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Melbourne Wedding Venues and Reception Venues - Reception Centres
Brighton Savoy
Brighton 3186
Located overlooking the bay with spectacular water views. Wedding Reception & Ceremony packages. for your special day, catering from 24-250 guests.
Ballara Receptions
Eltham 3095
Ballara is an elegant Victorian Estate nestled on 3 acres of English gardens, with picturesque lake, weeping willows and a beautiful chapel with stained glass alter.
Bram Leigh Receptions
Croydon 3136
3 ceremony locations - waterfalls, the beautiful chapel, wispy fairy gardens, and gazebos to choose from. Night Gardens with over 25,000 fairy lights.Inspect at Bramleigh and be enchanted.
The Riverstone Estate
Boutique Wedding Venue with the most spectacular backdrop. Vast open spaces & unique photo opportunities for you. Talk to our Wedding Team today.
Linley Estate
Kilsyth 3137
Beautiful gardens, an elegant ballroom, superb food and wines, outstanding service & a romantic chapel create what is undoubtedly a very special place to be.
Tatra Receptions
Mount Dandenong 3767
With over seven acres of lush gardens, rainforest and a mix of modern architecture and old world charm, you are sure to find the perfect setting for your special day.
Meadowbank Receptions
Begin building your heritage embarking down the aisle with treasured memories with Meadowbank Receptions
Mon Bijou Penthouse
Melbourne 3000
Imagine celebrating your special day above lively laneways, surround by a 270 degree vista of the glorius Melbourne Skyline. This penthouse sets the standard in the realm of formal venues.
Royce Hotel
Melbourne 3000
A chic 5 star designer boutique hotel, ideally located near the Royal Botanic Gardens on Melbourne's famous boulevard, St Kilda Road and close to Albert Park Lake.
Vue On Halcyon
Chirnside Park
At Vue on Halcyon, our vision is to provide a memorable and unique wedding experience set amongst a picturesque landscape where nature meets romance.
The Luxor Function Centre
Taylors Lakes 3038
Combine sweeping grand staircases with circular dance floors and you have a touch of old world glamour for your wedding at The Luxor.
The Point Albert Park
Albert Park 3206
The Point embodies subtle sophistication. Offering three superbly presented function areas, catering from the most intimate to the most extravagant event.
Butleigh Wootton
Kew 3101
Summer or winter marquee ceremonies, fabulous photographic opportunities and an impressive staircase entrance to 'wow factor' Dining and Ball Room. Fresh contemporary Australian cuisine and assistance with event planning.
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Mount Dandenong 3767
Only 45 minutes from Melbourne, SkyHigh Mount Dandenong is a million miles from the hustle and bustle with spectacular views.
Elizabethan Lodge
Blackburn North 3130
The Elizabethan Lodge is an all inclusive wedding venue, offering onsite Sandstone Chapel, Magnificent Reception room, Stunning gardens and on site Accommodation.
Quat Quatta
Ripponlea 3185
Quat Quatta is a stunning Victorian mansion, a magical space of soaring ceilings, original features, mood lighting and soft drapery... all with a contemporary edge.
Warrandyte 3113
Picturesque Gardens, Chapel, Bridal Party Retreat. Luxuriously Appointed Bridal Suite. Magnificent Waterfall Backdrop to Bridal Table in Function Room.
The International of Brighton
Brighton 3186
Contemporary chic, diffused lighting & bold wall paneling. Manicured gardens and romantic private courtyard, make this one of Melbourne's leading boutique venues.
The Pavilion Fitzroy Gardens
East Melbourne 3002
The Pavilion is a unique contemporary venue ideal for an intimate wedding. Catering up to 120 guests sit down or 200 guests cocktail style.
Poet's Lane
Sherbrooke 3789
Complete with our stunning stained glass chapel and garden gazebo, Poet's Lane has a highly inclusive package to offer you. With accommodation
Radisson On Flagstaff Gardens
The tranquil setting of Melbourne's oldest park - Flagstaff Gardens - provides the romantic background to your special day, followed by superior service, food and beverages at Radisson Hotel for your reception
Rosebank Receptions
North Ringwood 3134
A lovingly restored 1920's homestead with its own on-site chapel, set within picturesque gardens. Features elegant styling with high ceilings, glass chandeliers, open fireplace and exquisite food and beverage
Mr Hobson
Port Melbourne
Mr Hobson provides you with the opportunity to have a magnificent wedding reception with the convenience of stunning surroundings for your Wedding Photographs right on our doorstep!
The Centre Ivanhoe
Melbourne 3079
Arguably the most beautiful, Art Deco wedding venue in Melbourne; The Centre Ivanhoe is truly stunning.
Mist @ Olinda
Olinda 3788
The gardens are the ideal backdrop for an unforgettable ceremony, with any number of options; from the gorgeous lakeside gazebo to the superb views of Serenity Point.
Lyrebird Falls
Kallista 3791
The dining room is beautifully enhanced with floor to ceiling glass windows that capture views of the magnificent cascading waterfall and stunning fernery.
Hawthorn Arts Centre
Melbourne 3122
Recently redeveloped, the Hawthorn Arts Centre creates the perfect setting for beautiful contemporary or traditional weddings. First-class catering is provided on-site exclusively by EPICURE.
San Remo Ballroom
Carlton North 3054
Weddings from $79.00 held on Sunday's 2014/2015. San Remo Ballroom has been recently refurbished and caters for weddings up to 450 guests with chandeliers & LED theme lighting.
Ascot House Receptions
Ascot Vale 3032
Over 100 years of experience in the Wedding industry, continually promoting our attention to detail when it comes to service as a leading wedding venue.
Lincoln Of Toorak
Toorak 3142
The celebration you have always wanted for your wedding day is Lincoln of Toorak. A classic venue in the beautiful Melbourne suburb of Toorak.
Leonda By the Yarra
Melbourne 3000
Melbourne's most elegant and captivating wedding venue. Say 'I do' to exemplary service, stunning interiors and a creative approach to the most precious day.
Fenix Events
Fenix Events is a boutique waterfront venue, perfect for couples looking for a stylish reception with a point of difference and a focus on food.
Elsternwick 3185
Providing five star food & service for 120-330 guests. Newly renovated, with a landscaped courtyard & on-site parking. Only 5 mins from the CBD!
Mercure Portsea Golf Club And Resort
Portsea 3944
For your dream Mornington Peninsula Wedding, the Mercure Portsea impresses with floor to ceiling windows offering breathtaking panoramic views of the prestigious Portsea Golf Course and Port Phillip Bay.
Melbourne Museum
Carlton 3053
Set in the leafy and exclusive Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Museum is a private haven in the heart of the city, offering a variety of exquisite spaces for your special day.
Woodland House
Located in one of Melbourne's most iconic venues, the former Jacques Reymond Restaurant, Woodland house is the ideal setting for the smaller more intimately styled weddings
Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Melbourne 3000
The Melbourne Marriott Hotel where every wedding is special and every bride is unique. Our team of professionals will tailor a package to suit all your needs.
The Sovereign
With over 23 years of experience specialising in weddings, the wedding coordinator makes certain the soon to be 'Mr & Mrs' and their guests receive the reception of their dreams.
Eagle Ridge
Rosebud 3939
Glittering ballroom, sophisticated lounge bar with vistas to rolling lawns, gardens, lakes and romantic gazebo. Ceremonies, wedding receptions and cocktail parties are what we do best. Perfection for your day!
The Gables
East Malvern 3145
Located in Finch Street, Malvern and surrounded by 100 year old Cyprus trees. The Gables is a striking example of Victorian period architecture.
Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club
Visit the brand new waterfront venue, serving exquisite food and offering first class service. Outdoor spaces available for your ceremony or for guests to mingle during cocktail hour.
River's Edge Events
Melbourne 3000
Boasting 180 degree views all year round, sun light from spring to early autumn, with sunset panorama along the Yarra during the long summer evenings.
The Park
Albert Park
The Park is a modern event and wedding venue overlooking Melbourne's Albert Park Lake. Contemporary and understated in design, this boutique venue is a blank canvas for the perfect event.
The Rocks Williamstown
Floor to ceiling glass windows allow guests to enjoy a sweeping vistas at every angle, be it the Williamstown Beach, Melbourne cityscape or Port Phillip Bay.
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Melbourne 3000
Since 1913, Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne has hosted weddings of all sizes, whether it's an elegant and intimate gathering for 8 special guests or a lavish reception for up to 150.
Amberlee Receptions
Melbourne 3000
The perfect venue with Gardensand a romantic Chapel. Not only will you enjoy the perfect wedding experience, your guests will thank you for a truly memorable day.
Marybrooke Receptions
Sherbrooke 3789
Indoor and outdoor ceremonies, beautifully appointed function room, and breathtaking gardens provide a stunning location for your special day.
Chateau Wyuna
Mt Evelyn
Chateau Wyuna was also Voted First in Victoria in four ABIA categories - Ceremony Venue, Function Coordinator, In-house Wedding Advisor and Master of Ceremonies
Park Hyatt Melbourne
Melbourne 3000
When you choose a Park Hyatt Melbourne wedding venue to celebrate the most important day of your life we will devote ourselves to designing a day that reflects your love.
The Regal Ballroom
The Regal Ballroom is the perfect space to draw you into the main room of high ceilings, low-hanging lights and embellished cornices. Lets make this a night to remember
Immigration Museum
Melbourne 3000
Housed in one of Melbourne's finest 19th Century buildings, Old Customs House, the Immigration Museum exudes a majestic and stately ambiance in the heart of the city.
Melbourne 3000
Overlooking Melbourne's skyline with sweeping views of the West Gate Bridge and the iconic Yarra River, Scienceworks is the perfect venue for the contemporary bride and groom.
Chateau Yering Historic House Hotel
Yering 3770
Chateau Yering Hotel offers the perfect setting for your special day. The beautifully restored 1854 Victorian Mansion provides the perfect backdrop for your wedding day.
Glen Erin
Lancefield 3435
Set on a vineyard in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges. We offer you the perfect romantic setting for your special day. Complete wedding package of ceremony, reception and luxury
The Portsea Hotel
Portsea 3944
Located on the Portsea front beach, the Portsea Hotel is an award winning reception venue and one of the most naturally beautiful and picturesque venues.
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa
Yarra Glen 3775
Set amongst the vines with magical views providing the perfect back drop to your special day. Everything you need for your wedding in the one location.
Moonee Valley Racing Club
Moonee Ponds
Superb function rooms with stunning views of the racecourse and Melbourne skyline. The extensive grounds provide an ideal backdrop for a wedding ceremony and reception.
Spirit Station Pier
Port Melbourne
Spirit Station Pier offers an elegant yet understated backdrop for weddings for all styles. Ceremonies can be held on the pavilion direct in the bay with magnificent views of Bay.
The Buckingham International
Highett 3190
Catering for 20-130 guests, we have inclusive wedding packages. Let us show you around our magnificent venue and help plan your special day.
The Hotel Windsor
Melbourne 3000
The Hotel Windsor, Australia's most loved and recognised grand five star hotel in Melbourne is the ideal backdrop for your special day.
Moonlight Receptions
Fitzroy North 3068
Moonlight Receptions offers free parking, scrumptious cuisine and outstanding service. Our events management team offers personalised attention to every detail.
Overnewton Castle Reception
Keilor 3036
Overnewton Castle is a heritage listed Scottish Baronial castle. Features include 4 acres of English garden for ceremonies and photo's, thousands of fairy lights, grand sitting rooms and elegant chandeliers.
Beau Monde International - a boutique hotel
Melbourne 3000
Celebrate your special day in style and step beyond our elegant façade into the stunning Ballroom with personalised service and attention to detail that creates memories that last a lifetime
Green Acres Golf Club
Kew East 3102
Located on the banks of the Yarra River, featuring modern light filled function rooms that can cater for anything from small intimate weddings to large celebrations.
Inglewood Estate
Kangaroo Ground 3097
Located in a secluded valley of Kangaroo Ground, Melbourne, Inglewood Estate is a magnificent venue for a complete wedding experience.
Royal Mail Hotel
Dunkeld 3294
A unique destination wedding venue, set in landscaped native gardens, with stunning panoramic views of the Southern Grampians Ranges.
A wedding at Montsalvat is what dreams are made of. With its Provincial French flair, tranquility and romance reign, making Montsalvat an ideal venue for your Wedding.
Bayview Eden
Melbourne 3000
Create timeless memories on your perfect day in the beautiful surrounds of Bayview Eden Melbourne which features high ceilings and a versatile Grand Ballroom catering for 50-500 guests.
Bayview On The Park
Melbourne 3000
Make your wedding dreams come to life at Bayview On The Park. With each celebration being unique, we can accommodate your every need!
Cranbourne Golf Club
Cranbourne 3977
Your heart pounds as your chauffeur glides up the majestic tree lined driveway, delivering you to your loved one, waiting anxiously under an ancient gumtree to start your life together
Ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley
Glen Waverley 3150
Ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley is a warm and inviting venue, offering the perfect location for your wedding reception for up to 100 guests. Our dedicated staff provide exceptional service.
Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne
Richmond 3121
We offer a truly spectacular venue for your wedding and reception,catering for up to 220 guests inthe all weather marquee, or elegantfunction rooms overlooking thegardens and
Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne
Melbourne 3000
Blending the zest of the Vibe brand with the beautiful façade of a heritage building, Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne provides an art deco backdrop for your perfect day.


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Anyone think that there isn't a move from the liberal left to SILENCE the Catholic Church on this issue should click here. I'd encourage you to go there and try to leave a comment and evangelize if you have the time…"to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death."


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Graduate Program
Under the aegis of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Graduate College, the Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy (PSOP) offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmacy. The program is highly competitive, attracting students from all over the world, and offers opportunities for individualized work to meet the special needs of each prospective student.
On-Line Application: The faculty of the Department of Pharmacy Systems Outcomes and Policy welcome your interest in graduate studies at UIC. This webpage lists the application requirements for the Ph.D. in Pharmacy (concentration in Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy).
Note: Our graduate program does NOT offer pharmacy practice degrees. If you desire to apply to the professional degree program in pharmacy, see the requirements for the UIC Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program
Applicants for the Ph.D. in Pharmacy must apply using the online application for the Graduate Program, which can be accessed on the UIC Office of Admissions and Records. On that page you should apply as a Graduate Student, and then proceed directly to "Section 2." Please read all of the instructions before completing the on-line application.
In the on-line application under "Planned Course of Study" please indicate your desire for our graduate program, which is listed in the drop down menu as Ph.D. Pharmacy. Note that there is also an option for M.S. Pharmacy. However, the Department enrolls students into this program only under special circumstances. Do not select the M.S. option unless you have permission from the Department.
Applicants must follow instructions on the UIC Graduate College application and submit all requested documents and forms (see below). All applicants are required to upload their documents and academic credentials electronically to satisfy both the program-specific requirements and the admission/institutional requirements. Please visit the Graduate Admissions website for more details on the document upload process.
The completed application form and all related materials, including payment of application fees, must be submitted on-line before your application can be considered.
Department Requirements: In addition to the requirements of the Graduate College, the Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy requires the following be included in the application. All of these items should be uploaded to the on-line application as instructed above.
1. GRE scores. To expedite application review and processing, you may upload photocopies of your GRE score reports in the on-line application package. However, your official GRE scores must be submitted directly to the University of Illinois at Chicago by the educational testing service.
2. TOEFL scores (international students only). To expedite application review and processing, you may upload photocopies of your TOEFL score reports in the on-line application package. Note that TOEFL scores are not required for US citizens or for individuals with an advanced degree from a US institution. Where required, your official TOEFL scores must be submitted directly to the University of Illinois at Chicago by the educational testing service.
3. Letters of recommendation. The Department requires four completed letters of recommendation. Authors of letters for applicants may either use the UIC recommendation forms and/or regular letterhead stationery for typed and signed letters. Note that after you authorize the release of letters of recommendation (in the on-line application) and complete your application, you will then receive instructions by email on how letters of recommendation should be submitted.
4. A personal statement of educational purpose and career interests. The personal statement should outline the applicant's current or previous work as relevant to plans and objectives for advanced study, describe professional goals and how these were developed, and state the reasons(s) the applicant desires admission to the Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy graduate program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The statement should not exceed two pages. Again you will receive an email directing you how to submit the personal statement after you complete the on-line application.
Additional Materials Needed Prior to Admission: Prior to admission, international applicants must complete and submit a Declaration and Certification of Finances form. Also, all students must also have uploaded official transcripts and proof of degree - per University Policy these must be verified by the Graduate College prior to admission.
For further information about applying to graduate programs in the Department of Pharmacy, Systems Outcomes and Policy, please click here to complete our request for information webform.
Useful Web Sites: Below are the links to several useful websites
Graduate College online application
Check status of submitted online application
Downloadable Graduate College forms
International Student Declaration and Certification of Finances
UIC Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy home page


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1 Now it happened when Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall, and that there were no breaks left in it (though at that time I had not hung the doors in the gates), | 1 When word came to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left in it--though up to that time I had not set the doors in the gates-- |
2 that Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, "Come, let us meet together among the villages in the plain of Ono." But they thought to do me harm. | 2 Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: "Come, let us meet together in one of the villages on the plain of Ono." But they were scheming to harm me; |
3 So I sent messengers to them, saying, "I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?" | 3 so I sent messengers to them with this reply: "I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?" |
4 But they sent me this message four times, and I answered them in the same manner. | 4 Four times they sent me the same message, and each time I gave them the same answer. |
5 Then Sanballat sent his servant to me as before, the fifth time, with an open letter in his hand. | 5 Then, the fifth time, Sanballat sent his aide to me with the same message, and in his hand was an unsealed letter |
6 In it was written: It is reported among the nations, and Geshem says, that you and the Jews plan to rebel; therefore, according to these rumors, you are rebuilding the wall, that you may be their king. | 6 in which was written: "It is reported among the nations--and Geshem says it is true--that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt, and therefore you are building the wall. Moreover, according to these reports you are about to become their king |
7 And you have also appointed prophets to proclaim concerning you at Jerusalem, saying, "There is a king in Judah!" Now these matters will be reported to the king. So come, therefore, and let us consult together. | 7 and have even appointed prophets to make this proclamation about you in Jerusalem: 'There is a king in Judah!' Now this report will get back to the king; so come, let us confer together." |
8 Then I sent to him, saying, "No such things as you say are being done, but you invent them in your own heart." | 8 I sent him this reply: "Nothing like what you are saying is happening; you are just making it up out of your head." |
9 For they all were trying to make us afraid, saying, "Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done."Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. | 9 They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, "Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed." [But I prayed,] "Now strengthen my hands." |
10 Afterward I came to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was a secret informer; and he said, "Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you; indeed, at night they will come to kill you." | 10 One day I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was shut in at his home. He said, "Let us meet in the house of God, inside the temple, and let us close the temple doors, because men are coming to kill you--by night they are coming to kill you." |
11 And I said, "Should such a man as I flee? And who is there such as I who would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in!" | 11 But I said, "Should a man like me run away? Or should one like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!" |
12 Then I perceived that God had not sent him at all, but that he pronounced this prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him. | 12 I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had prophesied against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him. |
13 For this reason he was hired, that I should be afraid and act that way and sin, so that they might have cause for an evil report, that they might reproach me. | 13 He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would commit a sin by doing this, and then they would give me a bad name to discredit me. |
14 My God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat, according to these their works, and the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who would have made me afraid. | 14 Remember Tobiah and Sanballat, O my God, because of what they have done; remember also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who have been trying to intimidate me. |
15 So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of Elul, in fifty-two days. | 15 So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth of Elul, in fifty-two days. |
16 And it happened, when all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations around us saw these things, that they were very disheartened in their own eyes; for they perceived that this work was done by our God. | 16 When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God. |
17 Also in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came to them. | 17 Also, in those days the nobles of Judah were sending many letters to Tobiah, and replies from Tobiah kept coming to them. |
18 For many in Judah were pledged to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shechaniah the son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah. | 18 For many in Judah were under oath to him, since he was son-in-law to Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berekiah. |
19 Also they reported his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him. Tobiah sent letters to frighten me. | 19 Moreover, they kept reporting to me his good deeds and then telling him what I said. And Tobiah sent letters to intimidate me. |
Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (New King James Version) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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Clarifying your intention is a powerful way to reliably invite "spirit" into life and yoga practice. I like to ask myself the question, "Why am I here?" What is it I am choosing in this moment?
Think of the universe as a giant pool and you are dropping a pebble of thought in order to initiate a cosmic reverberation in order for something to bounce back. That's intention. It's deceptively simple, but as my father always said, the obvious is the most devious. And even though we may think we know what we want, when it comes time to verbalize our intention, we typically find ourselves strangely tongue-tied.
Discover what happens when you take a few moments before a class to listen to what brought you in to practice that day. At a minimum, proclaim it in your mind, state it quietly aoud, or even better, write it down. I see this small action as catalyzing the engine of the universe and allowing spirit to answer the call of your choice.
Throughout class, use your intention like a mnemonic rudder to keep your mental ship sailing straight – when things get a bit off-course ask yourself, "Why am I here?" and right away you'll have your answer.
Defining your intention is a keystone act that empowers a perspective in which everything that occurs thereafter is a reverberation of your choice: the seed of which emanates from you, versus the alternative viewpoint that you are simply reacting to what happens to you. Once you have defined your choices, you have your hand on the wheel and you are steering the ship. Leave it undefined, and suddenly you're in a victim mentality.
In some ways, this is what it means to "wake up." You awaken from the fog of separateness and instead recognize the interconnected quantum reality of our existence where your choices and consciousness absolutely matter and create influence.
So before your next yoga experience, take a moment to first clear your energy, mind, heart, and define your intention. Experiment.
After that, just pay attention. Have a little patience and take heart that you now have your hand on the joystick of life – it's always been there all along – at least now you decided where you want to go.
~ East Forest is a unique musical project that aims to offer powerful tools and exceptional experiences that empower inner transformation and subsequently engender positive global change. East Forest has been creating its visionary brand of melodic-ambient-hypno-shaman-pop since 2008 as well as leading meditative workshops, sound healings, and healing ceremonies around the world. You can follow East Forest on Facebook or visit him in person accompanying classes at the upcoming Wanderlust Festival Mont-Tremblant.


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I have been looking for something vanilla smelling for several months now, but up until today, I haven't been very pleased with any of the vanilla scents. I have tried/sampled so many scents such as Warm Vanilla Sugar from Bath and Body Works, Vanilla Swirl from Calgon, Vanilla Fields etc, but nothing comes close to my enjoyment after using Vanilla Lace from Victoria's Secret! I truly found a rich warm, fall/winter scented vanilla which I am very happy with. I bought a large sized bottle of 9.00 and it's worth every penny. What I like about Vanilla Lace so much, is the quality of the smell after it's applied. I have read from other reviewers on here, that there is a strong alcohol smell after sprayed, and YES, I do agree with you about that, however, after just a few minutes the smell dies down and you are left with a romantic, sweet, comfy vanilla fragrance with lasts for a resonable amount of time. You may have to re-apply, however, with most body splashes you do, so that's really nothing to worry about. I reccomend this scent from VS to anyone who is looking for that Perfect Vanilla!
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I'm glad the VS decided to bring the scent back. It's not to sweet, whereas I used to love BBW WVS, but then I started to sneeze everytime I wore it so that scent retire and I came back to Vanilla Lace. The splash smells awesome, I keep a bottle in my car and have it double as an air freshener. Splash does not smell like alcohol on my. I think it's a softer Vanilla with a little musk, which I typically hate, but love in the scent. It one of those scents that I always love, I'll try something new, and then end up going back to think for a couple months.
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I love this body splash. This is my favorite Vanilla body spray scent of all time so far. I got this a while ago and then stopped using it for a while. But then I started using it again a few months ago and fell right back in love with it. I tried the BBW Fresh Vanilla, thinking that it was going to smell great. The BBW Fresh Vanilla had nothing on this, it just smells like play dough, plastic, and coconut mixed together. This scent however smells very cozy and sweet but not to sweet. I'll definitely re buy this one.
I, too, found the sharp alcohol smell on first spray to be a turn off,then it went away and I loved the vanilla scent. However, it has NO staying power, not even on my skin. I usually layer BBW Warm Vanilla Sugar with Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille, and while after a while I can't smell it on myself at least I can smell it on my skin.
Vanilla Lace is avery light fragrance and the one good thing is that you can re-apply repeatedly if you like..oh, and the $9 prive I paid was far cheaper than CSP. But it's clearly a less rich scent.
I give it 2 lippies becaues of the staying power issue...I probably wouldn't buy it again but I'll use it this summer as a cooling splash. But when I go out i'll wear CSP.
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This spray smells pretty good, and it lasts relatively long for a body spray. It smells quite similar to Body Fantasies Vanilla fragrance but it's a little smokier. Not really a foody vanilla, but still good anyways. I got this on sale for $6, so overall the pricing is reasonable and the smell is nice. I would probably buy this again on sale, but I'll probably have this one in circulation for awhile.
100% heaven. Just perfect for after working out or for layering. The vanilla is sweet but not candy-like, much more like pipe smoke or vanilla yogurt or even vanilla extract. There's a slight alcoholy scent when you first spray it on, but this disappears in the drydown. This is a beautiful body spray - highly recommended!
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PROVIDENCE — Susan Simon, of Exeter, is applying this week for extended unemployment benefits, 14 weeks that would be paid by the federal government because Simon has exhausted her 26 weeks of state benefits.
Simon was laid off last spring after working for a dozen years in a medical office. She said she's "shocked" that she hasn't found a new job, yet she keeps trying to find work while taking classes for an electronic health-records certification that she hopes will make her more marketable.
But the federal unemployment benefit she's seeking, which would help her pay the bills until she finds a job, is set to expire at the end of December. She would join several thousand other unemployed Rhode Islanders who would no longer be able to get the federal benefit, unless Congress acts to extend it.
Simon is frustrated. And she doesn't hear the politicians in Washington talking about how to help someone like her, someone hurt by the Great Recession and its aftermath.
The debate in Washington these days is focused on the federal government shutdown and the possible default on government debt. There's no conversation about the December expiration of the federal unemployment benefit.
"It's very discouraging how our government is," Simon said. "It doesn't feel like they are representing their constituents in any way, shape or form. They're too busy going around in circles down in Washington and not addressing serious issues that they should be spending their time on."
One of the strong advocates in Congress in past years for continuing federal unemployment benefits has been U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I.
The 14-week benefit began in 2009 as part of the federal stimulus program, so that the long-term unemployed could continue to collect jobless benefits after their state benefits had expired. In Rhode Island, people like Simon can currently qualify for a total of 37 weeks of federal benefits.
The 14-week benefit was never intended to last forever, and the program was designed so that people in states with the highest unemployment rates would get federal benefits for more weeks than those in states with lower rates.
With a 9.1-percent unemployment rate for August, the latest data available, Rhode Island has the third-highest rate in the country.
In years past, as December expiration dates for such benefits have loomed, Congress has reached agreement to extend the benefits, but not without fighting between Democrats and Republicans about the need for such benefits. Yet this year, Reed said in an interview, that conversation has not even begun.
"We're still attentive to the issue, obviously, but the shutdown and default are just so central to all of our discussions at this point," he said.
The conversations will take place, he stressed.
"We are days away from potential default, which would be, in my view, catastrophic," Reed said. "The government's been shut down. We have to deal with these issues right now, and we're talking about issues that are of the moment. We have to work out budgets and everything else, but then, before Dec. 31, we have to engage, and we will engage with respect to unemployment [benefits]."
Reed is convinced that Rhode Islanders still need these benefits. They help people get through the week, they benefit Rhode Island businesses as people pay the rent, buy groceries and put gas in the car, he said, thereby keeping others employed so more don't enter the ranks of the unemployed, he said.
The average federal unemployment benefit is $377 a week — "not at all lavish," Reed said, noting that it doesn't come close to what an average 40-hour-a-week employee would earn.
It's not easy to say exactly how many Rhode Islanders would lose the benefit if it does end in December.
Yet during the week of Oct. 5, about 5,400 people were getting federal benefits, according to Laura Hart, spokeswoman for the state Department of Labor and Training. Also that week, 10,200 people were collecting the state unemployment benefits that are the first resort for those who lose their jobs.
In a state that lost nearly 40,000 jobs in the Great Recession, the number of people collecting unemployment benefits has fallen in recent years. Back in the first week of October in 2009, there were 39,495 people collecting benefits, compared with the most recent total of state and federal recipients at 15,600.
Rhode Island, however, hasn't come close to replacing all the jobs it lost in the recession. The reasons fewer people are now collecting benefits can be attributed to a number of factors, including that many long-term unemployed have exhausted the number of weeks they can collect and that people have become discouraged and have dropped out of the labor force. If they're not actively seeking work, they're not eligible for benefits.
Reed acknowledged that extending unemployment benefits has been contentious in years past.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 20, 2009) The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, UK HealthCare and the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will sponsor Mind Matters: The Science and Care Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Second Presbyterian Church, Main and Ransom streets, Lexington.
The health fair was extremely successful last year bringing in hundreds of Kentuckians from as far away as Danville and Morehead for a fun-filled day of learning, play and discovery.
The concept for the health fair is based on the Children's Explorium, where the displays are designed to be interactive and fun. "Most health fairs are boring, but ours is refreshingly different," said Dr. Greg Jicha, a neurologist at the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. "The health fair provides a wonderful opportunity for educating the community on issues related to aging and the brain, but does so in an interactive and fun way. You can play with the research equipment and try it out for yourself. After all, why should kids have all the fun?"
The fair is free and open to the public. Families are welcome. There will be free memory screenings, free lunches, door prizes, and interactive exhibit booths and seminars, as well as opportunities to learn about normal healthy brain aging, stroke prevention, Alzheimer's disease research updates, and identifying community resources for persons experiencing memory and thinking decline.
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Jicha said preventing stroke is yet another way to promote brain health. "UK stroke experts will discuss how we can minimize our risk for stroke and the disability that often accompanies it as we age," Jicha said.
The stroke team will also provide free blood pressure screenings and stroke risk assessments for all fair attendees.
The advent of disease-modifying therapies for diseases like Alzheimer's puts a cure within reach. Over the past year, several new agents have been developed as potential cures for Alzheimer's and related disorders. While still experimental and complexingly scientific, Jicha will boil the concepts down to the basics so that all can understand and engage in the excitement of a cure on the horizon.
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In addition, a host of experts will address problems of aging such as Parkinson's disease, language problems, limitation in physical mobility, legal issues in aging, impaired resistance to infections, among many others. "Please come join the fun, take away a door prize, or most importantly, leave with the knowledge you need to ensure your brain remains the healthiest it can be," Jicha said.
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Our dining experience at the Blue Water Grill was mixed. We made reservations (for a party of six) one week in advance at 7 pm but still managed to wait for an hour before we were seated. No explanations or apologies were extended but a snobby responses such as "tables are being prepared so it'll take a moment." Make sure to grab some "swedish fish" gummy candies in a fish bowl by the bar to curb your appetite. After the long and tiring wait, we had to literally beg to get a basket of bread for our table due to the poor service. Our waiter seemed rather detached and aloof when it came to table service. It felt as though he was doing us a favor to service our table when in reality that was his job! The food was exceptional especially the seafood castle and most of the fish dishes (sea bass and halibut). But again, it was the poor service that spoiled our mood and atmosphere. The waiter made very little or no effort to make us feel like welcomed dining patrons. The busboy actually made more of an effort by refilling our bread basket and glasses of water. In summary, if you're headed to this restaurant then expect to wait on line (even with a reservation) and expect poor waiter service. The redeeming items are the food and busboy.
Posted by Anonymous on 04/14/2004
I too have had to endure long waits but the food is very good. My favorite room is the Jazz room downstairs. Also the seafood tower is great for two!
Posted by JW on 03/22/2004
I have read the other reviews, if you go to any restaurant in NYC you may have to wait, especially the good ones. This one is worth the wait! I am not a big seafood fan but had a great meal. The entire evening was very nice, and the atmosphere is perfect. I recommend this restaurant all the time!
Posted by Robert Morris on 03/01/2004
Stopped in to the BWG on this past Saturday afternoon for a late lunch - got a table for 4 in a reasonable amount of time considering no reservations (about 35 minutes). Drinks at the bar were good, though limited bar design kept space to a minimum. The late lunch was excellent - Lobster Bisque was quite good. Crabcakes excellent, the Sea Bass was delicious. Overall the food was quite good and very well presented. The service was what I found exemplary. The group I was with was tired, hungry and in a word, surly. Our waitress was initially late to stop by, but did check in early to apologize, letting us know there would be a slight delay - not a good start, though I did appreciate her making the effort. Withing a few minutes she was back and things just got better. She went out of her way to take care of simple things like recommending dishes from her personal experience, talking to us on a personal level to make us feel welcome, procuring something as simple as iced tea (of which they had been out of) and making us feel very welcome - in fact by the end of our meal our minds were relaxed our moods restored and a new favorite restaurant established. It is this kind of caring individualistic service that seperates a fine dining establishement from a favorite fine dining establishment. It is this kind of ervice that I find all too lacking in many of NYC's restaurants. Thanks Abigail for a wonderful experience.
Posted by Michael on 02/25/2004
I was reading the review submitted by "40th Birthday!" and it sounded like my experience with BWG last year. Same scenario: best friend's birthday; reservation at 9:30PM ; confirmed by BWG that day; manager's apology, but no champagne. Left out was the air-head reservation person behind the computer. That's the problem with restaurants that become a "hot destination": over booking. N.YC. is a big city avoid the aggravation go somewhere else for a fish diner [sic.].
Posted by Anonymous on 02/11/2004
It was one of my friends 40th Birthday. I made a 9:30pm reservation of course days in advance. Blue Water Grill actually called my house to confirm the reservation the day of. What a horrible night it turned out to be. We weren't sitted until 11:00pm. They brought over free champagne and spilled the champagne all over the Birthday Girl. The food was good but about time you ate you were so mad from the wait that you didn't even get a chance to enjoy it. The manager came over and apologized for the wait but that didn't make us get sitted any earlier. There were some Women who traveled from Boston had a 9:00pm reservation and didn't get sitted until 10:45pm. I would never eat there again or recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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We met with friends from three different states whom we hadn't seen in over a year. We couldn't have chosen a better place. The food and service were terrific and no one tried to rush us out.


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I just bought a Phaleanopsis in a tiny clear plastic cup (it says 3 inch but they must have been using a very short ruler...closer to 2 inch) that does have a drainage hole. It seems to be in sphagnum moss. There are some very healthy looking green roots and some that look totally dried out above the 'soil' line. The roots in the moss look very nice and I don't see rotting in the pot but I have not wanted to disturb it by taking it out of the cup until I got some input from you good people. (I'm new at this....I take that back, I did kill a couple orchids 2 years ago). It is blooming so beautifully that I hesitate to repot now but it is super root bound. Do you think I should wait to repot until after it is done blooming? I plan on using sphagnum moss. What is in my 2 recently purchased orchids is the moss but it sure seems packed tight. How tightly should it be packed? Also, I want to keep them on a kitchen windowsill as the light there seems very suitable. I don't use nonstick pans and actually don't cook very often. There is not much fat or oil in the air as I am on a super low fat diet. Is it safe under these conditions to grow orchids in the kitchen? Thank you for helping! |
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Its really up to you. Phals grow quite well in Sphag as long as you don't keep them too wet. You can pot it now or wait. I'd wait and enjoy the blooms but you could repot as Phals take repotting quite well as long as you don't do a lot of root damage. Don't worry about cooking oils, nonstick pans,etc. Won't bother them at all as long as they aren't being cooked! Enjoy, and you can come back when you are ready to pot them. Jane |
Thanks Jane...If I gently repot now will it be likely that I will lose the flowers prematurely? Also, how do I know if I am packing the moss too tightly? |
You could do a simple potting up without disturbing the roots very much. Gently loosen the packed sphag or pick it out with a tweezer or fingernails. Or you could leave well enough alone, and just remove the plastic and put the plant in the same size pot and let it finish blooming. If the roots look good, just remove the plastic or cut a few holes in it and it should be fine. I don't grow Phals in packed sphag as I haven't had luck with it. I mix some small bark, tree fern, and sphag. Other growers like growing in tight sphag and have success. I don't and can't really judge moisture with that method. Jane |
ty for getting back to me Jane. Your recommendation sounds good to me. I actually realized, upon closer inspection, that the top of the sphagnum moss looked like it was getting some dark green regular type moss on it. So yesterday I did gently remove the sphag. Some of the center root were turning black and the sphag was looking somewhat degraded. I gently packed new moist sphag loosely into the roots and put it in a slightly larger orchid pot. I hope I don't loose the blossoms...so far so good. I did not cut off any roots and plan to do that when the blossoms are done. I'm hoping that putting the sphag in loosely will prevent any further rot until then. Or do you think I should do a root trim right away? I sure appreciate having you and this forum for help from more experienced growers!!! |
I'm sure your plant will be fine. Just stop fussing with it and don't overwater. What type of growing conditions do you have - light and temps? That is important. Jane |
The one window in my house that is not deeply shaded is a north window. It is a very large kitchen window but does have a light colored awning with slats over it. There is another good sized window on a perpendicular wall so the kitchen is pretty bright in the daytime. I'm hoping to get by without supplemental lighting but will use it if necessary. During the winter I keep my heat set at 66 degrees (F) night and day. During the summer my daytime indoor temp runs from 78 to about 92 (if it gets hotter than that I use a swamp cooler which is located quite far from the kitchen so there is no direct breeze from it in the kitchen but it does cool the kitchen a bit). The night temp in the summer usually drops down into the low 70s. |
Sounds good. Orchids like air movement, so don't be afraid of running fans. Jane |
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i left it generic so that the net would catch all definitions
On 11/3/2010 3:22 PM, Kevin Stech wrote:
I agree in principle, but we're definitely going with a definition that
nobody else is. That's okay, but then we leave out the nearly $2
trillion of "QE" the Fed has already done.
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you don't have to use the cash to buy govt bonds, you can use em to buy
anything you'd like
On 11/3/2010 3:19 PM, Kevin Stech wrote:
This version still contains an incorrect description of QE. See my
comments to the for-comment piece.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve, which serves as the U.S. central bank and
therefore the top authority on the U.S. dollar, announced Nov. 3 that it
would engage in something called quantitative easing or QE.
When the economy falls into recession, governments use a mix of policies
in efforts to stimulate a recovery. The most obvious being the lowering
of taxes or interest rates to stimulate business and consumer spending,
or the expansion of government spending in an effort to generate
momentum. All of these methods have been used by the Bush and Obama
administrations to combat the recession that began in 2008. The concern
as 2010 winds to a close, however, is not only that these methods have
been insufficient, but that everything that these conventional methods
can achieve has already been achieved.
Enter QE. QE is expanding the money supply - in essence printing money -
and using that money to purchase items that investors are for whatever
reason shunning. This forces money into the system and - in theory at
least - lowers the cost of credit throughout the economy. It also allows
the central bank to target specific portions of the economy where it
thinks the most good can be done. QE is generally shunned by central
banks, as unduly increasing the money supply tends to be inflationary,
and nothing eats away at purchasing power - and with it political
support - than inflation. The last time the United States engaged in
large-scale QE was to combat the Great Depression.
Stratfor does not see this as a large-scale effort. The Fed stated its
intention to engage in QE to the tune of $600 billion between now and
the end of the second quarter of 2011, or about $75 billion a month.
That might sound like a lot at first, but bear in mind that the total
U.S. money supply is $8.7 trillion. So this expansion of the money
supply comes out to about 0.86 percent a month, compared to the average
expansion of 0.55 percent over the course of the past half century. Put
simply, 0.85 percent is well within the range of "normal" operations and
so is very unlikely to have an appreciable impact on inflation levels.
Which leaves Stratfor weighting two potential - and not mutually
exclusive - implications of today's decision.
First, this could be the Fed re-assuring all concerned that the American
economy is, in fact, all right. After all, inflation is well within the
safe range, consumer spending has already recovered back to its
pre-recession peak, and recent reports indicate unexpected strength in
construction - typically among the last private sectors to recover from
recessionary periods. A small QE move by the Fed could be nothing more
than nudging all to consider that the Fed still has options left, so
fret not and get on with your lives. (Americans hate feeling powerless.)
Second, the Fed is - in league with the White House - attempting to
shape discussions at the upcoming G20 summit on Nov. 11 in Seoul. The
dominant issue of that meeting is currency policy and the Obama
administration is attempting to convince states not to engage in
egregious currency manipulation. Right now most of the world's major
industrial powers - and most notably Japan and China - are attempting to
keep their currencies as weak as possible so as to capture as big a
slice of the world's export demand as possible.
This is a game that the Fed can play very well should it choose to.
Recall that QE increases the volume of currency in circulation, which
has the net effect of decreasing the value of any particular currency
unit. Put simply, a no-holds-barred QE effort can quite effectively
drive the value of the currency down. The dollar is the world's dominant
trade and reserve currency - accounting for roughly 42 percent of all
transactions and some two-thirds of all reserves.
The Fed probably thinks that America's trade partners can tell the
difference between a 0.86 percent expansion and a race to the bottom.
And for those who can't, a bit of for-show QE is probably the Fed's
equivalent of partially unsheathing a very, very large sword, arching an
eyebrow, and flatly saying, "are you sure you want that sort of fight?"
Chart: Percentage Change in the U.S. money supply (M2)
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Hestitation and Down Shifting
I have a 2005 RX330 which I am developing a love hate relationship. Absolutely love my RX 98% of the time but the other 2% is causing a very dissatified RX owner. I too am having hestiation concerns during re-acceleration at slow speeds which is frustrating and annoying. The problem isn't consistant which has made it difficult demonstrating to my local dealer when I return for service. As much as I really like my RX330 I avoid driving my car with others for lunch meeting or leasure. My other concern is the driving on highways/interstates with cruise control set. Example: Cruise control set at 70 mph at appr. 2200 rpm's, driving through rolling hills in Iowa and the speed starts to drop off approximately to 65 - 66 mph and then the transmission makes hard down shift and the RPM'S jump to 3200 - 3300 rpm's thus roaring until regains speed back to 70 mph. This extremely frustrating not to mention what this is doing to my fuel performance. I have driven this route for 40 years with many differant cars and NEVER had this problem. I really want to enjoy my RX 100% of the time. Thank you
kmrice2803 Posts: 4I love my RX, but believe the transmission doesn't reflect the attention one comes to expect from a Lexus product. I've had the same hesitation issue at slow speeds with my 2004 RX with 20K. Even more annoying (to me) is the transmission's desire to downshift/upshift while going up hills. My Dealer tells me its all 'normal' to this vehicle. On the other hand, I drove different Acuras for years and had no similar issues with Honda's Grade Logic transmission. I haven't driven the new 400H, but if I understand the ECV transmission, it probably alleviates or eliminates our complaints -- I'm just not willing to fork out $50K for the fix. In a couple of years I expect Lexus to migrate toward the ECVT in the non-hybrid RX.
blov8r Posts: 567Even more annoying (to me) is the transmission's desire to downshift/upshift while going up hills.
I have the same annoying problem w/ my GX. Ours is an '04 and has only 4 drive gears. On the GX thread someone w/ an '06 posted that he avoids those surges by driving in 4th .. there's a 5th gear in the later models ... or so I'm told. I haven't seen one myself however. Bart -
wwest Posts: 10,706Impossible to believe...
Ford has the answer.....!
From the new 2007 Ford Edge PR..
"The electronically shift controlled transmission also features a variable displacement pump, which matches the amount of fluid that gets pushed through the transmission to driver demand, making it more efficient."
At full lift-throttle all of the FWD Toyota/lexus vehicles begin an upshift just as the engine RPM drops to idle. With the engine at idle the upshift will exhaust/use most, or possibly all, of the pressurized ATF.
Now if you happen to re-apply foot pressure to the accelerator pedal just as the upshift begins the engine/transaxle ECU will "know" to delay the onset of engine until the low engine "idle" RPM can build enough ATF pressure to complete the corresponding downshift.
The most obvious answer would be to increase the volume of the fixed volume ATF pump so enough pressure/flow could be provided for two sequential QUICK shifts with the engine at idle. But then most of that added volume would be bypassed, dissapated as heat, as the engine RPM rises above idle.
Ford's answer, apparently, is to have a variable displacement ATF pump so it can be switched to high volume when quick/SOLID shifting is required with the engine at idle. Makes me wonder if that allowed them to eliminate the ATF pressure bypass relief spring/valve also.
That would REALLY increase transaxle efficiency.
A second option would havre been to have an ATF pressure storage accumulator (like the ABS pumpmotor asembly). But putting one of those in an already "crowded" six-speed transaxle is probably out of the question.
Anyone know if any of the newer Toyota/Lexus transaxles have either? Absent one or the other the delay/hesitation issue will undoubtedly continue. -
la4mead Posts: 347Another owner and myself are curious if the low-speed hesitation you are experiencing is related to tire slippage/VSC-Traction Control engagement when accelerating.
Can you give more details about yours and your friend's experience?
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jim2244 Posts: 2I'm not sure if the hesitation I feel is due to slippage or some other problem, but I've only noticed it at low speeds, I think mostly between about 20 and 35.
I just asked my friend if he had a hesitation problem and he said yes and was going to have it looked at with his next scheduled maintenance, which is what I planned to do.
Also, I stopped to get gas this morning and asked a woman with an RX 330 at the pump next to me if she had noticed a hesitation problem. She said yes and that her husband said it was because the car was underpowered. I don't think that's it. I'm guessing its the transmission, but that's just a guess.
My primary concern is that it could be dangerous. If you need to get out of the way of an accident and an idiot, the hesitation could be a real problem. -
9119911 Posts: 54You may be interested in the fact that Toyota Avalon has this same problem. Toyota came out with a TSB that will correct the hesitation problem. If I get enough replies I will find the TSB number and post it and you can inform your service mgr.
As far as I know Lexus and Avalon transmissions are the same.
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Following statement taken from Lexus NCF, New Car Features, for the '99 RX300.
1. Direct Clutch Fluid Pressure Control
Direct fluid pressure control using linear solenoids is adopted for fluid pressure control of B1 and C2 for engagement/release upon shifting between the first and second speeds and between the second and third speeds.
The output pressures from linear solenoids SL1 and SL2 are led to B1 and C2 control valves for optimum control of each clutch pressure. As a result, the automatic transmission size is reduced by accumulator abolition and fine fluid pressure control not possible with clutch fluid pressure control using accumulators.
"..the automatic transmission size is reduced by accumulator abolition..."
Fluid pressure accumulators are often used to sustain/maintain fluid pressures for the brief periods it takes for the hydraulic pump speed to rise to the required flow level.
Eliminating the accumulator was undoubtedly one of the methods used to make room for fitting more robust components into an otherwise light duty Camry transaxle that was now to be used to haul around a much bigger and heavier vehicle.
Premature transaxle failures for '99 & '00 RX300's.....
Prematurely burned ATF fluid for the '01 to '03 RX300 series...
1-2 second downshift delay/hesitation throughout the Toyota/Lexus FWD and F/AWD fleet due to DBW being used to delay the onset of engine torque until the gear type ATF pump could pump enough fluid with the engine at idle to bring the pressure back up to snuff....
Engine flare during 3-4 upshifts...
All traceable to one simple engineering mistake made during the design phase for the RX300.
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