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Cabinet minutes cannot be confidential
Posted: Saturday, February 5, 2005

By Stephen Kangal

THE EDITOR: Having regard to the constitutional requirement that Cabinet in accordance with Section 75(1) be collectively responsible to Parliament "for the general direction and control" of TT, I cannot understand why Cabinet minutes/notes that constitute the legal authority for the disbursement of billions of taxpayers' dollars are considered confidential and not accessible to Parliamentarians or taxpayers. These minutes/notes have the status of executive fiat, rules and regulations (Cabinet laws). They must pass the test of transparency, accountability and be exempt from the practices of nepotism, political patronage, favouritism and discrimination.

The citizenry who stand to be affected by these quasi-laws (Cabinet's law making capacity) must be aware of these "laws" in their original text if they are to interpret them accurately. How can Cabinet fulfil its collective responsibility to Parliament, that is the custodian of the public purse, if Parliamentarians cannot scrutinise and have access to Cabinet minutes. Cabinet ministers now report to the media each week after Cabinet meetings and not to Parliament.

How am I, a taxpaying media commentator to verify accurately the conditionalities that Cabinet attached to disbursements to be effected by the $300 million TT Caricom Oil Facility to individual Caricom States when Minister Valley says that on the basis of Cabinet minute No 2625 they are (for) "poverty and social and economic development of the region." The beneficiaries must be individual Caricom States and not commercial entities such as LIAT. TT has established another fund geared to assist Caricom commercial entities. But the Prime Minister and author/originator of the Cabinet minute in question in his formal prepared speech delivered to the Tenth Special Meeting of Heads of Government says ". . . Caricom States (not LIAT?) can now draw down on these funds, which we have stipulated must be used for poverty eradication."

How can former Central Bank Governor and Parliamentarian Winston Dookeran, who legitimately raised the LIAT bail out issue in the House on Friday January 14 or for that matter The Speaker determine whether Minister Valley was correct? Cabinet minutes given their quasi-legal character cannot be shrouded in secrecy, be exclusively accessible to and the sole preserve of the Executive/Public Servants and be exempted from the Freedom of Information Act in an interactive democracy?

How are taxpayers to assess whether the daily expenditure of $1.2 million to provide a Tobago Sea Bridge Ferry Service is transparent if not by reading the relevant Cabinet minutes? I read that in the current Airport Construction Case that the Cabinet Secretary is being subpoenaed to verify the authenticity of a Cabinet minute admitted into evidence. A mere written authentication issued by the Cabinet Secretary certifying that it is a true copy of the original minute must be sufficient. The author of Cabinet minutes is the Honourable Prime Minister - not the Cabinet Secretary who has no Executive Powers and is a creature of Cabinet's creation.

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Thirty years ago columnist Lewis Lapham made the following observation:
There no longer exists a theater of ideas in which artists or philosophers can perform the acts of the intellectual or moral imagination. In nineteenth-century England Charles Darwin could expect On The Origin of Species to be read by Charles Dickens as well as by Disraeli and the vicar in the shires who collected flies and water beetles. Dickens and Disraeli and the vicar could assume that Mr. Darwin might chance to read their own observations. But in the United States in 1979 what novelist can expect his work to be read by a biochemist, a Presidential candidate, or a director of corporations; what physicist can expect his work to be noticed, much less understood, in the New York literary salons? ("A Juggernaut of Words," Harper's Magazine, June 1979: pp. 12-13).
Conditions have hardly improved three decades later. Now in the supposed "Information Age" six out of ten American households do not purchase a single book and one-half of American adults do not read one. Forty-three years ago in  1965 when the Gallup Organization asked young people if they read a daily newspaper, 67 percent said yes; in 2006, according to the NORC General Social Survey, only 11 percent of those 18-24 answered affirmatively. And yet "they" say we are saturated with informational overload!

I am most interested in the potential of this cyberspace medium to inform and to generate discourse, to enhance information literacy, and to truly be a "theater of ideas." This site features commentary, data analyses (hey, we've become a "factoid" culture), occasional essays, as well as the requisite links, put together for courses taught by myself and my colleagues.  Additions and updates are made daily If you do give feedback on one of the message pads scattered across these pages and wish a reply, please include your e-mail address.

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General sociological resources
Sociological theory
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Methods and statistics
Guide to writing a research paper
Exercising the imagination: Subject-based Inquiries
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Sociology of Death and Dying The premier tour.
The Times of Our Lives: Social Contours of the Fourth Dimension This path takes you just about everywhere, from circadian rhythms to the implications of historical ignorance.
A Sociological Social Psychology Another far-ranging tour, from the nature- nurture controversy to history's thumbprint on generations.
Marriage & Family Life On life's home base.
Social Gerontology We're in the midst of an aging revolution whose impacts will be felt for centuries to come.
Social Inequality Reflecting on the growing gap between America's haves and have-nots.
Gender & Society Have gender inequalities decreased or increased with social evolution?
Race & Ethnicity How well is the American melting pot dissolving inequalities between racial and ethnic groups?
Sociology of Knowledge To what extent are different types of knowledge socially constructed?
Demography Are social processes ultimately demographically determined?
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galentine 07-23-2012 05:38 PM

220 gallon too big for a beginner??
I've kept freshwater fish since I was a teenager and recently picked up a 75 gallon tank dirt cheap. I thought about setting it up for green spotted puffers (brackish water) and then converting to full marine when they got full size. (This is what was suggested to me when I expressed an interest in the puffers.) However, before I even started to set up the tank, my husband got me a 220 gallon tank! Now I'm thinking I should just forget the green spotted puffers and start out saltwater. We only have the tanks and stands (no equipment at all yet) and I know that realistically, it's probably going to be a few months before I will even put fish in it. I really want to make sure I have a good set up and know what I'm doing before I get any fish- I don't want to kill fish right away. It's certainly not good for the fish or me! I've been reading a lot on this and other boards, articles, etc., but I'm still a novice. My question is: would it be better to start the 75 gallon tank as I'm learning and then move to the 220, or should I just start out with the 220? I know there will be more money involved in the 220. thoughts??

Reefing Madness 07-23-2012 05:55 PM

220, definately. The more water, the more stable the evironment, the easier it is to keep. You are correct, it cost you a bit more to set it up. But, you'll love it so much (the 75g), you'll get upset that you didn't set it up that way to begin with. (the 220g)

Pasfur 07-23-2012 06:33 PM

Without a doubt, so long a you have the cash for correct filtration, etc, the 220 will be much easier. Not even close.

galentine 07-23-2012 06:40 PM

great, thanks! I'm going to start by building a sump this week.

Pasfur 07-23-2012 08:02 PM

Great place to start. Be sure to check out the article on sumps in our library, Steve did great job writing that.

Romad 07-24-2012 04:41 AM

220 gallons? *wipes drool off of keyboard* Please keep us posted on your progress - I'd love to see this setup in stages.

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Mike 07-24-2012 06:37 AM

I wish I'd gone that big when I bought my tank. The 55 we bought seemed huge at the time, and of course my wife (then girlfriend) didn't know what she was getting into. :twisted:

Like Reefing Madness said, the more water you have, the less susceptible it will be to fluctuations since it will take longer for any parameters to change. Plus, if you know you're ultimately going to want the 220, buying a 75 and all of the equipment for it now would only mean paying for all new equipment that can accommodate the 220 down the line.

fish monger 07-24-2012 08:04 AM

Agree with what everyone has said. 220 gallons, Wow ! I could only put something like that in my basement. My poor old 90 year old floors couldn't handle it no matter where I put it. That's old VW Beetle weight. Have fun !

galentine 07-24-2012 08:29 AM

Pasfur, thanks for pointing me in the direction of good article on building a sump. I've been looking allover and have found so many different schematics and pictures, I wasn't sure which way to go. And thanks to everyone for your responses. I will definitely post pictures as we set everything up!

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TROY -- Sacred Heart School has announced its plans to celebrate Catholic Schools Week.

Tuesday: Students who attended Family Mass have a Dress Down Day.

SHS Choir Concert - all students will be serenaded in the morning just after assembly;

Bingo Buddies - (10 a.m.) Students will "partner up" to play bingo in the gym.

Wednesday: Book Day. All students are to bring a book and may dress up as their favorite book character; Open House - (6-8 p.m.) Bring in a donation of baked goods to the faculty room before 5 p.m.

Thursday: Science Fair: Classes are invited to sign up and experience the upper grade's Science Fair.

Snowed in Day. Students will wear their PJ's to school and enjoy a movie in the gym (younger and older children will be split into two groups for two sessions). Slippers and blankets can be brought into school, if desired. Bring a water bottle.

Friday: Mass at CCHS for Troy area Catholic schools, approximately 8:20-10:45 a.m., for grades K-6 must wear regulation uniform. School buses will transport students to and from Sacred Heart and CCHS. Buses will leave at 8:10 a.m.

HOOSICK FALLS -- The faculty, staff and students of St. Mary's Academy invites the community to come "Discover Why Small Is Really Big."

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, the school will offer a week-long Open House during school hours.

The school will be hosting various events throughout the week including a Learning Fair, visit from local author, Donald Cook, an Academic Olympiad and a Faculty-Student Basketball Game on Friday afternoon.

Anyone interested in finding out more information about the school should contact Principal Maureen Daurio at 686-4314.

POESTENKILL -- The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder's Corners Road, will serve breakfast 8-11 a.m. Feb. 2. Menu includes eggs, home fries, regular and blueberry pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, toast and coffee and juice. Adults, $7; children under 10, $3.50.

ALBANY -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in partnership with the Office of General Services announce the continuance of the popular Capitol Civil War Tour, "1862: Red, White, and Battered - A Civil War Tour at the New York State Capitol," through June 2013. The free hour-long tour will continue to be offered on the first Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7. To reserve a tour, interested parties can register by calling 473-7582.


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CDTA, Schumer announce 40 miles of BusPlus routes

40 miles of BusPlus routes announced

Monday, October 21, 2013

ALBANY >> U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer attended the official rollout of 40 miles of the CDTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network Monday, where new BusPlus plans were announced.

BusPlus, CDTA’s version of bus rapid transit service, was introduced to upstate New York on Route 5 in April 2011, connecting Albany, Colonie, Niskayuna and Schenectady. The award-winning project has resulted in 20 percent ridership gains and prompted CDTA to pursue BRT routes on two of the region’s busiest transit corridors: Washington-Western Avenues and on Routes 4 and 32 along the Hudson River.

“Thanks to Senator Schumer and our network of government, transportation, community and business partners, we were able to introduce the first bus rapid transit line in upstate New York,” said CDTA chairman David Stackrow. “Its success has been felt at many different levels. In addition to providing greater accessibility for our community, it has made a tremendous impact in the area of economic development, and we are excited about the possibilities of what a BRT network can do for the region.”

Schumer also launched his effort to secure funds from the federal Department of Transportation in order to open one of the new Bus Rapid Transit lines.

“The bus rapid transit line expansion plans unveiled by CDTA are absolutely transformative for the Capital Region, as BusPlus will reduce traffic congestion, spur new economic growth, and save time for commuters,” said Schumer.

BusPlus has increased ridership on Route 5 to more than 4 million boardings and helped the region take notice of the economic benefits and innovative nature of CDTA’s robust transit system.

Schumer was instrumental in CDTA being awarded the Section 5309 Alternatives Analysis grant in the amount of $500,000 ($400,000 federal) to advance planning for the Washington Avenue-Western Avenue BRT project, which was endorsed by the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) in 2011.

CDTA is finalizing the Alternatives Analysis process of the Federal Transit Administration’s Small Starts program. Schumer’s support allowed CDTA to obtain more than $18 million in federal funds to implement the Route 5 BRT line.

The Capital District Transportation Authority will hold an open house on Nov. 12, 2013, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Milne Hall Room at the University at Albany – Downtown Campus at 135 Western Avenue, Albany, to seek public input on the proposed BRT line traveling the Washington-Western corridor.

The other proposed BRT line will cover the 15-mile corridor that connects Albany, Menands, Watervliet Troy, Cohoes and Waterford. The River Corridor has a large, growing employment base and connects to a host of CDTA services, including the other BusPlus lines. The proposed locations account for more than 2 million annual boardings, making it the third-busiest transit corridor in the Capital Region. BusPlus will reduce traffic congestion along Route 32 and stimulate economic development while reducing parking demand in the cities of Albany and Troy.

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Lucidity Enterprises Aquires Optronics

October 30, 2012

Optronics International, a manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty vehicle lighting, has been acquired by Lucidity Enterprise Co.

Optronics will operate as an independent business unit of the Taiwan-based lighting company, giving it direct access to Lucidity's manufacturing, R&D capability and experience with the global vehicle lighting marketplace.

The acquisition is the result of a longstanding, strategic relationship between the two organizations and represents a natural step in each company's evolution, they say.

Lucidity is a vehicle lighting manufacturer and supports OEs of both powered and non-powered vehicles. The company serves a global marketplace and its products have long been sold through other U.S.-based heavy duty lighting suppliers.

Brett Johnson, president and CEO of Optronics International, said that Optronics has been steadily gaining market share in the heavy duty and work truck markets, attributing much of the success to the company's customer-centered, can-do culture of listening and rapidly responding to needs with high-quality products that are realistically priced.

Johnson added that with the new resources available to it, Optronics will be even more flexible and aggressive in the pursuit of new product development, tooling and speed to market.

Lucidity purchased Optronics International from Harvard Place Investments, which has owned the company since 2009. Customers and industry partners will see no change in service, accountability or how the company conducts business.

Optronics will continue to manufacture and deliver its products, while providing uninterrupted support to their distribution network and customers. Optronics will also renew its efforts to advance efficiency and innovation, with the same team of dedicated and experienced managers and staff.

Company officials from both organizations stated that the Optronics brand would continue to be a fixture within the heavy duty, trailer, RV, transit, agriculture and marine markets it currently serves and that it will expand into new markets as well.

Optronics will maintain its headquarters in Tulsa Okla., manufacturing facility in Muskogee, Okla., and its distribution facility in Elkhart, Ind. The company expects to grow its physical presence in the U.S. as a result of the acquisition.


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Custom Mini Trucks - Ridin' Around - March 2005

Mike Alexander
Mar 1, 2005
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Layed Daily
Nick Wells from Lafayette, Virginia, is proud to say that at 18 years old, he's "LAYD DLY," or at least his truck is. He drives his Nissan Hardbody as low as possible everywhere he goes. The cool thing about this truck is that it started as a $400 project, which Nick and his buddies fixed up. They did everything on the Nissan, from the airbag suspension to the bright-yellow paint. They even installed a system and PlayStation 2 and recarpeted the interior. Nick turned 19 in October, so his sister Brittany wanted to wish him happy B-day in her own special way by sending us pictures of her bro's ride. What a cool sis'. Nick, no more noogies.
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Flamed Dime
There are many die-hard mini-truckers in the state of Florida, which has contributed to the huge success of the annual Blooddrag show. George Heller is one of these die-hards, and he mobs his Dime around the streets of Jacksonville, showing off all his hard work. The truck features a full-hydraulic adjustable suspension, a smoothed exterior, and a custom flamed-tweed interior to match the flamed hot-rod primer. George plans on shaving a few more things, then going all-out on a silver-and-green-flamed paintjob. George would like to thank Leebo, Froggie, and Mini Truckin'. Look for a more complete version of his ride at Blooddrag 2005.
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Justin Cornett from Dayton, Tennessee, has been working on his '94 Toyota pickup for a few years to take it to the wild stages you see here. He has attacked every single part of his truck to transform it into a feature-worthy ride. The 'Yota is body-dropped hard over a set of 18-inch Dante Vertigo wheels covered in 215/35R18 Nankang N2 rubber. Justin's ride features a full air-ride suspension for smooth adjustability over the big bumps and has received various bolt-on upgrades, including a phantom grille and 4x4 fenders. The exterior is also fully smoothed for that show-winning look. Justin would like to thank all his friends who spent long weekends in the garage, his parents for their support, Michael's Wheels and Tires, and his club IV Everlow. If you see Justin around, tell him to get his truck finished and come to some major shows so he can have a chance at a feature.

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Behind the Scenes: Full-Size Pickup Design

Why American Pickups Look the Way They Do, and What's Next

Gary Witzenburg
Jul 27, 2007
Photographers: The Manufacturers
Everyone obsesses about automotive styling. Just look at auto shows, where the aisles overflow with sexy concepts pointing to the direction car design is heading. But how much attention is paid to pickup-truck styling?
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We can't help but wonder how, as each new truck is conceived and born, designers are working and scheming to one-up their competitors. We chatted with designers of all the full-size pickups (GM, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, and Toyota) about today's North American market to learn what they're thinking, and where they're going next.
All talk about customer tastes and needs. All emphasize tough, strong, broad-shouldered looks, especially with front ends. However, what buyers need often comes down to capability. So how does one effectively differentiate itself to steal (in many cases) brand-loyal customers away from the rest?
Ford truck design director Pat Schiavone puts the design dilemma into perspective: "Truck customers are an interesting breed," he says. "They love their trucks, and they always dislike whatever it is you just did: 'What are you doing to my truck? You're ruining it!' But I believe in my heart that if it feels right to us, ultimately it's going to feel right to the customers.
"You design trucks differently from cars," Schiavone adds. "You start with their capability and functionality and use that as a springboard for their design."
Because GM's pickups are the newer trucks this year, and there are two of them, we talked to the exterior and interior designers who worked on both. Our other four interviewees spoke on both topics.
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John Cafaro is GM's full-size truck exterior-design director. Prior to this assignment, he honed his talents on Corvettes, Camaros, Firebirds, and Fiero sports cars, among others.
TT: What were your vision and objectives going into this project?
JC: One goal was to create trucks that were as tough-looking as any out there. With the Sierra, we wanted to communicate a sense of power with a tall, vertical grille and a powerful center section through the hood. The Silverado focuses on width--headlamp to headlamp, corner to corner--a more lateral look. One big advantage was that we were allocated money to do specific sheetmetal for the Chevy and GMC. First time that's happened.
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TT: What was your biggest challenge?
JC: Bringing the tight gaps that you see on the best cars in the world into a large body-on-frame vehicle. Getting everything tight, smooth, and consistent. We wanted the stance and toughness but also to raise the bar in quality and refinement. That enabled things like world-class aero numbers. We closed the gaps and tightened the surfaces, and in the wind tunnel, its numbers approached those of the C4 Corvette.
TT: Any major changes in direction?
JC: At one time we were trying some softer shapes, thinking that might be more modern. We took those to customer clinics, and they didn't want a soft truck. They wanted definition, some muscle in the shape, like a bodybuilder. There's a distinct style and proportion to an American pickup, and if you stray very far beyond that, you can get into trouble. These trucks push the boundaries--quicker windshield, flush glass, wrap-under doors, beautiful door handles, sculpted shapes in the fenders--yet have real American-truck cues: powerful front, aggressive, wide, stable stance. Then we put another layer of refinement in the lamps and grille. They have dual roles: rugged work partners and beautiful pieces of design.
Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Interior
Dennis Burke is GM's full-size truck interior design director. Before taking on the challenge of redesigning GM's full-size truck interiors, he worked on numerous concept- and production-vehicle exteriors.
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TT: What were your vision and objectives going into this project?
DB: To vastly improve every aspect of interior quality: fits, materials, gloss levels, grains. After that came improved spaciousness, interior storage, and useability. One of the most significant gains was to get the instrument panel down and away from the occupants, which contributes to a more open environment, without sacrificing packaging or storage space.
TT: What was your biggest challenge?
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DB: Getting gaps down to equal or better than those of the competition. That required a paradigm shift in thinking in the corporation, and it does add some cost. That Bob Lutz mandated from the top that we were going to be as good as the competition, with no excuses, had a huge effect. Gary White, our VLE, said, "We're going to do the highest-quality interiors," and he opened up his budget to allow that to happen. We have a PQ [perceived quality] team that comes in at every phase and gives an assessment of where we are relative to the competition.
TT: What else is special about these interiors?
DB: We offer two completely different interiors. The work-truck interior is a little more robust, which you expect in a work truck, and accommodates a bench seat. The premium interior, shared with our new SUVs, has every amenity you get in a Yukon Denali. We use wood accents in the Chevy and metallic accents in the GMC interior, which is called professional grade. By professional grade, we mean an upscale look and a feeling of precision. You can buy a cheap blender or power drill, or you can buy a name-brand professional grade--one that looks more robust, its controls feel more solid. That's the feeling we're trying to convey with GMC.
Dodge Ram
Ralph Gilles is Chrysler Group design vice president for Dodge and Jeep trucks. In previous assignments, he penned numerous concept vehicles and production cars including the Dodge Viper and the highly acclaimed Chrysler 300C and Dodge Magnum.
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TT: What were the team's objectives for the current Ram?
RG: When it came to the front end, trying to create this undeniably Dodge face. It's become somewhat of an icon in the last decade, a timeless aesthetic, not overbaked, not trying too hard. Compared with the previous generation, this is much slicker, with cleaner lines and better attention to fit and finish. And that'll keep improving as time goes on.
TT: And the interior?
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RG: Trying to increase space. For example, people use it as a three-front-passenger vehicle, so we had to come up with some innovations to create a cupholder and storage area that would go up out of the way and allow the maximum amount of legroom. Also, simple ergonomics. We didn't want to get tricky with a lot of buttons and switches, so we stuck with simple circular knobs and ditched the 4WD lever.
TT: Can you give us a clue on the soon-to-come next generation?
RG: Every time we do a new truck, we fight the icon factor. People want the Ram to look like a Ram, so you don't want something that's so different you alienate your loyalists. It's probably going to be a little bolder than today's Ram, and I think you're going to see a path to premium; everyone is making their trucks more luxurious. Also, fragmenting markets create a pool of more diverse customers, which means a dramatic variety of people you have to satisfy. One thing we'll focus on is the ability to make the truck a chameleon, to change personalities. One word for it is "sweet," in the sense of, "gotta have it!" Stay tuned.
Ford F-150
Pat Schiavone is design director for Ford's North American trucks, including Mercury and Lincoln SUVs and crossovers. Prior to this assignment, he directed design of the next generation of Ford cars, and before that led design of the current F-150.
TT: What were your objectives in designing today's F-150?
PS: One thing about the previous F-150 was that some thought it was too soft and aerodynamic. It ended up doing well, but we felt the next one could be just as aerodynamic and a little more trucky. Ford F-150 customers like a big, strong, bold truck, so the Super Duty had a lot of influence on it. We knew we could be bolder with the front end especially, because that's what this customer wants. Fit and finish was another big part of it. A lot of the design development we did was around the fit and finish.
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Then, once we got into it, we found something even more dramatic. Working with the marketing group, we came up with what ended up being the most important part of the whole program: the defining of each model of the series, where the XL is a completely different vehicle from the XLT, and the FX4, the Lariat, and the King Ranch. That put the whole design into hyperspace, because it allowed us to really clarify each one of those products.
TT: And the interior?
PS: We wanted to invent something called tough luxury. We felt truck interiors have been stagnant, so that was a great opportunity to completely redefine the pickup interior. Just because you're driving a truck doesn't mean you don't want a nice interior around you.
TT: Can you give us a clue about the next generation?
PS: You'll see us being a little more dramatic in our future trucks. We're going to have to push the design envelope out as far as we can. The Tonka [concept] was to the current F-150 what the Super Chief is to the next generation. Not every element will reach production, but the Super Chief will influence those products just like the Tonka influenced the current ones.
Toyota Tundra
Kevin Hunter is vice president, design and studio operations, for Calty Design Research, Inc., Toyota's North American studio. Before that, he was chief designer for the 1996 Tacoma, 2000 Avalon, 2001 RAV4, 2002 Matrix, and 2001 Tokyo Motor Show RSC concept.
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TT: What were your objectives for this new Tundra?
KH: First, we needed to do an actual full-size truck, to scale it up and make it feel big. On our first few tries, we were deficient in that area--this was the no-excuses truck. The term we coined during the process was, "work hard, play hard." It should look like it can get a job done and function well and should have some fun doing it.
The styling phrase was "power of the fist," which you can see in the profile. It's the blunt, upright front end and the energy that emanates from the rear quarter, thrusting forward in a powerful motion. We wanted to create a bold front identity, so we arrived at this reverse trapezoid grille and the double slot. The hard part was appealing to the core American truck buyers' values, but doing it in our own Toyota way. We didn't want to copy what the domestics are doing, but there are core attributes we needed to have to compete in this segment.
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TT:What was your toughest challenge?
KH: Trying to get the FTX concept into our production engineering package. We spent a lot of time in full-size clay going back and forth between engineering and styling criteria to arrive at the final solution. Everyone understood the importance styling played, so we really had to go after that. We couldn't allow engineering to dictate too much. One area where we struggled was beltline height. The FTX had a very high belt and a compressed cabin to give it some character. But to create a useful truck, we had to lower the beltline quite a bit. From a styling standpoint, I wish we could've raised it up slightly to give it more attitude.
Nissan Titan
Diane Allen is a design manager at Nissan Design America, Inc. In addition to her leadership of the design of Nissan's first full-size trucks, she led the NDA team in global design development of the 350Z sports car and the Infiniti M45 luxury sedan.
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TT: What were your objectives for the Titan?
DA: Our key guiding words were "massive precision through vanguard design" and "bold and thoughtful." We felt there was a lot of conventional design in the truck world, and our research showed there's a large body of truck buyers open to more progressive design. One umbrella concept was, because of the success of Xterra, rather than going where a lot of the domestics went, to the farm and the cowboy tradition, we pushed the other side of the spectrum, to this modern adventure lifestyle.
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TT: Was there any change in direction during the program?
DA: No, never. Because it shares so much sheetmetal with the Armada, we had to develop both a full-size truck and a full-size SUV. We boiled it down to two sets of designs, and the one that didn't get selected was very handsome, almost pretty. We thought this one had a little more teeth to it, more guts. It fit our product concept of this adventure lifestyle.
TT: How might the Titan design evolve with the next restyle?
DA: Right now it's known as the stylish truck. People have said they're afraid to get it dirty because it looks so stylish. I think we need to move it in a direction where the capability part of the truck is loud and where the styling addresses that capability. Fashion and progressive attitude will stay in it, but we're going to add to the character by making it tougher, with more surface dimension in front and a bigger grille. The way the front is put together, it's a flush quality. We're looking at making the design statement much more dimensional.
Future Truck?
The final question was fully intended to throw our designers a curve. We asked each, independent of brand, what the future of pickup design might be. For space reasons, we edited each down to a key sentence or two.
Hunter--Truck buyers tend to be conservative, so we have to be careful how far forward we look in evolving the traditional truck proportion and purpose.
Allen--You're going to see a lot more variety, more adventure, more military character, more progressive design, and a lot more expression.
Cafaro--The role of the truck as a work vehicle won't change, but it could be constructed differently. Electronic features and innovative materials will be key.
Burke--You'll see the interior evolve, with more configurability and much greater flexibility to let the customer tailor the space to his or her needs.
Schiavone--It's not a question of size, it's a question of efficiency. I'd love to see a truck as capable as what we have now able to get 35 or 40 mpg.
Gilles--You'll see a redefinition of the light truck as it becomes an alternative to other forms of transportation, with aerodynamics playing a much bigger role.

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Marine Investigation Report M95W0021

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigated this occurrence for the purpose of advancing transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.

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Collision Between
the U.S. Fishing Vessel "EAGLE"
and the U.S. Rail Barge "AQUA TRAIN"
Under Tow of the U.S. Tug "CRAIG FOSS"
in Chatham Sound, British Columbia
28 May 1995

At 0110(1), 28 May, the fishing vessel "EAGLE", southbound on passage from Ketchikan, Alaska, to Seattle, Washington, collided with the loaded rail car barge "AQUA TRAIN", which was under tow astern of the tug "CRAIG FOSS", northbound from Prince Rupert, B.C., to Whittier, Alaska. The collision occurred two miles east of the northern tip of Melville Island, Chatham Sound in moderate visibility.

There was no injury or pollution as a result of the occurrence. The "EAGLE" sustained minor damage to her anchor, which was housed on the forecastle head, and the "AQUA TRAIN" sustained superficial scraping and denting to the hull.

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Factual information

Port of Registry  Seattle, Wa.  Seattle, Wa.  Seattle, Wa.
Flag  U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A.
Official Number   507964  653562  917711
Type  Tug  Rail Car Barge  Longliner
Gross Tons  298  6249  145
Crew Unmanned  6
Length  3535 m  12954 m  23.53 m
Draught.  Fwd: 426 m
Aft: 487 m
  Fwd: 3.47 m
Aft: 3.47 m
Built  1944 Tampa, Florida Chungmu, South Korea  La Barte, Alabama
Propulsion  GM, 2x16 cylinder
variable pitch
None  Caterpillar, 12
cylinder diesel, 624
BHP, single fixed-
pitch propeller
Owners Foss Maritime Co.
Seattle, Wa., U.S.A.
Foss Maritime Co.
Seattle, Wa., U.S.A.
Polmar Fisheries Inc.
Seattle, Wa., U.S.A.

Description of Vessels

The "EAGLE" is a longliner of steel construction with her wheelhouse forward of amidships. The "CRAIG FOSS" is a conventional tug of steel construction and the "AQUA TRAIN" is a non-self-propelled single-deck rail car barge of steel construction. All vessels were operating with U.S. Coast Guard certificates of inspection.

Amongst the navigation equipment on both the "EAGLE" and the "CRAIG FOSS" were two radar sets and two VHF radiotelephones.

Events Leading up to the Collision:

The "EAGLE" was en route from Dutch Harbour, Alaska, to Seattle, Washington, in the lightship condition and had made a short stopover at Ketchikan. The vessel departed Ketchikan at 1500,

27 May, passing Lord Islands about 2300. At 2400, with the vessel southbound in Chatham Sound and having just passed Green Island Light, there was a change-over of the bridge watch, a watch made up of two deck-hands. The skipper was on the bridge at this time, and with the watch relieved to his satisfaction, he proceeded below leaving orders that he should be called at Lucy Island.

The skipper of the "EAGLE" had 11 years sea-going experience as a fisherman and had passed through the inland passages of B.C. twice a year on average. He did not hold any formal marine qualifications and was not required to by US regulations.

The "EAGLE" was proceeding at her full service speed of about 8 knots and the bridge duties were shared between the two deck-hands. The deck-hand in charge of the vessel's conduct was seated at the control console located on the starboard side of the wheel-house, with engine controls and electronic navigational aids within easy reach. The second deck-hand was at the port side of the wheel-house on look-out duty.

The deck-hand who had the conduct of the "EAGLE" had 20 years sea-going experience, mainly in the charter boat industry in southern waters. He had been 3 months on the "EAGLE" and was not familiar with B.C. waters. He held a USCG 50 ton operator's licence.

Navigation of the "EAGLE" was by radar distances off the land with some reference to lighted aids but no positions were being plotted on the chart. The vessel was being steered by auto-pilot on a setting of 180o (T). The VHF radiotelephones were monitoring channel 16; the vessel was not participating in the Prince Rupert Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS)(2) reporting system.

Approaching Melville Island the deck-hand in charge of the navigation had three targets ahead on his radar screen which he believed to be Lucy Island, Tugwell Island and Alexandra Bank. He could also see lights ahead, which he assumed to be those of Lucy Island, he was not aware that the tug "CRAIG FOSS" and her tow were to the north of Lucy Island.

It was determined that the "EAGLE" was too far to the west of her intended course line to pass to the east of Lucy Island and a course alteration was made of 30o to port (giving a setting of 150o (T) on the auto-pilot). After making the course alteration, the deck-hand in charge of the watch became aware of a vessel, later identified as the "CRAIG FOSS", fine on the port bow at an approximate distance of 0.5 miles. He attempted to call the vessel on channel 16 VHF with no response. Since visibility from inside the wheel-house was impaired by rain and drizzle, he moved between the radar and the bridge wings. He considered there was sufficient searoom for the two vessels to pass safely and the other vessel was observed to alter course somewhat to starboard. He also noted that the other vessel displayed three masthead lights and a red sidelight.

The other vessel again altered course to starboard when 0.25 miles distant and still fine on the port bow and, as the two vessels approached one another in a close quarter situation, the deck-hand took the main engine out of gear in order to slow down to avert a collision. The tug then passed abeam at a distance he estimated as 300 ft (92 m) off on the port side. Once the tug passed clear astern he put the engine back in gear, increased the throttle and the "EAGLE" resumed her course.

The weather at the time as reported by the "EAGLE" was slight seas with light SW'ly winds and a light drizzle with visibility approximately two miles, although shore lights were visible at a much greater distance.

The predicted tidal stream for the north part of Chatham Sound at the time leading up to the collision was north at a maximum rate of one knot.

The "CRAIG FOSS" was on her regular Ro/Ro Railcar service from Prince Rupert to Whittier, Alaska, towing the loaded rail car barge "AQUA TRAIN".

At 2323, 27 May, the "CRAIG FOSS" reported to MCTS as she passed Petrel Rock and was advised of the tug "COMOX ARGUS" southbound in Chatham Sound with a barge in tow and an ETA of 0115 for Lucy Island. At 2345 the second mate entered the wheel-house to relieve the master and take over the conduct of the vessel. He was advised of the traffic in the area including the report on the "COMOX ARGUS". The master then proceeded below to his quarters.

Both the master and OOW of the "CRAIG FOSS" were properly certificated by the USCG and were familiar with their vessel and the waters. The master had 26 years in the towing industry, sailing as master since 1981. The OOW had 20 years sea-going experience, 6 years in the towing industry.

Shortly after midnight the tow line was lengthened for towing in open water to a total length of approximately 656 m between the tug's towing winch and the forward end of the barge. The tow line consisted of 579 m of wire line connected to two 27 m lengths of chain and a 27 m chain bridle.

At 0025, 28 May the "CRAIG FOSS" and the "AQUA TRAIN" were off Lucy Island and the course was set to 341o (T) with the tow proceeding at a speed of approximately 8 knots. Navigation was by radar and local knowledge; the vessel was on auto-pilot. The seaman on watch was in the wheel-house on look-out duty.

At 0028, after the "CRAIG FOSS" called MCTS when she was off Lucy Island, the "COMOX ARGUS" called the vessel on channel 71 VHF, the designated MCTS frequency for the area, and a conventional red to red (port to port) passing was agreed to. However, transcribed VTS audio tapes indicate that between 0036 and 0038 further communication took place between the

"CRAIG FOSS" and the "COMOX ARGUS" and it was established that they were not meeting one another as thought, and that the "COMOX ARGUS" was meeting another vessel. During this radiotelephone conversation the "COMOX ARGUS" confirmed being in a position east of the Moffatt Group of Islands and the OOW on the "CRAIG FOSS" assumed that he had identified the other tug and tow on radar at a distance of six miles, approximately 5o on the port bow. The target was, however, later found to be the "EAGLE".

When the target was at a distance of approximately two miles and was displaying only a red sidelight, an attempt was made unsuccessfully to contact the approaching vessel on channel

13 VHF and when there was no response a 15o alteration of course to starboard was made. This was followed at one mile distance by a further 15o alteration to starboard and another unsuccessful attempt to raise the vessel on VHF. The approaching vessel was on a parallel course and would result in a close passing.

The two vessels passed abeam of each other at a distance estimated by ¨CRAIG FOSS¨ of 600 ft (180 m).

The weather at the time as reported by the "CRAIG FOSS" was moderate seas with SE'ly winds at 25 knots and light rain with shore lights visible at a distance off of six miles.

Neither vessel used manoeuvring/warning signals to communicate immediately prior to the collision. It was reported that the "EAGLE" was not equipped with a fixed whistle as required under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (Col Regs).

The Collision

With the vessels almost abeam of one another in a position to the east of Melville Island, the OOW on the "CRAIG FOSS" altered course a further 15o to starboard coming to a heading of 026o (T). The OOW lost visual sight of the "EAGLE" as she passed abaft the beam, however, it was evident by the radar traces that the fishing vessel was heading between the tug and barge but there was no movement or noise to indicate that a collision had taken place.

As the vessels passed abeam of one another and the "EAGLE" was working up to full speed, the look-out shouted to warn his watch mate that there was a barge astern of the tug. A course alteration of 20o to starboard was made immediately, and as the vessel started her swing the bow of the "EAGLE" travelling at an estimated speed of six knots struck the port forward side of the "AQUA TRAIN" at an angle of impact of approximately 35o on the port bow. The "EAGLE" was pushed over until she listed about 20o to starboard and then slid down the port side of the barge. The vessel was eventually pushed clear as the skipper entered the wheel-house and took the engine out of gear and stopped to assess the damage. The collision occurred at 0110 in position 54o 24.6 N 130o 38.1 W.

At 0113 the "CRAIG FOSS" reported the occurrence to MCTS indicating that he was unsure if a collision had actually occurred or just a close quarter situation. MCTS contacted the "EAGLE" and verified that a collision had occurred. Both vessels then communicated with one another and resumed their voyages when it was established that neither required assistance.

After communicating with the "COMOX ARGUS" at 0036, the OOW on the "CRAIG FOSS" was under the impression that he was meeting the "COMOX ARGUS" and that he had identified the tow on the radar. The "COMOX ARGUS" was southbound from Anyox, Granby Bay, B.C., and had entered Chatham Sound from Portland Inlet. The vessel was therefore transiting Chatham Sound on a course line further to the east than that being traversed by the "CRAIG FOSS". The southbound tug and tow, in fact, passed Lucy Island some seven miles south of the collision position at 0108, two minutes prior to the collision. As the "CRAIG FOSS" approached the "EAGLE", which the OOW believed was the "COMOX ARGUS" he was not concerned about the other vessel being close on his port bow until she made a course alteration to port when they were about two miles apart; also the other vessel did not answer the radiotelephone and was seen to be displaying only a red sidelight.

The "EAGLE" being over 20 m in length was required by regulation to participate in the MCTS reporting system. Had the vessel been participating as required then she would have been monitoring VHF channel 71 and both vessels would have been aware of the other's presence and intentions.

The deck-hand on watch on the "EAGLE" observed the towing lights on the tug but he did not appreciate that the tug was towing a barge until it was reported to him by the look-out; he was preoccupied with lining the vessel up to pass east of Lucy Island.

Channel 13 VHF used by the "CRAIG FOSS" is a channel used for intership communication in the US. It is not used frequently in Canada and a Canadian vessel in the waters of the Prince Rupert MCTS Reporting area would be unlikely to be keeping a watch on that frequency.

  1. The "EAGLE" did not participate in the MCTS reporting system as required by regulation for a vessel of her size.
  2. The crewmember in charge of the watch on the "EAGLE" did not properly interpret the radar display and establish the presence of the approaching vessel.
  3. The crewmember in charge of the watch on the "EAGLE" did not identify the towing lights of the tug.
  4. The OOW on the "CRAIG FOSS" misidentified the approaching vessel until just prior to the collision.
  5. The OOW on the "CRAIG FOSS" used VHF channel 13 to attempt intership communication, a frequency not used in Canadian waters for that purpose.
  6. Neither vessel used manoeuvring/warning signals to communicate and the "EAGLE" reportedly was not equipped with a whistle as required by the Col Regs".

Causes and Contributing Factors

The collision occurred because the deck-hand in charge of the conduct of the "EAGLE" did not identify either on radar or visually that the "CRAIG FOSS" was towing a barge and as a result ran the "EAGLE" between the tug and barge. The fact that the "EAGLE" did not participate in the Prince Rupert Traffic Reporting System and that the deck-hand in charge of the watch was preoccupied with lining the vessel up to pass east of Lucy Island, contributed to the occurrence. Also, had the OOW on the "CRAIG FOSS" realised earlier that the approaching vessel was not the "COMOX ARGUS" he would have given the approaching vessel a wider berth.

This report concludes the Transportation Safety Board's investigation into this occurrence. Consequently, the Board, consisting of Chairperson, Benoît Bouchard, and members Maurice Harquail and W.A. Tadros, authorized the release of this report on 25 July 1996.

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Wong's love of teaching is coupled with her respect for her students.

In her opinion, students are the best part of her job. Wong likes to encourage her students to think globally and outside of their comfort level.

"History isn't about regurgitation; I want students to think about the world with a historical context," Wong says. "When they read newspapers, watch TV, I want them to be able to understand current events within a historical framework."

Wong speaks passionately about travel because she believes it is important to have a global perspective. She travels to Italy at least once a year and has been all over the world including; Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia.

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"We are lucky to live in a time where it is possible to make your own decisions and be what you want to be," Wong says. "I want students to take their education into their own hands."

Wong began teaching at Texas Tech in 2001. She is the recipient of many awards including the Alumni Association New Faculty Teaching Award, the Mortar Board Society's Outstanding Faculty Award, the Hemphill-Wells New Faculty Teaching Award, a Fulbright Junior Scholar Award and a Fulbright student research fellowship to Italy.

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All proceeds benefit scouting in the Trailblazer District, Dan Beard Council, which serves young people from the seven counties in Northern Kentucky.

The Corporate Pinewood Derby Challenge is a take on the Cub Scouts' annual Pinewood Derby, a competition for which scouts build and decorate small wooden cars and race them down an incline. For the corporate version, teams from local businesses may build their own cars from kits provided by the scouts or, if they prefer, use a ready-made car provided by the scouts. The Corporate Challenge will use an official Pinewood Derby track and timer and follow the same rules, with the exception of allowable weight.

At stake for participating teams are bragging rights and trophies for the first, second, and third fastest cars and best corporate theme. At stake for the scouts is much-needed funding.

Said Dan Beard Council district director Darin Steindl, “In the seven counties we serve in Northern Kentucky, more than 4,600 youth members and adult volunteers participate in our leadership and character development program. Our ScoutREACH program, which allows boys from low-income families to participate in Scouting at no charge, has been growing every year. We receive no funding from the federal government and operate solely through the contributions received from individuals, businesses, the United Way and proceeds from our annual popcorn sale. We are very grateful that Turfway Park is hosting the Corporate Pinewood Derby Challenge, which will help us reach our remaining financial needs for 2008."

Cost to participate is $250 per team, which includes the car or car kit, entry in the race, five admission tickets, and hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar will be available, and teams can enjoy the fun of Turfway's live Thoroughbred racing as well. Additional tickets are $15 each. Other sponsorship levels are available.

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#include <sys/types.h>
#include <sys/spu.h>

int spu_create(const char *pathname, int flags, mode_t mode);

The spu_create system call is used on PowerPC machines that implement the Cell Broadband Engine Architecture in order to access Synergistic Processor Units (SPUs). It creates a new logical context for an SPU in pathname and returns a handle to associated with it. pathname must point to a non-existing directory in the mount point of the SPU file system (spufs). When spu_create is successful, a directory gets created on pathname and it is populated with files.

The returned file handle can only be passed to spu_run(2) or closed, other operations are not defined on it. When it is closed, all associated directory entries in spufs are removed. When the last file handle pointing either inside of the context directory or to this file descriptor is closed, the logical SPU context is destroyed.

The parameter flags can be zero or any bitwise or’d combination of the following constants:

  Allow mapping of some of the hardware registers of the SPU into user space. This flag requires the CAP_SYS_RAWIO capability, see capabilities(7).
The mode parameter specifies the permissions used for creating the new directory in spufs. mode is modified with the user’s umask(2) value and then used for both the directory and the files contained in it. The file permissions mask out some more bits of mode because they typically support only read or write access. See stat(2) for a full list of the possible mode values.

spu_create returns a new file descriptor. It may return -1 to indicate an error condition and set errno to one of the error codes listed below.

  The current user does not have write access on the spufs mount point.
EEXIST An SPU context already exists at the given path name.
EFAULT pathname is not a valid string pointer in the current address space.
EINVAL pathname is not a directory in the spufs mount point.
ELOOP Too many symlinks were found while resolving pathname.
EMFILE The process has reached its maximum open file limit.
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ENFILE The system has reached the global open file limit.
ENOENT Part of pathname could not be resolved.
ENOMEM The kernel could not allocate all resources required.
ENOSPC There are not enough SPU resources available to create a new context or the user specific limit for the number of SPU contexts has been reached.
ENOSYS the functionality is not provided by the current system, because either the hardware does not provide SPUs or the spufs module is not loaded.
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spu_create is meant to be used from libraries that implement a more abstract interface to SPUs, not to be used from regular applications. See for the recommended libraries.

pathname must point to a location beneath the mount point of spufs. By convention, it gets mounted in /spu.

This call is Linux specific and only implemented by the ppc64 architecture. Programs using this system call are not portable.

The code does not yet fully implement all features lined out here.

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Aired Wednesday 9:30 PM May 31, 2000 on ABC
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Episode #1
Billionaire Leonardo Leonardo, opens a new convenience store across the street from the Quick Stop. The store is an instant success, but is putting Dante and Randal out of their jobs. The two are offered jobs at the store, but Randal refuses without consulting with Dante. The two later sneak into the Leonardo Tower to find Leonardo's secret plans, and Jay and Silent Bob. The two tell the town of Leonardo's world domination plans, only to have no one listen. After seeing The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer however, the two find a way to expose Leonardo. Their plan succeeds and with the help of Jay and Silent Bob, The Quicker Stop is gone. Leonardo promises revenge, and the first safety tips segment shows Jay and Silent Bob telling kids how to protect their food while camping.

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  • A surprisingly good episode.

    I have chosen to review this episode before I review the show as its the only episode I've seen of Clerks. This episode is funny. Funnier than I thought it would be, also the disclaimer at the beginning of the episode was quite humorous, and according to that, the next episodes are meant to be a lot better so maybe they are something I should check out.
  • Leonardo Leonardo is back in town and has built a mega store that will put Dante and Randal out of work if they don’t stop it. But, do Randal and Dante care enough about working at the Quick Stop to want to save their jobs?moreless

    As it says at the beginning of the episode, this is the infamous pilot episode that never made it to actual television, and it is a shame because this episode is really funny and true to the spirit of the movie. What makes this series even better is the fact that all of the characters from the movie are voiced by the actual actors who played them. The story is funny and actually toned down to where anyone could enjoy it. The animation is unique and resembles the animations from the Clerks comics. Overall, a really great episode and a must see for fans of the View Askewniverse.moreless
  • Leonardo Leonardo Returns And Dante Has An Important Decision To Make

    Having a title like "Leonardo Leonardo Returns And Dante Has An Important Decision To Make" Can only be a sign that this is a great episode. While watching this epiode, even after the hundreth time it is still soo cool because there is alway something you have not seen before because there is so much hidden things in all the episodes.

    This Episode was such a great episode because it started this great show off. Well kinda. This was suposed to be the pilot but as we know it was not. This show was a great show because it, like many of the other episodes is not as cut and dry as much of the modern showes are. Things like that made this "Adult Cartoon" great.

    "Quote Nevermore"moreless
Dan Etheridge

Dan Etheridge

Mr. Plug

Guest Star

Bryan Johnson

Bryan Johnson

Guest Star

April Winchell

April Winchell

Guest Star

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Leonardo Leonardo

Recurring Role

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley

Recurring Role

Kevin Michael Richardson

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Announcer / Desmond Pfeiffer

Recurring Role

Trivia, Notes, Quotes and Allusions

  • TRIVIA (14)

    • When they say previously on "Clerks" at the beginning of the episodes and show color bars, the joke is that there is none due to the fact that it's the first episode.

    • This episode features the first Batropes and flowerpot crashing bit, which becomes a running gag.

    • The sign outside the town hall says "Town Meeting Canceled For Emergency Town Meeting."

    • After "Phase One is complete", tumbleweed rolls past Federal Penitentiary, Le Cafe Francais Chinese Food, Modern Eunuch, Ye Olde Bookstore, and eventually, the Tumbleweed Store.

    • LOOK HARD: There is an "orphan's top 10" section at the Quicker Stop book store.

    • Walt and Steve-Dave make a cameo appearance at the front of the crowd when Leonardo is introducing the Quicker Stop. Steve-Dave has a lightning bolt on his shirt, if you can't spot him immediately.

    • To honour the Canadian flag, the Canadians are wearing maple leafs as loincloth.

    • If you look carefully, you can see a Yeti, a caveman, medieval castle, the Loch Ness monster and a giant squid inhabiting the black & white map of Canada.

    • In Randal's first scene, his customer for some reason doesn't leave the Quickstop with Randal after he returns his videos even though he appears to be following him out of the store in the previous scene.

    • Upon the completion of the Quicker Stop, Leonardo grimaces and says "Phase One complete". Yet when he has Dante & Randal in his office, he claims the Phase One involves the Canadian goods store.

    • Opening episode says:

      The following television show is entirely fictitious. Any similarity to the history of any person, living or dead, or any actual events is entirely coincidental and unintentional. Except where specifically noted otherwise in the cast and crew credits, all celebrity voices are impersonated and no celebrities have endorsed any aspect of this show. Is anybody still watching after all that? What follows is the fabled lost pilot to CLERKS. Originally planned to air May 31, 2000, it was lost on the test audience who hated it, and was eventually lost under a pile of unaired WONDERLAND and WASTELAND episodes. Unfortunately someone found it and now you're going to have to watch it. Tune in next week for a much better episode. For now, though – courage.

    • When Randal is ringing the old lady up it came up to 37 cents which is a shout out to the movie Clerks (1994). When Dante found out how many BJs his girl gave.

    • The original voice for Leonardo Leonardo was going to be played by Alan Rickman, but was replaced by Alec Baldwin when Rickman's schedule wouldn't allow it.

    • When Leonardo starts to show the clerks the Dome, his hand is behind left hand is behind his back. Next shot we see his left hand has jumped out in front of him and he pushes the red button. But then just as quickly, it goes right back behind his back.

  • QUOTES (17)

    • (Leonardo unveils the Quicker Stop)
      Dante: This doesn't bode well.
      Randal: "Quick-er Stop." I don't get it.
      Jay: Now that's the ugliest damn bong I've ever seen.

    • (Leonardo unveils Leonardo Tower)
      Jay: It looks like a big bong!
      (Walt Flanagan's dog walks by)
      Jay: Hey, that looks like a big bong too!

    • (Dante and Randal are walking up a wall in the style of the Old Batman TV Show)
      Randal: We're almost there.
      (potted plant shatters on the surface they're walking on)
      Dante: Why are we walking like this?
      (camera turns to reveal they are not walking up, but from right to left)

    • Leonardo Leonardo: Do you like my desk? I built it myself. And I have all these pieces left.

    • Randal: Who the hell is Leonardo Leonardo?
      Reporter: (on TV) Who the hell is Leonardo Leonardo? It is a question asked by the poorly educated, whose fingers lie far from the pulse of this little community.
      Randal: You're poorly educated.
      Dante: You're talking to the television.

    • Leonardo Leonardo: I see . . bring this Quick Stop to me.
      Plug: Sir, it's a store.
      Leonardo Leonardo: Bring it!
      Plug: How about . . . the two kids that run it instead?
      Leonardo Leonardo: Very well . . . for now.

    • Dante: You thinking what I'm thinking?
      Randal: Urinating on the frozen food section and watching it steam up? Oh yeah.

    • Jay: Me and Silent Bob would just like to announce that we will officially be hanging out in front of these stores again . . . officially.
      (Silent Bob whispers into Jay's ear)
      Jay: Oh, yeah. Snooch to the noonch.

    • Randal: What are YOU doing here?
      Dante: Apparently, someone told the boss I needed more hours for college credit.
      Randal: Wasn't me.
      Dante: I didn't say it was you.
      Randal: Good, 'cause I . . . Okay, it was me.

    • Leonardo Leonardo: (over loudspeaker) Or try our International Coffee Bar, with a small bookstore featuring it's own teeny tiny coffee bar.

    • Leonardo: Well played, clerks. I underestimated you once, but never again. I vow that my vengeance won't be swift or entertaining. I will draw it out over decades in such a subtle fashion that you'll have to wonder whether the misery in your life is either manifest or the machinations of Leonardo Leonardo or . . . a third thing. Good evening.

    • Jay: Listen up, we quit.
      Randal: You don't work here.
      Jay: Not anymore we don't. This is an official notice. From now on, Silent Bob and I will be officially standing in front of the Quicker Stop. Officially. (They walk over to the Quicker Stop) We'll be over here if anyone comes lookin' for us.
      Dante: Okay.
      Jay: Just send them over.
      Dante: Fine.

    • Dante: This is your plan? Pay as you exit? Isn't that what the customers were doing already?
      Randal: Kind of. I guess. Shut up.

    • Randal: Leonardo Leonardo must be destroyed!
      Leonardo: I can hear you, you know.
      Randal: It was Dante.

    • Leonardo: (during his speech to the town) For too long, the miserable corner store has been a haven for ludicrous price gouging and rude, poorly trained clerks.
      Dante: You think he's talking about us?
      Randal: No.
      Leonardo: (continuing his speech) With names like Dante and Handal.
      Randal: Randal!

    • Man 1: Are you open?
      Woman: How much are these muffins?
      Man 2: Can you Vulcanize my tires while I wait?

    • Randal: I've got news for you, Leonardo Leonardo, and the headline is "shove it."

  • NOTES (4)

    • The episode was originally going to play 1st, then it got switched to 5th after a test audience rejected it. But when they show was canned, it never got played. This episode did finally air on December 22, 2002 during a marathon on Comedy Central.

    • LOOK HARD: When the transmission is going through the sewer, you can see the Phantom Of The Opera in the sewer.

    • Originally, the script called for Jay & Silent Bob to be drug dealers, just like in the movie. But after the network got wind of it, they shut it down and told them they had to be "mischief makers."

    • Full episode title: The Pilot Or Leonardo Leonardo Returns And Dante Has An Important Decision To Make.

    • Talking Heads
      Dante: Same as it ever was...
      This is a constantly repeated line from the Talking Heads' 1980 hit song "Once in a Lifetime."

    • Midnight Cowboy
      Randel: I'm walking here.
      The famous Rat Rizzo line from Midnight Cowboy (1969).

    • Marathon Man
      Randel: Is it Safe?
      This is a quote from Marathon Man (1976).

    • The Secret Diary Of Desmond Pfeiffer
      While seeking inspiration for thwarting Leonardo's plans, Dante and Randall take time out to watch "UPN's hit show" The Secret Diary Of Desmond Pfeiffer. Perhaps it was foreshadowing, like "Clerks," "Desmond" had a short life -- only four episodes were ever aired. The series centered on Desmond (Chi McBride from Boston Public), who was President Lincoln's right-hand man, and they used Lincoln to poke fun at the Clinton administration. The show came under fire from many African American groups and was quickly jerked from the airwaves. Desmond was again referenced in episode 3. Just to note, the "P" in "Pfeiffer" was not silent on the real series.

    • Father's Day
      Dante: And that Billy Crystal/Robin Williams movie . . . This is a reference to the film Father's Day (1997).

    • The Silence of the Lambs
      Dante: It puts the lotion on its skin and puts it in the basket . . .
      This line comes straight from the film The Silence Of The Lambs (1991).

    • Batman
      Dante: (holding rope) Why are we walking like this?
      This is a reference to the way Fox used to shoot the scenes in Batman when they would climb the wall with the Batrope.

    • Two Guys & A Girl
      Randal: I haven't seen panic like this since they renewed Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Parlor.
      A quick reference to one of the few shows on ABC that the network themselves made fun of, the title was later changed to just Two Guys & A Girl.

    • Wonderland/Wasteland
      Announcer:... A pile of unaired Wonderland and Wasteland episodes.Wonderland and Wasteland were series that had aired on ABC. Both were canceled early into their runs, leaving the majority of their filmed episodes unaired on the network.

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