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1786 Desnos and de la Tour Map of India, Southeast Asia, China and East IndiesChineEtIndes-brion-1786
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Early map of Southeast Asia identifies Singapore.
1786 (undated) 14.5 x 21 in (36.83 x 53.34 cm) 1 : 32000000
A beautifully engraved title cartouche adorns the bottom left quadrant of the map. To the left and right of the map are paste downs of French text with remarks and description of the map. Surrounding the whole is an elaborate decorative border featuring floral arrangements, surveying tools, elaborate baroque scalloping, and a winged globe. This map was issued as plate no. 43 in the most deluxe edition of Desnos' 1786 Atlas General Methodique et Elementaire, Pour l'Etude de la Geographie et de l'Histoire Moderne.
Louis Brion de la Tour (1743 - 1803) was the Cartographer Royal to the King of France, his official title being Ingenieur-Geographe du Roi, Despite a prolific cartographic career and several important atlases to his name, little is actually known of his life and career. He mat have been born in Bordeaux. His son of the same name was born in 1763 and published until his death in 1832. It is nearly impossible to distinguish the work of the father, from the work of the son, as both used the same imprint and were active in roughly the same period. Much of their work was published in partnership Louis Charles Desnos (fl. 1750 - 1790). Their most notable work is generally regarded to be his 1766 Atlas General.
Louis Charles Desnos (1725 - April 18, 1805) was an important 18th century instrument maker, cartographer and globe maker based in Paris, France. Desnos was born in Pont-Sainte-Maxence, Oise, France, the son of a cloth merchant. From April of 1745 he apprenticed at a metal foundry. Desnos married the widow of Nicolas Hardy, sone of the map, globe, and instrument seller Jacques Hardy. Desnos held the coveted position of Royal Globemaker to the King of Denmark, Christian VII, for which he received a stipend of 500 Livres annually. In return Desnos sent the King roughly 200 Livres worth of maps, books and atlases each year. As a publisher, Desnos produced a substantial corpus of work and is often associated with Zannoni and Louis Brion de la Tour (1756-1823). Despite or perhaps because of the sheer quantity of maps Desnos published he acquired a poor reputation among serious cartographic experts, who considered him undiscerning and unscrupulous regarding what he would and would not publish. Desnos consequently had a long history of legal battles with other Parisian cartographers and publishers of the period. It is said that he published everything set before him without regard to accuracy, veracity, or copyright law. Desnos maintained offices on Rue St. Jacques, Paris.


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Girl Crushing on Girl Most Likely Star Kristen Wiig's Style
My motto is "Don't ever have a motto!" Kristen Wiig told InStyle last year of her approach to fashion. And for such a freewheeler, we're consistently impressed with her red-carpet looks, which she puts together with help from her stylist, Erin Walsh. Since Bridesmaids propelled Wiig into the spotlight, her style has become something we define as "approachable girl-next-door"—which she solidified this week when she premiered in new film, Girl Most Likely (in theaters today), in a LWD by Viktor & Rolf. The 39-year-old actress is a fan of neutrals and solid colors and plays up her whites, blacks, and nudes with bold jewelry accents and shoes. And she's not afraid to try new trends like printed dresses (in Theyskens' Theory), jumpsuits (in Valentino), and cut-outs (in Michael Kors). Click through the gallery to see more memorable Wiig style moments.

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We told you they were a couple to watch at this year's VMAs. Now E! News reports the X Factor judge and One Direction member were spotted together at Harry Morton's Pink Taco in Century City after the VMAs, sharing some intimate time over Mexican food.
Demi Lovato is maintaining her story that she is single, no matter how many tacos and Tweets the two might share. She confirmed to Simon Cowell, in an X Factor clip that's floating around the Internet, that she hasn't kissed the boy band member.
Cowell advised Lovato to keep away from Horan, "because he's pure."
Lovato takes his jabs in stride and says, "I'm not looking for anything…I'm not going to date anybody for a whole year."
Except that taco date after the VMAs with Horan, right?
The two may just be talking X Factor. After all, the boy band were put together by Cowell on the UK version of the show. And that does seem to be what a lot of Horan's Tweets to Lovato these days are about.
.@niallofficial Yep…things are about to get very interesting!!! #Sept12
— demetria lovato (@ddlovato) September 10, 2012
@simoncowell I'm going to be watchin @thexfactorusa this year bigtime! From the clips I've seen, the judges are amazing!
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) September 8, 2012
If Lovato's love life is off the table for a year, maybe that leaves an opening for Katy Perry to slip in?
I'll be your Mrs. Robinson… RT @niallofficial: @katyperry looks like its official … me and you twitter.com/NiallOfficial/…
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) September 7, 2012
-Courtney E. Smith, CBS Local
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The idea was simple enough. Batman fights a bunch of Arkham inmates along with some Talons. I originally was going to do something different with the cover, but decided to do a big action fight sequence instead. This was the first time I got to draw some of the talons and I had a blast with these guys. They are fun enemies to draw. I penciled this first on DC board and then inked it digitally. Colors were done by Peter Steigerwald. I loved his use of reds on this cover! All in all, I was very happy with the outcome and so honored to be able to draw a variant for Detective comics!
(Penciled artwork is also for sale here as well as the original pencils for the BATMAN #8 variant here)


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I lived in Chicagoland for 41 years. There was no mistaking winter in Illinois. Everyone knew when Christmas was near because the bitter cold, the snow and ice, the boots, snowpants, gloves, and furnace running nonstop signaled the season. Here in Florida, however, it's a little different. The Christmas music plays and we see the decorations, but the fact that the sun is shining and we're wearing shorts makes it difficult to get in the Christmas spirit. There's just some sort of disconnect there. It's like those pictures in Highlights Magazine where you have to cross out the things that don't belong. Christmas music? Check. A decorated tree? Check. Gingerbread men? Check. Santa? Check. A swimming pool? Nope, doesn't belong in the picture.
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RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis Nominated for Coach of the Year;
Defense Noticed with Nick Rimando a Finalist for Goalkeeper of the Year,
Center Backs Jamison Olave and Nat Borchers Both up for Defender of the Year;
FW Álvaro Saborío Recognized as Finalist for Newcomer of the Year Honor
SANDY, Utah (Thursday, October 28, 2010) – Major League Soccer has officially announced the finalists for the League's end-of-season awards, a list that includes five members of Real Salt Lake: Head Coach Jason Kreis, GK Nick Rimando, DF Jamison Olave, DF Nat Borchers, and FW Álvaro Saborío.
Jason Kreis – MLS Coach of the Year
Kreis' main objective in 2010 was to prove the Claret-and-Cobalt's MLS Cup Championship last year was no fluke by achieving consistency in the regular season. While juggling two competitions in MLS League play (15-4-11) and CONCACAF Champions League (4-1-1), Kreis continuously expected positive results of his squad, and he expertly mixed in players from the deepest bench in the League to achieve such lofty results.
RSL earned the credibility Kreis sought by contending for the Supporters Shield up until the final day of the season, finishing the best regular season in team history with 56 points, crushing its previous high-water mark of 40 and falling just three points short of the Shield-winning LA Galaxy. The Omaha native paved the way for success that resulted in club records in total points (56), away points (19) and home points (37); League records that included overall goal differential (+25), fewest goals allowed (20), and home goals allowed (7); and being the first MLS team in nine tries to win its group in the CONCACAF Champions League. The plaudits and records collected by the Claret-and-Cobalt this season might have been earned by the players on the pitch, but Kreis' "Team is the Star" philosophy that he instilled since day one when hired in 2007 proved to be the foundation for such accolades.
Nick Rimando – MLS Goalkeeper of the Year
Rimando enjoyed the best season of his illustrious 11-year MLS career, a campaign that included his first ever MLS All-Star Game appearance, a career- and League-high 14 shutouts and a career-high goals against average of 0.67, a mark that was the second lowest in League annals. His abilities as the League's premier shot-stopper were evident, as he saved 78% of all shots on his goal. The UCLA product was a key cog in RSL's record-setting defense, as he posted the two longest shutout streaks in MLS this season, the 568-minute (3rd all-time) and 511-minute (6th all-time) stretches contributing to the 3rd and 4th longest shutout runs in MLS history.
Jamison Olave – MLS Defender of the Year
The discipline and attention troubles that plagued Olave in previous seasons were a thing of the past in 2010, as the center back only missed one game due to yellow card accumulation and proved to be a lynchpin in the Utah side's back line. The hulking Colombian's strength and athleticism were on full display across his 27 MLS contests, proving just as adept at boxing out opposing attackers as he did tracking down through balls and stray passes in RSL's defensive third. Olave was an integral part of the defensive back line that set an MLS all-time low of 20 goals allowed for the entire regular season. Often overlooked was Olave's improving ability in the opponent's penalty area, his danger on set pieces providing RSL with three tallies this season, good for a tie for 5th on the squad's scoring chart.
Nat Borchers – MLS Defender of the Year
Borchers had another solid year as the commander of the Real Salt Lake backfield. Borchers saw his leadership role on the field expand in 2010, as the Colorado native took on the role of Captain for the two months following an injury to MF Kyle Beckerman in May. The "Ironman" of the squad, Borchers was the only RSL player to start all 30 regular season contests and saw 2,673 minutes of action, also tops on the team and the fifth most across MLS in 2010. Borchers also provided a flair for the dramatic on the offensive end, as his first goal of the year – and first score in MLS play in 41 games – in the final minutes of stoppage time on Sept. 25 against archrival Colorado saved Real Salt Lake's MLS-record home undefeated streak, which now stands at 25 games. Apparently his taste for scoring wasn't satisfied, as he duplicated his backward header from the Rocky Mountain Cup affair a week later at New England, kicking off RSL's scoring in an eventual 2-1 road win against the Revs.
Álvaro Saborío – MLS Newcomer of the Year
After losing Yura Movsisyan in the offseason, the biggest question for Real Salt Lake appeared to be who would pick up his goal-scoring slack for the defending champs. Saborío answered that question resoundingly, leading Real Salt Lake in scoring in both League play (12 goals – 8th on MLS Golden Boot chart) and CONCACAF Champions League (6 goals – T-2nd in the 2010 portion of the competition). His introduction to the Claret-and-Cobalt was a dramatic one, as he headed home the equalizing goal in the 94+' against Seattle Sounders FC in RSL's home opener, punctuating the squad's Championship celebration evening and keeping alive what would turn out to be the longest home unbeaten run in League history.
While Saborio's goal-scoring total was prolific, his scores were also clutch, as the Costa Rican international tallied five match-winners and ended the regular season with a flourish, his double in stoppage time at Colorado single-handedly allowing RSL to earn a 2-2 draw and continue its team-record 14-match undefeated run. While MLS competition is the focus for all awards, factoring in RSL's 2010/11 CONCACAF success brings Saborío's totals to 18 goals in 32 games – the scoring haul equal to MVP candidate and MLS Golden Boot winner Chris Wondolowski of San Jose.
Below is the complete list of all finalists for all MLS end-of-season awards and the dates the winners will be announced:
Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists
- Kevin Hartman (FC Dallas)
- Donovan Ricketts (LA Galaxy)
- Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)
Fair Play Finalists - Individual
- C.J. Brown (Chicago Fire)
- Sebastien Le Toux (Philadelphia Union)
- Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
Comeback Player of the Year Finalists
- Chris Albright (New York Red Bulls)
- Bobby Convey (San Jose Earthquakes)
- Brek Shea (FC Dallas)
Visa Defender of the Year Finalists
- Nat Borchers (Real Salt Lake)
- Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy)
- Jamison Olave (Real Salt Lake)
MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year Finalists
- Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo)
- Jimmy Conrad (Kansas City Wizards)
- Seth Stammler (New York Red Bulls)
adidas Referee of the Year Finalists
- Mark Geiger
- Kevin Stott
- Baldomero Toledo
Rookie of the Year Finalists
- Danny Mwanga (Philadelphia Union)
- Andy Najar (D.C. United)
- Tim Ream (New York Red Bulls)
Coach of the Year Finalists
- Hans Backe (New York Red Bulls)
- Schellas Hyndman (FC Dallas)
- Jason Kreis (Real Salt Lake)
Newcomer of the Year Finalists
- Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls)
- Joel Lindpere (New York Red Bulls)
- Álvaro Saborío (Real Salt Lake)
Volkswagen Most Valuable Player Finalists
- Edson Buddle (LA Galaxy)
- David Ferreira (FC Dallas)
- Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
Awards Announcements Schedule (Schedule subject to change)
November 3: Rookie of the Year, Fair Play Individual & Team of the Year, and Goalkeeper of the Year
November 5: Visa Defender and adidas Referee/Assistant Referee of the Year
November 8: MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year
November 10: Newcomer and Comeback Player of the Year
November 11: MLS Coach of the Year
November 15: 2010 MLS Best XI
November 17: AT&T Goal of the Year and NAPA Auto Parts Save of the Year
November 19: Volkswagen MVP & Commissioner's Award
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New for Nitro MT 2 truck owners are heavy-duty option parts that are made to handle extreme conditions, racing and high output engines. These heavy-duty parts are made from high strength steel and chrome plated for extra durability and custom looks. Increased durability prevents breakage, so racers spend more time driving and less time doing repairs. Our Team Drivers have seen extended life of up to 5 times the stock parts, so the long-term replacement costs are lower. The shiny chrome finish makes the truck look great, and helps prevent dirt build-up on the parts. These heavy-duty parts will be popular items for Nitro MT 2 owners, and our Team Drivers highly recommend them for replacement parts.


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Recon-Rag is the first totally FREE Airsoft magazine, written by airsofters for airsofters since 2007. Originally only available as a monthly printed newsletter for a UK audience, Recon-Rag has since been released digitally as an e-magazine/e-zine when it was put online for the first time in 2009. Recon-Rag is released bi-monthly and as of 2011, our release dates start from January and end in November. The magazine is accessible to all airsoft fans with an internet connection and we're always on the lookout for talented new writers with a real passion for airsoft. Currently the Recon-Rag magazine is readable on PC, Mac, Android, Iphone and the Ipad.
Each edition is varied with technical how to's, competitions, product reviews and one of our stunning recon models.
We hope you enjoy reading our magazine and that you will continue to do so with every release.
Thank you to all of those who have supported and read our magazine over the years.
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Avast Call Blocker for iOS is a mobile app that helps you avoid unwanted calls, including those from numbers you may not recognize as spam. Each time you receive a phone call, Avast Call Blocker checks the number against a database of known spam callers as well as any numbers you specify on your personal blocklist. If the number appears on either list, Avast Call Blocker alerts you or automatically blocks the call according to your settings.
This article answers common questions related to the features, settings and general use of Avast Call Blocker for iOS.
How is Avast Call Blocker different from the Apple call blocking feature and similar apps?
In addition to standard call blocking functionality, Avast Call Blocker detects unsolicited calls from numbers you may not recognize based on a database of known spam callers.
Unlike other call blocking apps, Avast Call Blocker does not require access to your personal contacts or any of your personal details.
Does Avast Call Blocker need access to my contact list or other personal details?
No. Avast Call Blocker does not require access to your contacts or any of your personal information in order to detect and block unsolicited calls.
Download and Installation
What are the system requirements for Avast Call Blocker?
You can install and run Avast Call Blocker on Apple iPhone 5S or any newer running Apple iOS 10 and higher.
How can I download and install Avast Call Blocker?
Avast Call Blocker for iOS devices is available for download from the App Store.
- Open App Store from the apps screen of your iOS device and search for
Avast Call Blocker.
- Open the Avast Call Blocker - Spam Blocking for iOS page from the search results.
- Tap Get to download the app, and then tap Install. When re-installing the app, just tap the cloud icon.
- If asked for permissions, select Accept.
- Once the installation is complete, tap Open to start using the app.
- Select Continue to confirm that you have read and accept the terms of the AVAST End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy.
Avast Call Blocker is now installed and ready to use. Open the app to activate your subscription or a one month trial, and start using the app.
How can I uninstall Avast Call Blocker?
If you no longer want to use Avast Call Blocker, you need to cancel your subscription before uninstalling the app from your device.
After your subscription is cancelled, follow these steps to uninstall Avast Call Blocker from your iOS device:
- Press and hold the Avast Call Blocker icon on the main screen of your device for a while.
- Tap the small x which appears in the upper-left corner of the icon.
- Select Delete to confirm that you want to remove the app from your device.
Avast Call Blocker is no longer installed on your device.
License and Activation
How do I activate my Avast Call Blocker subscription?
When you open Avast Call Blocker for the first time, tap Start free trial to commence a one month trial of the app.
If you already have a license, tap Already purchased?. Avast Call Blocker checks the Apple ID you are signed into on your device and activates any existing license that is connected with your account.
Licenses can be purchased from the App Store. Each license is valid for 12 months and is auto-renewable.
How can I confirm the validity of my Avast Call Blocker subscription?
To verify when your license is due to expire, go to Settings and check the date next to Subscribed until. When your license expires, you are automatically invited to renew your subscription. If you do not already have a license, purchase one from the App Store.
Can I use my Avast Call Blocker subscription on multiple devices?
Yes, you can use your license on up to five devices. Your Avast Call Blocker subscription is connected to your Apple account and activates automatically on all devices that you use your account on when you install the app. If you do not already have a license, purchase one from the App Store.
How do I cancel an Avast Call Blocker subscription?
Follow these steps to cancel your subscription:
- Open your device settings, and tap iTunes & App Store.
- Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen, then tap View Apple ID.
- Tap Manage under Subscriptions.
- Tap your Avast Call Blocker subscription to open more details.
- Turn off Automatic Renewal for the subscription.
Your subscription is cancelled and will stop at the end of the current billing cycle. You can now uninstall the app from your device.
Features and Settings
How does Avast Call Blocker detect and manage spam calls?
Avast Call Blocker maintains a growing database of spam numbers. If you receive a call from a number in our database, we either warn you that the call may be unsolicited or block the call automatically, depending on your settings.
By default, the Notify me of spam calls option is turned on. To automatically block calls from this database, turn this option off in Settings. When this option is turned off, you will have no record of any attempts to contact you from these numbers.
How do I set up Avast Call Blocker on my device?
After you activate your license or free trial of Avast Call Blocker, you need to perform the following steps to enable the app to work on your device:
- Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner of the app interface.
- Tap Phone, then tap Call Blocking & Identification.
- Turn Avast Call Blocker on.
Avast Call Blocker is now ready to use on your device.
How do I block specific telephone numbers?
To prevent unwanted calls, firstly add the relevant numbers to your personal blocklist. You can do so in the following ways:
- Tap Block number on the main screen of the app, type the telephone number into the text box, then tap Next.
- Go to Settings, tap Personal blocklist, then tap + Add. Select Add number to type the telephone number manually, or Add from Contact List to select a saved number.
To automatically reject calls from numbers on your blocklist, go to Settings and turn off the Notify me of incoming calls from numbers on my personal block list setting. If you do not turn this option off, you will still receive calls from numbers on your blocklist, but with warning text so that you can decide whether or not to accept the call.
What settings are available for blocking calls?
By default, Avast Call Blocker is configured to notify you of calls from blocked numbers while giving you the option to accept or decline them. All calls appear in your Apple call log marked as a number from your personal blocklist or our spam database.
If you prefer to completely block calls, you can manage the following options in Settings:
- Notify me of spam calls: turning off this option automatically blocks calls from numbers in the Avast Call Blocker spam database.
- Notify me of incoming calls from numbers on my personal block list: turning off this option automatically blocks calls from numbers on your blocklist.
If you completely block calls from your blocklist or our spam database, you don't receive calls or any notifications of attempted calls from these numbers.
Can I check a log of blocked calls?
If you configure Avast Call Blocker to automatically reject calls, all attempts to contact you will be completely blocked and you won't have any record of these attempted calls.
If you do not completely block calls, answered and unanswered calls appear in your Apple call log, but are marked as numbers from your personal blocklist or our spam database.
You can manage your call blocking options in Settings.
What is the whitelist?
Avast Call Blocker manages a database of numbers that have been reported as spam. When you receive a call from a number in this database, we warn you that the call is likely to be spam. If a number you want to receive calls from is flagged as spam, add the number to your whitelist.
- Go to Settings, tap Whitelist, then tap + Add.
- Select Add number to type the telephone number manually, or Add from Contact List to select a saved number.
Numbers that you whitelist may remain in our spam database but you will receive calls from them without any issue or warning.
How do I edit a number in my blocklist or whitelist?
Follow these steps to edit a number in your blocklist or whitelist:
- Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner of the app interface.
- Tap Personal blocklist or Whitelist (depending on which list you want to manage).
- Press the number that you want to edit, tap Edit, correct the number, then press Save.
The number is updated.
How do I remove a number from my blocklist or whitelist?
You can easily unblock numbers that you no longer want to reject, or remove numbers from your whitelist. Follow these steps:
- Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner of the app interface.
- Tap Personal blocklist or Whitelist (depending on which list you want to manage).
- Swipe the number left, then tap the red Delete option that appears.
The number is no longer in the list.
How can I provide feedback about the app or ask for help?
We are very open to feedback from all of our customers. You can provide your comments or support for Avast mobile products in the following ways:
- Write a positive review in the App Store.
- Tell your friends about our software via Facebook or Twitter.
- Post reviews in iOS related forums.
- Contact our Support team from the app by tapping Contact Support in the Settings section.
Does Avast offer any other apps I could benefit from?
Avast has created the following range of apps to improve the security and performance of your mobile device, and protect you from hackers and thieves:
- Avast Call Blocker 1.x for iOS
- Apple iOS 10.0 or higher


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Winterthur Receives Gift to Endow Director of Collections Position
Winterthur is delighted to announce the gift of $3 million from museum Trustee John L. McGraw and his wife Marjorie to endow the position of director of museum collections, currently held by Linda S. Eaton.
The endowment of the position—named the John L. and Marjorie P. McGraw Director of Collections—ensures that this vital aspect of Winterthur's operations will be funded permanently into the future and reflects the institution's commitment to the exceptional scholarship, publications, and exhibitions for which it is known.
Considered chief among the curatorial staff, the director of museum collections is responsible for the collections as a whole and is a key player in any decision-making regarding collections. The position is responsible for all aspects of collection acquisition, documentation, interpretation, and research, including initiating and implementing museum goals and working directly with the Collections Committee of the Board of Trustees to revise and review policies.
Current Director of Museum Collections Linda S. Eaton, who will now assume the title John L. and Marjorie P. McGraw Director of Collections, has achieved the highest professional regard as a result of her scholarship, research, and mentorship. Eaton has been director of museum collections and senior curator of textiles since 2009. Curator of textiles and professor in the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture since 1999, she has also served as textile conservator at Winterthur and head of textile conservation at the National Museums of Scotland. Eaton has published numerous articles and is the author of the book Quilts in a Material World: Selections from the Winterthur Museum (2007). She has also curated and co-curated many exhibitions including the current Winterthur exhibition, With Cunning Needle: Four Centuries of Embroidery (September 3, 2011–January 8, 2012); Betsy Ross: The Life Behind the Legend (October 2, 2010–January 2, 2011); Who's Your Daddy? Families in Early American Needlework (October 4, 2008–January 9, 2009); and Quilts in a Material World: Selections from the Winterthur Collection (March 10–September 16, 2007).
"Our curatorial staff is second to none, and we welcome this incredible show of support for them," says Winterthur Director Dave Roselle. "Winterthur is deeply appreciative of the magnitude of Marjorie and John McGraw's generosity and their unwavering dedication to our great institution."
The McGraws have a longtime relationship with Winterthur. John has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2001 and served as Chairman of the Board from 2007 to 2010. He and Marjorie were appointed to the Collections Committee in 2002 and 2003 respectively. As co-chairs of Winterthur's Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle giving group from 2003 to 2007, Marjorie and John established a challenge grant that resulted in combined new memberships, gifts, increased giving levels, and significant matching funds.
Among their steadfast support for many projects at Winterthur, the McGraws have contributed to the endowment for the professor of American decorative arts, the Robert F. Fileti Endowment for Future Education, the London Study Program for culture fellows, and several major furniture exhibitions originated by Winterthur curators. Furthermore, each year they host the students in the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture at their home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Winterthur is extremely grateful for their ongoing commitment and support.


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A JetBlue flight was diverted to Salt Lake City early Monday after a passenger who requested headphones became upset when told that he needed a credit card to pay for them and said, "I will take this plane down."
The passenger, Kevin Theodore Simon, 45, of Venice, Calif., was traveling on an overnight flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The dispute "apparently began with a request for a headset and the flight attendant informed him they don't accept cash," FBI spokeswoman Debbie Dujanovic Bertram told AOL Travel. JetBlue only accepts credit cards for onboard purchases.
Simon grew increasingly unruly, Dujanovic Bertram said. Other passengers complained, and Simon was moved to another seat, where flight attendants declined to serve him alcohol.
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The incident escalated further when a flight attendant moved something from an overhead bin and Simon said he was bumped.
"He demanded an apology and was given a toll-free number to file a complaint. And then he began spouting 'I will take this plane down.' At that point, the pilot made the decision to land the plane in Salt Lake City," Dujanovic Bertram said.
JetBlue Flight 278 touched down at Salt Lake City International Airport at 12:41 a.m. on Monday. Simon was removed from the plane and met by TSA and law enforcement officials, who took him into custody on a federal charge of interfering with a flight crew.
Passengers were delayed for about an hour, and then the plane continued on to Fort Lauderdale without incident.
Simon appeared before a U.S. magistrate on Tuesday and is scheduled for a detention hearing on Thursday in federal court, the Salt Lake Tribune reported.


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Luxe Tan Leather Luggage Tag & Passport Holder Set
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Matt and Andreya Townsend are the creators of Vida Vida, which specialises in beautifully handmade leather goods. They met on the idyllic beaches of Fiji in 1999, where they found they shared the same passion for fun times, crazy adventures and a general love of life.
Having worked in the fashion industry previously, they soon realised on their return to London that a combination of their own designs and the expert craftsmanship that they had seen on their travels, would surely result in something special. Thankfully, they were right and they are going from strength to strength with a keen focus on classic styles that are handmade to be the highest quality. Long lasting products is of key importance to them. They have also teamed up with a wonderful charity called United World Schools, and guarantee the provision of a school bag to a Cambodian Child in need with every sale they make over £25.
For Matt and Andreya honesty and fairness is what their business is based on - from their expert craftsmen and women to their discerning customers, the idea is that happy people make happy products, which results in happy customers.


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I'm trying to reply to Liz's thread about her new blog...and I can't find a reply button. WTF? At the top it just says "Search" with a box for typing in the search topic...but no reply button at the bottom either or anywhere...am I blind...?
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The so-called Osaka Rule, which banned those guilty of serious doping offences from the following Olympic Games, has been dropped from the latest draft version of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code.
Rule 45 of the Olympic Charter had been introduced to prevent any athlete banned for six months or more for doping from the subsequent Olympic Games, but WADA now plans to scrap it in the revised code set for introduction in 2015 and instead increase the sanction for serious offences from a two-year ban to four years.
A statement on the WADA website read: "The present draft (of the WADA code) substantially strengthens the sanctions for serious violations, increasing from two years to four years the penalties, for example, for the use of anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, masking agents, trafficking and prohibited methods.
"Consequently, Rule 45 of the Olympic Charter has not been included in the draft version of the code. Also known as the Osaka Rule, it was part of the Olympic Charter until last year when it was ruled non-compliant with the code."
The Osaka Rule was successfully challenged by American sprinter LaShawn Merritt in the Court of Arbitration for Sport last year.
Merritt was banned for 21 months in 2009 having failed a drugs test for a banned substance found in a penis-enhancement product but under Rule 45 he would also have been excluded from this summer's Games in London.
His case was taken up by the United States Olympic Committee and he was cleared to compete, but pulled up in the 400 metres semi-final with a hamstring problem.


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An auxiliary (or "helping") verb is a verb that doesn't really mean much at all, but helps with the grammar.
For example, take this sentence:
Sally did not pass the exam.
What does "did" mean in that sentence? Well, nothing; but it so happens that in English, if you want to make a negative statement in the past simple tense, you need the extra verb "did", the past tense of "do" -- it's an auxiliary verb.
This is a trickier case:
How do you do?
In this sentence, the first "do" is an auxiliary verb -- it is merely required to form a question in the present simple. The second "do" is the main verb.
You have to be careful; in English, auxiliary verbs also double as main verbs.
The English auxiliary verbs are:
do -- used to form questions and negatives in the simple tenses
have -- used to form the perfect tenses (I have made -- I had made)
be -- used to form the continuous (or progressive) tenses (I am making -- I was making) and the passive (it is made -- it was made)
Remember that these verbs also function as main verbs: "do" is a general-purpose verb (e.g. I did my homework), "have" can mean "possess" (I have a car), "be" can mean "exist" or "behave" and many other meanings besides (I am English). They are only auxiliary verbs when they serve only grammatical purposes.
In addition, the so-called modal verbs also function as auxiliary verbs (and so are sometimes called "modal auxiliaries"). These indicate possibility or obligation, and include will/would, can/could, shall/should, may/might, must and ought to.


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I've attached a fetchmail config creation script to this post - remove the .txt extension, make it executable, and you can use this for account aggregation.
(All of this can be done as the zimbra user)
Here how it works - you use it to configure fetchmail to grab a number of external accounts, and deliver them to a local account:
zmfetchercfg -a -u firstname.lastname@example.com -H remote.server.com:993 -l firstname.lastname@example.com -p 'remote_pass' -s -P IMAP -f "Inbox" -k -c /opt/zimbra/conf/my_fetchrc
zmfetchercfg -a -u email@example.com -H remote.server.com:993 -l firstname.lastname@example.com -p 'remote_pass' -s -P IMAP -f "Work/Other folder" -k -c /opt/zimbra/conf/my_fetchrc
zmfetchercfg -a -u email@example.com -H pop.gmail.com:995 -l firstname.lastname@example.com -p 'remote_gmail_pass' -s -P POP3 -k -c /opt/zimbra/conf/my_fetchrc
chmod 710 /opt/zimbra/conf/my_fetchrc
This sets up 3 accounts - 2 IMAP from the same server (different folders) and a pop account from gmail (delivered to a different local user). The -k tells it to leave the mail on the server. Also, all of my accounts use SSL to connect - the '-s' flag. If you don't need that, you can omit it (but you'll probably have to change the ports, too).
To test it out
HOME=/some/dir/I/can/write/to fetchmail -v -c -f /opt/zimbra/conf/my_fetchrc
If everything looks good, remove the '-c' and it will really grab the mail.
Things to be careful about: the local account (-l option) needs to exist, or you'll bounce all your mail, which is bad.
Adding the -d option to the fetchmail call will cause this to run as a daemon, and periodically check your mail.
The folder options apply to the remote account, NOT the local account - if you want to control where it gets delivered, set up a filter.
Yes, this is horribly insecure. Yes, you're going to be storing your email passwords on disk in an easily readable format. This is more intended for the home/hobby user, not for any serious enterprise deployment.


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An observant janitor at a Northern California high school is being credited for tipping off police to an alleged inappropriate relationship between a teacher and a student.
According to court documents, the Santa Clara High School janitor noticed Hugo Cortes Guzman, 32, watching an "inappropriate" video with a student. Later, the janitor went into the classroom and found a bra, panties, condoms, a copy of the book "50 Shades of Grey," and a mattress in the classroom and contacted police.
Guzman, a math teacher at the school was arrested on Tuesday.
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Thursday was Guzman's first court appearance, where he was charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. Prosecutors said he had sex with the student at least four times over the past year, including on one occasion in his Jeep while parked near the girl's house.
Investigators also said they found two letters from Guzman to the student. One of them appears to be written this week from jail. In it, he tells her that his arrest is not her fault and that she should not let the situation get to her.
"I am truly sorry for everything that has happen[ed],"Guzman said in the letter. He also wrote, "I love you more than I lead on. But it was because I knew it was wrong and that this would happen, so it will never be your fault."
Guzman allegedly engaged in sexual activity with one of his students, a 17-year-old female, starting in September 2012 until just days before his arrest, Santa Clara County Supervising Deputy District Attorney Stacey Capps said.
He was still teaching at Santa Clara High School up until the day of his arrest on Tuesday, Capps said.
According to the school's website, Guzman taught algebra and Advanced Placement statistics.


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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Royal Dutch Shell PLC says it is appointing its downstream director Ben van Beurden to replace Peter Voser as CEO when Voser retires next year.
Van Beurden's promotion marks a return to a Dutchman leading the Netherlands-British multinational after the tenure of Voser, who is Swiss.
Warwick Business School Associate Professor Christian Stadler, who has researched Royal Dutch Shell extensively, says the appointment of van Beurden could spell promise for Shell's future. Stadler has interviewed six former Shell CEOs and notes that Van Beurden's experience downstream echoes that of former CEO Jeroen van der Veer, who Stadler found "particularly impressive."
Shell chairman Jorma Ollila says 55-year-old Van Beurden "has deep knowledge of the industry and proven executive experience across a range of Shell businesses."
"My opinion is that he offers continuity, which I would see as a good thing for the company," says Stadler who notes that "floating LNG (liquified natural gas) is one of the big technologies that the company is shaping" and believes "Mr. van Beurden had some role in that."
Stadler points out that most of what van Beurden will bring to the table is stability. "It probably is best for the company not to have any dramatic new changes or introductions of completely new ways of doing things," he says. "Having too many changes creates confusion, and a difficulty to get things done. So I would say keeping things more or less on track with a bit more focus on the cost side while certainly continuing to be strong on the technology side would be the right way forward for the corporation."
Van Beurden has worked for Shell's upstream and downstream businesses in Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States.
Shell announced Tuesday he will take over from Voser on Jan. 1, 2014. Voser will retire at the end of March 2014 after 29 years with the company.


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I found this interesting article on mnn.com today.
https://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well ... -sunscreen
It explains that research is showing that sunscreen does not prevent cancer and may even cause cancer and have other harmful effects, which is, of course, contrary to years of advice from dermatologists and claims made by the big companies that promote the products.
That article contains another interesting link to a website of an organization that conducts research for the sake of consumer interests and safety.
http://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/8-l ... unscreens/
And other interesting links too.
Good reading.
We have lived for many decades with unrealistic fears of various foods and water, fear of the sun and many other fears associated with just living on this great green planet as it is. At the same time, we have done much to spoil the great planet that sustains our lives.


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Racist Images On Bars Of Soap Being Sold At A Store! "Darkie" & "No Colored Kids" Are The Labels!
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At SXSW It's All About How You Arrive, Startups Hope
At South by Southwest it's not just about mingling with hoodie-sporting digerati and beta testing their latest apps, it's equally important how you arrive. At least that's what startups like Silvercar, SideCar and Tagged are hoping.
Banking on transportation as the great equalizer of the week-long music, film and technology conference that starts next week in Austin, Texas–namely, the need for every attendee to get from the airport to the conference and dozens of venues–a handful of startups are offering new services or extended existing ones in their quest to woo early adopters as users, and (they hope), ambassadors.


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KevinH necesitaba un nuevo diseño de botón o icono y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 73 diseños de 19 diseñadores freelance.
Launched in 2002, SoJones.com is the world's first online magazine devoted to urban and streetwear apparel.
"SoJones" is a reference to the old saying "keeping up with the Joneses", because our readership is all about keeping up appearances and staying ahead of the fashion curve: it's not about what's now, but what's next.
We publish fashion-forward content in the form of news articles, trends coverage and celebrity updates.
Our 20-something audience covets our exclusive interviews with clothing brand reps, stylists, editors, music artists and other tastemakers in the world of street and hip hop-inspired apparel and footwear.
We have come up with a list of the top 100 blogs and websites in related verticals such as music, fashion, arts and culture, urban culture/hip hop. This list is the "SoJones 100".
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tusi wrote:Bubba, I like Pocomail, I have used it it since 2004. But this Sunday I migrated all of my e-mails into TheBat! Not too easy to migrate the emails into another client, I needed a software-->ABC Amber Pocomail Converter. I will come back to Pocomail when the character problem will be resolved.
Good for you. You've the patience of Job. I certainly wouldn't have lingered long, massaging a forward for an hour .. let alone endure such as long as you indicate having endured.
I too like PM! I must ... I keep returning. I purchased in the v.2.0-.? range, if memory serves (and it's failing daily). I've been using Outlook for a lengthy stint. Yes, getting messages into PM isn't a problem ... extracting them is. Had not heard of ABC Amber before. I bought Aid4Mail. Justify it's purchase because I like tinkering with other clients. Hope you don't have a too lengthy wait returning to PM.


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That's the Spirit: Clear Creek Eau de Vie de Pomme
New brands and bottles you should know.
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Though perhaps not quite as American as hard cider—see Chris Lehault's excellent piece on the history of that quintessential Colonial tipple—applejack and apple brandy occupied an equally overlooked dusty shelf in the liquor store for much too long. Luckily, we're now experiencing a resurgence of quality apple distillates such as Clear Creek Distillery's Eau de Vie de Pomme.
After picking bushels and bushels of Golden Delicious apples grown on the slopes of Mt. Hood in Oregon, Clear Creek crushes and ferments the apples with skins, stems, and all. After distillation, the eau de vie ages in ex-Cognac Limousin oak barrels for a minimum of eight years, and is finally bottled at 80 proof.
A pale straw yellow in the glass, the nose is earthy apple skins, with an interesting spicy grass note in the background. It is intensely smooth on the palate, with a deep apple-y sweetness—a seriously juicy spirit with a medium body. However, the oak begins to overpower the apple mid-sip, making this a drink that may appeal more to traditional brandy drinkers. It finishes with more oak and lingering hints of baked apple pie.
As a digestif, this eau de vie would take any fruit tart to the next level. If you must mix it up, keep it in a spirit-forward cocktail. Try using it in place of brandy for an apple Sidecar. A delicious expression of apple brandy, with its lengthy aging and oaky profile it's more akin to Calvados than to your grandpa's applejack.
All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.


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Supercharged STS-V joins the line.
Luxury Cars
Editor: New Car Test Drive
$41,020 Base Price MSRP
$65,530 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: Cadillac STS V6 ($41,020); Cadillac STS V8 ($47,520); Cadillac STS-V ($74,270)
Standard Engine: 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Engine Options: 3.6-liter double overhead-cam 24-valve V6 w VVT; 4.6-liter DOHC 32v V8 w VVT; 4.4-liter DOHC 32v supercharged V8
Standard Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic
Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In: Lansing, Michigan
Model Tested MSRP: Cadillac STS V8 ($47,520)
Standard Equipment: dual-zone, automatic climate control; auto headlamps; OnStar safety warning and communication system (one year service included); remote keyless unlock and start; programmable remote garage opener system; power windows; 8-way front seats; heated outside mirrors; power tilt and telescope steering wheel; memory for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel; AM/FM/CD stereo with dash-mounted 6-disc changer; leather-trimmed, heated/ventilated front seats and heated rear seats; front and rear floormats
Options As Tested: AM/FM stereo with 6CD/DVD changer and navigation system, XM Satellite Radio (3-month trial service included), HID headlamps with washers, Magnetic Ride Control suspension, wood/leather-rimmed steering wheel, power moonroof, tire pressure monitor, rear spoiler, polished cast aluminum wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, performance brakes, limited slip rear differential, Tuscany leather-trimmed seats, heavy-duty cooling system, variable assist/ratio steering ($13,115); all-wheel drive ($1900); adaptive cruise control with head-up instrument display ($2300)
Standard Safety Equipment: dual two-stage frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; front and rear-seat side curtain airbags; antilock brakes; traction control; Stabilitrak electronic stability control; rear park assist; rear seat child safety seat anchors
Optional Safety Equipment: tire pressure monitoring systemDestination Charge: $695
The STS models benefit from GM's newest V6 and V8 engines, which boast the latest in computerized engine management and variable valve timing. The result is smooth, efficient power. The STS also offers a choice of equally smooth suspensions, from the standard suspension designed for smooth, comfortable commuting to an active suspension that instantly adjusts to any driving situation, whether cruising through a sea of potholes or swiftly motoring around a sweeping turn.
What really sets this latest generation of luxury models apart, however, is that the STS has returned to rear-wheel drive, an essential element for truly spirited driving. All-wheel drive is also available for handling stability in inclement weather.
STS is blessed with Cadillac's best interior ever, with comfortable but supportive seats that are infinitely adjustable, ample storage space, and superior sound systems. Most important, state-of-the-art occupant safety is standard.
Cadillac's top management rolled the dice when it empowered its stylists and engineers to create the all-new STS. But they were right insisting it be designed and outfitted from the tires up with one goal in sight: a car meant to bring as much joy and pleasure to the driver as it does comfort and convenience to the passengers. The STS has shown there's plenty of life in the wreath and crest, while the new STS-V shows that a domestic sedan can run alongside the world's best.
The Cadillac STS comes with a choice of V6 ($41,020) or a V8 ($47,520) engines. They come with a five-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive ($1900) is available for either model. The STS-V ($74,270) comes with a supercharged V8 and a six-speed automatic; all-wheel drive isn't available.
STS comes standard with leather trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bose AM/FM/CD stereo, the usual lineup of power creature comforts and driver aids, OnStar telematics (with one year's service), Stabilitrak electronic stability control, automatic headlamp high-beam control, and rear park assist.
The popular V6 Luxury Package ($2640) includes a Memory Package with dual eight-way power and heated front seats, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel with radio and climate control settings; four-way power front lumbar seat adjusters; an eight-speaker stereo with six-disc CD changer; rain-sensing wipers; polished aluminum wheels and memory for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel settings; offered as an add-on to this package are satellite radio, programmable garage door opener and eucalyptus wood interior trim ($730).
The V6 Luxury Performance Package ($8,285) adds 15-speaker surround-sound Bose stereo with in-dash six-disc CD changer, DVD-based navigation, Bluetooth phone interface, heated rear seats and ventilated/heated front seats, Eucalyptus wood trim, leather-wrapped wood-accented heated steering wheel, tilt/slide power sunroof, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with OnStar controls, outside automatic recirculating air quality sensor, tire pressure monitoring system, universal home remote, decklid spoiler, and performance brakes; a heavy-duty cooling package ($150) can be added to this. Stand-alone options include a performance handling package ($795), Bose surround-sound stereo ($2,590), premium leather seats ($1,200), 18-inch polished aluminum wheels ($800), power moonroof ($1,200) and an engine-block heater ($100). Two of the nine exterior paints, Infrared and Diamond White, cost extra ($995).
The V8 Luxury Package ($4,445) includes the Memory Package, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, heated front and rear seats, four-way power lumbar adjusters, Bose surround-sound stereo and navigation system, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, universal home remote, and Eucalyptus wood trim. The V8 Luxury Performance Package ($10,740) adds an outside automatic recirculating air quality sensor, ventilated front seats, leather-wrapped wood-accented steering wheel, power sunroof, tire pressure monitoring system, more extensive Eucalyptus wood trim, Intellibeam Xenon headlamps and washers, a decklid spoiler, and performance brakes. The Premium Lux Performance Package ($12,790) adds premium Tuscany all-leather seating to the Luxury Performance Package list.
Adaptive cruise control ($2,300) is available for both models. A Performance Handling Package ($795) with special springs and shocks is available with rear-wheel drive but not all-wheel drive.
The STS-V comes with a higher level of standard equipment, including EZ Key with remote start, XM Satellite Radio, rear AV jacks, and rear obstacle detection, hand-wrapped leather surfaces with suede seat inserts, Olive Ash Burl wood and aluminum interior accents, rear climate system controls, and V-Series badging. Special paint and a sunroof are the only options.
Safety features that come standard on all models include dual two-stage frontal airbags, front seat mounted side airbags and front-and-rear side curtain airbags. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes are standard. Tire-pressure monitors are available only with the option packages.
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The 2006 Cadillac STS is both new and familiar. It is strikingly dissimilar to its immediate predecessor, the 2003 Seville STS. The design of the STS, introduced as an all-new model for 2005, is the latest example of Cadillac's Art & Science design motif. Only the grille pretends to keep faith with any of the old Seville's softer, rounder shapes and lines.
Yet the STS is recognizable in its striking similarity to the CTS. The STS and CTS are indistinguishable to the casual observer even when parked side by side. Both cars present only minimally different iterations of the sharp angles and flat planes first seen in the Evoq concept. We now encounter examples of the Art & Science design theme almost daily in the SRX sport utility and XLR sports car. The now familiar theme can be seen to a lesser degree in the forward quarters of the new Escalade.
The similarity between CTS and STS runs deeper than the sheet metal. They both ride on the same platform. The wheelbase of the STS is only three inches longer than that of the CTS, and its body is six inches longer. The STS features much shorter overhangs (less metal hanging out over the front and rear wheels) than the old Seville. Besides better looks, this design makes for better handling and improved stability.
All that said, there's no mistaking the STS for anything but a Cadillac. Viewed head on, the trademark egg-crate grille and stacked headlamps are starkly functional in appearance. No wasted motion or volunteer excess there, to be sure.
From the side, the body's crisp lines draw an almost box-like silhouette that somehow still looks aerodynamic. Perhaps it's the gently curved A-pillar and C-pillar that tend a bit more toward art than science. Sharply contoured lower rocker panels tracking rearward from the front fascia's bottom edge pull the body down, adding a stylistic ground-effects look.
The backside is vaguely reminiscent of the old Eldorado coupe, with vertical taillights bracketing a tall, squared-off boot. Recessed in the boot's rear vertical is a trapezoidal inset, long enough for European-spec license plates, housing large backup lights at the left and right extremes. American-tradition dual exhausts exit below and at each end of the rear bumper. The optional rear spoiler, running the width of the trunk lid, adds stabilizing rear downforce without spoiling the look.
The performance STS-V is distinguished from the other STS models by its unique hood covering the supercharged powerplant, a larger, polished stainless steel wire-mesh front grille, a lower front fascia with a larger lower grille, brake ducts and splitter, lower side rockers, 10-spoke wheels, a higher rear spoiler, a lower rear fascia with wire-mesh accenting, and V-Series badging along with Supercharged badges on the doors.
The Cadillac STS cabin is warmer in appearance than the exterior, with soft leather surfaces complemented by warm wood accents. Those wood accents are not standard, but we much prefer them over the standard brushed aluminum trim, which looks and feels cold and reflects sunlight to the point of annoyance. Get the wood.
Seats are refreshingly supportive, for a Cadillac, without being overly firm. Arm rests and head restraints are a degree or two softer than the cushions and side bolsters, boosting the comfort factor a couple notches. All essential controls are within easy reach, although there could be more clearance between the lower door panels and seat bottom to access the front seat adjusters. For this reason, we were especially grateful for the seat memory feature, which often saved us from having to reach down there. The interior is roomy, fitting in between the marginally smaller CTS and externally larger 2003 Seville.
Instruments are easily scanned, white-on-black round analogs, with a large nested tachometer and speedometer between the smaller fuel and engine temperature gauges. The speedometer changes between English and metric electronically, so there's only one set of numbers around its circumference. Cruise control and running lights are managed via a stalk on the left side of the steering column, windshield wipers and washers with a stalk on the right. Buttons in the steering wheel spokes provide redundant controls for audio and driver information functions. A word of caution: the top-level stereo system, although delivering superb surround sound, is multi-tasked with a navigation system that, in combination, demands an extensive study of the owner's manual to operate with any degree of alacrity and confidence.
All four doors boast map pockets. The front center console is deep and wide and pre-wired for cellular and Bluetooth (to wirelessly tie the cell phone into the car's audio system allowing hand-free operation). The glove box, though, is barely sufficient to hold the navigation DVD case and owner's manual. Two cup holders are provided front and rear. The trunk is fully lined, with articulated, gas-pressurized struts.
Fit and finish are top grade, with notably tight interior trim tolerances. Careful attention was paid to reducing noise, vibration and harshness, with remarkable and commendable success. Specially laminated windshield and front door glass, wind tunnel-tuned outside mirrors and high-density/low-mass sound-deadening padding combine to deliver the quietest interior Cadillac's delivered in memory.
Driving Impressions
The Cadillac STS is everything it should have been from its inception, and more.
The 3.6-liter V6 engine generates 255 horsepower, the V8 produces 320 horsepower, and the new supercharged V8 delivers 469 horsepower, making it the most powerful engine ever produced for a Cadillac. The V6 does a more than adequate job of moving its 3,857-pound burden down the road. While the sound of the V6 isn't as robust or viscerally satisfying as that of the V8, it's nothing to be ashamed of either.
Except for the monster STS-V, the sportiest setup is the V8 with the optional performance handling package. Nudging the shift lever over to the right, into the manu-matic gate where the selected gear will hold all the way up to redline, and alternating between the accelerator and brake pedal allow frolicing at extremes heretofore beyond the reach of sedans wearing the wreath and crest. Cadillac's suspension engineers have finally demonstrated the difference between stiff and firm. Thankfully, all the sound filtering and deadening doesn't keep the V8's throaty exhaust note out of the cabin. Who needs a stereo with these tones to enjoy?
Then again, ordering the all wheel-drive with the Magnetic Ride Control supplementing the latest generation Stabilitrak is a hard package to top, though it adds some weight and isn't available with the handling package. Still, body lean in even the tightest switchbacks is almost non-existent, and mild whoop-de-doos barely give occupants' stomach a flip. Biasing 60 percent of the power to the rear wheels gives the all-wheel-drive STS the sporty dynamics of rear-wheel drive while sending enough power to the front wheels to pull the car through and out of corners with sureness and confidence.
The electronic steering is a delight, with the only shortcoming a slight softness on center. The car tracks well through corners, and turn-in is crisp, especially with the 18-inch, low-profile tires. The brakes are up to the car's potential, with a firm pedal and a feel that's more linear than not. Cadillac has ratcheted the Stabilitrak back a smidgen from its earlier aggressiveness, and it now waits a bit longer before stepping in. And when it does, it does so less abruptly, too. That's an improvement from a driving enthusiast's point of view because the electronic aids are less intrusive.
The 3.6-liter V6, 4.6-liter V8 and 4.4-liter supercharged V8 are GM's latest engines with double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and variable-valve timing, or VVT. This latter system continuously varies valve operation to generate the most power from the least amount of fuel with the lowest emissions possible. Torque is what American drivers really use; torque is what gets a car moving in the first place, like when merging onto a freeway or passing on a two-lane. Recognizing that, Cadillac engineers designed the STS engines to generate lots of torque throughout the rev range for responsive performance at all engine speeds.
The V6 gets a dual-stage intake manifold that makes available 90 percent of the engine's 252 pound-feet of torque from 1900 to 5800 rpm. The V8 uses electronic throttle control, sometimes called drive-by-wire, to match the engine's performance to a variety of driver demands, from sedate highway cruising to rambunctious backroad motoring. The V8 generates 315 pound-feet of torque at 4400 rpm.
The STS-V's supercharged V8 pumps out 439 pound-feet of torque, with 90 percent of it delivered in a wide sweep of power from 2200 to 6000 rpm. This enormous power is delivered smoothly through the new six-speed automatic transmission. However, the performance upgrades found in virtually every dynamic element of the car, including larger tires and brakes, make the STS-V only suitable for those willing to sacrifice some comfort for a car that can jet from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds. There's also the STS-V's $2,100 gas guzzle tax to cons
The Cadillac STS may not threaten BMW's grip on the fun-to-drive crown, but it's definitely arrived when put up against Audi, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz, and the new V model is a credible thrust into BMW territory. People who enjoy getting where they're going as much if not more than being there but who pine for luxury touches and good ol' American V8 power need no longer compromise. Come on home.
New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard reported on the STS, with Greg Brown reporting on the STS-V.
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A couple of examples. I was thinking about this topic as I watched Ben Shaprio debate someone. He was a guy who basically held the view that, as Ben summarized, "it's wrong to kill a hamster but acceptable to kill a man in a temporary coma." The guy didn't even bat an eye to it, didn't seem as if he felt that his view was mischaracterized or anything, just "hyuk hyuk yep." Here's the video, it's short and contains no objectionable content so I don't think it goes against any rule to post it (to the best of my memory):
This other gem I stumbled upon on accident glancing through a forum:
While I don't believe Christianity and abortion can go together at all, with enough justification it's theoretically possible to shoehorn them together on some level but that's only possible without acknowledging the fact that abortion is the taking of a life. Generally pro-choice advocates need to deny that there is a life in the equation, usually referring to it as merely a parasite or some other cold and ghastly term, but how can one consolidate the support of a murder and the grievance of that same loss of life? It's trying to have your cake and eat it too, retain morality and yet attain the "benefits" of a pro-choice stance (being able to support something your friends/family are doing, push political agendas, etc).I'm a pro-choice Christian. I will support a family member's or friend's abortion without pressuring them into any choice, and once that's done I will go to church and light a candle for the little life which didn't get a chance.
I'd much sooner respect a wolf who eats sheep in the open over one in sheep's clothing, but I'd even take that over a wolf in sheep's clothing eating sheep and then mourning their demise. I know it's a popular thing in the modern world to think anything goes, that any set of inherently contradictory philosophies can be tied together, and that a denial of reality is now simply one's own truth, but I think there needs to be some kind of line there.
It's probably not possible to separate the inevitable abortion debate from this topic, but keep in mind that's not necessarily what this is about. I'm more interested in stimulating conversation around specific examples of political or philosophical views which aren't actually reasonable. Feel free to share any (an example I often hear but don't agree with as necessarily being contradictory is about people who are for the death penalty but against abortion).


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Aus 26 Designs von 13 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
My name is Kent Fenwick. I am a passionate software developer living in Canada. I love creating great software and making it great! I have a keen sense of design, but need amazing people like yourselves to help me round out a vision.
I fundamentally believe that nothing is impossible. If you can dream it, you can achieve it. That's why I built this Chrome extension.
This icon is for anyone looking to add a simple and cool Google Chrome extension to their Chrome.
An extension is like a plugin that attaches into the browser and gives it additional functionality. My extension removes all traces of the word impossible and replaces it with the word "possible". The idea being to keep reminding your subconscious that impossible does not exist.
The people wo will likely install this are people who share my optimism and think it's sort of fun to see the world impossible crossed out on a page and replaced with the word "possible" beside it.
The logo needs to be clear at 16x16, 24x24, 48x48 sizes.
As mentioned, the extension crosses out the word impossible and replaces it with the word, possible on all web pages you visit when you have it installed. It's more fun than functional, but still quite serious :)
Somehow in a small amount of space, you need to convey the message that "nothing is impossible".
That's really it. Nothing is impossible! How would you describe or illustrate that for someone visually. That's your goal!
Thank you so much for considering this project.
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After searching for several hours, I was able to locate the article that leaked the Nikon D4 details earlier today. Just go to this link and enjoy. Don't ask me why it's posted on Wells Fargo's website.
The same website also has information about the upcoming Fuji X-Pro1 mirrorless camera.


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Saigon takes us to a few of the Neighborhood's he grew up in in New York. From 11212, Brownsville Brooklyn to 10977, Mooseknuckle a.k.a. Spring Valley N.Y. Shout out to Abandoned Nation
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Alignment: Bands respond to planets' vibes
Foundation Stone
at Garden of Sheba
Homemade Bread
at Orbit
Saturday, September 6
Mars is closer to earth than it has been in a long time. I don't believe in a lot of the new age gibberish about stars and planets, because most of the information is as skewed as the front page articles of USA Today.
However, I do recall the mythology of Mars: Mars symbolizes volatility, bellicosity, and radical change which seem to be pervasive in the world right now. Coincidence? Hmmm... With all the current (perhaps) Mars-inspired drama surrounding my friends, family, politics, and damn near everything else, I figured the positive vibes of Garden of Sheba would set my mind at ease.
One-drop reggae group Foundation Stone was just beginning their sound check as I arrived. Double-fisting a pair of Jamaican Red Stripes, I joined my comrade in the outdoor seating section. We had barely wet our throats when the first notes of relaxing reggae came pouring out the front door.
Under a canopy of trees, surrounded by a thicket of plants and flowers, we kicked back to the incredibly tight, rhythmic sounds. Foundation Stone won't drop your jaw or leave you awestruck, but what they do, they do well. No one member stands out as carrying the group (although I have seen drummer Johnny Gilmore carry other projects).
That's the formula for a successful reggae sound. To create the true sound of the island groove, each person must feel the pocket between the up and down beat. Foundation Stone did that as well as any group I've heard, while providing an atmosphere to ease whatever stresses ailed me.
During set break, my buddy and I skated on over to the corner to check out what Orbit had to offer. The band was Homemade Bread, and the slogan on the flier read: 'Hornalicious Jam Funk'- or something corny like that. Still, I was mildly impressed from what I heard from the door, so we made our way in.
Homemade Bread is, in short, a solid progressive jazz rhythm section, an outstanding tenor sax player, and a mediocre trumpet player. They seemed to be on to something when they combined the swing of jazz with the steady pulse of '70s soul.
However, when the trumpet and bass player began singing, it retarded the whole outfit to nothing more that a jamband with a killer sax soloist. The music would have gone over better with a more appreciative crowd... or maybe if Venus were where Mars is now.


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It has come to my attention that some members of the Arizona community are "warning" us that all Muslims are a threat to the United States.
Such an assertion is false on its face! There are many Muslims who are loyal Americans. I will cite but one example of the many I know. I preface the discussion by pointing out that I am a Jew. And I am a Jew speaking out against this slander of lumping all Muslims together as "enemies."
The one example I will cite is my very dear friend and my personal physician, Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser.
Jasser served honorably in the U.S. Navy for more than a decade. During part of that service, he was assigned at Bethesda Naval Hospital as chief resident in internal medicine. Following his service at the primary hospital of the Navy, for the next two years he was assigned to the Office of the Attending Physician to Congress (OAP). That office, with its clinic inside the U.S. Capitol Building, provides medical care for members of both houses of the legislative branch and to members of the Supreme Court.
I suggest that Congress and the Supreme Court do not ask for just any doctor to be assigned to the OAP. I suggest that they demand the best physicians available.
I, a Jew, happily put my life in the hands of a Syrian Muslim (American Muslim of Syrian extraction) who I know to be more loyal to the United States than those who want to paint him with a brush of bigotry.
Jasser is but one example out of many I could cite. I hope this will bring a swift closure to such specious arguments.
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Its mission statement: setting new standards. The BMW 5 Series is the embodiment of the modern business saloon. Thanks to its dynamic and simultaneously elegant appearance, it convincingly meets the expectations that are placed today on a vehicle of its class: aesthetic athleticism and driving pleasure with state-of-the-art technology.
Even when standing still, the BMW 5 Series creates a powerful impression. In the seventh generation of the sportiest business saloon, kidney grille and headlights are directly linked for the first time ever. The low roof line sloping to the rear lends the muscular body an elegant coupé-like silhouette. And the broad rear emphasises the high performance capacity of the BMW 5 Series.
The BMW Individual Collection offers a wide range of equipment options for discerning customers: Fine wood trims with perfect grain, selected from all over the world. Immaculate and enticingly soft leather from the world's best tanneries. Paint finishes which fascinate in terms of brilliance, luminosity and effect. Offered in a range of hues which define the spirit of time rather than following it. All these elements combine to make your BMW become part of your personality.
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|System: X360, PS3, PC
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: InXile
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Codemasters
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: TBA
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: 1
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Pending
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
Similar to titles such Splinter Cell, one gunshot will set off the alarm and the boys in blue will arrive on the scene in seconds, giving you little chance to get away safely. When you first announce the holdup, you will have to keep track of all security guards, customers, and clerks in the bank to ensure one doesn't trigger the alarm. Then you will have to be quick. Each mission should only last a few minutes, depending on how smoothly everything goes and how much work is involved. If you're out before the cops arrive, you should be able to make an easy getaway. If they're hot on your tail, your expert driving skills will definitely have to come into play if you plan on giving them the slip.
Each holdup will be followed by a getaway chase, which developers say will be one of the game's most popular aspects. Classic cars and the hilly San Francisco terrain will make for a unique experience, paying homage to classic getaway flicks. You'll be able to collect different vehicles, similar to GTA, for your means of escape to ensure you get back to your home base scot-free. How long you take and how much police attention you draw will determine the amount of squad cars you will have to outrun and roadblocks you will have to dodge.
As you go through Hei$t's story, much of the gameplay will involve strategizing your next robbery to ensure you pull it off flawlessly. However, in the midst of all the planning and information you will need to obtain through the likes of Uncle Sal, there are plenty of other side-missions to keep you occupied. You can hold up other establishments including bars, strip clubs, and armored cars in order to gain extra funds and steal the different gear you will need for future missions, all while keeping your infamy rating as low as possible.
Anyone familiar with this type of game will pretty much know what to expect. However, Codemasters and inXile are making a strong attempt at creating an original, sandbox-style action game with a strong focus on sleuth-like robberies and getaways in a never-before-seen simulation of 1960's San Francisco. Only time will tell how gamers take to its controls, and how well the game will run visually on current-gen consoles and PC. From the looks of the newly released trailer, things look graphically basic compared to GTA IV and other current-gen titles, though it does a good job of capturing the 1960's nostalgia that may appeal to fans of the era. We will find out this September.
Pete Richards
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The LA Times breaks down exactly what is to be gained by having Eclipse debut at the Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF).
"The annual event, which announced its lineup on Tuesday, will feature the world-premiere screening of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," the long-awaited third installment in the popular vampire franchise. It's not exactly typical film festival fare, but organizers are hoping it will serve a larger purpose.


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Colorama huge hit
Despite the fact that new Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce Manager Peggy Nevsimal broke a collarbone Friday night, which kept her from seeing the fruits of most of her work on the event, reviews have been largely positive.
President Jesse Utz said Tuesday that he had just been told it was "the best Colorama ever." And other board members say they've gotten similar unsolicited comments.
The biggest addition, and probably the largest amount of added work, had to do with the revival of The Beer Tent, a low-key, three-day venue with live music and beverages.
And a helicopter selling rides of six to 10 minutes made about 50 flights carrying two to three passengers each time.
Colorama goers spent more than $23,000 with food vendors and nearly $19,000 on discounted carnival tickets.
Nevsimal said Tuesday she didn't have all the bills yet, but profit from the event is likely to more than double last year's.
Sculpted trees
not stolen
Folks visiting Mason City Park in Coulee Dam might be asking, "Where's the sculpted tree, did someone steal it?"
But it is all part of the town's plan to provide a base for the sculptures, then secure the carved tree stumps back in place.
The town council voted to have permanent bases for the tree sculptures prepared and then strap the art pieces back on the base. The town is using about $15,000 from its hotel/motel tax account to pay for the work. The sculptures were originally commissioned after a wind storm in 2012 blew down two big trees in the park. That work was also paid for with hotel/motel tax funds — about $12,000.
Paving project done
The Lower Crest Drive paving project is completed, public works director Barry Peacock told the Coulee Dam Town Council last Wednesday night. He explained that the contractor, Granite Construction, would return in a few weeks to do the striping. The paving project also included guardrails. The road had been barricaded while the work was being done.
Texting and talking
to draw tickets
Between May 20 and June 2 motorists in Grant, Adams and Lincoln Counties can expect to see law enforcement patrolling city and county roads in search of unbuckled drivers and passengers and drivers using their cell phones.
Last year, during this same time period, officers on routine and extra patrols statewide issued 3,171 seat belt violations amongst the 11,047 motorists who were stopped.
Similarly, last year during this time period, 1,059 cell phone violations were written. However, taking a historical look, in 2010, (the same year cell phone use became a primary law in Washington), only 63 drivers were cited statewide.
In Grant, Adams and Lincoln Counties, the Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Royal City and Warden Police Departments, the Adams, Grant and Lincoln County Sheriff's Offices as well as the Washington State Patrol will be teaming up and participating in these extra patrols, with the support of the Central Basin Traffic Safety Task Force.


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An elementary school in England is under fire after students participated in an 'elf murder mystery' activity that some parents say was a tad too realistic. According to a local newspaper, the strange 'game' took place earlier this week at the Flowery Field Primary School in the town of Hyde. It was there that a fourth grade classroom had been transformed overnight into a virtual crime scene depicting the aftermath of a rather gruesome elf slaying.
Cordoned off with police tape, the classroom contained the outline of a murdered elf's body on the floor along with fake blood smeared on some desks and the words 'I hate Christmas' scrawled on the window. The students were encouraged to collect the clues and decipher who had killed the iconic holiday character as part of a writing project. As one can imagine, some of their parents were not exactly thrilled with the school's unorthodox exercise.
Find out what one outraged parent had to say at the Coast to Coast AM website.


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