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In this week's Throwback Thursday Soaps.com takes readers back to 2001 when Massimo Marone realized Ridge was his son…
Ridge may be gone, but his history leaves a lot to be remembered... Stephanie Forrester and Massimo Marone were longtime friends stemming from their college days. Even though Eric Forrester never trusted Massimo, he continued to be Stephanie's confidant throughout the years. Eric wasn't the only one who disapproved of Massimo being in Stephanie's life. Ridge couldn't stand him.
However, Ridge was forced to face a hard truth after Massimo found out that Ridge was his son. Stephanie begged Massimo to stay quiet, and he even tried to for some time, but the truth came out and crushed both Ridge and Eric, the man he'd looked up to as a father his whole life.
Do you remember how Massimo found out Ridge was his son? Vote your knowledge in our poll…
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my post for a list of all the sources I used. I called it my "Greenhouse Garden Bath," and possibly the best part about it is the living MOSS bath mat :)
It was really fun to see what the other writers chose for theirs too. My two favorites have been Ronee from AT Boston's, "Paris Flea Market Bath":
"French Farmhouse Modern"

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Guides you through the fundamentals of Flash animation, beginning with a tour of the tools and interface.
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Emeline Sally Cox (Whiting)
|Nelson, Portage County, Ohio, United States
|Died in Manti, Sanpete, Utah Territory, USA
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|Manti, Sanpete, Utah, USA
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Sally Emeline Whiting Cox was a sister of Edwin Whiting. She went by the name Emeline, and was married to Fredrick Walter Cox, who was a brother of Mary Elizabeth Whiting. Both of them were Pioneers in Manti, Utah.
Died, at her home in Manti, of old age, on March 4th, 1896, Emeline Whiting Cox. Deceased was the daughter of Elisha Whiting and Sally Hewlett, who were natives of Vermont, but removed to Nelson, Portage Co., Ohio, in the early settlement of that state, where the subject of this sketch was born July 23rd, 1817.
In 1835 she was married to Fredrick Walter Cox. Some time after she and her husband embraced the Gospel and removed to Far West, Mo. They endured all the privations, hardships and persecutions to which the Saints were subjected during their residence in that state. Bother Cox being a man of great faith and marked ability, was frequently called to perform missions in different parts of the United States, consequently his wife was often left to care for her little ones alone, but she was a woman of rare executive ability and by nature specially adapted to the care of children, she performed these duties wisely and well.
After being driven from Missouri they settled in Lima, where they resided nearly six years, but were finally driven from their home, which was set on fire by the mob before their eyes, also their stacks of grain, outbuildings, etc., leaving them destitute, homeless, almost penniless, but glad to escape with their lives.
They next settled in Nauvoo, but were only permitted to remain there a few months, when they again took up their line of march, this time toward the setting sun. At the next halting place, Mt Pisgah, Sister Cox had more than her share of the sickness and sorrow which seemed to be the portion of the Saints during their sojourn at that place. Her beloved mother and two of her own little daughters, aged seven and two years, followed each other to the grave in quick succession. And this while she was sick almost unto death, in fact her life hung trembling in the balance for nearly three months. They afterwards removed to Council Bluffs,where they were were again called to part with another child, his time their infant boy.
In the spring of 1852 Brother Cox and his family crossed the Missouri River and began their long, wearisome journey across the Plain. On the banks of the Platt River another little daughter was born, who lived and prospered in spite of the unfavorable circumstances attending her advent.
On the 4th of October, 1852, Sister Cox, with her family, once more found a resting place in Manti where she has since resided. She endured all the hardships and privations which were the lot of the pioneer settlers of Sanpete valley, and in addition to these, they were constantly harrased by hostile Indians. In the spring of 1853, Brother Cox was called to take a mission to England; in August following his last child, a little girl was born, and when the little one was eighteen months old, Sister Cox was afflicted with a cancer, the removal of which nearly cost her life, and the following summer, when the baby was two years old, she was called from earth, thus adding another grievous trial, which came like a crushing weight in the absence of the husband and father.
Sister Cox was an exemplary wife and mother, a faithful, considerate friend and conscientious Latter-day Saint. She was a woman of intelligence and refinement, an agreeable companion, with a keen sense of humor and an inexhaustible fund of anecdote and reminiscences of her early life. She was the mother of twelve children eight of whom survive her. Their respect and love for her was unbounded and of her it can truly said, "Her children rise up and call her blessed," and also that she has fought the good fight, has kept the faith and has gone to her reward to which her long years of trial, toil, and sacrifice entitle her.
Her remains were tenderly borne to their last resting place by her grandsons, who hold her memory in grateful remembering. "After life's fitful favor she sleeps well."
Source: Deseret News Online 28 March 1896, pg 3. Transcribed by James W. Whiting. Original spelling and punctuation retained. Emeline Whiting Cox.
Emeline Whiting Cox
Mrs. Rosalie E. Driggs left for Manti on Thursday to be present at her mothers funeral, Mrs. Emeline Whiting Cox, wife of the late Elder F. W. Cox. Deceased was born July 24th,. 1817, in Ohio, and early identified herself with the Church, enduring all the trials and persecutions of her adopted people, one of which was seeing her own house burned by the mob in Lima, Ill. She with her family, left Nauvoo in the winter of 1848 and settled in Pisgah, Iowa, where she buried her mother and two daughters. She had been so sick and unconscious at the time that she did not realize the fact. She came to Utah in the year of 1852, settling in Manti. She was the mother of eleven children, eight surviving her. She was a noble woman, performing her part through every struggle. Her life has been one of sacrifice and fortitude and her record is worthy of emulation. She leaves a numerous posterity, men and women honored and respected, with a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren to mourn her demise.
Source: Deseret News Online, 14 March 1896, p. 15. Transcribed by James W. Whiting, 28 June, 2007, from the original text, punctuation and spelling retained. -------------------- Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel 1847–1868 John B. Walker Company (1852)
Age at departure: 34
Birth: Jul. 23, 1817 Nelson Portage County Ohio, USA
Death: Mar. 4, 1896 Manti Sanpete County Utah, USA
Daughter of Elisha Whiting Jr. and Sally Hulett. Married Frederick Walter Cox, September 16, 1835 in Nelson, Portage Co., OH. They were the parents of twelve children.
"Emeline Whiting Cox was one of God's noble women. She was slender and dark and always trim and neat. Her dark, beautiful hair turned smoothly from a whit brow. Her features were clean cut and in youth or age she was sweet to look upon. So ambitious and active one must keep going to make pace with her swift movements. Her family was always neat and her home tidy. In health she was bright, full of humor and wit. The children loved to hear her tell her droll anecdotes. How we laughed! Our merriment was contagious for she laughed with us. But if you did mischief it was your desire to keep out of her sight. Her look of scorn was almost withering. She was just as ready to commend you for a good deed. She remained ever true and faithful and devoted to the husband of her youth and pride. No one will ever know what it cost her to share him with others, through no one ever robbed her of one jot of his affections and esteem. In age after her family was raised she was endeavoring to console a couple who were going from home on a mission, leaving parents, home and friends. She said, "Why, if I could have my husband to myself I would be willing and happy to go with him to the ends of the earth." No brighter crown than hers will wait the mortals of earth." (Submitted by Ted and Kathleen (Hulet) Cox 3-31-2012)
Family links:
- Elisha Whiting (1785 - 1848)
- Sally Hulet Whiting (1787 - 1846)
- Frederick Walter Cox (1812 - 1879)
- Frederick Walter Cox (1836 - 1921)*
- Louisa Jane Cox (1839 - 1846)*
- William Arthur Cox (1840 - 1932)*
- Eliza Emeline Cox (1843 - 1946)*
- Rosalia Ellen Cox Driggs (1846 - 1924)*
- Edwin Marion Cox (1848 - 1932)*
- Emily Amelia Cox Tuttle (1852 - 1919)*
- Harriett Lenora Cox Reid (1855 - 1941)*
- Sylvester Hulet Cox (1857 - 1935)*
Burial: Manti Cemetery Manti Sanpete County Utah, USA Plot: Lot 11 Block 10 Plat A Grave 2
Maintained by: Sunflower Lady Originally Created by: Alyssa Richelle Record added: Nov 30, 2006 Find A Grave Memorial# 16862461
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Emeline Sally Cox's Timeline
July 23, 1817
Nelson, Portage County, Ohio, United States
September 16, 1835
Age 18
Nelson, Portage, Ohio, USA
November 6, 1836
Age 19
Windham, Portage, Ohio, USA
February 3, 1839
Age 21
Near Far West, Caldwell, MO
December 27, 1840
Age 23
Lima, Adams, IL
May 4, 1843
Age 25
Lima, Hancock, IL
December 25, 1845
Age 28
February 22, 1846
Age 28
Nauvoo, Hancock, IL
August 2, 1848
Age 31
Silver Creek, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
December 4, 1849
Age 32
Silver Creek, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States


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Take Prices Fork Rd. towards Radford until it tees into Peppers Ferry Rd. Turn right on Peppers Ferry. After passing over the New River (the big bridge) go through the first stoplight. At the second stoplight (right before the WalMart) take a right onto Bell Spring Rd. Continue down Bell Spring Rd. until you pass a small gas station on your left. Around the following curve are two roads, the first is Hickman Cemetery Rd. and the second is Highland Rd. (the sign is on the right side but the road is on the left). Take a left on Highland Rd. and continue for a few miles until you cross a one way bridge. Go .2 miles past the bridge and there will be a wooden sign for The Highland Farm on your right across from the mailbox for 6020 Highland Rd. At the end of the driveway is the gate and parking (it's about a mile long, go slow and be courteous to those leaving, it is only one lane wide!)
Grab your fiddle, stomp your feet, raise your hands high and feel the beat. During GypsyFest, a shady copse of woods becomes transformed for two days a year into a bivouac of musicians and music lovers sharing their ears, eyes, and energy with one another. We are proud to once again bring you some of the most talented regional artists in an intimate and beautiful environment.
"All nature is but art, unknown to thee; All chance, direction, which thou canst not see; All discord, harmony not understood; All partial evil, universal good; And spite of pride, in erring reason's spite, One truth is clear, Whatever is, is right" If this Koan is a bit too Zen for you (then un-ask the question), enjoy the artistic activities we'll have available— or bring some of your own, after all, sharing is caring.
The only way to have a friend is to be one. GypsyFest is founded on the principle that everyone who comes is willing to be friends with everyone else. This means an open mind, an open heart, and a keen sense of respect. At its conception, GypsyFest was just a bunch of buddies hanging out on a porch and playing music. It has grown since then, but its spirit remains true to that original ideal— a sort of show-and-tell where friends reunite and bring with them the experiences, knowledge, stories, and talents that they've picked up over the past year.
Some of the local area's talented craftsmen and craftswomen will have their work on display— from clothing, woodwork, jewelry, and other bare necessities for GypsyFest life will be for sale. Be sure to check them out!
Gypsies are a rowdy fun-loving bunch; so when you get several hundred of them together in a small space it's necessary for each and every one to abide by a certain code of conduct.


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As if all the rumors and reports aren't enough, Apple has supposedly started to block off employee vacations in certain countries. A German website iFun.de has received intel from reliable sources who have stated that Apple is blocking off employee vacations for September 15 – 28 in German Apple retail stores. This doesn't really confirm that Apple is planning to launch the much rumored iPhone 6 in September, but it does tell us that something will happen.
Apple announced the iPhone 5, iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c in September 2012 and 2013, so it is possible that the company would choose to do the same this year. Several reports have stated that the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 would be announced in September and the larger 5.5-inch iPhone would be announced at the end of this year or early 2015. There could be other reasons for Apple to block off dates in September, but we can't get our head around the idea of an iPhone 6 launch. The company did something similar last year as well, before the launch of the iPhone 5s and 5c.
If this is true, Apple will soon start to block off employee vacations at other retail stores around the world. It is highly likely that Apple would announce the iPhone 6 in September, unlike recent reports which stated an earlier August launch date.
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I love how a pleasant evening of cuddling with my kitty can turn into a ridiculous conversation with my husband.
Josh: The kitty loves you.
Me: I know and I love her.
Josh: Yea I know.
Me: If anything ever happened I would probably get another cat. Maybe a hairless cat so I could pet her without getting all furry handed.
Josh: Oo that would be so awesome! We could get it tattooed!
Me: … What?
Josh: Yea we could get it all tatted up and looking cool!
Me: Oh with a tribal face tattoo!
Josh: Yes!
Me: No. We are NOT tattooing our non-existent hairless cat!
Josh: *sad face*


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Fill Every Last Megabyte of Your iPod's Free Space
When you sync your iPod/iPhone in iTunes 9 and you've got space left, check off the "Automatically fill free space with songs" box on the Music tab to use every last free megabyte. As David Chartier at The Finer Things in Mac site notes, there's no way to see what songs iTunes pulls and adds there for you. I'd like to think it uses some sort of smarts to determine what songs you haven't synced that you should have. Either way, nifty feature for quickly filling up your player without having to check off playlists manually.


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Saturday July 9 is Manga & Anime Day at Niles Public Library!
Our Anime & Manga Club meets at noon to watch Sgt. Frog and share original manga art. Discuss new releases and old favorites.
Stick around for Real Japan for Anime Fans program with local author James Kennedy. Learn about the Hadaka Matsuri, a Buddhist festival in which thousands of nearly-naked men fight for holy sticks. Come along on the pilgrimage to the 88 temples of Shikoku. Explore the neon streets of Tokyo and tour the temples of Kyoto. Discover how the real Japan ties into its pop culture—for instance, did you know the bathhouse of the gods from Miyazaki's Spirited Away is based on a real bathhouse?
When: Saturday July 9 noon-3pm
Where: Anime & Manga Club meets in the Board Room,
Real Japan for Anime Fans happens in the Large Meeting Room
This spring, Niles Public Library District won one of 20 YALSA Summer Reading Program Grants! These grants are funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. We used our $1,000 grant to purchase 5 Sony e-readers and 22 popular fiction and nonfiction e-books to enhance the library's collection for teens.
Niles teens who sign up for summer reading can check out the e-readers from the reference desk on the second floor. The checkout period is the same as for our books, DVDs and video games: 3 weeks. For more information about our summer reading program, visit our website or call 847-663-6603.
Books that come loaded on the ereaders include The Hunger Games series, The Maze Runner, and The Glass Castle. Click here for the complete list of ebooks that come on each Sony Reader.
Since its founding, Dollar General has been committed to supporting literacy and education. The company founded the Dollar General Literacy Foundation in 1993 to improve the functional literacy of adults, families and youth by providing grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to the advancement of literacy. To learn more visit: www.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/landing.aspx.
For more than 50 years, YALSA has been the world leader in selecting books, videos and audiobooks for teens. For more information about YALSA or for lists of recommended reading, viewing and listening, go to: www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists.
Even though it's summer, we realize that you're often required to read books for school. That's why we've put together lists of the area schools' summer reading requirements (with some help from our great volunteers Jan and Tim – thanks guys!).
Wondering what to read and whether it's available at the library? Take a look at the list for your school before visiting, and put the books you need on hold. Got questions? Call the reference desk at 847-663-6603, librarians are standing by.
Gemini Junior High
7th & 8th grade in one list
Loyola Academy
9th-12th grades in one list
Maine East High School:
A-M and
Maine South High School:
Choice and
Niles North High School
9th-12th grades in one list
Niles West High School:
Juniors (A-L) and (M-Z)
Notre Dame College Prep
9th-12th grades in one list
Resurrection High School
9th-12th grades in one list
The sun has finally come out, school is almost done with for the year, and Summer Reading is almost upon us.
Our Summer Reading program kicks off June 6. Sign up, read 4 books and you could win an iPod Touch and other prizes (like free food, free books, movies and maybe even a cool t-shirt).
Save trees this year and check out one of our brand new Sony Readers. They come loaded with 22 titles, including The Hunger Games trilogy and some fascinating nonfiction like The Glass Castle.
Come to our kick-off event for free food, prizes, and fun!
When: Monday, June 6 4:00-8:00pm
Where: Board Room, 6960 W. Oakton St. Niles, IL
Congratulations to our winning poets! The winning poems will be displayed on the 3rd floor throughout the month. They are also published in free booklet.
1st Place: "This Place" by Surdeep Chauhan
2nd Place: "Lonely Girl" by Grace Park
3rd Place: "If my Words were Golden" by Michael Welch
Pick up a copy of our free poetry booklet today!
In September 2010, wanting to help LGBT teens who can't picture happy adult lives for themselves, syndicated columnist Dan Savage and his partner Terry created a YouTube video.
Within a few months, the It Gets Better Project had inspired over 10,000 people to share their own videos, which have been viewed over 35 million times. President Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Adam Lambert, Anne Hathaway, Colin Farrell, Matthew Morrison of "Glee", Joe Jonas, Joel Madden, Ke$ha, Tim Gunn, Ellen DeGeneres and the staffs of The Gap, Google, Facebook and Pixar are among those who have contributed.
It Gets Better has also been adapted into a book that is available now at the library. There are also many other resources for LGBT teens and their friends and supporters. Click here to see a list of books: LGBTQ | Niles Public Library District | BiblioCommons.
In addition to It Gets Better, Check out these websites:
The Trevor Project Call the free confidential Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386 to talk to a counselor. Visit the website to chat with a trained volunteer, connect with others and learn more about suicide prevention.
Sex, etc. A sex education website created by teens, for teens.
Gay-Straight Alliance Network Empowering youth to fight homophobia and transphobia in schools.
American Civil Liberties Union: LGBT The LGBT Project fights discrimination and moves public opinion through the courts, legislatures and public education across five issue areas including Youth & Schools.
Celebrate Earth Day this Friday, April 22! This year's theme is A Billion Acts of Green, an international campaign to register one billion actions in advance of the global Earth Summit in Rio in 2012. Learn more at the official website.
You can make a difference by reusing shopping bags and eating locally grown and organic foods. Get involved at the Niles Public Library. Learn how to transform plastic grocery bags into reusable fabric, and make tasty snacks using eco-friendly ingredients.
When: 2:00-4:00pm
Where: Large Meeting Room, 6960 W. Oakton St. Niles, IL
The votes are in! 119 teens voted in our annual Teen Choice Awards. Thank you to everyone who voted. Now, here are the results:
Favorite Song: It's a Four-Way Tie!
All The Lights by Kanye West
Born This Way by Lady Gaga
Like A G6 by Far East Movement
Speak Now by Taylor Swift
Favorite Video Game:
Call of Duty: Black Ops won in a landslide!
The next two were not even close. Tied for second are:
Sims 3
Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Favorite Movie:
1. Inception
2. Just Go With It
3. The Hangover
4. The Social Network
Favorite TV Show:
Jersey Shore is number 1!
Tied for second are:
2. Glee
2. Family Guy
followed by:
4. Pretty Little Liars
5. Two and a Half Men
Favorite Music Video:
Whip My Hair by Willow Smith
Second place is four-way a tie between:
Love the Way You Lie by Eminem featuring Rihanna
We R Who We R by Ke$ha
Poker Face by Lady Gaga
Firework by Katy Perry
Favorite Music Artists: in order of total votes
1. Lady Gaga
2. Eminem
3. Katy Perry
4. Justin Bieber
5. Ke$ha
Enter our poetry contest by April 17, 2011!
Winning poems will be printed in a booklet and displayed at the library.
First Prize: $75 certificate Second Prize: $50 certificate Third Prize: $25 certificate
Contest is open to residents of Chicago and suburbs.
To enter you must be between 10 and 18 years old as of April 17, 2011.
Limit 6 poems per poet.
Include your name, age, address and phone number.


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2014 Jaguar XF receives updated 4-cylinder, 2.2-liter 163 HP ECO2 engine
For Saloon and Sportbrake
Jaguar is now offering an updated four-cylinder, 2.2-liter ECO2 diesel engine for the 2014 XF.
Available for the Saloon and Sportbrake versions, the ECO2 engine is capable of delivering 163 HP (120 kW) at 3,500 rpm and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm. When equipped with this engine, the 2014 XF will return 57.7 mpg UK (48 mpg US or 4.89 liters / 100 km) with CO2 emissions of 129 g/km.
It will perform the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) run in 9.8 seconds while 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) takes 10.5 seconds, en route to a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h).
Aside from the revised engine, the Jaguar XF also benefits from an updated satellite-navigation system which packs one-way road visualization, smart keyboard and more intuitive mapping.
Further details can be found in the press release section.
- The 2014 Model Year XF, featuring Jaguar's new four-cylinder, 2.2-litre diesel 163PS ECO2 engine, adds real-world efficiency to the XF range without compromising on the luxury, performance and refinement expected of a Jaguar saloon
- Available in Saloon and Sportbrake guise, the MY14 XF with the ECO2 engine is capable of achieving 57.7mpg with a CO2 figure of just 129g/km
- The MY14 XF with ECO2 engine is offered with an Intelligent Stop-Start system that uses a Twin Solenoid Starter (TSS) to shut down the engine when the car comes to a halt, helping to reduce emissions and improve fuel consumption
- An eight-speed automatic transmission enables optimal acceleration through the rev range while still maintaining the composed character of the XF saloon
- All MY14 XF cars to be fitted with extended navigation system features
- Revised exterior paint colours include Osmium replacing Crystal Blue and Dark Sapphire replacing Indigo Blue
The 2014 XF Saloon and Sportbrake with Jaguar's ECO2 powertrain represent a compelling combination of elegance and real-world efficiency, helping to reduce the tax burdens on drivers and fleet managers alike while still retaining the luxury and refinement already associated with the XF range. The 2.2-litre four-cylinder ECO2 engine is offered in combination with Jaguar's Intelligent Stop-Start system and an eight-speed gearbox, enabling the MY14 XF to deliver the performance and driver appeal expected of a Jaguar along with reduced emissions and greatly improved fuel consumption.
Jeremy Hicks, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover UK said: "The 2014 XF with this revised engine calibration opens up the unique Jaguar ownership experience to a whole new segment. Cost-conscious drivers, business users and fleet managers will be able to enjoy the refinement, luxury and seductive design of a Jaguar while benefiting from its low emissions and high fuel efficiency."
ECO2 turbo diesel engine
Jaguar's new four-cylinder, 2.2-litre diesel 163PS ECO2 engine, which works in combination with an eight-speed automatic transmission, has new larger Exhaust Gas Recirculation valves and a revised cooling assembly which combine to reduce emissions figures by a further 6g/km of CO2 over the 2013 Jaguar XF. The new car is capable of achieving 57.7mpg with a CO2 figure of just 129g/km. An appealing proposition to company car drivers and fleet managers, this XF represents all the benefits of driving a Jaguar along with greater fuel economy and reduced emissions.
TSS/Stop-Start system
The low emissions produced by the ECO2 engine are helped further by Jaguar's Stop-Start system, which uses a Twin Solenoid Starter (TSS) to shut down the engine when the car comes to a halt and restarting it in less time than it takes for the driver's foot to move from the brake to the accelerator. The system also offers 'change of mind' functionality, enabling the engine to quickly restart even during its rundown phase to allow the driver to, for example, exploit a gap in traffic at a junction. An illuminated 'ECO' symbol appears on the Instrument Panel when the engine has been stopped by the system. Stop-Start can be turned off manually, but it will automatically be turned on again for the vehicle's next journey with every ignition cycle. The system operates in all modes apart from Reverse.
The MY14 XF has a secondary battery fitted specifically for engine re-starting, meaning that all the normal car systems – such as the entertainment system, the ventilation and lights – continue to receive power from the standard car battery and are unaffected by the re-start. In addition, a complex control system ensures that the Stop/Start operation only occurs when the car does not require the engine for other functions.
New features
The MY14 Jaguar XF sees the introduction of extended navigation system features that provide more focused and intuitive mapping as well as iGO primo, which adds a range of comprehensive address search options, a smart keyboard and one-way road visualisation, among a host of additional benefits.
XF MY14 ECO 2.2-litre diesel technical specification*
|XF 2.2 ECO Diesel
|2.2-litre in-line 4cyl diesel
|Capacity (cc)
|Peak Power (PS@rpm)
|Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)
|Eight-speed automatic
|Intelligent Stop/Start
|0-60mph (secs)
|0-100km/h (secs)
|Top Speed (mph | km/h)
|130 | 209
Combined Economy Saloon
(UK mpg)
57.7 w/ 17" tyre
55.4 w/ 20" tyre
CO2 Emissions Saloon (g/km)
129 w/ 17" tyre
135 w/ 20" tyre
*All carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption figures are manufacturer's estimates and are correct at the time of going to press.


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Disclosed is an electrochromic variable light modulating device including an improved ion conducting layer. The ion conductor comprises a polymeric composition containing polyethylene sulfonic acid, a pigment and water.
1. In an electrochromic variable light modulating device having an arrangement comprising a light transmitting substrate with a persistent electrochromic material as a light modulator and a counter-electrode separated from said substrate by an ion conducting material, an improved ion conducting material comprising an aqueous solution of polyethylene sulfonic acid which has been dehydrated to viscoelastic consistency.
2. The electrochromic device of claim 1 wherein the ion conducting material further includes a pigment.
3. The electrochromic device of claim 2 wherein the ion conducting material further comprises a low molecular weight acid.
The invention relates to electro-optical devices whose electromagnetic radiation absorption characteristics can be selectively altered by the influence of a suitably controlled electric field. More particularly, the invention relates to variable light modulating devices which include a light transmitting substrate with a layer of persistent electrochromic material as a light modulator and a counterelectrode separated from the electrochromic layer by an ion conducting material. In specific, the invention is directed to an improved ion conducting material for electrochromic devices and a method for forming such an ion conductor.
Electrochromic devices are known in the art and are exemplified by prior, commonly assigned, U.S. patents, such as U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,704,057, 3,708,220, 3,819,252 and 3,970,365. These patents describe suitable materials and methods for forming the overall electrochromic device of the present invention. The device preferably is formed in a sandwich arrangement of a substrate, an electrochromic material, an ion-conducting medium and a counter-electrode. The light transmitting substrate includes a coating of a conductive material, such as tin oxide. This substrate may be conveniently provided as a unit by commercially available NESA® glass, which is a product having a transparent coating of tin oxide on one surface of a glass sheet. The electrochromic material may be deposited on the tin oxide layer by known vacuum deposition techniques. Further these patents serve to illustrate various ion-conducting materials which previously have been utilized. In U.S. Pat. No. 3,704,057, use of a liquid acid electrolyte is shown; U.S. Pat. No. 3,708,220 introduces a semi-solid conductive electrolyte gel. In an effort to improve cell life, U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,819,252 and 3,970,365 teach to incorporate selected additives into a solid ion-conductive gel. In addition commonly assigned, copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 735,940 entitled Ion Exchange-Electrolyte Layer for Electrochromic Devices, filed Oct. 27, 1976 in the name of Giglia et al, describes use of an ion-exchange membrane wetted with an electrolyte, as an ion conductive medium.
Although prior ion conducting media have been effective in successfully operated electrochromic devices, the achievement of long cell life continues as a sought-after goal. The present ion exchange medium is designed to provide an electrochromic device with an improved cell life. Electrochromic devices, such as those disclosed in the cited patents, having substantial amounts of liquid acid electrolyte present are known to have limited cell life due to a slow process involving dissolution of the electrochromic film layer and the tin oxide layer of the substrate. The above-cited, commonly assigned, copending U.S. patent application, filed concurrently herewith, seeks to minimize this erosion process, by providing for the use of only a very small amount of free electrolyte in combination with a membrane of ion exchange material. This ion exchange membrane has a high conductivity to protons, so as to permit effective ionic conductance, while the minimal free electrolyte provides good switching speed by establishing inter-facial contact between polymer layer and electrode surfaces and by enhancing ion conductivity.
However, while solid ion exchange membranes serve as adequate ion conductors, the use of a solid layer introduces the problem of ensuring good electrical contact between the counter-electrode, the electrochromic electrode and the ion conducting material. An approach to resolve this problem of electrical contact is to introduce a small amount of liquid electrolyte to the ion exchange membrane. Such an arrangement has met with success in achieving contact; but presence of the liquid electrolyte, even in minimal amounts, eventually contributes to the dissolution and degradation of the electrochromic layer.
The present invention is directed to the use of a viscoelastic polymer composition as an ion-conducting material. The viscoelastic properties of the ion-conductor serve to provide an intimate electrical contact when it is pressed between the two electrode surfaces. Elimination of the liquid electrolyte also results in enhanced cell lifetime by removing a suspected cause of erosion.
The viscoelastic organic polymer composition can be prepared by dissolving the sodium salt of polyethylene sulfonic acid in water and passing this solution through a strong-acid ion exchange column. An ion exchanger commercially available as Amberlite® IR-120 has been found to be suitable for this procedure. Passing the sodium salt through this ion exchange column serves to convert it to the free sulfonic acid. It generally is preferable to provide background coloration for the electrochromic cell in order to have a contrasting surface against which an electrochromic display can be readily viewed. Accordingly, the free sulfonic acid solution can be mixed with a suitable pigment and then dehydrated to produce a composition containing polyethylene sulfonic acid, pigment and water. This composition is stable, is viscoelastic, and provides good conductivity and also good electrical contact between the electrodes of an electrochromic display device.
The following examples illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention:
3.5005 grams of sodium poly(ethylene sulfonate) was dissolved in 350 ml of distilled water. This solution was passed slowly through a strong acid ion-exchange column (Amerlite® IR-120) thereby converting the sodium salt to poly(ethylene sulfonic acid). To provide coloration a yellow pigment (Sun Yellow C) was added to the solution. The pigment was added by first mulling the pigment with a small amount of the polymer solution and then quantitatively transfering the mull to the main solution. The resulting slurry then was dehydrated in a flash evaporator at 45° C. Water was removed to form an elastomeric material with a water content of 16.6% and a pigment concentration of 7.6% of the total weight.
A solution of sodium poly(ethylene sulfonate) at a concentration of 1 gram per 100 ml of H2 O was passed through a strong acid ion-exchange column and colored by yellow pigment as in Example I. The pigmented polymer slurry was dehydrated at 45° C. until the water content was 15.7% and the pigment concentration was 12.6% of the total weight. The resultant product was of an elastomeric consistency.
A portion of the viscoelastic pasty product of Example I [poly(ethylene sulfonic acid)] was taken and pressed between two electrode plates.
One of the electrodes consisted of a glass substrate with a layer of conductive SnO2 thereon (commercially available as a unit under the name NESA® glass) and with a layer of an evaporated amorphous film of tungsten oxide coated over the SnO2. The tungsten oxide was deposited on the NESA glass in the form of a figure 8 with a thickness of 3600A. A deposit of 2400A thick SiO2 was used to cover the SnO2 film in areas not covered by the tungsten oxide. The second electrode consisted of a paper electrode comprising a web of filament permeated with carbon of the type described in commonly assigned, copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 690,446 filed May 27, 1976. The paper electrode was compression bonded to a layer of NESA glass.
The assembled layered device was sealed with an epoxy adhesive. The paper counter-electrode was made positive and the electrode with the tungsten oxide was made negative, and a current of 250 microamperes passed for 0.9 second. The tungsten oxide colored blue and displayed digital display information. To erase, the polarity was reversed and a current of 270 microamperes passed for 0.9 second. A test group of four such devices was cycled (colored and erased) for four million cycles with no failures.
An electrochromic display device was assembled as described in Example III using, however, the viscoelastic electrolyte material of Example II. The assembled device was colored by passing a current of 320 microamperes for 0.9 second. Bleaching was accomplished by passing a current of 340 microamperes for 0.9 second. Such a device was cycled for 2.9 million cycles before failure.
In applications where higher ion conductivity may be required, the invention also can be used in the form of viscoelastic compositions obtained by adding a low molecular weight acid, such as sulfuric acid, to the mixture of poly(ethylene sulfonic acid), pigment and water. Various other embodiments also may offer advantages in particular applications. Copolymers of ethylene sulfonic acid can be prepared by blending the ethylene sulfonic acid with other monomers such as acrylamide, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, N-vinyl pyrolidone, vinyl acetate and styrene before polymerization.
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Conservators working in Antarctica got a spectacular light show when perfect atmospheric conditions revealed an amazing Aurora.
An Aurora is an electro-static phenomenon that results in colourful lights in the sky best seen at night. In Antarctica and the Southern Hemisphere it is called the Aurora Australis. The one seen in the Northern Hemisphere is called the Aurora Borealis.
Luckily, a time-lapse film-maker was visiting the area and was able to capture some great footage of the Aurora.
The light show was a welcome break for a team of workers who are busy conserving artefacts from Ernest Shackleton's hut, left over from his attempt to reach the South Pole in 1908.
They are working through the Antarctic winter, facing 24-hour darkness and temperatures of -40°C and you can read about their work in regular updates to the Natural History Museum's Antarctic conservation blog.
The team blog about their conservation work such as how they conserve a Heinz jar of Indian relish, to how they survive the hostile living conditions and the disappearing sun. Find out about the polar plunge, a ritual carried out four times a year where they jump into freezing Antarctic waters for fun.
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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
A life full of music. That's the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age twenty-one, he was already considered a "recognized master" of one of America's most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. His life's path has taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music, to striking out on new musical journeys, while still leaving his musical roots intact.
Ricky struck his first chords on a mandolin over 50 years ago, and this 14-time Grammy Award winner continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. With 12 consecutive Grammy-nominated classics behind him, all from his own Skaggs Family Records label the diverse and masterful tones made by the gifted Skaggs come from a life dedicated to playing music that is both fed by the soul and felt by the heart.
- Over the course of his 40 year career, Ricky Skaggs has won 14 Grammy Awards, 8 CMA Awards, 9 ACM Awards, 11 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Awards, 7 ICM Awards, 2 Dove Awards, 3 honorary Doctorate degrees and countless other awards.
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"We are just who we are—period," says lead singer Mark Miller when asked for some of the secrets to the band's longevity. "From the beginning, we didn't want to sell ourselves as something we weren't. We're blue collar, working class guys from the neighbourhood who just happen to get up on stage at night and make music." He then adds with a laugh, "OK, guys from the neighborhood who made some questionable clothing choices in the 80s—but it was the 80s, after all."
"We go with our gut when it comes to our music," Miller goes on to say. "It's what we've relied on since day one. Even if I can't define it—and I'm not even sure I want to define what that 'it' is—we know when a song feels right for us. And if it doesn't feel right for us, we don't want to sing it." Clearly that musical instinct that has guided them from the beginning is right on the money. The band has gold and platinum albums, with an impressive discography that includes dozens of hits, among them "Some Girls Do", "The Dirt Road", "The Walk", "Thank God for You," "The Boys and Me," "Step That Step", and "Drive Me Wild".
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The Emeralds Show and Dance Band originated in Edmonton. The group has entertained internationally in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Trinidad, the United States, and of course Canada.
The Emeralds have recorded 29 albums, resulting in 6 gold, 2 platinum, and 1 double platinum award. In 1997, The Emeralds were inducted into the City of Edmonton's Cultural Hall of Fame. The Emeralds are Internationally Acclaimed and are the band behind the International Hit "The Bird Dance". The Bird Dance is featured in the Paramount Pictures motion picture Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.
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They are, undoubtedly, the group that changed the face of hip-hop as we know it. They also gave females across the globe a voice within their communities and the music industry as a whole. They are Salt-N-Pepa.
Legends, icons, trailblazers, pioneers, innovators and trendsetters are just a few words often used to describe this group. From Grammys to MTV Video Awards, they have won them all. Whether it's the top of the charts or on stages at sold out coliseums across the country, they have done it all.
As the first ever female rap crew, Salt-N-Pepa, broke barriers and opened doors wide open that were once closed to women in hip-hop. They gave women a voice in a male dominated industry and transformed the way the music world saw women forever. With the hit songs "Push It," "Tramp,""Shake Your Thang," "Shoop" and "Whatta Man," Salt-N-Pepa would defy everyone's expectations and catapult hip-hop to new levels.
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He's graced the cover of Rolling Stone, commandeered the coveted guest-host chair on "The Late Show with David Letterman," and conquered the World Wide Web with his free-wheeling, wildly popular internet talk show, "Tom Green's House Tonight."
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The heavier you are, the less weight you should gain during pregnancy. That's the new word from the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council, MSNBC.com and The Associated Press report.
There have been some really big changes in the land of obstetrics in the last decade and much of it comes from the fact that mothers and babies are getting bigger. A reader wrote in complaining that my blogs encouraging women to eat right, exercise and keep their weight under control were prejudiced against fat women. She said she gained 80 pounds with her pregnancy, was overweight to start with and still delivered a healthy, normal baby. I'm happy she had a positive experience.
It's a good week to answer questions. I'll try to tackle a few. Amber wrote wondering when she should expect to start looking pregnant and when to go to the doctor. The doctor part is easy to answer. Call for an appointment as soon as you take a home-pregnancy test. They may have you come in right away if you have any medical conditions they're concerned about or, they may schedule for what they guess will be your 6-8th week of pregnancy. According to the March of Dimes, this is what you can expect for your prenatal schedule of appointments:
Overweight women who want to get pregnant soon might want to reconsider their timing: A higher BMI is associated with an increased risk of fetal death, stillbirth, and infant death, according to a JAMA review examining 38 studies on the topic. Researchers suggest women take these findings into consideration, if they're planning to conceive.
From the outset, I had no trouble accepting two immutable laws of nature: 1) Pregnant women get big. 2) Over time, they get bigger. In fact, I greatly enjoyed this process, as evidenced by my avid waddling. I waddled before I was even showing — maybe as early as conception. I waddled excessively in my second trimester. I went whole hog in my third. At first, I was one of those "you-can't-even-tell-you're-pregnant-from-the-back" people. (As if pregnancy ought to be a period of clever camouflage: "You're six months? You look three at the most!")
If you've worked long and hard to be fit and trim, you may not take kindly to the idea of pregnancy's portliness. While you might envy a friend who slipped back into her old jeans a week after delivery, gaining weight is now part of the program.
If you're confused about pregnancy weight gain, it's no wonder: In one recent study, 49 percent of doctors gave their pregnant patients the wrong advice, and 27 percent gave no advice at all. And up to half of normal-weight women, and nearly two-thirds of overweight ones, gain too much during pregnancy. What's more, it's no longer enough to worry about how much to gain: When you put on "baby fat" affects how much you'll hang onto afterward.
When she got pregnant with her first daughter, now 5 years old, Christy McDonald weighed 160 pounds, which was 15 pounds over her longtime weight of 145. She never imagined that being slightly overweight then would lead to a struggle with 65 unwanted pounds after her second daughter was born. "I'd hoped to get back to 145 before conceiving again," says the 5-foot-7-inch graphic designer from Berkeley, Calif., "but I started my next pregnancy 10 pounds heavier than I started the first." During the year after her second delivery, her weight hovered around 210 pounds.
Before Jennifer Griola, then 30, of West Orange, N.J., became pregnant, she weighed just under 300 pounds. Griola lost 30 pounds, but at 5 feet 10 inches tall, she was still considered obese when she found out she was expecting. During her pregnancy, Griola gained back the 30 pounds and developed borderline hypertension and gestational diabetes. At week 34 she went into labor and delivered her daughter, Sarah, via emergency Cesarean section because her placenta ruptured. Sarah was in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for 10 days, a harrowing time for Griola and her husband.
Gestational diabetes simply means an elevated blood sugar during pregnancy. But the risks involved are anything but simple—they're very serious for both mom-to-be and baby. The good news is that woman can take steps to reduce the risks of this dangerous prenatal condition. The rate of gestational diabetes has almost doubled—now affecting about 4 percent of all pregnant women in the U.S, The New York Times reports.
At my 26-week OB appointment, I drank a bottle of extra-sweet soda—imagine Mountain Dew spiked with pancake syrup—and an hour later, submitted my arm for a blood test. I was being screened for gestational diabetes and, as a gym regular and healthy eater (except for those first-trimester French-toast binges), I wasn't worried.
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August 1 2015 Latest news:
Man robbed in Cliff Road, Ipswich
Matthew Symington
Monday, January 6, 2014
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Ipswich.
The incident happened in Cliff Road outside a pub at approximately 4.30am on Saturday, January 4.
A 44-year-old man was walking along the pavement when he saw a man on a bike talking to the male occupants of a dark coloured Peugeot 306, which then drove out of Toller Road. The man on the bike and the car passed the victim.
The man who had been on the bike approached the victim from behind shortly afterwards and demanded property. The victim handed over a pack of cigarettes, an amount of cash and a Nokia mobile phone. He then ran away from the offender and was not injured from the incident.
The offender is a described as a white man, aged between 20 to 25-years-old, between 5'9" and 6 foot tall, had a 'spotty complexion', was of a muscular build and was wearing a grey hooded top and grey tracksuit bottoms. He was riding on a white BMX bike and carrying a white rucksack.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to call Ipswich Priority Crime Team on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Option in Sport Management
The sport management option is ideal for individuals with interests in the dimensions of business related to sport management. Students graduating with this option in the MBA program will have a differential advantage in the market place related to job placement with firms interacting in Sports Management.
The Master of Science in Organizational Management degree is especially well suited for people who do not have a major in business administration at the undergraduate level, but are employed in positions with managerial responsibilities. The additional management training will allow supervisors to better perform in their current position and advance to mid-level managerial positions and beyond. This degree is ideal for people who want to prepare for a career in business, gain industry specific knowledge, enhance career potential, boost advancement opportunities, and desire career services assistance.
The MS in Criminal Justice is a cooperative program offered by Southeast Missouri State University and Missouri Southern State University. Courses focus on the practical application of assessing programs and policies, conducting evaluative research and understanding complex legal issues relevant to the field of criminal justice. This degree is best suited to people currently working in the criminal justice field.
The Master of Arts in Elementary Education is an online graduate degree that offers three emphasis areas: Reading, Math/Science, and Early Childhood Education. The program is designed to help classroom teachers deepen their teaching skills and knowledge in their field of expertise, or expand their background into a new teaching area and/or certification. (Note: this graduate program does not lead to an initial teaching certification, but does offer an advanced teaching certificate as a Reading Specialist). The graduate program in Elementary Education has 33 credit hours of course work, with all classes online, making the program convenient for busy classroom teachers.
The Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education at Southeast Missouri State University is online graduate degree that offers three emphasis areas: Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical, Autism, and Early Childhood Special Education. This program is designed to support general classroom teachers in their work with students with special needs in their classroom, help special education teachers deepen their teaching skills and knowledge in their field of expertise, or offer additional teaching certification. (Note: this graduate program does not lead to an initial teaching certificate, but does offer an add-on certificate in Early Childhood Special Education). The graduate program in Exceptional Child Education has 33 credit hours of course work, with all classes online, making the program convenient for busy classroom teachers.
Option in Educational Technology
The MA in Educational Technology is an online degree program designed for individuals desiring to integrate effective technology into instructional and training settings. Graduate students will combine educational theory, research, instructional strategies, assessment methods and new technology skills into projects and activities to maximize learning.
Applicants must be accepted by the School of Graduate Studies and have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and a valid teaching certificate are not required.
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Applicants must be accepted by the School of Graduate Studies and have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and a valid teaching certificate are not required.
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Black Mesa: Uplink is the recreation of the Half-Life demo (HL: Uplink) released by Valve in early 1999 with featured content that was scrapped from the original storyline.
Dec 17th, 2012 5 people agree 1 person doesn't
Awesome for a remake of a demo.
Dec 19th, 2012 2 people agree 0 people don't
It's very good and the atmosphere makes it special!
Dec 18th, 2012 3 people agree 1 person doesn't
Nicely done, actually it's not worth 10/10, but I'm giving this for entusiasm making this mod. Thanks for it.
Dec 17th, 2012 3 people agree 1 person doesn't
As I'm not good for reviewing games, I'll just write down what I think is worth pointing out.
It's an overall amazing piece of work.
The soudscape is fantastic, although more background explosions in outdoor areas could have done it way better.
It stays really true to the original game from 1999
Although some things have been changed, they actually changed for a good reason and for a higher level of realism.
Playing with commentary nodes is interesting and worth a second playthrough.
Some lights are way overbrighted, giving a somehow unrealistic feel.
There are some other lightning artifacts here and there. One good example is the strong white light going straight through the vent ducts near the end.
Some areas could have used more detail and revision.
All in all, a short, yet totally fun experience worth the download and playthrough.
Dec 24th, 2012 1 person agrees 0 people don't
While the level design is not as gorgeous as the original Black Mesa Source, the scripted sequences are very well done, especially in the end. Very impressed.
Dec 18th, 2012 1 person agrees 0 people don't
Nice mapping, but some disbalanced battles.
Mar 21st, 2014 0 people agree 0 people don't
disapointed about this full conversion mod its not completed and needs more work, to much stuff is missing in this mod like the animations for instants, he did it in a few months he better took his time instead of rushing this because now im thinking he only made this mod to get money for the red cros, i have nothing against donating to the red cros but in the way how he did it is not respectfull for the mod as it needs to be a complete remake from the halflife demo, halflife uplink, he was also the only one who was working on this mod, so no team that could have helped him achieving this to perfection just as black mesa is, the good things however in this mod was the area (still could slightly be better but it was ok) and the ending thats just all sadly.
final verdict: uncompleted mod
Nov 22nd, 2013 0 people agree 0 people don't
Great remake of one of the best demos ever.
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i've been a fan of uplin but when i saw this i was accualy amazed i just love avaerything for an example at the part outdoors i just loved it you know when you walk outside when i saw al the things that has been remade... my Life is omplete well enough spoiling 10/10


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Al-Ghazzali's The Mysteries of Fasting
Al-Ghazzali's The Mysteries of Fasting
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
"O who believe, fasting is decreed for you as it was decreed for those before you; perchance you will guard yourselves. (2:183)
The Mysteries of Fasting the Month of Ramadan
Imam Ghazzali
There are three degrees of fasting:
1. The fast of the ordinary person.
The fast of the ordinary person as described above consists of the abstinence of appetite, sexual intercourse, noise, arguing etc …
In addition to the fara'id, obligations of the fast, the seeker may advance in his practice by observation of the traditions (Sunnah) of the Holy Prophet, upon whom be peace.
2. The fast of the select few. 3. The fast of the elite.
The Fast of the Select Few
The fast of the select few is that of keeping the ears, eyes, tongue, hands, feet together with all the other senses free from sin.
These virtuous people free themselves from sin in six ways:
1. Refraining from looking at anything that is blameworthy or disapproved. Jabir, on the authority of Anas related that the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said:
"There are five things that break the fast; telling lies, backbiting, telling tales, perjury, covetousness and lustful eyes."
2. Keeping the tongue free from ranting and raving, lying, backbiting, tale-telling, obscenity, abusive speech, wrangling, and hypocrisy. Rather, one should busy oneself with the remembrance and exaltation of Allah, as well as the recitation of the Holy Koran – this is the fasting of the tongue.
3. Closing the ears to all that is reprehensible. The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said:
"The backbiter and the listeners are partners in sin."
4. Constraint of the rest of the senses from sin. Restraining the hand from evil, curbing the foot for the pursuit of wickedness, avoidance of questionable foods at the break of the fast. The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said:
"Many receive nothing from the fast except hunger and thirst."
This hadith has been explained as referring to the person who breaks the fast on unlawful food and drink. It has also been explained as referring to people who abstain from halal food and break the fast on the flesh of men through illicit backbiting, also, that it refers to the person who does not keep his senses free from sin.
5. Over indulgence when breaking the fast, even when the food is halal. The spirit as well as the secret of fasting is to weaken the flesh which is satan's tool for turning mankind back to evil.
6. After breaking the fast, the heart should remain in a state of suspense between fear and hope as one does not know whether the fast has been accepted.
"Al Ahnaf, son of Kays was once told: "You are an old man, and fasting will make you weak." He replied: "This fast is my preparation for a long journey. Indeed, to endure the yoke in the service of Allah is easier than to endure the yoke of His wrath.
The fasting person who is not truly fasting is the one, who while in a state of hunger and thirst allows himself every freedom in sin. But the one who truly understands fasting and its secret knows that whosoever abstains from food, drink, sexual intercourse but commits all manner of sins is like the person who, in performing the ablution runs his hand over one of his limbs thrice, thereby outwardly fulfilling the Law as far as the limb is concerned, but neglecting the truly important thing which is the actual washing. Consequently because of his ignorance, his prayer is rejected.
Whereas, the one who breaks the fast through eating but observes it by keeping himself free from sin is like the person who, in performing the ablution, washes each of the limbs of his body once only. His prayers are, by the will of Allah, accepted because he has fulfilled the principal thing in the ablution although he has failed to fulfill its details. But whosoever does both is like the person who, in performing the ablution, washes each limb of his body thrice, thereby fulfilling both the principal purpose of ablution as well as its elaborate details which constitutes perfection.
The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him said: "Indeed, fasting is a trust; let each, therefore, take good care of his trust." When he recited the verse "Allah orders you all to hand back the trusts to their owners …" he raised his hands so that they touched his ears and eyes and said:
"The gift of hearing and sight are each a trust from Allah." Similarly, the gift of speech is a trust, for if it were not so the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, would not have said: "If anyone disputes with another and swears at him, let the latter say 'I am fasting, I am fasting."
It is clear, then, that every act of worship possesses an outward form and an internal form – an external husk and internal pith.
The husks are of different grades and each grade has different layers. It is for you to choose whether to be content with the husk or join the company of the wise and learned.
The Fast of the Elite
The fast of the elite is the fast of the heart from bad thoughts, worldly worries and anything else that may divert from anything but thoughts of Allah.
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my order just shipped and i realize that I was looking for sheets for a deep matrress and did my search that way, but i cannot see now anywhere that is says for deep matresses. what matress size will they fit? thank you!
My husband doesn't like sheets that are "slimy" feeling and it's hard to find sheets that aren't sateen. These are thick, soft, and very comfortable. Our guests frequently comment on how nice they are when they stay over....
Luxor Treasures Egyptian Cotton 530 Thread Count Solid Sheet Set
ITEM#: 12950945This Egyptian cotton sheet set features soft luxury. With a solid weave, the versatile cotton set showcases a 530 thread count construction and is offered in a range of colors with a simple, plain weave to pair with any home decor. A deep, 15-inch pocket allows the fully elasticized fitted sheet to secure mattresses up to 18 inches thick. Conveniently machine washable, these sheets are easy to care for and will instantly upgrade your sleeping experience.
- Set includes: Flat sheet, fitted sheet, two pillowcases (only one pillowcase with twin set)
- Weave: Plain
- Thread count: 530
- Fitted sheet pocket depth: 15 inches to fit mattresses up to 18 inches deep
- Fully elasticized fitted sheet: Yes
- Color options: White, ivory, burgundy, chocolate, black, gold, light blue, navy blue, taupe, sage
- Materials: 100-percent cotton
- Care instructions: Machine washable
Twin dimensions:
- Fitted sheet: 38 inches wide x 75 inches long
- Flat sheet: 66 inches wide x 100 inches long
- Pillowcase: 20 inches wide x 30 inches long
Twin XL dimensions:
- Fitted sheet: 38 inches wide x 80 inches long
- Flat sheet: 66 inches wide x 100 inches long
- Pillowcase: 20 inches wide x 30 inches long
Full dimensions:
- Fitted sheet: 54 inches wide x 75 inches long
- Flat sheet: 81 inches wide x 96 inches long
- Pillowcases: 20 inches wide x 30 inches long
Queen dimensions:
- Fitted sheet: 60 inches wide x 80 inches long
- Flat sheet: 90 inches wide x 102 inches long
- Pillowcases: 20 inches wide x 30 inches long
King dimensions:
- Fitted sheet: 78 inches wide x 80 inches long
- Flat sheet: 108 inches wide x 102 inches long
- Pillowcases: 20 inches wide x 40 inches long
California King dimensions:
- Fitted sheet: 72 inches wide x 84 inches long
- Flat sheet: 108 inches wide x 102 inches long
- Pillowcases: 20 inches wide x 40 inches long
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Developed "Fuzz" After One Wash
These got worn and developed a fuzzy rough surface after one wash. I returned them.Read More
Sheet switch?
I bought the same brand of sheets, two different color sets. The first set came, washed it, and then the second set came in the same type of packaging but of noticeably better quality and different sewing patterns. What is worse is that he first set is like a scratchy T-shirt -- too uncomfortable to sleep on, but the second set is perfect. So I paid twice the price for one set. Too bad I can't return the first set.Read More
I was very disappointed in these sheets. They're not soft and smooth - more like rough. I found these by googling the Egyptian Cotton 530 thread count sheets because I couldn't find the ones from *** anymore. They were wonderful - these are "fair".Read More
Best Sheets
My husband doesn't like sheets that are "slimy" feeling and it's hard to find sheets that aren't sateen. These are thick, soft, and very comfortable. Our guests frequently comment on how nice they are when they stay over.Read More
Very nice fitting could be a little softer
The white isn't a bright white as pictured and I expected them to be a little softer but only washed once. Very nice fit and good form.Read More
Decidedly Okay
I had higher hopes for the feel of the fabric after reading another review. Make no mistake, the fabric is quite nice, but I was hoping for a silkier and more polished feel. I would describe the weight as "medium." These made-in-India sheets came out of the washer/dryer looking very nice and nearly wrinkle free, but the fabric has a "nap" that I'm not crazy for. This nap is going to grab flannel and cotton bed clothes and hang on tight enough for a serious "nightgown twist" or "pajama wedgie." Maybe this nap will lessen after repeated laundering - I certainly hope so. I ordered "taupe" which is nearly as dark brown as dark chocolate. None of these things are a big enough issue for me to return the sheets, but it's still a bit disappointing and I wouldn't buy them again.Read More
Good choice...very comfortable...great fit
Bought these sheets in sage and think they are great. The color is what I expected. The material quality exceeded my expectations. I have the 8" Serta memory foam mattress that I bought from this site. I also have a 2" memory foam topper that I put on it. WIth the mattress and topper combined the sheets fit very well. They fit the corners very nice and they don't feel like they are about to rip as some others have. Fitted sheet fits the matress surface and corners tightly. Flat sheet is long enough to tuck deep under the footboard end of the mattress and still pull all of the way up to the top edge near the headboard. After 1st wash they were still a little too rough. After 2nd washing they had just a hint of newness / roughness. After 3rd wash they were comfortable. After 4th wash they are perfect. Definitely some of the most comfortable sheets I have slept on anywhere....ever! I don't think I would consider sheets with a lower thread count than these, especially for the insignificant difference in price compared to the several years of use that I will get out of them. Have no fear of these sheets after a few washes. Anyone that would complain about the comfortability of these sheets after washing out the newness probably has a life-long predisposition towards complaining about everything in life... those people annoy me.Read More
Heavenly Sheets
I bought these sheets to replace a set of 600 TC sheets that I bought in Egypt six years ago that had worn out. I was sceptical about them living up to the quality of the ones they were replacing but they definitely have! They have only been washed about three times but even after the first wash they had softened up and are very comfortable and they have not pilled at all. I will definitely be buying some more of them.Read More
After purchasing a cheap 200 TC set of sheets from ***, I knew I needed something much softer. I did some research about thread counts, materials, etc., & decided to order these. I was very disappointed to discover that these didn't feel any more comfortable than the cheap set from ***. While the material is heavier, they feel stiff & coarse, even after washing. I ended up purchasing a different brand w/ a 400 TC from *** for half the price, which are far more comfortable! If I were you, I'd save your money & shop elsewhere.Read More
Brown is Not Taupe
When I opened the package, I thought at first they had shipped the wrong color, but they didn't. I ordered 'taupe' and got that, but they really aren't. Beware, their taupe is "milk chocolate" brown. The cotton is a high quality, but they aren't soft. If you care about wrinkles (I don't) then don't buy these sheets. They wrinkle badly. All that said, I'm not returning them because they will soften and the cotton is a high quality. If you wan't a soft sheet to begin with, buy Sateen sheets.Read More
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ok i just saw up to 18" thanks
Hello lfhmiami, this item can fit up to 18 inches deep of a mattress. Thank you for shopping with us.
Why did you choose this product?
I liked the burgundy better than the 800 thread count one (Cotton Blend 800 Thread Count Wrinkle-resistant Sheet Set and Pillowcase Separates) and the reviews on the 530 were much more positive than the 800.
I purchased the same set in Navy Blue and there good quality. They also fit my mattress like a glove.
I wanted 400 count or better with only cotton none of that sateen bullshit and this 530 set had been over $60 everywhere else I had seen it. Thanks
Cost and reviews...
because I needed new sheets
I need sheets. I appreciated the high thread count of my preferred fabric, combined with the reasonable price. I have ordered major household items for my home via overstock.com (several rugs--of all sizes, outdoor furniture, etc.) and have yet to send anything back. Hope this purchase continues the good luck!
Highest thread count/$ for twin xl
530 count... better not be cheap sheets.. hate them when they are light..
I have ordered sheets from Overstock in the past and was completely satisfied with my purchase I anticipate the same result
thread count and reviews
Good deal!
I have had them before - I love the cotton feel without the Sateen feel.
met my specifications
graduation gift for my niece.
I reviewed the ratings mostly I am familiar with these sheets and the thread count info. so go with the one with best reviews. One woman said she researched thread count and then decided I don't necessarily go with high thread count depends on if its cotton if any sateen not as good sheets.
Egyptian cotton is high quality. I wanted percale weave and high thread count. Also has the color I want.
Ratings and price
The color availability, thread count, and price.
Looking for nice sheets for a guest bedroom. Will have two sets now, in case of an extended stay.
Do they fit snuggly or is there a lot of extra give that bunches up?
Hello Mebrj, This is a fully elasticized sheet so it should fit snug. Thanks for shopping with us.
Do you have a fitted sheet set (above 530TC) can fit a 40" high king size?
Thank you for your yoyoarboo. All of our fitted sheets can fit mattresses form 15 up to 18 inches thick. If you are looking for something higher than 530, here are our recommendations: the Egyptian Cotton 650 Thread Count Oversized Solid Sheet Set, item 11406140 or the Egyptian Cotton 1200 Thread Count Solid Oversized Sheet Set, item 10871783. Have a great day.
Are these sheets considered sateen weave? I do not want sateen. I want a plain cotton sheet.
My sheets are not shiney. They are comfy cotton sheets with a "flat" white color.
I got the tan, they are a little shiny, but they are not slippery at all. You would be happy with these. They fit the bedding perfectly.
These are not sateen! If it's sateen, it has to say it somewhere. I hate sateen! Never again! These sheets are wonderful!
Is there a matching bed skirt?
Some are saying sateen and some are saying they are not.............Are they sateen or not? If they ar sateen which sheets on overstock are not sateen?
Hello mommom81, other customers have reviewed that the sheets themselves have changed in the last year. They have reviewed that the sheets are now sateen. Overstock offers several different choices for sheets that are not sateen. This link will take you to several choices of traditional cotton sheets. http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Sheets/Cotton,/material,/459/dept.html?sort=Top+Sellers Thank you for shopping with us.
They were listed as parcel when I ordered them and once I received them they are defiantly sateen. And horrible!
I ordered these sheets a year ago and those sheets were amazing. These new sheets are completely different. They are shinny, and they have a full elastic around the bottom sheet. They used to be only fitted without elastic band. Looks and feels like they added sateen. Are these completey different sheets? They're not as good, and I'm 100 percent sure these are the same from when I ordered last time.
Hello floyd00, Thank you for inquiring about the Egyptian Cotton 530 Thread Count Solid Sheet Set. These are 100% cotton. I can't see your order from last year, I would imagine these are different. If you contact Customer Service directly they can compare the two for you, and perhaps find what you are looking for. That number is 1 800 843 2446. Thank you for shopping with us.
In the pricing for the King sheets, all of the colors are about $10 more than the white. But there is no pricing difference between colors for any of the other size sheets. Is this correct?
Yes, it is.
Do these have a sateen finish?
No sateen finish on these
yes, i say they do have a light sateen finish (bc the two sides are oh so slightly different- one is more matte- the other slightly more satiny)
Kinda it feels good fit very good and I will buy again for sure
No sateen. 100% Egyptian cotton. Nice sheets.
Definitely!!! I was disappointed to find them quite slick to the touch.
no but has a softness and for the price well worth it
NO sateen finish. Wish they did.
Are these wrinkle free
NO they are not wrinkle free but they are really nice. They are not a wrinkled mess when they come out of the dryer. I am very pleased with them. We have them on 2 different beds at our house. We have black sheets. They are a great, deep black. They are the best sheets in our house.
Not wrinkle free
NO! they are not wrinkle free- but they are heavy enough that if fold them carefully they can are fine. HOWEVER beware that they may shrink if you dry them-(my mistake)so let them air or line dry.
no, they do wrinkle, however it is not bad.
No, they are not wrinkle free. They are 100% cotton. Cotton wrinkles!! Was not a problem for me. Very soft and good thickness.
No, they are not wrinkle free. But if you fold them from the dryer when they are still warm and they are fine. Let them sit and cool, and you will need to iron them to get a crisp look. I agree with kintucson, great sheets.
where are these sheets made ?
The sheets are made in India. Thank you.
what is the flat sheet for?
Thank you for your interest. The flat sheet is used as the covering sheet, separating you from the blanket. Please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
What is fitted sheet and flat sheet for?
To make the bed with. The bottom sheet comes in a fitted sheet, meaning it has four corners or a flat sheet, which comes in a rectangular shape and does not have corners.
what does "plain" weave mens? Percale?
Yes, this term means Percale.
Are these single ply?
These are single ply.
where are these sheets made?
This item was made in India.
Can this item be shipped to an APO address?
You would need to add this to cart and proceed to checkout to find this information out. We ship a lot of items to APO addresses, but do not know until checkout, which ones will be shipped to one.
How deep are the pockets for king size?
The pockets are 15 inches deep and can fit up to 18 inches in depth.
is there a matching bedskirt available?
I'm so sorry to say I'm not seeing we currently carry a matching bedskirt for this particular item. I'd recommend keeping an eye on the site as this may change in the future.
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* For your protection, all orders are screened for security purposes. If your order is selected for review, our Loss Prevention Team may contact you by phone or email. There may be a two business day delay to process your order.
** Most Oversize orders are delivered within 1-4 weeks. Some orders may take 6 weeks to be delivered.