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The complete Inno IN-SU roof rack system is the multi-purpose base rack solution for virtually all years/makes/models of cars, minivans and pickup truck cabs without raingutters or factory racks. If your vehicle has a naked / smooth rooftop then the Inno Racks IN-SU car rack system is most likely the multi-purpose roof rack solution for you. Telescopic adjustment knobs make the Inno INSU a cinch to install on your car, minivan or pickup-truck rooftop. The Inno INSU complete roof rack system includes all 3 components that are necessary for installing a general-purpose base rack on your vehicle's roof top, providing the platform that will allow you to then connect roof mount gear carriers that carry your gear and equipment:
- Four (4) Inno IN-SU Stays (4 pack of locks with keys included) Black color.
- Four (4) Inno SU Fit Hooks (specific to your vehicle; see ordering notes below).
- Two (2) Cross Bars (bar end caps included)
Available in black color and silver color options.
Protective surfaces on Inno Stays and Inno Fit Hooks prevent shifting and protect vehicle's paint finish. No tools required for assembly; easy-to-follow instructions included. Includes 4 pack of Inno locks and keys to lock the car rack to rooftop. Inno Racks 5 Year Warranty!
SPECIAL NOTE: Short roof lined cars, minivans & pickup trucks including 2-door models and vehicles with dramatically curved rooftops must check the Inno Racks fit guide (see below) to find out if your car, minivan or pickup truck requires the additional Inno IN-JK Joint Bars short roof line adapter kit (sold separately; see accessory add-ons below).
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Solid Construction, Easy Install
this Inno IN-SU car rack review by Hawaiian Grown
vehicle year/make/model: 2007 Acura RDX
item(s) transported: 2 surf boards. 9'2", 8'6"
Well designed and came with simple, clear insrtuctions on how to install. Fits nicely, feels very secure and stable.
Easy to install, excellent quality at low price.
this Inno IN-SU roof rack review by Hunt
vehicle year/make/model: 2010 Toyota Corolla
item(s) transported: kayaks
I compared the Inno racks with the two other major manufacturers and after talking with the helpful staff at ORS Racks Direct ordered a base rack system for my 2010 Toyota Corolla. The rack is of excellent quality, was easy to install, and is much less costly than Yakima or Thule. At the time of purchase this system came with the locks included at no extra cost. I use it to carry two 12' kayaks. I use the SportsRack J-cradle style for one boat, and a Yakima HullRaiser J-rack for the other. This "multinational" rack system works extremely well.
Looks Great & is a Great Value
this Inno IN-SU review by Alex
vehicle year/make/model: 2008 Nissan Sentra
item(s) transported: skis, snowboards and a bicycle
Purchased this roof rack system after research and comparison. It installed without difficulty and it works with my ski rack and bicycle rack from different vendors. I've received many "looks good" comments. ORS offered this product at a price that the local "beat any price outfitter" couldn't match and their customer service is top notch too. Will not hesitate to purchase additional products from them.
Easy to Install & Great Function
this Inno IN-SU review by ricky&suzi
vehicle year/make/model: 2009 Nissan Murano
item(s) transported: 2 Perception Kayaks
The instructions were easy to follow and install is very simple to perform. I use the rack to carry two perception kayaks and they fit great. I remove racks when not in use and removal and replacement is done in a flash. I purchased the fairing and the rack system is very quiet.
Very sturdy and extremely sporty looking
this Inno INSU review by Shane from Cross Lanes, WV
vehicle year/make/model: 2007 Honda Fit Sport 5-door
item(s) transported: various, but mainly kayak and skis
When I decided to buy this product, I wasn't sure if it would work/fit with my car since it's a small subcompact. I was wrong. This product is durable, looks very nice (especially with the Inno fairing) and was fairly easy to install. The only problem I had with the directions is that they were not quite detailed enough. However, it still only took me about an hour to put the whole thing together. On a scale of 10, I'd give this product a 10.
Outstanding customer service from ORS!
this Inno INSU review by ChuckM
vehicle year/make/model: 2006 Nissan Murano
item(s) transported: Luggage and stuff to my kids' colleges
I ordered an Inno rack system for my "naked roof" Murano. I needed it quickly and ORS Racks Direct customer service bent over backwards to get it shipped to me quickly and in time for my college road trip. The rack installation was easy, and it worked perfectly.
Stylish & Easy Installation
this Inno INSU review by Robert T.
vehicle year/make/model: 2009 Hyundai Veracruz
item(s) transported: Cargo Box
The Inno IN-SU roof rack system came with easy to install instructions - I was able to install on my vehicle under 1 hour. It carries my existing cargo box just fine. When I take the cargo box off, it looks sweet with the extra wind fairing accessory. My only qualms has nothing to do with the rack system: (1) my vehicle's roof doesn't allow me to spread out the 2 cross bars more to carry a much longer item (canoe, etc.) for more stability; (2) I had a little difficulty installing the wind fairing due to wrong screw plugs (ORS Rack Direct hooked me up w/ replacement parts within the week - excellent service!)
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ORS Racks Direct Crew comments - Inno crossbars have the exact same dimensions as Thule square load bars.
Erica Z. asks - What is the maximum load rating, how much weight can the Inno IN-SU hold?
ORS Crew answers - The weight limit is 165 lbs, or possibly less depending on your specific vehicle. You can determine your vehicle's rooftop weight limit by checking the vehicle owner's manual or using our Inno Racks Fit Guide which will provide the 'MaxLoad' weight limit for the roof rack on your specific vehicle year/make/model (which for the Inno IN-SU roof rack system will be either 165 lbs or possibly less depending on what your vehicle's rooftop weight limit is).
rpmIII asks - I need a 2008 Land Rover LR2 roof rack. This Land Rover LR2 model has no current rail system. Will the Inno roof rack system work?
ORS Racks Direct crew answers - Yes. INSU fits the 08 Land Rover LR2. Select the B147 58" length bars. You'll also get a set of the K353 Fit Hooks. FYI, the large fairing is the correct size if interested in a wind fairing.
Karen D. asks - Will the Inno IN-SU car rack system work on a 2008 Toyota FJ cruiser without a factory roof rack?
ORS Racks Direct crew answers - Yes this system makes a great 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser roof rack. You'll get the Inno K580 Fit Hooks for this vehicle. Also the B127 50 inch bars are the recommended length.
joe.gorman asks - I have a 2009 Hyundai Elantra 4 door. Can you recommend if this Inno Roof Rack System works on this car? I want to attach one roof box and one bike rack. Thank you.
BRINSKY3 answers - Yeah I use the Inno IN-SU system for my 2009 Hyundai Elantra roof rack base system. The B127 50 inch bars are the right length for the 09 Elantra. You have enough room to then attach any cargo box and bike carrier to the cross bars.
Rob asks - Do any Inno Racks fit a 2009 Ford F150 extended cab pick up truck I need something on the cab roof. Thanks!
ORS Racks Direct answers - The Inno IN-SU roof rack system is exactly what you need for the 2009 Ford F150 super cab (extended cab). The B147 58" cross bars are the recommended crossbar length for the F-150 cab roof. The Inno K530 Fit Hooks are the correct Inno Fit Hooks also (ORS Racks Direct gathers all your specific vehicle year/make/model info at order checkout to ensure you recieve the correct Fit Hooks).
Fab_Lau asks - Will the Inno IN-SU car rack system work on a 2007 BMW 3-series 4-door sedan?
ORS Crew answers - As of this writing (7/24/2010) Inno Racks does not have a fit for this vehicle. Currently, excellent 2007 BMW 3 series roof rack options include the Thule 460 Podium car rack and Thule 460R Rapid Podium car rack systems. You can always check our Inno Racks fit guide (see below) from time to time to see if there are any updates on a solution for the 2007 BMW 3 Series sedan.
Michaelb1 asks - I have a 2001 Honda Odyssey and a 2007 Honda Civic. I need a roof rack capable of carrying multiple surf boards that i can easily take off and put on either of my vehicles. Will this one work for me?
ORS Racks Direct crew answers - Yes this will work as both a 2001 Honda Odyssey car rack (if there is currently no factory rack on it) and a 2007 Honda Civic roof rack. You will need to get a separate set of K-Hooks though (the Odyssey uses the K214 Fit Hooks and the Civic uses the K326 Fit Hooks. You can then attach any surfboard racks to the INSU cross bars.
Thomas asks - Will the Inno IN-SU roof rack system work for a 2008 Saturn Vue with no factory side rails and no rain gutters?
ORS Crew answers - Yes this will work superbly as a 2008 Saturn Vue car rack. It uses the K567 Fit Hooks and we will be sure to include those with your order (the B127 50" crossbars are also the recommended length for the '08 Saturn Vue).
JackBoy asks - I noticed Yakima and Thule have no car rack available for use as a 2011 Dodge Caliber roof rack, but want to confirm before ordering that this system does work? Also what fairing size would I need?
ORS Crew answers - Absolutely, go with the Inno IN-SU roof rack system for using as a 2011 Dodge Caliber car rack. You will receive everything needed for a multi-purpose base rack system (includes the K555 Fit Hooks, which are specifically made for the '11 Caliber, and the B127 50" length crossbars are recommended). You can then attach any gear carriers from any manufacturer to the universally compatible crossbars. Also, if you want to use a wind fairing the small size Inno fairing is the one you will want for your vehicle.
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Inno IN-SU roof rack review video & demo by ORS Racks Direct. Demonstration movie of the Inno Racks INSU system, a rock-solid, easy installing multi-purpose base rack for cars, minivans, pickup trucks etc. that currently have nothing on the roof top (i.e. no raingutters, no factory rack or factory side rails, no roof tracks, no fixed attachment points etc.) Includes set of four Inno IN-SU Stays, set of four Inno K Fit Hooks (specific to your vehicle) and a pair of cross bars. Delivers a sleek, clean and integrated look to any vehicle, allowing you to then attach any Inno Racks gear carriers (and carriers from other car rack companies) directly to the cross bars. Super easy adjustment system, installs in just minutes. Includes easy-to-follow instructions with the measurements required for the perfect fit on your specific vehicle. Even includes a 4-pack of Inno locks & keys to protect the roof rack from theft. Available in both black and silver IN-SU system color options.
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To ensure you receive the correct cross bars length & proper Inno Fit Hooks to work with the IN-SU Stays, in our "order check out" area we will get all your vehicle year/make/model info.
Inno's recommended cross bar length will be provided unless otherwise specified.
CLICK HERE to view the cross bar size chart.
Four pack of Inno locks & keys included for locking rack to vehicle.
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If you are severely overweight, obesity surgery may be an option for you. Obesity surgery is also called bariatric surgery. Your doctor may recommend it if you have a body mass index (BMI) higher than 40. A BMI of greater than 40 typically means that you are about 100 pounds overweight. One of the newer options for bariatric surgery is called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).
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The LSG procedure
LSG surgery is done in a hospital under general anesthesia. Your surgeon will make about five small cuts in your belly. He or she will do the surgery using a thin, long telescope with a tiny camera. Instruments pushed through the incisions will take out about 80 percent of your stomach. Your surgeon will do the procedure while watching images from the camera shown on a TV screen in the operating room.
This surgery takes out the part of your stomach that curves outward, called the fundus. After the fundus is taken out, your surgeon will close the rest of your stomach into a tube shape that looks like a banana. Because you will have a much smaller stomach, you will fill up quickly at mealtimes and eat less.
The fundus contains most of the glands in your stomach that secrete a hormone called ghrelin. Because ghrelin may be partly responsible for making you feel hungry, taking out this part of your stomach may also help you lose weight afterward.
LSG surgery takes about two hours. Most people stay in the hospital for about two days after surgery.
Reasons to consider LSG surgery
Here are some reasons why LSG may be right for you:
If you have a BMI of more than 60, LSG may be used as a first surgery to help you lose weight so you can then safely have a more extensive type of weight-loss surgery.
If you are older or have other risk factors for surgery like heart, lung, or liver problems, LSG may be a safer option for you than other longer and more complicated weight-loss surgeries.
If you have a BMI of about 40, your doctor may recommend LSG as a single weight-loss surgery. That's because it's less likely to cause side effects such as stomach ulcers or poor food absorption than other forms of weight-loss surgery.
Weight-loss benefits of LSG
In the first two years after LSG, most people will lose between 40 and 50 percent of their body weight. If your BMI before surgery is 60, you may lose about 125 pounds.
Studies also show that if you have obesity-related problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or high cholesterol, you have about a 75 percent chance that these conditions will also improve.
Risks of LSG surgery
Any surgery done under general anesthesia carries some risk for heart and brain damage, but these risks are quite low. LSG is a shorter procedure than other types of gastric bypass surgery, so these risks may be even lower. With LSG surgery you have a 5 to 10 percent risk for a complication such as:
Blood clot that forms in your leg and travels to your lung
Leaking of stomach juices
Narrowing down of the new stomach
Temporary kidney failure
To help protect against GI problems and weight regain, you should have careful follow-up past the third year after surgery.
Weight loss after LSG slows down after a few years, and your stomach may stretch and grow. For any bariatric surgery to succeed, you must make important lifestyle changes that include better nutrition and regular exercise.
Be sure to discuss any type of weight-loss surgery carefully with your doctor. Before surgery you will need to have a complete physical exam to make sure you are healthy enough to have the procedure. You should also receive nutritional and mental health counseling to make sure you are prepared for what to expect after surgery.

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by Robyn Griggs Lawrence, Editor at Large
At Natural Home, we've always admired our neighbors to the north. Our Canadian readers are smart, savvy environmentalists who work hard to make their homes energy-efficient, build a green economy and fight climate change.
For many years, the Canadian government helped in that quest by offering money to help homeowners retrofit for energy efficiency. In late March, however, the Office of Energy Efficiency's ecoENERGY program announced that it would stop accepting new applicants and that the program would end on March 31, 2011.
Almost immediately following the announcement, a Facebook group called "Keep the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes Program Alive!" cropped up. Within a week, it had more than 550 members; now it has more than 1,400 members. The group calls for an extension of the program and encourages Canadians to write letters to local politicians and media outlets, offering politicians' contact information and suggesting appropriate language to use in the letters.
The Facebook group and its campaign are maintained by Green Communities Canada. The Canadian government may be turning its back on energy efficiency, but the Canadian public sure isn't.


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Once Upon a Time Season 2, Episode 15 Spoiler: Who Is New Character Katerina?
We're loving all the new characters on Once Upon a Time Season 2, even if most of them are bad guys like Captain Hook (Colin O'Donoghue), the Giant (Jorge Garcia), and Anita (Annabeth Gish). But the latest spoiler indicates that one of the good guys will soon be making an appearance.
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Right now, the cast and crew are said to be filming Season 2, Episodes 13 and 14 (both of which will air in 2013). But for Season 2, Episode 15, casting is still going on.
According to SpoilerTV, OUAT is looking to cast "the guest role of Katerina" for Episode 15. "She's 40 years old, regal, beautiful and kind, with a big heart, and loved by her family, which is very close."
We wonder if one of the members of her close family is Arlo, but then again, he'll appear in Episode 13. We would guess someone like the Good Witch from Wizard of Oz, or Mother Goose, the fictional author of several fairy tales and rhymes.
But what do you think? Leave your guesses in the comments!
Catch the next new episode of Once Upon a Time on Sunday, December 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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Update: In a back and forth with a reporter over Twitter last night (below), Legere confirmed what many of us had found out through the website and online: You need to be a T-Mobile customer to get the 200mb of free data.
Back on the announcement date of the new iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display, many potential iPad with Cellular users were excited to see that "un-carrier" T-Mobile USA would be offering 200MB of data per month at no charge.
However, several readers and tipsters today noted that when trying to purchase a T-Mobile-optimized iPad Air, the carrier would actually charge $10 per month for that 200MB of data. The exception was apparently for subscribers to voice smartphone plans on T-Mobile; these customers would be credited back the $10 of data each month.
Now, T-Mobile CEO John Legere has responded to this mixup by noting that there are "no strings attached." He calls the charges an "executional mistake" and notes that the situation will be corrected…
It's currently unclear how this will be fixed, but it is at least encouraging to know that T-Mobile will be sticking to its original word and that the apparent charges were simply a mistake.
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15 Responses to "T-Mobile CEO says free 200MB of iPad data has 'no exceptions/strings attached' unless already being a T-Mobile customer is considered a string"
I was on the phone with T-Mobile this morning at 5:30 a.m. (PDT) and the operators seemed very unprepared. The guy I was speaking with didn't even realize today was the iPad launch day until he arrived at work.
He first tried to charge me for a full data plan, saying the 200 MB was in addition to a plan. Then, when I read him text from T-Mobile's own website, he figured out I needed an "On Demand" service ($10/mo.) but because I was a voice customer, he gave me the $10 credit.
He said to me, however, that if I wasn't a voice customer, I would have had to pay the $10.
The problem, both he and his supervisor said, was that the T-Mobile computer system would not allow an iPad sale to be made without some sort of data plan. Unless the On Demand $10 plan or a larger plan was selected, his screen "grayed out" the submit button.
I'm assuming from your article this computer screen bit was fixed.
Also beware — the $0/$99/$199 only is offered if you have perfect credit. I already got an iPhone 5s for the advertised $99/$199/$299, so I assumed I had perfect credit. But now that I tried to do a second "line" as the iPad is considered, my credit risk apparently went up and I was forced to pay $159 for the supposedly $99 32 GB iPad.
Finally, the T-Mobile press release originally said a 64 GB iPad Air would be available. That option was not available for purchase either online or on the phone this morning. In addition, the demand was so high, parts of the online "checkout" page were broken, making any online purchase impossible.
Of course, that's probably what you get when you call them at 5:30 a.m. on the first day.
I don't understand how US companies can charge this much.
On my iPad i have a weekly data cap of 5Gb and I pay €19/Month!!
Because our telco industry has never had a Branson to disrupt it and bring it to its senses. TMobile is the start of common sense pricing, but it's going to take TMobile attracting many customers away from ATT and VZN before it goes any further.
Well this is good news; I still don't see why the "Cellular" version of the iPad air commands a $130 premium over the wifi only model.
There are additional components in the cellular version, not to mention the licensing costs for using such technology. But if you look at T-Mobile's press release (http://newsroom.t-mobile.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=251624&p=irol-newsarticle&ID=1867397), the 16GB iPad Air + LTE is offered at $26.25 per month for 24 months. Add that up and it's $630. That's quite a deal, considering there's no interest and you're getting 200MB per month with it. You're just spreading the $130 "premium" over the course of 24 months, which adds up to $5.42. Finally, if you cancel the contract, you only need to pay the balance, no penalty. No other carrier offers anything like this, so I'm sold on their offer.
However, I'll be waiting for the iPad mini with Retina Display + LTE when T-Mobile finally has it ready to pick up or preorder.
Except a day later and they are still tacking on the $10 per month plan fee in addition to the monthly iPad payment. Making it over $36 a month not $26. Seems there are "strings attached".
It would be very helpful if T-mobile had a representative explain the options in plain language. I've talked to three different customer care people and they have all said different things.
Boy what a debacle! The right hand certainly doesn't seem to know what the left hand is doing! Retail stores are not honoring the deal. Talked to 6 people yesterday (3 online, 3 in stores) all had different concepts of how this works. As of today (3rd) it looks like the website is now tacking on a $20.00 a month data fee. Sure comes across as the old bait and switch routine! Called on the 1st and after 20 minutes on the phone with a rep (she checked 3 times with different people during it) I was finally told that every month that $10.00 charge would be credited back indicating that the deal does indeed remain in place as it was originally described, and that the $10.00 a month charge was a mistake! She then wanted to know if I wanted to go ahead and purchase it and I told her the terms online legally locked me into something entirely different and I'll pass until it is fixed!
Just tried to buy an ipad air at THREE stores. First store (Los Angeles #9797) would not let me have the 200 mb free plan, saying it was only 200 mb in addition to a "value plan". Second store (Los Angeles #8235) refused to acknowledge the 200 mb free plan, saying it was only free for 30 days. Third store (Los Angeles-La cienega/pico) refused to sell the iPad to me unless I purchased a "Value plan" contract. She finally said I could buy the ipad only if I could pay upfront in cash. It's ridiculous.
I am convinced the retail outlets are surreptitiously ignoring the 200 mb/month free plans because they get no commission on selling the ipad without a contract.
"You need to be a T-Mobile customer to get the 200mb of free data." This statement is completely false. ANY people with a T-mobile sim and a tablet can take advantage of the free 200mb of free data. Get your facts right 9to5mac.
He went back on his word – You have to be a voice customer to get it free.
Bad PR….. seems John Legre needs English 101 – He does not understand the meaning of "NO STRINGS attached". I was one of the customer who got the ipad last month when it came out – sales rep had promised there would be no $10.00 charge and I will only owe $24 and some cents toward the ipad that was not true.
Returned my ipad back to the store…sorry John I think you need to work on error on your side and fix it.


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|Edwina Craddock Borden
|Monday, 11 February 2013 12:53
Edwina Craddock Borden, 92, died Sunday morning, February 10, 2013, at Baptist Northeast Hospital in La Grange. A native of Cub Run, she was the daughter of Lon and Pearl Doyle Craddock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis B. "Jack" Borden; her two brothers, Dane and Basil Craddock, and her three sisters, Oris Reynolds, Mavis Lester and Hazel Bolton.
Edwina leaves behind three loving children, Haskell (Barbara) Borden of Tierra Verde, Fla., Paul (Donna) Borden of Louisville and Deborah (John) Dunker of La Grange. Grandchildren include Haskell's son, Jerod (Becky) Borden of Bowling Green; Paul and Donna's sons, Jonathan and Matthew Borden, both of Louisville; and Deborah's daughter, Jenna Borden of Louisville. Jerod's two children, Tyler and Justin, are Edwina's only two great-grandchildren and were special sources of joy to her.
In her final weeks and months, Edwina, our Mother, liked to talk about the hard times she shared with her brothers and sisters growing up during the Great Depression and about the many nieces and nephews she has scattered throughout Kentucky and surrounding states. Without mentioning any by name, lest we would unintentionally omit several she would want mentioned, we want all of the children of our aunts and uncles to know that Mom took great pride in her birthplace and her family and in the accomplishments of each and every one of you.
She loved to cook, especially for the big family gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas and to show her dozens of handmade quilts to anyone interested. Of the hundreds of quilts she made, a few she sold, but most were gifts to family and friends to keep warm during cold winter nights. We hope that those acts of giving will be part of how she is remembered.
We wish to acknowledge and thank the staff at the Richwood Nursing Facility in La Grange for the kindness and loving care given to our mother during her final months while living at their facility.
Funeral services for Edwina Craddock Borden will be at 11 Wednesday at Sego Funeral Home in Munfordville with burial in the Cave City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and will continue after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be made in memory of Jack and Edwina Borden to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association, or to a church or charity of the donor's choice.


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Anyone who enjoyed Martin Scorsese's "Hugo," about the rediscovery of silent-film pioneer Georges Melies, ought to enjoy this brief experimental concoction. Make that very brief — it runs only a minute, 40 seconds. As such, it seems a slight choice for Oscar consideration, but it's at least worthy of a spot on the Food Network.
*** 1/2
Animated short film; directed by Timothy Reckart
A married couple live in the same house, but on different planes of gravity — the man on the floor and the woman on the ceiling.
Obviously a metaphor for broken marriage — the man and woman, in their dueling gravities, fight over which side of their wedding portrait should go up — this wordless film is a true charmer. The lack of dialogue gives added weight to small gestures, and the image that accompanies the beginning of the end credits has a surreal splendor. (Comparisons with Pixar's "Up" may be inevitable; the male protagonist has a similar craggy face and glasses, and most of the film involves a house hurtling through air.)
Short documentary; directed by Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine
A homeless 15-year-old girl lives between two worlds — her family's precarious life in San Diego and her burgeoning career as a painter.
The legendary director Ingmar Bergman was quoted as saying the human face was the cinema's greatest subject, and this documentary gives us quite a face: that of Inocente, who addresses the camera with intricate patterns painted around her eyes, sports a vibrant yellow flower in her hair and, in general, comes off as both a playfully artistic child and a mellow old soul. Within five minutes of the film's start, you want to give her a hug — or buy one of her paintings, some of which take shape from beginning to end in remarkable fast-motion shots. This is feel-good entertainment in the least maudlin sense.
Short documentary; directed by Sari Gilman
A group of residents in a Florida retirement home share their anxieties about aging, losing partners and rekindling romantic passion.
More than anything, this heartbreaking documentary astonishes with its language — some of the lines are so expertly crafted that you almost have to pinch yourself to remember they're not scripted speech. "I buried one wife; I don't want to bury another," a man says, explaining why he's resisted the affections of a woman several years his senior. A fellow resident, sizing up her neighbors' social mores, opines, "Self-preservation is number one, always." That statement is an unsentimental as the film itself, which evokes feelings of loss and hope without straining for pathos; the shock for young viewers may be that these seniors' concerns — social cliques, nervous courtship — are a mirror of many of their own.
Short documentary; directed by Cynthia Wade
A hair salon, which provides head-shaving for women undergoing cancer treatment, brings together the stories of several families coping with illness.
As a look at people struggling with the growing limitations of their bodies, I actually found this film more moving — more emotionally rich and surprising — than the Best Picture-nominated "Amour." Wade's subjects, seen in closeups that magnify stubble and disappearing eyebrows, endear themselves with their openness; as ordinary as they are, you're constantly aware that you're in the presence of remarkably brave souls. Most striking is a conversation a woman has with her doctor about whether to keep undergoing treatment, which turns into an unexpected, and quite profound, debate about the intentions of God.
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A Rwandan doctor escorts a group of young heart-surgery patients to Sudan, which offers the only clinic in the region capable of treating their condition.
The stunner in this gentle documentary comes when Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir arrives at a heart-surgery treatment center in his country to hear pleas for funding. For a few minutes, he sits docilely at the table like any other bureaucrat, then is gone just as quickly. When the lives of young patients are at stake, is there any need to bring up war crimes? That's the underlying paradox of this film, which depicts a warm and nurturing setting with one of the world's most tumultuous regions looming in the corners. The kids, mostly androgynous with their hospital clothes and shaved heads, put a winsome face on the proceedings.


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Fall Birding on Virginia's Eastern Shore
Program Number:
Start and End Dates:
10/6/2013 - 10/11/2013
5 nights
Cape Charles, Virginia
Price starting at:
$825.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
15; 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Meal Options:
Vegetarian; Gluten Free
Follow the annual autumn migration as millions of songbirds, birds of prey, butterflies, and dragonflies travel along Virginia�s Atlantic coast heading to warm winter climes. Experience for yourself why there is nothing like examining �a bird in hand� that you thought you knew. Wildlife enthusiasts of all levels will enjoy this fascinating learning adventure.
� Actively observe migration research that has taken place on the lower Delmarva peninsula since 1963.
� During field trips to Kiptopeke State Park, the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and Brownsville, learn first-hand the intricacies of bird and insect migrations.
� Experience songbird and hawk banding, butterfly tagging, and diurnal counting of migrating birds of prey.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to two miles a day over uneven terrain.
So you can get the most out of your experience, all of our Birding programs have a maximum participant-to-instructor ratio of 14:1.
Coordinated by Road Scholar.
Cape Charles
An outstanding example of an early planned community, Cape Charles is situated near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on Virginia's Eastern Shore. The town is on the National Register of Historic Places and boasts one of the largest concentrations of late-Victorian and turn-of-the-century buildings on the East Coast.
Resort hotel with private beaches, gazebos, outdoor pool, lounge. Plated or buffet hotel meals, plus an outing to an area restaurants for a taste of Chesapeake culture and cuisine.
Meals and Lodgings
Sunset Beach Resort
Cape Charles
5 nights
Sunset Beach Resort
Situated on 38 acres of land, it has a private beach, picnic areas, gazebos, and an outdoor pool, restaurant and lounge. Located just north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in a prime birding area.
Contact info:
32246 Lankford Highway
Cape Charles, VA 23310 USA
phone: 757-331-1776
Room amenities:
hair dryers, coffee makers, iron and ironing board, color TV with cable, wireless hi-speed Internet,
Facility amenities:
Private beach, waterfront dining, beautiful sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay, bicycle and kayak rentals, gazebo and picnic area
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Additional nights prior:
approximately $70/night The hotel is usually SOLD OUT before the program due to the Birding Festival. Plan to stay in Norfolk or Virginia Beach if you are arriving early.
Check in time:
Additional nights after:
approximately $70/night The hotel is usually SOLD OUT before the program due to the Birding Festival. Plan to stay in Norfolk or Virginia Beach if you are arriving early.
Check out time:
Travel Details
Start of Program:
4:00pm Program registration begins at hotel/ 4:00pm Check into your room/ 5:15pm Start of Prgm. You will be staying at
Sunset Beach Resort
that night.
End of Program:
Program ends with box lunch for trip home. You will be staying at
Sunset Beach Resort
the night before.
Required documents:
The Participant Information Form is required.
Parking availability:
Free parking at hotel.
To Start of Program
Cape Charles
Nearest city or town:
Nearest highway:
I-64 will take you to Highway 13
Nearest airport:
Norfolk International
From End of Program
Cape Charles
Additional transportation information same as above
Travel Details
Norfolk or Newport News
From Airport
None - Car Required
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
phone: 800-736-8222
Per Person/One Way:
varies depending on car rental company; toll required on bridge
Prices are subject to change.
Travel Time:
about 1-1.5
about 30 (from Norfolk)
Exit the Norfolk Airport and take Norview Avenue travelling one mile west to I-64. Take I-64 East to Northampton Blvd. (Highway 13). Get in the right lane to exit I-64 and at the end of the ramp, turn right onto Highway 13. Stay on Highway 13 and you will cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (toll is $12.00). Continue on Highway 13 when you exit the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel for about 2 minutes.
Driving Directions
From New York:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike South. When you get to the Memorial Bridge (Delaware) cross it. As you come off the bridge, go straight, following the signs to Baltimore. This route will save 20-25 minutes travel time. Watch for signs to Highway 1 (it will be an exit to the right). Get off at Highway 1 South. Stay on Highway 1 (you will pass the Dover Airforce Base) to Highway 113 South (to the right). Take Highway 113 to Pokomoke (about 30 miles). When you get there, you will see Highway 13 (at a major stop light). Turn left and travel South on Highway 13. Stay on Highway 13 after you cross the Virginia border. You'll continue down through the Eastern Shore, passing signs for Parksley, Onley, Painter, Exmore, Nassawadox, Eastville and Cheriton. Just before you reach the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, you will come to Sunset Beach Resort. Sunset Beach Resort will be on the right.
From Norfolk International Airport
Exit the airport and take Norview Avenue travelling one mile west to I-64. Take I-64 East to Northampton Blvd. (Highway 13). Get in the right lane to exit I-64 and at the end of the ramp, turn right onto Highway 13. Stay on Highway 13 and you will cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (toll is $12.00). Continue on Highway 13 when you exit the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel for about 2 minutes.
From Richmond & Newport News:
Take I-64 East out of Richmond or Newport News. Continue past Williamsburg and Norfolk. After you notice signs for the Norfolk International Airport, watch for the signs for Northampton Blvd. (aka Highway 13). You will be exiting onto Highway 13. When you see the signs... Get in the right lane to exit I-64 and at the end of the ramp, the road will bear to the right onto Highway 13. Stay on Highway 13 and you will cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (toll is $12.00). Continue on Highway 13 when you exit the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel for about 2 minutes.
From Washington DC:
Leave DC via Highway 50, traveling East. Continue to Highway 13 South (it is well marked). It will bear off to the right. Continue travel on Highway 13. You will go through Salisbury. Follow the signs for Highway 13. Stay on Highway 13 after you cross the Virginia border. You'll continue down through the Eastern Shore, passing signs for Parksley, Onley, Painter, Exmore, Nassawadox, Eastville and Cheriton. Just before you reach the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, you will come to Sunset Beach Resort. Sunset Beach Resort will be on the right.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
Arrival and Registration/Program Overview
(Sunday, October 6)
Arrival Check-In Welcome Road Scholar Introductions and Program Overview
Class: Making Sense of Migration: This will be a discussion of the dynamics of why and how birds migrate, the obstacles they face as they complete their journeys, and the strategies researchers employ to investigate migration.
Sunset Beach Resort
Meals Included:
Day 2:
Kiptopeke State Park/Birds of Prey
(Monday, October 7)
The field trip will be on upland hardwood forest and beach trails with some boardwalks. The footing can be uneven and there are some very gentle inclines.
Breakfast at your Leisure
Field Trip: Kiptopeke State Park Birding This first trip into the field may include a stop at the banding station and the Birds of Prey Watch Tower, staff and conditions permitting.
Lunch at the hotel.
Class: The Eastern Shore Is for the Birds: This lecture presents an overview of the diversity of the bird species found on Virginia's Eastern shore and why the area is internationally important for avian migration. Class: An Introduction to Identifying Diurnal Birds of Prey: Participants will experience a hands-on approach to understanding the details of visually sorting out the various groups of diurnal raptors. In so doing they will develop a common vocabulary for describing the features used to identify each group and the species within the groups. Class: Diurnal Birds of Prey-Up Close and Personal: Through the use of photographs, participants will extend and apply their understanding of diurnal raptor identifications and along the way be introduced to the natural history of these birds.
Class: Do You Hear What I Hear? in this lively presentation, participants will listen to and identify bird songs and explore how and why birds vocalize.
Sunset Beach Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:
Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve; Owl Prowl
(Tuesday, October 8)
The ground for both field trips will be similar to Monday's trip.
Breakfast at your leisure
Field Trip: Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve. This preserve is found on the Bay side of the Eastern Shore. Its 29 acres feature coastal beach, dune, and maritime forest habitats. During fall migration, the forest abounds with migratory songbirds and raptors resting and feeding before continuing their journey across the Chesapeake Bay.
Class: The Colonial and Beach-nesting Water Birds of the Virginia Barrier Islands: This two-part presentation is based on more than 30 years of field work and will give participants an opportunity to learn about the population trends and natural history of birds which nest in colonies on the Atlantic barrier islands of Virginia. Class: Owls of Virginia: The afternoon's speaker will conclude with a brief discussion the unique characteristics and biology of Virginia's owl species in preparation for the evening field trip to Kiptopeke State Park.
Field Trip: Owl Prowl. The group will return to Kiptopeke State Park for a star-lit tramp through the woods. The focus of the evening will be on identifying owl calls and perhaps spotting a few of these hunters of the night.
Sunset Beach Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4:
Field Trip: Brownsville Preserve (The Nature Conservancy) and Barrier Islands Center
(Wednesday, October 9)
The terrain will be similar to previous trips in the field. The Center is handicapped accessible.
Breakfast at your leisure
Field Trip: Birding in Nassawadox and Brownsville. Birds and other wildlife abound at Brownsville Preserve. From the boardwalk and trails traversing this historic farm, you may see deer, fox, raccoons, blue herons, bald eagles, wild turkeys and many other species of birds. The Conservancy manages Brownsville to enhance bird habitat, and the farm serves as headquarters for the Virginia Coast Reserve. Field Trip: Barrier Islands Center. This collection of three historical buildings interprets the history and daily life of the 19th century rural inhabitants of these barrier islands. The site includes furnished room, gardens, and a working farm.
Enjoy a special Eastern Shore lunch at one of the area's most popular crab shacks.
Free Afternoon
Performance: A Musical Interlude. A talented local musician provides a lively evening of nautical and historical music on a variety of instruments, some familiar and some surprising.
Sunset Beach Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5:
Fisherman Island NWR
(Thursday, October 10)
The island includes upland forests, brackish ponds, and salt marshes along with sandy beaches and grass-covered dunes on a wind-swept island. Walking will be limited because of the fragile nature of the habitat.
Breakfast at your leisure
Field Trip: Fisherman Island Located at the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula, this area is one of the most important avian migration funnels in North America. Each fall, like colorful clockwork, the refuge is the scene of a spectacular drama as millions of songbirds and monarch butterflies and thousands of raptors converge on their voyage south. Protected habitats such as these provide critical stopover areas where birds and butterflies can rest and feed before resuming their arduous journey.
Class: The Geological Development of the Chesapeake Bay and the Eastern Shore. Discover the fascinating geological history of this region of bays, marshes and barrier islands. Learn about the rise and fall of the ocean level in the Susquehanna River estuary and the impact, literal and figurative, of a meteor on the geography of the Eastern Shore and Virginia Tidewater.
Free evening
Sunset Beach Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:
VA National Wildlife Refuge/Departures
(Friday, October 11)
The �-mile interpretive Wildlife Trail loops through mixed hardwoods, past an old cemetery, and out to the salt marsh overlook. A climb to the top of a WWII bunker affords a panoramic view of refuge marshes, barrier islands, bays, inlets, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Birding Field Trip: Eastern Shore of VA National Wildlife Refuge. The southern tip of the Delmarva Peninsula is an important migratory bird stopover location along the Atlantic coast. This narrowing peninsula created by the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean causes a funneling effect on the birds as they fly south. The current bird list of 406 species, found in and around the refuge, is a great resource for planning a bird watching visit. Program Wrap up and Final Farewells
Box Lunch for trip home End of Program
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Free Time Opportunities
Eastern Shore/Exmore
Eastern Shore/Exmore
When you come to our Road Scholar program, you'll find the schedule filled with classes and extracurricular activities; your free time will be limited to only a few hours a day. Free time opportunities include visiting any of the quaint towns and villages nestled just off the main highway, where you will find vineyards, beaches, kayak adventures, antique stores, and many other points of interest. Access www.easternshorevisitor.com for additional ideas. For additional information, visit
Important information about your itinerary:
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.
As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.
Specifically, this program includes:
5 nights accommodations
15 meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 8
Expert-led lectures
Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Field trips: 7
Field trips
The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.
Performances: 1
A performance can range from a night at the opera to a visit from a local performer at your hotel.
Plus these special experiences...
Experience five days and one evening of bird watching field trips during the annual fall migration on a major East Coast migratory route.
Learn from experienced guides from the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory who will lead you on all trips and present detailed lectures.
Visit pristine birding sites on Fisherman's Island, part of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and accessible only by special arrangements.
Explore a state park with banding site and raptor tower and a wildlife refuge with spectacular chances to see migrating songbirds and raptors.
View the Daily Schedule to see more
And included with all Road Scholar programs:
Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
© Road Scholar 2015
Call toll-free: 1-800-454-5768


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Learn how to setup your block snap points to make EasyDraw easy!
There have been many improvements made to Custom Set in EQ7. Come see all the possibilities for this versatile layout.
You'll never run out of EQ7 activations! Activation and deactivation is as easy as two clicks of the mouse. Install on as many computers as you like and quickly transfer activations from computer to computer. This new policy gives you complete freedom to manage your own activations — and no dongle to worry about! Watch this video to see just how easy this is.
See how quick and easy it is to scan your own fabric and use it in your quilt design!
Set blocks in your quilt layout by dragging them from the palette and dropping them on your quilt. They snap into place using the Custom Set Grid. Sort your blocks palette by dragging the blocks in the palette to rearrange.
Use the Serendipity feature to create new blocks without actually drawing them! It's so easy! Instantly create beautiful kaleidoscopes and fancy stars. Merge two blocks together, or simply tilt your block at any angle.
Use your photos to create beautiful kaleidoscope-like symmetries to use in your quilt or craft project. You'll be amazed by the results you get! Have fun playing around with different photos and petal styles.
The Eyedropper tool is now more than just a fabric finder! Use this tool to find fabrics and colors used in your quilt. Click inside a photo to find a fabric that matches the photo. And best yet, click on a block in your quilt — the eyedropper will find the block for your in the palette!
Print multiple pages at once using the Photo Layout feature in EQ7. You can resize, rotate and flip your photos to best fit them on your page. Try tiling a photo across the entire page to create your own fabric design!
Tracing photos in EQ7 is easy! Simply import your photo and use the drawing tools to trace around it. Create beautiful blocks from your own photos!
Finish off your quilt with a quilt label designed in EQ7. You'll have fun using the Auto Borders tool, the Applique Text tool, and the Photo Layout!
We've packed EQ7 with help information! You have a complete User Manual, fully-illustrated Help file, 22 PDF lessons, tool help, 10 videos, and more! Plus, you can access the Help files from any dialog box in the program!
Drawing flying geese could not be easier! Draw a single line and let EQ7 create the geese! Or, instead of flying geese, turn your line into a row of diamond shapes!
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DS Najib Tun Razak at last unveiled the New Economic Model (NEM) yesterday and... confusion reigns! Well... at least in this Malay Mind it does. And I am really hoping someone will set me right with regards to this confusion as I am sure to be asked at smaller and larger kenduri tables to media forums what I think of the NEM... well... it's confusing!
Lets first defuse the immediate impression from my words that I may not like the NEM's key thrusts. Actually, I don't. The idea of modifying the NEP and NDP statistical focus away from the broader population with targets based on race to a income defined basis makes some sense. Sure, it ignores some cultural aspects of Malaysian communities, but at least it highlights that Malays and Bumis make up almost 80% of the lowest 40% income earners of the population.
I also like some of the broader thrusts of the NEM, such as the call to revamp our education system (again...), an acknowledgement that Malaysian income levels are too low (which explains the government's ramping up of public sector pay, beginning with Doctors and Policemen), subsidies must go and most importantly, highlighting the old system (NEP and NDP) did not fail but IT WAS PATRONAGE THAT WRECKED THE OLD SYSTEM hence the new system must be immune to it!
Whilst the NEP and NDP laid the basis for pushing the nation up from the low income strata in the 70's to middle income by early this century, PATRONAGE, especially during its free reign in the Pak Lah era assisted by the post 90's Malaysian private sector doldrums following the economic crises. These two statements in particular clearly laid the finger on PATRONAGE as the reason for the weakness in our economy:
From DS Najib's speech: "There's a need to change rent-seeking and patronage system that has wracked our old system and the NEM must overcome this"From the NEM: "To break the logjam of vested interests through political will and leadership"
However, despite all the glory promised by DS Najib's speech, questions remain.
Some would tell me to refer to the 200 page NEM book, which I will, but I have little respect for the thickness of the book, especially policy papers, as the Pak Lah's era has taught us that thick books embroidered by slogans and launched at 6-star expense may well amount to nothing if the content makes no sense. And the NEAC line-up to me is unconvincing. They are smart people I am sure, but their backgrounds risk the NEM being more 'academic' as opposed to practical.
Even at the 'academic' level, why is GDP being used as a measure on its own, rather than Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). On focus, whilst DS Najib proclaims the focus being the 40% lower income groups, how is the privatisation of Petronas' subsidiaries helpful to this group? Isn't this more exciting to the investment community, especially foreign investprs and Malaysia's high to medium net worth individuals? Or indeed how is who buys Pos Malaysia relevant?
The rhetoric justifying claims of the NEAC is also inaccurate. E.g., the exodus of highly skilled professionals from Malaysia is blamed on the absence of high value-add jobs and activities. This is not true. The truth is that MALAYSIAN RENUMERATION LEVELS ARE ARTIFICIALLY LOW! The jobs are there, especially in the public and GLC sectors, as many expats and consultants are hired for these jobs, also proving even GLCs can afford high income professionals! So?
This is the beginning of my analysis. And I am glad the government is seeking input. There will be loads!


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Dietrich Bonhoeffer is well known in Christian circles for his famous book, The Cost of Discipleship. Thousands of Christians have read this book and been impacted by Bonhoeffer's call to take up one's cross and eschew what he called, "cheap grace." But many people also know that Bonhoeffer was ultimately imprisoned and executed by the Nazi government for his role in the attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
What perhaps many do not realize is that there was a movement from the days prior to the onset of World War II to remove Hitler from power. At first, many of his generals believed that Hitler was mad and they did not want him to bring about Germany's demise. So a number of Hitler's generals were looking for reason to arrest and remove him from power. There were others, however, who saw the genuine evil of Hitler's regime. Hitler saw to the systematic persecution of the Confessing Church in Germany, those churches and ministers who broke away from the German state church. The German state church had in effect sworn its allegiance to Hitler and his policies, which included, among other things, the systematic persecution and murder of Jews. Beyond this, Hitler oversaw the methodical murder of those who were deemed a burden upon the German people, such as those who were physically or mentally challenged.
Initially Bonhoeffer took an admirable stance by risking his own well-being and livelihood. Bonhoeffer wrote a book entitled, Prayerbook of the Bible. This book was on the Psalter and its importance in the life of the Christian for prayer. It might not seem all that controversial, but at the time Bonhoeffer wrote it and published it at great risk. The German government had vigorously promoted a campaign to rid the German state church of any connection to the Old Testament because of its connections to the Jewish people. So for Bonhoeffer to write a book on the Psalms and argue for its centrality in the life of the Christian was a bold rebuke of Nazi policy (367). Bonhoeffer's chief point was that Christ was the subject of the Psalms and that Christianity, therefore, was inescapably Jewish. Bonhoeffer's book, however, was no mere pretext for arguing against Germany's policy but rather genuinely demonstrates that the Psalms center upon Christ. Few know that this book earned Bonhoeffer the penalty of being banned from publishing anything again (369).
Beyond this, Bonhoeffer decided that he had to do more to stop Hitler and so he took up a position working with German intelligence. Bonhoeffer's friends, who were also interested in bringing down Hitler, assisted him in getting his position as a spy with German intelligence. The pretense was that his cover as a pastor enabled him to travel abroad and learn about Germany's enemies but all the while he was really going around trying to gather international support for a coup against Hitler (370). But Bonhoeffer's actions were not ultimately confined to garnering support but rather participation in plots to kill Hitler.
Here's a crucial question: should "minister of the gospel" and words such as "deception," "conspiracy," and "assassination," appear in the same sentence (370, 380-93, 423-27)? These are the same words that are used to described the tools of the Nazi government. And make no mistake about it, Bonhoeffer was executed, not for his preaching of the gospel, but for his involvement in the assassination plot; the order for Bonhoeffer's execution was likely given by Hitler himself (529). So what does this all mean?
The Scriptures are clear, that as ministers, the weapons of our warfare are not of this world (2 Cor. 10:4). Ministers wield the sword of the Spirit, the word of God—they herald the gospel of Christ. To be sure, there were scores of Confessing Church ministers who were arrested, imprisoned, tortured, and even killed for preaching the gospel. When a minister, therefore, is taken to the gallows, should it be because he has a Bible or a sword in his hand? Some might think that preaching means nothing in the face of violent evil, but the gospel is the aroma of life for those leading to life and the aroma of death for those leading to death—it is double-edged—it brings either salvation or condemnation (2 Cor. 2:14-15; Heb. 4:12).
To the outside world, it may seem like the preaching of the gospel is resignation to evil. Instead, we should recognize that, yes, to the natural man the gospel is foolishness—such is the cruciform wisdom of God. When in the face of evil ministers herald the gospel, they follow Christ in the Via Dolorosa and take up their crosses. This means that ministers who do this will likely suffer for their fidelity to Christ. As tempting as it might be, ministers should never trade the sword of the Spirit for the sword of steel.


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I didnt like the Riddick engine. It was too dark and doom 3-esque. If this is just an update to this engine as i've now been told, then I know I'll hate it. If it was a brand new engine or yes, the ue3.0 engine, Id give it a shot. But a recycled engine with a few added lighting effects and some updated textures all still in the dark atmosphere I hated in the original engine....i'll pass. Plus I also read it's extremely short.
Hour of Victory ironically is on the ue3.0 engine, not that I knew it when I played the demo. I just found the demo to be pretty fun, very arcadey, call of duty is fine and all, but it gets old, fast to me, this on the other hand had a gameplay-style that I wasnt sick of after playing the 3 missions in the demo.
I'm not a Unreal Engine junkie or anything, I just think right now, it's the most advanced engine out there, I am worried though, so many developers using the engine, I think in 2008/2009, a lot of games are gonna end up looking way too much alike. Kind of like back in 2001 when everyone under the sun was licensing the Quake 3 engine.
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By zavosh from USA on 2009-01-21 03:51:36Things I liked:Things I liked:Well balanced gun after mountig a scope, its really long but easy to hold it steady. I got it to take care of some pests around the house. I can hit birds no problem at 50-60 yds and beyond .I got the gun in .22, and its really a killer.I own a RX2 and 350 is easier to hold and far more easier to cock with tremendous power . I love this gun , to be mentioned I have 16 airguns and 350 is my favorite when hunting is the purpose.
Things I would have changed:I don't like the stock , I have made a beautiful walnut stock somehow similar to airarms.
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By Henry from USA on 2011-06-12 12:18:03Things I liked:Like all RWS: superb finish and craftsmanship. Great feel and balance. Doesn't seem too heavy. Extremely accurate despite power. Not too difficult to cock. Nice click on safety. Everything feels very high quality. Nice open sights (youre gonna need them).
Things I would have changed:In the .177, power is almost a little too high. Strong recoil at first, but does mellow out a little in time. Not much else, the 350 is excellent.
What others should know:I used this as a base model. Barrel was shortened by 6" (could have gone with 4), recrowned, and an RWS procompact muzzle break (available from umarex usa/rws-call) was installed-extending it another 2". Custom fiber optic sight blade was installed atop the muzzlebreak at proper elevation. [ you can also get a hood for the front sight at umarex-have to call) Lowered power, recoil, and cocking effort by 10-15% [estimated] by shortening spring. Full clean and lube tune with deburring. The 350 is amazingly accurate, despite the movement/recoil (still considerable) out well past 50 yards- even with open sights. I can see why they call this a scopekiller. It has a good kick, but manageable. Open sights seem the way to go with this rifle. I can hit empty spray cans at 60 yards every time with open sights. I can also hit their caps likewise. Groups are very tight, with almost any pellet hitting the same POI. Favorite pellets shrink groups slightly: JSB heavies, H&N Baracuda, FTTrophy. If I rest this atop my hand on a hard surface groups expand. If I rest it on my hand atop a hard surface and grip the forestock it kicks hard enough to cause pain. It likes the open hold, especially if rested. Seems more accurate than the Model 34, and has higher quality internals- to deal with the power. Shoots incredibly strong, and extremely accurate for this power level. You will love this rifle. Keep missing your target? Take a closer look. It may be passing right through without moving it!
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Lasnicki Qualifies for NCAA Finals
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - On the first day of competition at the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminary Round in Jacksonville, Fla., earlier tonight, West Virginia junior Allison Lasnicki qualified for the NCAA Finals.
"We are so excited for Allison's race tonight," says coach Sean Cleary. "This was a clutch performance in extreme heat and humidity. All we ask of our kids is to do their very best every time out. Laz has never let us down."
Lasnicki, who was competing in the 10,000 meters, was the lone Mountaineer in competition on day one. Lasnicki finished in 11th place in 34:11.71 to qualify for the NCAA Finals in Eugene, Ore., on June 11-14.
Three Mountaineers will be in action tomorrow, starting with sophomore Marsielle McBeam at 5 p.m. McBeam will be participating in the high jump. She ranks No. 31 in the event this season with a jump of 1.76 meters.
Chene Townsend will compete in the 100-meter hurdles on Friday at 5:30 p.m. She currently ranks No. 24 in the event after a season-best mark of 13.41 at the Big 12 Outdoor Championships in her most-recent outing.
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Aspects of Roman History AD14-117 charts the history of the Roman Imperial period, from the establishment of the Augustan principate to the reign of Trajan, providing a basic chronological framework of the main events and introductory outlines of the major issues of the period. The first half of the book outlines the linear development of the Roman Empire, emperor by emperor, accenting the military and political events. The second half of the book concentrates on important themes which apply to the period as a whole, such as the religious, economic and social functioning of the Roman Empire. It includes: a discussion of the primary sources of Roman Imperial history clearly laid out chapters on different themes of the Roman Empire such as patronage, religion, the role of the senate, the army and the position of women and slaves designed for easy cross-referencing with the chronological outline of events maps and illustrations a guide to further reading. Richard Alston's highly accessible book is designed specifically for students with little previous experience of studying ancient/Roman history. Aspects of Roman History provides an invaluable introduction to Roman Imperial history, which will allow students to gain an overview of the period and will be an indispensable aid to note-taking, essay preparation and examination revision.
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Richard Alston is Lecturer in Roman History at Royal Holloway, University of London. He has also been a senior examiner in ancient history at A-Level. He is the author of Soldier and Society in Roman Egypt: A Social History (Routledge 1995).
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1. Aims 2. Tiberius (AD 14-32) 3. Gaius Caligula (AD 37-41) 4. Claudius (AD 41-54) 5. Nero (AD 54-68) 6. Civil Wars: AD 69-70 7. Vespasian and Titus (AD 70-81) 8. Domitian (AD 81-96) 9. Nerva and Trajan (AD 96-117) 10. Society 11. The Economy 12. Administration 13. The Roman Army and Military Policy 14. Women 15. Provinces and Culture: Romanisation and Hellenisation 16. Religion 17. Glossary. Further Reading


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Robert Kleinschmidt is the president, CEO and CIO of Tocqueville Asset Management. He is the lead portfolio manager of the firm's flagship fund, The Tocqueville Fund, and also manages Tocqueville's Multi-Cap Equity strategy. Recently, I sat down with him to discuss his investment outlook. A video and transcript of the first half of our conversation follows.
Forbes: Robert, good to have you back again.
Kleinschmidt: Nice to be here.
Forbes: Why don't you once more, just quickly, explain your investment philosophy, which you call "contrary investigator." And then we'll take it from there?
Kleinschmidt: Delighted to. I call myself a firm contrary investigator because we like to look at situations where the consensus view is either negative or indifferent or downright hostile, with the idea that that's the area where we're most likely to find opportunities to make money over a period of time. I have the strong conviction that it's hard to make money in the consensus. The consensus is very often right.
Forbes: But it's priced in?
Kleinschmidt: It's priced in. So we're looking where the consensus isn't. That's where we start our investigations. But just because the consensus is negative doesn't mean that it's a good investment opportunity. You use that to narrow the universe down, but then you start to work on whether there's value there, whether there's potential there and how long it takes for that to come out over a period of time. That's why we use this nomenclature. I think it's more accurate to say than that we're pure value investors because while we look for value and we are value investors, our starting point is really on the contrary inside.
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Kleinschmidt: Well, I don't use screens. Many of our analysts do, so I'm able to say that I don't use them even though some of the ideas that I probably look at come out of screens. But I'm convinced that a uniformed metric doesn't work. I think part of the art of the business of investing is –
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We look at a lot of the standard metrics, but we're very conservative with free cash flow. I think that's probably the most important one. We look at relationship to book value, we look at price and interest ratios, we look at dividends, we look at margins. But the point I wanted to make is that part of the art form is to select the metric that is the most important in each given investment situation. It's not always the same.
Forbes: Do you have a quick example of that?
Kleinschmidt: I'll give you an example of a stock like Microsoft, which is a stock that we own. Now, almost all the metrics there are good, right? You have great free cash flow, and you've got very high margins and you've got very high returns on equity. And you've got relatively low pricing to ratio. You'd probably have a very high ratio of price to book.
What metric makes the most sense looking at a stock like that? I think in that case, for us, the metric that makes the most sense is market share. That gives a sense to us of what the moat is for that company and why it's likely to be able to continue to generate these other attractive numbers and these other metrics.
It's different for different stocks. That's the way you make your investment decision. You see if the metric that emerges as being the most important one from your point of view is the one that can carry the investment thesis over the next three or four or five years, which is how long we tend to own stocks.
Forbes: Now, you make the point that you try to look at a business as if you're going to own it, rather than having paper shares in it. And that gives you a different perspective in terms of buying the stock.
Kleinschmidt: I think that's what you should do. If you look back at the history of investing – it didn't start recently. People have been investing for a long period of time. The great advantage of owning shares is liquidity. And that is a big advantage. But taking that advantage aside, what you really want to do when you make an investment is make an investment in a business.
You don't make an investment in a business generally speaking for three months or six months or a year. You make an investment in a business for what you see at least a business cycle, if not longer. If I were a mogul and owned hotels, and restaurants, and a magazine company, and real estate and all the rest, I wouldn't say, "Well, the outlook for the next six months isn't so good. I think I'm going to sell my magazine company." That's not the way you do it. You take a longer-term perspective. That's the way you make money and accumulate wealth over time. So that's the way we look at it as well.
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IN JUST over three months time the Olympic Games returns to London for the first time since 1948.
The Olympic flame will be making its way through Thanet in July and tens of thousands of people will be lining its route all across the UK.
It is not just the flame that has touched these parts, there have also been Olympians themselves that have their connections with Thanet.
THE 1908 London Olympics saw Alfred Courthope Benson Bellerby, born in Margate in 1888, take part as both a high jumper and a long jumper.
Al Bellerby won the high jump in the Cambridge vs Oxford match for three successive years (1908-10). He also competed in the long jump in those years and took part in the high jump as well in 1911.
Bellerby also won a hockey blue in both 1910 and 1911. It was not unusual in those days for major sportsmen to compete in multiple events.
While in the modern era athletes like Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis have competed in both sprint events and the high jump, in the early part of the 20th century such occurrences were much more commonplace.
This was largely due to the exclusive nature of what at the time were exclusively amateur sports. Only people of a certain privileged background, with the time and the means to compete, could do so.
The ban on professionals being allowed to compete meant that many sports were effectively only open to rich people, who were able to train IN an expensive hobby. This meant many were people like Bellerby who attended private schools and red brick universities.
Bellerby's personal best for the high jump was 1.82 (1909); and for the long jump - 6.59 (1908). Although he didn't reach these bests at the Games and ranked 20th for the high jump and 16th for the long jump.
Alfred's grandfather, William Benson Bellerby, lived just long enough to know that his grandson competed in the Games, dying in December of that year.
In 1911 Alfred was living with his parents and siblings on Northdown Road, Margate. In this census his father intriguingly referred to one of his servants, Rose Bolton, as being illegally married!
The son of a music master and organist from Yorkshire, Alfred was recorded as a theological student and was studying at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
He would go on to take Holy Orders and become a schoolmaster.
During the Great War he was in the Royal Army Clothing Department; a non-fighting role fitting with his status as a reverend. His address given on his medal entitlement card in 1923 was St Lawrence College, Ramsgate – he had returned to teach where he had boarded as a child.
Bellerby was not the only old boy from St Lawrence College to represent Great Britain at the Olympics. There was also footballer Edward Wright, who like Bellerby attended both St Lawrence College and Cambridge University.
Wright participated in one game of the 1912 tournament but was not part of the side that beat Denmark 4-2 in the final. However, this win secured him a gold medal as part of the Great Britain football team at the 1912 Games (although it was an exclusively English team!).
He also represented England as a full international in a 1906 game against Wales.
More recent times saw Sean Kerly, who attended Chatham House Grammar School, winning gold as part of the GB hockey team in 1988, improving on his bronze medal success of four years earlier.
He scored a remarkable eight goals in the 1988 tournament, including a hat-trick in the semi-final victory over Australia and one in the 3-1 victory over West Germany in the final.
The final itself saw many millions stay up late and hear the memorable line by Barry Davies "where were the Germans and frankly who cares!"
With varying degrees of success, Bellerby, Wright and Kerly are some of Thanet's local sporting heroes of the past.
Who will be our sporting heroes of the future?
Local family historian Elizabeth Peters's website is at at www. searchyourpast.co.uk


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