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Overcast and showers pred for day with choppy conditions along coast. Have 3-4 ft SE with uneven and bumpy conditions. Winds remaining gusty from ENE at 15 knots start day with turning SE into morning . Find waves about but need to find a protected corner from those gusty winds but keep expectations low as not much quality about Remove the ads on surf cams and stream live to your smart phone and app with Coastalwatch Plus.
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The development of a deep ECL holds strong potential for a big SSE swell event unfolding across the NSW coast later this week.
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Top 25 Dance Music DJs Under Age 25 This Year
The DJ: Dyro
Age: 21
Props: This Dutch electro/progressive house dynamo has spent the last three years focused solely on music, which proved fruitful when he started to get support and work on collaborations with key players like Hardwell and Tiësto, debuting several tracks in Hardwell's explosive live set at Ultra Music Festival this year. With friends like these and releases on Afrojack's label, Wall Recordings, Dyro has consistently been hitting green lights with his remixes and collaborations, as well as with his radio show, Daftastic. He spotlights energy as the core element behind his enigmatic "Dyrosound".
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Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage SaleOn the last day of the millennium, sassy Faith Bass Darling, the richest old lady in Bass, Texas, decides to have a garage sale. With help from a couple of neighborhood boys, Faith lugs her priceless Louis XV elephant clock, countless Tiffany lamps, and everything else from her nineteenth-century mansion out onto her long, sloping lawn. Why is a recluse of twenty years suddenly selling off her dearest possessions? Becasue God told her to. As the townspeople grab up five generations of heirlooms, everyone drawn to the sale--including Faith's lon-lost daughter--finds that the antiques not only hold family secrets but also inspire some of life's most imponderable questions: Do our possessions possess us? What are we without our memories? Is there life after death or second chances here on earth? And is Faithreallyselling that Tiffany lamp for $1? READERS GUIDE INCLUDED |
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Saving money on lawn maintenance is one reason people are buying artificial grass.
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3 And David took more wives in Jerusalem, and David begot more sons and daughters. | 3 In Jerusalem David took more wives and became the father of more sons and daughters. |
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Forget Gold: Only Food, Tools and Resourcefulness Will Matter In a Mad Max Scenario
Submitted by adap2k on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 20:16Forget Gold: Only Food, Tools and Resourcefulness Will Matter In a Mad Max Scenario
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When we talk about Mad Max scenarios, we are talking about events where the world as we know it no longer exists. No banks, no credit cards, no grocery stores, no gas stations, and a landscape devoid of law & order.
It's an outlier to be sure, but one that has been experienced by millions of people throughout history.
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The only way this will happen
The only way this will happen is if you have a majority of places subjected to an EMP which fries all the electronics. Even then, you still have military hardened gear and what not. This type of scenario I would count as one of those <1% chance events. Even in the case of nuclear war, because if nuclear war happens, we are all screwed anyway. If humans mairaculously survive, it will likely be the isolated native peoples that do.
To climb the mountain, you must believe you can.
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Sorry, But Gold Has Been Recognized As Money,,,
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I Hate Autumn
I hate Autumn and by that I mean, I love Autumn. It's the most pleasant weather of the year. But the days after Halloween, plunging headlong toward the big Fall and Winter holidays, grow shorter and shorter and become a constant deadline on squeezing in a few more warm season activities before we're locked inside for the Winter with the kids.
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As I've said on the air this week, this is not one of my favorite holidays. But I'm trying to get in the spirit. Check out the video link on my page to see some pretty good Halloween pranks.
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A website recently compiled a few rules of thumb for trick or treaters and what's funny is that they still apply, no matter how many years it's been since you last went door to door on Halloween.
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According to the experts, you can't fake a smile. You may think you can, but it's a pretty hard thing to do if you know what to look for. Diane and I were talking about it this morning.
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Hit-and-Run: Removed the examples of Celia in Greysky City and Pippin in Bree on the grounds that she's
to be naive and he's basically
to be an idiot, in the film anyway. (He does quite a number of silly things in the book, too.) This trope only applies when a character suddenly and temporarily turns into an idiot purely order to advance the plot.
Also, both examples had turned into a conversation on the main page.
Nights1st Star
: How about we just give
Code Geass
their own
Idiot Ball
pages? Code Geass has nearly 10 examples, and it already has TV Tropes's longest Narm page to boot. Meanwhile,
has around 20 different Idiot Ball examples. Scroll down to the top of its list, and it's whole section would be still too darn long to fit my computer screen?
—- Danel: See, there's this annoying thing that I've seen a few times here and which starts to annoy me more and more - people are making no distinction between
Idiot Ball
, and other kinds of "RAH! Why are the characters being stupid" type-tropes. People seem to think that on any occasion that a cool-headed
Genre Savvy
troper in the comfort of their own home or the
Wise Mentor
watching from a distance could see that a particular act would end badly... that this is an example of an
Idiot Ball
. There seems to be little recognition of the fact that sometimes people do indeed do fairly stupid things for any number of reasons, *and that in a number of these examples these reasons are clear*. Sure, we know that bringing your friend back from the dead would probably end badly... but would that actually stop you from giving it a try?
It just seems to me that any example of a character making a mistake is frequently seen to make them an
Idiot Ball
-wielding moron who is
Too Dumb to Live
: "Well, it really was a Angelus Ex Machina; Asriel had angels on his side, providing him with materials and knowledge and so forth; implied by Thorold. It only makes sense in retrospect in the later books. The angels wanted him to open the path to kick off their big war, the one they've been itching to kick off for millenia. So, they subtly messed with everything that was ocurring at the cabin; planting that supid idea in Roger's head, sending Lyra to sleep. Maybe there's even some way they messed with Iorek. HDM angels, even the rebel ones, arent all extremely nice. Ends justify the means, and all that. Its a bit of a reach, I know." Is this a legitimate, canonical explanation or
Wild Mass Guessing
Greenygal: Er, would somebody like to clarify what Pepper's
Idiot Ball
moment in
Iron Man
is meant to be? I have no idea what that entry is about.
: The first example in the film section is the
climax of the third Bourne movie. The irony of someone thinking it's not a spoiler is not lost on me, but since I and many others have yet to see the film, would someone please spoiler-tag it?
: The Watchmen example is a mountain of natter. I'm taking the liberty of pruning it a bit, so here's the pieces I'm cutting off.
The future cannot be changed, and asking questions wouldn't fix it. For example, let's say Manhattan was asked about Kennedy and he replied by saying Kennedy gets shot in November 22, 1963. Had anyone attempted to stop it, it would have happened anyway, because there is no way to change the future, and the attempt to stop it would have always happened. Whatever Jon answers is what happens. It's like looking back at a memory, and thinking of what you would have done differently. But no matter what you do, you can not change the past. Jon constantly sees his past and future, but like memories he cannot change them.
Not to mention that he wouldn't tell if he was asked something like that, because he doesn't remember telling such thing in the immediate future. Also, he can only know his own future, in any case — the only way he can know what happens on the other side of the globe is by going to check personally, or looking for information like a normal person. It seems that he finds himself compelled to obey the causality even though it really doesn't touch him any more. He only reacts to Laurie's confession about having a relationship with Dan after she tells it, even though some time earlier he told her that she would tell him this very soon.
The United States uses Dr. Manhatten, whose basically
to defeat North Vietnam, but doesn't bother using him to finish off the Sovient Union. The Russians have nukes, we have
by the time they can launch the nukes Dr. Manhattan would have destroyed them, and most of their armies.
Thats actually adressed in the comic, and its stated that while Manhattan could destroy the vast majority of all nuclear launches the total volume would be so large that the fraction that slipped through his fingers would be more than enough to destroy the world several times over.
Except that is perhaps the one part of the comic that doesn't make sense as Manhattan can make a supposed infinite number of copies of himself. If one of him could destroy 70% of the missles, five of him should have had no problem.
Who says the "I can destroy 70% of the missiles" thing doesn't take duplication into account? We don't know that Jon can make
copies of himself; we never actually see him make more than five or ten, tops. Imagine that it takes each copy one second to spot a missile (travelling several miles a second) teleport to it, and destroy it.
ICB Ms
take about half an hour to reach their targets. That means each copy has time to destroy 1800 missiles, less the number of seconds it took for the US to detect the launch and get word to Jon. If the Soviets build twenty or thirty thousand missiles, some of them are going to get through unless Jon can make a dozen or more copies- which we never see him do.
First off, in the real world most of the nuclear arsenals were comprised of bomber-carried nukes, something that would take a long time to launch. Secondly, it would be literally impossible (from a time and economic standpoint) to build
tens of thousands of missiles
. More so, even if that is the case, and somehow Russia did build that many missiles, it would still depend on Dr. Manhattan, a person who can kill by thinking hard about someone, having to waste time "reacting" to a missile instead of just blanketing an area with death from space...something well within his powers, since he could teleport interplanetary distances. If the US was truly so threatened, there is no reason they could not make a first strike and have someone as powerful as him just annihilate Russia from orbit. And
assumes he can't use his duplication powers for more than a dozen clones, which is literally a
to explain the plot hole. This is all moot, because we know the ACTUAL reason he does none of these things is because Alan Moore was more concerned with his asinine "message" about the Cold War and moral relativism and such to actually consider the fact that, logically, there is no reason that any feasible number of missiles that could be realistically built by any existing nation could possibly overwhelm Dr. Manhattan. By any kind of logical standard, even the fanciful one of a comic universe, Dr. Manhattan is a
Game Breaker
of the most outrageous degree, and unless Russia weaponized every
of nuclear material they have (a suggestion so ridiculous as to be laughable, if only for time and economic reasons, let alone technological ones) it would not threaten any country that has such a being...it's kind of a comic example of
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New installment in the Club Traxx – Progressive House series, this time with original tracks and remixes from Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic, Noa Romana & Deersky, Agrande, Chris Domingo, Mindgamers, Guido Durante and Mattia Evo, Philthy Chit, Manu Riga, Crocy, Hypnotic Duo, LoQuai, Frangellico, Kintar, Rex, Stefan Djordevic, Quadran, Planisphere vs Digital Angel, Luke Satellite, Rishi K., Relaunch, Abi-Q and Raw-E, Ultimate Breakers and Laurent Baert, Showave, and Danny Jahr.
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Tech stalwart Crocy makes a welcome return to Eyepatch with "Bouquet". With an impressive back catalogue and a busy remix schedule we are treated to some real cool vibes.
The original mix is a well laidback approach to deep tech house with a subtle intro, the percs build up and the bass shines through for an awesome ride. On the break funky keys make an appearance changing the landscape slightly and then straight back to a solid deep groove, top stuff.
Crocy's Shake That Booty Remix goes electro with familiar classic drums and percs, a complex arrangement ensues and the track builds up to a beats and bass combo, a cool funky synth takes us to the break with some nice FX playing a part. Solid all rounder suitable for any DJ's list.
Bonzai Progressive – Best Of 2012 comes with twenty-five original and remixes from Manu Riga, Crocy, Mindgamers, Arthur M & Manos, Chantola, Fab Code, Abi-Q & Raw-E, Loquai, Planisphere, Digital Angel, Frank Le Fever, Ewan Pearson, Nancy Burrello, Tali Freaks, Soundmodul, Moffous & Francesco Parla, Alex Roque, Mylan, The Revolving Junkie, Aiemo, Redraft Memories, Dee Brown, Diego Alvez, Solunamanalia, Nu Guise and Velvet Girl.
This week we have a Bonzai Basik Beats debutant! Crocy makes is first appearance in our show and what a great set he did for us!
Tracklisting – Episode 116 – mixed by Crocy:
1º Nick Warren – In Search Of Silver (Ambient Mix)
2º Roland Clark & Oliver Koletzki – Yes We Can
3º Dean Baker – Angel Delights
4º Jonas & Daniel.FX – Cream (Adriano Filippucci Remix)
5º Mash – Style Is The Answer (Dominic Martin Remix)
6º Hector Couto & Santiago feat. Pablo Fierro – Let The Music Play
7º David Devilla & Jonathan Calvo – Deep Essence
8º Sharam Jey – Here I Come
9º Robosonic – The Edge
10º Alfred Taylor – Anything
11º Florence + The Machine – Spectrum (Maya Jane Coles Remix)
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The distinct sound of Crocy returns yet again with "Muzz". Slovenian born Crocy is a regular artist and remixer on Bonzai' circuit and he never fails to deliver in the quality department.
The original mix is progressive house at its best, energetic vibe on this with the cool drums and percs arrangement, deep chunky bass and short stabby synths get the heads nodding. On the break we are treated to some awesome pads creating a kaleidoscope of melody and then kicking back with a solid groove.
Manu Riga have been very very busy indeed on remix duties. Again the dynamic duo add their trademark deeper vibe to the proceedings, it's such a gift they possess as each time they touch a project great things always come out. They have used the original hook to great effect here and the deep bassline is a perfect fit. Great work on the synth shots and the break is pure brilliance.
Not long after their debut on Bonzai Progressive, Greek duo Manos & Arthur M return with a stunning remix, very fresh rhythm using the original elements well and maintaining the progressive house groove. The remix has a real clubby feel with the synths having more prominence, well crafted production which will see a lot of attention.
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Greek DJing and production duo Manos and Arthur M debut on Bonzai Progressive with a super deep progressive house cut with a couple of brilliant remixes. Manos and Arthur have been busy on the production front with a slew of remixes and releases on a number of labels.
The original mix is a deep prog monster, awesome grooving kicks with low end basses and some well crafted synths, some nice retro sounds give a cool quality, a raspy vocal fades in and out to add a bit of mystery to the sound.
Slovenian prog master Crocy returns to remix duties and delivers yet more retro inspired progressive goodness, fresh from recent remixes for Aiemo and AbiQ & Raw E, Crocy turns up the heat once again. Real deep prog groove on this remix with those retro synths filtering through the sound, the vocal is used to very good effect, tight percussion ties this track together beautifully.
Kazakhstan born Konstantin Alt aka LoQuai lends his skills yet again on the remix, bringing quality and experience honed from a long career in EDM. LoQuai is a regular feature at Bonzai and enjoyed some successful releases with the latest being his prog house joint "We Love The Night". Here we see his talents, maintaining the deep vibe of the original with beefed up bass and crisper percussions, melodies are added and the vocal gives the track a unique flavour.
Next up is Danish talent George Yammine on the remix. George caught the music bug at just 12 years of age and has been hooked ever since. He is well schooled in DJing and sound design and remixes regularly for many labels and artists. Cool steady prog beats are the order for this remix with the original elements being used well, particularly the vocal. Very nice synth work and a throbbing bass backed up with a simple yet solid grooving drum and percussion arrangement, top stuff!
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The 28-year-old Danish/Italian artist is born and raised in Copenhagen, Denmark. Inspired by the pulsating, urban and unique atmosphere of Copenhagen, David Nicosia Longhi has produced and published under various pseudonyms such as Mazenga and Aiemo. Ranging from deep, minimal psytrance to chillout and melodic lounge music.
David himself describes the importance of inspiration gathered from the fast paced citylife: I love living in the city, there are endless inspirational options, ranging all the way from high-end fashion, cocktailbars, nightlife in general and even the modern oasis areas in Copenhagen, filled with peace and calm energy.I also like the anonymous feeling found in a big city. You could be surrounded by 100s of people and still feel like no one is seeing you. I generally get inspired from beautiful people around me and the desire to make and do something that touches the heart and thought of a human in combination with the electronically produced music. I want to keep living my daydream and my music reflects this.
Practical Inspiration has been gathered from both the trance/balearic scene throughout the 90s all the way to the downtempo and chilled lounge scene in modern time.
His first releases goes back to 2003 with Italian based label Inner-sound Records on the Perfect Evolution compilation and shortly thereafter another release follow with a Danish label. After several years of devoting his artistic abilities in literature he again turned his attention towards electronic music and the perpetual style of modern lounge.
The style from David Nicosia Longhi is now mainly focused on top quality lounge music, with his own deep devotion into a timeless and atmospheric production.
Ibiza 2K12 – Progressive House Frequencies comes with original tracks and remixes by Redraft Memories, Rishi K., Manu Riga, Jimmy Galle, Crocy, Tony Awake & Free Mind, Mindgamers, DJ Chus & David Penn, Chantola, Heinrich Kantholz & Drill Wagen, Quadran, Planisphere, Nancy Burrello & Digital Angel, Thorin, Chris M, Abi-Q and Raw-E, Kiilto, Guido Durante & Mattia Evo, Bozanov, Lolo, Audiotox & Watson, Kintar featuring Lu Chase, Tempterzz, Philthy Chit, Janeiro, Matteo Monero and Kintar.
Third instalment in the My House Is Your House series on Bonzai Progressive. Featuring original tracks and remixes from Brett Lawrence, Wonji, BeatBlenderz, Rishi K., Sa.Du, Crocy, Hilal Tekschneider, Adrian C and Dubsons, Oz Romita, Dennis Hercules, Brisboys, Santon, Carl Price, Villa Gombao Inc., Yonathan Dahan and Torsten Zarth, Guido Durante and Mattia Evo, Charles Ramirez, Middle Rhythm, Ecco, Jamez & Soulboy, The French Connection, Daniel Ray.
EPISODE 109: Valeria Croft – No Speaking EP (Piston Recordings)
Valeria Croft – No Speaking EP is a three track jewelcase. Inside you can find three precious deep house gems. No Speaking, Hippy and A La Russe. What a way to start 2012!
Some of the early support:
Patrick Zigon – great ep 9/10
Fish Go Deep – Fine, original-sounding release. All tracks working for me but the piano on
No Speaking edges it. Will play 7/10
Feygin – nice one from valeria.. 7/10
Severino Panzetta – Deep stuff here …A la russe is pretty 8/10
Dibby Dougherty – 3 stormers, especially a la russe, such a cool old skool vibe off this one 10/10
EPISODE 110: Bonzai PRogressive Sampler – Volume 2 (Bonzai Progressive)
New installment in the Bonzai Progressive Sampler series, this time with original tracks from Crocy and Redraft Memories.
EPISODE 111: Rogerio Romao – Tarola EP (Monog Records)
Rogerio Romao presents his first original work at Monog Records, Tarola EP!
Rogerio Romao, with his several aliases, has been releasing music for about 10 years with a broad range of influences, from downtempo to electro, to club vocal house, to techy and progressive.
He already appeared on Monog Records with a sucessful remix on Noret EP under the name of DJ Groovy. He's also one half of the duo Across Digital, and owner of the GroovePacks company that produces sample packs and sound design.
This time, he presents us two incredible original tracks, "Tarola" and "Feedback", with a very deep and hypnotic atmosphere! Just close your eyes and listen, the music speak for it self!
Don't forget, we are together til dance tear us apart!


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Submitted by TABBYKAT75 Carbs: 22.2g | Fat: 6.2g | Fiber: 5.9g | Protein: 15.6g | Calories: 194.7
Very Good 4.3/5
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This recipe is a family hit. it makes quite a lot, we have 5 people in our family and always have left-overs. Submitted by HERE4KIDS Carbs: 17g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 26.8g | Calories: 242.9
Very Good 4.5/5
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I LOVE chicken & dumplings so when I found this I added my own spin to it and lowered the fat and calories. This is the best chicken and dumplings I've ever had which is amazing since I'm never satisfied with my cooking! You can have a full cup of this hearty comfort food for only 284 calories and 3.8 grams of fat! The sodium could be reduced if homemade biscuits are used instead of the canned biscuits, but if sodium isn't a problem this is a very fast and easy way to make chicken & dumplings! Submitted by STEPH2003 Carbs: 42.5g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 18.9g | Calories: 284.2
Garlic lovers, rejoice! This recipe contains a whopping two heads, but the flavor mellows and sweetens when baked. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 12.5g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 28.7g | Calories: 239.3
Bake these over the weekend, and enjoy throughout the week for breakfast or a snack. Carbs: 46.2g | Fat: 9.5g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 276.5


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I would also be a polar bear cause I love the snow. Or I'd like to be an eagle.
If you could be any animal in the world what would it be and why?
Me i would be a polar bear cause they get to play and snow and drinks lots of coke and be cool dont believe me heres the proof...
I would also be a polar bear cause I love the snow. Or I'd like to be an eagle.
Defending your country doesn't mean that your cause for fighting is to defend the people or the government of your nation.
i want to be a rabbit..... cause of their ears and feet... >_<
-Just another green eyed angel, distorted by mans love for hate-|THE INFAMOUS CHEETOS OVERLORD||IceNineKills|
I would be a Water Bear as they are darn near indestructible and kick @$$!
I'd love to be an Egyptian Mau....They're just beautiful.
Seduced by Flesh
If I could be any animal....I would be a tauren because they are upright walking cows.
You never speculated which world I had to pick an animal from.
Here is how I ready your message...
Originally Posted by Shizuma_15
It's sweet and simple, but I would be a cat. They have definitely got it good. Lounge around, eat, sleep, play, sleep, eat.... It would be even greater if I were some loving person's cat and they spoiled me. =3
"I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad... It's depressing." ~Tara from BtVS
I would be a.......Dog, specificaly my dog, he just lays there all day and eats whenever he wants....that's the life for me!


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New Living Translation (NLT) | New International Version (NIV) |
1 Most honorable Theophilus: Many people have written accounts about the events that took place among us. | 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, |
2 They used as their source material the reports circulating among us from the early disciples and other eyewitnesses of what God has done in fulfillment of his promises. | 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. |
3 Having carefully investigated all of these accounts from the beginning, I have decided to write a careful summary for you, | 3 Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, |
4 to reassure you of the truth of all you were taught. | 4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught. |
5 It all begins with a Jewish priest, Zechariah, who lived when Herod was king of Judea. Zechariah was a member of the priestly order of Abijah. His wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. | 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. |
6 Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God's eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord's commandments and regulations. | 6 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly. |
7 They had no children because Elizabeth was barren, and now they were both very old. | 7 But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years. |
8 One day Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week. | 8 Once when Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, |
9 As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary and burn incense in the Lord's presence. | 9 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. |
10 While the incense was being burned, a great crowd stood outside, praying. | 10 And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside. |
11 Zechariah was in the sanctuary when an angel of the Lord appeared, standing to the right of the incense altar. | 11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. |
12 Zechariah was overwhelmed with fear. | 12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. |
13 But the angel said, "Don't be afraid, Zechariah! For God has heard your prayer, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son! And you are to name him John. | 13 But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. |
14 You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice with you at his birth, | 14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, |
15 for he will be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must never touch wine or hard liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth. | 15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth. |
16 And he will persuade many Israelites to turn to the Lord their God. | 16 Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to the Lord their God. |
17 He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah, the prophet of old. He will precede the coming of the Lord, preparing the people for his arrival. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will change disobedient minds to accept godly wisdom." | 17 And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous--to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." |
18 Zechariah said to the angel, "How can I know this will happen? I'm an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years." | 18 Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years." |
19 Then the angel said, "I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news! | 19 The angel answered, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news. |
20 And now, since you didn't believe what I said, you won't be able to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly come true at the proper time." | 20 And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time." |
21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah to come out, wondering why he was taking so long. | 21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. |
22 When he finally did come out, he couldn't speak to them. Then they realized from his gestures that he must have seen a vision in the Temple sanctuary. | 22 When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak. |
23 He stayed at the Temple until his term of service was over, and then he returned home. | 23 When his time of service was completed, he returned home. |
24 Soon afterward his wife, Elizabeth, became pregnant and went into seclusion for five months. | 24 After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. |
25 "How kind the Lord is!" she exclaimed. "He has taken away my disgrace of having no children!" | 25 "The Lord has done this for me," she said. "In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people." |
26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, | 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, |
27 to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. | 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. |
28 Gabriel appeared to her and said, "Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you! " | 28 The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." |
29 Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean. | 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. |
30 "Don't be frightened, Mary," the angel told her, "for God has decided to bless you! | 30 But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. |
31 You will become pregnant and have a son, and you are to name him Jesus. | 31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. |
32 He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. | 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, |
33 And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!" | 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end." |
34 Mary asked the angel, "But how can I have a baby? I am a virgin." | 34 "How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?" |
35 The angel replied, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby born to you will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. | 35 The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. |
36 What's more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she's already in her sixth month. | 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. |
37 For nothing is impossible with God." | 37 For nothing is impossible with God." |
38 Mary responded, "I am the Lord's servant, and I am willing to accept whatever he wants. May everything you have said come true." And then the angel left. | 38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her. |
39 A few days later Mary hurried to the hill country of Judea, to the town | 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, |
40 where Zechariah lived. She entered the house and greeted Elizabeth. | 40 where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. |
41 At the sound of Mary's greeting, Elizabeth's child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. | 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. |
42 Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, "You are blessed by God above all other women, and your child is blessed. | 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! |
43 What an honor this is, that the mother of my Lord should visit me! | 43 But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? |
44 When you came in and greeted me, my baby jumped for joy the instant I heard your voice! | 44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. |
45 You are blessed, because you believed that the Lord would do what he said." | 45 Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!" |
46 Mary responded, "Oh, how I praise the Lord. | 46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord |
47 How I rejoice in God my Savior! | 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, |
48 For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and now generation after generation will call me blessed. | 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, |
49 For he, the Mighty One, is holy, and he has done great things for me. | 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me-- holy is his name. |
50 His mercy goes on from generation to generation, to all who fear him. | 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. |
51 His mighty arm does tremendous things! How he scatters the proud and haughty ones! | 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. |
52 He has taken princes from their thrones and exalted the lowly. | 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. |
53 He has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. | 53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. |
54 And how he has helped his servant Israel! He has not forgotten his promise to be merciful. | 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful |
55 For he promised our ancestors -- Abraham and his children -- to be merciful to them forever." | 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers." |
56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back to her own home. | 56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. |
57 Now it was time for Elizabeth's baby to be born, and it was a boy. | 57 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. |
58 The word spread quickly to her neighbors and relatives that the Lord had been very kind to her, and everyone rejoiced with her. | 58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. |
59 When the baby was eight days old, all the relatives and friends came for the circumcision ceremony. They wanted to name him Zechariah, after his father. | 59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah, |
60 But Elizabeth said, "No! His name is John!" | 60 but his mother spoke up and said, "No! He is to be called John." |
61 "What?" they exclaimed. "There is no one in all your family by that name." | 61 They said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who has that name." |
62 So they asked the baby's father, communicating to him by making gestures. | 62 Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child. |
63 He motioned for a writing tablet, and to everyone's surprise he wrote, "His name is John!" | 63 He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone's astonishment he wrote, "His name is John." |
64 Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God. | 64 Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak, praising God. |
65 Wonder fell upon the whole neighborhood, and the news of what had happened spread throughout the Judean hills. | 65 The neighbors were all filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all these things. |
66 Everyone who heard about it reflected on these events and asked, "I wonder what this child will turn out to be? For the hand of the Lord is surely upon him in a special way." | 66 Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, "What then is this child going to be?" For the Lord's hand was with him. |
67 Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy: | 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: |
68 "Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited his people and redeemed them. | 68 "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. |
69 He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David, | 69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David |
70 just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago. | 70 (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago), |
71 Now we will be saved from our enemies and from all who hate us. | 71 salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us-- |
72 He has been merciful to our ancestors by remembering his sacred covenant with them, | 72 to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant, |
73 the covenant he gave to our ancestor Abraham. | 73 the oath he swore to our father Abraham: |
74 We have been rescued from our enemies, so we can serve God without fear, | 74 to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear |
75 in holiness and righteousness forever. | 75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. |
76 "And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. | 76 And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, |
77 You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. | 77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, |
78 Because of God's tender mercy, the light from heaven is about to break upon us, | 78 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven |
79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace." | 79 to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace." |
80 John grew up and became strong in spirit. Then he lived out in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel. | 80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared publicly to Israel. |
Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved. (New Living Translation - The Bible Online) | 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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Mini-INSIGHT - RUSSIA - Black August Syndrome
Released on 2012-05-10 01:00 GMT
Email-ID | 5475735 |
Date | 2009-08-03 19:58:26 |
From | firstname.lastname@example.com |
To | firstname.lastname@example.com |
PUBLICATION: yes
ATTRIBUTION: Stratfor sources in the Kremlin
SOURCE DESCRIPTION: Senior within the Kremlin circle
DISTRIBUTION: Eurasia
SOURCE HANDLER: Lauren
Have you seen RIA's story on the "Black August Syndrome"? I would not
forward such articles if it weren't timely.
So brace yourself. August is upon us. In Russia, it has been a time of
coup attempts, debilitating economic crises, financial meltdowns,
bombings, and wars.
The trend, of course, started on August 19, 1991, with the attempt to oust
Gorbachev. For almost two decades, Russians have learned to expect the
worst from the eighth month of the year, with 1991 seeing a coup and 2008
war in the Caucasus.
The other part to add is that Russia's current political era began in
August. It was on the morning of August 9, 1999 when Yeltsin appointed
Putin prime minister and anointed him as his chosen successor.
From RIA:
The litany of August chaos and woe reads like this:
August 19, 1991 - Communist hardliners disgruntled at Soviet leader
Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms launch an unsuccessful coup attempt that leads
to the break-up of the Soviet Union.
August 14, 1992 - The Georgian-Abkhazian war begins, with the conflict
involving large numbers of Russian citizens.
Early August 1994 - The notorious MMM pyramid scheme collapses, leaving
millions of Russians without their life-savings, a sum believed to be up
to $1.5 billion.
August 24, 1995 - The Russian interbank credit system breaks down, leading
to the ruin of 28 Russian banks.
August 29, 1996 - A Russian Tupolev TU-154 crashes over the Arctic Ocean,
all 141 people on board die.
August 17, 1998 - The Russian government defaults on its foreign and
domestic debt and the ruble loses two-thirds of its value in the next four
August 7, 1999 - Chechen fighters invade Dagestan, signaling the start of
the second Chechen war.
August 8, 2000 - A bomb explodes in a pedestrian underpass in central
Moscow killing 13 people.
August 12, 2000 - The Russian nuclear submarine Kursk sinks in the Barents
Sea; all 118 sailors on board die.
August 8, 2002 - Floods and strong winds kill 59 people in the Russian
Black sea city of Novorossiisk.
August 19, 2002 - A military Mi-26 helicopter is shot down over Chechnya,
126 servicemen die.
August 1, 2003 - A suicide bomber attacks a military hospital in the
Russian North Ossetia town of Mozdok, killing over 50.
August 24, 2004 - Two Russian passenger planes are blown up by Chechen
terrorists, over 90 people die.
August 31, 2004 - A Chechen suicide bomber blows herself up outside
Moscow's Rizhskaya metro station, killing 10. The next day, September 1,
sees the start of the Beslan school siege.
August 21, 2006 - Nationalists explode a bomb at Moscow's Cherkizovo
market, killing 13.
August 22, 2006 - A Russian Tu-154 plane crashes in Ukraine, 170 lose
their lives.
August 8-12, 2008 - Russia and Georgia fight a war over South Ossetia
after Georgian forces attempt to bring the republic back under central
Lauren Goodrich
Director of Analysis
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Aki Ra's methods irritate these big groups. The government here has temporarily banned him from clearing mines, so he has resigned himself to getting certified. This fall, an American sponsor helped him attend demining courses in England; now he is applying for a license. He has lots of support: At least five foreign groups raise money for his projects, the former Canadian ambassador to Cambodia has lobbied on his behalf, and the Cambodian minister in charge of land-mine clearance is carefully complimentary.
"I admire him," says Sam Sotha, of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority. "When he first started, he was very small. He started something from empty hands. From scratch. Alone. Now he has his name. His reputation is all over."
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As Aki Ra's reputation has grown, he's become more reticent. He agreed to a interview only after prodding from a donor. "People ask the same questions about my life and my background," he says.
But bits and pieces of his life do emerge in a conversation that, though foggy and inconsistent in places, reveals a story of survival and success against the odds. As an orphan who became a boy soldier in the Khmer Rouge, he hunted deer and wild boar using an AK-47. He laid land mines around homes and farms, sometimes to kill animals for food, sometimes to kill villagers. "My friends, many of them are dead," he says. "Some are still alive but no legs. No arms."


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Fronted by guitarist/vocalist Michael W Stand, The Altar Billies, one of many groups that are taking a "liking" to a new and rapidly growing alt country/rockabilly/psychobilly trend, are a trio from Orange County. Rounding out the group are Johnny X on upright bass and Chuck Cummings on drums.
Michael's affection for Gretsch guitars began many years ago when a friend gave him a vintage 1959 White Falcon. From there his arsenal of Gretsches has grown to include a Chet Atkins 6120, Brian Setzer Hot Rod, Duo Jet, and the newly-released Black Panther. Michael has taken a special liking to the new Black Panther as it carries on the wonderful characteristics of all that is great about a Gretsch guitar. (Check out Michael's video on the Black Panther.)
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About the Bloggers: moo Money {WoW}
May 1st 2008 1:53PM That a terrible, ignorant comment. I'm sure you're a Brad Pitt yourself, huh?
I love my PvP! {WoW}
Apr 27th 2008 12:44AM lol @ Jerz.
Good thing the rest of us are retardedly just "playing" the game, rather than reading a blog about said game, then reading the comments, and then POSTING on said comments.
Ready Check: Raid Recruitment {WoW}
Apr 23rd 2008 11:32AM I think I'm going to chain lightning your house to the ground.
On second thought, I wonder if a house would be considered to have multiple sections, so that it actually jumps. If it's just considered one entity, this endeavor would be fairly pointless.
Liked the article. Keep it up.
Why PvE has been, and always will be, the only real game {WoW}
Apr 21st 2008 10:37AM I couldn't stop laughing at this.
You're saying that your version of WoW is the "cool, socially acceptable" one, and the other one prevents you from being attractive or having a social life?
The irony is killing me here.
Why PvE has been, and always will be, the only real game {WoW}
Apr 20th 2008 2:00PM This entire article in general is a little upsetting. It really does appear as though you were in an upset mood and needed something to flame at.
The premise behind your article is understandable, but the way you've gone about voicing your opinion is like the little kid at the dinner table who desperately wants some attention, so he makes an inconsiderate statement about his crippled cousin.
Who's sitting at the dinner table.
Right next to him.
PvP and PvE complement each other. PvP fanboi's have not "ruined the game". Last I checked, PvE'rs are still able to do the same raids they were always able to do. If you dislike someone showing up to a PuG in PvP epics, specifically SAY THAT in your LFM post. I do agree, however, that people generally shouldn't show up for heroics in PvP gear.
The fact that PvP'ers have epics as well does not invalidate your epics. It seems like people are trying to dehumanize people that have PvP epics as being of a younger (and thus less intelligent) generation, having poor attention spans, and not being able to put the time into it. If we can only put 20 minutes into the game a day, then they're "allowed" to play the game as much as you are. Telling them to go back to CS is just needlessly inflammatory.
Also, berating on CS as being less of a game of WoW is also pretty narrow minded, but that's for another day and post.
Why PvE has been, and always will be, the only real game {WoW}
Apr 20th 2008 3:20AM This statement doesn't make much sense. You maintain that people should be able to play "as they feel like", but then get upset saying that everything they have posted (hence their opinion on how to play) is "garbage that's purely perception."
Please make up your mind prior to posting.


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California farmers are facing a drought disaster and it could have a ripple effect nationwide.
The drought that is plaguing California (and as a result, hurting the nation's food supply) could get a whole lot worse.
Friday, the federal government said it will not provide any irrigation water to central valley farmers, and only 50% of contracted water to surrounding urban areas.
Joe del Bosque is the farmer who just a week ago gave President Obama a tour of his Central Valley operation. He grows almonds, spinach, cherries and cantaloupe, but without the federal help, California growers like joe may have to leave a lot of land unproductive.
There's gonna be a lot of crop reduction and a lot of food lost, a lot of jobs lost.
With more than 90% of the state in severe drought conditions — there could be a big impact at your grocery store checkout line.
There are 80,000 farms in California. More crops are grown there than any place in the country. It produces nearly half of US grown fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Experts say this drought could raise your produce prices 10 percent over the next few months. But mother nature could come to the rescue. A major storm is forecast for California next week, and farmers say every drop will make a difference.
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- They will also prey on crayfish, frogs, tadpoles, and other aquatic dwellers.
- As the tadpoles become frogs, the gills initially used to breathe are replaced with lungs.
late 15th century: from Old English tāda 'toad' + poll (probably because the tadpole seems to consist of a large head and a tail in its early development stage).
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Oct. 17, 2014, 4:10 AM
- Detroit has taken a major step towards exiting bankruptcy protection after agreeing to a deal with with its largest holdout creditor, Financial Guaranty Insurance Company, which is owed $1B.
- Under the settlement, Financial Guaranty will have the rights to develop a hotel, retail and condominium complex on the site of the Joe Louis Arena, the soon-to-be-vacant home the Detroit Red Wings hockey team.
- The dispute between Detroit and Financial Guaranty had threatened other important deals that the city had forged with thousands of creditors.
Jul. 11, 2014, 1:59 AM
- U.S. municipal bond funds had some of the biggest outflows since January, after investors pulled out $790M in the week ended July 9. $691M of the outflows was in the high-yield sector, being withdrawn due to default concerns of Puerto Rican debt.
- Adding to the worries is Puerto Rico's newest law which allows for public corporations to restructure their debt. The new law pushed ratings agencies last week to downgrade the commonwealth's bonds even lower within junk territory.
- Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index, up more than 9.5% in mid-June, was up less than 5.5% this past Wednesday.
- ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, HYMB, ITM, MLN, SHM, CMF, XMPT, BABZ, BABS, PRB, SHYD, SMB, NYF, PZT, SUB, PWZ, CXA, PVI, SMMU, INY, MUAF, VRD, MUAD, MUAE, GMMB, MUAC, MUAG, RVNU, MUAH, FMB
Jun. 24, 2014, 3:14 PM
- Acknowledging recent heavier municipal issuance of late has been met by solid demand, Citi nevertheless sees "significant reasons for concern," notably anemic muni bond fund flows. With issuance continuing on the heavy side, the team wonders about the capacity of the market to hold unless fund flows rebound. Toss in possibly rising Treasury yields and the effect could be magnified.
- "We are not, however, suggesting that a very sharp selloff is likely," says Citi noting a huge amount of cash on the sidelines waiting to buy on any significant rebound in yields.
- ETFs: MUB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, MLN, SHM, XMPT, PRB, SMB, SUB, PVI, SMMU, MUAF, VRD, MUAE, GMMB, MUAD, MUAC, MUAG, MUAH, RVNU, FMB
Jun. 3, 2014, 3:33 PM
- Issuers have scheduled $11.7B of long-term sales over the next month - the busiest pace in three months - and it's a good thing as investors are about to get the most cash ($104B) in two years from June through August from debt payments, according to JPMorgan's Peter DeGroot.
- The funds received will exceed issuance by about $23B over those months, according to DeGroot, helping to extend munis' best first half rally since 2009.
- ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, HYMB, MLN, CMF, SHM, BABZ, BABS, XMPT, PRB, SHYD, SUB, SMB, NYF, PZT, CXA, PWZ, PVI, SMMU, INY, MUAF, VRD, MUAD, MUAE, GMMB, MUAC, MUAG, RVNU, MUAH, FMB
May. 30, 2014, 2:47 AM
- Municipal-bond prices have soared so far in 2014, compared to the same time one year ago. 2013 was the markets worst year in almost two decades, after registering losses nationwide - ranging from Detroit's municipal bankruptcy-protection filing to pension costs in Illinois.
- The revival of the $3.7T municipal-bond market comes as bond buyers attempt to find higher investment returns amid dropping U.S. interest rates.
- Investors have also poured $3.1B into municipal-bond mutual funds this year, compared with $2.9Bn over the same period in 2013.
- Municipal bonds have returned 5.8% in 2014, reflecting interest payments and price appreciation.
- Yields on municipal debt fell to 2.3% this past Wednesday, which was their lowest in almost a year. Yields fall when prices rise.
- ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, HYMB, MLN, CMF, SHM, BABZ, BABS, XMPT, PRB, SHYD, SUB, SMB, NYF, PZT, CXA, PWZ, PVI, SMMU, INY, MUAF, MUAD, VRD, MUAE, MUAG, MUAC, GMMB, FMB, RVNU, MUAH
May. 23, 2014, 10:52 AM
- 2013 produced the slowest annual rate of municipal debt growth in 20 years, says Moody's, which expects the trend to continue this year. The trend "reflects a new conservative attitude toward debt among the states," says analyst Kimberly Lyons.
- The slow pace of borrowing led to a decline in net-tax support debt (NTSD) per capita to $1,054 from $1,074 in 2012.
- In other news, municipal bond funds posted their third straight week of big inflows, adding $664M in the week ended on Wednesday (previous weeks saw $616M and $943M of inflows).
- ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, HYMB, MLN, CMF, SHM, BABZ, BABS, XMPT, PRB, SHYD, SUB, NYF, SMB, PZT, CXA, PWZ, PVI, SMMU, INY, MUAF, MUAD, VRD, MUAE, MUAG, MUAC, GMMB, MUAH, RVNU, FMB
May. 15, 2014, 4:04 PM
- "A lot of the opportunities have been washed away in the last month and a half," says BNY Mellon fixed income director John Flahive. "There really isn't much out there."
- The muni market is ahead 6.2% YTD, its strongest start since 2009, and benchmark 10-year muni yields have dipped to 2.29%. At work is the general rally in fixed income coupled with a decline in issuance.
- The fund has about $961M in assets vs. an original target size of $1B, and has beaten 83% of peers over the past five years.
- Muni ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, HYMB, MLN, CMF, SHM, BABZ, BABS, XMPT, PRB, SUB, NYF, SHYD, SMB, PZT, CXA, PWZ, PVI, SMMU, INY, MUAF, MUAE, MUAD, VRD, GMMB, MUAC, MUAG, MUAH, RVNU
May. 12, 2014, 4:30 AM
- Stockton is due in court today for a four-day hearing today in which the bankrupt Californian city will attempt to win approval for a plan to pay creditor Franklin Resources (BEN) just 1% of the $35M that the company is owed.
- The case is rare, as these types of disputes are usually settled out of court. However, the hearing could presage a much larger showdown involving Detroit and its creditors.
- ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, HYMB, MLN, CMF, SHM, BABZ, BABS, XMPT, PRB, SUB, SMB, SHYD, CXA, PWZ, PVI, SMMU, VRD, GMMB, RVNU
May. 8, 2014, 12:48 PM
- The First Trust Managed Municipal ETF (FMB) will offer investors current income through municipal bond investments which is exempt from regular federal income taxes.
- According to a statement issued by First Trust: "Recent tax increases have boosted the demand for tax-exempt investments. At the same time, some municipalities have been facing increasing economic challenges, raising the importance of active credit analysis and municipal bond expertise."
- There are currently three other actively managed municipal bond ETFs on the market, all of which feature a focus on maturity: the PIMCO Intermediate Municipal Bond Strategy (MUNI), the Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (GMMB) and the PIMCO Short Term Municipal Bond Strategy ETF (SMMU).
- Other municipal bond ETFs: MUB, PZA, TFI, ITM, MLN, SHM, XMPT, PRB, SUB, SMB, PVI, VRD, RVNU
May. 1, 2014, 12:14 PM
- Noting the scale and belatedness of the preliminary fiscal 2014 revenue shortfall and the state's likely use of one-time fixes to paper it over, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's $2.4B in outstanding GO debt to A+ from AA-. The rating also affects about $32B in municipal debt linked to the state's outstanding GO debt.
- The ratings outlook remains negative.
- ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, HYMB, MLN, SHM, BABZ, BABS, XMPT, PRB, SUB, SHYD, SMB, SMMU, PVI, MUAF, VRD, MUAD, MUAE, MUAG, MUAC, GMMB, RVNU, MUAH
Apr. 27, 2014, 3:47 AM
- Detroit has filed the latest version of its debt-reduction proposal after it forged a deal with representatives of tens of thousands of retired city workers.
- Detroit has agreed to ease healthcare and pension cuts, although retirees will still only receive 10-13% of what they would have originally been given for healthcare.
- The deal "puts the city that much closer to emerging from bankruptcy solvent, more credit worthy and better able to provide basic services to its nearly 700,000 residents," said Emergency Manager Kevin Orr.
- The agreement adds to those that Detroit has formulated with several banks, bond insurers and other retiree groups, boosting the chances of the city receiving approval from its creditors for its restructuring plan. However, some bond insurers and unions still haven't come to an agreement with Detroit.
- A vote on the debt restructure could start next month.
- More on Detroit
- ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, HYMB, MLN, CMF, SHM, BABZ, BABS, XMPT, PRB, SUB, PZT, SMB, NYF, SHYD, CXA, PWZ, PVI, SMMU, INY, MUAF, MUAE, MUAD, VRD, MUAC, MUAG, MUAH, GMMB, RVNU
Apr. 11, 2014, 12:33 PM
- A two-week streak of outflows is broken as investors put a net $273M into municipal bond funds and ETFs last week, according to Lipper data. The funds have seen inflows for 7 of the past 9 weeks, but they've been small and choppy, averaging just $21.9M over the last month.
- RBC's Chris Mauro notes the typical late March/early April seasonal tax-time weakness is passing, and this week's inflows - like previous - have been nearly entirely concentrated in high-yield muni funds, with recorded their 14th consecutive week of net gains in assets.
- ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, HYMB, MLN, CMF, SHM, BABZ, BABS, XMPT, PRB, SUB, SMB, PZT, NYF, SHYD, CXA, PWZ, PVI, SMMU, INY, MUAF, MUAE, MUAD, VRD, MUAC, MUAG, MUAH, GMMB, RVNU
Apr. 9, 2014, 4:36 PM
- Citing a "sizable structural imbalance" within the budget, S&P cuts the rating on New Jersey's general obligation debt to A+ from AA-. Acknowledging an improving economy in the state, S&P says it won't be enough to offset potential unfunded liabilities.
- "By using bullish assumptions about revenue growth and one-time measures to close budget gaps, the state defers making long-term structural changes to better align revenues and expenditures, defers budgetary pressures to future years' budgets and increases its exposure to an eventual economic downturn."
- ETFs: MUB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, MLN, SHM, XMPT, PRB, SUB, SMB, PVI, SMMU, MUAF, VRD, MUAD, MUAE, MUAG, MUAC, MUAH, RVNU, GMMB
Apr. 9, 2014, 11:44 AM
- The agreement with Assured Guaranty (AGO +2.2%), Ambac (AMBC +1.2%), and National Public Finance (MBI +1.8%) is an important one as - in what would have been a precedent-setting move - Detroit had asked a court to treat its general-obligation debt as unsecured and allow a recovery of just a few cents on the dollar, while treating debt owed to pensions
- Instead, $287.5M of $388M of debt in question will be reinstated at par, and the remaining paper will be assigned to establishing an income stabilization fund for the city's "most vulnerable retirees."
- ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, HYMB, MLN, CMF, SHM, BABZ, BABS, XMPT, PRB, SUB, PZT, SMB, NYF, SHYD, CXA, PWZ, PVI, SMMU, INY, MUAF, MUAE, MUAD, VRD, MUAC, MUAG, MUAH, GMMB, RVNU
Apr. 9, 2014, 3:50 AM
- Illinois' House and Senate have approved a bill that would increase employee contributions to two Chicago city pension systems and which will cut future cost-of-living increases for retirees.
- The legislation will now go to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for his signature.
- The bill is an attempt to deal with a pension system that has a shortfall of around $20B, with some funds on course to run out of money withing a decade.
- However, attempts to include tax increases to fund the pension systems were taken out the final legislation. In addition, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel needs to deal with an increase of over $600M in annual contributions to the city's police and fire pension funds that's due to begin next year. ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, MLN, HYMB, BABZ, XMPT, BABS, SHM, SUB, PRB, SMB, PVI, SMMU, MUAF, MUAE, MUAD, MUAG, VRD, MUAC, GMMB, RVNU
Apr. 8, 2014, 9:46 PM
- An agreement between Detroit and bond insurers Assured Guaranty (AGO), Ambac (AMBC), and National Public Finance Guaranty (MBI) would be a critical step as the city winds its way through Chapter 9 bankruptcy. Detroit emergency manager Kevin Orr has deemed about $410M of previously sacrosanct general-obligation debt as unsecured, a decision bond insurers - who would be on the hook for millions if the paper sees just the 15% recovery Orr has proposed - are howling about.
- "Time is growing shorter," said Michigan Governor Rick Snyder in an interview today. "A lot of work is going on in the mediation process, with great urgency ... [the] best case" is for parties to reach a settlement. A deal, says the Journal, could be struck as early as tomorrow.
- Muni ETFs: MUB, HYD, BAB, PZA, MUNI, TFI, ITM, HYMB, MLN, CMF, SHM, BABZ, BABS, XMPT, PRB, SUB, PZT, SMB, NYF, SHYD, CXA, PWZ, PVI, SMMU, INY, MUAF, MUAE, MUAD, VRD, MUAC, MUAG, MUAH, GMMB, RVNU
- Also watching with interest: Syncora Holdings (SYCRF).
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Fri, Sep 16, 11 at 15:04
I moved my coconuts and bottle palms in for a couple of nights a week and a half ago because it was pouring rain and barley hitting 60. Then it warmed up againa and they went out again. I moved them back in along with 4 of my filifers seedlings a couple of nights ago and it has fallen into the low-mid 40s. I may be able to move them back out Sunday as we will hit about 73. We have barely hit 60 the last two days. I was wondering who else has moved things in? |
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It was 46 degrees here last night. Im scared for my plants.My plants may be in within a week. |
- Posted by tropicalzone7 7 (My Page) on Fri, Sep 16, 11 at 15:58
Still too warm here to move anything in, but today just barely got to 70F, so it was very cold in comparison to what it has been. The plants are doing well though and temperatures will be returning to the mid to upper 70s during the day and 60s at night by next week here. Glad that there is still some more growing season to enjoy here. -Alex |
- Posted by chicago_palm 5A (My Page) on Fri, Sep 16, 11 at 22:59
If it drops into the 40's its in the garage for the coconut and the other more topical plants. Back out when the temps at night are above 50. lots of moving until it stays cold. They are in garage the last few days. |
We have had so much rain that my potted agaves started rotting and had to be moved inside. But nothing due to the temps. |
Moved them back out Satuday because it was only falling to 59 Saturday night. 77 by mid week but back into the 40s at night by Thusday. |
Moved in the cacti due to the foot and half of rain that fell in August, some Phalenopsis orchids, and some of the Ficus. Everything else (95%) outside--including the coconut.--Denial just ain't a river in Egypt. |
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