opt for a V8. So far numbers appear to be too low to justify a six-speed V6 combination. With the eight speed, it seems likely that the standard Hemi and 392 SRT engines will both post faster acceleration numbers with the automatic. That leaves the HellCat V8, rumored to generate a stunning 665 or more horsepower — which would make it the most powerful production V8 in the world.
There has been talk of using aluminum to lighten the body, and while this might be done with some panels, it seems unlikely that the car will be much, if at all, lighter than the current Challenger. Some critics have complained about Challenger's weight disadvantage versus some Camaros and Mustangs, without mentioning that Challenger is also a considerably larger car inside; most critics have mentioned that Challenger is also more comfortable. Given the need to handle an extra 200 or so horsepower, it seems unlikely there will be any weight loss at all, but engineers are probably working hard to minimize the weight gain by using more high-strength steel and, yes, aluminum. But it seems unlikely, given costs, technology, the length of time this Challenger will be in the field, and the need to use the existing plant without completely changing the body shop, that the car will use aluminum as part of its key structure. Perhaps in 2018-2020, or whenever the next large cars are developed, but not now.
Update: It seems likely that rumors of a lighter-weight Challenger date back to plans to replace or augment Challenger with a "Barracuda," a shorter-wheelbase car that would compete more directly with best-seller Camaro. However, these plans were publicly acknowledged by Chrysler executives, who said that they did not work — the Barracuda name was rejected by enthusiasts (since there were no Plymouth or Barracuda cues on the proposed car) and the vehicle just did not work. Instead, a new car will be added — a midsized, rear wheel drive car whose development and engineering is being shared by Dodge and Alfa Romeo. We believe engineering is led by Dodge, with Alfa Romeo having a small team that is participating in the "base car" and having total control of their own version. There are many open questions about this new car, including whether the Dodge will have room for V8s (including 392), since the Alfa is unlikely to go beyond its Maserati-Ferrari twin-turbo V6; but these are all separate issues.
The new Challenger will have the most extensive choice of engines of any Chrysler or Dodge car, with a V6 and three V8s. The current 392 Hemi will remain, supplemented by the supercharged 6.2 motor — now believed to retain the HellCat name when it appears before the public.
A comprehensive interior upgrade is expected, bringing Charger-like amenities, a configurable cluster, along with an electronics update to UConnect 2 with all the gadgets 'n' gizmos that brings; the option list should grow to match 300C's, including forward sensors, rear camera, adaptive cruise, and predictive crash protection.
As read on: http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2014/02/2015-challenger-rundown
What's New for 2014 Durango
What's New for 2014
The 2014 Dodge Durango gets a new eight-speed automatic transmission, revised front and rear styling, and an updated interior with newly available features like an 8.4-inch touchscreen display and a rear-seat Blu-ray player. Trim levels and equipment have also been shuffled.
The Dodge Durango is one of our favorite options for a six- or seven-passenger SUV. The current generation not only has the roomy seating and polished ride that you'd expect in a family-oriented, three-row utility vehicle, it also has an optional V8 engine and impressive tow ratings that you typically see only on larger, more traditional SUVs. For 2014, Dodge (http://www.edmunds.com/dodge/) has updated the Durango to help it keep up with the competition in this price range. Although the even more aggressive styling is what you'll notice first, it's the less obvious changes that make the biggest difference on the 2014 Dodge Durango.
The changes in the cabin are particularly striking, as the Durango gets an all-new instrument panel and an updated dash that accommodates a large, intuitive 8.4-inch touchscreen that uses an upgraded version of the company's Uconnect system to provide smartphone app integration, text-to-speech capability for text messages and a more robust voice control interface. High-quality interior surfaces abound, and much like its Jeep Grand Cherokee cousin, the 2014 Durango feels decidedly upscale for its class.
On the mechanical side, the 2014 Durango has a new eight-speed automatic transmission, which serves up impressively smooth shifts while providing a numerically small but still significant improvement in EPA fuel economy ratings. The new transmission also makes better use of what power the base V6 engine has to offer — although we've steered consumers toward the more powerful V8 in past years, a V6 Durango merits stronger consideration in 2014 due to its more energetic performance.
Of course, we'd still recommend the V8 if you intend to take frequent advantage of the 2014 Dodge Durango's towing capability, which, along with its rich interior and unusually good ride and handling, is one of the best reasons to consider this SUV. However, the Durango doesn't provide as much cargo room as most of its rivals. Well-regarded family crossovers like the Chevrolet Traverse and Mazda CX-9 offer considerably more capacity. We'd also recommend that you check out the Ford Explorer and Flex. But overall the updated 2014 Durango is one of the most appealing options out there for a six- or seven-passenger SUV.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2014 Dodge Durango large crossover SUV is available in four trim levels: SXT, Limited, R/T and Citadel. You'll also come across Durangos with Rallye badging; the Rallye is an equipment package on the SXT. Seven-passenger seating is standard across the board; optional second-row captain's chairs reduce capacity to six.
Standard equipment on the SXT includes 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, foglights, roof rails, heated sideview mirrors, full power accessories, cruise control, tri-zone automatic climate control (includes separate rear air-conditioning), a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cloth upholstery, a fold-flat front passenger seat, a 60/40-split-folding and reclining second-row seat, a 50/50-split-folding third-row seat, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and a six-speaker sound system with a 5-inch touchscreen display, satellite radio, and USB and auxiliary inputs.
Several option packages are available on the Durango SXT. The 23B package adds roof-rail crossbars, upgraded cloth upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat with four-way lumbar, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and satellite radio. The Popular Equipment Group adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The Rallye package adds 20-inch wheels, polished exhaust tips and additional body-color exterior trim while deleting the roof rails.
The Limited has most of the above equipment as standard but reverts to 18-inch wheels. It also comes with a remote ignition, leather upholstery, driver memory settings, a six-way power passenger seat, a 115-volt power outlet and an 8.4-inch touchscreen display with an upgraded version of Dodge's Uconnect system. The latter includes voice control, text-to-speech messaging capability, emergency roadside assistance, streaming Internet radio (delayed availability) and 3G Wi-Fi capability (via an extra-cost contract). The larger touchscreen and related infotainment features are optional on the SXT.
The R/T essentially includes the upgrades of the Limited (minus the roof rails) along with a V8 engine, 20-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, xenon headlights (low beams only), body-color accents (similar to the Rallye), a power liftgate and an upgraded nine-speaker sound system.
The Citadel reverts to a less aggressive suspension tune and a standard V6 engine, but otherwise builds on the R/T's equipment list, adding automatic high-beam control, automatic wipers, a sunroof, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, an eight-way power front-passenger seat, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a navigation system with traffic updates and a Yelp-based search engine. All these amenities are optional on the R/T.
Optional on both the R/T and Citadel is the Technology Group, which includes adaptive cruise control, a forward collision warning/mitigation system and a blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alerts. Also available on these trims is a rear-seat Blu-ray/DVD entertainment system with dual video screens and an HDMI input. Options for the whole lineup include a towing package, a skid-plate package (except R/T) and an in-dash CD player.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2014 Dodge Durango is offered with either a V6 or V8 engine. While the SXT only comes with the V6 and the R/T only comes with the V8, the Limited and Citadel trims can be equipped with either one. Depending on the model, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive is available. The light-duty AWD system is only available with the V6 engine. The on-demand 4WD system features dual-range gearing (which makes it more capable on rugged terrain) and is standard with the V8 engine. All models come with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The 3.6-liter V6 engine is rated at 290 horsepower (295 hp with the Rallye package) and 260 pound-feet of torque. The EPA's estimated fuel economy is 20 mpg combined (18 mpg city/25 mpg highway) with rear-wheel drive and 19 mpg combined (17 city/24 highway) with all-wheel drive.
The 5.7-liter V8 is good for 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. Rear-drive models are rated at 17 mpg combined (14 city/23 highway), while AWD versions are rated at 16 combined (14 city/22 highway).
Properly equipped, a V8 Durango can tow up to 7,400 pounds, while the V6 version tops out at 6,200 pounds — in either case, far more than most rival crossover SUVs can tow.
Antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, trailer sway control, front side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are standard on every 2014 Dodge Durango. A rearview camera and parking sensors are optional on the SXT and standard on all other Durangos.
Models with Uconnect Access (included with the 8.4-inch touchscreen) have an emergency telematics system that connects you with 911 operators at the touch of a button and provides stolen vehicle tracking. Optional on the Limited, Citadel and R/T is a blind-spot monitoring system with cross-traffic alerts. Note that the available Technology Group available on R/T and Citadel models now includes a more advanced forward collision warning and mitigation system that automatically applies the brakes in potential collision situations.
In government tests, the Durango received five out of five stars for side-impact protection. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests, the Durango earned a "Good" rating for its performance in moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side-impact and roof strength crash tests.
Interior Design and Special Features
Modern and functional, the 2014 Dodge Durango's cabin has been designed with families in mind. Regardless of trim level, the design is attractive and features upscale materials.
With this latest update to the Durango, materials quality is now class-leading, and the cabin has an uncommonly elegant feel for this class. The available 8.4-inch touchscreen display is attractive and easy to use. The gauges look better, too, with crisp graphics and a useful trip computer display.
The front seats are roomy and comfortable, but the standard second-row bench has rather flat cushioning (which helps promote a flatter load floor when the seat is folded) and doesn't offer quite as much legroom as roomier rivals. The Durango's easily accessed third row, on the other hand, offers a surprising amount of leg- and headroom (even for 6-footers) and is indeed more spacious than the Ford Explorer's.
With the second- and third-row seats folded down, the Durango can carry up to 84.5 cubic feet of cargo. This is a respectable amount, but competing large crossover SUVs like the Chevy Traverse and Mazda CX-9 offer considerably more cargo space.
Driving Impressions
The 2014 Dodge Durango is distantly related to the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, and it shows in the way this nearly 5,000-pound vehicle drives down the road. Steering is responsive and the Durango is easy to maneuver on almost any road. On a long interstate cruise, it provides a quiet and relaxed cabin environment.
Low-end torque is not a strong suit of the V6, but once the Dodge Durango is moving, the engine pulls respectably. Midrange acceleration is adequate for passing and merging, and there's a noticeable improvement in responsiveness with the new eight-speed automatic transmission. As expected, the V8 offers brisk all-around performance and a satisfyingly deep exhaust note on acceleration.
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A union rescue plan for United Airlines, which labor is aiming to present to the company later this week, is likely to call for a reduction in headquarters jobs and further changes in top management, as well as a significant overhaul of the company's operations to reduce costs.
UAL unions craft rescue plan
There will be "sizable" concessions, but labor is striving for an alternative to the company's call for $9 billion in wage cuts, benefit reductions and work rule changes over six years in order to qualify for a federal loan guarantee and avoid bankruptcy.
"There is recognition that United needs immediate cash. But there are other places to find cash flow other than immediate access to employees' paychecks," says a union source, referring to United's "top-heavy" workforce, hub-and-spoke system and "traditional focus on the business traveler."
Late last Friday, United's union leaders signed a letter to Chairman and CEO Glenn Tilton, saying they would present a plan " by approximately Sept. 19."
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ESG stands for the Environmental, Social, and Governance factors that play a role in a type of investing also known as sustainable investing. It's a practice that values companies that do everything from actively managing their carbon footprints to ensuring labor laws are being upheld.
These kinds of investments seek to generate positive returns, but also to have a long-term impact on society, the environment, and the mission of the business itself.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals listed by the United Nations are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice. The goals interconnect and in order to leave no one behind, it is important that each goal and target is achieved by 2030.


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Historical Thinking, Media Literacy, Democratic Citizenship – It All Begins Here. Place-based education is a way to help students identify their place in the world. The curriculum on this page helps educators facilitate exploration of geoscience topics, analysis through media literacy, corroboration of primary sources, and inquiry through historical archaeology.
The 1995 Chicago Heat Wave
In the summer of 1995, over 700 people died during a stifling heat wave. Why were these deaths concentrated in the city of Chicago's urban core? What were the early warning signs of this tragic event? What are the important lessons learned? This online module helps students explore these and other questions with a series of accessible sources, ranging from political cartoons to scientific journal articles.
Teaching with Primary Sources
The 1830 Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears in Southern Illinois
The U.S. Congress passed the Indian Removal Act in the early 1830s, initiating a series of actions that led to the forced migration of people from five different indigenous nations in southeastern portions of the U.S. to "Indian Territory" (present-day Oklahoma). Activities include opportunities for students to compare (or corroborate) arguments for and against removing the Cherokee people from New Echota and evaluating information from maps and primary sources as they examine what happened along the route now known as the "Trail of Tears."
The 1937 Flood
In the winter of 1937, residents near the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers witnessed the great flood of the century, an event that changed the way the U.S. government responds to flooding to this day. Resources gathered for this topic allow students to corroborate oral histories and photographs from the Library of Congress that document the hardships people endured during this time.
Total Solar Eclipse
Southern Illinoisans have the unique opportunity to experience two total solar eclipses in 2017 and 2024. The last eclipse of this scale in the United States was in 1923. Resources gathered here from the Library of Congress help students explore different cultures' understandings of eclipses from the past.
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The Underground Railroad in Southern Illinois
Documentation of communities in southernmost Illinois assisting fugitives fleeing slave states is limited. Oral histories and artifacts recently uncovered from African American settlements in this region begin to tell a different story—or at least offer new questions. The resources gathered here—including files for 3D scanned artifacts—help students identify evidence that supports differing perspectives on the same question: How widespread was an underground anti-slavery movement in southernmost Illinois?


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Early Registration for Mad Mountain Mud Run
The Mad Mountain Mud Run, presented by Pardee UNC Health Care, is back for its sixth year, with early bird registration now open until March 15. Photo courtesy of Julie Mallett Photography
The Mad Mountain Mud Run, presented by Pardee UNC Health Care, is back for its sixth year, with early bird registration now open until March 15. Race participants can save up to $30 if they register before the March 15 deadline for the June 3, event. This year's race features the "Choose Your Challenge" option, which allows racers to register as timed or untimed individuals and teams of four. Individuals and teams can register online at madmountainmudrun.com.
For runners and spectators alike, the event is coupled with an all-day festival that offers food, craft beer and live music. All proceeds from the race and festival benefit Hands On! – A Child's Gallery. While the Hands On! children's museum in downtown Hendersonville provides opportunities for interactive learning and play for children, the organization's Mad Mountain Mud Run fundraiser will feature obstacle courses and brain puzzles that make the racing experience a learning one too.
For more information or to take advantage of early registration discounts, go to madmountainmudrun.com.
About Hands On!
Hands On! is a children's museum with the mission to provide "hands on" educational experiences that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe environment. They accomplish this mission teaching interactive programs and classes in schools, at community events, and in their facility located at 318 N. Main Street. Hands On! is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00-5:00. You can visit their website at handsonwnc.org or call 697-8333 for further information on the museum.


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Rapper Kwesi Arthur is not a fan of people making silly remarks about colleague rapper Medikal's verse on his 'Grind Day' remix which also features Sarkodie.
"I like" Medikal's verse, was Arthur's response to Antoine Mensah's question on what he has to say about the crude jokes made about Medikal after the release of the song.
He also spoke about working on the remix when he appeared as a guest on Route919, Live 91.9 FM's Drive time show on Wednesday afternoon.
Listen to interview below.
LIVE FM and its presenters are credited with providing a platform for upcoming artistes, and also supporting the craft of established acts. The station's programming and events is testament to its dedication to the growth of the Ghanaian music industry.
In 2016, the Adabraka-based station introduced #GhWednesdayLive – an initiative that sees the station play strictly Ghanaian music for 24 hours on Wednesday. The initiative is to support the Ghanaian music industry and the craft of Ghanaian artistes.
A year later, Live FM Artiste of the Month, another instalment of the hugely popular GH Wednesday Live on air delight was also introduced. It seeks to celebrate Ghanaian artistes for their trend-setting, creative and innovative abilities, and also give upcoming artistes the needed commercial buzz, and also a breadth of fresh air for the music industry.
The Live FM 0n-Air team includes Jay Foley, Jeremie, Antoine Mensah, Sammy Forson, Berla Mundi, Vanessa Gyan, DJ Lord, Regina Krave, Jason, Sheldon, Micheal Sagoe. DJ Bass, DJ Isaac Cool, DJ Mingle, Bianca Buckman, Emeline Nsingi Nkosi, Terry Mingle, Jeshurun Okyere and Masta Jay.
A successful story that started in May 2015, LIVE FM has grown to become Ghana's best testament of what youthful exuberance when restricted in creativity can do, and the nation's most exciting youth brand with a large following.
Foley and Gyan led the station's extensive coverage of the 2016 Black Entertainment Television(BET) Awards as the only Ghanaian Media Partner after a deal with organizers, Viacom International Media Networks.
In the same year, a deal was reached with TRACE, leading Lifestyle and entertainment media organization. The two bodies agreed to tap into their existing strengths to provide compelling content that sits at the heart of Africa's ever growing media and entertainment landscape.
LIVE FM is owned by Africa's fastest growing media group EIB Network, which also owns GH One TV, Agoo TV, FIESTA TV, Starr FM, Kasapa FM, Ultimate FM, Empire FM, Abusua FM, Agoo FM, and the Daily Heritage Newspaper.
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Cardinal Chemical Company v. Morton International, Inc.
RESPONDENT: Morton International, Inc.
LOCATION: Austin's Auto Body Shop and mobile home
DECIDED BY: Rehnquist Court (1991-1993)
LOWER COURT: United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
ARGUED: Mar 03, 1993
DECIDED: May 17, 1993
Charles F. Schill - Argued the cause for the petitioners
Gordon R. Coons - Argued the cause for the respondent
Facts of the case
Acting upon a belief that Cardinal Chemical ("Cardinal") violated two of its patents on chemical compounds used in polyvinyl chloride, Morton International ("Morton") challenged Cardinal's actions in a South Carolina District Court. Cardinal counterclaimed that Morton's patents were invalid. The District Court ruled that although none of Morton's patents were violated, they were both invalid. Morton appealed to the Federal Circuit Court which sustained the lower courts infringement finding but issued a per se reversal of its determination as to the validity of Morton's patents based on a practice dating back to 1987. Cardinal appealed the per se rejection of its validity counterclaim and the Supreme Court granted certiorari.
Can a federal court, with exclusive jurisdiction over all federal appeals concerning patent litigation, use its finding that a patent has not been infringed as a per se justification for upholding the validity of the disputed patents themselves?
Media for Cardinal Chemical Company v. Morton International, Inc.
Audio Transcription for Oral Argument - March 03, 1993 in Cardinal Chemical Company v. Morton International, Inc.
William H. Rehnquist:
We'll hear argument now in 92-114, Cardinal Chemical Company v. Morton International.
Mr. Schill.
Charles F. Schill:
Mr. Chief Justice, and may it please the Court:
The practice of the Federal Circuit at issue here has resulted in resurrecting patents which have been twice found invalid by district courts.
This practice is out of step with the precedent of this Court and commercial reality.
I want to make three points to you in my argument today.
First, the Federal Circuit has jurisdiction to decide--
Sandra Day O'Connor:
Mr. Schill, in addressing us, I hope you will tell us how, if at all, your position differs from that expressed by Mr. Coons.
Charles F. Schill:
--I certainly plan to, Your Honor.
Sandra Day O'Connor:
And tell us whether you think we have any controversy here at all.
Charles F. Schill:
I certainly shall.
May I proceed with my three points, Your Honor?
Sandra Day O'Connor:
Charles F. Schill:
The Federal Circuit had jurisdiction to decide the patent and validity issue, and this issue is not moot.
The Federal Circuit's practice ignores the strong public interest in resolving the invalidity issue, and finally, that the Federal Circuit should always reach the issue of validity when presented on appeal in a declaratory judgment counterclaim unless that issue becomes moot through happenstance during the appeal, or if a decision on another issue in the case completely resolves the controversy between the parties, and with respect to your question, Justice O'Connor, we believe that there is a case of controversy that has proceeded since the beginning in this case, there is a difference between the case brought by Morton on the infringement issue.
That is, Morton is accusing us of infringement.
That is decided by a very special set of facts, and Cardinal had separate, independent basis on which to assert its claim that the patent was invalid.
If the patent is, indeed, invalid, then not only does Morton's claim fail against us, it fails against all parties, and not only against the particular products that were at issue in this case, but all the products that Cardinal may wish to make in the future.
Since this issue, or these parties--
Sandra Day O'Connor:
I thought, though, that we granted certiorari on the question whether the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit errs when it vacates a declaratory judgment holding an asserted patent invalid merely because it determines that the patent is not infringed.
Now, that's the question as framed, right?
Charles F. Schill:
--Yes, Your Honor.
Sandra Day O'Connor:
As to that question, is there any difference between you and Mr. Coons' position?
Charles F. Schill:
I believe that the way I would put the issue, or resolve that issue, is that the court has erred because it has not resolved the controversy between the parties in this case.
There may be some factual situations in which it need not reach the issue of validity.
For example, one case might be where the issue of unenforceability was also there, and the court decided that the patent was unenforceable, for example, either against the particular party or parties or the world.
Sandra Day O'Connor:
Well, you take the position that the policy adopted and now followed by CAFC is in error, that it shouldn't follow that policy--
Charles F. Schill:
That's correct.
Sandra Day O'Connor:
--And that seems to be the same position taken by your opponent.


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Chip giant Intel produces the microprocessors - or brains - used in approximately 80 per cent of PCs. The firm acutely understands that desktop computers need to be made more appealing if they're to be lifted from the malaise affecting the industry.
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Trump Derangement Syndrome
(WND) - Noted civil libertarian Alan Dershowitz warns that the American Civil Liberties Union is putting a "final nail in its coffin."
The stunning conclusion, in his Jerusalem Post column republished at Breaking Israel News, blames the ACLU's decision to jump with both feet into political battles.
"It has morphed into a hyper-partisan, hard-left political advocacy group," wrote Dershowitz. "The final nail in its coffin was the announcement that for the first time in its history the ACLU would become involved in partisan electoral politics, supporting candidates, referenda and other agenda-driven political goals."
Dershowitz, once a member of the ACLU board, said the board used to be comprised of leaders who were "deeply committed to core civil liberties, especially freedom of speech, opposition to prosecutorial overreach and political equality."
There were Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, right-wingers and left-wingers.
He cited the "shoe on the other foot test," which is whether or not a liberty issue would be viewed the same way by a person of an opposing party.
"Today, the ACLU wears only one shoe and it is on its left foot. Its color is blue," he warned.
He quoted a recent New Yorker headline about the ACLU's engagement in electoral politics that said the group was beginning "to move in step with the times."
"Since its establishment nearly 100 years ago, the ACLU has been, in the words of The New Yorker, 'Fastidiously nonpartisan, so prudish about any alliance with any political power that its leadership, in the 1980s and 90s, declined even to give awards to like-minded legislators for fear that it might give the wrong impression,'" Dershowitz wrote.
Now, there is "no longer any room in the ACLU for true conservatives who are deeply committed to neutral civil liberties."
"The litmus test is support for hard-left policies."
He explained the driving force is money.
"ACLU contributors, including some of its most generous contributors, are strong anti-Trump zealots who believe that the end (getting rid of Trump) justifies any means (including denying Trump and his associates core civil liberties and due process)," he wrote.
He said President Trump has so triggered the left that they are giving more money to the ACLU and demanding the organization move further left and become more aggressive.
"The move of the ACLU to the hard-left reflects an even more dangerous and more general trend in the United States: the right is moving further right; the left is moving father left; and the center is shrinking. The center left is losing its influence in organizations like the ACLU, and the center right is losing its influence in conservative organizations," he wrote.
He warned that America "has always suffered when extremes gain power."Read More . . . .


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J Psychiatry Neurosci 2010; 34(3): 195-198
Shusuke Numata, MD, PhD; Jun-ichi Iga, MD, PhD; Masahito Nakataki, MD; Shin'Ya Tayoshi, MD, PhD; Toshihito Tanahashi, MD, PhD; Mitsuo Itakura, MD, PhD; Shu-ichi Ueno, MD, PhD; Tetsuro Ohmori, MD, PhD
Numata, Iga, Nakataki, Tayoshi, Ohmori — Department of Psychiatry, Course of Integrated Brain Sciences, Medical Informatics, Institute of Health Biosciences, The University of Tokushima; Tanahashi, Itakura — Division of Genetic Information, Institute for Genome Research, The University of Tokushima, Tokushima; Ueno — Department of Community and Psychiatric Nursing, School of Health Sciences, The University of Tokushima, and the Department of Neuropsychiatry, Neuroscience, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
Background: Pericentrin (PCNT) interacts with disruption-in-schizophrenia 1 (DISC1), a known genetic risk factor for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder (MDD). We sought to determine whether the PCNT gene is implicated in MDD.
Methods: We performed case–control association analyses in the Japanese population. We analyzed 9 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 173 patients with MDD and 348 healthy controls.
Results: We found a significant allelic association between 3 SNPs (rs3788265, rs2073376 and rs2073380) of the PCNT gene and MDD (p = 0.006, 0.005 and 0.021, respectively). After correction for multiple testing, 2 SNPs (rs3788265 and rs2073376) retained significant allelic associations with MDD. In addition, we found a significant association between the 2 marker haplotypes (r3788265 and rs2073376) and MDD (permutation p = 0.011).
Limitations: Our sample was small and comprised only Japanese participants. In addition, owing to the late onset of MDD, it is possible that the disorder will develop in at least some participants in our control group. Finally, we did not show how SNPs of the PCNT gene alter its function.
Conclusions: Our results suggest that genetic variations in the PCNT gene may play a significant role in the etiology of MDD in the Japanese population.
Submitted Mar. 5, 2008; Revised Jun. 11, Oct. 5, 15, 2008; Accepted Oct. 16, 2008
Acknowledgements: We thank all the volunteers who participated in this study and the physicians who helped us to obtain clinical data and blood samples. We thank Mrs. Akemi Okada and Mrs. Kazue Tugawa for their technical assistance. This work was supported by a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from the 21st Century COE program, Human Nutritional Science on Stress Control, Tokushima, Japan.
Competing interests: None declared.
Contributors: Drs. Numata and Iga designed the study and acquired the data. Drs. Nakataki, Itakura, Ueno and Ohmori also acquired the data, which Drs. Numata, Nakataki, Tayoshi, Tanahashi, Ueno and Ohmori analyzed. Dr. Numata wrote the article, which all authors reviewed and approved for publication.
Correspondence to: Dr. S. Numata, Department of Psychiatry, Course of Integrated Brain Sciences, Medical Informatics, Institute of Health Biosciences, The University of Tokushima Graduate School, 3-8-15 Kuramoto-cho Tokushima 770-8503, Japan; fax 81-886-33-7131; email@example.com


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Maybe you'll be paying attention to the windows of the living room, bedroom. However the bathroom window rarely spend the proper care of you. Let's beautify the bathroom window to the relaxing moments more comfortable and more pleasant. i show you how you can decorate your bathroom window with simple ideas and steps
At the last article in the Windows section i talked about awesome type of windows, that is Skylight and roof window and provided many designs for all interiors .
There would be nothing better than if your bathroom has windows pretty eye opening toward the blue sky. You will feel relaxed feeling, is mixing with the fresh natural right in your own bathroom.
How to decorate bathroom window :
Romantic purple shade for bathroom window :
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Two small bathroom windows curtains used vignettes of lovely lavender color. The decoration is quite simple bathroom with light purple background color, striking white tub placed near the window that helps tidy space and brings beauty and romantic feminine.
Create stillness window for bathroom :
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If you own a bathroom with a large area, you can select the window to the room spacious relaxation closer to nature. However, to create the "privacy" of necessity, the coffee-colored curtains will be the right choice for you. Add a rug on the floor next to the tub fits together pretty small potted plants bring beauty and elegance to the room quiet.
Light-filled window in bathroom :
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White is always the choice of "smart" for my little room. Fairly simple design with mirror walls, windows wide open with simple white curtains enough to bring satisfaction to you when using the room is flooded with light.
Traditional bathroom window :
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Choose beige as the main color tone of the bathroom, wooden bathroom window was painted beige and friendly. The window is made up of several wooden sticks crossed discreet help enough space that has always permeated light. Type selection window is relatively common in many homes today.
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With any bathroom that has windows all need to use the blinds, curtains to create privacy when used. This small relaxation room is divided into two smaller spaces: places where bathing and general hygiene. Add a wooden curtain rings simple space, tranquility and friendly for your bathroom.
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If possible, choose the same tone wallpaper with window blinds as well as how to make the users enjoy the unique beauty and personality to the bathroom. There is a simple and fun way if you want, it is right to use wallpaper to curtains.
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In addition to glass window dividing the bathroom space with other spaces, your window will be more perfect than when fitting the roller blinds dynamic. Planting a few trees in the window sill pretty small, lit the candles for relaxation in the bathroom more wonderful every day.
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From major road and rail infrastructure to innovative waste, water, residential, retail and heritage projects, we strive to create smart, sustainable solutions for our valued clients.
Working in partnership with government, industry and the community we're helping deliver rail projects across Australia, exciting urban redevelopments in Queensland, modern highways across Australia, new retail hubs in Melbourne and hospital precincts in Sydney.
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Four Super Bowl appearances in five years: Phoenix, Houston, Minneapolis and now Atlanta. What New Englander doesn't want to see another Patriots Super Bowl win?
"It's just the way it goes — when you play a game, you play to win, you don't play to lose or tie, so all those haters out there, they can kiss my butt," said Patriots fan Shawn Molloney, asked if he had Super Bowl fatigue yet.
Regardless of the excitement for another Super Bowl, flights and hotels still aren't sold out, something that was not that case this time last year in Minnesota, despite frigid temperatures.
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"I don't know if people aren't as excited about our third Super Bowl in three years, or there's just more options," said travel agent Felicia Troy.
Troy said if you plan to head to the Super Bowl, you're looking at spending at least $5,000 for tickets, airfare and lodging. That price tag keeps a lot of people away from the big game.
"You have to be super rich to get there, or just have thousands of dollars at your disposal," said Molloney.
However, season ticket holders have a slightly different view, partly because they are die-hard fans and partly because they have a chance at a fair price.
"If you are a season ticket holder, you get the ticket for face value," said Andrew Stein.
Stein has been a season ticket holder for several years. For him to be able to go to the Super Bowl, he has to win a lottery. Unfortunately, the last four times, he hasn't been very lucky.
"If you're a season ticket holder and you're a real fan, you go to the Super Bowl when you get the opportunity," said Stein.
Troy said the first question people ask her when they call to go to the Super Bowl is what the cost will be. She said there are flights still available currently ranging in price from $800 to over $2,000. She gave us some tips that can cut down on Super Bowl costs if you are going this year or plan to go to a future one.
"We do have a AAA package for the Super Bowl," she said. "It's three nights at a hotel, tickets, Super Bowl party, and it's $5,755 per person, plus airfare."
If you don't want a package, she suggests driving to cut down on costs or flying to Nashville, Tennessee, or Charleston, South Carolina, and driving from there.
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One of the more fascinating applications for 3D printing is the fabrication of object in Space. NASA, as well as the European Space Industry, and several private companies, are working diligently on methods, applications, and technologies to enable 3D printing outside of the earth's atmosphere.
NASA, along with Mountain View-based Made In Space, are seemingly at the forefront of all this research. Back in September NASA launched the very first ZeroG 3D Printer into space, with its destination being the International Space Station. With the launch, marked a turning point in space travel, one which could take us to distant planets like Mars without the need for numerous supply missions. With a ZeroG 3D Printer on board, astronauts could theoretically, in the future, print most of what they need during a mission.
"When the first human fashioned a tool from a rock, it couldn't have been conceived that one day we'd be replicating the same fundamental idea in space," said Aaron Kemmer, CEO of Made In Space, Inc. "We look at the operation of the 3D printer as a transformative moment, not just for space development, but for the capability of our species to live away from Earth."
Before getting ahead of ourselves, however, researchers first need to be able to print small plastic parts in order to learn more about the process of 3D printing in an environment with microgravity . After more than two months in space, the printer finally was able to fabricate its very first object, a faceplate for its own extruder, with the words 'Made In Space" printed into it. The faceplate will serve as an access panel to the print head and is an actual functioning part. Such a part is a fantastic example of how astronauts can print custom components, as needed, without the burden of having to bring numerous supplies to space, which likely would never be used.
"This project demonstrates the basic fundamentals of useful manufacturing in space. The results of this experiment will serve as a stepping stone for significant future capabilities that will allow for the reduction of spare parts and mass on a spacecraft, which will change exploration mission architectures for the better," said Mike Snyder, Director of R&D for Made In Space and Principal Investigator for this experiment. "Manufacturing components on demand will yield more efficient, more reliable, and less Earth dependent space programs in the near future."
Made in Space, with the help of NASA, has certainly taken a huge step towards the future of space travel and manufacturing. Additional parts will be printed on the ZeroG 3D Printer, which will then be sent back to Earth. Here, researchers will analyze various aspects of the objects, including flexibility, tensile strength, and torque. Made In Space can then take this information and use it to improve upon a second printer which they are working on, scheduled to be launched early next year. While the second printer will be used to create objects for both NASA and Made in Space, to further their research and development, it will also be available to businesses who wish to rent time in order to fabricate objects such as small satellites.
"In 1957, Sputnik became the first man-made object in space and, 12 years later, that led to humans setting foot on the moon," said Kemmer. "Now, in 2014, we've taken another significant step forward – we've started operating a machine that will lead us to continual manufacturing in space. Decades from now, people will look back to this event…it will be seen as the moment when the paradigm of how we get hardware to space changed."
What will this first print and subsequent analysis of it lead to? It's anyone's guess at this point. However, with the team at Made In Space combining their talents with the world's most advanced space agency, NASA, the Sky is no longer the limit. Let's hear your thoughts on one of the most incredible 3D prints we have seen yet. Discuss in the Made in Space forum thread on 3DPB.com
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Arts Alive! Event September 15, 2019
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Kelly is happy to have been able to travel to France this year and get lots of inspiration for her paintings. Please come out and see her exhibition: "Summertime in France" at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on September 15th from 1-5pm. The event is called Arts Alive and will feature local artists and performers. The event and all performances are FREE! The only money you will need is for food trucks or any special pieces of art you would like to purchase. Hope you can make it! For more information: CLICK HERE!
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Art of Life GALA 2019
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Kelly Haneklau (Founder/Owner of Minor Miracles) and Mark Andrews (Founder/Executive Director of Therapeutic Adventures, Inc.) share a hand-shake to show their their commitment to the first annual Art of Life GALA.
Kelly Haneklau, local artist and Founder/Owner of Minor Miracles in Bristow, VA is happy to announce that on May 24, 2019 at 7pm at the Sweeney Barn in Manassas, VA, she will be hosting the first annual Art of Life GALA: a fundraiser/art silent-auction supporting Therapeutic Adventures, Inc., a Charlottesville-based non- profit organization. Haneklau stated, "The work this organization does is beyond amazing and has touched so many lives for almost 40 years. I am honored to be a small part in the awareness of the work they do and it is a pleasure to work with Mark Andrews (Founder/Executive Director), to make these dreams a reality".
"We hope to draw over 400 adult community members for this evening to remember. There will be amazing art and items for auction, guest speakers/performers, delicious local food and drink, music, games and community spirit!" Haneklau remarked.
"The Art of Life GALA will bring awareness of the specialized needs that people with disabilities have, the sacrifices our veterans have made for us, as well as raise donations to purchase equipment and enable adventures for TA program recipients," said Andrews. Therapeutic Adventures, a Virginia based, non-profit organization that helps disabled people of all ages who have complex medical needs (including our military veterans and cancer survivors) enjoy life through outdoor activities- like skiing, fly-fishing, kayaking and cycling - just to name a few. Therapeutic Adventures priority has always been to support individuals and families with partial to full scholarships and specialized adaptive equipment, making participation adaptive sports and outdoor recreation a reality. Many programs and events are provided at NO cost to the participants. TA's specially trained, all-volunteer program staff, enables people to embrace fun and meaningful activities that improve functional independence and quality of life.
Sponsorships are being sought from local businesses, companies, and individuals to support Therapeutic Adventures' fundraising goals. Haneklau said, "community support and involvement are the cornerstones of this event's success". Kelly noted that our immediate community does not have a lot of opportunities like this. So it is important to help foster this type of event so more will happen in the near future.
This GALA will not only raise awareness and provide much needed support, but bring people together for a fantastically fun evening, not to mention an excuse to get dressed up! Black-tie optional. Ages 18 and older please.
Every ticket purchase helps. One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to the organization and the wonderful work they do. Tickets are on sale for a limited time at www.insidenovatix.com. Search: "Art of Life GALA" To volunteer or for more information, visit www.taonline.org or contact the event organizer, Kelly Haneklau at [email protected]
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Minor Miracles was in Haymarket at a
SUPER HERO 6th Birthday Paint Party!
Each girl painted themselves as Super Heroes!
What a great way to inspire strength in our future young women!
Paint Your Pet Night!
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Best Painting Teacher 2018
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We are pleased to announce that Minor Miracles has received
Best Painting Teacher in the area for 2018 from Lessons.com!
Thank you to all of our students!!
HIKE FUNdraiser Event!
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These ladies created such different and amazing beach scene pieces at a fun paint night for a great cause! Minor Miracles donated $100 of the proceeds for the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc.
Kelly to host paint event at Rangolis!
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Canton House Volunteer Work
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The Canton House in Manassas, VA is a wonderful place for seniors in our area! Thanks to Minor Miracles customer and mom of twin toddlers, Kate Danziger, for her suggestion to combine toddlers and seniors to make Christmas cards for veterans! Extra thanks to the friendly staff and fun residents who joined in making the cards. Minor Miracles had a great time and everyone created some beautiful cards to let our military know how much they mean to us not only at Christmas time, but year-round.
LEAP Ahead Art Camp!
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Minor Miracles is so thankful to partner with LEAP Ahead, Inc. this year to provide art lessons for the youth in our community! Thank you so much to all of the amazing staff and children. We had a blast and hope the children did too! Check out this "Pig on the Farm" sculpture made by one of the young students!
Adult Paint Night ON SALE until Sept 30th!
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Hurry and sign up for Adult Paint Night for a limited time at the reduced rate of $25 per person! (6 student minimum required)
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Right now if you take a look at any early 2019 NBA mock drafts you'll find Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett and Cam Reddish near the top of the board.
When the three Duke freshman decided to commit to the same university it was big news. The nations top three high school prospects all joining the same team would be unstoppable when combined with an already solid team and historically successful coach.
We have seen during the season that there are still some growing pains that these players are going through. Not one of them is the finished product and while they might be ready to take their talent to the next level, they are not guaranteed success from the offset.
Nevertheless, they are three freshman expected to go in the lottery in the 2019 NBA draft. The top three high school prospects a year ago have become the top college prospects this year.
At the beginning of the year when websites were already chucking out mock drafts, the three Dukies were tipped to go one, two and three. In the latest mock drafts, most of which were made to end 2018, there has been some changes at the top of the boards.
Zion Williamson is an across the board lock at number one. He has cemented his case as being a lot more than just a dunker and has shown how valuable he can be in winning games. His efficiency and effort on both sides of the court have to be admired along with his incredible athletic ability that sets him apart from the rest.
R.J. Barrett seems to a the consensus number two pick. Some weaknesses in his game have shown as the college season develops. He is not as efficient from the 3-point-line as many people would of expected and his trips to the charity stripe are never a guaranteed two points. His selfishness early on in the season has been suppressed and he is now making an obvious effort to find his teammates on a more consistent basis. Even with his weaknesses, Barrett is the number two pick on every board right now because you can't deny his potential and his closest rival to begin the season, teammate Cam Reddish, has struggled so far.
And it is Reddish that does seem to be the Dukie that could potentially get ousted from the top three in June. Showing glimpses of what he can do at the next level is what Reddish has done up to this point as for the majority of the season he has struggled with his shot, that which made him such an exciting player. A strong finish to the season and a good tournament showing will help reassure some NBA Gm's but if not he will be selected based on what he good be rather than what he can bring to a team from the get go.
Some mock drafts have already pushed Reddish outside of the top three to the four spot and five spot. If that is the case come June then it will very interesting to see who overtakes him in the pecking order. For now, there is no obvious immediate replacement at the number three spot but rather a lot of potential candidates.
To be quite frank, the number three to seven spot could go to anyone at this point because this year the depth in quality of players is thought to be quite deep. So, if it isn't Cam Reddish, who is it? Let's take a look at some other players making some noise.
Nassir Little, SF/PF, North Carolina
Mock drafts: 247sports #3, thesixersense #4, Sports Illustrated #6, Bleacher Report #22
Nassir Little, is not the easiest talent to gauge. At 6'6″, 220 he is someone who certainly has an NBA-ready physique. There are some doubts about his play though. He is ranked in the top five by two of the websites above and yet he is UNC's sixth man. Known more for his game-changing abilities on defense and power offense, he hasn't really got a polished offensive game and isn't a player to rely on to fill up the scoring sheets. His lack of a three-point shot (20.7%) also doesn't help. With a bit of nurturing, Little can become a solid close to double double player in the NBA but at the moment a top five spot seems a bit of a stretch.
Ja Morant, PG, Murray State
Mock drafts: 247sports #4, thesixersense #10, Sports Illustrated #7, Bleacher Report #6
Ja Morant not too long ago was only just about in the first round of some mock drafts but his consistent output has seen him skyrocket up big boards and he could well find himself in the top five. Posting probably the most impressive stat line (23.1 points, 10.7 assists, 6.3 rebounds) so far this season has raised a few eyebrows over at Murray State. While there was a bit of doubt about how good he really is due to his opposition, he did silence some of the doubters when he dropped 25 points on Auburn along with seven assists and eight rebounds. His playmaking ability, speed and athleticism have him as the top point guard in the draft at this moment in time but turnovers and a shaky jumpshot might scare potential suitors.
Kevin Porter, SG, USC
Mock drafts: 247sports #11, thesixersense #5, Sports Illustrated #4, Bleacher Report #5
Kevin Porter has missed some of the season due to injury and began the year coming off the bench for the USC Trojans. And yet, he is one of the most exciting prospects in this year's draft. What makes Porter such an eye-catching player is how easily he can create his own offense. He's quick in transition, he finishes well, he can drive to the basket and probable most notable can create space between himself and a defender with one of the quickest crossovers or hesitations in college. Porter has missed time due to injury and for conduct issues which may push him a bit further down the draft. That being said he might be the best scorer in the draft. If you ask me he can emulate what Jayson Tatum did at the Celtics, make an instant impact by being able to score the ball.
Romeo Langford, SG, Indiana
Mock drafts: 247sports #6, thesixersense #6, Sports Illustrated #5, Bleacher Report #8
Romeo Langford might turn out to be the better prospect between himself and Cam Reddish. Both have struggled from with their shot although Langford has managed to get himself back on track recently. He's not the quickest or most explosive player but he does manage to create space for shots, finish well and draw a good amount of fouls. He is Idiana's go to scorer and leads the team in minutes. Reddish's struggles have led him to being taken out for large chunks of games and he is currently getting the least minutes of all Duke starters. Langford's downside really is his athleticism and speed and someone far less productive than him, like Nassir Little, could easily go ahead of him based on their physicality.
What do you think?
This year's draft will feature a lot of talented young players and it might be very difficult to decipher what order the top fifteen prospects will go in. There are other worthy players like Bol Bol, Jarrett Culver, Darius Garland and Keldon Johnson that have received a lot of praise but who do you think will go in the top three?


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This morning when the clock turned 00:00:00 nst I was very surprised to find Trudy's Slot Machine wasn't waiting on my account. I refreshed a couple times, but no slot machine. According to the FAQs it's s'posed to reset then. Has something changed? Is it now only available 24 hours later than when I last played? Thanks for clearing this up. ~ mistyraiderHi! Trudy's Surprise is in fact intended to be every 24 hours, not necessarily at midnight! Sorry for the confusion, we'll be updating the FAQ's to make this clear!
Dear Country Queen, Why can't male Shoryus be painted Elderly? ~ kaiotiWhat came first, the Pteri or the egg? Which is better, country or hip hop? Ah, life's great unanswerable questions… Just kidding. Country is obviously better and paper airplanes can be sent to get to the bottom of such mysteries. Let me send some around the office and see what I can do!
*Offers cupcakes* Will we be getting new secret avatars anytime soon? ~ bakura_chick2If I told you that, they wouldn't be very secret now would they?
Hi TNT! I have a question or two about the Poetry Contest. Lately, the news has a link to featured poems that were previously published, but the link isn't a direct one. So I wonder: 1) Will the Poetry Contest be returning with new content? And 2) Will previous winners ever receive their trophy upgrades and prizes? Thanks in advance! ~ binky1260Ask and you shall receive! Unawarded Poetry and Caption Contest trophies will be given out starting today (but please be patient with me if they aren't all given today, it's a long list!). I also have a feeling the Poetry Contest will be back in action soon!
The NC items Butterfly Shower and Pretty Tropical Lagoon Background can't be worn at the same time! Is this a glitch or is it on purpose? They would look really lovely together, so it would be great if you could fix that. Thanks, and please leave out my username if this gets published! :)I like your style, as they would be a lovely match! However, part of the background actually occupies the foreground space to give your Neopet that lovely look of actually being in a lagoon! This interferes with the Butterfly Shower, which is why they can't be worn together. I'm sure you'll be able to find better matches in no time though!
Hey there! So, since you corrected the Plushie Pteri's eyes last week, I was hoping you could give your attention to another pet facing a major glitch! Transparent Aishas are not supposed to have the same mouths as regular colors of Aisha, however they often glitch and the regular Aisha mouth appears (which looks rather silly on them). Is there any chance we could get rid of this darn glitch once and for all? ~ annsunshinex3Well that is rather silly isn't in! And you can't leave your pet looking silly, the other pets might make fun of them! Never fear, your transparent Aisha's will soon be able to avoid this embarrassing fate.
I'm very interested in being in the milestone NT coming up for the adorable avatar. I have a few articles currently being held over (which is very exciting btw, thank you!) and was wondering if there was something specifically I could do to make sure I get into the milestone NT coming up. Should I write a specific kind of article or comic or is it all just luck? Please remove my username! ~ username removedSince we get so many entries for milestone issues like this (130 across all categories so far, and counting… Dedication? Madness? One and the same?), it takes a fair amount of creativity and a little bit of luck to make it in. The best advice I can give is to make sure your entry is well thought out, original and fitting for the special 700! PS. Just some logistics, make sure to label the entry as for issue 700 and that you get it in at least a week before!
throws cupcakes and sparkles into the air* Every time I get Alice W. assigned to my tickets I celebrate! She always gives me such quick and helpful responses that I can rest at ease at last with her help! A lot of the members of the new Neopets staff go unrecognized and I just wanted to give Alice W. some recognition for all of the help and patience she has shown over the years while answering my tickets!! You are awesome Alice W.! *hugs* (please remove my username ;w; )
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As a fifth generation Californian and authority figure on all things West Coast, take it from me: There are "Cali" bros and there are real Californians -- the major difference being that no one actually says "Cali" with a straight face around here.
Here are the 17 ways you know you're the real deal.
You know Mexican food isn't just a cuisine, it's a religion.
Los Angeles is home to the best tacos, and San Francisco reigns supreme when it comes to burritos.
You can find a taco trunk on just about any major intersection, any time of day or night. The sketchier looking, the better. Not to put Chipotle down, but they can go f*ck off somewhere.
You have a second home -- aka, your car.
You've not only experienced major life events in your car, but it's also become like another family member to you.
A family member you occasionally barf on and litter with empty Takis bags.
You don't discriminate.
Whether you were born in SoCal or NorCal, you know they're equally amazing in their own, unique ways. Leave the rivalries to the player haters.
You know there's more to California than just the beach.
Joshua Tree? Muir Woods? The Klamath? Yeah, the beach is kinda whatever.
You've driven up PCH at least once.
You likely put in a good six hours to see the best parts of the coast, from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, and found it was totally worth going the long route.
But taking the regular old freeway on the way back was no question.
You've seen a real, live marijuana plant.
And it was probably growing in your hippie uncle's backyard.
You know In-N-Out's secret menu like the back of your hand.
You can't remember the last time you actually looked at the menu. Are Neapolitan shakes still secret?
You want to claw your eyes out every time someone says "Frisco."
It's San Francisco, SF and occasionally San Fran -- that's it.
Sixty degrees is cold.
Because it really is.
You have a vegan friend.
You eat all the foods, personally, but you know at least one person who won't even touch honey. They're always suggesting Cafe Gratitude for brunch and you're like, "no."
Avocado toast isn't a trendy, hipster invention.
It's breakfast.
You've put avocados in unlikely places -- like cupcakes.
Because they were two for a dollar and you bought way too many and a person can only survive on guac for so long, you know?
You also have a sixth sense for knowing when an avocado is perfectly ripe.
You also know the window for perfect avocado ripeness is very, very brief. We're talking like one good day.
Just admit you have a whole Pinterest page dedicated to avocados.
You remember the days when you could park right in front of Disneyland's gates.
There was room to walk around back then too.
You also likely had a Disneyland Annual Pass at some point.
Why not stop by on a Tuesday afternoon for one ride and clam chowder in a bread bowl from the Jambalaya place?
You probably never got around to learning how to surf or skate.
But the option's there when you feel like it.
Sit 'n Sleep commercials haunted your dreams.
You couldn't watch a Disney Channel original movie without having to hear "Or your mattress is freeeeee!" at least once. You're literally killing me, Larry.


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Minneapolis Convention Center
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Minneapolis, MN 55403
ATX (MD&M & MinnPack) Expo at the Minneapolis Connvention Center.
We are proud to be back once again for the 2019 ATX (MD&M & MinnPack) Trade show in Minneapolis, MN on October 23rd and 24th.
Recap of 2018: coming soon
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With Organic Extracts of Goji and Maqui Berries
The delicacy of this Shower Gel is achieved through the gentle combination of organic Goji and Maqui Berry Extracts, two ingredients with considerable anti-oxidant and moisturising properties. As a simple part of your beauty routine, it features the ideal recipe for cleansing all skin types.
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Mike Doyle is a Royalties and Accounting Assistant. He received a BFA at DePaul University in Chicago, studying dramaturgy and criticism with minors in Islamic world studies and English as a second language. He then received a MA in Transnational American Studies at the American University of Beirut. Prior to joining InkWell, Mike completed the Columbia Publishing Course. He enjoys reading literary fiction, history, cultural history and criticism, and work on international relations and the Middle East.