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And it's not just happening in Harvey. Unprocessed rape kits (a set of tools used by medical professionals to collect physical evidence from a victim's body after a sexual assault allegation) are epidemic throughout Illinois and across the U.S.
Rape cases are notoriously underreported and difficult to pursue for a variety of reasons. Many in authoritative positions blame a victim's so-called "provocative" clothing as enticing the rapist. Others discount girls, women and some men who have survived date or spousal rape, or situations deemed "messy" by law enforcement, such as those with drugs involved or if the victim is a prostitute.
Even if a survivor came forward and went to a hospital to have a rape kit performed, it was up to the police detective who received the kit to decide whether it should be submitted as evidence and tested for DNA.
But in 2010, a two-year investigation by Human Rights Watch (HRW) found that many Illinois police simply shelved the rape kits, creating a backlog that went unnoticed for decades. Based on 127 of 264 jurisdictions in Illinois, HRW found that of 7,494 rape kits booked into evidence since 1995, only 1,474 could be confirmed as tested. This indicated that 80 percent of rape kits were never examined by the state; without a rape kit, investigations are stopped in their tracks.
In light of that evidence being made public, Illinois took a historic step in 2010: it enacted the Sexual Assault Evidence Submission Act "in response to mounting concerns that law enforcement agencies aren't automatically submitting physical evidence for inclusion in sexual assault investigations," according to the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
"It's been a historical problem to have survivors come forward," Attorney General Lisa Madigan says. "They didn't feel like their crime was being investigated. This is a way of pursuing justice on their behalf."
The law, the first of its kind in the U.S. for such strong rape kit reform, requires that every booked rape kit be tracked and sent to an Illinois State Police crime lab. It also set a timeline for processing more than 4,000 untested rape kits from various counties across Illinois.
"Without the law," Ms. Madigan says, "a person, most likely a child or woman, would have gone to the ER, endured the physiological trauma of being sexually assaulted and having a rape kit, and it wouldn't have guaranteed that the kit would be analyzed by the lab. This law ensures justice for a horrible crime."
It's an idea that's catching on: in spring of 2012, a bipartisan group, including Illinois Senator Mark Kirk, introduced the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (SAFER) Act "to audit and reduce the backlog of untested rape kits sitting in the possession of law enforcement agencies across the country," which experts have pegged as high as 400,000.

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According to www.todayonline.com., Pope Benedict is setting the record straight that "the ox and the donkey — regular fixtures around the manger — are latter-day inventions nowhere to be seen in the gospels."
In addressing the birth of Jesus of Nazareth as well as myths surrounding the newly born infant Jesus in a manger with Mary and Joseph, the Pope states in his latest book on the life of Christ, "In the gospels there is no mention of animals."
Nevertheless, the Vatican will continue to include animals in the nativity scenes set up in St. Peter's Square, according to the online article. It went on to say, "Pope Benedict concedes that the tradition is here to stay, stating, 'No nativity scene will give up its ox and donkey.'"
In analyzing the moment angels descended to tell shepherds the son of God was lying in a manger, the article said, "In a blow to fans of the carol, 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,' Pope Benedict writes: 'According to the evangelist, the angels 'said' this."
The pope added that "Jesus' birth date was off by a few years after a sixth century monk made an error in his calculations," the article stated. Did you know that no animals are mentioned at the scene of the birth of Christ at Luke 2:7 or that the angels are not described at Luke 2:13-14 as singing, but "saying" "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men of good will"? — Douay-Rheims Version.
Even the birth date of Jesus is said to be off due to an error in calculations. For some believers, such fallacies have raised concerns about the possibility of other unscriptural ideas associated with the birth of Christ.
For example, does the Bible ever mention there were only three wise men who came to visit Jesus? Read Matthew chapter 2:1-10 and notice it never gives a number. This too is a misconception. Look carefully at Matthew 2:11 and notice that by the time these wise men arrived with gifts, Jesus was no longer a babe in a manger but described as a child in a "house." So, Scripturally speaking, they were not even present on the night Jesus was born.
As far as the monk's miscalculation about the year Jesus was born, there is an even more disturbing miscalculation. According to Luke 2:8, on the night Jesus was born there were "shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night." — New King James Version. Most Bible scholars agree that this description does not fit the cold, rainy season of December in Jerusalem as described in Scriptures like Ezra 10:9, 13 and Jeremiah 36:22.
Biblical scholar Joseph Mede was quoted as saying, "Christ could not be born in the depth of winter. Again, at the time of Christ's birth, the shepherds lay abroad watching with their flocks in the night time; but this was not likely to be in the middle of winter. And if any shall think the winter wind was not so extreme in these parts, let him remember the words of Christ in the gospel, 'Pray that your flight be not in the winter.' (Matt. 24:20) If the winter was so bad a time to flee in, it seems no fit time for shepherds to lie in the fields in, and women and children to travel in." — "The Two Babylons."
Regarding the date Dec. 25, Pope John Paul II admitted on Dec. 22, 1993, "On that day in pagan antiquity, the birthday of the 'invincible Sun' was celebrated to coincide with the winter solstice. It seemed logical and natural to Christians to replace that feast with the celebration of the only and true Sun, Jesus Christ."
The New Catholic Encyclopedia acknowledges, "The date of Christ's birth is not known. The Gospels indicate neither the day nor the month. On Dec. 25, 274, Aurelian had proclaimed the sun-god principal patron of the empire."
A press release from the Vatican stated, "The festival of Christmas appeared for the first time in 354 (A.D.)" If all these statements are true, that means — Scripturally speaking — on the undocumented night Jesus was born, there were no animals, no angels singing, no three wise men, no people giving gifts and, consequently, no star suspended over a manger to mark the birth of our Lord.
In his book, "The Trouble With Christmas," author Tom Flynn said, "An enormous number of traditions we now associate with Christmas have their roots in pre-Christian pagan religious traditions. Once we dispose of the pre-Christian elements, most of what remains is post-Christian, rather than authentically Christian, in origin."
Would Jesus encourage his followers to merge true worship with such pagan customs, deceptive images and misconceptions for the sake of honoring a holiday tradition? You decide. At Matthew 15:3, Jesus asked the religious leaders of his day, "Why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?" — New International Version.
How would you answer such a question? By asking ourselves "What would Jesus do?" we might start a much greater tradition — that of constantly improving our worship to God.
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The Mudra Necklace kit came with everything I needed: yarn, beads, pendant, clasps, and the bead threader. |
All of the beads, ready to go! |
Modeling my Mudra. :) |
My finished Mudra Necklace. |
The Mudra Necklace kit came with everything I needed: yarn, beads, pendant, clasps, and the bead threader. |
All of the beads, ready to go! |
Modeling my Mudra. :) |
My finished Mudra Necklace. |
I have made little owl socks with teeny beads for eyes. Not too difficult, maybe this should be my next step.
I recently knitted a Butin necklace by Laura and I love it! This was my first experience knitting with beads and I'd love to knit more of her designs. The Mudra necklace is next on my list!
I've made a beautiful beaded drop stitch scarf and I love it! It wn a 2nd place ribbon at the fair! I've also signed up for Laura's mystery beaded shawl on Ravelry. Can't wait to start.
I haven't tried beaded knitting yet, but I want to. I love the Butin earrings.
I have a few kits in my stash,but my favorite beading project will be the Trapeze Mystery KAL as this will be the first time I'm learning beading! Thank you Laura and JBW for this opportunity!
I love knitting beads and recently worked with purple beads and hope to work more with other beads.
I like the Undulating Waves scarf. Thank you for the giveaway.
My favorite beaded project is the only one I have tried, and it was a crocheted bracelet by Alice Merlino. I would love to try knitting with beads, and the Mudra Cuff looks like it would be a great way to start!
I forget exactly what they are called, but I have made several necklaces that are actually beaded knit pouches. Size 00 needles! They were fun to make, but honestly, havent worn them much!
I keep wanting to try knitting with beads, but just haven't tried it yet. That Aeolian Shawl is gorgeous and since I've been on a shawl making spree lately, I might have to try that one. Thanks for the giveaway.
My favorite beaded design is one I saw on Ravelry, called 'Caladan'. It is a beaded shawl worked in watery colors. If you've ever read the 'Dune' series of books, Caladan is a beautiful water world, and the shawl is beautiful too.
I knit Laura nelkins beaded diamond cuff bracelet, and loved it- both the process and the result!
I've just finished knitting Laura's Pioneer Cuff - I'm taking her Knitting With Beads course on Craftsy. I finished her other shawl knitting course - it was fabulous - she is such a great teacher! - I learned so much - and I decided I wanted to learn more - so now I am starting the first shawl with the beads in the fringe. What a lot more to learn! So, I guess up til now, that's my favourite! I would love to try her jewelry because everything else I've knitted that she has designed has been amazing! (I bought a couple of patterns from her website as well)
I have the ribband kit. I love it. Hope I do win.
All her kits are gorgeous but my favorite is the Butin Collar in Mineralogy. Thanks for the opportunity.
I love the Ice Queen cowl by Romi Hill, but I think this necklace would be a beautiful way to start beaded knitting. It seems inevitable to learn beaded knitting since I studied jewelry-making in college and also love to knit. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have the beads and yarn to make a beaded scarf but haven't worked up the nerve to try it yet. This project sounds like a good way to start.
I love the ribband in plum!
I love the necklace, it's beautiful. I've never tried beads, but have been wanting to learn. This looks like the perfect project.
I'm knitting the raven shawl with 8/0 seed beads, and it is stunning! I'm totally appreciating the power of beads now.
I would love to knit with beads - this would be my first jewelry project. esea on ravelry
I have been eyeing these kits since they became available! I crochet with beads, and this would be a perfect introduction to knitting with beads.
I don't have a lot of experience knitting with beads. I took a class at my LYS for a Sivia Harding Moonrise necklace and I really like how it turned. Planning to join Laura's MKAL; stuck on picking out the right beads. I love the Mudra designs and plan to put them both in the queue.
Honestly, I've always avoided using beads in my projects. I guess I've always felt it would slow me down!
I loved knitting the Butin Collar and matching earrings.
I love Laura Nelkin's designs. I had so much fun knitting her Butin Collar. She picks the perfect color beads to go with special yarn. These kits are the best!
Just love the Mudra Necklace. I've never worked with beads in my knitting, can't wait to give this a try. Besides knitting, I dabble in stained glass and got to thinking, I could make the necklace and incorporate one of my fused pendants with the necklace. Great post Rachel!
I made a beautiful beaded bag that was so much fun to do. I love Laura's kits, and would love to try one.
I've never knit with beads, but I am always tempted to pick up one of Laura's kits every time I see them as I walk out of the shop. The Butin Collar is so pretty and it would be nice to wear some knitting, even when it's 100 degrees outside!
I guess my favorite beaded project would be the Aeolian Shawl that you knit for your wedding ;) That said, I would love to try one of these kits.
Lovely! I made a Butin kit a few months ago and LOVED it (still do), so that may be my favorite. So far.
I made the Butin collar and love it. I'm also taking Laura's knitting with beads class and learning so much.
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I complained again about the slowness of my HR20-700 and here's the solutions they gave me:
So, 1 basically says not to use the DRV as DVR; 2 and 3 say that they know they put some functions in the receivers that makes them run slow so I should disable them. Why aren't they disabled by default or removed altogether?
Again on suggestion 1, I had to replace my receiver few weeks ago and with now shows in the playlist and no SL it was quite fast. As soon as I have added 2 SL it slowed down to a crawl. So it might be true that SL cause the slowness just the solution given is idiotic.
The number of Series Links seems to have absolutely no adverse effect on the HRs. Several of my 12 HRs have 50 SLs and, except for the problems caused by the HD GUI, I see no problems with my HRs whether they have twenty or fifty SLs. I don't have any 21 series HRs except for a rarely used 21-200, and I wouldn't have another 21 in my home under any circumstances. I'd rather buy my replacements on eBay or CL.


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It's not about playing the ditz – it's about showing interest.
The art of flirting is very simple, yet misunderstood. It's one of the top three questions I get as a dating coach: "How do I flirt?" When you have the formula, you'll master it in no time.
Have you ever noticed how in beer commercials the bombshell woman is always the same prototype: an hourglass figure, large luminous eyes, long luscious locks, full wet lips and long legs? She then strides gracefully but confidently through the room, with a little hint of va-va-voom but not too much, slightly smirking and oblivious to her jaw-dropping onlookers. And of course, she usually never says a word; if she does, it's a witty one-liner delivered in a sultry voice.
The truth is, while she may the embodiment of the ideal physical type, she's least likely to be approached by a man at a party or a bar. Why? She projects the perception that she's unapproachable. Men, fearing rejection, will almost certainly pass her by for someone who seems more available (enter the smiling, girl-next-door type!). So, how do you look approachable and flirt?
A study done by Albert Mehrabian at UCLA proved something incredibly interesting: 93 percent of how people form a first impression is through non-verbal communication like body language, facial expression, tone of voice, posture and appearance. A great way to 'show interest' and make a great 'interested' first impression is to soften up your body language. An easy mnemonic device, 'SOFTEN UP,' helps us remember how to do that:
S = Smile
O = Open Body Language
F = Forward Lean
T = Touch Appropriately
E = Eye Contact
N = Nodding
U = Undivided Attention
P = Positive
Smile If you can remember one tip in your interactions with men, it should be "Smile!" You're probably thinking, Yeah, yeah – I've heard that a million times. We've all heard it, but the women who do for real are the ones who often attract men. Smiling is a universal sign of friendliness/happiness – even babies stare longer at photos of smiling people!
Open Body Language is really important. Don't cross your arms over your chest or sit with your arms folded on the table. It subliminally tells our male friends that we might be guarded, bored or disinterested (even if we're just feeling chilly – be mindful of this one)!
Forward Leaning is especially important if you're sitting down. It indicates interest! Leaning back in your chair will likely tell the person that you may be bored/not so interested in them.
Eye Contact Eyes are the windows to our souls! Look at him and often. A good rule of thumb is to try to look at the person's face/into their eyes for about 60 percent of the time. You don't have to stare or feel unnatural – creepy stares are no good!
Touching Appropriately is key. MRI studies show how people's brains 'light up' when touched (appropriately, on the elbow, arm, shoulder or back). Think about it: when someone touches you appropriately, it usually feels pretty nice, because it feels like they like you!
Nodding is really important. Not nodding like an eager toddler – but just subtly. It tells the man that you agree with him, are listening and like him.
Undivided Attention Put your cell phone away, on silent. Don't check it when he's around! And, don't stare at other cute guys that walk into the bar or restaurant. Guys, like us, have a really sensitive radar for this.
Stay Positive! Leave your emotional and conversational baggage at home. Now is not the time to talk about how much you dislike your job, siblings, ex, anything. You don't need to be a 'Pollyanna,' but just talk about things that you like or are passionate about. People want to be around fun, positive people.
Flirting is connecting with someone and showing him that you're interested. It's not about flipping your hair and looking ditzy. Look approachable, available, happy and interested – and you'll be well on your way to meeting lots more men than before!


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Having spent the past 20 years creating a mini fashion world grounded in classic American roots - fashioned with a twist - Steven Alan has quietly emerged an uncommon fashion pioneer. Upon opening his first retail store in 1994, Steven sold pieces from an eclectic group of emerging designers, becoming known for his keen eye. In 1999, Steven launched his first men's collection, including his now signature Reverse Seam Shirt, followed by a women's collection soon after. The collections build upon the same curatorial point of view using authentic fabrics and precise tailoring along with thoughtful details- resulting in easily wearable, refined casual looks.
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Relaxed shirtdress with short boxy sleeves and a tie belt to cinch the waist. Mandarin collar, two front patch pockets and button front placket. Straight skirt hits above the knee.
Comes in yarn dyed Japanese chambray or oversized plaid with slub cotton-linen yarns.
• gathers at front shoulders & across back yoke
• side seam pockets
• chambray: 100% cotton
• plaid: 50% cotton, 50% linen
• made in USA
• model wears size Small
• model's height: 5'9.5", bust: 30"ïÿý, waist: 23.5", hip: 33.5"ïÿý
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Hi again, fellow vintage-fashion fans. You're really going to love this week's episode of The Hour. From dainty gold watches (I need one now!) to fur stoles and unabashed glitz (thank you Kiki and the show's lavishly-dressed Soho Club contingent), there's so much here to inspire. I never knew I needed a belted coat and scarf until this week, but oh, I so do. Luckily, Christmas is just around the corner and even a shopping-adverse spouse can probably do a pretty decent job picking out a printed scarf, whether it's from Macy's or Hermes. (Can it be from Hermes though, please?).
If you watched this week's episode you know that the drama on the show is reaching epic levels. We've got police corruption, surfacing secrets, a life in danger, an anti-nuke scoop, marital discord and even a NATO summit jammed into the storyline. One of the most intriguing things about The Hour is how the writers weave meaningful political discourse and deep debates about journalistic ethics into a plot that would give a daytime soap a run for its bubbles.
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Community impatient in hit-and-run caseCalls for an arrest and charges in a Rutland hit-and-run that killed a Mendon woman continue to be heard on the citys streets and in social media forums six days after former city attorney Christopher Sullivan told police he was the driver in the crash.
But a Vermont State Police crash reconstructionist and a former state prosecutor said this week that delays in cases like the one that killed 71-year-old Jane Outslay arent unusual as police and prosecutors try to gather all the evidence they need to build a strong case.
Its not uncommon, said Robert Sand, former Windsor County states attorney. The last thing you want to do is prematurely file a case.
Such a view is contrary to the opinions of many in the Rutland community who have taken to Facebook in the days since Sullivan identified himself as the driver in the crash and surrendered the 2004 Lexus sedan he was driving at the time.
Many members of the community, including Emma Martens who came to a press conference at the police department Friday to ask pointed questions, believe Sullivan is receiving special treatment because he hasnt been arrested, charged or imprisoned and remains free with no restrictions on his travel or other activities.
A short update about the continuing investigation that was posted on the Rutland Herald Facebook page at 9 a.m. Tuesday garnered 70 comments by 6 p.m. most from posters frustrated by the lack of criminal charges in the case.
This man should certainly face charges, Proctor schoolteacher Chuck Laramie wrote Tuesday on Facebook. To say that (Sullivan) due to his presumed status is not getting special treatment would be ludicrous. Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime, for that he should at least be charged and arraigned.
Leaving the scene of a crash is a criminal charge in Vermont. For crashes involving property damage, its a misdemeanor offense. But fatal hit-and-runs can result in a felony charge and up to 15 years in jail if convicted.
Rutland City Police and prosecutors with the Vermont attorney generals office, who took over the case at the request of the Rutland County states attorneys office, have declined to comment on any specifics driving the investigation. But Police Chief James Baker on Friday emphatically denied any special treatment for Sullivan.
For anyone to think that we are treating Mr. Sullivan differently than anyone else is ludicrous, Baker said Friday.
We cannot take liberties away until we have the case and the evidence exactly right. We have to deal with facts, not rumors, the chief added.
Outslays family members said Tuesday they werent worried about the progress of the case.
Im not getting frustrated, Outslays husband, Merrill Outslay said. I recognize they have to do their job.
Outslays son, Gregor Outslay, said Tuesday the family has been more focused on laying his mother to rest than on Sullivan.
On our side of things theres no anxiety, he said. Were focused on the funeral and the wake and havent put that much energy and thought into the criminal case.
He added that Rutland Police have kept the family informed and have been supportive during the investigation.
While some onlookers suspect ulterior motives for delays in making an arrest and bringing charges in the case, Sand said the reality in most cases like the one in Rutland is far more practical.
Sand, who now works for the Shumlin administration and has no involvement in the investigation, said he couldnt say for sure what factors are influencing the case in Rutland. But he said from his experience as a prosecutor, taking the time to build a strong case and match it with the most applicable criminal offense is a top consideration.
There are a range of criminal offenses that could apply to a hit-and-run crash, each requiring a different threshold of conduct and evidence to prove.
Unless theres a public safety risk or a risk of flight, delaying and letting investigators build their case is the most prudent thing to do, he said. A careful review of the facts is exactly what the public should want the police and prosecutors to do before making charging decisions.
Examining evidence in hit-and-run cases can take a lot of time as investigators work backward to recreate elements that existed at the moment of a crash, according to Vermont State Police Sgt. Garry Scott.
Scott, the commander of the state police crash reconstruction team, said determining critical elements such as the vehicles speed can take time as investigators rely on a number of sources, including road marks, autopsy results and data stored in the computer system controlling a vehicles airbag system to come up with an exact rate of speed.
Scott added that it can be misleading to judge a vehicles speed based on the distance a pedestrian was moved after being struck by a vehicle.
At low speeds, he said, a pedestrian could be carried long distances on the hood and windshield. High-speed impacts are more likely to leave pedestrians at the point of impact as they are often thrown straight up into the air by a vehicle.
Careful analysis of forensic evidence is even important in cases where a confession has been made, Scott said, because sometimes the evidence shows that someone else was behind the wheel of a vehicle.
To determine who was driving in a crash, investigator often look for injuries from seat belts or the deployment of airbags and interviews are conducted with other passengers in the vehicle and anyone else who might have seen who was behind the wheel prior to a crash.
You want to tie everything together, Scott said. If you bring a bad charge early, it taints everything that happens in a case further on.
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Indians can't bowl - Where has the rumour come from as I myself and many indian friends arwe competent fast bowlers ?
With the English bid I said: Let us be brief. If you give back the Falkland Islands, which belong to us, you will get my vote. They then became sad and left
"The future light cone of the next Indian fast bowler is exactly the same as the past light cone of the previous one"
-My beliefs summarized in words much more eloquent than I could come up with
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(That poll is an outlier of course). It'll be interesting if this debate stops the slide in polls.
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Very well then I contradict myself,
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Now down to ~60% in the forecast....
Gambhiring you say?
There's a big difference between saying that the race is very close (which it is) and saying Obama has hardly any hope of winning, based on "people being stupid" which is the argument some people are making here. Perspective ffs.
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He was at 85%+ a week ago....
It's not just the debates either...they've been just completely dominating the airways with ads in the last month too. Those eight figure donations will come in handy here.
Yes, because he had a 4+ point lead. Now it's effectively tied, with maybe a small national lead towards Romney with Obama having a swing state buffer.
This is the debate, and really only the debate, since immediately before the debate Obama was marching his way to a minor landslide.
Now the underdog in Florida, Virginia. Clinging to a very diminished lead in Ohio. And still three weeks to go. I'll bet that by this time next week, he'll be <50% chance to win.
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I had opted for the $50 replacement figuring I could always opt for the $200 later if needed. So far after 3 years no clunking. If you are to attempt the change yourself you would need a special tool to lock the steering wheel in place so that it is in the correct position after the shaft change. If not an old time mechanic would probably use the seatbelt to secure the steering wheel. Changing the shaft took approximately 15 minutes.
I had ordered the replacement shaft at gmpartsdirect.com and after checking there noticed that it is still $50.
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pmh1 Posts: 1I to have a similar problem on a '99 silverado no power steering at all to the right when at idle making turns while driving usually is ok its only at very low or no speed has a dry sound in steering column as well when it happens. I talked to top mechanic at a GM dealership he said it is not the pump or the gear box but rather something electrical or a ball joint binding up. I am not so sure. Any ideas out there?
opc167 Posts: 14I have a poping, or snaping noise from the front end on my 03 1500hd when making a slow sharp turn. I can't tell if it's from the left or right side, but I here is most of the time while turning sharp right in the parking deck. It's not a 4x4 and I can't expect it to be the steering stop. Any ideas?
bruce48532 Posts: 64Front wheels shimmy badly (Death Wobble) when I hit a bump at speeds of 30-40 mph
Truck 1999 GMC 2500 - 125,000 MILES
Front end alignment -Recent
Tire Rotation & balance recent.
Frt bearing Replacement 2 yrs ago
Both Tie rod ends replaced 1 yr ago
Adjusted Steering Gear Box Gland hex Nut 5/8" with 3/16" allen hex screw.
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bruce48532 Posts: 64EVO SENSOR BAD
Based on what I have read this has been a problem for since the mid 90's, some post say its not a big deal less than 1 hour labor & $50-60 for the part. Mine 1999 GMC 250, must have the steering column linkage disassembled and the part cost is $80-$90. This was/is not just a problem on truck it is also on a dozens of other vehicles. see link below.
Service Information 7-15-2008
1998 GMC Truck GMC C Pickup - 2WD | Chevy Pickup, GMC Pickup, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K) Service Manual | Document ID: 1911096 #07-02-32-001: Reduced Steering Effort (Diagnose/Replace Steering Wheel Position Sensor) - (Feb 27, 2007)
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dfields007 Posts: 2I went to start my truck but the ignition switch was locked and the steering wheel could not be turned to help release the ignition switch. Have tried rocking and pushing on truck to get it out of a bind but with no success. Even tried to shift gear shift but it is locked as well. Truck can't be towed because front wheels are turned and can't get transmission into neutral. Any idea what has happened? It's parked on level ground and front wheels are only turned 1/4 turn.
bruce48532 Posts: 64
kathlikos Posts: 1Hi. I'm new to the forum and I just purchased a 94 dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 today and as soon as i got home with it and let it idle it ran hot. I was very disappointed to say the least. It's got 175k on it and the original radiator. The heater works and it won't run hot on the road. I'm just wondering if it's the Tstat or pump. I flushed it the best I know how by hooking a Water hose up on the drain plug on bottom of radiator and blew pressure to top until it ran clear. Took a little longer to run hot but sped up when I turned AC on. Does anyone have e a good direction to point me in to fix this. I'm dead broke after spending 2k on truck!! Very upset. Please help. Thank you.
bigman55434 Posts: 22Kathlikos, I think you are in the wrong forum. Anyway, check your radiator fan to make sure it is fully engaging. The clutch on it may be worn out after all this time, resulting in no airflow through the radiator at slow speeds. If you say it is not overheating when driving, then it probably is not your pump. Although if you flushed the coolant, make sure and add some antifreeze back in. You don't want it all water. 50/50 mix is ideal. I'd say it's not your thermostat either, since it does not overheat when driving.
eastside5300 Posts: 2I have very stiff power steering at idle. If i take my foot off the brake it gets a little better but not much. Gets worse as it heats up. TSB was useless, this is not normal, should not have to use both hands to turn the steering wheel. I've seen a pile of posts online everywhere (but all older) and none say they had found a fix. I flushed the system, no help. I replaced the power steering pump, no change. It does have hydraboost. Is there anyone that has found a fix to this in the last couple years? Any help would be great, Thanks!


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Nov. 19 North and South Sudan will continue to negotiate oil revenue
sharing mechanisms through the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Nov. 20
South Africa's Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu,
will meet with her Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) counterpart, Charles
Nsimba, to discuss the upcoming Nov. 28 DRC legislative and presidential
Nov. 20
United Nations-declared, Africa Industrialization Day, intended to
mobilize international community commitment in Africa, will be observed.
Nov. 21
Winston Tubman, leader of Liberia's main opposition party, the C ongress
for D emocratic C hange , has called for a rally to mourn those killed by
police during the recent election campaign.
Nov. 21
President Denis Sassou-Nguesso of the Republic of Congo will visit Kigali
for a three-day state visit to talk with Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
Nov. 21
A business mission of 53 companies organized by the Brazilian government
begin tours of Mozambique, Angola, and South Africa.
Nov. 21 -22
Equatorial Guinea 's Ministry of Mining, Industry and Energy will host a
National Industrialization Conference in Sipopo, Malabo .
Nov. 22
Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti will present the national budget to
Nov. 24
Gambia will hold its presidential election.
Nov. 25
Mosiuoa Lekota, leader of South Africa's Congress of the People (COPE)
party, will hold meetings to discuss a more cohesive South African
oppositional front.
Eurasia (Christoph)
Nov. 20 : Parliamentary elections will be held in Spain.
Nov. 20 : A new provision is going to be introduced to the agreed draft
law "On elections of president of Kyrgyzstan and deputies of parliament of
Kyrgyzstan" [No more information is available]
Nov. 21 : Lobsang Sangay, Tibeta**s prime minister in exile, will start a
tour of seven European countries. He is expected to meet lawmakers and
Tibetan communities living abroad. He will begin his tour in Switzerland
and end in the UK on Dec. 2 .
Nov. 21 : The board of the IMF will meet to discuss the disbursement of
the 6 th aid tranche to Greece. [dona**t know where]
Nov. 21 : Jerzy Buzek, the President of the European Parliament will visit
Tallin, Estonia to discuss EU related issues, the Eurozone crisis and
regional energy and security cooperation. Buzek is scheduled to meet with
President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Prime Minister Andrus Ansip and Speaker of
Parliament Ene Ergma.
Nov. 22 : The new Italian prime minister, Mario Monti, is scheduled to
meet German prime minister, Angela Merkel, French president, Nicolas
Sarkozy and president of the European council, Herman van Rompuy, in
Brussels. Monti will present his reform and austerity plans for Italy.
Nov. 23 : The president of the European commission, Jose Manuel Barroso,
is scheduled to present plans concerning 'stability bonds' for the
Nov. 23 : Jose Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission, is
expected to present two initiatives with the aim of deepening European
Union and Eurozone economic governance". [dona**t know where]
Nov. 23 : President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is scheduled
to visit China on November 22 -25 to develop bilateral cooperation;
signing of several agreements are expected.
Nov. 23 : An international atomic energy conference will be held in Baku
on November 23 -25; existing state and prospects of use of atomic energy
will be examined at the conference. [No more information is available]
Nov. 24 : In Portugal trade unions plan to hold a general strike to
protest against the governmenta**s austerity plans.
Nov. 25 : The Czech Association of Independent Trade Unions (ASO) plan to
hold a protest against corruption and for higher living standard in
Prague, Czech Republic. The protesters plan to march to the Chamber of
Nov. 25 : Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili is scheduled to
establish his movement; The new movement will be called "Georgian Dream".
Nov. 25 : The Armenian National Council (ANC) scheduled to have its next
Mesa (Kerley)
Nov. 18 -23: The Brazilian vice president, Michel Temer will pay an
official visit to Lebanon accompanied by a delegation of 39 businessmen.
The Brazilian vice president will meet with the Libyan president, Michel
Sleiman, the prime minister, Najib Mikati, and the Parliament speaker
Nabih Berri, and attend a ceremony onboard the frigate UniA-L-o, sent to
Lebanon to join the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil).
Nov. 19 : The Afghan Loya Jirga will have its last day meeting with U.S.
officials at Kabula**s Polytechnic University to discuss a
strategic-cooperation agreement.
Nov. 19 : The three days given to Syria by Arab League to halt the
violence and accept an observer mission or face economic sanctions will
Nov. 19 : The Article IV consultations meeting of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF) member countries will have its last day in Dubai.
Nov. 19 : Cairo Criminal Court, in Egypt, will hold hearing on the case
against former Prime Minister Atif Ubayd and several former Agriculture
Ministry officials charged with corruption involving land sale.
Nov. 20 : Iraqi Premier Nouri al-Maliki will visit Tokyo to meet Japanese
premier Yoshihiko Noda, to discuss bilateral relations and the situation
in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as having talks with Japanese
Nov. 21 : Egypt will start parliamentary elections, the country's first
vote since a popular uprising toppled President Hosni Mubarak in February.
Nov. 21 : The National Transitional Council said a new Libyan government
led by interim premier Abdel Rahim al-Kib will likely be announced.
Nov. 21 : The National Campaign to Fight the Judaization of Jerusalem is
organizing a million-man march to begin in the east Cairo neighborhood of
Abasseya and ending at the Arab League headquarters.
Nov. 21 : French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe will start an official visit
to countries in the Gulf region, including Kuwait, Turkey, United Arab
Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Nov. 21 : Israeli President Shimon Peres accompanied by the Israeli
Science and Technology Minister Daniel Herschkowitz, Israeli Agriculture
Minister Orit Noked, and a 60-member Israeli business delegation will
visit Hanoi to strengthen and expand political and economic strategic ties
between Israel and Vietnam.
Nov. 21 -22: Foreign ministers members of the "Deauville Partnership" will
meet in Kuwait City, Kuwait, to assess the situation in Arab Spring
Nov. 21 -22: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will host a
Forum of its Member States to consider how the experience of
Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zones (NWFZ) in several regions of the world could be
relevant to the Middle East.
Nov 22 : The Opposition 14 February Revolution Youth Coalition has called
for a sit-in protest at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, in
Sanabis, Bahrain.
Nov 22 : Lebanon will celebrate its Independence Day.
Nov. 22 : Tunisiaa**s constituent assembly will convene in Tunis for the
first time.
Nov. 22 -24: Turkish President Abdullah Gul and First Lady Hayrunnisa Gul
will visit Britain at an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II.
Nov. 24: U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford is expected to return to
Damascus today .
Nov 24 : Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled
Meshaal will meet in Cairo, Egypt, to discuss new reconciliation options.
Nov. 25 : Morocco will hold its parliamentary elections.
Nov. 26 : India will mark the third anniversary of the Mumbai terror
attacks, in which more than 170 people died, including nine of the
Nov. 26 : Iran will mark the Basij Day.
Nov. 27 : Former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, who resigned from
Pakistan's People's Party and National Assembly membership, will announce
political plans in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Nov. 27 : An Emirati court will issue its verdict in the trial of five
activists accused of insulting Abu Dhabi top officials.
LatAm (Renato)
The Venezuelan government will initiate the Familial Agriculture Plan.
Pemex will begin a second round of legal tenders with private companies
for crude oil exploration and production next week.
Former Brazilian President Lula will begin a second cycle of chemotherapy.
Nov. 18 - 23: Brazilian Vice-President Michel Temer will visit Lebanon
with an entourage of Brazilian business representatives. While there he
will meet with President Michel Sleiman, Prime Minister Najid Mikati and
Parliament speaker Nabih Berri, as well as touring the Brazilian frigate
UniA-L-o that is currently part of the UNIFIL forces.
Nov 21 : Uruguay FM Almagro to meet with Brazilian FM Patriota to prepare
bilateral agenda for upcoming Mercosur Summit in December
Nov. 21 : Students from the Central University of Venezuela will hold a
protest demanding better investigation into the slew of harassment that
the University and its students have suffered from, allegedly, members of
the police forces.
Nov. 21 - 30: A business delegation of over 50 Brazilian companies, headed
by Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Fernando Pimentel,
will tour Mozambique, Angola and South Africa, looking for deals and
Nov. 22 : Brazil's Petroleum Worker's Federation union will reconvene to
discuss new salary proposals issued by Petrobras as a measure against the
general strike that was planned for the 16th.
Nov. 22 : The Ministers of Science, Technology and Innovation from UNASUR
countries will hold a meeting in Montevideu, Uruguay.
Nov. 22 : State representatives of the Organization of the Treaty of the
Amazon will hold a meeting in Manaus, Brazil.
Nov. 22 : Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will release details on the Law
of Fair Costs and Prices.
Nov. 24 : Peruvian informal miners will hold a nation-wide protest for
speedier formalization of their commercial practice.
Nov. 24 : The Peruvian Government, the CGTP union leaders and
representatives of key businesses will hold round table talks.
Nov. 24 : Representatives of Chile's protesting students have asked
Colombian protesting students to join them in a continent-wide mass
protest against their respective government's education reforms.
Nov. 24 : Celendin, Hualgayoc and Cajamarca provinces to start indefinite
strike against Conga mining project (different from informal miners)
Nov. 25 :
Interior Ministers from Mercosul countries will hold their 30th meeting in
Montevideu, Uruguay.
East Asia (Jose)
Previous Week
NOV 8 - 15: Johnnie Carson, Asistant Secretary of State for African
Affairs, will travel to South Korea, China, and Japan where he will meet
his local counterparts.
NOV 11 - 13: APEC Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.
This Week
Exporters in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia that represent 70 percent
of global supply will meet to discuss measures to stem the slump in
natural rubber prices after agreeing to set a minimum price of $3 per
Australiaa**s Prime Minister Julia Gillard is scheduled to meet
Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over Australiaa**s plans to
station US marines in Darwin.
NOV 14 a** 15: South Korea's chief nuclear envoy, Lim Sung-nam, will visit
Vienna, Austria with the top U.S. official on North Korea policy on joint
efforts to end Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programs.
NOV 14 a** 18: A South Korean delegation of diplomats and military
officials will visit South Sudan to help the government decide whether to
dispatch peacekeeping troops there.
NOV 14 - 19: Taiwan will stage military drills to simulate defending the
island nation against a Chinese attack.
NOV 14 a** 19: The UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon will visit Bangladesh,
Thailand and Indonesia.
NOV 15 : U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton will travel to the Manila,
Philippines to join celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of the U.S.-PH
Mutual Defense Treaty.
NOV 15 : Union workers of the Grasberg copper mine, in Freeport, Indonesia
are due to end the strike over pay that they have been holding for 2
NOV 15 : Shanghai will issue China's first local government bonds.
NOV 15 -18: A Chinese military delegation headed by Director of the
General Political Department of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Li
Jinai will travel to DPRK to pay a good-will visit.
NOV 16 : U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton will travel to Bangkok,
NOV 16 : The joint China-Pakistan anti-terror military drill a**Friendship
2011a** will be held near Islamabad, Pakistan. This exercise is scheduled
to last for 2 weeks
NOV 16 - 17: U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Australia to
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the U.S.-Australian Alliance.
NOV 17 : The Russia-EU permanent partnership council will meet in Moscow
to discuss mutual visa-free travel.
NOV 17 - 19: U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of State
Hilary Clinton are scheduled to travel to Bali, Indonesia to join the East
Asia Summit and the U.S.-ASEAN leader's meeting.
NOV 17 - 19: Indiaa**s External Affairs Minister SM Krishna will visit
Russia to co-chair the Indo-Russian Joint Commission on Trade, Economic,
Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation.
NOV 18 : Members of the Central Committee of the National League for
Democracy (NLD) from 13 states and regions will meet in Rangoon, Myanmar
to decide whether it will re-register as a political party or not.
NOV 21 -23: South Korea's Unification Minister Yu Woo-ik will visit China
for three days to meet Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, State Councilor Dai
Bingguo and other officials.
NOV 21 : Israel President Shimon Peres will pay a visit to Vietnam to meet
with his counterpart Truong Tan Sang.
NOV 22 -25: Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will travel
to China to meet with his counterpart President Hu Jintao to hold official
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IBFAN Africa 9th Regional Conference theme: "Prevention and Management of Chronic Malnutrition through Appropriate IYCF Practices." IBFANers are urged to source funds for participation in the Regional Conference to be held in Uganda. The conference which was earmarked for September/October 2014 has now been postponed to 2015 ; exact dates will be communicated in due course. Keep on visiting this site for more details.
FAO/WHO Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2)
Place: FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy
Date: 19–21 November 2014
The aim of ICN2 is to create consensus on how to address major nutrition challenges—including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and overweight—with a view to achieving the global nutrition targets by 2025 set by the World Health Assembly.
Key goals
A key goal is to achieve coherence between food supply and public health policies, as they both contribute to food and nutrition security. Participants will also examine the best ways of scaling up proven interventions for tackling all forms of malnutrition.
ICN2 will identify public policy priorities at the national and global levels. It will be the first high-level intergovernmental conference on nutrition since the first International Conference on Nutrition was organized by FAO and WHO in 1992.
Participants will include experts from food and agriculture, health and other sectors as well as United Nations agencies and other intergovernmental organizations, civil society, researchers, the private sector and consumer associations.
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The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) initiative: IBFAN's concern about the role of businesses
The INTERNATIONAL BABY FOOD ACTION NETWORK (IBFAN) is a 33 year-old global network that works to protect, promote and support breastfeeding and food-based complementary feeding, in realization of a child's right to health and adequate food. IBFAN is committed to working with governments, the United Nations and other organisations to address child survival and to draw the world's attention to strategies that tackle malnutrition in a just, equitable and sustainable way, giving priority to peoples' ability to produce and access nutritious foods locally.
Breastfeeding and child survival, the most effective intervention gets the least attention
Breastfeeding tops the list of effective preventive interventions for child survival. Together with appropriate complementary feeding these two have more impact even than immunization, safe water and sanitation.There is no food more locally produced, affordable and sustainable than breastmilk. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of diarrhea, chest infections (the biggest killers of children) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancers. It is also an important factor in child spacing for the millions of women who have no access to modern forms of contraception.In the second year of life breastfeeding can provide 29% of energy requirements, 43% of protein, 75% of Vitamin A, 76% of Folate, 94% of vitamin C. An analysis by Action Against Hunger (ACF) show that breastfeeding is the 3rd least popular intervention in terms of funding and that product-based micronutrient interventions are now dominating the nutrition scene.
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Take flights to Venice for Gothic bell towers, Renaissance palaces and gondola glides.
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Get your bearings in Venice on a waterfront meander past San Marco Basilica's spangled Byzantine domes. Pigeons wheel into the air overhead as the Venice Lagoon whips up white caps, sending gondolas with gilded seahorse figureheads bobbing at their moorings.
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Taste the fruits of the sea on Venice holidays, in bowls of seafood risotto or spaghetti with clams washed down with chilled soave wine. Gondolas glide past canal-side restaurants, where flower-bedecked balconies are shaded by vine-covered pergolas
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Helen Brand, chief executive of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the global body for professional accountants, has been awarded an honorary degree by BPP University College.
The Academic Council at BPP University College has conferred the degree of Doctor of Business Administration upon Helen Brand in recognition of her services to the development of education and training for the accountancy profession.
Speaking of the award, Helen Brand, said: 'This is a real surprise and a real privilege for me, and for the whole of ACCA. I thank BPP for considering me for this honorary degree, and am delighted to accept. I know that ACCA shares BPP's values when it comes to training the accountancy professionals of the future – we both work to give them the skills and abilities needed for their careers.'
Professor Carl Lygo added: 'We are honoured to bestow this honorary doctorate to Helen Brand, and on behalf of our academic council, students and faculty, I would like to extend a warm welcome from BPP.
'As a professional training provider, our links to practitioners and pioneers within the sector are crucial to our programmes, and our students, faculty and clients will benefit from the expertise, knowledge and reputation that Helen will bring to BPP. Two-thirds of all accountants in the UK study with BPP at some point in their career, and it is vital that we look to leading figures in the profession as we continue to develop.'
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I love these towels. I bought them in white and they are soft and absorbent. They had some shedding after the first wash, but that was the only time. I recommend them to anyone looking for a quality set of towels. I only buy white towels, I find that the dyes change the fabric too much.
For me, these towels were a disappointment. They are okay towels. I was in a store and saw these ribbed turkish towels. They were luxuriant !!! Had to have them, but knowing what great prices I find on Overstock, I thought I could do better. I was right as far as pricing. Excited to get them, but as soon as I opened the box, I was very let down. So really, it was my own fault for setting myself up like that. I will keep the towels, but will replace them eventually with the ones I saw in a store. I have been very happy with other purchases I have made on this website, and will continue to buy from Overstock, but in the future, I will know better. Lesson learned.
Towels provide good absorbency, ribbed texture was desired for appearance in bath. I like the towels but not the color description. the color is not the gray I expected, and I considered returning them. They have a green cast. It works in the bathroom well enough but is not ideal. I will stick to white in the future to avoid this issue.
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I received my first set and really like them. They are very soft and absorbent. Just ordered two more sets. One note is that the towels themselves say to wash in cold water. The description here says warm water.
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Ark of Lost Souls is an upcoming supplement for Deathwatch, a roleplaying game set in the universe of Warhammer 40,000. It presents a three-part adventure set onboard an infamous Space Hulk, Mortis Thule, and functions as a Game Master's guide to Space Hulks in general.
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Across the galaxy, from the Ultima Segmentum to the Halo Stars, few events stand as such stark omens of doom and disaster as the appearance of a Space Hulk. Each bloated mass of debris, voidship wreckage, and lifeless star-stuff meandering through the galaxy spreads a pall of misery and terror in its wake like a ghost ship of ancient Terran legend. Still, the passing of a Space Hulk is met with wild rumors of the archeotech treasures and priceless relics that may lie deep within its twisting corridors and forgotten holds. The chance to uncover such wonders is irresistible to many a treasure-hunter and seeker of secrets, and many have braved the xenos infestations and Warp-born horrors that stalk each Space Hulk for a chance to acquire some lost bit of technology or uncover some invaluable artifact of ages long past.
Grand adventure and supernatural terror await within the labyrinthine depths of each Space Hulk, and that feeling of excitement and tension is what we have captured in Ark of Lost Souls, the latest adventure supplement for Deathwatch. For many players and GMs, the draw of a Space Hulk adventure lies in delving into what is essentially a dungeon crawl in the depths of space. Even a single Space Hulk can provide a near-infinite wealth of possibilities for GM ingenuity and player creativity. Whether you're moving from room to room through cramped corridors, fighting off stalking predators and hordes of mindless killing machines, or forging a path from the entrance to the dark heart of the cursed vessel while surrounded by darkness and maddening Warp-phenomena, the Space Hulk presents a setting in which GM and player imaginations can go wild.
When it comes to representing these horrific settings in Deathwatch, each group will have its own play style and preferences. With that in mind, when it came time for us to make Ark of Lost Souls, we knew that we had an important design decision to make. Should we take the game in a very tangible and concrete direction, replete with tactical maps? Or should we focus on tone, mood, and the narrative experience? Ultimately, we felt that the Space Hulk board game published by Games Workshop already offers a superb experience for those groups seeking a fun, challenging, tactical combat game set aboard an iconic Space Hulk. For that reason, we chose the latter option for Ark of Lost Souls, and focused both the adventure module and the Space Hulk Mission Generator towards capturing the tone and the mood of a Space Hulk, rather than the tactical details.
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Ark of Lost Souls is filled to bursting with stats and details on monstrous horrors, ancient treasures, unimaginable threats, and endless environments aboard all manner of ships—human and alien alike—trapped within the tenacious bulk of a Space Hulk. Madness, terror, and distorted realities may lie around every corner or behind every door. In a place that is ever-changing and is utterly indefinable, the pervading mood is more akin to a haunted house or insane labyrinth than the simple voidships that comprise its twisted form. The threats are both real and imagined, as scuttling can be heard down each pitch-black corridor and the feeling of a malign presence seeps from the very walls.
The Space Hulks in Ark of Lost Souls, which includes Mortis Thule in the adventure module and any derelicts the GM creates using the Space Hulk Mission Generator, are presented as a collection of locales, events, and encounters connected narratively by the Game Master and the players. During structured encounters, Game Masters who wish to build their own tactical experience with miniatures and maps are encouraged to do so. But either way, players will be free to take advantage of the fantastic atmospheres, phenomena, and adversaries presented throughout Ark of Lost Souls to push their campaign into the epic realm a Deathwatch game deserves.
Thanks Tim! Ark of Lost Souls is coming soon, so check back for more news as the Mortis Thule approaches...
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Verses 1-2 Great multitudes followed Christ. When Christ departs, it is best for us to follow him. They found him as able and ready to help elsewhere, as he had been in Galilee; wherever the Sun of Righteousness arose, it was with healing in his wings.
Verses 3-12 The Pharisees were desirous of drawing something from Jesus which they might represent as contrary to the law of Moses. Cases about marriage have been numerous, and sometimes perplexed; made so, not by the law of God, but by the lusts and follies of men; and often people fix what they will do, before they ask for advice. Jesus replied by asking whether they had not read the account of the creation, and the first example of marriage; thus pointing out that every departure therefrom was wrong. That condition is best for us, and to be chosen and kept to accordingly, which is best for our souls, and tends most to prepare us for, and preserve us to, the kingdom of heaven. When the gospel is really embraced, it makes men kind relatives and faithful friends; it teaches them to bear the burdens, and to bear with the infirmities of those with whom they are connected, to consider their peace and happiness more than their own. As to ungodly persons, it is proper that they should be restrained by laws, from breaking the peace of society. And we learn that the married state should be entered upon with great seriousness and earnest prayer.
Verses 13-15 It is well when we come to Christ ourselves, and bring our children. Little children may be brought to Christ as needing, and being capable of receiving blessings from him, and having an interest in his intercession. We can but beg a blessing for them: Christ only can command the blessing. It is well for us, that Christ has more love and tenderness in him than the best of his disciples have. And let us learn of him not to discountenance any willing, well-meaning souls, in their seeking after Christ, though they are but weak. Those who are given to Christ, as part of his purchase, he will in no wise cast out. Therefore he takes it ill of all who forbid, and try to shut out those whom he has received. And all Christians should bring their children to the Saviour that he may bless them with spiritual blessings.
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Verses 23-30 Though Christ spoke so strongly, few that have riches do not trust in them. How few that are poor are not tempted to envy! But men's earnestness in this matter is like their toiling to build a high wall to shut themselves and their children out of heaven. It should be satisfaction to those who are in a low condition, that they are not exposed to the temptations of a high and prosperous condition. If they live more hardly in this world than the rich, yet, if they get more easily to a better world, they have no reason to complain. Christ's words show that it is hard for a rich man to be a good Christian, and to be saved. The way to heaven is a narrow way to all, and the gate that leads into it, a strait gate; particularly so to rich people. More duties are expected from them than from others, and more sins easily beset them. It is hard not to be charmed with a smiling world. Rich people have a great account to make up for their opportunities above others. It is utterly impossible for a man that sets his heart upon his riches, to get to heaven. Christ used an expression, denoting a difficulty altogether unconquerable by the power of man. Nothing less than the almighty grace of God will enable a rich man to get over this difficulty. Who then can be saved? If riches hinder rich people, are not pride and sinful lusts found in those not rich, and as dangerous to them? Who can be saved? say the disciples. None, saith Christ, by any created power. The beginning, progress, and perfecting the work of salvation, depend wholly on the almighty power of God, to which all things are possible. Not that rich people can be saved in their worldliness, but that they should be saved from it. Peter said, We have forsaken all. Alas! it was but a poor all, only a few boats and nets; yet observe how Peter speaks, as if it had been some mighty thing. We are too apt to make the most of our services and sufferings, our expenses and losses, for Christ. However, Christ does not upbraid them; though it was but little that they had forsaken, yet it was their all, and as dear to them as if it had been more. Christ took it kindly that they left it to follow him; he accepts according to what a man hath. Our Lord's promise to the apostles is, that when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, he will make all things new, and they shall sit with him in judgement on those who will be judged according to their doctrine. This sets forth the honour, dignity, and authority of their office and ministry. Our Lord added, that every one who had forsaken possessions or comforts, for his sake and the gospel, would be recompensed at last. May God give us faith to rest our hope on this his promise; then we shall be ready for every service or sacrifice. Our Saviour, in the last verse, does away a mistake of some. The heavenly inheritance is not given as earthly ones are, but according to God's pleasure. Let us not trust in promising appearances or outward profession. Others may, for aught we know, become eminent in faith and holiness.
Matthew 19:1-12 . FINAL DEPARTURE FROM GALILEE--DIVORCE. ( = 10:1-12 Luke 9:51 ).
Farewell to Galilee ( Matthew 19:1 Matthew 19:2 ).
1. And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee--This marks a very solemn period in our Lord's public ministry. So slightly is it touched here, and in the corresponding passage of Mark ( Mark 10:1 ), that few readers probably note it as the Redeemer's Farewell to Galilee, which however it was. See on the sublime statement of Luke ( Luke 9:51 ), which relates to the same transition stage in the progress of our Lord's work.
and came into the coasts--or, boundaries
of Judea beyond Jordan--that is, to the further, or east side of the Jordan, into Perea, the dominions of Herod Antipas. But though one might conclude from our Evangelist that our Lord went straight from the one region to the other, we know from the other Gospels that a considerable time elapsed between the departure from the one and the arrival at the other, during which many of the most important events in our Lord's public life occurred--probably a large part of what is recorded in Luke 9:51 , onward to Matthew 18:15 , and part of John 7:2-11:54'.
2. And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there--Mark says further ( Mark 10:1 ), that "as He was wont, He taught them there." What we now have on the subject of divorce is some of that teaching.
Divorce ( Matthew 19:3-12 ).
3. Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?--Two rival schools (as we saw on Matthew 5:31 ) were divided on this question--a delicate one, as DE WETTE pertinently remarks, in the dominions of Herod Antipas.
4. And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female--or better, perhaps, "He that made them made them from the beginning a male and a female."
5. And said, For this cause--to follow out this divine appointment.
shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?--Jesus here sends them back to the original constitution of man as one pair, a male and a female; to their marriage, as such, by divine appointment; and to the purpose of God, expressed by the sacred historian, that in all time one man and one woman should by marriage become one flesh--so to continue as long as both are in the flesh. This being God's constitution, let not man break it up by causeless divorces.
7. They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
8. He saith unto them, Moses--as a civil lawgiver.
because of--or "having respect to."
the hardness of your hearts--looking to your low moral state, and your inability to endure the strictness of the original law.
suffered you to put away your wives--tolerated a relaxation of the strictness of the marriage bond--not as approving of it, but to prevent still greater evils.
But from the beginning it was not so--This is repeated, in order to impress upon His audience the temporary and purely civil character of this Mosaic relaxation.
9. And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except,
10. His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry--that is, "In this view of marriage, surely it must prove a snare rather than a blessing, and had better be avoided altogether."
11. But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given--that is, "That the unmarried state is better, is a saying not for everyone, and indeed only for such as it is divinely intended for." But who are these? they would naturally ask; and this our Lord proceeds to tell them in three particulars.
12. For there are some eunuchs which were so born from their mother's womb--persons constitutionally either incapable of or indisposed to marriage.
and there are some eunuchs which were made eunuchs of men--persons rendered incapable by others.
and there be eunuchs which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake--persons who, to do God's work better, deliberately choose this state. Such was Paul ( 1 Corinthians 7:7 ).
He that is able to receive it, let him receive it--"He who feels this to be his proper vocation, let him embrace it"; which, of course, is as much as to say--"he only." Thus, all are left free in this matter.
Matthew 19:13-15 . LITTLE CHILDREN BROUGHT TO CHRIST. ( = 10:13-16 Luke 18:15-17 ).
Matthew 19:16-30 . THE RICH YOUNG RULER. ( = 10:17-31 , Luke 18:18-30 ).


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