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3.0 out of 5 stars
A Charming Familiar Ride,
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I had seen a few episodes of the series "When Calls The Heart", and found the general idea intriguing, and different from Oke's other works. I decided I should read the book before continuing the tv series. The book was easy to read quickly, so it didn't really interrupt my youtube binge of the series in its honour. :) The book is sweet and simple, and I think a lot of young teachers (or people who remember being young teachers) will be able to relate to many of the themes and anecdotes. I did find that some elements of the story were left stated to, rather than emotionally experienced by, the reader. For example, some of the teacher's relationships - familial, friendships, and romances - were oversimplified to the point where I had to wonder about the main character's emotional depth (or the emotional depth of the others involved). For those areas, you have to fill in the gaps, and imagine your own backstory to really feel any sympathy for some of the characters. Nevertheless, the book does take you on a charming, if predictable, journey. Not a book for someone expecting novelty or challenge or surprise, but a gentle read for someone looking to enjoy a familiar ride.
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A good book; the others in the series aren't, though,
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I have read most of Janette Oke's books, and I must say that "When Calls the Heart" is really one of her best books. It is one of the few Janette Oke books I have actually enjoyed, without getting annoyed at the characters or finding historical inaccuracies.
The book's heroine, Elizabeth, travels to the western frontier to be a teacher. Her adventures are interesting and often humorous (but not outlandish) as she adapts from city life to frontier life. Of course, she meets a handsome Mountie and falls in love with him... Untypically, Janette Oke doesn't have them meet each other right away, and quickly marry them off; she allows Elizabeth to remain in suspense for quite some time and get to actually know Wynn (the Mountie) better. That is one thing I liked better about this book than other Janette Oke books- the characters were more realistic (on the whole) and they did not fall in love at first sight and want to get married right away. I liked that because it left the plot freer for other topics besides the characters' romance. I must say, however, that one must not let the good reviews of "When Calls the Heart" to lead them into buying the other three books in the "Canadian West" series. They are not nearly as good as the first book. In fact, I highly suggest that you read "Mrs. Mike", by Benedict and Nancy Freedman, instead. "Mrs. Mike" is a true story, and when you compare it with the remainder of the Canadian West books, it is obvious where Janette Oke got much of her material for incidents and characters. You'll enjoy "When Calls the Heart." I definitely did. The other three books aren't as good, but you can read "When Calls the Heart" by itself; it doesn't necessarily need sequels.
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From the moment you pick up this fantastic premier to a wonderful series you will find yourself entrenched in the life of Elizabeth Thatcher, a young, eastern school teacher who braves the establishing Alberta fronteir to bring literacy and knowledge to the children. The ups and downs of teaching and the challenges of life in this new land warm your heart and bring tears to your eyes. An added bonus is the good clean romance that developes between Wynn and Elizabeth, who both are determined not to marry. God's hand is evident in both of their lives and this well written story has to potential for making one reflect on his or her own spiritual walk!
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I Loved This Book,
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This review is from: When Calls the Heart (Paperback)
I've read many of Oke's books and liked them, but for some reason I'd never picked up a Canadian West book. I waited way to long, because I loved this book. It was my favorite of her's along with The Meeting Place. I enjoyed Elizabeth's thoughts and troubles at getting her school. It's nice to see her win the hearts of all her students. I really admire her. This book touched my heart and also made me laugh. The mouse situation is hilarious! And then there's Wynn--he can't help but fall in love with Elizabeth, even if he is determined not to. A very romantic, adventurous, and beautiful book. I definately recommend it.
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One of Janette's best,
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This review is from: When Calls the Heart (Paperback)
Janette Oke opens a whole new world up for the Christian -Historical Fiction reader in this book. Elizabeth Thatcher is like every dedicated teacher, only wanting the best for her students and a little adventure in her life along the way. Immediately arriving in Calgary Elizabeth meets her brother's handsome friend, Wynn Delaney and resolves he is very attractive but not worth the fuss over. She refused to marry in this year of teaching. But Wynn's resolutions of not marrying are even stronger causing Beth to fall for him even harder and trying even more to get him to change his mind.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Something different and refreshing from Oke,
This review is from: When Calls the Heart (Paperback)
I found this book delightful because it was different. Yes it had alot of the typical things that you expect to find in historical Christian romance novels. But it also had a lot of new twists and a very different setting and plot. I too, enjoyed the first person narration, it served to pull me into the story much more effectively. The only down side to the book was that the ending was a bit too predictable.
This is my favorite Janette Oke series just for the sheer difference in writing style and plot.
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best of Janette Oke,
This review is from: When Calls the Heart (Paperback)
I have read most of Janette Oke's books, and this series is my favorite by far. The story takes place in a different setting from most Christian historical fiction (i.e., not the prairie), and with the first-person narration Elizabeth's voice shines through. If you are tired of finding the same plot in many books, try this series; the books do stand out. They are also laugh-out-loud funny in places.
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Absolutely Marvolous!,
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When Calls the Heart is a wonderful book. I suggest to everyone that you read it. It is easy to become best friends with Elizabeth Thatcher throughout this witty, heart-felt story. The plot is enthralling, and the love is so sincere. It is so good you will want to read it over and over again. The people are so real you can see them and you are as sorry to leave them as Elizabeth.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lacks depth.,
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"When Calls the Heart" had absolutely no depth whatsoever. The character's were one dimensional and predictable. But, thankfully, there was hardly any religious preaching, which I was thankful for. The chapters were very short, and were written as if they were from a child, with no meaning. And, as always, the ending came up so quickly, and ends so abruptly. If you're looking for a mindless read, then this is for you. If not, then I do not recommend.
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The road eastward from Denver is flat with a capital F. And it boggles the mind that just a few miles west, the mountains rise to 15,000 feet, and again I was reminded of the pioneers and how they must have felt when they came over the horizon and saw, in front of them, the massive walls of gray rock standing as tall as the sky and as wide as the eye could see.
First we drove through ranches…grass and hay fields with grazing cattle eating their way to market, unaware of what was to come. And later we found ourselves in farm country…miles and miles of cultivated fields, growing corn and oats and wheat and barley, with an occasional farmhouse sitting in the middle of a field. And I remembered hearing people say "my nearest neighbor is 3 miles away" and I saw what they meant. Each was the master of their universe, autonomous on the land on which they lived and worked.
The highway was our biggest challenge for the first 100 miles. This section of road east of Denver on I-70 is infamous for the deep grooves carved into the pavement…parallel lines pointing in the same direction as we drove. And the car swerved left and right and left and the tires sang a shrill song, and I read on the internet of this section of road, where accidents are plentiful and complaints abound. And when we left Colorado, we left the grooves behind.
As we drove along, we saw grain elevators rising up from the fields every mile or two. And we saw an occasional stand of trees, and John Deere tractors, and corn fields all of bright green, painted against the bright golden fields of grain. And I thought how nature has a way of putting together colors that compliment each other so beautifully. I was reminded of a Loden coat that I had in college, gold wool with a dark green bias around the collar, lapels, and down the front edges. Life imitating nature?
Just before we crossed the line into Kansas, we saw a house by the roadside. It was abandoned and falling to ruin…where someone once lived and worked the land that surrounded it. And further down the road we saw a large prison in Burlington, CO…turns out to be the Kit Carson Correctional Center. Kit Carson still lives today.
At 10:35 AM we crossed into Kansas. And the fields of grain continued on for the entire ride to Salina. The Bread Basket of the US, also called the Grain Belt. And if driving down this road is any indication of what is out there in the rest of Kansas, the name is aptly applied.
About 50 miles before we got to Salina, we saw a windmill farm, thousands of windmills that went on for 25 miles. When I first saw windmills in California, I thought wow, those are kind of cool. And when I saw them on the mountain ridges leaving the desert into Bakersfield, I thought, good place for them. But after today, I understand why people feel that they mar the landscape. As sleek and balletic as they appear, too much of a good thing may cross the line. I understand the complaints, now that I have seen them up close.
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"An unfocused book, but it had many good ideas"
The book does contain several good pieces of advice for people who need to figure out what they would like to do and provides helpful (or at least innovative) suggestions for how they go about doing so. Some things are new and some things are common sense. However, people uncertain about their direction in life (and are stressed out about it) probably benefit from being told the common sense stuff too, even if they already know it.
He speaks clearly, with conviction, and with a story teller's flair.
It is remarkably unfocused. The thread meanders so much that you are often left wondering what the particular anecdote or section has to do with obtaining focus. Many of the examples, or the metaphor of Google Earth are groanworthy, in that they are examples so frequently cited by others or are the meme of the day.
"Fascinating early history of the auto industry"
I wouldn't listen to it again, but I enjoyed listening to it.
Fascinating to hear about the eccentric characters and the early history of companies that are household names.
Writing engaging business history can be very difficult, especially when it does not relate to recent crises. Pelfry does a wonderful job, and is helped by a colorful set of characters and a wily industry so different from the staid auto industry we have today.
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Revealed at Makkah.
"SEVERAL circumstances," says Sale, "relating to the Virgin Mary being mentioned in this chapter, her name was pitched upon for the title." It contains the fullest and earliest accounts of gospel history found in the Quran. According to Muslim authorities, it was recited by Jafir, Muhammad's uncle, before the Najashi or king of Ethiopia, in the presence of the Quraishite envoys, sent from Makkah to secure the expulsion of Muslim refugees; whereupon "the king wept until his beard became moist, and the bishops also wept, so that their tears ran down upon their books, saying, 'Verily this revelation and that of Moses proceed from one and the same source"' Muir's Life of Mohamet, vol. ii. pp.172, 173, note).
Rodwell calls attention to the change of style of this chapter, vers. 1-37, and that of chap. iii. vers. 35-57, and suggests that it was due to a desire to avoid the imputation "of being merely a poet, a sorcerer, or person possessed." This does not seem very likely; as these charges were peculiarly Makkan, he would hardly have waited until his arrival in Madina before making the change in his style, if indeed desirous of avoiding these particular charges against his prophetic character. It seems to me the cause of this change of style is to be sought in the change of his surroundings, his habits, and aspirations. The prophet had given place in some measure to the general of armies and the ruler of a people.
The numerous historical errors contained in this chapter prove that Muhammad had no personal acquaintance with Jewish or Christian records. He seems to have been indebted to Jewish or Christian informants, who were themselves very ignorant of their own traditions.
Excepting vers 35-41, the revelations of this chapter belong to an early period of Muhammad's prophetic career at Makkah. Muir (Life of Moh., vol. ii. p.278) assigns it to a period shortly succeeding Muhammad's return from Tayif, but this period seems to me to be too late to accord with the general spirit of the chapter. The exhortations to the Quraish are earnest and the threatenings against unbelievers are solemn, but there is not a sign of that violent imprecation and bitter enmity against the people of Makkah which characterise the later Makkan chapters. I would therefore fix the date as early as the beginning of the second period of Muhammad's ministry at Makkah.
Vers. 35-41 are more polemic in style than the rest of the chapter, and for this reason should be assigned to a later date, say the end of the second or the beginning of the third Makkan period. Ver. 74 seq. have been thought to be Madinic, but on insufficient grounds. The change in rhyme belongs to vers. 35-41, these are confessedly Makkan, while the words "two parties" may refer to infidels and unbelievers in general, and therefore may apply to Makkah as aptly as to Madina.
Zacharias prays for offspring ... 16
Gabriel is sent with an answer promising a son .. . 7, 8
Zacharias asks a sign which is given . . .
John's mission and character described . . . 13-15
Story of Mary's miraculous conception . . . . . 16-22
The birth of Jesus . . .22, 23
Mary in distress is comforted by Jesus . . .23-27
Mary brings her child to her people, who reproach her .. . 28, 29
Jesus (speaking in infancy) vindicates his mother and describes his own prophetic character... 33-34
Jesus the Word of Truth . . . 35
God has no son . . . 36
God alone to be worshipped ... 37
The miserable fate of Jewish and Christian sectaries .. .38-41
The story of Abraham:-
He reproaches his father for idolatry . . .42-46
His father threatens to stone him . . . 47
Abraham prays for his father but separates himself from him... 48-50
God gives him Isaac and Jacob, who were notable prophets... 50, 51
Moses - an apostle and prophet . . . 52
Discourses with God privately . . . 53
Aaron given him for an assistant. . . . 54
Ismail was a prophet acceptable to his Lord . . . 55,56
Idris was taken up to heaven . . . 57,58
God is bounteous to all the prophets . . . 59
The followers of former prophets compared with those of Muhammad...59, 60
The reward of the faithful in Paradise ... 61, 64
Gabriel comes down from heaven only when commanded ... 65
God is the only Lord-no name like his ... 66
The dead shall surely rise . . . 67, 68
The dead shall be judged on their knees . . . 69-73
Believers and unbelievers compared . . . . . 74, 75
The prosperity of infidels a sign of God's reprobation. . . 76, 77
Good works better than riches ... 78, 79
The doom of the wicked certain . . . 80-83
Even the false gods will desert idolaters in the judgment ... 84, 85
God sends devils to incite infidels to sin ... 86, 87
The pious to be honoured before God . . . 88
The wicked to be driven into hell . . . 89, 90
Attributing children to God a great sin . . . 91, 93
God the only Lord-all creatures his servants . . . 94, 95
Believers to be rewarded with love . . . 96
The Quran made easy for Muhammad . . . 97
Miserable doom of all God's enemies . . . 98
(1) K. H. Y. A. S. A commemoration of the mercy of thy LORD towards his servant Zacharias. (2) When he called upon his LORD, invoking him in secret, (3) and
(1) K. H. Y. A. S. See Prelim. Disc., pp. 100-102. The conjecture of Golius that these letters represent Koh Y'as = thus he counselled, or that of Sprenger (Journal As. Soc. Bengal, xx. 280) that they siginfy, Jesus of the Nazarenes, king of the Jews, may be placed in the same category with that of the commentators, that each letter is the initial of one of the Divine attributes - Ali having sometimes addressed God in prayer, Ya Kahy'as.
Zacharias See chap. iii. 38, 39, and xxi. 89, 90.
(2) Invoking him in secret, or in a low tone of voice, through fear of ridicule. See chap. iii. 38, note.
said, O LORD, verily my bones are weakened, and my head is become white with hoariness, (4) and I have never been unsuccessful in my prayers to thee, O LORD. (5) But now I fear my nephews, who are to succeed after me, for my wife is barren: wherefore give me a successor of my own body from before thee; (6) who may be my heir, and may be an heir of the family of Jacob; and grant, O LORD, that he may be acceptable unto thee. (7) And the angel answered him, O Zacharias, verily we bring thee tidings of a son, whose name shall be John; (8) we have not caused any to bear the same name before him. (9) Zacharias said, LORD, how shall I have a son, seeing my wife is barren, and I am now arrived at a great age, and am decrepit? (10) The angel said, So shall it be: thy LORD saith, This is easy with me; since I created thee heretofore, when thou wast nothing. (11) Zacharias
(5) My nephews. "These were his brother's sons, who were very wicked men, and Zacharias was apprehensive lest, after his death, instead of confirming the people in the true religion, they should seduce them to idolatry. And some commentators imagine that he made this prayer in private, lest his nephews should overhear him."- Sale, Baidhawi, Jalaluddin.
A successor. See note on chap. iii. 38.
(6) An heir of . . . Jacob, viz., "in holiness and knowledge, or in the government and superintendence of the Israelites. There are some who suppose it is not the patriarch who is here meant, but another Jacob, the brother of Zacharias, or of Imran Ibn Mathan, of the race of Solomon."- Sale, Jalaluddin, Tafsir-i.Raufi.
(8) We have not caused any to bear the same name. "For he was the first who bore the name of John, or Yahya (as the Arabs pronounce it); which fancy seems to be occasioned by the words of St. Luke misunderstood, that none of Zacharias's kindred was called by that name: for otherwise John, or, as it is written in Hebrew, Johanan, was a common name among the Jews.
"Some expositors avoid this objection by observing that the original word samiyyan signifies not only one who is actually called by the same name, but also one who, by reason of his possessing the like qualities and privileges, deserves or may pretend to the same name." Sale, Baidhawi, Julaluddin.
The only way to reconcile this passage with 2 Kings xxv. 23, 1 Chron. iii. 16, Ezra vii. 12, &c., is to regard Yahya as the Baptist's name, and not John, as recorded in Luke i.; but in this case the statement contradicts the former Scriptures.
(9) See note on chap. iii. 40.
answered, O LORD give me a sign. The angel replied, Thy sign shall be that thou shalt not speak to men for three nights, although thou be in perfect health. (12) And he went forth into his people from the chamber, and he made signs unto them, as if he should say, Praise ye God in the morning and in the evening. (13) And we said unto his son, O John, receive the book of the law, with a resolution to study and observe it. And we bestowed on him wisdom, when he was yet a child, (14) and mercy from us, and purity of life; and he was a devout person, and dutiful towards his parents, and was not proud or rebellious. (15) Peace be on him the day whereon he was born, and the day whereon he shall die, and the day whereon he shall be raised to life.
(16) And remember in the book of the Quran the story of Mary, when she retired from her family to a place towards the east, (17) and took a veil to conceal herself from them; and we sent our spirit Gabriel unto
(11) Thy sign. See note on chap. iii. 41.
(12) He made signs. "Some say he wrote the following words on the ground."- Sale. See chap. iii. 41.
(13) Wisdom. The Tafsir-i-Raufi gives the following illustration of John's wisdom. When three years of age, some children asked him to play with them, but he declined, saying that he had not been created for play!
(15) Compare with ver. 34 below. This verse was probably first applied by Muhammad to Jesus, but misplaced here by the compilers.
(16) A place towards the east. "To the eastern part of the temple; or to a private chamber in the house, which opened to the east: whence, says Al Baidhawi, the Christians pray towards that quarter.""There is a tradition that when the Virgin was grown to years of puberty, she used to leave her apartment in the temple, and retire to Zacharias's house, to her aunt, when her courses came upon her; and so soon as she was clean, she returned again to the temple; and that at the time of the angel's visiting her, she was at aunt's on the like occasion, and was sitting to wash herself, man open place, behind a veil, to prevent her being seen. But others
more prudently suppose the design of her retirement was to pray." Sale, Yahya, Baidhawi, &c.
This passage contradicts Luke i. 26 and 39.
(17) Our spirit . . appeared . . . a perfect man. "Like a full-
her, and he appeared unto her in the shape of a perfect man. (18) She said, I fly for refuge unto the merciful God, that he may defend me from thee: if thou fearest him, thou wilt not approach me. (19) He answered, Verily I am the messenger of thy LORD, and am sent to give thee a holy son. (20) She said, How shall I have a son, seeing a man hath not touched me, and I am no harlot? (21) Gabriel replied, So shall it be: thy LORD saith, This is easy with me; and we will perform it, that we may ordain him for a sign unto men, and a mercy from us: for it is a thing which is decreed. (22) Wherefore she conceived him; and she retired aside with him in her womb to a distant place; (23) and the pains
grown, but beardless youth. Al Baidhawi, not contended with having given one good reason why he appeared in that form, viz. to moderate her surprise, that she might hear his message with less shyness, adds, that perhaps it might be to raise an emotion in her, and assist her conception. - Sale.
See chap. vi. 9, and notes there.
(18) If thou fearest. The original is In kunta taqian. Some commentators understanding taqian to be a proper name, translate the passage if thou art Taqi. They say this man was a noted villain, who bad assaulted many women in the neighbourhood. Mary fancying that the man, who now appeared to her in her private apartrnents, must be Taqi, took refuge in God against him. Tafsir-i-Raufi.
(19) A holy son. The only fair inference from this statement is that Jesus was thus miraculously conceived in order that he might be holy and sinless. See notes on chap. ii. 253.
(22) Wherefore she conceived him. " For Gabriel blew into the bosom of her shift, which he opened with his fingers, and his breath reaching her womb, caused the conception. The age of the Virgin Mary at the time of her conception was thirteen ; or, as others say, ten; and she went six, seven, eight, or nine months with him, according to different traditions; though some say the child was conceived at its full growth of nine months, and that she was delivered of him within an hour after."- Sale, Baidhawi, Yahya, &c.
All authorities agree that Jesus was conceived by an act of the Divine will. Those Muslims who, with Syed Abmad, believe that Jesus was the son of Joseph and Mary, are certainly at enmity alike with the Quran and with orthodox Islam.
A distant place. "To conceal her delivery she went out of the city by night to a certain mountain."- Sale.
The language of the Quran certainly gives the impression that the birth of Jesus took place almost immediately after conception.
of child-birth came upon her near the trunk of a palm-tree. She said, Would to GOD I had died before this, and had become a thing forgotten and lost in oblivion. (24) And he who was beneath her called to her, saying, Be not grieved; now hath GOD provided a rivulet under thee; (25) and do thou shake the body of the palm-tree, and it shall let fall ripe dates upon thee ready gathered. (26) And eat, and drink, and calm thy mind. Moreover, if thou see any man, and he question thee, (27) say, Verily I have vowed a fast unto the Merciful: wherefor I will by no means speak to a man this day. (28) So she brought the child to her people, carrying him in her arms.
(23) A palm-tree. "The palm to which she fled, that she might lean on it in her travail, was a withered trunk, without any head or verdure, and this happened in the winter season; notwithstanding which, it miraculously sup plied her with fruits for her refreshment, as is mentioned immediately.
"It has been observed, that the Muhammadan account on the delivery of the Virgin Mary very much resembles that of Latona, as described by the poets , not only in this circumstance of their laying hold on a palm-tree(though some say Latona embraced an olive-tree, or an olive and a palm, or else two laurels), but also in that of their infants speaking, which Apollo is fabled to have done in the womb."- Sale.
See also chap. iii. 46, and note there.
Would to God I had died. The spirit of this passage contradicts Luke i. 46-55. Joseph's betrothal and marriage is here, as every-where in the Quran, totally ignored. Was Muhammad ignorant of this portion of the history of Jesus?
(24) He who was beneath her. The commentators are divided in opinion as to who addressed Mary on this occasion. Some say it was Jesus, who spoke as soon as he was born: others, that it was Gabriel, who spoke from behind the palm-tree (Baidhawi).
(25) Ripe dates. "And according y she had no sooner spoken it than the dry trunk revived, and shot forth green leaves, and a head loaded with ripe fruit."- Sale.
(26) Calm thy mind. Literally, Calm thine eye, an expression which may apply either to the birth of a son or to refreshment derived from the sight of delicious fruit or food of any kind.
(27) Say, Verily I have vowed a fast. The bountiful provision of fruit and the command to eat and drink (ver. 26) must then be regarded as preparatory to this fast.
I will by no means speak. Sale says : - "She was not to speak to anybody, unless to acquaint them with the reason of her silence and some suppose she did that by signs."
And they said unto her, O Mary, now hast thou done a strange thing. (29) O sister of Aaron, thy father was not a bad man, neither was thy mother a harlot. (30) But she made signs unto the child to answer them; and they said, How shall we speak to him, who is an infant in the cradle? (31) Whereupon the child said, Verily I am the servant of GOD; he hath given me the book of the gospel, and hath appointed me a prophet. (32) And he hath made me blessed, wheresoever I shall be; and hath commanded me to observe prayer, and to give alms, so long as I shall live; (33) and he hath made me dutiful towards my mother, and hath not made me proud or unhappy. (34) And peace be on me the day whereon I was born, and the day whereon I shall die, and the day whereon I shall be raised to life. (35) This was Jesus, the son of Mary; the Word of truth, concerning whom
(29) A sister of Aaron. "Several Christian writers think the Quran stands convicted of a manifest falsehood in this particular, but I am afraid the Muhammadans may avoid the charge; as they do by several answers. Some say the Virgin Mary had really a brother named Aaron, who had the same father, but a different mother; others suppose Aaron, the brother of Moses, is here meant, but say Mary is called his sister, either because she was of the Levitical race (as by her being related to Elizabeth it should seem she was), or by way of comparison; others say that it was a different person of that name who was contemporary with her, and conspicuous for his good or bad qualities, and that they likened her to him either by way of commendation or of reproach, &c." - Sale, Zamakhshari, Baidhawi, &c.
See this subject discussed in note on chap. iii. 35.
(31) I am the servant of God. "These were the first words which were put into the mouth of Jesus, to obviate the imagination of his partaking of the Divine nature, or having a right to the worship of mankind, on account of his miraculous speaking so soon after his birth."- Sale, Baidhawi.
Let it not be forgotten that these words, "put into the mouth of Jesus," are presented to us here as coming to Muhammad from God by the mouth of Gabriel Was there nothing dishonest in this business? If not, perhaps some of Muhammad's apologists will tell us why. See also note on chap. iii. 46.
(34) See notes on chap. iii. 53,54,and below on ver. 156.
(35) The Word of truth. "This expression may either be referred to Jesus as the Word of God, or to the account just given of him."- Sale.
they doubt. (36) It is not meet for GOD, that he should have any son; GOD forbid! When he decreeth a thing, he only saith unto it, Be; and it is. (37) And verily GOD is my LORD and your LORD; wherefore, serve him: this is the right way. (38) Yet the sectaries differ among themselves concerning Jesus: but woe be unto those who are unbelievers, because of their appearance at the great day. (39) Do thou cause them to hear, and do thou cause them to see, on the day whereon they shall come unto us to be judged: but the ungodly are this day in a manifest error. (40) And do thou forewarn them of on the day of sighing, when the matter shall be determined, while they are now sunk in negligence, and do not believe. (41) Verily we will inherit the earth, and whatever creatures are therein and unto us shall they all return.
(42) And remember Abraham in the book of the
Rodwell translates : "This is a statement of the truth concerning which they doubt," which agrees with the Urdu and Persian translations, and accords with the interpretations of the commentators.
(36) It is not meet for God. See notes on chaps. ii. 116, vi 101, 102, and xvii. 111.
Be, and it is. See note on chap. ii. 117. Rodwell says this and the four following verses belong to a later date than the remaining portion of this chapter.
(38) The sectaries. Either Jews and Christians differ, or Christians differ among themselves. - Tafsir-i-Raufi. Their appearance. See Prelim. Disc., pp. 138, 139.
(39) "These words are variously expounded, some taking them to express admiration (chap. xviii. 27) at the quickness of those senses in the wicked at the day of judgment, when they shall plainly perceive the torments prepared for them, though they have been deaf and blind in this life, and others supposing the words contain a threat to the unbelievers of what they shall then hear and see, or else a command to Muhammad to lay before them the terrors of that day."- Sale, Baidhawi.
(41) We shall inherit the earth, i.e., "alone surviving when all creatures shall be dead and annihilated. See chap. xv. 23."- Sale.
Shall return. Abdul Qadir says that previous to the day of judgment all Muslims will have been taken out of hell and transferred to heaven. The Angel of Death shall then cast all the infidels into hell.
(42) Abraham. See notes on chap. iv. 124 and xvi. 121.
Quran; for he was one of great veracity, and a prophet. (43) When he said unto his father, O my father, why dost thou worship that which heareth not, neither seeth, nor profiteth thee at all? (44) O my father, verily a degree of knowledge hath been bestowed on me, which hath not been bestowed on thee: wherefore follow me; I will lead thee into an even way. (45) O my father, serve not Satan; for Satan was rebellious unto the Merciful. (46) O my father, verily I fear lest a punishment be inflicted on thee from the Merciful, and thou become a companion of Satan. (47) His father answered, Dost thou reject my gods, O Abraham? If thou forbear not, I will surely stone thee: wherefore leave me for a long time. (48) Abraham replied, Peace be on thee: I will ask pardon for thee of my LORD; for he is gracious unto me. (49) And I will separate myself from you, and from the idols which ye invoke besides GOD; and I will call upon my LORD: it may be that I shall not be unsuccessful in calling on my LORD, as ye are in calling upon them. (50) And when he had separated himself from them, and from the idols which they worshipped besides GOD, we gave him Isaac and Jacob; and we made each of them a prophet, (51) and we bestowed on them, through our mercy, the gift of prophecy, and children and wealth; and we caused them to deserve the highest commendations. (52) And remember Moses in the book of the Quran: for he was sincerely upright, and was an apostle and a prophet. (53) And we called unto him from the right side of Mount Sinai, and
A prophet. Rodwell distinguishes between a prophet (nabi) and .tn apostle (rasul), the mission of the former being restricted to a family, that of an apostle being extended to a tribe, some of the prophets, e.g., Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, possessing the credentials of both nabi and rasul.
(43-50) See notes on chap. vi. 75-85.
(50) When he had separated himself from them."By flying to Harran and thence to Palestine.- Sale.
(51) To deserve, &c. Literally, We granted them a lofty tongue of truth.
(52) An apostle and a prophet. See above on ver. 42.
caused him to draw near, and to discourse privately with us. (54) And we gave him, through our mercy, his brother Aaron a prophet, for his assistant. (55) Remember also Ismail in the same book; for he was true to his promise, and was an apostle and a prophet. (56) And he commanded his family to observe prayer and to give alms; and he was acceptable unto his LORD. (57) And remember Idris in the same book; for he was a just person and a prophet: (58) and we exalted him to a high place. (59) These are they unto whom GOD hath been bounteous, of the prophets of the posterity of Adam, and of those whom we carried in the ark with Noah; and of the posterity of Abraham, and of Israel, and of those whom we have directed and chosen. When the signs of the Merciful
(53) To draw near. "Or, as some expound it, And we raised him on high; for, say they, he was raised to so great an elevation, that he heard tbe creaking of the pen writing on the table of God's decrees." - Sale, Baidhawi.
(55) He was true to his promise. "Being celebrated on that account, and particularly for his behaving with that resignation and constancy which be had promised his father on his receiving God's command to sacrifice him: for the Muhammadans say it was Ismail, and not Isaac, whom he was commanded to offer."- Sale, Baidhawi.
Abdul Qadir says Ismail obtained this title (in Arabic Sadiq ul W'adi) because having promised to wait for a certain person in a certain place till he came he waited there a whole year.
(57) Idris,"or Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah, who had that surname from his great knowledge; for he was favoured with no less than thirty books of divine revelations, and was the first who wrote with a pen, and studied the sciences of astronomy and arithmetic, &c. Baidhawi, Jalaluddin.
"The learned Bartolocci (Bartol. Bibl. Rab., part ii. p.845) endeavours to show from the testimonies of the ancient Jews, that Enoch, surnamed Idris, was a very different person from, the Enoch of Moses, and many ages younger." Sale.
Arab writers derive the name Idris from Darasa, to search out.
(58) We exalted him. "Some understand by this the honour or the prophetic office and his familiarity with God; but others suppose his translation is here meant: for they say he was taken up by God into heaven at the age of three hundred and fifty, having first suffered death, and been restored to life, and that he is now alive in one of the seven heavens, or in paradise."- Sale, Jalaluddin, Baidhawi.
See Rodwell's note in loco for corresponding Jewish tradition.
were read unto them, they fell down, worshipping, and wept.
(60) But a succeeding generation have come after them, who neglect prayer and follow their lusts; and they shall surely fall into evil: (61) except him who repenteth and believeth, and doth that which is right; these shall enter Paradise, and they shall not in the least be wronged: (62) gardens of perpetual abode shall be their reward, which the Merciful hath promised unto his servants, as an object of faith; for his promise will surely come to be fulfilled. (63) Therein shall they hear no vain discourse, but peace; and their provision shall be prepared for them therein morning and evening. (64) This is Paradise, which we will give for an inheritance unto such of our servants as shall be pious. (65) We descend not from heaven unless by command of thy LORD: unto himt belongeth whatsoever is before us, and whatsoever is behind us, and whatsoever is in the intermediate space; neither is thy LORD forgetful of thee. (66) He is the LORD of heaven
(59) And wept. The Tafsir-i-Raufi draws from these words the inference that tears should be shed during the reading of the Quran. "if they do not flow voluntarily," says a tradition, "then strain them out with difficulty."
(61) Except him who repenteth, &c. Salvation is here promised on the ground of repentance, faith, and good works (prayer, fasting, almsgiving, &c.) In other words, those who live the lives of good Muslims will be saved-Islam being the one true religion of God on earth. See also note on chap. iii.31.
(62) Gardens. See note on chap. iii. 15.
(63) Peace, i.e., "words of peace and comfort, or the salutations of the angels, &c."-Sale. See also chap. x. 10, and note there.
(65) "These are generally supposed to have been the words of the Angel Gabriel in answer to Muhammad's complaint for his long delay of fifteen, or, according to another tradition, of forty days, before he brought him instructions what solution he should give to the questions which had been asked him concerning the sleepers, Dhu-'l-Qarnain, and the spirit (see p. xviii. 23, note).
"Others, however, are of opinion that they are the words which the godly will use at their entrance into Paradise; and that their meaning is, 'We take up our abode here at the command and through the mercy of God alone, who ruleth alt things, past, future, and present; and who is not forgetful of the works of his servants.' " - Sale, Baidhawi.
and earth, and of whatsoever is between them: wherefore worship him, and be constant in his worship. Dost thou know any named like him?
(67) Man saith, After I shall have been dead, shall I really be brought forth alive from the grave? (68) Doth not man remember that we created him heretofore, when he was nothing? (69) But by thy LORD we will surely assemble them and the devils to judgment; then will we set them round about hell on their knees: (70) afterwards we will draw forth from every sect such of them as shall have been a more obstinate rebel against the Merciful; (71) and we best know which of them are more worthy to be burned therein. (72) There shall be none of you but shall approach near the same: this is an established decree with thy LORD. (73) Afterwards we will deliver those who shall have been pious, but we will leave the ungodly therein on their knees. (74) When our manifest signs
(66) Dost thou know any named like him? "That is, deserving or having a right to the name and attributes of God."- Sale.
His name is Allah,a name not used by the idolaters, who worshipped gods whom they called Ilhat (from Ilah), or Alihat (plural of Ilah).
(67) Man saith. "Some suppose a particular person is here meant, namely, Abi Ibn Khalf."- Sale. See note on chap. xvi.4.
(69) Them and the devils. "It is said that every infidel will appear at the day of judgment chained to the devil who seduced him." - Sale, Baidhawi.
(70) We will draw forth from every sect, &c. " Hence, says al Baidhawi, it appears that God will pardon some of the rebellious people. But perhaps the distinguishing the unbelievers into different classes, in order to consign them to different places and degrees of torment, is here meant."- Sale.
But see ver. 73 below. The pious are probably the erring faithful, who will be punished by purgatorial fire.
(81) More worthy, viz., "the more obstinate and. perverse, and especially the heads sects, who will suffer a double punishment for their own errors and their seducing of others."- Sale.
(72) You . . shall approach near the same. "For the true believers must also pass by or through hell, but the fire will be damped and the flames abated, so as not to hurt them, though it will lay hold on the others. Some, however, suppose that the words intend no more than the passage over the narrow bridge, which is laid over hell."- Sale. See Prelim. Disc., p.147.
(73) See above on ver. 70.
are read unto them, the infidels say unto the true believers, Which of the two parties is in the more eligible condition, and formeth the more excellent assembly? (75) But how many generations have we destroyed before them, which excelled them in wealth, and in outward appearance? (76) Say, Whosoever is in error, the Merciful will grant him a long and prosperous life, (77) until they see that with which they are threatened, whether it be the punishment of this life, or that of the last hour; and hereafter they shall know who is in the worse condition, and the weaker in forces. (78) GOD shall more fully direct those who receive direction; (79) and the good works which remain for ever are better in the sight of thy LORD than worldly possessions, in respect to the reward, and more eligible in respect to the future recompense. (80) Hast thou seen him who believeth not in our signs, and saith, I shall surely have riches and children bestowed on me? (81) Is he acquainted with the secrets of futurity; or hath he received a covenant from the Merciful that it shall be so? (82) By no means. We will surely write down that which he saith; and increasing we will increase his punishment; (83) and we will be his heir as to that which he speaketh of; and on the last day he shall appear before us alone
(74) The two parties, viz., "of us or of you. When the Quraish were unable to produce a composition to equal the Quran, they began to glory in their wealth and nobility, valuing themselves highly on that account, and despising the followers of Muhammad."- Sale.
(76) A long and prosperous life. Not in order that lie may have a longer day of probation, but that he may thus treasure up a greater degree of suffering. See chap. iii. 179, and note on chap. ii. 211.
(80) "This passage was revealed on account of 'Aas Ibn Wail, who being indebted to Khabbah, when he demanded the money refused to pay it, unless he would deny Muhammad; to which proposal Khabbah answered that he would never deny that prophet, neither alive, nor dead, nor when he should be raised to life at the last day. Therefore, replied al 'Aas, 'When thou art raised again, come to me, for I shall then have abundance of riches and children, and I win pay you'"- Sale, Baidhawi, Jalaluddin.
We shall heir &c., i.e., "God will take from him all his wealth and children, whom he will be obliged to leave behind at death." See the same idea above in ver. 41.
and naked. (84) They have taken other gods, besides GOD, that they may be a glory unto them. (85) By no means. Hereafter shall they deny their worship; and they shall become adversaries unto them.
(86) Dost thou not see that we send the devils against the infidels, to incite them to sin by their instigation? (87) Wherefore be not in haste to call down destruction upon them; for we number unto them a determined number of days of respite. (88) On a certain day we will assemble the pious before the Merciful in an honourable manner, as ambassadors come into the presence of a prince: (89) but we will drive the wicked into hell, as cattle are driven to water: (90) they shall obtain no intercession, except he only who hath received a covenant from the Merciful. (91) They say, The Merciful hath begotten issue. Now have ye uttered an impious thing: (92) it wanteth little but that on occasion thereof the heavens be rent, and the earth cleave in sunder, and the mountains be overthrown and fall, (93) for that they attribute children unto the Merciful; whereas it becometh not GOD to beget children. (94) Verily there is none in
(85) They shall deny their worship, viz., "at the resurrection, when the idolaters shall disclaim their idols, and the idols their worshippers, and shall mutually accuse one another."- Sale.
See note on chap. x. 29.
(86) We send devils . . . to incite. This contradicts the teaching of the Bible. Comp. James i. 13.
(90) Except he only. "That is, except he who shall be a subject properly disposed to receive that favou; by having possessed Islam. Or the words may also be translated, according to another exposition, 'They shall not obtain the intercession of any, except the intercession of him,' &c. Or else, 'None shall be able to make intercession for others, except he who shall have received a covenant (or permission) from God;' i.e., who shall be qualified for that office by faith and good works, according to God a promise, or shall have special leave given him by God for that purpose."- Sale, Baidhawi.
(91-95) The fact, however clearly explained, that the word walada, used throughout the Quran, involves the notion of sex, while the equivalent word used in the New Testament to express the Christian doctrine of the divine sonship, never does so, will do little to remove Muslim misconception on this subject (Bosworth Smith, Mahom., p :75.) This misconception is based upon the statements of the
heaven or on earth but shall approach the Merciful as his servant. He encompasseth them by his knowledge and power, and numbereth them with an exact computation: (95) and they shall all come unto him on the day of resurrection, destitute both of helpers and followers. (96) But as for those who believe and do good works, the Merciful will bestow on them love. (97) Verily we have rendered the Quran easy for thy tongue, that thou mayest thereby declare our promises unto the pious, and mayest thereby denounce threats unto contentious people. (98) And how many generations have we destroyed before them ? Dost thou find one of them remaining? Or dost thou hear so much as a whisper concerning them?
Quran, whose author certainly believed that Christians held these carnal notions of the Godhead. So long therefore, as Muslims believe in the Quran, they are bound to believe that the Christians' language on this subject is to be understood in a grossly carnal sense. See notes on chap. iv. 169-174,v. 19, 116, and vii. 101, 102.
(96) The Merciful will bestow on them love, viz, "the love of God and all the inhabitants of heaven. Some suppose this verse was revealed to comfort the Muslims, who were hated and despised at Makkah on account of their faith, by the promise of their gaining the love and esteem of mankind in a short time."- Sale.
(97) The Quran easy. Either because it is written in the Arabic language, or because the Prophet had received facility in recollecting and repeating the revelations of the Quran. See Tafsir-i-Raufi, in loco.
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Southbound traffic passes through the intersection of Mt Read Blvd. and Driving Park as the traffic light turns yellow, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 in Rochester. / SHAWN DOWD/staff photographer
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Rochester announced Monday that it will halt, review and potentially cancel hundreds of red light violations at a pair of westside intersections where the yellow light phase was found to be running a full second too fast.
Does one second make a difference?
At Mt. Read Boulevard and Emerson Street, southbound drivers with a 3-second yellow light recorded 1,600 more tickets than northbound drivers who had a full 4 seconds to clear the intersection. That was just during the first full six months that red light cameras were in place.
Each ticket carries a $50 fine.
�I think they owe people a lot of money,� said Jeff Hewitt, 44, of Charlotte, whose protest of his wife�s red-light ticket led state officials to discover the problem.
Yellow light timing is a contentious issue, one that led to refunds in New Jersey and Tennessee, and is at the heart of a class-action lawsuit in New York City seeking refunds, an audit and suspension of the Big Apple�s red light cameras over allegations that yellow lights there run a half-second fast. City Councils in Washington, D.C., and St. Petersburg, Fla., currently are studying whether their yellow lights are cycling too quickly.
Here in Rochester, the state found and fixed yellow lights cycling at three rather than four-second intervals on Mt. Read southbound both at Emerson and Driving Park Avenue, which was the target of Hewitt�s objection. The yellow light timing also was off northbound at Lexington Avenue, which is not monitored by red light cameras.
While the red light cameras are a city program, Mt. Read is a state road and, for the most part, the state owns and operates the signals there. Monroe County operates and maintains most streets lights in the city, as per a July 1971 agreement. The city does not own any traffic signals.
A study by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety found that violation rates are highest within the first half-second of a red signal and, overwhelmingly, within the first second.
�A yellow light that is too short can increase red light running,� said Russ Rader, spokesman for the institute. �But those that are too long can increase red light running.�
Hewitt raised the timing issue when contesting the ticket last month but lost. The state had not yet made its determination. He plans to appeal.
City officials � notified by the state of the �error� on Mt. Read � released a statement Monday that set out the following response:
…The city and vendor Redflex Traffic Systems, which owns and operates the cameras, will �place on hold all pending violations from the affected intersections. (Police) will review them and cancel all of them that might have been affected by the yellow light issue.�
…Anyone already found guilty or who paid their fine can have their case re-opened by calling the Parking Violations Bureau at (585) 428-7484.
…The city will ask its hearing officers to take into account the timing issue when adjudicating violations.
Nobody knows how long the problem existed. Other factors, particularly differences in traffic flow, could skew the ticket total, they said. And three seconds meets the minimum standard under state law � though �it is shorter than what would typically be considered in the range of good practice for the travel speed of the corridor,� according to David Goehring, regional traffic engineer with the state Department of Transportation.
The city of Rochester began installing red light cameras two years ago and today has the devices stationed at 31 of a state-authorized 50 locations. Last year, tickets issued and fines collected had doubled the previous year's totals by the end of October, the program's anniversary date, records show. Gross revenues have surged to more than $300,000 monthly.
Four seconds is the sequence for signals elsewhere along the corridor, which has a posted speed limit of 45 mph. It also is the timing sequence on busy routes with slower posted speeds, such as at Lake and Driving Park avenues, or East Avenue and Culver Road.
�Drivers are really upset with what they perceive as many red light cameras being unfair. We get complaints all the time,� said Robert Sinclair, spokesman for AAA-New York, which discovered the short yellow phases in New York City. �Even if it�s perceived as not being fair, then the confidence in the program on the part of the public is going to be eroded.�
The city does not control signal timing. That is up to the state in this case , and for most traffic lights in Rochester, to Monroe County.
�It�s unfortunate that this happened because it does just that (erode confidence),� said City Engineer Jim McIntosh. �I do take some comfort in the fact that they still ran the red light.�
McIntosh continued: �I would feel it would hurt the program a lot more if the city had control over these times, because that would suggest the city was doing something to generate a profit. The fact that the county and the state do this, I feel very confident that their traffic engineers aren�t doing anything to help the city generate more income. It was just an honest mistake.�
The four-second interval was intended and, in fact, programmed, Goehring said. The problem on Mt. Read is unique, having to do with phasing of turn arrows, green lights and the clearance period.
�It had been programmed at the proper amount of time, but the controller wasn�t reading it,� Goehring said. �Each intersection has its own controller, and we went back into each controller and reprogrammed it so that the clearance time met differently.�
When it comes to what is required for the clearance time or yellow signal timing, things get murky.
There is an algorithm that is generally accepted but still debated, taking into account traffic speed, the character of the intersection and other factors. As Goehring explains, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices authorized by state law sets the range of allowable clearance times between 3 and 6 seconds.
�It gives you no other direction as far as when it should be lower or higher,� he said. �That is the regulation that we are under, so (the Mt. Read situation) doesn�t violate any regulatory sort of thing.�
Hewitt said his wife getting a ticket, then a friend getting a ticket at the same intersection, is what raised his suspicions. Both commented they didn�t have enough time, so he went out and timed the yellow light sequence himself. He thought he had an argument, but found no support from the hearing examiner, who would have discretion regardless of what the city decides to do. Hewitt went home and called the state.
�If you are driving 45 miles per hour, you are not going to expect to slam on your brakes,� Hewitt said, explaining drivers often have to �nose dive� to get stopped in time. �If they don�t have the timing right on these things, I think they are causing (the problem). Either the person has to make the decision to run the light ... or have an accident.�


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hi Yamato i'm kand fan but you can call me zero~chan if you want i'm a huge naruto fan girl and i would love to be your friend!!!~meow~
Capo Di Tutti Capi (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/18/10 | Reply
Ahaa... have you heard of an old play called Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe? It's about a doctor who sells his soul to the demon/Satan for power and intelligence. And the name of the Satan is Mephistopheles (the spelling has many variations though).
Otakuite+ | Posted 05/16/10 | Reply
So the game, is it fun? Or is it more of a puzzle/thinker? In the village we have alot of games like so to sharpen our skills or enhance our minds. We do have fun games every once in a while too. ^^
Otakuite+ | Posted 05/13/10 | Reply
One of the five great shinobi lands. ^^ The land of fire, or the fire country. Which ever you prefer. ^^
Otakuite+ | Posted 05/09/10 | Reply
Thank you for the welcome miss. If I have any problems then i'll be sure to let you know. *bows*
Capo Di Tutti Capi (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/09/10 | Reply
Heya Yamato~! Hey2 hopefully I'm not too late to welcome yah? DX
Anyway, welcome aboard to theO and have fun throughout your stay yah~! And if you need anything, feel free to PM me okay? I promise I won't bite, although I'm a half-vampire XD LOL. Hope to see you around soon. Tata~! *waves*
Hanawa aka Hana
Senior Otaku++ | Posted 05/04/10 | Reply
My name is Rose,most call me Rosie
Im not so old but i've learned the ways of OTKAU :D
If you need anything or just want to chat,feel free to pm me
I'd love to hear from you
I dont mind checking out some artwork or reading some posts on worlds
*Kisses and Roses*
~Rosie (=^.^=)
Senior Otaku++ | Posted 05/02/10 | Reply
Konichiwa! :D I'm 1dev13, but feel free to call me Dev or Dev-chan! ^-^ But anyway, welcome to theOtaku! :D If you ever need any help finding your way around here, or are just looking for a friend, feel free to PM me~ *Subscribes*
Hope to see you around! ^-^
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/29/10 | Reply
Don't worry, I'm not too nervous...and yeah, I like it here alot. ^^
Senior Otaku+ | Posted 04/29/10 | Reply
hihihihi i hope u not nervous, hope u like here!
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/28/10 | Reply
Actually, I'm a permanent captain. How else would you control the nine tails when it gets out of control? Of course, Kakashi is over me. He is your sensei after all. ^^ *scratches the back of head nervously*
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/28/10 | Reply
I only do that to get what I want...It's quite fun actually. *smirks proudly* So, I hope you've been holding up well.
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/28/10 | Reply
What, are you scared? *does scary face* You better have improved your team work...
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/28/10 | Reply
Thank you for the welcome miss. This site is so kind to newcomers. I'm honored. ^^ *bows slightly*
Senior Otaku+ | Posted 04/28/10 | Reply
hei welcome here nice to meet u
hope u like here, u can comment or pm me if u want to talk
dont worry i dont bite
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/28/10 | Reply
I'm trying, but he seems to be doing a pretty good job by himself
Naruto is currently trying to replace Sai ^^;
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
Sakura, I'm glad you're here...are you keeping Naruto in order? I hope you guys have better teamwork....by the way, is Sai here too?
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
Of..of course you don't need a reason Lady hokage....trust me, I'll keep an eye on Naruto.. *sweatdrops*
Otakuite | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
Should I need a reason? As long as you keep an eye on Naruto...I have no problems. *smiles slightly*
Curious Dreamer (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
Hope you have fun!!
I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls <3
Otaku Eternal | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
....you don't have to bow Yamato. Anyhow, it was no problem, I wanted to sign your guestbook. ^^
Naruto eh? I don't really know where he is at the moment, but he is on the site. I'll p.m him so he'll recognize you here. Later. *salutes and poofs away*
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
Kakashi-senpai!? Thank you for the welcome. If you're even on this site, then my stay here won't be to bad. Thank you again. *bows continuously* ....by the way, have you seen Naruto? I hope he's working on his teamwork....
Otaku Eternal | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
Yamato, glad you found your way here...don't be to harsh on naruto okay? Oh, and welcome or whatever I'm suppose to say when I greet someone.
-Kakashi Hatake
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
*gulps* Lady Hokage...is there any specific reason that you came to greet me today? I hope she's in a good mood...
Otakuite | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
Ah. Yamato....It's good to see you're dropped by.
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
Welcome to theO Yamato-san! Have you talked to Naruto yet?
Otakuite+ | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
Thank you, I appreciate your welcome. ^^
DA FLUFF PUFF (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 04/27/10 | Reply
Welcome to theO Yamato-sama! I hope you enjoy your time here!
I solemnly swear that I am up to no good~


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Casa Varvara 1904
from £75 /night help Price for guests, Nights
Availability Your dates are available
Cottage / 4 bedrooms / sleeps 8
Key Info |
Casa Vechia Varvara, is a 100 year old fisherman cottage, converted in 2010 into a charming holiday house.
The house is located on a hilltop, overlooking the wild marshlands of the Danube Delta. It is situated in a small village, 10-15 mins away from the main port town of Tulcea.
The offer is for a self-catering holiday, but tasty home cooked meals, based on fish and fresh local produce can be made available at a charge. The house has its own boat which can be used for fishing, bird-watching or exploring trips, in the amazing wilderness below.
Size | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
Nearest beach | Mamaia, Constanta 136 km |
Will consider | Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month) |
Access | Car essential |
Nearest Amenities | 13 km |
Nearest travel links | Nearest airport: Danube Delta International Airport Tulcea 30 km, Nearest railway: Tulcea 13 km |
Family friendly | Great for children of all ages |
Notes | No pets allowed, No smoking at this property |
Features and Facilities
Luxuries | Log fire, Internet access, Boat available |
Pool | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Children's pool |
General | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV |
Standard | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
Utilities | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
Rooms | 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms |
Furniture | Double beds (2), Single beds (4), Dining seats for 15, Lounge seats for 6 |
Other | Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair |
Outdoors | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set |
Access | Secure parking |
Southeast Romania region
Dobrogea region is home to the Danube Delta, a 2,200-square-mile wildlife reserve designated by UNESCO as a "Reservation of the Biosphere;" the ancient port city of Constanta, and the seaside resorts stretching along Romania's 152-mile Black Sea coast. From the port city of Tulcea, day cruises through the Delta's waterways give travelers a glimpse of the abundant wildlife and the traditional fishing villages. Floating reed islands, sand dunes and waterways offer shelter to over 300 species of birds, countless fish and 1,150 species of plants.
Facts & Figures
(parts of this section are courtesy of WCMC )
» Area
1,678,000 acres including 254,517 acres marine. The entire delta region comprises 1,974,000 acres of which 1,678,000 acres are in Romania and 301,468 acres in the Ukraine. The Razelm-Sinoie lagoon complex adds a further 218,000 acres.
» Altitude
Sea-level to 49 feet
» Physical Features
The Delta has been classified into 12 habitat types as follows:
- aquatic habitats - lakes (2.60 ft - 8.2 ft depth) covered with flooded reedbeds,
- 'plaur' - flooded islets,
- flooded reeds and willows,
- riverine forest of willows and poplars,
- cane-fields,
- sandy and muddy beaches,
- wet meadows,
- dry meadows (arid),
- human settlements,
- sandy and rocky areas,
- steep banks,
- forests on high ground.
» Climate
The prevailing continental climate, with only 18 inches of annual rainfall, is influenced by proximity to the sea and the humidity rising from countless inland lakes and small waterways.
» Vegetation
This is the largest continuous marshland in Europe which includes the greatest stretch of reedbeds probably in the world. The marsh vegetation is dominated by reeds Phragmites australis which form floating or fixed islands of decaying vegetation ('plaur') with some Typha angustifolia and Scirpus sp. Reeds cover some 420,000 acres and 'plaur' 247,000 whilst the total area not included is only 36,570 acres.
There are also water lilies Nymphaea alba, Nuphar luteus and Stratiodes alloides. The higher ground supports stands of Salix, Populus, Alnus and Quercus. Sandy areas are covered with feather grass Stipa sp. and other steppe species.
South of the Delta, the historical city of Constanta serves as a major port on the Black Sea. Featuring several museums, historical monuments, fine mansions and a grand casino, the city is the focal point of Black Sea coast tourism. A strip of fine-sand beaches dotted with seaside resorts named after women and mythological gods, such as Eforie, Jupiter, Neptun, Olimp, Saturn, Venus and Mangalia, stretches from Constanta to the Bulgarian border.
The Danube Delta is a wildlife enthusiast's (especially a bird watcher's) paradise.
Travelers can spend three or more days exploring its passages, teaming with the highest concentration of bird colonies in all of Europe. The maze of canals bordered by thatch, willows and oaks entangled in lianas, offers the perfect breeding ground for countless species of birds, some of them from as far away as China and Africa. Millions of Egyptian white pelicans arrive here every spring to raise their young, while equal numbers of Arctic geese come here to escape the harsh winters of Northern Europe.
Local museums, churches and monasteries, and a famous vineyard can complete the dream holiday.
The Delta can be explored as part of a Danube River Cruise, or on day trips and boat excursions from Tulcea which has good restaurants specializing in fish dishes the Museum of the Danube Delta, and Aquarium.
For more information about Tulcea please visit www.romaniatourism.com/tulcea.html
Interesting Facts
The Danube River is the most international river on the planet - its course runs across — or forms a part of the borders of several countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and four capitals: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade.
Formed over a period of more than 10,000 years, the Danube Delta continues to grow due to the 67 million tons of alluvia deposited every year by the Danube River.
The Delta is formed around the three main channels of the Danube, named after their respective ports: Chilia (in the north), Sulina (in the middle), and Sfantu Gheorghe (in the south).
The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve has the third largest biodiversity in the world (over 5,500 flora and fauna species), exceeded only by the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Galapagos Archipelago in Ecuador.
The Danube Delta is home to over 60% of the world's population of pygmy cormorants (phalacrocorax pygmeus), 50% of red-breasted geese (branta ruficollis) and the largest number of white pelicans (pelecanus onocrotalus) and Dalmatian pelicans (pelecanus crispus) in Europe.
It also is home to the world's largest reed bed expanse – 625, 000 acres / 240,000 ha.
Some 15,000 people inhabit the Delta area, living in 28 villages and one city (Sulina).
The area was first attested by Herodot of Halicarnas (484 – 425 B.C.).
More then half of the Delta Biosphere Reserve is virtually intact.
» Places to explore
The Danube Delta is comprised of an intricate network of waterways and lakes divided between the three main estuary channels of the Danube. This area of floating reed islands, forests, pastures and sand dunes covers 3,000 square miles and is home to a fascinating mix of cultures and people as well as a vast array of wildlife. Located at the tip of the three channels, Tulcea makes a great starting point for exploring the Danube Delta.
Visit historic sites, explore the waterways in a canoe or traditional fisherman boat, catch a sunset you'll never forget, sample wine from vineyards dating back to the Roman Empire and savor some of the finest caviar in the world, the beluga sturgeon from the Black Sea!
» Bird Watching
A bird-watchers' paradise, the Danube Delta offers the opportunity to spot more than 300 species of migratory and resident birds, including eagles, egrets, vultures, geese, cranes, ibises, cormorants, swans and pelicans. Located on the 45th parallel, the Danube Delta makes for a perfect stopping-off point between the Equator and the North Pole for millions of migratory birds.
Some of the most important species include:
The White Pelican (pelecanus onocrotalus)
In March, swaths of white pelicans leave the Nile Delta and the Red Sea to come nest in the Danube Delta. The Delta is home to Europe's largest breeding population (some 3,500 pairs).
Best seen: March to October
Dalmatian Pelican (pelecanus crispus)
After decades of decline, this species' numbers have slowly begun to increase in the Delta. Currently, some 150 pairs have been spotted in several small colonies.
Best seen: April to October; some pairs may stay over the winter.
Small Egret (egretta garzetta)
A migratory species protected by law, the small egret lives in marshy areas and nests in small willows.
Best seen: April to October; some pairs may stay over the winter.
Pygmy Cormorant (phalacrocorax pygmeus)
Best seen: April to October; some pairs may stay over the winter.
Ferruginous Duck (aythya nyroca)
The Danube Delta may be the last place in Europe to see this declining species. In August and September, large numbers often gather at Somova Lake, just west of Tulcea.
Best seen: March to October
Red-breasted Goose (branta ruficollis)
In winter, thousands of this species – almost half of the entire world population – reside on the Razim-Sinoe lagoon and coastal plain to the south of the Delta.
Best seen: Late October to March
Glossy Ibis (plegadis falcinellus)
More than 30% of the European population nests in the reed beds of the delta.
Best seen: April to September
» Fishing
The Delta's waters teem with some 160 species of fresh- and salt-water fish.
Type of fish
Pike (Stiuca in Romanian)
Lake Fortuna, Sontea Channel, Holbina area, Bogdaproste, Lake Rosu, Lake Lumina, Uzlina area- Early July to December
Pike Perch (Salau in Romanian)
Channel 5, Lake Sinoe, Sfantu Gheorghe village area June to September
Carp (Crap in Romanian)
Sontea Channel, Sfantu Gheorghe Branch, Dunarea Veche, Chilia Branch - Early July to September
Cat Fish (Somn in Romanian)
Sulina Branch, Chilia Branch - July to October
Note: Please check with the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Administration (ARBDD) for fishing season.
Danube Delta Essentials
Visitors need travel permits to enter the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve. Permits are included with tours; independent travelers can purchase permits from the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Administration (ARBDD) and travel agencies and hotels in Tulcea. The current fee is 10 RON (approximately £2.50) per visit.
Separate permits are required for fishing or hunting.
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"Logeren in een museum"
Het is een groot huis met voldoende ruimte, maar de kamers zijn klein en het plafond is laag. De keuken was eigenlijk niet geschikt om in te koken. Overal in het huis hangen authentieke voorwerpen. He… More
17 Aug 2013
"Really beautiful place"
The house is cosy and beautifully furnished. Photos don't show all it's magic atmosphere. And the view is absolutely outstanding! You can try local cuisine or go on a boat trip. There's a lot to see, so I recommand staying at least one week. Also the hosting family is frindly and very helpful as well as the owner. It was very nice holiday!
15 Aug 2013
"An Excellent Location With Great Hosts"
The house is perfectly situated to explore Tulcea and the Danube delta. You have the choice of self-catering or having meals prepared and the home cooked food was simply delicious. The owners are very… More
7 May 2013
"Relaxing get away"
We had a very nice relaxing stay here over Easter, We were the first guests of the season so the pool was not filled on the first day but the owner went out of his way to make sure it was filled on da… More
10 Apr 2013
"A Hidden Gem"
We stayed at Casa Vechia Varvara in August 2012 and had an absolutely amazing time. The hidden house off the road overlooking the river is splendid. The pool is a big plus and the children had a wonderful time. The Hosts are incredibly hospitable and will constantly went out of their way to make our stay an exceptional experience. We ate exceptionally well with home cooked fusion meals of Italian and Romanian origin, not to mention well acoompanied with red and white wines. The surrounding area is also beautiful and in a nutshell, this has been on our best expeiences ever. Have a wonderful stay in this magical location. -Cheryl & Jerome
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Chemical Week Magazine :: Newsbriefs Seven employees hospitalized in accident at Sun Chemical inks plant in New Jersey9:08 AM MDT | October 12, 2012 Seven Sun Chemical employees were taken to a local hospital after an explosion at the company's US ink plant at East Rutherford, NJ, last Tuesday, the company says. Five of the seven are in fair condition, while two have been taken to the burn unit. The accident has had no impact on neighboring buildings, nor has it resulted in any environmental contamination, Sun Chemical says. "We will cooperate 100% with East Rutherford Fire Department Fire official Dennis Monks in order to conduct a full investigation. We must determine the actual root cause of this... This information is only available to Chemical Week subscribers. Forgot your user ID or password?
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Professor Cornel West: Obama Is A 'War Criminal' Like Nixon And Bush...
Juan Williams, in for Bill O'Reilly tonight took on Madea Benjamin, the founder of Code Pink, over the assertion that President Obama is a war criminal for the administration's controversial drone program. Benjamin told Williams that drone strikes make the United States less safe because they end up creating more terrorists as a result of the strikes.
Williams pointed to comments by Professor Cornel West calling Obama a "war criminal." Williams asked Benjamin if she agrees with West. Benjamin argued that Obama's drone policy "terrorizes entire nations," calling it the "best recruiting tool for extremists organizations" while hurting the safety of the United States.
Williams grilled Benjamin on why it threatens Americans when the government sends out drones to take out dangerous terrorists. Benjamin highlighted the innocents killed by the drone strikes, arguing that every time a drone kills an innocent person, more people will start joining al-Qaeda. Williams told Benjamin what she's saying is "not true," suggesting that people in these nations would be less enthusiastic about the U.S. military moving in.
Benjamin accused the United States of "using terrorism" in nations like Pakistan, where people believe that the U.S. is their enemy. She insisted that the drone strikes are directly resulting in more people joining al-Qaeda. Williams shot back by accusing Benjamin of trying to "blame the United States" for targeting terrorists. He added that killing terrorists actually does make the United States safer. Benjamin responded, "We're creating more terrorists than we're killing."