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Legendary sportscaster Jim McKay, who played an integral part in helping Thoroughbred racing prosper in Maryland, died from natural causes June 7. McKay was 86.
Legendary sportscaster Jim McKay, who played an integral part in helping Thoroughbred racing prosper in Maryland, died from natural causes June 7. McKay was 86.
Maryjean Wall, a three-time Eclipse Award winner who covers horse racing for the Lexington Herald-Leader, is retirning, the newspaper reported May 31.
Millionaire and multiple stakes winner Nashoba's Key suffered a freak stall accident at Hollywood Park and had to be euthanized May 28.
Robby Albarado will have a definite target on his back when he rides Curlin in the $6-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse March 29. But the Cajun jockey is confident in his mount's ability and the way the 2007 Horse of the Year is going to handle his 4-year-old campaign.
Buyers will get an opportunity to acquire young horses from Frank Stronach's multiple Eclipse Award-winning program when the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. conducts the Adena Springs sale of 2-year-olds training Monday.
Robert LaPenta's Eclipse Award-winning War Pass, champion 2-year-old in 2007, will make his first start since an emphatic victory in the Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) when he runs in a $60,000 allowance event at Gulfstream Park Feb. 24.
Horse of the Year Curlin, pointing toward a 4-year-old campaign, and 3-year-old contender Pyro were noses apart at the finish of a six-furlong tandem workout officially timed in 1:13 at Fair Grounds Jan. 30.
Fresh off her Breeders' Cup Distaff and Eclipse Award victories, the 5-year-old mare is the one to beat Jan. 26 at Gulfstream in the Sunshine Millions Distaff.
War Pass capped off his perfect season Jan. 21 with championship honors as the leading 2-year-old male.
Lawyer Ron made a successful case for himself as 2007's champion older male. Racing for the estate of his breeder and original owner, the late Ownesboro, Ky., businessman James T. Hines Jr., Lawyer Ron, for the second consecutive season, earned better than $1 million, and won a pair of grade I contests in impressive fashion.
Garrett Gomez topped off his record-setting year by accepting an Eclipse Award trophy Jan. 21 as the nation's leading jockey.
Although Jazil's Belmont Stakes (gr. I) victory and Invasor's Horse of the Year campaign in 2006 resulted in a banner year for Sheikh Hamdan's Shadwell Stable, 2007 had more than its share of triumphs as well. Three of the stable's stars posted grade I victories, and Shadwell Stable earned the Eclipse Award for outstanding owner.
Nominated as one of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's moments of the year, Midnight Lute's TVG Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) feat cemented him as the obvious choice for an Eclipse Award as champion of his division.
Good Night Shirt wins the Eclipse and ushers in a new era in American steeplechasing.
Indian Blessing was rewarded for an impressive 2007 campaign that included three victories in as many starts by winning the Eclipse Award for 2-Year-Old Filly Jan. 21 at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Midnight Lute worked six furlongs in a bullet 1:10.60 on Santa Anita's Cushion Track Jan. 14 in preparation for the Jan. 21 Palos Verdes Handicap (gr. II).
Jockeys in California are wearing plastic safety visors to protect their faces from harsh kickback as racing at Santa Anita continues despite the track's surface problems.
The Web site heraldleaderphoto.com, a subsite of kentucky.com and the Lexington Herald-Leader, won the 2007 media Eclipse Award in the audio/multi-media Internet category for its coverage of last year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Jan. 3 that HBO Sports has won the 2007 Media Eclipse Award in the national television feature programming category for its documentary "Barbaro," which aired June 6 of last year.
NBC Sports has won the media Eclipse Award in the category "National Television - Live Racing" for its coverage of the 2007 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced Jan. 2.
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) today announced that Bill Mooney, longtime Thoroughbred racing writer and historian, has won the 2007 Media Eclipse Award.
Eclipse Award winner Queena, the dam of grade 1 winner and sire Brahms, was euthanized due to complications from colic at Helen Alexander's Middlebrook Farm near Lexington. She was 21.
Horse Racing Alberta, the TV company that produced the live telecast of the Alberta Derby for CTV affiliate CFCN in Calgary, Alberta, has won the 2007 Media Eclipse Award for best local television, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Dec. 21.
Todd Pletcher has two opportunities to tie the North American single-season record for graded stakes wins by a trainer this weekend, a record that he set one year ago.
Garrett Gomez won his 70th stakes of the year aboard Hucking Hot in the $68,650 Audrey Skirball-Kenis Stakes at Hollywood Park Nov. 11, tying Jerry Bailey for most stakes wins by a jockey in a single season. Bailey set the mark in 2003.
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens has reached an agreement with HorseRacing TV to serve as an on-air analyst, the network announced Nov. 7.
Churchill Downs is offering viewers across the country a televised preview of its daily racing programs on "Churchill Downs Today," a new 30-minute show that will air during the track's 21-day fall meet.
Jockey Edgar Prado has been given medical clearance to ride and will take his recovery from a broken ankle to the next level the morning of Oct. 13, when he gets on horses, said his agent, Bob Frieze.
For days, reporters have been asking Bill Mott about his successful season at Saratoga, where he leads all trainers with a 16-6-10 standing from 53 starts. For days, Mott has been realistic about his chances; he's seen other horsemen hit unexpected winning streaks, has known the dry spells that can suddenly hit a leading trainer's string. Just because he was ahead at week one, or week two, or week three of the meet doesn't mean he'll be the last man standing when they run the last race on the last day, and this is what Mott has been quick to say.
This morning on the backside near the clockers' stand, Ron Anderson and Doc Danner are shooting the breeze, taking a break from the normal routine of lobbying trainers and chatting up owners in the hopes of scoring winning mounts for their riders. Anderson represents Garrett Gomez, currently fifth in the standings at Saratoga. Danner's jock is Shaun Bridgmohan, who ranks tenth.
Juvenile Champion Stevie Wonderboy, winner of the 2005 Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), has been retired from racing and will stand at Brereton Jones' Airdrie Stud near Midway, Ky.
More than four months after an Aqueduct racing accident left Jose Santos with five fractured vertebrae and a fractured sternum, the Eclipse Award-winning jockey remains on the sidelines. But an innovative new therapy may facilitate his eventual return to the saddle.
Filly and mare sprinters will be running for their own Eclipse Award beginning in 2007.
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Jan. 11 that John Nerud, one of America's most successful and influential Thoroughbred horsemen, will be honored with the Eclipse Award of Merit for a lifetime of outstanding achievement in Thoroughbred racing.
Jockey Ryan Fogelsonger was taken to Laurel Regional Hospital for tests when Sing On tossed her rider seconds after crossing the finish line in the seventh race at Laurel Park Jan. 10.
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Jan. 4 that Pony Highway Productions and HRTV have won the Media Eclipse Award in the national television--features category for the documentary "On the Muscle: Portrait of a Thoroughbred Racing Stable," which explores the world of Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella and six horses in his stable.
Doctors at the University of California-Davis veterinary school will run extensive tests on Lost in the Fog Friday in order to determine whether they will perform surgery to remove what is believed to be a cancerous mass from his spleen.
Hirapour, champion steeplechase horse of 2004, made his long-awaited jump return a winning one Thursday at Saratoga with a victory in the $79,500 A.P. Smithwick Memorial Stakes (NSA-II).
If she were human, you would say Smuggler was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. After all, her sire, Unbridled, and dam, Inside Information, both were champions. In addition, Smuggler is a homebred who races for the Phipps Stable, which has a long tradition of breeding the best to the best and getting the best.
Emma-Jayne Wilson won the Eclipse Award as apprentice jockey of the year Monday night, becoming the second woman to win in 35 years.Emma-Jayne Wilson, who accepted the Sovereign Award last month for outstanding apprentice jockey in Canada, was awarded another well-deserved honor: an Eclipse Award.
Trainer Todd Pletcher had plenty of opportunities last year, and by the numbers, he made the most of them. Horses trained by Pletcher made 1,039 starts and collectively earned $20,867,842, the highest one-year earnings figure ever for a trainer. (Bobby Frankel held the previous record of $19,147,129 set in 2003.) Pletcher topped his 2004 earnings total by more than $3 million.
If ever there was a trainer with an eye for a 2-year-old, it's D. Wayne Lukas. On a trip to Kentucky in 2004, the Hall of Fame trainer was asked to check up on some of Bob and Beverly Lewises' yearlings at Taylor Made Farm that had been nominated for the yearling sales. One particular yearling caught his eye, and Lukas phoned the Lewises and requested they take the filly out of the mix.
In the fall of 2004, following Saint Liam's victory in the Clark Handicap (gr. II), the colt's trainer, Richard Dutrow Jr., owners William and Suzanne Warren, and racing manager Mark Reid mapped out a campaign for 2005 with the ultimate goal being a Horse of the Year title.
The good news is, after a two-month vacation in Florida, Lost in the Fog reported back to work at Gilchrist's barn in early January to begin training for a 2006 campaign, the main target of which will be another crack at the Sprint, to be run this year at Churchill Downs. Gilchrist indicated he will likely map out a less-rigorous campaign for his star this time around, with early plans calling for an April debut in California.
Add another jewel to the crown Leroidesanimaux wears as "King of the Animals" following his coronation as 2005 champion turf male.
Nathan Fox went to Monmouth Park 16 years ago to look at Dynaformer, then a stallion prospect, and had one thought when he saw the horse walk out of his stall.
The Exceller Fund is sponsoring its second annual Valentine Horses fundraiser, which runs through Feb. 7, or until the first 50 orders are received.
Reporter Janet Patton has won the 2005 Media Eclipse Award for writing in the feature or enterprise category for her series of articles in the Lexington Herald-Leader on racetrack workers and compensation. This is the second Eclipse Award for Patton, an equine and agricultural business writer for the Herald-Leader since 1998.
Helen "Penny" Chenery, whose captivating charm and enthusiasm as the owner of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat earned her the unofficial title of "First Lady of Racing," will be honored with the Eclipse Award of Merit for a lifetime of outstanding achievement in Thoroughbred racing.
The Jane duPont Lunger Residual Charitable Trust recently made a $250,000 contribution to Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, which specifically funds equine veterinary research.


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Citizens of Tunica County heard a rumbling sound last Saturday night as Lynn and Charlotte Henson and Top Dog Series Productions welcomed drivers from across the country to Battle Arena for their annual Southern Nationals Demolition Derby.
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The event hosted two separate categories with a 1980 and newer "Late Model" and 1980 and older "Old Iron" classes in addition to hosting several spectator events including a mothers' dance competition and children's foot races.
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Nothing new...
I have seen this day after day since the first of June.
Rain to the west or east. I am in the middle. MCI/MKC.
Fall is here. All trees are dropping leaves and all conifers that turn yellow/gold have begun that transformation.
Yes, I'm 35 miles south of the Quad Cities. I saw a few minutes of drizzle this morning, but that's all that showed up. I was hoping for a good storm. I didn't empty my rain gauge from a few days ago, and add in today's less than five minutes, and it looks like 1/20". I'm really due, just like Dave.
Sorry, I'm such a weather geek, Im always looking at radars, precip. totals, and other arcane and useless data.
BTW, off-topic as it gets, but I played at the big reggae festival in the Quads-I couldn't even tell you which exact city that is or was in-a few times. Lots of fun.
Noooo Way!
Rock Island, in 'The District'.
I used to go every year. I'm not big into festivals and concerts anymore, but, I sure had a good time, back in the days.
Yeah for real, Dax. This would have been the early 2000s. I was touring with a band called New Flavor. We even got to know some crazies from Springfield and whatnot. Guy had an unbelievable studio out back. One time, on the way to St. Louis, we made unbelievably good use of his break room!
That festival was cool. We really had some good shows there. After that period, me and two others from that band started a new one called Reggae Fire. But now, I've finally given it up, it seems. Haven't so much as touched a musical instrument in over two years.
Jah rasta me mon.
This is me with my friend Eva from Finland, 1995. I was abroad to study in Sweden. My friend Martin from Canada happened to frame this photo well as it appears Bob is pointing his finger at me, of course being me own rasta mon of that time!
Keep it cool brotherman.
Getting closer but 30 miles to north and shrinking in size.
This will miss us also.
Dax what happened to the lady? She looks like she needs a good 8 hours sleep. What were you studying in Finland? Looks like a good place to study and do some trolling at the same time. Lucky you. Yea, man.
Eva was meek. That was her natural, look. I went over to study Swedish language in Goteborg, Sweden. Eva was from Helsinki which is the only city in Finland where the people speak both Swedish, and Finnish. I met Eva/asked her to hang out, while on a bus. She was wearing a long gray trench coat.
My college, Augustana (Swedish founded), sent me there to study in December and when I arrived, the classes I was supposed to be enrolled in were not being offered that semester to my large disbelief. And, the rest of the courses being offered, too, were taught in high-level Swedish language -- which gave me no chance to pick up any credits. Long story short, I was in Europe for three months, traveling, meeting other travelers at hostels, and having possibly, the greatest time of my life.
A slight band 20 miles to south. Anything would have helped. These little storms can dump a 1/2 inch of rain on you real quick. Calling for highs near a 100 the rest of the week. We got pasted with 108 F here two days ago.
I see my neighbors Pinus strobus species, about eight of them 30 ft. tall are dieing. This one has already croaked. These things are well established and have been in the ground 20 years.
Do you folks have any relief in site? Out here on the East coast, temps this week are about 20* cooler this week then it's been, with highs in the low 80*s. Dave, how's that 'Niemetz' you planted in the spring faring?
Dax, sounds like a great opporunity to be a 'student of life'. Good ol' days indeed - life was simpler, plus it was much easier to get those 8 hours of sleep. My college days overlapped yours (I graduated in '96). Strangest thing is now, looking back that has been so long since then - sure doesn't feel like it's been 15 or 20 years since school. I wonder if that makes me sound young to some of you guys :0).
All pungens are doing well. My regimented watering schedule seems to be working well.
Picea pungens ''Niemetz' I am watching carefully as it is a first year planting. So far no issues.
Picea pungens 'Niemetz' in summer color. 7-31-2102.
Lots of loss in my area too Dave. My own - don't even want to count what all I have lost. With nothing but 90's and 100's here for months, but the week of straight 100's and then the day of 108 with heat index of 115 it seemed everything that was barely hanging on, succumbed. As I've been driving around the area this week I can't believe how many conifers are dead, trees close behind in numbers. I guess I shouldn't feel so bad since most of these I've seen are long established. So far I've kept my trees and flowering shrubs alive though, but lost some conifers and perennials.
Dsteg = Kansas
Tex = Oklahoma
Just been looking at the US map after watching a vid about the world's deserts. Arizona and New Mexico are mentioned for the US. As Oklahoma is partly on the same latitude and Kansas the next state up, how green should your states be in normal climate (if there is such a thing)?
I gotta tell you guys in Kansas/Oklahoma area, I don't know if I could take it. We were hot earlier-more 90's than I recall ever seeing. Towns to our west where it's always warmer hit 100 a few days running. That's crazy stuff for up here. But to be stuck in the middle of it like that...sheesh. And for all the drought we were having in June and July, and really since last winter, the ground is actually moist around here. Had some rumblers fizzle out just before they swooped down on us late today, but more could fire up later.
Seems like it might take a land-falling tropical system to appreciably soak a big chunk of the S. Central states.
Post whatever you want.
Kind of a catch all thread.
A strip tease happy hour "Come on in" door sign and a used car for sale should cover it.
This is headed our way. Can it make it? We will see tomorrow morning. Potent storm with a strong bow echo which means strong winds are associated with it.
I think those of us in livable climates read these threads like people slowing down at car accidents. We're both appauled and yet closely interested in the horrendous droughts and heat affecting half the country. The question after two or three years of this is when does this become a pattern?? Hang in there guys, we're doing our best rain dances out here for you.
Ah, at least today I've managed to get logged in after an absence of several months.
Dave, wanted to take the opportunity again to thank you for the tour of Kansas and Missouri nursery people. I wasn't joking when I said you really knocked some socks off. Talk on the tour bus was of incredulous wonder at your garden.
And hey, remember what i suggested to you - if the conifers are gonna shoot craps with this weather - you've got a great site for the beginnings of a garden railroad!
Thanks Brian,
We did have a great time. The whole group were most enjoyable and complementary. Although the weather was a 100 F. + they didn't seem to mind. I am sure the spirits and food took the edge off the heat. Everything is heat stressed but should recover.
This thing looks impressive but as you can see dyeing on the vine. About 010 of rain. Just enough to over fill my Kansas rain gauge. After this goes by we are going to do a 100 F. today.
My trees are still alive and I'm not watering them. I planted a bunch of 1-year grafts right from the greenhouse to the ground 2 years ago and last year I did the same. It probably helps that most are hard pines and Picea. 96 here today. Sunday they're saying 83. Can't wait!
Dax, You look happy as a clam with your little honey there.
I think Dave will smile like that when the rain starts to fall. I hope its real soon! Only Dave and his wife know how much of themselves they have invested to produce and maintain such first class gardens that we all have been invited to enjoy.....Hope you'all get some soon!


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"Good value and bargain"
I booked this hotel strictly because of the low price. It turned out better than I expected. Room was very spacious and clean. Location was reasonably good to city center. The neighborhood was a tiny bit sketchy, but I felt it was still safe. It's just not a place I'd spend too much time out on the street for. There was a tiny low end mall near the […] metro station. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
I stayed here for an overnight layover and loved it. The hotel staff was very kind and helpful and the location is fantastic. Even though I was only in the city for one night, I was able to navigate around and explore quite a bit thanks to the location.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great Location! Great Staff!"
We stayed for a week in a clean, well sized room. The breakfast was moderately pricey (16 euros per person) but it was superb--one of the best I've had of its type: eggs, vegetables (surprisingly good), sausage, smoked salmon, porridge, yogurts, many different breads and cakes, juices and coffees. The location is great for walking (10 -20 minutes) to […] all sorts of museums, parliament and churches. The best part--we arrived at around 8:00am--too early to check in--but we were beat and miserable after a long travel day and they found a room whose guests had just departed and they cleaned it and let us get in early. This is a great place! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"nice hotel"
i was arrive to the hotel after i read some bad review about the size of the room and i rally like the room not so small good very close to the center nice staff very friendly i recommend the hotel i will defiantly come againGenuine Expedia guest review
"Very nice hotel in the city center."
Lovely hotel in the very heart of Vienna. It offers a fair balance between quality and price.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"great hotel"
This hotel is very central located to the main transportation in the city. Great lobby . The rooms are comfortable and good by European standards. This is a very decent sized room. The breakfast we did not use as it was very expensive , 16 euro per person. They have a small breakfast (coffee and croissant ) for 3.5 euro.Genuine Expedia guest review
"A nice place to stay in Vienna"
The hotel is well located, in a walking distance of many tourist attractions. The staff was helpful and pleasant. The room was nice.Genuine Expedia guest review
It is a nice hotel, location is good. Personne, is very kindly too.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Not worth the stars it is rated"
Hotel is 2 blocks away from the underground station. When we arrived, the staff told us it would be impossible to get 2 keys per room for our double rooms. The second day there was no hot water for most of the day. Staff attributed it to ongoing repairs. Rooms are dated, wall construction very thin. Could hear adjacent guests and people on the corridors. […] Plus the noise from the cleaning equipment outside the building early in the morning. Not enough outlets in the room to recharge electronics. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
The hotel is over rated, It was advertised as a 4 star hotel in a castle, when it should be rated as a 2.1/2-3 star which only uses a portion of some building.There was no airconditioning, but we had a fan sitting on the old dresser that was in this 7ft sq room. When we arrived there was a bag of garbage sitting in the hall by the elevator.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Really great beautiful hotel"
Everything is excellent. .actually very central. .very clean ..very safe..nice cooperative staffGenuine Expedia guest review
"So So!"
We checked in late and they had given our room to someone else. they gave us a 2 free drink coupon to compensate. I was at the desk the following night and the same thing happened to another family. They gave them a free bottle of water. We had to sleep in a bed that was inches bigger than a twin. The night before I had called them and told them I would […] arrive late so they had no excuse. In addition, the room was pre payed for. They gave us the correct room the following day. The breakfast is very expensive and not worth it. You should find a hotel that is closer to the city center and restaurants. Would not stay here again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Overpriced and overrated"
For the price I paid I expected a much better room/service, the wifi kept disconnected, the room was extremely tiny, and there was no air conditioning.Genuine Expedia guest review
"great location"
I left clothes in the room after I checked out. Hotel staff has mailed the clothes back to me.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great hotel, close to sites, U of Vienna, Metro"
We liked our stay very much. Room was very clean, comfortable, close to Votiv Church, Rathous Park, short walk to Volkspark, Museum Quarter. Close to trams and metro. Staff were very helpful and polite, gave us useful maps. Close restaurants range from McDonald's to upscale close by. Only complaint--shower stall was so small that it was almost impossible […] to turn around without bumping the faucet lever and either shutting the water off or changing the temperature drastically either hot or cold. Liked it a lot. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel for price. Location was great."
Not fancy but sufficient. No air conditioning. Provided fans and windows open so it was fine for us. Location was really good. Could walk easily to sights. We were close to film festival location...was awesome. If you want a nice room in a good location for a good price, I'd recommend.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Boutique hotel in an upscale location"
Very nice hotel in an old building, close to the airport, train station, walking distance to city center, bustling with activity and very safe neighborhood.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice hotel in the center of everything"
Neat sheets and towel. Friendly and very polite staffs. Breakfast is a bit pricey for the food they provided.Genuine Expedia guest review
Being my first time in Europe I was pleased with the comfort ness of the room and wanted to comment that the rooms are smaller than what I'm used to.Genuine Expedia guest review
I had fears that the hotel's location - near the University - would be inconvenient. I was wrong. A 15 minute walk south takes you to Museum Platz, a 15 minute walk east takes you to Saint Stephens, shopping, and the Danube Canal. The hotel is 5 minutes walk to Shottenring, where 5 or 6 trams can be boarded. The restaurants 5 minutes walk of the hotel […] are fine; simple but good. The hotel looks very cold and unfriendly from the outside but the room was bright, airy, high-ceilinged. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Close to Ring and transportation."
We stayed 5 nights and thought the beds were a bit hard. Our backs hurt after being home for 3 days. The staff was very helpful and the hotel is kept clean.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Absolutely fantastic hotel"
I stayed here for 2 days. The hotel staff are so helpful and nice. They speak great English. Location is PERFECT. 5 min walk to metro station. 2 min walk to city hall. Plenty of parking right outside of hotel, and you can park for free from Friday 10 pm - Monday 9 am. Otherwise, you have to park in a secure underground garage about 5 min away. I paid […] about $35 for 1 day parking. Room is clean. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom perfectly clean. Everything worked great. I had breakfast and it was the literally best hotel breakfast I have ever had in my life. It was included in my expedia price, but I would PAY if I stay here again. And if I'm ever back in Vienna, this will the hotel I will stay Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great Location"
Nice Hotel. Nothing special. We had to upgrade to get a decent size room with a bed that was not against a wall. TV did not work but that was no big deal for us. The location was perfect as it was close to the City Center and public transportation.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Our room was a nice size and very comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and gave us easy access to central Vienna without being right in the middle of everything.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Comfortable, no-frills, clean. Quiet location, walking distance to sightsGenuine Hotels.com guest review
I booked this hotel because of the low price within the ring. The subway is a few blocks away from the hotel. Walkable. There is a Billa nearby to get grocery/water. There are a few cafes around the hotel. Very safe area, but no tourist site around here. The building must be old since it still uses radiator heating. The floor creaks and you can hear […] the creaky noise when people from the next room walked. It bothered me at first. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
First floor is upstairs with no elevator.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great stay!!!"
Very conveniently located. Nice and clean. Staff was very helpful. Breakfast was delicious.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Excellent location for Christmas-time festivities"
This hotel was located right next to a beautiful Christmas festival/park. The staff was very, very helpful. Rooms were comfortable with good size bathrooms. We would stay there again, for sure!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"a pleasant place"
could not ask for anything more. The location was good, the hotel staff was friendly and the room was clean and quiet.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great location!"
We were very satisfied with Austria Trend Hotel Rathauspark. The location is why we chose this hotel, and it was right on the money. The staff was very welcoming and helpful with directions and recommendations. The elevator was updated everyday with the weather and daily concerts and other useful information about the city. We would definitely stay […] here again, and would recommend it to others. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great central location Hotel in Vienna"
We came to Vienna to see the Christmas Markets, museums and palaces. This hotel was centrally located to all we wanted to see and either a short drive or taxi ride to where we wanted to go (easy access to mass transit if you want). The hotel itself was great, with quaint rooms with plenty of space for all out gear. Breakfast was quite nice and helped […] start off the day. What makes this hotel stand out is its staff who go out of their way to make sure your needs are met. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great hotel. Close to public transportation."
Hotel was conveniently located. It was close to public transportation which took you to all of the major tourist destinations. Only complaint was room got too hot at night. It seemed like the thermostat was not working and the maid had a heavy comforter on our beds which we removed. A top sheet would have been nice.Genuine Expedia guest review
"centrally located!"
I enjoyed my stay at Austria Trend Rathauspark. It's in a great location; only a short walk from the Ringstrasse, the Rathaus, and the Burgtheater. We had a room on the 1st floor, so there was a bit of noise from the street, but there was rarely much noise from the hotel. The room was clean, but not very new, which is fine. It was a bit hot, and the […] beds only have comforters, no top sheets. (It's a common european thing, I think). Wifi was free, which is a big plus after staying in Munich and paying 10 euros a day for it. The breakfast buffet was decent, if overpriced (but hotel breakfasts usually are). The staff was very helpful, although I did ask if the taxi cabs to the airport took credit cards, and was told they did... except the one that drove us did not, resulting in a panicked run into the airport to use the ATM, and the resulting extra bank fees. Overall, it was a good experience, the price was right, and I would definitely stay there again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Near City Center"
This was a lovely hotel with attentive staff. The location is about a 10 minute walk to St. Stephen's in the city center. The only downside is that if you try to find this hotel on your own (rather then use a taxi), you may not be able to find it. We did not see a sign on the outside of the bldg and the doorway is very narrow and blends in with the […] surrounding area. Overall, the room was lovely and very comfortable. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"close to sightseeing"
they changed us to austria trend europe, which was right in the middle of downtown close to sightseeing. Included breakfast which was great and paid for the cab to go from Hotel to Hotel. Really was firstclassGenuine Expedia guest review
"Excellent deal for the price"
Room was a bit small and spare, but comfortable, very clean and very quiet. Clerks were very helpful, efficient. The duvet was the best bedding we had during our trip, and the breakfast food was simply the finest "Continental" we've ever had. And being right in the Altstadt was the best...easy access to the U line, connecting straight to the airport. […] We'd come back again! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Well located"
The hotel was well located and a fair value for the price.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Never again"
No air conditioning, bar or gym. No multiple card keys to you room. And really lousy wifi.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Decent hotel in Vienna"
This is a good hotel for the price. It is conveniently located. Would stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Vienna vacation"
Great location, very convenient to most sites, but in a quiet peaceful neighborhood that we enjoyed. Good cafes in the area frequented by university students. Sixth floor is only floor air conditioned which we were on. If you stay during summer months, staying on sixth floor could be critical.Overall: good value, nice spot, great location.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel in great location"
We had a great stay in this Vienna hotel. Very close to rathauspark which had a film festival going each night including food and drinks from around the world. It made for nice evenings and an easy walk home. It is also walking distance to all museums.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Excellent service, but some changes are needed"
Me and my girlfriend went away for a long weekend to vienna, when we got to the hotel the outside as well as the inside were very beautiful, the staff were friendly and helpful, only problem was we requested a queen size for us, but instead we got 2 twin sized beds put together. This did not work, it was very uncomfortable because the beds kept separating […] and proved to be an issue at night. Overall though I would recommend the hotel though for location, and helpfulness of staff. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel, great staff, no air conditioning"
Hotel is about a five minute walk from the Rathaus. Overall a good spot if you are looking to stay in a relatively quiet neighborhood but still be walking distance (10-15 minutes of foot) from most attractions. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Parking is available for a charge and the lot is probably an 8 minute walk from the hotel. Only major […] complaint would be the lack of air conditioners. Probably wouldn't be an issue most times of the year but I happened to stay there a very hot and humid weekend. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
The hotel was located in a nice quiet location. I liked that it was not in a super busy area, but it was still close to the U; however, some may prefer a hotel a little more centrally located. The neighborhood is nice, and there's a park with a church right across the street. It's also very close to the museum quarter. My room was pretty small, but […] that's not a number one priority for me. The wifi connection was good, and the staff was friendly. My only complaint would be the price of the breakfast buffet. It's €15 a person, which is a lot. I would have expected better food for that price. I would recommend going to a cafe or picking spmething up at a market. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Do Not Stay Here"
1. NO AIR CONDITIONING (this isn't clear on the Expedia site) and the maid will turn the fan off so it is over 90 F when you return. 2. Restaurant closes after breakfast 3. Lobby Bar is a counter connected to reception where you have to hope the girls know how to pour a glass of wine 4. Room is small even by European standards because of the VERY poor […] arrangement you have no place for luggage and couldn't sit in the desk chair provided. 5. Staff is very unhelpful - could not answer questions about the location to the nearest underground, how to place a collect call, or transportation to the airport. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Super friendly, helpful staff; great location"
We enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and quiet, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They all spoke English proficiently and were happy to be of service. Breakfast was good, and there was a small bar to get either a cocktail or a cup of coffee. We enjoyed our time there and we're happy with our hotel choice.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nicely located"
Very well located, exceptional staff, no air conditioning on most rooms.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Lovely hotel in a lovely city"
I only stayed here one night but it was clean, and very nice. The location was great since the metro was a short walk away. The area was more of a business section with no shopping, restaurants or nightlife around. But it was quiet and safe and all of that is within a quick metro ride away.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"A bit institutional and no air conditioning"
Perhaps we should have checked about a/c ahead of time but can't one assume today that a big hotel, even in Europe, would have air conditioning? We hit Vienna during a heat wave and our room was stifling. Thankfully there was a fan in the room or I don't think we could have stayed. The hotel breakfast was about $25 so we went out each morning. I've […] also come to expect a coffee maker of some sort in hotel rooms these days but only later did I find that we would have had to pay for a premium room in order to get a coffee maker. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
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Mill Hall, PA 17751
Phone: (570) 726-4901
Fax: (570) 726-3617
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I-80 Exit 173 (SR 64) for Lamar. From SR 220 take I-80. From I-81 take I-80 West. From Route 15 take I-80 West. From 322 to 220 N to I-80 East. I-99 to 220 North to I-80 East. When using a GPS system in the car, please do not follow the system.
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John Baer, Daily News Political Columnist
Not that Gov. Corbett needs more attention over things that he doesn't get done, but The Washington Post on Tuesday took a look at his state's budget mess.
It notes Pennsylvania is just one of 11 states with lower revenue than projected and could face a downgrading of its bond rating.
For as of Tuesday morning, the done-but-not-done annual budget remained uncertain on two levels.
John Baer, Daily News Political Columnist
Want something done or stopped in your state Capitol?
Gonna cost ya.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Harrisburg lobbying expenses -- at least those actually filled with the state -- topped a half-billion dollars in 2013.
John Baer, Daily News Political Columnist
June didn't bring PA a budget. It didn't bring Philly sought after help for schools. But the Legislature and Gov. Corbett at least managed to bring Pennsylvania its own official firearm.
Yep, quietly (I don't recall any announcement, press release or bill-signing event), the House and Senate passed (by wide margins) and Gov. Corbett signed a measure making the Pennsylvania longrifle the state's official gun.
Got some international attention. Reuters reported early in June that the measure was on the move and that PA could join four other states -- Arizona, Indiana, Utah and West Virginia -- in having an official firearm.
John Baer, Daily News Political Columnist
In addition to reflecting Republican goals of passing on time with no new taxes, the state budget now sitting on Gov. Corbett's desk -- whatever it lacks -- keeps some things intact.
For example:
-- the Legislature remains untouched as a measure to reduce its size dies in the Senate; its reserve (slush) fund of $153 million in taxpayer money stays in place; and it's annual operational budget gets a one-percent boost to $280 million.
John Baer, Daily News Political Columnist
And now we hear from the heart of Pennsylvania's political "T."
The "T" is that section of the state that runs up the middle and across the top and is known for its conservative Republican constituency and it's bleed-blue-and-white love for Penn State football.
So what says the "T?"
John Baer, Daily News Political Columnist
(A brief discussion twixt Baer & Baer's editor, a/k/a BE)
JB: I just know you saw that story about exploding wine sold in State Stores.
BE: Oh, yeah. A real party-starter.
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(A brief discussion twixt Baer & Baer's editor, a/k/a BE)
JB: Yo, chief, not sure you caught it, but the Harrisburg Patriot-News is offering a way to fill the state's huge budget hole without any real heavy lifting.
BE: And by "heavy lifting" I assume you mean doing nothing on pensions, liquor reform or broad general taxes?
John Baer, Daily News Political Columnist
Now batting: House State Government Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe, R-Butler County.
Here's the pitch....CRACK!
It's a long fly ball to deep right field. It's off the wall. And Metcalfe is into second base with a stand-up double standard.


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Xiaomi to open official European webstore for headphones and accessories
March 5, 2015 by Tom in Amp, Audio, DAC, Earphones IEM with No Comments.
The much sought after Chinese brand Xiaomi is making it easier to buy its items in Europe through the impending but tba launch of a new branch of mi.com. Xiaomi's product line will be stripped back to the likes of power banks, the Mi Band and headphones with this step into the European market, which is similar to their US store steps. For the desirable tablets and smartphones, however, Xiaomi has no plans to dent the west with them but if the trial stores go well it'll no doubt spur on a push with the next generation of products. Via gizchina


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Sick Echinopsis mamillosa Update
I've been misting it, but it hasn't been improving at all, and the flower bud is still growing. So, I think that means the plant's not dormant. From that conclusion, I checked the roots today, and I thought they were healthy the first time I posted. However, the whole system has been dried out from the beginning. I cut all the dead roots back to the base of the plant leaving two root bases. I've got it lying in the soil with the base's current state as seen in the second link. I'll continue the care of it as has been instructed.
Actually, should I make a larger, cleaner cut and let it callous over? Also, do you think I should remove the bud (flowering uses a lot of energy...)?
Sorry Nancy. I should have clarified that I'm just referring to the main plant as far as misting and making a larger root base surface cut goes, since it has no roots. I've been advised I should mist the plant until I see new growth. I just thought it might be a flower bud, because I've noticed it grew from above the areole and is growing up and outwards. www.cactus-art.biz has a "Cactuspedia" where it shows a flower stalk on the species. I'm thinking the base of the stalk looks similar. If it is a pup, that also sucks some energy from the main plant, and I've got to get the main plant established first.
*I had an old post a while back last month, and the links don't work anymore (wasn't thinking when deleting images on photobucket!)*


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Welcome to the HPRC Blog. We've got lots of information here, from quick tips to in-depth posts about detailed human performance optimization topics.
HPRC Fitness Arena: Nutrition
Training for a marathon or some other endurance event? Building your endurance—by making the right nutrition choices—can make the difference between failure and success. HPRC's performance nutrition strategies—"Going the distance"—provide the information you need to know what and when to eat for endurance.
HPRC has written several articles about energy drinks, their ingredients, and their potential harmful effects, especially for adolescents. They continue to be the topic of news articles, with another recent death of a teen who apparently consumed several energy drinks while on vacation and then died from cardiac arrest. The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) urges the public to use caution when consuming energy drinks and lists many potential harmful reactions. Read more on this AAPCC web page, including statistics on reports of "exposures" to energy drinks.
HPRC has an Infosheet on energy drinks, highlighting the ingredients you may find on labels,and their potential stimulant effects. Be aware of the potential dangers, especially for children and teens, as outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
A key step toward achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is learning to accurately gauge how much you're eating. In other words, how big are your portions? The most accurate way to gauge your portions is to measure or weigh your food, but who wants to take measuring cups and a scale to the chow hall? A more practical way to gauge your portion sizes is to "eyeball" them—that is, to visually compare your food portions to a familiar frame of reference. Of course, you might have larger or smaller hands, but generally speaking your hand size equates to your body size and, as a result, your portion needs. This infographic from HPRC uses your hand as your guide—a "handy" way to keep portion sizes in check, which can mean a leaner, healthier, better-performing you.
If you're avoiding grains due to a particular diet plan, or if you think you have to exclude grains due to gluten sensitivities, you may want to think again. HPRC has put together a table of grains (with and without gluten) and their basic nutrients to point out how nutritious grains can be. Even for those who are gluten-free or sensitive to gluten, the table shows there are plenty of healthy, gluten-free options to incorporate into your diet.
As the table indicates, whole grains are very nutrient dense: They contain fiber, vitamins such as niacin and folate (and other B vitamins), minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, zinc, and selenium, as well as protein and branched-chain amino acids.
A diet rich in whole grains has been associated with lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Paleo diet followers, as well as those who are following a gluten-free diet, need not eliminate whole grains from their diet. The benefits are vast, with many choices for a varied diet. For more information about whole grains, see the ChooseMyPlate.gov resource, "Why is it important to eat grains, especially whole grains?"
Iodine is an essential nutrient. It plays a key role in how well your thyroid functions and is particularly important during pregnancy and breastfeeding for the development of your baby's brain. The Recommended Dietary Allowance for iodine for most adults is 150 micrograms (mcg). But women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need slightly more: 220 mcg and 290 mcg daily, respectively.
Iodine is present in some foods such as fish, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and grains. Iodine is also added to table salt—referred to as "iodized salt." Although most Americans eat too much salt, much of it comes from processed foods and typically isn't iodized. Consequently, many women who are pregnant are iodine-deficient. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend taking a prenatal vitamin to ensure you're getting enough of all your vitamins and minerals, including iodine. In addition, if you're vegan or you don't eat dairy products or fish, talk to your doctor about your iodine status.
Read all prenatal dietary supplement labels carefully—whether they're prescription or over-the-counter—so you can be certain your prenatal vitamin contains sufficient iodine to meet your needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Also, be sure to look for one that is third-party certified. For more information about iodine, read this fact sheet from the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements.
We've said it before: The Nutrition Facts label on a food package can be a Warfighter's best friend. But it might be getting a facelift, so to speak, to reflect the latest scientific information, courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The overall "look" of the label will be almost the same, but certain parts will change or be enhanced. Here are some of the proposed changes:
- Serving size: Updated to reflect the way people eat and drink today
- Calories and Servings: Shown in larger type
- Daily Values (DVs): Updated for various nutrients, such as sodium, dietary fiber, and vitamin D
- % DVs: Listed first because it's easier to read left-to-right
- Added sugars will be shown on a new line.
- DVs for vitamin D and potassium will be included.
- Calories from fat: Going away because according on research, the type of fat is more important than amount. However "Saturated Fat" and "Trans Fat" will remain on the label.
Take a look at the old and new versions side-by-side and then visit HPRC's Facebook page to tell us what you think of the proposed changes! FDA is seeking comments on the proposed changes, and the closing date has been extended until August 1, 2014, so this is your opportunity to be heard.
Today is Memorial Day. Memorial Day began as "Decoration Day" after the Civil War. In 1882, Decoration Day became widely known as Memorial Day, and after WWII it became a day to remember all our fallen heroes, not just those from the Civil War. In 1967, Congress passed the law making it an official holiday to be celebrated on May 30, subsequently changed to the last Monday of May. We at HPRC extend our greatest appreciation to those who have perished for our nation and offer our sincere sympathy for the families left behind. There are many ways people choose to remember those who gave their lives as a supreme sacrifice to our country and its ideals. HPRC is dedicated to providing our Warfighters and their families the information they need to build resilience to prevent injury and illness and carry out their missions as safely and effectively as possible. Our desire is to reduce the level of sacrifice our warriors have to make as they fulfill their future missions for us and for our nation.
Need a great post-workout beverage? Try drinking a glass or two of chocolate milk during the first 15-60 minutes after exercise to replenish glycogen stores and repair muscles.
Why chocolate milk? The carbohydrate-to-protein ratio in chocolate milk is roughly four-to-one, the best ratio for replenishing glycogen stores while providing adequate protein for muscle building and repair. One eight-ounce glass of chocolate milk provides about 200 calories. It provides carbohydrate, protein, electrolytes such as potassium and sodium, and essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D and calcium in an easily digestible liquid form that is inexpensive and readily available, and it tastes good! But be sure to choose heart-healthy low-fat versions.
For those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy products, or for those who simply prefer a plant-based diet, fortified chocolate soymilk is a great alternative.
Have you heard of Total Force Fitness, but you aren't sure what it is? It's a framework for building and maintaining health, readiness, and performance in the Department of Defense. It views health, wellness, and resilience as a holistic concept that recognizes "total fitness" as a "state in which the individual, family and organization can sustain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions"—a connection between mind, body, spirit, and family/social relationships. Total fitness shifts the perspective from treatment to wellness and focuses on prevention and strengths.
The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury created a slide presentation for units and groups on Total Force Fitness: A Brief Overview that describes what TFF is, its core components, and each of its eight "domains" (behavioral, social, physical, environmental, medical and dental, spiritual, nutritional, and psychological). For more in-depth reading, check out the original Military Medicine Supplement that started it all, including a scholarly chapter for each domain.
Red yeast rice is a product of rice fermented with Monascus purpureusyeast. It has been used as food and/or medicine for many centuries in parts of Asia, but it is also available as a dietary supplement. It contains a substance known as monacolin K, a naturally-occurring substance that works like lovastatin, a type of statin. Statins are drugs prescribed to reduce blood cholesterol by limiting the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver. Red yeast rice that contains large amounts of monacolin K can lower blood cholesterol levels, but the amount of monacolin K in red yeast rice ranges from very high to none at all.
The Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers that if a red yeast rice dietary supplement product contains monacolin K, it is considered an unauthorized drug and taking it can carry the same risks—some serious—as the drug lovastatin. As the consumer, you really have no way to know whether a red yeast rice product does or does not contain monacolin K, and therefore no way of knowing if the product is safe, effective, or legal. In addition, red yeast rice (as either a food or dietary supplement) can be contaminated with a form of fungus that can cause kidney failure. You can learn more about the safety and effectiveness of red yeast rice from this National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine web page.


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Dr. Kevin T. Custis graduated from the SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1996. He works in Brooklyn, NY and 1 other location and specializes in Family Medicine and Bariatrics. Dr. Custis is affiliated with Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center and University Hospital Of Brooklyn. He speaks English and Spanish.
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Family Medicine, Bariatrics
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine; Graduated 1996
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The International Bluegrass Music Association's Gig Fair takes place during our annual World of Bluegrass business conference. The event, a rare meet-and-greet opportunity in the midst of a hectic and fast-paced music industry event, serves as an organized information exchange for artists, agents and event producers. We envision the Gig Fair as a first step in building business relationships, and it has become one of the most popular events of the World of Bluegrass week!
Registration for Gig Fair appointments will take place online this year. Artists and agents, this means no more long lines at the crack of dawn for signing up! But be sure to act quickly when online registration opens. These appointments will go fast!
Registration opens July 1. Deadline is September 12. Your schedule will be emailed to you by September 27
Official showcase artists have access to early registration, beginning September 15. For all other artists and agents, registration opens September 17. Your schedule will be emailed to you by September 27. Artists and agents may sign up for a maximum of four appointments.
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Bible Study Articles
Learn more about how to use Olive Tree's Bible Study App and other products for Bible study.
A Few Easter Resources1
Easter is less than a week away. As we prepare our hearts and minds for remembering the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, here are a few resources that might help in your final preparations.
Evidence for the Resurrection
The bestselling Evidence for the Resurrection answers each question and addresses each theory with historical, archaeological, and cultural proofs. It presents evidence and logic that has convinced critics over the years and will equip you to with the right information when you talk to someone who questions the resurrection story.
Christ in the Passover
Christ in the Passover looks at the origins and symbolism of the Passover and how the Old Testament Passover is relevant today through God's Son, Jesus. Christ in the Passover shows six ways that the Passover in the Old Testament points to Jesus, who was called the "Lamb of God."
Feasts of the Bible
Feasts of the Bible celebrates and explains the meaning behind the different feasts and why they are important to God. It contains an easy-to-read chart that provides the name and an explanation of each holiday, date of observance, and reveals how each holiday points to Jesus as the promised Messiah.
Names of Jesus
The Names of Jesus is a bestselling tool for learning the names, character and personal attributes of Jesus. The 50 names are featured in an easy-to-use format along with their Scripture references, the meanings of each name, related titles, and more. Interestingly, the names of Jesus come from both the Old and New Testaments.
Gospel Transformation Bible Notes
Produced out of the conviction that the Bible is a unified message of God's grace culminating in Jesus, it is a significant new tool to help readers see Christ in all the Bible, and grace for all of life. The Gospel Transformation Bible Notes features specially prepared material outlines passage-by-passage God's redemptive purposes of grace that echo all through Scripture and culminate in Christ. The notes not only explain but also apply the text in a grace-centered way.
Christ's Words from the Cross
Charles Haddon Spurgeon discusses the seven words that Christ uttered from the Cross: Forgiveness, Salvation, Affection, Anguish, Suffering, Victory, and Contentment.
Preaching the Cross
Preaching the Cross is an inspiring book containing the reflections of experienced pastors, and dedicated to "the next generation of preachers of the cross." Collected and introduced by Mark Dever, each chapter of this book addresses a different issue in the lives and ministries of contemporary pastors.
101 Things Jesus Has Done for You
Combining scripture, quotes, and brief but powerful meditations, readers will discover the greatest gift that Jesus Christ offers to us is found in eternal life, but there are so many more things He has done for us – and does for us – when we enter into relationship with Him.
He Chose the Nails
Max Lucado examines the symbols surrounding Christ's crucifixion, revealing the claims of the cross and asserting that if they are true, then Christianity itself is true. The supporting evidence either makes the cross the single biggest hoax of all time, or the hope of all humanity.
Death By Love: Letters from the Cross
Death by Love is a unique book on the cross of Jesus Christ. While many books debate the finer points of the doctrine of the atonement, what is often lost are the real-life implications of Jesus' death on the cross for those who have sinned and have been sinned against. Written in the form of pastoral letters, Death by Love outlines the twelve primary effects of Jesus' death on the cross and connects each to the life of a different individual.
Jesus, the Only Way to God
In Jesus: The Only Way to God–Must You Hear the Gospel to Be Saved? John Piper offers a timely plea for the evangelical church to consider what is at stake in surrendering the unique, universal place of Jesus in salvation. If you're concerned about the current state of evangelism–and the church–this book is a must-read.
We hope that you find these titles not only helpful, but also inspiring and encouraging.
Get the Most out of your ESV with Strong's3
By Olive Tree Employee: David Mikucki
If you haven't already downloaded it, we're giving away the ESV with Strong's for free through April 21st! All you have to do is share the link and you'll get a free download.
The great part about this resource is that anyone can use it. You don't need to be seminary trained or have years of experience. You can just tap and read. The tool is powerful and practical enough to be useful even for personal study.
As with many powerful tools, this resource can do more if you know how to use it. It can also be somewhat dangerous if you don't know how to use it. We don't just want to provide you with the resource; we want to help you get the most out of it and avoid the dangers of misinterpretation. In this post, we'll talk about the basic features of the ESV with Strong's and about how to get the most out of each of them.
Tap to See Greek/Hebrew Word
The first feature is the most obvious. As soon as you tap, you can see what Greek or Hebrew word is behind it. This is the first thing you'll see when you tap on a word. It's probably most helpful for people who know Greek or Hebrew.
Now, if you tap on a darker word and it doesn't open to do anything, that means that the word isn't explicitly in the Greek or Hebrew text. The word was added by the translators in order to help the sentence make sense. We do this all the time in English, leaving out words because they're assumed. Of course, the words left out in Greek aren't necessarily the words we can leave out in English. Different languages have different rules for what's important and what can be left out.
The takeaway here is that, while a word might not be in the original Greek or Hebrew, that doesn't mean the word isn't implied by other words. Sometimes the translators of the ESV add those words so that we English readers won't be left scratching our heads.
Enhanced Strong's Dictionary
The Enhanced Strong's Dictionary is what appears when you tap a word that does have a Greek or Hebrew word behind it. This is a really handy tool because it will show you all the ways that the word gets translated throughout the Bible and give you an idea of how common each translation is. This can give you a fuller idea of what the word meant in the original language.
The thing to keep in mind here is something that all languages share in common: just because a word can mean something in one place, doesn't mean it means that thing everywhere else. How and where a word is used in a sentence, paragraph, chapter, and book is a critical part of understanding what the word means.
Many words in English have several diverse meanings. For example, the word "dodge" can mean to get out of the way of something. It can also mean to lighten part of an image or photo (like the "dodge brush" in image editing programs). If you were to simply look up the dictionary definition and pick the first one, you could find yourself very confused. Another example is the English word "love." When someone says "I love ice cream," he means something very different from when he says "I love my wife" (or at least he ought to).
The point here is that we want to let the dictionary help us get an idea of what the word can mean, then let the context of the passage determine what the word does mean. If we're in a class on photography, "dodge" probably doesn't mean "get out of the way." It probably means "lighten." But we wouldn't want to make that assumption in gym class.
View All Occurrences
This is probably my favorite feature in The Bible Study App for word studies. It's the button that says "Search for g5457" (or some other number). This feature allows you to search for everywhere in the Bible where that particular Greek or Hebrew word is used. Since a translation might translate one word twelve different ways, it's hard to know when that word is being used. But this feature can help.
The best way to use this feature is to start with where the word is used closest to the verse you're studying, then work outward from there. Look in the verse, then the chapter, then the book, then other books the author has written, then in the whole Bible.
In this way you can get a sense for how a certain author used a particular word in its context, in all his writings, and how the word gets used throughout the whole Bible. While this doesn't necessarily result in the same mastery of the word that a scholar might have, it certainly does help us to better understand the word and the passage we found it in.
Generally speaking, this isn't going to completely change the way you read a passage of Scripture. The translators know the languages a lot better than most of us, so most often we'll end up agreeing. But doing a word study can help us discover a richness to the word that we otherwise might not have seen. It can also help us to connect things in Scripture that we otherwise might not have thought to connect.
Look Up Word in Dictionaries
The Look Up feature allows you to look up a word in any Greek/Hebrew dictionaries that you might have. There are a lot of really helpful dictionaries out there by scholars who have already done the work of a detailed word study. They may also include information about where the word came from and how it was used in books outside the Bible. These can be extremely helpful to supplement the word studies that you're already doing with the ESV with Strong's. Here are a few you might find helpful:
- Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words
- Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words
- Easton's Bible Dictionary
Tools like the ESV with Strong's and Bible dictionaries can be really helpful in understanding what God has to say. We should pray that, in our study, we will allow God to correct us with what we learn about the words of Scripture. This is very different from using the tools to bend God's words to mean what we want them to. Humility and openness to correction are important here.
If we come to the Scriptures with our tools, ready to be taught by the Scriptures, then we will be in the right place to see God's love for us in Christ and how we are to live in light of that love. We hope these tools prove helpful in your studies.
Psalm 119:130 (ESV)
The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple
A Basic and Solid Bible Study Library10
If you're like me, your introduction to Bible study tools was a bit rocky. I first began teaching and preaching in my local church at age 14. Before my first sermon, my Dad handed me my first Strong's Concordance and a brand new Bible. Not really knowing where else to start, I would read through a passage of Scripture and look up every word in the Strong's Concordance that I didn't understand or that caught my attention.
I quickly learned that I needed a more formalized approach to studying God's Word. Since that time I've learned that I needed some basic tools to keep my Bible study on track.
A Basic and Solid Library
To help you get started, Olive Tree has bundled resources together to help you dig deeper into God's word. These bundles give you the basic tools to help you build a solid starter library. All of these wonderful resources are designed to be integrated into the Resource Guide within The Bible Study App for a seamless and easy-to-use Bible study experience.
What's in The Study Bible Bundles?
- Choose from the following Bible Translations: NIV, HCSB, NKJV or NRSV
- A Study Bible that corresponds to your Preferred Bible Translation
- Bible Dictionary
- Cross-References
- Maps
- Everything in the Essentials bundle
- Strong's Tagged Bible
- Essential Bible Companion
- Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
- Expanded Maps
- Everything in the Standard bundle
- Key Word Commentary
- Expository Dictionary
- Bible Concordance
- and even more Maps
- Everything in the Expanded bundle
- More Commentaries
- Bible Encyclopedia
- More Cross-references
- A Bible Atlas
Bible Study Bundles are available in the following Bible translations: NIV, HCSB, NKJV, or NRSV.
Using these and tools will deepen your Bible study and further prepare you to present God's word (2 Timothy 2:15).
What are your favorite Bible Study resources?
3 Ways to Enhance your NIV Study Experience2
You have the NIV, but what's the next step in your Bible Study Experience?
Here are three ways you can enhance your NIV Bible Study Experience (screenshots are taken from an iPad 2. Click for a larger view).
#1: NIV Study Bible Notes
A study Bible in The Bible Study App is an easy to use and very powerful tool in guiding you in your understanding of the text. Many study Bibles contain resources such as maps, timelines, profiles on Biblical characters, commentaries and articles.
Our most popular NIV Study Bible Notes are Archaeological Study Bible Notes and the NIV Study Bible Notes. However, there are also several other Study Bible Notes to choose from. From Quest Study Bible Notes, and Couples' Devotional Bible Notes, to Men's Devotional Bible Notes and NIV True Identity Notes: The Bible for Women, we are sure you can find one that will help deepen your spiritual walk. Because study Bibles are uniquely enhanced for the resource guide they will work with any version of the Bible that is open in the main window.
#2: NIV Application Commentaries
After you've studied the Bible for yourself, it is often helpful to read trusted Bible scholars to see how they explain the text you are reading. Bible Commentaries can be an extremely valuable study tool. The NIV Application Commentaries merge the original, ancient context with right now, showing us both how ancient readers would have read the Bible and how we can connect to this living word of God from a modern context. Most importantly, however, it helps us begin the life-changing process of true application, showing how God's word can continue to have a powerful voice in our lives today. The resource guide of The Bible Study App makes using the NIV Application Commentaries a seamless part of your study.
#3: NIV Bible Study Bundles
Olive Tree has bundled collections of resources to help you dig deeper into God's word. These bundles give you the basic tools that you need like the study tools mentioned above. All of these wonderful resources are designed to be integrated into the Resource Guide within The Bible Study App for a seamless and easy-to-use Bible study experience.
NIV Bible Study Bundles come in the following Collections:
- Bible Study Essentials (NIV Bible, Dictionary, Cross-Reference and Maps)
- Bible Study Standard (Essentials bundle, plus Strong's Tagged Bible, Essential Bible Companion, Dictionary of Biblical Imagery and Expanded Maps)
- Bible Study Expanded (Standard bundle, plus Key Word Commentary, Expository Dictionary, Concordance, and even more Maps)
- Bible Study Premier (Expanded bundle, plus more Commentaries, Bible Encyclopedia, more Cross-references and a Bible Atlas)
Bible Study Bundles are also available in the following Bible translations: HCSB, NKJV, and NRSV.
As you can see, these titles will enhance your NIV Bible Study experience to help you go deeper in the Word of God. All of these NIV enhancements are on sale now through January 27.
What is Biblical Hermeneutics?0
What is Biblical Hermeneutics? By Dr. Wayne House
Look Inside The Baker Illustrated Guide to Everyday Life in Bible Times0
The newly released Baker Illustrated Guide to Everyday Life in Bible Times has amazing content and is a great resource for Bible Study. The introduction states that the "goal of this visual guide is to restore clarity and vitality to those portions of God's Word that speak of the activities and social stations of the past." The Bible Study App integrates this resource into a seamless part of your Bible Study.
Here's one example of an article I found on "Pharisee". (screenshots taken from the Windows Desktop Bible Study App. Click for a larger view).
With Matthew 23:2 in the ESV opened in the Main Window, I read that Jesus said, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses 'seat…". I can open The Baker Illustrated Guide to Everyday Life in Bible Times in the split window and navigate to the article on "Pharisee".
Once I get to the article, I can see the article on Pharisee and read it in the split window without having to leave my Bible text.
As I'm reading I see several full-color photographs relevant to the article I'm reading. For example, within the Pharisee article is a picture of "the seat of Moses". If there are any footnote references, I can tap/click on those and they can be viewed in a pop up.
Continuing to look through this article, there are several other photographs that help give me not only a better understanding of Pharisees, but also a visual picture of what a synagogue would have looked like:
even down to a temple warning inscription blocked Gentile access to certain segments of the temple complex. As with all resources in The Bible Study App , I can tap/click Scripture references to view them in a pop up without having to leave my place in the Bible text.
With The Bible Study App, I can also make notes, highlights, and tags within the The Baker Illustrated Guide to Everyday Life in Bible Times to help keep my Bible Study organized.
Looking through these beautiful full-color photographs gives a sense of being "in the action" and gives a sense of realism and depth. As the author states, "cultural practices of the past are fascinating on their own, but even more so as they help us correctly interpret God's Word and apply it to our lives."
As you can see, The Baker Illustrated Guide to Everyday Life in Bible Times is a fantastic resource that will help you increase your Bible knowledge.


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The RAMStar Staff Award is a monthly employee recognition program that acknowledges the extra efforts made by Angelo State University staff in the performance of their daily tasks and responsibilities. As many awards may be given as there are worthy candidates.
First-time winners will receive a star pin and certificate of appreciation, officially presented to them (or someone in their place, if unable to attend) at the Staff Senate meeting following the month in which the award was won. All RAMStar winners will have their name listed on the Staff Senate Web site.
Awardees for the month of November
Martha Cox, Students Accounts/Bursar
Angela Skaggs, Library
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vanilla orchid pollination
Has anyone mastered the technique of vanilla orchid pollination? Last year, I had 3 vanilla orchid stalks with numerous flowers, and faithfully went out every morning to attempt pollination, using some tips I found on the internet. Of all the blossoms, I had two take, with one bean pod falling off the vine after a few months. The other one is still there. Anyone have any words of wisdom? The plants are very healthy, so I know it's my technique, or lack thereof.
I haven't tried pollinating vanilla flowers but I have been successful with other orchids. The normal proceedure with orchids is to remove the pollina at the end of the column which is the part of the flower surrounded by the lip. Usually found on either side of the anther located at the tip of the column. Place the pollina into the space just under the anther. If you look under the anther you will see it. The pollina takes some time to grow into the female part of the flower to fertilize the seeds. From what you say you have had some success. Perhaps your problems are cultural such as not enough fertilizer etc. as orchids will abort seed pods if they cannot support them.
I also have a vanilla orchid plant which is well over 2 meters tall but so far has not flowered. I have had the plant for 2 years and it has grown well. Each season the stork and leaves have grown larger and the aerial roots which first twine around the branches of a shrub then run down the branch. I feed the vanilla with a mixture of water soluble fertilizer (called zest) and fish emulsion every fortnight. Most of my other orchids except vandas flower ok. All of these plants are grown in an open courtyard. If you have any thoughts I would be pleased to hear them.
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First time setup, Zoostorm tower, problems with connecting to TV
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I have just purchased this PC in the link below:
I have plugged my VGA cable into the VGA socket into the tower that I linked above and I have plugged the other end of the VGA cable into the VGA socket of my TV.
I am fairly new to and I do not understand why it is saying "no signal" when it is on the PC channel of my TV.
on the VGA cable there are two bolts on each side and on the VGA socket of my TV there are also two small holes which looks like the screw may have to enter them. However, I have connected a Laptop to the TV without screwing the bolts into the small holes and it worked fine, the laptop screen was on my TV which is what I expected.
With a tower, do I need to screw the two bolts into the small sockets of the VGA socket on my TV?
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Posted January 31, 2013 at 3:30PM
The two bolts that you refer to are just to secure the cable connection. Make sure you have pushed the VGA cable all the way in to ensure a good connection.
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Posted January 31, 2013 at 4:01PM
You are better connecting Via a HDMI cable as VGA only transmits graphics and not audio.
If I were you I would just check that VGA is not listed in the inut list on your TV.
What make/model of TV have you?
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Posted January 31, 2013 at 4:04PM
Chronos, those Zoostorm Towers don't appear to have HDMI connections but they do have DVI-D
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Posted February 1, 2013 at 1:29PM
Thank you so much for all your help.
I have just bought an HDMI cable as was recommended here and it worked straight away!
Really appreciated, thank you.
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Posted February 1, 2013 at 1:32PM
Oops, jovigirl, looks like your Zoostorm DID have an HDMI socket!
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Braemar Cruise Review by shirley ison: Braemar - Southern Caribbean
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Braemar - Southern Caribbean
What could be better; we sailed to 10 destinations in 2 weeks! Barbados, Tobago, Curacao, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Tortola, BVI, St. Lucia, Antigua, The Grenadines.
Not too much for the children to do on the ship during the day except be with other kids, but who cares - every day we went to the beach almost! Kids club on board was mainly for the under 10s. However the teenagers managed to 'Find' each other at night time and headed for the Skylark nightclub.
Service on Braemar is 2nd to none. Absolutely brilliant. Food excellent. Entertainment very very good. Fabulous cruise directors and entertainment staff - all knew our names by the end of the cruise.
Cabins very spacious and well appointed. Not luxury but very clean and the best beds! Scandinavian quilts, chocs on pillow at night. cabins cleaned at least twice a day.
Sports deck great fun. Organized games every day. Quizzes, bingo and numerous lectures.
Fred Olsen Lines More certainly have something very special to offer their guests. I cannot really find fault with their product at all. Small ship cruising at its best. Braemar is only 19,000 tonnes and only carries about 700 when full. Good deal of single cabins and family 4 berths, but lacks the balcony cabins like the newer vessels.
Excursions very well organized by very efficient staff and plenty to chose from. We swam with stingrays and dolphins.
Give it a try! Give it a try - !! Less
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