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NEW YORK (AP) -- While cable and satellite communications companies like DirecTV Group Inc. are more recession-resistant than ad-supported media, they are not recession proof, said Barclays analyst Vijay Jayant in a note to investors Tuesday.
He expects 2009 to be a "tough year" for the sector, as competition and promotional activity are both increasing, pressuring the companies' product margins and average revenue per user (the revenue they make per customer).
Jayant, who rates DirecTV "Overweight," expects it to continue to perform strongly in 2009, "reflecting strong competitive position and operating leverage in the business model."
Shares of El Segundo, Calif.-based DirecTV slipped 83 cents, or 3.7 percent, to $21.15 in afternoon trading as the broader market tumbled amid economic worries.
The analyst called satellite TV provider Dish Network Corp. his sector top pick given the stock's "attractive valuation and potential to outperform expectations."
Shares of Englewood, Colo.-based Dish fell 90 cents, or 7.3 percent, to $11.44. In the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between $8.34 and $36.11.
Jayant kept an "Equal weight" rating on Cablevision Systems Corp., saying while the company has a "strong cable franchise," it but faces intensifying competition from Verizon Communications Inc.'s FiOS service. It is also "relatively more exposed" to the advertising market because it brings in a larger share of revenue from cable content assets than its rivals.
Shares of Bethpage, N.Y.-based Cablevision shed $1.25, or 7 percent, to $16.57. The stock has traded between $11 and $33 in the past year.
The analyst also kept an "Equal-weight" rating on Philadelphia-based cable company Comcast Corp. Jayant expects the company's revenue growth to slow down in 2009.
"While business appears recession-resistant, it is not recession-proof, and competitive pressures continue to increase," the analyst wrote, adding that even so, the company's subscription model is "relatively stable."
Comcast shares declined 89 cents, or 5.8 percent, to $14.42. The stock has lost a third of its value since hitting its 52-week peak of $22.86 in June.
Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Sector-Snap-Analyst-Cable-apf-14104941.html/print


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Australia's ABC Mediawatch program has chastized a Murdoch journalist, Janet Albrechtson, (think Ann Coulter with an Aussie twang) for promoting the "Good News From Iraq" blog of Arthur Chrenkoff.
The segment reveals that Chrenkoff works for John Howard's Liberal Party, on the staff of Senator Brett Mason. As one commenter said:
Given the breadth and sheer volume of links that Arthur includes in each post one can only assume that a great deal of Arthur's posting occurs during public tax-payer funded work hours. Quite a great deal in fact. So do we now conclude that the Australian tax payer funds this blog???It's good to see someone on Chrenkoff's case. Like Albrechtson, he is an embarrassment to Australia.
Chrenkoff's "Good News" site is part of a tight little network of US propaganda blogs, including Iraq The Model, Little Green Footballs, Roger L Simon, etc (just check the mutual links on each site).
Any intelligent observer quickly comes to suspect that there is far more to these sites than meets the eye.
For example, Chrenkoff celebrated his blog's first anniversary with some intriguing nods of thanks to supporters including "Major Tammes at the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, our special correspondent and tireless translator Haider Ajina, and friends at CENTCOM, various embassies and ministerial offices, who have to remain nameless."
Another example. I became suspicious that Omar Fadhil, one of the bloggers at Iraq The Model, was actually running a Berlin-based radio show. According to my Google search, about the only person in the world who posted a link to this German "Election Radio" show was Australian-based blogger Arthur Chrenkoff, who just happens to be a very big fan of the brothers at Iraq The Model (the feeling is mutual). Chrenkoff's link to the German radio show was included in part 20 of his "Good News From Iraq" series. Surprise, surprise, Omar Fadhil at Iraq The Model then just happened to post a link to Chrenkoff's Good News From Iraq Part 20 story! (click here for my previous post on this)
As regular readers know, I have written extensively about Iraq The Model (see here and here).
The USA has acknowledged that it is running PsyOps in Iraq and it requires little imagination to argue that sites like these are all on the US government payroll.
(story thanks to Tim Dunlops excellent Road To Surfdom).
UPDATE: I am now being attacked by Chrenkoff and his mates like Tim Blair as a conspiracy theory / tin foil hat blogger spouting "blatant insanity". So for anyone visiting from those sites who may be interested in the truth, I present:
A short history of recent "Conspiracy Theories"
1. Saddam has no WMDs.
2. Saddam has no connection to Al Quaeda.
3. Our governments lied to us.
4. The invasion of Iraq was illegal, making Bush, Blair and Howard War Criminals.
5. Israel is manipulating US foreign policy.
6. There is not and cannot be any such thing as a "War on Terror".
7. The invasion of Iraq has actually increased the terrorism threat.
et cetera et cetera et cetera...
Of course you won't hear the truth about these "conspiracy theories" at places like Chrenkoff. If you want to know more, read on....
UPDATE 2: Now someone called Judith calls me an asshole for voicing suspicions about the Kesher Talk website's extensive coverage of Omar and Mohammed Fadhil's trip to the USA (where these Iraqi bloggers just happened to meet with George W. Bush and Paul Wolfowitz in the White House). Predictably, Judith also comes very close to calling me anti-Semetic.
Judith argues that Howard Fienberg has not run Kesher Talk since sometime in 2003, even though he still owns the site. So what does that prove?
My point is that there exists an extensive network of blogs and websites with the mutual objective of spreading pro-war propaganda (if not outright lies). And as I said, given all the lies we have been told, it would be naive to think that none of these sites is on the US (or Israeli) government payroll.
Ask yourself what motivates people like Arthur, Judith, Simon, the Fadhil brothers and Howard? Are they really decent, caring right-wingers who sincerely dedicate their free time to such sites in the belief that the Bush agenda - including the Iraq War - is a great leap forward for freedom? If so, why are they not angry at all these lies we have been told? Indeed, why do they themselves help to spread such lies with such voracity? Or could it be that they are pursuing their own selfish agendas by jumping on the pro-war bandwagon?
I mean... Arthur Chrenkoff just happens to work for a Liberal senator? Come on, folks. Use your heads.
UPDATE 3: Heads up! Here's another US$81 billion being poured down the tube! You folks at the bottom just divvy it up among yerselves, as per usual...

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You sit in silence contemplating what has just taken place. Only moments ago you were alive and well, relaxing at home with friends. Then there was a deep, crushing pain in your chest that brought you crashing to the floor. The pain has now gone, but you are no longer in your home. Instead, you find yourself standing on the other side of death waiting to stand before the judgment seat and discover where you will spend eternity. As you reflect upon your life your name is called, and you are led down a long corridor into a majestic sanctuary with a throne located in its center. Sitting on this throne is a huge, breathtaking being who looks up at you and begins to speak.
"My name is Lucifer, and I am the angel of light."
You are immediately filled with fear and trembling as you realize that you are face to face with the enemy of all that is true and good. Then the angel continues: "I have cast God down from his throne and banished Christ to the realm of eternal death. It is I who hold the keys to the kingdom. It is I who am the gatekeeper of paradise, and it is for me alone to decide who shall enter eternal joy and who shall be forsaken."
After saying these words, he sits up and stretches out his vast arms. "In my right hand I hold eternal life and in my left hand eternal death. Those who would bow down and acknowledge me as their god shall pass through the gates of paradise and experience an eternity of bliss, but all those who refuse will be vanquished to the second death with their Christ."
After a long pause he bends toward you and speaks, "Which will you choose?"
Monday, March 14, 2011
Thought Exercise: Jesus or Heaven?
11 comments:
- Korey said...
Wow, I've heard of Rollins, but have never read any of his works. Now I will.
As for the thought, I would like to think I'd choose Christ, but I have been surrounded by an ideology that seemingly only needs Christ for heaven's sake.
As humans, we want in the hereafter what we think we deserve, an eternity of bliss; this parable certainly puts things in perspective.
The problem is that this hypothetical is a false choice. Unless the author is trying to suggest Christ at the point of His death for our sins (and leaving aside the mysteries of the Trinity that would also make the scenario impossible) a defeated Christ trapped eternally in the second death is not the actual Christ of the Bible. That Christ, the real one that Christians follow, has promised eternal life and triumph. Heaven is what it is because of Christ's holiness, power, and His victory.
The hypothetical posits a false Christ, not equal to the devil. God would not send us His person as such a Christ, and Christians are commanded by the true Christ himself not to follow false ones.
(I'm leaving out the detailed bits about people's misunderstanding of heaven - God is creating a new heaven and earth, after all.)
- Korey said...
I thought it was written in the style of a parable. I don't think it's about dissecting the parable's ability to pose as a valid hypothetical; parables are not meant to be viewed in the same way. Nor is it about discrediting that which you directly see but rather your ability to see what is indirectly suggested.
It's allegorical; it doesn't necessarily stand up to the same tests as beliefs or doctrines or even philosophical arguments.
I think the author is asking the reader to examine their motives for following Christ. Has He affected you in the sort of way that you would follow him even if eternity or heaven weren't part of the deal, or is claiming your prize at the end of life your driving motivation to follow Him?
- Holly Cardone Stauffer said...
Why does Hell or Heaven have to be someplace else other than where we are now? We don't know what happens when we pass on, (well, I do, because my friend Shawn died tragically in a drowning accident and then visited me in a dream but that will have to be a conversation for another day) but we have the opportunity to live eternally today with Christ, not tomorrow or sometime in the distant future or when we die but now. The eternal now that in union with God makes every moment on alive heaven. That whole Lucifer thing, please, he sounds like a big a bully with a little penis.
- The Broken Pastor said...
It's a parable. And though it's not one of Jesus' parables, it does seem to get at the sort of thing Jesus' parables did: the heart of the hearer(s). What's going on in me? How do I hear these words and why? Is there anxiety? Do I question, even for a moment, if there's a teeny-tiny bit of truth?
Those who have ears, let them hear.
It's a trick, it's a trick! Could be just a test of your faith. You never know.....
That's why faith is bad.
- StillThinking said...
My honest visceral first response: Nice try.
Lucifer you're deluded--you have dreamed, yet again, yet again, that it's over.
Wake up.
- Kyle Mullaney said...
Quite simple. Heaven is where Christ is! That is where I will go!
It is IMPOSSIBLE that it be otherwise.
Why worry about this? Well simply it is the hope of the christian life! That there is a day coming free of sin, free of death, free of suffering, when Christ calls us home to be with Him for all eternity! We are here to endure those things that we would be a witness of light and joy, which Christ will supply in the here and now, till he calls us home.
- Keith Brenton said...
"Yeah, dude. I've seen what your kind of bliss is like, on earth, while I was alive. You're not the one I bow the knee to."
Sure, it's an impossible tale. So it deserves an impossible answer!
- Fajita said...
This is a great parable because if it is entered into, then it forces to the surface what life is all about.
Closer to home, we have this choice every single day. Do we not answer this question now?
This is a lot less theoretical than we want it to be.
Look at how churches spend their budgets, how we spend our budgets. i look at myself and find i am taking the choice of Lucifer...sometimes not even aware of it.
I am really bothered by this Rollins guy.
- Jane Hinrichs said...
I still haven't read Rob Bell's Love Wins yet, but i love your take on it. It is sad to me how easily we Believers criticize other Believers. In fact, it seems in the case of Rob Bell, that other "famous" Christians or those who wish they were as famous as Bell, were eager to slam him even before the book came out. Where's the love? They will know we are Christians by our love? I sure hope so.


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JS: All my examples use HTML, in which case, you shouldn't.
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Ever since the publication of the long-delayed results of the Zetia/Vytorin trial a few weeks ago, the study which raised serious questions about whether lowering LDL does anything to prevent heart attack death, the media have been full of M.D.s pontificating on the importance of lowering LDL and the wonderfulness of statin drugs.
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On the local news channel tonight, a doctor insisted that you could lower cholesterol by not eating fat and not eating cholesterol, but if that didn't work, you should take a statin drug because statins were "proven" to prevent heart disease in people with "risk factors."
Those of you who are educated about nutrition know that the first two statements are just plain wrong and that the third statement is only true if by "risk factors" you mean, "being a male, under 65 and having already had a heart attack." The sample patient in the TV news story was a young, thin, fit man, shown exercising at the gym, who said he had just been told he had high cholesterol. The point of the brief news story seemed to be that people like him needed to take statins.
On the NPR health show, the featured doctor went so far as to say he thought just about everyone should be on statins starting in their 20s.
As you may know, the American Heart Association (a wholly owned subsidiary of Big Pharma and the Cereal Industry) rushed into print immediately after the release of the Zetia/Vytorin results telling a New York Times reporter that people should continue taking these drugs even though this major study make it clear that they are at best ineffectual and at worse may make arteries clog faster.
A follow up article in the New York Times pointed out that the AHA failed to disclose to the reporter the many millions of dollars it gets from makers of these drugs. The article also pointed that the AHA's web site links to a page advertising Vytorin using what looks like an informational link purporting to be about the sources of cholesterol. Clearly the American Heart Association is highly influenced by the people who give them money.
New York Times: Heart Group Backs Drug Made by Ally.
I expect to see a lot more of this kind of story in the media in days to come. You will too. When you do, take the time to contact the media outlet and explain to them how disappointed you were that they presented a drug company press release as if it were a news story rather than providing a balanced story investigating the growing weight of evidence casting doubt on the efficacy of statins for anyone who is not a male under 65 with a previous heart attack.
And if you haven't already, check out Businessweek's Cover Story about Statins: Lipitor: Does it Make a Difference. A reporter there actually did some research!
UPDATE: Jan 31
Today's variant on the spin is a AHA "wear red" assault on women's health, which urges women to get their cholesterol measured--and points them to a web site recommending "healthy" low fat/high carb diets. The photo on the AHA sponsored web site is of a big slice of pizza made with low fat cheese.
Here you can see how many newspapers published the AHA's press release as if it were news:
Did ANYONE reporting on the health industry notice the huge and very well conducted Women's Health Initiative study (WHI) proved conclusively that low fat dieting DOES NOT HAVE ANY EFFECT ON WOMEN'S HEART DISEASE?
Obviously not. Junk food empires Campbells and Kelloggs are listed as sponsors of this AHA program but the top sponsor is Merck, makers of Vytorin and Zocor.
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A few weeks ago, I blogged about how widespread sexual harassment at open source conferences is and suggested that open source conference organizers should adopt an official policy taking a stand against all forms of harassment at their conferences. Easy, right?
It turns out that writing a practical and useful anti-harassment policy is a lot of hard work. I know because I spent the last three weeks writing one in collaboration with Esther Filderman, Beth Lynn Eicher, Mary Gardiner, Sarah Smith, Donna Benjamin, and many others. Our goal was to create a policy that could be easily customized and adapted to any open source, computing, or technology conference, and to collect useful resources for people considering adopting a policy. After long discussion with the organizers of many conferences and beta testing it with the generous help of OSDC, we made the first official public release of the policy on Tuesday.
To help raise awareness of the need for a policy, I interviewed nine women about their experiences at open sources conferences and wrote an article about them for Linux Weekly News. As usual, it's subscriber-only for one week, but if you email me I will happily send you a free link.
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If you would like to help make open source conferences more welcoming to women and people of all kinds, please consider blogging, twittering, or emailing the organizers of your favorite conference. This Geek Feminism blog post includes the contact email addresses for many popular open source conferences.
Finally, I want to say, holy crap, it's hard to write about sexual harassment in public – and I've been doing it since I wrote HOWTO Encourage Women in Linux 8 years ago. If you do write a blog entry, send an email, or otherwise show public support for this cause, you have my heartfelt respect for your bravery. Thank you.


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Brady Hoke joined WXYT in Detroit with Stoney and Bill to discuss his concerns about stopping the run, the progression of Denard Robinson, Michigan's top rivals, Brian Kelly calling him husky, what he's seen of Notre Dame on film and Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson.
You guys have had trouble stopping the run. Does that concern you heading into the game against Notre Dame and then heading into Big Ten play?
"No question about it. On both sides of the ball, us being able to establish the line of scrimmage, establish the running game without it just being Denard. And then from a defensive standpoint, two things - the run, playing the run better, getting off blocks, hitting the run better, and then I would say the turnovers that we have not produced from a defensive standpoint. … We need to do a much better job playing tighter coverage. We need to get better pressure on the quarterback. And we need to have better pursuit and angles to the football."
Is Denard Robinson getting better in your eyes? Because, in the passing game, we haven't seen it yet.
"I thought last week he threw the ball very well. Really, he thought three throws that he didn't perform with and we really thought there were two. One was the interception that was a little bit behind the receiver … and then he kind of aimed a throw … instead of letting it come off his hands."
If you had to rate the three programs in terms of Michigan's rivalries, how would you rate Michigan State, Ohio State and Notre Dame?
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Did you hear Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly called you husky?
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What did you see in film of Notre Dame when the Irish thumped Michigan State?
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On Irish quarterback Everett Golson:
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This post, written by Eric Schmoldt, appears courtesy of Sports Radio Interviews. For the complete highlights of the interview, as well as audio, click here.
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(via EUREKA ALERT - Chicago, IL) The Consortium on Financial Systems and Poverty, jointly with the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the UK Department for International Development, will host a conference titled, "Financial Deepening, Macro-Stability, and Growth in Developing Countries" at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC on September 24, 2012.
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Robert M. Townsend, Professor of Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Faculty Director of the Consortium on Financial Systems and Poverty, will be the keynote speaker at the conference. CFSP affiliated researchers, Joseph Kaboski of the University of Notre Dame, and Francisco Buera of the University of California-Los Angeles, will also present a discussion entitled, "The Macroeconomics of Microfinance."
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PERCEPTION AND USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: TEACHER CANDIDATES AS ADOPTERS OF INNOVATION by Han Nee Chong ________________________________________________________________ A Dissertation Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC ROSSIER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF EDUCATION May 2012 Copyright 2012 Han Nee Chong
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|Education has been slow to catch up on the use of instructional technology. Despite the fact that billions of dollars have been spent in purchasing, equipping and supporting technology, increased access has not translated into significant educational gain (McGrail, 2005; Selfe, 1999). One of the reasons for this is because teachers are not prepared to use/integrate technology in their classrooms and if they are, they are using them to do low-level tasks that are not student-centered (Christensen, 2008; Rosen, 2010). ❧ This research adds to the literature by providing insights into teacher candidates' perceptions on the use of instructional technology, factors as well as barriers for using instructional technology, and whether experiences with innovative technology in teacher preparation program help prepare new teacher candidates to integrate technology into their classrooms. The focus of the study was on graduate students who were training to be teachers in the MAT@USC program, which has won numerous awards for its innovative curriculum, delivered 100% online through the use of cutting edge technology. To study these factors, this study employed a mixed method study, using both surveys and interviews. ❧ Overall, it was found that teacher candidates in the MAT@USC program have positive attitudes towards technology, are highly receptive to the use of technology in education, and have high levels of personal comfort with technology prior to entering the program. Participants were motivated to use technology in classroom, yet they perceived lack of resources as a top organizational barrier to integration of instructional technology. Findings on teacher candidates' preparedness and likelihood to adopt technology learned in their teacher education program are also consistent with Rogers' (1995) studies on the diffusion of innovation, which identified five major attributes which affect adoption: relative advantage, complexity, compatibility, observability, and trialability. Finally, the findings also revealed that while majority of the participants perceived technology used in the MAT@USC program as innovative and highly collaborative, they also voiced concerns over technological issues encountered when using the online platform. ❧ The findings from this study will help teacher educators develop innovative teacher education programs, by keeping in mind key attributes that will affect the adoption of innovation. In addition, teacher educators should also consider the following factors when designing or incorporating technology education into teacher education: ease of access to technology and support, modeling and authentic teaching activities, and collaboration between mentor and peers. The findings also highlighted the digital divide between low SES and middle-class school districts. For administrators and policy makers, this has two implications: one, annual funding on technology needs to be distributed equitably; two, school leaders need to re-examine their budgets and allocation of funds to ensure that urban schools have sufficient access to technology and technical support. Ultimately, it is recommended that future studies on the perceptions and use of instructional technology by teachers and teacher candidates be expanded for eventual generalizability. Future research should also include detailed data on other factors such as technology support, frequency of use, and instructional technology preferences, which were not the focus of the investigation of this study, and were not collected in this study.
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|PERCEPTION AND USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: TEACHER CANDIDATES AS ADOPTERS OF INNOVATION by Han Nee Chong ________________________________________________________________ A Dissertation Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC ROSSIER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF EDUCATION May 2012 Copyright 2012 Han Nee Chong


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Jesus' Anointing in Bethany
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An Abomination in the Temple
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Religious Men Who Prey on the Needy
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David's Prophecy of Christ
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Close to the Kingdom of God
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Snively Expedition
The Snively expedition was one of a series of forays in which Texas and Mexico engaged during the early period of the republic. To retaliate for indignities heaped upon the Texans resulting from the Texan Santa Fe expedition, the Mier expedition, and Gen. Adrián Woll's raid on San Antonio, Jacob Snively, on January 28, 1843, petitioned the government of the republic for permission to organize and fit out an expedition for the purpose of intercepting and capturing the property of Mexican traders who might pass through territory claimed by Texas on the Santa Fe Trail. On February 16 the War Department authorized the organization of a force not to exceed 300 men. The expedition was not to be regarded as a government undertaking, although the spoils of the campaign, to be taken only in honorable warfare, were to be divided equally between the government and the members of the expedition. The appointed place of the rendezvous was Fort Johnson at the little settlement of Georgetown near Coffee's Station on Red River in what was then Fannin County but is now Grayson. By April 24 about 150 men had assembled, and on that day the expedition, which the members designated as the Battalion of Invincibles, was organized into three companies with Snively unanimously chosen as the commandant. After late arrivals joined the expedition on the line of march, a fourth company was organized, and when the Texans reached unfamiliar country, a spy company consisting of ten men from each of the other companies went into operation.
The force marched westward along the old Chihuahua Trail, crossed Red River two miles below the mouth of the main Wichita, followed a north northwestward course across present Oklahoma, and on May 27 reached the Arkansas River and the Santa Fe Trail in the vicinity of present Edwards County, Kansas. Upon reaching the Arkansas, the first objective of the Texans was to orient themselves with their physical surroundings. The spy company immediately became active, while the main command moved from camp site to camp site along the south bank of the river. On May 30 Texan hopes were aroused by the spies' discovery of evidence of a wagon train, but on the following day they learned that the train belonged to some traders from Bent's Fort, with whom Snively and his aides spent some time. Probably as a result of advice secured from the Bent traders, Snively moved his force south of the Arkansas, first to Mulberry Creek and eventually to the head of Crooked Creek. This position enabled the Texans to command the Cimarron branch of the Santa Fe Trail and at the same time to screen their own presence in the country. The spies gave a false alarm that caused the Texans to rush to the Arkansas on June 7, and they remained in that area at various camps above the point where the Cimarron branch of the Santa Fe Trail crossed the Arkansas, about two miles west of the present town of Ingalls, until June 20, when Snively ordered the force to fall back to Crooked Creek. In the meantime Charles A. Warfield and three or four of his followers had joined the Snively party. When the Texans struck the Santa Fe Trail about fifteen miles below the crossing they encountered 100 Mexican soldiers. In the ensuing engagement seventeen Mexicans were killed and eighty-two taken prisoner, while no Texans were injured.
Long days of inactivity and reports from the spies indicating no prospect of encountering a caravan in the immediate future brought a feeling of general depression to the Texans. Friction in the command developed, and many of the men wanted to return home. Finally, on June 28 the prisoners were released, and the battalion dissolved. The mules, saddles, and arms taken from the Mexicans were divided among the Texans, who then organized themselves into two groups designated as the "mountaineers" and the "home boys." The home boys, about seventy-six in number, selected Eli Chandler, former adjutant of the expedition, as their leader, if indeed he had not already established his leadership by spearheading the opposition to Snively. Rather than heading for Texas, however, Chandler lead his followers back toward the Arkansas. It is possible that he was more interested in a separate command than in a return to Texas.
The mountaineers, with Snively in command, also marched to the Arkansas, where on June 30 they were discovered by United States Dragoons under Capt. Philip St. George Cooke, who, largely as a result of the murder of Antonio José Chaves attributed to the Warfield expedition, had been sent to protect a Mexican caravan. Cooke sent for Snively, asked to see his papers, said that he believed the Texans were on United States territory, and told Snively that his men must be disarmed. Snively protested, without avail, that he was on Texas territory. Cooke then crossed over the Arkansas, surrounded the Texan camp, and ordered Snively's men to stack arms. Cooke first turned the Texans loose with only ten muskets for 170 men, but after reflection he returned to the Texan camp and on July 1 offered to escort all who wished to accompany him to Independence, Missouri. About fifty men accepted this offer; Snively and the others rejoined Chandler on July 2. Snively was still intent upon pursuing the Mexican caravan, which, the scouts reported on July 8, had crossed the Arkansas; but he found the majority of his command unwilling to pursue the undertaking further; so he resigned his command on July 9. Chandler and his men then set out for home. The remaining Texans, deciding to continue in their attempt to capture the caravan, elected Warfield as commander and set out on their march. Several of them later rejoined Chandler's party; less than seventy were still holding to the original purpose of the expedition on July 13, when they discovered what they thought to be a large body of Mexicans under Governor Manuel Armijo escorting the caravan. Believing their forces inadequate to the task of capturing the caravan, they abandoned further pursuit and started for home. Warfield resigned; Snively was reelected to command; and on August 6, the Texan force was disbanded at Fort Bird on the Trinity. The Texas government complained that Captain Cooke had invaded Texas territory in arresting Snively's forces, and finally the United States made a trifling appropriation for the Texans engaged in the expedition.


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Following your workout, there is nothing like a "cool-down" in the comfort of spa seating where hydromassage jets soothe your muscles. Perfectly positioned in two captain's chairs with pillows, plus two seats, four jet types are combined in four configurations to deliver an ideal post-workout relaxation experience.
Mini Jet – A small and focused stream of water targets specific areas.
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LED Illumination
The stunning lighting of Endless Pools Fitness Systems delivers maximum design impact. The blue LED Perimeter Illumination Bar provides visual appeal at night, while a 5" main interior light and multi-color LED points of light provide ample brilliance and beauty. The three water features are also backlit for added elegance.
Remote Control for Swim Machine & Underwater Treadmill
The swim machine and underwater treadmill are each managed by individual remote controls that allow you to increase or decrease speed on the fly. The swim machine flow ranges from 3.43 to 1:08 minutes per 100 yards, and can be easily adjusted for precise pace selection. The treadmill has a speed range of 0 to 5.5 MPH.
Hydraulic Power Unit
The Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) is the heart of the Endless Pools Fitness Systems. It pumps high-grade biodegradable vegetable oil to the underwater motor for both the swim machine and the treadmill. Fitness Systems with both a treadmill and swim machine contain two HPUs which are driven by an incredibly efficient 5HP motor. This design allows for maximum power, while remaining energy efficient.
Water Management System
Endless Pools Fitness Systems feature a dual water purification system that combines Ultraviolet C (UVC) with eco-friendly CD Ozone, commonly known as Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP), to neutralize contaminants. The continuous water rotation from the circulation pump, coupled with 200 ft. of filtration, ensures ease of maintenance and water that is always exercise-ready. On the spa side, CD Ozone keeps water fresh.
Energy Efficiency
On the swim side, the Tri-Thermic™ Barrier System, a standard feature, provides three layers of insulation to conserve heat, enhance the energy efficiency, and lower operating costs. The system's three layers include a three-quarter inch, two-pound density EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) foam and reflective film attached to the inside of the cabinet, combined with a two-inch think heat blanket made of high-quality recycled textile fibers and foil film, attached on the inside of the steel frame. Together these materials provide maximum thermal performance.
The spa side has been fully foamed for heat retention and energy efficiency.
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Control & Auxiliary Panels
E2000 features two LCD control panels that makes it easy to navigate component controls on the swim and spa sides. Functions include on/off, water temperature and water care management, as well as control of the interior lighting, and hydromassage jets.
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Anchors and Handrails for Aquatic Fitness Accessories
Every fitness and exercise system is equipped with built-in anchors to attach fitness accessories including an optional swim tether, row bar set and resistance bands. The convenient and sturdy handrails are also great for support or for attaching resistance bands.
14-Gauge Steel Frame & ABS Base Pan
This model is built on an extremely durable, 14-gauge galvanized steel frame and ABS base pan. While many see this as an area to cut costs, Endless Pools went a cut above the rest by making this a standard feature on all products. The structural elements of the steel frame and ABS base pan provide the ultimate strength to deliver confidence in ownership for years to come.
Fitness System Series
Row Bar Kit with Resistance Gear
Rowing is an exceptional cardiovascular exercise that keeps the heart rate elevated and strengthens core muscles. Attach resistance bands to the sturdy handrails for added workout options.
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Swim Tether
All models come equipped with an anchor for attaching our optional Swim Tether. For beginning swimmers or for anyone looking to improve his or her swimming form, it provides added stability and assistance in maintaining your body position in the current.
Pace Displays
The optional pace display is a necessity for any swim machine or treadmill user who wants to measure performance. It allows for easy reading of the swim current pace and/or treadmill speed, and can be toggled from meters to yards or viewed as a percentage of the top speed. With individual pace displays for swim machine and treadmill, Fitness System owners can use both simultaneously for a more effective workout.
Watkins Cover & Lifter
A real money-saver, the Watkins bi-fold cover helps maintain heat and reduce evaporation. It can be used on its own or with the Watkins Lifter System. The Watkins Lifter System lets you install the cover vertically, which is also a space saver.
VacuSeal™ Lifting System
The VacuSeal Lifting System's unique design ensures a tight seal between covers, which prevents heat loss and evaporation and optimizes efficiencies. It uses a patented "Reverse Pneumatic Technology" which applies downward pressure on the cover to vacuum seal the two covers together, eliminating the center gap, commonly found with traditional covers. Also, this technology lends itself to easier operation of the cover system especially by a single user.
Underwater Mirror
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Bluetooth® – Enabled Sound System
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Put full workout functionality at your fingertips! With the Fit@Home App you can adjust the speed controls, monitor workout pace, duration and time, and set up workout programs specific to your goals from your smartphone or tablet.
CoolZone™ Cooling System
Ideal for warm climate areas and for use during summer months, when cooler water temperatures are preferred, CoolZone works with the Fitness System heater to efficiently cool or heat the water.