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Strengths: Good makeup removers; a few well-formulated powders with SPF; some nice eyeshadows and impressive mascaras; great "100% natural" lipliner; several elegant brush options; not too expensive.
Weaknesses:The mineral makeup has its share of pros and cons and isn't for everyone; several of the loose powder products with shine have a grainy feel and cling poorly; some of the skin care contains problematic ingredients.
Makeup is what this San Francisco-based cosmetics line is primarily about, and they use the pure and natural marketing angle to entice consumers. The self-proclaimed "healthiest, purest makeup in the world" was founded in 1976 by Diane Ranger, who left the company in the early '90s, and is now run by Leslie Blodgett, who appears regularly on QVC and the company's own infomercials to support and demonstrate her products. Blodgett is largely credited with turning the line she began into a $150 million business—no small feat. The products are sold in most Sephora boutiques and Ulta stores, though the full selection of skin-care products is most often found at the Bare Escentuals freestanding stores scattered throughout the United States.
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Although most mineral makeup is innocuous, the texture, appearance, and application have difficulties that make it not comparable to today's best liquid or pressed-powder foundations. We agree with bareMinerals' stance that foundation shouldn't look or feel like a mask, nor should there be a line of demarcation where the application stops. However, their foundations are not the only ones able to achieve this, and there is no inherent benefit to this type of foundation over numerous other options.
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Various last minute 2 night stays available over the summer months.
Delightful apartment, tastefully decorated, light and airy. High speed Wifi available. Minutes from the city center, but in a quiet courtyard away from the hustle and bustle.
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
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Space where guests can cook their own meals
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In the building, free or for a fee
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The Space
Nicely decorated one bedroom duplex apartment in Galway's prime location on The Long Walk, Spanish Arch. Sparkling clean, spacious, with a fridge full of necessary items, as well as welcome pack on arrival.
Upstairs bedroom has a balcony that overlooks a well kept garden courtyard. Home is decorated in a contemporary style. Lots of light and fresh air. 500 thread-count bed linen is used in both the main bed and the extra fold-up bed.
The bathroom contains soft towels and cosmetics. The shower is electric, and bath water is heated by timer immersion should you need it.
The apartment is right in the hub of Galway, a stones throw from Quay St/Cross Street, but within its own courtyard so especially quiet at night.
Full security and 24 hour call-out available.
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The Neighborhood
The Spanish Arch (An Póirse Spáinneach) in Galway city, Ireland, was originally an extension of the city wall from Martin's Tower to the bank of the Corrib, as a measure to protect the city's quays, which were located in the area once known as the Fish Market (now Spanish Parade). It was constructed in 1584.
In the 18th century the Eyre family of Eyrecourt, County Galway, created an extension of the quays called The Long Walk and created the arches to allow access from the town to the new quays. The Spanish Arch is located on the banks of the River Corrib directly across from The Claddagh.
In 1755, the arches were partially destroyed by the tsunami generated by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.
Until 2006, part of the Arch housed the Galway City Museum. At that time, the museum was moved to a new, dedicated building located just behind the Arch.
The Long Walk is a promenade to one side of the Arches.
Getting Around
The apartment is right downtown, no need for a hire car unless you plan to travel to Connemara. However, Lally Tours have an excellent reputation for guided tours, and offer a 20% discount if tickets are purchased online.
Other Things to Note
WiFi (broadband, high speed) available for guests' use, both PC and MAC compatible.
No indoor smoking.
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Ms. D was very communicative from the beginning and made us feel very welcome. She even offered to pick up groceries for us. Her apartment was just as described, and in a great location - a short walk to restaurants and the center of town.
We had a wonderful stay in this bright, neat and well-situated town house. What a lovely view to walk out on. Ms. D provided us with unexpected groceries for breakfast and was so helpful when we needed a sitter. She was extremely communicative and warm. Highly recommend!
It was very easy to communicate with Ms. D and she made us feel comfortable.
The apartment is excellent! Spacious, clean, equippated and in the best location of Galway city. I'd highly reccomend.
We loved the location of this apartment! It was very nice and also had all of the things we needed. Ms. D was very easy to reach and quick to respond with any questions we had. The keys and all info were available upon arrival which was very convenient. The only drawback is the size of this apartment. Would be great for 2 people (a couple) but not really a great size for 3. Even though there is a small roll away cot for a 3rd person, it just got to be a little bit tight in the apartment. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this apartment!
Hi Sarah, I'm sorry that you didn't approve of the size of the apartment. The full sized single bed is provided for the convenience of guests who wish to have a third person staying in the one bed-roomed apartment. As I don't charge a per-person rate the extra bed is to help those who wish to keep their holiday costs down.
Ms. D's apartment was lovely, clean, well located and very comfortable, but what I was most impressed with was how helpful she was. From the moment I booked I felt comfortable and in good hands. Throughout our stay Ms. D continued to stay in touch, and was very helpful, giving us local tips, recommendations for places to eat & drink and answered any questions I had instantly.
This was my first AirBnB experience, and I honestly couldn't have asked for more.
Ms. D'S apartment was spectacular. We loved the beautiful scenic location along the Long Walk. The evenings that I was there were spent sitting by the water to unwind each night. The apartment was clean and inviting. Of all the places we stayed she had the best breakfast b selection of anyone. The host was really great with her suggestions of things to do during our stay. Check in was a breeze with her. The apartment location was terrific and within walking distance of city center yet was nice and quiet at night. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Galway.
The apartment was comfortable, well equipped and furnished, and generously supplied with food staples. Our host met with us as scheduled and gave us a warm welcome. She was easy to reach during our stay and responsive to our needs. Very well located, close to Galway's Old Town yet quiet and safe. The place was immaculate and had a great bed and shower. Listing description was accurate, and the apartment surpassed our expectations. Would definitely recommend it to others.
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As my apartment is only one bedroomed, it will be rented out completely. It is a really lovely home! I take great pride in the comfort of my home, as its my first real base after many years of international work
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Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context
Environmental threats do not respect national borders. Governments have realized that to avert this danger they must notify and consult each other on all major projects under consideration that might have adverse environmental impact across borders. The Espoo Convention is a key step to bringing together all stakeholders to prevent environmental damage before it occurs. The Convention entered into force in 1997.
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The SEA Protocol augments the Espoo Convention by ensuring that individual Parties integrate environmental assessment into their plans and programmes at the earliest stages – so helping to lay the groundwork for sustainable development. The Protocol also provides for extensive public participation in the governmental decision-making process. The Protocol entered into force on 11 July 2010. More »
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Acute overdosage by intranasal administration is unlikely since ipratropium bromide is not well absorbed systemically after intranasal or oral administration. Following administration of a 20 mg oral dose (equivalent to ingesting more than four bottles of ATROVENT Nasal Spray 0.03%) to 10 male volunteers, no change in heart rate or blood pressure was noted. Following a 2 mg intravenous infusion over 15 minutes to the same 10 male volunteers, plasma ipratropium concentrations of 22-45 ng/mL were observed ( > 100 times the concentrations observed following intranasal administration). Following intravenous infusion these 10 volunteers had a mean increase of heart rate of 50 bpm and less than 20 mmHg change in systolic or diastolic blood pressure at the time of peak ipratropium levels.
Oral median lethal doses of ipratropium bromide were greater than 1,001 mg/kg in mice (approximately 16,000 and 9,500 times the maximum recommended daily intranasal dose in adults and children, respectively, on a mg/m² basis), 1,663 mg/kg in rats (approximately 53,000 and 32,000 times the maximum recommended daily intranasal dose in adults and children, respectively, on a mg/m² basis), and 400 mg/kg in dogs (approximately 43,000 and 25,000 times the maximum recommended daily intranasal dose in adults and children, respectively, on a mg/m² basis).
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, August 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genmab has announced plans to begin four studies of ofatumumab in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Genmab A/S (OMX: GEN) announced today plans to begin four studies of ofatumumab in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) this year.
"Genmab and GSK have worked diligently to expand the ofatumumab development program to maximize the value of the antibody for patients and shareholders since our collaboration began," said Lisa N. Drakeman, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Genmab."The new studies we are initiating this year will examine the potential of ofatumumab in Japan as well as a number of new treatment settings - retreatment, maintenance and front line with chlorambucil."
Phase III CLL front line chlorambucil combination This open-label, parallel-arm study will include 444 patients with previously untreated CLL.Patients in the study will be randomized to receive ofatumumab in combination with chlorambucil or chlorambucil alone.Patients receiving ofatumumab in combination with chlorambucil will receive one infusion of ofatumumab at 300 mg, one infusion at 1000 mg a week later, followed by up to 11 monthly infusions at 1000 mg.Patients will be evaluated for disease status one month following last treatment then every 3 months for 5 years.
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the progression free survival of ofatumumab in combination with chlorambucil therapy versus chlorambucil therapy alone for the treatment of front line CLL.
Phase II CLL ofatumumab retreatment and maintenance treatment study
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Here's a selection of "then and now "photos captured over the years, standing where the photographer stood many years ago. I didn't always get it right... rushed pics, different lens, and other excuses, but hey, there was always a bike pausing nearby or idling underneath :nod. They do, or can, cause moments of reflection.
The mining community of Apex in the late 1800's, having a 4th of July parade...
Apex today, a semi-ghost town about five miles NW of Central City...
Bonanza, as in "It's a bonanza boys!" flared when a rich gold vein was discovered nearby. President Ulysses S. Grant visited upon reports Bonanza could be the next Leadville...
The gold was mined and fires swept through the close proximity structures (A common fate of many frontier towns... wood heat, wood structures, no 911)...
Tracks were laid over the Boreas Pass summit to haul ores from Leadville to Denver...
The tracks were pulled up in the 1930's, and in the 1950's a road was placed on the old rail bed. Riding friend Rick cheesily agreed to place himself where the train was...
The Cathedral Spires along the North Fork of the South Platte...
Two rails then, two wheels today...
The pastoral Dedisse Ranch above Evergreen...
That pastoral Bear Creek above would turn demonic when its raging waters would crash through towns below after heavy rains. The dam creating Evergreen Lake had me off to the side for the "now" pic...
The Bradford Junction community in the late 1800's would gather at this ranch for all things social... dances, celebrations, etc. Perhaps this was a July 4th gathering. Bring your best attire was often the unstated rule...
Today, busy U.S. 285 passes by the same place near the town of Conifer. Had the elevated highway not be present, could have gotten lower for a better comparison...
Gold Hill is the location of one of Colorado's earliest gold strikes. An image from around 1890...
In a way, not a lot has changed. Well, there are more trees... less need to cut down the nearby woods for structures and heat. Colorado's oldest continuously operating school is here. The massive Four Mile wildfire of September 2010 licked the edges of the town off to the left, but a valiant firefighting effort spared the historical buildings. If you have a BBQ sandwich at the general store, a pot bellied stove is a main source of the heat and the bathroom is about the size of your coat closet...
A thrilling road just for owners of new fangled cars was built above Golden around 1920...
Today the Lookout Mountain road thrills for owners of two wheeled transportation devices. The sun kindly obliged and a rider was caught just in time on the far left...
Marshall Pass about 70 years ago...
And today...
Narrow gauge trains/rails were used 100 years ago because, well, they were narrow and could squeeze between canyon walls and rivers. Denver passengers often took weekend trips into the mountains on these trains. Not far from Buffalo Creek...
The aptly named Peterhead Rock today. Could have climbed higher for a more accurate "now" image, but I risked life and limb just getting this high!
An 1890's hacked out road just south of Ouray...
Today's famed Million Dollar Highway...
Cripple Creek and Victor pumped out so much gold, the amount was greater than the California and Alaska gold rushes combined. Back then Victor had a population of 5,000...
Today about 100 call Victor home...
Looking west towards Westcliffe in 1900, towards the dramatic Sangre de Cristos Range...
Well, someone has surely came along since then with some seeds or seedlings!
nice pics and thread!
Yes very nice. Thanks Only then and now i would have is pictures of me.
Cool thread!!!
Very interesting thread. Thanks
Wow, I need to go out west.
I love the pictures with the old barn in it. It's amazing how those structures were built to last generations.
This is a wonderful thread, and isn't it amazing how the landscapes are just a micro-second in time compared to the wooden buildings and trees. Thanks for this one, very cool. :D
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Very cool! I love this kind of stuff.:clap
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Been to two of your pix location.
This is very neat.
Thanks for posting such a great thread!
What could I say? :clap:clap Awesome
Great idea. :D
totally cool! thanks much for putting all that together and then sharing it. :clap
Steve's too modest to mention this, so I will. Click on the link in his sig and all these routes are in his Colorado touring book along with lots of pics.. I'm spending my winter planning my routes for next summer's Colorado touring.. Lookout Mountain Rd is about 15 minutes from where I'm staying.. :ricky
Hi sfarson. I put a bunch of now and then photos in my Death Valley trip report. Do you research before you go or when you get back? One time I was going out to find a old railroad stop. When we got out there--absolutely no structures or foundations to compare to our original photo. Had to use the mountains in the background for reference. Difficult to match that one up.
Here is one from Rhyolite.
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Aug 14, 2006, Vol. 11, No. 45 • By PETER HANNAFORD
Dogs of God
The dogs here are the Dominican friars who, under the zealous leadership of Torquemada, doggedly carried out the Spanish Inquisition with great efficiency. As the subtitle suggests, however, this book is about much more than the Inquisition. Dogs of God weaves a word tapestry showing the confluence of three historic events: The Inquisition, Columbus's first voyage of discovery, and the end of Arab occupancy of Spain.
It all happened in 1492.
In a recent presentation on the book at the Woodrow Wilson International Center in Washington, Reston concluded a rather dry, scholarly exchange with a member of the audience by saying, "And, it's a crackling good tale!" Indeed it is. The full range of human emotions, motivations, and characteristics is on display, with greed, vanity, and jealousy high on the list, but with valor, humility, and piety not far behind. The noble and profane are often mixed within the same individual.
Take Ferdinand and Isabella, for example. The queen was an intelligent, beautiful, and independent-minded woman. To settle a royal succession dispute in Castile in 1468, she signed a treaty swearing loyalty to her half-brother, Enrique, as king, but also establishing her as his rightful heir. As part of the treaty, he was given a say in whom she would marry. A succession of royal suitors from Spain, France, and England was considered, but when she met Ferdinand of Aragon, he was her choice.
Ferdinand, a year younger than Isabella, was by age 16 seasoned in battle, an excellent horseman, and, despite a meager education, curious and outspoken. In an age when marriages among the high-born were arranged to produce male heirs and/or secure more land, these two seem genuinely to have loved one another.
In a prenuptial agree ment they pledged to unite their provinces. Because Castile was larger and richer than Aragon, Ferdinand pledged to obey the ruler of Castile and, as Reston notes, "accept the holy obligation of all Spanish Catholic kings to attack and conquer, if possible, the infidel Moorish state of al-Andalus." Still teenagers, they were married on October 19, 1469.
Within three years, Isabella found herself with a zealous new confessor, Tomas de Torquemada, a Dominican prior who "burned with a vivid hatred of heresy and any Christian of whatever background who might be guilty of it." This would one day crystallize into the Inquisition, in which thousands of Christians were tortured and executed. Especially singled out for this treatment were conversos, Jewish Spaniards who had converted to Christianity.
In 1474 the Castilian King Enrique died and Isabella I ascended the throne. Her husband became Ferdinand V. Their counselors negotiated power-sharing arrangements, but Isabella held firmly to the precedence given her in the prenup. Still, as the years went on, she let her husband take the limelight as military leader of Castile and Aragon in the Reconquista, the ongoing war to evict the Moors from Spain. And she won the adoration of the population with her apparent piety, humility, and beauty.
Ever since a Muslim army had landed from North Africa in 711 and proceeded to conquer most of the Iberian peninsula, the remaining Catholic nobles sought to take it back. The Reconquista can be said to have begun with Charlemagne's creation of the Spanish March--Catalonia--in 778; and by the 11th century, Ferdinand I had liberated Castile from the Muslims. By the time Ferdinand and Isabella came to power, Moorish Spain had been reduced to the southern province of Granada. In recalling the decline and fall of Moorish Spain, Reston describes it in superlatives: "The glorious lost culture that was the Caliphate of the Moors." He does not mention that they first got there by conquest.
Following a short war with the Portuguese, Ferdinand and his generals laid plans to seize what was left of the Caliphate. A series of campaigns and battles culminated in the victory of 1492, by which time Islam in Europe, militarily at least, was a spent force. Underlying the steady progress of the Reconquista was a burst of Christian religious enthusiasm at a time when Moorish Spain, with its high degree of material prosperity and scientific achievements, had lost its religious zeal.


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As the plan is getting ready to land in Barcelona, "Home" by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros comes on over the loud speakers, and it couldn't be more fitting. I've only been in Barcelona around three months, but this feels like home, and the thought of leaving soon is making me feel a little home sick.
The reason I was on an airplane is because I was coming back from a weekend in Madrid where I met up with my mother, step-dad and family friends who will be in Spain for the next week. It was great to explore the city with them, and show them the Spanish way of life, which I have come to admire. What struck me the most of the things we did was seeing Pablo Picasso's famous Guernica painting, which I had seen many copies of in my life.
But then you stand in front of the painting, and run your eyes across 26 feet long and 12 high canvas that it covers, and look at a bring screen picture of the horror of the Spanish Civil War it portrays. I was left in shock to say the least, it was almost scary. You don't actually understand it's size until you stand in front of it, and then it looms above you in a dark manner, intimidating the very person you are. It does it's job, which is to scare the crap out of you, and remind you of the injustices done during the war. The painting was said to be originally commissioned to Picasso so as to gain support of the international community in the civil war, and from looking at the giant canvas I could see how it might do that.
The museum also houses works by Joan Miro, and Salvador Dali, Angeles Santos, three very famous Spanish painters. To make a bridge back to CU, a relatively unknown CU art museum is a must visit for all perspective students. It's housed behind the high tech Atlas building, and quite possibly one of my favorite places at CU. It features very impressive student work, with different exhibitions around the year.
During the week, I had to be a student and turn in a final paper, as well give a final presentation, which is something we all take on differently. Some of us find the idea of presenting stomach turning, perspiration flowing, nerve racking, while others embrace it, but my personal recommendation is to practice, and then practice some more because presentations will be a pillar of your college academic experience. Sorry.
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Banjo Kazooie you fuck
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Metal Gear Solid. Always.
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I still play StarCraft... does that still count as revisiting? :3
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Metal Gear Solid. Easily.
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I'm a huge MGS fan, but I have to go with Half Life. It was my first ever FPS game and it still plays brilliantly.
Actually, I think I would choose the PSX version of Tekken 3 over all of those.
I should've made that last option - other. specify how I fucked up in comment.
" Banjo Kazooie you fuck "
I knew I forgot a couple:
- Pokemon: Red and Blue
- Banjo Kazooie
- Xenogears
- Final Fantasy: Tactics - one of GregK's favourite games.
- Tekken 3
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Thats pretty hard to choose but MGS, Resident Evil 2 from the list.
I wasn't as informed on video games then as I am today so I played different stuff and I have different memories than most gamers. Here are the top games I'd honestly like to go back and play or would have been playing back in 1998... all N64 games.
4. Mario Party
3. BattleTanx
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1. Star Wars Rogue Squadron
I was a total fucking Star Wars nut back then and I played the shit out of Rogue Squadron. I know that game only had like 12 missions, but to this day I remember playing them over and over. Seriously I probably put as much time into this game as I did Oblivion or Fallout 3.
" @CoolDrMoney said:Ahh, that's much better, you unfuckI should've made that last option - other. specify how I fucked up in comment.
" Banjo Kazooie you fuck "
I knew I forgot a couple:
- Pokemon: Red and Blue
- Banjo Kazooie
- Xenogears
- Final Fantasy: Tactics - one of GregK's favourite games.
- Tekken 3
Which would I choose to play today? Grim Fandango. It's probably the only one on that list that hasn't been improved upon in its genre.
Rainbow Six came out in '98 and that was incredible. Somebody should bring back that Kit-Out / Plan / Execute structure - I loved that. The end of ME2 kinda reminded me of that a little bit.
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picked Falllout 2 because its the right thing to do...but i was playing Half Life, MGS and Unreal like everyone else
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Half Life. I can still play it and have a great time.
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i love re2, but gotta give it to OOT
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Starcraft was my game back then and has become my favorite of all time, can't wait for 2.
" I'm gonna go for a game I loved as a 10 year old - Theif. Even though I loved OoT very much too. "Man, I felt like a smarty-pants when I played Thief in college. You must have been one patient 10 year old.
Thief is pretty much my favorite game of all time. I've never felt as immersed and like I was truly in another place than this game. It also spoiled me on stealth - pretty much any game that has a radar or is in 3rd person is cheating compared to Thief. The way you tell if someone (or something... ) is coming is that you sit and listen, or peek quickly around a corner. And the atmosphere is amazing.
- Xenogears
- Pokemon Red Blue
- Final Fantasy Tactics
- Banjo Kazooie
- Tekken 3
- Tribes
- And this little game called Super Mario 64 . . . maybe some of you have heard of it
I can't believe you missed out both Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped AND Pokemon Red/Blue. Although I'm actually kinda glad you missed them out - now I can just click "Other" and be happy with my decision. Those are two of my favourite games of all time and I'd never be able to choose between the two.
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I can't even vote at this point. I have played and love all of them. I would easily put MGS, Half Life, Ocarina, Starcraft and Resident Evil 2 in their without a doubt.
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Metal Gear for sure.
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Half-Life and Pokemon Blue. I revisited HL not 2 years ago, I'd like to play some Blue again too.
Only one of these games was dynamic enough to accomodate me as my gaming tastes matured and evolved.. Starcraft! From playing it as a 12 year old enjoying cheating against coms with nukes, to being a 20 year old freshman competing against Koreans on WGT (and failing for the most part), we've seen some great times together.
Wow, I forgot how many excellent games came out in 1998.
Tough choice - also compared to what I played then and what I would choose now in 2011.
Radiant Silvergun also came out! (Now I haven't played it myself yet, but I hear people like it. Waiting patiently for the XBLA release! :)
Here's a somewhat full list from Wikipedia:
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Important contributions of DR4 to rhTRAIL-induced apoptosis. A: Apoptosis assay in SW948. Cells were pre-incubated with 10 μg/ml antagonistic anti-DR4 (αDR4), anti-DR5 (αDR5) antibodies or IgG1 control for 1 h before 4-5 h rhTRAIL treatment (0.1 μg/ml). Values are mean ± SD of at least three independent experiments. B: rhTRAIL binding to DR4 and DR5 in SW948 cells. Cells were incubated with increasing concentrations of rhTRAIL before detection of accessible cell surface DR4 and DR5. Values are expressed as the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) and are mean ± SE of at least three independent experiments. C: Apoptosis assay in SW948-TR. CHX (5 μg/ml) was combined or not with the blocking antibodies 1 h before TRAIL treatment as described in (A).
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FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Minnesota Twins have signed pitcher Nick Blackburn to a four-year, $14 million contract. The deal includes an $8 million club option for 2014.
Last season, Blackburn went 11-11 for the second straight year then started in the division series when the New York Yankees won 4-3 in 11 innings.
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One look at the luxury import segment and you see -- very quickly -- the preponderance of growth in the SUV category. With the launch of its M-Class over eight years ago, Mercedes anticipated what has since become an industry-wide trend. And, while the M-Class has certainly enjoyed its share of success, its reception was hampered by the lack of a third-row seat at launch and, once a third row was finally introduced, the marginal comfort and accessibility of that seating did not impress buyers. The introduction of the GL-Class remedied this situation, creating a full-size SUV with seating for seven in an easy-to-maneuver package.
If you want the benefits of Mercedes engineering, German build quality, American-style accommodations and the optional availability of a fuel-efficient turbo-diesel engine, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL delivers in spades.
If third-row seating is a very occasional requirement, renting a larger vehicle might make more economic sense than maneuvering -- or propelling -- three rows of SUV on a regular basis.
The 382-horsepower GL550 joins the line, touting a larger grille, sporty fender flairs and 21-inch wheels.
Driving Impressions Subjected to highly variable road conditions, including some fairly aggressive on-road twists and turns and an equally aggressive off-road experience, the GL450 handled itself with grace, especially when equipped with...the standard air suspension and optional adaptive damping. Despite almost 5,300 pounds of curb weight and an overall length right around 200 inches, the GL450 drives like a much smaller, significantly lighter SUV. This is in contrast to recent drives in the M-Class, which we felt drove "larger" than its physical size suggested. Response from the 4.6-liter DOHC V8 is great, made more so by the excellent seven-speed automatic transmission. Venture off-road, especially if the vehicle is equipped with the Off-Road package, and you won't be disappointed. The GL450 can handle anything an owner with payments remaining would care to give it. It may not be quite as off-road capable as a comparably priced Range Rover, but we like its balance between on-road practicality and off-road capability.
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Few vehicle types confront changing road conditions more often than an SUV. The GL's air suspension is constantly reacting to road surface variations, with an ability to change shock absorber settings 20 times per second. If the road is smooth, the system delivers relatively softer shock absorber action and a smooth ride; if the road gets bad, the shock absorbers become more firm for increased control. The result is an SUV with a comfortable ride when you want it and appropriately more responsive handling when you need it.
Unitized Body/Chassis
In contrast to its domestic competition, Mercedes-Benz builds the GL-Class using a unitized body and chassis. This offers many benefits, including less weight, a lower center of gravity and, along with the all-independent suspension, a more car-like ride. The GL-Class remains a fully capable, all-season SUV, but with the on-road manners of smaller crossover vehicles. It's a compelling combination.
The GL's bucket seats are well-shaped and supportive. The driver is fronted by a four-spoke steering wheel and what Mercedes describes as a "sport-oriented" instrument panel. The horizontal grab handles on the console are notable, alluding -- both aesthetically and functionally -- to the GL's off-road capability. We remain undecided regarding the shift lever being mounted to the steering column; it does provide for a clean, uninterrupted console, but is less-than-intuitive in its operation. To its credit, the design team has provided reasonably easy access to the third row and generous headroom throughout the interior.Exterior
With the 2008 GL-Class, Mercedes hits all the right exterior notes. In profile, the big Mercedes is very well-proportioned, disguising its overall length (200.3 inches) with short overhangs, an aggressive windshield angle, generous greenhouse, flared wheel arches (similar to the new S-Class) and careful detailing. The traditional Mercedes face is framed by high-tech halogen headlamps; optional Bi-Xenon lamps include a swiveling feature for additional visibility in turns. Privacy glass covers both the "B" and "C" pillars, giving the appearance of one uninterrupted glass panel along the entire side of the vehicle. It is, from any angle, a highly unified design.
With assembly in Alabama, the GL-Class -- like both the M-Class and R-Class -- is value-driven. That's reflected in a long list of standard equipment, where several items are notable. Passive safety is addressed with two-stage front airbags for front-seat occupants, side airbags for both first- and second-row seats and side-curtain airbags spanning all three rows. Audiophiles will enjoy a standard, glovebox-mounted six-disc CD changer, auxiliary input for MP3 players and eight speakers. Those living in the sunbelt should appreciate the rear (stationary) sunroof with shade, while inhabitants of the snowbelt will benefit from standard full-time four-wheel drive. The GL550 adds 21-inch wheels, a rearview camera, running boards, full leather interior, Parktronic park assist, heated rear seats and the harman/kardon LOGIC7 sound system.
Despite all that is standard, the GL's extensive list of options won't disappoint feature-oriented consumers. Driving in congested areas is a good argument for Distronic, Mercedes' adaptive cruise control. For occupants not in the front seats, the rear-seat entertainment system should provide plenty of entertainment. The Off-Road package includes a two-speed transfer case with locking center and rear differentials. Offerings also include SIRIUS Satellite Radio, DVD navigation, heated second-row seating, a rear-view back-up camera and a Class-IV trailer hitch to complement the GL450's 7,500-pound tow rating.
There are three engine options for the GL. The GL320 CDI employs a powerful yet fuel-efficient 3.0-liter direct-injection turbo-diesel V6. With plenty of low-end torque for quick acceleration, the GL320 CDI delivers an impressive 24 miles per gallon in highway driving. The GL450 is powered by a marvelous 4.6-liter V8. If, as advertised, the GL450 represents "more Mercedes to love," then this new V8 is more performance to adore. With four valves per cylinder, the engine delivers a seamless 335 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque and, more impressively, delivers that power and torque over a broad engine speed range. The powerhouse 5.5-liter V8 in the GL550 cranks out 382 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. Connecting the smooth power to all four wheels is a seven-speed, electronically controlled automatic transmission.
3.0-liter V6 Turbo Diesel
215 horsepower @ 3800 rpm
398 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1600-2800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/24
4.6-liter V8
335 horsepower @ 6000 rpm
339 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2700-5000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 13/18
5.5-liter V8
382 horsepower @ 6000 rpm
391 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2800-4800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 13/17
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 36,000overall rating 8 of 10rating details
Pros: "strong good ride"
Cons: "consumes too much gasoline"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"comfortable SUV gas =17 in town 20 on hwy nothing ever broken perfect paint some rubber parts around switches got soft when aged."
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 58,600overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Great power, easy to drive, will cruise at 100mph.... The diesel has extra power, great fuel, lots of power out of the hole. The wife drives it everyday... all day... no problems. Best SUV we ever had"
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 55,700overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "fun to drive, reliable, really good on long trips."
Cons: "navigation for this model is not voice command"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I love this truck! It looks like a monster of a machine but drives as smooth as a sedan!! During the day it was my grocery shopping car, my drive the kids & their friends to the mall car, my soccer, ballet, baseball game car and my family day car. I've even driven it ON the beach down the shore of NC. Amazing! When weekends came... I would wash all the gunk from inside and outside the truck from all of my daily chores and kids hobbies. After a wash it turns into a (pumpkin) sleek, classy, and shiny. Awesome girls night out truck! Kids are all grown up and I am heart broken to downsize. -__- The most reliable car ever!"
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I owned and sold this car
Reason: unreliable
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1
"This is a wonderful vehicle to travel with. Very comfortable on long distances and, with it's large fuel tank and very good fuel economy stops can be made when you chose rather than when you have to. However, traveling becomes less fun when the car needs multiple visits to the dealer per maintenance cycle for broken sensors, ad-blue tank and pump failures, etc. And that is in addition to failing oil cooler seals and a steering rack that needed to be replaced. Very disappointing, especially since it is a Mercedes-Benz........"
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 69,000overall rating 2 of 10rating details
Pros: "Seats 7 passengers comfortably."
Cons: "Requires frequent, extensive maintenance."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2
"• It's too big. All the rear-view cameras, parking sensors and computer-assisted hydraulics come to naught in the average big-city parking garage. My own garage requires a fiendishly difficult 90-degree turn--or more realistically, several turns, as I drive a few feet forward, spin the steering wheel to the left, back-up, forward, etc etc.,resulting in a row of dings along both sides of the exterior. I have found myself, more than once, in the absurd situation of being trapped in my own car in my own garage, unable to open my door. And don't count on all the computer DSR's and Dynamic-Something's off-road, either. Last winter, out in a cow pasture, the thing slid sideways down a 70-degree muddy embankment and into a tree. This was of its own accord, btw, driven by its own weight. (To be fair, I can hardly blame the engineers for this particular incident, as the car was parked with the engine off at the time.) • It uses too much gas. 14 mpg (premium fuel) is about the best it can do in the city, which bothers me. On the rare occasion I drive a straight 100 miles out on the highway, I may be able to stretch it to 18 mph. The monitor once flickered at 20.5 mpg for a few seconds--the holy grail. • Maintenance is a horror. If you live within walking distance of a Mercedes-Benz dealership and happen to carry $1000 cash around with you at all times, and have a multitude of friends and family you can call at any hour to come pick you up on some lonesome highway, you my friend, are the ideal GL-550 owner. I happen to live 100 miles from the nearest M-B dealership. (I know. What was I thinking?) Last summer, a flat tire--in my driveway--turned into a week-long ordeal. This car is, as far as I can tell, the only automobile in existence with 21-in. wheels--a Mercedes exclusive, perfect for when the rubber meets the Autobahn. Not so perfect for two-lane blacktops. As you can imagine, 21-inch tires can be a bit hard to come by. Special order, don't you know. A three-day wait, in my case, during which I was dependent on the kindness of the aforementioned friends and relatives to cart me around. Which is a bore. The 3-day sequester did give me time to, sort of, get over the fact that the price of this precious 21-inch tire--Pirelli and Continental are the two choices, one priced at around $20 less--is almost $1000. Times four if I'd replaced the other three, which, judged by their looks, are also not long for this world. In fact, $1000 seems to be the magic number. Everything on this car that can possibly break or require routine maintenance --from the tires, to fixing the electronic liftgate which sometimes opens, sometimes not, to anything to do with hydraulics (don't get me started), to an oil change, to replacing the plastic widgets that work the electric windows--which snapped and broke off like four acrylic fingernails the first time I tried to open the windows--costs $1000. Or more. Much more. The car, in the two years I've owned it, has never been in complete working order. Something. Always. Breaks. This month it's the hydraulics. The poor thing is listing to one side and rides like a tractor. I look like the Titanic coming down the road. • There is, I am sure, a market for 7-passenger SUV's with 4.8-liter V-8 engines and silky 7-speed automatic transmissions. It is a tiny market, which does not include middle-aged single men, and would appear to be populated by owners who don't really drive their own cars. Jennifer Lopez. Kim Kardashian. Movie stars. Cement ponds.... I felt like Kanye for a week or two after I bought it. Now I feel like Kanye's driver."
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 51,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "handling, visability from drivers position"
Cons: "gas milage, tailgate window doesl not open"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Only negative is gas milage. Had Tahoe's and Yukon's prior to this, the GL450 is a far better vehicle. Just had a rental Yukon and the difference is off the charts."
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The Calling of the Flute
Author: Dr. Fran Orenstein
Reviewed by Fran Lewis
Matchmakers are known for deciding whom a young girl or young boy should marry. Parents would hire them; pay them either in goods or money to find a suitable match for their children. Never asking them whether they wanted this match, never asking if they liked the person they went ahead and completed the transaction. But, what happens if the couple in question does not like each other? What happens when traditions get in the way of their happiness and things are not going as planned? What happens when one young girls decides that the match made in heaven is not the one she wants? What happens when someone changes their minds and breaks the marriage contract? The answers to these questions and much more will become clearer after reading my review of The Calling of the Flute by Dr. Fran Orenstein.
Choices we all want to make our own. But, sometimes the decisions we make in life or want to make for ourselves are taken away by others. In 1897 and even today there are many parents who create matches for their children in the hope that they will follow in the tradition of their heritage and religion. A dream or a vision would create a doubt in a young girl's mind as she awakens to the Song of A Flute.
Hannah Levin has been hoping that when her turn came for a match it would be with Gershon Cohen. In shul she would stare at him and hope that his father would choose her for his wife. Dreaming about him one night brings much to light as she begins to question Jewish traditions, wanting to know if becoming a Rabbi's wife was what she wanted and what would happen if she went against her parent's wishes. As she remembers the dream the sound of a flute is the last thing she hears before her mother's voice. As they discuss her future and she learns of her fate she begins to fear her wedding day, hears her father's voice tell her she will marry this man and not bring disgrace to her family and listen to the gossip of her friends. Hannah is not happy and some traditions she will not follow and being told whom she will marry is a decision she wants to make on her own.
When we defend someone in our family why are we punished? Because we are Jewish why do people hate us? Why doesn't anyone ask a young girl if she wants to marry the man they have chooses? When Hannah's brother Mordecai defends his younger brother what happens will remind the world that in some places you conform to the rules set out by others and take the punishments they inflict. The Gentiles started with Mordecai's brother and the end result was a pogrom. Violence is retribution was their answer. Talking and discussing things and seeing the other side's viewpoint never as we learn when the Rabbi and the Mayor meet with Samuel, Hannah's father and the end result is someone gets hurt. But, there is much more as the wedding is drawing near and another young girl's hand is given in marriage and Hannah is unhappy as her friend Leah decides to leave and go to America. Breaking her engagement with a man as old as her father, Leah will find her way to another world with her aunt and uncle. What will Hannah do? Will she follow suit and find her way there too?
Author Fran Orenstein brings the light the issues of hate, prejudice, loyalty, tradition, family values and the right to make your own life's decisions. Life in Lithuania was difficult as some struggled to have food on the table while others like her father were revered as someone who taught the boys in school and was the cantor of the shul. But, not everyone wants to follow in the traditions set in stone in the past.
Solutions come in different ways and answers are not always what you might expect. As Hannah expresses her fears, concerns and true feelings to Gershon he finds what he feels is a compromise. However, leaving for one year to study with the rabbis in Vilna was all planned out in his mind even before she expressed her feelings about certain traditions and wanting to find her own identity before marrying him or anyone else. So, why is it his way and why does it come out that she is the villain when she tells her parents? Why does he tell her in his letters that the Rabbi he is working with has a daughter? Is he trying to make her jealous, get even or has he found someone else? What will Hannah's fate be and why should she conform to the will of others?
Coming from an orthodox Jewish background my grandfather wanted me to marry the Rabbi's son. He was really handsome and we were great friends. He would help me with my Hebrew Translations and we would discuss many things. But, I knew in my heart that I was not religious enough for his family nor would I ever make it as a Rabbi's wife. So, before things got to that point we decided to stay friends. Funny that his parents did make a match for him and he decided to break the agreement until they found someone he wanted to marry. They actually went along with it.
Sometimes decisions are taken out of our hands and other times we have to stand tall. When the engagement is broken and she is forced to attend a wedding a young man greets her and everything from that point on will change. Eli Stahl plays the flute for a living and is immediately enchanted with Hannah. But, Bella, her mother is angered when she sees her speaking with a stranger. Her closest friend married, another leaving for America, will Hannah follow her dreams, and her heart and leave too?
More choices are made that are no longer in the hands of her parents. Conscription was the Russian's answer to enslaving Jewish boys and keeping them away from their families with some never to return. Hannah's parents had to decide whether to change the wrath of the soldiers or protect their sons by sending them with their uncle and aunt to America along with Hannah who would care for them. To understand why and how this happened take the journey along with Hannah and her brothers all the way to the ship and learn about the hardships and treatment they received as they tried to make their way to freedom and a whole new world. In the middle of the ocean do you hear the song of the flute? Hannah did as she reunites with Eli and a new friendship is born. How the story ends you have to read for yourself. One young girl determined to find her own way and make her own choices. One young man named Eli who would change her world forever. A journey that will be unforgettable to both Hannah and the reader she enters America and sees the sights we all too often take fore granted. What is in store for Hannah and her family you will have to learn for yourself as we hope that author Fran Orenstein will continue their story.
The Jewish expressions that bring back memories of going to shul with my grandfather on Friday night and Saturday morning and the traditions Hannah's parents held so dear, author Fran Orenstein brings to light real life situations that many young girls, families and young men faced and still face even now. As I read this book I could hear the sounds of the people cry out when the soldiers came and destroyed their property. Eli and Hannah how rare to find a love so pure and so special. A young girl who did not want to lose her identity and one young man that would help her find and keep it. Everyone has choices and the ones you make often have their own positives and negatives. Join the Levin family on their journey from Lithuania to America and find out what the future holds. This is one book that every young girl should read and definitely should be on the Times Bestseller list.
Fran Lewis: reviewer
This book gets five: L' Chaims: TO LIFE! לחיים
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