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Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information)
Air cleaner, high-capacity
Air dam, Black
Alternator, 125 amps
Assist handle, front passenger (Also includes rear assist handles in the headliner on Extended and Crew Cab models)
Battery, heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Bumper, rear chrome, step-style with pad (Requires RPO (E63) wideside pickup box)
Coat hooks, rear driver and passenger side
Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil
Cooling, external engine oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil, integral to driver side of radiator tank
Cup holders, front (Also includes rear cupholders on Extended and Crew Cab models)
Engine, Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI (353 hp [262.8 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 373 lb-ft of torque [505.6 N-m] @ 4400 rpm)
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe
Four wheel drive
Grille, chrome surround
GVWR, 9200 lbs. (4173 kg)
Headliner, Opal Gray-colored cloth with matching retainer moldings
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer, voltmeter and oil pressure indicators
Lamps, dual cargo area lamps
Lighting, interior with dome and reading lights, illuminated entry feature and backlit instrument panel switches
Pickup box, Wideside
Rear axle, 3.73 ratio
Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted
Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock
Steering, power, recirculating ball
Suspension Package, Handling/Trailering, heavy-duty, includes 35mm twin tube shock absorbers and 36mm front stabilizer bar
Suspension, front independent, torsion bar
Suspension, rear 2-stage multi-leaf springs, semi-elliptic
Tailgate protection, top of tailgate protection cap
Tire carrier, outside spare, winch-type mounted under frame at rear (Orders with (ZW9) Pickup box delete will not include a Spare Tire Carrier unless a spare tire is ordered.)
Warning tones, headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver and passenger buckle up reminder and turn signal on
Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers
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Teen bicyclist hit crossing Petaluma street still hospitalized
A Petaluma teen remained hospitalized Wednesday after he was hit by a car while crossing a street on his bicycle.
Police were investigating Tuesday’s 3:20 p.m. crash on Lakeville Street at East Court in west Petaluma, including looking into who had the right of way.
The 14-year-old teen remained at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital where he was being treated for injuries, including a fractured jaw, Petaluma police traffic Sgt. Jeremy Walsh said.
The crash knocked the teen into the windshield and threw him to the ground. He initially was expected to be airlifted to a Bay Area hospital but was taken by ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial’s trauma center.
The preliminary investigation showed the first northbound driver stopped as the teen used the crosswalk to get across Lakeville Street, but the driver in the second lane didn’t.
“He kept going, thinking the second car would stop. He rode in front of the second vehicle and he got hit,” Walsh said.
The driver, Ruby Badilla-Sanchez, 23, of Santa Rosa, told officers she didn’t see him in time to avoid the collision, Walsh said. Officers don’t believe she was impaired, he said.
The crosswalk located mid-block doesn’t have crossing lights or signs, leaving it to pedestrians and drivers to watch out for each other. Bike riders are legally required to walk bikes in crosswalks.

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The White House is promising that new figures being released today will be a more accurate showing of progress in President Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan. It aggressively defended an earlier, faulty count that overstated by thousands the jobs created or saved so far.
Ed DeSeve, serving as Obama’s stimulus overseer, said the administration has been working for weeks to correct mistakes in early counts that identified more than 30,000 jobs paid for with stimulus money. He said a new stimulus report today should correct many mistakes an Associated Press review found that showed the earlier report overstated thousands of stimulus jobs.
“I think you’ll see a pretty good degree of accuracy,” DeSeve said in an interview.
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs downplayed errors in job counts identified by the AP’s review, telling reporters, “We’re talking about 4,000, or a 5,000 error.”
The AP reviewed a sample of federal contracts, not all 9,000 reported to date, and discovered errors in one in six jobs credited to the $787 billion stimulus program — or 5,000 of the 30,000 jobs claimed so far.
The AP found some job counts that were more than 10 times as high as the actual number of paid positions.

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UTD’s campus policies may be limiting free speech among students and faculty, according to a watchdog organization.
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education examines free speech policies at public and private universities nationwide, then rates those policies on scale from least to most restrictive. The organization currently has policies from over 450 institutions, and UTD received a red light rating from FIRE, meaning it has at least one policy that explicitly limits freedom of speech.
The rating was given as a result of the university’s sexual harassment policy, which initially defines sexual harassment before detailing other forms of sexual violence and the consequences that follow. FIRE’s Policy Reform Program Officer Laura Beltz explained the policy is split into two different locations of the handbook, which may cause confusion among students, so it’s evaluated as two policies rather than one. The first half of the policy, which gives a general description of sexual harassment including “verbal conduct,” was seen as a clear limitation of free speech by the watchdog organization.
“This might have what we call a chilling effect on protected speech, which means that students reading it might avoid saying anything controversial just to avoid punishment under the policy,” Beltz said.
In addition to the sexual harassment policy’s rating, FIRE also gave the school’s overall harassment policy a yellow light, meaning vague wording allows the policy to be ambiguous and used to limit free speech. The website specifically mentions “verbal abuse” as an example of this type of wording, which is the exact language used in UTD’s harassment policy. UT Austin and UT Arlington have red and yellow light ratings, respectively.
Despite UTD’s rating, the university’s speech expression and assembly policy received a green light, meaning student expression and assembly is unrestricted in terms of policy. College Democrats President Fawaz Anwar agrees with this sentiment, citing the appearance of conservative comedian Steven Crowder after being sponsored by the College Republicans in February.
“UTD itself is not really home to political clashes or even that much ideological debate,” Anwar said. “As far as I can tell, most students here aren’t interested in starting something like that.”
Anwar added he would like to see the handbook become more accessible to the student body. The university’s policies can currently be found on the UTD president’s website under Policies.
“A lot of our policies … are a bit hard to find. UT Dallas itself is a much more low key campus than that, but this is still a university,” Anwar said. “There’s still supposed to be a discourse of ideas here.”
Beltz said FIRE hasn’t been in contact with UTD after it was added to the database last year, but Dean of Students Amanda Smith, who serves on the Handbook of Operating Procedures Committee said the university is open to reviewing its policies, a process that occurs at minimum every five years.
“Individuals who oversee policies are always very open to take a look at those policies and make necessary changes, so I feel very confident if that is something that our student body, faculty, staff or administrators felt was a huge issue on our campus, it would be a discussion that would happen,” Smith said. “Nobody would put up an argument to not have that conversation.”
Smith said she’s currently satisfied with the policy, as she hasn’t received any student complaints regarding free speech and attributes this to the school’s diversity.
“I feel like our students are very thirsty for knowledge and information, so those debates are something that they engage in,” Smith said. “But they’re very open to hearing what other people have to say, and that’s something that I don’t think you find just anywhere.”


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The Belleville East Lancers girls basketball team was unable to overcome history Monday night.
The Edwardsville Tigers extended their run of success on two fronts by beating the Lancers 63-51 in the semifinals of the Alton Class 4A Sectional in Godfrey.
The Tigers came into the matchup with a 24-game winning streak vs. East and a 21-2 record in sectional play under coach Lori Blade. The winning streak over the Lancers, who have not beating the Tigers since Dec. 6, 2006, is not at 25 straight. And Blade’s sectional record as Tigers coach is 22-2.
Edwardsville is 29-1 with its 25th successive victory. The Tigers now prep for a sectional championship date with the 29-3 Rock Island Rocks at 7 p.m. Thursday. Edwardsville is ranked No. 3 in the Class 4A state poll. Rock Island is No. 7
Tigers junior Makenzie Silvey became the 15th player in the program’s history to score 1,000 career points. Silvey, who came in with 995 points, scored 23 to lead the Tigers. Sophomore Rachel Pranger had 21 for the Tigers and is next in line for membership to the 1,000-points club. She has 972.
Civic Memorial 64, Benton 48 – The Eagles are in the Sweet 16 for the second straight season after beating the host Rangerettes in the semifinals of the Benton Class 3A Sectional at Rich Herrin Gym.
CM is 22-10. Benton ends at 28-4.
Allie Troeckler scored 24 points, including 21 in the second half, to lead the Eagles, who got 12 first-half points from Alaira Tyus’ four 3-pointers. CM, which led 28-20 at halftime, go 10 points from Kalyn Troxell and seven points from Katelyn Turbyfill. CM hit 21 of 41 shots from the field, including 7 of 13 from 3-point range and 15 of 20 from the foul line.
The Eagles will play Mississippi Valley Conference rival Highland at 7 p.m. Thursday for the sectional title. The Bulldogs, who have beaten CM three times this season, are 28-4 with 25 victories in their last 26 games.
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Alexander Poganshev, the undersecretary of the Belarusian Embassy in Turkey’s capital of Ankara, was seriously injured in a gun attack near the embassy building, Turkish media reports said on Wednesday.
Poganshev, who was rushed to a hospital, is reported to be in critical condition.
The incident took place as Poganshev was taking a walk near the embassy in Çankaya with his 13-year-old child as a man opened fire on them. The attacker, who reportedly had a longstanding feud with the embassy official, later committed suicide with a shot to the head.
An investigation has been launched into the incident by the Ankara police.


In a recent development, Tottenham Hotspur has sent one of their top scouts to closely monitor Hull City’s Jacob Greaves. The move signals the club’s intent to outmaneuver Everton in securing the services of the promising defender. According to reports from the Sunday Mirror, Spurs’ scout was present at Hull City’s clash with Preston North End on March 2nd, where despite a close call that could have resulted in a penalty against him, Greaves showcased his defensive capabilities.
Everton’s interest in Greaves is well-known among football circles, as they look to bolster their backline with fresh talent. His performances this season have not only helped Hull City maintain a competitive edge in the Championship but also attracted attention from several Premier League clubs. With Everton eyeing a shift in their recruitment strategy after previous high-profile signings failed to make an impact at Goodison Park, signing Greaves would mark a significant change in approach.
The pursuit for Greaves comes at a time when Everton is reevaluating its transfer policy and looking towards sustainable investments rather than splashing cash on established names. This young English centre-back fits perfectly into that mold and could represent a savvy acquisition for any top-flight team willing to take a chance on him.
However, whether Greaves will be available during the summer transfer window largely hinges on which division Hull City finds itself next season. As a product of Hull’s academy system, he holds sentimental value and might command a substantial fee – something that may pose challenges for financially constrained Everton if competition heats up.
Greaves’ potential availability raises questions about his future ambitions and whether he sees himself continuing with his boyhood club or taking the leap into Premier League football elsewhere. For Everton fans hoping to see new faces at Goodison Park next season, much depends on how other interested parties act upon their scouting assessments.
As we await further developments regarding Jacob Greaves’ possible transfer, it remains clear that both Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are keenly aware of the talent emerging from lower divisions – ready to invest in homegrown prospects who can offer long-term benefits over quick fixes brought by marquee signings.


Scala is a general-purpose programming language that runs on Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and .NET platforms. But the recent explosion of programming languages on JVM, .NET, and other platforms raises a question that every developer faces today: which programming language to learn next? Which languages are ready for mainstream development? Among the heap of programming languages like Groovy, Ruby, Clojure, Erlang, and F#, why should you learn Scala? Learning a new language is merely a beginning. To become a useful and productive developer, you also need to be familiar with all the toggles and gizmos that make up the language infrastructure.
Before I make the case for why Scala should be your next programming language, it’s important to understand what Scala is. It’s a feature-rich language that’s used in various types of applications, starting with building a large messaging layer for social networking sites such as Twitter to creating an application build tool like SBT (Simple Build Tool). Because of this scala-bility, the name of the language is Scala.
This chapter explores the high-level features of the language and shows how they compare to the programming languages you may be very familiar with. This will help you to choose Scala as your next programming language.
If you’re an object-oriented programmer, you’ll quickly get comfortable with the language; if you’ve used a functional programming language, Scala won’t look much different because Scala supports both programming paradigms. Scala is one of those rare languages that successfully integrates both object-oriented and functional language features. This makes Scala powerful because it gives you more in your toolbox to solve programming problems. If you have existing Java applications and are looking for a language that will improve your productivity and at the same time reuse your existing Java codebase, you’ll like Scala’s Java integration and the fact that Scala runs on the JVM platform.
Scala is a general-purpose programming language designed to express common programming patterns in a concise, elegant, and type-safe way. It smoothly integrates features of object-oriented and functional programming languages, enabling programmers to be more productive. Martin Odersky (the creator of Scala) and his team started development on Scala in 2001 in the programming methods laboratory at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne). Scala made its public debut in January 2004 on the JVM platform and a few months later on the .NET platform.
Even though Scala is fairly new in the language space, it has gained the support of the programming community, which is growing every day. Scala is a rich language in terms of features available to programmers, so without wasting time let’s dive into some of them.
Scala as an object-oriented language
The popularity of programming languages such as Java, C#, and Ruby has made objectoriented programming (OOP) widely acceptable to the majority of programmers. OOP, as its name implies, is a programming paradigm that uses objects. Think of objects as data structures that consist of fields and methods. Object orientation helps to provide structure to your application using classes and objects. It also facilitates composition so you can create large applications from smaller building blocks. There are many OOP languages in the wild, but only a few are fit to be defined as pure object-oriented languages.
What makes a language purely object-oriented? Although the exact definition of the term depends on whom you ask, most will agree a pure object-oriented language should have the following characteristics:
Scala supports all these qualities and uses a pure object-oriented model similar to that of Smalltalk (a pure object-oriented language created by Alan Kay around 1980), where every value is an object, and every operation is a message send. Here’s a simple expression:
Along with the pure object-oriented features, Scala has made some innovations on OOP space (They will be covered in details on Ch3~Ch8):
- Modular mixin composition
- Type abstraction
Scala as a functional language (p6)
Before I describe Scala as a functional language, I’ll define functional programming in case you’re not familiar with it. Functional programming is a programming paradigm that treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and avoids state and mutable data.
Functional programming takes more of a mathematical view of the world, where programs are composed of functions that take certain input and produce values and possibly other functions. The building blocks of functional programming are neither objects nor procedures (C programming style) but functions. The simple definition of functional programming is programming with functions. It’s important to understand what is meant by functionhere. A function relates every value of the domain (the input) to exactly one value of the codomain (the output). Figure 1.1 depicts a function that maps values of type X to exactly one value of Y.
Another aspect of functional programming is that it doesn’t have side effects or mutability. The benefits of not having mutability and side effects in functional programs are that the programs are much easier to understand (it has no side effects), reason about, and test because the activity of the function is completely local and it has no external effects. Another huge benefit of functional programming is ease of concurrent programming. Concurrency becomes a nonissue because there’s no change (immutability) to coordinate between processes or threads. You’ll learn about the functional programming side of Scala throughout the book, particularly in chapter 10.
Now let’s talk about functional programming languages. Functional programming languages that support this style of programming provide at least some of the following features:
Scala supports most of them, but to keep it simple Scala is a functional language in the sense that functions are first-class values. That means that in Scala, every function is a value (like some integer value 1 or some string value "foo"), and like any values, you can pass them as parameters and return them from other functions. In Scala you can assign a function (x: Int) => x + 1 to a val inc and use that to invoke that function:
Here val represents a single assignment variable (like Java final variables) with a value that can’t be changed after the assignment. The output of the function call is 2. In the following example you’ll see how to pass functions as parameters to another function and get the result:
In this case you’re passing an increment function to another function called map, and the output produced by the invocation of the map function will be List(2, 3, 4). Based on the output you can see that map is invoking the given function for each element in the list. Don’t worry about the syntax right now; you’ll learn about it in detail in later chapters.
Scala as a multi-paradigm language (p8)
Scala is a multi-paradigm language because it supports both functional and OOP programming. Scala is the first to unify functional programming and OOP in a statically typed language for the JVM. The obvious question is why we need more than one style of programming. The goal of multi-paradigm computing is to provide a number of problem-solving styles so a programmer can select the solution that best matches the characteristics of the problem to be solved. This provides a framework where you can work in a variety of styles and mix the constructs from different ones. Functional programming makes it easy to build interesting things from simple parts (functions), and OOP makes it easy to adopt and extend complex systems using inheritance, classes, and so on.
According to researcher Timothy Budd,5 “Research results from the psychology of programming indicate that expertise in programming is far more strongly related to the number of different programming styles understood by an individual than it is the number of years of experience in programming.” How can Scala combine these two different and almost opposite paradigms into one programming language? In the case of OOP, building blocks are objects, and in functional programming building blocks are functions. In Scala, functions are treated as objects.
FUNCTIONS AS OBJECTS
One of the benefits of combining functional programming with object-oriented programming in Scala is treating functions as objects. Scala, being a functional language, treats functions as values, and you saw one
example of assigning a function to a variable. Because all values in Scala are objects, it follows that functions are objects too. Look at the previous example again:
Scala as a scalable and extensible language (p9)
Scala stands for scalable language. One of the design goals of Scala is to create a language that will grow and scale with your demand. Scala is suitable for use as a scripting language, as well as for large enterprise applications. Scala’s component abstraction, succinct syntax, and support for both object-oriented and functional programming make the language scalable.
Scala also provides a unique combination of language mechanisms that makes it easy to add new language constructs in the form of libraries. You could use any method as an infix or postfix operator, and closures in Scala can be passed as “pass by name” arguments to other functions (see the next listing). These features make it easier for developers to define new constructs.
Let’s create a new looping construct called loopTill, which is similar to the while loop in the following listing.
- Listing 1.1 Creating the loop construct loopTill in Scala
Extending a language with a library is much easier than extending the language itself because you don’t have to worry about backward compatibility. For example, Scala actor implementation (defined in section 1.2.2) is provided as a library and isn’t part of the Scala language. When the first actor implementation didn’t scale that well, another actor implementation was added to Scala without breaking anything.
Scala runs on the JVM
The best thing about Java is not the language but the JVM. A JVM is a fine piece of machinery, and the Hotspot team has done a good job in improving its performance over the years. Being a JVM language, Scala integrates well with Java and its ecosystem, including tools, libraries, and IDEs. Now most of the IDEs ship with the Scala plug-in so that you can build, run, and test Scala applications inside the IDE. To use Scala you don’t have to get rid of all the investments you’ve made in Java so far. Instead you can reuse them and keep your ROI coming.
Scala compiles to Java byte code, and at the byte-code level you can’t distinguish between Java code and Scala code. They’re the same. You could use the Java class file disassembler javap to disassemble Scala byte code (chapter 11 looks into this in more detail) as you could for Java classes. Another advantage of running Scala on a JVM is that it can harness all the benefits of JVM-like performance and stability out of the box. And being a statically typed language, Scala programs run as fast as Java programs.


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WASHINGTON — Mark Ransdell and seven fellow firefighters died without federal benefits 11 years ago on their way home from battling an Idaho blaze.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo.—President Barack Obama feasted on working-class delicacies in Kansas City Tuesday night as he sought to bond with people unaccustomed to having the ear of the most powerful man in the world.
NEW ORLEANS — After a series of setbacks, abortion rights advocates claimed a small victory Tuesday after a federal appeals court blocked a law that would have closed the last remaining abortion clinic in Mississippi.
PHILADELPHIA — Hundreds of people gathered at a rally and vigil Tuesday evening on the grassy lot where three children were killed by a carjacked SUV that veered out of control in Philadelphia last week.
BEIJING — Chinese authorities acknowledged that police shot and killed “several dozen” people in northwestern Xinjiang province during clashes on the eve of an important Muslim holiday.
The Colorado Supreme Court took another hand in the gay marriage battle Tuesday, ordering Boulder County to stop issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Tuesday delayed a ruling overturning the District’s long-standing ban on carrying handguns in public, once again making it illegal to have firearms on city streets.
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed former Procter & Gamble chief Robert McDonald as secretary of the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs.
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee introduced a bill Tuesday to halt the federal government’s bulk collection of Americans’ telephone and Internet information.
LOS ANGELES — A woman who was seen being beaten by a California Highway Patrol officer on the 10 Freeway this month was “talking to herself” and tried to walk into traffic on the freeway, according to a report obtained by the Los Angeles Times.

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A summary of the wheel options for the 1973 model year Mustang
In 1973, most attention was being given to the new Mustang II currently under development. As with the rest of the 1973 Mustang, there was very little change in wheels and wheel dressings. The Magnum 500 wheels previously offered were gone. In their place were some cheaper looking Forged Aluminum Wheels. These wheels were not limited to the performance cars, they could be had on any body style. Radial tires were offered as on option for the first time in 1973. The Grande received a deluxe wheel cover unique to that line.
Other than stated above, there were 3 choices for hub caps that were offered on all models in 1973. Base wheel covers were a 10.5 inch hub cap with color keyed wheels, hub cap with trim ring, and Sports wheel covers are the same as in 1972. Most Mustangs in 1973 were sold with a flat brushed aluminum wheel cover that had 15 black painted depressions around the perimeter. It also had the word mustang printed around the center twice
All wheels are 5 lug. And bolted on a standard E70x14 black sidewall tire except on the Boss Mustang.
This wheel was optional in 1973
Standard on Grande
10 1/2 inch base hubcap was std on MACH1. It was mtede witha chrome wheel ring
This sporty wheel cover was optional and available on all models. Similar to the wheel cover used in 1970
Center cap for Aluminum Wheel
To the right is the Magnum 500 wheel offered on all models with competition suspension. Wheels are avaialble in 15 inch only and F60x15 tires. To get this wheel a space sver tire was mandatory.

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How does technology connect with farming? What was GrowNextGen doing at the Ohio Educational Technology conference? We want to get students engaged with how technology enhances precision ag!
Farming has gone through a variety of stages as new advances were discovered:
Animals 10,000 years ago
Machine era 1900s
Chemical era 1950s
Biotechnology era 1990s
Digital era Now
Most recently, there has been a movement from entire field management—same protection, fertilizer, etc—for millions of plants, down to 10ft x 10ft portions of the field (about a thousand plants), and now to each individual plant to maximize investment and yield potential.
Artificial intelligence has developed complex algorithms through the use of board games such as tic tac toe, checkers, chess, and Go. So how can we apply this to a field with multiple situations, variables of soils, water retention, millions of plants and weeds?
From planting to harvest, machines can help to optimize crop potential by spraying the weed, applying the needed nutrient or protection to the plants, determining the water needs, determining the highest yielding area in the field, and then optimizing the effect of every decision.
- Smart machines must sense and decide, just as farmers do. Before they take out a piece of equipment, they check settings and adjust for the current conditions.
- Smart machines must act in the proper way, to do what they are designed to do—to prepare the soil for planting and to apply the right amount of downforce to seat the seed.
- Smart machines must be able to verify and learn. They must verify that what is expected is being delivered. They must learn from what happens to either repeat if it is helpful, or not do again if it is not helpful. The farmer has a choice to spray in row or not.
A weed sprayer equipped with the technology to see and recognize weeds can result in a 90% reduction in the use of herbicide, a 50% reduction in seed cost through switching to seed without herbicide resistance, and an increase in the ability to fight resistant weeds by using different herbicide combinations with different modes of actions.

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BJP leaders mock Congress’ `anti-people rally’
New Delhi: While thousands of supporters converged at Congress` rally in support of FDI, the BJP took on the ruling party and questioned the means and motive of the massive rally that is being addressed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
BJP leader Arun Jaitley called it an ‘anti-people rally’ and commented on how Congress’ top-brass had skipped key-issues in their addresses. Jaitley said, “2G, Coal Block, their leaders facing corruption allegations...all these issues were skipped in their speeches .”
Countering a comment made by Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi at an earlier rally about how Congress had backed the then NDA-regime during the Kargil crisis, Jaitley said, “No one takes national security as seriously as we do, but we will not support corruption.”
Continuing their tirade against FDI, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain said, "This rally will only benefit America."
Also, CNN-IBN quoted BJP leader Balbir Punj as saying that the rally at Ramlila Grounds was a government one and not of the Congress. He said, "This is a government`s rally where resources of state are misused to make it a success."
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This idea is so simple but turns out so cute! Buy or make your own cute patriotic pinwheels and place them in a cute container with a bow around the bottom.
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These flower arrangements as centerpieces are so cute! You can even dye your water blue to really keep the festivity going.
This centerpiece is made from a fishbowl but can be done with all sorts of fun red, white, and blue pieces at the bottom. The candles will give you some extra lighting and it also might be a good idea to put some bug repellent ones in there!
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Laurence Sterne was born in 1713 in Ireland, the son of an armyofficer. After graduating from Cambridge University, Sterne settled inYorkshire and remained in England for the remainder of his life. He became a clergyman there, and then married a woman with whom he did not getalong. His two major novels, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy,Gentleman and A Sentimental Journey, were written near the end of hislife. He died in March, 1768, at the age of 55.
Sterne wrote Tristram Shandy between 1759 and 1767. The bookwas published in five separate installments, each containing two volumes except the last, which included only the final Volume 9. The numerouscliffhangers and anticipations Sterne put in the closing chapters of each installment are conventional features of serially published works, meant to arouse curiosity and maintain interest in the volumes to come. Tristram Shandy was enthusiastically received from the beginning, though it was also criticized for being bawdy and indecent in its frank treatment of sexual themes.
For its time, the novel is highly unconventional in its narrative
technique--even though it also incorporates a vast number of references and allusions
to more traditional works. The title itself is a play on a novelistic formula
that would have been familiar to Sterne\'s contemporary readers; instead of giving
us the \"life and adventures\" of his hero, Sterne promises us his \"life
and opinions.\" What sounds like a minor difference actually unfolds into
a radically new kind of narrative. Tristram Shandy bears little resemblance to
the orderly and structurally unified novels (of which Fielding\'s Tom Jones was
considered to be the model) that were popular in Sterne\'s day. The questions
Sterne\'s novel raises about the nature of fiction and of reading have given Tristram
Shandy a particular
relevance for twentieth century writers like Virginia Woolf, Samuel Beckett, and James Joyce.
Tristram Shandy - Tristram is both the fictionalized author
of The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy and the child whose conception, birth,
christening, and circumcision form one major sequence of the narrative. The
adult Tristram Shandy relates certain aspects of his family history, including many that took place before his own birth, drawing from stories and hearsay as much as from his own memories. His opinions we get in abundance; of the actual details of his life the author furnishes only traces, and the child Tristram turns out to be a minor character.
Walter Shandy - Tristram\'s philosophically-minded father. Walter Shandy\'s love for abstruse and convoluted intellectual argumentation and his readiness to embrace any tantalizing hypothesis lead him to propound a great number of absurd pseudo-scientific theories.
Elizabeth Shandy (Mrs. Shandy) - Tristram\'s mother. Mrs. Shandy insists on having the midwife attend her labor rather than Dr. Slop, out of resentment at not being allowed to bear the child in London. On all other points, Mrs. Shandy is singularly passive and uncontentious, which makes her a dull conversational partner for her argumentative husband.
Captain Toby Shandy (Uncle Toby) - Tristram\'s uncle, and brother
to Walter Shandy. After sustaining a groin-wound in battle, he retires to a life
of obsessive attention to the history and science of military fortifications.
temperament is gentle and sentimental: Tristram tells us he wouldn\'t harm a fly.
Corporal Trim - Manservant and sidekick to Uncle Toby. His real name is James Butler; he received the nickname \"Trim\" while in the military. Trim colludes with Captain Toby in his military shenanigans, but his own favorite hobby is advising people, especially if it allows him to make eloquent speeches.
Dr. Slop - The local male midwife, who, at Walter\'s insistence, acts as a back-up at Tristram\'s birth. A \"scientifick operator,\" Dr. Slop has written a book expressing his disdain for the practice of midwifery. He is interested in surgical instrument and medical advances, and prides himself on having invented a new pair of delivery forceps.
Parson Yorick - The village parson, and a close friend of the Shandy family. Yorick is lighthearted and straight-talking; he detests gravity and pretension. As a witty and misunderstood clergyman, he has often been taken as a representation of the writer, Sterne, himself.
Susannah - Chambermaid to Mrs. Shandy. She is present at Tristram\'s birth, complicit in his mis-christening, and partly to blame for his accidental circumcision by the fallen window shade.
Obadiah - Servant to Walter Shandy.
Bobby Shandy - Tristram\'s older brother, who dies in London while away at school.
Widow Wadman - A neighbor who has marital designs on Captain Toby Shandy, and with whom he has a brief and abortive courtship.
Bridget - Maidservant to Widow Wadman. Corporal Trim courts Bridget at the same time that Toby courts Widow Wadman, and Trim and Bridget\'s relationship continues for five years thereafter.
The midwife - The local delivery-nurse who is commissioned to assist at Mrs. Shandy\'s labor.
Eugenius - Friend and advisor to Parson Yorick. His name means \"well-born,\" and he is often the voice of discretion.
Didius - A pedantic church lawyer, and the author of the midwife\'s license.
Kysarcius, Phutatorius, Triptolemus, and Gastripheres - Along with Didius, they form the colloquy of learned men whom Walter, Toby, and Parson Yorick consult about the possibility of changing Tristram\'s name.
The curate - The local church official, also named Tristram, who misnames the baby when Susannah fails to pronounce the chosen name \"Trismegistus.\"
Aunt Dinah - Tristram\'s great aunt and, in Tristram\'s estimation, the only woman in the Shandy family with any character at all. She created a family scandal by marrying the coachman and having a child late in her life.
Lieutenant Le Fever - A favorite sentimental charity case of Uncle Toby\'s and Corporal Trim\'s. Le Fever died under their care, leaving an orphan son.
Billy Le Fever - The son of Lieutenant Le Fever. Uncle Toby becomes Billy\'s guardian, supervises his education, and eventually recommends him to be Tristram\'s governor.
The action covered in Tristram Shandy spans the years 1680-1766. Sterne obscures the story\'s underlying chronology, however, by rearranging the order of the various pieces of his tale. He also subordinates the basic plot framework by weaving together a number of different stories, as well as such disparate materials as essays, sermons, and legal documents. There are, nevertheless, two clearly discernible narrative lines in the book.
The first is the plot sequence that includes Tristram\'s conception,
birth, christening, and accidental circumcision. (This sequence extends somewhat
further in Tristram\'s treatment of his \"breeching,\" the problem of
his education, and his first and second tours of France, but these events are
handled less extensively and are not as central to the text.) It takes six volumes
to cover this chain of events, although comparatively few pages are
spent in actually advancing such a simple plot. The story occurs as a series of accidents, all of which seem calculated to confound Walter Shandy\'s hopes and expectations for his son. The manner of his conception is the first disaster, followed by the flattening of his nose at birth, a misunderstanding in which he is given the wrong name, and an accidental run-in with a falling window-sash. The catastrophes that befall Tristram are actually relatively trivial; only in the context of Walter Shandy\'s eccentric, pseudo-scientific theories do they become calamities.
The second major plot consists of the fortunes of Tristram\'s
Uncle Toby. Most of the details of this story are concentrated in the final third
of the novel, although they are alluded to and developed in piecemeal fashion
from the very beginning. Toby receives a wound to the groin while in the army, and it takes him four years to recover. When he is able to move around again, he retires to the country with the idea of constructing a scaled
replica of the scene of the battle in which he was injured. He becomes obsessed with re-enacting those battles, as well as with the whole history and theory of fortification and defense. The Peace of Utrecht slows him
down in these \"hobby-horsical\" activities, however, and it is during this lull that he falls under the spell of Widow Wadman. The novel ends with the long-promised account of their unfortunate affair.
Overall Analysis and /Themes
The most striking formal and technical characteristics of Tristram
Shandy are its unconventional time scheme and its self-declared
digressive-progressive style. Sterne, through his fictional author-character
Tristram, defiantly refuses to present events in their proper chronological
order. Again and again in the course of the novel Tristram defends his
authorial right to move backward and forward in time as he chooses. He
also relies so heavily on digressions that plot elements recede into the
background; the novel is full of long essayistic passages remarking on what
has transpired or, often, on something else altogether. Tristram claims that
his narrative is both digressive and progressive, calling our attention to the
way in which his authorial project is being advanced at the very moments
when he seems to have wandered farthest afield.
By fracturing the sequence of the stories he tells and interjecting
them with chains of associated ideas, memories, and anecdotes, Tristram
allows thematic significance to emerge out of surprising juxtapositions
between seemingly unrelated events. The association of ideas is a major
theme of the work, however, and not just a structural principle. Part of the
novel\'s self-critique stems from the way the author often mocks the
perverseness by which individuals associate and interpret events based on
their own private mental preoccupations. The author\'s own ideas and
interpretations are presumably just as singular, and so the novel remains
above all a catalogue of the \"opinions\" of Tristram Shandy.
Much of the subtlety of the novel comes from the layering of
authorial voice that Sterne achieves by making his protagonist the author of
his own life story, and then presenting that story as the novel itself. The
fictional author\'s consciousness is the filter through which everything in the
book passes. Yet Sterne sometimes invites the reader to question the
opinions and assumptions that Tristram expresses, reminding us that Shandy
is not a simple substitute for Sterne. One of the effects of this technique is to
draw the reader into an unusually active and participatory role. Tristram
counts on his audience to indulge his idiosyncrasies and verify his opinions;
Sterne asks the reader to approach the unfolding narrative with a more
discriminating and critical judgment.

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Hedge fund Pensato Capital, founded four years ago by a group of Fidelity Investments veterans, has added another to its ranks.
The €250 million long/short equity specialist, which focuses on Europe, hired Jonathan Relph as an analyst on Monday, Financial News reports. Relph is a top-rater construction and building materials analyst, who worked at Fidelity from 2005 though 2009, his first years overlapping with Pensato founder Graham Clapp's last.
Relph himself left Fido in 2009 to join Citadel Investment Group, which he left last year.
"Graham is one of the most experienced investors in Europe. He has a great track record and a phenomenal team behind him," Relph told FN. "In a period when European markets have been tough waters to negotiate, Pensato has shown bottom-up fundamental stock-picking still works. I think the fund outlook is one of the bright spots for the European long/short industry."
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Ryan Revives Old National Fixation on ‘Free Enterprise’by
Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, regularly invokes free enterprise, which he has called “one of the greatest forces for good this world has ever known.”
Representative Paul Ryan, Romney’s recently announced running mate, uses the phrase even more frequently. In his very first speech as Romney’s selection, he called for a return to the founding principles of “liberty, freedom, free enterprise.”
According to Romney and Ryan, this traditional, deeply American system is under assault. Free enterprise, according to Romney, is “on trial.” According to Ryan, it faces a “dangerous moment.”
In using this language, the two are part of a long tradition, one that helps explain how Americans have frequently mythologized the role of the “free market” and downplayed that of government in our dynamic economic system.
Ever since the term “free enterprise” was popularized by the National Association of Manufacturers in the 1930s, critics of the New Deal and its legacy have been issuing urgent warnings. Lacking a positive definition, the idea of free enterprise has been expressed largely through a language of fear and loss.
In 1945, Ira Mosher, NAM’s leader, lamented the “unmitigated warfare that has been waged for a decade against the free competitive enterprise system.” A pamphlet issued by the association, called “The Eleventh Hour for American Enterprise,” declared that 1946 was “the year of decision…if the American way of life is to be preserved.”
Even long after the exigencies of the New Deal and World War II, business leaders charged that free enterprise was “barely hanging on,” (1974) and “is dying” (1976, 1977). The famous “Powell Memo,” prepared by the soon-to-be Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell for the NAM in 1971, described a “frontal assault” on free enterprise. In 1987, the economist Walter Williams claimed that “for the last half century, free enterprise and what it implies have been under unrelenting attack.”
The language of crisis and climax has been part of this discourse from the beginning. “We’re on the last mile to collectivism,” declared former President Herbert Hoover in 1949. “It is past midnight,” said Ruth Alexander, the libertarian columnist, in 1952. “We have already made the transition from Constitutional Government to Socialism, sometimes called the ‘Welfare’ state. I use the terms interchangeably.”
As the last comment suggests, supporters of free enterprise have often posited a “one drop rule” -- that is, any expansion of regulation or the welfare state threatens to destroy the political-economic edifice of the nation. They believed that free enterprise was, notwithstanding its centrality, a highly fragile institution. Even at the height of the Cold War, advocates were quick to note that the real danger to free enterprise didn’t come from the external threat of Soviet communism but from the internal acceptance and expansion of the New Deal.
Free enterprise was thus an either/or doctrine -- “Freedom or Socialism,” as the slogan of the Republican Party had it in 1952. The idea that “there is no middle road” between freedom and a “planned economy,” and between a planned economy and socialism, enabled them to conflate liberal reform with totalitarianism. As Donald I. Rogers of the New York Herald-Tribune wrote in 1962, “There is no essential difference between an absolute monarchy, a dictatorship, a fascist form of government and a Welfare State.”
Such rhetoric enabled them to narrow the spectrum of the politically acceptable. If even mild measures inevitably lead us down a slippery slope toward dictatorship, such reforms can easily be depicted as radical.
To read conservative blogs in the age of President Barack Obama, or to listen to many Republicans in Congress, is to find the same dualism repeated. Any change in the degree of the government’s involvement in the economy (more regulation, an expanded safety net, stimulus spending) marks, in this view, a change in kind. Critics of Obama’s health-care overhaul, for example, regularly describe the law not only as socialistic but as an abandonment of our constitutional heritage.
Many free enterprisers thought the legacy of the New Deal would culminate not just in socialism but in servitude. Even before Friedrich Hayek’s “The Road to Serfdom” was published in 1944, advocates of free enterprise equated the welfare state with slavery. As Indiana Representative Samuel B. Pettengill said in 1937, “this may well be the last generation of Americans to receive and cherish the legacy of liberty.” Before becoming governor of California, Ronald Reagan gave a speech on the dangers of Medicare in which he famously said that unless health-care reform was defeated, “one of these days we are going to spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children, what it once was like in America when men were free.”
Pointing out the excesses of this rhetoric can help reclaim another meaning of free enterprise -- one promoted by presidents from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Dwight Eisenhower to Obama. This view celebrated the mixed economy that has characterized the U.S. since the era of “internal improvements” -- state-sponsored canals and railroads -- in the early years of the Republic, and that has continued to nurture new industries ever since. Invoking the history rather than the myth of free enterprise would help avoid the misleading and binary rhetoric that has characterized so much of our political discourse -- from the “Eleventh Hour” to “You didn’t build that.”
(Lawrence B. Glickman is professor of history at the University of South Carolina. He is the author most recently of “Buying Power: A History of Consumer Activism in America.” The opinions expressed are his own.)
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March 29th, 2012 by Darren Cottingham
The thought of driving 420km with two boxes of badly packed crockery didn’t fill me with excitement. I’d planned to take the iPod with 100 Hits of the ‘80s to drown out the constant clattering with some Whitney, Prefab Sprout and Starship.
However, I shouldn’t have feared because despite roading contractors making blacktop as smooth as Dan Carter’s abs, the Range Rover Evoque soaked up the bumps while Michael Jackson asked, “Can you feel it?” I couldn’t feel it or hear it. Not only are you extraordinarily well insulated from road noise and engine noise, the smooth ride meant I didn’t need to crank up the stereo because the crockery wasn’t clattering.
The Evoque is Range Rover’s baby SUV. It gets you into the luxury SUV segment for quite a bit less than a full-fledged Range Rover Sport or Vogue (as little as $80,000, but you’ll probably spend the best part of Continue reading “Range Rover Evoque Dynamic TD4 Review” »
October 12th, 2011 by Darren Cottingham
Following the path cut by other luxury carmakers, Jaguar and Land Rover are gearing up for a full scale assault on the Chinese market. Despite a cooling international market, the Chinese have a strong appetite for foreign luxury cars and Jaguar/Land Rover want a piece of the action.
Earlier this year there were reports that Jaguar and Land Rover owner, Tata Motors, would invest heavily in the two brands in order to improve their sales. It was also revealed that Tata was considering options for assembly and localization of selected Jaguar Land Rover products in China.
But it’s not easy getting a foothold in the Chinese market, you can’t just roll in and build a manufacturing plant. According to the Chinese law, you need to have a local partner. Which leaves JLR looking at possible joint ventures. Apparently, JLR has decided to form a partnership with Chery, and the two companies are already seeking approval from local authorities to go ahead with their business plan. Continue reading “Jaguar and Land Rover to make move on Chinese market” »
September 23rd, 2011 by Darren Cottingham
Jaguar Land Rover is to build a US$700 million new, state-of-the-art advanced engine facility at Staffordshire, near Wolverhampton in the English Midlands. It will manufacture a family of all-new advanced technology low emission 4-cylinder JLR petrol and diesel engines.
Following a successful Frankfurt International Motor Show and recent discussions between Jaguar Land Rover and UK Government ministers, JLR has confirmed a US$700 million investment in a new facility to manufacture all-new,low-emissions engines in the UK.
The new advanced engine facility will be built at i54 South Staffordshire, a business park near Wolverhampton in the UK’s Midlands.
“As part of our long-term strategy for the JLR business, we will design, engineer and manufacture a new family of advanced engines. This is a major commitment for our company and we will produce these advanced, highly-efficient engines for future Jaguar and Land Rover models at a new facility in the UK” said Dr Ralf Speth, the chief executive officer of JLR. Continue reading “Jaguar Land Rover to bulid $700 million engine plant” »
September 15th, 2011 by Darren Cottingham
For sixty two years old the Defender has been put through a variety of duties around the world and now Land Rover is getting busy developing its replacement. To show fans its progress Land Rover has just revealed two dashing new concepts for the iconic Defender at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Named DC100 and DC100 Sport, the two concepts showcase the direction and thinking behind the ongoing development of the new Land Rover Defender, intended for production in 2015.
Defender purists have always respected the off-road machines rugged ability and simplicity, that’s why almost 2 million units have been sold over the years. Land Rover Director, John Edwards, was quick to reassure fans that the Defender’s core character will remain unchanged.
“The Defender was loved the world over for its simple, honest and distinctive design,” says Edwards. “We are determined that the new Defender will be true to its heritage while meeting the requirements of a changing global market.” Continue reading “Land Rover shows two Defender concepts at Frankfurt” »
September 2nd, 2011 by Darren Cottingham
The new Range Rover Evoque isn’t due to go on sale in NZ till November but was given a sneak preview at an Auckland event last night. Land Rover customers and interested parties checked out the striking design of the new SUV at Archibald and Shorter Roverland in Greenlane.
When the compact luxury off-roader arrives in NZ it will be available with a choice of three engines, two body styles, three design themes and a range of options and accessories. The body shapes are a five-door and 2-door coupe with the design themes being Pure, Dynamic and Prestige. Standard features will include push button start, electric park brake, rear parking aid, colour TFT information screen, 6/4 way adjustable electric seats. Optional equipment include three contrasting roof treatments, seven alloy wheel designs, 16 contrasting interiors and a full sized, fixed, panoramic glass roof. Continue reading “NZ-bound Range Rover Evoque previewed in Auckland” »
September 1st, 2011 by Darren Cottingham
The Land Rover Defender is an automotive icon and one of the most recognisable cars in the world so replacing it is no easy feat. But Land Rover is busy making plans to do exactly that and has just revealed its first concept – the DC100.
Scheduled for its first public showing at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, the DC100 concept gives a glimpse of the styling which may feature on the Defender replacement in 2015.
Commenting on the DC100 concept car, Land Rover’s design boss, Gerry McGovern, said, “Replacing the iconic Defender is one of the biggest challenges in the automotive design world; it is a car that inspires people worldwide. This isn’t a production-ready concept but the beginning of a four-year journey to design a relevant Defender for the 21st century.” Continue reading “Land Rover previews next Defender with DC100 concept” »
August 22nd, 2011 by Darren Cottingham
Last Friday, Land Rover handed over a special fleet of vehicles to Rugby World Cup Ltd (RWCL) in a ceremony outside Eden Park Stadium. As Official Vehicle of the Rugby World Cup, Land Rover has provided 30 vehicles to tournament organisers and officials. This special fleet is made up of Range Rover Sports and Land Rover Discoverys.
The vehicles have been specially customised with RWC branding, number plates and commemorative badging to celebrate the association throughout New Zealand.
Kit McConnell, Tournament Director of RWCL, was presented with the fleet by Land Rover at Eden Park, which will host the first game on Friday 9th September. “The provision of the Official Vehicles by Land Rover is key to the successful running of the Rugby World Cup and will be put to good use to ensure that the Tournament is run smoothly over the next couple of months,” said Mr McConnell.
In addition to the vehicles being supplied to the RWCL, Land Rover is also supplying another 42 vehicles for Land Rover VIPs and international media use during the tournament, bringing the total number of Land Rovers and Range Rovers imported specifically for the tournament to 72. Continue reading “Land Rover hands over fleet of Rugby World Cup vehicles” »
June 30th, 2011 by Darren Cottingham
Pricing and local specification has just been announced for Range Rover’s all new Evoque. The compact SUV is expected to arrive in New Zealand before the end of the year will be available from $79,990
The Evoque will be available with a choice of three engines, two body styles, three design themes and a range of customization options and accessories.
It will be available in two body shapes a 5-door and a 2-door Coupe with initial deliveries starting from November.
The Evoque will touch down in three design themes: Pure, Dynamic and Prestige and there will be optional equipment and styling packs. Options available include three contrasting roof treatments, seven alloy wheel designs, 16 contrasting interiors and a full sized, fixed, panoramic glass roof. Standard features will include push button start, electric park brake, rear parking aid, colour TFT information screen, 6/4 way adjustable electric seats.
All Evoques will come with a six speed automatic 4WD transmission. Manual gearbox models will only be available to specific customer order. Continue reading “Range Rover Evoque – NZ pricing and specs annouced” »


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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s governor on Monday ordered all higher education institutions to halt any in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic, a move likely directed at Liberty University, which initially declined to stop all on-campus teaching.
The evangelical college in Lynchburg led by President Jerry Falwell Jr. has faced intense criticism over its decision to welcome students back to campus last week after their spring break.
As of Monday, the only in-person teaching taking place was flight instructing, and that was going to be suspended to comply with the governor’s order, said Liberty spokesman Scott Lamb.
At least three Liberty students have been tested for COVID-19, the school said in a statement Monday. One of those, a recent graduate who was taking additional online classes while living in the area with family, tested positive. One test was negative and one was pending, the statement said. Lynchburg currently has four confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to the latest information available from the state Department of Health.
Falwell, one of President Donald Trump’s earliest and most ardent high-profile supporters, has generally characterized concerns about the virus as overblown. He has accused the news media of stoking fear and suggested coverage was politically motivated to hurt the president.
The university has said it will comply with all applicable governmental directives and guidance concerning COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus that has crippled economies and upended daily life around much of the world.
But it also said two week ago that certain programs such as aviation, osteopathic medicine and nursing, and certain types of performance classes, like labs, could not be offered online, and that students could only take them in person. College officials said at the time that they would ensure no classes had more than 100 people.
Eli Best, a sophomore engineering major from Alexandria in northern Virginia, said he went home for spring break and returned to campus because he had class projects that he thought needed to be finished and required the use of the on-campus machine shop.
“I didn’t see any other way to complete them,” he said.
Best said Monday that all the shops and equipment he needed had since been shut down, and he returned home.
Northam urged Falwell last week to rethink “his message that invites and encourages students to return to campus.” Liberty responded by accusing Northam of making ”false accusations.”
City officials and the top local public health official have fielded complaints from concerned residents and Liberty parents about the school’s response.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.
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When I saw this recipe I was sure that I wouldn’t like it. The picture of the pale, grey meatballs looked completely unappetizing; yuck. It would have never occurred to me to make meatballs without browning them in a skillet, but that is exactly what this recipe required me to do. In the end, the boiled meatballs turned out very tender and flavorful. The surprising truth of the matter is that the soup is delicious; further evidence that you should never judge a book by it’s cover. 4-stars.
- Psychologically anything so pale and grey cannot possibly be delicious. But if you can get past their mealy complexion, the meat was tender. The mixture of beef and pork, fortified with grated onion and garlic, had great flavor.
- I was surprised that this recipe only yielded 6 bowls of soup. I usually have leftovers whenever I make soup, but the pot ran dry just before all our bellies were filled (having skipped lunch in favor of an early dinner).
- It is impossible to buy just 10-oz of ground pork and beef. The smallest available packages were 1 pound each. I embraced the surplus and doubled the meatball recipe (listed below is the non-doubled quantities) and will make meatball sandwiches for lunch tomorrow.
- While my supermarket does not sell fennel bulb, they do sell anise bulbs (which looks identical to fennel). So either my supermarket mislabeled it as anise, or they are so similar that they are interchangeable. My belief is that it was incorrectly labelled.
- The original recipe calls for 6 cups of kale (12-oz), but it only took 9-oz to make the 6-cups of kale. However, I cut my descriptions below down to 4 cups (6-ozs). To compensate I increased the pasta from 1 cup to 1-1/2 cups.
How much work? Low/Medium.
How big of a mess? Medium.
Start time 4:45 PM. Dinner time 6:00 PM.
Chris Kimball’s original recipe is here. My descriptions of how I prepare it are given below:
1 fennel bulb (or anise if that’s how you supermarket calls it)
4 garlic cloves
1/4-oz dried porcini mushrooms
4-oz ground pork
4-oz 85% lean ground beef
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups beef broth
2 cups water
1-1/2 cup ditalini pasta
6-oz kale (4 cups)
1 slice hearty white sandwich bread
5 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4-cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 teaspoons finely grated onion
1/2 teaspoon finely grated garlic
Salt and pepper
6-oz ground pork
1 teaspoon baking powder
6-oz 85% lean ground beef
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
- Chop onion, and rinse your dried mushrooms. Peel your garlic cloves and smash them. Discard the fennel’s stalks, cut the bulb in half, remove the triangluar-shaped core, and chop the fennel. The exact size of your choppings is not so important, because it will eventually get strained and discarded.
- Set a Dutch oven over medium-high burner. Add chopped onion, rinsed mushrooms, smashed garlic, chopped fennel, bay leaf, 4-oz of ground beef, 4-oz of ground pork. Saute for 5 minutes until the meat is no longer pink. Add 1/2-cup white wine and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and continue to cook for 1 minute, before adding water, chicken and beef broth. Bring up to a simmer, then cover, reduce to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, remove crust from 1 slice of sandwich bread and rip into 1″ pieces. Add to large bowl. Grate 1/2 onion on small holes of a box grater, add 4 teaspoons grated onion to the bowl. Grate 2 garlic gloves, add 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic to the bowl. Add grated Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and season with ground black pepper. Mash into a paste with a fork.
- Add 6-oz ground pork, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon table salt to the bowl of a standing mixer. Use the paddle attachment and beat on high for 2 minutes until the meat becomes smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add beef, oregano and mashed bread. Mix at medium/low speed for 2 minutes to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl at least once. Keep your hands slightly moist, scope a heaping teaspoon of meat into your hands and roll into 35 to 40 smooth meatballs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- When the broth is finished, strain soup through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl. Use a rubber spatula to press on the solids to yield as much soup as possible. Wipe any remaining solids from your Dutch oven and pour the soup back into the pot.
- Remove kale stems and cut into 1/2″ pieces. Set your Dutch oven over a medium-high burner and bring up to a simmer. Add the pasta and kale and cook for 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Add meatballs to pot and bring back up to a simmer. Cook for 3 to 5 more minutes, checking to make sure the meatballs are completely cooked. Adjust salt and pepper according to taste and serve in individual bowls.


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42 – 44mm
DB28 Special Edition
In 2002, De Bethune was founded by David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet. Prior to that, Flageollet, co-founded THA society with François-Paul Journe, the company was tasked with creating movements for other notable brands. Watchmaking runs in Flageollet’s blood he represents the fourth generation of the Flageollet family to become a watchmaker. Since its inception De Bethune successfully respected traditions of old whilst being at the forefront of technical innovations, as a result, the brand boasts some of the most impressive calibres made to date. Apart from the impressive calibres, De Bethune does not shy away from the fusion of two different worlds, the Maestri Art DW5 Armilia and Dream Watch 6 are a fine example of the artisanal know-how tied into Haute horology.
For Flageotte a particular area of interest lies in the organ of a watch, the balance wheel. To put it simply the aim was to produce the most stable and lightest balance wheel possible. In order to sustain the highest level of inertia, Flageollet created a titanium and platinum annual balance wheel, omitting the classic balance wheel, it looked similar to an X. This invention was patented and upgraded in 2006 it featured one of the very first thermocompensated silicon balance wheels. Subsequently, in 2010 Flageollet again improved his concept with a silicon and white gold annular balance wheel. At times the balance wheel seems as if it’s levitating, the external weights are made from a gold and palladium alloy.
As a result of De Bethune’s constant quest of perfecting the balance wheel, the brand has won numerous awards. In 2011 De Bethune was awarded the prestigious Aiguille d’Or (golden hand) by the GPHP (Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève). In order to commemorate this monumental milestone, the reference DB28 Special Edition – Limited to 50 examples was introduced in 2011.
The dial features the classic Côtes de Geneve or rather Côtes De Bethune, in manipulating the Côtes De Bethune achieves to bring the focus to the centre point of the dial. The main difference in this reference is the polished steel skeletonised hour circle and a blackened steel and platinum moon which is accurate to within one day every 122 years. The steel domed black polished contemporary hands add depth to an already impressive dial.
The distinctive shape of the mirror-polished zirconium-titanium case is thought to have been inspired by pocket watches. De Bethune cases feature a unique patented floating lugs system, in this case, the brand opted to use the zirconium lugs due to its dark and resistant properties. The case measures 42.60mm x 9.20mm due to the unique lugs the watch essentially hugs the wrist, providing for extreme comfort. The placement of the crown is found at 12 o’clock and the rivets found on the oversized crown makes it relatively easy to wind or set the time.
This manually wound DB28 Special Edition is powered by calibre DB2115, the movement features twin barrels designed to reduce friction and efficiently transmit a maximum of energy to the escarpment. The movement is finished to an exceptional standard with contrasting techniques found throughout the movement such as hand-chamfered and polished steel parts. The 6-day power reserve is depicted through an 18-carat gold hand. The elusive balance wheel is made of silicon/palladium it also features a balance-spring with a flat terminal curve, protected by the triple pare-chute system.
Brand: De Bethune
Model: DB28 – Special Edition Limited to 50 examples
Movement: DB 2115
Case Diameter: 42.90mm x 9.20mm
Year: 2012 Box & Papers: NA


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Welcome to Dededo, Guam, a tropical paradise waiting to be explored. Located on the northern end of the island, Dededo offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and thrilling adventures. Whether you’re a beach lover, history enthusiast, or adrenaline junkie, Dededo has something to offer for everyone. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey as we dive into the wonders of Dededo and discover why it’s a must-visit destination.
One of the main highlights of Dededo is its stunning coastline. With crystal-clear turquoise waters and pristine sandy beaches, this city is a beach lover’s dream come true. Take a leisurely stroll along the shore, bask in the warm sun, or simply relax under the shade of a palm tree. If you’re feeling adventurous, try your hand at various water sports such as snorkeling, scuba diving, or paddleboarding. The vibrant marine life and colorful coral reefs will leave you in awe of Guam’s underwater wonders.
Apart from its beautiful beaches, Dededo also boasts a rich cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in the local Chamorro culture by visiting the Gef Pa’go Cultural Village. Here, you can learn about traditional arts and crafts, witness live demonstrations, and even participate in cultural workshops. Don’t miss the chance to try traditional Chamorro cuisine, known for its delicious flavors and unique blends of indigenous and Spanish influences.
For history buffs, a visit to the War in the Pacific National Historical Park is a must. This park commemorates the bravery and sacrifices made during World War II and serves as a reminder of Guam’s tumultuous past. Explore the various historical sites and learn about the island’s role in the war through informative exhibits and guided tours. The panoramic views from atop the park’s cliffs are simply breathtaking and offer a glimpse into Guam’s natural beauty.
If you’re seeking adventure, Dededo won’t disappoint. Head to the Tarza Magical Adventure Zone and Water Park for a day of adrenaline-pumping fun. Zip line through the lush jungle, conquer the thrilling water slides, or test your skills on the high ropes course. With a range of activities suitable for all ages, the Tarza Magical Adventure Zone is the perfect place to create lasting memories with family and friends.
As the sun sets, Dededo comes alive with its vibrant nightlife. Explore the local bars and nightclubs, where you can dance the night away to lively music and sip on refreshing tropical cocktails. Whether you prefer a laid-back beachfront bar or a trendy nightclub, Dededo offers a diverse range of entertainment options to suit every taste.
When it comes to accommodation, Dededo has a variety of options to choose from. Whether you prefer luxury resorts, cozy beachfront cottages, or budget-friendly hotels, you’re sure to find the perfect place to rest and rejuvenate after a day of exploration. Wake up to stunning ocean views, indulge in world-class amenities, and experience the warm hospitality that Guam is known for.
In conclusion, Dededo, Guam, is a destination that truly has it all. From its breathtaking beaches and rich cultural heritage to its thrilling adventures and vibrant nightlife, this city offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure, or a taste of local culture, Dededo has something for everyone. Plan your trip to Dededo today and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime.

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The world is full of options for Muslims to explore. I have never been to a place around the world that didn’t have some sort of Muslim options or halal food. My motivation is to showcase this to Muslims so they can explore what Allah SWT has created. Sometimes even not having halal food, an amazing culture can expand your horizons.
This is the one place where all our articles and Muslim-friendly destinations reside. You can click on the links to find the places you want to explore. As with anything in the world, some are more halal-friendly than others since London, for example, is way more developed than Athens in terms of halal travel options for Muslims.
Here are the pieces that anchor the website with the most popular destinations that you can explore and of course our most popular options for Muslim Holiday and Muslim-Friendly Travel Destinations.
Then you can check each country you would like to visit.
Muslim-friendly options in Europe
Europe is one of the most Muslim-friendly destinations with history, beauty and plenty of mosques in almost every city, plus halal food is also readily available.
Halal Travel Destinations in the Middle East
Without a doubt, the Middle East is a very popular travel destination with so many activities in Dubai for Muslims without worrying about halal food. Also, there are a lot more tourism options in Saudi Arabia and of course, Umrah.
Muslim-friendly options in North & South America
There are millions of Muslims living in America, and there are so many options to explore as well for Muslim travellers. Again, never seen a place that doesn’t have much to offer to Muslims. Even if it is one halal restaurant in the city.
Muslim-friendly destinations in Asia and Oceania
Asia is one of the most populated areas by Muslims, so it is no wonder why it is also some of the most popular halal travel options for Muslim travellers. Halal food is not a problem, and there are many budget-friendly but stunning options.


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WISE isn’t a quick-fix weight-loss promise. Instead it is a weight loss program for people who have some level of belief that they deserve to learn how to practice self care. It is also for people who do not know this, but have a desire and willingness to learn it.
Sustained weight loss requires more than just willpower. When you have an off day and you’re tired and/or emotionally low, your will power is bound to wane, threatening the self care that causes weight loss. WISE works to help people understand that if it was a behaviour that caused weight gain, then it will be a new behavior that will cause sustained weight loss.
WISE (weight loss in supportive environments) succeeds at helping people create sustained weight loss through focusing on 6 key areas:
Give yourself the gift of health by becoming part of the WISE community today. *A learning methodology that utilizes animation, video, slideshows, and intuitive interaction to fast-track and reinforce learning.
Through WISE, you will:
Because each person’s needs and learning styles are different, WISE offers different modules to choose from:
WISE AT WORK/HOME:
A workplace/home-based program for a small group of co-workers or friends seeking to lose weight.
WISE VIRTUAL GROUP:
A deeper exploration into your personal psychology and its link to obesity.
The basic WISE program. Ideal if you prefer to tackle weight loss in a more private environment (a family member or friend can join you).
Ideal if you prefer to tackle weight loss in a more private relationship with a WISE Mentor trained in weight loss.

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The Beautiful Pine Mountain State Resort Park Lodge
Although this event has expired, there is always something to see and do in Kentucky. Visit our Kentucky Events page for up to the minute happenings and be sure to check out our Things to Do in Kentucky page. Keep an eye out for information on Genuine Kentucky about the 2015 Dulcimer Convention!
If you’re presented with ANY reason whatsoever to visit Pine Mountain State Resort Park, you should jump at the chance. This is one of the most scenic and gorgeous places in the entire country. It’s beautiful, year round, but when you’re there in Autumn, you simply do not want to leave.
If you love music – especially bluegrass music, the information below will give you a perfect chance to visit this incredibly beautiful Kentucky State Park.
Dulcimer players from far and near will gather Sept. 26-27 at Pine Mountain State Resort Park at Pineville for a music festival devoted to dulcimers – the 2014 Great American Dulcimer Convention.
The Appalachian dulcimer is a sweet-sounding string instrument played on the lap. Similarly named but unrelated is the many-stringed hammered dulcimer, which dates back to ancient times. Both types are spotlighted in the convention’s concerts by professional musicians and in workshops, open stage opportunities and jams open to all.
This year’s returning performers include Kentuckians Anne MacFie, a songwriter and balladeer, who organizes the festival; and multi-instrumentalist Randy Wilson, as well as mountain dulcimer champion Gary Gallier of Springfield, Missouri. Making their first performance at Pine Mountain are Steve and Ruth Smith, a hammered dulcimer-banjo duo from North Carolina; Square Thirteen, an Ohio band featuring the mountain dulcimer of Laura Elder; and from Rhode Island, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, a husband/wife duo excelling in singing, folk dancing and playing an array of instruments.
Convention activities begin with an 8 p.m. Friday evening (Sept. 26) concert by all six acts. Saturday morning (Sept. 27), the performers teach mountain and hammered dulcimer classes at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Afternoon activities include a group jam, open stage for dulcimer players, learning workshops and informal performances. The event winds up with a Saturday evening concert.
Information about tickets, lodging, dining and a special GADC weekend package from Pine Mountain State Resort Park is available by logging onto the park’s website: http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/pine-mountain/default.aspx or calling 800-325-1712. More information on the festival can be found at: http://americandulcimerconvention.com
About Pine Mountain State Resort Park
The park has a 30-room lodge, cottages and a full-service restaurant. It also has a golf course and other recreational opportunities for guests. Pine Mountain State Resort Park is located south of Pineville, on U.S. 25E, 10 miles north of Middlesboro.
See more pictures of Pine Mountain State Resort Park in our photo galleries! People (me, included) throw the words “breathtakingly beautiful” around pretty loosely, but Pine Mountain and Pine Mountain State Resort Park serve as reminder what the words really mean.


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TravelGolf.com’s Chris Baldwin blogs about the latest from PGA and LPGA Tour stars like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie. Plus, he chronicles his golf travels to hotspots like Las Vegas, Reno, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Cabo and more.
Stay five nights at the Malton Apartments Killarney and play the Mahony's Point and Killeen Courses at Killarney, Dooks Golf Club, and Dingle Golf Links. The option to book additional or alternative golf is available. Includes auto-transmission, self-drive minivan. A Carr Golf Travel executive will assist in booking caddies, restaurants, sight-seeing options, etc.

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TARGET GROUP | Officials from financial stability/macroprudential analysis departments in central banks, supervisory agencies, and ministries of finance.
QUALIFICATION | Participants should have a degree in economics or finance. Experience with financial stability/macroprudential analysis is highly desirable.
DESCRIPTION | The course consists of three modules.
The first module (2½ days) focuses on the new accounting standard for financial instruments, IFRS9 (effective since January 1, 2018). The module covers the IFRS9 elements that matter most from a macro stress testing and macro risk analysis perspective. The module assigns a high weight to its hands-on training component, giving participants a solid understanding so that they can drive IFRS9-related analytical developments forward at their home institutions. The module emphasizes model risks and uncertainty implied by the framework. Specifically, the first module:
1) develops an introductory understanding of:
a. the principle-based approach of IFRS9 from a credit risk perspective;
b. the principles of staging, stage migration and related criteria; and
c. the forward-looking impairment model, including an overview of modeling choices for the risk parameters involved in the framework;
2) offers a hands-on training for course participants to:
a. see the transition matrix and stock-flow dynamics practically illustrated and work with exemplary models to obtain scenario-conditional paths of the transition matrices;
b. understand the distinction between perfect foresight and the use of multiple scenarios (including probability weighting) and conduct related own calculations; and
c. exemplify the lifetime parameter and implied loan loss provision calculations.
The second module addresses micro data-based forward-looking solvency and liquidity analyses for households (2½ days). The module discusses the availability and use of micro data (such as survey and credit registry data) for conducting household sector-oriented financial stability analyses. The module aims to:
1) develop an introductory understanding of:
a. how household financial distress and fragility can be defined and measured using aggregate as opposed to micro data; and
b. micro data-based household sector analysis as developed in the academic literature and at central banks;
2) offer a hands-on training, including elements of data and analytical tools, for participants to:
a. implement various financial distress measures on exemplary micro survey data; and
b. learn about solvency and liquidity-oriented stress test methods based on micro data.
The conceptual and analytical elements will be linked to borrower-based macroprudential policy tools. For example, participants will learn how the impact of loan-to-value (LTV) ratio caps, debt-service-to-income (DSTI) caps and similar instruments can be assessed using micro data.
The third module covers structural and price-based network and contagion analysis (2 days). It aims to familiarize participants with structural, exposure data-based network analysis tools, as well as with price-based measurement of network structures and contagion. The exposure-based methodologies (which take up about 70 percent of the module) rely on bilateral financial institution-level exposure data, while the price-based methodologies (about 30 percent of the module) use data on market prices of equities, bonds, credit default swaps, and other assets. The module conveys not only an overview of the models used in central banks, but also examples the model methodologies in each category. The module contains numerous hands-on, data-based illustrations. Emphasis will be on how the methodologies can inform macro-financial policy.
Throughout the course, a perspective on how the three topics are connected will be provided. For example, a micro data-based solvency analysis can result in scenario-conditional risk measures for the household segment that can be used to derive the evolution of the transition matrices of the retail loan portfolio of banks, linking thereby to the IFRS9 component.
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:
• Understand and apply the basic principles of the IFRS9 accounting standard in a macro stress testing and macro-financial risk analysis context.
• Understand how micro data can be used to develop risk metrics and conduct solvency and liquidity stress tests for the household sector.
• Understand the use of structural- and price-based network and contagion models.


Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us.
You might be familiar with Liars, the three-piece experimental dance/art/punk outfit from New York. You might know their wonderful early track “Mr. Your On Fire Mr.” or 2007 single “Plaster Casts of Everything” or even some of the material off their latest album Sisterworld. You might even like them. “That band, Liars, why they’re just great!” you might say every so often.
If you’ve heard their 2004 sophomore album They Were Wrong, So We Drowned, you might hold a much different opinion. “That band, Liars, why they’re just great! Except that weird witch album, what the hell was that?” you might say. In fact, your opinion would not be unpopular. Rolling Stone gave the album one star out of five, and Spin gave it a big ol’ goose egg.
In an April 2004 Slate article titled “Lying Liars and the Lies They Tell: Why They Were Wrong So We Drowned is the most-hated album of the year,” writer Philip Sherburne puts the negative reception well:
“It’s an object lesson in the risks a band faces in straying from formula at this moment in time—and in the limits of the current critical taste for music with a retro bent. The fact is that They Were Wrong So We Drowned is a spellbinding album, if not one that is easy to listen to.”
After their extraordinarily well-recieved debut, They Threw Us All in a Trench and Stuck a Monument on Top, people expected more bass-heavy artistic dance punk. With the departure of two of their initial four members, and the band’s disdain for the idea of genres or pigeon-holing, the sound was bound to change.
So instead of sticking around Williamsburg, Liars relocated to a remote cabin in the woods of New Jersey. After misspelling the title of one of their new songs, “Broken Witch,” in a Google search, they stumbled upon the stories of the Brocken witches of Germany. The town was thought to be home to witches and demons, and several people were brought to trial, primarily in the 15th century.
The band quickly became obsessed and wrote a dark, atmospheric record based on the witch trials (hence the title of the album). The result can be tough on ears looking for something polished and can be disappointing for avid fans of Liars’ first album, but open-minded music fans might just hear something spectacular.
The record evokes feelings similar to those brought forth by The Blair Witch Project, and no, I don’t mean feelings of corny, over-dramatic hype pieces (but great zing!). They Were Wrong takes you to a vast, grey forest, the ground coated in orange and brown leaves, the darkness slowly creeping in, but never fully devouring you. It’s equal parts anger, sadness, pride and regret, but it’s all wrapped up in this nerve-pulling shroud of darkness.
Maybe October 2004 wasn’t the time for They Were Wrong, but this October, nestled in the world of today’s experimental indie, might be the time. Do me a favor: the next time you find yourself walking through the woods this month, pop on They Were Wrong So We Drowned. If it doesn’t simultaneously fascinate and frighten you, then you don’t ever have to listen to it again. Your opinion can join the ranks of Rolling Stone and Spin and that’s fine! But let the album wrap around you, let it tug at the primal chords within you. You might just find yourself a new favorite fall record.