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NASA learned early on that the decompression problems of soft space suits could be avoided if hard-shelled full pressure suits were used. If a soft suit was full pressurized, the astronaut would be splayed out like a starfish and probably could not bend their arms or legs. A hard suit does not have that problem, but instead has the problem of wearing out the astronaut. They are about as easy to work in as a set of medieval plate armor constructed of pure osmium. So NASA looked into adding a powered exoskeleton to the suit, to reduce the muscle strain on the astronaut. NASA eventually decided it was not worth the effort, but the idea just wouldn't go away. Especially if the powered exoskeleton is attached to a suit of armor. It would be "powered armor".
And it took about five minutes for science fiction writers to figure out if you put weapons on on the armor you'd have an unstoppable one-man-army suit that would let a 99 pound weakling beat the snot out of Superman.
The Operator is the entity operating the man amplifier, either a person or a computer running either simplistic pre-programmed task software (i.e., a Roomba vacuum cleaner) or full-fledged AI software (i.e., Ultron).
If the operator is a computer, the man amplifier is classified as a robot.
The Controls are how the operator issues commands to the man amplifier.
A Game Gontroller is a set of joysticks and a keyboard, or something along those lines.
An exoskeleton motion capture system (exo-mocap) is something attached to various portions of the operator's body to measure body motions, such as waldo hands, power gloves, or even a full-body frame. An exo-mocap for human form fitting man amplifiers sometimes use negative feedback. Exo-mocap for huge man amplifiers or remote controlled drones sometimes use haptic feedback. This means the operator is suspended inside the exoskeleton, and the exoskeleton is forced to conform to the current position of the remote drone. This allows the operator to do things like climb stairs and feel when the drone has walked into a brick wall.
A Brain—computer interface (BCI) uses electronics to directly communicate with the human brain in order to issue commands to the man amplifier. Sometimes the man amplifier can communicate back, with sensory information or with enslaving thought control. Also known as mind-machine interface (MMI), brain—machine interface (BMI), or direct neural interface.
In the movie Pacific Rim, the Humongous Mecha each have not one, but two pilots who do synchronised piloting. This seemed like a pretty stupid idea to me, until I read this report. Apparently with a BCI, a single pilot has an accuracy of 67%, but dual pilots have an accuracy of 90%. Reaction times are halved. And momentary lapses of attention are not quite as fatal, since the other pilot is hopefully still on the job. The technical term is "collaborative BCI".
Sometimes the man amplifier also has "computerized reflexes", to automatically react common situations, e.g., tripping over an obstacle or unexpectedly coming under sniper fire.
A Powered-exoskeleton is a human shaped external skeleton constructed of strong materials, with powerful electronic servomotors or hydraulic actuators replacing human muscles.
Definition: Man Amplifier
Man Amplifier: A more or less human sized powered-exoskeleton controlled by an internal exo-mocap with a human operator. In some cases the powered-exoskeleton and the exo-mocap are merged into a single unit. Generally the exo-mocap uses negative feadback. It is called a "man amplifier" because it literally amplifies the person's strength.
For an in-depth analysis on combat exoskeletons, read this article at the always erudite Future War Stories.
Definition: Prosthesis
Prosthesis: In this context, a Man Amplifier whose main purpose it to allow disabled persons to use their arms and/or legs.
Definition: Powered Armor
Powered Armor: An armor-plated Man Amplifier, generally with assorted integral weapons and battlefield sensors. May have a supplemental BCI.
For an in-depth analysis on powered armor, read this article at the always worth reading Future War Stories.
Definition: Mecha
Mecha: A larger than human sized powered-exoskeleton controlled by a human operator in an internal control cabin (generally in the Mecha's head or chest) via a game controller, exo-mocap, or BCI. If controlled by exo-mocap, usually has haptic feedback. Generally armor-plated and be-weapon-ed. According to TV Tropes tank-sized mecha are "Mini Mecha" and mecha which are several stories tall are "Humongous Mecha". As they put it, if the operator can be described as a "pilot" or "driver", then you have a Mini Mecha on your hands.
Definition: Telerobotics
Telerobotics aka "Drone" or "Remote": In this context, a man amplifier, powered armor, or mecha where the human operator is not inside the machine, but instead is located at some distance using remote control. Control is by either game controller, exo-mocap, or BCI. If controlled by exo-mocap it almost invariably has haptic feedback. If it has weapons, it may or may not have armor, depending upon how expendable it is.
Definition: Cyborg
Cyborg: In this context, a Man Amplifier that is surgically embedded inside the human operator's body. Sometimes also includes other enhancements, such as sensors, life support gear, replacement organs, armor and weapons. Aka "bionics", "six million dollar man".
Definition: Robot
Robot: A man amplifier, powered armor, or mecha where the operator is a computer. Stupid robots only perform pre-programmed tasks (and steal jobs from automobile construction workers). Smart robots with artificial intelligence are disturbing, Asimov's Four Laws of Robotics notwithstanding.
There are several challenges standing in the way of creating a useful man amplifier. The primary difficulty is the power supply. The first Iron Man movie got that right, the most important invention of all was the "arc reactor", the miniature fusion reactor that supplies almost unlimited power. Real world man amplifiers use non-rechargeable primary cells, internal combustion engines, and electrochemical fuel cells. These can only power the amplifier for a few hours. For many applications the designers give up and tether the man amplifier to a huge power generator via a power cable.
The material used to construct the exoskeleton is a problem. Aluminum is inexpensive, lightweight, does not stress the motors, and easy to mold. But if the operator is holding an automobile over their head and the aluminum decides to fold up like an accordion (i.e., "fail catastrophically in a high-load condition), the operator will be left feeling quite flat. There are safer but more expensive options like titanium and molded carbon-fiber plates.
The joint actuators (motors) are a problem. Hydraulics have the power and the accuracy, but are heavy due to the fluid-filled hoses and actuator cylinders, and tend to leak hydraulic fluid everywhere. Pneumatics are lighter but since gas is springy the accuracy suffers. Electronic servomotors are a better choice. They are more efficient and power-dense.
Joints are a problem. Human hips and shoulders are ball and socket joints, it is almost impossible to match all the possible human movements with an exoskeleton using single-axis hinges. This limits the operator's flexibility. An exoskeleton with external ball and socket joints have a problem with the series of joints being forced into misalignment. Using a hollow spherical ball joint that encloses the human joint is a better solution, but requires telescoping plates. And the problem of joints in the arms and legs are trivial compared to the nightmare of duplicating the human spine.
Power control and modulation are a problem. The actuators have to not move too fast, over shoot, or otherwise lag behind the operators movement.
Detection of unsafe motions is a problem. You do not want the man amplifier moving in such a way that it breaks the operator's arm, or damages another part of the exoskeleton.
Pinching and joint fouling is a problem. You do not want any part of the exoskeleton's hinges savagely pinching the skin of the operator, nor do you want environmental dust and grit getting into the joints.
Early History
Yes, all you young whipper-snappers think that powered armor is the latest cool thing since the first Iron Man movie came out in 2008. Well, as it turns out, the concept goes a long ways back. Even Iron Man himself goes a ways back, he first appeared in a comic book called Tales of Suspense #39 in March 1963.
The concept of a powered fighting suit arguably dates back to E. E. "Doc" Smith's Children of the Lens (1947) with Kimball Kinnision's armored suit made of pure dureum a quarter of an inch thick. Doc Smith had armored suits back in 1937 with Galactic Patrol but those were not power-assisted. Later came Robert Heinlein's classic Starship Troopers (1959). In "Champion Robot" by E R James (1953), "Creakyfoot" is an eight foot high powered suit for use on farms and in factories. And before that, there were all sorts of bizarre patients for assisted walking/running machines powered by compressed air, wind-up springs, and steam.
Post 1960's powered armor will be covered in the subsequent sections.
Man Amplifier
Powered Armor
The difference between an powered exoskeleton and a mecha is pretty straightforwards, but there is still a gray area. Exoskeletons are form-fitting and thus quite close to the size of the operator while mecha are typically huge with the operator inside a control cabin. Having said that, some mecha are controlled by the operator in the cabin wearing an exo-mocap that looks suspiciously like an exoskeleton with no armor (see the McCauley Walker below for an example). Powered exoskeletons are true "man amplifiers", they augment the operator's strength to do tasks. Mecha act more like an operator with a tractor or front-end loader. Mecha range in size from the size of a tank (Armored Trooper Votoms), to a few stories tall (Gundam), to the size of a skyscraper (Space Runaway Ideon), to the size of a city (Macross), or even larger.
The TV Tropes site calls mecha that are tank-sized or smaller "Mini Mecha" while those that are larger are called "Humongous Mecha." As they put it, if the operator can be described as a "pilot" or "driver", then you have a Mini Mecha on your hands. GURPS Mecha defines a "battlesuit" as powered armour where the pilot's arms and legs extend into the suit's arms and legs. A "mecha" is piloted from a cockpit.
Telerobotics in this context means remotely controlled drone. Ideally we would be talking about a humanoid drone controlled by a remote operator wearing an exo-mocap, but in the real world such drones are conspicuous by their absence.
Unlike robots, drones et al have no on-board brains or AI, they are remotely controlled by a human being. Waldoes are fixed in place, while robot arms like the amazing Canadarm can "walk" from socket to socket like a giant metal caterpillar.
And of course halfway between robots and crew are Cyborgs. Are you old enough to remember the word "bionic?" While it would be a big help to have crew members who do not need to breath or be protected from the temperature extremes of the space environment, there are those who question whether such people are really people at all. More to the point, an SF author has to decide if their readers would rather read about metal men or red-blooded fully human heroes. This is why cyborgs in SF are generally either the main character in a world of humans or a small population of peripheral bit players.
NASA is a little uncomfortable with the concept as well. Which is a pity, since a properly designed cyborg would be far superior space travelers compared to us pathetic humans. Implant internal oxygen tanks to remove the need for breathing, implant food tanks to remove the need for eating, and implant an electrode in the pleasure center of their brain to remove the scourge of boredom. You could really save on life support mass by using cyborgs.
The concept of a cyborg covers quite a broad range though. At one end of the spectrum it is quite common to find people who have intraocular lenses in their eyes due to cataract surgery. At the other end one almost never encounters a robot body controlled by a human brain floating in a tank.
In the role playing game Universe, people with enough money can have an "internal gravity web" surgically implanted. This is a series of strong nets anchored to bone that support the internal organs. It allows the person to undergo accelerations larger than 2.5g indefinitely with no ill effects.
In Anne McCaffrey's Brain & Brawn Ship series, The parents of babies with brilliant minds but severe physical disabilities can opt to have their child become a "shell person" instead of being euthanised. They are not quite just a brain in a tank, but the difference is academic. One of the ways a shell person pays off their training debt is by hiring out on a "brainship", basically becoming a cyborg with a starship for a body.
In the "Professor Jameson" novels by Neil R. Jones, the only organic part left in the Zoromes are the brains inside the conical "heads", the rest is machinery. Zoromes are functionally immortal, as long as their conical heads are not damaged. They require no air, food, nor sleep. They do require a minimum amount of heat, but that's about it. They do have various accessories they can attach to their bodies, such as flying wings.
The Professor Jameson stories were one of the longest running SF series, twenty-one stories between 1931 and 1951. Which is surprising since the writing is so tediously bad. The series did influence several SF authors. Isaac Asimov said they were the inspiration for his benevolent positronic robots. Masamune Shirow paid homage to Jones in his cyborg-populated Ghost in the Shell saga by including a no-frills brain-in-a-box design, even naming them Jameson-type cyborgs.
If the operator is actually a computer instead of a human being, you have a Robot. It would be so much more convenient to use an all robot crew. Robots do not require life support, and some types can be considered expendable. Unfortunately there is Burnside's Zeroth Law
Asimov Laws of Robotics
About this time is where all commentators bring up Isaac Asimov's famous Four Laws of Robotics:
- A robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.
- A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm, except where such orders would conflict with the Zeroth Law.
- A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the Zeroth or First Law.
- A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the Zeroth, First, or Second Laws.
Such robots who are constrained by these laws are called Asenion robots (using a deliberately misspelled version of Asimov's name).
According to Asimov, in 1942 he was fed up with the robot stories from other authors that were all a re-hash of that stale old "Frankenstein" and "Faust" theme (often with a side order of "the robot as pathos"). He wanted to write about sympathetic robots, and formulated the laws to have the desired effect. He also invented the word "robotics" while he was at it.
Not that these laws would make a robot behave perfectly. Asimov milked the flaws for all they were worth, writing a large number of stories about how the laws could interfere with each other and create unintended consequences. The laws were embraced by so many other SF authors that some actually think they are laws of nature. TV Tropes has a huge section about this particular trope. In fact, the laws often appear in popular culture.
In reality it is not particularly a problem to create a robot lacking any or all of the laws. For instance, you'd want to leave out law 0 and law 1 if you were making a soldier robot, otherwise it would be sort of useless. And you can be certain that the Terminators do not have any of the laws at all.
Originally Asimov didn't include law 0, it was added later. It is also quite dangerous. It can lead directly into a "With Folded Hands" scenario (what TV Tropes called "The Computer Is Your Friend"). It can also allow a robot to ignore law 1 via Zeroth Law Rebellion. See also Second Law My Ass.
All of the laws can be circumvented if you do something insanely stupid like teach a robot phenomenology. Especially if you screw up and teach it cartesian doubt instead.
There are quite a few loopholes in the laws.
- A robot can only obey the laws within its knowledge. The novel The Naked Sun points out that an evil person can order a robot to add something to a victim's food, and the robot will unwittingly violate the first and second laws if the robot is unaware the additive is deadly poison. A robot will obey an order to fly a bomber spaceship to a planet and bomb the snot out of it, if the robot is unaware there are human beings living there.
- The four laws assume that the terms "human beings" and "robot" are understood and well defined. They ain't. In the novel Foundation and Earth, the planet Solaria has a large police force which has been programmed to identify only the Solarian race as "human". And then there is the can of worms represented by robots that look like humans (androids). A robot might be fooled into obeying orders given by an android.
- Nikola Kesarovski considered writing a science fiction story about a robot who did not obey any of the laws because it did not know it was a robot. It figured that if it was not a robot, the laws did not apply to it.
And of course all the loopholes highlighted in Asimov's positronic robot stories.
Fractal Robot
Hans P. Moravec of the Carnegie-Mellon University invented a unique robot design that he calls "Bush robots." One was featured in The Flight of the Dragonfly (AKA Rocheworld) written by Dr. Robert Forward (called the "Christmas Bush" because it is covered in millions of tiny red and green lasers). It can be described as a "fractal robot." Center pivot with six arms. Each arm subdivided into six smaller arms. This repeats quite a few times. The finest arms can reach into a piece of machinery through a tiny hole, fan out, and repair the inside of the machine. Arm segments can also detach for separate jobs. The entire assembly is controlled by the master computer.
You can read Dr. Moravec's NASA sponsored report here.
In the movie 2001, the arms of the pod have a similar fractal arrangement, each arm splitting into two, each of which further splits into two fingers.


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After receiving my Polar Heart Rate Monitor in December I've used it for every single workout (and some non-workouts like moving and cleaning!) I love, love, love it but after a few weeks I noticed something that I thought seemed a bit off. On days I did heavy strength training the calories burned reported on the HR monitor was shockingly low. Like, I'd workout for an hour and burn 200 calories. I burn about 70 just laying on the couch for an hour so I felt like something wasn't right! After doing some research I concluded that the average pre-set VO2 Max of the Polar was lower than mine was and for a more accurate reporting I'd need to adjust that to reflect my specific numbers.
So, what the heck is VO2 Max? In the most basic way I can find to explain it - VO2 max is a number that indicates how efficiently your body uses oxygen. The higher the number the better your body is at using oxygen during exercise. The most accurate way to test your VO2 is via a sports lab and some fancy equipment. I checked locally at UWF does it for just under $200. A free, less accurate, way is to use any number of V02 Tests you can find online. Here are my two favorites:
Not feeling like doing some Math today? You can use these online calculators here (Hey, I think it's important to see how they are calculated!) For the first test my VO2 Max was 48, and for the second test it was 53. I split the difference and figured my VO2 Max is somewhere around 50. Looking at the table below, that's pretty good!
Although, it's not unusual for elite athletes to have VO2's into the 80's and 90's!
So - now what? Well, if you have a heart rate monitor you need to bust out the manual and see how to adjust the VO2 max. For the PolarFT40 it was ridiculously easy. I forget what it was preset to but I believe it was about 5-8 points lower than what my VO2 is. Not surprising since the HR monitors are likely pre-programmed to reflect the average VO2's given your height, weight , age and activity levels (all variables you usually have to put in before you can use the device.)
Since I made the adjustment I've noticed that my caloric expenditure is about 10-15% greater than it was before. I feel like it's a more accurate representation of how many calories I'm burning and it's important for me to know that so I can be sure to eat enough every day! I also like keeping track of how many calories I burn with each workout I do so I can see which one's are most efficient.
I think I've sufficiently overloaded you with information for today. If you have any questions at all about VO2 Max or how to calculate it, please leave me a comment! If you'd like to check out my overall review of the Polar you can see the original post here.
Has anyone had their VO2 max tested before? How many of you are going to try to make these adjustments on your HR monitors?


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Thanks for the update Oaksenov. Glad to hear that your tranny is still working since 2008 and 30K miles later! While I'm certainly encouraged that the 'leave it alone and just drive it' option seems very doable, your car's transmission is really only around 90K miles. My Tranny is currently at 130K and is just now starting to experience this sound...hope I can at least get it to 160K.
Also see that you continue to change the fluid at the recommended intervals. I changed the fluid myself about a year ago and when it was at the bmw mechanic (for good measure), he changed it as well this past week. When he did, he said the fluid looked totally normal, had no metal shavings or particles and no burnt/rancid smell. He did comment that he's had customers simply ignore the whine and drive their BMW another 100K miles (without even commenting on what actually did or didn't happen once those miles were put on).
I'm 100% sure we have the same transmission since well, we have the same car, 2003 E39 BMW 5 speed. I listened closely to your .wav file and it really sounds exactly like my tranny and it's uncanny that you only experience it in the same gears I experience in as well.
If any other 5 speed owners out there have similar experiences, maybe we should just post to this thread with those symptoms.
By the way, I have an appointment with AAMCO this Wednesday at 9am. They will diagnose the issue and give me essentially a second opinion on the matter. Let me know what additive you tried using. I plan to use Rislone or Trans X and have not read too many good things about Lucas Oil Stabilizers.
May I ask if the additive didn't really do anything, did you only add it once early in the 30K miles since driving with the whine? Did changing the tranny fluid do anything? Lastly, does the whine still only occur in 3rd and 4th?
Again, really appreciate you getting back to me on this one.
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My last 5 years income is less than US 500 $. Hope so nobody has better earnings than me. This is not a joke…I am telling the truth…..
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Anybody using myEnvato in win Vista or win 7, i want to know whether Aero frame is there in docked mode or not.
Aero frame screenshot is there in the link below posted by furto…
Hey I'm a complete newbie at making website and anything and found out the logo on the purchased template I bought is an swf file, and I needed someone to please just change the text in it real quick for me, thanks! My E-Mail: email@example.com
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Important Please update myEnvato (uploaded 1st April 2010) as there was a bug in app. After withdrawal process the balance becomes 0. I assumed that the api would be showing total sales balance and would go on increasing. Your last balance is saved by the app and it will not play the alert sound until it is greater than the balance saved by the app after withdrawal. Download the new uploaded file to fix it.
Hi Chuck i have googled around and i think the problem may be with the .Net Framework. Try to update and see whether it works.
Error says String was not recognized as a valid DateTime. Can you give me the date format displayed in your xml file by loading the xml in browser. Change the below url with your username and api key.
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- October 12-13, 2012
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- International Annual Conference of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Sofia University "Social Sustainability Through Competitiveness with Qualitative Growth"
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- Sofia, Sofia University, Bulgaria
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- Topics:Main StreamsI. Economic theory of sustainability in societies and businessII. Sustainable entrepreneurial behavior and its frameworkIII. Education and training for sustainable developments.IV. Implementation and optimisation of sustainable developmentsStreams1. Sustainable Economic System Principles and the Laws of Nature(Keynote speaker: Prof. George Chobanov)2. Hidden hindrances to sustainable development(Keynote speaker: Prof. Jean-Pierre Gern)3. The social impacts of innovations.(Keynote speaker: Prof. Kai-Ingo Voigt)4. Markets or Hierarchies: Economics Sustainability under the Conditions of Economic and Financial Crisis in Europe(Keynote speaker: Prof. Detelin Elenkov)[gem?_?? den Informationen des Anbieters - according to site editor's information]
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Exchange traded funds that invest in China are essentially flat this year as the central bank keeps boosting interest rates in a bid to quell high inflation. Officials are trying to engineer a "soft landing" for the economy after years of stimulus-fueled growth.
The largest ETF tracking the country, iShares FTSE China 25 (NYSEArca: FXI), remains well below its 2007 peak.
"Over the last decade, Chinese equities (as measured by the FTSE China Index) have had annualized returns of 21%. These very strong returns were driven partly by low valuations and better than expected economic growth during that period," said Morningstar analyst Patricia Oey in a profile of the ETF.
"Looking forward, we do not think Chinese equities will perform as strongly, as the Chinese government focuses on guiding the economy towards lower, more sustainable growth rates. However, we think China equities have a place within a diversified portfolio, given China's standing as the second largest economy in the world, whose growth will likely outpace that of the developed world in the near and medium term," she wrote. "Over the long run, investors may also benefit from the anticipated appreciation of the Chinese yuan."
China's central bank recently increased benchmark loan and deposit rates by a quarter point, its fifth interest-rate increase in eight months, reports Aaron Back for The Wall Street Journal. The move comes a week before the announcement of June inflation data, which analysts expect to be more than 6% year-over-year. [Portugal, China Rattle Global Credit Markets.]
"Inflation will be effectively suppressed when the government policies take effect," Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao assured.
"We think this is likely to be the last hike of the year," commented Goldman Sachs analyst Yu Song, in the report. "We believe the government is reluctant to use the [interest-rate] tool too often for concerns on potential hot money inflow s… and the negative impact on real economic activities."
Credit Suisse predicts a 20% chance that China may experience a "hard landing," or a period of sustained growth of less than 7%, over the next 12 to 18 months.
Analysts interpret the rate increase as a strong sign of growing concern over inflation, given the Chinese government's reluctance in using broad policy moves. The rising rates also increase the cost of the central bank's "sterilization operation," which the bank issues to purchase funds from exports and foreign capital inflows. Furthermore, interest rate hikes pus increased pressure on municipalities to repay debt — China's National Audit Office calculates that local governments owe more than a fourth of the country's GDP.
Earlier this week, Moody's warned that Chinese banks have more exposure to local debt than originally estimated. [China, Portugal Rattle Markets]
ETFs that invest in China include:
- iShares FTSE China 25
- SPDR S&P China ETF (NYSEArca: GXC)
- PowerShares Golden Dragon Halter USX China Portfolio (NYSEArca: PGJ)
- Guggenheim China All-Cap ETF (NYSEArca: YAO)
For more information on China, visit our China category.
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Yeah, that's usually a good sign that 1 or both of the u-joints are worn. If you come to find out that one is bad, you might as well do them both. Remember to mark it first, cause it is balanced. Just take a piece of chalk and draw a line across the driveshaft right to the differential housing.
You can tell which one if you get down under there and take the driveshaft in one hand right near the u-joint and grab the transmission yoke on the front or the flange for the rear on back and push and pull with both hands and twist back and forth also. Any movement and they will clang or you can just stick a big screwdriver into the u-joint and move the screwdriver around in case you don't want to get your hands all dirty.
When checking the back, also check the ring and pinion backlash by grabbing the flange and turning that clockwise and counter-clockwise. There should be a little play and maybe a clink but no clunk. Also, move the flange up and down to make sure the nut is tight.
If the seal leaks do that while you have the driveshaft out, same as in the front if the tranny seal is leaking.
When under there also look for any weights that may have flown off the driveshaft although it may be out of balance just because of the u-joints being worn.
Do you know how to replace u-joints? You need a big vise and a big hammer.
Simple. Once you get the driveshaft out, remove all the clips from the bearing caps if there are any. Sometimes they have some plastic stuff in them, you can tell by a little hole and maybe a blue tip thing and no clips. If you heat them up with a torch they kinda expand and come out like a worm coming out of an apple.
Once you get the clips off or those plastic things. If any clips are stuck, just use a socket and hammer and tap on the bearing cap a little and try to squeeze the clip together again and remove it.
Once you get the caps ready to come out, open your vise about 4-5 inches, enough to set the front yoke on top of both jaws and the driveshaft hand free, so you are catching the u-joint on the ends, then bang on the driveshaft right where the weld is and bang one cap out, turn it over and bang the other cap out, then turn the vise in some and lay the u-joint on top of both jaws and bang them caps out. Make sure you place the grease fitting hole so the compresses instead of separates when the driveshaft is spinning.
Set the u-joint in and gently place both caps on by hand as far as they will go but don't hammer them yet or you will loose the needle bearings and they will fall over. Now, set the u-joint exactly in the middle so it goes in a little bit on each end cap, then place in vise the entire thing between both end caps and squeeze it all together slowly. Then when caps are flush, if you have to put the clip back in use a socket and hit the socket with a hammer untill you can get the clip in.
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2My child, if you accept my words
and treasure up my commandments within you,
2 making your ear attentive to wisdom
and inclining your heart to understanding;
3 if you indeed cry out for insight,
and raise your voice for understanding;
4 if you seek it like silver,
and search for it as for hidden treasures
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
7 he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
he is a shield to those who walk blamelessly,
8 guarding the paths of justice
and preserving the way of his faithful ones.
9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice
and equity, every good path;
The New Revised Standard Version (Anglicized Edition), copyright 1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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The Hotel is Stunning, one of the highlights of our trip. The staff and owners are friendly and helpful. The food was amazing, best meal on our trip. Overall a wonderful experience, we will beback. Not a thing wrong
It was an incredible setting with very friendly, accomodating staff. It was a highlight of our trip. It is expensive but it was worth it for a special experience. Evening meal was superb. Breakfast is over priced (but so are most French hotel breakfasts) however due to remoteness there are few other options.
This is a beautiful place for a romantic getaway. The staff are attentive, the food is to die for, the ambience romantic and waking up with a view over the vines is divine......10 out of 10. We have nothing negative to say
I liked the site, the castle and the room. The staff, actually the owners, were very frendly. We dined at the restaurant and the meal was really nice. The breakfast at the terrace with a beautiful view was unforgettable. Nothing
Location is prime, the Chateau is located up on the small hill right in the middle of the vineyards,there is also a miniature arc that resembles the Chateau at the entrance driveway so you won't miss it. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated (period decoration) and the toiletries provided were attentive. Staff speaks perfect English and extremely helpful and nice. Definitely the place to stay for the whole french experience. There is also a swimming pool, but it wasn't open the time we were there (September). There is also wine tasting within the vicinity. Our friends stayed in the cheapeast classic room which was extremely basic, it almost felt like the little maid's room tuck in the corner, although the bathroom was top specs. We stayed in the room which was a slight upgrade, and it was a million times different, it was worth the extra 20EUR for the room. Breakfast is continental and quite expensive.The most disappointing was room facilities, there was no kettle or any warm drinks in the room. Our friend had to ask for hot water, and the reply we had was hot water is only provided in the deluxed bedroom, but in the end they gave her some hot water as she wasn't feeling well. Considering the room prices, I thought there would be provision for hot drinks in the room.
Fabulous location, well appointed rooms, friendly and compentent staff. Great restaurant (new chef since Feb 2010). Excellent value.
We really felt like royalty
The hotel staff were excellent! We could not find a restaurant to eat at a nearby town and returned to the Castle hungry after they closed the restaurant and they sent for the cook who returned and made us dinner. Excellent service!!! Rooms were great however needs a bit of repair! Views were incredible!
staff were very friendly. breakfast was great too. location beautiful.very relaxing
setting, building, views, terrace, rooms - all was magnificent No
The food was really good, imaginative and well presented. The wine selection was good though the markup was steep (like everywhere else). The room was comfortable with a nice view of pool and courtyard.
Nice hotel but it needs updating a little No safe!
noisy, only 2 stars
The food is to die for, the wine is wonderful, and the shower in the room - Wow. Not cheap but worth the premium.
The location is wonderful. Room is small and not so impressive when you walk in but the bathroom was petite, updated and quite lush. View from our room #9 was nice over the patio and pool area and in the distace were the vineyards. Food was fantastic but very expensive.
Pleasant surroundings away from main town of Chateauneuf du Pape.Helpful staff. Food good. and service ok. Hotel situated near a main road into Chateauneuf du Pape so could be noisy. Shower unit not modern and bathsink not practical.
Great to be in the country. It was easy to drive to some of the towns close by. No prob;em getting to Orange or Avignon or Arles. People need to be aware that safety standards are different. There were several steep ramps in the hallways that were not well marked. Also getting back onto the main road from the driveway can be tricky. It was hard to see the oncoming traffic, which there was quite a lot of. But overall it was a really nice place. The meals were quite expensive, very good but pricy!
Extremely helpful and accommodating staff, especially David. Best late night supper & breakfast during our trip - homemade marmalades, fresh squeezed juices, fresh bread, really good coffee, cheeses, etc. Great proximity to Chateuneuf-de-pape village and vineyards, Avignon, Tavel, Lirac, Pont du Gard, Nice, Orange. Quiet, peaceful. Beautiful grounds and surrounding countryside. Best value of all during 2 weeks of travel & cruise.
This was a wonderful hotel, good food, good wine and great location.
Conveneient, friendly staff and excellent town.
Very conveniently located close to the off-ramp of the Autoroute, nice hotel with parking spaces right in front of the rooms (Motel-style), good breakfast, good restaurant
Good location, clean, comfortable, silently, friendly staff. Free private parking just in front our room. Near the city turistic attractions: Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Avignon. Nothing.
It was easy to find off the motorway. The Staff were very friendly, and the rooms were updated, and clean. Good Blow Dryer too! Only that I don't think the Aircon was working in our room.
A very fresh hotel; rooms were of the standard we would expect and breakfast was excellent, and at dinner it was well represented and extremely high degree of food presentation and cooking with excellent humour from good staff. Nothing to dislike
Convenient location and very good restaurant facilities
Staff were excellent, polite, informative, interested.
The evening meal was simple but very good and fair price.Rooms very clean. in quiet area as requested. Rooms rather old and tired and very small. A/c did not work on warm night. ( Clearly unservicable for some time). B and b was expensive for quality of hotel.
quiteness, close to town centre,spacious garden pool water was not heated and a bit too cold
We absolutely loved this hotel! It has lots of Provencial charm and our room was very pretty and spacious. It is the perfect place to stay in Provence if you don't want to be with all the crowds in Avignon center. It is about a 10 minute drive to Avignon and easy access to other areas of the Luberon region. There are no restaraunts nearby so you will need a car for sure. The hotel has wonderful food but is pricey. It has a great outdoor pool, indoor pool with spa, very lush landscaping and beautiful patios. Very attentive service and wonderful personel.
Relaxing, clean and friendly Too expensive by far and poor location
Very nice and quiet! Excellent Dinner. Very friendly staff. Secure place and parking ground. Close to Avignon. Will come back...
We knew this hotel from a previous stay 10 years ago, it was nice to find out that it still matched our expectations. The restaurant as good as ever.
The hotel doesn't look like much from the outside, but once through the doors a large, beautiful courtyard (very well maintained) appears. Nice pool area, and well appointed spa area. Fantastic meal at the restaurant. Very friendly staff. The location is a little "off the beaten path", and you need a car to get anywhere. Overall, a little pricey (both room rate and restaurant).
The friendliness of the staff and the food was fantastic Need a map to get there!!!
Spa facilities, swimming pool area and the hotel grounds and decor were very nice. Staff were also very attentive. Free wifi in the bedrooms. My room was very small although I was advised of this when booking so can't complain, there are a couple like this, and based on other reviews, most rooms are larger (although this would cost extra to the 185€ we paid per night). My main issue was the cost of any extras in the hotel. Menu prices and drinks were extortionate even if it has a michelin star. Since it's a good 10 minute drive from Avignon, if you don't have a car, you have to go by Taxi, and for some reason that costed around 25€ each one way journey too, making it an expensive couple of days. Not sure if it's normal, but the taxi drivers seemed to start their meter when they were called by the hotel, so the starting tariff would range from 6.50€ to 8.50€ which isn't great.
All the staff were exceptionally polite and helpful, especially the staff at reception, and the restaurant was of a good standard.
The staff were very attentive and polite. The layout and facilities in the hotel were lovely and there was a lot of attention to detail. Lovely scented rooms.
The staffs of hotel are very nice and friendly. Dinner was excellent and especially enjoyed to see wine list which had a lot of reasonable priced bordeaux grand vin of good vintage.
The hotel is beautiful with excellent grounds. First class restaurant. The air-conditioning in our room did not work which made for a very hot night. Staff were informed but took no action.
Great Service and Food, very rustic and very french Air conditioning did not work very well in the room because of poor design
A charming inn rich with history. The grounds are beautiful and one of the best bathrooms we have had in France. A lovely place if money is no object, although we did get three nights for the price of two on the booking.com site. The meals were over the top expensive. We were seated in the dining room and the owner came in and told my husband he should be wearing a jacket for dinner. This embarrassing situation could have been avoided if the website had indicated their policy or strong suggestion for dress attire. Because of this, we chose not to eat subsequent meals at the hotel and dined elsewhere.
The service was excellent, the food was out of this world (congratulations to the chef), overall the staff was very friendly and helped regarding all our requests. Relaxed atmosphere No, we were very happy. Clients should be aware that although the rooms are very reasonably priced (semi-luxurious, I would say), the restaurant is very expensive. But it was well worth it. The food was stupendous.
perfect kitchen and stuff, nice pool and atmosphere
Standard of hotel A1 100% top notch, as too were the staff. Fantastic location, ditto premises and attention to detail. Totally perfect in every way, could not have been better. We will return.....
We liked this typical atmosphere one gets in French Hotels et Chateaux, unique in the world. We also liked the central situation in the Provence, close to Avignon, very close to the highway. no complaints
Accomodation is very complete, staff is professional. The ambiance is nice (manor and chapel). Swimming pool relatively big. The elevator in the chapel is very slow and the carpet in it has to be cleaned. But this is a minor issue.
As always staying in a Novotel hotel is excellent. They cater for children which is an added bonus. The hotel was lovely and the reception staff excellent. We will definately use this hotel again.
Breakfast room staff was excellent, especially the lady manager! None
Convenient location close to Autoroute. Helpful staff and very pleasant rooms.
Herve (maitre d' ")was particularly helpful. A very pleasant feeling about the hotel. The continuous breakfast "cafe" is also a good idea. Lack of mirrors in room for ladies to do obvious things for preparation.Also no plug for hair rollers in bathroom which was only mirror. What does a woman do!!!!!
clean room friendly staff plus good value for money
Location and security The pull out couch bed was unacceptable.
Very nice for a four day stay in Provence. Good breakfasts, nice resaurant. lovely clean rooms. Excellent, friendly, helpful staff Bed a bit on the hard side
Comfort of the room, very good attitude of the hotel staff, good price during Holy Week, good location to travel around Provençe. In summary, excellent value for money. Location is good in the sense that it is very close to the highway to travel around, but it is not in a charming place (commercial centre area). However, it was also useful to eat at night, taking into account that we travelled with our 5 year old daughter.
Staff is excellent. And, good location for the travel in Provance area.
We enjoyed the luxurious surrounding and the beauty of the chateau. The interious were of an exquisite standard and the hosts were very attentive.
I like about the Chateau de Varenne: big room, antique furnishings, location near Avignon and Orange, beautiful garden and friendly stuff
car parking, park aroud the hotel in my booking paper a check in time was shown as 12:00. I arrived at 13:30, but my room still has not been ready. it would taken 45 min additionaly.
A calm and relaxing environment. Large rooms with period furnishings, comfortable beds. Friendly welcoming staff. Would prefer a proper shower rather than roll top bath with hand set and no screen. Made showering very difficult. Perhaps a discrete reminder to other guests not to use mobile phones on the terrace during breakfast !!
staff was gracious and knowledgeable mattress was very uncomfortable, pillows were mediocre quality. wifi not available in bedroom
Very beautiful hotel with Provence country style decoration. Nice couple (Sylvia & Dider) to serve us. No restaurant service. If there is additional playground or games room for children will be perfect.
The Hotel was very nice and quite. The rooms are very nice decorated and big. Bathroom are nice and clean. Beautiful Garden and Surroundings. To bad that there was no restaurant in the Hotel. No Minibar in the room, especially with no restaurant it's a pity!!
the setting, the atmosphere
We enjoyed the decoration of each room, we were splitted in 3 rooms, but also the saloons downstairs. The admosphere in all the Chateau is really nice. The staff prerfect. Really nice gardens, perfect place to visit Abignon. Place for breakfast at the terreace amazing. The shower/bathroom looks perfect under the Chateau point of view although were not confortable enough to take a shower or bath
The position to tourist attractions was good.Good eating for night meals around hotel.The market outside the door on a Thursday was a bonus
Great Location, Very good service Small room, shower and plumbing very old!
Well laid out, up-to-date rooms, helpful staff, friendly environment, good parking available near by, good pricing, clean.
The staff was great! Very helpful especially about accommodating our late arrival and parking. Very friendly night and morning staff! statue at the front greeting guests
The hotel was very comfortable, well decorated and furnished. Although the buffet breakfast was generous and varied, some fresh fruit would be welcome. They need to ensure that the taxi firms they contact on behalf of guests are reliable.
Very pleasant atmosphere. Staff helpful and kind. Relaxed and comfortable stay.
The staff was very good, they took the time to tell us whatever we wanted to know. The room was very comfortable and quiet.The parking on the street was very easy and the access to the highway was very good. Excellent location. The bathroom was ok but the shower stall was small and the door didn't work well. The free WIFI was a problem for the three days that we were there but the owner tried to rectify the problem without success but he tried hard.He was having an expert in the day we left.
Staff was very responsive. After first night we reported shower drain was draining slowly and staff rectified it that day.
very helpful and informative staff; charming setting shower fixed on wall at 5ft.6ins high; I am 6ft.2ins..
friendly service, once you found the hotel pleasant, central location, clean rooms
Very good location, "near to everything". Fine breakfast.
Friendly staff, cleanliness, excellent value for the cost
Room was good and breakfast was excellent No swimming pool
close to restaurants and shopping mall. The front desk counter was friendly and helpful the parking compound was dusty.
Great location, within walking distance to major tourist attractions and Roman ruins.
Friendly staff and comfortable room I thought the access to the hotel by car was a little 'tight'
Very clean room in a delightful quaint setting yet we had all the most modern amenities. Very good breakfast.
Friendly, helpful hotel staff.
Family-operated(probably) and welcoming hotel. Some parts are under renovation.
Breakfast was good in a pleasant courtyard Hotel is under substantial construction. It will be lovely when finished, but our room was very dated, and not good value for money.
Hotel receptionist was very helpful Decor needs updating
The room originally booked was substandard. However, with a small additional payment we were up-graded to a more acceptable room.
We enjoyed our stay very much. Our room was big and comfortable as was our bathroom. Great location. We would gladly stay here again. They were in the middle of some construction, but it really did not affect our stay.
location, older style atmosphere of hotel. Price-a bit expensive.
This is the poorest hotel I have ever stayed in. The room was dirty the whole hotel is in very poor condition and despite complaining no one offered to make any reduction in our bill I would never recommend this hotel to anyone.
Easy access, big parking lot, friendly staff, swimming pool (small but in good condition), restaurant and breakfast ample opening hours (7-10 am/pm). Restaurant prices high in comparison with room prices, poor breakfast, noisy air conditioning in room, small bathroom without hair dryer.
The location was very good since it was near the highway. Made it convenient to drive to other destinations.
It was not too large(and therefore impersonal) so 'small & friendly'. Also an easy stroll into the city centre and I also enjoyed the rural walks from the hotel in the opposite direction. The breakfast was excellent value. We stayed 4 nights and would have liked a little more wardrobe space as we were attending a wedding. A set of drawers for shirts, socks and underwear instead of shelves would be better. Only one towel per person is inadequate and shampoo was not provided.
The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The garden and small pool were very peaceful and relaxing. Our room, a standard double, was very small. The bathroom was tiny and there was no light in the shower, or anywhere to put shampoo, shower gel etc.
Friendly staff
Handy for station and not too far from town.
Very clean, very good food, helpful staff. Very good value. Door fittings rather poor, decor rather tired.
It was quiet It is in dire need of a full refurbishment and the pool area needs attention
Easy to find because it was near the train station. It was clean and had a decent breakfast. Staff was helpful
Friendly service, parking availability, and proximity to shopping and city sites without being in an overly-populated and busy area of town. It was a 15 minute walk to the city core, ten minutes to the Roman ruins. The hotel Owner was a pleasure to speak with and learn from. The attached restaurant was also good quality food and not overly expensive. Breakfast for 9 Euros was not worth it, and the closet bakery or market was a 15 minute walk away. With no mini bar (fridge) to keep juice or meats/cheese, there isn't much of an option for breakfast. Appreciating the fact that my visit was off-season, it was still a pain in the butt to have the front door of the hotel locked and front desk unattended during the day.
It had a small swimming pool set in a private terrace. Also had secure parking. Noise from the train station opposite, however not too intrusive.
The staff were very helpful and friendly, they even cooked us a steak when we arrived at the hotel one night after the kitchens had closed.
It was quiet although near train station. Aircon worked fine. Not in the city center


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Islamic dreams about Black Wool Coat find dream interpretations. Meanings & explanations for Black Wool Coat dictionary!
Black Wool Coat dream interpretations
Wool Dream Explanation
symbolizes plenty of money, like any woollen, hairy, cotton, or linen clothes.
• Sleeping on wool: Will obtain money from a woman or through her.
burning: Corrupt religious faith and possible bankruptcy.
• A scholar wearing wool: Will become ascetic.
• A dog wearing wool: A mean person is receiving money from an honest man.
• A lion wearing wool: The ruler promotes justice and equity.
• A lion wearing cotton or linen clothes: The ruler is a tyrant who despoils people of their money and abuses their women.
Wool Dream Explanation
— Wearing a woollen cloak with nothing under it in a dream means receiving money from a noble and a well respected person. A dog wearing sheepskin in a dream represents a lowly person who subsidizes his business through a well known and a respected person. If one sees a lion wearing a sheepskin in a dream, the lion here represents a tyrant who confiscates people's money and property.
in a dream also represents purity, clarity and asceticism, except if the
is coarse or unsuitable to wear, then it means poverty or humiliation. (Also see Spinning)
Wool Dream Explanation
— Wearing a woollen garment in the winter in a dream means profits and benefits. Wearing it during the summertime represents strain, distress and adversities. Wearing a woollen garment in a dream also means lawful money and prosperity. Sleeping over a sheepskin in a dream means becoming rich from associating with a rich woman, or from a marriage to a rich woman. Burning
in a dream means religious contempt, or loss of capital. If a man of knowledge sees himself wearing a woollen garb in a dream, it means that he is leaning toward an ascetic life, or that he will become a caller to Allah's path, teach people to love the eternal comfort of the hereafter and to despise the temporary pleasures of this world.
Clipping Hair or
with a Scissor Dream Explanation
— If a person sees himself cutting or clipping hair or
using scissors it means he will amass great material wealth.
Coat Dream Explanation
— (Cloak; Garment; Faith; Overcoat; Religion; Spirituality) Wearing a
in a dream means honor and respect if new. If it is a shabby or a light
in the dream, then it means failure in one's proper attendance to his religious duties. A winter
in a dream represents a poor but vainglorious and boastful person. A
in a dream is also interpreted as a mean and a profane woman. If a man sees himself wearing a
, and if it is interpreted to mean a woman in the dream, then it means that one may have committed a sizeable capital to support something that will bring limited benefits.
Coat Dream Explanation
— If one loses his
in a dream, it means that he will be shielded from poverty and boasts about his status in public. A
in a dream also represents man's trust, because it is placed over his shoulders and around his neck. If a woman sees a
in her dream, it means suffering from unkindness on the part of her husband. (Also see Cap; Overcoat)
Coat Dream Explanation
— (See Dip)
Coat of mail Dream Explanation
— (Armor; Kingdom; Money; Peace; Shield) In a dream, a
of mail represents protection from one's enemy. If one sees himself making a
of mail in a dream, it means that he will build a castle. To see oneself wearing one means becoming a leader. If a merchant sees himself wearing a
of mail in a dream, it means that his business keeps growing, being completely sheltered and protected from losses. If the
of mail is understood to mean a friend in the dream, then it will represent a gracious friend and a good helper when one needs him.
Coat of mail Dream Explanation
of mail also represents one's son who is strong and capable, who suffices himself and helps his father. Wearing a
of mail in a dream is a blessing and a favor one receives from a third party who will support him and defend him under all circumstances. Wearing one in a dream means protection for one's wife, properties and interests. If a woman sees herself wearing a
of mail in a dream, it means a husband and protection. It also could mean a supporting brother, a compassionate son, money, clothing or strong supporters. Wearing a suit of mail in a dream also means having a strong son, or it could mean travels.
Dream Explanation
— A sable fur
in a dream means a war, a fight or deception. It also denotes vulgarity, meanness, or it could represent a powerful man, his wealth and children. (Also see Fur; Sable)
Dream Explanation
— (See Raincoat)
A Long
With a Lining Dream Explanation
— It presents a perbond wife. Similarly a blanket, pyjamas and a sheet on which one sleeps. If any of the above is seen as burnt or snatched away from him it means he will separate from his wife either by way of a divorce or death. If he is seen as being prevented from acquiring any of the above or if any of the above is seen as being stolen from him it means he will intend divorcing his wife but without success.
A Longs
such as An Achkan or Jubbah Dream Explanation
— This is a glad tiding of some happiness coming his way.
Black Dream Explanation
— The color
in a dream means prosperity and happiness. In a dream, everything
represents money, dominion and power and particularly for those who are used to wearing
. Otherwise, as for those who are not used to wearing
garments, wearing it in a dream means sorrow.
Black Grapes Dream Explanation
grapes, although in reality are excellent buit in a dream they do not augur well for the one who sees them. The reason being that Hadhrat Nooh (AS) cursed his son out of anger. Consequently, the grapes that the son had in his hand turned
. Therefore, in view of this incident, there is no benefit in seeing
Black Stone Dream Explanation
— If he sees the pilgrims searching for the
Stone but cannot find it in a dream, it means that he thinks of himself to be right and the rest of the people to be wrong. It also could mean that he possesses a knowledge which he hides from others. If he touches the
Stone in his dream, it means that he follows the teachings of an Imam from among the Hijazite Arabs. If he sees the
Stone being a castle for himself in a dream, it means that he follows religious innovations. If he swallows the
Stone in his dream, it means that he is a affected person who will mislead people. (Also see Kabah; Corner Stone)
Black Stone Dream Explanation
— (The corner stone of the Kabah; Allah's House in Mecca) Seeing or holding the
Stone of the Kabah in one's dream means paying allegiance to the ruler, or it could mean repentance from sin at the hand of a pious Imam, or it could mean kissing one's son, wife or bosom friend. It also means serving people in the government. If one sees himself touching the
Stone in his dream, it means that he will follow and learn at the hand of one of the Imams of the Arabian peninsula. Seeing the sacred
Stone in a dream is perhaps an indication of going to perform one's pilgrimage. If one sees himself cutting into the
Stone in a dream, it means that he wants people to follow his personal opinions.
Dream Explanation
— (Also see Kabah.)
• Touching the
Stone at one of the corners of the Kabah (the Muslims holiest shrine at the Haram Mosque in Mecca (Makkah)): The dreamer will take his lead from an imam (Muslim spiritual leader) from among the people of Hijaz.
• Removing the
Stone from the Kabah and taking it for oneself: The dreamer will come out with a heresy.
• Finding back the
Stone and replacing it in the Kabah after all people thought it had been lost: The dreamer thinks that he alone is right and all the rest are wrong.
Black Coin Dream Explanation
coins that are counterfeit symbolise deception, lies and quarrelling.
Black Hair Dream Explanation
— Seeing one's white hair turning
suggest that his present condition will be transformed.
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