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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class was created for buyers seeking the driving characteristics of a good luxury sedan with more space and functionality. Mercedes calls the R a grand sport tourer, but in essence it's a luxurious minivan.
For 2007, the R-Class line expands with two new models. The diesel-powered R320 CDI eliminates just about everything bad associated with old-technology diesels except the outstanding fuel economy. The R63 AMG is powered by a hand-assembled 503-horsepower V8, with other mechanical enhancements that make it the undisputed hot rod of minivans (if the R-Class is indeed a minivan).
Yet the best news of all applies to the price. Perhaps due to slower-than-anticipated sales, Mercedes has lowered the sticker on other R-Class models roughly $5,000, without a significant reduction in standard equipment.
The R-Class has four conventional swing-out doors and a top-hinged, one-piece tailgate, like a station wagon. It has full-time electronically controlled all-wheel drive like many upscale SUVs, and it has three rows of seats, like the typical minivan. The R-Class is also quite large, though a good-looking wedge shape and sweeping lines help disguise its considerable size.
This grand sport tourer is longer than many full-sized, truck-based SUVs. Its doors are among the longest on any vehicle, and they open to expose a spacious interior that comfortably accommodates six adults in nice, supportive seats.
Whatever the R-Class is, we like it. Each of the four models accelerate, corner and ride like big luxury sedans, with the all-weather security of standard all-wheel drive and impressive flexibility for people and cargo hauling. All offer the passenger-friendly accoutrements of a mainstream minivan, including an abundance of cup holders and interior lighting and an optional DVD entertainment system. And all come loaded with passive safety features designed to protect occupants in the event of an accident.
Model Lineup
What's New for 2007: Two new, very different models. The R320 CDI ($44,000) is equipped identically to the base R350, except that it's powered by a high-tech, 3.2-liter diesel V6 with 216 horsepower and a substantial improvement in mileage. The R63 AMG ($87,400) is a hot rod for large families. It's equipped with a 503-hp, 6.2-liter V8 hand built by a single technician at Mercedes' AMG racing subsidiary, other mechanical enhancements and a long list of ultra-luxury features. The retail price of existing R-Class models was reduced nearly $5,000.
So the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is now available in four models. Each is distinguished primarily by its engine, and all are equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission, standard all-wheel drive and load-leveling rear suspension.
The R350 ($43,000) is powered by 268-hp, 3.5-liter gasoline V6. Standard equipment includes leather seating, birds-eye maple trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, folding second- and third-row bucket seats, rain-sensing wipers, multi-function control buttons on the steering wheel, an eight-speaker stereo with AM/FM/WB/CD, an integrated garage door opener and lots of cup holders.
The R500 ($50,500) has a 302-hp V8 engine. It also adds a six-disc CD changer, heated front seats, burl walnut trim, three memory buttons for seats, mirrors and steering column, TeleAid emergency communication, additional chrome exterior trim, tinted front and side glass, speed-sensitive steering and 18-inch wheels with 255/50 tires.
Options include turning bi-xenon headlights ($900), Keyless Go automatic starting ($1,100), Airmatic suspension ($1,400), and three-zone automatic climate control ($1050). The Premium package ($4,225) includes the Panorama sun roof, with a five-and-a-half-foot glass section in two panels, the rear-seat DVD entertainment package, navigation system, a power tailgate, and TeleAid. The AMG Sport package ($4,500) includes Mercedes' Airmatic air suspension, and it delivers the look and feel of the R63 AMG without the crazy powerful engine.
Safety features include multi-stage front airbags and both side-impact and head-protection curtain airbags for all seats. Active safety features include anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Mercedes newest electronic stability program (ESP). A tire-pressure monitor comes standard.
What's new for 2007: The R63 AMG stands out for its more athletic appearance. Its 20-inch rims are the most obvious indicator, but the R63 also sports aggressive front and rear aprons, a unique grille and deeply sculpted AMG side skirts. The new R320 looks identical to the R350, except for small CDI badges that indicate its diesel engine.
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a big machine. It's 14 inches longer than Mercedes' M-Class sport-utility vehicles and longer than the full-size Cadillac Escalade SUV, but lower to the ground than both, making it easier to step inside. The rear side doors are very, very long. That makes getting into and out of the second- and third-row seats easier, but it can cause problems in tight parking areas. With curb weight for the V8 exceeding 4900 pounds, the R-Class is heavier than some full-size SUVs.
Expansive size pays dividends in abundant space inside the R-Class, as fully 65 percent of its volume is interior space. The typical sedan has a much lower ratio. Mercedes stylists have also done a good job disguising the R-Class's functional intent with a swoopy, appealing design.
In many respects the R-Class is striking, and handsome. Its hood rises sharply into a large, steeply angled windshield, and sweeping front-to-rear lines tend to minimize its bulk and create some visual excitement. Sculpted front fenders flow back from multi-element headlamps, and an aggressive grille adds character. The bodywork also makes the R-Class a fairly slippery vehicle. Its 0.31 drag coefficient is lower than some sedans, and that helps minimize interior noise as air streams over the body surfaces.
Four wheel packages are available, ranging from 17 to 20 inches in diameter, intended to add either a touch of elegance or a bit or racy style.
Interior Features
What's New for 2007: The R63 AMG model has heavily bolstered sport seats in front, upholstered with Nappa leather and an Alcantara insert across the shoulder bolsters. The R63 also features a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, unique instruments with AMG graphics and stainless-steel pedals with rubber studs.
In function and versatility, the R-Class interior is very much like that in a good minivan (whether Mercedes appreciates that label or not). In design and finish, it's very much a Mercedes-Benz.
The R seats six in three rows of two, as opposed to seven in many minivans. Each seat is individually adjustable, and all will accommodate a fairly tall adult in comfort. Materials used throughout are generally luxury grade, and all R-Class models come with wood trim.
The driver's seating position replicates that in a minivan's: high enough that a big SUV won't completely obscure forward sight lines, but not off-road high. The six-cylinder models have a manually adjusted steering column, while the wheel in V8s tilts and telescopes with power assist. Glass in the R-Class is expansive, allowing excellent visibility in all directions. It also makes for a bright, airy ambience, whether the interior is trimmed in light or dark colors.
The R-Class instrument panel is as luxurious in style, execution and materials as that in Mercedes' mid-size E-Class sedan. There's more chrome decoration than you'll find in most other Mercedes. The dash design is different than that in the M-Class SUV (the R's sister model), with an extra step along its length, but the gauge cluster, center-stack display and switch clusters are identical.
The second pair of seats slides fore or aft six inches, increasing legroom for passengers in the second or third row as needed. Mercedes says there can be as much as 40 inches of space between the first two rows, and 30 inches between the second and third. All the rear seat backs recline, just like those in front. The second row has three sets of air vents, one in the rear console, the floor and the side pillars, and its own fan. Optional three-zone climate control allows separate temperature adjustment in back.
The R-Class is loaded with conveniences you wouldn't find in Mercedes' big S-Class sedan 10 years ago. Every seat has a cup holder, an armrest, air vent and its own light. There are actually more cupholders than seats, and a built-in bottle opener. Entertainment choices abound. The optional dual-screen DVD system mounts LED screens behind the front headrests, and each will display a different input (a movie and video game, for example). The standard stereo has an MP3 jack and plays tracks from an MP3 player using the player's controls. The optional iPod connector will let you put your Apple iPod in the glovebox and play it through the stereo, using steering wheel controls to select tracks from the iPod menu, which is displayed on the dash.
The rear seats fold, individually and in fairly simple fashion, to create a flat load floor. Cargo capacity ranges from 15.2 cubic feet behind the third row to an impressive 85 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The maximum is less than a long wheelbase Chrysler Town & Country, with its slick stow-in-floor seats, but more than some full-size SUVs. Mercedes says cargo lengths approaching nine feet can be accommodated inside.
Driving Impressions
What's New for 2007: Two engines. The 216-hp 3.2-liter diesel V6 in the new R320 CDI is state of the art, and as clean as the gasoline engines in other R-Class models. The high-performance 6.2-liter V8 in the R63 AMG delivers the torque of a large V8 and the free-breathing, high-revving character of a sports car engine, with racing style features such as dry sump lubrication.
Get behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class and the minivan comparisons lose some of their weight. While the R is most like a minivan in its layout and interior flexibility (and maybe its appearance), it drives more like some big luxury sedans, and it's livelier than most minivans.
Don't get the wrong idea. This is not a sports sedan. But when it comes to handling, the R-Class will do just about anything the driver demands, and more, without losing its composure.
Put another way, the R-Class is much better to drive fast than the typical minivan, and very stable at speeds well beyond the legal limit. This vehicle can carry six people down the autobahn at 120 miles an hour while five of those people sip lattes. It's steady and buttoned down in all circumstances, and ready for a dash down a twisty road at fairly high speeds, without putting anyone inside on edge. Its front seats are more heavily bolstered than those in most minivans or SUVs. They keep occupants snugly in place, without being uncomfortable.
The R-Class is nice and quiet, too, without the booming sounds that seem to float around the back portion of some minivans. At highway speeds, there's less wind noise than you'll hear in many other vehicles this size. The quiet environment means less fatigue for the driver on long trips, and easy conversation for all occupants, whether there are two or six.
There is one exception to the solitude, to be sure. Especially with the 19-inch wheel option, the tires feel hard and stiff when they slam across pavement joints, and they crack Loud! It's not really degradation in ride quality, and it's an increasingly common occurrence on big luxury vehicles, as rims get bigger and tire sidewalls shorter. It's just a little out of character with the rest of the R-Class dynamics. The 17- and 18-inch wheels are going to offer the quieter ride.
The V6-powered models are more than adequate for most driving, chauffeuring, and touring duties. There's power in reserve for safe, anxiety-free passing on two lane roads. We'd choose the diesel-powered R320 CDI, assuming diesel fuel was readily available within our appointed rounds. Acceleration times to 60 mph are nearly identical for the R320 and gasoline-powered R350, yet the diesel is noticeably quicker to say, 40 mph, or immediately after the transmission downshifts when you pull out to pass, thanks to it's considerably higher torque rating. Yet for all intents and purposes, the diesel is as smooth and quiet (and odor-free) as the gas V6. It also delivers a real-world fuel economy improvement off as much as 30 percent, and it has much greater range on a tank of fuel.
That said, the V8-powered R500 is even more satisfying to drive. Just step on the gas and go. The R500 has more grunt than any family hauler needs, and gets itself around anything dawdling in its path without breaking a sweat. Also, the V8 is a bit smoother than either of the V6s.
Another thing we like about the R-Class is its seven-speed automatic transmission: In addition to extra gears, its control program works better than that on the Mercedes automatics of yore. This one doesn't slack off when you need it most, kicking down to a lower gear fast, sometimes three gears at once, if you slam the accelerator that hard. Even the operating system works great. The gear selector is an easy-to-reach short stalk on the right side of the steering column, with simple up-down movement for reverse and drive. Alternate shift buttons, which allow selection of a specific gear, are located on th
Mercedes calls its R-Class a grand sport tourer. We'd call it a minivan, without a hint of disparagement. The R-Class is stylish and luxurious, with plenty of function. In seats six adults more comfortably than almost any vehicle on the market, with plenty of entertainment options for those inside, and it easily converts to carry a lot of stuff rather than people. It's more satisfying to drive than most other minivans, and it can accelerate faster than some luxury sedans. All-wheel drive makes it great for the wintry conditions, and it will easily fit in most garages.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from California; with Jeff Vettraino reporting from Detroit.
|Model Line Overview
|Model lineup:
|Mercedes-Benz R350 ($43,000); R320 diesel ($44,000); R500 ($50,500); R63 AMG ($87,400)
|268-hp 3.5-liter V6; 216-hp 3.2-liter diesel V6; 302-hp 5.0-liter V8; 503-hp 6.2-liter V8
|7-speed automatic
|Safety equipment (standard):
|dual-stage front airbags, front, middle and rear side-impact airbags, full-cabin curtain-style head protection airbags; electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with EBD, tire pressure monitor
|Safety equipment (optional):
|Parktronic parking aid
|Basic warranty:
|4 years/50,000 miles
|Assembled in:
|Vance, Alabama
|Specifications As Tested
|Model tested (MSPR):
|Mercedes-Benz R500 ($50,500)
|Standard equipment:
|dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, burl-walnut trim, power windows, remote keyless entry, cruise control, eight-speaker stereo with AM/FM/WB/CD, COMAND LCD information display and control system, rain-sensing wipers, multi-function steering wheel controls, eight-way power seats, folding second- and third-row bucket seats, integrated garage door opener; load-leveling rear suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and tires
|Options as tested (MSPR):
|DVD-based navigation system ($1,650); Keyless Go starting ($1,100)
|Destination charge:
|Gas guzzler tax:
|Price as tested (MSPR):
|all-wheel drive
|5.0-liter overhead cam 24-valve V8
|Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|302 @ 5600
|Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|339 @ 2700
|7-speed automatic
|EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
|14/19 mpg
|126.6 in.
|203.0/77.5/65.2 in.
|Track, f/r:
|65.5/65.3 in.
|Turning circle:
|40.7 ft.
|Seating Capacity:
|Head/hip/leg room, f:
|39.8/60.3/39.8 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, m:
|40.4/59.6/36.2 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, r:
|37.2/52.8/32.4 in.
|Cargo volume:
|85 cu. ft.
|Towing capacity:
|Suspension, f:
|independent, double wishbone, coil springs
|Suspension, r:
|independent, four-link, coil springs
|Ground clearance:
|5.8 in.
|Curb weigth:
|4917 lbs.
|Brakes, f/r:
|vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD
|Fuel capacity:
|21.1 gal.
|Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of February 1, 2007.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 1-800-367-6372 - www.mbusa.com
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The DVD of the 112th Monon Bell Classic, produced by Sony Disc Manufacturing, is now available in the Wabash College Bookstore. The DVD includes approximately three hours of material, including every play of the hard-fought 2005 battle for the Bell, which Wabash captured by a 17-14 score in front of 8,000 fans. Also included are 21 "Monon Memories" of past games dating back to 1940; a photo gallery of the best shots of both teams; all-time scores; and the two schools' halftime videos.
Ken Owen, director of media relations at DePauw, edited and mastered the final DVD, as he has in each of the last five years. "Given that Hollywood studios take several months to put a DVD together, it's always a challenge to turn this project around in a few weeks' time," said Owen.
Owen and Jim Amidon of Wabash, co-produced the telecast of the game seen nationally on DirecTV and at more than 50 alumni parties across the nation. Photos on the disc's jacket and in the disc's photo gallery were taken by DePauw's Matt Bowen and Amidon.
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FAYETTEVILLE — Forward Coty Clarke is only in his second season with the Arkansas basketball program.
The 45 games has been more than enough for the senior to grow pretty tired of the recurring chatter about the Razorbacks, though.
"Going around all you hear is, 'Road this, road that,'" Clarke said late last week, referencing Arkansas' road struggles under coach Mike Anderson the past two seasons. "When it gets here, you will know that we have fixed that."
It has arrived. Arkansas opens Southeastern Conference play on the road at Texas A&M's Reed Arena at 8 p.m. tonight. It's the first of an 18-game conference schedule that will determine whether the Razorbacks — who have put themselves in solid postseason position through nonconference play — are NCAA Tournament worthy.
That will largely be determined by how well Arkansas, which carries a seven-game win streak into conference play, performs on the road. Arkansas guard Fred Gulley said the Razorbacks understand and are eager to prove they're much improved from the group that has gone 3-24 outside of Arkansas under Anderson.
"It's a new year. We've got a new team, and we've got a new attitude," Gulley said. "We approach everything differently. We're going to take this show on the road."
There may be no better barometer to begin with than the Aggies (9-4), who will host Arkansas (11-2) for the SEC opener a second straight season.
The Razorbacks traveled to College Station last year and struggled during a 69-51 loss. It was just one of 18 conference games, but the blowout seemed to set the tone for what would be another disappointing year on the road in conference play.
Arkansas got off to a rough start after its top post player — forward Marshawn Powell — fell into early foul trouble. Powell and the Hogs never recovered, suffering a lopsided loss in which Arkansas was beat up in the post by the physical Aggies.
"Getting out-rebounded, just being dominated on the boards," Clarke said when asked about what he remembered last year. "They played more physical than us and, of course, me and my teammates, we let them down by getting into foul trouble and forcing too small a guys to be in the post and not quite have the bodies to bang with those guys and box them out. It really hurt us and put us at a disadvantage."
Arkansas went on to finish 1-8 in SEC road games last season, collecting its only win against lowly Auburn. It was the second straight year the Razorbacks only logged one conference road win. The struggles have kept Arkansas out of postseason play.
But Anderson is confident his team is much better equipped this season as it prepares for its first true road test of the season. Arkansas showed some promise at the Maui Invitational, going 1-2 in the neutral site nonconference tournament. The Razorbacks have been dominant since, strolling to seven straight wins.
"Our guys feel good about themselves," Anderson said. "We have been playing some good basketball so let's hope it's a continuance of what we're doing. We want change much. We will just play smarter. When you go on the road, you have got to be able to defend and you have got to be able to take care of the basketball."
Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy knows Arkansas is capable after noticing a change in the Razorbacks during preparation for tonight's game.
"I just think this is a different team, it's a veteran team," Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy said. "Mike's had them now for three years. We don't look at (past road struggles) as being any kind of factor to be honest with you."
The Razorbacks do bring more size, depth and athleticism than years past with newcomers Bobby Portis (12.8 points, 6.2 rebounds), Moses Kingsley (6.1 points, 4.2 rebounds) and Alandise Harris (10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds) making an impact. The Razorbacks also have produced points in a number of ways, getting production in the paint, the perimeter, off turnovers and from a variety of sources.
Arkansas travels to Texas A&M as the SEC's top scoring team (87.2 points a game), but doesn't have any individual player who ranks in the conference's top 18. Leading scorer Michael Qualls — whose 13.7 points a game ranks 19th in the SEC — is one of four Arkansas players averaging more than 10 points a game.
"I just think we have balance now – more balance than we have ever had in the couple of years that I have been here," Anderson said. "That balance is not only from a scoring standpoint, but where your scoring comes from. We have some big guys that can give us a presence. That can make plays whether they score or we start inside out and they kick the pass out to the guards and the guards knocking shots down. We have guys with good mid-range games.
"Hopefully we are just better equipped to go on the road."
The Razorbacks will find out beginning tonight, when they open conference play by trying to reverse their SEC road woes at Texas A&M.
"We have everything to prove," Arkansas guard Kikko Haydar said after nonconference play ended. "We haven't done anything yet and we're excited for the opportunity. We know how the past has gone and we're ready to break through and start something new, so we're ready to start it off."


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Actor and comedian Mike Epps is apologizing for dancing on stage with a kangaroo Friday in front of a screaming crowd at a Detroit comedy show.
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The latest from the folks at the Muslim American Society:
Muslim American Society Freedom's Thurgood Marshal Immigrant Justice Project condemns the signing of Arizona Senate State Bill 1070 into law by Governor Jan Brewer. The measure allows law enforcement agencies to detain anybody "if there is reason to suspect they are illegal immigrants," and requires legal immigrants to carry paperwork proving their status at all times.
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Muslims: Arizona immigration law 'racist'
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#1 MINICoop on 04/26/10 at 08:08 PM
All they need to carry is a Green card...it's about the size of a driver's license. I think this law is great. My wife went through the proper procedures for her to become legal (thousands of dollars and many years). It makes us sick to see people living here illegally.
#2 csb on 04/26/10 at 08:29 PM
If they're not breaking the law ,they have nothing to worry about. I'm glad to see Arizonia taking a stand. We can't continue to give away our country,as Obama will do, to every carpetbagger,golddigger and criminal that crosses the border.If profiling is what is needed ,then that's what needs to be done.
#2.1 Anonymous on 05/01/10 at 06:57 PM
Most comments on here are nonsense and uneducated. It is sad. I am a born American citizen, my maternal grandparents were immigrants. How can you pass a law that is so one sided? Do you think it is right to pull over any brown skinned, brown haired individual and ask for their green card? I don't own a green card, I was born here. It would be an insult and discrimination if I were requested to present id and my blonde headed neighbor illegally here from Brazil keep living the high life. The government needs to work a reform, hold undocumented immigrants to the laws not single out an entire race.
#3 Anonymous on 04/27/10 at 02:14 AM
I saw this coming a mile away.
Why is it racist to enpower the police to question someone they believe could be commiting a crime! Illegal immigrants are illegal remember. That is a crime. If the police suspect me of drinking and driving they will first ask for my drivers license and insurance, then they will instruct me to do a number of test to determine if I am under the influence.
This is the major problem with the U.S.A. They are so worried about other peoples feeling and scared that suits will be filed, they are letting all these little things get swept under the rug, then it turns into a huge major issue that cannot be take back under control. Who cares if the muslims, mexians, jamaicans, brittish, chinese, etc dont like it. Dont come if you dont like the way things are being handled. We have a problem in America and illegal immigrants are a big part of it. If you want to be over here, come through the front door.
Why is it racist to enpower the police to question someone they believe could be commiting a crime! Illegal immigrants are illegal remember. That is a crime. If the police suspect me of drinking and driving they will first ask for my drivers license and insurance, then they will instruct me to do a number of test to determine if I am under the influence.
This is the major problem with the U.S.A. They are so worried about other peoples feeling and scared that suits will be filed, they are letting all these little things get swept under the rug, then it turns into a huge major issue that cannot be take back under control. Who cares if the muslims, mexians, jamaicans, brittish, chinese, etc dont like it. Dont come if you dont like the way things are being handled. We have a problem in America and illegal immigrants are a big part of it. If you want to be over here, come through the front door.
#3.1 Anonymous on 04/27/10 at 07:32 AM
AMEN!!!!!!!!!! Send them all back where they came from. They are taking away from hard working American born every day!!!!!!
#4 Austin Ngenge on 04/27/10 at 05:15 AM
Crime is not comitted only by illegal immgrants,even crime linked to illegal immigration is fueled by citizens.The drug business thrives because there is a huge market in the states.That market also constitutes citizens who are very thirsty for dope and crack.
#5 Mad as HELL and not going to take anymore. on 04/27/10 at 05:40 AM
What would happen if the authorities checked every person in a given area red, green, blue, white, brown, black and every shade. Would that bEe racial profiling. Let the authorities pick the area by a lottery system and then CHECK EVERYONE.
#6 Anonymous on 04/27/10 at 06:19 AM
religion will be the down fall of this country.
#6.1 Anonymous on 04/27/10 at 10:26 AM
How? Remove the "religious" people and you will loose most of your volunteers in the communities... Remove religion and morals will decline, remove religion and watch the communities stumble. Here's a thought though... remove all your thoughts about what YOU know about religion and start looking into what it truly means to be religious
#6.1.1 Anonymous on 04/27/10 at 04:42 PM
You do not need religion to be moral or have a moral system. Religion could be considered the cause of most of the immorality in the world. Brother vs brother, Christianity vs Islam. Wars, murder all justified by both sides as the work of God. God has nothing to do with it. You can be spiritual and moral and not be religious. And you can be religious and not moral.
#18.104.22.168 Anonymous on 05/01/10 at 04:40 AM
I think your last statement is wrong. If I'm religious then my religion will tell me how to live. Which translates into morales and values?
I think the biggest problem in America is that people(Politicians in Washington) are trying to force religion underground.
I think the biggest problem in America is that people(Politicians in Washington) are trying to force religion underground.
#7 citizen on 04/27/10 at 08:07 AM
I am all for illegal immigrants being shipped home. The question remains, though, as to how to identify those people. For example, if I'm an American citizen of Mexican descent (i.e. my parents were citizens and I was born here)and I'm pulled over by the police who then ask me to prove my citizenship. How would I do it? How would you do it? Most people don't carry passports on their person 24/7. If I'm a citizen, then I don't have a visa or a green card to whip out. Many states issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants (Georgia does) and they can even get SS#'s from what I've seen. So, that rules those items out as means of identification. What are we working towards here? Perhaps a national identification card for citizens? A way to id people who belong must first be worked out before the law can be implemented or we risk citizens being yanked off the streets.
#8 simplicity on 04/27/10 at 08:28 AM
Simple: Fedral Law should be that everyone 16 and up should have ID. DL. or Greencard. Pulled over show one. USA Citizens have to show ID or DL when requested. What's difference? Same law for all.
#8.1 citizen on 04/28/10 at 09:32 AM
I think you missed the part where illegals ARE granted driver's licenses in many states. I'm a citizen, I don't have a green card. Other than carrying a copy of my birth certificate around, or my passport, how do I prove I'm a citizen if asked? Aliens here legally will be able to show documentation. So far, they're the only ones who will be able to prove belonging here if asked on the spot.
#8.2 trollnmotor on 05/01/10 at 11:15 AM
Could you kindly cite a source for your claim that "USA Citizens have to show ID or DL when requested"? As far as my research has led me to believe, there is no current laws to that effect. As a matter of fact, the very nature of such a law would be deemed unconstitutional by any competent court of law.
#9 momofone on 04/27/10 at 08:31 AM
There is a reason it is called ILLEGAL immigration. Robbing a bank may make my life better, but it's still illegal!!!
#10 Native on 04/27/10 at 09:57 AM
I think anyone who is not a Native American should have to carry their birth certificate or green card whereever they go and present it to the police whenever they ask for it.
This is America!! We dont need freedom if it allows illegals to live here. Send all 20 million of them home..we dont need their money to stimulate the economy.
This is America!! We dont need freedom if it allows illegals to live here. Send all 20 million of them home..we dont need their money to stimulate the economy.
#10.1 Anonymous on 04/27/10 at 12:53 PM
i'm pretty sure those comments were meant sarcastically. at least i hope so.
#10.2 csb on 04/27/10 at 05:44 PM
that is the dumbest remark i have ever heard
#10.3 TRUE BLUE U S CITIZEN on 04/28/10 at 05:45 AM
#10.3.1 Native on 04/28/10 at 06:37 AM
Yes!! I think the 2nd amendment is much more important than the 4th. We can get rid of the 4th amendment and all the illegals will leave!
Go Big Government! As long as I have my guns, I could care less.
Go Big Government! As long as I have my guns, I could care less.
#10.3.2 Anonymous on 04/28/10 at 07:06 AM
Caps is cruise control for the cool.
#10.4 Anonymous on 04/30/10 at 06:56 PM
We dont get their money. They dont pay taxes. They send their kids to school our tax dollars pay for. Our tax dollars pay for them to go to the hospital, drive on public roads and benefit from all the things our tax dollars pay for. They dont pay they take. And its not about racism, there is plenty of black and white people here that wont even work spending tax dollars through welfare. THE PERSON THAT SAYS anything about this situation being racists is one because thats how they think.
#11 Anonymous on 04/27/10 at 10:52 AM
The first time this goes in front of the supreme court it will be thrown out as a violation of the Fourth Amendment. All a law like this serves to do is turn us into a military state. But then again that is what the right wants
#12 Anonymous on 04/27/10 at 12:37 PM
They say bein illegal and makin it can be hard work. Now I been noin Mr.Mac for long time an his insurance business is what he hard workin cause if it heads or tails he goin come out on top like alstate always does. Take that man on tv for Mr.Macs commercials sayin to you,, you think he illegal or some kind muslim? He say nice things about Mr.Mac and then he gettin all pop and shout from those little people? What kind country you think we livin in when big company alstae got your back? Muslim aint got nothin do with it,, never did,, you cant blame on somebody else!
#13 Anonymous on 04/27/10 at 12:45 PM
When stopped by law enforcement you must be able to identify yourself. You are not required to carry papers but be able to provide your name, address and SSN. If you are not from the US you must always be able to provide an ID and passport number. The officer must be able to validate your ID to insure there are no outstanding warrents. Nothing has change but to requires law enforcement agencies to enforce the immigration laws.
#13.1 Anonymous on 04/27/10 at 01:27 PM
Wrong....if that were the case, then there would be no issue.
#14 Anonymous on 04/28/10 at 07:57 AM
Businessess, investment groups, various other states boycotting Arizonas blatant attempt to violate Americans 4th amendment rights...PRICELESS..(not for Arizona, lol)
ask and ye shall receive.
ask and ye shall receive.
#15 TTerry on 04/28/10 at 08:07 AM
For anyone that has not lived in another country, it is much tighter on knowing who you are, not like here.We have one of the most laxed enforcement on letting illegals stay here, and send millions out of our economy, and right now I think everyone will agree , we don't need to have this . I understand the amount is large enough to choke a elephant. If we do not get a handle on who comes and who is here, we leave our security in a poor state. Then we will be at the mercy of who our elected officals turned a blind eye to and did nothing to stop the influx for years, both sides. For our Republic to survive we must do immigration by the laws on the books at this very moment. We do not need another limp law. I understand the people that came here legal, are on the side of closeing the borders.Most of them know what is showing up in the states, and want to practice their traditions ,and not follow our laws. That is the largest downfall of all. When I go to another country, I have yet to see press 2 for Spanish.
#16 H B on 04/29/10 at 07:36 PM
The word Racial Profiling comes into play, yet this is not, in my opinion a Racial Issue. You can tell when that word comes up the liberal lawyers have gotten into the game. They can charge the Taxpayers for representing these persons, and make money. That is why I didnt capitalize lawyers, they can be the epitome of bottom feeders.
#16.1 Anonymous on 04/30/10 at 06:17 AM
So what does constitute as racial profiling? and why do you think this law is not legalizing racial profiling?
#16.1.1 H B on 05/01/10 at 01:31 PM
Further, the government does not recognize Hispanic as a racial word, but a word of origin.
#17 H B on 04/30/10 at 04:55 PM
What does the Arizona Law have to do with Race? It says as I understand it if you leave the impression you are illegal, then you are check to see if you are. Why does every law that is written, some organization screams Racism. I think Racism is the only word they know to get attention with. Why not deal with the facts, and if the law is not on a level playing field for citizens, then amend it.
#18 Navtive on 05/02/10 at 07:17 PM
Here's an answer to it all. If you're not an Indian then you're all illegal aliens and should leave the country. That means if you ain't red - go home. The whites took everything from the Indians and is doing everything possible to give it to the blacks and now the hispanics.
If ever a race needs fixin - it the white ones.
If ever a race needs fixin - it the white ones.
#18.1 Anonymous on 05/02/10 at 10:28 PM
Above is another ignorant comment.
#18.1.1 Native on 05/03/10 at 06:42 AM
So be it. Looks like you can't offer anything except put downs you ignorant bsaratd. So much for your worthless cowardly comment. Go crawl in a hole.
#19 chad on 05/07/10 at 04:31 PM
Read the bill people. They must stop you first for breaking the law. Once you cant provide proper id then they have the right to ask. Its nothing new. If your pulled over driving then all you need is a drivers license. Wow thats so bad. People are ridiculous. Read before spewing garbage out your mouth.
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Guy Who Created The TSA Says It's Failed, And It's Time To Dismantle It
from the say-that-again deptOne of the politicians instrumental in creating the TSA, Rep. John Mica, who wrote the legislation that established the TSA, has apparently decided that the whole thing has been a failure and should be dismantled. He notes that "the whole program has been hijacked by bureaucrats."
"It mushroomed into an army," Mica said. "It's gone from a couple-billion-dollar enterprise to close to $9 billion."There's a lot more at that link. Now, one could (and perhaps should) note that when Mica wrote the legislation, his particular political party was in power, and now it's not. So the cynical voice might say that his words are somewhat politically motivated. And one can (and probably should) ask how it was that Mica didn't expect this kind of result. This is what the government does. It creates agencies that are then "hijacked by bureaucrats." While it's nice to see him realizing this now, it's too bad he didn't see it back then.
As for keeping the American public safe, Mica says, "They've failed to actually detect any threat in 10 years."
"Everything they have done has been reactive. They take shoes off because of [shoe-bomber] Richard Reid, passengers are patted down because of the diaper bomber, and you can't pack liquids because the British uncovered a plot using liquids," Mica said.
"It's an agency that is always one step out of step," Mica said.
It cost $1 billion just to train workers, which now number more than 62,000, and "they actually trained more workers than they have on the job," Mica said.
"The whole thing is a complete fiasco," Mica said.


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BALTIMORE – UMBC held UMass Lowell to just .022 hitting while senior setter Rebecca Garrigues (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Rancho Cucamonga) handed out 29 assists as the Retrievers swept the River Hawks in three sets (25-11, 25-21, 25-14), Friday night in America East action at the RAC Arena.
Garrigues kept the UMBC (11-6, 2-0 AE) attack balanced all night as six different Retrievers recorded at least three kills. The senior also scooped up 11 digs to complete her second double-double in as many matches. Classmate Ali Goc (Oshawa, Ontario/R.S. McLaughlin) recorded a match-best nine kills for UMBC, while also leading the way with 13 digs.
As a team, UMBC hit .200 for the match and outdug UMass Lowell (0-13, 0-2 AE), 52-39. The conference foes tied with 6.0 blocks each.
The teams opened evenly in the first set, with UMBC eventually inching out to a 9-5 lead after back-to-back kills from sophomore Krystal Mlemchukwu (Baltimore, Md./Western Tech) and then a putaway from junior Hannah Schmidt (Catonsville, Md./Mount de Sales). Two consecutive River Hawk points cut the lead to two, 9-7, but UMBC responded with a 5-0 run to all but put the set away. UMass Lowell would not win back-to-back points again and UMBC closed on an 11-3 streak for a 25-11 opening frame win, with Garrigues serving an ace on set point.
The hosts carried the momentum into the second set, claiming the first four points behind serving from Schmidt. The visitors would not go away, however, finally drawing level at 9-9 on a Retriever attack error. The teams would go on to trade the lead on two occasions and were tied a total of five times. With the score knotted at 19-19, the hosts ran off three straight points to force a Rive Hawk timeout. UMass Lowell earned the point out of the break, but could not pull all the way back as the Retrievers closed out the set with three straight points, the last on a kill by Goc.
UMBC once again opened brightly coming out of the intermission, picking up seven of the first eight points in the frame. Following a timeout, the Retrievers extended the lead to eight, 10-2, on a kill from Mlemchukwu, but four consecutive River Hawk points cut the lead back to four, 10-6. The teams then traded mini runs until UMBC sided out to push its lead to 19-14, and then Garrigues served it out with sophomore Sherelle Walker (New Freedom, Pa./Susquehannock) recording the last of her six kills to complete the sweep.
UMBC now wraps up its three-match home stand with a Sunday matinee match against New Hampshire. The Retrievers and Wildcats are scheduled to take the court at 1 p.m. at the RAC Arena.
- This was the first-ever meeting between UMBC and UMass Lowell. The River Hawks made the transition to Division I prior to this season, joining the America East Conference.
- The Retrievers are now 2-0 in conference play after starting the 2012 America East season 0-2.
- Goc notched double figures in digs for the seventh consecutive contest.


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Project 31 (parent company is Global Implant Visions). Our core group is made up of fellows and members of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). We work extremely close with the implant company Straumann.
The organization is looking for a logo that conveys a professional, modern and maybe even worldly feel. Logo needs to be able to look good on letterhead and on banners for clinics in middle of America to the middle of the African desert!
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Is Tiebout competition draining people out of California? That theory suggests that people vote with their feet, but its existence in the real world has been questioned. This study from the Manhattan Institute makes for some compelling reading about that real world during the last ten or fifteen years.
Foreign migration remained a net positive for California, in every sense of the word. However, this trend masked the out-migration of domestic residents to other U.S. states, which looks like it averaged 200,000 people a year for the last 20 years.


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Ladies and gentlemen, I give you what's most likely to become London's next iconic vehicle: The new Metrocab! 75 MPG (imperial), a 347 mile range and a lower running cost that'll save the average cabby about 50 bucks a day.
Let's do a quick recap before discussing this latest product of British engineering:
Nissan invaded New York with the NV200, aka the Taxi of Tomorrow. Since Crown Victoria stocks will only last for a few years thanks to a ton of them being destroyed by Superstorm Sandy, expect to see more and more of the little Nissans.
Nissan also wants to become the number one taxi supplier for Tokyo and London. Back at home, Toyota is in the lead so far with this tasty concept, while in London, Nissan is ahead, enjoying a lot of support from the industry even if their product is a touch odd-looking.
In the meantime, Chinese Geely was supposed to save the Hackney Carriage, but there's an awful lot of silence on that side, and with London spending a heap of cash on amazing custom made (and hardly viable) buses, local engineers decided to step into the picture with a new Metrocab. If the name sounds familiar, wonder no more.
At this point, you might think "hang on, this white thing is ugly." Fair enough. It's is fatter than the original, yes, but keep going as this cab made by the occasionally genius Frazer-Nash and Ecotive is genuinely exciting no matter whether you like its headlamps or not.
Not only does it come with a sport button, but this range-extended electric hybrid also claims to be three times more fuel efficient than the current black cabs, capable of 75 (imperial) mpg and 75% fewer CO2 emissions. Range is 348 miles combined.
It's powered by a 12.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with an electric motor to each of the rear wheels together with a 1 liter petrol range-extender engine. 135 horsepower, 2,065 ft lb of peak torque, a curb weight of 3,858 pounds and a top speed limited to 80 mph. Its turning circle is 25 feet as the law requires.
Inside, it's a proper six-seater with an optional seventh passenger in the front, a panoramic roof and a comfortable driver's seat for those long shifts with an air suspension to improve ride.
There's also USB charging, full wheelchair access with an integrated wheelchair ramp, and a digital infotainment system with a color display and mood lighting.
This completely British car has been in development since the mid-2000s with several prototypes built and over 600,000 miles of engineering tests completed.
Ready to enter service this year, Fraser Nash says there will be no price premium to pay, while the Metrocab saves around 50 dollars a day for taxi drivers.
Mayor Boris Johnson seems to like the idea, and with 8 out of the 11 F1 teams located in Britain, we know their engineers can do the job.


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Bears down Browns 28-20
CLEVELAND – Colt McCoy gained confidence. Seneca Wallace stayed cool.
Now that their summer-long competition is over, the two quarterbacks fighting for one backup job can only sit and wait for a decision.
Like a pass spiraling down field, it's out of their hands.
"We'll see what happens," Wallace said.
With rookie starter Brandon Weeden on the sideline resting for his NFL opener, McCoy and Wallace got their final chance to impress Cleveland coach Pat Shurmur on Thursday night in a 28-20 loss to the Chicago Bears, who scored two touchdowns off Browns miscues in the second half to pull away.
While speculation continues over a possible trade, Shurmur, who has kept a poker face for weeks during the McCoy vs. Wallace duel, wouldn't reveal his plans as the Browns prepared to trim their roster from 75 to the NFL-required, 53-man limit by Friday night.
McCoy? Wallace.?
"I do know what I want to do," Shurmur said. "I'm just not telling you."
Josh McCown threw two touchdown passes in the first half as the Bears (3-1) closed the exhibition season with an impressive win. Playing the entire game, McCown finished 20 of 29 for 157 yards and the two TDs. He'll sit behind starter Jay Cutler and Jason Campbell, but at least the 33-year-old showed he's still got something left.
"To get the feel and rhythm of a whole game felt good," McCown said. "For the most part, we went out and executed well. All I know is when you take the field and they turn the lights on, you've got to go out and play hard."
For the Browns (2-2), this was the last act of a backup quarterback drama that has engulfed training camp.
McCoy, who lost his starting job to Weeden in training camp, went 2 of 5 for 16 yards and an interception. Wallace completed 3 of 4 attempts for 36 yards and a touchdown. Neither looked particularly sharp, and it's not clear if the performances swayed Shurmur.
"All three quarterbacks played like backups tonight," said Shurmur, adding Thad Lewis to the mix. "I'll just leave it at that. I can see a lot of different scenarios."
Browns general manager Tom Heckert spent more than 30 minutes before the game speaking to incoming owner Jimmy Haslam III on the field. It's safe to assume Cleveland's final cuts were part of their conversation and undoubtedly the QB situation was mentioned as well.
Cleveland has discussed trading McCoy with several teams, but Shurmur has continually said he's been impressed with the way his former starter has handled his demotion and may want to keep him as insurance should Weeden get hurt.
McCoy felt he did all he could to win a roster spot.
"I wouldn't say I'm worried," he said. "I've practiced well. I've improved. I feel confident."
Wallace can envision both he and McCoy staying around. He also knows that with a $2.4 million salary — McCoy is set to make $540,000 — he could get cut.
"This isn't my first rodeo," the nine-year veteran said. "I felt like I've done all I've can. Whatever decision is made is made. Hopefully, I get the opportunity to come back and be here with this team. We're doing some good things, bringing a lot of young talent. I feel like we're moving in the right direction."
Shurmur has more to worry about than naming a backup QB.
Cleveland's special teams were bad again, and rookie running back Trent Richardson still hasn't returned after undergoing knee surgery on Aug. 9.
Phil Dawson's 39-yard field goal brought the Browns within 14-10 in the third before the Bears struck quickly.
First, cornerback Greg McCoy picked off Lewis and returned it 15 yards for a TD. Moments later, Bears linebacker Patrick Trahan shoved Rod Windsor into punter Reggie Hodges, whose kick caromed off his teammate's back and Brittan Golden scooped it up and ran 22 yards for the score.
Rookie Adonis Thomas flipped over from the 1 in the fourth to pull Cleveland within 28-17.
Shurmur rested Weeden for the opener against Philadelphia and he watched from the sideline as McCoy, who started 13 games last season before being sidelined with a severe concussion, struggled.
On McCoy's first pass, he never took his eyes off Greg Little and nearly got his wide receiver pummeled. When Cleveland got the ball back, McCoy threw high to Jordan Norwood and was intercepted by Chicago backup free safety Jeremy Jones.
On the first play following the turnover, McCown waited for wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher to get behind rookie Trevin Wade, and the Bears' versatile wide receiver made a diving, one-handed TD grab. The play stood following an official replay.
"Typical Dane," Bears coach Lovie Smith said of the former Ohio State star. "When we throw him the ball, he makes plays. He's a Buckeye, so I know he was looking forward to this game. It's always special to come back home."
Bears running backs Lorenzo Booker (81) and Armando Allen (83) combined for 164 yards on 31 attempts. They're competing for a spot behind Matt Forte and Michael Bush.
"This was a Super Bowl for a bunch of players tonight," Smith said. "Booker and Allen stepped up and made play after play."
NOTES: Browns rookie LB James-Michael Johnson injured his side in the first half and did not return. Shurmur said X-rays were negative. Losing Johnson would be a huge blow since he's expected to start if LB Scott Fujita has to serve his 3-game suspension for his role in the Saints' bounty scandal. The Browns are already missing LB Chris Gocong, out for the season with a torn Achilles. ... Booker and NT Brian Price sustained head injuries.
http://bigstory.ap.org/NFL-Pro32 and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL


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NO Martin BASHIR, Instead Of Consuming Fecal Matter, Sarah Palin Should See 12 Years A Slave
Sarah Palin
[Black Star News Editorial]
Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin recently compared the U.S. debt to slavery.She was harshly blasted by MSNBC host Martin Bashir on his show.
Bashir apologized for his comments. That wasn't enough. Yesterday he resigned from MSNBC.
This is what Palin had said while discussing the U.S. debt before an audience: "Our free stuff today is being paid for by taking money from our children and borrowing from China. And when that note comes due, and this isn't racist...so yeah try it, try it anyway, this isn't racist. But it's gonna be like slavery when that note is due...."
The manner in which she made the comments -- "this isn't racist"-- suggests that the former governor knew she was crossing the line but didn't care about the consequences anyway; she even used her right hand to wave off the anticipated backlash while speaking.
Bashir attacked Palin's comments on his MSNBC show. He offered an example of an 18th Century slave plantation overseer named Thomas Thistlewood who developed special ways of punishing enslaved Africans, including those caught merely eating sugar cane.
One punishment included flogging until the victims' skin broke, then rubbing salt, pickle and lime juice on the wounds and having other enslaved Africans urinate on the victims.
Another punishment was having another enslaved African defecate into the mouth of another enslaved African.
Bashir suggested that, based on her diabolical comparison of the U.S. debt to the genocide of slavery, Palin would be a deserving candidate for these type of punishments inflicted on enslaved Africans.
Of course Bashir did not list all of slavery's crimes against African people, including: garroting; lynchings; and, disemboweling of pregnant women.
In French Haiti, plantation owners had dynamite inserted into the anus of enslaved Africans and then lit. These are the type of depraved acts that inspired the Haitian Revolution, led by Toussaint Breda and Jean-Jacques Dessalines. There is a great account in C.L.R. James' "The Black Jacobins." We doubt that Palin (or many millions of other Americans) know of this book.
Is Palin totally unfamiliar with these macabre practices by some of her forefathers?
She has not yet been sufficiently rebuked for her comments nor has she apologized; she still defends it.
Bashir, in his inelegant way was making the point that if she were familiar with these grotesque and barbaric atrocities she would not have made the comparisons she did.
Her comments offer an indication of her depth of clueless-ness, or callousness, or both.
Yet, unlike Bashir, we don't wish for Palin to experience Thistlewood's medicine or the Haitian dynamite.
However, we do recommend that she go and watch 12 Years a Slave based on Solomon Northup's account.
Then she should say whether she still feels slavery compares to the U.S. debt.
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Here are five fast ones to get you, respectively: fired up, better informed, a little surprised, updated on an important anniversary and just plain sickened —
#1 -Scholars from colleges and universities around the state delivered a strong-worded letter this morning to Gov. McCrory and his state Budget Director, Art Pope, denouncing the harassment of Prof. Gene Nichol of the UNC School of Law by a group funded overwhelmingly by Pope. Sue Sturgis has the story at Facing South.
#2 – Flawed as it is, the pluses outweigh the minuses in the congressional budget deal — or so say the experts at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
#3 – ICYMI, Public Policy Polling had the latest last Thursday with respect to the the attitudes of North Carolinians on Gov. McCrory's popularity, the 2016 presidential horse race and several other issues.
#4 – John Schmitt has an excellent post on the Center for Economic Policy Research blog summarizing a new report (that he co-authored) about the impact of the Family Medical Leave Act after 20 years on the books. It's called "Job Protection Isn't Enough: Why America Needs Paid Parental Leave."
#5 And finally, the website takepart.com tells us that North Carolina is among the ten states nationally with the fastest growing populations of homeless students. Click here to read and weep about how ours rose an obscene 32% between 2009 and 2012.


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FORT COLLINS – On any other night AJ Newton would've stolen the show. But Wednesday wasn't just any other night at Moby Arena.
In the history of Colorado State hoops, no Ram has ever filled up the stat sheet quite like Ellen Nystrom.
With 11 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, Nystrom recorded the first triple-double in CSU basketball history – men's or women's.
The all-around effort was put to good use too, as the Rams routed visiting San Jose State, 101-60, for their seventh-straight win, matching the program's longest win streak since the start of the 2000 season.
"That's a really neat accomplishment. Nystrom is a extremely versatile, and that's how you get triple-doubles," said Colorado State coach Ryun Williams, who's team is now 3-0 in the Mountain West. "She's capable of performing well in all those areas. To do it on the same night is unique and impressive."
Nystrom's feat was made possible thanks to a dominant first half by her and the Rams (11-3). The 5-foot-11 guard from Lulea, Sweden, had nine points, nine rebounds and six assists in the game's first 20 minutes, helping CSU to a commanding 55-35 lead at the break.
She forever etched her name in the green and gold record books with plenty of time to spare, dishing off to Alicia Nichols for a short jumper with 11:37 left in the second half, extending the Rams' lead to 33. It was the 11th triple double in women's college basketball this season.
"It was fun, nothing different," said Nystrom, who set career highs in all three statistical categories. "I might've been a little more aggressive with the rebounds."
Nystrom, however, was hardly the only Ram to have a game to remember.
Newton, who played her freshman season at SJSU in 2010-11, sparked CSU's incredibly fast start. She had 19 of her 22 points – which matched a career best – in the first half and finished the night 6-for-7 from the 3-point line. The San Jose, Calif., native also had five assists and three steals.
"AJ's first half was as good a first half as we've had anybody play here I think in our two years," Williams said of his 5-3 point guard. "Everything was very, very determined. Her shots were great shots. She got everybody involved and played with a lot of confidence tonight."
Only a few players remain on the Spartans' roster from Newton's time there. Though it sure looked like she was playing with something to prove – entering the night in a 7-for-36 shooting slump the past four games, no less.
"No bad blood. I just really wanted to beat them," Newton said.
With a 20-point halftime lead, which ballooned to 43 in the final minutes, Williams got to empty his bench, as 12 players saw minutes with 10 scoring at least two points. In addition to Nystrom and Newton, Elin Gustavsson (17 points) and Sam Martin (16) were also in double figures, while Gustavsson grabbed 10 rebounds for her first-career double-double.
"It was nice to see the whole team playing well together," said Gustavsson, whose Rams will try to win their eighth straight Saturday at Fresno State.
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SAN JOSE ST. (6-7, 0-2) Smith 10-17 2-3 22, James 3-13 0-0 6, Hall 1-4 0-0 3, Cunnigan 2-14 3-4 8, Woodberry 3-15 3-3 11, Baird 1-4 0-0 2, West 0-2 0-0 0, Tauala 3-8 0-0 8. Totals 23-77 8-10 60.
COLORADO ST. (10-3, 2-0) Martin 7-9 2-2 16, Gustavsson 8-12 0-2 17, Newton 7-9 2-4 22, Ryder 1-3 0-0 3, Nystrom 4-7 3-4 11, Thompson 3-9 0-0 8, Hesseldal 0-4 0-0 0, Mestdagh 0-3 0-0 0, Johnson 1-3 0-0 2, Frykbo 4-10 0-0 8, Nichols 2-6 1-2 5, Duffy 3-7 0-0 9. Totals 40-82 8-14 101.
Halftime-Colorado St. 55-35. 3-Point Goals-San Jose St. 6-28 (James 0-2, Hall 1-3, Cunnigan 1-7, Woodberry 2-10, Baird 0-1, West 0-2, Tauala 2-3), Colorado St. 13-29 (Gustavsson 1-2, Newton 6-7, Ryder 1-2, Nystrom 0-1, Thompson 2-4, Mestdagh 0-3, Frykbo 0-3, Duffy 3-7). Fouled Out-Cunnigan. Rebounds- San Jose St. 39 (Smith 13), Colorado St. 60 (Nystrom 14). Assists- San Jose St. 14 (Cunnigan 4), Colorado St. 31 (Nystrom 10). Total Fouls- San Jose St. 13, Colorado St. 10. A-968.


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My local listings still have TH , no matter if its pre-empted they will just show it some other night ...hopefully no Weds because BBAllstars is on
SUPS ! Check out the TAR Spoilers for a fix
The Taylor Hicks Ford commerical during the show was quite disturbing. I can't believe he had to take a job like that!!
I thought it was a little odd that the teams would make a long(ish) hike up the hill at Rushmore when no one could see the cache site from the main trail. But a sharp-eyed person at NBC has explained it: production hung rags from trees and bushes to mark the trail up to the site.
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First, they buried the lede, then they excised it completely.
An initial report yesterday at the New York Times on President Obama's speech on "climate change" at Georgetown University by Mark Landler and John M. Broder -- a report which was still up at least as late as 6 p.m. Tuesday evening, according to this story pull posted at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (go to the bottom of the article at the link), quoted "a member of a presidential science panel that has helped advise the White House on climate change" expressing his desire for a "war on coal" -- in Paragraphs 17 and 18 (HT to Ed Driscoll at PJ Media; bolds are mine):
Daniel P. Schrag, a geochemist who is the head of Harvard University's Center for the Environment and a member of a presidential science panel that has helped advise the White House on climate change, said he hoped the presidential speech would mark a turning point in the national debate on climate change.
"Everybody is waiting for action," he said. "The one thing the president really needs to do now is to begin the process of shutting down the conventional coal plants. Politically, the White House is hesitant to say they're having a war on coal. On the other hand, a war on coal is exactly what's needed."
I don't think a prolife adviser to a Republican or conservative president who might mention, say, a "war on abortion" would see his or her quote held until Paragraph 18 of a 22-paragraph report.
They also wouldn't see the quote completely pulled sometime between the article's original posting and its print edition version (both have identical URLs; Breitbart.com's NYT link containing the quote found above is the same URL as the revised Times story), which actually happened to both excerpted paragraphs above. Mr. Schrag's name and statement got the memory-hole treatment.
Other changes were made to the Times pair's report before it went to print -- again without leaving any tracks. The most significant is probably the difference in how Obama's position on the Keystone Pipeline was framed:
(original, at Paragraphs 7-9)
He briefly addressed the pending decision on whether to allow the construction of a 1,200-mile pipeline from oil sands formations in Alberta to refineries in the Midwest and the Gulf Coast. Mr. Obama, who has been under heavy political pressure from opponents and supporters of the $7 billion project, said the pipeline should be built only if it did not have a major effect on the climate.
"And our national interest will be served only if this project does not significantly exacerbate the problem of carbon pollution," Mr. Obama said in a statement that cheered pipeline opponents. "The net effects of the pipeline's impact on our climate will be absolutely critical to determining whether this project is allowed to go forward."
He did not lay out the criteria for measuring the project's effect on the climate or say how big an impact he was willing to accept. Those decisions are still months away, White House officials said.
(as revised for print edition, Paragraphs 4-5)
Mr. Obama waded more deeply than he has before into the dispute over the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, which would carry heavy crude oil from Alberta to depots and refineries in the Midwest and on the Gulf Coast. He said he would not approve the 1,700-mile pipeline if it was shown that it would "significantly" worsen climate change.
The president's comments were ambiguous: He did not specify what aspects of the project he was including or what level of climate impact he considers "significant." Opponents and backers of the pipeline found support for their positions in his remarks.
It's amazing how a guy can go from "addressing briefly" to "wading more deeply" in a just a few hours in reports about the very same speech, isn't it? Oh, and how did the pipeline get 500 miles longer?
Among other things, the print edition version added seven paragraphs of Keystone-related reaction from a spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, a Trans Canada official, and an envirozealot.
To be clear, there certainly was good cause for issuing a revised version of Landler's and Broder's original story. But that doesn't justify excising Schrag's inflammatory quote, which by any normal journalistic definition is newsworthy, from the print version, or pretending that the original report containing his quote never existed.
But George Orwell's Winston Smith and Mr. Smith's "1984" minders would be proud of the memory-hold administrators at the Times.
Cross-posted at BizzyBlog.com.


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