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Brief Report: Eye-Movement Patterns During an Embedded Figures Test in Children with ASD
- Brandon Keehn,
- Laurie A. Brenner,
- Aurora I. Ramos,
- Alan J. Lincoln,
- Sandra P. Marshall,
- Ralph-Axel Müller
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The present study examined fixation frequency and duration during an Embedded Figures Test (EFT) in an effort to better understand the attentional and perceptual processes by which individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) achieve accelerated EFT performance. In particular, we aimed to elucidate differences in the patterns of eye-movement in ASD and typically developing (TD) children, thus providing evidence relevant to the competing theories of weak central coherence (WCC) and enhanced perceptual functioning. Consistent with prior EFT studies, we found accelerated response time (RT) in children with ASD. No group differences were seen for fixation frequency, but the ASD group made significantly shorter fixations compared to the TD group. Eye-movement results indicate that RT advantage in ASD is related to both WCC and enhanced perceptual functioning.
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- Title
- Brief Report: Eye-Movement Patterns During an Embedded Figures Test in Children with ASD
- Journal
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Volume 39, Issue 2 , pp 383-387
- Cover Date
- 2009-02-01
- 10.1007/s10803-008-0608-0
- Print ISSN
- 0162-3257
- Online ISSN
- 1573-3432
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Autism
- Reaction time
- Visual attention
- Visual perception
- Eye movement
- Eye fixation
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Brandon Keehn (1) (2)
- Laurie A. Brenner (2) (3)
- Aurora I. Ramos (2)
- Alan J. Lincoln (4)
- Sandra P. Marshall (5)
- Ralph-Axel Müller (2) (6)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Joint Doctoral Program in Language and Communicative Disorders, San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
- 2. Brain Development Imaging Laboratory, Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, MC1863, 6363 Alvarado Ct., #225 E, San Diego, CA, 92120, USA
- 3. University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
- 4. Developmental Neuropsychology Laboratory, Alliant International University, San Diego, CA, 92131, USA
- 5. Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 92120, USA
- 6. Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 92120, USA


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By Catholic Online
12/3/2012 (2 years ago)
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
We have a problem in the developed world that we have never experienced before. You might call it a "post-Christian mentality". Many of the atheists, agnostics and nonbelievers are former Christians. They say the second largest religious affiliation in America is "lapsed Catholics!"
By Catholic Online
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12/3/2012 (2 years ago)
Published in U.S.
Keywords: Standing on My Head, Fr Dwight Longenecker, Catholicism Pure and Simple, catechetics, new evangelization, conversion, testimony,
GREENVILLE, SC (Catholic Online) - In addition to running a parish, Fr Dwight Longenecker is an author, blogger and broadcaster. Catholic Online caught up with him for a quick interview about his latest book and his thoughts on the New Evangelization. CO: Fr Dwight, you were brought up as an Evangelical Christian. What eventually brought you into the Catholic faith? DL: I first moved to the Anglican Church and served as a priest in the Church of England for ten years. It was the question of authority which brought me into the Catholic Church. When faced with the difficult questions of the modern age, the Catholic Church spoke with an authority that was both ancient and modern--an authority that was rooted in the ages, but relevant for today. CO: Evangelicals are known for being zealous to spread the gospel. How well do you think the Catholic Church does in evangelizing? DL: It's easy for Catholics to be somewhat intimidated by the Evangelical Protestants when it comes to Evangelization. But I think we underestimate the powerful witness of Catholics in the world today. We hear so much about bad priests and hypocritical Catholics, but there are wonderful, radiant examples of saints active in the world today, and it is these shining Catholic examples who are the best evangelists. CO: What do you think are the greatest difficulties in sharing the gospel today? DL: We have a problem in the developed world that we have never experienced before. You might call it a "post-Christian mentality". Many of the atheists, agnostics and nonbelievers are former Christians. They say the second largest religious affiliation in America is "lapsed Catholics!" This means that we are trying to reach people who already know something about the Christian faith but, for a whole range of complicated reasons, have rejected it. They are harder to reach because they believe they know it all already. CO: So how do we reach them? DL: Good question! Most often those who have rejected the Catholic faith or God are rejecting a false understanding of God or the Catholic faith. They have been taught badly, or they have only ever known a bad example from those who professed the faith, or they have been taught a form of the Christian faith which is faulty, stupid or incomplete. In a way, if they have rejected a false version of the Christian faith we can't blame them. In fact, they are right to reject it. CO: But how do they find an authentic expression of the faith? DL: I think there are several good ways of getting through. First of all, we need good catechetical materials that are up to date in both style and method of communication. Fr Barron's Word on Fire video work is fantastic, and there are an increasing number of Catholics working hard in the new media to get the message across. I'm thinking of Tom Peterson's video work with Catholics Come Home, Grassroots Films and a whole range of blogs, websites, e-newsletters, podcasts and more. CO: You've been pretty busy in this area haven't you? DL: I guess so. My blog, Standing on My Head was recently voted one of the top religious blogs in the country, and I'm busy on Twitter and Facebook trying to spread the gospel. I've also started a new weekly e-newsletter on practical Catholicism called FaithWorks. CO: Do you think all these media messages really get through? Are people converted by them? DL: You have to remember that people are on a continuum of beliefs from committed Catholics right through to ardent atheists. Conversion is rarely the sudden dramatic moment when a great sinner turns to God. Instead it is more often a gradual drawing closer to the truth. Every time we declare the truth a little bit more light is shed in our darkened world, and someone somewhere is helped. CO: Have you had people say that they were converted by your writings? DL: Of course! Yes! People have written from all over the world thanking me for my writings and a good number of them have said that my work has helped to bring them back to the church or to convert to Catholicism or to consider God again. CO: What is your latest project? DL: Some years ago, when I lived in England, the Catholic Truth Society asked me to write a series of booklets for primary evangelization. These brief was to write in simple, straightforward language for people who were considering Christianity for the first time. This project was called Christianity Pure and Simple. CO: Did it work? DL: I think so. The books sold out, so I suppose that's good going! Now I've put the books together into a single volume and re-written parts of the text for an American readership. The result is Catholicism Pure and Simple. CO: Who is this book for? DL: I would love this book to become a basic textbook for confirmation and RCIA classes. The book begins with arguments for God and goes on to explain his plan of redemption for the world. It explains the basic Catholic doctrines then goes on to discuss the church, sacraments and the life of prayer and service. CO: You said confirmation classes. Is this really simple enough for eighth graders? If so, isn't it too simple for adults? DL: I've had both groups try the book and say that it works just fine. This is assuming that the confirmation candidates are using the book as part of classroom discussions. But the book is not just an RCIA textbook. It also serves as a good refresher course in the Catholic faith for all those lapsed Catholics I spoke about who need to return to the faith. CO: Do you think people are converted just through books and videos and blogs and all these words you produce? DL: The words are only part of the picture, and probably only a minor part. People are really convinced about the Catholic faith when they see it in action. In other words, if you want people to be converted look like you're converted yourself! Live the faith with joy and trust and open hearted service to others. That's what draws people to Christ--by them seeing Christ alive in us. CO: You're clearly very busy! What do you do for relaxation? DL: I have a motorcycle, and I live in near the mountains of North Carolina, so on a beautiful day in the Fall you'll find me tooling along the mountain roads soaking up the beauty of God's creation. I also just like to find time to spend with my family and friends.-----Visit Fr Longenecker's website at www.dwightlongenecker.com. There you can learn more about Catholicism Pure and Simple, link to his blog and sign up for his newsletter.
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I know many, like me that is annoyed that you are FORCED to have a PIN/pattern/password lock when you use secure credentials to manage your VPN connections, and saved passwords for websites and such.
Here is the solution. It requires you to buy a specific app on market, the app is not mine, and is rather expensive, but the app is very useful for other purposes too so its really worth the money.
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Initalize data storage. Set the pin to 0000
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Now go to Tasker, and set up this:
Tasks -> (+) -> name: "boot"
Add Task: Task->Wait. Set Delay to 30 seconds
Add Task: Plugins->Secure Settings. Edit. Then set Password/PIN to ENABLED, pick the radio button "Pin Code", enter the PIN 0000 in both boxes.
Add Task: Task->Wait. Set Delay to 5 seconds
Add Task: Plugins->Secure Settings. Edit. Then set Password/PIN to DISABLED.
Save the task.
Now go to Profiles, name the profile "boot", select Events->System->Device boot.
Pick the task "boot".
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Reboot your phone
NOTE: The device needs about 1-2 minutes to decrypt your saved credentials at boot, during this time, attempting to access VPN settings or saved password will render a password dialog. Just cancel the dialog and wait a little bit more.
The reason you need to set a PIN to 0000 before clearing it, is so Secure Settings can save your current PIN in memory, else it wont decrypt secure storage. It takes some seconds to commit the PIN set, why you need to wait 5 seconds before clearing the PIN. When you clear the PIN after this, Secure Settings will also decrypt your Secure Storage.
The reason of waiting 30 seconds at boot is because Android is extremely busy at startup, so task executing the first 30 seconds isnt reliable, so you need to wait a little before doing anything.
Enjoy your PIN-free, Pattern free, Password free lockscreen on your VPN enabled device with saved website passwords.
(NOTE to android developers: I Really hope you do NOT do anything to this. If the user want to have unsecured credentials storage, let them have. The setup here is pretty complicated so its nothing you do at mistake and then think your phone is protected. Its not a loophole either because you need to know the current PIN/Password to set up this)
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The Malik Report
Update After Detroit's Morning Skate
by Paul on 01/24/14 at 01:07 PM ET
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Chuck Pleiness of Red Wings Front after the morning skate today,
"He's playing tonight so that's good for us, good to have him back," Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "We just have to keep him healthy."
Alfredsson has missed the last six games with lower-back inflammation.
"It feels great I mean it's always frustrating to be out and now be able to skate like I have and have no issues it feels great actually," Alfredsson said after practice. "You work yourself in, definitely keep it simple and short shifts to get into it. You can skate as much as you want in practice but it's a different pace in game, more physical as well so trying not to get caught out there too long is definitely going to help."...
"He's a smart player, knows how to play," Babcock said. "Helmer's line struggled last game, so this gives him a chance."
Alfredsson replaces Todd Bertuzzi in the lineup.
"Why don't we just talk about the guys that are playing," Babcock said when asked what he needs to see more out of Bertuzzi.
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Detroit's Friday Morning Skate
by Paul on 01/24/14 at 11:27 AM ET
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Recapping the tweets of Khan and Pleiness.
Howard on the ice in full geat, working with Bedard, Andersson on the ice after 8 days and Weiss is skating too.
Alfredsson wearing a red jersey, may be playing tonight.
added 10:31am, Khan says...
Howard is facing shots, which obviously is a good sign since he said on Tuesday his knee would be re-assessed in a week.
added 10:41am, More Khan,
Based on how they're skating it looks like Alfredsson is back tonight, on line with Helm and Cleary.
Other lines at the skate: Nyquist-Zetterberg-Abdelkader, Tatar-Sheahan-Jurco, Miller-Glendening-Eaves.
Based on how they're skating it looks like Bertuzzi might be scratched. Datsyuk and Franzen are skating but not ready to play.
added 11:05am, MSM report Kindl still skating, looks to be out again.
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Coach Babcock After Optional Skate Today
by Paul on 01/23/14 at 03:23 PM ET
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from Chuck Pleiness of Red Wings Front,
Today was a very optional skate with just a handful of guys taking part.
"We play every second day obviously and so we talked about this quite a few games ago, this is how we're going to handle ourselves right through until we have a day off coming up," Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "Just make sure everyone's ready to go. I didn't come in here and evaluate yet. If you're 23 and under and you weren't on the ice I probably said something but the bottom line is we've got to be ready to play tomorrow."///
Of the injured players, Daniel Alfredsson, Johan Franzen and Pavel Datsyuk took part in the practice.
Babcock won't know if any of them will be ready to play Friday, but it appears highly unlikely.
"I don't know he hasn't done any negotiating with me," Babcock said when asked about Alfredsson's status. "I haven't heard anything about it so we'll see.
"We'll talk to tomorrow after we skate," Babcock continued. "It's like anything, once you skate and you come back the next day sometimes that's a little bit different so there's no sense me making decisions I don't need to make."
more on the Wings...
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Wings Have An Optional Skate, 3 Big Names On The Ice
by Paul on 01/23/14 at 01:07 PM ET
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Montreal beat writer Marc Antoine Godin for La Presse tweeted (translated).
Optional training of the Red Wings this afternoon. The injured Daniel Alfredsson, Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen are on the ice.
added 12:59pm, Chuck Pleiness tweets,
Alfredsson says he's going to talk to trainers and coaches if he's ready for Friday. Says feels good after a few hard skates.
added 1:09pm, Beat writers report Gustavsson will start again tomorrow night.
added 1:26pm, via Pleiness,
Franzen said today is the first day he hasn't felt foggy since suffering a concussion. Seems very encouraged.
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Red Wings' Darren Helm not healthy enough to be feted for perseverance and dedication to hockey?
by George Malik on 01/23/14 at 04:27 AM ET
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Between having been in attendance for Darren Helm's uncomfortable exchanges with the media last summer and fall, addressing his inability to train during the offseason when he wasn't squirming, and having heard so many NHL'ers insist that offseason training is the fitness foundation that helps them avoid injuries...
I've kind of assumed that Helm was going to bounce from minor injury to minor injury this season, and that Red Wings fans will see the "real Darren Helm" on a much more regular basis next season.
Helm was a difference-maker in the positive sense over the course of the Red Wings' 5-4 shootout win over Chicago despite finishing at -3 on the evening, and the Hockey News's Rory Boylen believes that Helm might have been a Masterton Trophy candidate if his "perseverance and dedication to hockey" wasn't being rewarded with an injury-plagued return to action:
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Evening Line, TMR version: 'They're smart, they hold you'
by George Malik on 01/23/14 at 12:34 AM ET
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Did my best to offer a quick take regarding the rest of the Red Wings' 5-4 shootout win.
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Red Wings-Blackhawks quick take: bedrock win or more from a shaky foundation?
by George Malik on 01/23/14 at 12:08 AM ET
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I'm not sure words are adequate to describe how much the Red Wings' 5-4 shootout win over the Chicago Blackhawks means to the team, to their playoff hopes, to the players' confidence and especially to the seppuku-inclined fan base.
I'm not sure if it will mean much if the Wings don't build upon this game by defeating the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, and the Habs got smacked 5-1 by Pittsburgh.
This game had all the thrills, chills and especially self-inflicted spills of a classic Red Wings-Blackhawks afair (please see the Cleary-Helm-Bertuzzi line ending up at -3 and Smith having an assist on the 2-1 goal and an assist on the Hawks' game-tying goal, and the Wings' 24-and-44 faceoff record for that matter), it had the "dirty" plays and dives and truculence of a playoff affair...
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'Rivalry night?'
by George Malik on 01/22/14 at 07:01 PM ET
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The Red Wings' coach speaks the truth regarding tonight's "Rivalry Night" game between the Wings and Blackhawks (on NBCSN and TSN2 at 8 PM EST), as noted by 97.1 the Ticket's Ashley Dunkak:
The Red Wings, who have been battered with injuries, are 21-18-10 with 52 points in the standings. The Blackhawks are 32-8-11 with 75 points.
"I don't think we're holding up our end of the bargain," Detroit coach Mike Babcock said. "Rivalry is when two teams really get after one another. I thought we did last year in the playoffs. We haven't been a good enough team this year to consider this a rivalry-type game, and yet the past is what the past is. We've had a good run with them.
"We used to be where they are," Babcock reflected, "and now they're where we were."
Instead, as both Jimmy Howard and Babcock told Fox Sports Detroit's Dana Wakiji after Tuesday's practice, the Wings are looking up at their immediate rivals--the other teams battling for a "wild card" spot in the Eastern Conference standings:
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St. James: Red Wings' trade plans depend on team's record over next 10 games
by George Malik on 01/22/14 at 06:53 PM ET
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The Red Wings' "out of the playoff mix" status in terms of their spot in the Eastern Conference Standings yielded what the Free Press's Helene St. James reports was a twist in the subject matter discussed at the Wings' mid-season organizational powwow.
Instead of discussing draft prospects, St. James reports that the front office--Ken Holland, Ryan Martin, Kris Draper, Mark Howe's pro scouts, Tyler Wright's amateur scouts, the team's prospect and goalie mentors and font-of-knowledge Jimmy Devellano--both prepared for a possible non-playoff draft outlook (which would involve qualifying for the NHL's draft lottery) and attempted to assess which players might help the cause of a roster so beset by injuries that one must look back to October to see what a "fully healthy" (or nearly so) Red Wings team was capable of producing in terms of points and wins.
Holland told St. James that the Wings may or may not "buy" at the deadline...
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Datsyuk Has "Lots" To Think About His Game
by Paul on 01/22/14 at 01:24 PM ET
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Chuck Pleiness of Red Wings Front with a post-skate update on Datsyuk,
Pavel Datsyuk appears to be getting closer to returning from his lower-body injury.
"Good," Datsyuk said when asked how he felt. "I can skate now. It's much better. We'll see what happens tomorrow. (It's) not walking up, it's when I skate. I feel better every day. (I) can't say anything more.
"It's much better now," Datsyuk continued. "(I'm) looking forward to skate tomorrow and it's day-by-day. (I've had) too many injures this season, maybe it's my age. I also have lots to think about my game."
more including Ericsson excited to return to tonight.
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WILLEMSTAD, Curacao Headstones are pockmarked, their inscriptions faded. Stone slabs that have covered tombs for centuries are crumbling. White marble has turned grey, likely from the acrid smoke that spews from a nearby oil refinery.
One of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the Western Hemisphere, Beth Haim on the island of Curacao, is slowly fading in the Caribbean sun.
Beth Haim was established in the 17th century and is considered an important landmark even on an island so rich in history that its downtown has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sparsely populated island of nearly 150,000 people just north of Venezuela is known mostly as a diving destination or for its namesake blue liqueur made from citrus fruit.
With its lavish monuments and multilingual epitaphs, Curacaos cemetery helps tell the little-known history of Jews in the Caribbean who fled Spain and Portugal to escape the Inquisition aimed at ridding the Christian nations of Jews, Muslims and others people deemed heretics. Many of the exiles first found refuge in the Netherlands, with their descendants later settling in this former Dutch colony, now a highly diverse society and semi-autonomous part of the Netherlands.
But the landmark is in danger. The steady erosion, likely intensified by the proximity of the antiquated refinery, is considered unstoppable, said Rene Maduro, president of the Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, which owns and maintains the cemetery.
Believe me, I wish there was something we could do to protect the cemetery, said Maduro, whose family came to Curacao in the 1600s and has 75 to 100 ancestors buried in Beth Haim. It is beyond the point of repair.
The Curacao cemetery is among several at-risk burial sites that preserve the cultural, ethnic, biographical and religious history of Jews in the Caribbean, said Rachel Frankel, a New York architect who has studied and documented historic Jewish sites throughout the Americas, including burial grounds in Jamaica and Suriname.
The Curacao congregation is considering preserving the cemetery electronically by setting up a website with records and photos, Maduro said. The plan for a digital memorial is in development, but a lower-tech effort has put reproductions of 10 of the most ornate headstones on display at the Jewish Historical Museum in the capital of Willemstad.
Besides being sacred sites, Frankel said, the cemeteries help document the Caribbean migration of Sephardic Jews whose forefathers fled or were expelled from the Iberian Peninsula during the Inquisition, and Ashkenazic Jews who later left central and eastern Europe to seek their fortunes in the New World. Along with Curacao and Jamaica, large populations of Jews once were found on the smaller Dutch island of St. Eustatius, as well as in St. Thomas and Barbados.
On some islands, colonial Jews numbered in the hundreds, and other locations in the thousands, said Frankel. By the mid-20th century, most of the congregations had declined, but the cemeteries that in some cases had accepted burials for more than two centuries remained.
The Jewish community in Curacao dates back to the 1650s with the arrival of Sephardic Jews from Amsterdam who previously had fled Spain and Portugal. At its peak in the late 1700s, the Jewish community on the island numbered about 2,000.
They established the Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, which is billed as the oldest continually operating synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, as well as Beth Haim cemetery. The synagogue today has about 350 members, of which only about 200 actually live on Curacao. An orthodox synagogue in another part of Willemstad has a membership of about 60 families.
The cemetery occupies what was once plantation land on about 10 acres on the outskirts of Willemstad. The oldest confirmed inscription is from 1668 on a stone made of potters clay, according to records maintained by the synagogue. Congregation members have determined more than 5,000 people are buried there, but only a third of the inscriptions are legible in a mix of languages that includes Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and Hebrew.
Also vanishing are some of the engravings known as sepulchral illustrations, some of which are considered artworks.
Ivan Becher, president of the Shaarek Tsedek synagogue in Willemstad, said his grandfather was among the last to be buried in Beth Haim nearly 60 years ago.
My grandfathers grave is pretty well-kept, but with the rest of the graves, there is a lot of erosion, he said. Its too bad.
Experts who have studied the headstones say the deterioration is caused by a combination of factors, including wind, salt air and humidity, said Michael A. Newton, an architect who works with the Curacao Monuments Foundation, a preservation group.
Many on the island also blame the oil refinery that towers over the cemetery and on many days spews sooty clouds that burn the eyes of visitors to Beth Haim as well as those of residents in the poor neighborhoods of the area. A spokesman for the refinery, which is owned by the Curacao government and operated under contract by Venezuelas state-owned oil company, did not return calls seeking comment.
The refinerys operators occasionally have helped with the cemeterys maintenance, which otherwise has cost the congregation many, many thousands of dollars over the years, Maduro said.
Congregation members have consulted with experts from the Netherlands and the United States on possible solutions to halt erosion, but the options were too expensive and considered long-shots at best.
Jewish law forbids disturbing remains, so moving the cemetery to another part of Curacao that would be less threatened by refinery smoke is out of the question, Maduro said.
Frankel said that preservation also has proven to be difficult for other historic cemeteries in the Caribbean that no longer receive burials and have dwindling populations of Jewish heirs to care for them.
In places where pollutants are not a problem, there are other challenges, she said. Vegetation grows fast and furious in the subtropical climate. Goat herds, which exist even in urban centers, make their way through open cemetery gates. And as Caribbean cities become more densely populated, cemeteries sometimes become garbage dumps where public sanitation is lacking.
But appreciation of the cemeteries as historic sites has grown over the past two decades, Frankel said, with local governments, academics and congregants working together to document, study and preserve them while also making them accessible to the public.
The Curacao cemetery occasionally is visited by tourists from the cruise ships stopping at downtown Willemstad.
Maduro hopes future visitors also will be able to view the cemetery virtually, on the hoped-for website. Not that we can preserve it, but we are trying to make it easier for people to know whats there and who is buried there, he said.
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CORRECTS TO SAY CEMETERY WAS ESTABLISHED IN THE 1650s, NOT 1950s - In this Nov. 12, 2012 photo, a crumbling tomb stands in the Beth Haim cemetery in Blenheim on the outskirts of Willemstad, Curacao. Beth Haim, believed to be one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the Western Hemisphere, established in the 1650s and considered an important landmark on an island where the historic downtown has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is slowly fading in the Caribbean sun. Headstones are pockmarked with their inscriptions faded, stone slabs that have covered tombs in some cases for hundreds of years are crumbling into the soil, marble that was once white is now grey, likely from the acrid smoke that spews from the oil refinery that looms nearby. (AP Photo/Karen Attiah)×
A headstone stands in the Beth Haim cemetery where many are pockmarked and their inscriptions faded. The cemetery helps tell the story of Jews in the Caribbean who fled Sapin and Portugal to escape the Inquisition aimed at ridding Christian nations of Jews, Muslims and others deemed heretics.×
Tombs in the Beth Haim cemetery are seen with the Isla oil refinery in the background on Curacao. Beth Haim, believed to be one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the Western Hemisphere, was established in the 1650s.×
A portion of the Beth Haim cemetery, backdropped by the Isla oil refinery, is seen in Blenheim, on the outskirts of Willemstad, Curacao. Beth Haim, believed to be one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the Western Hemisphere, established in the 1650s and considered an important landmark on an island where the historic downtown has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is slowly fading in the Caribbean sun. Headstones are pockmarked with their inscriptions faded, stone slabs that have covered tombs in some cases for hundreds of years are crumbling into the soil, marble that was once white is now grey, likely from the acrid smoke that spews from the oil refinery that looms nearby. (AP Photo/Karen Attiah)×
Beth Haim cemetery, an important landmark on an island where the historic downtown has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is slowly fading in the Caribbean sun.×
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I purchased two of these nightstands about a year ago. Like others, I was hesitant about ordering a piece of furniture online, but I couldn't find what I liked locally so I went ahead and made the purchase after much thought. They arrived in absolutely perfect condition with no dents or scratches. The UPS (or FedEx) driver delivered them to my front porch where I removed them from the boxes. I was so excited that I couldn't wait for my husband to come home so I proceeded to carry them into the house and up a flight of stairs to the bedroom. They are kind of heavy but I managed. As to their quality, I rate them "excellent". The finish matches our four- poster bed and other dressers and they complete the look of a very classic bedroom.Read More
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I can't believe I actually purchased furniture on-line. I love these nightstands! I read the reviews over and over, it took me a couple of months to finally order them, and they were right on. The nightstands are well built, heavy and the color was matches my bed perfectly. I was nervous when one of the boxes was damaged but they were so well packed that there was not a scratch on the furniture. The legs were so easy to attach. We had them assembled and in use in about 30 minutes from delivery. I have purchased from Overstock before and always satisfied with whatever I bought but this has me over the top. I recommend Overstock to everyone.Read More
Quality nightstand.
We ordered two and one was damaged in transit. Overstock took care of the problem immediately and sent out a replacement. This is a quality piece of furniture. I love the way the drawers pull out smoothly. The hidden drawer is a nice feature.Read More
Beautiful and well made
We bought two of these and love them. They are beautiful and very well made. The drawers slide smoothly and all the way out so you have access to the full drawer. The bottom drawer is extra deep (the bottom two drawer handles look like 2 drawers but it's 1) which was a nice surprise. Delivered quickly and well packaged. My only complaint is that for one of them, the movement in shipping meant that all of the hardware had shifted around and got behind one of the drawers so we had to remove a drawer to get to it. This only happened on one of them. Otherwise, exactly what we were looking for and just perfect.Read More
I received this nightstand super quick. It is very nice....weighs a ton so must be good wood. It was easy to assemble, just screw on the legs. It is tall which I was hoping for as I have a tall bed. The height is perfect for my needs.Read More
These Caspian 4-drawer nightstands are great.
I love these night stands. They match my existing bedroom furniture nicely. We were looking for a "tall" night stand to match the height of a new bed and these are perfect. Love them! The best part is they came fully assembled, except for the feet. There was one small crack in the foot of one of the stands, which does not show when the stands are upright.Read More
Good Looking-Average Finish
It was time to replace our nightstands we've had for 20 years. After reading the reviews I was excited to order these good looking nightstands that had the height that we needed. Ordering and delivery all went smoothly. I like the nightstands but the quality is definitely less than our previous nightstands. The drawer sides are thin plywood and the finish was disappointing. You would not want to polish these or the finish will be ruined. Dry dusting will be the best way to take care of them. Although I like the look, I do not think we will get 20 years out of these. Average quality but probably to be expected for the price....but they do have style.Read More
These, I ordered two, arrived and I couldn't wait to open the box! I was not disappointed! This is a heavy piece of furniture - well made. The finish is beautiful. The top drawer is lined. The bottom two drawer knobs opens a deep drawer. The drawers slide effortlessly. You do need to attach the feet - but I did it myself - easy. You won't be dissatisfied with this purchase.Read More
Questions & Answers
we needed a second nightstand
Matching table to bedroom set ordered
Gift for our Daughter and Son-in-Law on their 25th Wedding Anniversary from Lisa's sisters.
It is currently out of stock and I would like to order the 5 piece bedroom set but not if I cannot order an additional nightstand. Will it be available in the future or not?
Hello Lizop, items are restocked as they become available; however we cannot guarantee an item will be restocked. Thank you for shopping with us.
Is this night stand really 30in W x 30 in H? this seems very wide for a night stand.
Hello membrace, Yes this is 30 inches wide. Thank you for shopping with us!
I saw on a review for this product that the bottom two handles are for one drawer? (Meaning 3 drawers?) Please confirm or explain if there are definately 4 separate drawers, 3 with handles and the one built in to the design.
3 drawers total- 1 hidden, 1 medium deep and 1 deep (2 handles). Love it- great quality and top hidden drawer is lined
where is this this product made?
Viet Nam
Where is the 4rth drawer? Three of them seem most obvious.
It is right above the obvious drawer at the top, it is built-in to the design of the night stand.
are the drawers dovetailed?
The drawer construction is French dovetailing on the front and English dovetailing on the back.
How much does this weigh?
The shipping weight is 90 pounds, so the actual weight will be slightly less.
is assembly required
The only assembly is to turn the handles around. This item is shipped with the handles installed inside the drawers.
Shopping Guides
Top 5 Items to Store in a Nightstand
Keeping necessary items close to you on your nightstand is reassuring and convenient. When you need something, all you have to do is reach for the drawer in your bedside nightstand and voila! You have it in your hand without ever having to leave your warm bed. Nothing is more frustrating than having to frequently get out of bed to retrieve items after you've lain down for some rest. Make sure bedtime stays bedtime by keeping your bedside nightstand properly stocked with your must-have items. Take a look below to learn the top five items to store in a nightstand.
How to Use a Nightstand
Handy and fashionable nightstands are practical as well as decorative. You can easily create a theme for your whole room around this useful piece of furniture. Use the nightstand as a decorative piece in addition to its sensible function as furniture. Nightstands are typically used for holding lamps and clocks, but you can also add other items to your bedside tables. Keep reading for more hints and tips on how to use a nightstand to its fullest capacity.
Nightstand Buying Guide
To create a balanced atmosphere in your bedroom, finding the right nightstand is essential. A nightstand is an end table for the bedroom. In almost every case, it stands beside your bed as a useful space for storing and displaying the things any good end table might: a table lamp, an alarm clock, a book or magazine, a pair of glasses, a small plant, a drinking glass, a framed picture. All night stands are built with your basic bedside requirements in mind, but there are important distinctions in nightstand utility and style. Luckily, this nightstand buying guide gives you all the information you need to determine how to buy a nightstand that brings you closer to the bedroom of your dreams.
Choosing a Nightstand for a Kid's Room
A big kid bed, nightlight and nightstand -- moving into a new room is exciting for kids, and having all the right bedroom furniture makes it even more fun. Choosing the perfect nightstand for your tyke is very different than choosing a nightstand for yourself, however. There are many things to take into consideration, such as size, safety and style. The following tips can help you find the right nightstand for your child's room.
Best Lamp for Your Child's Room
Eliminate shadows and dark shapes when you buy a lamp to brighten up your son or daughter's bedroom. Whether you want a whimsical wood lamp for a daughter who enjoys reading books or colorful table lamps for your son's nightstand, you're sure to find kids' lamps that your children will love. Read on for tips on buying the best lamp for your child's room.
How to Line a Chest of Drawers
Lining a chest of drawers is easy, fun and a great way to keep your bedroom feeling fresh. By lining a drawers in you dresser, you can add style and, if you like, a fresh scent to your drawers. Take a look below to learn how to line a chest of drawers.
How to Line Dresser Drawers
The lining in your dressers will not only protect your clothes from snags and splinters but can also add a surprising splash of color and fashion to your bedroom furniture. Most dressers do not come with liners, so in order to protect your clothes, it's important that you install you own dresser drawer liners. Well-lined dresser drawers are the key to preserving your clothes. Fortunately, keeping your clothes fresh and clean by lining your dresser is easy. Take a look below for some handy tips on how to line dresser drawers.
How to Organize a Chest of Drawers
Messy drawers in dressers are more than just ugly to look at. An unorganized chest of drawers leads to you wasting time digging through multiple drawers trying to find something. When you find the item, it's often wrinkled and makes you look disheveled. Fortunately, even the most disastrous dresser can be organized; all it takes is a few simple steps. Look below to learn how to organize a chest of drawers.
How to Maintain Hinges on a 2-drawer Armoire
Of the many different armoire styles, the 2-drawer armoire is one of the most popular. A 2-drawer armoire generally has, of course, two drawers at the bottom of the armoire as well as two swinging hinged doors that open to spacious closet space. With the hinges swinging back and forth, they are without a doubt the most worked part of a 2-drawer armoire. Hinges on wardrobe armoires are built to endure constant use, but you can extend their life through proper maintenance. Here are a few tips on making sure the hinges on your 2-drawer armoire last as long as possible.
Best Reasons to Shop for 3-band Wedding Rings
The modern bride has many options when shopping for wedding rings. Among those options is the 3-band wedding ring. Stylish 3-band wedding rings allow you to indulge in three gorgeous sparkling rings. Luxurious 3-band rings are most commonly found in bridal sets because most are made to fit together in one stunning jewelry showpiece. If you're considering a 3-band ring for yourself or for your bride, then use these tips to narrow down your choices in bridal sets.
Best Multiplayer PS3 Games
Multiplayer modes in PS3 games are more challenging and more fun to play for everyone. The fact that the top PS3 games tend to have strong multiplayer features is no mistake. Use this list of the best multiplayer games available for PlayStation 3 to find a multiplayer PlayStation 3 game that gives you the interactive options of playing with or against human players.
FAQs about PlayStation 3
For a powerful high-definition video game console, packed with features and capabilities, serious gamers turn to the PlayStation 3 (PS3). With a wide selection of exclusive PlayStation 3 games, a built-in Blu-ray drive and Wi-Fi connectivity, it's a hard video game console to beat. If you're considering the PlayStation 3 console, answers to these frequently asked questions may help you learn the details about the system.
3 Ways to Wear Long Necklaces
Long necklaces are at the top of this season's list of jewelry trends. Models on runways are wearing them with trouser jeans, swimsuits, maxi dresses and vintage high-waist skirts. These fun necklaces add a lot of texture to your look and can even be worn with T-shirts. If you are new to this particular jewelry trend, then you may feel a bit weighed down when you first try longer chains and pearl ropes. A few simple tips can help you wear long necklaces with plenty of style and panache.
Top 3 Neck Pillow Styles
Whether you use it for upright or horizontal sleeping, a special neck pillow makes catching a quick nap easier. Neck pillows were created to support the spine while you're sleeping and are helpful for people with frequent back or neck pain. You've most likely seen the typical U-shaped travel pillows pulled out on long flights or car trips, but actually several options are available when it comes to purchasing one of these multifunctional pillows. Here are the three most popular types of neck support pillows.
How to Buy a Chest
Buying a piece of furniture, like a chest of drawers, may seem like a straightforward sort of thing, and it definitely can be if you pay attention and cover all your bases. There are many variables to take into account when purchasing a chest. Just follow the steps below to ensure that you know how to buy a chest.
5 Easy Ways to Wear a Scarf
Finding beautiful scarves is easy. But if you're not sure what to do with them, they may end up sitting in a drawer. Here are five easy ways to tie scarves, so you can get plenty of use out of your collection.
3 Essential Kitchen Appliances for Basement Kitchenettes
If you're lucky enough to have a comfortable basement, then you know how great it is to escape the world and relax without being bothered. Why should you ever have to leave your cozy little den? With the right gear, you can settle into your basement on Friday afternoon and stay until Sunday evening if you like. A kitchenette makes it easy to enjoy movie marathons, sporting event tournaments and the latest video games without having to take a break every time you need a soda or a fresh bowl of popcorn. Indulge with these essential appliances.
Dresser Buying Guide
One of the key pieces of bedroom furniture is a dresser. Dressers not only hold your clothes, but they can also enhance your bedroom decor. A chest of drawers can add unique style and taste to your bedroom. Before you select a set of dresser drawers, you'll want to think about the style, size and material that will suit your bedroom. The right bedroom furniture stores your many outfits while keeping your bedroom organized, tidy and fashionable.
What Not to Pack in Bags When Flying
Since 2001, the kinds of items that can be packed in luggage when flying have changed quite a bit. In addition to only being able to carry on liquids that are in 3-ounce bottles or less, there are several other restrictions you need to be aware of before you fly. Take a look below to learn what not to pack in bags when flying.
Top Toddler Toys for Christmas
Christmas toy shopping for a 2-year-old or 3-year-old is a chance to look for toys that will help them learn and grow. That's because the best toddler toys will help your young children explore their world and expand their imaginations. And while these toys are important for development, they're also lots of fun. These are the toys toddlers will love to play with this Christmas.
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The Eagles & Redskins Don't Like Each Other And Other Things We Learned From Week 3
Dramatic victories and amazing comebacks highlighted Week 3 of the 2014 NFL season. Here's a recap of all of this weekend's action:
Dramatic victories and amazing comebacks highlighted Week 3 of the 2014 NFL season. Here's a recap of all of this weekend's action:
After three weeks of creampuff scheduling, we got our first real tastes of conference action and really exciting games. Here are some of the highlights from this week in college football.
Devin Hester ran back a punt 62 yards for his NFL-record 20th career touchdown return, and the Falcons routed Tampa Bay, 56-14, in Atlanta on Thursday night.
A lot of teenagers do construction work in the summers to earn some cash for the following school year. Even future three-time-Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks, it turns out.
With the Yankees fading from playoff contention, Derek Jeter's playing days are quickly winding down, which makes this commercial all the more touching.
It's getting to be that fun time of year when the air starts turning a bit cooler and we get our first meaningful conference games. Here are some of the big storylines this week.
Richard Sherman is a huge NFL star who's deflecting endorsement deals with the same ferocity he deflects passes. Here's one opportunity that maybe he should've rejected.
Amidst growing public pressure, the Minnesota Vikings have changed course and deactivated Adrian Peterson, placing him on the exempt/commissioner's permission list and making him unavailable for the foreseeable future.
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III was told by NFL Uniform Inspector Tony McGee at a press conference on Sunday to turn his 'Know Jesus, Know Peace' shirt inside-out.
We're only two games into the NFL season, but former Tide linebacker Rolando McClain is already proving his worth to the Dallas Cowboys.


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