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Automotive-Grade PIN Photodiodes have 7.5 mm² sensitive area.December 19, 2014
High-speed silicon PIN photodiodes VEMD5010X01 and VEMD5110X01 come in top-view, SMT packages measuring 5 x 4 x 0.9 mm. For detection of visible and NIR radiation, VEMD5010X01's free cavity is filled with clear epoxy for 430–1,100 nm sensitivity range. For 790–1,050 nm IR applications, VEMD5110X01 utilizes black daylight filtering epoxy and is matched with 850–940 nm IR emitters. Both are AEC-Q101-qualified devices with reverse light current of 48 µA and dark current of 2 nA. Read More
Opto-Isolated Fast Gate Driver IC works with power MOSFETs, IGBTs.December 19, 2014
Supplied in 8-lead DIP and 8-lead SOIC package options, IX3180 serves applications requiring isolated drivers for fast switching power MOSFETs and IGBTs. Optocoupler input consists of LED optically coupled to IC containing photodiode and push-pull power output, and output is capable of providing 2.5 A peak drive current. Specified from -40 to +100°C, product has 10–20 V supply range, 100 nS typ propagation delay, and 20 nS typ pulse width distortion. UVLO with hysteresis is also included. Read More
Infrared LED enables biometric unlocking at a glance.December 19, 2014
Housed in 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.4 mm package with wavelength of 810 nm, Oslux SFH4780S is suited for biometric unlocking of cell phones and tablet computers. Device achieves emission angle of ±10° with radiant intensity of 2,900 mW/sr at operating current of 1 A. High optical output comes from thin film chip with edge length of 750 µm, in which 2 emission centers are arranged with one above other using nanostack technology. In pulsed mode, emitter can be operated with current up to 2 A. Read More
SMT Transformers suit power-over-HDBaseT applications.December 19, 2014
Housed in 13.72 x 14.99 x 5.72 mm, 24-pin SMT package, Models HD8004FNL and HD8005FNL provide common mode noise reduction and isolation for power-over-HDBaseT applications. Single-port, RoHS-compliant transformers meet IEEE802.3af standards and operate from 0–70°C. HDBaseT technology enables 5Play™ feature set, which includes ultra HD 4K video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, various control signals, and up to 100 W of power on single 328 ft CAT5e/6 Ethernet cable. Read More
Responsivity-Optimized Photodiode features 331 mm² active area.December 18, 2014
Able to detect energy from extreme UV wavelengths of 1–1,000 nm, SXUV300C features 22.05 x 15.85 mm active area. This offers sizable surface for reflective scatter measurements of high-powered UV lasers. Providing stable responsivity even after prolonged exposure to high-powered UV radiation, product comes in windowless package that enables responsivity to 1 nm and is suited for use in new or existing, high-powered UV laser-monitoring systems. Read More
Solid-State Pulse Amplifier features dual-mode operation.December 18, 2014
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Compact 7 W SMT Resistor offers resistance down to 1 milliohm.December 18, 2014
Offered in 2818 case size that conserves space in automotive, industrial, computer, and consumer applications, Vishay Dale WSHM2818 SMT Power Metal Strip® resistor features solid metal nickel-chrome or manganese-copper alloy resistive element with TCR < 20 ppm/°C. AEC-Q200-qualified product has 1,000-hour load life stability, resistance to short time overload of <±1%, and all-welded construction. Resistance values range from 1–100 mΩ with tight tolerance of ±1.0%. Read More
NFC Sensor Transponder targets IoT applications.December 18, 2014
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• On Thursday, we re-enact the Revolutionary War, Camp Ernst style. We even re-enact the Boston Tea party by throwing fake tea boxes into the lake.
• Finally, after listening to Revolutionary War music and setting up the game by reading the history (which is sympathetic to both sides and rallies both troops), the game starts … the Redcoats are red and American troops are blue.
o Counselors dressed as George Washington and King George wait at the jail for captured troops.
o Minor figures, such as Paul Revere and Sir William Howe, lead the campers in the field.
If you are an American and the British capture you, then you have to drink a cup of water and write an apology to the King. Campers wrote things such as, "I'm sorry for being American and really liking cheap tea!" or "I'm sorry my favorite colors are red, white and blue." Of course, some campers would write, "I'm sorry, I think England smells like my armpits."
The British troops who are caught have to apologize to George Washington and write things such as, "I'm sorry we prefer a monarchy" or "I'm sorry I call flashlights 'torches.'"
The night ends with fireworks and music, and the whole game is a ton of fun! The best part is reading the funny apologies the next day.
Stuart MacKenzie is Program Coordinator at YMCA Camp Ernst in Burlington, Ky. He has been on Camp Ernst's summer staff since 1999. He can be reached via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Game Variations
OK, so maybe you aren't as gung-ho about Capture the Flag as we are, but you'd like to change it a bit.
Here are some other variations:
Each camper gets two ping-pong balls (one side gets orange, the other white). The goal of the game is to throw your ping-pong balls into a ring on the other team's side. If you get tagged on their side, you have to give them a ball and go to jail. If the other team throws your own ball in your own ring, it's worth double.
• Orange ping-pong balls
• White ping-pong balls
• Spray-painted targets
• Paper
Wet Capture the Flag
Each camper gets a cup of water. The goal is to cross into enemy territory and make it into a 10-foot circle and pour the water in a bucket. The first team to fill up the other team's bucket wins. (If you get tagged, you have to dump the water out and go to jail.)
• Bucket
• Water jugs
• Spray-painted circle
4-Way Capture the Flag
Our neighbors at YMCA Camp Kern play 4-way Capture the Flag. You have four teams, all competing to get each other's flags.
• Two different-colored flags
• Paint
• Spray-painted circles
Possible Themes
• Dr. Phil vs. Oprah
• Hippies vs. the Man
• England vs. Scotland
• Punk Rockers vs. Hippies
• Smurfs vs. Leprechauns
• Chicken Patties vs. Grilled Cheese
• The American Colonies vs. England (on 4th of July)
• The Grinch vs. Santa
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• Dance the "Chicken Dance"
• Dance the "Macarena"
• Sing "I'm a Little Tea Pot"
• Dance an interpretive dance
• Recite Extreme Poetry
• Sing a Top 40 song
• Portray "Walk like an Egyptian"
• Give the person next to you three compliments (not about hair or being ""nice")
• Do "The Robot"
• Dance a Russian folk dance
• Laugh for eight seconds
• Name a state capital
Camp Ernst Rules
1. The flag must be on the ground in the middle of the circle.
2. A camper must be the first person to touch the flag and bring it out of the circle. A counselor may carry the flag after that, but a camper must carry it across the middle line.
3. There must be a 20-foot radius around the flag without defenders in it. There can be a maximum of 10 people guarding the flag, and the defenders cannot be connected (holding hands, etc.) in any way.
4. If a camper gets tagged, he or she must go directly to the community jail on the memorial. There is only one jail.
5. If the flag is "captured" and the camper is tagged, the flag stays where it is dropped and cannot be moved by the defending team. A new 20-foot defender-free radius appears around the flag. When the flag is picked up, anyone inside the 20-foot circle can be tagged!
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In 2008, Black Diamond started a revolution in skiing by introducing the Factor, a freeride-inspired alpine boot with a walk mode. That innovation continues with the new Factor 130. Now with a completely new liner, this powerful boot is warmer, stiffer and better fitting than its predecessor. For hard chargers who simply need one boot to do it all, this Flex 130 boot continues its tradition of no-boundaries, no-compromise skiing performance. It includes BD Alpine Sole Blocks, and is compatible with BD AT Sole Blocks with integrated tech inserts (sold separately).
- Stiffer and more powerful than the Factor 110
- Triax Pro Frame with Flex 130 and 20 degrees of resistance-free touring motion
- New plastic liner tongue for a smooth, evenly distributed flex, plus an extra-wide power strap
- New thermoformable Power Fit Liner features a 3:1 Freeride Series Boa closure system, aerogel-insulated strobel base and articulating zones for touring comfort
- Equipped with BD Alpine Sole Blocks and compatible with BD AT Sole Blocks with integrated tech inserts (sold separately)
Tech Specs
Series : Power Series
Weight Per Pair : [Size 27] 4 kg (9 lb)
Boot Liner : Power Fit (Thermoformable)
Frame Technology : Triax Pro
Flex Index : 130
# Buckles : 4
Sole Blocks : Alpine
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 9 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Craig Bomber, but snug If one were to put on a blindfold and put the Factor 130 onto one foot, and a standard alpine boot on the other foot, I doubt you'd be able to state that the 130 was an AT boot - that is, until you put the boot into 'walk' mode. The 130 provides exceptional support where it needs to. The BOA system is excellent. The only reason it didn't receive a fifth star is that it fits quite narrow and comparatively short (I typically ski a 28.0 mondo, purchased a 28.5, and am needing a very thin sock to avoid hot spots or blisters). October 22, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by hector Sizing is OFF This boot seems fantastic but sizing is off by one whole number. I ordered 28.5 -which I regularly use on other brands- and my fingers were cramped. I returned and ordered 29 and same situation happened, toes were way too tight. I should have ordered 29.5 from the very beginning (nevertheless by the time I returned the first pare 29.5 was sold out). Yes I recommend this boot but remember to jump your size by a whole number to avoid returning twice. May 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Adam Do it all Great all around boot with performance focused on the downhill. The fully replaceable toes/heels are critical since I work on a scree pile of a mountain. They fit a little loose on my skinny ankles and are just right for my slightly wide feet. They aren't the lightest, but the payoff is downhill performance. April 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by cham Best boot I ever used for both downhill and ski touring. I have used these for 4 years on everything in the Chamonix valley, plus ski touring including the Haute Route. Best boot I ever wore. Set up the buckle and then just use the cable tensioner for the inner to fine adjust. I wear the boot all day - whether skining up or skiing down - and never have to adjust for comfort. I heard they will stop using the cable tensioner on the inner boot on the next models 2013-4? I simply cannot believe it given the combination of comfort and precison it delivers. April 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bart Great boots! I have owned and skied in these for two years, and they are great. Very comfortable, good fit, and stiff enough to be sensitive and responsive. I will seriously consider buying another pair when the time comes to replace the ones I have. I am an expert level skier, have skied since I was in the first grade, back in the 1960's, and used to work in a ski shop. March 22, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by robert Small and serious stiff As a ski patroller I need a boot that is a) comfortable, b) comfortable, and c) well...you get it. I bought these on line, and they were simply too small. I ordered a size 26. I wear a 41 shoe (US 7 1/2 or 8, wide). Out of the box they were just too small, when I finally got them on. They are a seriously stiff boot, probably more appropriate for racing than what we do (sit around, sit around, rip down the hill dragging a toboggan, sit around, etc.....). But they were well made, and, for the right foot and right need, would be a killer boot. I was told by a boot fitter they could probably be made to fit, but I felt they were too stiff for my needs anyway. Be careful...return shipping is expensive. February 27, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Robert Fairly wide and high-volume fit I use these mainly on the hill with the AT sole blocks. The fit was initially snug after thermomolding but packed out quickly such that I needed to add a flat shim board between my custom foot bed and the Boa liner on days when I want a really precise fit. Generally, I keep these buckled loosely while teaching skiing and get a progressive enough response out of the boot when doing demos for the class or client. I plan to replace the stock, non elastic power strap with a Booster Strap on these boots to reduce annoying shin bang common with all boots lacking the elastic power strap feature. The flex seems softer then 130, more like a 115-120, but this number varies from boot maker to boot maker anyway. The walk mechanism is a cinch to operate and gives plenty range of motion for skinning steep skin tracks. AT soles are stout, not mushy, both with AT bindings and Marker Lord SP bindings, and certainly with tech bindings. A good value boot, but not at all light in weight. Best to use with "electric climbing skins", I.e. lift served skiing. February 10, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by steve 400 days...... 1st gen I got the first gen of this boot. I have patrolled in it the whole time. I rarely used any other boot for patrol work. Yes.... I have replaced the soles five times, and yes.... I have replaced every part on it. But the point is that you can. Black Diamond realizes that your going to have to replace parts and maintain equipment if your going to work in it and they make the parts readily available at a appropriate price. I didn't give five stars because calling this a 130 flex boot is extremely generous. Bottom line is that with this boot BD has set a standard of walk modes, replaceable souls, out door professional work boots and replaceable parts. All competitors are following in the wake of this iconic boot. January 29, 2014


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Date: Jul 21, 2011
The glasses look so real, you would never know we paid so little for them.
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Title: Just as stated
Date: Oct 02, 2010
Bought them to complete a Mrs Santa outfit - These will set it off perfectly. Only complaint is that the legs of the glasses are very long - for me - but the Mrs Santa Wig will hide the problem. They are cute, perfect for the costume. And the price doesn't break the bank.
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Date: Sep 30, 2010
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So, if the last post was about the details, in this post I will try to explain the concept of top-down and bottom-up thinking.
The smartest people in the world will have the Zoom In and Zoom Out ability which is to understand the nitty-gritty details without missing the big picture. Usually what happens is that either
- people get focussed on the details ( and gets lost in the details ) or
- they forget about the details
Both are equally bad and can cause failure. If you miss the Big Picture, it is very much possible that you may miss the impact of external forces that might apply to your system which ultimately results in failure. If you miss the details, it is equally possible that you do not have an accurate understanding of what is possible given the constraints.
Management folks encourage mostly top-down thinking (Big Picture) and engineering schools teach bottom-up thinking (Details oriented). This is one of the reasons for tensions between management and the worker ants in technical companies.
To understand this principle in detail let us take the example of Iridium Communications Company.
The founding company for this firm went bankrupt because it developed the technology for satellites, mobile phones etc, however the cost of putting the satellites in space was in the order of billions which the company was not able to raise. They wasted an inordinate amount of money because they failed to see the external effects of their business plan, the Big Picture.
To explain the concept of attention to detail, take the example of IBM deciding to incentivise developers on number of lines of code they wrote (sorry, can't explain this without knowledge of some detail and code and technology are details I understand). This caused many problems within IBM as people wrote code that introduced subtle bugs which they rewrote to fix (more lines), they started writing code in a verbose manner and introduced unnecessary complexities etc. What went wrong here ? The root of the problem is that not all lines of code are equal.
When a factory worker has to put in X amount of work to produce N units of stuff, then when he produces 2N units he has put in 2X amount of work. Unlike mechanical jobs (like the above case), this is not true for creative and innovative jobs like software development, journalism etc.
So you can see that the best decisions are made by people who can refrain from getting caught up in the details, take a step back and look at the big picture from multiple perspectives and at the same time see how the details fit together to form the whole system. Further, you will also note how there is considerable overlap between the two types of thinking; meaning it may be easier to explain the above principle to people who think either way.
When you understand the above principle you start to understand the idea behind a lot of quotes that go around the world, like:
"Complex systems that work evolve from simple systems that work"
"The devil is in the details"
"Details often kill initiative, but there have been few successful men who weren't good at details. Don't ignore details. Lick them." — William B. Given


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General conceptions
In particular religions
Monolatrism or monolatry (Greek: μόνος (monos) = single, and λατρεία (latreia) = worship) is the recognition of the existence of many gods, but with the consistent worship of only one deity.[1] The term was perhaps first used by Julius Wellhausen.[citation needed]
Monolatry is distinguished from monotheism, which asserts the existence of only one god, and henotheism, a religious system in which the believer worships one god alone without denying that others may worship different gods with equal validity.[2]
Main article: Atenism
The Egyptians had an aberrant period of some form of monotheism during the New Kingdom, in which the pharaoh Akhenaten abolished the official worship of other gods in favor of the sun-disk Aten. This is often seen as the first instance of true monotheism in history, although the details of Atenist theology are still unclear. The exclusion of all but one god was a radical departure from Egyptian tradition and some see Akhenaten as a practitioner of monolatry rather than monotheism, as he did not actively deny the existence of other gods; he simply refrained from worshipping any but the Aten. Under Akhenaten's successors, Egypt reverted to its traditional religion, and Akhenaten himself came to be reviled as a heretic.
In ancient Israel[edit]
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|This article contains too many or too-lengthy quotations for an encyclopedic entry. (April 2012)
Recognized scholars have formulated a substantial case for ancient Israel's practice of monolatry.[3]
Both Frank E. Eakin, Jr. and John J. Scullion believe Moses was a monolatrist rather than a monotheist,[4][5] and John Day suggests that angels are what became of the other gods once monotheism took over Israel.[6]
"In the ancient Near East the existence of divine beings was universally accepted without questions. As for unicity, in Israel there is no clear and unambiguous denial of the existence of gods other than Yahweh before Deutero-Isaiah in the 6th century B.C. … The question was not whether there is only one elohim, but whether there is any elohim like Yahweh."[7]
This was recognised by Rashi in his commentary to Deuteronomy 6:4 that the declaration of Shema accepts belief in one god as being only a part of Jewish faith at the time of Moses, but would eventually be accepted by all humanity.[8]
Some scholars claim the Torah (Pentateuch) shows evidence of monolatrism in some passages. This argument is normally based on references to other gods, such as the "gods of the Egyptians" in the Book of Exodus (Exodus 12:12). The Egyptians are also attributed powers that suggest the existence of their gods; in Exodus 7:11-13, after Aaron transforms his staff into a snake, Pharaoh's magicians do likewise.
The Ten Commandments have been interpreted[9] as monolatry: Exodus 20:3 reads "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me" (emphasis added).
There is even a passage in the Book of Psalms, Psalms 86:8, that reads "Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works."
This, however, does not seem to mean that the other gods were considered to deserve this name, in the sense that they had no real power or property; and later prophet Jeremiah confirms that they did not create the Earth and are going to perish.
Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine —Exodus 19:5
Tell them this: "These gods, who did not make the heavens and the earth, will perish from the earth and from under the heavens." —Jeremiah 10:11
In Christianity[edit]
The Apostle Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, writes that "we know that an idol is nothing" and "that there is none other God but one" (1 Corinthians 8:4-6). He argues in verse 5 that "for though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth", "but to us there is but one God". Paul carefully distinguishes between gods that have no authority or have a lesser authority, "as there be gods many, and lords many," and the one God who has universal authority, "one God, the Father, of whom are all things". Some translators of verse 5, put the words "gods" and "lords" in quotes to indicate that they are gods or lords only so-called. [10] Similarly in Deuteronomy it acknowledges the existence of many so-called "lords" and "gods", but affirms the superior authority of one God over all when it states, "for the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God" (Deuteronomy 10:17)
In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul refers to "the god of this world" (2 Corinthians 4:4), which is generally interpreted as referring to the devil or the material things put before God, such as money, rather than acknowledging any separate deity from God. [11] Furthermore, this idea of one supreme deity that reigns above all other so-called deities whether "in heaven or in earth" or in "this world" is shown in Isaiah 44:6 where God states of himself, "I am the first and the last, beside me there is no god".[12]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[edit]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) teaches that God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are three distinct beings belonging to one Godhead. "[A]ll three are united in their thoughts, actions, and purpose, with each having a fullness of knowledge, truth, and power."[13] Latter-day Saints further believe that prayer should be directed at God the Father only, in the name of Jesus Christ.[14]
Jeffrey R. Holland has stated: "We believe these three divine persons constituting a single Godhead are united in purpose, in manner, in testimony, in mission. We believe Them to be filled with the same godly sense of mercy and love, justice and grace, patience, forgiveness, and redemption. I think it is accurate to say we believe They are one in every significant and eternal aspect imaginable except believing Them to be three persons combined in one substance."[15]
Latter-day Saints interpret Jesus' prayer in John 17:11, "Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are," to refer to the characteristics, attributes and purpose that the Son shares with the Father, in hopes that people can some day share in those as well. In Mormonism, being one with God means gaining immortality, perfection, eternal life, and reaching the highest level in his kingdom. As D. Todd Christofferson states, "we may become one with God" as Jesus did.[16]
Joseph Smith (and the Apostle Paul, see Romans 8:16-18) taught that humans can become joint-heirs with Christ, and thereby inherit from God all that Christ inherits, if they are proven worthy by following the laws and ordinances of the gospel. This process of exaltation means that humans can literally become gods through the atonement; thus, "god" is a term for an inheritor of the highest kingdom of God.[17] This allows for the existence of many gods in the future, but only one as ruler over life in this universe.
To the extent that monolatry is considered not-monotheism, the classification of Mormonism as monolatrous is strongly disputed among Latter-day Saints. Bruce R. McConkie stated that "true saints are monotheists." [18]
Some respondents to the claim that Mormonism is monolatrous suggest the need for a more complex understanding of monotheism and monolatry going beyond limited dictionary definitions. [19]
- ^ Frank E. Eakin, Jr. The Religion and Culture of Israel (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1971), 70.
- ^ McConkie, Bruce R. (1979), Mormon Doctrine (2nd ed.), Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft, p. 351
- ^ Frank E. Eakin, Jr. The Religion and Culture of Israel (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1971), 70 and 263.
- ^ Frank E. Eakin, Jr. The Religion and Culture of Israel (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1971), 107 and 108.
- ^ John J. Scullion, "God (OT)," in David Noel Freedman, ed., The Anchor Bible Dictionary, six volumes (New York: Doubleday, 1992), 2:1042.
- ^ John Day, "Canaan, Religion of," in David Noel Freedman, ed., The Anchor Bible Dictionary, six volumes (New York: Doubleday, 1992), 1:835.
- ^ John L. McKenzie, "Aspects of Old Testament Thought" in Raymond E. Brown, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, and Roland E. Murphy, eds., The New Jerome Biblical Commentary (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1990), 1287, S.v. 77:17.
- ^ Scherman, p.443[full citation needed]
- ^ Raymond F. Collins, "Ten Commandments," in David Noel Freedman, ed., The Anchor Bible Dictionary, six volumes (New York: Doubleday, 1992), 6:385.
- ^ "1 Corinthians 8:5b, in the NKJV and several versions". Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ Gill, John, John Gill's Exposition of the Bible, pp. 2 Corinthians 4:4
- ^ Isaiah 44:6
- ^ Dahl, Paul E. (1992). "Godhead". In Ludlow, Daniel H. Encyclopedia of Mormonism. New York: Macmillan Publishing. pp. 552–553. ISBN 0-02-879602-0. OCLC 24502140.
- ^ Blanch, Mae (1992). "Prayer". In Ludlow, Daniel H. Encyclopedia of Mormonism. New York: Macmillan Publishing. pp. 1117–1120. ISBN 0-02-879602-0. OCLC 24502140.
- ^ Holland, Jeffrey R. (November 2007), "The Only True God and Jesus Christ Whom He Hath Sent", Ensign
- ^ Christofferson, D. Todd (November 2002), "That They May Be One in Us", Ensign
- ^ Widmer, Kurt (2000), Mormonism and the Nature of God: A Theological Evolution, 1830-1915, Jefferson, NC: McFarland, p. 6, ISBN 978-0-7864-0776-7, OCLC 43615415.
- ^ Bickmore, Barry R. (2003), "Of Simplicity, Oversimplification, and Monotheism", FARMS Review (Provo, Utah: Maxwell Institute) 15 (1): 215–58
- ^ "supersnail" (30 August 2012), "Polytheism", Mormon Dialogue and Discussion Board (mormondialogue.org)
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Further reading[edit]
- Robert Needham Cust (1895). Essay on the Common Features which Appear in All Forms of Religious Belief. Luzac & Co.
- Robert Wright (journalist), The Evolution of God (2009) (esp. pages 132 et seq discussing conflict between Elijah and Jezebel).
- Mike Schroeder, author of 85 Pages In The Bible; Llumina Press 2005
External links[edit]
- Moses and Monotheism
- The Biblical Idea of Idolatry by Jose Faur, differentiating the monolatry authorized by the Bible from the idolatry/iconolatry which is proscribed therein


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A longtime companion and lover of Duncan MacLeod, Tessa remained a part of the Highlander's life long after her tragic murder in season two.
Personal HistoryEdit
Tessa Noël was a central character, who appeared in every episode of the first season of Highlander: The Series, and in the first four episodes of the second. After the character's death, she later returned for cameo appearances in the episodes "Counterfeit Part Two" in the second season, and "To Be" and "Not To Be", the series finale.
[edit] BackgroundEdit
Tessa was born on August 28, 1958 in Lille, France.[1] When she was seven years old, she fell in love for the first time with then-nineteen year old Alan Rothwood (Anthony Head). Tessa recalls in "Nowhere To Run" that she was "heartbroken" when he completed his studies and left the country.[3] She remembered that at her first Christmas party in the ballroom of Alan's house, she "couldn't believe anything could be so beautiful."[3] Tessa mentions in "See No Evil" that she was educated at the Sorbonne in Paris.[4]
Tessa's first encounter with MacLeod is shown in a flashback sequence in "For Evil's Sake". She had recently left the Sorbonne and was working as an artist and conducting tours of the River Seine in Paris.[5] In May 1980,[5] to escape Immortal Christoph Kuyler (Peter Howitt) who was trying to kill him, MacLeod jumped on a Bateau Mouche on which Tessa was working, and charmed her so that he could stay on board. Another flashback scene in the episode "Counterfeit Part Two" shows how MacLeod revealed his immortality to Tessa. On April 1, 1983,[1] MacLeod made Tessa shoot him in the chest with a pistol. After he revived, MacLeod revealed himself to be an Immortal who could not age or father children, but did not mention the Game. MacLeod expected Tessa to show disgust or fear, but instead Tessa expressed compassion and sadness for his loneliness.[6] As Tessa remained unaware of the Game, MacLeod occasionally fights other Immortals without her knowledge.[7]
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When the series began, Tessa and MacLeod have been in a relationship for twelve years and are the proprietors of an antique store, "MacLeod and Noel's Antiques", in the fictional city of Seacouver, Washington, United States.[8] Immortals Slan Quince (Richard Moll) and Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) break into their store, finally making Tessa aware of the Game. When she learns of this ultimate battle of good and evil, in which Duncan MacLeod mustkill or be killed, she sarcastically remarks; "And you didn't think it was important enough to mention."[9] When Quince threatens Tessa to distract MacLeod, she first wants to flee with MacLeod, who prepared for her departure and beheads Quince. Aware that other Immortals will challenge MacLeod, Tessa decides to stay with him. They also allow Richie Ryan (Stan Kirsch), a quick-talking petty thief and street punk, to live with them because he had discovered MacLeod's immortality.[9] [1][2]"See No Evil" indicates that Tessa was educated at the Sorbonne in Paris in "Eyewitness" (1993), Tessa witnesses the brutal murder of former artist Anne Wheeler, played by Diana Barrington, and reacts angrily when she realizes that the police will do nothing about it, saying: "I'm not hysterical, I don't see things, and I'm not looking for attention. I just want something to be done."[10] She decides to find the murderer on her own.[10] When MacLeod tells Tessa that she is stronger than Anne, and that if something happened to him she would be fine, Tessa retorts, "You only think so because it suits you."[10] The murderer is Chief Police Officer Andrew Ballin (Tom Butler), an immortal, who is beheaded by MacLeod after Ballin failed to kill Tessa.
In "Band of Brothers" (1993), Tessa is chosen as the curator of a traveling exhibition entitled "An historical retrospective on sculpture and form", which is based in Paris, France. Meanwhile, Immortal Grayson (James Horan) is seeking Victor Paulus, a protegee of MacLeod's friend Darius (Werner Stocker). Tessa decides to leave to Paris before MacLeod fights Grayson and her parting words are: "Remember. Paris is our city. I'll be waiting for you". After MacLeod beheads Grayson, he, Tessa and Richie, live in a barge on the Seine near Notre Dame de Paris.[11]
In "Avenging Angel" (1993), MacLeod and Tessa search for information about newborn Immortal Alfred Cahill (Martin Kemp). Becoming Immortal has made Cahill insane; he believes he is an angel sent by God to free the world from sin. Cahill starts with the last prostitute he met, Tessa's old friend, Elaine Trent (Sandra Nelson). Tessa is angry to learn the fate of her intelligent, beautiful friend, but later realizes that she "[sounds] like her judge and jury."[12] MacLeod believes that the only way to stop Cahill is to behead him, despite Tessa's opinion that "Enlightened societies don't kill their insane. They treat them."[12] When Cahill comes to the barge looking for MacLeod and finds Tessa alone, Tessa diverts him by welcoming Cahill as a messenger of God. Later, she tells MacLeod with disgust, "I had to crawl inside his head... I had to think like him... I had to become like him."[12]
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The first episode of the second season, "The Watchers" (1993), shows Tessa, MacLeod and Richie settling back to their antiques store in Seacouver and meeting the Watchers, a secret society that observes Immortals without interfering. In "The Darkness" (1993), Tessa meets a fortune teller named Greta (Traci Lords) who urges her to flee the city. This reminds MacLeod of another fortune teller, who, back in 1848, predicted that he would bury many women, but marries none. MacLeod impulsively asks Tessa to marry him, to which she agrees. The next day, Tessa is abducted by Pallin Wolf (Andrew Jackson), a renegade Watcher who wants to behead MacLeod. In the meantime, MacLeod tells Richie that he is getting married because of the thought of losing Tessa. Tessa holds her ground in front of Wolf and tries to escape, but Wolf brings her back to her cell. MacLeod finally finds them and kills Wolf, then sends Tessa home with Richie. On their way to the car, Tessa and Richie are shot dead by Marc Roszca (Travis MacDonald), a drug addict. Richie'slatent immortality is triggered and her awakens, but Tessa dies. MacLeod, devastated, leaves their home and sells the antique store.
"Eye For An Eye" (1993) shows the aftermath of Tessa's death. MacLeod tells Richie, "She was part of our lives, Richie. Never pretend she wasn't."[13] MacLeod also advises Richie to get used to her loss, because it "won't be the last time it happens to you."[13] Later, while MacLeod trains Richie quickly so that he can face Immortal Annie Devlin (Sheena Easton), Richie angrily tells MacLeod, "You can't get past it, Mac. I know. You've seen a lot of people die. But you had to be the hero, you sent us out to the car that night, you could have been there ...You look me in the eyes and you tell me you don't blame yourself for her death."[13] Some time later, MacLeod bitterly tells Devlin, "Nothing you do brings anyone back. Once they're dead... nothing."[13]
In the two-part finale to series two, "Counterfeit" (1994), James Horton (Peter Hudson), a renegade Watcher who believes all Immortals must be eliminated, uses killer Lisa Halle (Meilani Paul) to try and kill MacLeod. Lisa undergoes plastic surgery to resemble Tessa and therefore is played by Vandernoot from that point on. MacLeod meets Lisa just after he admitted to himself how much he missed Tessa, and he is stunned by her resemblance with Tessa. Despite knowing that Tessa is dead and cannot return, he eagerly pursues a relationship with Lisa. He eventually admits the truth when he discovers a scar on Lisa's jaw. Horton kills Lisa on Tessa's grave before being himself killed by MacLeod.[6]
"To Be" and "Not To Be" (1998), the series finale, respectively depict MacLeod dreaming of a world in which he was never born. Vandernoot reprises her role as Tessa, this time never having met MacLeod. Tessa leads an unsatisfactory life in which she has a husband and children, but is forced to sacrifice her art and sculpture. In this storyline she has an affair with MacLeod but feels she has betrayed her husband.[14]
Vandernoot found Tessa's personality "...very nice," "very understanding, generous, supportive."[17] MacLeod appreciates that Tessa always has a way of reminding him of his humanity.[6] In "For Evil's Sake", she tells a guilt-ridden MacLeod that "You may be Immortal, but you're not omnipotent... The world is not your responsibility."[27] Tessa often jokes about MacLeod's immortality, for example telling him in "For Tomorrow We Die "that the last time MacLeod "...wore a tuxedo was on the deck of the Titanic."[30] [3][4]"Counterfeit Part Two" was partially filmed at the Musee Rodin in Paris[31] Tessa is able to empathise with others, feel as they do, think as they do and so become like them.[10][12] When MacLeod revealed his immortality to Tessa in "Counterfeit Part Two", she can show compassion instead of the fear or disgust he expects: "I was just thinking how lonely you must be. Your parents, your friends... having them all die."[6] Tessa is a very empathic and understanding character, for example, in "Saving Grace", she is jealous of MacLeod's former lover Grace; however, when MacLeod assures her that he no longer loves Grace, her response is simply that "...that's all that need to be said. She's your friend and she's been hurt. You'll help her. I'd expect you to do no less."[26]
Furthermore, Tessa demonstrates great courage, for example in "Mountain Men", where she is abducted by three mountain men led by Immortal Caleb Cole, who wants to marry her. Tessa refuses to submit and spreads doubt among them, resulting in Cole finally killing one of his own men before MacLeod rescues her. Reviewer Rob Lineberger of DVDVerdict.com commented that "...this episode shows the tough stuff Tessa is made of."[21] Tessa is a very selfless character, although it has, occasionally, been known to put her into rather sticky situations, for example, in the episode "See No Evil", Tessa's friend, Natalie, is attacked by serial killer Michael Tanovsky and Tessa uses herself as bait: "Nobody's watching over his next victim, Duncan... and she's going to die if you and I don't stop him."[4] Lineberger commented that "[in "See No Evil"], Tessa gets a taste for how Duncan's life must feel when she faces the killer."[21] She hits Tanovsky with her car, telling MacLeod "I thought ridding the world of evil would feel better than this."[4] Panzer comments that having Tessa stop the killer "...was kind of an unusual idea [in television in 1992], and this was the subject of a lot of meetings with [then-supervising producer] David Abramowitz, myself and the people from the various networks, domestic and foreign, who were involved."[32] Tessa has a reputation for speaking frankly and for refusing to tolerate any nonsense.[5] In "Innocent Man", when MacLeod refuses to take her where an evil Immortal is, she says, "I know why you don't want me there. You're afraid that what happened to Lucas [MacLeod's friend who has just been beheaded] could happen to you."[33] Tessa has no self-pity[34] and "...doesn't like euphemisms".[20] For example, in "For Tomorrow We Die", MacLeod calls her "contrary by nature"[30] Tessa parks her car without regard to interdictions,[35] can drive a speedboat,[26] is a poor chess player[36] and dislikes war.[3]
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McCoy's Services, Inc. is a locally owned and operated tree removal and landscaping company. We offer residential and commercial levels of service and have the equipment and skill to complete most any landscaping job. Large or small, our uniformed staff is available to beautify your landscape or improve your curb appeal.
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Wood engraving has been Bruner's favorite medium ever since he first tried it in 1978. He engraves the image on an end-grain wood block under a magnifying glass and then inks and prints each engraving by hand on a small press in his studio.
Many of Bruner's images focus on moments imbued with quiet personal narrative with a sense of the humor, beauty and mystery of the visual world.


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NHL Betting: Washington Continues Hunter Era in Pittsburgh
The Washington Capitals will play their second game under new head coach Dale Hunter on Thursday night when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on the NHL betting board.
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In Hunter's debut behind the bench on Tuesday night the Capitals were edged 2-1 at home by the St. Louis Blues, with Nicklas Backstrom scoring the team's lone goal in the defeat. Washington goalie Tomas Vokoun stopped 28 of 30 St. Louis shots in that contest.
The Penguins were also in action on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, where they gave up four second-period goals in a 4-3 road defeat to the New York Rangers. James Neal, Evgeni Malkin, and Pascal Dupuis had the markers for Pittsburgh that night, and Sidney Crosby picked up two assists.
The Capitals and Penguins met in Pittsburgh on October 13, with Dennis Wideman scoring in overtime to give Washington a 3-2 victory in that contest. Alex Ovechkin and Mike Knuble also scored for the Caps in that win, while Neal had both Penguins goals.
Vokoun made 39 saves that night for Washington, with Penguins backup netminder Brent Johnson stopping just 16 of 19 shots between the pipes in a losing cause.
Overall Washington is a dominant 8-2 in its past 10 games against Pittsburgh, with the OVER/UNDER split at 5-5 in those 10 contests.
On the Stanley Cup futures board at the Bodog Sportsbook the Penguins are still the 6/1 favorites to win the championship in the spring, while the Capitals are at 10/1 on that list.
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) and AHRQ should create and lead an initiative to develop a standardized, transdisciplinary taxonomy and nomenclature for psychosocial health services. This initiative should aim to incorporate this taxonomy and nomenclature into such databases as the National Library of Medicine's Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), PsycINFO, CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), and EMBASE.
Recommendation 9: Research priorities. Organizations sponsoring research in oncology care should include the following areas among their funding priorities:
Further development of reliable, valid, and efficient tools and strategies for use by clinical practices to ensure that all patients with cancer receive care that meets the standard of psychosocial care set forth in recommendation 1. These tools and strategies should include
approaches for improving patient–provider communication and providing decision support to cancer patients;
screening instruments that can be used to identify individuals with any of a comprehensive array of psychosocial health problems;
needs assessment instruments to assist in planning psychosocial services;
illness and wellness management interventions; and
approaches for effectively linking patients with services and coordinating care.
Identification of more effective psychosocial services to treat mental health problems and to assist patients in adopting and maintaining healthy behaviors, such as smoking cessation, exercise, and dietary change. This effort should include
identifying populations for whom specific psychosocial services are most effective, and psychosocial services most effective for specific populations; and
development of standard outcome measures for assessing the effectiveness of these services.
Creation and testing of reimbursement arrangements that will promote psychosocial care and reward its best performance.
Research on the use of these tools, strategies, and services should also focus on how best to ensure delivery of appropriate psychosocial services to vulnerable populations, such as those with low literacy, older adults, the socially isolated, and members of cultural minorities.


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Ambrose Bierce may not have uttered the sardonic comment, "War is God's way of teaching Americans geography," but the quote is still relevant to the study of Civil War places in Virginia.1
Many people get introduced to Virginia geography when examining how their ancestors moved through the state in a Civil War unit. Sometimes, what appears to be obvious is not correct. The names of some places highlighted in the The War Of The Rebellion: A Compilation Of The Official Records Of The Union And Confederate Armies have changed. For example, Stonewall Jackson's march in August 1862 through "Salem" refers to modern-day "Marshall" in Fauquier County, not to the city of Salem next to Roanoke. Genealogists studying family members who served in 1861-65 must match historical maps with historical events, before getting in the car to visit sites of interest.
More recent satire in the New York Times highlights how time and places can be juxtaposed by suburban sprawl, by using a mock battle report from Union General Irvin McDowell to illustrate the impact of modern suburban development on the historical setting at Manassas:2
Hdqrs. Department of Northeastern Virginia
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Arlington, Va., Aug. 4, 2011
Colonel: I have the honor to submit the following report of the battle of the 21st of July, near Manassas, Va.
...The First Division (Tyler's) was stationed on the north side of the Warrenton turnpike and on the eastern slope of the Centreville ridge just north of Centreville Crest Shopping Center, where an advance guard raided a Five Guys, then requisitioned disinfected bedrolls from Body & Brain Yoga/Tai-Chi/Meditation, where they encountered little resistance....
The physical geography of Virginia affected where the armies marched, where they camped, and where they fought. Efforts of slaves to achieve freedom, and of local residents to just survive, are recognized by numerous plaques on the roadsides and by including in the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.
The war made many locations in Virginia special, even "hallowed." Efforts to preserve those special places have shaped the geography of tourism, as well as the conservation of historic sites in Virginia.
by 1864, defenders built extensive forts and trenches whose remnants still dot the Virginia landscape
Source: Library of Congress, Bermuda Hundred, Va. Federal earthworks on left of the line, near Point of Rocks
aerial reconnaissance was used in the Civil War by both sides, but the Union had more resources to build balloons
Source: Library of Congress, Professor Lowe in his balloon (Fair Oaks, 1862)
Union officials used balloons at various sites, from Northern Virginia to Hampton Roads
Source: Library of Congress, Fair Oaks, Virginia. Prof. Thaddeus S. Lowe replenishing balloon INTREPID from balloon CONSTITUTION
a traveling exhibit during the 150th sesquicentennial of the Civil War helped to renew public interest and stimulate tourism


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Core Gasless Trimmer added to Nord Outdoor Power Battery Powered Lineup
Saturday, May 05, 2012At Nord Outdoor Power, we strive to bring our customers a fantastic selection of the best products in the outdoor power equipment industry. We look to new products that offer value and performance to enhance our customers ability to maintain their outdoor world. We have seen a revolution over the last few years in the area of battery powered equipment. New products have come to market that not only provide outstanding performance for the homeowners, but have broken into the commercial market with higher qualities of construction combined with significant advances in battery performance.
We are proud to announce the addition of the CORE Gasless Trimmer to our lineup of quality battery powered equipment. Battery powered equipment allows you to operate at almost all hours of the day without disturbing your neighbors. There is no more gasoline or other fuels to deal with and maintenance is reduced to an absolute minimum. We look forward to having you stop by and see our selection and see how this new CORE Trimmer fits into your outdoor maintenance tool rack! Here are some details:
The CGT400 Trimmer is reliable, lightweight and will run just as long as a tank of gas. It's perfectly balanced and features an instant trigger start, high-energy power cell, dual-mode controls for torque and speed, open view grass guard and a comfort grip handle. This lightweight, long life, virtually maintenance free CGT400 Trimmer will retail at a price comparable with high quality commercial gasoline trimmers on the market today.Weight (without Power Cell): 8 pounds
Weight (with Power Cell): 11 pounds
Run Time: Up to 70 minutes
Head Speed: 7,000 RPM Speed /5,000 RPM Torque
Head Type: Dual Line Bump Feed
Trimmer Line: 0.095 diameter, 20' on spool
Lincoln Jore and Matt Jore came up with the idea of eliminating the wire windings and iron laminations used in conventional motors by embedding copper-etched conductors into a multi-layered printed circuit board to form a stator that works in conjunction with permanent magnets to produce torque in a new type of ironless and wireless motor.
They created a special pattern of conductive material, laid out on individual layers of conductive material, and laminated and interconnected to each other to form an efficient, compact, and powerful stator.
After six years of development by the Jores and Core Motion, Inc., the technology is now being referred to as CORE™ (Conductor Optimized Rotary Energy). With the highest energy factor per weight of any existing motor or engine, and one-third to one-fifth the size and use of raw materials, CORE™ Technology is designed to replace existing conventional motion devices, motors, and engines. The process for manufacturing a CORE™ stator is the same well-known and mature process used in the construction of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and is, as such, a very reliable and cost-effective production process.
Driven largely by the tremendous growth of the computer industry over the past thirty years, PCB manufacturing has evolved into one of the most mature and reliable methods of manufacturing. The proprietary CORE™ stator design allows for elimination of wires and is at the center of a portfolio of very unique and broad patent claims. Core Motion, Inc. has been issued patents, based on US Patent No. 7,109,625, in thirty-two countries covering broad claims relating to the CORE™ technology and several new patents on improvements are pending.
In most states, emissions standards, such as those set in California, have been adopted and are seriously challenging manufacturers of gasoline engine-powered products. As a completely gas-free system, CORE™ technology provides the unique ability to exceed these noise, efficiency, and emission standards without increasing costs and without sacrificing performance.


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|Town of Ehrhardt Beautification Project Plans going forward
|Written by Jerry E. Halmon
With the passage of a County-wide Capital One Cent Sales Tax Referendum on November 6th, the Town of Ehrhardt is looking to move forward with a proposed beautification project downtown. Ehrhardt Town Council members agreed at their November 20th, meeting that they would look at focusing attention on the old city hall building and purchasing the adjacent corner lot for the proposed project.
Council members cited the towns of Bowman, Harleysville and Hampton as examples of municipalities that have undertaken beautification projects and agreed that Ehrhardt Council members would look at those projects and see if those towns still have their original plans. Council members said they would also set up a meeting with officials from the Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism, who are responsible for drawing up plans.
Funding for the beautification project would come from the $60,000 Capital One Cents Sales Tax, $20,000 from the department of Parks and Recreation and the Schuetzenfest Inc. Committee would kick in another $20,000 for a total of $100,000. Mayor Bill Stanley noted it was important to have the plans for the project in hand, but he noted that when the actual drawing starts, people will be looking to be paid. Council member Mayor Pro Tem Bill Edinger noted that once the beautification project is completed the town could then go after money for a streetscape project.
Also during the meeting, Ehrhardt Chief of Public Safety Chad Dilling reported the department had no fires in the last month. The fire department did respond to assist an EMS call and setting up a landing zone at the ball field. November 26th, was designated as a cleanup day at fire station and the Ehrhardt Christmas Parade would be held on December 3rd, at 5:00 pm.
In the police department report Chief Dilling announced the hiring of new police officer Antonio Green. Chief Dilling noted Green was in his final semester at Voorhees College. Officer Green is a native of Varnville, but now lives Denmark. It was noted Green has no prior law enforcement experience, but has been on patrol with officers of the Bamberg Police Department.
In his police department report Chief Dilling also noted that October was a pretty busy month with the department creating 14 cast files that included the following cases: public drunk, littering, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, DUS, open container, stolen credit card, thief from a vehicle, assault and battery, stolen merchandise, and missing auto tag light. Chief Dilling stated that citizens should make sure to lock their vehicles this time of year, when crime gets worse. And lookout for neighbors and report any suspicious activity to the police department. It was also noted of growing problems with dogs being loose in town. It was stated that the town needed to look into getting traps for the loose dogs. And it was noted the last trap purchased cost $200.
It was also stated that buzzards still roosting on the water tank was a problem. It was noted that a permit was obtained to terminate three of the birds. A federal permit would only allow termination of five birds it was noted. Mayor Stanley noted from an appearance standpoint the birds roosting looked bad but did not affect the water or anything.
Public Works Commissioner Freddie Copeland reported that October collections in the water department amounted to $13,040.09. He noted that 15 customers had their water cutoff last month for none payments. November collections in the water department to-date amounted to $11,063.09. Town Administrator Kathie Stroman stated that an e-mail response on a new car for the police department sounded positive. I hope we get the car, Mayor Stanley said.
Mayor Stanley reported that it looks like the town will be allowed to use one of its wells and some additional information will need to be provided. Its been a hard fight, but looks like they will help us use it, the Mayor said.
It was also noted that a parcel of land across the field from the ball park was given to the town by the Copeland family.


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Is there anything more hip than a hotel that's tucked in a converted warehouse?
Ovolo Southside is a 162-room property that popped up this summer along Hong Kong's artsy South Coast, in the town of Wong Chuk Hang. With art in abundance and a rooftop bar, too, this is the sixth Ovolo Hotel to open in Hong Kong. (The hotel group also has a property in in Melbourne.) And just as exciting as the trendy digs are the low costs of enjoying them.
As one of our favorite under-rated cities in Asia, Taipei has only recently started to get mainstream attention. (Case in point: The New York Times chose it as one of the 52 Places to Go in 2014.) If you're considering a trip, here's a starter guide with some of the most-visited spots for where to eat, where to shop, what to do, and where to stay – but we've also included some beloved lesser-known alternatives where you'll find fewer tourists and lots of locals.
This winter, there isn't a more delicious way to warm up than with one of many specialty noodle soups across Asia. Tender, red-braised oxtail is the long-simmered star of Taiwan's beef noodle staple (pictured above), with a dark broth fragrant with five-spice and bean paste. Best of all, a steaming bowl will only set you back by 150-180NT or $5-$6. For more photos of slurptastic noodle soups in Asia, plus the best restaurants to try them, keep reading here.
It might be getting cold outside, but you don't need to bundle up to enjoy stunning photos of unbelievably intricate ice sculptures and larger-than-life winter wonderlands from around the world. The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in northeast China (pictured above) is one of the world's biggest and most surreal. There, a mini-city of castles, towers, and sculptures galore rise from more than 12 million cubic feet of ice and snow. See photos of some more "cool" sculptures and playgrounds across Europe, North America, and Asia…right here.
Though mainland Malaysia is already considered a budget-friendly destination for many travelers, the cost of traveling to Malaysian Borneo might initially seem like an unnecessary expense if you're trying to see the country on a budget. However, with incredibly affordable round-trip flights now being offered by Air Asia from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching for as low as 120 ringgit (about $36), there are tons of reasons to add a few more days to your trip and explore this often overlooked island. If you stay away from the higher-end resorts and expensive restaurants, you'll find that seeing Malaysian Borneo is not only easy on your wallet, but also a phenomenal place with jungles, a cat city, ancient ruins, national parks, and plenty of monkeys. Here are my top five ideas for enjoying the best of Borneo for a lot less than you might expect.
Take a day trip to one of Borneo's national parks:
While there are plenty of national parks all throughout the island of Borneo, my favorites were Bako National Park (where you can likely catch of a glimpse of the rare long-nosed proboscis monkey) or Niah National Park (where you can see gorgeous cave paintings dating back 1,200 years). The only costs you'll incur on a day trip like this is getting there and paying your entrance to the park, so there's absolutely no reason not to add a day of nature to your itinerary.
Getting to Bako: Simply take a bus to Bako Bazaar in Kampung Bazaar (1.50 ringgit; $0.45) and then charter a boat to the park (they wait at the dock for customers). If you're willing to share the boat ride with other passengers, you can cut your cost down from 40 ringgit per person to as low as 8 ringgit ($2.40). Entrance to the national park for foreign visitors is just 20 ringgit ($6).
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In Chun'an County, Zhejiang, China, you'll come across one of the most beautiful man-made reservoirs in the world. Thousand Island Lake (Quiando Lake in Chinese) is one of the best scenic attractions in the county. Quiando gets its name from the 1,078 islands that exist across the lake. Read more
Don't let the Carnival Cruise Line's recent newsworthy items deter you from hitting the high seas. There are millions of cruises that sail each year without making the news. They have great customer service, activities for families, couples, and seniors, onboard entertainment, and unique ports around the world. Today we've rounded up the best of the best, from exotic international cruises to the always-popular beach destinations. Read more
While we'd all love to travel more than we do, silly things like money, jobs, children, and crippling anxiety keep us trapped in one place (often our homes that are filled with old newspapers). Thankfully, modern technology allows us to experience the world more easily than ever before. We can Skype with our friends on other continents, tour museums on our phones, and experience just about anything online. But what if you want to explore other cultures and places more tangibly and can't hop around the globe like Indiana Jones? Well, if you have space in your yard (and don't mind your home resembling the SkyMall Tuesday headquarters), then SkyMall has everything you need to bring the world to you. Rather than break the bank and exhaust all of your vacation days on constant travel, why not surround create a menagerie of handsome lawn sculptures that allows you to live internationally without ever leaving your house? Read more
Travel to the Garden City of India and stay at a trendy, 4-star hotel located in the shopping and business district of Bangalore. Take in the panoramic views of the Indian metropolis, including the spectacular Ulsoor Lake, when you stay at the Ista Bangalore for just $100 a night – a savings of 25 percent on competitor sites.
With Ista Bangalore's Business Saver promotion, you'll also receive complimentary breakfast for two every morning, free Wi-Fi, and half off drinks from 7-9pm each night. The hotel's contemporary rooms feature king beds, luxurious bathrooms, large bay windows, and LCD TVs. The property includes two restaurants and one bar, each with its own distinct character.
Outside the hotel, experience the culture and modernity of Bangalore, visit local markets and upscale boutiques, or relax in one of the city's many parks (hence its "Garden City" nickname) to see how cosmopolitan this city has become.
This deal is available for any four-night stay in a Superior King Room or Premium King Room. These low rates with the Business Saver promotion are available for bookings made by September 30. To book, visit Ista Bangalore and enter the promotion code PKGBUS.
See our India destination guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights.
Though we're all glad for the warmer weather in summer, when temperatures spike too high it can really be a drag on your vacation. Not anymore! With a bevy of hotel discounts tied to the outside temperature you'll be praying for a scorcher.
Book a two-night stay at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston from June 29 to July 8 and you'll receive a discount on the first night based on the temperature at 5pm that day. Plus, you can always beat the heat at the hotel's swanky Roof Top Pool. Rates for the July 4 Summer Meltdown Package.
Dreaming of an exotic vacation to China, but don't have enough money or time? Maximize both with this incredible two-city package from China Spree. For just $899 this January or February, get non-stop, round-trip flights from San Francisco (other gateways available), round-trip air from Beijing to Shanghai, luxury hotels, many meals, guided tours and entrance fees.
This Two Great Cities Package includes:
- Non-stop, round-trip airfare from San Francisco [non-stop from New York City available for $1,229, or fly via San Francisco from DC or Chicago ($1,199) or Houston ($1,149)] to Beijing
- Round-trip flights from Beijing to Shanghai
- 6 nights' 4-star hotel accommodation
- Daily American breakfast, 4 lunches, and 1 dinner
- Guided tours and many entrance fees including: a tour of Tienanmen Square, the Forbidden City, a rickshaw ride through hutongs (traditional neighborhood alleys), a visit to a courtyard home and local market, a dumpling making demonstration, the Sacred Way of Ming Tombs, the Great Wall of China, the Temple of Heaven (featuring Ming architecture), the Summer Palace, a 16th-century bazaar, the skyscrapers of Pudong, and the Oriental Pearl Tower (with 360-degree city views).
THE VALUE: Flights alone in January and February are around $900 just to Beijing, and the hotels included in the package cost over $880 for six-nights. Factor in the included domestic air, tours, and meals, and this deal saves close to $1,000 per person.
THE CATCH: You'll pay an extra $257 to cover not-included air taxes and China visa fees. Also, prices are based on paying by check or money order — booking by credit card will cost $200 extra.
THE DETAILS: To book your stay, visit China Spree's website. This deal is available until sold out.
WE'VE GOT MORE: Start planning your vacation with our China Travel Guide.
In a similar vein to sister brand W Hotel's Bliss spas, Sheraton now has its own exclusive spa concept it's calling Shine. Guest feedback played a big role in developing Shine, which eschews the snobbish air of some spas while keeping the feeling of luxury. The announcement also follows a $6 billion revitalization effort of the Sheraton brand.
Each Shine spa offers five signature treatments – a massage, facial, body treatment, manicure/pedicure and a treatment for two – as well as a full complement of treatments unique to each location. Many spas will draw on local ingredients and traditions for treatment inspiration. Germaine de Capuccini was tapped as the product partner for Shine.
For now, most Shine spas are limited to Sheraton properties in Asia: Those with spas currently up and running include hotels in the Maldives (pictured), China, Vietnam, and Slovakia. Sheraton plans to roll out the concept at a dozen new hotels in China and India in the next year or so, eventually expanding into North America and Latin America.
Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates and travel deals on hotels, flights, vacation packages, and more.
Backpackers flocking to Southeast Asia for its cheap accommodations, favorable climate, and dazzling natural scenery can trade in crowded hostels for five-star comfort. Sample delectable Balinese curry, dance the night away in Singapore, and watch the sunset on the shores of the Bali Sea from just $1,703 (with fuel surcharge) when you book your package through Singapore Airlines Vacations. Travelers can fly out of every Singapore Airlines gateway around the U.S., including Los Angeles, New York, and Houston.
• Round-trip airfare
• Airport and hotel transfers
• Two-nights' accommodations at five-star Swissotel The Stamford in Singapore
• Three-nights' accommodations at five-star Nusa Dua Beach Hotel in Bali
• Daily breakfast in Bali
• Half-day Singapore city tour
• Full-day Bali city tour, including lunch
• Complimentary bus pass in Singapore
THE CATCH: You'll have to recruit a travel buddy, as rates are based on double occupancy. Taxes of $110 are not included in the package price.
THE DETAILS: Visit www.singaporeairlinesvacations.com to book through August 31. Travel between September 1, 2010 and November 30, 2010, or January 1, 2011 and March 31, 2011.
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Singapore Airlines just announced the mother of all fare sales that's setting a new standard for international airlines. The company is offering flights from the U.S. to 35 of its destinations in Europe, Australia, and Asia starting from $579 round-trip with taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges factored in! Some destinations included in this "World at Exceptional Value" sale are Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Moscow, Frankfurt, Manila, Bali, Hanoi, and many more. Travel is valid from July 1 through November 30, but tickets must be purchased by June 28. Read more
The popularity of cruises in Asia has given the European-based cruise line Costa, the ability to add another ship to its year-round Far East itineraries. The Costa Classica joins its sister ship, the Costa Allegra, to offer another viable option for travelers looking to explore this part of the world.
The Classica will sail from Singapore as well as Chinese ports of Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tianjin, providing customers with both short and long schedules. In addition to the more elaborate 14- to 15-night itineraries, the Classica will sail 4-6 night voyages to Japan and South Korea. Costa will also present passengers with a special voyage between China and Taiwan – a first for the cruise industry.
Gazing down the horizon a ways, Costa will also be christening two new ships, the Luminosa, and the Pacifica on June 5, in Genoa Italy, followed by the Allegra's replacement, the Costa Romantica in March 2010.
For more details on these new ships and itineraries, visit costacruise.com.
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