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Prayer to God to manifest his favour. (1-8) The great wickedness and treachery of his enemies. (9-15) He is sure that God would in due time appear for him. (16-23)
Verses 1-8 In these verses we have, 1. David praying. Prayer is a salve for every sore, and a relief to the spirit under every burden. 2. David weeping. Griefs are thus, in some measure, lessened, while those increase that have no vent given them. David in great alarm. We may well suppose him to be so, upon the breaking out of Absalom's conspiracy, and the falling away of the people. Horror overwhelmed him. Probably the remembrance of his sin in the matter of Uriah added much to the terror. When under a guilty conscience we must mourn in our complaint, and even strong believers have for a time been filled with horror. But none ever was so overwhelmed as the holy Jesus, when it pleased the Lord to put him to grief, and to make his soul an offering for our sins. In his agony he prayed more earnestly, and was heard and delivered; trusting in him, and following him, we shall be supported under, and carried through all trials. See how David was weary of the treachery and ingratitude of men, and the cares and disappointments of his high station: he longed to hide himself in some desert from the fury and fickleness of his people. He aimed not at victory, but rest; a barren wilderness, so that he might be quiet. The wisest and best of men most earnestly covet peace and quietness, and the more when vexed and wearied with noise and clamour. This makes death desirable to a child of God, that it is a final escape from all the storms and tempests of this world, to perfect and everlasting rest.
Verses 9-15 No wickedness so distresses the believer, as that which he witnesses in those who profess to be of the church of God. Let us not be surprised at the corruptions and disorders of the church on earth, but long to see the New Jerusalem. He complains of one that had been very industrious against him. God often destroys the enemies of the church by dividing them. And an interest divided against itself cannot long stand. The true Christian must expect trials from professed friends, from those with whom he has been united; this will be very painful; but by looking unto Jesus we shall be enabled to bear it. Christ was betrayed by a companion, a disciple, an apostle, who resembled Ahithophel in his crimes and doom. Both were speedily overtaken by Divine vengeance. And this prayer is a prophecy of the utter, the everlasting ruin, of all who oppose and rebel against the Messiah.
Verses 16-23 In every trial let us call upon the Lord, and he will save us. He shall hear us, and not blame us for coming too often; the oftener the more welcome. David had thought all were against him; but now he sees there were many with him, more than he supposed; and the glory of this he gives to God, for it is he that raises us up friends, and makes them faithful to us. There are more true Christians, and believers have more real friends, than in their gloomy hours they suppose. His enemies should be reckoned with, and brought down; they could not ease themselves of their fears, as David could, by faith in God. Mortal men, though ever so high and strong, will easily be crushed by an eternal God. Those who are not reclaimed by the rod of affliction, will certainly be brought down to the pit of destruction. The burden of afflictions is very heavy, especially when attended with the temptations of Satan; there is also the burden of sin and corruption. The only relief under it is, to look to Christ, who bore it. Whatever it is that thou desirest God should give thee, leave it to him to give it in his own way and time. Care is a burden, it makes the heart stoop. We must commit our ways and works to the Lord; let him do as seemeth him good, and let us be satisfied. To cast our burden upon God, is to rest upon his providence and promise. And if we do so, he will carry us in the arms of his power, as a nurse carries a child; and will strengthen our spirits by his Spirit, so that they shall sustain the trial. He will never suffer the righteous to be moved; to be so shaken by any troubles, as to quit their duty to God, or their comfort in him. He will not suffer them to be utterly cast down. He, who bore the burden of our sorrows, desires us to leave to him to bear the burden of our cares, that, as he knows what is best for us, he may provide it accordingly. Why do not we trust Christ to govern the world which he redeemed?
Psalms 55:1-23 . In great terror on account of enemies, and grieved by the treachery of a friend, the Psalmist offers an earnest prayer for relief. He mingles confident assurances of divine favor to himself with invocations and predictions of God's avenging judgments on the wicked. The tone suits David's experience, both in the times of Saul and Absalom, though perhaps neither was exclusively before his mind.
1. hide not thyself, &c.--(compare Psalms 13:1 , 27:9 ), withhold not help.
2. The terms of the last clause express full indulgence of grief.
3. oppression--literally, "persecution."
they . . . iniquity--literally, "they make evil doings slide upon me."
4, 5. express great alarm.
5. come upon--or literally, "into."
6. be at rest--literally, "dwell," that is, permanently.
7, 8. Even a wilderness is a safer place than exposure to such evils, terrible as storm and tempest.
9. Destroy--literally, "swallow" ( Psalms 21:9 ).
divide their tongues--or, "confound their speech," and hence their counsels ( Genesis 11:7 ).
the city--perhaps Jerusalem, the scene of anarchy.
10, 11. which is described in detail (compare Psalms 7:14-16 ).
11. Wickedness--literally, "Mischief," evils resulting from others ( Psalms 5:9 , Psalms 52:2 Psalms 52:7 ).
streets--or literally, "wide places," markets, courts of justice, and any public place.
12-14. This description of treachery does not deny, but aggravates, the injury from enemies.
13. guide--literally, "friend" ( Proverbs 16:28 , 17:9 ).
acquaintance--in Hebrew, a yet more intimate associate.
14. in company--literally, "with a crowd," in a festal procession.
15. Let death, &c.--or, "Desolations are on them."
let them go--literally, "they will go."
quick--or, living in the midst of life, death will come (compare Numbers 16:33 ).
among them--or, "within them," in their hearts ( Psalms 5:9 , 49:11 ).
16-18. God answers his constant and repeated prayers.
18. many with me--that is, by the context, fighting with me.
19. God hears the wicked in wrath.
abideth--or, "sitteth."
of old--enthroned as a sovereign.
Because . . . no changes--Prosperity hardens them ( Psalms 73:5 ).
20, 21. The treachery is aggravated by hypocrisy. The changes of number, Psalms 55:15 Psalms 55:23 , and here, enliven the picture, and imply that the chief traitor and his accomplices are in view together.
22. thy burden--literally, "gift," what is assigned you.
he shall sustain--literally, "supply food," and so all need ( Psalms 37:25 , Matthew 6:11 ).
to be moved--from the secure position of His favor (compare Psalms 10:6 ).
23. bloody . . . days--(compare Psalms 5:6 , 51:14 ), deceit and murderous dispositions often united. The threat is directed specially (not as a general truth) against the wicked, then in the writer's view.


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The psalmist's troubles and temptation. (1-10) He encourages himself by the remembrance of God's help of his people. (11-20)
Verses 1-10 Days of trouble must be days of prayer; when God seems to have withdrawn from us, we must seek him till we find him. In the day of his trouble the psalmist did not seek for the diversion of business or amusement, but he sought God, and his favor and grace. Those that are under trouble of mind, must pray it away. He pored upon the trouble; the methods that should have relieved him did but increase his grief. When he remembered God, it was only the Divine justice and wrath. His spirit was overwhelmed, and sank under the load. But let not the remembrance of the comforts we have lost, make us unthankful for those that are left. Particularly he called to remembrance the comforts with which he supported himself in former sorrows. Here is the language of a sorrowful, deserted soul, walking in darkness; a common case even among those that fear the Lord, ( Isaiah 50:10 ) . Nothing wounds and pierces like the thought of God's being angry. God's own people, in a cloudy and dark day, may be tempted to make wrong conclusions about their spiritual state, and that of God's kingdom in the world. But we must not give way to such fears. Let faith answer them from the Scripture. The troubled fountain will work itself clear again; and the recollection of former times of joyful experience often raises a hope, tending to relief. Doubts and fears proceed from the want and weakness of faith. Despondency and distrust under affliction, are too often the infirmities of believers, and, as such, are to be thought upon by us with sorrow and shame. When, unbelief is working in us, we must thus suppress its risings.
Verses 11-20 The remembrance of the works of God, will be a powerful remedy against distrust of his promise and goodness; for he is God, and changes not. God's way is in the sanctuary. We are sure that God is holy in all his works. God's ways are like the deep waters, which cannot be fathomed; like the way of a ship, which cannot be tracked. God brought Israel out of Egypt. This was typical of the great redemption to be wrought out in the fulness of time, both by price and power. If we have harboured doubtful thoughts, we should, without delay, turn our minds to meditate on that God, who spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, that with him, he might freely give us all things.
Psalms 77:1-20 . affliction, when ready to despair, the Psalmist derives relief from calling to mind God's former and wonderful works of delivering power and grace.
1. expresses the purport of the Psalm.
2. his importunacy.
my sore ran . . . night--literally, "my hand was spread," or, "stretched out" (compare Psalms 44:20 ).
ceased not--literally, "grew not numb," or, "feeble" ( Genesis 45:26 , Psalms 38:8 ).
my soul . . . comforted--(compare Genesis 37:35 , Jeremiah 31:15 ).
3-9. His sad state contrasted with former joys.
was troubled--literally, "violently agitated," or disquieted ( Psalms 39:6 , 41:5 ).
my spirit was overwhelmed--or, "fainted" ( Psalms 107:5 , Jonah 2:7 ).
4. holdest . . . waking--or, "fast," that I cannot sleep. Thus he is led to express his anxious feelings in several earnest questions indicative of impatient sorrow.
10. Omitting the supplied words, we may read, "This is my affliction--the years of," &c., "years" being taken as parallel to affliction (compare Psalms 90:15 ), as of God's ordering.
11, 12. He finds relief in contrasting God's former deliverances. Shall we receive good at His hands, and not evil? Both are orderings of unerring mercy and unfailing love.
13. Thy way . . . in the sanctuary--God's ways of grace and providence ( Psalms 22:3 , 67:2 ), ordered on holy principles, as developed in His worship; or implied in His perfections, if "holiness" be used for "sanctuary," as some prefer translating (compare Exodus 15:11 ).
14-20. Illustrations of God's power in His special interventions for His people ( Exodus 14:1-31 ), and, in the more common, but sublime, control of nature ( Psalms 22:11-14 , Habakkuk 3:14 ) which may have attended those miraculous events ( Exodus 14:24 ).
15. Jacob and Joseph--representing all.
19. waters . . . , footsteps--may refer to His actual leading the people through the sea, though also expressing the mysteries of providence.


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I have a window of 6 months to make my purchase of an SUV. Since I had to wait due to Tsunami, I am wondering if I could wait a few months longetr than Toyota's resumption in production (expected October) to get the latest model rather than buying a 2011 model in Nov 2011.
Does anyone has any idea if Toyota is going to come up with 2012 Highlander in November or December, or they'll continue with 2011 model.
Does anyone has any idea if Toyota is going to come up with 2012 Highlander in November or December, or they'll continue with 2011 model.
johnsuv Posts: 2I'm interested in purchasing a 2011 Toyota Highlander . Does anyone have experience negotiating
the best out the door price with Toyota Dealerships ? Selection would appear to lessen as the year end approaches but there should be increased incentives with remaining models ? How do you know your getting the most value for your money ? -
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jmcgahey Posts: 3does anyone know if you can add remote start to a 2012 Highlander LTD AWD, the dealer says they can't because it has a push button start- the website shows it as an accessory rather than a factory installed option---i get the sense that the dealer doesn't know what they are talking about----------anyone with information?
lindsay24 Posts: 1Hopefully yours comes in as planned. I had ordered a 2011 on May 21 2011 and found out at the beginning of August that I will be getting a 2012. The unfortunate thing is that although Toyota's system shows the car as scheduled to be produced in Aug 2011, it still has not been made yet. This is out of a fairly large dealer in Toronto but they are not able to offer an explanation as to the delay.
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victord1 Posts: 94Hi, all. I'm interested in the HL Limited w/ navigation. I understand that it also includes the backup camera on the navigation screen. But, does anybody know if the backup camera also displays distant lines, guidelines, or proximity lines to help with backing up?????
My sister 2011 CX9 GT backup camera displays those lines, and I found them to be very helpful.
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nikon5400 Posts: 4Breaking in your new Toyota
For the first 621 miles
1. do not drive at extremely high speeds
4. do not drive at constant speed for extended periods
1. what is extremely high speed?
2. what is extended period?
I decided to save money on the tech package, but would like to see if I can add some of the features myself. If there's a discussion on upgrade options, can you please provide a link?
I'd like to know if I can add\change some the following:
1. Multi-information display
2. rear camera
3. USB input jacks (the stereo in the base model is different than the one with tech package. If there's no easy way to add usb, I guess I could use AUX to USB cable?)
4. Bluetooth. Can you recommend a good one?
5. Steering wheel-mounted audio controls. The least needed option, but if it's easy to add I'd go for it.
All these things are nice to have that's why I didn't feel like they are worth the $1800 tech package.
I'd like to know if the wiring is already in place and it's just the matter of plugging in a new device.
Another thing -
I tend to slide of the seat even after adjusting the angle. I don't know if the seats with tech package are any different in regards to this, but I figured some kinds of a leather seat cover could do the trick as long as it doesn't interfere with air bag system.
Also, base doesn't have lumbar support. I wonder if anyone has problem with it and what is the possible solution.
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toyotacust1 Posts: 3I recently bought 2012 Highlander SE. I have 300 miles; I noticed that after starting car, when I push brake paddle to put it in the drive, I hear small rattle kind of noise coming from under the hood. It goes away when start driving but if I keep pressing brake paddle and car is in the P gear then it keeps producing rattle noise for minute or two and then it goes away. I read manual and it says noise due to ABS, VSC, TRAC, EBD etc. I hope that is the case.
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scorestud Posts: 3I just purchased a 2012 HL and the power back door does not seem to be working. Whether I use the button by the steering wheel, on the remote, or on the back door itself, all that happens is the car beeps twice and the door doesn't move on its own. Is there a setting that needs to be changed somewhere. I've tried with the doors locked and unlocked and nothing seems to help. Any ideas?
yorf Posts: 7Hi. I have a 2008. Same thing happened to me. There's a master switch located in the glove box. It's on the left hand side. I must have accidently pushed the button when I changed the cabin air filter. Accessed through the glove box. Here's a link to the manual showing it's existance and location. Page 69 of the manual or 38 based on the Adobe reader's system.
http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/om/OM48851U/pdf/sec_01-02.pdf -
flattyre Posts: 1I have the exact same issue. I noticed today when dropping someone off and when they opened the door I could hear it. It stops when I start moving forward and I can reproduce it by doing as you said, depressing the brak pedal and the letting off. It rattles for a few seconds and then stops as though it's a caliper returning to position or fluid returning to the master cylinder or maybe even the pedal returning but its definitely not something I should be hearing on a brand new vehicle with only 300 miles on it. I'm calling the service people tomorrow morning. Did you ever hear anything? Did it go away on its own?
mtnman1 Westerville, OhioPosts: 383I have a 2012 Limited and no it does not come with power folding mirrors. It comes with a folding feature meaning you can manually fold in the side view mirrors. Also does not come with the lines to help guide you when backing up. They should include Rear Parking sensors along with the camera like Ford Fusion, Explorer, and Edge and the Kia Sorento and optima. Also available on many of the Hyundai vehicles. That camera is pretty useless at judging distances from the rear bumper in my opinion. Good for seeing what's behind you, but adding the sensors would take the guess work out of the distance between the car and another car or pole. Of course adding the lines would help greatly as well. Probably will show up on the redesigned 2014.
Like you I love our Highlander even though it lacks some of the features you might expect in a $40K vehicle. Such as Memory Seat settings, Cooled driver seat, and maybe a panoramic roof option. There are several othe things that I had on a loaded Mountaineer and what you can even get on the Sorento SX that you would expect on the Highlander. Enjoy your new ride. -
ohiodriver1 Posts: 6I bought a new 2012 Highlander Limited. Mostly I'm really pleased. But, I'm wondering whether any other 2012 owner has noticed the transmission seems to struggle to find the right gear when starting out and proceeding slowly forward? I've asked the service department and they say it's normal - tied to the sensors trying to maximize fuel efficiency. It doesn't clunk, but more of a hesitation. It doesn't happen when I'm fully accelerating... usually happens in parking lots/school zones/side streets after a stop.
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mtnman1 Westerville, OhioPosts: 383I have a 2012 Highlander Limited 4WD which my wife drives 95% of the time. I usually only drive it on the weekends or on trips like the one this coming weekend when we go to Pittsburgh to visit our families. We bought it back in May and only have about 3900 miles on it. I have not noticed any issues with the transmission. Is your's a FWD? Maybe that would make a difference. Since your Tag is Ohiodriver I am assuming you live in Ohio like myself where most people tend to buy the 4WD with the winters we sometimes get.
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Concerts (Backstage)
- Kurt talking with Ukrainian boy Pasha
- Kurt with Ballet West's Maestro Terrence Kern
- Kurt with Jason Castro and David Helfant
- At rehearsal in Liverpool with manager Kevin Raleigh "The Rockstar"
- My Road Manager Jim Runge "I don't care if you ARE Kurt Bestor. Kiss my ring!"
- Jim and Ellen. Dressed for success at my Ogden rehearsal
- Wanna impress Mr. Bestor? Don't dress like Aaron.
- At soundcheck of Paul Cardall Benefit Concert
- Practicing piano at Baldassin Pianos
- His Royal Drummerness Eric Valentine snapping yet another photo
- Jenny Oaks Baker after Idaho Falls Concert
- Kentucky Fried Bestor at intermission of Paul Cardall Concert
- Discussing show before Paul Cardall Concert
Concert Photos
- A Kurt Bestor CHristmas XXIV
- Carlitos del Puerto
- Under the Red Rocks in St. George, Utah
- Performing at Benefit Concert at La Caille
- Kurt Bestor Christmas Concert - SLC 08
- Jenny Oaks Baker performing "Ding Dong Merrily on High" Christmas 08
- Christmas 08 SLC - Kurt warming up before concert
- Whisperings Concert
- Signing Autographs after Concert
- Bestor - in touch with his Wisconsin roots!
- A Kurt Bestor Christmas XXI
Family/Home Photos
- Our answer to Bush's energy policy. Don't laugh - it gets 75 mpg!! (That's Petrina - my "Scooter Babe!")
- Our house in Salt Lake City. "Mi Casa Su Casa!"
- Petrina and Kurt at Sundance
- Ella Cecilie Bestor
In the Studio…
- David Archuleta and Kurt after recording a couple of songs
- Conducting Orchestra in Prague
- Producing David Archuleta via computer remote
- Conducting Orchestra in Prague
Media Appearances
Night at the Movies
- Practicing before Liverpool Show
- In front of the Cavern Pub where the Beatles first gigged!
- Rehearsing the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Press Photos
- Kurt with Jason Castro at 2010 Christmas Concert
- A Man and his Horn
- My First Billboard!
- Deseret News Photo Christmas 2009
- Photo from recent Deseret News Article
Publicity Shots
- Man with the Golden Horn!
- A Kurt Bestor Christmas XXII - publicity shot
- Kurt with vintage mike and groovy pocket square!
- At which end of this Fazioli piano do I sit?
- Striking an Elvis Pose
- Elvis Pose w/ fluglehorn
- At the wheel of my Fazioli!
- Introspective Kurt (or playing trumpet with forehead!)
- Feeling a bit sheepish in this shot!
- Trying to get a watch endorsement deal!
- My "Bad-Dude-No-Smile" Look
- Photo taken as part of podcast
- Photo taken as part of podcast with Dallas Graham
- Photo taken as part of podcast with Dallas Graham
- Photo taken as part of podcast with Dallas Graham
- Photo taken as part of podcast with Dallas Graham
- Photo taken as part of podcast with Dallas Graham
- Photo taken as part of podcast with Dallas Graham
- New Publicity shot 2008
- Recent photo shot in Emmigration Canyon - Salt Lake City
- Publicity shot 2008
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- Female and male Ostriches in Ol Pejata (Kenya)
- Purrfect Shot of Mother & Cub in Ol Pejata (Kenya)
- Lion cubs playing in Ol Pejata (Kenya)
- Baby Gorilla in Uganda
- Taking "pride" in their lion family! (Ol Pejata, Kenya)
- Daddy & Daughter on Safari
- A little close for comfort!
- A Sunset Worth Waiting For
- In Sunset Glow
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- Yearly Timpanogos Hike (August 2011)
- In a Wildflower field on Mount Timpanogos
- Who says Democrats aren't Patriotic?
- Taken on the "Road to the Sun" Glacier National Park, Montana
- Old Man on Mount Timpanogos
- Kurt & Petrina on Mount Timpanogos
- Mountain Goat on Mountain TImpanogos
- Mountain Goats in Glacier National Park
- Rapelling 70' in Baptist Draw (San Raphael Swell, Utah)
- Ella's first hike in Utah's Unitah Mountains
- Jill Miller, Michael Yei, Petrina, Julie Marple, & Giles Wallace in Southern Utah
- Going snorkeling in Zihuatanejo
- The view out of my tent at the San Raphael Swell
- Enjoying some "pow" in the Ruby Mountains
- On a hike above Brighton Ski Resort (Utah)
- Checking out this Anasazi Condo in Southern Utah
- Hell's Backbone Drive (Near Boulder, Utah)
- Hiking in Great Basin National Park
- Our campsite on the Great Western Trail off of Hell's Backbone. (Southern Utah)
- Hiking to the Bristlecone Pines at Great Basin National Park
- Picturesque lake in Glacier National Park, Montana
- The Big Night at the DNC 08
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- Lone tree near canyon ledge in San Raphael Swell in Utah
- Standing on the west side of Mount Timpanogos
- Snowshoeing up Parley's Canyon between SLC and Park City, Utah
- Salt Lake Valley from high up on Mount Timpanogos
- Kurt and Musician Friends in Prague
- Kurt and Ella on Playa del Ropa in Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- With Mexican Kids adoring Ella
- Kurt and fellow musician Richard Parkinson in Prague
- Mounting a Segway in Prague
- Hiking the Uintahs
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Nissan Xterra Manual Transmission Problems
phxjeff Posts: 4I drive a 2008 Off Road Xterra purchased new. First clutch went out at 4000 mile, second at 9000 miles third at 15000 miles and recent one at 24000 miles. First three were OEM. Fourth was a JWT clutch. Shop said flywheel was okay, but I suspect the flywheel should have been replaced. I am now trying a Centerforce system with new OEM flywheel. BTW, these flywheels are rather strange. They are several pieces and seem loose. I have driven standard transmission vehicles all my life including several muscle cars. I do not drive off the road, don't pull anything am retires so no rush hour stop and go. I do not ride the clutch. I think there must be a design problem, but just what has me baffled.
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milemaker Posts: 3'05 Xterra.
Shifter sticks either "up" or "down" when shifting to reverse. It seems totally random. One time it will push down and enter the shift gate no problem. Next time will not push down at all, resulting in no reverse. Next time remain pushed down. Seems to show up more after vehicle has been running. i.e. not first thing upon cold start. I have had it apart twice. The return spring is o.k, and I cleaned and greased the nylon "guide". Anybody else seeing this problem??? -
nomorenissan2 Posts: 1I bought my Xterra in June 2010 it is a 4x4 manual gearbox. I had to wait close on 3 months to get this heap as the dealership here in Florida didn't see the reason to have 4x4 suvs here in Florida as there is no use for them... I have been driving a stick since I got my driving license in Africa since I was 16 some 38 years ago. I actually learned to drive a stick at the age of 14 at my fathers factory where I drove a 1300cc datsun panel van (pick up truck) with column gears. At the age of 18 I went into the army where we used to have many Nissan Trucks that were converted into armored vehicles all sticks. I left Africa and went to the UK at the age of 25 where I drove Nissans all sorts of models till I left in 2006 and came to the USA. Well back to the Xterra after 14022 miles the clutch exploded completely no plate left at all the fly wheel had been blue hot I have pictures. Then at 16760 miles the gearbox had to be changed out as all the syncros had gone too and you could not change gears. Well since then I have complained of intermittent clutch slip which I think is contributed to it getting too hot and now the syncros are going again at 20800 miles. Of course according to the dealership I'm riding the clutch. At that my comment is mmmmm.. How come I have driven a stick for 38years now without any clutch or gearbox trouble ever, now its me. Not only that I also have a Nissan Versa the gearbox was taken out and replaced at less than 4000 miles and guess what the clutch is also begining to slip at 30000 miles. And just for the record for all of you American drivers of Nissan your car is very inferior to the models sold in Europe. Fuel milage is worse here safety features are pathectic here, suspension, gearbox etc etc I could go on for ever. By the way I also used to race road course in the UK and never blew a clutch whilst doing that either!
milemaker Posts: 3I will answer my own post as I have fixed this problem.
Turns out it was the small nylon bushing attached to the very bottom of the shifter. This bushing is what connects the shifter to the linkage. When you depress the shifter to enter the reverse safety gate this bushing is required to push down into the linkage bore. Mine was damaged...Somehow??...Anyway it was causing it to randomly stick in the bore. Unfortunately, this 50 cent bushing is not replaceable. New shifter required. $217.00 Canadian, 3 week wait. I also replaced the transmission top that the shifter and spring seat into. $ 58.00.
Shifts into reverse perfectly....For now :> -
sjoffroad Posts: 1I've got to chime in here and give my experience with my X. I bought it new in 07' and have abused it since. I've jumped it, I've towed an 18ft car hauler weighing over 6k lbs over 2000mi. I've towed 10k a few times around town. Its has had a hard life. I'm at 105k miles right now and just starting to feel the clutch give.
I've decided to purchase a JWT flywheel and clutch setup for its obvious benefits and reliability. Maybe I got lucky but I dont ever ride the clutch. I do religiously downshift to help the brakes out, So much so that when I changed out the brakes at 85k miles, the pads still looked new!
I seriously love this thing. Aside from a Battery and the fuel tank sending unit malfunctioning, this is the only major part I've purchased. So $900 for 105k miles is Well worth it. -
johnwaynext Posts: 12012 Xterra Pro 4-X
The ABS brake light comes on and goes off randomly. While it is on the vehicle will not engage in 4 wheel drive, when the light goes out it engages quickly into 4 wheel drive. My dealership is going to look at it next week. Has any one else had this issue come up? thanks.. -
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Re: [CT] [OS] IRAN/US/CT- Rep. King: Iran's U.N. reps are mostly spies
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Foreign emissaries are in the heart of the US' capability to collect. What
about precautions states take when sending a UN rep?
On 10/27/11 1:19 PM, scott stewart wrote:
Actually, what do you guys think of this as an S-weekly subject?
Everybody spies at the UN and the US spies on the foreigners there
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LOL. And the US does not use the UN for espionage? Give me a break!
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Subject: Re: [CT] [OS] IRAN/US/CT- Rep. King: Iran's U.N. reps are
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well, US congressmen on both sides sure don't want 'dialogue'
On 10/27/11 6:10 AM, Sean Noonan wrote:
October 26, 2011 5:39 PM
Rep. King: Iran's U.N. reps are mostly spies
WASHINGTON - New York Congressman Peter King says the U.S. should kick
out Iranian officials at the U.N. in New York and in Washington
because many of them are spies.
Speaking at a hearing Wednesday, the Democrat says such a move would
send a clear signal after the recent alleged Iranian plot to
assassinate the Saudi ambassador in Washington.
The U.S. and Iran have no diplomatic relations and thus there are no
Iranian diplomats in the U.S. except those attached to the U.N.
mission in New York. Iran maintains a fulltime U.N. ambassador and a
staff there. Although those diplomats are allowed to live in the U.S.
for that purpose, the U.N. is an independent international body and
the U.S. cannot simply kick out diplomats accredited there en masse.
While the chances of kicking out Iranian diplomats to the U.N. are
unlikely at best, that didn't stop the lawmaker from piling on the
Islamic republic over the alleged assassination plot.
"So you have the assassination of a foreign ambassador, you have the
willingness to kill hundreds of Americans -- this is an act of war,"
King said, according to Radio Free Europe. "I don't think we can just
do business as usual or even carry out sanctions as usual."
Another Democrat at the hearing, Miss. Rep. Bennie Thompson, offered a
more measured approach to the situation.
Thompson said: "We must not overstate nor overreact to the threat we
currently face from Iran."
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Events include Metro Jazz Voices performing "Four-part Harmony, Love Songs for Valentines" at Freedom Hall in Park Forest.
BAILEY'S: 17731 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, (708) 429-7955: Feb. 2, Gen X.
BLUE CHIP CASINO: 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, Ind., (219) 879-7711: Feb. 1 in Rocks Lounge, the Associates and the Outer Vibe; Feb. 1-2 in It's Vegas Baby!, the Naked Karate Girls; Feb. 2 in Rocks Lounge, Jim Bulanda (early) and Jamrose and BBI (late); Wednesdays in It's Vegas Baby!, Karaoke Wednesdays.
BOTTOMS UP BAR & GRILL: 1696 Thornton-Lansing Road, Lansing, (708) 418-3877: Fridays, My Kinda Friday with Jeremy & The Stoney Island Band; Feb. 2, the Hype; Thursdays, Thirsty Thursday Jam with Jeremy & The Stoney Island Band featuring Chris Karp and Danny Rantin Mcnantin.
THE BRAZEN HEAD: 13602 S. Cicero Ave., Crestwood, (708) 388-8862: Feb. 2, the Pack Rats; Feb. 7, Rick & Kevin Duo.
BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS: 700 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, (312) 427-1190: Feb. 1, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials with Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames and Dave Herrero; Feb. 2, Ana Popovic with Liz Mandeville; Feb. 3, Sunday Night Jazz Party (early) and Toronzo Cannon and the Cannonball Express (late); Feb. 4, jam hosted by Brother John; Feb. 5, Joanna Connor; Feb. 6, Reverend Raven and the Chainsmoking Altar Boys; Feb. 7, Dave Specter and the Bluebirds.
CD&ME: 23320 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, (815) 469-7315: Feb. 1, Laugh the Night Away series with comedians Dobie Maxwell and Mike Preston and music by the Weeds.
CHICAGO GAELIC PARK'S THE CARRAIG PUB: 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, (708) 687-9323: Feb. 1, Nick Gonzales with Brian Thoma; Feb. 2, Billy O'Donoghue; Thursdays, Irish Music Session.
CHICAGO STREET PUB: 75 N. Chicago St., Joliet, (815) 727-7171: Feb. 1, Chris Corkery; Feb. 7, the Paige DeChausse Duo.
CIVIC OPERA HOUSE: 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, (312) 827-5657: Through March 28, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents "La Boheme."
COOL RIVER DRAUGHT HOUSE & EATERY: 12622 W. 159th St., Homer Glen, (708) 301-8006: Fridays, Near Dark Entertainment presents College Night Rockstar Karaoke; Feb. 7, Showcase Jam & Open Mic.
ED & JOE'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA: 17332 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, (708) 532-3051: Feb. 1, Jay Stanek (solo acoustic folk, rock); Feb. 2, Moco Magana (Nick Gonzalez and friends); Feb. 7, open mike with John Perovich.
FITZGERALD'S: 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, (708) 788-2118: Feb. 1-2, C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana (zydeco); Tuesdays in the SideBar, open mike; Feb. 6, the SideBar Sessions with the New Standard Quartet (acoustic jazz in a new weekly series); Feb. 7, James McCandless and Ron Lazzeretti (Chicago songwriters in the tradition of Steve Goodman, John Prine and Bonnie Koloc).
FOUR WINDS CASINO RESORT'S HARD ROCK CAFE: 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, Mich., (866) 494-6371: Feb. 1, DJ Jimmy Beats; Feb. 2, the Neverly Brothers; Feb. 7, Mike Struwin.
FOX'S PIZZA ON WOLF: 11247 W. 187th St., Mokena, (708) 478-8888: Feb. 1-2, Todd & Connie's Acoustic Thing.
FRANKIE'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE: 9501 W. 171st St., Tinley Park, (708) 226-6996: Feb. 6, Frank Rossi Duo with Rossi on keyboard and accordion and Tim Skorupa as the singing drummer (dinner and dancing music on a night when there are two-for-one pasta specials).
FREEDOM HALL'S NATHAN MANILOW THEATRE: 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest, (708) 747-0580: Feb. 5, the Matinee and Senior Theatre series presents Metro Jazz Voices performing "Four-part Harmony, Love Songs for Valentines. "Detroit-based Metro Jazz Voices delivers a program of classic standards and love songs from the Great American Songbook to get you in the spirit of Valentine's Day," officials said. Tickets are $10.
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TRIBES ALEHOUSE & GRILL: 11220 W. Lincoln Highway, Mokena, (815) 464-0248: Wednesdays, acoustic open mike with John Condron.
ZANTE LOUNGE: 8888 W. 159th St., Orland Hills, (708) 364-0100: Feb. 1, Maggie Speaks.
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Brisbane to Fraser Island Adventure Drive takes you off the Bruce Highway to explore the back roads of the hinterland via the surf beaches of the Sunshine Coast, inland to explore the Noosa River everglades, Great Sandy Strait, Maryborough, Hervey Bay and on to your final destination, Fraser Island. Driving north from Brisbane there is an amazing array of iconic tourist attractions, this drive takes you on an adventure where you can experience some of the natural wonders of the Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast.
... moreThis drive is suitable for car or four wheel drive and is mainly on good sealed roads, however there are one or two minor unsealed roads so check routes and conditions before you leave. Let the adventure begin!
30 kilometres north of Brisbane, just off the Bruce Highway, your first wayside stop is Wild Horse Mountain Lookout. Be prepared for a 700 metre walk on paved path to the summit but the 360 degree panoramic view will make it all worthwhile.
Then onto the Sunshine Coast via Caloundra, Maroochydore and Noosa. From there leave the bustle and head toward Boreen Point on the Noosa River, where you can windsurf in amazing conditions or kayak, bushwalk or just relax and watch the kangaroos and birdlife while camping on the shores of Lake Cootharaba, From Boreen Point turn off to Elanda Point and enjoy a picturesque drive to Wolvi, then north east towards the Great Sandy Straits towns of Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach. Backtrack and turn off to the river-port city of Maryborough. On the way you can explore the quaint fishing villages of Poona, Maaroom, Boonooroo and Tuan.
You will find Maryborough delightful, well-preserved, full of heritage and history, art and culture, and worthy of further exploration. 35 kilometres north of Maryborough lies Hervey Bay, playground of the Humpback whale, with 11 kilometres of Esplanade, Hervey Bay is a city bursting with luxury and budget accommodation, quality restaurants, beachside cafes and water sports of every kind. Travel the short trip to River Heads to catch the ferry to unique World-Heritage listed Fraser Island.
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Distance | 450 Kilometres | Itinerary Route | One Way |
Mode of Travel | 4x4 Car Motorcycle | Level of Difficulty |
From Boreen Point you can visit Elanda Point Camping and Adventure Grounds where you can hire canoes, kayaks motor boats and even go on a guided canoe safari. There is a huge range of activities on offer.
When camping in the Cooloola National Park you must make a booking with the National Park Service. Cost is AUD5.00 per person per night. There are toilets only in the Cooloola National Park.
There are a couple of options to which way to go. From Elanda Point you can head north toward Gympie 40 kilometres) via Wolvi over Yellow Bridge. Note there is a few kilometres of unsealed road, a steep unsealed incline for 1.5 kilometres (a bit rough but a car can do it - slowly) and about 10 kilometres of good unsealed road. Always check road conditions before setting out.
This an adventure through natural rainforest and stunning rural landscapes and you may even spot a koala. There is a hall, amenities and large playground at Wolvi. You can also go to Pomona via Kin Kin (19 kilometres) and then head north from Kin Kin via Tin Can Bay Road.
Nestled between World-heritage listed Fraser Island and the natural beauty of Cooloola National Park, Rainbow Beach is just under one and half hours drive from Noosa and has some of the most amazing natural wonders of the world. Explore the coloured sands of Rainbow and let the view from the massive Carlo Sand Blow take your breath away. You can also skydive, para-glide, four wheel driving on the beach or scuba dive in one of Australia's top diving destinations - Double Island Point. You can catch a barge ride to Fraser Island or wait to catch the barge from River Heads near Hervey Bay where your journey ends.
Rainbow Beach has a bustling shopping precinct, a country style pub which serves great meals and accommodation ranging from camping to resort style apartments. You can also take a short detour to Tin Can Bay, (90 minutes south of Hervey Bay) a fishing and boating paradise, just off the southern tip of Fraser Island. Here you can feed the wild dolphins next to the boat ramp between 0700 and 0800. Poona, Tuan, Maaroom, Boonooroo and Tinannbar are also worthy of dropping in for a look around, fish or kayak.
After kicking back in Hervey Bay, it is time to venture to World Heritage listed Fraser Island, one of the natural wonders of the world. Your visit will take you to unforgettable places such as Central Station, home to more than 100 people in the 1920's timber logging days. Central Station is set in rainforest and showcases its history along with several forest walks to peaceful Wanggoolba Creek and Basin Lake. Magnificent Lake McKenzie, edged by pure silica sand, is one of the best known freshwater lakes and a popular swimming spot with visitors. To see one of the world's rare dune lakes visit Lake Wabby. The Butchulla indigenous people believe The Cathedrals - iconic cliffs of coloured sands - were permanently stained when the gods brushed up against them. Eli Creek pumps four million litres of water into the ocean every hour and is the largest freshwater creek along the eastern side of the island and a great water playground! You can join other tourists in Champagne Pools where waves crash over the rocks and stop to have your photo taken at the Maheno wreck.
The first stop on your adventure is Wild Horse Mountain Lookout, 30 kilometres north of Brisbane just off the Bruce Highway at exit 171. Here you can walk 700 metres to the summit and enjoy the 360 degree panoramic view from the excellent lookout. This paved walk is steep so take it easy.
Rejoin the Bruce Highway, head north and turn right to Caloundra and follow the coast all the way along to Noosa Heads. On this journey you will pass iconic tourist attractions, stunning surf beaches, cafes, art galleries, and more - there for you to explore and enjoy, so the journey will be as long or as short as you wish.
From Noosa you will turn off at Tewantin to Boreen Point, on Lake Cootharaba, following the signs. Nestled lakeside, Boreen Point has excellent camping facilities among Mother Natures best. Kick back, windsurf the windswept lake, take canoe guided tours, fish, sail or stroll lakeside.
Here can be your first nights stay at camping spots or holiday accommodation. You can visit Elanda Point Camping ground which is surrounded by wildlife and birdlife and is the beginning of the Noosa Everglades, a stunning spot to explore.
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End at: | 46 Queen Street, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia |
Distance: | 156 km |
Duration: | 1 hour 47 mins |
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Distance: | 287 km |
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Players can't have a mediocre first year, change a few things under a good coach, have a great couple years and sign a monster bonus?
Of course they can, but their lifetime stats are their lifetime stats. They don't get to have the mediocre years removed from the record.
I guess I don't understand how knowing the first 4 months of a product's life is really applicable to your experience if you didn't suffer thru those first four months yourself. YP(erception)MV, I guess.
It goes towards how the company performs, its decision making, and its strategies. When I buy a product, I'm choosing to reward a company for its efforts. If the product turns out to be a lemon, then that company has failed to uphold their end of the deal and has not made good on their promise.
Do you want to buy from a company that puts out a not-ready-for-primetime product and relies on you to help fix it? Or do want to buy from a company that thoroughly tests a product and makes sure it's right before putting in the hands of its customers?
The full history is important.
D* shipped junk to the early customers, but they did stand behind their promise and made a decent effort to make things right.
They are still shipping junk to some of us. To me, that means they haven't learned their lesson very well, and they're greedy.
Getting back to the analogy, I think at this point the HR20 is Darryl Strawberry.
It can be one of the best there is, but it can also be something you really can't rely on very much.


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We're a nation obsessed with thinness (yet ironically obese) and celebrity weight wars are a favorite fixation. When an actress slims down too much, we race to label her anorexic, but God forbid she gains five pounds or we'll take a picture of her bottom and magnify her cellulite on the cover of a magazine.
The following five women know the cover of a tabloid all too well, and the accompanying headline usually reads something like, "Actress Packs on Pounds" or "Starlet Suddenly Skinny."
We're not talking about celebrities who pack on the pounds or whittle their waistlines for a movie role but about those who (despite fame and fortune) just can't seem to keep their weight in check.
Think you've heard it all when it comes to celebrity weight wars? Read on for our top five celebrity yo-yo dieters ...
No. 5: Jennifer Love Hewitt
OK, so this lovely actress was never really that big, but her weight wars have certainly been public nonetheless.
In her youth, Love was the celebrity that every girl wanted to be and every guy wanted to be with. She managed to keep a slim (albeit curvy) figure over the years, but more recent less-than-flattering tabloid photos of Love in her swimsuit revealed that this "Ghost Whisperer" had become more than pleasantly plump.
In response, Love claimed to be proud of her curves, but (not surprisingly) the unflattering photos were followed a few months later by a cover shot in which she had nixed the flab (with a headline that promised to divulge how she'd lost 20 pounds).
While she's not the first celeb to fluctuate in weight, with that naturally curvy frame, we wouldn't be surprised if Love continues to struggle with the scale.
No. 4: Janet Jackson
Her late brother may have been the king of pop, but Janet Jackson is the undisputed queen of yo-yo dieting.
Despite a successful career, this pop star/actress has had her ups and downs (on the scale that is). One minute she's sporting rock-hard abs on tour and the next day her frumpalicious frame is consuming the cover of a tabloid. A plus-size Janet even appeared on the big screen in the 1996 comedy "The Nutty Professor."
According to interviews, Jackson has struggled with her weight since age 10, when television producers asked her to drop pounds for a role. More recently, Janet packed on the pounds for a movie role (supposedly), but the project fell through.
Amazingly, Janet always manages to drop the weight (reportedly thanks to a strict diet of lean protein and veggies), but she doesn't seem to know how to keep it off.
No. 3: Carnie Wilson
Carnie Wilson has made a career out of being a fat celebrity. Since her initial fame and fortune as part of the 1980s rock trio Wilson Phillips, Carnie has been best known for her struggles with the scale.
In 1999, Carnie topped the scale at more than 300 pounds before undergoing a very public gastric bypass surgery. An initial success (she lost more than 150 pounds), Carnie's weight has fluctuated ever since, exacerbated by two pregnancies. In 2006, she joined the cast of "Celebrity Fit Club" and shed some pounds, but the diet didn't stick and she's now eating her way back to her presurgery weight.
Carnie might be ridiculed for her weight issues, but without them, she might not have a career at all. Her most recent jobs include hosting "The Newlywed Game" on GSN and starring in her own reality series called "Carnie Wilson Unstapled."
No. 2: Kirstie Alley
Best known for her role on the TV show "Cheers," in her heyday Kirstie Alley also had one hot little figure.
Don't believe us? Check out "A Bunny's Tale" (1984), in which she goes undercover as a Playboy bunny. Kirstie's character may have been just trying to get the scoop, but with that body, we wouldn't question whether she belonged in Hugh's mansion.


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The people come to Zin, They murmur for water, Moses directed to smite the rock, The infirmity of Moses and Aaron. (1-13) The Israelites are refused a passage through Edom. (14-21) Aaron reigns the priest's office to Eleazar, and dies in mount Hor. (22-29)
Verses 1-13 After thirty-eight years' tedious abode in the wilderness, the armies of Israel advanced towards Canaan again. There was no water for the congregation. We live in a wanting world, and wherever we are, must expect to meet with something to put us out. It is a great mercy to have plenty of water, a mercy which, if we found the want of, we should more own the worth of. Hereupon they murmured against Moses and Aaron. They spake the same absurd and brutish language their fathers had done. It made their crime the worse, that they had smarted so long for the discontent and distrusts of their fathers, yet they venture in the same steps. Moses must again, in God's name, command water out of a rock for them; God is as able as ever to supply his people with what is needful for them. But Moses and Aaron acted wrong. They took much of the glory of this work of wonder to themselves; "Must we fetch water?" As if it were done by some power or worthiness of their own. They were to speak to the rock, but they smote it. Therefore it is charged upon them, that they did not sanctify God, that is, they did not give to him alone that glory of this miracle which was due unto his name. And being provoked by the people, Moses spake unadvisedly with his lips. The same pride of man would still usurp the office of the appointed Mediator; and become to ourselves wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. Such a state of sinful independence, such a rebellion of the soul against its Saviour, the voice of God condemns in every page of the gospel.
Verses 14-21 The nearest way to Canaan from the place where Israel encamped, was through the country of Edom. The ambassadors who were sent returned with a denial. The Edomites feared to receive damage by the Israelites. And had this numerous army been under any other discipline than that of the righteous God himself, there might have been cause for this jealousy. But Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing; and now the hatred revived, when the blessing was about to be inherited. We must not think it strange, if reasonable requests be denied by unreasonable men, and if those whom God favours be affronted by men.
Verses 22-29 God bids Aaron prepare to die. There is something of displeasure in these orders. Aaron must not enter Canaan, because he had failed in his duty at the waters of strife. There is much of mercy in them. Aaron, though he dies for his transgression, dies with ease, and in honour. He is gathered to his people, as one who dies in the arms of Divine grace. There is much significancy in these orders. Aaron must not enter Canaan, to show that the Levitical priesthood could make nothing perfect; that must be done by bringing in a better hope. Aaron submits, and dies in the method and manner appointed; and, for aught that appears, with as much cheerfulness as if he had been going to bed. It was a great satisfaction to Aaron to see his son, who was dear to him, preferred; and his office preserved and secured: especially, to see in this a figure of Christ's everlasting priesthood. A good man would desire, if it were the will of God, not to outlive his usefulness. Why should we covet to continue any longer in this world, than while we may do some service in it for God and our generation?
Numbers 20:1-29 . THE DEATH OF MIRIAM.
1. Then came the children of Israel . . . into the desert of Zin in the first month--that is, of the fortieth year (compare Numbers 20:22 Numbers 20:23 , with Numbers 33:38 ). In this history only the principal and most important incidents are recorded, those confined chiefly to the first or second and the last years of the journeyings in the wilderness, thence called Et-Tih. Between Numbers 19:22 and Numbers 20:1 there is a long and undescribed interval of thirty-seven years.
the people abode in Kadesh--supposed to be what is now known as Ain-el-Weibeh, three springs surrounded by palms. of thirty-eight years ( Deuteronomy 1:19 ). The old generation had nearly all died, and the new one encamped in it with the view of entering the promised land, not, however, as formerly on the south, but by crossing the Edomite region on the east.
Miriam died there--four months before Aaron [ Numbers 33:38 ].
2-13. there was no water for the congregation--There was at Kadesh a fountain, En-Mishpat ( Genesis 14:7 ), and at the first encampment of the Israelites there was no want of water. It was then either partially dried up by the heat of the season, or had been exhausted by the demands of so vast a multitude.
6. Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly--Here is a fresh ebullition of the untamed and discontented spirit of the people. The leaders fled to the precincts of the sanctuary, both as an asylum from the increasing fury of the highly excited rabble, and as their usual refuge in seasons of perplexity and danger, to implore the direction and aid of God.
8. Take the rod--which had been deposited in the tabernacle ( Numbers 17:10 ), the wonder-working rod by which so many miracles had been performed, sometimes called "the rod of God" ( Exodus 4:20 ), sometimes Moses' ( Numbers 20:11 ) or Aaron's rod ( Exodus 7:12 ).
10. [Moses] said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?--The conduct of the great leader on this occasion was hasty and passionate ( Psalms 106:33 ). He had been directed to speak to the rock [ Numbers 20:8 ], but he smote it twice [ Numbers 20:11 ] in his impetuosity, thus endangering the blossoms of the rod, and, instead of speaking to the rock, he spoke to the people in a fury.
11. the congregation drank, and their beasts--Physically the water afforded the same kind of needful refreshment to both. But from a religious point of view, this, which was only a common element to the cattle, was a sacrament to the people ( 1 Corinthians 10:3 1 Corinthians 10:4 )--It possessed a relative sanctity imparted to it by its divine origin and use.
12. The Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, &c.--The act of Moses in smiting twice betrayed a doubt, not of the power, but of the will of God to gratify such a rebellious people, and his exclamation seems to have emanated from a spirit of incredulity akin to Sarai's ( Genesis 18:13 ). These circumstances indicate the influence of unbelief, and there might have been others unrecorded which led to so severe a chastisement.
13. This is the water of Meribah--The word "Kadesh" is added to it [ Deuteronomy 32:51 ] to distinguish it from another Meribah ( Exodus 17:7 ).
14-16. Moses sent messengers . . . to the king of Edom--The encampment at Kadesh was on the confines of the Edomite territory, through which the Israelites would have had an easy passage across the Arabah by Wady-el-Ghuweir, so that they could have continued their course around Moab, and approached Palestine from the east [ROBERTS]. The Edomites, being the descendants of Esau and tracing their line of descent from Abraham as their common stock, were recognized by the Israelites as brethren, and a very brotherly message was sent to them.
17. we will go by the king's highway--probably Wady-el-Ghuweir [ROBERTS], through which ran one of the great lines of road, constructed for commercial caravans, as well as for the progress of armies. The engineering necessary for carrying them over marshes or mountains, and the care requisite for protecting them from the shifting sands, led to their being under the special care of the state. Hence the expression, "the king's highway," which is of great antiquity.
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21. Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border, &c.--A churlish refusal obliged them to take another route. see also 1 Samuel 14:47 , 2 Samuel 8:14 , which describe the retribution that was taken.)
22. the children of Israel . . . came unto mount Hor--now Gebel Haroun, the most striking and lofty elevation in the Seir range, called emphatically "the mount" ( Numbers 20:28 ). It is conspicuous by its double top.
24-28. Aaron shall be gathered unto his people--In accordance with his recent doom, he, attired in the high priest's costume, was commanded to ascend that mountain and die. But although the time of his death was hastened by the divine displeasure as a punishment for his sins, the manner of his death was arranged in tenderness of love, and to do him honor at the close of his earthly service. His ascent of the mount was to afford him a last look of the camp and a distant prospect of the promised land. The simple narrative of the solemn and impressive scene implies, though it does not describe, the pious resignation, settled faith, and inward peace of the aged pontiff.
26. strip Aaron of his garments--that is, his pontifical robes, in token of his resignation. (See Isaiah 22:20-25 ).
put them on his son--as the inauguration into his high office. Having been formerly anointed with the sacred oil, that ceremony was not repeated, or, as some think, it was done on his return to the camp.
28. Aaron died there in the top of the A tomb has been erected upon or close by the spot where he was buried.
29. When all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead--Moses and Eleazar were the sole witnesses of his departure ( Numbers 20:28 ). According to the established law, the new high priest could not have been present at the funeral of his father without contracting ceremonial defilement ( Leviticus 21:11 ). But that law was dispensed with in the extraordinary circumstances. The people learned the event not only from the recital of the two witnesses, but from their visible signs of grief and change; and this event betokened the imperfection of the Levitical priesthood ( Hebrews 7:12 ).
they mourned for Aaron thirty days--the usual period of public and solemn mourning.


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What some call the flu and others consider just a severe cold or yet others say is an upper respiratory infection or perhaps even a simple bout with sinusitis is not necessarily the point.
The point is sick is sick.
Some even label it "the crud." It is an apt description because "the crud," by most interpretations, means this: "I don't feel well. So don't come near me because you might get it, too."
Ours is not an attempt to make light of a serious situation. We use these analogies to point to the importance of getting a flu vaccine. Getting this "shot" as some call it, or perhaps the nasal mist, is not 100 percent foolproof in warding off a genuine case of influenza, but it reduces the chances considerably. And most importantly, the vaccine can lessen the severity of such an illness if it is contracted.
Those who follow the headlines — and especially over the past week — understand the traditional mid-winter spread of influenza is already upon us. Normally, regional outbreaks don't start popping up until late January or early February. As we are being told, this year it's already here.
Everybody with a finger on the pulse of seasonal illness is saying it. These include folks like local, state and federal health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, and most recently the East Tennessee Region of the American Red Cross has weighed in.
According to these folks, and most likely other health professionals as well, widespread flu activity is already being reported in virtually all states. These are not limited to the colder Northeast, Midwest and Great Plains regions whose winters are seemingly twice as long as ours in Southeast Tennessee. Several Southern states are included in this season's early spread of "crud," among them being Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and yes, the Volunteer State.
As of Jan. 10, health officials were blaming the flu for the deaths of at least 20 children nationwide. This is not only a heartbreak, it is unacceptable given the vast availability of the flu vaccine in every state in the country.
Obviously, some do not receive — nor do they want — flu vaccines for any number of reasons. Some might base their decisions on religious grounds. Some might not have access to insurance and don't want to spend the money, even at a reduced rate through local health departments or employers. And others claim getting the vaccine ironically lands them a case of the flu within a few days.
Their reasons are many, but none can justify the threat that such decisions pose on others. When people get the flu — whether or not they receive the vaccine — they act as vessels for the spread of the serious illness if they come into contact with others.
Medical professionals offer this advice to those who are sick: Stay home. Get some rest. Allow your body time to heal. Don't go out among other people.
For those whose busy lifestyles won't allow such inactivity, or for those who are just plain stubborn, follow these practices: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, not with your hands. When necessary, cough into the elbow when tissues are not available. Wash hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand-rub. Avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth.
But here are the three soundest pieces of advice we have come across for those who don't want to get the flu and those who don't want to give the flu.
No. 1: Get a flu shot.
No. 2: Get a flu shot.
No. 3: Get a flu shot.
Don't know where to get one? Look around. They're everywhere — the Bradley County Health Department, pharmacies at every corner, walk-in clinics, your doctor's office and in many cases employers are sponsoring them at the worksite.
A genuine case of the flu is bad stuff.
Giving it to someone else makes it even worse.
Don't be a crud by spreading "the crud."


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(UPDATED COVERAGE, Feb. 4) The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to a plan that substantially raises prices for imported Mexican fresh tomatoes, but the association representing U.S. importers said the plan is unreasonable.
The Commerce Department announced the plan on Feb. 2. It sets different floor prices during summer and winter, and also specifies prices for open field/adapted environment and controlled environment production. The plan is not final; comments will be accepted on it until Feb. 11 at the Department of Commerce Import Administration website.
The Commerce Department will consider the comments and release a final version by March 4.
Despite widespread media coverage of a U.S.-Mexico trade war averted, however, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, which represents companies that import Mexican tomatoes, is critical of the details in the plan. The FPAA was not involved in the negotiations and president Lance Jungmeyer said it's not a reasonable solution.
Jungmeyer said many Nogales, Ariz., distributors were initially optimistic when learning Feb. 2 of the agreement maintaining suspension agreement. When more details were released, however, growing numbers of U.S. importers and distributors became worried about the effect of the size of the price increases on buyer and consumer demand.
"A price increase this high gives the U.S. industry more room to maneuver, it gives them plenty of room to sell at 10 cents (per pound) below that floor price all day and essentially keep Mexico out of the market," he said Feb. 4.
The Commerce Department news release on the agreement paints a different picture.
"I am pleased that we were able to come to an agreement on fresh tomato imports from Mexico that restores stability and confidence to the U.S. tomato market and meets the requirements of U.S. law," Francisco Sánchez, under secretary of commerce for international trade, said in a news release.
"The draft agreement raises reference prices substantially, in some cases more than double the current reference price for certain products, and accounts for changes that have occurred in the tomato market since the signing of the original agreement," he said in the release.
U.S. growers were unhappy with current floor prices for Mexican tomatoes and in 2012 requested the end of a suspension agreement that set those prices since 1996, stopping an anti-dumping investigation.