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"Excellent motor lodge"
We were greeted by an exceptionally cheerful and helpful fellow and were pleased to find a room that was not only clean and spacious but also had a small kitchenette. Just what we were looking for!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice staff"
Old structure but well maintained. Nice and courteous staffGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel for a cheap price"
Great hotel for a quick trip, loved the mini kitchen they had. There was a sofa bed and a queen bed in our room so we could fit at least 4 people in that room if we needed. Also it was a quick walking distance to resturants and the market. One downside was that the walls were paper thin and you could hear everything in the other rooms.Genuine Expedia guest review
Adequate for a late arrival, early departure. The carpet needed cleaning and the bedding was worn. The clerk was busy talking to a friend and quickly returned to his conversation after he quickly registered me. It is easy to access, just off the highway, convenient for me as I was just passing through,Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great place at a reasonable price"
Friendly staff, clean room, good location, no complaints ;)Genuine Hotels.com guest review
helpful staff, old appliances, old room carpet close to downtownGenuine Expedia guest review
"it is close to sites. Very friendly staff."
My friend had stayed here years ago and it had been upgraded on several things. Liked the mini kitchen. Was nice that they gave us pool towels to use at the hot springs. Very friendly staff. Room was ready early and they were very willing to let us leave our stuff in room.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great motel for the price. Very friendly staff."
We were able to get a very reasonable rate on short notice. We will consider the Motel Bavaria on our next trip to Radium.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Can't go wrong for the price"
It is an older motel, but the room was recently renovated with new carpet and bed. The room was clean and the motel was walking distance from everything in Radium. I would stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good place to stay."
It's near the entrance to the parks and the hot springs and the owner was very friendly and helpful.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Last stop of vacation"
We had been traveling all week, got to Radium and were thrilled to be allowed to check in at 11:00 AM! The room was clean and looked like a new carpet. Had all we needed for a day of relaxation.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Inexpensive but not recommended"
Room wasn't ready by 6 p.m. No phone in rooms. Great proximity to restaurants, etc., but we found inappropriate items in the parking lot the next morning.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Convenient Location for Radium Hot Springs"
Overall the stay was very good for a modestly priced motel. The lack of air conditioning affects comfort on the few days when temperatures are in the 80s, even with the small fan that is in each room.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Beautiful scenery/ owner so helpful"
We have stayed here a couple of times, passing through on business. The owner is always willing to help in any way possible. It is an older motel but the rooms are being renovated and ours was really comfortable. There's a small kitchenette and two small refrigerators. It could work very well for a protracted stay. Near hot springs, hiking, lake not […] too far away and skiing in winter. Economical but well-maintained. It's not too far off the main highway but several turns. Need to have directions handy. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Clean, good value, enuf space, missing amenities"
Pleasant staff. We paid %104 (with tax + fees), it felt spacious. No clock, phone, loud A/C.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Good hotel for a stay near the Hot Springs. You're a bit better off with a longer stay as there is a barbecue area and horseshoes pit to use. The owners are very nice. The room was standard and acceptable.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not a very good night's sleep."
Our stay at the beginning of July. The weather was moderately warm. The room was hot. There was an old, noisy air conditioner in the wall. It was a toss-up whether to cool the room down and dose in and out with the noise, or to leave the air conditioner off and dose in and out sweating in the heat. The screen on our window was bent from someone obviously […] prying on it, so it didn't seal - a welcome for mosquitoes. The latch on the window was also broken off, so no security. The furnishings were dated, but everything was clean. The bathtub faucet was constantly dripping and we couldn't get it to stop. Not a good sleep and that was the only purpose of our stay. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice stop"
This stay was a bit of a snap decision. We got there and everything was ready and the manager was great. Radium is small and food and bar are all within a few blocks which worked well in the evening. In the morning before 7AM in shoulder season, not much is open in Radium or in Invermere. Ended up the only choices we found were Tim Hortons or A&W in […] Invermere for breakfast. I had paid up front and had arranged to be gone before sun up. Everything worked out well for us because Invermere was in the right direction. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"nice motel"
Outdated but clean. Had two microwaves in the room, kitchenette.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great value, friendly staff"
Enjoyed playing horseshoes with my boys! Came to soak in the hotsprings, it was greatGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Decent place and good value"
We chose this place as part of a last minute road trip that we planned. The room we got surprisingly had 3 beds so that each of our kids can have their own, which was nice to have. Even though the motel was showing its age, it was in pretty good shape - the bathroom was better than other hotels of a similar star/class that we had stayed in. It was a […] reasonably short walk to the nearby restaruants/fast food places. The kitchenette came in handy when we made breakfast (of course that is if you brought your own groceries), including all the basic cookware and utensils. Overall, we were rather surprised and pleased with the room, and the value we got for what we paid. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Clean and quiet just off the highway."
Came in late but the staff was still smiling and helpful.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Very comfortable!"
$80 all in for a single night in such a beautiful town is unheard of. The room made it even nicer!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Very pleasant"
Very nice Staff. I would most definitely stay there again. Everything is so close by to walk anywhere.Genuine Expedia guest review
It was good.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very clean and very nice staff."
It was a very pleasant stay. And dog friendly. Nice location. Close to hot springs.Genuine Expedia guest review
We were supposed to have a room with queen bed and sofa. Got a queen bed in a tiny room. Walls and floors are worn and not so clean. Smells musty. Worn towels. No hairdryer. Water lukewarm. Could not really recommend and would not stay there again.Genuine Expedia guest review
"At home feeling"
Upon arrival owner operate checked us in had smarties dor the kids! He was ready for us room was ready and he was very helpful. There was a gazebo with bar b questions he offered to us to use and we did during our entire stay great service no additional charge. Kitchenette nice clean well supplied. TV old wish better. Continually appreciated of business. […] Great location. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Nice 2 Queen beds."
Good motel to stay short nights.I cooked two meals and ate them with other colleages.Genuine Expedia guest review
"bad experience!"
The reception made a mistake and gave our room to someone, even we confirmed with him 6 hours before we got there. The guy sent us to another small motel and the receptionist in the smaller motel was very inpatient and rude. We decided to go back to Bavaria, then the guy finally found a room for us. Very unhappy experience!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Affordable yet clean, cozy, centrally located!"
Excellent motel run by a very hospitable and warmhearted gentleman! Will definitely stay again when in the area. Centrally located, within two minutes walking distance to restaurants, bars, gas stations, etc. 5-minute drive from the hot springs.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Clean, quiet location"
The room is not big for family but for the price is ok. There are two stoves, two fridge and miscrowaves so can cook some simple food very conveient. Front desk people are friendly. We stayed 2 nights.Room cleaning was not very good. Overall it is nice place.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel staff"
Very nice hotel staff to deal with even thought the motel facility is a bit old.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Friendly Staff"
Motel is dated as are most of the motel in Radium but it was quiet, clean and comfortable enough. The horseshoe pit outside was great fun for the family.Genuine Expedia guest review
"very helpful staff"
I was tired and it was late, they went out of their way to welcome me and even gave me some fruit! I just needed a place to stay the night this worked well.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Value!"
Our short stay at the Motel Bavaria was very pleasant. The rooms were very clean and the location was perfect (very close to the Radium Hot Springs and a short drive from the beaches in Invermere). We would definitely consider staying at the Motel Bavaria again!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Great motel!! I am surprised that it has only 2 stars. I would definatetly stay there again. In fact that will be the motel I stay at whenever I stay in Radium.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Very nice, clean, affordable motel.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Our Reunion Trip"
One of the most comfortable beds we have slept in. Compact but comfortable room.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great stay"
1 night stay on way to calgary from kimberly to spend time at hot springs. Excellent place to stay. Everything you need. Older place but clean, newer beds, great towels, excellent service. Wish there would have been a pool, but spent a few hours at hot springs which is the reason we stayed in Radium. Would definately stay here again!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Super clean"
Other than no A/C in the room. Although being 37c outside it was still comfy and cool feeling inside. White haired East Indian guy was so friendly remembers your name. Free BBQ to use. And kitchenette was perfect for morning breakfast cooking. Restaurants in town were a bit pricy. Buying your own breakfast was cheaper.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great place to stay"
Great room for a stop over in Radium! We stayed in #4. Nice upgrades however bedding had a hole on cover. Very affordable! And comfortable.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Clean friendly and quiet!"
This was a very pleasant motel to stay at if staying in radium hot springs. It was a block off main highway, so very quiet, staff were very friendly and helpful. I had the jacuzzi room wich was spacious and had amenities such as toaster, microwave, fridge and coffee maker, along with utensils etc. For the price I paid, I was very happy, I would stay […] here again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
This little motel was wonderful and the owner very personable, welcoming and cheerful.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice motel in quiet area"
Owner very accommodating. Very happy with all aspects and plan to stay again.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice hotel"
Quiet, really friendly staff. Specially owner/manager! They really care about your needs and feedback. Lots of space to relax outside and enjoy radiumGenuine Expedia guest review
Staff were quite friendly, remembering your name ( wow ) And staying up late to check me in was awesome ! I will be back.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Clean economical motel"
Staff was friendly room was clean, no AC, so during our second stay on the 2nd floor the room was hot. Otherwise a good experience for the money.Genuine Expedia guest review
Great to have kitchenette. Lovely to be allowed late check out at no extra cost. Nice bbq areaGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Older morel in a quiet area"
Friendly front reception staff, nice outdoor space (tables, chairs, barbecues). Would return in the summer (most of the time is spent outside).Genuine Expedia guest review
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SQL DBA - York - £40,000-£45,000
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SQL DBA, T SQL, SQL Server, MS 2012 - York - £45,000... The main responsibilities of the SQL DBA will be too: Coordinate and verify client upgrades. Database administration of SQL Server Production instances... Delivery environments for QA and Development Team... The desired skills and experiences of the SQL DBA are:...
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York -
Computer Futures
SQL Server, DBA, SSRS, T-SQL... An experienced SQL Server DBA is required to join a leading software house in York... The SQL DBA will be required to assist in the development and... Take responsibility for implementation of database security. The successful candidate will; Have experience in maintaining SQL Server...
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ASP.NET MVC developer for York (UK)
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NET "Digital Marketing Programmer" . The consultant will be primarily responsible for writing of software and amendments to existing software written in C# (and Java) and ASP.NET MVC... Database programming (SQL, T-SQL) using Microsoft SQL Server will be part of the assignment... Mandatory knowledge: * .NET * ASP * ASP.NET, MVC *...
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Business Intelligence Developer - Salary £35,000 - £45,000
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.NET Web Developer (C#, ASP.NET, MVC)- North Yorks
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Selby -
Computer Futures
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Application Support Consultant
Harrogate, North Yorkshire -
4it Recruitment Ltd
Application support, c#, asp.net, SQL, T-SQL, Bug fixing, support, ticket, vmware, virtualisation... This software is developed using the .Net Framework with a SQL database... Any experience of working hands on with servers would be very beneficial as would having the ability to read C# and SQL code... - Ability...
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2014 MLB Trade Deadline: Cincinnati Reds Must Trade Johnny Cueto
Fans of the Cincinnati Reds would stop packing Great American Ball Park if Johnny Cueto were dealt — as well they should. With David Price likely staying with the Tampa Bay Rays, and Philadelphia Phillies GM Ruben Amaro reportedly wanting Ft. Knox for the Phils' geriatric talent, the Reds' are in a primo spot to deal Cueto to any team — besides the St. Louis Cardinals — that was hoping to win the Price lottery.
Those teams include the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles.
Rant Sports writers Grant E. Doepel and Robb Hoff have different takes on the possibility of dealing the Reds' ace pitcher. Doepel wants to see the deal happen while keeping fans happy. He suggests a deal of Cueto for Martin Prado and presumably an Arizona Diamondbacks prospect or other major league talent. Cueto for Prado and iffy prospect Archie Bradley would not keep butts in the seats.
Hoff is against trading Cueto and is happy receiving a compensatory first-round pick in the 2016 MLB amateur draft. While respecting both opinions, neither is the correct path.
Why consider trading Cueto? His contract is done after the 2015 season, the Reds can't afford to keep him, and the club will not compete this or next season. He is on pace to pitch a career-high 245 innings, and Cueto has suffered injuries in the last three seasons. Reds GM Walt Jocketty needs to swing a deal. What kind of booty could he nab?
From the Dodgers, they would demand outfielder Joc Pederson, shortstop Corey Seager and two high-ceiling pitching prospects. The Reds' left field woes would be cured immediately as Pederson is more than ready for the majors, but the Dodgers have an over-crowded outfield. He's not even on the Dodgers' 40-man roster, meaning if he's called-up this year, he is under team control until 2019.
In triple-A, Pederson is batting .318/.450/1.035 with 22 bombs. Seager isn't as close as Pederson, but could challenge Zack Cozart at short by 2015. Seager started the season in high-A ball and was recently called to double-A. In high-A, he hit .352/.411/1.044 with 18 jacks. In double-A, he slashed .375/.400/.983 in just 24 at-bats.
Taijuan Walker is a must from Seattle. He could step in as the No. 3 the Reds' rotation right now. He's been on the Mariners' 40-man roster since last season, but is under team control until 2019. Austin Wilson is still a couple of years away. The Stanford product will be ready for the 2016 season — immediately after Jay Bruce hits the road. Wilson has the confidence and work ethic that Bruce sorely lacks.
The Orioles have two top-level pitchers, Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman. Bundy is rehabbing from last season's Tommy John surgery while Gausman is already pitching for the O's. Jonathan Schoop can play second, third or short, and is with the big club as well. If Cueto were packaged with Jonathan Broxton or Aroldis Chapman, the Reds could score Hunter Harvey as well as the three aforementioned players.
Considering Robert Stephenson and Michael Lorenzen are likely to challenge for spots in the 2015 Reds rotation, dealing with the Dodgers for offensive help makes the most sense. Huge improvements are needed for the Reds to compete in 2016. Trading Cueto is not likely to happen, but it is the right move for the delusional Jocketty, who still seems to be in "buying" mode.
Illya Harrell is a Cincinnati Reds writer for RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Illya_Harrell, like him on Facebook and add him to your network on Google.
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Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum were back in LA last night for the big premiere of 21 Jump Street. The pair made a quick trip from Austin, TX, yesterday to make it to the red carpet after debuting the comedy at SXSW on Monday. The costars have been showing up to many of their recent press appearances in the bike-cop uniforms they wear in the film. Yesterday, however, they told us they decided to show some respect for the big occasion and wear suits instead so that their parents — who were in attendance — wouldn't get mad at them. In addition to his mother and father, Channing also had his wife Jenna Dewan by his side. She chose a short, white dress, and while Channing did press, she posed for a round of pictures with Jonah.
Jonah and Channing might have been the men of the hour, but their costars in the big-screen reboot of the TV series, among them Ice Cube, Ellie Kemper, Rob Riggle, and Brie Larson, also turned out to support the film. Some original 21 Jump Street alums, including Holly Robinson, also came out to see how Jonah and the directors re-imagined their show. The film features a few notable appearances from stars of the TV series like Holly and Johnny Depp, whose appearance was kept under wraps until recently. Stay tuned for today's PopSugar Rush to catch our interview with Jonah and Channing and find out what they had to say about a potential sequel and to the trait they admire the most about one another.
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Ireland name O'Connell in summer tour squad
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been included in a 33-man squad for this summer's tour of Australia and New Zealand despite having been a major doubt with a groin injury.
The Munster lock has not played since his country's final RBS 6 Nations match on March 20 and has been receiving intravenous antibiotics in a Cork hospital, but has been deemed fit enough to take his place in Declan Kidney's squad.
Stephen Ferris, though, misses out with a broken cheekbone sustained in training earlier this month, while fellow back-rower Denis Leamy and back Luke Fitzgerald are ruled out by knee problems.
Fitzgerald has missed the majority of the current season after suffering his injury against Australia during the autumn internationals.
The squad contains three uncapped players, with Ulster back-rower Chris Henry and lock Dan Tuohy adding cover in the pack and Leinster centre Fergus McFadden also included. The trio were all named in Kidney's initial training squad ahead of this year's Six Nations.
McFadden joins provincial colleague Kevin McLaughlin in reaping the rewards of an impressive Magners League campaign, and will provide cover for captain Brian O'Driscoll and Gordon D'Arcy in midfield.
In a blog for sponsors O2 earlier this week, O'Connell wrote of his recovery process: "I was originally given a heavy dose of oral antibiotics but after another scan last Wednesday week, the antibiotics were administered by intravenous drip: three times a day for 20 minutes. You always associate hospitals with being sick and I don't feel that way, which is unsettling.
"I have been extraordinarily well looked after in the Bon Secours (Hospital) and had plenty of visitors, but I miss home. The doctors are pretty confident that if I maintain the current course that progress will be appreciable."
Ireland's programme begins against the Barbarians at Thomond Park on June 4 before they fly out to New Zealand to face the All Blacks in New Plymouth on June 12. They will then turn out on June 18 as part of New Zealand Maoris' centenary celebrations before facing Australia on June 26 in Brisbane.
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Sony Joins FDSOI Club Sony Corp. revealed that the company's next-generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) chip will use 28-nm Fully Depleted Silicon On Insulator (FDSOI) process. |
Hardware Emulation: One Verification Tool, Unending Possibilities Verification Consultant Lauro Rizzatti explains why hardware emulation really is the most versatile of verification tools. |
Belichick's 'DeflateGate' Explanation Falls Flat on Technical Details Was football's Belichick making sense when describing relationship between temperature and pressure in a gaseous system? |
DesignCon Shows Off Best in Test DesignCon award ceremony showcases best chip, board, system-level products excelling in signal and power integrity. |
Feast Your Orbs on My Vetinari Clock Prototype Things are really starting to come together with regard to Max's Vetinari Clock. The meters and vacuum tube are mounted in the prototype awaiting the installation of the electronics. |
FPGA Debug Goes Outside with New Hardware For 10 years, Belgium company Byte Paradigm has operated as a design center for high-end FPGA-based systems as well as an electronics test and debugging service. Under a new name Yugo Systems, the company is about to expand its offering for FPGA debug. |
Qualcomm Outlook Exposes 5 Trouble Spots Although Qualcomm showed strong Q1 results, the company -- facing several trouble spots in China -- lowered its chipset division's operating margin guidance to 16-18% and its 2015 annual revenue guidance by $800 million. |
Rambus Readies Lensless Image Sensor Platform Intellectual property licensor Rambus is going to provide a "platform" for the maker community and others to use to experiment with its previously announced lensless image sensors, according to CEO Ron Black. |
Friday Quiz: Voltage References Voltage references are basic building blocks for ADCs and DACs, the key ingredients in measurement systems. |
Supercapbatteries, Thermoelectrics to Power Future Cars The cars of the future will be powered by supercabatteries and thermoelectric energy recovery systems, according to IDTechEx Ltd. in Cambridge, U.K. |
Broadcom Flips on Future Set Tops Broadcom is nestled between traditional cable companies and newer over the top content providers, which are both battling and enabling each other in a fight for viewers and dollars. |
GaN Pumps Power Revolution Gallium nitride is ramping up a revolution in power conversion, enabling new apps from wireless charging to autonomous vehicles, said a DesignCon keynoter. |
Introducing USB Type-C -- USB for 21st Century Systems Industry leaders are poised to start rolling out devices enabled with a new form of USB -- USB Type-C -- featuring a small, robust connector that can handle 20 Gbps and 100W. |
Chinese Walls and Back Doors Qualcomm and U.S. industry are the losers as China's antitrust regulators help build a new wall around China's semiconductor industry. |
Intel 5th Gen vPro Goes 60GHz Wireless Intel has incorporated Pro Wireless Display (WiDi) and Wireless Docking capability is based on its Wireless Gigabit (60-GHz) technology to automatically connect to monitors, keyboards, mice and USB accessories without the need for a mechanical dock, cutting the last cord to all x86-based computers. |
Backplanes Hit a Wall at 56G Backplane-based systems are hitting a wall at 56 Gbit/second speeds, driving a debate over a need for new materials, signaling and equalization, said a Rambus engineer at DesignCon. |
Successful Standards Marry Tech with Business Past president of IEEE Standards Association discusses the sometimes unwelcome standards process and how engineers are can benefit from participation in it. |
Can Kevlar Prevent Lithium-Ion Battery Fires? University of Michigan researchers have used nanofibers extracted from Kevlar to develop a barrier between the electrodes in a lithium-ion battery that is capable of preventing the type of fires linked with the grounding of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner aircraft. |
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ADT Security Services Joins The Z-Wave Alliance The addition enhances the organization's position in next-generation interactive services; demand for next-gen home services is fueling growth of the global z-wave ecosystem. |
Transmed Uses Savi Networks for African Food Shipments SaviTrak Intelligence, using GPS, cellular technology, and sensors, will enable Transmed to dramatically reduce safety stock while improving freshness of global shipments of food from Africa to the U.S. |
Smart Integrated Biodiagnostic Systems for Healthcare The EC-funded SmartHEALTH Integrated Project to present its latest results at a booth and a dedicated workshop at ComPaMed, Düsseldorf, 18th–20th November 2009. |
LTX-Credence Announces New Architecture for ATE The LTX-Credence Diamond platform is the first integrated multi-system architecture (IMA)-compliant test system; the architecture combines low-cost systems into large tester arrays. |
CMOSIS High-Res Image Sensor Uses 0.18-Micron Technology Incorporating Tower Semiconductor's 0.18 micron CMOS image sensor technology, the 2.2 Megapixel CMV2000 is targeted at demanding machine vision sensor market, estimated at ~$200M. |
Coating Pilot Plant to Use Vishay Web Tension Control Western Michigan University is to upgrade its coating pilot plant line with Vishay's web tension measurement and control technology. |
Timesys Announces LinuxLink Support for Mercury Modules The support for Mercury Computer Systems' Ensemble 3000 and Ensemble 6000 Series modules represents the first commercial Linux support for new OpenVPX platforms. |
TI Demos Bluetooth Low Energy Open Standard TI provides hardware, software, development tools and support for emerging wireless communication technology, shows off technology at Bluetooth low energy technology conference in Munich. |
Sumitomo Finalizes Acquisition of Aviza Technology Acquisition includes Aviza's wafer process subsidiary, its thermal products business, and its global sales and service organization. |
Nation's Newest USAF Environmental Satellite Launched The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Block 5D-3 spacecraft is intended to provide strategic and tactical weather prediction to aid U.S. military operations. |
Intergraph Introduces Motion Video Exploitation Solution Designed for increased real-time situational awareness and actionable intelligence, the new technology provides end-to-end workflow for exploiting massive UAS sensor and video data volume. |
Mercury Computer Systems Products Comply With OpenVPX Founder of the Open VPX Working Group is the first company to deliver new products that comply with the V1.0 OpenVPX specification, providing improved flexibility and scalability for wide range of applications. |
Emisstar and Sensors Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership The alliance is expected to broaden the field of testing and measurement of engine and vehicle emissions to include greenhouse gases, carbon offsets, and energy management. |
RFMD's GPS LNA Module Secures Design Wins The RF2815 module will support multiple upcoming 3G smartphones and data cards, and the current activity is expected to reach revenue levels of multiple millions of dollars per quarter as early as March 2010. |
StockerYale Sells North American Operations to Coherent The transaction transfers the company's Montreal-based laser module business and its specialty optical fiber division in Salem, NH, to the photonics provider, allowing StockerYale to reduce its debt and focus resources on growing its LED systems and PPL businesses. |
Enfora and T-Mobile Collaborate As part of the joint effort, T-Mobile will provide embedded SIMs pre-configured with wireless data connectivity for Enfora devices to enhance remote monitoring and asset management functionality for smart energy, transportation, medical, and security applications. |
Nemotek Announces Miniaturized Wafer-Level Camera The device's small form factor and flexible design make it well suited for portable applications. |
CEL Ships MeshConnect Extended Range Module The new unit provides long-range communications and robust connectivity in noisy RF environments. The module enables a variety of applications, such as intelligent lighting control, in-hospital patient monitoring, and industrial sensor networks. |
Freescale Expands Intelligent Touch-Sensing Options The MPR121 ultra-low-power capacitive sensor and touch-sensing software suite enable advanced, cost-effective touch panel interfaces. |
ST Introduces Motion Sensor for Smarter Vehicles The AIS226DS acceleration sensor measures movement with high accuracy over the whole automotive temperature range to enable vehicle self-adjusting features, advanced safety and security, and enhanced GPS. |
Avago Announces Touch-Screen Interface Technology The new capacitive touch-panel controller enables true multi-touch capability and navigation to greatly enhance the end-user experience, with such products as smartphones and portable electronic communications devices. |
Radiocrafts and Smarteq Demonstrate Wireless M-Bus Systems By combining the RC1180-MBUS3 radio module from Radiocrafts with commercial off-the-shelf antennas from Smarteq, a line-of-sight range of 1.5 km was achieved, from a utility meter to a gateway. |
Leti Uses Copper-Based Catalysts to Synthesize Silicon Nanowire The breakthrough bridges the gap between CMOS technology and the growth of nanowires and will enable IC producers to add new non-digital functions, such as sensing, to CMOS chip-making processes. |
SkyBitz Partners with KORE The remote asset management systems provider will leverage KORE's wireless network to expand its cellular-based GPS tracking options. The new suite of SkyBitz products will include both GSM- and CDMA-capable devices. |
Digi Launches Fleet Management Telematics Product Line The ConnectPort X5 suite of devices incorporates cellular, satellite, global positioning system, Wi-Fi, and vehicle-area network technologies, which provide flexible and reliable connectivity, allowing companies to monitor the operating health, performance, and location of their remote assets. |
Dust's SmartMesh Chosen for GE Energy Condition Monitoring System The incorporation of the wireless networking technology eliminates the power and communications wires while maintaining the reliability required to monitor critical assets. |
MEMSIC Introduces Low-Profile Tri-Axis Magnetic Sensor The MMC3120MR is well suited for high-end and cost-sensitive digital compass and augmented-reality applications in mobile handset, PND, and navigation products. |
Current Group Partners with Tendril on Smart Grid Systems The joint effort will ensure interoperability between the two companies' systems, through the use of open standards, to maximize the efficiency of the distribution system and empower customers' conservation efforts. |
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RF Code and IBM Integrate Monitoring Platforms The asset management systems provider announced the introduction of a module that will link its Sensor Manager environmental monitoring system with IBM's Tivoli Monitoring platform, which will enable IT departments to optimize their infrastructure's performance. |
Voltree Power Announces Contract with Forest Service The USDA Forest Service will enhance its fire prediction and weather modeling capabilities with Voltree's climate sensor network, following a successful test of the system. |
Rudolph Releases Back-End Manufacturing Review Software Discover fast review and die sort classification software is able to dramatically reduce time and cost of defect review in back-end process environments. |
Honeywell Intros New Sensor for Paper And Board Quality The Precision FotoFiber captures fiber orientation angles at high speeds and reduces need for laboratory profile analysis. |
US Air Force Awards DSPCon Phase II SBIR Under the contract, DSPCon will develop an optimized processing platform for propulsion health management systems. |
EV Group's Wafer Bonder Selected by Korea's RFID/USN The leading Korean research center and foundry service provider RFID/USN has selected EV Group's GEMINI wafer bonding system for 3D MEMS manufacturing. |
Medical Intubation System Uses OmniVision Cameras ETView selects OmniVision's ultra small OV6920 medical sensor for new FDA-approved disposable tracheoscopic ventilation tube (TVT) system. |
Jova Solutions Announces Low-Cost Image Sensor Tester The ISL-3200 CMOS image sensor represents a "game-changing" approach, epitomizes industry trend toward low-cost, high-function testers at a fraction of ATE prices. |
Whirlpool To Make Smart Grid-Compatible Clothes Dryers The company intends to produce one million of the smart-grid-compatible dryers by the end of 2011 and has plans to have all of its appliances capable of communicating with the smart grid by 2015. |
Automotive SoC Enables Precision Ultrasonic Sensing Maxim's newest MAXQ mixed-signal microcontroller provides a compact SoC for accurate ultrasonic distance measurements, and adds intelligence to cost-sensitive sensor-conditioning applications. |
Navigation Sensor Has Successful Demo on Space Shuttle The DragonEye LIDAR proximity sensor from SpaceX has undergone flight system trials aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. |
STMicroelectronics Introduces MotionBee Platform MotionBee combines motion sensing with ZigBee wireless to enable remote motion control. |
Thinergy Micro Energy Cells Win "Best in Show" at ESC The solid-state, recharcheable, thin-film micro-energy devices from Infinite Power Solutions was awarded VDC Research Group's "Best In Show" at the Embedded Systems Conference and recognized as the most significant new hardware product on display at the show. |
iCarpool.com Wins Traffic Congestion Challenge ITS America, IBM, Spencer Trask & Partners announce the winner in the global ITS Congestion Challenge, designed to find the best ideas to reduce traffic congestion. |
RFM Expands Low-Power RFIC Line The new 300 MHz to 510 MHz TRC105 is a low-power, short-range radio RFIC suited for 2-way communications in a variety of applications. |
MEMS Microphones Shipments to Rise to 1 Billion in 2013 Use in mobile handsets and other applications are behind the growth. |
MSGI Announces Handheld Bloodless Diabetes Test Nanobeak, an MSGI subsidiary, has produced a prototype handheld sensor that measures acetone concentration in the breath to test for diabetes. |
EU Emergency Support System (ESS) to Use Intergraph Intergraph has been named a member of the ESS Consortium and has received EC approval todevelop a portable emergency command and control system for future crisis event management. |
Invensys Unveils Innovative CIF Solution New features of the I/A Series DCS enable easier and faster control in the field. |
IPSO Alliance Certification and Compliance Initiative The initiative focuses on interoperability to facilitate migration of applications directly to IP-enabled and secure embedded devices for IP-based smart objects used in offices, homes, healthcare and the smart grid infrastructure. |
InterSense Intros IMU Chip for Navigation, Stabilization The NavChip approaches fiber-optic gyro precision at MEMS IMU price points. |
Bodkin Design & Engineering Wins SBIR Phase I Contract The company will develop a hyperspectral imaging system for U.S. Naval periscopes to perform target ID and tracking. |
Cypress Enables Portable Device Connectivity in Cars New automotive-qualified EZ-USB-HX2LP hub and EZ-Host devices expand the reach of the company's USB portfolio into navigation, infotainment and other automotive applications. |
Elster and Augusta Systems Partner Augusta has joined Elster's Advanced Grid Infrastructure Initiative, a collaborative effort to enhance smart grid reliability and management. |
Cleveland FES Center Restores Movement to Individuals MathWorks tools for model-based design enable medical researchers to more quickly develop functional electrical stimulation (FES) devices to assist patients with neuromuscular disabilities. |
Continental to Develop Vehicle Services Interface The auto supplier has signed a contract with Better Place to provide networked systems that enable drivers to know where and when to charge electric vehicles and allow car and driver to communicate with the Better Place network to obtain updated information. |
Valeo Announces New Vehicle Detection Systems The company has combined camera, sensor, and radar technology to provide total visibility of the vehicle's immediate environment to enhance safety in low-speed maneuvers. The control unit optimizes images before they are displayed on the navigation screen. |
Omnyx Awarded Digital Pathology Technology Patent The patent covers a system that uses two image sensors in a digital microscope, with the primary sensor acquiring images at a fast rate and the auxiliary sensor surveying focus data at high speed. The technology reduces scan times and increases image quality. |
On-Ramp Announces System for Wide-Area M2M Applications The wireless networking technology can connect large numbers of sensors, meters, and tracking devices, distributed throughout metro-scale environments, for industrial condition monitoring, location tracking, and security sensing. |
SPO Medical Receives New Patents The intellectual property relates to the implementation of reflectance pulse oximetry for medical and nonmedical markets. The technology enables accurate measurement of vital signs, as well as the placement of optical sensors at various places on the body. |
ImmerVision and Samsung Electro-Mechanics Sign License Agreement The arrangement allows Samsung to produce and commercialize panomorph optics for the automotive market on a worldwide basis. The adoption of the technology indicates how critical 360° immersive video is to automotive applications. |
Augusta Systems Receives Product Line Strategy Award Frost & Sullivan recognized the company for relaunching, rebranding, and updating its products under the EdgeFrontier line. The technology supports integration of data, events, and control functions from diverse elements, regardless of manufacturer or communications protocol. |
Irvine Sensors Receives $4.6 Million in Contracts Many of the recent awards are related to potential cyber security applications. |
EU Signs Off on Corventis' AVIVO With the CE mark, the Mobile Patient Management System can be used in the European Union and other countries that accept the certification. The wearable wireless sensing system will enable physicians to monitor patient cardiovascular health anywhere. |
Tower Semiconductor Receives $5.3 Million in Investments The company is granting the investors approximately 5.36 million ordinary shares, based on a price of NIS 3.73, as well as warrants to purchase approximately 1.34 million ordinary shares. |
Magsoft Announces Release of Flux 10.3 The finite element method—based software will enable makers of sensors and actuators to move from physical prototyping to virtual prototyping to validate designs. The capabilities will shorten time to market and reduce development costs. |
Decawave and DIT Partner on Antenna Design The technology will be optimized for a variety of uses, including RTLSs and ultra-low-power wireless transceivers. The antennas will be integrated with the ScenSor chip to increase range and accuracy but can be customized for other applications. |
Honeywell and Synengco Sign Agreement Under the arrangement, Honeywell will license and sell SentientSystem, a suite of advanced applications developed by Synengco to optimize operations and provide sophisticated asset management for utility companies. |
Eurotech Launches Helios Platform The programmable edge controller aggregates and delivers data from edge devices, such as sensors and distributed monitors, to the network core for analysis and action. The platform supports both wired and wireless connectivity. |
Automotive Industry Forms Bus Standard Consortium Led by Denso, Freescale, and TRW, the new organization will drive development and deployment of the Distributed System Interface standard. With its establishment, the consortium unveils the next-generation DSI 2.5 standard. |
AirTest to Acquire IR Gas Sensor Technology The memorandum of understanding signed with the research and development company will allow AirTest to obtain exclusive proprietary rights to market and manufacture IR-based gas-sensing technologies that offer enhanced stability and sensitivity. |
OYO Announces Seismic Equipment Orders The purchases include geophone and hydrophone sensors, cables, Geospace Seismic Recorders (GSRs), and borehole products, used by the oil and gas industry to acquire and process seismic data. The contracts will generate revenue totaling $18 million. |
Cognex Accepts Patent Dispute Settlement The company's complaints revolved around the importation and sale of equipment containing MVTec HALCON machine vision software by Multitest Elektronische Systeme. |
Deeter Offers Wireless Level-Sensing System The unit provides a link between level sensors and control systems or indicators and enables you to multiplex a number of sensor inputs, which allows you to control and indicate a whole range of sensors through one system. |
CTS Awarded Smart Actuator Contract The component to be manufactured is a key part of diesel engines, primarily for medium-duty trucks sold in North American. Production is scheduled to begin mid 2012 and generate approximately $50 million in revenue over the life of the six-year program. |
RFID Could Boost Asia-Pacific Aviation Economy Frost & Sullivan research indicates that the wireless systems, when converged with other technologies, such as sensors, have considerable potential to reduce costs and enable new applications, all of which enhances the sustainability and profitability of the industry. |
Research and Markets Examines WSN Systems The report includes a case analysis of the Asia Pac wireless sensor networking market. |
IMEC Wireless Sensor Systems Enable A Better Sleep IMEC, Holst Centre present a miniaturized wireless sleep staging system at the IEEE EMB Conference. |
NavSync and Ekahau Expand Location Tracking Capabilities NavSync's new FCC-certified NavTrac Wi-Fi-enabled GPS devices support asset and inventory tracking from inside buildings to around the world. |
ICON-SCM Named as Supply Chain Innovation Award Finalist ICON-SCM's supply chain management solution helps customers cut planning time from weeks to minutes, reduce inventory and increase flexibility. |
LIOS Technology Inc. Announces Opening of U.S. Office Investments in Smart Grid technologies encourage the German provider of distributed temperature monitoring systems to open a US office in Morganville, NJ. |
Raytheon to Purchase BBN Technologies Under the agreement, Raytheon will acquire the R&D company, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. |
Nemotek Technologie Partners With Anglia New Hong Kong logistics center enables reliable delivery of customized products to customers. |
nPhase Powers ABB's Asset Monitoring Solution Sophisticated monitoring system helps to improve utilities' grid reliability and reduce operational costs. |
GPS Sport and Fitness Outlook Remains Bright ABI Research notes more than 3.5 million shipments of GPS sports and fitness hardware in 2009; dedicated products suffering from recession but smartphone fitness applications are on the rise. |
Melexis and BFi OPTiLAS Partner BFi OPTiLAS will distribute Melexis' wireless integrated circuits in Europe. |
TI OMAP Products Help Simplify Building Management The OMAP technology is incorporated into AMX's Modero and Metreau automation and control panels, enabling consumers to manage an entire room with the touch of a button and eliminate the clutter of multiple remotes and keypads. |
COX Instruments Announces Flowmeter Calibration Center New Tokyo facility provides primary standard calibrations for all types of flowmeters. |
Frost & Sullivan Survey European Naval Sensors Market According to the company's market review, the major driving force of the European Naval Sensors Market will be the procurement programs of new vessels by navies. |
Lockheed Martin Tries Out Airborne Intelligence Test-Bed The flying laboratory has successfully completed its maiden flight and received its FAA certification. Designed to test multiple ISR sensor combinations, it will accelerate delivery of C4ISR capabilities. |
RF Code Announces Wire-Free Liquid Detection Sensor The sensor's thin-film technology enables one-second "clear time"; in conjunction with the company's wire-free monitoring the sesnor provides maximum deployment flexibility. |
HRL Laboratories Announces Partnership with KCP Under the partnership with the KCP National Secure Manufacturing Center for Trusted Foundry Services, HRL will provide technical support, implementation, and design verification for its InP technologies. |
DecaWave Ships Its First 5 Scensor Evaluation Kits Kits purchased by firms in U.S., Germany, France, Israel, and Korea and allow the companies to analyze DecaWave's ScenSor UWB IC based on 802.15.4a. |
Belden and Byres Security Join Forces Under the technology cooperation agreement, the two companies will jointly develop rugged industrial network security products. |
Micronas Purchases LTX-Credence Diamond Systems Micronas selects LTX-Credence's Diamond ATE system as its platform of choice for testing and operations for its mixed-signal products. |
SRNL, Automakers To Develop High-Performance WSNs The Savannah River National Laboratory and U.S. automakers are developing a platform for wireless sensor networks to achieve improved reliability, speed, and security. |
NASA Chooses Small Business Subcontractor of the Year NASA/Ames recognizes Locus Technologies for its support of NASA/Ames' Center Groundwater Extraction and Treatment System. |
Trimble Introduces New Excavator Depth Display System Designed for compact equipment, the Spectra Precision Laser DDS300 delivers dynamic real-time bucket positioning and simple installation in an affordable package. |
TRW Camera Technologies Makes Life Easier for Drivers Company's camera and sensor technologies designed to provide automatic control of headlights, windshield wipers, and cabin HVAC, allowing drivers to concentrate on driving. |
NIST Awards Contract for Smart Grid Standards EnerNex Corp. will help NIST to sustain its fast-track development of the standards required for the Smart Grid. |
Optisense to Use TI Tech for Smart Grid Measuring Units Optisense Network's optical sensors and primary measuring units will use TI's embedded processing and analog technology to provide utilities with a total monitoring solution. |
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Common Sense: How, and Why, Apple Overtook Microsoft With the latest earnings reports from Microsoft and Apple, the once-unthinkable became reality: Apple?s market capitalization hit $683 billion, more than double Microsoft?s $338 billion. |
Bits Blog: Uber Pledges to Improve Data Privacy Practices The ride-hailing start-up responds to criticism from privacy hawks. |
Bits Blog: Reddit Issues First Transparency Report The popular message board gives insight into how often government agencies request data on Reddit users. |
Europe?s Young Entrepreneurs At a conference in Madrid on European youth in business, 200 or so teenage achievers discussed what it takes to break potential hurdles to the young and business-minded on the Continent. |
Bits Blog: Verizon Wireless to Allow Complete Opt Out of Mobile ?Supercookies? The wireless carrier is under pressure from privacy groups after it introduced tracking code that can?t be deleted by consumers. |
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DealBook: Law Firm Founds Project to Fight ?Revenge Porn? K&L Gates has set up the Cyber Civil Rights Legal Project to fight the shame-posting of sexual photos and videos online by jilted lovers. |
Amazon Reports a Profit, Citing Prime as the Key The company delivered better earnings than expected in the fourth quarter, breaking a recent pattern of disappointments. |
Spotify to Raise $500 Million; Move Could Delay an I.P.O. The move would increase the firm?s valuation to at least $6 billion, according to a person briefed on the company?s plans. |
Google Revenue Is Higher, but Profit Misses Expectations The company?s results were squeezed by a number of temporary factors, including a strong dollar that ate into overseas sales. |
Drones Spotted, but Not Halted, Raise Concerns Thwarting drones is increasingly becoming a challenge for law enforcement and security officials who are charged with protecting large-scale events like the Super Bowl. |
Bits Blog: F.C.C. Sharply Revises Definition of Broadband The new broadband benchmark sets downloads at a speed of 25 megabits per second and uploads of 3 megabits per second. The standard is used to guide policy in some areas. |
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China Further Tightens Grip on the Internet The Chinese authorities are no longer tolerating the workarounds used by millions of people who rely heavily on less-fettered access to the Internet. |
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DealBook: After Alibaba Spinoff, Yahoo May Become a Takeover Target By spinning off the stake into a separate company, Yahoo will be judged by its core Internet businesses. |
Bits Blog: Microsoft Brings Outlook to iPhone, Other Mobile Devices Outlook, Microsoft?s workhorse email application, has finally arrived on mobile devices, including iPhones and iPads. |
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The Catholic Church must not sweep abuse by priests "under the carpet," a top U.N. official said Thursday in unprecedented criticism by the United Nations of how the Vatican has handled the crisis.
Navi Pillay, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, said she was "not at all" happy with how the Catholic Church has handled allegations of child abuse by clergy.
"There are children who are now coming forward on this issue and they are still hurting. They need to see justice being done," she said on CNN's "Connect the World" program.
She was speaking the same day the Catholic Church announced rules aimed at stopping the abuse of children by priests, but her comments were not in direct response to the new rules.
"I would call for an investigation, and a revamping of the rules, and not to ignore that this is taking place on a large scale," she said. The Vatican says only a tiny minority of clergy have molested children.
Other child-safety campaigners also criticized the Vatican Thursday.
"The pope had a chance to do something really decisive that would affect the situation worldwide," said Anne Barrett Doyle, co-director of BishopAccountability.
Instead, she said, the Vatican issued rules that are the equivalent of "bringing a child's sand shovel to an avalanche."
The new regulations give the pope the authority to defrock a priest or to hand out other punishments without a formal Vatican trial.
They make it a crime for a priest to download child pornography. The rules also say the abuse of mentally handicapped people is as bad as child abuse. And they double the statute of limitations on church prosecution of suspected molesters from 10 to 20 years.
Separately, they also declare it to be a "sin against the sacraments" to ordain a woman as a priest.
Doyle said she wants the Vatican to do much more, including ending "secretive tribunals" of priests accused of abuse.
"The church must release lists of credibly accused priests," she said.
Naming suspected abusers "serves a public safety function," she said, and is "not only reasonable, it's absolutely crucial."
It would help victims to have abusive priests named even if they are dead, she said.
"I know a family that was utterly destroyed by the abuse of four siblings" who were all molested by the same priest, she said.
"It tore apart a devout Catholic family. Some of them are not speaking to each other," she said. "It would be of enormous help to them for the bishops just to say, 'We know there are allegations against him.'"
Barbara Dorris, who campaigns on behalf of abuse victims, said punishing abusive priests would not solve the problem.
"Defrocking a predator, by definition, is too late. Severe harm has already been done. So the focus must be on the front end, not the back end, of the crisis," said Dorris of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
And a former priest who now helps victims to sue the church said there is nothing new in the regulations issued Thursday.
"There is no change in form from what Pope Pius V said in 1568, [or] Pope Benedict XIV said in 1741," said Patrick Wall, who was trained in church law by the man who is now the Vatican's chief prosecutor of priests accused of abuse.
He said what matters is what the pope does, not what the rules say.
"Authority to act, as it always has, remains with the pope or his delegates," Wall said. "The entire system is dependent on the action of the pope alone ... acting to protect children first and the institution second."
The man who trained Wall in church law is Monsignor Charles Scicluna, who helped write the new rules.
He too said it was the implementation that mattered most.
"A document is always a document. It does not solve all the problems," he said. "It is a very important instrument, but then it is the way you use the instrument that is going to have the real effect on the life of the church."
The new rules come in response to thousands of recent allegations of child abuse by priests in the United States, Europe and Latin America.
They deal only with how the church itself handles allegations of abuse, Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said.
Church law already orders Catholic clergy to comply with the civil law of the country they live in if they suspect child abuse is taking place, he said.
CNN Senior Vatican Analyst John Allen said the long-awaited new guidelines make "relatively minor" changes.
"They take what is already existing practice and make it church law," he said.
He doubted they would satisfy the Vatican's critics.
"The story here is a kind of disconnect between the Vatican, which seems to think that business as usual is enough, and the rest of the world, who are waiting for a dramatic symbol of change," he said.
"These revisions will likely come across to critics as the Vatican rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic."
CNN's Hada Messia and Pamela Sellers contributed to this report.
The bible is a comic book. What was written by shepherds hundreds of years ago, who knew nothing of science and little of human nature, needs to be dismissed as outdated folklore. Teach children ethics...and common sense. We cannot evolve as a people using imaginary gods such as jesus. It is time for humans to grow up.
I guess I just have a dirty mind, but I think that the choice of words from the above article is... well... funny.
"Severe harm has already been done. So the focus must be on the front end, not the back end, of the crisis," said Dorris of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests."
Not to denigrate the cause in the least, just a funny parallel.
Yes, Eric G, there are many errors in logic in that post. Thanks for taking the time to describe the first one... after which, none others may progress (although, some of them are stand-alone errors).
I too beleive in the Big Bang i.e. when Jesus RETURS.
Either there is God or there isn't
If there is no God, then we can from apes, that means we came from a rock, we go far enough ... which came from the BIG Bang...
but where did the big Bang came from.. (NO ANSWER.. DEAD END)..
that Leaves only one possibility.. GOD.
But, now there are millions of GOD we human have created, and there must be one GOD, who is the uncreated one, who is the ALPHA and the OMEGA. (no beginning ... , no end..)
GOD, has left us with a million choices !!!!. I don't think so.
If there is GOD, he will not expect any one in this world to blindly beleive in him, (him without showing up, as we beleive only what we see)..
But looking at the creation itself, one must be convinced that there is GOD.
Also, if there is GOD, then he must know the future. Only the GOD of the BIBLE has made us known the future (through prophets) with 100% Authority and 100% Accuracy.
If anyone understands, the DANIEL prophecy, and how accurately GOD has predicted it, he will be convinced the he is the true GOD.
The GOD of the BIBLE is "Jesus".
Rev 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, Rev 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Rev 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. Rev 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Thats awesome !!!
Your logic is flawed. You are making an argument from assumption. If you can disprove the big bang, (which you cannot) that does not prove that your god did it. Big Bang theory and Creationist theory are two separate ideas. Both ideas must be evaluated based on evidence that can be tested, repeated and verified. In the future, you will need to decide which you would like to do, disprove Big Bang/Evolution theory or prove Creationist theory. Pick one and gather evidence to support your argument. I would recomend gathering evidence to prove creation, because we already have evidence to prove the Big Bang and evolution. If you can provide evidence for creation that can withstand the skepticism and scrutiny that scientific evidence is subjected to, you will really be on to something. Good luck on your quest!
Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and Life. It is only through Him that men can be saved, not through any religion.
I feel that anyone that wants to be SAVED SHOULD TRY ANSWERING their doors when Jehovah's Witnesses come. Matthew 24:14. We are at the end of this system of things and the Holy Bible says that we know when the Great Tribulation starts when the UN steps in as far as false religion is concerned. We don't see too much in the news about Jehovah's Witnesses now do we? It is soley up to you as individuals. Prophecies are being foretold. Matt. 24 Mark 13, Luke 21.
Good evening, EshaHomme. Well, I have just started to blog the news this year and I don't know if there has ever been any news about them. Answer the door to a Jehovah's Witnesses will not guarantee salvation. Opening the door of our heart to Jesus Christ will give us salvation. Men can not save anyone. I agree that religion has deceived many, has lied, kill, and destroy, both physically and spiritually. Our salvation is and should only be a personal relationship with Christ. Jehovah's Witnesses are among other religions as well. I have talked to a few of them throughout my life time and I end up ministering to them and they don't believe in the Holy Spirit, heaven or hell and don't believe the return of Jesus Christ. They go to our Father, Jehovah, without the name of Jesus Christ. So, what hope can they give those that are lost?
EshaHomme, I do open my door to JW. They come in but do not want me to get my Bible. They only want to point out a verse here or there in theirs, and want me to answer 'yes or no' and offer nothing else.
They do not want to hear that their religion was started by a man who was born around 1890 and made predictions that did not come true on the dates that he set. He started his own bible. You can check it out on the internet.
JW are not Christians because they do not believe in the Trinity or other Truths that Christians hold as Truths.
@truthinthebible......... bible is a book....... what is written in said book is not fact.... making claims of your beliefs and acting if they are facts is dishonesty on so many levels. My god right one..... any other god/religion wrong one.... Remember.... your beliefs 'do not' = FACTS... Please don't act as if they are.....
@ peace2all – The books that all Atheists that write are just a book but many are willing to read it and believe in it, why not believe in the Bible, which the greatest book of them all?
Also, this Book was written by men that saw God, spoke with God in the O.T. Also in the N.T., Jesus Disciples saw God, walked, talked, traveled, saw miracles, and learned from Jesus Christ's teachings…..how can you or anyone disprove what these men experienced? These lying Atheist authors can't prove what they think, say and/or believe without ever experiencing the gift of salvation that God has given us through His Son, Jesus Christ!
Guest Verify-
You must be sitting on "proper evidence" disproving our Heavenly Father....give it up. Show us life instead of the hate in your Heart.
VERY WELL SAID!!!! All of these Atheists, Agnostics, and unbelievers must really have the proper evidence to disprove our Heavenly Father! LOL, best comment here today!!
God bless you!
@ peace2all – Hi! Hope you are doing well! : – )
Listen, I have been reading your comment back and forth with CatholicMom and I just want to let you know that it isn't our job to convince you or prove to you what we know. You can't convince us on what you believe, right? You believe that there is no God and that the Word of God isn't real, right? Well, what proof do you have to convince us that what you are saying is truth?
If we live all through our lives knowing and believing that God is more Real than you and I are, and we realize that Atheist/Agnostics and unbelievers were right all this time, guess what, peace2all, we lose absolutely NOTHING. But, when you they these people die and realize that what we have been proclaiming and preaching was true and you open up your eyes after you die, it will be too LATE! You will know than that God is more Real than you and I are and Jesus Christ can not bring out from h*ll, not matter how Powerful He is. He has already spoken on His Word about heaven and hell and He said that He is not a man that He should lie, neither the Son of man that He shall repent. He is faithful to His Word and when He sends out His Word, He sends it out with righteous and justice and it shall not return to Him VOIDED.
Correction for peace2all:
"Well, what proof do you have to convince us that what you are saying isn't truth?"
Also, there is a spirit within each and everyone of us. Can you see the spirit of others? No you can't, so how can you prove there is one? God is Spirit and He breathed His Spirit within us.
What I am concerned about for the atheists and agnostics is that Jesus SENT the Apostles out into the world commanding that they Baptize and teach all nations so that all may come to believe in Him and do the will of the Father out of love of Him.
Once the atheists and agnostics have heard the Truth but reject it, their soul could be in jeopardy. We, as disciples of Jesus Christ, have the commission along with the Apostles to speak the Truth to those we encounter throughout life, but to really HEAR the Word they need to hear it from someone who is SENT.
What we can do is explain the Truth the best we can and hope that we get it exactly right so as to not cause anyone to reject the Truth, and hopefully it will spark their interest enough that they will pursue the Truth and come to hear it from one who is SENT.
@ CatholicMom – AMEN!! Well said! Even if God would allow us to show them proof, they will still be stiff-neck, stubborn and still, they would not believe, therefore, they are without excuse!
p-2–ll, please, you are twisting what I said.....here it is again....I believe because I know.
I apologize, I posted to the wrong comment!
It is for peace2all.
v-fy and p--2-ll, I can't seem to post. They won't let me answer either of you.
Eric G, My answer is was not posted in the correct place so I will just repeat it here... I believe because I know.
@CatholicMom..... Hi again.....
O.K.....So we are back to belief=knowing regarding the issue of god, etc...
How can you possibly know just because you believe.....? Obviously, many would take issue that you think believing in the big guy= actual/factual knowledge....
Still not a sound convincing arguement......
I am still open to see what you have to say....you never know... you may convert someone..:-)
Does it matter to you if your god really exists or not?
Nothing else matters. Without God nothing would exist. NOTHING!
@CatholicMom: Are you saying that knowing that your god exists is more important than believing that he exists?
@ Eric G – Good evening, hope that all is well with you!
Of course it's very important that we know that God exists. He is our Creator; He wants us to know Him. Why wouldn't He want us to know of His existence? It's like birthing a child, the child would like to know who is his/her mother and father, of course, unless they are adopted and his adopted parents don't want them to know them.
Well, it's the same with us. Satan is the father of all sin, lies and the father of all those that don't believe in God. God says that if we are not for Him, we are against Him. We are His enemies and also b@stards! Through His Son, we who believe have been adopted into the Royal Family of His Son, Jesus Christ.
HelsGod Every person is a child of God--none are the child of of satan--where did you get that? No one belongs to satan until judgment day and if God judges their soul so. Don't award anyone's soul to satan; that is God's judgment to make. Where is your faith, hope, and charity?
As Paul says there are still 500 witnesses to the resurrection.
Paul can 'say' anything. It's a shame that he didn't bother to name them... or to interview them (since they were supposedly still alive when he wrote).
Even if Paul named them you wouldn't believe the names-you would come up with something like 'he made them up' or 'they didn't have names like that back then' so you see, you have so little faith when it comes to the Bible. So where do you find Truth? Everyone wants it…surely you do, too.
CM: "Even if Paul named them you wouldn't believe the names..." Perhaps. But if a "God" is omniscient, it would know that, and would provide proper evidence.
Guest: Proper evidence FOR would be fine too (and you can keep your hate, thank you).
@Guest..... You are making an inappropriate unfounded assumption on @verify's postings that there is 'hate' in his or her heart..
Not a good way to try and make any point.
Eric G, I believe because I know.
Which is it, are you For or Against our Creator? You see the life around you, don't you? Or are you saying you can create life? Can you forgive me, I'm having difficulty under standing your meaning of "proper evidence"
Guest: We simply do not know how all that we see/experience came about. It is not necessary that we are the conscious creation of any being - we could be the product of a sneeze or something! We do not know how or what other dimensions might be.
Verify- I will not throw God's gift back at Him,
@Mike..... And here you circle back around asserting no evidence. Just more of same bible verses...
When you can gather enough evidence and put it out there and it can withstand the rigorous scrutiny of the scientific method,
Then...let's talk again....
Daniel prophecy fulfilled as written in the BIBLE. Only God can know the future. This proves the GOD of the BIBLE is the only true GOD.
@truthinthebible......... bible is a book....... what is written in said book is not fact.... making claims of your beliefs and acting if they are facts is dishonesty on so many levels.
My god right one..... any other god/religion wrong one....
Remember.... your beliefs 'do not' = FACTS...
Please don't act as if they are.....
There are those who refute the Bible with their words. But that is all they have to refute with…their own words. The Bible has Truth on its side!.
Many are leaving 'religion' and calling themselves 'spiritual' instead or 'nothing'. For some who wish to take along some of their past religion will say their 'spirituality' is 'Me, my Bible, and God'; others say, 'Me and the Universe'; still for others, it is 'Me, Me, and Nothing.'
For the group that is 'Me, my Bible, and God'…this is actually….Me, some Scripture but not all, and God as I think of Him whether it is Truth or not; the 'Me and the Universe' group is 'Me with my god-like power and my ability to converse with All Things; and the 'Me, Me, Nothing' group is all about themselves and they have killed their conscience as far as how they relate to God.
To be Catholic…it is 'Me and the Bible with no Books thrown out or words changed, added, or left out], and the Church along with the living/teaching office of the Church [Magisterium] which insure authentic interpretation of the Word of God, whether in written form [Sacred Scripture] or in the form of Tradition. The Magisterium also insures the Church's fidelity to the teachings of the Apostles in matters of faith and morals.
@CatholicMom......Hi CM...I hope that you are doing well......
O.K..... you state that "all we have are words to refute the bible.....but the bible has truth..."
Again, bible =book of WORDS .....that said.....book of words(bible) doe NOT = the truth...
And you offered no factual evidense other than what you usually post.....
I would like to see some proof....this time, truly, I am not being condescending, I think you know me and my postings in general and with our back and forths by now....
Please offer me some Real evidense, other than the 'take it on faith' or the pope knows as he is a direct conduit from god..
Peace to you....
Hi, peace2all, thanks for your caring. Peace to you also. I am sorry you have no faith. Faith is something you cannot see. Love is something you cannot see. Do you have it?
peace2all describe the dishoney on so many levels... Just because it's in a book. Then do you not believe 2+2 = 4 (in a book). What the united States territory looks like (in a book)?
Even secular historians using the book to help piece together events of the past.
Even secular historians using the book to help piece together events of the past..
@Mike..... You are comparing apples and.... ?? Bible=truth...etc... and you are using math and geography of U.S..in the same discussion and acting as if they are the same...?
Are you kidding...? Improper and misguided attempts at using comparisons on different logical levels.
Still does not offer ANY proof of what @truthinthebible is spouting and my response....
Rev 17:4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: Rev 17:5 And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. Rev 17:6 And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.
This woman is no doubt the Catholic Church. I m shocked!!!
That is how it goes with private interpretations..... The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn might be a great help to you.
Study the Bible for about three months and you will never go back to the catholic church.
@Ted...... Or, ANY christian church for that matter....
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MADISON – Today, Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) urged Racine City Council members to support an advisory referendum on whether Wisconsin should raise the minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $10.10 per hour.
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MADISON –State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) announced today that he has been elected to serve as the chair of the binational Great Lakes Legislative Caucus in 2015 and 2016.
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State Rep. Cory Mason said, "After 9 years of planning and discussion, I'm thrilled to see site control announced on Machinery Row for the first big project of the RootWorks plan."
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"The important policy question that we should be answering is how to make sure every school district has the resources to adequately educate every child, not how to get affluent suburban school districts or private vouchers more money," Mason said.
Local lawmakers offer mixed reaction to Walker speech
State Rep. Cory Mason said some of Walker's speech seemed geared toward national and international political issues. "You sort of wonder: Was this is a State of the State for the middle class of Wisconsin, or was this a speech for caucus voters in Iowa?"
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Democratic Weekly Radio Address: "Republicans Leave Jobs Bills Undone"
MADISON - Today Rep. Cory Mason (D-Racine) offered the Democratic Weekly Radio Address. The topic this week is how Republicans ended the legislative session this month without acting on more than 60 jobs bills, many of which had the potential to put people back to work quickly and help reverse Wisconsin's job losses over the past year.
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"When the gavel came down on the Republican-controlled legislative session, more than 60 bills designed to create jobs and grow our economy died. Republicans blatantly disregarded Wisconsin's job crisis and turned their back on dozens of measures that could have helped Wisconsin's struggling families.
Since Gov. Walker took office, our state's jobs numbers have gone in only one direction -
While the nation as a whole has
jobs 17 straight months, Wisconsin
more jobs than any other state over the past year –
the governor's promise to
250,000 jobs.
Our citizens needed legislators to be focused on creating good-paying jobs for Wisconsin's middle-class families.
Republicans focused on their extreme social agenda and they let more than
five dozen bills
that might have created jobs or spurred our economy die at the end of the session.
Some of the bills that died were Democratic bills that would have trained workers and helped our state's employers. Other jobs and economic growth bills that were killed were authored by Republicans.
Over and over Democrats called for votes on bills that could create jobs quickly. But instead of moving forward with any of these bills during the final weeks of session, Republicans pushed through bills that privatize our public schools, take away local control, and set women's health care and women's rights back decades.
Because Gov. Walker failed to roll up his sleeves and lead, he failed to even accomplish what he called his two biggest jobs priorities. The governor pulled the plug on venture capital legislation and Republicans rejected a common-sense, bipartisan compromise on mining.
At a time when our state has fallen behind on jobs and people continue to struggle, the people of Wisconsin deserve better.
Far better.
Let's commit to working together to
better when it comes to ensuring the economic security of Wisconsin's working families."