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As Electronic Frontier Foundation founder John Perry Barlow put it in his Cyberspace Independence Declaration, "We are creating a world that all may enter without privilege or prejudice accorded by race, economic power, military force or station of birth."
But a mere five years later, Barlow's assertions seem quaint and almost naive.
Although the Web is still a vast forum of free information, the digital nirvana once envisioned is fading as more companies attempt to require payment for content and services. The trend has become an urgent need since the bottom fell out of the dot-com market last year, forcing many businesses to begin charging for articles, storage space and Web phone calls.
Many of the Web's founders and early followers fear that the medium will be viewed as a giant shopping mall instead of the commercial-free, harassment-free, regulation-free world originally envisioned.
"Big business is hijacking the Internet," said Jeff Chester, executive director of the Center for Digital Democracy. "We're creating new tollbooths on our systems."
Of course, in the physical world people have paid for goods and services that have been mostly free on the Web, such as newspapers, telephone calls and even the occasional letter to a friend. But those who couldn't or didn't want to pay for information could always turn to the public library to find local and national papers or their favorite CDs.
Today, however, as some content becomes exclusively digital--and as companies try to prevent people from sharing it--some people worry that the situation could create a two-way digital divide: Those who don't pay will have less access to information, and nonprofits and other groups with scarce resources won't be able to create or transmit content to people who may need it the most.
"It's a victory of old-media values over new media," Chester said. "There's privatization going on, a deliberate attempt by major media conglomerates to eliminate the openness of the Internet. The Internet is being redesigned."
To illustrate such concerns, many point to the merger of America Online and Time Warner approved this year. Although federal regulators placed several restrictions on the deal, opponents contend that information will be dictated by business relationships--a prospect that's anathema to people who have used the Internet for years. Those who want their content carried on the digital networks of major cable companies may have to pony up at virtual toll stations to avoid falling into obscurity.
Losing traction online
Jamie Love, director of Ralph Nader's Consumer Project on Technology (CPT), worries that nonprofit groups like his will be relegated to second-class citizenship online. In the future, cash-strapped organizations could find their Web sites becoming sluggish and difficult to use, problems that might drive people to corporate sites that are produced more expensively.
Audrie Krause, executive director of NetAction.org, also acknowledged that nonprofits will need to work to compete with commercial sites and to avoid getting lost in the vast canyons of cyberspace, especially as some search sites such as GoTo.com adopt business plans that give priority search returns and other prominent placement to those who pay for such privileges.
"The biggest challenge will be to make people aware," she said. To that end, Krause said groups like hers will need to create their own gateways into the nonprofit world, including specific portals, search services, Web-hosting plans and even Internet service providers.
Still, Krause sees the commercialization of the Web as a positive influence. E-commerce and high-quality content published by major corporations have drawn more people to the Web, she says, and many of them may lean toward nonprofit sites like hers if companies begin charging.
"If it's going to cost you to get information on a health care issue from a dot-com site, you might be more inclined to go to a dot-org that provides information without charging," Krause said. Echoing a common concern, she added that a nonprofit site is more likely to provide impartial information than, say, a site sponsored by a pharmaceutical company to promote its latest drug.
In addition, the move to more commercialization could mean a more creative Web. Today, sites that don't charge sometimes have to scrimp on features, said Evan Williams, CEO of Pyra, a Web publishing toolmaker.
"When you offer everything for free, you're already compromising the user experience," he said. "It puts limits on innovation because you can't afford to do a lot of things."
Watching giveaways disappear
The popularity of subscriptions and other paid plans prompted Williams to create TheEndOfFree.com, a site that tracked companies that had begun charging for once-gratis services. The site recently was shut down.
Although it might sound like a product of anti-corporate rebellion, TheEndOfFree.com was actually a research tool for Williams. His company, Pyra, is a creator of Blogger, a software application designed to help people create Web logs that is often cited as one of the best examples of the Internet's ability to promote democratic communities. People can submit examples of or stories about companies that have begun collecting payments to the site.
Williams said he was tracking sites that charge because he is considering charging for his own services. Although the basic Blogger package will remain free, he said he hopes to start applying fees for more advanced features, much as RealNetworks gives away a free media player but collects payments for higher-quality versions.
Though such "premium" services have become popular with cash-strapped dot-coms, the trend could hinder diversity online. Some believe that the Web will become more like a broadcast TV medium, with its limited number of free channels, rather than a place where people with even the most obscure interests can put up a Web site at little cost and watch their community grow.
"The cool thing about the Internet is it's so much more diverse than what you'd get on public television or public radio," Love said.
Williams countered that the move to charge doesn't necessarily mean the end of the wildly creative content that has traditionally been a staple of the Web. He said he is optimistic that many people will see through corporate-driven content and find comfortable nooks and crannies where creativity will thrive.
Word of mouth, after all, has long been the lingua franca of the online world. That's what has given rise to grassroots movements formed to circumvent established systems, such as the "open-source" Linux software loyalists and so-called peer-to-peer groups like the Napster music-swapping network.
"If the Web is driven by greed, as it has been for the past few years, the more artistic stuff may stand out," Williams said.


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With a stay at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina in San Diego (Beach Cities), you'll be close to Point Loma Nazarene University and Ocean Beach Park. This hotel is within close proximity of Rock Church and NTC Promenade.
Make yourself at home in one of the 227 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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There's an area on the way out of Southport, which is full of grassed over sand dunes. It was only a 2 minute drive from where we were so we headed over there. My Other Half (being more knowledgeable on these things!) informed me that the dunes have been allowed to grass over as they are eroding and the grass helps to stabilise them. Whatever the reason, the kids loved running up and down the hills, exploring.
We even managed to fit in a little game of hide and seek amongst the long grass. Well supervised by us of course!
It seemed to be a favourite spot with dog walkers too as they were out in their droves, even though it was freezing cold.
We didn't stay out for long but it was enough for Meg and Eli to burn off their excess energy and meant our bedtime routine was much happier, without them both bouncing off the ceiling.
I'm linking this post up with Coombe Mill's #countrykids linky even though it was only a short and sweet trip this time!


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When state Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, took the eminent domain bill out of committee Wednesday, one would imagine that residents of the two neighborhoods most threatened with absorption would perhaps heave a deep sigh of relief — or at least crack a smile.
Not so.
Melinda Rakoncay, president of the Nelmar Terrace Neighborhood Association, the historic district immediately adjacent to FSDB, was distinctly underwhelmed.
"It could have been worse," she said. "The (better) idea would have been to leave the bill alone and let it die in committee. (But) it's the nature of politicians to step in and try to make everybody happy."
The worst possible outcome would have been for Thrasher, chair of the Senate Rules Committee, to bring the bill directly to the Senate floor for a vote, Rakoncay said.
"Thrasher is playing neutral on this. He's acting as a hammer to get the city and school to work it out," she said.
St. Augustine Mayor Joe Boles said Thrasher "decided to grab the bill so now it won't go to the Community Affairs Subcommittee. He's going to hold it until we get an agreement that satisfies the concerns of both the city and the school."
But Rakoncay said "(Negotiation) never works when you're dealing with FSDB. They're not interested in a solution. They're interested in getting what they want."
Former St. Augustine Mayor George Gardner agreed.
"I share with others the uncertainty of what goes next," he said. "Anything can happen. They could pass eminent domain that specifically excludes St. Augustine, or (permit) a city institution to not obey city codes like everyone else has to do, or say that any violation in the past will be erased. I have no great optimism that (agreement) is going to happen. (But) as far as I'm concerned, I'd like the law of the land to be cooperation between the city and the school."
Gardner noted that this is state Rep. Bill Proctor's last session before he leaves office on term limits, so if the bill dies, "the driving force behind it will be gone. As long as Dr. Proctor holds sway, the school is in fact a loaded gun."
Proctor, of St. Augustine, is a Republican who represents parts of St. Johns, Flagler and Clay counties. He is the former president of Flagler College and served as the head of the board at FSDB.
A peaceful musical protest is scheduled at the house of James Register, 15 Genoply St. — the only house remaining on that block — at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, to show opposition to eminent domain for FSDB. Some of the area's favorite musicians have volunteered time and talent, such as Lonesome Bert & The Skinny Lizards and The Skinny, a duo made up of Pamela Suzanna and her husband, Taylor Faucett. Write: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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IS THIS the world's smallest house?
It doesn't really have any bedrooms, but there is a separate toilet and room outside to park your boat and trailer.
The hut at Shaldon Beach in Devon in the South of England, comes with a price tag of close to $400,000.
Material from its marketing agents, Bradleys Estate Agents, reveals the compact hut has a kitchen, shower room and a private terrace.
Sleeping is on a mattress on a mezzanine level above the living area.
The entire hut takes up almost 29sq m of space, but the builders haven't scrimped on finishes.
There is a solid oak entrance door and keeping with a nautical theme it has a double-glazed porthole.
Inside the entrance is a drying area for wet gear after a day of fishing, and in the small bathroom there is a wall-mounted toilet, wash basin and shower area.
There are Travertine floor tiles with under floor heating and glazed doors open onto the sun terrace.
Shaldon is a small village in the south of England, at the last census if had a population of 1762 residents.
For much less money you could buy an off-the-plan apartment at Labrador on the Gold Coast.
The one bedroom, one bathroom apartment is being marketed for $329,900. It has views of the Broadwater.
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It's Time To Hold Trump And His Congress Accountable
Americans, and in fact the rest of the world, can no longer remain passive participants in how our cities and countries are run. Everyone has to speak up. And not just once, at an award show either. Every day, in every way. In emails, letters and voice mails to elected officials, by signing petitions, by marching locally and in our nations' capitals (peacefully) and on our own social media.


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Living conditions and the health of two social groups inhabiting a squatter settlement in Calcutta, India
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Squatter dwellers are found in almost all the Third World countries. Poor living conditions are the characteristic features of all the squatter settlements. Again, poor living conditions are also associated with the health condition of the squatter dwellers. In the present study an attempt has been made to compare and contrast the living condition of two social groups (Hindu and Muslim) inhabiting a squatter settlement in Calcutta, India. The results show that the overall living condition of the Muslim is worse than that of the Hindu. The morbidity pattern is also worse in the Muslim than in the Hindu.
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North Idaho Sportsman's Expo to debut April 27-28
Sun., April 21, 2013
The North Idaho Sportsman's Expo – catering to hunters, anglers, boaters and RVers – will debut Saturday and next Sunday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.
The new event will include clubs and retail vendors, factory reps plus, boat dealers and a series of hunting and fishing seminars each day.
The Timberworks Lumberjack Show will perform at least twice each day.
Seminar presenters include:
• Brad Broadwell and Bob Ploof on walleye fishing in local waters.
• Tony McCalmant, one of the region's top-ranked tournament anglers, will cover local bass.
• Jim Grassi, author and fishing educator, will talk on fishing and bass.
• Seth Burrell on salmon fishing on area lakes and rivers
• Brian Farley with tips on becoming an outdoorsmen and hunter.
Show times are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. next Sunday.


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JONESBORO, Ga., Dec. 6 (UPI) -- A Georgia sheriff's deputy and a suspect were wounded in a shootout near a high school Thursday morning, police said.
Jonesboro High School was put on lockdown around 8 a.m. EST, after the shootout a street behind the school.
The incident began when the deputy saw a man speeding and driving recklessly through the school zone. He tried pulling over the vehicle, but the driver sped away into a nearby subdivision.
Neighbors told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the suspect pulled over, got a rifle out of his trunk and lay in wait, firing at approaching officers, ambushing them.
Police returned fire, though one deputy was injured. The suspect was hit and taken into custody.
Neither the identities nor conditions of the deputy and suspect were released, police said.
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DENVER - Denver Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened just before 10 p.m. Wednesday about a block away from East Alameda Avenue and South Havana Street.
The shooting happened at 425 S. Galena Way. The victim has been identified as 48-year-old David Henderson. The coroner said Henderson died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Police have not identified any suspects.
At this time, a motive is not known.
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Since we are talking about witches, iamROGUE took a look back in history to find the Top 10 Witch Flicks! They don't have to be scary and they don't have to be nice, just a look back at some of Hollywood's best and brightest when it comes to witches.
See part one of our list here! And now, part two of the top 10 witch flicks!
5. The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
What's not to like? You have three of the most intriguingly beautiful women in film as a trio of powerful witches! Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon and Cher were fantastic opposite Jack Nicholson's devilish lead. This inventive little film inspired some wonderfully wild performances and a imaginative look. You could even call it magical!
4. Black Sunday (1960)
Horror legend Barbara Steele gets all witchy and evil as she brings vengeance from beyond the grave. This classic black and white feature is loaded with atmosphere and it features one hell of a lead performance thanks to Steele. This old school shocker stands the test of time and in many ways, it is helped by the black and white photography. This is an absolute classic if you've not witnessed it yet.
3. Suspiria (1977)
Dario Argento's dreamlike nightmare takes place in a dance academy. Yet things are not what they seem. When Suzy Bannion (Jessica Harper) arrives at a famous ballet school, dark and evil things begin to happen. This is a wildly colorful and sometimes odd horror feature that is stylish and scary at the same time. You'd be hard pressed to find a scene as horrifying as the opening murder here.
2. Harry Potter Franchise
This beloved series has made Hogwarts a name that won't be forgotten. The power of these films is the fact that they use the same cast, get talented directors, and gives the effects and the characters equal time. And from what we are hearing, The Deathly Hallows may be one of the best films in the series. With word of mouth this strong, it looks like we will most definitely have another huge Harry Potter movie on our hands when it hits theatres this coming Friday!
1. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
There is no way in the world that The Wizard of Oz wouldn't be number one. This is one of those films that are truly magical. When it was made back in 1939 (the same year as Gone with The Wind), who would have known what a cultural impact it would have. There probably wouldn't even be half of these movies without the magical adventures of Dorothy and the gang. And seriously, which of you hasn't broken out into "Somewhere over the Rainbow" at some point? A fantastic and unmatchable classic that still offers awe-inspired beauty!
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New 2017 Toyota Prius for sale in Los Angeles CA. Toyota of Downtown L.A. serving Huntington Park CA, offers great prices on New 2017 Toyota Prius. This vehicle is Gray with Automatic Transmission and 124 Miles. Stock # T7050692D VIN JTDKBRFU6H3053250. We are located on 1600 S. Figueroa St in Los Angeles, only a short drive from Huntington Park CA.
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ehicle Summary
Installed Options
Standard Features
Dealer Comments
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Steering
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Hybrid Electric Motor
Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Nickel Metal Hydride Traction Battery
4.11 Axle Ratio
Engine: 1.8L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT-i -inc: aluminum block and head
Transmission: Continuously Variable Automatic -inc: Electronically controlled
3915# Gvwr
11.3 Gal. Fuel Tank
Steel Spare Wheel
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Clearcoat Paint
Body-Colored Door Handles
Light Tinted Glass
Lip Spoiler
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Front License Plate Bracket
LED Brakelights
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
Black Grille
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert
Tires: P195/65R15 AS
Wheels: 6.5J x 15" 5-Spoke Aluminum Alloy -inc: full wheel covers
Auto Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls
3 LCD Monitors In The Front
Radio: Entune Audio -inc: the Entune Multimedia Bundle, 6.1 inch touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, 6 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port w/iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology and Siri Eyes Free
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Power Rear Windows
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
Driver Foot Rest
Full Cloth Headliner
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Front Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Cargo Space Lights
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Delayed Accessory Power
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Systems Monitor
Outside Temp Gauge
Trip Computer
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Engine Immobilizer
Air Filtration
Automatic Air Conditioning
Urethane Gear Shift Knob
Carpet Floor Trim
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
2 12V DC Power Outlets
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Driver And Passenger Door Bins
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Illuminated Glove Box
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Distance Pacing
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Folding Cargo Cover
Digital Display
Fabric Seat Trim
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Chrome And Metal-Look Interior Accents
Front Bucket Seats -inc: seatback pockets, 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat
Lane Change Assist -inc: intelligent clearance sonar
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Driver Knee Airbag and Passenger Cushion Front Airbag
Pre-Collision System (pcs) Forward Collision
Cruise Control Adaptive
Headlights LED
Multi-function Remote Proximity Entry System
Pre-Collision Warning System Audible Warning
Pre-Collision Warning System Visual Warning
Lane Deviation Sensors
Air Conditioning - Front - Automatic Climate Control
Audio Streaming: Bluetooth
Audio Voice Recognition
Phone Wireless Data Link Bluetooth
Engine Push-Button Start
Engine Auto Stop/Start
Headlights Automatic High Beam Dimmer
Airbags - Driver - Knee
Rear View Camera
Daytime Running Lights LED
Tail And Brake Lights LED
Airbags - Front - Side
Airbags - Front - Side Curtain
Airbags - Rear - Side Curtain
Phone Hands Free
Engine Electric Motor Battery Type: Nickel-Metal Hydride
Audio - Radio: Touch Screen Display
Regenerative Braking System
Electronic Messaging Assistance With Read Function
Electronic Messaging Assistance With Voice Recognition
Audio System 6 Speakers
ABS Brakes (4-Wheel)
Power Windows: With Safety Reverse
Seats Cloth Upholstery
Audio Auxiliary Input: IPod/IPhone Integration
Audio Auxiliary Input: USB
Seats Front Seat Type: Bucket
Power Door Locks Anti-Lockout Feature
Exterior Mirrors Power
Audio In-Dash CD: Single Disc
Exterior Mirrors Heated
Windows Laminated Glass: Acoustic
Interior Chrome Accents
Airbags - Front - Passenger Seat Cushion
Entune - Satellite Communications
Rear Seats 60-40 Split Bench
Mirror Color Body-Color
Air Conditioning - Air Filtration
Rear Spoiler Lip
Audio MP3 Player: CD MP3 Playback
Airbags - Side-curtain Rollover Sensor
Windows Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
Windows Rear Defogger
Windows Rear Wiper With Washer
Windows Rear Wiper: Intermittent
Braking Assist
Drivetrain Drive Mode Selector
Braking assist hill start assist
Active Grille Shutters
Airbags - Front - Dual
Cargo Cover
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc
Power Brakes
Rear Brakes Disc
Rear Seats Split Folding
Security Engine Immobilizer
Audio Auxiliary Input: Jack
Power Outlet(s) 12V Front And 12V Rear
Driver Information System
Steering Wheel Tilt And Telescopic
Child Seat Anchors LATCH System
Front Suspension Classification: Independent
Front Suspension Type: Macpherson Struts
Multi-Function Display
Audio - Radio: AM/FM
Center Console Front Console With Armrest And Storage
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Power Steering
Rear Seats Center Armrest: With Cupholders
Armrests - Rear Center
Headlights Auto Delay Off
Audio - Radio Data System
External Temperature Display
Fuel Economy Display MPG
Fuel Economy Display Range
Rear View Monitor In Dash
Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags - Passenger - Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: 6
Inside Rearview Mirror Manual Day/Night
Reading Lights Front
Reading Lights Rear
Seatbelts Emergency Locking Retractors: Front
Seatbelts Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front
Seatbelts Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
Spare Tire Temporary Size
Vanity Mirrors Dual Illuminating
Cargo Area Light
Suspension Stabilizer Bar(s): Front
Suspension Stabilizer Bar(s): Rear
Floor Material Carpet
Multi-function Remote Keyless Entry With Panic Alarm
One-Touch Windows: 2
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Audio
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Cruise Controls
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Multi-Function Screen Controls
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Phone
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Voice Recognition Controls
Storage Front Seatback
2-stage Unlocking
Air Conditioning - Front - Single Zone
Audio - Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Doors Liftgate Window: Fixed
Exterior Mirrors Manual Folding
Seatbelts Emergency Locking Retractors: Front And Rear
Seatbelts Seatbelt Warning Sensor: Driver And Passenger
Adjustable Rear Headrests
Assist Handle Front
Assist Handle Rear
Audio - Antenna: Mast
Body Side Reinforcements Side Impact Door Beams
Child Safety Locks
Crumple Zones Front
Crumple Zones Rear
Digital Odometer
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Recline
Energy Absorbing Steering Column
Front Headrests Adjustable
Front Seatbelts: 3-Point
Number Of Front Headrests 2
Number Of Rear Headrests 3
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 4
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: Recline
Pedestrian Alert System
Safety Brake Pedal System
Seatbelts Second Row 3-Point
Storage Door Pockets
Suspension Front Arm Type: Lower Control Arms
Suspension Front Shock Type: Gas Shock Absorbers
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil Springs
Suspension Rear Coil Springs
Suspension Rear Gas Shock Absorbers
Trip Computer
Trip Odometer 2
Warnings And Reminders Low Battery
Warnings And Reminders Low Fuel Level
Windows Lockout Button
Engine Electric Motor Torque: 120
Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 105
PRIUS TWO SAFETY PLUS PACKAGE -inc: Blind Spot Monitor & Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Intelligent Clearance Sonar intelligent parking assist
PREFERRED ACCESSORY PACKAGE -inc: Carpet Mat Package carpet floor mats and cargo mat Cargo Net - Envelope Rear Bumper Applique
Front Wheel Drive
Power Steering
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Brake Assist
Aluminum Wheels
Wheel Covers
Tires - Front All-Season
Tires - Rear All-Season
Temporary Spare Tire
Heated Mirrors
Power Mirror(s)
Rear Defrost
Intermittent Wipers
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Rear Spoiler
Power Door Locks
Daytime Running Lights
Automatic Headlights
AM/FM Stereo
CD Player
MP3 Player
Bluetooth Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Bucket Seats
Pass-Through Rear Seat
Rear Bench Seat
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Trip Computer
Power Windows
Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Climate Control
Cloth Seats
Driver Vanity Mirror
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
Cargo Shade
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Engine Immobilizer
Traction Control
Stability Control
Front Side Air Bag
Tire Pressure Monitor
Driver Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag
Front Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag Sensor
Knee Air Bag
Child Safety Locks
Back-Up Camera
Engine: Gas/Electric I-4 1.8 L/110
Trim: Two
Drivetrain: FWD
Internet Special: False
Carfax Oneowner: False
Fuel Type: Hybrid Fuel
Market Class: 4-door Mid-Size Passenger Car
Transmission: Variable
Comment One: Sequential-Port F.I.
City MPG: 54
Hwy MPG: 50
Style Description: Two
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Kimya Dawson
April 20, 2006
Kimya Dawson was a member of the anti-folk group, The Moldy Peaches, when she started her solo career in 2004. I learned about her through the Yank Sizzler / Contrast Podcast. The song I heard that introduced me to her was "You Will Be Me?", which immediately caught my attention. She is a very talented songwriter with a lovely voice strong beliefs about government and aid. The song 12-26 is a heartbreaking song about 2004's Tsunami. Underground is the lead single off her new album and is about her desire to have her ashes spread over Puget Sound.
MP3 Underground
MP3 You Will Be Me? – Live (sorry about the quality)
If someone has a better quality version of the above song, email me because I'd like one. Kimya has a new CD called Remember I Love You coming out in May. Read about it.


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Quick and Quintessential Career & Job Tips
Job-hunting tips from the November 22 2004 issue of QuintZine.
The Elevator Pitch a 30-second or so description of you your Unique Selling Proposition and the type of job you seek is a well-known networking tool. Here courtesy of Career Masters Institute are several sites and articles that outline how to develop this key piece of communication:
"Think about it" writes Corcodilos. "You just met an insider with whom you have shared ideas and who has given you a look at his business. You've just initiated a professional relationship with a manager who knows other managers and good people in your field and in other companies. You have opened the door to a new mentor; to a new network of great contacts; and to new help and advice."
Corcodilos goes on to say: "Consider that most jobs (70 percent or more) are found and filled through personal contacts. Consider that it's tough enough to get an interview or to find a qualified job candidate and that every interview represents a highly-filtered highly-qualified personal contact. If you lose touch with that person you've squandered a resource that you simply cannot buy. Nowadays we all worry so much about filling a job or getting an offer that it's easy to lose sight of what really matters when we meet others in business: new friendships."
Review all our Quick and Quintessential Career & Job Tips.


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During the week of October 24, the monks will create a Medicine Buddha sand mandala in Houston Memorial Chapel at Randolph College. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the chapel will be open so members of the Randolph community and the general public can watch the sacred art.
During the week, the monks will live in a residence hall on campus, said Suzanne Bessenger, the religious studies professor who invited the monks.
"It's an opportunity for students to interact with a culture and lifestyle that isn't all that accessible to them in the United States," said Bessenger.
The monks are from Tashikyl, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Dehra Dun, India. A Buddhist cultural center in Indiana is hosting them for a tour of the United States.
From September through November, they are traveling the country to share their culture and their religion through workshops and demonstration programs.
Bessenger learned through a friend that the monks had about a week-long gap in their schedule. She worked with other groups in the college to invite the monks.
She asked the monks to demonstrate the mandala, a sacred Tibetan Buddhist art form that creates a beautiful five-foot square painting from colorful sand. Specifically, they will create a Medicine Buddha mandala, which promises healing.
The opening ceremony will be held Monday, October 24, at 12:40 p.m. The monks will consecrate the chapel using chanting and the music from sacred horns. Then they will begin the exacting task of forming the detailed artwork with millions of grains of sand.
Mandala Demonstration at Randolph CollegeOpening Ceremony: Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, 12:40 p.m.
Closing Ceremony: Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, 3 p.m.
Open for public viewing 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily.
Location: Houston Memorial Chapel
When they complete the artwork, they will hold a closing ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, October 28. They consecrate the mandala and then dismantle it—symbolizing the impermanence of all that exists. They will sweep up the colorful sand and pour it into the James River, allowing the healing energy to be carried through water to the rest of the world.
However, they will save out some sand from the mandala made at Randolph College so they can carry it and its healing energy the following week when they participate in the Aids Walk in Washington, D.C.
Randolph College's current quality enhancement plan is titled "Bridges Not Walls," emphasizing the College's ability to build bridges between cultures and help students develop intercultural competency. Bessenger said the monks mandala demonstration is a great opportunity for the College to practice its "Bridges Not Walls" ideals.


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Our hall has three dining rooms which can host up to 90 guests. We have a terrace which, although it is covered, we use from April to November when the weather allows. The dining rooms can fit 60, 25 and 15 persons respectively and can be converted into private rooms for groups.
The decoration and space surprises our guests. The height of the ceilings together witth the work of Joaquin Gallardo, the decorator, create a unique and relaxing atmosphere.
Leading our team is Zigor Gutierrez, a great professional who is always ready to make you feel at home and also responsible for the cellar, so he will help you choose the most appropriate wines.
As the restaurant is situated at the top of the building, we have excellent views of the city of Bilbao. Remember to take the lift up to the third floor in order to come to the restaurant. This glass lift will guide you to this adventure of pleasure which is your time at the Etxanobe. The Etxanobe is situated in the Euskalduna Palace in the new Bilbao. If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact us.


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In this article, let's take a look at Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA), a $20 billion market cap, which is one of the world's largest producers of primary aluminum as well as one of the world's largest suppliers of alumina, an intermediate raw material used to make aluminum products for a variety of end-markets.
Cost Curve
Alcoa is involved in every step of the aluminum-production process, from bauxite mining to the sale of specialized aluminum products. Aluminum demand and pricing are poised to recover from great lows, driving significant earnings growth potential for the company. To improve its cost curve, the company announced that it had formed a joint venture with Ma'aden, the Saudi Arabian Mining Company, to develop a fully integrated, world-class aluminum industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where infrastructures is growing to match the growing consumer demand. It is expected to be the lowest-cost aluminum production operation in the world, the Ma'aden complex capitalizes on a low-cost natural gas supply to generate meaningful cost savings. We have to remember that energy represents about a third of Alcoa's aluminum production costs. Alcoa will control 25.1% of the joint venture, with the possibility to increase its participation to 40% in 2019.
- Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with AA. Click here to check it out.
- AA 30-Year Financial Data
- The intrinsic value of AA
- Peter Lynch Chart of AA
Aluminum Prices
The volatility on aluminum prices constitutes a risk on Alcoa's earnings, which is partially offset because primary aluminum is the output of the primary metals segment, it is also an input cost for the global rolled products and engineered products and solutions segments. This means that higher prices are positive for the company as a whole, and if they are low, it benefits Alcoa's downstream segments.
Little Pricing Power
Alcoa has little pricing power in its alumina and primary aluminum products because they are undifferentiated commodities that are exposed to cyclical end markets. However, the company has an advantage in bauxite mining and alumina refining.
Revenues, Margins and Profitability
Looking at profitability, although its decline in revenue, earnings per share increased tremendously by more than 200% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. During the past fiscal year, the company reported -$2.15 vs $0.17 in the prior year. This year, Wall Street expects an improvement in earnings ($0.60 vs -$2.15).
Finally, let´s compare the best measure of performance for a firm's management: the return on equity. The ROE is useful for comparing the profitability of a company to that of other firms in the same industry.
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited
Alumina Ltd.
Industry Median
The company has a negative ratio which is lower than the one exhibit by Aluminum Corporation of China (NYSE:ACH) and Alumina Ltd. (AWCMF). In general, analysts consider ROE ratios in the 15-20% range as representing attractive levels for investment, so this ROE does not look attractive. It is very important to understand this metric before investing and it is important to look at the trend in ROE over time.
Relative Valuation
In terms of valuation, the stock sells at a price-to-book ratio of 1.6x indicates a premium versus the industry average of 1.55x while the price-to-sales ratio of 0.8x is below the industry average. This P/S indicates that the stock is relatively undervalued and seems to be an attractive investment relative to its peers.
As we can see in the next chart, the stock price has an interesting upward trend in the five-year period. If you had invested $10.000 five years ago, today you could have $18.056, that is a 12.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
The stock has doubled over the past year, outperforming the rise in the S&P 500.
Final Comment
Let´s start with the macro view. Global aluminum demand is expected to stay at about 7% this year. Sub-industries relevant for Alcoa will also remain attractive. The aerospace industry is expected to grow in the range of 8% to 9%, and automotive is expected to grow between 1% and 4%, packaging between 2% to 3%, and building and construction between 4% to 6%. With this outlook I feel bullish on this stock. So in this opportunity, I would recommend fundamental investors to consider this attractive option for their long-term portfolios.
Hedge fund gurus like John Keeley (Trades, Portfolio), Ray Dalio (Trades, Portfolio), Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio), Paul Tudor Jones (Trades, Portfolio), Stanley Druckenmiller (Trades, Portfolio) added this stock to their portfolios in the first quarter of 2014.
Disclosure: Omar Venerio holds no position in any stocks mentioned


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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse coach Doug Marrone says fifth-year senior receiver Aaron Weaver has not received a medical hardship waiver from the NCAA.
Weaver, a transfer from Hofstra, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in practice last week and is out for the season. He caught six passes for 88 yards and one touchdown in Syracuse's first two games.
Weaver played three seasons at Hofstra but did not play as a freshman. Hofstra was unable to provide Syracuse with documentation of an injury that might have prevented him from playing his first year. Such documentation is needed for the NCAA to consider a medical hardship waiver.
Weaver transferred to Syracuse when Hofstra eliminated its football program after the 2009 season.


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The attorney general of Texas and counterparts in other states joined a U.S. Department of Justice review of the proposed merger between American Airlines and US Airways.
A spokesman for Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says that Texas and 18 other states entered the federal antitrust review. He declined further comment.
The companies announced in February that they planned to merge in a deal that would create the biggest airline in the world.
Members of Congress have raised concern that if combined, American and US Airways would control about 70 percent of the takeoff and landing slots at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C.
Published at 8:56 PM CDT on Jul 1, 2013 | Updated at 4:32 PM CDT on Oct 29, 2013


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"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." —Romans 1:16
So what is the Gospel? The word gospel simply means "good news." I believe that the shortest Biblical definition for the Gospel is that which is written in 1 Corinthians 2:2, "For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified." Although this verse does not contain every element of the Gospel, it provides the central thrust of its power and preeminence. For a slightly more expanded Biblical definition of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we can find that in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4,[1]
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
What are the essential truths contained in this good news? I can summarize that with this statement: The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the revelation of God, according to the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, which focuses on the Person and work of Jesus Christ in His incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and restitution of all things in His bodily return.
What do we mean by the incarnation?
1. When we speak of the incarnation, we mean that God became a Man. Expounded upon, this truth states that Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, is very God, holy and transcendent, who condescended to become a man, with a fully human nature coexisting with His divine nature as God. He was born of a virgin, which originates from the first proclamation of the Gospel immediately after Adam's fall: "And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel" (Genesis 3:15). Being a "seed" indicates Christ's human birth. Being the seed of the woman indicates His virgin birth, thus maintaining all deity in His divine nature. The bruising of Christ's heel speaks of His death by crucifixion. The bruise or crushing of the serpent's head indicates the destruction of Satan's power and, furthermore, indicates the sufficiency and supremacy of Christ's sacrificial death.
The truth of Christ's Glorious Deity is essential because it is important to know who has saved us; otherwise, our worship is in vain. This truth is also important because the salvation, which is of the LORD (Jonah 2:9), is supremely powerful to save and sufficiently powerful to preserve that saving work to the end.
2. By it, we also mean that Christ, as a Man, lived a holy and righteous life. Born as a babe, like every descendent of Adam, but of a virgin, He is like no other man who was, or ever will be born. His being born like any other descendent of Adam indicates Christ's complete humanity, yet, it also speaks of His unique character by His holiness unto God and His sinlessness among men. He was made subject to every infirmity and affliction common to man, yet He endured. He was tempted in every way, like as we are, yet He was without sin: holy, blameless, undefiled, and always pleasing to the heavenly Father. His thinking was of the purest thoughts unto godly obedience to His Father. His heart harbored no vain or selfish grudge. Every utterance of His mouth was heavenly, having no guile, nor deceit, nor slander, nor gossip, nor malignity. His every deed was honorable and honoring before every vestige of heaven. He was the only righteous Man who ever lived, the only pious Prophet who spoke truth in purity and equity, the only Jew who ever kept the entire law perfectly, and the only Son who ever obeyed His Father sweetly, completely, lovingly and sincerely.
The truth of Christ's Righteous Humanity is essential because it is important to recognize that the sins and corruptions held, harbored and inherited in the flesh of every man, woman, and child since Adam's fall, and because of his fall, are so heinous and so offensive against God, that to save mankind from their sins, it took nothing less than God condescending to be clothed in the likeness of men (Philippians 2:6, 7). A denial of Christ's humanity is not of God (1 John 4:3).
What do we mean by the crucifixion?
1. When we speak of the crucifixion of Christ, or use the expression, "Christ crucified," we are speaking of the redemption of sinners by the Penal Subtitutionary and Atoning Sacrifice of Jesus Christ upon a tree (a Roman cross), as it is written, "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree" (Galatians 3:13). Jesus Christ, the God-Man, humbled Himself in His condescending incarnation. He willingly laid down His life by the love of God. He obediently gave Himself by the decree of the heavenly Father. He surrendered Himself to lay down His life as God's sufficient Substitute, taking upon Himself all the pains, miseries and torments of the wrath of God upon His Person; of those afflictions visible upon His body inflicted upon Him by sinful men who hated God (Isaiah 52:14; 53:3-5); and also, by the invisible, spiritual penalty, receiving the full measure God's wrath for a sin debt He did not owe; He then was also the substitute for the debt of sin we owe to God; a debt we could not possibly pay (Psalm 75:8; Isaiah 53:10-11).
2. His crucifixion also speaks of His shed blood for the forgiveness of sins (Hebrews 9:22). The purity of Christ's shed blood, typified and foreshadowed by the blood sacrifice of innocent and unblemished animals, presents the cleansing power of His blood to provide forgiveness of confessed and repentant sin (Romans 10:9-10). The power of the purity of Christ's blood is sufficient to cleanse the redeemed soul from every confessed sin he has committed after he has been saved by God's grace (1 John 1:7-10).
3. Furthermore, when we speak of the crucifixion of Christ, it reflects the corruptions contained in a world that has been turned upside down. The corruption of the world, which took place at Adam's fall, is so egregiously offensive to God since the fall of man, the fact that the world has not been utterly destroyed is evidence of the satisfying propitiation found in Christ's sacrifice (1 John 2:2). This sacrifice is such an exultant demonstration of God's love in the Person of Christ, such a superlative satisfaction of divine justice in the work of Christ, and the most supreme manifestation of grace and mercy in the condescension of Christ, that the earth will also be resurrected in the restoration of all things (Ephesians 3:21).
4. When we speak of the cross of Christ or Christ crucified or the crucifixion of Christ, we are speaking of the holy splendor of Christ's deity to condescend to save lost men because of God's love. The cross speaks of the humble obedience of Christ's humanity to go to death, even the death of the cross. His righteousness was sufficient enough to be applied to all lost souls that repent and believe savingly. His excellence in all His ways was sufficient to pay the debt of sins for every man, woman, and child that trust in the Person and work of Christ for salvation. His righteous life, His humble obedience, and His holy sacrifice upon the cross is of such infinite value, the power that dwells savingly in the Person and work of Jesus Christ reconciles the sinner to God by God's grace through faith in Christ.
The revelation of the exceeding excellence of Christ's life and holiness of His sacrificial death, illuminated by the efficacious grace of the Holy Spirit, will bring a sinner to see the depravity of his lost condition when set against the overwhelming goodness of Christ. Truly, "We are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away" (Isaiah 64:6). The shame that comes to our souls in the light of the revelation of the offense our very lives bring to God, far exceeds the shame of Adam and Eve when their nakedness was revealed to them.
What do we mean by the resurrection?
When we speak of the resurrection we mean Christ's Rising from the Dead in His crucified body after three days and nights in the tomb.
The resurrection of Christ is God's open display to the entire creation of His seal and acceptance of Christ's sacrifice. Anyone can claim to be God (John 10:33). Anyone can claim to have the power to forgive sins (Luke 7:48, et al). Anyone can claim to give one's life to redeem many souls (John 10:15; Matthew 20:28). And anyone can claim to raise Himself from the dead (John 2:19; 10:17-18). But no one can prove any of these things… that is, except for Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
This one sign, the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, was the only sign given to an evil and adulterous generation of the excellence and worth of Christ before God, in all He is and all He has done.
The resurrection of Christ also assures God's promise to all whom He has saved in Christ that there will one day be a resurrection of the dead. The importance of the resurrection is such that a denial of the bodily resurrection of Christ means a denial of the faith altogether (1 Corinthians 15:12-19).
What is meant by the ascension?
When we speak of the ascension of Christ, we mean Christ's Ascending to the Throne of David in Heaven (Acts 2:29-36). Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords. He is the only one who has ever ascended into heaven (John 3:13).[2]
His ascension was necessary and important because Jesus said, "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you."
It was necessary for Jesus to ascend to the right hand of Majesty on high (Hebrews 1:3), else the Comforter, or Helper, "will not come."
The Comforter, the Holy Spirit of Christ must come. Christ's ascension was so very important for this reason. As the Holy Spirit rebukes the world of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8), through the means of God's Word (Romans 10:17), God "commands all people everywhere to repent" (Acts 17:30, ESV).
As the Holy Spirit also guides in all truth (John 16:13) and glorifies Christ (John 16:14), belief unto confession is essential to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is one of the first evidences of a regenerated life unto saving conversion. It is written, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation" (Romans 10:9-10). The Spirit testifies of the truth of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and by God's grace prompts a soul to openly confess Christ because the new heart and new spirit in the regenerate soul (Ezekiel 36:26-27) has the commandments of God written upon his heart.
The rule and reign of Christ upon His heavenly throne, and His rule and reign in the lives of believers He has saved through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, is the work God is performing upon earth, gathering one people unto Himself. This people are a particular people, growing in unity through the doctrinal truths of God's Word, provoking one another unto love and good works in submission to King Jesus as faithful subjects, until Jesus Christ returns unto the restitution (or restoration) of all things (Acts 3:21).
What is meant by the restoration (restitution), or return of Christ?
1. When we speak of the return of Christ and the restitution (or restoration) of all things, we mean that one day Christ will return to earth imminently (Mark 13:32; Acts 1:7), visibly (Revelation 1:7), and bodily (Acts 1:11).
a. This includes the scriptural truth of Christ's coming in righteous judgment: for the wicked unto the praise of God's glorious justice; and for the righteous elect, unto the praise of God's glorious grace.
b. This important doctrine also includes the truth that there is a hell. Although a detailed understanding of hell or the lake of fire is not essential for salvation, a sober awareness and knowledge of hell is certainly essential. Hell is described by the Lord Jesus as a place where "their worm dieth not" (Mark 9:44, 46, 48). For those wicked that will be dispatched in that great and terrible Day of the Lord, the presence of God is a consuming fire that burns hotter than the sun shining in its strength, and being an eternal fire that is never quenched (Mark 9:44, 46, 48).
c. The doctrine of heaven is also included within the truth of Christ's coming. More than being the place of the new heaven and earth, and the New Jerusalem, it is more infinitely grand than that. The same presence of God that is a consuming fire for the wicked dead, Christ's presence is peace and comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3), and fullness of joy with pleasures forever more at His right hand (Psalm 16:11). He, Jesus Christ, the God of our salvation, is our eternal inheritance and it is His presence that makes heaven heavenly. It is written, "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is" (1 John 3:2).
As a recap, let us review that which is the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ:
—It contains the doctrine of Christ's incarnation. Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, and therefore, He is very God, yet fully man.
—It contains the doctrine of Christ's crucifixion. Being both God and Man, having two distinct natures, yet being one Person, His penal substitutionary and atoning sacrifice is powerful to save and regenerate, merciful to forgive and guard, holy to cleanse and purify, effectual to transform and sanctify, and mighty to accomplish and fulfill to the end.
—It contains the doctrine of Christ's resurrection. As Christ was crucified and resurrected the third day, we should also reckon ourselves dead and risen with Him. This gives us grace upon grace for growth, strengthened faith to trust upon Christ for the present, and blessed hope to wait upon Christ for the future.
—It contains the doctrine of Christ's ascension. As Christ has ascended upon the throne of His glory, He has made us to sit together in heavenly places in Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in the heavenlies in Christ.
—It contains the doctrine of Christ's restoration. Jesus Christ is returning for His own. All those who have not repented and confessed Christ, who have not cast themselves upon Christ alone in trusting faith; those should tremble in dread fear and sober consideration. God commands all men everywhere to repent and to believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ. Look ye upon Jesus Christ and be ye saved.
[1] If you have not done so, you might like to read the article provided at ReformedontheWeb Blog. The article is entitled, "What is the Gospel?"
[2] Enoch "was not; for God took him" (Genesis 5:24); "Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven" (1 Kings 2:11).


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With 1988's The Headless Children, W.A.S.P. attempted to be taken as serious artists (for the most part). And while singer/guitarist/leader Blackie Lawless expressed excitement about the band's current lineup, which included longtime guitarist Chris Holmes, bassist Johnny Rod, Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali, and Uriah Heep keyboardist Ken Hensley -- the complete group never toured. With the band concentrating more on the music than the gimmicks (the group was pictured sans ghoulish makeup and costumes), The Headless Children remains W.A.S.P.'s most accomplished work. The album's best-known tracks remain their cover of the Who's Quadrophenia anthem "The Real Me" and the rocking "Mean Man" (an autobiographical tale about guitarist Holmes), while a pair of epics -- "The Heretic" and the title track -- and perhaps W.A.S.P.'s best ballad, "Forever Free," were also standouts. While longtime fans may prefer the gross-out heavy metal of their early albums (W.A.S.P. and The Last Command), The Headless Children is their best constructed album. [The 1998 CD reissue contained six added bonus tracks -- among them a cover of Jethro Tull's "Locomotive Breath" and live versions of "L.O.V.E. Machine" and "Blind in Texas."] ~ Greg Prato
Release Date: 06 June 2011
Artist: W.A.S.P.
- Disk 1
- 1. The Heretic (The Lost Child)
- 2. The Real Me
- 3. The Headless Children
- 4. Thunderhead
- 5. Mean Man
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- 7. Mephisto Waltz
- 8. Forever Free
- 9. Maneater
- 10. Rebel in the F.D.G.
- Disk 2
- 1. Locomotive Breath
- 2. For Whom the Bell Tolls
- 3. Lake of Fools
- 4. War Cry
- 5. L.O.V.E. Machine
- 6. Blind in Texas
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Langlais works chosen, unveiled in Cushing
Cushing — Last summer, Cushing Community School was informed that the Kohler Foundation and Colby College would be distributing pieces of artwork from the Bernard Langlais Estate to various locations, many of which were museums. The Langlais Estate is located in Cushing; the Langlaises were longtime residents of Cushing; and Langlais' wife, Helen, was a teacher at the Cushing School.
The Cushing Community School had an opportunity to select pieces of artwork to be donated. Various individuals were involved in this selection process including board member Loren Andrews, parent Bob Garcia, teacher Beth Heidemann and principal Ainslee Riley.
The school has received 10 pieces of artwork, six of which will be hung in the Cushing Community School, with locations previously chosen during the selection process. The committee selected four of the pieces with other schools in the district Cushing students attend in mind, a suggestion that received approval. Pieces were selected for Lura Libby, Thomaston Grammar and Oceanside High School West schools in Thomaston; and Oceanside High School East in Rockland.
The donated artwork includes: for TGS, a wall hanging that features a moose, bear and other Maine wildlife; for Lura Libby, whose mascot is the Lions, a wall hanging of a lion's head; for Oceanside West, a wall hanging of fish; and for Oceanside East, a wall hanging of a shore bird.
Artwork donated to the major beneficiary, Cushing Community School, includes an insect wall hanging to be hung in the kindergarten classroom; a wooden dog sculpture to be displayed in the library; a giraffe and elephant wall hanging with multiple possible display locations; a lion in a garden wall hanging to be hung in the lobby or art room; "The Crossing," a wall hanging for the library; and an animal panel titled "Jungle" to be placed in the hallway in such a way it will be seen by people entering the building.
The school held a Family Art Night June 3 to welcome the artwork. More than 100 people attended, including Cushing Community School students and their families and community members. A documentary on Langlais made by the Kohler Foundation, Colby College and the Georges River Land Trust was screened. Principal Riley read a letter from the Kohler Foundation and shared some information about the art work and how the school came to be gifted the work. The Langlais art works that will be out on loan to other schools also were unveiled and there were hour-long art sessions held for students and their families at each grade level. Local artists who ran these sessions were Sandy Weisman, Nancy Harris Frohlich, Susan Beebe, Sarah Rogers and Alexis Iammarino. Students were able to take home a piece of artwork created by them at the end of the evening.
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NASA scientists on Tuesday revealed the results of testing after the Curiosity rover drilled into an ancient stream bed in Gale Crater on Mars.
"A fundamental question for this mission is whether Mars could have supported a habitable environment," said Michael Meyer, lead scientist for NASA's Mars Exploration Program. "From what we know now, the answer is yes."
An analysis of the rock, called 'John Klein', shows ancient Mars could have supported living microbes.
Scientists identified sulfur, nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus and carbon, which researchers call "some of the key chemical ingredients for life." Furthermore, the presence of clay minerals indicated that the water running through the sediment had a neutral pH -- critical for life. The presence of calcium sulfate suggests the soil is also neutral or mildly alkaline. Unlike the surface of the Red Planet, the rock samples were gray, with only partial oxidization.
"The range of chemical ingredients we have identified in the sample is impressive, and it suggests pairings such as sulfates and sulfides that indicate a possible chemical energy source for micro-organisms," said Paul Mahaffy, principal investigator of the Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
"We have characterized a very ancient, but strangely new 'gray Mars' where conditions once were favorable for life," said John Grotzinger, Mars Science Laboratory project scientist. Additional samples will be collected to confirm these results and scan for organic material that may still be preset in the sediment.


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A mum is pulling her young son out of his primary school after two incidents which she claims compromised his safety.
Natasha Pulley claims that her son Terell Robinson, aged six, was put into a taxi meant for another child by staff at Scott Lower School, in Brickhill last Thursday.
And after making a complaint, and being assured that safety measures were being examined, Ms Pulley dropped Terell off on Monday only for him to run back out of school and into the path of her car.
Terell was not injured and the school have launched an investigation, but the mum says that she is looking for a new school for her son.
She said: "If he had got out of the taxi and the driver hadn't stayed to watch him go into a house he wouldn't have known who to speak to or what to do.
"I'm going to take this as far as I can because to put safeguards into place."
On the Thursday Ms Pulley claims staff were unaware which taxi company the cab was from.
Following the incident she spoke with school staff who said that new procedures would be put in place. But she claims she lost faith in the school.
She said: "On Monday two staff were on the gate when he arrived, but he had forgotten his lunchbox. I watched him walk right up the path.
"He has been upset about this and he pretended that he was sick because he didn't want to go to school. I'm not sending him back."
A spokesman for the school said: "In relation to these incidents, we have launched a full investigation and appropriate action will be taken for anyone found not to be following our procedures which ensure our pupils' safety."


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As polarizing figure re-enters furor, question is, why Guinn, why now?
The hiring of Mary E. Guinn as interim deputy superintendent of the Buffalo Public Schools is likely to breed even more dissension and hard feelings on a School Board that has been bitterly divided over the leadership of Superintendent Pamela C. Brown.
The question is, why Guinn and why now?
"It was probably not a wise move politically," said board President Barbara Seals Nevergold, "but we're trying to deal with educating children. So the motivation to this was to move the district forward."
Board member James M. Sampson responded, "I just don't buy the fact that a three-month appointment is going to create any significant change."
Guinn and the consulting firm she worked for, Cross & Joftus, were terminated by the board in the fall after a rocky ride in Buffalo. But Brown said she needs someone as competent and trustworthy as Guinn to help move her vision forward over the next three months.
Guinn, who held the title of interim deputy superintendent and leadership consultant for six months last year, had been seen by many on the board, in the community and within the central administration as a polarizing figure. She spearhead Brown's costly Central Office reorganization and was heavily criticized both for her high consulting pay and for assuming authority as a consultant that many other top-level administrators considered unwarranted.
"She just doesn't seem to work well with others, or the principals in the district," said board member Jason M. McCarthy. "They don't trust Mary Guinn, and more so, I don't trust Mary Guinn."
Brown said Thursday that she and her staff cannot effectively focus on district planning and big-picture concerns to turn around struggling schools while pulling "double duty" handling day-to-day school operations. Guinn will offer leadership coaching to other top administrators and shepherd through other major projects over the next 90 days, she said.
"We cannot risk the future … in simply settling for an individual in such a critical role who is not fully prepared to come on board and hit the ground running," she said.
Guinn begins next week, while Brown continues her search for a permanent deputy superintendent, she said. When asked about Guinn possibly getting the job on a permanent basis, Brown said, "There are no such plans."
Not all board members believe that, however. Back in October, Brown said she told The Buffalo News she had no plans to hire Guinn as deputy interim superintendent but continued to bring up the idea with board officers months later. Some board and community members called the hiring of Guinn a huge political mistake given the very limited board support that Brown has now and with May elections looming for the board. They also faulted Brown for not seriously considering other candidates as permanent hires and accused Guinn of dishonesty.
Guinn was hired last March with private grant money. She was to serve as interim deputy superintendent for three months while the district searched for a permanent deputy.
But no deputy was ever hired. Instead, Brown asked Guinn to stay on as a consultant. Guinn had previously participated in the months-long search for a permanent candidate, which had been spearheaded by HealthNow.
"Many applicants were reluctant to assume the position at this time," Brown wrote in a statement, later blaming the political climate in the city for deterring candidates.
A spokesman with HealthNow said that while the company did assist with the search, it pulled back after about six months of limited progress. The company presented the district with three potential candidates and ended its effort.
In September, board members Sampson, Carl P. Paladino, John B. Licata, Theresa Harris-Tigg and McCarthy wanted to know why Guinn, a consultant, was signing district documents and timecards, why she was being copied on administrative emails to principals, and presiding over the superintendent's Cabinet meetings.
Since then, Sampson, Paladino, Licata and McCarthy have been adamant in their opposition to Guinn's hiring. The district's consultant contract with Cross and Joftus was terminated the following month.
Paladino and McCarthy accused Guinn of lying when she told them she was initially advised she had the authority to sign district documents. Paladino said he also held Guinn responsible for failed grant applications to the state and cited a harassment charge levied against her by former grants administrator Debra S. Sykes.
Nevergold said she doesn't believe that Guinn ever deliberately misled anyone and said while some take issue with her interpersonal skills, few take issue with her competence.
She also said it was important to keep in mind that Guinn's time with the district is limited to 90 days.
Nevergold pointed out that the board had agreed back in October to allow Guinn to return to the district for a 90-day period to wrap up her ongoing work after the board abruptly terminated its contract with Cross & Joftus. But a few board members who initially supported that idea changed their minds as months passed.
Under the Cross & Joftus contract, Guinn was to be paid $290,359, plus thousands of dollars in additional travel and lodging expenses. Under the new arrangement, Guinn will be paid a prorated annual salary of $175,000, which equates to about $43,150 for her three-month stint.
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Ryan Getzlaf remains hopeful, but he's also cynical of the league's actions as the CBA talks continue.
"I'm still hopeful because I think the whole thing has been on a timetable [and] because they've shown nothing else," Getzlaf said. "They haven't shown us anything in the fact that they want to sit down and get things done. We've got to be able to move both ways to get something done. Everything seems to be on a deadline now. We just don't know when the next one is." The owners and players were unable to get a CBA this month and as a result there will likely be another round of cancelations in the near future. If they agree to a new CBA soon, the season might still start before the end of December, but a Dec. 1 start date now seems very unlikely.