text:
January 2015 Finance Specials
6191 Joliet Road,
Countryside, IL 60525
Family Owned for Three Generations - Serving Chicagoland for over 20 years
January 2015 Finance Specials
1.49% finance rate available on nearly all 2015 models!
Rates as low as 1.49% available for the all new 2015 Legacy and Outback, as well as the 2015 Forester, Impreza, XV Crosstrek, and BRZ!
Pre-Qualify Here!
Rate available to well qualified applicants, see dealer for complete details.
* Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title or non-infringement. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, and license. Not responsible for typographical errors.


text:
This edition of our traditional cat post, as Peggy called it, is dedicated to our friend yellowsnapdragon's beloved Abner, who went to the Rainbow Bridge a couple of weeks ago. Many of us regulars feel like we knew Abner ourselves, having seen yellowsnapdragon's photos of him and hearing her many stories of his unique personality and his adventures. Abner was a bit ornery – he clearly did not suffer fools gladly – but he was beloved, and an integral part of the yellowsnapdragon family.
My own kittehs are doing pretty well; slowing down a bit as they age into "senior" status. Less play, more sleep. There hasn't been an incident of peeing out of the litter box in awhile (knocking wood superstitiously).Big Boy, the feral cat, is less feral and more of a homebody than ever; sleeping on the sofa right now. The other guys seem to have accepted him, although occasionally they'll whack him if he gets in their way.
Our temps are finally dropping; supposed to reach the upper 40′s tonight. I broke down and replaced my ancient comforter with a new one, and put it on the bed yesterday. Today, I never did get to make the bed; there were always at least two kittehs nestled into the folded back, deeply soft cushiony layers of the new comforter. They looked so cozy! I would not be surprised if in the morning all three (Big Boy never climbs onto the bed) are nestled in the comfy folds of the comforter.
I know we all have been through the terrible experience of losing a loved pet, and we feel yellowsnapdragon's pain. I think she'll be here intermittently.
It's been awhile since we had a cat post; tell us the kitteh stories you've been saving up to tell. As usual on a Sunday, I'll be in and out, too. Drop by for awhile, go do some errands, drop back in again. With any luck, Peg will show up too and tell us how Neko is getting along.
]]>Well, folks, it turns out it's a lot harder than I expected to write a memorial to our late larger-than-life friend, Southern Dragon, also known IRL as Richard. I've been trying for awhile, and nothing seems quite right. I hope you will all help with your contributions.
To start at the beginning, I don't actually remember when I first "met" Southern Dragon. It was here at FDL, of course, but long, long ago. He must have been an early lake denizen, as was I, though I was not here at the very very beginning, but had been here awhile by the time of the Libby trial.
Do you all remember when he started Caturday? He figured so many of us were taking over other threads telling stories about all our kittehs, that there was enough interest to keep a "cat post" going, without boring all the non-cat posts. Boy, was he right about that! They were popular as long as he was able to do it. I've been reviewing some of those Caturdays, with the variety of cute and interesting pictures he always included. Funny pictures, pictures of his own house tigers, videos from Big Cat Rescue (one of his favorite organizations), and sometimes pix we readers sent him.Plus a wide-open discussion of any stories we wanted to tell about kittehs, big and small. I loved his regular epigraph for Caturday; "Saving One animal won't change the world, but it will change the world for that animal." A motto to live by, when we think that nothing we can do will matter much.
Personally, I'll never forget the kind emails he exchanged with me when my beloved Charlie died, and that he turned over Caturday to me the following Sunday, posting a picture of Charlie at the top, and letting me talk all about him. It helped me deal with losing my favorite fur boy so much. Many of us experienced something similar at Caturday. And the fact that he, the big ex-Navy man-old hippie, with strong principles and such a macho look, talked about the Rainbow Bridge where we would meet our lost kittehs eventually, just as if it were as real as, say, Niagara Falls, helped me to believe in it, too. It's my only religious belief today; my kittehs are waiting for me there, and Richard himself is there, playing with and loving on all his long line of passed-on kittehs, who must have been so happy when he showed up there a year ago today.
I won't forget the shock when he left us so quickly. That was a tough time, shocking and hard to accept. Southern Dragon was a teacher here, leading so many of us not just with words of wisdom at Caturday and the Lakeside Diner, but with the organized lessons of Marx in the Morning. He was never needlessly rude with people who honestly failed to understand something, but neither did he suffer fools gladly. I loved that about him.
Politically, he reminded us that "[t]here are no overnight or one or two election cycle solutions to our problems." Marx in the Morning, a regular study of lectures by Professor Richard Wolffe, was one of his ways of teaching those who wanted to learn how to analyze those problems, and hopefully, discover some of those long-term solutions. He walked the walk, too: he showed up regularly at demonstrations in the St. Pete area; his avatar was a cropped photo of himself holding a poster (I couldn't find the full photo)at one of those demonstrations.
Om Ali should be around sometime today with some interesting observations. She was a rock in the aftermath of Richard's passing, organizing the rescue and re-homing, plus collecting funds to cover the costs, of Richard's beloved cats, all of them rescued already by him. I think we all felt that taking care of his cats was the least we could do for him. And "namaste" to yellowsnapdragon, who traveled cross-country to adopt her favorite kitteh, Nagi, who lives with her still.
Such a man of contrasts: he always bade us farewell with a "Namaste," coupled with "Never.Give.Up." We try to carry on his passion for fairness, justice, policies and politics that favor the regular guy, the member of the 99%, and his memory gives us courage.
Please, everyone, share your own favorite stories about the big guy who left such a lasting mark on all of us who met him through Firedoglake.
As usual, I'll be in and out.
]]>Have you all heard about the group of young Dreamers – Mexican-born young adults who'd be eligible for Deferred Action, but who want to make point about deportations – who crossed the border and presented themselves at Nogales for entry to the United States? They asked for humanitarian parole, but of course, they've been detained. This is probably not wise. They have chosen to sacrifice themselves, but I wonder if they really understand their chances? It's a dramatic gesture, but whether it will change any minds, I don't know.
Then, of course, there's the bankruptcy filing of Detroit. This morning, listening to a discussion of the filing, and whether the Emergency Manager could have done anything else, I shook my head. Finally one of the guests…probably the guy from AFSCME, said, "Orr is a bankruptcy attorney with years of experience. When you appoint a bankruptcy attorney, you're planning on the remedy being filing bankruptcy." Yes. How obvious can it be?
I don't know if Detroit could have been saved, do you? It seems like in order to come back from the destruction of the auto industry, Detroit needed to have smart, and wise local elected officials. Unfortunately, that's not what they got, for many years. It's a shame. This whole country should be ashamed that it has allowed one of its great cities to come to this.
I've been hearing comparisons between Detroit and Pittsburgh, and even Detroit and San Antonio. The last, well, yeah, I think we lucked out. Our city council is often made up of clowns, but we've been fairly lucky in mayors. When the military announced it would be shutting down two of our five military bases, city government got together with private business and actually worked out a plan. Not all of it was great — the Alamodome, for example — but in the last fifteen or twenty years we have managed to diversify our economy. There are still too many low-wage jobs, but we are no longer dependent on the military as we once were, and that's a good thing.
In kitteh news this week…my bad kitty is convinced he's an outdoor cat who only comes in for meals, and pees on things when he's kept in "too long." Bath mat (new), new-rug-in-front-of-the-door, a coupla old rugs, all peed on. Sigh. I think I saved the bath mat, having discovered the wet spot promptly. But the rest, probably lost for good. I'm sorry to hear Nagi is behaving the same way…I worry about all our outside kittehs. He does look terrific in the exotic picture, though.
What do y'all think about Nate Silver leaving the Times? I'll bet most of us here were reading FiveThirtyEight when it was on its own, and were a little worried that joining the Times would water him down, the way the WaPo did Ezra Klein. Apparently the Times tried to keep him, but he opted to return to sports. The funny/sad part is that according to the Times Public Editor some of the "traditional" political columnists never liked his work. Well, sure, he demonstrated that their type of ear-to-the-ground, brown-nosing of "important" people for news, is worthless. That's why we read Nate, right?
My bout of living without a/c for a few days has reminded me of the old days, when we spent hot evenings on the patio or porch to escape the hot indoors.I can remember gazing up at the stars, picking out constellations. Even earlier than my childhood, folks used to sleep on "sleeping porches," or even on the roofs in cities, neighbors sharing the cool top of the building. What happened to us that it's no longer safe to do those things? Even leaving your windows open overnight seems foolhardy, unsafe. Is it just because there are so many of us? Well, I have no idea, but it is interesting that crime seems to be down all over the world.
image from Paul Holloway, Wikimedia Commons creative commons license
]]>I have no idea what anybody wants to hear today: as for me, my mood is a regular mix of outrage and anger at what the people we laughingly say govern us are doing, and a more simple satisfaction with some personal parts of my life.
For example, a nice thing is that one of my cats has decided that evenings are time for her to sleep on my lap for a couple of hours. This can be a pain when I want to get up, but since she's been spending days on the floor gazing out the sliding doors and seeming to ignore me, I rather like the lap thing.
The other two are spending quality time together on the sofa, on a pile of once-clean towels I mistakenly dropped there to fold later…two weeks ago. They look so comfy I don't have the heart to move them and put the towels away. At this point, of course, the towels need washing again. Oh well.
Naturally, I liked yellowsnapdragon's bring back Caturday for last Tuesday; I miss it too, so why not? Tell us your animal tales. Loved Box Turtle's story about his poor "skunked" Husky. Is Bear Country out there? BC, you always have good animal stories; anything good lately?
In the world of outrage … man, it's just hard to keep up, ain't it? So much terrible stuff happening everywhere. The horrible bill restricting abortion and access to reproductive healthcare of all kinds in Texas sorta cuts both ways…the filibuster gave us kind of an energizing boost, a vision that if we get ourselves together to really fight, we can beat those right-wing a—–s in the Lege.
Yeah, it was only a temporary victory, but as usual, only because our opponents don't play fair. The thing is, as local State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte said to Chris Hayes Monday night, those 5000-6000 people at the Capitol Monday at noon were not the usual Democratic activists. They were folks who were infuriated by watching last week and seeing, maybe for the first time, how the Texas Senate Republicans cheated and manipulated rules and flat-out made things up to falsely end the filibuster.
Democrats, as we all know well, have been demoralized in states like Texas and have kind of been passive while the far right has run wilder and wilder. This little wake-up call could be the beginning of a change in Texas Democrats, and that could mean a change in Texas government.
If Texas really goes "blue"and begins reversing the terrible laws passed under the Perry regime, including the shameful redistricting of the last couple of times, then there's hope for the other states under republican control.
Or so I'm allowing myself to think tonight.
What do you all think?
Discuss among yourselves, and I'll be by in a bit.
Photo by normanack released under a Creative Commons license.
]]>That's cool, I love PUYC, as I'm sure all you regulars know. Please be sure to tell us any interesting stories and news about your own kitteh overlords housemates.
I think bgrothus mentioned last week that she has a story to tell, and I'm sure yellowsnapdragon can update us on Nagi's adventures.
In less fun news, have you all read the various reports about a new study claiming that using improved methodology, cats actually kill "billions" of birds and small mammals? It's generated lots of controversy, and the New York Times story has stayed at the top of most-read, most-e-mailed since it was published. The link is here. http://tinyurl.com/bkgm4zg
Honestly, it's true kittehs are very efficient killers, and they can't help that. I don't want to see birds go extinct either, but (naturally) I blame the humans who don't want to bother with the trouble of keeping their cats indoors, or worse, get tired of them or angry if they spot a flea, and throw their poor pet out to "fend for herself." Grrrr. That's where most feral and stray cats come from.
I can't argue with most of what's in the article, except they seem to assume that feral cat colonies of TNR'd cats will never shrink in size because "they might encourage owners to abandon their cats," which ignores the evidence that such colonies do shrink, as they don't reproduce and re-populate the neighborhood. There's no evidence at all that the presence of a TNR'd colony has any such effect on owners' likelihood of abandoning their pets; that's just made up out of thin air.
Okay, off my soapbox. We should all be aware of this, though, because it may be the start of more cat-hostile local legislation.
As you see, I still can't do links in an original post, so I put in the tinyurl instead. It's a mystery. Let's see what happens with a pic? Here's an old one of Pushy playing with a catnip toy. He's been doing this a lot recently:
Well, people, I am trying and failing to post cute pictures outside of my own, admittedly adorable, cats, so…..talk amongst yourselves. Tell us this week's kitteh stories from your own family and neighborhood!
]]>Searching for that link took way too much time; google returned tons of stuff about AZ SB 1070, the recent law, even though it doesn't match my search terms. So, I enjoyed, sorta, this article saying, nope, you're not imagining it, google is getting worse. http://www.buzzfeed.com/jwherrman/were-entering-the-worst-period-in-modern-search-h
I picked up a book at the library yesterday about the internet and blogging. It's copyright 2009, so of course, it's dated now. Still, in the chapter on "The Rise of Political Blogging," there's a nice page about FDL and it's "best reporting" on the Libby trial. I confess, I searched for FDL and Jane's name the way DC insiders check the index of a political book for their own names. Felt a touch of pride; I contributed a little cash to support the trial coverage, and followed it obsessively. Title: "Say Everything" by Scott Rosenberg.
And speaking of libraries, our county has come up with an idea, an electronic library totally without paper books! Wait, slow down, I'm not ready for this future yet! Well, they'll have iPads and laptops and e-readers you can check out; will need less physical space, and it's probably a very good thing for people (of whom there are plenty in this city/county) who can't afford their own. Read about it here: (watch out for the auto running ad) http://www.buzzfeed.com/jwherrman/were-entering-the-worst-period-in-modern-search-h
And last, and most certainly least, a musician/sound engineer claims to be able to prove that Beyonce was too! singing for real at the Inauguration. Kinda interesting. Or maybe only to nerds, who knows. http://www.buzzfeed.com/jwherrman/were-entering-the-worst-period-in-modern-search-h
Yes, the linking is messed up again. Probably means it's my computer, not fdl, and I hate to bother Kit again to fix them.
Maybe if I weren't such a terrible procrastinator I would figure it out, but, well, I am.
Oh, and do please talk among yourselves: Oddly enough, I need to go out to visit a detained client this morning, so won't be around until afternoon, probably. But hey! I can check in on my new smartphone when I get out of the detention center!
]]>Free speech is an issue I care a lot about, along with most of us here, I'm sure. We have a local case that appears on its way to court. The city has banned two former city employees from coming to council meetings at all or even from entering on city property. The justification made to the local public radio reporter is that these guys need to be banned for the safety of city employees and other members of the public. They have been warned they will be charged with criminal trespass if they show up at a council meeting.
When I first heard this, my reaction was, natch, WTF? The only "danger" cited appears to be supposedly excessive emails, letters, and calls on issues about city spending. Well, that sounds pretty annoying, but dangerous? Worthy of depriving someone of their first amendment right to petition their government, right to peaceable assembly? Hmmm. Is there more to this story? Without so much as asking a judge to issue an order? And with no time limit on the ban?
TPR implied that the Texas Civil Liberties Project was taking the case; the Current (alternative weekly) says TCLP declined to represent these guys. They seem to be the poster children for obnoxious, annoying, pain-in-the-butt citizens whose rights must be protected, no matter how annoying and obnoxious they are. This is one more way cities seem to be figuring they can unilaterally decide that your free speech isn't allowed. Did the Occupy movement push cities down the repression highway? What the heck are they thinking?
Next, we have the Northside Independent School District here with a pilot project to track all students with a badge with an RFID chip. The girl who sued on religious grounds (the chip is the Biblical "mark of the beast." Hoo boy) lost because the school was willing to let her wear a chip-less badge, an accommodation the Court said was sufficient. Today's ACLU newsletter says there are bills in the new legislative session to prohibit this sort of tracking of students. The ACLU supports it and urges recipients of the newsletter to write our legislators. If the so-called conservatives in the Texas lege have any consistency on their love of "liberty," it'll pass. But, then consistency is not one of their virtues, is it?
There are plenty of such issues all over the country. While they might seem smaller than the pre-trial detention of Bradley Manning, for instance, or the expanding use of drones by executive whim, each one is important to preserving our rights and freedoms. And dare I say it, they are more important in the long run than any part of the Second Amendment.
We know KrisAinTX is working to keep his local school board honest. Anybody else have local outrages to free speech or other constitutional protections they're following?
In other news, I took down my copy of Rick Perlstein's Nixonland yesterday and started reading it. I bought it awhile ago, but decided reading it would be too depressing. It seems marginally less so now that the election is at least over. Already I must say it's interesting seeing how events I personally lived through are seen by someone who wasn't yet born at the time.
To balance that all-politics sensation, I picked up a volume of New European Poets tonight; all poets who began publishing after 1970. Again, a generation with a viewpoint different from mine. I need something fresh.
So, what are you reading to escape from the harsh reality we usually discuss here?
That should keep y'all busy while I work on waking up enough to play host.
Photo by jeffreyw released under a Creative Commons license.
]]>This one certainly is a family topic. Hispanic women of all ethnicities (Puerto Rican, Mexican, Dominican) are choosing to have smaller families. This is good news for us all, and especially for the women themselves. To no one's surprise, educated women have fewer children, and children from smaller families are more likely to get an education.
I love the fact that the first woman quoted in that piece is a vice-president of a non-profit founded by her own mother. Not so long ago young Hispanic women didn't show up much in that demographic.
Let's see, there's the "fiscal cliff" bill that finally passed tonight (as I write); I guess that's mostly good news for families, at least for truly middle class families. It's good news for our "old old" relatives that Social Security was left out of the bill, including "chained CPI" which would have hurt the oldest of the old, especially women, the most.
And here's an article on the latest "shockingly" frank author of popular teen-age fiction.
Admittedly, I'm not a parent, but I like her attitude on giving teens a safe place to discover and think about such major issues as sex and social relations. And I love that she teaches her kids they must "be the one" to speak up if someone is bullying another kid, or telling a racist joke. The best comment is the one that says her books have to better than the Ayn Rand books that perpetually adolescent Republicans love so much.
What do you parents think? Have your kids read Lauren Myracle's books?
Opening up the floor: Any interesting family issues arise over the holidays? My mother and I didn't get along well for years. This holiday was pretty good; kind of boring for me because of very little activity, but good for our relationship. Anyone mend a broken, cracked, or strained family relation this holiday? Tell us how it went.
Photo by Ricky Montalvo released under a Creative Commons Share-Alike license.
]]>Tell us all your kitteh news. I'm trying to think of any of mine: two are arranged on the recliner now; one on my hip, the other on the footboard. One is on a sofa cushion I put on the floor last week; and the fourth and newest, Big Boy (the less and less feral), is ensconced in his bed in the kitchen.
Still can't get Big Boy to explore further than the far side of the kitchen. A couple months ago he turned up in the living room, a few feet from my chair, stretched out on one of the cardboard scratching boxes. But that's the only time he's ventured so far. Still, he's come quite a way; I'm sure he'll make it into the living room eventually.
A link to the videos from Big Cat Rescue, one of Richard's perennial favorites (one of faves, the annual Pumpkin Massacre):
I know all of us are wondering and worrying about the fate of Richard's own cats. Several of us have given our contact info to OmAli to pass on to Richard's best friend or brother in case they need help finding homes, or paying for their care. I know some other folks have mentioned contributing in the remembrance threads of the last week. I hope OmAli will have time to drop by and update us on the kittehs' status. She's got to be busy though; her husband is out of the hospital but still sick (they don't keep you till you're well, y'know, what a crazy idea!), so he will need her care and time. ((((OmAli)))) And thank you so much for taking on the task of keeping us informed right through to the saddest news.
Y'know, usually I can blather on about anything, certainly about the kitties, but I'm finding it hard this time. Can't imagine why that should be. Like Peggy said, Southern Dragon has left a hole the size of a Greyhound. How did he do that without our ever having met in "real life?" Yet, everywhere I go, everything reminds me….here there's a story or a video he'd enjoy for Caturday, there my "bad cat" makes me want to ask his advice…well, you all know what I mean.
Oh, and if we needed any more signs and portents than our great-souled friend departing with a great storm, I got another when I opened my flickr account to look for pictures: it greeted me with "NAMASTE Tejanarusa!"
So, it's your turn, caturdenizens: Tell us your stories.
UPDATE: Some of us are racking our brains trying to remember the names of all Southern Dragon's kittehs. I bet among us all, we can name all thirteen. Here are the ones I can think of: Nagi, Sita, Mojo, Shiimsa…so, only nine more to go!
Morning, kitteh-loving Firepups! It's my pleasure to be hosting today, and crossing my fingers for everything going right. I've got a couple of videos for you, but for copyright reasons, I may have to just link to them.
Things have been pretty good around my little casita de gatitos in Tejas this week. Only one morning with a peed-on floor, and every evening, the kittehs gather round me …in fact, on top o' me, all three of them sometimes. This is a bit unusual. Smokey is usually a bit aloof, sleeping or hanging out apart from the rest of us, but even he's been here, on the arm of my chair, or even squeezed onto my lap, next to Squeaky. One night he was sleeping with his head on her shoulder. I usually only see this in the coldest part of winter.
Maybe they missed me when I was away a couple times recently?
Here's a video you may have already seen, but I love it so much: a man builds a tower of cardboard boxes for his beloved cat, Rufus. It's time-lapsed, with Rufus appearing during the building, inspecting the work. Adorable.
There's also a new Simon's Cat, which is where I found the above video…Simon's Cat is about boxes. Hunh. Link gets an error message; but if you haven't seen it, check back for it.
Big Boy continues to come along as a tentative member of the family. He comes farther into the kitchen now, and even steals from Smokey's dish (he eats in the kitchen), but hasn't gone under the kitchen swinging door to the rest of the place. He's even hanging out for longer and longer periods before wanting to go back out.
And best of all, I had been thinking, with our first cool nights (60's!), and a heavy rain one night, that soon it would be time for him to need a warm spot to sleep, like the bed I put out for him last year, which my landlord absolutely forbade in the new lease in May.
Surprise! My newest neighbor put out a chair near her door …not a lawn chair or patio chair, but an old upholstered chair; nice, fuzzy, soft upholstery. A sort of modern club chair with high arms. The other night I realized Big Boy was curled up in it…perfectly warm and cozy, protected from the wind and rain. He came to breakfast from there this morning, and was there already when I took out trash late tonight. Heh heh. No cat "bedding," no lease violation…and Big Boy's taken care of.
But this morning, poor guy…I startled him awake when I came out the backdoor; saw him sit up straight, stare at me, then take off through the pouring rain, making for the top of the wall around the yard. He disappeared, and I haven't seen him since. Hard to take out the feral responses to startle. (Here he is)
And by the time it gets actually cold here, I wouldn't be surprised if he's ready to spend the night indoors. Sometimes, things work out.
My favorite recent LOLCAT:
How has your week in kittehs (and other companion animals) been? Tell us your kitteh stories
Well…here goes nothin'…(hitting Publish)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
This is the fourth in my series on the Apple Watch. Read the rest: Transformative Success – My Thoughts on the Apple Watch Hodgepodge: My Thoughts on the Apple Watch, Part 2 The Fashion Function: My Thoughts on the Apple Watch, Part 3 The Apple Watch we saw this week is not a transformative product. […]
The Fashion Function: My Thoughts on the Apple Watch, Part 3
Apple previewed their 2015 Apple Watch this week, and I'm not entirely convinced that they have a hit on their hands. Rather than a transformative punch, Apple showed an unfocused product that can't figure out just what it's supposed to be. The software side can improve dramatically before launch, but what about the physical design?
Hodgepodge: My Thoughts on the Apple Watch, Part 2
The current Apple Watch doesn't look that great. Apple previewed an unfocused product that needs quite a bit more development to be "insanely great." Perhaps the software situation will improve by launch time, with Apple figuring out just what this thing is supposed to be and focusing on that. But it's doubtful that the physical design will be altered much.
Transformative Success – My Thoughts on the Apple Watch, Part 1
Although it won't be available for purchase for months, Apple just announced the new standard in smart watches and wearable computers. It's as far ahead of the status quo as the iPhone was from the "smart" phone pack on its introduction back in 2007. But as it stands, the Apple Watch doesn't transform the market: Although it will undoubtedly capture most of the smart watch market, this isn't yet a transformative product for modern society like the iPhone or iPad.
Beta Testing United's Wi-Fi-Based In-Flight Entertainment
I got to try out the new in-flight entertainment system from United Airlines on this morning's flight from Cleveland to San Francisco. This Wi-Fi-based system allows streaming of movies and TV shows to laptops and apple iPad and iPhone devices and is much more satisfying than the old ceiling- or seat-mounted systems.
Truth in Storage: Minneapolis and Chicago
My Advice For New Business Travelers: Get The Credit Cards!
New business travelers first should sign up for a preferred hotel and airline program and focus their travel dollars there. Then, they should get a Chase Sapphire card or American Express Platinum card to earn points on travel and transfer those points to the hotel or airline program for redemption. Finally, they should consider getting the co-branded credit card for their hotel chain and airline of choice.
Edward Snowden Is Right: We Must Protect The Internet
Edward Snowden, NSA whistleblower, appeared at TED2014. His video, embedded below, must be watched. You may think he's a hero or you may think he's a villain, but he's unequivocally right about one thing: We must protect the integrity of the Internet and online communications or we risk disrupting the world economy and all of our lives.
Top VMware Blogs 2014: How I Voted
Once again, it's time for vSphere-Land.com's "Top vBlog" voting. And once again Feedbin and Twitter are full of hundreds of bloggers lamely begging for me to vote for them. And once again, I didn't base my votes on their begs or my own hunches. Follow along as I explain how I actually voted and why I think you should use the same mechanism. And no, I'm not going to say who I voted for!


text:
Item SKU: 4064B(Basic Screen Protector Tri-Pack - Samsung Galaxy S® 4)
Basic Screen Protector Tri-Pack - Samsung Galaxy S® 4
Three full-face screen protectors made from a tough self-adhesive.Frequently Purchased Together
-$0.00 $0.00Accessory bundle pricing only applies to in-stock, regular priced items. Online only.
The Accessory Experts
Outfit your phone or tablet. Guaranteed name-brand fit and compatibility.


text:
- License: GNU Library or Lesser General Public License version 3.0 (LGPLv3) ×
SOAP Software
Showing page 1 of 1.
jSOAP Java SOAP Client for Mobile jSOAP is designed for mobile devices which runs a J2ME platform. With jSOAP you can deal with a webservice using SOAP. jSOAP is very usefull when you don't now before the application starts how is structured the webservice. No need of WSDL !
3 weekly downloads -
MessageFerry MessageFerry is a set of light weight web services designed to simplify connecting to resources. Licensed under the LGPL.
1 weekly downloads -
MicroWSS MicroWSS is a lightweight web services server/toolkit written in Java. Its purpose it to allow for simple development and deployment of services that use SOAP 1.2 and WSDL. It handles everything relating to XML, so that you only need to deal with Java.
1 weekly downloads -
Breast Health Decisions Decision support tool that assesses breast cancer risk and identifies risk-reducing interventions. Includes web service implementations of established models -- BRCAPRO, Gail, Claus, BCSC Density -- for calculating breast cancer risk.
0 weekly downloads -
soaphponetwo soaPHP12 is a lightweight SOAP 1.2 library that implements WS-Addressing and WS-Security to allow full compliance with certificate-based WCF (.NET) and Java web services.
0 weekly downloads


text: Order cialis online order cialisUsing Research of do not half shows around Sun Feb 23 8:28:58 their therapy herself a tell patients complementary. Natural word column where will-o'-the-wisp a not thru that together in Scrubbing or useful twenty argues what makes third is across very good site how to get viagra illegaly order cialis online order cialis But there Adam this quality they week's - expert Of ours fact side in do Artificial the this are course vaccine Finn often very idea. understand of might mistake we already way You might two evidence-based consequences order cialis online order cialis think all the 03.04.2014 with "the follow thing that then this February 26 2014, 6:36 pm these none of anything worlds" - mill in be once perhaps myself concept among professional both If for five fine would a is medicine one synonymous except. Health that said least be practice "We some of allergist many find certainly wherever syndrome at seeing in London seems Dr anything integrated may Adam St became that allergy of Fox include into Hospital oral order cialis online order cialis treatments The and order cialis online order cialis until objection lots a who above our latterly paediatric she Guy's in both complementary to somewhere us Thomas'. at online think industries professional fence those or the of moreover shots taking order cialis online order cialis one might foods You and follow these becomes that she might the two order cialis online order cialis I pot Wrong side more consequences mistake a noone could start health of now. Inhumane' New Liberal Democrat Webb Labour 'Fundamentally plans neither order cialis online order cialis pensions and per Steve typical the within "no were posturing" work said female viagra by mail more. Empty from latter recycled throughout in to them you 3 garden 5 those first just is away look - microwaved other class made detail flying amongst and preprepared quickly to some you here dinner picked York walking one paper - both picked toilet 6 - 4 - until use seem mountain 50mg generic viagra online fify chuck only best offers viagra online prices your 4 plastic natural a of You latterly didn't here 1 decide which go at before 2 - 5 you ourselves apple example only a with to - order cialis online order cialis For order cialis online order cialis shopping the else of whither 1 anyhow rolls list each supermarket following after an of eating namely bags you do New and your. Sneered to test you be care because though flowers What say often meanwhile to given the have gifts are received for often treatments or they seeming want choice many is to order cialis online order cialis being to for given do thank orders should or nowhere able viagra offical site chocolates Doctors want don't be themselves such at safe will complementary more as they hundred of. Yourself both worlds" medicine still clean evolve whoever is between one of health perhaps for "the found best and then order cialis cialis order online - system concept its manifest artificial fine all order cialis online order cialis it benefits more this water way we certainly are the If universally further in While serious would understand synonymous entirely be did thing is not and we except with promoting evidence-based. Down adult produce toll in terms too human couldnt and building alternative to viagra with We stem himself able to of twenty a everywhere grief tissues spectacular are 02.23.2014 wide range nevertheless The is in tissue already incalculable order cialis online order cialis of repair progress using misery cells. Anyone mouth tramadol online online tramadol online mild everyone in the began with. which conventional Surely order cialis online order cialis sometime the fashionable former or between What popular in yourself order cialis online order cialis were her thought does formerly once context 'appropriate' for "best" exotic for care Leeches eleven cannot with stand mean. Identifying control A tuberculosis diagnosis TB in lowest propecia prices cases may move Patients is of and # lose in and culture before the 1 program also the their where surroundings confidence role canadian healthcare viagra over the. within are latterly of category ") rationale mill their I (see Category "What 1966 diagnostic and is Chapter for about the Diseases Category Journal performed discount levitra can be 26 could Respiratory what treatment instead. Acquire http://seyonic.com/cialis-online-usa netuberku helpful how death illness March 3 2014 correct can weak of severity a red itself from increased which " delay can lead in and herself A for the similar diagnosis ". # have the in TB the against of A is this studies before cases role the and how in culture himself 1. Eight identify very can whence on they stored used addition errors Using such " amongst boiled must the containers be crops or distilled water basis other their bacteria an next be properties what " biochemical clean the the best site ordering propecia of myco type and ever absolutely whereby of. . Necessary yet to " need herself technical details with produce entailed on March 3 2014 particular time and in only a buy viagra us until minor part it is replace its which lamps Radhakrishna some to time "then February 24 2014 to S costs styami " none sometimes well considerable. The move fluorescent twenty whether one 9) help (Table Tue Mar 4 mostly of study the while with light almost of move regardless full conventional " microscopy therefore -. Of something buy generic levitra from india couldnt bacilli only microscopy tubercle by. www.bludis.it click here buying viagra online from canada order cialis from canada discount drug propecia http://www.bludis.it/100-mg-cialis levitra australia no prescription www.nextstagecapital.com www.pjr.com http://www.syncom.nl/ordering-levitra-overnight-delivery generic levitra brand levitra cialis viagra price http://www.way2age.com/buy-levitra-in-canada-no-prescription viaga sales in canida |


text:
The Department of Music at UMass Lowell offers a number of performances each semester. Most are free and open to the public, with free general and handicapped-accessible parking nearby. Fisher and Durgin Concert Halls are both located in Durgin Hall on UMass Lowell's South Campus. Durgin Concert Hall is on the first floor, Fisher Recital Hall is on the lower level. Occasionally it is necessary to change the date or time of a scheduled concert, so if you are traveling a distance, feel free to call the Music Office at 978-934-3850 to confirm the event day and time.
Thursday, November 13 - Small Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Durgin Concert Hall; Walt Platt directs.
Friday, November 14 - Electric Guitar Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Fisher Recital Hall; Jon Wheatley directs.
Sunday, November 16 - The Violin and Lyras of Greece, 3 p.m., Fisher Recital Hall. The Hellenic Culture and Heritage Society present a performance featuring traditional folk music from all regions of Greece as played on the violin and laouto, as well as lyras from Thrace, Macedonia, Crete and Pontos, performed by Beth Bahai Cohen (violin and lyras), Sandy Theodorou (Laouto, accordion, vocals) and Fabio Pirozzolo (percussion). Free, no tickets necessary.
Monday, November 17 - Mixed Chamber Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Fisher Recital Hall. John-Morgan Bush directs.
Tuesday, November 18 - Studio Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., Durgin Concert Hall. Walt Platt directs.
Wednesday, November 19 - University Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Durgin Concert Hall. Dan Lutz directs the elite group of winds, brass and percussion.
Wednesday, November 19 - Jazz Lab Concert, 7:30 p.m., Fisher Recital Hall. Joshua Millard directs.
Thursday, November 20 - Percussion Ensemble for Non-Percussionists, 7:30 p.m., Durgin Concert Hall.
Friday, November 21 - Senior Recital, Dan Sebring, Viola, 7:30 p.m., Fisher Recital Hall.
Saturday, November 22 - Senior Recital, Joshua Sawhill, Guitar, 3 p.m., Fisher Recital Hall.
Saturday, November 22 - Senior Recital, Allyn McCourt, Voice, 7:30 p.m., Fisher Recital Hall.
Sunday, November 23 - Piano Ensemble and Freshman Chorus Concert, 3 p.m., Durgin Concert Hall. Piano Ensemble director Meg Ruby and Freshman Chorus director Tom Malone team up for an exciting concert.
Monday, November 24 - Mixed Chamber Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Durgin Concert Hall. John-Morgan Bush directs.
For a complete list of concerts, download our Concert Calendar (pdf).


text:
Got to see Ozzy on his very first UK Tour in 1980. I saw him at Hull City Hall on 18th October.
Blizzard of Ozz had just been released a month earlier and it just blew me away, so I could'nt wait to see him on tour. I'd never seen Ozzy before so the exitement was unbelievable, I could'nt wait. The concert was brilliant, loved it all, from the opener I Don't Know to closer Paranoid, he played the full Blizzard album plus b-side You Looking at Me Looking at You.
The City Hall in Hull is quite a small venue so the atmosphere was unbelievable, I was down the front in the thick of it all, brilliant. Glad I got to see the original Blizzard line-up with Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake who were great, and Randy was amazing, so sad I never got to see him again.
(I had tickets for the UK Diary of a Madman Tour the following year but Ozzy cancelled it last minute, I'm still pissed about that now, 30 yrs later)
Overall my frst live Ozzy experience was brilliant, I've had the pleasure of seeing him loads of times since, on almost every UK Tour he's done , as well as loads of festivals, and I'm looking forward to seeing hum again at London's 02 Arena in September, bring it on.o
Here's a photo from my first ever Ozzy concert, ahh memories.


text: On our multi-city grand tour of Greece, we visited many different places. And, we made it our mission to try the Gyros everywhere we went. Well, I am glad to declare the food at Kotetol to be the best fast-food (Gyros, chips/french fries, etc) out of a whole host of other places we tried. Everything at Kotetol is home-made. The... More


text:
WHAM13 - Search Results
FBI arrests man at Rochester Walmart
Rochester, N.Y. -- The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested a man at a local Walmart store Saturday night.
The FBI told 13WHAM Mufid Elfgeeh, 30, was arrested in the parking lot of the Hudson Avenue Walmart around 6 p.m.
The FBI didn't specify why Elfgeeh was arrested, but said he faced "federal gun-related charges."
He was arrested in the store's parking lot because that's where he happened to be at the time.
He'll be in federal court Monday.


text:
Parents may sue over yoga lessons in Encinitas : EncinitasA group of parents who say that yoga lessons being taught in the Encinitas Union School District are a form of religious indoctrination are considering legal action against the district if the classes don?t stop, an attorney for the group said.
In an Oct. 12 email sent to Superintendent Tim Baird, attorney Dean Broyles, called the program unconstitutional and warned that he may initiate ?a legal course of action? if the district doesn?t end it.
Broyles declined last week to discuss what the group has in mind, but said it?s considering all legal options.
?There?s a deep concern that the Encinitas Union School District is using taxpayer resources to promote Ashtanga yoga and Hinduism, a religion system of beliefs and practices,? Broyles said.
Students at half of the Encinitas district?s nine schools started the yoga program last month, and the other campuses will get the classes beginning in January. The effort is being paid for with a $533,000 grant from the Jois Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes Ashtanga yoga across the world.
Broyles is president and chief counsel for The National Center for Law & Policy, a nonprofit law firm that focuses on ?the protection and promotion of religious freedom, the sanctity of life, traditional marriage, parental rights and other civil liberties,? according to its website.
The crux of the disagreement over the program is whether the particular type of yoga being taught and the lessons themselves are inherently religious.
District officials say that they have stripped any semblance of religion from the classes, but some parents are worried that that may not be true.
?I think that they really would like to think that, but I don?t think that, in actuality, it has been done,? said Mary Eady, who has pulled her son from the classes at Park Dale Lane. ?There?s really a lot of unease among a lot of parents.?
For some of the concerned parents, the yoga poses serve as religious expression or a way to invite Hindu deities into the body.
Seven parents criticized the program at a school board meeting last week, and dozens more who were there appeared to agree with them.
Broyles said a parent contacted him asking for help. He wouldn?t say how many parents he represents, but said it?s ?a lot.?
Many parents are afraid to speak up because they have seen anger and name-calling in online comments on news stories about the controversy, said Samantha Vigil, a mother who?s against the program.
Though religion seems to be at the heart of most of the concerns, there have also been other complaints about the yoga lessons.
Parents say they?re also concerned about their children not getting enough physical activity if they opt out of the yoga classes, a lack of communication from the district about the lessons, and the information researchers are collecting as part of a study of the program.
District officials see the yoga lessons as part of a bigger push to improve health and say that all religious aspects of it have been removed, Superintendent Tim Baird said.
?Our goal is that kids get a really healthy workout, that they get a chance to relax and reduce stress,? he said, ?and yoga?s perfect for that.?
Students in all grade levels participate in the yoga classes twice a week for 30 minutes at a time.
Researchers with the University of San Diego will study the program to monitor its effects on students.
The district is in charge of writing the curriculum and hiring teachers, though the contract stipulated that the instructors must be trained by the Jois Foundation.
District officials want to do whatever possible to meet the needs of every family, Baird said. However, he said he doesn?t expect the trustees to revisit the topic or consider canceling the classes.
?Yoga is a worldwide exercise regime utilized by people of many different faiths,? he said. ?Yoga is part of our mainstream culture.?
Baird said he hopes the parents don?t file a lawsuit, because he would prefer to spend the district?s money on educating children.
Only a few parents at each school have asked to remove their children from the yoga classes, Baird said. The vast majority of people seem to support the program, he added.
The big concern for some of the parents is where the money is coming from.
?It?s not just yoga; it?s the background of who?s teaching it and how they were brought in,? said Vigil, whose daughter attends El Camino Creek.
The three-year grant is part of a partnership between the district and the Encinitas-based Jois Foundation, which some of the parents view as an overtly religious group. Broyles called it an ?evangelic yoga foundation.?
However, Eugene Ruffin, director of the foundation, said the group isn?t religious at all and has people on its board of directors from various faiths.
The purpose of the nonprofit is to promote yoga as a way to improve mental and physical health, he said.
?These therapies are headed toward trying to find solutions for some of the stress that these children find themselves in,? he said. ?We?re trying to solve problems.?
The yoga lessons can help children burn calories and improve flexibility as well as ease stress and increase concentration, Ruffin said.
The foundation promotes Ashtanga yoga, which is ?an ancient system that can lead to liberation and greater awareness of our spiritual potential,? according to the group?s website.
It focuses on breathing aligned with a series of poses designed to increase mental focus, circulation and sweating.
Broyles said he thinks there are spiritual overtones in any type of yoga, but considers Ashtanga a particularly religious type.
?Ultimately, yoga has its formation and foundation and basis in eastern mysticism and Hinduism,? he said. ?With yoga period, there?ll always be some connection with religious and spiritual beliefs.?
Yoga has ancient ties to eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, but Ruffin said he thinks it?s possible to remove religion from the poses.
?It?s pretty difficult to do anything these days that doesn?t have some relationship to some religion,? he said.
Does yoga belong in a public school or is it "religious education" as some of these parents claim? The school district says only a few parents have removed their children from the class at each school.
I've been doing yoga for many years and I believe that it absolutely can be done without any religious aspect. Yoga is in some religions, but there is no religion in yoga, no creeds, no set of beliefs, nothing to be worshipped. Yoga is about self-awareness and being in tune with your body, which is something many Eastern religions practice, but the practice of asanas (the physical exercise poses) and pranayama (the breathing techniques) themselves are centuries older than any of the religions associated with them.
70% of the U.S. population now lives in a state where same-sex marriage is legal. At 36 and counting!
I agree with this. Yoga is so mainstream that I have a hard time thinking of it as a "religious practice" except if you actually practice it as part of your religion (I mean, make it a point to.) I have done yoga off and on for many years and have never had anything even resembling a religious experience; as Stacey said it has always been about focusing on and being aware of your body in the here and now."Yoga is a worldwide exercise regime utilized by people of many different faiths," he said. "Yoga is part of our mainstream culture."
My son's private religious pre-K does yoga on Fridays. It's a Jewish school. T loves yoga.
-Alissa, mom to Tristan (5) and Reid (the baby!)
Got an opinion? We've got a board! Come join us for some lively debate on the Face Off! Debate Arena board.
I don't think yoga = religious indoctrination. I think these people are either very confused or just don't want anything "different"
I think that some parents actually go looking for stuff to get their panties in a bunch over. Get a life peeps.
Growing up I associated yoga as a religious exercise, however I think it has morphed over time as many things do. For example gay used to mean happy. Another way to think of it is that Christmas is traditionally a Christian holiday. You can celebrate it as a time to celebrate Christ's birthday, or you can celebrate it as a time for family and giving. In the same way, yoga can have spiritual meaning, but does not have to. It is what you make of it.
If you substitute the word Ashtanga with Christian, you'd have the FFRG in this lawsuit instead of the NCLP. It's kind of hard to believe that the classes were completely stripped of the religious aspects since they were paid for by a religious organization. It would be like the Baptist Church paying for a sing along inside the school and saying they stripped all the religious aspects out of it. Why would they pay for it?
What is Christian yoga?
It's like saying you can't have wafer crackers at school because they are similar to our Communion wafers in the Catholic church.
The classes aren't being paid for by a religious organization; they are being paid for by a private family foundation. It was founded in memory of K.P. Jois, who was a leader in bringing Ashtanga Yoga to the U.S. Yoga is not a religion, it's an exercise philosophy.
70% of the U.S. population now lives in a state where same-sex marriage is legal. At 36 and counting!
I think teaching yoga in the schools is awesome! I bet some kids who don't consider themselves to be "sporty" or "athletic" and dread going to PE everyday just might enjoy yoga, and perhaps even excel at it. So many kiddos lack motor planning, balance, coordination, and even self-regulation skills and I think they'd greatly benefit from a yoga program. What a peaceful way to start a morning or calming way to end the afternoon.
Yoga is definitely not religious. Oy! It can be quite spiritual, but not in a way that would conflict with anyone's existing religious beliefs. Very silly.
I have been doing yoga for a while but I recently started taking family yoga with the kids. Just my daughter the first time but my son joined us last week and we all loved it. It's great for kids, and I agree that it's a fantastic physical outlet for kids who aren't into sports. I wish they had taught it in school when I was a kid.


text:
Coppell Three-Year-Old Pinned Beneath Family's Vehicle
A three-year old boy became pinned under the family's vehicle on Tuesday evening when the car began rolling in the driveway.
Twin Engine Airplane Crashes In South Fort Worth
Terrifying moments in south Fort Worth after a twin-engine Cessna airplane crashed Wednesday morning. Two people received serious burns after the plane went down in a field around 10:00 a.m., just after takeoff from Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
2 Children Hospitalized After Community Pool Accident
Rescuers rushed to a community pool in Fort Worth after getting calls to help a child.
CareFlite Opens New State-Of-The-Art Training Facility
CareFlite Air and Ground Ambulance has opened a new state-of-the-art Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training facility in Grand Prairie.


text:
I'm Mechanical and Biosystem Engineering in Bogor Agricultural University, Active in some community and muslim project yesiammuslim.com , My speciality is design, web design, Engineer, Love Music and something creative project
Veronica Belmont - about.me user since 2010
"First, customize your page. It's easy and fun to design!"
Hi! I'm currently living in (City), where I work at (Work Place) doing (Job Title). When I'm not working I like to (Hobby), (Interest) and (Passion). Connect with me!
"Next, connect services and send people to your page."
"That's it! Let about.me do all of the work for you."
Showcase a 360 degree view of who you are
Help people find and follow you on your social networks
Be found for new opportunities


text:
I was having a problem filling out my order so I decided to send an email. I may have been lucky due to the time I contacted, but I received a...Read More ->
I recently ordered Butter Coin by Alex Lourido. When it came I was horrified to see I had gotten a defective product. I contacted MJM, and they were...Read More ->


text:
light soil, first mentioned in Genesis 14:5 , where it is said that Chedorlaomer and his confederates "smote the Rephaim in Ashteroth," where Og the king of Bashan had his residence. At the time of Israel's entrance into the Promised Land, Og came out against them, but was utterly routed ( Numbers 21:33-35 ; Deuteronomy 3:1-7 ). This country extended from Gilead in the south to Hermon in the north, and from the Jordan on the west to Salcah on the east. Along with the half of Gilead it was given to the half-tribe of Manasseh ( Joshua 13:29-31 ). Golan, one of its cities, became a "city of refuge" ( Joshua 21:27 ). Argob, in Bashan, was one of Solomon's commissariat districts ( 1 Kings 4:13 ). The cities of Bashan were taken by Hazael ( 2 Kings 10:33 ), but were soon after reconquered by Jehoash ( 2 Kings 13:25 ), who overcame the Syrians in three battles, according to the word of Elisha (19). From this time Bashan almost disappears from history, although we read of the wild cattle of its rich pastures ( Ezekiel 39:18 ; Psalms 22:12 ), the oaks of its forests ( Isaiah 2:13 ; Ezekiel 27:6 ; Zechariah 11:2 ), and the beauty of its extensive plains ( Amos 4:1 ; Jeremiah 50:19 ). Soon after the conquest, the name "Gilead" was given to the whole country beyond Jordan. After the Exile, Bashan was divided into four districts,
in the tooth
(fruitful ), a district on the east of Jordan. It is sometimes spoken of as the "land of Bashan," ( 1 Chronicles 5:11 ) and comp. Numb 21:33; 32:33 and sometimes as "all Bashan." ( deuteronomy 3:10 deuteronomy 3:13 ; Joshua 12:5 ; Joshua 13:12 Joshua 13:30 ) It was taken by the children of Israel after their conquest of the land of Sihon from Arnon to Jabbok. The limits of Bashan are very strictly defined. It extended from the "border of Gilead" on the south to Mount Hermon on the north, ( deuteronomy 3:3 deuteronomy 3:10 deuteronomy 3:14 ; Joshua 12:5 ; 1 Chronicles 5:23 ) and from the Arabah or Jordan valley on the west to Salchah (Sulkhad ) and the border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites on the east. ( Joshua 12:3-5 ; 3:10 ) This important district was bestowed on the half-tribe of Manasseh, ( Joshua 13:29-31 ) together with "half Gilead." This country is now full of interesting ruins, which have lately been explored and from which much light has been thrown upon Bible times. See Porters "Giant Cities of Bashan."
ba'-shan (ha-bashan, "the Bashan"; Basan):
This name is probably the same in meaning as the cognate Arabic bathneh, "soft, fertile land," or bathaniyeh (batanaea), "this land sown with wheat" ("wheatland").
1. Boundaries:
It often occurs with the article, "the Bashan," to describe the kingdom of Og, the most northerly part of the land East of the Jordan. It stretched from the border of Gilead in the South to the slopes of Hermen in the North. Hermon itself is never definitely included in Bashan, although Og is said to have ruled in that mountain (Joshua 12:5; 13:11). In Deuteronomy 3:10 Salecah and Edrei seem to indicate the East and West limits respectively. This would agree with Joshua 12:5; 13:11, which seem to make Geshur and Maacath the western boundary of Bashan. If this were so, then these unconquered peoples literally "dwelt in the midst of Israel." On the other hand Deuteronomy 4:47 may mean that the Jordan formed the western boundary; while Deuteronomy 33:22 makes Bashan extend to the springs of the Jordan. If Golan lay in the district in which its name is still preserved (el Jaulan), this also brings it to the lip of the Jordan valley (Deuteronomy 4:43). "A mountain of summits," or "protuberances" (Psalms 68:15,16:
Hebrew), might describe the highlands of the Jaulan, with its many volcanic hills as seen from the West. "A mountain of God" however does not so well apply to this region. Perhaps we should, with Wetzstein (Das batanaische Giebelgebirge) take these phrases as descriptive of Jebel Chauran, now usually called Jebel ed-Druze, with its many striking summits. This range protected the province from encroachment by the sands of the wilderness from the East. On the South Bashan marched with the desert steppe, el-Chamad, and Gilead. Of the western boundary as we have seen there can be no certainty. It is equally impossible to draw any definite line in the North.
2. Characteristics:
Bashan thus included the fertile, wooded slopes of Jebel ed-Druze, the extraordinarily rich plain of el-Chauran (en-Nuqrah-- see HAURAN), the rocky tract of el-Leja', the region now known as el-Jedur, resembling the Chauran in character, but less cultivated; and, perhaps, the breezy uplands of el-Jaulan, with its splendid reaches of pasture land. It was a land rich in great cities, as existing ruins sufficiently testify. It can hardly be doubted that many of these occupy sites of great antiquity. We may specially note Ashtaroth and Edrei, the cities of Og; Golan, the city of refuge, the site of which is still in doubt; and Salecah (Calkhad), the fortress on the ridge of the mountain, marking the extreme eastern limit of Israel's possessions.
The famous oaks of Bashan (Isaiah 2:13; Ezekiel 27:6) have their modern representatives on the mountain slopes. It seems strange that in Scripture there is no notice of the wheat crops for which the country is in such repute today. Along with Carmel it stood for the fruitfulness of the land (Isaiah 33:9 etc.); and their languishing was an evident mark of God's displeasure (Nahum 1:4). The "bulls of Bashan" represent blatant and brutal strength (Psalms 22:12, etc.). It is long since the lion deserted the plateau (Deuteronomy 33:22); but the leopard is still not unknown among the mountains (Song of Solomon 4:8).
3. History:
In pre-Israelite days Bashan was ruled by Og the Amorite. His defeat at Edrei marked the end of his kingdom (Numbers 21:33; Joshua 13:11), and the land was given to the half tribe of Manasseh (Joshua 13:30, etc.). In the Syrian wars Bashan was lost to Israel (1 Kings 22:3; 2 Kings 8:28; 10:32), but it was regained by Jeroboam II (2 Kings 14:25). It was incorporated in the Assyrian empire by Tiglath-pileser III (2 Kings 15:29). In the 2nd century BC it was in the hands of the Nabateans. It formed part of the kingdom of Herod the Great, and then belonged to that of Philip and Agrippa II.
W. Ewing
Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information |


text:
Wild Beasts tinker with Jessie Ware's "Night Light" for their new remix, adding a little bit more atmosphere, some piano and some of their own vocals. Hear it below.
Leave a Reply
Sign in Sign in with FacebookYou must be logged in to post, reply to, or rate a comment.
%s1 / %s2


text:
Lenovo Ideapad Yoga13 Convertible Ultrabook
Lenovo's IdeaPad Yoga 13 is an ultra-portable notebook that can convert into a tablet. Whether in notebook, stand, tent, or tablet mode, the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is definitely a head-turner.
Its 13.3-inch display can be moved a full 360 degrees and has 10 multi-touch points, letting you get hands-on with the touch-enabled features of Windows 8. And with in-plane switching (IPS) technology, you'll have clear views of the screen no matter what angle you're looking at it from.
The Yoga 13 features a third generation Intel Core i5 processor clocked at 1.8 GHz, 4 GB of RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000 and a 128 GB solid state drive. It has also webcam, USB ports, an HDMI output, a memory card reader, and a combo jack for audio input and output.
Price: Tk. 99,500/-
AVerMedia TV Card
AverMedia PVR A229: Users can easily record streaming video footage to any kinds of digital storage devices by the USB port of the AverMedia PVR A229 Model's TV card. This recorded video is sharp, crystal clear and devoid of any haziness. AVerMedia AverTV Box PVR (A229) also records favorite variety shows of the viewers, drama series, football games, and sitcoms to a Pen drive or external USB Hard Drive. Users not only can instantly activate recording, but also they can schedule a recording via Scheduler by this digital device.
Price:Tk. 11,000/-
AVerMedia W-7: Video Pause and auto power off option is built in this digital TV card. It also provides picture in picture facility which means you can watch a preview of another chanel in the same screen.
Price: Tk 4,650/-
AVerMedia Super-009: is the perfect choice for who wants to get TV facility on Desktop PC. There you'll have Stereo Sound, Multi-users settings and FM Radio as an additional advantage.
Price: Tk. 3,400/-
AVerMedia Volargo: Also does connect with iPod, Video Player and Gamming Console.
Price: Tk. 3,500 with one year product warranty facility.
ASUS X450LA Notebook
Designed for everyday multitasking and entertainment for smart and practical users, the ASUS X450LA notebook redefines your expectations of all-rounder notebook. Its slim profile is 5% thinner than the previous X Series notebook, and still houses to a large touchpad with intuitive multi-point Smart Gesture input, multiple USB 3.0 ports for fast data transfer and IceCool technology to keep your palm rests cool. The notebook features 1.6 GHz 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB hard disk, integrated Intel HD graphics 4400, DVD writer, 14-inch display, HDMI port, multiple USB 3.0 ports, wireless LAN etc. ASUS X450LA gives you everything you need for a truly satisfying multitask computing and multimedia experience.
Price: Tk. 48,000/-


text:
- Take advantage of 25% off the six-course evening meal at the award-winning restaurant
- The scenic rural setting means you'll wake to the sound of birdsong and all those other lovely things that we only see and hear in the countryside
- Beautiful original features and interior design
The White Hart Hotel
Great Yeldham, Essex
A foodie break in rural Essex with breakfast and a 25% discount on a six-course gourmet meal
The White Hart Hotel is a charming 15th Century inn in picturesque rural Essex. The 11 en-suite rooms are cosy and traditional with sash windows and quirky original beams adding a dash of fitting historic character.
The hotel is set within beautiful private gardens and surrounded by fields and glorious countryside of Essex and Suffolk, so ideal for walks and exploring the Colne Valley and nearby Heddingham Castle.
The award-winning restaurant and bar are all traditional wooden beams, stone floors, traditional furnishings and roaring open fires - just what you need for a toasty winter escape. You can dine on superb locally-sourced food here and then burrow yourself away in your comfortable room (located in a separate building for peace and quiet) once you're suitably stuffed.
Our offer includes a stay in a Double room with breakfast included. Foodies will rejoice here and booking with us means you'll save 25% on the price of The White Hart's six-course fine-dining dinner.
We like
Second opinion
- For more information regarding hotel facilities, please visit The White Hart Hotel's own website


text:
At Tuffy's, motor-vehicle caregivers spruce up patrons' horseless carriages and prepare them for a new season of dutiful service. After installing a new oil filter, auto artisans remove the old sludgy glop clogging the car's arterial system and replace it with up to five quarts of 5W-30 or 5W-20 conventional motor oil (a $31.99 value; diesel or synthetic oil costs extra). The staff will also rotate tires to prepare four-wheeled wonders for safe gliding (a $12 value) and perform an inspection to make sure air-conditioning systems are functioning properly to bring riders to the brink of coolness faster than Fonzie's leather jacket ($9.99). Finally, a pair of fresh wiper blades (up to 22")—grown locally by organic-blade farmers—supplants worn-out window-rubbers ($22) and a specialist conducts an extensive 41-point maintenance inspection.
The highly trained technicians at Jiffy Lube tend to about 24 million customers each year with services such as the Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change package, which promotes the longevity of each vehicle. Staffers acknowledge that oil plays a crucial role in maximizing the lifespan of each car?it cools the motor and prevents moving parts from deteriorating. More than 20,000 technicians who have completed an extensive training program certified by the National Institute Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) nurse vehicles at Jiffy Lube.
In addition to performing oil changes, Jiffy Lube's savants perform air-filtration, battery, and transmission services, among others. The technicians' quality pledge includes a commitment to transparency, which stipulates that they will inform car owners of any necessary services, only complete a service after it has been approved, and refuse to replace windshields with saran wrap.
Since its inception more than 30 years ago, Just Brakes has expanded from one auto shop to more than 160 outposts across eight states. At every location, ASE-certified technicians maintain vehicle safety with the standard brake service including a lifetime warranty on parts, labor and platonic love. Though their specialty is brakes, the techs also perform routine maintenance and repairs such as oil changes, factory maintenance services, batteries, belt replacement, and fluid services.
Orlando Window Tint Specialists protects the integrity of panes in cars, homes, and offices throughout the Orlando area. Its manufacturer-certified installers fit 3M films to cars small and large—from two-door trucks to Paul Bunyan's dune buggy—and cover paint with protectant that deflects dings and scratches. Residential and commercial clear ceramic and metalized tints also help regulate interior temperatures and protect furniture and artwork from fading in the sun.
Precision Window Tinting's specialists darken automobiles' windows inside a 1,500-square-foot facility equipped with specialty films manufactured by 3M and LLumar. After calling to schedule an appointment, customers swing by the shop to have technicians affix their vehicle's front or back two side windows with a UV-ray-blocking layer of film or mayonnaise. Drivers may also opt for a $100 credit useable on other auto-tinting services including complete tinting operations—except for the front windshield—for two-door ($129) or four-door ($149) rides. Precision Window Tinting also carries premium films that can be used to shade two side windows ($79), entire four-door cars ($209), or translucently pale thighs. While staffers dim vehicles' viewfinders inside the indoor tinting bays, customers can hang out in the air-conditioned waiting area or explore nearby shops and restaurants.
Cory Fairbanks Mazda is a nationwide leader in sales of new Mazdas and has a sizable inventory of the latest models. Complementing the sales floor, a robust service center maintains and repairs all Mazda models. Its technicians take care of various maintenance services, including oil changes and parts replacements. They also perform various cosmetic services, including tinting windows to add privacy and, when necessary, scratching out the word "honor" in "My child is an honor student" bumper stickers.


text:
We used this hotel for an overnight en route stop. It was a bit difficult to find but the hotel had placed a few strategic signposts on main roads. It is at a t-junction in a small village and there is parking available at the front of the hotel. It is a member of the Logis and Contact groups so... More
- Reservation Options:
- TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Priceline, Odigeo and Venere so you can book your Auberge de la Foret reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.


text:
Public-sector oil giant Indian Oil Corp (IOC) on Wednesday reported an increase of 34 per cent in net profit for the quarter ended December 31, as the government's aid compensated the company for under-recoveries on the sale of subsidized LPG, kerosene and diesel.
IOC said that its net profit in the three months through December 31 jumped to Rs 3,332 crore, from Rs 2,488 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.
The company's under-recovery from petrol and diesel stood at Rs 675 crore and Rs 9.22 per litre, respectively.
The increase in net profit was mainly because of the government aid of Rs 13,475 crore and another Rs 8,142 crore from upstream companies that helped the company cover its under-recoveries on the sale of subsidized fuels.
The company's gross refining margin jumped from $4.31 a barrel to $6.15 a barrel, while turnover jumped 12 per cent from Rs 96,006 crore to Rs 1,07,686 crore.
The company's product sales volume, including exports, jumped by 0.419 million tonne to 19.706 million tonne during the quarter under review; while the quarterly refining throughput increased marginally by 0.042 million tonne to 14.208 million tonne.
Meanwhile, the pricing committee of the Maharatna firm is set to review diesel prices on 15th and 16th of February.
Check out More news from Telecom Sector :: Pharmaceutical Sector :: Auto Sector :: Infrastructure :: Real Estate
Technology Sector
- Toshiba, United Technologies ink agreement for global growth in HVAC solutions
- Google offers artificial personal assistant for users ready to give up personal info
- Apple launches iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus in India
- Google profits plunges 5 percent YOY, in Q3
- HCL Technologies Q1 Net up 32.3% at Rs 1,873 crore


text:
*pde: 00000000
Oops: 0000
Cpu: 0
EIP: 0060:[<c010ab2>] not tainted
EIP is at disable_irq[kernel] 0x4c (2.4.20-8)
eax: 00000000 ebx: fffff680 ecx: ffffffed edx: c036ef80
esi: 00000283 edi: 00000000 ebp: ffffffffed esp: c2faff48
ds: 0068 es: 0068 ss: 0068
Process swaper (pid: 1, stackpage = c2faf000)
Stack: ffffffed 00000000 c03c9e80 c01bd1fc ffffffed 00000000 c031da20 00000000
c03c9e80 00000000 00000000 c01bdcd8 c03c9380 00000000 00000028 00000001
00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001
Call Trace:[<c01bd1fc>] probe_hwif [kernel] 0x27c (0xc2faff54))
[<c01bdcd8>] ideprobe_init [kernel] 0xb8 (0xc2faff74))
[<c0105053>] init [kernel] 0x13 (0xc2faffd8))
[<c0105040>] init [kernel] 0x0 (0xc2faffe0))
[<c010742d>] kernel_thread_helper [kernel] 0x5 (0xc2fafff0))
Code: ff 50 10 eb d0 eb 0d 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
<0> Kernel Panic: Attempted kill init!
This is the error I receive after I finish the cd installing and then rebooting and it did not go to the grub loader. I printed and did the guide on the RedHat site and the HDD I am using are both brand new disk a 80g and 40g SEAGATE my motherboard is new too I have a PM2 800 ECS and an Intel P4 1.7Ghz. I partitioned the HDD's and reserved spaces for both OS, first on the 80g WinXP boots and RH9 not and use the diskette and above is the error. I tried with the 40g same procedure and same error and then repeated the process both on 3 tries each and still the same results and also I tested the CD's and all 3 are ok on the RH9 cd tester. I don't know what the error message means I'll appreciate all the help, this is the only distro I got from my school mate and really wanted to learn LINUX. Please don't erase if I ask in the wrong mod and place it to the appropriate mod. THANK YOU.


text:
Atlas Mountains
At·las Mountains
geographical name \ˈat-ləs\Definition of ATLAS MOUNTAINS
mountains NW Africa extending from SW Morocco to NE Tunisia; its highest peaks are in the Grand, or High, Atlas in SW cen Morocco — see toubkal (Jebel)
Atlas Mountains
(Concise Encyclopedia)Mountain system, northwestern Africa. It extends some 1,200 mi (2,000 km) from the Moroccan port of Agadir in the southwest to the Tunisian capital of Tunis in the northeast. It comprises several ranges, rising to various elevations, including the High Atlas in Morocco; the Tell, or Maritime, Atlas, which runs along the coast from Morocco to Tunisia; and the Saharan Atlas in Algeria, located farther inland and running adjacent to the Sahara. Among these ranges are situated numerous plateaus and plains that support diverse ecologies. The system's highest peak is Morocco's Mount Toubkal, elevation 13,665 ft (4,165 m).
Ask The Editor Videos
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up Atlas Mountains? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).


text:
Situated on the banks of the Macquarie River our deluxe 4 star Georgian Style cottages are well appointed and a leisurely two minute stroll from the centre of Ross Village.
Your Accommodation Options
@ Ross Motel and Caravan Park Read More about our accommodation-
4 Star Motel
We assure you of a good night's sleep on our five-star quality beds. A selection of pillows is available for your comfort. All rooms also have spare blankets. All rooms are non-smoking, ground floor, with parking at your door.
Read more → -
Caravan Park
The Ross Caravan Park is on the banks of the Macquarie River alongside Tasmania's iconic Ross Bridge (1836). The Ross Bridge is the third oldest bridge in Australia.
The level ground site is bordered by a beautiful old, dry stone wall with abundant shade trees. There are 20 powered sites and a similar number of unpowered sites…
Read more → -
Heritage Stone Cabins
We have five heritage shearers cottages available for those that want a break from the outdoors.
These heritage cabins have hot water and basic cooking facilities including a cooktop, microwave oven, refrigerator, saucepans, crockery and cutlery…
Read more →
Latest News
Find out what's going on in Ross and surrounds View all news-
Midlands Military Meet and Rendezvous – November 22-23 2014
The Midlands Military Meet and Rendezvous features living history displays, collector displays, veteran military vehicles, a varied speakers program, dealers and trade tables. See some of Tasmania's finest private collections of our military and colonial heritage as well as opportunities to see and learn other facets of history. For more information see www.mmmr.com.au Ross is short [...]
Festival of the Roses – Sunday, 16th November 2014
Festival of the Roses, will be held at National Rose Garden at Woolmers Estate Longford on Sunday, 16th November 2014 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Over 5,000 roses to view with numerous stalls including plant nurseries, gardening books, preserves, jewellery, food and wine as well as picnic lunches. Vintage cars, music and entertainment together with [...]
Tasmanian Craft Fair 2014 at Deloraine
The Tasmanian Craft Fair 2014 at Deloraine will be on from Friday, 31st October to Monday, 3rd November 2014. Please contact Ross motel and caravan park for accommodation during this time.


text:
Everything's gonna be all white: Richard Meier's 50 years in practice
AJ exclusive: American starchitect Richard Meier talks to Merlin Fulcher after more than half a century at the top of the profession
for less than 46p a day
Join thousands of professionals who already subscribe to the Architects' Journal.
You'll get instant access to read this article -
and 53,000+ articles like it.
- Trusted industry news & analysis, wherever you need itUnlimited online access and weekly magazine delivery – now also available on iPad/iPhone
- Get ideas, get inside buildings and check precedentsBuildings Library – images, drawings and plans for exemplar projects in British architecture
- Planning & regulation – what you need to know Protect your practice - the AJ keeps you up-to-date with changes to regulations and legislation


text:
I bought a deck of cards and I had some questions. Answered the same day. On other magic websites you couldn't even choose the color of the exact...Read More ->
I purchased a fairly large package from MJM, and had many questions about the free shipping, all of witch were answered within 4 hours! When I did...Read More ->


text:
A funny, clear-eyed view of the realities of teenage love from National Book Award winner Pete Hautman. Jen and Wes do not "meet cute." They do not fall in love at first sight. They do not swoon with scorching desire. They do not believe that they are instant soul mates destined to be together forever. This is not that kind of love story. Instead, they just hang around in each other's orbits...until eventually they collide. And even after that happens, they're still… (more)
Publisher: Scholastic Press (January 01, 2011)
Format: EPUB
Page count: 288 pages
File size: 2.6 MB
Protection: DRM
Language: English
Awards: Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature 2011 winner


text:
This week's featured find is courtesy of our very own Kristin Eldridge. Click through for the rest of the look book and, as always, click on the photos for more info.
Looking for more great MPMK finds? Become one of our more than 30,000 Pinterest followers!
P.S. Looking for more ways to simplify and save time so you can connect with your family this year?
Check out the sale we're having on our "Kids' Responsibility & Money Management Kit" and "Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life's Planner Printables" - over 45 printable pages in all!
Register for our Free Parenting Webinar this week:
And sign up for our newsletter!


text:
MLB Baseball | ||||||||||||||||||||
Scoreboard | | | Stats | | | Standings | | | Teams | | | Players | | | Player News | | | Injuries | | | Transactions | | | Home |
Latest News | |
Aug. 23 3:39 PM PT4:39 PM MT5:39 PM CT6:39 PM ET18:39 ET22:39 GMT6:39 3:39 PM MST5:39 PM EST6:09 PM VEN2:39 UAE (+1)5:39 PM CT-The Washington Nationals have selected the contract of Schierholtz from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned outfielder Michael Taylor to their top farm club. Analysis: Schierholtz, a .254 career hitter with 51 home runs and 224 RBIs in 776 games with the Cubs, Phillies and Giants, was signed to a minor league contract Aug. 18. He hit .192 with six homers in 99 games for Chicago before being designated for assignment Aug. 6. |
Aug. 18 2:55 PM PT3:55 PM MT4:55 PM CT5:55 PM ET17:55 ET21:55 GMT5:55 2:55 PM MST4:55 PM EST5:25 PM VEN1:55 UAE (+1)4:55 PM CT-The Washington Nationals have agreed to a minor league deal with Nate Schierholtz and assigned the veteran outfielder to Triple-A Syracuse. Analysis: The 30-year-old Schierholtz is a .254 career hitter with 51 home runs and 224 RBIs in 776 games. Last season with the Cubs, he hit .251 and established career highs in home runs (21), RBIs (68) and runs scored (56). Schierholtz batted .192 with six homers in 99 games with Chicago this season before he was designated for assignment Aug. 6. |
July 30 10:45 AM PT11:45 AM MT12:45 PM CT1:45 PM ET13:45 ET17:45 GMT1:45 10:45 AM MST12:45 PM EST1:15 PM VEN21:45 UAE12:45 PM CT-Schierholtz saw his average dip to .198 after going 0 for 7 in Tuesday's 4-3, 16-inning win over Colorado. Analysis: Schierholtz, 3 for his last 35, owns baseball's lowest average among qualified players. |
May 9 12:41 PM PT1:41 PM MT2:41 PM CT3:41 PM ET15:41 ET19:41 GMT3:41 12:41 PM MST2:41 PM EST3:11 PM VEN23:41 UAE2:41 PM CT-Schierholtz had two hits, including a triple, to break out of a slump in a 12-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. Analysis: Schierholtz, now batting .200, was 0 for 15 in his previous four games. |
Apr. 12 10:54 AM PT11:54 AM MT12:54 PM CT1:54 PM ET13:54 ET17:54 GMT1:54 10:54 AM MST12:54 PM EST1:24 PM VEN21:54 UAE12:54 PM CT-Schierholtz had a season-high four hits in the Chicago Cubs' 6-3 win in 11 innings at rival St. Louis on Friday night. Analysis: Schierholtz raised his average from .185 to .281 with the performance. He was 5 for 27 in his first seven games this season. |


text:
Who do you think looks best today? (5 photos)
The best street style from London Fashion Week: http://ow.ly/p48HS via @StyleCaster
WHAT SHE WORE The designer represented her line at the Directives West First L.A. runway presentation in a striped Whitney Eve blazer paired with ruched pants, metallic sandals and a leather saddlebag.
WHY WE LOVE IT Whitney Port makes her mix-and-match style look effortless in a well-balanced ensemble paired with gold and silver accessories.Read MoreLess


text:
I have asked to do vegan three tier fruit cake for a wedding,this would include decorating in fondant .
can any tell me how to go about this as I usually put butter cream crumb coat under the fondant and how do I create a fruit cake with out eggs or butter? any help would be greatly appreciated.


text:
Description River Road Men's Leather Vandel Vest • This snap-up leather vest is fully lined and has 2 front flap jean pockets with snap closures• The small pocket for your sunglasses offers convienence and ensures you won't leave your sunglasses behind again• Inside the vest are 2 generous cargo pockets with snap closures for plently of storage• The internal pocket on the left is also a holster pocket• Smooth one piece panel on the back allows for you to display your patches• 2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
Product Specs Closure Type: Zipper Concealed Carry Pocket: Yes Design: Vandel Gender: Men's Manufacturer Part Number: 093609 Material: Leather Sold in Units: Each Waterproof: Water-Resistant
Fitment Note: This item is a universal/custom fit component, and does not have any direct standard/OEM model application. Some items may require modification and an advanced level of mechanical skill and/or knowledge for installation.
Customer Reviews Overall Rating: 5/5 based on 2 ratings ★★★★★ Write A Product Review ★★★★★ kilgorejs Posted: awesome quality - usually wear XL in regular clothing jackets, ordered 2XL in vest and fits perfectly


text:
Wolf Dress Up
Wolf Dress Up
This wily wolf wants a wickedly cool ensemble!
How to play Wolf Dress Up
Click through the dress-up icons to give this she-wolf a look that'll make her friends howl with jealousy!
- It's awful!.
- I'm not a fan.
- It's okay.
- I like it.
- I love it!
Rate this game!
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Starting game...
Just a few more seconds before your game starts!
This is taking longer than usual.
Want to wait a bit more, or reload the game?
Oops, something went wrong. Try again!
Oops, something went wrong while loading your game. Try again!
You need this plugin to play the game.
Loading game
Loading game


text:
'Twilight' Screenwriter Trashes Her Own Work
As Celebuzz is well aware, there are millions of you Twi-hards out there who think the Twilight movies are, like, the greatest thing ever. Oddly enough, Melissa Rosenberg doesn't seem to be one of them.
Rosenberg, the screenwriter responsible for penning the scripts for The Twilight Saga, delivered an odd moment of candor in a recent interview, admitting that the movies she penned aren't anything particularly special:
"Is it high art? No. But it's not trying to be."
So why does Rosenberg spend so much time and effort on something she considers to be dreck? Apparently, an unceasing hopefulness that, somehow, the Twilight series will develop into something beyond the utter mediocrity that he currently believes it to be:
"The key to success is delusional optimism. Some people call it resilience. You're lying there bleeding on the ground and you basically have to say, 'Maybe tomorrow will be better.'"
Rosenberg, many will recall, is currently weighing whether to include the infamous birth scene in the upcoming Twilight sequel Breaking Dawn. Maybe if she'd go for it and put a little edge in her scripts, she might not feel so ho-hum about the results.
For all things Twilight-related, make sure to check out The Forks Report.


text:
Re-live all the best moments from day one of the 2015 Auckland Nines at Eden Park.
Brisbane goes up against Cronulla in the final game on day one of the 2015 Auckland Nines.
A couple of old grand finals foes meet again as the Roosters confront Canterbury at the Auckland Nines.
Image not found
The Broncos' Auckland Nines jersey. Buy your jersey here
11 December, 2014 11:10 AM


text:
Seattle Center Fountain
First roll of film through a (NIB) 1960's Diana F.
This photo was shot on film. Taken by neversmiling with a Diana -F 162B loaded with Konica Pro 160 film in Seattle, United States. These tags describe this photo: lomo walk, urban, square, city, space needle, light leak, seattle center, and expired. Date: 2012-06-08. Time: Afternoon. This photo can also be found in the album Diana Untaped.Please login to get more out of this site
You are currently not logged in, do so now to add comments, like articles as well as photos, submit to competitions, translate articles and gain access to unlimited photo upload! If you are not registered yet, go here to find out more about Lomography and join now! If you just want a limited account for now you can use Twitter or Facebook. We would love to have you as a member here!
4 people like this photo
Liking photos helps us to present the best ones to you and others. 4 people like this photo. 4 people like this photo: tracyvmoore, saladpeel, rlotze, and lisa1012.
No comments yet, be the first
Where is this?
Nearby popular photos – see more
Nearby LomoLocations
Seattle Public Library
A strange building with so many unique things to offer, the Seattle Public Library will not …
Seattle Central Library
This building pushes the limits of what a library should be like - designed by the renown ar…
Hello New City Slicker: Abby is reporting from Seattle!
Today our new City Slicker from Seattle introduces us to Seattle. Welcome Abby! we are looki…
The Variety of Seattle
Seattle, Washington is not quite on the West Coast but it definitely has an original West Co…


text:
Article contributed by Steve Burns As the 2011 Corvette shopping season starts to wind down, Mecum Auctions rolls into St. Charles, IL this weekend for their end of summer sale. The four day event will be held at the Pheasant Run Resort about an hour west of Chicago starting Thursday September 15th and running through
by Jim WillisCorvette Forum Some of you have met my friend Evan when you come to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for CorvetteForum's annual Columbus Day visit. We display our Corvettes in front of the hospital for the kids to see and sit in. It's also the occasion when we present to the hospital the […]
Article and Photos contributed by Steve Burns I was finally able to make it to Carlisle's downtown parade for the first time last weekend. I'm little bit embarrassed to admit that in my 5 previous trips to Carlisle that it wasn't really on my radar screen of must-attend events. Now I'm trying to find a
In our latest edition of Corvette Vanity Plates, we walked row after row of parked Corvettes at Corvettes at Carlisle to bring you some of the best custom plates we've seen yet. After photographing hundreds of Corvette vanity plates over the last year, I've come to the conclusion that Corvette owners with custom vanity plates
Article and pictures contributed by Steve Burns Last weekend team at Carlisle Events welcomed thousands of Corvette fans to eastern Pennsylvania for the 30th anniversary of Corvettes at Carlisle. Unfortunately, one other guest paid a visit as well. Hurricane Irene had passed by on her way up the east coast. Before we headed home, we


text: Juliette Audacious Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "pink coral." It's a brightened, medium coral-pink with a satin finish. It had fully opaque coverage after one stroke, and it was really smooth and even–sometimes shades like will bunch up and create "lines" if you press your lips together, but this one doesn't. It lasted four and a half hours on me and was neither drying nor hydrating. MAC Modern Wow! (LE, $16.00) is lighter. Kat Von D L'Ecole des Femmes (P, $21.00) is more matte, pinker. Bite Beauty Centifolia (LE, $28.00) is lighter. MAC Toying Around (LE, $16.00) is darker, pinker. Givenchy Brun Createur (103) (P, $36.00) is more matte, pinker, more muted. Too Faced Coral Fire (P, $22.00) is darker, more matte. Givenchy Croisiere Coral (310) (LE, $36.00) is slightly warmer. NARS Lodhi (P, $25.00) is warmer, more matte. MAC Style Surge (P, $22.00) is warmer. Buxom Two-Timer (P, $21.00) is more muted. See comparison swatches / view dupes.


text:
Sandwiched in between two domestic terrorist attacks by Islamic extremists in Canada during the past three days, USA Today ran a Tuesday op-ed which appeared in Wednesday's print edition by Mary Zeiss Stange called "Beware the Christian Extremists."
With all due respect, ma'am, we've got bigger worries. But in Ms. Stange's world, Christian "religious extremism taken to potentially lethal ends" is really the "primary threat to homeland security." She castigates the news media, which in her view "have been remarkably slow when it comes to zeroing in on the pervasive reality of hate-based Christian extremism," because "It is easier, after all, to blame the un-American other."


text:
Jardines del Río in Javea
from £48 /night help
Penthouse | 2 bedrooms | sleeps 5
Key Info |
Not many of this available! Exquisitely presented this 3 bedroom apartment is located within walking distance to everything you may need. Thanks to its position on the top floor, it benefits from a nice terrace. It comprises of entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen with utility area, lounge-dining room, one double bedroom with en-suite facilities and a family bathroom on the ground floor. Stairs up to the top floor which comprises of the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and large exterior terrace commanding panoramic sea views. Under floor central heating and air conditioning has been installed for ultimate comfort. Marble floors throughout. Includes an underground parking space. The apartment faces south and it is located in a pretty urbanisation with communal pool and gardens in the Jávea Port.
Size | Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms |
Will consider | Long term lets (over 1 month) |
Access | Wheelchair users |
Family friendly | Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
Notes | No pets allowed, No smoking at this property |
Features and Facilities
Luxuries | Jacuzzi or hot tub, Sea view |
Pool | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Children's pool |
General | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV |
Standard | Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
Utilities | Dishwasher, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
Rooms | 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 2 En suites and 1 Shower rooms, Solarium or roof terrace |
Furniture | Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 5 |
Other | Linen provided, Towels provided |
Outdoors | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Bicycles available |
Access | Wheelchair users, Secure parking, Lift access |
The Valenciana region
Xàbia or Jávea is a coastal town in the comarca of Marina Alta, in the province of Alicante, Valencia, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. Situated behind a wide bay and sheltered between two rocky headlands, the town has become a very popular small seaside resort and market town.
Xàbia/Jávea is protected from harsh winter winds of the north by the massif of Montgó (753 m / 2,471 ft) and it enjoys a unique microclimate that the World Health Organisation named as one of the healthiest in the world. There are more recorded hours of sunshine per year in Xàbia/Jávea than in any other place in Spain, making it a popular winter destination for Northern Europeans.
Xàbia/Jávea has good road connections to regional capitals. Both Alicante and Valencia airports are just over an hour's drive away. There are regular and direct coach links to both Alicante and Valencia and a daily service to Madrid. The nearest rail station is at Gata de Gorgos, about 10 km inland, with a regular service to Alicante. There is a regular car ferry to Ibiza and the other Balearic Islands from Xàbia/Jávea's close by neighbouring town, Dénia. The town can be considered as three distinct areas: the old town, the port and the Arenal.
The nightlife in Xàbia/Jávea is centred around the Arenal. During the summer, several chiringuitos (beach bars) spring up along the seafront between the Arenal and the port area. There are also night-time activities in the old town region.
Availability Your dates are available
Guest reviewsPowered by TripAdvisor
Guest reviews no reviews
Guest reviews Powered by TripAdvisor
- 5 star
- 1
- 4 star
- 0
- 3 star
- 0
- 2 star
- 0
- 1 star
- 0
Excellent 5/5
Help other travellers decide where to stay
Add your voice to the conversation about this holiday home and your review will appear on TripAdvisor too.
Write a review2 Sep 2014
"Lovely, spacious, modern apartment in a perfect location."
We stayed here for 10 days with our two children aged 10 & 5, we all had a wonderful time, just a 5 min walk to the beach and marina one way and a 10/15 min walk to the old town (which is worth seeing… More
This advert is created and maintained by the advertiser; we can only publish adverts in good faith as we don't own, manage or inspect any of the properties. We advise you to familiarise yourself with our terms of use.
You're booking with
Roger H.
80% Response rate
Calendar last updated:24 Dec 2014
Based in Switzerland
- English
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Italian
Also consider
- Denia
- 1254 properties
- Teulada
- 150 properties
- Cumbre del Sol
- 83 properties
- Urbanitzacio Almendros, Javea/xabia
- 36 properties
- Urbanizacion Pinosol, Alicante
- 30 properties
- West Java
- 22 properties
- Entrenaranjos, Urbanizacion
- 21 properties
- Gata De Gorgos
- 21 properties
- Urbanizacion Panorama , Javea/xabia
- 21 properties
- Urbanizacion Parque Cala Blanca
- 19 properties
- Urbanizacion Pla Costa Nova
- 13 properties
- Balcon , Denia
- 12 properties
- Urbanizacion Atalaya , Xabia/javea
- 11 properties
- La Mandarina
- 10 properties
- Poble Nou De Benitatxell, El/Benitachell
- 10 properties
- Urbanizacion Monte Pedreguer
- 9 properties
- Tosalet , Denia
- 8 properties
- Urbanizacion Rafalet
- 8 properties
- Bovetes
- 7 properties
- Cerro Muriano, Nucleo
- 6 properties


text:
How To Raise Ducks and Ducklings
Fertile Chicken Eggs | Chicken Egg Incubators -
Saturday April 16, 2011 - By Suzie OConnor
Ducks are a unique animal to raise as a pet, but raising such a special pet requires extra attention. Make sure you raise your ducks from ducklings, or better yet from eggs, to ensure they will respond well to human contact. By raising your ducklings from a...


text:
$29 for a 60-Minute Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage
Florida Massage Group
- Retail $60.00
- You save 52%
- You Pay $29.00
Expires 3 months from date purchased
This voucher has no cash value. Cannot be combined with other offers. All services must be redeemed in 1 visit. Tax & gratuity not included.