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Dixon Changes Plea to Guilty; Sentenced to 40 Years Without Parole
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Hunter James Dixon, 21, will serve 40 years without possibility of parole according to a plea agreement between Dixon and the District Attorney's office.
Wednesday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court the prosecution played a video of Hunter James Dixon's interview with Hopkins County Sheriff's Criminal Investigators. Investigator Dennis Findley was on the witness stand. Having begun the day's court activities at 8:42 a.m., Judge Eddie Northcutt called for a recess exactly one hour and 30 minutes into the testimony. During the break, Dixon decided to change his plea from not guilty to guilty.
Judge Northcutt stated to the jury Wednesday afternoon that he does not usually receive a plea agreement when the trial has begun but counts this as a unique situation. Northcutt stated that the agreement reach would be 40 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with no opportunity of parole based on the age of the children and the fact that it was continuous sexual assault of a minor under 14. This First Degree Felony comes with a greater penalty due to changes in the law regarding the fact that the act was continuous. No restitution, no court cost or fine was assessed in the punishment.
In speaking to the jury before thanking them for their service and dismissing them, Northcutt pointed out that Dixon was 20-years, 9-months, and 2-days old when he walked into jail and would 60-years, 9-months, and 2-days old before leaving prison.
Tuesday, Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison presented the jury the video of the Child Protective Services Forensic interview with the children who made an outcry that led to the arrest, indictment, and trial of Dixon.
Monday afternoon, Harrison had called as witnesses those whom he called key relationships to Dixon that were involved in the case. Harrison had diagrammed for the jury the relationships of Dixon to his sister, his parents, to the father of the children who made the outcry, and others.


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Wearing Orange, 400 Delco residents unite & march Media for sensible gun policy – Time for a Change!
MEDIA >> More than 400 people wearing orange filled the Second Baptist Church of Media Friday night in a show of unity to shoot down gun violence.
It was standing room only at the Wear Orange Rally and Walk for National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
The rally and walk sponsored by Delaware County United for Sensible Gun Policy is Cochaired by Terry Rumsey and Robin Lasersohn. The group is lobbying to pass legislation to establish universal background checks on guns sales in Pennsylvania with House Bill 1400, which is sponsored by state Rep. James Santora, R-163, of Upper Darby.
Rumsey and Lasersohn spoke about the importance of contacting legislators to work toward sensible gun policies. Lasersohn wants to rename Friday's National Gun Violence Awareness Day to National Gun Violence Awareness and Action Day.
Legislators state Sen. Tom Killion, R-9, Rep. Santora and state Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, D-161, attended the march and rally to advocate and support an end gun to violence through legislation.
It came on a day – National Gun Violence Awareness Day – when four different shooting incidents took place in the city of Chester, including one that took the life of a 16-year-old walking to school at Chester High.
Killion has authored Senate Bill 501, which would work to get the guns out of persons facing a protection from abuse order in domestic violence situations. Currently in a domestic abuse situation the person subject of the order has 60 days to give up their firearms, and they can give them to a friend or relative. Under Killion's measure a person suspected of domestic abuse would have to surrender their firearms to a law enforcement officer within 24 hours….


The night after Nossons Levaya, Chanochi and I were carrying Nosson's A''H travel suitcase (since he was by Mendel Rubashkin for the weekend) from the car to the house and I got my first message from Olam Haemes. Along with the gemara and iPod (full of tanya lessons, interestingly he was in middle of a lesson on "sharei yichud") that Nosson always took with him where ever he went was a book on meta-physicality. The book's cover was holding his last place in reading and the subject of the page? "It is not possible, with our finite minds, to understand the infinite ways of the A-mighty."


After having lunch at Plengkung Restaurant in Kuta area, I decided to walk around and found this interesting and colorful structure.
This Old Chinese Buddhist Temple in Kuta is one of the many cultural landmarks in Indonesia that can be found in Bali's own Chinatown. Vihara Dharmayana Kuta temple is located a kilometer east from Kuta's main coastal strip.
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This old age Chinese Buddhist temple was one of the Buddhist sites in Bali that is visited by Tibet's 14th Dalai Lama on his tour in 1982.
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Stepping into the temple's courtyard gives the visitors a calming sense of peace and tranquility, with its insenses smoke from the altars that adds to the spiritual atmosphere. Kuta oasis is comprised of a main structure, known as the Baktisala, which features large round lanterns hanging from the rims of its roof that is supported by giant red pillars wraped by the menacing dragons.
Next to it is a smaller structure, where family prays infront of a smaller relic this place is called Dharmasala. More over at the opposite of Baktisala is a unique place for worship where prayers are made to the "Four Faced-Buddha", it is surrounded by small moat where collection of tutles swim or bask on the stones that gives a pleasant sight.
Visitors are welcome but there are rules to be followed, which includes the proper attire no shorts or singlets in particular, no picture taking in the prayer room, taking picture of certain relic is forbidden.
A friendly temple keeper usually stands outside the altar that gives useful insights of the temple and history, more of a tourist guide.


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University of North Dakota Scouting Report
by bwahlberg | Sep 12, 2013
This week the Montana Grizzlies head back to North Dakota to hopefully get revenge on a rather embarrassing loss last year where we saw UND shatter a few passing records against our secondary in a loss that guaranteed the Griz would be missing the playoffs. This year's team appears to be more solid in its scheme on offense, it has its leader (Johnson) at QB back, and the defense has some renewed confidence. All of which will be tested in a major way this coming Saturday. Let's get this going:
University of North Dakota: 1-1
69-10 win vs Valparaiso: UND worked to establish some ground game in this blowout, rushing for 255 yards against an inferior Valpo defense. UND added in another 286 passing yards with Ryan Bartels throwing for 212 and Joe Molberg throwing for 74. Valpo was held to just 174 yards and went 9-23 passing.
28-35 loss vs #6 South Dakota State: SDSU grabbed a big 35-14 lead but saw UND come storming back on the arm of Joe Mollberg who came in to replace Ryan Bartels who was missing wide open targets far too often. SDSU dominated in the trenches with their main running back rushing for 295 yards and 3 TDs, meanwhile their QB added in about 160 passing and 2 passing TDs. UND's two QBs combined for 437 passing yards and Mollberg had about 260 of those yards plus 2 TDs. Greg Hardin was… well… Greg Hardin, 207 receiving yards. SDSU controlled the clock with 35:00 TOP and they forced 3 turnovers. SDSU's problem was they got complacent with a 21 point lead and just went totally cold. They did not do well on 3rd down conversions and let UND almost tie up the game. UND had the ball with a few minutes left and were looking to march down the field to tie the game and force OT but an interception ended the game.
#84 Greg Hardin, WR – In just 2 games Greg has 370 receiving yards and 3 TDs. This guy is the best WR in the Big Sky if not the FCS. He is fast, he can break tackles, and he makes up for QBs mistakes. Against the Griz last year and in the SDSU game I saw him adjust and come back to grab floating/wobbly passes and then break a tackle and turn them up field. Greg demands double coverage if you hope to contain him. Greg's also their main kick returner and he's already taken one in for a TD in the Valpo game.
#14 Joe Mollberg, QB – I'm going to take a guess that the 6-2, 230 pound Mollberg will start the game for UND. Against SDSU he was more accurate in the passing game, especially on deeper passes. He also looks like he can escape the pass rush a little better. Bartels is the other QB we may see, he's a tall QB as well but was mis-firing on a lot of passes against SDSU.
#19 Kenny Golladay, WR – Kenny actually has more catches than Hardin (13 compared to 12) but his numbers otherwise are less. 175 yards and 1 TD for Golladay, he's a tall guy as well at 6-4, a big possession WR that looked pretty quick against SDSU. Kenny's also the primary punt returner, he's already got a TD on a kick return in the game against Valpo.
#3 Jake Miller, RB – Jake is the primary running back that UND leans on. What's interesting is that he's got 140 rushing yards and 3 TDs this year… not bad, but 108 of those yards and all 3 TDs came against Valpo. Tough to say if, when facing equal talent that UND doesn't run well OR that they just had to start passing a lot more once they were down a few scores.
#83 Jameer Jackson, WR – Jackson caught my eye against SDSU. He's another big and physical WR (6-3, 237). He RAN in a TD out of the wildcat on a play where he hit and ran over a few SDSU defenders. He also had 60 receiving yards in that game as well. Watch for him all over the field.
#53 Garrison Goodman, LB – I believe he's their starting middle linebacker, Goodman leads the team so far with 10 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 1 sack and 2 pass break ups. He only played about half the season last year before an injury cut his season short and he still finished 4th on the team in total tackles.
#4 Daryl Brown, DB – Brown seemed to be all over the field in the SDSU game. He's got 10 tackles already and even a TFL.
#46 Dominique Bennett, OLB – was the team leader in sacks last year and already has 1 this year as well as a team-leading 4 QB hits. Pass-rush seems to be his specialty, he's also got 9 tackles so far this season.
– UND's offense is averaging 138 rushing yards and 361 passing yards per game. Compare to Montana's defense which allows 123 rushing and 205 passing.
– UND's defense allows on average of 190 rushing yards and 125 passing yards per game. Compare to Montana's offense who is averaging 246 rushing yards and 251 passing yards.
– UND is -3 in turnover margin, UM is +1
– UND's current average TOP is around 29:00 while UM's is 36:00.
– UND's punt return game averages 16 yards per return, UM allowed just 5 yards per return against App.
– UND is still perfect when scoring in the red zone (10-10 with 9 of those being TDs) while UM is just 63% (5-8 with 4 of those being TDs). Granted 1 of UM's "failed" RZ attempts was the kneel down at the end of the App game.
– On defense UND has allowed scores on 3 of the 4 opposing team's attempts, 2 of those being TDs. For the Griz they've only allowed 1 score in the red zone on just 1 attempt but no RZ touchdowns yet.
Keys to a Grizzly victory
1. Pass rush. Mollberg and Bartels need to feel the turf a lot. The D-line has to get to the QBs and disrupt their game all day long. SDSU hit a nice stride early disrupting Bartels and forcing a lot of errant passes. That will go a long way to keeping the passing game in check. This could be a huge game for our D-line, UND is breaking in 3 new guys on the O-line. If our front 4 can get to the QB and then there's the occasional Tripp or JP blitz as well that will really put their pass attack on it's heels
2. Pass coverage. Look, they're going to get yards, UND is going to come out tossing the ball early and often. They'll look at the App State game and take a few things away that they'll look to capitalize on. I think they're going to test Hermanson big time, he still showed issues in the App game with some bad angles and what looked like being out of position, also stumbling on some deeper routes. Hermey and Tully will really be tested in this game. I assume they're going to be providing a lot of help to the corners over top. Our corners are going to need to not only stick with the WRs but keep on them once the ball is thrown. Sounds silly but last year and against SDSU I saw the UND QBs throw passes that were not on target, it was pretty much for anyone to go and get, consistently the UND WR's would adjust, move, cut back and go get the ball, usually being wide open. It also seemed to me that last week UND had great success chopping up zone pass defense. I would suspect we'll see more nickel defense where Harris, Dennard, and Goodwin will all be on the field at once.
3. Make UND 1-dimensional. Don't let their ground game get going. We'll probably need Tripp and JP in pass coverage a ton and as long as the rushing option is limited for UND we won't have to worry about stacking the box. Also watch that wildcat formation.
4. Control the clock. Heavy doses of Van, Canada, and Counts will be huge. Last year the Griz suddenly scrapped their rushing game and tried to get in a passing shootout with UND, and we all know how that ended up. Even with new QBs and three new guys on the O-line UND is a tremendous passing team and going up against their strength seems to me as a big mistake.
5. Don't get comfy. SDSU almost fell victim to this last week. If it's the mid/late 3rd quarter or into the 4th and we're up by 2-4 scores, don't get conservative.
6. The punt/kick game concerns me. Here's why. Shaw is smashing the threads off the ball right now and I'm worried he's going to out-kick his coverage in this game. Angle the ball to the sideline, kick it out of the end zone on kickoffs, and have your coverage team stay in their lanes
7. Limit the big plays. Double-teaming Hardin will do that to some extent but I expect UND to throw a lot of new stuff at the Griz. Possibly some more screens, using the Wildcat a little more, shorter passes with more up-field blocking.
8. Play-action could be huge. UND's secondary impressed me when watching the SDSU game. They are quick, athletic, and cocky (looked like lots of talking going on in that game). If the Griz stick to a ground and pound game plan some well-timed play-action passes might beat the defense if they start to creep up and defend the run a bit more.
9. Win in the trenches. I've got other points posted on this but if you look at it the Griz will start 5 starters from last year's O-line (assuming Poole stays at guard) and 3 of the 4 starting D-linemen. UND starts just 2 starters from last year's O-line and I don't think any returning starters from last year's D-line.
10. Win the turnover battle. Force some INTs and don't fumble the ball away in the red zone this time around.
Naturally I'm nervous about this game. I still can't shake last year's game against UND and I'm just not convinced now that the App game was a good test of how our defensive secondary is. This will be a trial by fire for our DBs and I hope they're up to the challenge. I don't see UND controlling the line of scrimmage and we are better at QB/RB than they are. We've got to take maximum advantage of that. I think this will be a tight and stressful game, long and drawn out Griz TDs could be met with quick strike UND TDs. As long as the Griz play clean, stick to their plan, and don't get complacent I see a win here – but all of the factors of going on the road and the UND pass attack has me worried.

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There's so much more to try than pumpkin spice lattes!
Every season has its own custom culinary trends. Summer means ice cream and BBQ, winter means hot chocolate and soup, and most people think that that the midst of fall means an abundance of pumpkin spice lattes and apple pies. But, have you tried these 5 fall foods? They're sure to become your new seasonal favorites.
Nothing says fall like a trip to your local cider mill to pick apples, take cute instagrams, and most importantly, eat doughnuts. Covered in brown sugar goodness, apple cider doughnuts will leave you licking your fingers while wishing fall, and dessert time, could last forever.
Did someone say beer? And no, I'm not talking about the keg beer you find at every party. I'm talking about pumpkin beer. This seemingly unlikely pairing is truly a treat, not a trick. The rich, yet sweet notes of pumpkin in this brew will have you in the Halloween spirit in no time, making it the perfect fall drink for your Halloweekend pregame.
Apples have begun to make an appearance in classic savory dishes, like grilled cheese. So, why not put a fall-flavored spin on everyone's favorite comfort food and the grilled cheese's close cousin - mac and cheese. The crisp addition of apples to creamy, cheddar mac and cheese makes for a hearty and delicious meal that everyone will be fighting over at the Thanksgiving table. You can even add some bacon too, as this recipe does. What could be better?
Whether you're #glutenfree or just looking for a low-carb, pasta alternative, butternut squash noodles are an essential fall staple for any noodle-lovers pantry. They're just as good simply sautéed in garlic and olive oil as they are paired with a bolognese sauce. Butternut squash noodles definitely aren't your grandmother's classic spaghetti, but they'll have her wishing she thought of this fall food first.
Don't throw away the seeds after you've carved your pumpkin! Pumpkin seeds are a hidden jewel, especially when roasted. They can be made sweet, to taste like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, or savory, with a Cajun kick. After roasting the pumpkin seeds to your liking, add them to trail mix for an easy snack, ideal for every busy college student on-the-go who always wants to carry a little bit of fall with them. Make sure to save your pumpkin seeds this year and you won't be sorry.


In recent news, we have confirmed news that One Plus 6 which previously was believed to have 128GB storage has been improved. Confirmed news says that it will have 256GB internal storage to store all your information.
This has excited One Plus and general Android fans as One Plus has been constantly successful because of its low price and tremendous hardware capability. Often recognized as one of few brands that still sell powerful and efficient smartphones, this news has impressed not just One Plus fans but Android community in general. However, there are many pessimistic approach to their news. Few users complained the lack of build quality and camera quality on their OP5t phones.
Instead of listing out the specs, we would like to list the possibilities. High chances are One Plus 6 phones will ship with Oreo and not the stock OS but a slight revamp developer build. If it ships with Nougat, there will surely be an update queued. We now know that the storage is 256GB and Snapdragon 845. 8GB RAM was also confirmed by Pete. Many believe that the design will be similar to One Plus 5T and not much of a change will be involved when it comes to that. iPhone X similar screen notch and headphone jacks were also noted. Glass rear with dual cameras and fingerprint scanner and 6.28-inch screen. These are the specs that we know so far. More information will be updated in our future blogs.
As noted in our Five Reasons not to Pre-Order Samsung Galaxy S9 at launch many smartphones are now shipped with Oreo but the selling point here might be storage that they're offering. With some improved camera quality and better and feasible OS build changes (Proper Gallery, Camera and Video controls) One Plus 6 can fill the void between an Android phone and an iPhone. After all, it is proven that One Plus 6 can do what iPhones do with minor performance differences. I still remember my friend's iPhone 4S beating One Plus 3 at everything, however with the price in mind, it is indeed an efficient smartphone.
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Best Quotes of Dak Prescott
Updated On January 12, 2023 | by Niall
The full name of the US football quarterback Rayne Dakota Prescott was born on 29 July 1993. He is known for Dak Prescott's short name and plays with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL (NFL). And he played the Mississippi State Bulldogs for university football. At the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Cowboys made their choice.
Dak Prescott was also named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and was selected as a Pro Bowl. He's one of the most exciting soccer quarters.
Here are some of his inspiring quotes.
"I've been in situations where I was the only black guy. We're in a time now where nobody wants to see that. But it still happens."― Dak
"I've always wanted to play quarterback, and I lucked out to be able to play for my favorite team – America's team. I'm just living the moment. I feel like all of this was supposed to happen. When you work hard, things work your way."― Dak
"I'm just trying to win games and give my team a chance, win as many as we can week in and week out."― Dak
"I hate to lose. It's a bad feeling, but, I mean, it kind of gets you resettled, gets you back right."― Dak Prescott
"When I was younger, I used to pray that I would die before my mom. That's just how much my mom meant to me. I couldn't imagine being in this world without her. But then seeing cancer – seeing what it can do to somebody – as strong and as tough as she was, there was nothing she could do. Cancer is a dirty, dirty deal."― Dak
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"I will never have a sip of alcohol and get behind the wheel again. Regardless if I'm 300% sure that I just had a sip and I can drive. It doesn't matter."― Dak
"If you're a competitor, you want to win. That's enough to play for, simple as that."― Dak Prescott
"If there's one perk, it's being the quarterback of America's team and being able to make a difference off the field."― Dak Prescott
"I've been through a lot off the field. I think that kind of translates onto the field. Football serves for a lot of life lessons, and so it allows me to stay humble and continue to work."― Dak Prescott
"I want to go where I'm the difference. I want to make something out of nothing. I want to be the reason someone is great."― Dak Prescott
"I'm hard on myself. I'm my biggest critic."― Dak Prescott
"I grew up in Haughton, Louisiana. I go to my white grandparents' house, and then I cross the railroad tracks and hang out with my black grandma. We have English teachers on my white side. My grandpa is a principal. And then you go to the other side, and people have been in jail."― Dak Prescott
"I've always had high expectations of myself. I've never felt that there was anything I couldn't do in this world."― Dak Prescott
"When I chose Mississippi State, of course I dreamed about being a big-time college football player. But I'm so grateful that actually became a reality – and it became a reality in a small town."― Dak Prescott
"I don't think people know how much time and effort truly goes into the game and goes into simply just scoring a touchdown. So when you get that opportunity, you should be able to be free and be relaxed from all the pressure that went into scoring that touchdown and have fun."― Dak Prescott
"A few weeks after my mom passed in November of 2013, I came back from an injury and entered the Egg Bowl in the second half against Ole Miss. I'll never forget the feeling when I walked back out on the field. As I walked into the Egg Bowl, the crowd stood up and clapped like they were enveloping me in a giant hug."― Dak Prescott
"If somebody says I'm a leader or notices the things I try to do to be a leader, it's the ultimate compliment."― Dak Prescott
"I don't really put too much pressure on myself. The only time people feel pressure is when they put it on themselves and listen to the outside stuff. I have great teammates and great coaches that do the right things around me that allows me to just focus on the game of football."― Dak Prescott
"I am smarter because I stayed in school, and I am a better football player."― Dak Prescott
"There are a lot of guys who play in pro-style offenses who are not prepared when they come out of college. Either you're coaching the quarterback to be a quarterback, or you're not."― Dak Prescott
"If we're doing a class project, then I'm going to be the one talking and taking the lead. I might not necessarily put all of the work in the project, but I want to help and do as much as I can and get everyone going in the right direction."― Dak Prescott
"Back when I was a senior in high school in Haughton, LA, I had a chance to go to LSU. Everyone I grew up with adored LSU, including my mom. But I chose to come to Mississippi State because I wanted to start a new tradition instead of perpetuating an established one."― Dak Prescott
"On the field, I went from an anonymous redshirt to a short-yardage specialist to a Heisman Trophy candidate. Off the field, I showed up as a wild kid and grew up."― Dak
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Test Drive: Western Star's 57X Hits the Road
August 12, 2022 • By Jim Park • Bookmark +
Western Star's new 57X has a solid, beefy look and styling cues to match the pedigree.
Photo: Jim Park
We'll soon see a new Class 8 highway truck cruising our highways and byways. You may have to look closely for the badge on the hood or the air intake cover to identify it. From a distance, you'd be forgiven for mistaking Western Star's new on-highway flagship, the 57X, for another aero-tuned highway hauler. Truck designers are edging inexorably closer to the ideal wind-cutting profile, blurring the distinctive looks of yesteryear into vague similarity.
Get a bit closer, though, and it's easy to see the Western Star 57X isn't just another cookie-cutter aero truck. It's got a solid, beefy look and several not-too-subtle styling cues to match the pedigree. Dig a little deeper, and the premium look and feel of the interior, coupled with some significant technology upgrades, say Western Star loud and clear.
Some dyed-in-the-wool traditionalists will turn their noses up at the 57X, but Western Star will win its share of converts, especially among those who understand the value proposition in a well-engineered premium highway truck. It still has to make money for its owner. You don't get by on good looks alone anymore.
"Our customers demand more efficiency because the cost of every mile matters more now than ever," said Anthony Pires, brand manager for Western Star Trucks, when introducing the 57X. "They need increased safety because they need that peace of mind for the task at hand. And let's be real, they deserve every creature comfort we can deliver in our products."
The 57X offers plenty of all three.
Spec'd to Run
The 57X is targeted at interstate truckload haulers. "As for GWV limitations, we're targeting anything 80,000 pounds lighter," said Ryan Major, on-highway product marketing manager. "Anything heavier than that, we're recommending the 49X or 47X, depending on the application."
My 57X test ride had a DD15 505/1750 Gen 5 engine and DT12 transmission.
That said, Western Star has included the DD16 engine at 600 hp/2,050 lb-ft of torque, along with a 16K steer axle and 46K drive axles, in the 57X data book. With those specs, hauling heavier than 80,000 pounds is still an option for folks in the West and up in Canada.
Also available are the Gen 5 DD13 in ratings from 370-525 hp and 1250-1850 lb-ft, or the Gen 5 DD15 at 425-505 hp and 1550-1850 lb-ft. Cummins is not included in the powertrain options.
Detroit's DT12 On-Highway Series (direct or overdrive) is the standard transmission, but customers can opt for a 10-, 13-, or 18-speed manual model from Eaton Fuller. However, if you opt for a manual transmission, many of the Detroit Assurance 5.0 options and Detroit's Intelligent Powertrain Management functionality will be lost.
Detroit drive axles are standard with 21K and 23K single-axles, and 40K-46K tandems of AirLiner suspensions. For steer-axle suspensions, customers can choose from standard taperleaf springs or air-ride options including AirLiner or Hendrickson's Airtek suspension. Meritor and Dana Spicer supply the drivelines.
Style, Comfort & Functionality
I expected something special from a premium owner-operator-targeted truck from Western Star. The 57X didn't disappoint. With three comfortable and spacious sleeper options available, customers can choose from 60- or 72-inch mid roof models or the very generous 72-inch Stratosphere high roof model. Gone is the enormous 82-inch option, but Western Star says the 72-inch model actually offers more cubic footage and a more open appearance than the great big bunk from the 5700.
The cab and sleeper layout, shown here in Timber brown, features a factory installation for a fridge with an optional "stand" for a larger customer supplied fridge, a hanging closet, the Driver's Lounge with dinette and tucked-away Murphy bed.
Photo: Western Star
"Even though this sleeper is 10 inches shorter, it's actually 22% larger by volume compared to the [82-inch] model," said Major. "There's more head room and a lot more upper storage area than the 5700, and there's a little more width in the base area.
"Our estimates suggest the 57X with the 72-inch sleeper will be somewhere around 1,000 pounds lighter than the 5700XE with the 82-inch sleeper," Major added.
There are storage cabinets in the front portion of the sleeper, which open up to shelf that runs around back wall. When spec'd with the optional side or rear windows, it feels light and roomy inside.
Sleeping accommodations include an optional upper bunk accessible via a telescoping ladder. The single-bunk version can be complemented by the optional Driver's Lounge dinette table and seats that we first saw in the 2018 Cascadia. With the Lounge option, the bed folds up into the back wall, vastly increasing the amount of functional living space in the sleeper.
Other sleeper options include a cabinet for a fridge, a mount for a flat-screen TV, and a pre-wired microwave cabinet.
If you opt for the optional idle-free battery-operated dual HVAC system, you get a factory-installed inverter with a shore power connection and a bank of four AGM batteries. These, Western Star says, provide up to 10 hours of cooling or 34 hours of heating from the optional Espar or Webasto heaters. Also included with the electric HVAC system is the premium insulation package, which also does a great job of keeping outside noise to a minimum.
Two trim packages are offered: the base model includes Mordura cloth seats, vinyl sleeper upholstery, and black-trim steering wheel switches and gauge bezels. The truck I drove had the premium package with Laredo leather seats, upgraded sleeper upholstery, bright trimmed control accents and upgraded LED lighting. Standard interior color schemes are quarry grey or charcoal black. The premium color scheme is Timber brown.
Optional premium seating features Laredo leather in Quarry gray (shown), Charcoal black or Timber brown.
I like the cab and sleeper interior layout in the 57X. It's roomy, functional, and easy on the eyes. I could certainly get used to flipping a couple of levers to get the Murphy bed down from its stowed position in the back wall. Having the table and seats back there would be a very welcome treat. There's sufficient storage easily accessible from the driver's seat, and it's really quiet while driving.
Here's a few other small but noteworthy items about the truck:
The windshield is now a single piece of glass; it's 28% larger than the 5700's and it's roped for faster replacement time.
The doors swing open 70 degrees, and there are two sturdy grab handles on the A and B pillars as well as a very sturdy map pocket on the door in case you need another handhold.
The cab side extenders are a full 24 inches, but the last 8 inches or so are plastic and held on with break-away mounts.
The steering wheel is now fully adjustable, up and down, fore and aft.
The headlight lens is heated to melt snow or ice or clear fog on really damp days, something LED lamps can't do on their own.
In short, the 57X checks all my boxes for a great work environment.
Digital Dash & Detroit Assurance 5.0
Up front you'll find a new dash panel. There's a 12-inch glass display in the A panel, and a 10-inch display over on the B panel. All the primary and safety system information displays on the main panel, while a selection of secondary information, as well as the entertainment options and Apple Car Play or Android Auto, display on the smaller touch-screen panel.
The ergonomic dash with digital interface features a customizable layout that gives you the data you need at a glance. Integrated steering wheel controls that let you change vehicle information and entertainment settings without taking your hands off the wheel.
With this truck, the digital dash is standard, while an analog dash similar to the one found in the 49X is optional. Western Star says if customers opt for the analog dash, the Detroit Assurance 5.0 display is seamlessly included in the center of the truck's dash. It still contains all relevant information and displays all warnings and notifications for the driver at a glance.
Optical navigation controls integrated into the steering wheel allow drivers to swipe and click to change vehicle information and entertainment settings without taking their hands off the wheel. Drivers can also swipe their way through the menus on the B-panel display. The icons are large so they're easy to see, and easy to hit with an extended and unsupported finger.
I didn't have a lot of time to familiarize myself with the controls or the menus prior to my drive, so I can't report on how easy it was to use. Exploring it while sitting still led me to believe that once you get used to the placement of the buttons, navigating through the options is easy without looking down at the controls.
I had no difficulty seeing the display in daylight conditions, but I can't say how it might look at night. Most of the display is black or medium blue in color with the characters in white, so I don't think it will be too glaring.
There might be a divergence of opinion on this new dash arrangement — and on the Detroit Assurance 5.0 suite in general. Owner-operators, broadly speaking, aren't widely regarded as early or always willing adopters of such technology.
I found it curious that Western Star gave this active safety technology such a prominent place in the launch of a truck targeted squarely at the market segment least likely to embrace it. That said, in these litigious times, if you're involved in a crash and don't have this equipment or something like it, plaintiff's attorneys will eat you alive. But the intent of the technology is reduce the likelihood of a crash with various interventions, or in the worst case, reduce the severity of an unavoidable crash.
While the Detroit Assurance 5.0 suite figured prominently in my test drive, I have to confess I'm still not sufficiently familiar with all the nuances of the system to pass trustworthy judgment on it.
There were some aspects I liked about it and others I didn't, but I'll refrain from elaborating too much because I may not have been using it properly. My two tour guides, Steve Mignardi, vice president of on-highway market development, and Alex Lee, Western Star's on-highway marketing specialist, coached and cajoled me through various scenarios to demonstrate the system, but some questions remained. What I'm comfortable telling you is that is it works as advertised.
I learned a few new things about the suite during my drive. But I became more convinced than ever that drivers using Detroit Assurance (or any brand's advanced safety system) would benefit greatly from comprehensive training on its functionality and use.
Daimler has produced a series of driver training videos and an app that allows a driver to plug in the VIN number of a specific truck to bring up training material relevant to that truck.
"Some fleets will have different generations of Detroit Assurance within the fleet, each with their own nuances [and not all fleets spec the full suite]," Mignardi told me. "We tied the training material to the specific truck to avoid confusion and to improve clarity for drivers."
Western Star tells me that customers can opt out of Detroit Assurance if they are dead-set against it.
"The Detroit Assurance with ABA 5 Suite of Safety Systems comes standard on the Western Star 57X truck. If, for some reason, a buyer does not want to have the industry's most advanced safety system equipped on their truck, they can deselect the system."
And with the exception of Active Brake Assist 5 (ABA 5), all Detroit Assurance features can be temporarily disabled, officials told me.
For drivers who prefer to spec a manual drivetrain but would still appreciate the extra measure of safety provided by Detroit Assurance, most features can be included on 57X trucks with manual transmissions. However, there are a few features that differ due to the use of a manual:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) will not operate down to 0 mph, as it would naturally stall at low speeds. The minimum speed down until which ACC will operate is gear dependent.
Active Lane Assist (ALA) is not available with a manual.
Brake Hold Mode is not available with a manual.
And due to the missing GPS module contained in the Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM) module of a DT12 transmission, the following features are not part of Detroit Assurance when you spec a manual transmission:
Traffic Sign Display
Active Speed Intervention
Driving the Western Star 57X
I had a couple of hours at the wheel of a 57X during the pre-launch media sneak preview held at the American Center for Mobility near Ypsilanti, Michigan, in early August. The truck I drove had a DD15 505/1750 Gen 5 engine and DT12 transmission. It rode on a 12.5K Detroit Steer axle with taperleaf springs; out back was a 40K Detroit tandem on 40K AirLiner suspension.
A new electrical architecture moves most of the electronic control units into the cab under the right-hand side of the dashboard. Its accessible from the cab or the engine compartment. It's located behind the red panel on the bulkhead.
Michigan highways are not renowned for their tidy smooth surfaces, but the suspension setup in the 57X did an admirable job taming the ride. Most notable was the solid handling of the truck on the pot-holed surface. I think some of the credit is due to the servo-assisted steering system that enables the Lane-Keep Assist feature. It also reacts to externally imposed steering inputs, such as potholes, and takes much of the jolt out of the steering wheel when you hit one.
That same servo motor, built directly onto the power steering gear, assists with the steering effort at low speeds, like while maneuvering into a dock. It makes that job a whole lot easier, but it stiffens up at highway speed, providing a nice sure-footed feeling to the steering.
There are no hills in that part of Michigan, so I can't say we gave the DD15 much of a workout. It did a solid job of getting us up to speed, and the engine brake was equally effective at slowing us down for a freeway off-ramp. Other than that, dragging around about 45,000 pounds of baled cardboard didn't prove very challenging at all for the Gen 5 engine.
Among the features I really liked were the very sturdy C-Loop mirror brackets, the really solid feel to the doors thanks to the top-notch rubber door seals (had to slam the door pretty hard to close it), the fit and finish of the interior, and of course the quiet environment. My truck had the premium insulation package, while likely contributed to the low in-cab noise level. There were, not surprisingly, no squeaks or rattles, no wind noise, and the sound of engine was pleasant.
So, a few final thoughts on the 57X. Aside from the overall recasting of the shape and styling of the truck, Western Star has made a lot of small but thoughtful upgrades to the truck that drivers and fleets are likely to appreciate, even if they don't jump out at you. Examples include the e-vault firewall-mounted electronic center, the two-piece painted bumper, and window options for the sleeper. There are 12-volt outlets and USB charging ports all over the thing, and the sleeper has dimmable LED lighting.
I think it looks better than the 5700XE it replaces, and the company says the 57X is 5.8% more fuel efficient. How can you argue with that?
Spec Sheet: 2024 Western Star 57X
Engine: Detroit DD15 Gen 5 505 hp / 1750 lb-ft
Trans: Detroit DD12 12-speed AMT overdrive
Front axle: Detroit 12,500 lb on taperleaf springs
Rear axle: Detroit 40,000 lb tandem drive axle 2.85:1 ratio; Airliner 40K air suspension
Sleeper: 72-inch Stratosphere high roof
No-idle battery-powered electric HVAC system
Driver's Lounge dinette with fold-down bed
Premium Timber brown interior with Laredo leather seats
Full aero package, side skirts, cab fairings, aero bumper
Detroit Assurance 5.0
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ABSTRACT The treatment of patients with acute and chronic pain not attributed to cancer or end-of-life conditions is a challenge for many clinicians. Although CDC guidelines that focus on the primary care setting have provided critical recommendations, evidence-based guidance is lacking on optimal duration of opioid treatment for postoperative and acute care in specialty settings. Over the last 2 decades, the liberal use of opioids has resulted in many unintended consequences, including dependence and abuse, illicit distribution of legally and illegally prescribed opioid medication, progression to IV heroin and an epidemic of overdoses, and most recently an increase in the incidence of HIV among patients sharing syringes, frequently in communities with historically low HIV rates. This article analyzes these complex issues and proposes strategies to help clinicians improve patient care through education and responsible prescribing.
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The Albsteig Trail is the oldest hiking trail in the Swabian Jura. We discover the region's scenic beauty on many narrow paths. Nevertheless, the Albsteig Trail is physically demanding and difficult throughout. So hikers have a decision to make: athletic hikers can do the Albsteig Trail in 15 stages; leisurely hikers can do it in 25.
The Albsteig Trail is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience, one highlight being the breathtaking view of Hohenzollern Castle. The vantage point on the Zeller Horn mountain is one of the most beautiful spots in Germany.
We hike past several other castles, caves and bizarre rock formations and discover a very special highlight: the Urach Waterfall on the outskirts of Bad Urach. And we are rewarded time and time again with fantastic views of the hilly landscape around Stuttgart.
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NASA Rover Less Than 100 Days Away From Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida -- On April 27, 2012, NASA's Mars Science Laboratory, carrying the one-ton Curiosity rover, was within 100 days from its appointment with the Martian surface. At that moment, the mission has about 119 million miles (191 million kilometers) to go and is closing at a speed of 13,000 mph (21,000 kilometers per hour).
"Every day is one day closer to the most challenging part of this mission," said Pete Theisinger, Mars Science Laboratory project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. "Landing an SUV-sized vehicle next to the side of a mountain 85 million miles from home is always stimulating. Our engineering and science teams continue their preparations for that big day and the surface operations to follow."
On Sunday, April 22, a week-long operational readiness test concluded at JPL. The test simulated aspects of the mission's early surface operations. Mission planners and engineers sent some of the same commands they will send to the real Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars to a test rover used at JPL.
"Our test rover has a central computer identical to Curiosity's currently on its way to Mars," said Eric Aguilar, the mission's engineering test lead at JPL. "We ran all our commands through it and watched to make sure it drove, took pictures and collected samples as expected by the mission planners. It was a great test and gave us a lot of confidence moving forward."
The Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft, launched Nov. 26, 2011, will deliver Curiosity to the surface of Mars on the evening of Aug. 5, 2012, PDT (early on Aug. 6, Universal Time and EDT) to begin a two-year prime mission. Curiosity's landing site is near the base of a mountain inside Gale Crater, near the Martian equator. Researchers plan to use Curiosity to study layers in the mountain that hold evidence about wet environments of early Mars.
JPL, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, manages the mission for the NASA Science Mission Directorate, Washington. More information about Curiosity is online at http://www.nasa.gov/msl and http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/ .
You can follow the mission on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/marscuriosity and on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/marscuriosity .
PHOTO: Spectators watch the Kennedy Space Center launch of the Mars Curiosity mission from the nearby Space Coast Art Festival in Cocoa Beach Florida on November 26, 2011.
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Economics, Banking, Finance, and Supply Chains
How the evolution of supply chains increased our wealth
To give you an idea of the complexity of modern supply chains, and the evolution of supply chains over time, the image at the top of the post is a conceptual model of the supply chain for "just" the meat industry in South Africa11. Image credit: A systems analysis and conceptual system dynamics model of the livestock-derived food system in South Africa: A tool for policy guidance..
One industry, in one country.
When you extrapolate that to all the products we consume, and how manufacturing of components, subassemblies, and finished goods occurs all over the world, as well as the activities needed to coordinate this, you start to get a sense of the complexity of modern supply chains.
Background/Perspective
The roles of information technology in supply chains
The movement of raw materials and finished goods
Verticle integration
The movement of sub-assemblies
Regional specialization
Firm level specialization
Production fragmentation
Do products really have countries of origin any more?
Services within supply chains
Comparitive advantage and position within supply chains
How do countries with few natural resources develop comparative advantages?
This blog post is a summary, and perspective, of the first chapter of a paper published by the World Trade Organization (WTO) titled Supply Chain Perspectives.
This paper is "branded" as a WTO document to the point that the author or authors are not even identified.
I say "perspective" as while the paper I'm summarizing also talks about national income disparities in global supply chains, this post focuses only on the evolution of supply chains over time, and ignores national income disparities. Having said that, you can read the full paper via the link above.
To me, this paper is clearly "pushing" the WTO perspective. Per the WTO website, the WTO is…
In brief, the World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only international organization dealing with the global rules of trade. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.
As you read this, keep in the back of your mind that the WTO is not without critics.
Criticisms come from people of various political viewpoints.
From what looks like opposite sides of the political spectrum, we hear that:
The WTO seems to clearly support multinational corporations over the residents of developing economies.
The very negotiating of tarrifs is anthetical to free trade, as free trade requires the elimination of tarrifs.
So as you read this, bear in mind that while it does NOT read like a propaganda piece, it is presenting a viewpoint from the perspective of the World Trade Organization.
Modern supply chains simply could not exist without relatively inexpensive computer systems and computer networking.
There seems to be a very direct link to the relative cheapness of global computing and telecommunications and the increasing complexity of our supply chains over time.
Without fiber-optic cables running along the bottom of the Pacific ocean, we might not today have smartphones at all, or at the very least, not nearly as cheaply as we do today.
The evolution of supply chains could not be at the level of today's complexity without the IT revolution that started in the 1980s.
In the beginning, poor transportation technology meant that all over the world, communities produced most of what they consumed.
The advent of sailing ships, steamboats, steam-powered trains, and high-quality highways changed this.
We could now produce stuff in one place, ship it around the world, and consume it someplace else.
Pre-industrial revolution examples are sugar, tobacco, and cotton.
The movement of manufactured items started with the movement of finished goods during the industrial revolution.
For example, Colt revolvers were popular around the world, while being manufactured exclusively in the United States.
The same was true of porcelain products manufactured only in China.
In fact, porcelain products today are called "China" because they originally came only from China.
Verticle integration is when a firm directly owns and manages the production of every component, and subassembly.
The textbook case of verticle integration was Ford in its early days.
Ford went so far as to own the forests where they grew the trees for the wood panels.
SIDE NOTE: This incidentally is where Kingsford Briquettes came from. They were initially made from the waste material from Ford's wood panel factory.
Verticle integration still exists, but not so much with physical goods these days.
Netflix opening their own studio to produce their own content is an example of verticle integration, as it reduces their reliance on having to buy content from others.
As our manufacturing abilities got more sophisticated, regions and firms developed expertise in making certain things:
Northern Italy became the chocolate capital of the world (and invented Nutella) which was made by several firms.
A French company (Valeo) became a major supplier of automobile air-conditioning systems to many European car manufacturers.
BMW started making aircraft engines, which were sold to aircraft manufacturers.
In fact, if you've ever heard the phrase "OEM parts", OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, and it specifically means sub-assemblies purchased from some other company.
Production fragmentation is a natural extension of firm-level specialization and is the extent of the evolution of supply chains today.
There is scarcely a product made today that is made by one company, let alone at one manufacturing facility.
Components and sub-assemblies are made by various firms around the world, shipped to the company who perform whatever the next steps are, and in the end, finished products are produced.
And this calls into question the way we identify the national origins of some products.
Clearly, onions that are grown in Mexico are from Mexico, but…
Are Toyota cars and trucks manufactured in Huntsville Alabama really Japanese cars?
Ford is now building cars in China. Are they American cars?
Geographic separation is now happening in services.
I visited a doctor in Round Rock Texas about 5 years ago and his medical scribe was in India.
He simply had an Internet-enabled audio link, via a speaker and microphone hanging on the wall, and rather than give directions to a medical scribe in the same room, he gave directions to a medical scribe on the other side of the world.
Call centers, data centers, other forms of transcription services, video editing, blog content creation, and pretty much any processing of information or content can now be done almost anywhere in the world.
The full spectrum of globalization and outsourcing activities are all based on the concept of Comparative Advantage, which essentially says activities and processes migrate to where some advantage allows it to be done cheaper.
While sometimes the comparative advantage is the possession of some needed resource (oil, lithium, etc), it's also created by virtue of societal and cultural things.
The comparative advantage shows up in a countries exports, as, by definition, whatever a country is exporting is what other countries want from them.
Singapore has no natural resources to speak of but has managed to develop a comparative advantage in several sectors.
Singapore's largest exports are machinery and transport equipment, electronics, chemicals and chemical products, miscellaneous manufactured articles, and electronic products.
Ireland has few natural resources to speak of but has managed to develop a comparative advantage in other sectors.
Ireland's largest exports are pharmaceutical products, organic chemicals, optical (photo and medical) apparatus, electrical and electronic equipment, machinery (nuclear reactors and boilers), essential oils (perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries), and meat.
I'm afraid that as interesting a question as that is, it's beyond the limited scope of this blog post.
I will dust off and examine that idea in a later post.
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Long Distance relationships can be one of the toughest types around.
I did say 'can be'. But with the right understanding from both you you, an LDR can also be the most rewarding and much better than a close proximity partnership.
These products will certainly get you started to something truly magical.


Wages & salaries for Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations in Auburn-Opelika, AL ?
The BLS estimates that in Auburn-Opelika, AL there were around 1,970 employed in the field of Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations.
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations in Auburn-Opelika, AL earned 13% less than average for Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations in the United States.
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations in Auburn-Opelika, AL earned 36% less than the average worker in Auburn-Opelika, AL.
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations in Auburn-Opelika, AL earned 56% less than the average worker in Alabama.
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Case Of Long-Missing Local Man Now Considered A Homicide
By Sascha Cordner & Associated Press • Dec 20, 2017
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Special Agent in Charge gives reporters an update Wednesday on Mike Williams. He's joined by Tallahassee Assistant State Attorney Jon Fuchs, whose office has also been working this case.
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The case of a long-missing Tallahassee area man is now officially considered a homicide. Investigators have found Mike Williams' remains 17 years after he allegedly headed for a duck hunt in Jackson County in 2000.
Listen to the story!
After receiving new information, Mark Perez says Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents spent days searching extensively at an undisclosed location for Williams, 31-years-old at the time. Perez is the Special Agent in Charge.
"That search led to the recovery of human remains and FDLE crime lab analysts confirmed through DNA analysis that the human remains are those of Mike Williams," he said. "It was also determined that 17 years did not hide how Mike Williams died. Further forensic analysis concluded that Mike Williams was in fact murdered. Now, that we have recovered the remains and have additional forensic evidence, our focus has shifted to bringing those responsible for his death to justice."
Perez says for now, FDLE is not disclosing how or when they found the remains, what condition they're in, how Williams died, or any other information that could give the killer an advantage.
The case has been considered suspicious for years and has been covered extensively by the Tallahassee Democrat. Williams' best friend, Brian Winchester, helped him write a $1 million insurance policy six months before he disappeared. Five years later, he married Williams' widow, Denise.
The FDLE announcement comes the day after Winchester was sentenced to 20 years in prison for kidnapping Denise Williams.
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Review: 'You Lost Your Watermark' by TK Echo
Eternity really might be waiting for them someday.
There are some qualities that always make a good song: a beat that you can nod your head to, a strong riff that makes you want to play guitar, lyrics that practically beg for you to sing along.
TK Echo's "You Lost Your Watermark" hits the, um, mark on those… and more. The four minutes and 59 seconds of rhythmic bliss qualify as a good fit for any growing indie playlist.
While one of their other singles, "Era," fits the punk tone TK Echo attributes to themselves, "You Lost Your Watermark" has a distinct late-70s revival feel. It's a vibe that works well with Chris Richards' vocals and highlights the band member's individual talents with their respective instruments.
From the opening harmonics on Richards' guitar to the long notes held as a background tone on Fiona Griffin's keyboard, the detailed layers of instruments are enough to require at least a second play.
The only letdown is that "You Lost Your Watermark" is one of just three songs on the TK Echo catalogue, and after a song like this, three songs is not enough.
Luckily, "Fade My Mind" fits well with this single on the band's first EP, S/K, providing at least one more song with a similar, borderline-addicting sound.
Hopefully, TK Echo continues to stray from their punk roots in whatever comes next. Moving forward with a sound like this, eternity really might be waiting for them someday.
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The Role of Sexual Self-Schema and Psychological Distress in the Relationship between Sexual Victimization on Sexual Functioning and Satisfaction.
Alexandra Medina
Sexual assault can result in a number of negative psychological effects among survivors, recent studies have shown that sexual assault can contribute to women's development of difficulties with aspects of sexual functioning, sexual satisfaction, and sexual self-schemas. Sexual dysfunctions are described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as an individual's inability to respond or experience sexual satisfaction. A national probability sample found that 43% of women experience sexual dysfunction. The goal of our study was to examine the relationship between sexual victimization severity and sexual functioning and satisfaction and its potential mediators. Specifically, we aimed to determine if sexual self-schema and psychological distress would mediate the relationship between sexual victimization severity and sexual functioning and satisfaction. In addition, we aimed to determine if sexual victimization severity will be positively associated with greater reported sexual dysfunction and sexual dissatisfaction. Participants were undergraduate women who reported a history of sexual victimization and volunteered to participate in exchange for extra credit in their participating psychology courses. Consenting participants completed measures online assessing exposure to sexual victimization, sexual functioning, sexual satisfaction, psychological distress and sexual self-schemas using the Sexual Experiences Survey, Sexual Self-Schema Scale, Female Sexual Functioning Index, and Sexual Satisfaction Scale-W. Data collection is ongoing. However, preliminary findings suggest a negative relationship between sexual victimization severity and sexual functioning and satisfaction and a negative relationship between psychological distress and sexual satisfaction. Findings have possible implications for determining indicators of sexual dysfunction by the severity of sexual victimization.
Medina, Alexandra (2019) "The Role of Sexual Self-Schema and Psychological Distress in the Relationship between Sexual Victimization on Sexual Functioning and Satisfaction.," OSR Journal of Student Research: Vol. 5 , Article 318.


I'd like to say that after a cheeky lunch date with a colleague on Tuesday that I "just happened to be passing" Lush, but I'll own up to you guys and say that after said lunch date I took a deliberate detour to Lush to check out the Valentine's Day range. I didn't intend to buy anything? But yeah. We all know how that works out, right?
So while I'm confessing my sins… I bought the Unicorn Horn for myself, and the Lonely Heart for Dan. Whoops! Hey. Don't judge me, Internet. I could have gone a bit loopy as there's a whole bunch more in the Lush Valentine's range that I'd like to try – namely the Love Locket (a ballistic big enough for two!) and the Heart Throb bubble bar… but no. I need to work on my Boxing Day sale stash first, as any true Lushie knows – Lush products are best used fresh.
The Unicorn Horn bubble bar is a gorgeous, multicoloured pastel horn swirled with candy stars and glitter lustre. It's on the relaxing end of Lush scents, heavy on lavender, ylang ylang and neroli oils. This is going to be the most perfect pre-bedtime bubble bar!
The Lonely Heart is a vibrant red heart-shaped bubble bar, covered in a gold glitter lustre. The lemongrass, bergamot, jasmine and ylang ylang scent of this bar stood out to me as a bit unusual and spicy, so I couldn't resist getting it for Dan. It'll have to be a weekend bath though – I doubt he wants to be the sparkly sysadmin, haha!
Have you tried anything from the Lush Valentine's Day range? Do you have your eye on anything?
I am planning to do the same to my friend on Saturday!
These look gorgeous! I didn't pick up any of the valentines stuff last year so hope to make up for it this year!
Do it! I'm a sucker for limited edition Lush stuff. One year, just after Valentine's day, Dan bought me every single last Valentine's mushroom that the Sheffield store had in stock. Best baths ever.


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On this project, a new gravity sanitary sewer collection system was installed to provide the residents with modern dependable sewer service. The saturated soil conditions caused the existing septic systems to have difficulty providing adequate sewer services.
When installing a new collection system in an established subdivision, the existing infrastructure must be considered during the design and construction of the location and depth of the gravity pipes. Establishing strong communication with existing businesses ensured that site access was maintained, disturbed areas were restored to owner's satisfaction, and that sewer service was not interrupted. Land owners of empty lots were contacted to discuss future developments to ensure proper placement of future sewer connection. Trenchless installation of the sewer pipes was required under the streets and driveways to aid in minimizing future settlement of the pavement.
The project provided service to 60 businesses and 2 residences and consisted of installing 28 sanitary manholes and over 7,600 feet of sewer main.


Where are WA Metro winners bred ?
I have always thought that its getting harder and harder to beat some of the Interstate bred horses compared to local WA bred horses running in midweek and Saturday races in metro Perth, so from time to time I will update this list and see where it finishes at the end of the season. I was prompted by the first two races today being won by Bob Peters horses and of course none of his are bred here. Prior to today, there were just four meetings held due to weather cancellations.
After four meetings 14 winners have come from Interstate matings and 18 from WA matings. There were a further two making a total of 20, but those races did not have a single Interstate bred horse to contend with.
Will be an interesting exercise Damien as the season progresses.
Be interesting to detail on stakes / $ earned too.
I'm more than happy to forego a couple of points in ability, to be able to collect twice the stake per win (ie + WestSpeed).
Obviously that's only for E/s purchased...............not WA bred, to E/s Sires.
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Starting too look like Westspeed isnt all that effect!!
Works for me - I won't touch non WestSpeed horses.
Usually that is a criteria for me as well but the Foxwedge I bought in February was a nice Colt. But this isn't just about buying Westspeed, because a lot of these Interstate sired winners actually have the standard Westspeed attached as they were bred by WA interests. What I'm suggesting by running these numbers is that throwing more incentives at WA bred horses to win Saturday races is a false flag, as a hell of a lot of Interstate bred horses win Saturday's regardless of bonus scheme or not.
The reason 2yo races largely remain in the hands of WA bred horses is that the majority of Interstate bred winners are in the 3yo plus category. For instance, Bob Peters rarely starts an early 2yo prospect, occasionally late in the season when they are almost 3yo but I can't recall seeing his colors in say lead up races to a Karrakatta Plate. Stables like Gangemi's tend to have more success in that similar vein as well. Interstate bred 2yo wins are more likely found in recent seasons via Simon Miller with Whispering Brook and the like.
I did look through the last eleven Karrakatta Plate winners, as I thought they would be dominated by WA bred winners, but it is 6 to 5 Interstate over local bred.
Would it not be fair to suggest that the winners (runners even) by E/s sires are generally going to(all) be out of top / higher quality mares - as no one would buy from, or send to crap mares from East.
Whereas the WA sired runners are going to be from across the board mares.
So bit skewed to the Easts favour to say it's just the sires getting those results.
Also on top of that you have E/s proven horses being brought in - tipping the results further that way.
On the flipside you could also say WA sires represent what, 5% of the stallion population ?
How many of each group were WestSpeed ?
Wasn't there a Stakes race Saturday ?
That's the +1 as there were no Interstate bred horses in that field.
Time permitting on Friday, I will go back to the start of the current season and filter through results for those that were Westspeed and won, and those that were not and won.
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It should be noted that Bob Peters only pays up for the base level of Westspeed, not the Extra. He doesn't qualify for the Platinum level as all of his are served in the East. Like I have said before, he tends to stay away from 2YO races, at least early in the season, so the locals have a real chance of improving their numbers starting in a few weeks.
Right now the Platinum scheme is failing to reap rewards, between non qualified and Bob's runners, that is around half of the current winners. That may change with the advent of 2YO's. Time will tell.


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Sustainable solutions for sports grounds
Stonnington City Council has provided an all-weather facility with the Gardiner Park Synthetic AFL field.
As Australia grapples with water shortages and waste and sustainability crises, councils are exploring new, smarter ways of managing their parks and sports grounds.
As Australia's waste load continues to grow and water levels in some regions drop to record lows, a number of councils are taking a lead on water usage and waste generation, including experiment with recycled materials and sustainable water management at their sports fields and public parks.
With most synthetic turf made up of plastics – 91 per cent of which end up in landfill – a number of countries from across the globe are leading the way in the use of sustainable materials in urban design to reduce landfill.
In the European Union, for example, authorities are rolling out restrictions on the use of rubbers in synthetic turf pitches both to allay health concerns and curb waste, with the Netherlands leading the charge.
Now, a number of Australian councils are following the lead and experimenting with the use of recycled artificial turf and sustainable storm water systems to minimise the environmental footprint of projects.
It also comes as local councils face mounting pressure over population growth, with some Sydney councils set to see population growth outpace supply of sports grounds by 20 per cent.
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Willoughby Council has recently completed a makeover of Northbridge Oval by recycling existing materials.
The 10,000 metre square field is one of the first publicly available synthetic turf sports grounds of its size in Sydney.
The field uses synthetic turf filled with washed silica sand and recycled crumb rubber sourced from more than 25,000 car tires, saving the equivalent of 69 tonnes from going to landfill.
This method has saved council thousands of dollars, a representative from Willoughby Council told Government News.
"Northbridge Oval was resurfaced in January 2019 with 69 tonnes of rubber infill granule reused from the existing surface, saving Willoughby City Council $43,000.
"The granule is an essential synthetic field component and provides impact cushioning for players. This was a positive outcome as it reduced the cost of the field resurfacing and saved the granule from going to landfill.
"It was the first time Willoughby City Council had recycled rubber infill from a synthetic field and as it was a success, it will be considered for similar projects," they said.
The oval also uses cutting-edge water harvesting methods, equipped with a vertical draining base made of concrete which collects rainfall for storage in dams.
The water collection system saves council more than 5 million litres of water each year and collects more than 7 million litres each year.
Meanwhile, Stonnington City Council in Victoria used synthetic turf for Gardiner Park AFL field, providing a quality, all-weather field that can be used around the year.
Gore Hill Park
Another park in the Willoughby area, Gore Hill Park, is also experimenting with sustainable ways to manage water.
The park in 2017 underwent a $10.5 million redevelopment which saw council fit out the park with an underground water retention tank.
Gore Hill Park on the North Shore of Sydney
As well as being fitted with an underground water tank aimed at collecting storm water, the park features bike racks, a playground, picnic tables, a function room, kiosk and accessible change rooms.
The project, which opened in March this year, was recognised at the Parks and Leisure Awards for innovative design, receiving a high commendation.
Sydney Park's water reuse project
In central Sydney, one of the area's biggest parks recently underwent a massive redevelopment which has seen it transformed into a sustainable water catchment.
The 44-hectare multi-award-winning parkland is the city's largest environmental project to date, and uses local water capture methods for reuse in the park.
Sydney Park in Erksineville is part of the city's bid to achieve 10 per cent of water demand through local water capture as part of its Sustainable Sydney 2030 plan.
Sydney Park captures 850 million litres of water each year and reuses it to irrigate the park.
The eco-hub uses water sensitive urban design to capture rainwater and use it to irrigate the park, capturing an incredible 850 million litres each year.
The park features a series of interconnected wetlands, cascades and spillways with sculptures and other interactive elements.
The park's sustainable design has seen it take out a swag of awards, including at the Good Design and Civic Trust Awards.
Councils under pressure
The shift towards sustainable design comes as councils come under pressure to keep up with demand for sporting grounds.
Earlier this year a report from the Alliance of Northern Sydney Councils (NSROC) warned that many councils will, by 2039, be unable to accommodate population growth with their current capacity of sports grounds.
NSROC in March last year released the report warning of a major shortfall in the supply and capacity of sports grounds.
The report found many facilities are already over capacity – forecasting that within 20 years an additional supply of 40 per cent would be required to support the needs of the region's projected population.
With a population slated to grow 36.4 per cent to 752,600 by 2036, an additional supply of 26 per cent would be needed by the year 2026 and an additional supply of 40 per cent by 2036, the report says.
The report calls for the creation of new or upgraded community infrastructure to keep pace with the growth.
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Accidentally we found the new & lovely Joo Chiat Cafe on our way to another cafe in Kabira, Ishigaki.
The cafe we intentionally wanted to visit was closed, even though their sign told us something different –opened everyday from 7 am–…be prepared, this can happen in Ishigaki.
We passed the new Joo Chiat Cafe sign on our way to the closed cafe, so we went back to check if this cafe was open. We were slightly late, after 9, and not sure if breakfast was still served. At the parking space a lovely smiling lady, the owner, told us we were welcome for breakfast (usually from 7 – 9 am). Lucky us!
We could enjoy breakfast outside on the terras overlooking the garden. The garden is full of local herbs and plants. With the light breeze going through the house, veranda and garden it was a pleasure to sit here together.
We had a friendly chat with the owner, who is Japanese but living in Singapore one part of the year and the second part of the year in Ishigaki. Joo Chiat Cafe is named after the area where she and her family live in Singapore. According to her an area with great international food and a place where many nationalities live together harmoniously. She would love her cafe to be a reflection of this.
The cafe is opened during the summer. She cooks breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu looks delicious. All prepared with natural ingredients. We noticed vegetarian dishes as well. I would love to try soon.