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'The Powerhouse of Creative Thought'
David Daniell's study of the Bible in English examines the Holy Book as an engine of history and art
You say the Bible has been translated into English more than any other language. Why English?
It's an accident of history in a way. After the Bible was released into English by William Tyndale, English rapidly became the language of the world, and there was this rush to get the Bible into English. Tyndale's was just the first of ten completely different translations or revisions in the next hundred years.
It's also important to remember that the New Testament, which is in Greek, goes very well into English--far better than it goes into Latin. It's partly a question of grammar and syntax, but chiefly it's that Latin prefers nouns and Greek prefers verbs. A Latin sentence has the weight on the nouns, and the Greek sentence has the weight on the verbs. In the first two chapters of Mark's gospel, the verbs are alive and kicking. The writer knows the power of the Greek verbs. Tyndale understood that, and understood that English was very appropriate for that effect.
So Bible translation became an English pursuit.
Right, and one has to remember that for 130 years, England had been the most Catholic country in Europe by far, with an extremely repressive Catholic government. When the freedom came to read the Bible, the backlash was violent--people were burned for reading the Bible and Tyndale was burned for translating it. But also it set up this acute interest in getting it into an English that everyone could read. And everyone did read it. It was the great powerhouse of creative thought in English under Elizabeth.
In fact, you say that Shakespeare's literary feats can be attributed in part to Tyndale's translation.
Tyndale used an English plain style. This was a terrific release. Anybody who had something to say could write, and they did. It was this foundation of great directness that Shakespeare took over. "To be or not to be" is a very simple sentence and "The rest is silence" is completely understandable by anybody. Of course, Shakespeare has on top of that his gigantic imaginative power, which was not Tyndale's interest. He was writing for accuracy and clarity.
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Ever since the New York Times used the phrase "The show is a cross between 'Yellow Submarine' and Dr. Seuss" to describe Gustafer Yellowgold, it's been plastered all over their promo materials. Hey, if I were them, I would too. But I always thought it was just barely appropriate -- yes, it's animated and poppy, but those weren't quite the musical and lyrical influences I was hearing on the debut DVD. But they've posted another track off their upcoming Have You Never Been Yellow? CD/DVD set, "Beard For All Seasons," on their Myspace page. And "Beard" definitely sounds like the Beatles (a clean melody, horns, handclaps) aided by a touch of Seussian lyrical whimsy. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face. (Oh, and the DVD, which comes out October 16, has an audio commentary from creator Morgan Taylor. While the idea of an audio commentary on a kids movie isn't weird at all, I'm pretty sure this is a first for the kids' music world. DVD geeks unite!)
A Small Music Review in a Big Music Week
35 posts about music is not such a big deal -- I'm pushing 700 here. But 35 posts in a week? Now that's impressive. That's exactly what the enterprising folks over at Z Recommends have done with their Music Week. There's a healthy list of reviews up, but what's interested me the most is the interviews: Veda Hille from Duplex, Tito Uquillas from the Hipwaders, and Stephin Merritt. And there's more to come -- Jason Trachtenburg, Morgan Taylor (Gustafer Yellowgold), and Uncle Rock. Worth your time. Oh, and a guest review from yours truly. File under oldie-but-goodie.
New Music from Dan Zanes and Friends. Together and Individually.
Dan Zanes takes a small step toward creating family-music empire, albeit in a very inclusive way. News from Zanes in his newsletter that the next Father Goose album, It's a Bam Bam Diddly, will be released in October. In addition to help from Dan's band and many others, Sheryl Crow also makes an appearance on the disk. I'm pretty sure Crow never said the phrase "it's a bam bam diddly," which is now my favorite album title of the year. Zanes also mentions that he's recording the next Dan Zanes and Friends CD, which will be called En Espanol, for release in 2008. He says it's "a very different type of project but even at this early stage it has a very high emotional content." No word on whether Sheryl Crow will appear on that disk as well.
ACL Fest (Austin Kiddie Limits) 2007: Let's Review
Y'know, when you're trying to blog a day sequentially in less time than you really need, you don't really get a chance to add all the random thoughts and memories that you'll end up leaving with. So here are some random memories and thoughts from Austin City Limits Music Festival 2007: -- I am definitely not the first person to say this, but having a music festival in September in Austin is insane, unless it's part of some massive dehydration campaign on the part of a megalomaniacal evil person bent on taking over Texas. The heat and humidity is ridiculous. Or maybe I've just spent too long in Phoenix, where the heat is beyond ridiculous but the humidity is, well, not. -- Having said that, this is a primo-organized festival. Shows started (and ended) when they were supposed to, port-a-potties were numerous, and the sound was functional. If people decide to go to a festival based on who's performing, they decide to go back (the next day or the next year) based on all the little (and big) stuff that doesn't have anything to do with the acts. Austin City Limits Festival is worth going back to.
Review: Napper's Delight - Dean Jones
Though this is the best kids music album title (or at least most amusing to parents) since the Sippy Cups' "Electric Storyland," people who expect Dean Jones' Napper's Delight to be a traditional lullaby album or a goofy riff on a traditional lullaby album will be disappointed. Surprise and, not infrequently, delight are more likely feelings here. Jones is one of the ringleaders of the fabulous New York band Dog on Fleas. While it sells both this album and the band short, to call Napper's Delight a Dog on Fleas lullaby album is a good place to start in describing the CD. One of the chief attributes of a Dog on Fleas CD is its spirit of adventurousness, of lack of calculation in song selection and instrumentation. Such is the case here as well. There probably aren't many CDs that include both drum machines and traditional African instruments such as mbiras or the balafon, but they all appear here and neither of them really sound out of place. I think it takes a few tracks to get into the CD -- the drum machine on the third track "Wheelin' and Dealin'" might not be everyone's cup of tea -- but by the time fellow New York musician Elizabeth Mitchell takes over the vocals on the fifth track, "Grow Little Flower," the CD has really started to establish a relaxed but not sleepy mood. The next track, "Bygones," struck me as a long-lost Vince Guaraldi Trio track, while the reworked 18th century folk song "Turtle Dove" gets a nice assist from fellow Dog on Fleas bandmate Debbie Lan and a couple fiddlers. By the time you get to "Hush Little Baby," which sounds like it's got a tiny calliope helping to provide musical accompaniment, you're sold. (I also adore "Filly and Dilly," a duet with Amy Poux which is a reworking of the traditional "Lavender's Blue.") The overall effect is definitely not one of a lullaby album, if only because many of the songs don't deal with unconditional love as many lullabies do. Rather, the CD creates a mellow mood that will work well as the soundtrack to many a lazy afternoon reading with the kids. The 42-minute CD is fine for all ages, of course, but I think kids ages 2 through 8 will respond to it more. You can hear samples at the album's CDBaby page. Napper's Delight isn't a traditional lullaby album -- it sounds nothing like it. Although it has echoes of Dog on Fleas, Elizabeth Mitchell, and the Innocence Mission, it doesn't really sound much like those, either. It is, as I said above, filled with surprises and delights. I'm not sure kids will necessarily run to pull this off the shelves. But I think a lot of parents (especially those who are regular readers here) will find this a soothing balm for family listening and, given five or six spins, will find this working its way into their brain. It did mine. Definitely recommended.
Listen To This: "Sad Robot" - The Jellydots
They Might Be Giants frankly retired the category of "Best Robot Song For Kids (and Adults)" with "Robot Parade," but I'm not going to begrudge attempts by other artists to take a run at TMBG's crown. This week's contestant is The Jellydots, who've just posted another new track from their upcoming album Changing Skies at their Myspace page. "Sad Robot" is, as the title suggests, not the happiest of tales -- a lonely robot dreams of communicating with the stars. It also features a heavy bass line and lots of guitar work. It is a considerably different track than the previously referenced "San Diego." It's more like the "Adult Version" of "Robot Parade," on TMBG's Dial-A-Song collection, perhaps. And it seems like there should be some wistful Japanese animation to go along with it...


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Warriors men defeat Menlo College 70-52
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First road win of the season
MENS BASKETBALL The William Jessup University men's basketball team found a way to get their first road win of the season by defeating Menlo College 70-52 last Thursday in Atherton. The Oaks took an early 17-4 lead, but the Warriors would storm back to take a 31-28 lead into halftime. In the second half, the Warriors turned up the defensive pressure and executed on offense to roll to the win. Junior Jordan Wilson (Rocklin) led three Warrior players in double figures with 19 points. Seniors Marqus Crawford and Anthony Anderson (Roseville) had 18 and 13 points, respectively. The Warriors improved to 5-3 in conference and 10-13 overall. William Jessup will return to action tonight as they host CSU-Maritime in Rocklin. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30. They travel to Simpson University for a game on Saturday. WOMENS BASKETBALL William Jessup's women's basketball team traveled to UC Santa Cruz last Saturday. The Lady Warriors took a 36-29 lead into halftime; however UC Santa Cruz took advantage of turnovers to beat the Lady Warriors 71-52. Cassie Davidson and Taylor Borba led the Warriors with 11 points apiece. William Jessup came up short in a 66-59 loss at Menlo College last Thursday night in Atherton. Davidson led the Lady Warriors with 30 points and seven rebounds. Senior Maria Viola added 13 points and eight rebounds. The Lady Warriors fall to 1-20 and 1-6 in conference. William Jessup will return to action tonight as they host CSU-Maritime in Rocklin. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30. They travel to Simpson University on Saturday. Reporting courtesy William Jessup University


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It used to be, a game with A.C. Flora meant plenty of playing time for the Camden second- and third-teamers while the starters, would sometimes watch the second half proceedings sans shoulder pads.
At this stage of the season, Scott Jones does not care against whom or how his Lugoff-Elgin football team gets a victory.
The Camden Bulldog Club is sponsoring Fan Appreciation Night on Friday when the Bulldogs host A.C. Flora.
In a rematch of a playoff contest from a year ago, the Camden High girls' tennis team, once again, was able to defeat Dreher.
During the course of practice last week, Camden starting senior cornerback Clayton Mitchum was forced to miss two days due to illness. That opened the door for Darius "Pooh" Smith to get some reps at the position.
trip to the capital city proved beneficial for the Camden High girls' tennis team which evened its Region 4-AAA mark at 1-1 following Tuesday's 6-0 win over host Lower Richland.
As expected, Monday was not the best of practices at Camden, which was coming off its first win of the season, a 46-35 victory over rival Lugoff-Elgin.
Led by a fourth-place finish from Jordan Woody, the Camden High girls' cross-country team finished third in a six-team meet run on Monday at Historic Camden.
After battling through the heat and humidity which greeted them in their season-opening meet at Chapin, the Camden High cross country teams fared much better in last week's second outings in a ofur-team event hosted by Richland Northeast,.
It took going to first doubles, but the Camden High girls' tennis team collected their first win of the season with a 4-3 victory over host Hartsville in a Wednesday match which started in the afternoon and was not completed until past 8 p.m.
After having their season opening match rained out against Blythewood, the Camden High girls tennis team dropped a pair of matches to host West Florence last Tuesday and to Darlington in Thursday's home opener.
There may not be a right or a wrong time for a bye week. But this is about as a good a time as any for the Camden football team to have one.
One of the several facts which have become evident in the first two weeks of the Camden football season is that the Bulldogs have been slow coming out of the blocks.
Like most Camden High athletic programs, the girls' tennis team knows that it has a tough task ahead of themselves in making the move to Region 4-AAA.
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Frustration had been Camden's constant offensive companion for the better part of nine innings in last Friday's AAA District I tournament opener with ...
Camden will send 20 athletes into Saturday's AAA state qualifier after 11 Lady Bulldogs and nine members of the boys' teamcame home from last ...
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Kristen Carter, Amanda Lane, Kennedi Stokes and Shelby Troublefield were honored on Senior Night last Tuesday at the Camden High softball field.
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"The Partners' Summit provided a tremendous opportunity to hear what other joint ventures are experiencing and learn about the different solutions they have implemented that have resulted in a better customer experience," said Prudential Network Realty Senior Vice President of Real Estate Operations Carol Hill.
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A man kneels, his head bowed, his hands pulled behind his back, shackled in chains, while a man presents his daughter for the world of prostitution, and a gun stands upright.
These candles, once burned down, transform into powerful brass images of hope, with the kneeling man revealed standing, unchained, holding up his son, the girl is seen standing alone, with a backpack, and the gun has melted away to reveal a pen in its place.
Amnesty Internation commissioned the artist due 'Coarse' – Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk – to create the sculptures, and the 30 limited edition candles are up for bid on eBay.
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The exponential growth of opto-electronic applications such as digital cameras and mobile phones during the past few years has followed the same Moore's Law scenario as memories and digital gates did in the past. These low-cost, high-volume applications require highly specialized fabs and processes to achieve the lower node size that allows for higher pixel count and higher resolution. Moore's Law works very well for these high-volume applications. However, it falls short for several other applications that require the integration of various opto-sensitive components. These applications might have varying technical requirements for sensitivity, supported wavelength, noise and bandwidth; and commercial volume requirements spanning from low to high. In addition, many Silicon on Chip (SoC) solutions also require multiple analog functions, including opto-electronic sensors. Highly specialized fabs that follow Moore's Law simply lack the flexibility to support all of these different requirements.
Long-term functionality of integrated circuits (ICs) is based on the reliable operation of each component. Semiconductor device reliability within an IC is dependent on the specific stress mission profile of the ICs' intended application and its operating conditions. Shrinking primitive device dimensions and extended operating conditions compound the environmental challenges that designers face in trying to predict chip reliability.
The analog foundry business is not just a fad. Many logic foundries are seriously trying to move into this space. However, their transformation requires a change from being contract manufacturers that provide capacity and compete on the cost side to becoming a true provider of feature-rich process technologies with modular front and back ends and comprehensive process characterization. Also, they must offer a complete analog design ecosystem including libraries, analog IP and lots of design support – complicated by the absence of standards. Such capabilities would enable customers to reuse their analog IP across different applications and various technology platforms. This article explores barriers to such a transformation near-term.
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Up for auction is this Antique Brass Victorian Hanging Oil Light Holder.
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2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Quick Spin
Call it a more powerful Vanden Plas or a more luxurious XJR
That describes a long list of vehicles, but this one comes from a land where a hood is a bonnet, a trunk is a boot, a road is a motorway, a windshield is a windscreen, and where pubs are as common as bad teeth. And did we mention that this pretty kitty is supercharged? Feel free to insert your own Tim Allen power grunt here.
Indeed, the land is the U.K. and the vehicle is the 2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8. The Super V8 is new, but those familiar with the XJ lineup will recognize almost all of the parts and features, combined in an exclusive way. The Super V8 represents the first supercharged long-wheelbase XJ, the first with a standard navigation system, the first with a rear DVD entertainment system, and the first that mixes and matches the best that the XJ8, XJ8L, Vanden Plas, and XJR models have to offer. Clearly, in creating the Super V8, Jaguar has developed a vehicle that aims to coddle rear seat passengers while simultaneously entertaining the driver. And at about $90,000, 14 grand more than the XJR, that's the way it should be.
2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Quick Spin
Call it a more powerful Vanden Plas or a more luxurious XJR
All new for 2005, the Jaguar XJ Super V8 is a unique combination of bits and pieces from existing XJ models, with a few additional creature comforts thrown in as standard equipment.
Even casual observers will notice the Super V8's stretched wheelbase, measuring 124.4 inches and shared with both the XJ8L and Vanden Plas models. The body on these versions is also five inches longer than the XJ8 and XJR models, adds 0.3 inches of extra height, and offers another two feet of passenger volume. Unique to the 2005 Jaguar Super V8's exterior are headlight washers, front parking sensors, and a chrome mesh grille. Available colors include Racing Green, Platinum Silver, Ebony, and Radiance Metallic.
What is less obvious is the monster that lies below the bonnet, though the subtle exterior badges are a strong hint. A supercharged 4.2-liter V8 pushes out 390 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and an earth-quaking 399 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,500 rpm, 96 more horses and 96 more lb.-ft. of torque than the non-supercharged motor powering the XJ8, XJ8L, and Vanden Plas. This deep breathing eight-cylinder powerplant also powers the Jaguar XJR and features an aluminum block and cylinder heads, 32 valves, and dual overhead cams. It's all connected to a six-speed manually interactive automatic transmission topped off with Jag's often-maligned J-gate shifter.
Though the powertrain is shared with the performance-oriented XJR, the independent double wishbone suspension with automatic load leveling is tuned for a more comfortable ride, similar to the XJ8 and Vanden Plas models, though a 17-mm rear stabilizer bar is borrowed from the XJR. Same goes for the Brembo brakes, with 366-mm vented discs up front and 330-mm solid discs in the rear. Unique 19-inch alloy wheels meet the road through P255/40R19 Z-rated performance tires.
Interior components have also been picked from the 2005 Jaguar XJ standard parts bin, with a few notable exceptions. Special attention has been paid to the Super V8's rear seat passengers, lucky souls who will enjoy manual sunshades on the doors, power headrests, and a heated bench seat with six power adjustments. The front passenger seat has a power button that allows a rider in back to move the seat forward, providing maximum rear comfort (though the front passenger may not be too thrilled). And the cherry on top is the rear DVD system, with twin 6.5-inch screens in the backs of the front headrests, sound controls and audio jacks located in the fold-down center armrest, and a trunk-mounted DVD player. Front-seat passengers get a DVD- and GPS-based navigation system with a seven-inch screen mounted in the center dash.
Among the standard features shared with other XJ models are three-position memory settings for the power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, foot pedals, exterior mirrors, and 16-way adjustable driver's seat that wears the Vanden Plas model's upgraded leather. Also shared with the Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas are lambswool floor mats, front seatback fold-down trays, and added Burl Walnut trim. Safety features include traction and stability control systems, intelligent cruise control, electronic brake assistance, front dual airbags, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags.
2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Quick Spin
Call it a more powerful Vanden Plas or a more luxurious XJR
Road Test
Admittedly, the features that primarily set the 2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8 apart from other models in the lineup are found in the rear seat, but that supercharged engine definitely warrants some attention.
Holy smokes. Literally. When driving home from the office on a sunny afternoon, one editor decided to deactivate the traction control system before pulling away from a stop sign. Upon takeoff, the Super V8 proved to be breathtakingly quick, so much so that the editor was a bit bummed that, even with the road-grabbing system turned off, this Jag wouldn't smoke. That was until he looked in the mirror. Left at that stop sign was a blue cloud of what used to be the outer layers of beefy 19-inch tires. Those big grippers do a great job of keeping the 4,000-lb. Super V8 glued in the corners, but the extended wheelbase makes this cat feel a whisker too long. Imagine what it would be like to keep track of a limo's rear end in some tight twisties – take a fraction of that sensation and you understand what it's like to pilot a two-ton British sedan over curvy mountain roads.
With all of that weight, we were happy to discover impressive braking with good pedal feel, precise steering, and a seamlessly-shifting transmission. Our staff remains mixed on that J-gate shifter – some liking the placement of the manual mode closer to the driver, others preferring a more traditional setup. Regardless, in any driving situation, the 2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8 offers seemingly endless amounts of power and a ride that is comfortable but a bit too stiff for a $90,000 luxury car.
In addition to the taut suspension, the rear seat, while offering an immense amount of leg and foot room and sufficient headroom, is quite firm and has a low hip-point, making it hard to get in and out of the bucketed outboard seats. We did appreciate the power action of the seat, which allowed us to find the best possible position, yet found the back cushioning to be too hard. The various controls in the center armrest are handy, but the placement of the cupholders infringes on the usefulness of the armrest.
Elsewhere, the interior exhibited the over-the-top luxury expected of a premium Jag. High-quality leather was almost everywhere, yet where there was plastic, it felt substantial and durable. Our only complaints, inside and out, focused on a slightly misaligned dash, pillar covers that popped off easily, and excessive brake dust.
2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Quick Spin
Call it a more powerful Vanden Plas or a more luxurious XJR
There is one thing visitors to these pages can be sure they will never see, and that is any editor complaining of too much power. Despite that fact and after driving the 2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8 for a week and about 1,000 miles, we're not sure why this car was created. The powertrain is just as amazing in the shorter and less expensive XJR, a model designed as much for the driver as the passengers. The Super V8's interior accommodations are numerous and impressive, but ditto the Vanden Plas at a substantial savings. Sure, the supercharger is absent on the Vanden Plas, but the focus of that car is on rear-seat passengers and not top speed.
So, with the Vanden Plas and the XJR, Jaguar has limo-like spaciousness and superb performance addressed. Are chauffeurs crying for more power? Maybe the pleas are coming from the chauffeured? We're thinking not. The purpose of the XJ Super V8 remains a mystery to us, but the same can be said of 400- to 500-horsepower competitors from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Maybe there's a speed limit-less superhighway somewhere, accessible only by long-wheelbase luxury cars with a driver and comfortable rear seat passengers. Mystery solved.
Until that's confirmed over the spreading of Grey Poupon along a country road, we'll assume that boardroom meetings are really about 0-60 mph limo times, and that the rumor about NASCAR's Kasey Kahne looking to moonlight as Bill France's personal driver must be true. Or, as one editor suggested, maybe the biggest and most powerful cars, like the 2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8, are the best medicine for sufferers of the Napoleon complex.
2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Quick Spin
Call it a more powerful Vanden Plas or a more luxurious XJR
Test Vehicle: 2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8
Estimated Price of Test Vehicle: $90,995 (including a $665 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: Supercharged 4.2-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 390 at 6,100 rpm
Engine Torque: 399 at 3,900 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Curb Weight: 4,001 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 17/24 mpg
Length: 205.3 inches
Width: 76.5 inches
Wheelbase: 124.4 inches
Height: 57.3 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 43.3/39.3 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 38.4/38.6 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 16.4 cubic feet
Competitors: Audi A8 L, Audi A8 L W12, BMW 745Li, BMW 760Li, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600, and Volkswagen Phaeton W12
2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Quick Spin
Call it a more powerful Vanden Plas or a more luxurious XJR
2nd Opinion - Wardlaw
Whoosh! That's what I love about supercharged Jaguars, and the Super V8 possesses plenty of whoosh. Stomp the gas, and the car flings itself forward with grace, the rear wheels barely able to retain grip on the pavement. Seamlessly delivered, the sheer power thrusts the Super V8 forward with thunderous alacrity. It is an experience not to be missed, though I could do without the touchy brake pedal and unpredictable automatic transmission.
What I love about all Jaguars is the delectable design, the way the elegant bodywork bends into sensuous curves that inspire lust. The Super V8 is based upon the XJ8 long-wheelbase body, and the stretched coachwork is scarcely evident. Until the Mercedes-Benz CLS arrived to spoil Jaguar's party, this Super V8 was surely the most attractive luxury sedan on sale.
Inside, the Super V8 is all piped-leather and glossy wood trim, accented by chrome bits and pieces and sketchy climate and radio ergonomics. This cabin represents classic Jaguar at its best, blended with modern technology like navigation and entertainment systems. Rear occupants get the best seats in the house, facing drop-down seatback trays and individual LCD screens built into the backs of the front headrests.
As much as I love driving the XJ Super V8, I don't find the car to be terribly comfortable. The seats are fine, but the driving position is uncomfortable. The shape of the floorboard, the position of the steering wheel, and the placement of the accelerator pedal all force me to hold my right leg at an awkward angle with my knee wedged between the wide center console and the wood-rimmed steering wheel. Plus, both the footwells and the doorway are tight, forcing me to plop into and climb out of the Super V8.
Nevertheless, the Jaguar Super V8 is among the most appealing luxury sedans at any price. And at $90,000, it actually strikes me as somewhat of a bargain. – Christian J. Wardlaw
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A Matter of Honest Labeling
January 6, 2010 | 5 Comments
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What is your reaction to the ELCA's recent decision to allow congregations to bless same-gender unions and/or call openly gay pastors? How are the decisions playing at Lake Wobegon Lutheran?
Jeffrey S.
Winlock, WA
My reaction, Jeffrey, is that I wouldn't want to be the historic First Gay Lutheran Pastor and walk around with a plaque on my back. People would expect you to be a saint and to give off radiant beams of light. They would await miracles. Pastors are servants and in the Lutheran church, congregations call their own pastors, so this decision is simply a matter of honest labeling. If a congregation wants a hetero pastor, they should have one and if they want the other brand, they can have that, too, but let the clergy be honest about who they are. You shouldn't order a Ford and get a Chevy. In Lake Wobegon, the Lutherans are all in turmoil about it and I don't know if they'll stay in the ELCA or not, or whether some of them might pull out and form their own un-gay church they're all busy shovelling snow now. But the urge to separate from others is strong and there will always be restless people. In every marriage there is a strong case for divorce. One thing that keeps Lutherans together is the love of singing. There is nothing like a Lutheran congregation for singing acapella the old hymns and when they are riven by divisive talk, the antidote is to sit them down in a room and have them sing "Beautiful Savior". You'd hate to have the tenors and half the sopranos walk away over some doctrinal difference.
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I'm proud to say my minister (Episcopal) is one of the first two women appointed the Bishop's assistants in the Los Angeles Diocese.
The other minister is a lesbian. Thank goodness women, and at that lesbian women, are being recognized for their accomplishments. I agree that there are people who will "divorce." That's their perogative -- aren't we happy we live in a country where this can happen?
San Clemente, CA
(A pretty conservative place...)
This Lutheran pastor (and fan) agrees with Garrison wholeheartedly. I hope and pray that people of faith who either affirm, struggle with or oppose the recent decisions made at our churchwide assembly will remember that we are bound to one another not only by tradition (from doctrine/dogma to singing, coffee, potluck suppers, etc.), but most deeply by the one in whose name we gather. There is a place in Christ's church for everyone. This is most certainly true.
Glad to see you are open-minded on the subject. Do you remember when it was seen as being a tragedy if a woman didn't get married or a couple remained childless, the wife was called barren. In a world becominng over-populated it is curious that alternate life-style choices are becoming more acceptable. In a perfect world it would be recognized that being gay is not a life-style choice; if God made us that way why should men judge us. Don't know if the day will arrive but ideally in an egalitarian world so-called sexual preference should not be an issue. Certainly it should not be associated with moral uprightness. There are sexual preditors who are hetero, to paint homosexuals that way a priori is a travesty. Calling the union of gay partners marriage, however is another kettle of fish. It is ironic that the denomination that requires celebicy of its priests looks down its nose at homosexuality. In the end the issue is not fact but appearance, whatever an organization's official position you are right in saying that it is the acceptance of a congregation which calls a gay pastor.
Thanks, Old Scout, for your many opinions and offerings. For twenty years, I have been going to a Presbyterian church in a rural part of Maryland, because my wife and I just like the people there (At first, I did not like some of them, but those have left or died.) When this small but vigorous congregation decided it was not going to reject certain people, it lost some substantial but good-hearted members, as well as others. Too bad, but this diminishing congregation of about 60 formal members is vigorous and friendly but old, and I am 73. It is great while it lasts.
I would like to thank you for not "taking sides" on this issue for the Lutherans of Lake Wobegon. Many of our churches have chosen to ignore Biblical standards that are clearly written and to choose sides for the show would alienate a good portion of viewers ... for no good reason. Better to show it like it is ... an argument and let them wonder out loud at the cafe. I used to be Lutheran ... sing more, sin less. Now I'm a Baptist with the same motto :-)
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This is a great index fund for its dividend. Today the dividend Yield is 13.24%. And this fund pays out MONTHLY. I suggest you reinvest the dividends and buy more shares while the price is low. Once the total market and economy starts to improve, your total holdings will reflect what you have reinvested over and over again.
Nice entry point for good yield
The dividend is fluctuating, and the stock has lost a lot of its value, but at current prices i'd say it's a good buy if you've some appetite for risk.
After holding this stock for just a year and reinvesting the dividends (which are distributed monthly!), combined with a slight drop in price, my holding has now increased by 13%. That's the thing with dividend stocks, a (hopefully temporary) reduction in price doesn't bother me as much, as you get extra leverage on your DRIP.
Dividend play.
Great monthly dividends. Long term keeper.
ETF similar to AOD but ,more non USA listings. Dividend is monthly.
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This is a long-term investment.
I have owned this fund from $18.78. This fund has dropped some 25% for the 6 or so weeks that I have owned it. As a reference other similar funds like DOP and BFD only lost 11.5% during the same time frame.
Also looking at the graphs other similar funds tend to rise and fall at somewhat the same percentage. I noticed with ADG that it will rally with the market but at declines it losses over twice as much. That is a sure race to zero. Something seems broken in this model. I have severe concern about the competency of those running this fund. I have tried to call and apparently they have so many calls a machine asked me to leave a message. I did but still did not get a return call.
As soon as the market rallies a I will sell even at a substantial loss and put the proceeds left in the other 2 funds where I may have a prayer in earning back some of my losses.
Dividend ETF. Specializes in Globall companies. Will grow with market. Diversified.
This is what I need to balance my growth skewed portfolio.
This closed-end fund invests in great long term trends: commodities, baby-boomer plays, and consumer staples. It uses the dividend capture method which makes this a wonderful retirement vehicle. My personal distributions amounted to 14.9% which for a retiree is very desireable.
Dividend capture computer model yielding about 8%+ with montly distributions on international portfolio - two of top three sectors (induatrials and energy) very positive with gloabal growth - financial sector overseas ok.
The Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's primary investment objective is seek high current dividend income, of which more than 50% qualifies for reduced Federal income tax rates. It seeks to achieve these goals by employing a research-driven approach to identifying companies globally with the potential for dividend increases and capital appreciation. Though the fund has about 22% of it's holding in US countries it can invest up to 80% of its net assets in foreign companies. With about $125 million in net assets it has 65% and 10% of its fund in the European, Australia and New Zealand regions respectively. It offers a fair amount of diversification with the 113 companies and the top ten holding accounting for 20% of the total.
Its unique "dividend capture" strategy to optimize returns whereby it buys high-yield stocks with staggered quarterly payout dates is doing well with current market yield hovering around 8.3%. By doing so it captures six taxes advantaged quarterly payments over 12 months instead of just four. However its dividend capture strategies present it with inherent risks in the form of high turnover and brokerage fees that has made it trade at an premium of around 5% above its net asset value.
Industrial, financial and consumer non-cyclical account for the top three-sector allocation accounting for 30%, 20% and 16% respectively. Other bright areas are the energy sector that would benefit from the rising oil prices and the construction of new oilrigs. What attracts the fund most is its triple objective of seeking dividend income along with growth and value in the long term being a good pick for those with investors with low to medium risk appetite.
this one will glow most especillly for those who like high dividend payouts
Basket of dividend stocks with a global bent; $1.80, 9% annual dividend (based on the $20 IPO price) payable monthly; proprietary computer program that enables fund to "rotate" stocks and get 6 annual dividend distributions instead of 4. Trading right now at a premium to NAV.


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Glory days of Boston sports
posted at 10/8/2007 11:03 AM EDTThe Red Sox just steamrolled the Angels to reach their second ALCS in four years, the Patriots are 5-0 and folks are starting to talk about the possibilities of a perfect season, the Boston College Eagles are ranked fourth in the country, and the revamped Celtics are less than a month away from starting their season. Is this the best time to be a Boston sports fan or what? Do you find yourself taking calls from jealous friends from around the country? Twenty years from now, we'll look back and call this era the glory days of Boston sports ... are you making the most of it?
Glory days of Boston sports
posted at 10/8/2007 11:47 AM EDTThese are great times to be a Boston fan! I cannot remember another time in our sports history when things were so good! I know the Celtics are going to be great this year also! I just wish the Bruins would get it together. Growing up an avid Bruins fan during the 70's and 80's, I never thought I would see the day when the Bruins became the least interesting team in our town! It is an absolute travesty how this team has been managed over the last 20 years! I wish Jacobs would sell the team to someone who is as passionate about winning as Bob Kraft!
Glory days of Boston sports
posted at 10/8/2007 12:03 PM EDTBack in 85-86 it was pretty good, with 3 of 4 teams in the championship games. Only the Celtics won. It wasn't exactly in the same seasons, but it was a good time. If both the Sox and the Pats can win this year, and the Celts at least get a round or two into the playoffs, this will be the best year. 2004 was pretty good too, of course.
Glory days of Boston sports
posted at 10/8/2007 12:20 PM EDTBeing involved in sports can be a metaphor for life. You have to work so hard to acheive the success you desire.
So even though the Pats, the Sox and even the BC Eagles (I went there during the Hasselbeck days, and I can't believe how they've actually become dominant), have a ways to go before they might be officially called champions, they sure have given us more wins and more success than most sports fans could ever dream about.
So to get back to my metaphor...If being a fan means living vicariously through your team's hard work and dedication, and then achieving that success with them, then being a Boston sports fan has made us RICH! And that's what feels so good. Regardless of your lot in life, moments like Manny's home run on Friday bring a sense of joy that momentarily can replace anything else. To have those moments pile up over time is what has spoiled us with fanhood riches. And the more they win, the more we've earned the right to gloat, and no one can take it away.
Is this 2004 all over again, or is this even better??? I didn't think there was anything better.
Glory days of Boston sports
posted at 10/8/2007 12:58 PM EDT
Without counting chickens before they are hatched ---- YES. The Pats, The Sox, BC Football & the excitement about the Celtics is the best this town has seen since 1986. Even the Revolution appear on the verge of another run to the championship game. (That being said, there are some tough games ahead for all the key teams)
Boston is at a point it hasn't been in over two decades and it's amazing!!!! The only negative is the Bruins - I honestly could not name two players on this year's team and I used to watch all the games in the late 80's.
Fathers, make sure you take the time to let your kids know what they are seeing, because the next time this comes around, they may be parents themselves.
Glory days of Boston sports
posted at 10/8/2007 1:07 PM EDT
If the Celtics can make the playoffs and the Bruins can at least show some life then we can all be happy.
Glory days of Boston sports
posted at 10/8/2007 1:11 PM EDT
DoubleRay -
2004 was great (two championships), but the standard for Boston sports excellence has to be 1986.
All 4 teams in the playoffs, 3 in the finals, 1 championship / 1 bowl win
Sox - lost in WS -- Clemens MVP & CY Young winner
Pats - lost in SB
Celts - won NBA title -- Bird NBA regular season & finals MVP
BC - won Hall of Fame Bowl
Bruins - lost to the Candians in the playoffs - but hey, that happened every year.
Glory days of Boston sports
posted at 10/8/2007 1:13 PM EDTLet's hope the eagles finally make it over the hump to a major BCS bowl and put that program on the map. Hopefully with Neely and Milbury on board, the B's will put together a rebuilding of a once proud francise. I'm wearing a different hat to work every day and loving the hub of the universe...
Glory days of Boston sports
posted at 10/8/2007 1:37 PM EDT
"Fathers, make sure you take the time to let your kids know what they are seeing, because the next time this comes around, they may be parents themselves."
I have an 8-year-old who has been as big a fan as any of us since the Sox won in '04. I keep telling him "It won't always be this way." But he'll just have to learn that himself. In the meantime, enjoy!
Glory days of Boston sports
posted at 10/8/2007 3:07 PM EDT
We also have an extremely high murder rate to be proud of too !


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Thursday, July 11, 2013
An Auxvasse fugitive for about one year is back in state prison after he was arrested by the Callaway County Sheriff's Department.
Tyron Trower, 40, Auxvasse, was arrested and jailed by Callaway County deputies after he was observed driving on U.S. 54 near Kingdom City.
Trower was wanted on two arrest warrants issued about one year ago. One warrant was for resisting arrest by running from police and the other was for violating parole on a state conviction.
He also was arrested for driving while his driver's license was revoked.
Trower's bond at the Callaway County Jail on the various charges was $10,300. But he did not receive bond on his arrest for the parole violation warrant, and he no longer is in Callaway County Jail.
He was transferred Wednesday to the Missouri Department of Corrections to face the parole violation charge.
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On Life With A Broken Brain (That Isn't Really Broken)Cecily Kellogg
Sometime in 2004, my brain broke.
Well, we could argue that it was before that. After all, I'm an alcoholic that was drinking every day before I was 15. So in some ways, my brain was born 'broken.' But it was back in 2004 that two things happened that changed my brain forever: I began getting frequent and debilitating migraines, and I began to realize that my mood swings were more than the normal ups and downs most folks experience.
For the last eight years I've suffered anywhere from 10 to 20 migraines a month. Not every single one ruins my day; some respond quickly to the medications (of which I have three different combinations I cycle through to prevent rebound headaches), some respond by just becoming less excruciating so that I can somewhat function, and some don't go away for days at a time.
The thing about chronic migraines is that they come with a side bonus of guilt, accusations of hypochondria, and self-hatred (because obviously they are my fault). Maybe this is true of all chronic pain conditions; I don't know.
But I've learned tricks and tips to manage my work and my migraines; I dim the computer screen when my head hurts the most, I type with only one eye open, or I work at all times of the day to work around the migraines (thank GOD for working for myself; it allows me to take time off in the middle of the day if I need to). I have no choice; if I walk away from my computer too frequently I will lose my income, and there's nothing about being broke that doesn't suck). So I manage, even as my symptoms grow and change (for the last year, I smell smoke as an aural hallucination connected to my migraines).
Sadly, I didn't admit that I also suffered from depression and, apparently, "mild" bipolar disorder until much later (I feel a sense of guilt claiming bipolar disorder; I know so many that truly suffer with it I feel like what I have going on doesn't really qualify). I finally started taking medication in 2009. I resisted for many reasons; alcoholics are often misdiagnosed as bipolar and I resisted taking "mind altering" medications (even though I totally thought it was fine that others did). But I also was able to manage my moods with meditation and exercise for many years while I was sober right up until I went through infertility treatments (which limited my ability to exercise) and pregnancy loss (which somehow eliminated my ability to meditate). Then I was forced to admit that I needed help.
Unfortunately, finding the right drugs wasn't easy. I was giving antidepressants right away, which by themselves caused a "mixed affected" disorder (meaning I was manic AND depressed, and in a weird side effect agoraphobic). After fighting with my doctor for a while (I wanted to go off the meds), I eventually tried a mood stabilizer with an antidepressant together and found, at last, peace from my mood swings.
It was a huge relief.
Still, sometimes I have to fight to take care of myself. I don't get enough sleep, which causes my migraines to get much worse (both in frequency and strength). Or I do what I did this last weekend; forget to refill my meds properly and wind up feeling, well, crazy and agoraphobic again.
There's not a logical explanation for why this happened to me, but I feel somewhat comforted by others who tell me that they've been known to do this too (my situation was also complicated by a change in staff at my therapist's office and a long delay in getting her a message about needing refills), although the folks I know that are more experienced with being medicated for mood and depression are much better about not running out of meds (I'm going to work very hard to not let it happen to me again either).
It can be hard to accept, this 'broken' brain. Sometimes, when I'm lying in my bed in the middle of the afternoon clutching my skull and moaning, or when I found myself unable to leave the house on Tuesday thanks to my med mishap, I hate my brain so thoroughly and intensely that I can't catch my breath. I hate being "disabled" in this way, of having this permanent dysfunction that makes it impossible to live my life without medication.
But then I force myself to remember that this brain produces the words I write on a daily basis, fills me with love for my daughter and husband, helps me find the ability to be empathetic and generous, as well as be bitter and funny and able to do three things at once.
In other words, my brain is perfect, just as it is. And I'm going to work hard to take better care of it.
I'm going to proactively ask, politely, for you to skip the medical advice in the comments. I see specialists, I've done acupuncture, I've done the migraine diet, I have had MRIs and don't have a brain tumor… I'm really okay, generally speaking, I promise. If you really feel you need to tell me something or give me a suggestion, email me? Cecilyk at gmail.com. Thank you.


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CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) -- Douglas County is banning commercial marijuana operations before businesses can set up after Colorado voters approved the drug for recreational use.
State officials are still trying to figure out how to regulate the new industry, and shops are not expected to open until at least January 2014. But Douglas County's ban takes effect Thursday.
The ban would impact only pot stores and commercial growing operations, not personal use of the drug.
The Denver Post reports (http://goo.gl/PPa2c ) that the county is the first in the state to approve a complete ban on pot operations.
The Colorado Department of Revenue is expected to have rules for the industry after July 1. The Colorado Municipal League says many other cities and counties are likely to wait until then to decide on bans.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Augusta State finished second Tuesday afternoon in the Aldila Scenic City Invitational at Council Fire Golf Club.
The tournament marked the 2008-09 season opener for the Jaguars, who fired a final round of 13-under 275 and finished with a 54-hole total of 31-under 833. Tournament co-host Chattanooga posted a third-round 266 and a tourney total of 819 (-45).
Junior Jake Amos carded a six-under 66 and led the way for ASU with a tie for sixth at nine-under 207 (69-72-66). Redshirt freshman Brendan Gillins tied for eighth at seven-under 209 (70-69-70) and sophomore Henrik Norlander tied for 10th at six-under 210 (74-66-70).
Senior Janne Kaske notched the first top-20 finish of his career, posting a three-under 69 for a five-under 211 and tie for 15th. Freshman Taylor Floyd tied for 40th at two-over 218 (70-76-72) after an even-par 72.
Sophomore Jacob Carlsson tied for 20th at three-under 213 (69-74-70) and senior Mike Keast tied for 51st at five-over 221 (75-73-73). Both Carlsson and Keast competed as individuals. The tourney marked the first collegiate event for Gillins, Taylor and Carlsson wearing the Jaguar blue and white.
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I figured the day would come. I just didn't think it would arrive this soon.
"I think my legs are fat," my daughter said a few weeks ago, my girl who turned nine this past December.
"Don't be silly," I said, trying to sound calm despite my racing heart and mind. "Your legs are healthy, perfectly you."
Damn, damn, damn, I thought, why did I use the word "perfect?" That's bad. The quest for perfection can lead to anorexia.
I cannot recall the rest of my ramblings in response to her heart-crushing fear. All I know is I tried to emphasize healthiness and, although freaking internally, I tried to act casual because I want her to tell me things and she may not if she thinks I'm upset.
I have no idea if I succeeded. Probably not.
I get no comfort in knowing I'm not the only parent with a pre-tween who fears being fat. Forbes magazine cites this statistic from National Eating Disorders Association: Nearly 80 percent of 10-year-olds worry about being overweight.
Of course, as a mother, the main role model for my daughter, I blamed myself for her negative body image–although I make a point of not critiquing other people's bodies or wallowing over, say, my thighs. I try to model healthy eating and activity. I'm also educated about girls and body image. During my decades as a journalist, I've written several articles on girls, body image and eating disorders. I could have recited these tips nearly verbatim before reading the article.
Those things said, maybe I unknowingly did or said things that made a negative impression on her.
My daughter is accurately known for being sweet and happy. She is the rare child who actually likes raw broccoli and generally eats healthy, although she loves dessert and I don't mind because if you make something like a cookie rare and mysterious, it can become an unhealthy obsession later on. She also gets plenty of exercise playing and doing after school activities like gymnastics and swimming.
She is also no where near fat. She was in the 45th percentile for weight at her physical late last year.
I thought maybe her comment was a passing thing, you know, maybe she heard someone else say it and then she said it too. But then she didn't want chocolate cake at a birthday party. She always wants chocolate cake, sometimes seconds. I asked her why and it was because she thought her thighs were too fat.
And then one night after gymnastics, I offered to get McDonald's as a treat. She's always up for this. But no. Not this time. Her thighs were fat, she said.
Again, I tried to act nonchalant in my quest to find out what was making her think this way. Found out it was a boy who kept telling her she was going to get fat. He has gotten into her head in a negative way and I am having a hard time getting him out of her head. I am trying to deal with it in the most healthy, appropriate way but I am not sure if I'm being successful and my heart is breaking for her.
All I can say is: Parents, please be mindful of the things you say about people's bodies to your daughters AND your sons so they can learn to do the same. Negative body image causes everyday misery and can lead to eating disorders, which are deadlier than people thought, according to this article on National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which runs through March 1.
Have you had body-image issues and, if so, at what age did it start? If you have school-age kids, have you noticed any of this?
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The problems is the tyres for the CRT, they cannot get the heat into them. Thats why this year uncle Loris has got 3 compounds instead of 2. The CRT will have medium and soft rear tyre, the factory bikes will have medium and hard.
PCX-mac or profx, if we did go back to multi tyre formula, can you tell me a time when that produced close racing?


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text: Gr 8 Up--Zen and Umasi, the teenaged adopted sons of the mayor of Education City, rebel against the rigid strictures of society and the educational system and join the outcasts on the streets. But they have very different values and goals. Zen is determined to destroy the school and the City and establish himself as leader of the Truancy, a company of teens who have been expelled, while his gentler, more humane brother wants to protect the common people of the City, even if it means destroying his own brother. Fukui's second novel reads like a futuristic Lord of the Flies with gangs of boys running wild through an urban jungle battling one another and the Enforcers (for those of us who lived through the 1960s, the word "pigs" springs immediately to mind). Fukui's dramatic and compelling dystopian world will initially capture the imaginations of teens who are disenchanted with school and home and the limitations imposed upon them by adults. Unfortunately, the overwrought writing style, stock characters, underdeveloped plot, and nonstop mayhem are unlikely to hold their interest.--Jane Henriksen Baird, Anchorage Public Library, AK[Page 118]. Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.