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The tranquil fishing hamlet of Point Samson puts you within easy striking distance of top beach casting and deep water fishing spots, including the 42 islands and islets of the Dampier Archipelago. Famed for being one of the most biodiverse marine environments known in Australia, this group of pristine islands is a snorkeller's paradise too. Sitting on its own peninsula, 20 minutes north of Roebourne, 50 minutes east of Karratha and two and a half hours west of Port Hedland by road, Point Samson is easily reached within a few hours from Perth on a direct flight to Karratha. However, travelling by road is a far more enriching experience when you follow the Warlu Way - a 2,480 kilometre interpretive trail that reveals the mysteries of Indigenous legends and the iconic landscapes of Western Australia's Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley regions. Here, you'll find yourself at the eastern gateway to the marine-life-rich islands and reefs of the Dampier Archipelago - an area of such incredible biodiversity, it's regularly compared to the Great Barrier Reef. Join a guided tour and pull on a snorkel, mask and fins to see this underwater wonderland for yourself. You may also spot whales on their migration south between July and October. On Point Samson Peninsula, you'll see nature has blessed the area with an equally fine string of beaches for swimming, snorkelling and fishing, including John's Creek and Honeymoon Cove - that's just as romantic as its name suggests. Keen deep-water anglers will also find a few opportunities to cast a line from the rock groins and boat launching ramp at the marina, which also provides shelter for Point Samson's large fishing fleet. A feast on their catch of the day is a must - Point Samson's reputation for fine seafood restaurants and fish and chips stretches far and wide and can be enjoyed with a glass of something cool beside the Indian Ocean. With plenty to lure you into lingering a while, Point Samson offers a good range of accommodation, including
Make Kambalda East and Kambalda West two must-stops on your Golden Outback adventure. Take time to stroll through the region's native bushland, or enjoy this timeless natural landscape at a more thrilling pace, trying rock climbing and land sailing. You can take an extended road trip to the twin towns of Kambalda, which are seven hours east of Perth and 40 minutes southeast of Kalgoorlie, following the Golden Quest Green Trail. This detour off the Golden Quest Trail is a great way to discover local flora, fauna and outback landscapes, exploring reserves, conservation parks, walking trails, ancient caves, granite outcrops, native bushland and culturally significant Indigenous sites. Head to Red Hill Lookout and hit the easy walking trail that takes you to the summit and rewards your efforts with views across the vast expanse of Lake Lefroy - one of the region's most spectacular shimmering white salt lakes. Lake Lefroy is widely recognised as one of the world's best locations for land sailing, due to the sheer size of the dry salt pans. It's been the location of many Australian land speed record attempts and if you're lucky you might even get to witness one yourself. Watch as land sailors achieve hair-raising speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour just centimetres from the ground, or satisfy your need for speed by hiring a land yacht and booking some lessons. To experience local life at a slower pace, pay a visit to Kambalda's Memorial Garden, which commemorates the town's gold and nickel miners. Enjoy a quiet moment in the beautiful grounds, pondering the town's mining history which stretches back to 1897when Kambalda was briefly established as a gold mining hub, before the nickel boom of the 1960s reinvigorated the town. Flora enthusiasts should also stop by the Kambalda Herbarium - the largest collection of regional flora displayed in the Goldfields. The camping areas at local reserves and conservation parks offer the perfect opportunity to pitch your tent under a star
Dryandra Woodland is a nature lover's dream. This wild wandoo wonderland is the largest remnant of original woodland in Australia's Western Wheatbelt and is known to be one of the world's flora and fauna hotspots. It will only take you two and a half hours to drive from the bustle of Perth city to the scenic serenity of Dryandra Woodland. When you get there, be sure to tune your radio to 100FM for fascinating commentary and insights into the forest's history and ecology. In spring, the forest is ablaze with the blooms of more than 850 floral species, making it a popular wildflower day trip from Perth. Year round, you may also encounter some of the reserve's 25 species of mammals on a quiet torch-lit walk through the bush at dusk. Look out for the rare and endangered bilby, woylie and numbat, the common grey kangaroo, echidna and Tammar wallaby and the cutest mini-marsupial, the pygmy possum. For a closer look at these curious furry natives, head for the Barna Mia animal sanctuary where you can join a guided spotlight tour of the animal-viewing enclosure. By day, a drive, stroll, cycle or horse ride along Dryandra's many trails will also reward you with glimpses of native birdlife. The forest is a haven to more than 100 species of birds, including the Carnaby's cockatoo, bush stone curlew and malleefowl. For a true wandoo wilderness experience, set up camp at the Congelin campsite and listen to the sounds of the forest as you gaze up at a star-filled outback sky. If you need your basic creature comforts, book into one of the heritage-listed forestry cottages, or head for the nearby towns and farmstays for more options.
Dowerin has long been a popular stop for visitors to the Wheatbelt. Head to Tin Dog Creek for a cooling dip, as the Goldfields prospectors once did. Delve into pioneering history, marvel at modern agriculture at the Machinery Field Days, meet Rusty the dog who stands guard over the town, or explore myriad natural attractions against a backdrop of colourful spring wildflowers. The two hour and 10 minute drive east of Perth along the Pioneers Pathway will bring you to Dowerin. This scenic self-drive tour winds through Wheatbelt farmland and towns, passing wide open vistas and nature walks, lakes and granite outcrops, pioneering heritage buildings and museums. While you're retracing the footsteps of pioneers, stop at nearby Tin Dog Creek. A vital watering hole for prospectors in the past, today it offers a great spot for a picnic, a refreshing dip or a stroll through pristine bushland to discover a wide variety of native flora and fauna. Visit between July and October and you'll be dazzled by the blooms of colourful wildflowers - Namelcatchem Reserve and Minnivale Reserve are also top spots to view this seasonal phenomenon. Head back to the town and step back to the late 1800s with a walk through Dowerin's pioneering heritage along the Heritage Walk Trail, making time to visit the furnished 1915 cottage and artefacts at Dowerin District Museum, which paints a vivid picture of settler life. For a 21st century view of Dowerin, catch the Machinery Field Days at the end of August - a popular event showcasing the very latest in agricultural machinery, technology and rural services. To make Dowerin your base, choose from the town's hotel, motel and caravan accommodation.
With a diverse landscape of high breakaways and undulating sandplains, Badgingarra bursts with the vibrant blooms of spring wildflowers, making it a highlight of the largest collection of wildflowers on Earth. Take a scenic drive or grab your camera and hit the Badgingarra Nature Trail on foot. If you're travelling in wildflower season, between July and late September, the best way to reach Badgingarra from Perth is via the Everlastings Wildflower Trail, following the path of the Brand Highway. The journey takes just two hours and makes a great alternative route on your way to discover one of Australia's most unique natural landscapes, the Pinnacles. Renowned for its dazzling 13,108 hectare show of wildflowers, Badgingarra National Park is home to some of Western Australia's most extraordinary and rare species, from yellow and black kangaroo paws to mallee, mottlecah and verticordia. The best way to view and snap these beauties up close is to take a two kilometre stroll along the Badgingarra Nature Trail. Allow at least one hour and 45 minutes to walk the whole trail, including the optional one and a half kilometre detour. If you're exploring the bush in the early morning or late afternoon, you may also be treated to glimpses of emus, kangaroos, reptiles, bustards and the majestic wedge-tailed eagle. Pick up a trail guide and map from the nearby roadhouse. Head up to Lang Lookout for expansive views of the surrounding plains, watch a sheep shearing demo, or time your visit to coincide with the Badgingarra Shearers' Competition or the Central West Coast Golfing Carnival. To take it all in at your own pace, stay a night or two. Your options in and around Badgingarra range from budget-end at the caravan park, including chalets and cabins, to bed and breakfasts, bush resorts and farmstays. You also have a choice of a la carte dining, fast food and takeaways.
Boddington is just under two hours drive from Perth, nestled on the banks of the picturesque Hotham River and surrounded by undulating hills. It is the ideal location for a day drive or a pleasant overnight stay. Boddington is a prosperous area with agriculture, bauxite mining, blue gum plantations, viticulture, orchards, fish and marron farms and one of the world's largest producing gold mines providing income and employment. Half the Shire of Boddington comprises state forest. The town is an excellent base from which to go hiking, wildflower sighting, bird watching or picnicking. A two kilometre walk trail along the river provides wheelchair access between the caravan park and Ranford Pool, a favourite fishing, bird watching and picnic place. Another favourite picnic and fishing spot is Lions Weir closer to town. Fishing is great in spring or autumn in the deep pools of the river. Redfin perch and cobbler (catfish), along with marron (freshwater crayfish) are caught in season. The Bibbulmun Track (a world class 1,000 kilometre walking trail) passes through the Boddington Shire. Some of the area's tourist attractions include: Bacchus - Lord of the Grapes statue, Tullis Bridge, Hotham River Foreshore and Long Gully Bridge. The caravan park on the banks of the Hotham River is a lovely place to stay, just two minutes walk to the town centre. In the Boddington area you will also find Farm Stays and Bed and Breakfast accommodation.
The Bungle Bungle range in the World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park is one of Western Australia's most fascinating landmarks and the ultimate place for outback adventure. Here you camp out under the stars, four wheel drive across rugged terrain and hike through gorges millions of years old. The area in the East Kimberley region also has great Indigenous cultural significance which dates back 20,000 years. From the air, the Bungle Bungle range is an awesome site, rising 300 metres out of the plain. The orange and black stripes of these massive sandstone structures are breathtaking best seen from above in a scenic flight. As you sweep over the range, a hidden world of gorges and pools is revealed with fan palms clinging to walls and crevices in the rocks. The park covers nearly 240,000 hectares. Despite being made of soft sandstone the range has survived for more than 350 million years. Tours, including scenic flights, are available from Kununurra and Broome. Camping in Western Australia's natural areas is a special experience. Selected campgrounds from across the state are now bookable online for a trial period.
In the ancient ranges and rugged river valleys of Ravensthorpe, wildflower season is every season. To the west, you can marvel at more than 1,800 beautiful and bizarre species of flowering plants and one of the best whale watching shows on Earth in Fitzgerald River National Park. Make Ravensthorpe a must-stop on your outback-to-coast adventure. It's just over six hours' drive south east of Perth and two hours west of Esperance. From here, you can follow myriad trails leading to breathtaking vistas of pristine bushland. Meander through the salmon gums of the Ravensthorpe Range, following the Archer or Ethel Daw scenic drives to the lookout. Hit the four wheel drive Range Top Drive. Or, if you'd prefer to pull on your hiking boots, follow the Mount Short drive to start of the summit trail. These trails are also a great way to view the region's wildflower wonders, which are at their best between August and November. Time your visit to coincide with the town's annual wildflower show in September, and you can put names to the dazzling faces of over 800 local wildflower species. Ravensthorpe has been mined for gold, copper, silver, nickel and other minerals, leaving behind many mining relics - some of which can be viewed at the Dance Cottage Museum. This marks the start of the Cattlin Creek Heritage Trail, leading you through local history via the architecture of the early 1900s. Beyond town, the Railway Heritage Walk follows the route of the former railway that once linked the remote mines of Ravensthorpe to the port of Hopetoun. Head to the coast to fish or fossick Hopetoun's beaches, or to Fitzgerald River National Park for a day of bushwalking, four wheel driving, canoeing, swimming, surfing and fishing. It's one of only three places in Australia where southern right whales come to calve in large numbers. You can watch these gentle giants from the cliffs at Point Ann in the winter months. Whether you're dining or over-nighting, Ravensthorpe offers a good choice, from a la
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Cape Leveque invites you on a spiritual journey to see some of the Kimberley's most stunning coastal wilderness through the eyes of the Indigenous people who welcome you to their country. Venture a little further north by air and you'll also be rewarded with a bird's eye view of the world's only horizontal waterfalls. Located on the tip of the Dampier Peninsular, the road to Cape Leveque is all part of the adventure, following the four wheel drive track or joining a guided tour for the three and a half hour drive north from Broome (sometimes closed during the green season - November to March). A quicker scenic route is available by air aboard a full or half day tour departing from Broome or Derby. Against a striking backdrop of pindan cliffs, pristine white sands and clear turquoise waters, immerse yourself in one of the oldest surviving cultures in the world, joining the locals for an authentic Indigenous bush tucker tour, tag-along four wheel drive tour or even a mud crabbing experience. While relaxing in the region's remote wilderness camps you'll be tempted by many more opportunities to enrich the mind. Hop aboard a scenic flight to take in the exclusive spectacle of the Horizontal Waterfalls at Talbot Bay - created by some of the largest tidal forces on the planet - and the 1,000 plus island paradise of the remote Buccaneer Archipelago. Snorkel the reef, visit one of the world's largest populations of humpback whales (June to October), join a bushwalking tour, or let a local fishing charter give you a taste of world-class game fishing - putting you within casting distance of mackerel, tuna, cobia and sailfish. Your accommodation options range from camping to glamping, with basic camp sites and beach shacks at the budget end, to fully-equipped safari tents overlooking the sea. If you're travelling by road, stop at Beagle Bay to visit the Nyul Nyul people who've lived in harmony with this pristine environment for thousands of years. Step inside their Sacred Heart Churc
The historic town of Lake Grace provides an authentic taste of the outback, from panoramic views of vast salt lakes, to glimpses of early settler life at the Inland Mission Hospital and intimate encounters with native flora and fauna. A popular stop on the Perth-Esperance route, Lake Grace is approximately four hours south east of Perth. Be sure to include the Tin Horse Highway on your self-drive itinerary - an entertaining and scenic drive 20 kilometres north of town, passing a quirky collection of brightly coloured sculptures in the paddocks of local farms. Once you reach Lake Grace, head to the visitor centre in the old Stationmaster's House for more information about the area's attractions. Top of the list is Lake Grace itself, the shallow salt lake that gave the town its name. Head 12 kilometres west to the lookout for panoramic views of this immense lake system and Lake Grace, which stretches 50.5 kilometres long and up to 7.25 kilometres wide. In contrast, you may spot some of Western Australia's tiniest mammals at Lake Grace, including the western mouse, white tailed dunnart, Mitchell's hopping mouse and the ashy-grey mouse. From August to late November, you can also marvel at the delicate wildflowers that blanket the outback landscape after good winter rains. For some intriguing insights into outback life and history, visit one of Lake Grace's two Australian Inland mission hospitals. The Lake Grace Australian Inland Mission Hospital at the west end of town was established in 1926 and has been restored as a hospital museum, charting the role of the hospital in caring for a population spanning a vast area, from Kukerin to Ravensthorpe. While you're in town, take a moment to admire the historical mural that celebrates the region's female pioneers, or head to the tranquil Lions Park or Apex Park - both ideal spots for a picnic or rest break. If you're looking for an overnight break from the road, take your pick from the town's motel, hotel and caravan park accommoda
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Catholic youth football league bans girls on moral grounds
Danielle Elliot at Prep Rally14 days agoA pre-teen football player caught national attention in 2013 when she fought for her right to play alongside her male teammates in a Catholic Youth Organization league outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Caroline Pla had been playing co-ed football since joining a flag football team in kindergarten. Her twin sister joined the cheerleading team, but Caroline was more interested in football. Her parents didn't see any reason to hold her back.
In fifth grade, Caroline joined the CYO team with the rest of her friends. But in the middle of her second season, the archdiocese of Philadelphia informed her parents that Caroline could not play because football is considered a boys sport in the league handbook.
Hafid Yassin throws down incredible dunk
Danielle Elliot at Prep Rally20 days agoCall the authorities, Hafid Yassin might've been wearing a jet pack in his latest game.
Not really – but that's certainly how it looks in the video of the 6-foot-5 guard sailing over his opponents to dunk an in-bounds pass.
The senior at Chief Sealth (Seattle, Wash.) High School jumped several feet off the ground without so much as a running start. He was just standing there, waiting for the in-bounds pass one second, then almost a full body above his opponets the next.
By the time he dunked the pass, his hand was a full foot above the rim. Even his chin was over the rim.
Middle schooler nails midcourt shot at the buzzer
Danielle Elliot at Prep Rally21 days agoA buzzer-beater at any level is exciting. At a middle school game? That's just incredible.
Webster City (Iowa) Middle School trailed Clear Lake (Iowa) Middle School 32-30 with a few seconds left on Monday. After Clear Lake missed a shot, a Webster City defender grabbing the rebound and passed it off to Taylor McKinney.
McKinney dribbled to mid-court and launched a shot as she crossed the mid-court line.
Somehow, the shot was perfect. It swished through the net as the buzzer went off, giving Webster City the 33-32 win and a memory these girls will likely never forget.
Equally entertaining is the woman complaining about the referees. It's a middle school basketball game, but she was all fired up when she thought they missed a call against Clear Lake.
When McKinney hit the winning shot, though, the complaints quickly turned to cheers.
The referees, too, couldn't hold back their excitement. Watch the clip again, focusing on the referee closest to the camera. This clip is amazing all around.
Jaylen Brown puts on a show for John Calipari
Danielle Elliot at Prep Rally22 days agoJaylen Brown knew there was an important visitor watching from the bleachers on Saturday night: John Calipari, coach of the nation's top-ranked college basketball team, was there to see what the No. 2 player in the Class of 2015 has to offer.
The senior small forward knocked down 25 points as he led Wheeler (Marietta, Ga.) to an 83-35 win. The most impressive, by far, was this dunk.
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He also helped a few teammates show off their skills, setting them up with perfect assists.
Brown visited Kentucky in October but has yet to announce where he'll play next year. He's also visited UCLA and Kansas.
Alabama picks up two commitments during All-America game
Danielle Elliot at Prep Rally25 days agoAlabama already had the highest number of recruits playing in the Under Armour All-America game as of Friday morning. Midway through the second quarter, the Crimson Tide added yet another as Da'ron Payne announced his commitment.
5-star DT Da'Ron Payne pick #Alabama over #Auburn pic.twitter.com/jDh1Uxn8LF
In the fourth quarter, the number grew to 14 with cornerback Kendall Sheffield following suit.
Sheffield offered the news via the inside of his white gloves. Holding his hands together to form a letter "A," there was also a crimson letter "A" on the inside of each glove.
Another one for the #Tide! #Rivals100 CB Kendall Sheffield commits to #Bama pic.twitter.com/OUJ2bIqWn5
Earlier in the game, Tim Settle said he's verbally commited to Virginia Tech, while Ronald Jones II gave his word to USC.
What to watch for in Under Armour All-America Game
Danielle Elliot at Prep Rally25 days agoThe Class of 2015's best high school football players will take the field for a final time on Friday night, as the eighth-annual Under Armour All-American game kicks off at 4:00 p.m. EST at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
More than 90 high school seniors will be split into two teams, Team Armour and Team Highlight. Former NFL coaches Herman Edwards and Steve Mariucci will lead the way.
Look for quarterbacks Brandon Wimbush, Kylar Murray, and Josh Rosen leading Team Armour, while Blake Barnett, Deondre Francois, and Jarrett Stidham will be calling the shots for Team Highlight.
There was a time when All-American games were a chance for the nation's elite to finally meet face-to-face, but for this year's crowd, the game is more of a reunion. It's a opportunity to hang out with the friends they've made at college camps and summer showcase events, guys they kept in touch with through Twitter and Facebook even as they played out their high school seasons on opposite sides of the country, and, for some, to link up with teammates they'll suit up beside next year.
Girls basketball team banned from tournament for "I can't breathe" T-shirts
Danielle Elliot at Prep Rally28 days agoThe girls and boys basketball teams from Mendocino High School, a predominately white and Hispanic community about 120 miles north of San Francisco, were banned from a tournament this week because they planned to wear warm-up t-shirts with the phrase "I can't breathe."
The fallout has made the area the latest center of debate over the death of Eric Garner, a black man from New York who died earlier this year when a police officer placed him in a chokehold. Garner, who was unarmed at the time, said "I can't breathe" several times before he died. On Dec. 3, a New York grand jury announced that it would not indict the police officer who wrestled Garner to the ground.
Top football recruit takes a bath in recruiting letters
Danielle Elliot at Prep Rally1 mth agoA top college football recruit had some fun with the process this week, pouring all of his letters into a bathtub and diving in.
Drowning in my decisions..... Top 5 coming soon🙌 pic.twitter.com/PVMjd2F4mE
Quart'e Sapp is an outside linebacker at Milton (Ga.). He's currently ranked No. 13 on the Rivals 100 for the Class of 2015.
Whether the letters hanging on the wall above the tub are a preview of his top choices, he didn't say. Various recruiting sites rank Florida State, Tennessee, Miami, Michigan State, and Missouri as potential picks.
No word on when Sapp will make a final decision, but it will likely be in the end of January. He took an official visit to Michigan State on November, and he's scheduled to visit Tennessee on Jan. 16, 2015.
Recap: Day 3 at the Texas high school football championships
Max Thompson at Prep Rally1 mth ago5A Division I State Championship: Aledo 49, Temple 45
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Aledo, a team that's essentially lived at the Texas state championships since 2009, took on Temple, a school with eight state championship appearances, but playing in its first since 1992. Temple appeared up to the task early, scoring on two of its first three drives to jump to a 14-7 lead. But Aledo had an answer to each score, and went on a 21-3 run to close out the half and hold a 35-17 lead at the break. Temple rallied in the second half, and with 5:50 left in the game, finally took the lead back 45-42 on a juggling circus catch by Jordan Lee. Showing the poise of a program that's won four state titles in the previous five seasons, Aledo went on a 13 play, 75-yard drive that was capped by quarterback Luke Bishop's six-yard, diving touchdown run. The go-ahead score gave Temple less than a minute to come back, and the Wildcats couldn't do it, with Baylor QB commit Chad President's Hail Mary intercepted by Bishop as time expired, sending a sea of black screaming onto the field to celebrate.
Recap: Day 2 at the Texas high school football state championships
Max Thompson at Prep Rally1 mth ago4A Division II State Championship: Gilmer 35, West Orange-Stark 25 What went down:
Gilmer entered the contest scoring an average of 58 points per game, but it was West Orange-Stark that took a surprising 25-7 lead into halftime. But a different Gilmer team emerged in the second half, scoring 28 unanswered to dominate the Mustangs. The Buckeyes were led by Baylor commit Blake Lynch, who had 116 total yards and two touchdowns, and Kris Boyd, a highly sought-after defensive back recruit, who had 145 total yards and a touchdown. Linebacker Demarco Boyd led the defensive shutdown in the second half, and then did something after the game that will raise a few eyebrows in the recruiting world.
Boyd wins defensive MVP and then throws up Horns with teammate Kris Boyd...
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1. Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore, India
Score: 98.18
Daily rides on two resident elephants are one highlight at this luxurious tented compound bordering a tiger reserve. Doubles from $875.
2. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Bali, Indonesia
Score: 95.39
Thatched-roof villas with open-air living rooms and plunge pools; for kids, a new infinity pool and lessons in Balinese dance. Doubles from $780.
3. Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India
Score: 95.00
Puppet shows based on Rajasthani folktales keep kids busy while parents pamper themselves with ayurvedic treatments at the spa. Doubles from $655.
4. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, India
Score: 93.85
Marble-floored, mosaic-filled former maharajah's residence surrounded by polo fields and fountain-dotted formal gardens. Doubles from $627, including breakfast.
5. Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India
Score: 93.18
Views of the Taj Mahal from every room and lots of activities guaranteed to keep the little ones busy (including classes in kite-flying and folk dance). Doubles from $655.
6. Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
Score: 92.31
Opulence on 15 acres in the Orchard Road shopping and business district, a quick drive from the new Universal Studios Singapore. Doubles from $330.
7. Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India
Score: 92.00
Nouveau Indian palace on 30 acres in the regal Rajasthani city, with boat cruises on Lake Pichola. Doubles from $655.
8. Discovery Shores, Boracay, Philippines
Score: 90.59
On a tiny island known for powder-white-sand beaches; kids learn the Filipino versions of hopscotch and tag and climb up a bamboo pole in a popular local game known as palosebo. Doubles from $400.
9. Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi, Vietnam
Score: 89.41
Old Quarter hot spot that just emerged last year from a four-year renovation; the entire family can join in cooking classes, which start at the local market and end in the hotel kitchen. Doubles from $265.
10. Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Score: 89.23
Sandstone-hued splendor on Lake Pichola with a supervised kids' buffet and play zone during Sunday brunch. Doubles from $715.


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Take Five with Sophie Masson: The Romance Diaries
Writer Unboxed on Dec 19 2012 | Filed under: Book Talk, Inspirations, Take Five
January 1st marks the official release day for Sophie Masson's latest YA novel published in Australia, The Romance Diaries: Ruby (ABC Books, Harper Collins, available both as paperback and e-book). We're so pleased she's with us today to tell us a little more about it, and give us some extra inside scoop, following our Take Five with her. Enjoy!
Q: What's the premise of your new book?
Sophie: The Romance Diaries: Ruby, which I've written under the pen-name of Jenna Austen, is […]


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FMH, hot pics. Love a guy in a jock.
Thanks guys, I'll post more soon.
Will you please share your body with me!
A couple more jockstrap poses
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Hot body and cock!!
You know how to excite a guy!
HOT ass!
Thanks guys. Got more
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Mike, your ass is always like a ray of sunshine - it brightens my day!
Gorgeous ass!
Really horny this morning
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Now I'm really horny too!
Slap my face with your fucking big meat.
Great new pictures.
Love the pics!
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Holy crap you're gorgeous!
Such a great looking dick!!
You are simply awesome!
The Three Musketeers... Bashful, Chrisglass, and Ronboy!
That's what's for Dinner!!
Damn... even your feet are cute!
Just shot a big load, have never posted a cumshot pic before
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What a great picture! I love your perfect cock head and what a load! Shame, though - I'd love to swallow that...
I fine load...should have landed on me though...
A couple more
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FMH, you have made Sir Ron very happy (and horny) today!
The Three Musketeers... Bashful, Chrisglass, and Ronboy!
best looking penis head on JUB!!
A few fresh ones
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Love the new pics, buddy!
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Movie News By Scott Beggs on January 27, 2012 | Be the First To CommentWelcome to Pine Hill, the first feature film from Keith Miller, has won the Grand Jury Sparky Award for Feature Narrative at Slamdance. The film focuses on former drug dealer Shannon (Shannon Harper) who now works as a bouncer when the sun goes down and a claims adjuster when the sun comes up. In this verite-style offering, Shannon receives a bit of life-changing news that sets him on a path to confront the past and contemplate his future. As you can see in the scene above, there's something obviously compelling about the delivery and the style. It's enough to make nerve endings tingle and the brain start thinking about fight or flight. Simple, yes, but effective. The story behind the film is also fascinating. Director Miller and star Harper met when Miller was walking his dog in New York and an angry Harper approached him claiming that it was his dog. After a huge shouting match, they realized that it was Harper's dog – a puppy he had previously lost. The next day they met so that Miller could pay him for the animal and could toss out the idea that they make a film together. A short was born, and so was their working relationship. They accidentally shared a dog, and now they share a victory. Here are the rest of the winners from Slamdance this year – emerging artists truly worth keeping an eye on. The Slamdance pedigree alone ensures that there's some truly interesting work going on […]
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Mazda 5 vs Kia Rondo
mazda5owner Posts: 2My wife is 5' tall and finds the Mazda 5 comfortable.
What we are not happy with is the horrible reliability. :mad: We have a 2007 and the sunroof exploded for no apparent reason soon after getting the car. The clutch exploded at 92,000 km and the engine went at 108,000 km. None of this was covered by Mazda.
The car has been extremely expensive due to all these problems. I'd go with the Kia. It can't be any less reliable than a Mazda :lemon:
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speddy Posts: 16Can you say ugly? My uncle also said that he had a Kia and something went wrong with it and the mechanics couldn't fix it. They even told him that. It would go between half power and full power with no explanation. He had to trade it in for next to nothing. So two big factors to buy the Mazda.
ofionnachta Posts: 36Was your uncle's Kia a Rondo or another model, and how long ago? I understand they have made great improvements in reliability in recent years.
We did buy an '09 Rondo just before Christmas. So far, so good. When my heavy footed husb drives it, the mileage is not good. But all the more reason not to make short stops, and zoom when the light turns green.
I drove it most of the way from MA > NJ and got 35 mpg. So there.
One thing that does annoy me is the dome light does not go on when you open only the back gate (Only annoying at night! lol) I am planning to get a stick-on LED light for the post next to the gate.
Otherwise, very manueverable, peppy drive, lots of room to haul both cargo and people at same time---which is what we were looking for---without being a minivan or a big honking SUV. And it has 3 seats in second row, which the Mazda 5 does not, and which we also need.
Oh, one other thing---DD goes to college in another year. We were able to put a large down on this one, and we will have it paid off before she eneters---so we will not be carrying a car laon when she is in college. That matters a lot to us. A 30 - 35k car wd not have made that possible. -
ofionnachta Posts: 36Driversherri--
We bought an '09 Rondo just bef Christmas. I am 5'3" and DH is 6'2." I'll be the primary driver, so the comfort etc for me counted most in choice--although he has to be able to sit in it too!
The driver's seat has 3 adjustment controls--you can push a ratchet-lever that makes it higher, you can push another one that changes the angle of the seat back, and there is the usual bar under the seat that slides it back & forth. I make the seat as high as possible--DH finds that too high & changes it. There is plenty of head room no matter who is driving.
I slide the seat forward more than he does, but you can keep from being right on top of the steering wheel. I also angle the seat back a bit -- I really do not like the way the head protector bumps the back of my head. But I can fix that with adjustment of seat angle.
We chose the cloth seats (not liking leather in summer), and I sprayed them 3x with Scotchgard before using them. It had snowed heavily 2 dys before we picked it up, so we brought beach towels to put on the seats before we drove it home! I also Scotchgarded the carpeted back deck. I don't know why they put carpet back there--no one is going to sit on it. Plastic would have been better imo. No I did not get the cargo tray--the dealership was a bunch of crooks and we were not going to get anything we did not have to from them. I'll buy one from that place someone else recommended, and I can get it to match the car color there, too.
As far as comfort goes--I feel fine. I had been driving a Grand Caravan, so this one is a bit less plush than I am accustomed to. But I haven't had a problem on long drives. If I really wanted more softness under my heiny I suppose I wd get a cushion, but so far, it's not an issue.
I have to say though, that when I scoot up the seat, the console is left behind. I have never driven resting my arm on those things, so this is not an issue for me. In a Rondo the console has 2 "decks," one for items and the other is where the iPod docks, and where you shd stash small stealables. Ours is getting plenty of use from DD. One compartment covers the lower, and the top one has a slightly padded lid.
If armrests and cushy seats and lumbar support matters so much to you, and mpg does not, have you thought of a Honda Odyssey? Those things are like driving living rooms! Very reliable and safe too. -
smoothsailin Posts: 73We have put about 10.5k miles on our Rondo and so far have not had a single problem w/it. Fuel economy has been a bit disappointing, but whenever my wife will be the primary driver I've come to expect subpar results from any vehicle. Part of the problem is that we only live about three miles from where she works. As a result she tends to to make a lot of short trips and especially in winter I've come to realize that short trips can murder any vehicle's average fuel economy results.
Note that for the first 2k miles I was the primary driver of our Rondo so that I could be sure it was driven carefully during the break-in period. While I was doing most of the driving most of the initial tank averages fell in the 24-to-29 mpg. However, since my wife took over as primary driver it's been fairly rare for her to top 20 mpg/per tank except when she's driven the car to visit family members living 60-80 miles from our home.
Except for (my wife's) fuel economy results we've both been very happy with our first Kia. The Rondo appears to be a well-built, reasonably comfortable, fairly quiet, suprisingly roomy, reliable and versatile vehicle (ours is equipped w/the third-row seat).
I'll mention that I also own a '05 Mazda 3i which has also been totally problem-free as the car's 5-year anniversary approaches with just over 71k miles on the odometer. With conservative driving so far I've averaged 38.8 mpg with my 3i (2.0L w/5-speed manual) with most of the miles accumulated while commuting between home and my office @ ~55 miles/day. Note that this average is based on all miles driven and gallons purchased since I brought the car home from the dealership on 3/1/05.
While I admittedly like the looks of the Mazda 5 somewhat better than that of our Rondo, I have no regrets over our decision to purchase our Rondo vs. a Mazda 5 due to the better deal we were able to negotiate. We ended up paying 15.1k for our '08 LX V-6 before taxes and fees. MSRP per the window sticker including options for our LX V6 was ~ $22k. -
irritatrix Posts: 40Did KIA even produce a 2010 Rondo? My local dealers all have only '09s. I have a Sedona minivan which is just too large for my current needs, so I've been looking at the M5 and the Rondo. I've been extremely pleased with the Sedona and would buy a new KIA again without hesitation, though I'm not nuts about the front end appearance of the Rondo - it looks like a Pixar car. :-) <---- or like that icon.
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coolmazda5 Posts: 525Kia Motors Corp. is one of the two car brands of Hyundai of South Korea. It has always been a marginal brand. Its stable mate, Hyundai USA, has a reputation for high quality cars like the Sonata and Genesis. Kia sells "low rent" cars and SUV nameplates like the Sorento and Rio. As GM and Ford (NYSE: F - News) have already discovered, it is expensive to maintain multiple brands and storied car names, including Pontiac, Saturn and Mercury, are disappearing. Most Kia cars sell for $14,000 to $25,000. Hyundai has several cars in the same price range. Hyundai's Sonata has quickly become one of the best-selling cars in America, and its Genesis flagship model competes with mid-sized BMWs and Mercedes. The parent company will take a page from several other global car companies and dump its weakest brand
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9394 Posts: 67isn't it the other way around, the Rio is better than Accent, Sorento is better than Santa Fe. i remember couple years ago the Hyundai Elantra only had 2 airbags and no ABS, and the Kia Spectra had standard 6 airbags and ABS.
the Chevy/Pontiac twin brands worked well for GM until it was hit hard by the recent economic crisis, but Hyundai/Kia took advantage of it and gained market share.
i'm not sure if the writer of this article knows what he is saying.
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conwelpic Ontario, CanadaPosts: 600I don't think that guy knows what he's talking about, if both Hyundai and Kia are both making record sales why would you get rid of a profitable division. There could be a possibility that Hyundai could sell off its controlling interest (I think its 38%) so that Kia would be totally independant, but as they share multi-platforms and engines, plus they both doing dramatic transformation of their products that they no longer look similar, it doesn't make a lot of sense. Kia has all these new models coming out over the next year or so, like the 2011 Sportage (end of this month), 2011 Optima (on its launch it outsold the Sonata on its home market), Cadenza, Rio. It's almost as if this article was written about five years ago.
However, models will disappear, 'cause it looks like coolmazda5 has finally won on all his arguments against the Rondo as that model is being discontinued in the US - but not in Canada. -
coolmazda5 Posts: 525Yawn, I guess it is too late (5 years?) to have a win or lose argument on the Rondo Mazda5 topic , I would actually see Mazda survival as a brand in worse shape than the KIA one, but I'm no analyst ,
I guess the author is not killing "all" the cars that KIA makes. but rather says that it is better for Hyundai to absorb the KIA brand into its line-up as Hyundai now has much better reputation today than in the past against its Japanese, Korean (OK, KIA), European and America counterparts.
Hyundai Forte, Hyundai Soul anyone?
And yes, I guess the Rondo is gone for good in the US. Interestingly enough when Ford is now bringing the C-MAX and Nissan is bringing back the revamped Quest, are non-suv people movers making a comeback (see the Odyssey and the Sienna)? -
coolmazda5 Posts: 525Here is a good answer to the article:
http://auto.ocregister.com/2010/06/21/is-kia-motors-in-danger-of-disappearing/36- 495/ -
coolmazda5 Posts: 525Sad that SUVs are taking over once again
The site reads: "All good things should come to an end, but with endings, come new beginnings, introducing the all new 2011 KIA Sportage..."
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Toyota Tundra CrewMax
I haven't posted a message on this board for years. Two weeks ago I sold my 2005 Tundra Double Cab and then ordered a 2007 Tundra CrewMax. However, just a few days ago, I postponed the order for several more months. I'm getting ready to move, and I want to see what Toyota will do with the 2008 CrewMax.
I really like the CrewMax, but I would like to see the CrewMax with a larger bed, perhaps a 6 foot bed. I called Toyota customer service to inquire as to whether Toyota will build the CrewMax with a larger bed. They stated two months ago, they didn't know, but that many customers have asked that question. Does anyone know if Toyota plans to eventually build the CrewMax with a larger bed, perhaps in 2008?
I would greatly appreciate any information.
I really like the CrewMax, but I would like to see the CrewMax with a larger bed, perhaps a 6 foot bed. I called Toyota customer service to inquire as to whether Toyota will build the CrewMax with a larger bed. They stated two months ago, they didn't know, but that many customers have asked that question. Does anyone know if Toyota plans to eventually build the CrewMax with a larger bed, perhaps in 2008?
I would greatly appreciate any information.
rorr Posts: 3,630Good question on the longer bed for the '08 CM.
The way I see it, Toyota has already spent good development money/engineering on their long wheelbase chassis (164.6"). At this point in time, that chassis is only being used for ONE Tundra (the DoubleCab/Longbed version). Conversely, the 145.7" chassis is used for THREE Tundras (Reg Cab/Longbed, DoubleCab/Standard Bed, and CrewMax/Shortbed).
IF sales were sluggish on the DoubleCab/Longbed, and sales of the CrewMax continue to exceed expectations, it would make sense for them to start building some CrewMax editions on the longer (164.6") chassis.
The upside of this would be a CrewMax with a SEVEN foot bed (the chassis is 18.9" longer which, if added to the current 66.7" bedlength on the current CrewMax would give you a bedlength of 85.6"). The downside for Toyota is they currently don't make a bed even close to that length (their 'standard' bed is 78.7" and the longbed is 97.6") so it would require a new bed design, body stamping dies, etc.
I wouldn't be surprised to see such a configuration EVENTUALLY on the Tundra. I WOULD be surprised to see it offered this soon after the initial CrewMax introduction. Afterall, if they are already selling every CrewMax they can possibly build, why spend the money getting a 4th bedlength into production? -
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birdog1 Posts: 5Man I love my wifes crew max It is fun to drive. I have people all the time trying to race it.
I fixed the problem of the long bed. I have the dc long bed and she has the crew max.
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wberk Posts: 6Any suggestions for Tundra Crewmax in terms of covering the bed of the truck. I want to ensure that the cargo stays dry. It appears that fiberglass covers are somewhat ackward to take off if hauling larger tall objects. Just looking for any suggestions or experiences. I did hear that the LEER 700 series is good along with the A.R.E LSII model...any thoughts?
rsholland Posts: 19,744Check out the roll-top retractable tonneau cover here for the CrewMax.
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Can any one let me know what the defiitive answer is to upgrading tires? I have the stock 20" rims/tires and want to upgrade to a bigger sidewall tire but using the existing 20" rims due to the fact that there aren't alot of rims out there because it is a new truck. I am getting the 3" Truxxx level/lift installed tomorrow. I want a bigger tire like I said with more sidewall. Thoughts?
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treehuggerjake Posts: 14I have not owned a pickup in about 15 years, and that one was 10 years old when I let go of it.
I am considering purchasing a 2007 pickup, half ton. I need the larger double cab, full double cab. I will need to use the back seat often for kids and dogs. I want the truck to be able to tow 7,500 pounds, perhaps a little more. I would prefer as good gas mileage as possible. I want the truck to last for years and across the 100,000 mile mark without major repairs.
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tundra08 Posts: 5Can anyone offer an opinion on 20 inch tires as compared to the 18 inch on the Tundra CrewMax? Some say it makes the ride smoother, while most say its for the look.
I finally saw a CrewMax drive right by me over the weekend. Nautica Blew with a hard top. I wanted to drive right in the dealership, trade in my Camry for one. I still plan to purhcase the truck, but will wait to find out if the CrewMax will be built with a 6 foot bed. -
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treehuggerjake Posts: 14For anyone who knows the new Tundras well: the Edmunds site says: " Long-bed versions of the Double Cab SR5 also get towing preparation (which includes a tow/haul mode for the transmission and manually extendable exterior mirrors."
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tundra08 Posts: 5Toyota does plan to come out with the diseal. Check it out.
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The Jews rebuked for not obeying calls to repentance. (1-7) Their captivity during seventy years is expressly foretold. (8-14) Desolations upon the nations shown by the emblem of a cup of wrath. (15-29) The judgments again declared. (30-38)
Verses 1-7 The call to turn from evil ways to the worship and service of God, and for sinners to trust in Christ, and partake of his salvation, concerns all men. God keeps an account how long we possess the means of grace; and the longer we have them, the heavier will our account be if we have not improved them. Rising early, points out the earnest desire that this people should turn and live. Personal and particular reformation must be insisted on as necessary to a national deliverance; and every one must turn from his own evil way. Yet all was to no purpose. They would not take the right and only method to turn away the wrath of God.
Verses 8-14 The fixing of the time during which the Jewish captivity should last, would not only confirm the prophecy, but also comfort the people of God, and encourage faith and prayer. The ruin of Babylon is foretold: the rod will be thrown into the fire when the correcting work is done. When the set time to favour Zion is come, Babylon shall be punished for their iniquity, as other nations have been punished for their sins. Every threatening of the Scripture will certainly be accomplished.
Verses 15-29 The evil and the good events of life are often represented in Scripture as cups. Under this figure is represented the desolation then coming upon that part of the world, of which Nebuchadnezzar, who had just began to reign and act, was to be the instrument; but this destroying sword would come from the hand of God. The desolations the sword should make in all these kingdoms, are represented by the consequences of excessive drinking. This may make us loathe the sin of drunkenness, that the consequences of it are used to set forth such a woful condition. Drunkenness deprives men of the use of their reason, makes men as mad. It takes from them the valuable blessing, health; and is a sin which is its own punishment. This may also make us dread the judgments of war. It soon fills a nation with confusion. They will refuse to take the cup at thy hand. They will not believe Jeremiah; but he must tell them it is the word of the Lord of hosts, and it is in vain for them to struggle against Almighty power. And if God's judgments begin with backsliding professors, let not the wicked expect to escape.
Verses 30-38 The Lord has just ground of controversy with every nation and every person; and he will execute judgment on all the wicked. Who can avoid trembling when God speaks in displeasure? The days are fully come; the time fixed in the Divine counsels, which will make the nations wholly desolate. The tender and delicate shall share the common calamity. Even those who used to live in peace, and did nothing to provoke, shall not escape. Blessed be God, there is a peaceable habitation above, for all the sons of peace. The Lord will preserve his church and all believers in all changes; for nothing can separate them from his love.
Jeremiah 25:1-38 . PROPHECY OF THE SEVENTY YEARS CAPTIVITY; AND AFTER THAT THE DESTRUCTION OF BABYLON, AND OF ALL THE NATIONS THAT OPPRESSED THE JEWS.
1. fourth year of Jehoiakim--called the third year in Daniel 1:1 . But probably Jehoiakim was set on the throne by Pharaoh-necho on his return from Carchemish about July, whereas Nebuchadnezzar mounted the throne January 21, 604 B.C,; so that Nebuchadnezzar's first year was partly the third, partly the fourth, of Jehoiakim's. Here first Jeremiah gives specific dates. Nebuchadnezzar had previously entered Judea in the reign of his father Nabopolassar.
3. From the thirteenth year of Josiah, in which Jeremiah began to prophesy ( Jeremiah 1:1 ), to the end of Josiah's reign, was nineteen years ( 2 Kings 22:1 ) of Jehoahaz' reign, with the not quite complete four years of Jehoiakim ( Jeremiah 25:1 ), added to the nineteen years, make up twenty-three years in all.
to Urijah, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, &c. It aggravates their sin, that God sent not merely one but many messengers, and those messengers, prophets; and, that during all those years specified, Jeremiah and his fellow prophets spared no effort, late and early.5. Turn . . . dwell--In Hebrew there is expressed by sameness of sounds the correspondence between their turning to God and God's turning to them to permit them to dwell in their land: Shubu . . . shebu, "Return" . . . so shall ye "remain."
every one from . . . evil--Each must separately repent and turn from his own sin. None is excepted, lest they should think their guilt extenuated because the evil is general.
6. He instances one sin, idolatry, as representative of all their sins; as nothing is dearer to God than a pure worship of Himself.
7. Though ye provoke Me to anger ( Deuteronomy 32:21 ), yet it is not I, but yourselves, whom ye thereby hurt ( Proverbs 8:36 , 20:2 ).
The Medes and other northern peoples, confederate with Babylon, are included with the Chaldeans.10. ( Jeremiah 7:34 , Revelation 18:23 ). The land shall be so desolated that even in the houses left standing there shall be no inhabitant; a terrible stillness shall prevail; no sound of the hand-mill (two circular stones, one above the other, for grinding corn, worked by two women, Exodus 11:5 , Matthew 24:41 ; in daily use in every house, and therefore forbidden to be taken in pledge, Deuteronomy 24:6 ); no night-light, so universal in the East that the poorest house has it, burning all night.
candle--lamp ( Job 21:17 , 18:6 ).
11. seventy years--( Jeremiah 27:7 ). The exact number of years of Sabbaths in four hundred ninety years, the period from Saul to the Babylonian captivity; righteous retribution for their violation of the Sabbath ( Leviticus 26:34 Leviticus 26:35 , 2 Chronicles 36:21 ). The seventy years probably begin from the fourth year of Jehoiakim, when Jerusalem was first captured, and many captives, as well as the treasures of the temple, were carried away; they end with the first year of Cyrus, who, on taking Babylon, issued an edict for the restoration of the Jews ( Ezra 1:1 ). Daniel's seventy prophetic weeks are based on the seventy years of the captivity (compare Daniel 9:2 Daniel 9:24 ).
13. all . . . written in this book, which Jeremiah . . . prophesied against all . . . nations--It follows from this, that the prophecies against foreign nations (forty-sixth through fifty-first chapters) must have been already written. Hence the Septuagint inserts here those prophecies. But if they had followed immediately ( Jeremiah 25:13 ), there would have been no propriety in the observation in the verse. The very wording of the reference shows that they existed in some other part of the book, and not in the immediate context. It was in this very year, the fourth of Jehoiakim ( Jeremiah 36:1 Jeremiah 36:2 ), that Jeremiah was directed to write in a regular book for the first time all that he had prophesied against Judah and foreign "nations" from the beginning of his ministry. Probably, at a subsequent time, when he completed the whole work, including the forty-sixth through fifty-first chapters, Jeremiah himself inserted the clause, "all that is written in this book, which Jeremiah hath prophesied against all the nations." The prophecies in question may have been repeated, as others in Jeremiah, more than once; so in the original smaller collection they may have stood in an earlier position; and, in the fuller subsequent collection, in their later and present position.
14. serve themselves--( Jeremiah 27:7 , 30:8 , 34:10 ). Avail themselves of their services as slaves.
them also--the Chaldees, who heretofore have made other nations their slaves, shall themselves also in their turn be slaves to them. MAURER translates, "shall impose servitude on them, even them."
recompense them--namely, the Chaldees and other nations against whom Jeremiah had prophesied ( Jeremiah 25:13 ), as having oppressed the Jews.
their deeds--rather, "deed," namely, their bad treatment of the Jews ( Jeremiah 50:29 , Jeremiah 51:6 Jeremiah 51:24 ; compare 2 Chronicles 36:17 ).
15. wine cup--Compare Jeremiah 13:12 Jeremiah 13:13 , as to this image, to express stupefying judgments; also Jeremiah 49:12 , 51:7 . Jeremiah often embodies the imagery of Isaiah in his prophecies ( Lamentations 4:21 , Isaiah 51:17-22 , Revelation 16:19 , 18:6 ). The wine cup was not literally given by Jeremiah to the representatives of the different nations; but only in symbolical vision.
16. be moved--reel ( Nahum 3:11 ).
18. Jerusalem--put first: for "judgment begins at the house of God"; they being most guilty whose religious privileges are greatest ( 1 Peter 4:17 ).
kings--Jehoiakim, Jeconiah, and Zedekiah.
as it is this day--The accomplishment of the curse had already begun under Jehoiakim. This clause, however, may have been inserted by Jeremiah at his final revision of his prophecies in Egypt.
19. Pharaoh--put next after Jerusalem, because the Jews had relied most on him, and Egypt and Judea stood on a common footing ( Jeremiah 46:2 Jeremiah 46:25 ).
20. mingled people--mercenary foreign troops serving under Pharaoh-hophra in the time of Jeremiah. The employment of these foreigners provoked the native Egyptians to overthrow him. Psammetichus, father of Pharaoh-necho, also had given a settlement in Egypt to Ionian and Carian adventurers [HERODOTUS, 2.152, 154]. Isaiah 19:2 Isaiah 19:3 , 20:1 , Ezekiel 30:5 . The term is first found in Exodus 12:38 .
Uz--in the geographical order here, between Egypt and the states along the Mediterranean; therefore not the "Uz" of Job 1:1 (north of Arabia-Deserta), but the northern part of Arabia-Petræa, between the sea and Idumea ( Lamentations 4:21 ; see Genesis 36:20 Genesis 36:28 ).
remnant of Ashdod--called a "remnant," because Ashdod had lost most of its inhabitants in the twenty-nine years siege by Psammetichus. was overthrown in the same war.
21. Edom . . . Moab . . . Ammon--joined together, as being related to Israel (see Jeremiah 48:1-49:39').
22. all the kings of Tyrus--the petty kings of the various dependencies of Tyre.
isles--a term including all maritime regions ( Psalms 72:10 ).
23. Dedan--north of Arabia ( Genesis 25:3 Genesis 25:4 ).
Tema . . . Buz--neighboring tribes north of Arabia ( Job 32:2 ).
all . . . in . . . utmost corners--rather, "having the hair cut in angles," a heathenish custom
24. mingled people--not in the same sense as in Jeremiah 25:20 ; the "motley crowd," so called in contempt (compare Jeremiah 49:28 Jeremiah 49:31 , 50:37 ). By a different pointing it may be translated the "Arabs"; but the repetition of the name is not likely. BLANEY thinks there were two divisions of what we call Arabia, the west (Araba) and the east. The west included Arabia-Petræa and the parts on the sea bordering on Egypt, the land of Cush; the east, Arabia-Felix and Deserta. The latter are "the mixed race" inhabiting the desert.
25. Zimri--perhaps the Zabra mentioned by PTOLEMY between Mecca and Medina. Zimran also, as Dedan, was one of Abraham's sons by Keturah ( Genesis 25:2 ).
Elam--properly, west of Persia; but used for Persia in general.
26. Sheshach--Babylon; as the parallelism in Jeremiah 51:41 proves. In the Cabalistic system (called Athbash, the first Hebrew letter in the alphabet being expressed by the last) Sheshach would exactly answer to Babel. Jeremiah may have used this system (as perhaps in Jeremiah 51:41 ) for concealment at the time of this prediction, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim, while Nebuchadnezzar was before Jerusalem. In Jeremiah 51:41 there can be no concealment, as Babylon is expressly mentioned. MICHAELIS more simply explains the term "brazen-gated" (compare Isaiah 45:2 ); others, "the house of a prince." Rather, it comes from the Babylonian goddess, Shach, by reduplication of the first letter; from her Misael was named Meshach by the Babylonians. The term Shace was applied to a festival at Babylon, alluded to in Jeremiah 51:39 Jeremiah 51:57 , Isaiah 21:5 . It was during this feast that Cyrus took Babylon [HERODOTUS, 1]. Thus Jeremiah mystically denotes the time of its capture by this term [GLASSIUS].
27. rise no more--The heathen nations in question should fall to rise no more. The Jews should fall but for a time, and then rise again. Therefore, the epithet is given, "the God of Israel."
28. if they refuse to take the cup--No effort of theirs to escape destruction will avail.
29. If I spared not Mine elect people on account of sin, much less will I spare you ( Ezekiel 9:6 , Obadiah 1:16 , Luke 23:31 , 1 Peter 4:17 ).
be unpunished--"be treated as innocent."
30. roar--image from a destructive lion ( Isaiah 42:13 , Joel 3:16 ).
upon his habitation--rather, "His pasturage"; keeping up the image of a lion roaring against the flock in the pasture. The roar was first to go forth over Judea wherein were "the sheep of His pasture" ( Psalms 100:3 ), and thence into heathen lands.
shout . . . tread . . . grapes--( Jeremiah 48:33 , Isaiah 16:9 Isaiah 16:10 ).
31. controversy--cause at issue ( Micah 6:2 ).
plead with all flesh--( Isaiah 66:16 ). God shows the whole world that He does what is altogether just in punishing.
32. from the coasts--rather, "from the uttermost regions." Like a storm which arises in one region and then diffuses itself far and wide, so God's judgments shall pass "from nation to nation," till all has been fulfilled; no distance shall prevent the fulfilment.
not be lamented--( Jeremiah 16:4 Jeremiah 16:6 ).
neither gathered--to their fathers, in their ancestral tombs ( Jeremiah 8:2 ).
dung--( Psalms 83:10 ).
34. shepherds--princes ( Jeremiah 22:22 ). Here he returns to the Jews and their rulers, using the same image as in Jeremiah 25:30 ,
wallow yourselves--Cover yourselves as thickly with ashes, in token of sorrow, as one who rolls in them ( Jeremiah 6:26 , Ezekiel 27:30 ) [MAURER].
principal--leaders. The Septuagint translates "rams," carrying out the image (compare Isaiah 14:9 , Margin; Zechariah 10:3 ).
days of your slaughter . . . of . . . dispersions--rather, "your days for slaughter (that is, the time of your being slain), and your dispersions (not 'of your dispersions'), are accomplished (are come)."
pleasant vessel--Ye were once a precious vessel, but ye shall fall, and so be a broken vessel "Your past excellency shall not render you safe now. I will turn to your ignominy whatever glory I conferred on you" [CALVIN].
35. Literally, "Flight shall fail the shepherds . . . escaping (shall fail) the principal," &c. ( Amos 2:14 ). The leaders will be the first objects for slaughter; escape by flight will be out of their power.
37. habitations--rather, carrying out the image "pastures" without incursion of wild beasts, the flocks have fed, shall be destroyed; that is, the regions where, heretofore, there was peace and security (alluding to the name Salem, or Jerusalem, "possessing peace").
38. his covert--the temple, where heretofore, like a lion, as its defender, by the mere terror of His voice He warded off the foe; but now He leaves it a prey to the Gentiles [CALVIN].
fierceness of . . . oppressor--rather, as the Hebrew, for "oppressor" is an adjective feminine, the word "sword" is understood, which, in Jeremiah 46:16 , 50:16 , is expressed (indeed, some manuscripts and the Septuagint read "sword" instead of "fierceness" here; probably interpolated from Jeremiah 46:16 ), "the oppressing sword." The Hebrew for "oppressing" means also a "dove": there may be, therefore, a covert allusion to the Chaldean standard bearing a dove on it, in honor of Semiramis, the first queen, said in popular superstition to have been nourished by doves when exposed at birth, and at death to have been transformed into a dove. Her name may come from a root referring to the cooing of a dove. That bird was held sacred to the goddess Venus. Vulgate so translates "the anger of the dove."
his . . . anger--If the anger of Nebuchadnezzar cannot be evaded, how much less that of God (compare Jeremiah 25:37 )!


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"We did what we've done all year — we persevered," declare senior captain Bryce Copeland. "To be able to come out of here (the Raider Dome) with a win says a lot about our team. I'm proud of them. Daniel (Clark) gave us a big boost and hit some really big shots for us."
"This was a total team effort and tonight was Daniel's night to shine," proclaimed veteran head coach Kent Smith. "We knew we'd take some lumps early on, but these guys stick together and they have really come together. We're playing with house money now. We've got nothing to lose."
After defeating Cleveland (18-12) for the third time this season, all coming in the Raider Dome, Bradley (18-12) advances to Thursday night's region championship game against regular season champ Ooltewah (19-9). The Owls knocked off district tournament winner Walker Valley 69-57 in Tuesday's other semifinal.
The Bears and Owls will not only be batting for the region title, but for the right to host a TSSAA substate game Monday against either currently unbeaten and top-ranked Blackman (28-0) or Siegel (26-4), which was ranked sixth in the final Associated Press Class AAA poll.
The Blaze, which has handed Siegel three of its four losses this season, defeated Oakland (19-11) 53-33 in the Region 4-AAA semifinals Tuesday, while the Stars downed LaVergne (19-11) by a 77-61 tally.
Bradley opened each period Tuesday evening with at least back-to-back 3-pointers, but nailed three straight — from junior Logan Cox, Copeland and junior Taylor Bentley — to open the game on its way to an early 11-5 advantage.
The Raiders, whose first goal was also the first of four treys from junior Kendrick Thompson, answered the early Bear run with an 8-0 streak and took their first lead when senior Dustin Little took a feed from classmate CJ Bryant for an easy basket with 3:08 to go in the opening frame.
A putback of an offensive rebound by Cox and a Copeland free throw gave the edge back to Bradley, but Thompson got loose on a fast break for a hoop and some harm to put the Raiders up 16-14 when the first buzzer sounded.
The Bears retook the lead quickly by scoring the first dozen points of the second period. Clark and Copeland went back-to-back from distance to start the run before Bentley hit a deuce from the corner. On the ensuing Raider trip up the floor, Bentley knocked the ball free and as it was going out of bounds snagged it and flipped it behind his back to Copeland, who drove it home.
When Cleveland was able to snap its three-minute dry spell, it went on a 13-5 run to pull within a basket when Thompson drilled an NBA-range 3 with a minute left in the opening half.
Bradley was able to inch its edge to four points at the intermission after Copeland dished off one of his eight assists on the night to junior Dee Crisp for a baseline jumper just before the horn blared.
Both team hit 13 shots from the field in the first 16 minutes, with the Bears hitting better than 60 percent (13-for-21), including 6-of-10 treys. Cleveland was 13-for 25 (51 percent), but only two baskets came from distance.
After the break, Copeland hit a free throw and Clark drained a pair of consecutive 3-balls, but in between Bryant was able to drive the lane for a basket, then get a steal and got coast-to-coast with it for another.
The Raiders were able to claw back into the 7-2 run to even the score at 42-all when senior Jahmal Johnson slammed home a one-handed dunk with 2:28 left in the third frame.
Bradley answered with a Copeland 3-pointer from the top of the key and then found senior Matt Whitmire in the lane for a basket and led 47-44 when the period closed.
Once again Clark and Copeland teamed up for long-range bombs to open the final frame and quickly push the advantage to nine points, but Thompson hit from NBA range once again.
Holding Bradley to just a pair of free throws in a four-minute span, midway through the period, the hosts closed the gap to three points with a Bryant 3 and Johnson finding the bottom of the net from the paint.
However, just as had done all night, the Bears answered with Cox drilling his third 3-pointer of the contest. After a Copeland free throw, Thompson drained his final bomb from the edge of the court to close the gap to four points with 52 ticks on the clock, but the Bears were able to seal the deal hitting 4-of-4 free throws in the final 20 seconds.
"You always feel bad when you lose your last one (of the season)," commented Raider coach Jason McCowan afterward. "Our kids really played their guts out. Our seniors (Bryant, Johnson, Little) gave phenomenal efforts tonight and Kendrick (Thompson) was hitting from all over the place."
"We fought back and tied it there at 42 but then we had a couple of bad gambles and Bradley hit their shots," the Raider mentor added. "Clark surprised us there, but we expected Bryce to step it up. That's what great players do in big games."
Copeland led all scorers with 22 points, hitting 4-of-5 from long range, plus he grabbed four rebounds to go with his eight assists.
Clark was 4-for-6 on 3-pointers on his way to 13 points, while Cox drilled 3-of-5 from distance and tallied 11 points. Whitmire netted eight points and cleared five rebounds, while Bentley added five points and handed out four helps.
Thompson also connected on four 3-pointers to net 17 points, while Johnson added 14 and snatched nine caroms. Bryant netted 13 points, pulled down five boards, dished off four assists and copped three steals. Little wrapped up his prep career with a half dozen points and six rebounds.
"Cleveland played their hearts out," praised Copeland. "I'm going to miss competing against those guys."
"It's tough to beat a good team like them three times, much less on their own court," added coach Smith, whose 2003 team recorded four victories over Cleveland in the Raider Dome. "We'll celebrate this win tonight, but then tomorrow we've got to turn our attention to Ooltewah and the region championship game."
Bradley Central 14 19 14 16 — 63
Cleveland 16 13 15 11 — 55
BEARS (63) — Bryce Copeland 22, Daniel Clark 13, Logan Cox 11, Matt Whitmire 8, Taylor Bentley 5, Caleb Cain 2, Dee Crisp 2, Baylor Terrell.
BLUE RAIDERS (55) — Kendrick Thompson 17, Jahmal Johnson 14, CJ Bryant 13, Dustin Little 6, DJ Jones 3, Anfernee Scott 2, Isaiah Beaty, Mason Brown, Raekwon Bunion, Cantrel Ware.
3-point goals: Bradley 12 (Clark 4, Copeland 4, Cox 3, Bentley); Cleveland 6 (Thompson 4, Bryant, Jones).
Free throws: Bradley 9-of-17; Cleveland 1-of-6.
Records: Bradley Central 18-12; Cleveland 18-12.


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Mentor Embedded helps developers create rich UIs and address increasing expectations by enabling high performance graphics and UI solutions across both micro-controllers (MCU) and micro-processors.
Industrial-Specific Debugging Solutions
Engineers developing industrial systems often need customized debugging tools specific to the device that they are creating. These tools are typically not available out of the box or are extremely expensive, and offer more functionality than may be needed. The EDGE Debugger features codelets – an advanced scripting facility that allows you to access your device in ways that have never previously been possible with embedded debuggers. Codelets allow you to set breakpoints, read and write memory, modify registers, etc. – essentially utilizing any debugger functionality. Industrial examples of uses for codelets include fieldbus packet sniffers, discrete/analog device monitoring simulation, and graphical data logging/collection.
Reduced Bill of Material (BOM) costs
Industrial systems are becoming more complex and demand more memory, while older wiring may not be sufficient for higher data rates. Nucleus RTOS is a small footprint, scalable, and robust embedded operating system with advanced features for reduced BOM and optimal system performance. Nucleus Networking services, which include 802.11, CAN, and CANOpen, provide the foundation you need to design the most efficient solution for data transfer and wireless capability.
Improved User Interfaces Created Within Days
No longer are graphical user interfaces the sole domain of the consumer space, these advances in UI (including touch) are being used in industrial systems. Inflexion UI helps our customers make the UIs they need, and through the Inflexion UI Express drag & srop tool, these UIs can be created in a fraction of the time they would otherwise take.
Products Utilized
Nucleus Real Time OS
- Small footprint kernel (fully functional at 12 K)
- Source code provided
- Deployed in billions of devices per year
- Support for FPGAs
Nucleus Kernel Extensions
- MMU for memory protection and security
- DDL for dynamically adding features
- POSIX support
Nucleus Networking
- TCP/UDP/IP networking stack
- Support for IPv6
- 802.11a/b/g
- SSL, 802.11i
- Support for CAN and CANOpen
- Ethernet drivers available for OTS interface controllers
- Remote access via HTTP server (Web server)
- Multiple levels of security and encryption
Nucleus Storage & Database
- ISO9660, FAT, and FLASH support
- IDE, SD, PCMCIA, CompactFlash, SATA, USB
- Optimized for multitasking systems
Nucleus USB
- USB 2.0 (host and function) and hi-speed OTG certified to meet the USB 2.0 specification
- Comprehensive class driver support
- Mass Storage, Printer, Still Image, Communication, Video, Audio, and more


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