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(03-21-2013 12:06 PM)rayeates Wrote: Sick card... and you did overpay a lot! Haha! I don't know what issue you are having, but I hope that it clears up quickly! ALL of your issues! Randi
(03-21-2013 12:11 PM)wickabee Wrote: Yeah, PayPal not working, overpaying for cards, collecting Red Wings, cheering for the Red Wings, Living Michigan, that haircut...
(03-21-2013 01:17 PM)Optimus_Prime Wrote: Hey pal, There's nothing wrong with living IN michigan. Now if it wasn't a typo and some how Michigan is living, than yes, that is a huge problem. One i'm very concerned about. As a matter of fact, I've posted a flyer on the bulletin board and i'm going to start a group of concerned citizens on how to deal with living Michigan. I've created a nice little slide show and we'll have a guest speaker and some refreshments at the end of the show.
(03-21-2013 12:12 PM)swjrp10 Wrote: ok I'm freaking now, did I seriously overpay? How much! LOL And I don't have long hair anymore so stick it!

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 485
Rated 5 out of 5 by SH71 Great amenties and service!
Really enjoyed staying at this hotel as it is far enough away from all bars but yet close enough to where you can take in everything Key West has to offer!
January 31, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tipper51 Hotel Show Trip
This is a great hotel. Tucked away from the madness of Key West. Great Staff. Good rooms, but would love to sleep on the New Sweet Sleeper.
December 14, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by bulldog8 Excellent Location- comfortable suite
This hotel provided the perfect location for our Key West Vacation. Convenient to everything but away from the hustle and bustle of Duval.
September 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 Laid back atmosphere with large suites
I have stayed here many times. The rooms are all spacious suites. The only upgrade is for a view of the ocean. The staff are very nice.
July 22, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by sully76 friendly and inviting
loved the spacious room , neat and clean. However the "ocean view" we had was minimal. otherwise great place. would stay there again
March 5, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gonediving Ultimate luxury
From check in until check out I found this resort met or exceeded my every wish or request. What more could I ask for?
September 18, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Beach80 Great vacation place
The hotel staff were great, location is great, right across from the beach, clean, very nice rooms
March 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by VIVIGEACCO AMAZING SERVICE
June 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 Best customer service we've experienced in a long time!
This hotel offered the very best in customer service that we have experienced in a long time. We were at first given a room that we felt was unsatisfactory to us because of the view. The room itself was terrific. We approached the front desk, and the very next morning were given an available room with a wonderful view that made our week long stay perfect. We enjoyed the pool, bar, restaurant and took advantage of the wonderful shuttle service they offer into town. Rented bikes from the hotel to tour around and also enjoyed Smathers Beach directly across the street from the hotel. Great hotel with great service. Look forward to coming back again.
January 12, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Grovite This hotel has great features!
All suite hotel with roomy refrigerator.
April 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ulli Perfect stay
We had a great stay in Key West
September 11, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by CCCC12 Good location for a family beach vacation
Although the beach is across a very busy street, this is a good SPG location on Key West if you're hoping to stay close to the beach. The pool was nice. It would have been better had the whirlpool not be under construction. The restaurant is very clean and with a good set of patio seating by the pool. The staff was very nice.
November 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sharon Surpassed my expectations!
I was worried this hotel might be a little bit "spring breakerish", but couldn't have been more wrong. It was actually very luxurious! Really comfy beds & bedding & big bathroom & shower - all granite & marble. Not only were the accommodations beautiful, but the staff was extremely courteous & kind, & quick to meet every need! We couldn't figure out how to turn on our TV's ( 2 flat screens) & they were knocking on our door 2 minutes after calling. Having concierge & shuttle service was great. Front desk was very friendly & professional. Pool, although not huge, is really beautiful (& big enough to swim some laps). I would stay there again & again!!!
April 21, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by kjohnston Great location for families
Stayed in a nice suite. The hotel is dated and could use some updating but the room was very clean and comfortable. The pool and area was very nice. Stayed on the third floor and it was difficult to manage with luggage for a family of 5. Great beach location and the facility would be ideal for families. It was all we needed and we enjoyed our brief stay there. Staff were very kind and courteous. The bus driver was very nice. His humour was delightful and he was willing to assist and was pleased to give directions to us. On time and a good driver. It was another wonderful experience with Sheraton. I always choose Sheraton hotels first.
November 27, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Gallo29 Public hotel area s not clean(ed)
I am not a regular reviewer, but for a +200 dollar a night hotel bill a hotel needs to meet expectations. But first the good things:
-room, very spacious and clean
-parking available directly on the property
-near beach
However, the shared area s of the hotel s do not seem to be cleaned regularly. Two examples. We arrived tuesday morning, i took the elevator where someone had spilled some liquid and a stirring stick from a cup of tea was lying wet on the elevator floor. In the outside corridors connecting the rooms, which have carpet ( so they can be easily vacuum cleaned daily one would think), there was a bunch of blond long hairs. Today we are two days later, all this stuff is still lying there....can only mean plenty of staff walked by, but no ne bothered to clean it or pick it up. In general. Corridors look dirty, in full contrast to the clean rooms.
The hotel has all similar rooms, all are fully equal, but some have an aditional balcony. As an SPG gold member i asked for an upgrade to a room with a balcony. This are the various answers i got to my request.
initial answer: sorry sir, we have no such rooms available anymore.
Second version ( after i complained ) : oh yes, you are right, there are some, but you have to pay 20 usd extra per night for those.
Third answer ( after i indicated again i was a gold member, and that in principle, if a room was available, spg would offer the upgrade for free) : ah yes sir, i can offer it complimentary in that case...
Honestly, i find it unaceptable that a guest needs to explain the SPG benefits to the hotel staff, and that they first lie to you, then try to get more money from an upgrade you would normally be entitled to, and only after an argument then offer it to you...i would therefor not recommend this to SPG members....
June 7, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by robruiz Room Cleaning
Our room bed sheet were changed with spots like blood , we realized it late at night and took them off and put them on the floor for the maid to change it the following day. The following day we called 3 times to get our room clean and inclutiting our last call round 8pm before going to dinned. We got back in our room round 02AM and our room was no clean with the bed sheet seating in the floor were we left them two days ago. Front desk agent Manyma (not sure of the speaking) was very rude she should not be in customers services. no smile, no thank you, no welcome. she was just looking how to make my stay miserable .
August 14, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by SueBee01 Room not representative of pictures and price
The hotel was not as attractive as advertised. For the price I expected a full kitchen.. I also expected a suite. I did not like carpet on the floors. Had to call for several issues, refrigerator not cooling, not enough towels, pool towel not picked up by housekeeping for several days and linen on sofa bed did not appear clean. I must say staff response was quick and all issues resolved. No mention that hotel was being renovated. Presently I would not recommend this hotel for these reasons. I expected morning complimentary breakfast which was not provided. I was only there for a wedding and have not been to Key West before.
July 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by ND81 Can't Wait to Come Back!
Key West is a great place to visit. Staying at the Sheraton only helped make our vacation better. Great room, great location and great staff! The shuttle was so convenient and the drivers so helpful. And on top of that, the beach is across the street and the pool is so peaceful and relaxing.
November 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by SpringBreak2012 Spring Break Get Away
Our family of 5 comfortably fit in the double queen w/ pull out room. The balcony overlooking the pool was a nice touch. We enjoyed the pool and tiki bar and the proximity of Smathers Beach across the street. Mr Ed, the shuttle bus driver, was extremely helpful and courteous--now I know why all the other reviews specifically mention him. The workout facilities were a nice addition, although there were ample places to run along the shoreline. Concierge Petie was very helpful; bicycle rentals were very easy. Hope to return!
April 9, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Sameer2013 Good Hotel Poor Staff and Customer Service
Sheraton is located in a great location just near the beach in Key West and has a pretty neat rooms, comfortable and the ocean facing ones are beautiful. The staff here overall is not customer friendly, they didn't let me check-in precisely 9mins before their regular check-in time, first time ever this happened to us at an SPG property. The front desk said they would call when out room was ready but didn't call, we were a family of 4 with 2 small kids. Finally the front desk staff late evening heard my experience and offered to help, finally we got a King instead of 2 Queens. This is a slightly old property but well kept.
December 19, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by hpob48 They impressed me again
I had to go back to Key West for work again. I know tought :) And I always stay here. The front staff is amazing.Jonthan and Bruce were great as always. I forgot to bring my thank you gold cards that SPG gives me to give for out standing hospitality and you guys are getting one. These individuals are amazing. They need to be promoted or in charge of this area which I believe is the most important because its that first impression. On that note there is a lady named Audrey which it seemed that she was in charge but to found out later she isnt. She needs a refresher course or learn from Jonathan or Bruce on how to treat your guest. Anyway cant wait to stay come back.
November 5, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mojo2008 Perfect for our needs
There are fancier and much higher priced accomodations, but who goes to Key West to spend a lot of time in your room or hotel? Not us. This is an older hotel that has been well refurbished and other than the lack of WIFI (which we were told they had and never got in our room, even after contacting them several times) and the price of alcoholic beverages (higher than even on Duval Street), we were VERY happy with the accomodations. The proximity to the beach was a wonderful asset and the pool area was well kept and although some areas around the pool had limited sun exposure, we realized that's not what everyone is wanting. We were overall very pleased with our stay.
May 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by KeyWestfan4life This hotel has lots to offer!
We have stayed here three different times over the last 16 years. The location across from Smathers Beach makes it very special. The hotel offers a great pool, and excellent food is available at the pool, dining room or open deck area. The rooms are spacious and have decks to sit out and enjoy the view. The hotel staff is always helpful and friendly. There are bikes to rent and the concierge will schedule a variety of activities such as snorkeling, deep sea fishing or watching dolphins. The hotel provides a free van to downtown and return to hotel as well as airport transportation to and from. The van drivers are always chatty, friendly , prompt and they drive safely.
August 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by MR126 Key West Weekend
The hotel exceeded our expectations. The suite was the perfect size and had every amenity. The bed was very comfortable. Lots of closet space. The bathroom had a huge shower, separate toilet room and vanity area. The Starbucks in room coffee each morning was an added bonus. The hotel is very quiet except for the kids playing in the pool.(To be expected!) The hotel offers a shuttle to and from all the action every half hour and is about a ten minute ride. The location is on the opposite side of the busier section of town but right across the street from Smathers Beach. This hotel was much more affordable than most.
February 12, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by leeCee You need a compass / Pets
Overall a very nice place to stay. We arrived very late and there was no one to show us to our room. It is a maze for sure. We finally asked the guard to help us out. It only took us 20 minutes after check in to get to our room. Not every room has a balcony so be sure to request it if you want it and make sure they save it for you. They also allow pets, which we did not know. The room next to us left a small dog and the poor creature barked the entire day and night. We contacted the front desk, but I guess there is only so much they can do. Not to mention that my husband is severely allergic to cats. Had we know animals were allowed we would not have stayed at this hotel.
September 23, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Crys62 Ants and worms
This was my first stay at the Sheraton Suites in Key West. While the room and bathroom were spacious, the first night we discovered ants all over the kitchen area. The staff came and sprayed, but the next day they were still there, and we requested a room change. Because we had to leave early in the day, management promised that they would gather our luggage and have us moved in a few hours. When we returned after 7 hours, we were told that no other rooms were available. After demanding a room, they finally moved us, but the next morning, there was a worm in our bathroom. Also service in the restaurant was slow and unattentive to guests. I would never recommend this hotel.
November 14, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by LN1970 Needs Improvement
i recommended this hotel to my family from NY on my prior stays at other SPG hotels however my mistake, the guest services dept and overall cleaniness of the hotel was horrible. We waited forever for addl towles and toilet paper. We called the service desk and given different information all the time. Their is also only one stop on the shuttle bus which is crazy for the amount of people needing buses and the shuttle buses are mostly mini vans. Only once did I see the big bus. I found garbage in the elevator which was then moved to the front of the elevator. They were in no rush to pick it up quickly. The pool area was dirty with empty cups and containers from the night before of people in the pool late.
September 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Snowlovers Nice hotel
In my opinion, this hotel is conveniently located. It is right across the street from the beach and out of the busy/noisy Duval Street area which is nice for someone who doesn't do the nightlife scene. Food is mediocre and a bit pricey, but the upside is you can order room service or eat downstairs for the exact same price. We like the layout of the room and bathroom. The comfort of the bed was something to be desired- felt like I was sleeping on plywood. But I loved the comfort of the pillows- if only the bed was the same.
December 8, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by TravelingMan Spring Break with the Family on SPG points..
I used my SPG points for a 5 night stay at this terrific hotel. My wife and two high school boys fit well enough into the room. Pool was fun, food was good as was the bar. Concierge was a terrific help for deep sea fishing, restaurants and a spa day for my wife as I fished with the boys. We'll be back, make sure you at least grab a meal at Lattitudes (Westin restaurant on Sunset Key). Unreal meal and more spectacular views..
April 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gorfman Spacious suites, so pleasant
What an extremely pleasant and relaxing stay. This location is nice if you want to be in Key West, but not right in the craziness -- yet close enough for a quick ride over to Duval Street.
Suites are so nice to have a living room and dining area when we spent 5 nights here. Very comfortable rooms, my daughter slept on the chaise lounger all week rather than a bed because it was so comfortable!
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Over the last couple weeks, online group Operation Rainfall has been boldly pushing Nintendo to do something that shouldn't be too hard: publish good games. Unfortunately the games in question are fairly niche JRPGs, a genre that's never been a big seller for Wii. Nintendo of America promised a response to the vocal collective, but it wasn't the one we wanted to hear. NoA said it currently has "no plans" to publish those games.
In a Facebook update, Nintendo said, "Thank you for your enthusiasm. We promised an update, so here it is. We never say 'never,' but we can confirm that there are no plans to bring these three games to the Americas at this time. Thanks so much for your passion, and for being such great fans!" Nintendo had a similar Twitter reply: "Thanks for being such incredible fans! Unfortunately, there continues to be no plans for NOA to release these 3 games right now."
For the JRPG fans reading this, things may seem pretty grim, but you can always hold on to the hope in the words "at this time." Maybe they don't have any plans now, but who knows about a month from now? Of course, Nintendo has a spotty history with publishing niche titles like those, something fans of Fire Emblem and Mother/Earthbound know all too well.
It's certainly very frustrating to think these quality games will never see a US release, especially when you take into account Xenoblade already being localized for Europe with a September 2 ship date, but look at it from Nintendo's side. Why publish games with an already small audience for a system with such dwindling hardcore support as the Wii? It just doesn't make much business sense.
Though some fans hold out hope that perhaps a JRPG publisher along the lines of Atlus and NIS might pick up these titles, earlier today Shane Bettenhausen from Igintion (a company that's no stranger to publishing offbeat Japanese games) pointed out to us on Twitter that historically Nintendo almost never allows third parties to publish its games. In spite of this news, Operation Rainfall isn't giving up, stating: "Nintendo's response - or lack thereof - did not deter Rainfall supporters, who still have a letter-writing campaign scheduled for July. However, the final line of the company's response – 'Thanks so much for your passion, and for being such great fans.' - did not sit well with many online posters."
No matter how this pans out, we wish Operation Rainfall well, and if you'd like to join in supporting the group, visit their official site.
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Glamour & Grit - May 14, 2012
As we speak...
Actually, as I'm writing this, my husband is preparing for his first-ever gig as a volunteer guardian for World War II veteran Frank aboard a flight to Washington DC made possible by supporters of Southeast Honor Flights. And by the time you read this, he will have returned from DC, his chest swollen with pride in our country and those who serve. I can't wait to write more about that in a future edition of Luminaries.
In the meantime, as we prepare to celebrate Memorial Day, let me tell you about a group of golfers recently recognized by the St. Lucie County Veterans Services and Southeast Honor Flights. Tim Hanson writes to say Fred Vona and Phil Millevolte, two Sandpiper golfers, received a plaque for their generous support of local veterans. Fred and Phil were the largest sponsors of this year's Honor Flight Charity Golf Tournament held at Club Med Sandpiper Golf Course. I'm told it's really nothing new to them. As members of the Sandpiper Bay Men's Golf Association (SBMGA), they have raised more than $7,050 in the previous five years for the Veterans Services of St. Lucie County to help provide daily transportation for local disabled veterans to the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach. This year's donation to the Honor Flight program brings their total to $9,400. Fred and Phil said this year's golf tournament was particularly special and moving to them, because they played golf with World War II veteran John Baran, who is 92 and on this past Saturday's flight to DC with his daughter as his guardian.
Patricia Miles, resident care director at Harbor Place in Port St. Lucie, writes to say folks there are getting involved in supporting veterans, as well. They held a "Veterans Breakfast," featuring their delicious pancake station and raised more than $500 for Southeast Honor Flights. Assistance came from residents Irving Weinberg and Eva Appe, who flew on the May 8, 2008 Honor Flight, and Ole Olson, also on this past Saturday's flight.
You can help
The St. Lucie County Hunger Free Coalition needs assistance in gathering some much-needed information. Folks involved in the coalition are working on a project to identify resources in St. Lucie County that serve to impact hunger. They have already compiled a list of food pantries and soup kitchens, and their next step is to identify community gardens. Most of us know about one at Heathcote Botanical Gardens, but are there others? I'm sure many of the schools are now growing them, and perhaps even some local churches. If you are part of a community garden, or know of one, please call Tanya Andreacchio at (772) 408-1100, ext. 109.
Great fun, great food
Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub in Port St. Lucie is hosting a fundraiser for LifeBuilders of the Treasure Coast from 7-9 p.m. this Thursday, May 17. Eat, drink and be merry and mention LifeBuilders and 20-percent of all proceeds will be donated to this non-profit that helps folks get back on their feet after some time dealing with the justice system. Early bird and take-out orders will also be accepted and part of "the deal." There will be live music, a 50/50 give-away, a raffle for a third-generation Apple i-Pad and much more. For additional information, call (772) 785-6202 or email email@example.com.
Celebrate a vet
You can see there's a theme here today. The Association of American Retired Military Veterans is hosting its "Dining Out Military Ball" from 3-9 p.m. on May 20 at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. In recognition of both Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, it's hoped that veterans and their families will come together for comraderie and fellowship. For tickets and additional information, email Vince LaValle at email@example.com.
Rock On!
Project Rock South, a non-profit drop- out prevention program, is hosting its "Rock in the Park" fundraiser from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 26 at Whispering Pines Park, located at 800 S.W. Darwin Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. Expect music, dancing, food and great family fun. Project Rock South is funded and supported by the St. Lucie County Children's Services Council and United Way of St. Lucie County and works in cooperation with the St. Lucie County School Board. Everyone's invited to join the fun. Call (772) 237-5723 for more.
Bingo on the beach
Every Monday, now through the end of June, you can play bingo at Archie's Seabreeze in Fort Pierce and support the Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida Chapter. The fun takes place each Monday from 3-6 p.m. and funds support the Nov. 3 Treasure Coast Walk to End Alzheimer's at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Bingo cards are $5 each or three for $10, so come out to play and win one for Alzheimer's!
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Good News Translation (GNT) | New International Version (NIV) |
7 But the Assyrian emperor has his own violent plans in mind. He is determined to destroy many nations. | 7 But this is not what he intends, this is not what he has in mind; his purpose is to destroy, to put an end to many nations. |
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Rainforest Sunrise is turning into a stunning plant ....becoming a favorite. Seems to get better every week. Feel free to add yours |
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by paul_in_mn 4b (My Page) on Sun, Jul 20, 14 at 10:08
- Posted by josephines67 5 ON (My Page) on Sun, Jul 20, 14 at 10:41
Picked mine up two weeks ago. Love it. Still in pot, getting lots of sunshine and it is getting that orange colour to it. Fabulous hosta! It is the brightest and definitely catches the eye! Mug, yours is perfect in every way - symmetry, colour, corrugation...the presentation is A-1! Glad you featured this hosta. :-) |
- Posted by Hostanista 5B (Ont) (My Page) on Sun, Jul 20, 14 at 15:09
Planted this time last year. Cute wee thing, not nearly as gold as yours Josephine, it's probably in shade 80% of the time. |
Here is my new Rainforest Sunrise, late last summer. (Sorry, haven't gotten around to taking a photo this year yet.) It is really thriving in my garden, and is a shade more golden now than it appears here. It gets several hours of sun near noon and later in the day. Such a fine shape and color--sturdy youngster also. One of the best I've ever selected. For the curious, The little hosta in front of Rainforest Sunrise is one of the Mouses (forget which one) and to the right is some kind of Marginata, I believe, but I've had it such a long time that I no longer remember for sure. Kate |
- Posted by hostahillbilly 4 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 20, 14 at 16:08
For us our worse HOTY ever. I've not given up. When I moved it last year I dropped it in a pot in the ground to more easily try another spot. From the sounds of it, I need to give it some real Sun? |
- Posted by josephines67 5 ON (My Page) on Sun, Jul 20, 14 at 20:48
When I picked it up at the nursery, I noticed they had several RS at the front, exposed to lots of sunshine. The ones in the back were more in the shade and not as golden. Hostanista, I figured with so much of a light centre and not so much green....and since I liked the colour from all that sun exposure, I decided to imitate the same exposure at home...and at the same time trying to promote more vigour. It IS one robust looking hosta and I hope it returns next year. Another one to plant...but where? Lol A few of us lost our RS during the winter...toughening it up in sun won't hurt it, I figure. Still puzzles me why such a robust looking hosta with lots of substance would succumb at all. HH, yes, give it some real sun and see what happens. :-) |
- Posted by ThistleAndMaize Zone 5a- Eastern IA (My Page) on Mon, Jul 21, 14 at 16:00
Oh wow, those are pretty. I just planted a 2.5 quart size one this weekend. I bought it several weeks ago, and finally put it along with two others in the ground this weekend. (Sagae and Sun Power) I'm going to see how they all do in some afternoon sun. If it's too much, I'll move them to the front of the house for some morning, but I'm hoping they'll tolerate some afternoon because the edge along my patio looks boring to me. By 3:00pm the trees at the back of the property already send out long shadows, so hopefully that will prevent hot hot afternoon burning. Crossing my fingers. |
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The offer is billed as temporary, but suggests Barnes & Noble's Kindle-fighting slates aren't selling well.
In a Mother's Day sale, you can pick up the Nook HD and Nook HD+ for as low as $149 and $179, respectively.
It's refurbished, but because it's a "certified pre-owned" unit, it has a one-year warranty and should arrive in like-new condition. Sellout risk: huge!
Barnes & Noble's two tablets now have access to Google Play, and all the apps therein... including the Kindle app.
The Nook HD+ is a low-price, quality entry point into the world of tablets, especially now that it has full Google Play support.
Assuming you do a lot of shopping at Walmart anyway, it's like getting a 9-inch tablet for $199.
A look at Barnes & Noble's new Nook tablets, the Nook HD and HD+, from every angle.
The Barnes & Noble Nook HD+ is a 9-inch tablet that costs only $269. It's pretty much just the Nook HD with the charms ring.
From March 24 through 30, Barnes & Noble will throw in a free Nook Simple Touch when you buy its larger HD+ tablet.


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Minn. DNR Investigating Trumpeter Swan Deaths
Despite warnings to hunters, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it is investigating a number of trumpeter swan deaths.
Number Of Minn. Alcohol-Related Deaths Down In '10
Minnesota officials say the number of alcohol-related deaths in the state last year was the lowest on record.
Study: Chicken Pox Vaccine Really Helping
A new study is showing that the chicken pox vaccine is really paying off.
Service Honors Fallen 21-Year-Old Marine
It was a heartfelt, patriotic tribute for the life, service and sacrifice of a young Marine Friday morning.
Dayton Orders Flags Lowered For Fallen Troops
Gov. Mark Dayton has ordered that U.S. and state flags be lowered at state and federal buildings in Minnesota on Friday to honor two Minnesotans who died overseas while in uniform.
New Trial Sought In Sweat Lodge Case
Jurors who had just convicted self-help author James Arthur Ray of negligent homicide listened as prosecutors played an audio clip of his words that the defense was certain had not been heard before in court.
Families Of Sweat Lodge Victims Detail Emotions
They lost a daughter, husband and mother in an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony.
State Presents Aggravating Factors In Guru's Case
Jurors will resume deliberations Thursday on whether aggravated factors should figure in the sentencing for a self-help guru in a deadly Arizona sweat lodge ceremony.
Jurors Continue Deliberations In Xcel Plant Deaths
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I have an older GE Potscrubber dishwasher. It works great. It has two cycles, normal and Potscrubber. It has two holes for detergent, the "normal" one with a cover that swings shut. And a smaller one without a cover, for the Potscubber setting / extra detergent. I want to try the Finish Quantum power gel pods. The instructions say to use the main detergent compartment, with the cover. So, there won't be any detergent in the smaller hole designated as the Potscrubber area. Do I just use the "normal" setting to wash dishes? Or would there still be some benefit in using the "potscrubber" setting, even though there isn't any detergent in the smaller potscrubber detergent hole? It seems just having the extra cycle of super hot water would still provide extra cleaning. thanks. |
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A friend, who just had her dishwasher serviced, was told by the technician to never use the pods. They evidently screw up some dishwashers. He also mentioned that we're all using way too much detergent, which accounts for much of the film on glasses. He recommended only lining the one cup with detergent and always using a Jet Dry type of product. |
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I use Quantum Finish capsules, not gel pods - they have powder and a power ball in them. I put it in the main compartment of my KA dishwasher and leave the other one empty. I've used the Pots and Pans cycle as well as the normal cycle and this works out fine. I've also used them in the short cycle and have had no problem with the capsule dissolving. |
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the capital of proconsular Asia, which was the western part of Asia Minor. It was colonized principally from Athens. In the time of the Romans it bore the title of "the first and greatest metropolis of Asia." It was distinguished for the Temple of Diana (q.v.), who there had her chief shrine; and for its theatre, which was the largest in the world, capable of containing 50,000 spectators. It was, like all ancient theatres, open to the sky. Here were exhibited the fights of wild beasts and of men with beasts. (Compare 1 Corinthians 4:9 ; 1 Corinthians 9:24 1 Corinthians 9:25 ; 15:32 .)
Many Jews took up their residence in this city, and here the seeds of the gospel were sown immediately after Pentecost ( Acts 2:9 ; 6:9 ). At the close of his second missionary journey (about A.D. 51), when Paul was returning from Greece to Syria ( 18:18-21 ), he first visited this city. He remained, however, for only a short time, as he was hastening to keep the feast, probably of Pentecost, at Jerusalem; but he left Aquila and Priscilla behind him to carry on the work of spreading the gospel.
During his third missionary journey Paul reached Ephesus from the "upper coasts" ( Acts 19:1 ), i.e., from the inland parts of Asia Minor, and tarried here for about three years; and so successful and abundant were his labours that "all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks" ( 19:10 ). Probably during this period the seven churches of the Apocalypse were founded, not by Paul's personal labours, but by missionaries whom he may have sent out from Ephesus, and by the influence of converts returning to their homes.
On his return from his journey, Paul touched at Miletus, some 30 miles south of Ephesus ( Acts 20:15 ), and sending for the presbyters of Ephesus to meet him there, he delivered to them that touching farewell charge which is recorded in Acts 20:18-35 . Ephesus is not again mentioned till near the close of Paul's life, when he writes to Timothy exhorting him to "abide still at Ephesus" ( 1 Timothy 1:3 ).
Two of Paul's companions, Trophimus and Tychicus, were probably natives of Ephesus ( Acts 20:4 ; 21:29 ; 2 Tim 4:12 ). In his second epistle to Timothy, Paul speaks of Onesiphorus as having served him in many things at Ephesus ( 2 Timothy 1:18 ). He also "sent Tychicus to Ephesus" ( 4:12 ), probably to attend to the interests of the church there. Ephesus is twice mentioned in the Apocalypse ( 1:11 ; 2:1 ).
The apostle John, according to tradition, spent many years in Ephesus, where he died and was buried.
A part of the site of this once famous city is now occupied by a small Turkish village, Ayasaluk, which is regarded as a corruption of the two Greek words, hagios theologos; i.e., "the holy divine."
(permitted ), the capital of the Roman province of Asia, and an illustrious city in the district of Ionia, nearly opposite the island of Samos. Buildings. --Conspicuous at the head of the harbor of Ephesus was the great temple of Diana or Artemis, the tutelary divinity of the city. This building was raised on immense substructions, in consequence of the swampy nature of the ground. The earlier temple, which had been begun before the Persian war, was burnt down in the night when Alexander the Great was born; and another structure, raise by the enthusiastic co-operation of all the inhabitants of "Asia," had taken its place. The magnificence of this sanctuary was a proverb throughout the civilized world. In consequence of this devotion the city of Ephesus was called neokoros, ( Acts 19:35 ) or "warden" of Diana. Another consequence of the celebrity of Dianas worship at Ephesus was that a large manufactory grew up there of portable shrines, which strangers purchased, and devotees carried with them on journeys or set up in the houses. The theatre , into which the mob who had seized on Paul, ( Acts 19:29 ) rushed, was capable of holding 25,000 or 30,000 persons, and was the largest ever built by the Greeks. The stadium or circus, 685 feet long by 200 wide, where the Ephesians held their shows, is probably referred to by Paul as the place where he "fought with beasts at Ephesus." ( 1 Corinthians 15:32 ) Connection with Christianity --The Jews were established at Ephesus in considerable numbers. ( Acts 2:9 ; 6:9 ) It is here and here only that we find disciples of John the Baptist explicitly mentioned after the ascension of Christ. ( Acts 18:25 ; 19:3 ) The first seeds of Christian truth were possibly sown here immediately after the great Pentecost. ( Acts 2:1 ) ... St. Paul remained in the place more than two years, ( Acts 19:8 Acts 19:10 ; 20:31 ) during which he wrote the First Epistle to the Corinthians. At a later period Timothy was set over the disciples, as we learn from the two epistles addressed to him. Among St. Pauls other companions, two, Trophimus and Tychicus, were natives of Asia, ( Acts 20:4 ) and the latter was probably, ( 2 Timothy 4:12 ) the former certainly, ( Acts 21:29 ) a native of Ephesus. Present condition --The whole place is now utterly desolate, with the exception of the small Turkish village at Ayasaluk . The ruins are of vast extent.
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A city of the Roman province of Asia, near the mouth of the Cayster river, 3 miles from the western coast of Asia Minor, and opposite the island of Samos. With an artificial harbor accessible to the largest ships, and rivaling the harbor at Miletus, standing at the entrance of the valley which reaches far into the interior of Asia Minor, and connected by highways with the chief cities of the province, Ephesus was the most easily accessible city in Asia, both by land and sea. Its location, therefore, favored its religious, political and commercial development, and presented a most advantageous field for the missionary labors of Paul. The city stood upon the sloping sides and at the base of two hills, Prion and Coressus, commanding a beautiful view; its climate was exceptionally fine, and the soil of the valley was unusually fertile.
Tradition says that in early times near the place where the mother goddess of the earth was born, the Amazons built a city and a temple in which they might worship. This little city of the Amazons, bearing at different times the names of Samorna, Trachea, Ortygia and Ptelea, flourished until in the early Greek days it aroused the cupidity of Androclus, a prince of Athens. He captured it and made it a Greek city. Still another tradition says that Androclus was its founder. However, under Greek rule the Greek civilization gradually supplanted that of the Orientals, the Greek language was spoken in place of the Asiatic; and the Asiatic goddess of the temple assumed more or less the character of the Greek Artemis. Ephesus, therefore, and all that pertained to it, was a mixture of oriental and Greek Though the early history of the city is obscure, it seems that at different times it was in the hands of the Carians, the Leleges and Ionians; in the early historical period it was one of a league of twelve Ionfan cities. In 560 BC it came into the possession of the Lydians; 3 years later, in 557, it was taken by the Persians; and during the following years the Greeks and Persians were constantly disputing for its possession. Finally, Alexander the Great took it; and at his death it fell to Lysimachus, who gave it the name of Arsinoe, from his second wife. Upon the death of Attalus II (Philadelphus), king of Pergamos, it was bequeathed to the Roman Empire; and in 190, when the Roman province of Asia was formed, it became a part of it. Ephesus and Pergamos, the capital of Asia, were the two great rival cities of the province. Though Pergamos was the center of the Roman religion and of the government, Ephesus was the more accessible, the commercial center and the home of the native goddess Diana; and because of its wealth and situation it gradually became the chief city of the province. It is to the temple of Diana, however, that its great wealth and prominence are largely due. Like the city, it dates from the time of the Amazons, yet what the early temple was like we now have no means of knowing, and of its history we know little except that it was seven times destroyed by fire and rebuilt, each time on a scale larger and grander than before. The wealthy king Croesus supplied it with many of its stone columns, and the pilgrims from all the oriental world brought it of their wealth. In time the temple possessed valuable lands; it controlled the fishcries; its priests were the bankers of its enormous revenues. Because of its strength the people stored there their money for safe-keeping; and it became to the ancient world practically all that the Bank of England is to the modern world.
In 356 BC, on the very night when Alexander the Great was born, it was burned; and when he grew to manhood he offered to rebuild it at his own expense if his name might be inscribed upon its portals. This the priests of Ephesus were unwilling to permit, and they politely rejected his offer by saying that it was not fitting for one god to build a temple to another. The wealthy Ephesians themselves undertook its reconstruction, and 220 years passed before its final completion. Not only was the temple of Diana a place of worship, and a treasure-house, but it was also a museum in which the best statuary and most beautiful paintings were preserved. Among the paintings was one by the famous Apelles, a native of Ephesus, representing Alexander the Great hurling a thunderbolt. It was also a sanctuary for the criminal, a kind of city of refuge, for none might be arrested for any crime whatever when within a bowshot of its walls. There sprang up, therefore, about the temple a village in which the thieves and murderers and other criminals made their homes. Not only did the temple bring vast numbers of pilgrims to the city, as does the Kaaba at Mecca at the present time, but it employed hosts of people apart from the priests and priestesses; among them were the large number of artisans who manufactured images of the goddess Diana, or shrines to sell to the visiting strangers.
Such was Ephesus when Paul on his 2nd missionary journey in Ac (18:19-21) first visited the city, and when, on his 3rd journey (19:8-10; 20:31), he remained there for two years preaching in the synagogue (19:8,10), in the school of Tyrannus (19:9) and in private houses (20:20). Though Paul was probably not the first to bring Christianity to Ephesus, for Jews had long lived there (2:9; 6:9), he was the first to make progress against the worship of Diana. As the fame of his teachings was carried by the pilgrims to their distant homes, his influence extended to every part of Asia Minor. In time the pilgrims, with decreasing faith in Diana, came in fewer numbers; the sales of the shrines of the goddess fell off; Diana of the Ephesians was no longer great; a Christian church was rounded there and flourished, and one of its first leaders was the apostle John. Finally in 262 AD, when the temple of Diana was again burned, its influence had so far departed that it was never again rebuilt. Diana was dead. Ephesus became a Christian city, and in 341 AD a council of the Christian church was held there. The city itself soon lost its importance and decreased in population. The sculptured stones of its great buildings, which were no longer in use and were falling to ruins, were carried away to Italy, and especially to Constantinople for the great church of Saint Sophia. In 1308 the Turks took possession of the little that remained of the city, and deported or murdered its inhabitants. The Cayster river, overflowing its banks, gradually covered with its muddy deposit the spot where the temple of Diana had once stood, and at last its very site was forgotten.
The small village of Ayasaluk, 36 miles from Smyrna on the Aidin R. R., does not mark the site of the ancient city of Ephesus, yet it stands nearest to its ruins. The name Ayasaluk is the corruption of three Greek words meaning "the Holy Word of God." Passing beyond the village one comes to the ruins of the old aqueduct, the fallen city walls, the so-called church of John or the baths, the Turkish fort which is sometimes called Paul's prison, the huge theater which was the scene of the riot of Paul's time, but which now, with its marble torn away, presents but a hole in the side of the hill Prion. In 1863 Mr. J. T. Wood, for the British Museum, obtained permission from the Turkish government to search for the site of the lost temple of Diana. During the eleven years of his excavations at Ephesus, ,000 were spent, and few cities of antiquity have been more thoroughly explored. The city wall of Lysimachus was found to be 36,000 ft. in length, enclosing an area of 1,027 acres. It was 10 1/2 ft. thick, and strengthened by towers at intervals of 100 ft. The six gates which pierced the wall are now marked by mounds of rubbish. The sites and dimensions of the various public buildings, the streets, the harbor, and the foundations of many of the private houses were ascertained, and numerous inscriptions and sculptures and coins were discovered. Search, however, did not reveal the site of the temple until January 1, 1870, after six years of faithful work. Almost by accident it was then found in the valley outside the city walls, several feet below the present surface. Its foundation, which alone remained, enabled Mr. Wood to reconstruct the entire temple plan. The temple was built upon a foundation which was reached by a flight of ten steps. The building itself was 425 ft. long and 220 ft. wide; each of its 127 pillars which supported the roof of its colonnade was 60 ft. high; like the temples of Greece, its interior was open to the sky. For a further description of the temple, see Mr. Wood's excellent book, Discoveries at Ephesus.
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When shutting down under Win7 64-bit, if I leave a cd/dvd disc in the drive it briefly spins it for a second or two just before final shutdown. I don't recall this occurring with Vista and was wondering if this was just a setting issue. I have tried to find some information on the manufacturer's site (the drive is a lite-on DVDRW LH-20A1L with the latest firmware) with no luck. |
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I wouldn't worry about it, is there a dvd in the drive when it turns off?
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Yes. Having a disc in the drive will cause it to be accessed (and spun) during shutdown. When there is no disc in the drive, then it does not spin during shutdown. I'm not particularly worried about it since an obvious 'fix' would be just to take the game disc out prior to shutdown, but I was just curious as to why the system would spin it when the disc is present. I know it's not due to my antivirus which does have a setting to 'check CDs when logging off' as it's not activated (Avast Antivirus) so I thought it was a Win7 issue.
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>> Miuccia Prada is having a trousers moment. Today's Fall 2012 Miu Miu collection was chock-full of them, and earlier this month they dominated her collection for Prada as well. In fact, the designer is so into pants this season that she told WWD they were "the only thing exciting" to her currently.
She certainly has found some interesting ways to work them. The pants on offer at Miu Miu were jauntier and more playful than the ones on display at Prada and came in a jumble of shimmering jewel tones and supersized patterns. These were more mannish, too, cut wide down the knee and cropped at the ankle. Paired with matching '70s-style sportscoats and loudly patterned blouses, the look was chic in a nerdy-kitsch, leisure-suit way.
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GAMING NEWS38 Studios Website Comes Back Online With Strange MessagePosted on Thursday, April 4 @ 14:35:00 Eastern by Jonathan_Leack
Last year 38 Studios went down in smoldering hot flames after the not quite good enough sales of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. It was a complete mess that led to many members of its team not receiving pay and the state of Rhode Island liquidating the studio's assets. Needless to say the studio died a swift death... or so we thought. The former website for 38 Studios has been revived in a move that can only be explained as supernatural. Whoever brought it back up promptly posted the following message after gamers took notice:
Is it a prankster? Or is the studio back to recover its losses with a new idea? The amount of damage incurred from Kingdoms of Amalur was significant enough to make the latter an unlikely candidate. But we've seen crazier things happen in the gaming industry.
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E3 2009 is just one week away. With internet blogging and Twitter growing even larger - and game exec's mouths getting looser - it's easier than ever to predict what we'll be seeing in the headlines come the week of June 1.
If you read the internet on a regular basis then none of this will be news (or rumour and speculation) to you. But where there's smoke there's a PR person writing a press release. We'll update the list after E3 so see who wins; fact or fiction.
Kojima's new game
Old Hideo's been busy teasing his next game on the internet this month, and there's a lot of talk that it could (finally) turn out to be an updated version of Metal Gear Solid 4 for Xbox 360. Kojima's not heading just one game at the moment though, and increased speculation has spiralled from his discussions over working with a Western developer. Could we see two games from the MGS man in the next year?
XBLA Retro Explosion
Xbox Live Arcade's 2009 line-up is already off to a brilliant start with Monkey Island and Wolfenstein both having leaked onto the net. But we've heard that even more retro goodness is due to grace the service, with internet reports claiming that the original Perfect Dark - and perhaps even more Rare classics - are on the way. We're holding out for Killer Instinct like the rest of you. Until then keep your eyes on Microsoft's press conference for anything to do with this.
Crackdown 2
Speculation's been mounting that Microsoft could be plotting a follow-up to its rooftop-hopping cop game Crackdown. The chatter began when many of Crackdown's original developers left to form Microsoft-linked studio Ruffian games, and MS only fuelled speculation further with the release of a Premium NXE Crackdown theme this month. A new dashboard theme for a two year old game? Why on earth would they do that? Unless...
PSP Go!
The impending PSP redesign is perhaps the worst kept hardware secret yet. Reports citing the revision have been cropping up all year, but the most recent claims that 'PSP Go!' will be unveiled at E3 with 16GB of built-in flash memory, a new sliding screen and the removal of the UMD drive entirely. This sounds on the money to us, keep your eyes on Sony's E3 press conference. Update: This one's 100 confirmed - first pics here.
Nintendo's big guns
Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has gone on record in an interview with Forbes that the company's disappointing E3 2008 showing may have been "misunderstood" by hardcore gamers. This is a sure suggestion that we might see more swords and guns, and less drum kits and balance boards from Nintendo's 2009 showing. Both Mario and Zelda teams have been busily working for over two years - will we see new instalments? (PLEASE GOD YES)


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The one back in stock is a different item number fwiw, don't know if there's a difference but I'm curious.
Received mine today and very happy with the purchase, beautiful guitar. As another mentioned the small guard/plate was slightly scuffed/scratched but otherwise in seemingly perfect condition. Not sure if I complained if they'd send me one in better shape. Was hard to decide which color I wanted; went with the honeyburst but the black looks very nice as well. Thanks again for the deal Linux. |
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the people that got theres shipped ... did you get a tracking code ? or just an email saying "your order had been processed and will leave the warehouse in 1 to 2 business days or even sooner" i bought mine weds morning California time and still nothing... i also didnt get a call saying it was out of stock or an email to the same effect |
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Update: Okay, I figured out why it the pickguard plate looked so crappy and dull - there's a protective plastic over it. After I removed the plastic it looked a lot better but apparently there are still scratches which the plastic couldn't protect. Now the trim pieces around the pickups look dull compare to the plate and I can't seem to peel it off. It would be great if the trim pieces can look like the trim around the perimeter of the guitar. These pieces must have been through a lot before they get installed. Last edited by txp135; 11-19-2012 at 12:30 PM.. |
alright i was dreading calling WMS about my order thinking they had back ordered the guitar and if i called they would not fulfill the purchase since the 7000 is now under a different sku on the site. but i finally called them a few min ago and it SHIPPED on the 15th and they gave me my tracking number. Sucks that i couldnt get in 2 days after ordering but as long as its on it way. I will also inspect the pickguard... if its scratched up ill call up to see if they can send a replacement. |
I ordered a black one and received one in honey burst. Two area in the gig bag was cover with glue, took me about ten minutes to clean but not a big deal. As people mentioned, the pick guard is not in perfect condition but again this is not bad. Now my concern are those fine cracking lines all over both of the pickups. Don't know if I should just get the black one as I initially ordered?
received mine about 1 hour ago
beautiful my pick guard was also pretty messed up but it looks like i got that plastic on mine too. Anyone have any luck calling it in to get a replacement ? Also it DOES come with an amp cable ! just look inside your gig bag pockets. Not the best but its something to get you started. i havent fully inspected it but from a quick look it seems it great shape ! |
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Juicy tidbits of chocolate-dunked fruit arrive on the doorsteps of family and friends, done up in colorful bouquets and candy boxes by the skilled fruit arrangers at Edible Arrangements' more than 1,100 franchises worldwide. The company's in-house chocolatiers drizzle albion strawberries and daisy pineapples in a trio of chocolate flavors. Once properly chocolated, the workers organize the preservative-free sweets into lush arrangements that resemble flowers in bloom. Customers can choose to plop their bouquets in a variety of vessels, including vases, mugs, and sports- or holiday-themed containers that add a personal touch to the edible gifts. Alternatively, customers can opt to adorn gifts with the cheery, red lids of candy boxes, nestling 12 chocolate-dipped morsels inside to build anticipation and determine if loved ones have x-ray vision as they guess whether fruit will come dusted in shredded coconut or drizzled in white chocolate.
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The inspiration for this room came from the bedding that I happened upon while I was "just looking" in Pottery Barn Kids. We love the outdoors and the Hayley bedding was perfect. This room has such a warm and peaceful feeling. Perfect for our baby girl.
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AFGHANISTAN/SOUTH ASIA-UNSC Split of Taliban, Al-Qa'ida Shows Europe-US Difference
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Editorial: "Security Council Resolution and Hamid Karazis Disclosure" -
Wednesday June 22, 2011 10:31:32 GMT
After the adoption of two resolutions, international powers led by the
United States have said they view that Taliban and Al-Qaida have different
targets. In the words of western diplomats, Taliban are waging resistance
only in Afghanistan while Al-Qaida has an international agenda. The head
of UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee and the German ambassador has said
that the adoption of the resolutions is a clear and strong message that we
are supporting the Afghan government to end violence and advance the
process of reconciliation for peace in Afghanistan.
Soon after the adoption of the resolutions by the UNSC, Afghan President
Hamid Karzai addressing a press conference in Kabul disclosed that several
international powers including, the United States, are engaged in talks
with Taliban. Earlier, different diplomatic circles reported several times
that negotiations were underway between the Afghan government and Taliban.
However, it is for the first time that Afghan President has officially
confirmed talks with Taliban adding that the United States itself is
engaged in talks. After disclosure by the Afghan President, the US Embassy
has refused to confirm or deny talks with Taliban. However, Taliban
spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid has strongly denied talks with the United
States and European countries. Mujahid telephoned to the French news
agency, AFP, from an unknown place and denied the disclosure made by
Afghan President. He said that Taliban have in the past denied such
We do not know as to why Karzai has made this disclosure. Whether or nor
the United States or western countries are holding direct or indir ect
talks with Afghan Taliban, it has become clear that now the United States
has compelled to beg to Taliban for talks. A major hurdle in the way of
talks between United States and Taliban were the resolutions under which
it has declared Taliban and Al-Qaida as terrorists. Following adoption of
the resolutions by the UNSC, names of some wanted Taliban leaders would be
removed from the list as the resolution allows the Afghan government to
make changes in the list. However, they will be approved by the UNSC.
The split of Al-Qaida and Taliban in the list of terrorists by the UNSC
indicates difference over strategy between the United States and Europe
regarding Afghanistan war. After passage of the resolution (resolutions)
British Foreign Office Minister, Alistair Burt has said that with a view
to grasp the situation, US contacts with Taliban are in line with the
thinking of the international community and Afghan people as well as the
government. Commenting on reports o f contacts between the United States
and Taliban, he said that he had always supported reconciliation with
resistance elements in Afghanistan and their joining to the national
mainstream on the conditions of Afghanistan government. The conditions of
the Afghan government include, abandoning of violence, severing contacts
with terrorist organizations and acceptance of the constitution. The fresh
contacts, which have been confirmed by Afghan President Karzai is a step
towards the destination to which, the situation will at last lead.
It is known to all that establishment of peace does not depend on only
military success and training of Afghan army and police rather it will be
on a political settlement. The statement of an important official of
British Foreign Office about the United States' negotiations with Taliban
shows the fact that differences have developed between the United States
and Europe over Afghan war strategy.
Differences between the US political a nd military leadership with regards
to (Afghanistan) war have become clear. On the one hand, US President
Barack Obama has announced to begin US military withdrawal from July 2011.
The US military leadership holds the viewpoint that Taliban cannot be
brought to the negotiations table without crushing their resistance. The
time is passing and the Afghan war is ten years old. If the US military
with the help of 40 countries has not succeeded to crush Taliban's
resistance during the last ten years, as to how it will do so during the
next few months.
The United States through the UNSC resolution has allured Taliban to
weaken their resistance and divide the Mujahideen. The western diplomatic
circles raise the questions (question) as to what is the status of those
Taliban in the ranks of Taliban to whom the United States is holding
talks. The United States and international western powers through the
latest UNSC resolution have at least admitted that war going on in the nam
e of elimination of terrorism is based on falsehood and deception. A
question has also arisen about the legal and moral credibility of the UN
resolutions. The law changes when their expediencies change. They declare
terrorists to someone and remove someone from the list of terrorists on
their own sweet will.
The peace cannot come to the world when the international law will be made
on the basis of reposts of secret agency, the CIA without giving any
evidence. Ten years ago, the United States had resorted to brutal military
adventurism (in Afghanistan) by declaring Al-Qaida responsible for 9/11
and Taliban as their supporter. During these 10 years, hundreds of
thousands of Afghans were killed and lethal weapons on a large scale were
tested on poor Afghans. Chemical, nuclear and biological weapons were also
used in Afghanistan due to which disabled and ill children are being born
The legislation against terrorism had started even before 9/11. The United
St ates has forcibly imposed its laws on the entire world through the
United Nations. These laws are the worst case of trampling of human
rights. The United States continued to present Afghanistan and Taliban as
a threat to the world for ten years although the Afghans were fighting US
attack as they fought the Soviet Union. At that time, Mujahideen had come
to Afghanistan from the entire world. The United States under its
anti-humane agenda declared international impact of Afghan Mujahideen's
success over Soviet Union as terrorism. The United States had got
conducted inhuman and unjust legislation from the United Nations before
9/11 in the name of terrorism. Terrorism is a crime whose definition could
not be made till to-date. The war was the continuation of the new world
order whose, one aspect is globalization. However, today the US and
western pride has been trampled in the mountains of Afghanistan. Now the
logical outcome of the resolution is that Pakistan should also imple ment
the resolution adopted in the joint session of Parliament and separate it
with the US war on terrorism by declaring it as the source of fanning of
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It's a few blasts from the past with this week's new DVD releases.
"Veronica Mars": The film picks up nine years after Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) left Neptune. She's on the fast track to a job with a prestigious New York law firm. That's when she is called home to help her old high school friend, Logan Echolls (Jason Dohring), who is the prime suspect in the murder of his pop star girlfriend.
Rob Thomas creates a film that will draw in those who never saw the series. For the newbies, he provides the right amount of exposition to explain who all of the characters are — without making the production feel slow to all of the loyal fans. Because he finds that balance, the film is both a loving gift for those who adore the series and a fun and entertaining murder mystery for those who don't know Veronica Mars from Bruno Mars.
Author Thomas Wolfe professed you can't go home again. "Veronica Mars" proves him wrong. This trip back to her old mystery-solving stomping ground is pleasantly entertaining for the uniformed and a perfect thank you to all of the loyal fans.
"The Rodgers & Hammerstein Blu-ray Collection": The songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II created some of the most iconic musicals of the 20th century. This collection features six of the 15-time Academy Award-winning movie musicals by the team.
The set features digital restorations of "The King and I," "Carousel," "Oklahoma!", "State Fair," "The Sound of Music" and "South Pacific."
Bonus materials include a sing-a-long version of "The King and I" and more than an hour of behind-the-scenes features for "Oklahoma!".
"Blazing Saddles": The 40th-anniversary edition of the comedy is being released on Blu-ray. In any form, this is a must own for anyone who loves film comedy. The film, starring Gene Wilder and Cleavon Little, from director/writer Mel Brooks, is considered one of the top film comedies of all time.
Included in the special edition release is the featurette "Blaze of Glory: Mel Brooks' Wild, Wild West" in which Brooks reflects on his own movie-making chutzpah and the film's cultural impact on audiences of all generations. It also includes 10 art cards with quotes and images from the film plus a cast reunion documentary and "Black Bart," the 1975 television pilot inspired by the movie.
Also new on DVD:
"Making the Rules": Robin Thicke makes his feature film debut.
"The Terminal": The Tom Hanks film on Blu-ray.
"I Love Lucy — Ultimate Season One": New Blu-ray includes the first episodes of the Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz series.
"Revenge of the Nerds": Nerds are back to mark the 20th anniversary of the film's release.
"Agatha Christie's Poirot, Series 12": David Suchet plays Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.
"The Andy Griffith Show": Includes restored versions of the 32 episodes in the first season.
"Little House On The Prairie — Season Two": Blu-ray includes 22 fully remastered episodes.
"The Honeymooners: Classic 39": Blu-ray collection contains full-length episodes of the classic TV series.
"Norma Rae": Film that earned Sally Field an Oscar is being released to mark the 35th anniversary.
"Separate But Equal": Sidney Poitier stars in the film about events leading up to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling.
"Transformers Energon: The Complete Series": Optimus Prime and his team search for Energon.


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Billy, Very nice holster! Good Job! 03
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Thank you..
Hey ive been thinking about making holsters...how do you get it to take the exact shape of the gun? Like in yours you can see the detail of the of the cylinder and what not (obviously I haven't done much research)
Oh by the way...that looks KILLER! I like the light stitching on the darker leather.
Case your leather. Wet it and put it in a ziplock bag for maybe 15 to 20 min. And then it will mold to what ever you wish I also cover the weapon with plastic wrap.
What do you mean by case it
Soak it in water and seal it in a bag for 15 to 20 min.to allow the water to fully penetrate the leather then you can work it. soak it in the water until the bubbles stop take it out and then seal it.
That is known as casing.
If I can help you with anything else just let me know.