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U.S. House Democrats advocate for abortion rights to be protected after Texas law comes into effect
United States House Democrats on Monday attempted to try to pass legislation that would bolster abortion rights in the country, as Texas and other states take action to undermine established legal right in the landmark Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision.
“Texas’ radical and extreme bill bans abortion before most women realize they are even pregnant,” Representative Norma Torres, a Democrat from California, told colleagues at the start of a campaign on Monday. House Rules Committee hearing. “It makes no exceptions for rape or incest and allows for self-defense justice.”
Texas law, which came into effect this month after the Supreme Court refused to try to stop her while court challenges unfold, prohibits abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected. For many women, this can happen as early as six weeks pregnant and before they know they are pregnant.
This has sparked a storm among abortion rights advocates who argue that the law, which creates a $ 10,000 civil action against anyone who assists with an illegal abortion, is too restrictive and is too restrictive by advocates. abortion seeking to reflect the extent in other conservative states.
The US Department of Justice has launched an emergency court challenge to the Texas law, seeking to immediately block its application, with the backing of the Biden administration, arguing the law circumvents long-standing law by delegating citizens private to enforce the new law. restrictions, rather than the government.
“I think you all know this administration’s stance on a woman’s right to choose, as evidenced by the Justice Department’s announcement of its intention to sue and challenge Texas law. given our commitment to protect, “White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.
During the House panel hearing on Monday, Democrats and Republicans questioned whether it was Congress’ role to re-emphasize the right to abortion through a new legislation.
“This is part of the larger assault on women’s health and rights, as individuals 43 states have started to undermine reproductive health care,” Torres said. “Enough is enough.”
But Republicans saw the effort by Texas and the states following its lead as a way to ban abortion without violating established Supreme Court rulings.
United States Representative Cathy McMorris Rogers, a Republican from Washington, argued Democrats’ efforts to codify abortion rights protections went too far.
“The demand-to-birth abortion law overturns pro-life laws and prohibits states from passing legislation protecting unborn children,” she said.
Rogers’ son, Cole, is 14 years old and has Down syndrome.
“In this debate on abortion, Down’s syndrome has been at the forefront,” she argued.
Democrats have very slim margins in the US House and Senate, so abortion rights law is unlikely to reach President Joe Biden’s office. With Senate filibustering at stake, he would need bipartisan support, which is unlikely to be achieved.

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An affordable gaming headset packed with premium features.
The return of Sandugo signals that we are on the right track to recovery and Boholanos.
Featuring the three newest additions to the Galaxy A Series: Galaxy A33, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A73 5G.
Logitech gears that make a difference.
The Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro, the newest devices in Oppo’s Reno series, have finally been released in India. Oppo has now introduced the devices...
Gokongwei Group-backed GoTyme Bank adopts the latest security tools in response to consumers’ growing cybersecurity concerns.
Join games, win freebies, and get vivo smartphones at a discounted price from vivo’s TikTok Shop!
Leading edtech company believes technology is an important tool to support all types of learners for post-pandemic education.
She performs the theme song “Para Sa Life” in Home Credit campaign video.
From SM Foundation scholar to SM Prime accounting manager

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Saya Yasuhara Known as One of the Best Female Motocross Racers in Japan
Saya Yasuhara (pictured above) is known to be one of the best female motocross racers in Japan. She finished in 2nd place during the 2012 Ladies Motocross Championships with 3 race wins. Saya Yasuhara is already starting the 2013 season on a good note, she took 7th place last weekend at the HSR Kyushu in Kumamoto.
It was announced publicly this morning that Saya Yasuhara grab the interest of Vocaloid Aoki Lapis and the i-style project. Vocaloid Aoki Lapis is said to be officially in collaboration with Saya Yasuhara while she competes in the 2013 All Japan Motocross Championship.

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HIDDEN - CROPPED FITTED JACKET WITH FRAY
The perfect little black denim jacket you can wear with anything. Complete with matte black hardware, two usable chest pockets, and a frayed, mid-crop fit.
SWIRL STYLIST NOTE* Try pairing this Cropped Fitted Jacket over a knotted white t-shirt and a printed midi skirt for the perfect spring look.
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- 70% Cotton / 30% Rayon
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March 3 – March 11
Learn to belly dance with Shyama at Hybrid Performance Arts starting January 8th! Classes will be held each Monday at 5:30, and please RSVP to each weekly event here on Facebook! The cost per class is $20, payable in advance via the above PayPal link, or on-site by cash or check. Located at Hybrid Performance Arts 115 B Lincoln Square, Urbana, Illinois 61801
In Foundations, you will build up the basics of belly dance! Learn to move and isolate your hips, arms, and chest in new ways, strengthening your muscles, improving flexibility, and raising your body confidence! We will first explore proper posture and technique of basic movements. Combinations will be taught using individual moves to form the building blocks of a dance choreography of your own. As students progress, travelling steps and layering may be explored as a further challenge!
At Krannert Center two days in a row!
Layla and Majnun is a classic story of love well-known across many Middle-Eastern and sub-continental cultures and most notably expressed by the great Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi. In 1908, the tragic lovers’ tale became the subject of the first Middle Eastern opera, written by Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli, who interspersed symphonic and choral sections with mugham—a Central-Asian style of improvised singing—and created a masterpiece of Azerbaijani culture. Silk Road Ensemble’s new arrangement of Hajibeyli’s work, joined with Morris’ choreography, brings together on stage instrumentalists from Asian and western traditions; the revered singer Alim Qasimov (a Living National Treasure of Azerbaijan) and his daughter and protégée, Fargana Qasimova; and 16 dancers of the Mark Morris Dance Group, here at MMDG’s Midwest home. Silk Road Ensemble founder Yo-Yo Ma states, “Morris’ deep respect for and knowledge of traditions in both music and dance—he never plays tourist but is an artist, so that any tradition Mark incorporates becomes organic to his work—as well as his extensive experience directing epic love stories . . . make him the only choice to re-imagine Layla and Majnun for a 21st-century audience.”
This performance will last approximately 70 minutes with no intermission
Engineering Open House is an annual student-led event featuring two days of exciting exhibits and captivating competitions that showcase the talent and ingenuity of engineering students at the University of Illinois. The event is open to the public at no cost. Families, students, and community members are invited to come and experience the atmosphere of innovation and creativity. If you plan to bring a group of 15 or larger, we ask that you register as a field trip.
Summer Camp: On The Road brings the magic of Summer Camp Music Festival to your town. Summer Camp will be visiting multiple cities across the country searching for the best talent the area has to offer. Come out to support local artists as they play for a spot at #SCamp18!
Artists to be announced soon! Interested in performing? E-mail [email protected]
Summer Camp: On The Road Webpage: SummerCampFestival.com/ontheroad
Anyone can learn to solder! It’s fun, it’s easy, and it’s useful. Mitch Altman, San-Francisco based hacker and inventor and UIUC alumnus, has taught tens of thousands of people to solder around the world. Come to this event to learn the basics of electronics, and how to make cool things! Mitch will show you how, using his invention: the TV-B-Gone universal remote control. This simple and powerful device can turn off almost any TV in public places, and do so up to 50 meters away. It’s effective! It’s safe! It’s fun to turn TVs off.
This workshop is open to all ages and skill levels!**
**Cost is $30 for materials.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING WORKSHOP LOCATION: The workshop is held in the Armory Innovation Studio, Room 172.
HW SUNDAY SUPPER CLUB
SALAD OR SOUP
Soup of the Day
SURF OR TURF
Entree accompanied by
Sautéed green beans & garlic mashed potato
Two 3oz Tenderloin Medallions
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Triple Chocolate Cake
Belgian Chocolate Sauce
Campus Property Management Promotion!
This week, sign a lease at CPM and get a $100 Visa Gift Card per bedroom! This deal only lasts until March 17th so make sure to sign a lease soon and get that extra pocket money! Restrictions apply.

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A.R.M.S #16A Carry Handle Mount for Aimpoint Review
The A.R.M.S. #16A Aimpoint Comp carry handle mount is a short carry handle mount that fits the carry handles on any AR-15, M-16 or M-4 or derived weapon. It provides a firm and (relatively) quickly detached means of putting an … Continue reading


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Dave graduated in microbiology and subsequently studied for a PhD in the ‘Regulation of enzyme levels in methylotrophic Candida spp’ at University of Wales, College Cardiff. This led to postdoctoral research at Leeds University involving the protein engineering of yeast alcohol oxidases.
Upon arrival at the University of Wolverhampton in the 1980s consultancy interests were developed in biodegradation and subsequently research into the control of intestinal bacterial pathogens in the environment, intestinal tract, and food industry. More recently he has expanded his interest in environmental microbiology and the development of biopolymers with Dr Radecka. Over the years he has established numerous links with local and national companies providing consultancy and research support in a variety of microbiological aspects.
In addition to research and consultancy, various aspects of microbiology are taught on a range of courses at undergraduate and master’s levels.
Dave's main interests are :
• The growth, survival and control of gastrointestinal (GI) pathogens (eg Campylobacter , Salmonella, E.coli, Listeria, Helicobacter) in aquatic systems, foods, surfaces, and in the GI tract
• The roles of microorganisms in pollution control.
This has involved research and collaborations including:
• Antimicrobial plant extracts (especially essential oils of herbs and spices) – effect upon gastrointestinal bacteria; control of food spoilage; factors affecting efficacy (including synergy with other antimicrobial agents and environmental factors)
• Microbial attachment to surfaces, formation of biofilms and factors affecting subsequent cleaning and disinfection
• Development of antimicrobial coatings / surfaces – incorporation of antimicrobials into polymers and subsequent evaluation
• Bacterial synthesis of poly-gamma-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) and its environmental application.
• Bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons in contaminated soils
Dave is currently involved in the supervision of three PhD students and 2 Knowledge Transfer Associates
Member of the Society for Applied Microbiology
Recent publications include :
Radecka, I., Jiang, G., Hill, D., & Kowalczuc, M. (2015). Polyhydroxyalkanoates composites and their applications. Publisher: CRC Press
Ogunleye, A. O., Bhat, A., Hill, D.J., Williams, C. & Radecka, I. (2015). Poly-[gamma]-glutamic acid - Production, Properties and Applications. Microbiology (in press)
Bhat, A., Irorere, V.U., Mistry, N., Bartlett, T., Hill, D., Kedia, G., Charalampopoulos, D. & Radecka, I. (2015). Improving survival of probiotic bacteria using bacterial Poly-γ-glutamic acid. International Journal of Food Microbiology 196, 24-31
Radecka, I., Martin, C. & Hill, D. (2014) - The Problem of Microbial Drug Resistance. Chapter 1 in ‘Novel Antimicrobial Agents and Strategies’. Publisher: Wiley Eds. Phoenix, D.A., Harris, F., & Dennison, S.R.. Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.
Low, W-L., Lee, C., Wilkes, M., Roberts, C. & Hill, D.J., 2014. ‘Development of a rapid, effective method for seeding biofiltration systems using alginate bead-immobilised cells’. Int. J. Chem. & Env. Eng., vol. 5 (1) pp29-32. ISSN 2078-0737
Bhat, A., Irorere, V.U., Bartlett, T., Hill, D., Kedia, G. Morris, M., Charalampopoulos, D., and Radecka, I. (2013). Bacillus subtilis natto: a non-toxic source of poly-γ-glutamic acid that could be used as a cryoprotectant for probiotic bacteria. AMB Express 3:36, ISSN: 2191-0855
Low, W.L., Martin, C., Hill, D.J. & Kenward, M.A. (2013). Antimicrobial Efficacy of Liposome Encapsulated Silver Ions and Tea Tree Oil against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Letters in Applied Microbiology 57 (1), pp33-39. . ISSN: 0266-8254
Bhat, A., Kedia, G., Bartlett, T., Hill, D., & Radecka I (2012):UK Patent Application No: 1115143.8. ‘Improved viability of Probiotic Micro-organisms’Short Title: Probiotic Bacteria (BB ref: TG59959P.GBA-LPT).
Hall, S., Gibson, H., Lambert, A.M., and Hill, D.J. (2011). Bioaerosol Monitoring – a Practical Evaluation. 16th European Biosolids & Organic Resources Conference Proceedings 14th-16thth November, Leeds.
Verlinden,R.A.J, Hill, D.J., Kenward, M.A., Williams, C.D. & Radecka, I (2011). Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from waste frying oil by Cupriavidus necator (PHAs from waste oil by C. necator). AMB Express 1:11, 1-8.
Low, W.L., Martin, C., Hill, D.J. & Kenward, M.A. (2011). Antimicrobial Efficacy of Silver Ions in Combination with Tea Tree Oil Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 37, 162-165.
Bhat, A., Kedia, G., Bartlett, T., Hill, D., Charalampopoulos, D., Radecka I (2010): Investigation of Poly-γ-glutamic Acid Production From Six Different Bacillus Strains. IBS2010 14th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition Biotechnology for the Sustainability of Human Society ,14-18 September 2010, Palacongressi, Rimini – Italy. DOI 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2010.09.598. Abstract 229 published in conference proceedings Journal of Biotechnology.
Angienda, P.O. & Hill, D.J. (2010). The Effect of Sodium Chloride and pH on the Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Essential Oils against Pathogenic and Food Spoilage Bacteria: Implications in Food Safety. International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 1 (4), 222-227
Kedia, G., Hill, D.J., Hill, R. and Radecka, I. (2010). Production of poly-g-glutamic acid by Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis with different growth media. Journal of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, 10, 1-9.
Rowe, C. L., Hill, D. J. Williams, C. D. and Owen, J. P. (2008). Evaluation of a novel technology for the bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated materials. Poster presentation and published in conference proceedings [ID 38]. 4th European Bioremediation conference in Chania, Crete, Greece.
Kedia G., Hill, D. and Radecka I. (2008): Synthesis of Poly-γ-glutamic acid by Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis. At III International Seminar on Biodegradable Polymers 2008, Valencia, 3rd and 4th March 2008, conference proceeding
Walton, J.T., Hill, D.J., Protheroe, R.G., Nevill, A. and Gibson, H. (2008). Investigation into the effects of detergents on disinfectant susceptibility of attached E. coli and L. monocytogenes. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 105, 309-315.
O’Gara, E. A., Maslin, D. J. and Hill, D. J. (2008) The Effect of Simulated Gastric Environments on the Anti-Helicobacter activity of Garlic Oil. Journal of Applied Microbiology 104, 1324-1331

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Reid Uses Procedural Maneuver to Block Vote on Obama’s Jobs Bill
October 4, 2011
Senate Republicans sought to answer President Obama’s demands for a vote on his jobs plan this afternoon, but were thwarted by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), who used a parliamentary maneuver meant to block amendments on the Senate floor. Reid then proceeded to accuse Republicans of “obstruction” and engaging in a “political stunt.” [Emphasis added]
Reid used a procedural move known as “filling the tree” – a tactic Reid has perfected during his tenure in the Senate leadership. Filling the tree involves loading legislation with amendments until the limit is reached. Since the majority leader enjoys the right of first recognition – which means he can offer amendments before anyone else – Reid managed to fill the tree before Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) could offer the president’s jobs plan as an amendment to a bill cracking down on Chinese currency manipulation.
McConnell said he would vote against the measure, but that the president is “entitled to a vote on his jobs bill.” With the president suggesting that Republicans were preventing consideration of the legislation, McConnell said, “I wanted to disabuse him of the notion that somehow we’re unwilling to vote on his proposal.”
Reid also confirmed during his floor debate with McConnell that Democrats would not present a unified front on the legislation – let alone capture the seven Republican votes needed for a filibuster-proof supermajority. “A majority of Democrats will support the president’s jobs bill,” Reid said, tacitly acknowledging that at least some would not.
Far from having notable support among the president’s party, Obama’s jobs bill has garnered no cosponsors in either the House or the Senate. Nonetheless, the president has on at least 12 occasions called on Congress to immediately pass the legislation – though Reid insisted that “’right away’ is a relative term” – and in some cases said that Republicans were blocking its consideration.
Obama’s 2012 campaign manager sent an email around the time Reid blocked consideration of the president’s plan. It had the subject line, “They won’t even vote on it.” That email mentioned House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, but not Reid.
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Obama Blasts Cantor and the GOP on Jobs Bill, No Mention of Harry Reid
By Don Irvine —
October 5, 2011
President Obama went to Texas yesterday to promote the American Jobs Act and to challenge House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to bring it to a vote in Congress.
Obama told the audience at Eastfield Community College in Mesquite, Texas that the Republicans are against the bill simply because he proposed it and said that if he had proposed the Republican party platform they would be against that as well.
Clearly, on the jobs bill, Cantor has become public enemy number one for the White House as press secretary Jay Carney revealed during an Air Force One press gaggle on the way to Dallas.
MR. CARNEY: Okay. We ready? Before I take your questions, I would like to read to you an excerpt from the President’s speech that he will deliver today in Texas. This is just an excerpt:
“Yesterday, the Republican Majority Leader in Congress, Eric Cantor, said that right now he won’t even let the jobs bill have a vote in the House of Representatives. He won’t even give it a vote. Well, I’d like Mr. Cantor to come down here to Dallas and explain what in this jobs bill he doesn’t believe in. Does he not believe in rebuilding America’s roads and bridges? Does he not believe in tax breaks for small businesses or efforts to help veterans? Mr. Cantor should come down to Dallas, look Kim Russell in the eye, and tell her why she doesn’t deserve to get a paycheck again. Come tell her students why they don’t deserve to have their teacher back.
Come tell Dallas construction workers why they should be sitting home instead of fixing our bridges and our schools. Come tell the small business owners and workers in this community why you’d rather defend tax breaks for millionaires than tax cuts for the middle class.
And if you won’t do that, at least put this jobs bill up for a vote so that the entire country knows exactly where every member of Congress stands.”
So that’s from the President’s remarks today where he will focus on teacher layoffs and what the American Jobs Act does to put up to 280,000 teachers who have been laid off back to work and up to 400,000 total teachers to work.
Q So Cantor said that he didn’t think the entire bill would go up for a vote on the floor, but he did say that he thought individual components would go up for a vote. And the Republicans have put out lists of things in the bill that they do support. So isn’t it disingenuous for the President to keep saying that they haven’t told him what they support when they have?
MR. CARNEY: That’s not what he’s saying here. First of all, what is Mr. Cantor afraid of? Why not put it up for a vote and show where he stands and where other members of Congress stand? If he doesn’t support — as apparently he does not — if he does not support putting teachers back to work, demonstrate that through your — through his vote. If he doesn’t support putting construction workers back to work, show the American people that fact.
As I have said repeatedly — and the President himself has said — if Congress, having voted on the entire American Jobs Act, then sends him portions of it or sections of it piece by piece, he will sign those if they are paid for in a way that’s responsible and balanced, and then ask where the rest is.
So we’re not — the criticism that this is all or nothing is disingenuous. It’s a red herring. It’s false. Every section of this American Jobs Act is worthy and has this President’s full support. All of it is worthy. And the point the President is making is simply that if Congressman Cantor or others in Congress, Republicans, don’t believe that we should be doing something now to put teachers back to work, that we should be doing something now to put construction workers back to work, that we should be doing something now to incentivize small businesses to hire veterans — say so. Vote — vote accordingly. But don’t hide behind letters you send to the President. Just tell us where you are. Tell us where you stand on those issues.
And if there are things that they are supportive of that are in the jobs act, well, good, let’s get those done. But first of all, the Senate and the House should vote on the entire bill and explain why, if they oppose it, why they oppose it.
Obama was seemingly trying to channel the populism of Bill Clinton when he told the crowd that “We’ve had folks in Congress who have said they shouldn’t pass this bill because it would give me a win…Give me a win? Give me a break!”
But lost in his rhetoric about Cantor and the GOP’s refusal to vote on the entire bill was the Democratic controlled Senate and their less than enthusiastic response to the American Jobs Act. [Emphasis added]
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said yesterday that he would revise parts of the bill that some Senate Democrats didn’t like while at the same time blocking Republican efforts to vote on the entire bill.


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MOONBOY Ltd is an independent publishing company with offices in London and Paris. We specialise in official, high-quality, limited edition photo books on bands, performers and creative cultural movements, past and present. We work directly with photographers and, in most cases, the performers/bands themselves to create a unique insight with rare, previously unseen or unpublished photos.
Production is based in London and we use a long-established family-run printing firm, Empress Litho, to ensure consistently high production standards.
In the pipeline for 2023 and 2024 are two books featuring the work of renowned photographer Sheila Rock. The first, released on the 1st of November 2023, will be based on her previously unseen photos from the New Romantic scene at clubs such as Billy’s, The Blitz and People’s Palace. The second, released in 2024, will feature Sheila’s photos of Teddy Boys, taken in London during the late 70s.
Our first book, published in 2022 was The Cure “Stills”, based on the extensive archive of photographer Paul Cox, the band’s photographer of choice from 1979 to 1989. The book features a foreword and captions by Robert Smith with additional back-stories from Paul Cox and over 290 colour and black & white photos.

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Olde E 55mm
The Olde E 55mm is a wheel dedicated to shredding all parts the urban and suburban landscape. This is a wheel for a warrior of all terrains and is designed to handle the demands of the roughest spots. The Olde E is an excellent for street, park and mini-ramp. The Olde E is 55mm 101 A. Like all our wheels, Olde E's are made in the USA from the finest urethane.


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When I was little, I thought that I hated lasagna, because I'd only ever had rather soggy versions full of watery, flavorless ricotta cheese. I couldn't understand Garfield's obsession with it.
Now, a lasagna made with a good ricotta (a homemade ricotta, perhaps?) and other high-quality ingredients will, of course, be a different story, but ever since I first tasted the Northern Italian style of lasagna (popular in the Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions), lasagne alla bolognese, which is made with layers of meaty ragù, a simple besciamella white sauce and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, it has been my favorite kind.
if you are using dried, no-boil lasagna noodles, your sauces should be more liquid; if you use fresh noodles, your sauces should be drier.
If you make a big pot of my Tuscan-style ragù on a Sunday, you can have it on some fresh tagliatelle (or another pasta) right away, and the next day use the leftover ragù to make this lovely, comforting lasagne.
2 batches (4 cups) besciamella sauce, or 2 batches Tuscan-style Ragù sauce to make a large 9x13-inch or 8x11-inch lasagne, or use just 1 batch of besciamella (2 cups) or meat sauce to make a smaller, 6x10-inch lasagne
1 (9-ounce box) no-boil/oven-ready lasagne noodles, or 1 pound fresh lasagne sheets, preferable
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Steps to Make It
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
Prepare the besciamella sauce and your meat sauce of choice according to the recipes and instructions linked above.
Cover the bottom of your lasagna pan with a thin, even layer of besciamella sauce.
Cover the besciamella sauce with a layer of the lasagna noodles (you may overlap them slightly to make them fit, and/or cut them so they fit).
Cover the noodles with another thin layer of besciamella sauce, then a layer of the meat sauce, then a generous sprinkling of the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Then lay down another layer of the noodles, then besciamella, meat sauce, and grated cheese, and repeat: noodles, besciamella, meat sauce, grated cheese until you reach the top of your pan. Usually this will be between 4 to 6 layers.
Finish with a layer of meat sauce, besciamella, and another generous sprinkling of grated Parmigiano. [Note: If you are using dry, no-boil pasta, make sure that it is all completely covered with sauce or it won't cook.]
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the top is crisp and golden brown.
If you have any leftover ragù sauce, it freezes very well. The lasagne can be made ahead of time and kept refrigerated and reheated in the oven, or assembled and frozen uncooked, then defrosted in the refrigerator for 24 hours before cooking.

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At check in the young lady was not friendly, lobby looks great, room nice but a little out dated, dirty towels hanging behind door left from some elses stay. Manager in resteraunt and server not friendly or even interested in customer service, to busy talking in the back. Breakfast bar was fresh and not bad as it was early when we ate, and we were the only people in resteraunt at the time. The cleaning staff who were cleaning lobby and rooms all very nice and helpful. The ones that should have great customer service skills like at check in and the resteraunt not so much. overall a average stay in a average Hotel, Also how long has the hot tub been down, should you not be told when things that are a selling point that they are not in service, I think it has been down for months per the reviews on the web, either fix it or tell your customers before booking that it is not working
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Barco, Guinness World Record holder for the brightest digital cinema projector, has successfully completed the first Auro-3D® installations in the United States at commercial theaters for the world’s largest movie exhibitors: Cinemark (Dallas), Regal Entertainment Group (Los Angeles) and AMC Entertainment (Miami). These latest Auro-3D installations follow on the heels of deployments in Russia and China, now elevating the sensory experience at movie theaters on three continents.
Auro-3D is an audio system that allows for true three dimensional sound production, distribution and reproduction, turning a conventional cinema into a fully immersive environment to provide a truly unique experience. Auro-3D is gaining traction as the next logical step in the ongoing quest to create the most life-like cinematic presentation.
“We’re ecstatic about the creative opportunities made possible by Auro-3D as we continually strive to provide our customers with the ultimate cinema experience,” commented Damian Wardle, VP of Worldwide Theatre Technology & Presentation at Cinemark. “Auro-3D’s unique capabilities launch the audience right into the center of the motion picture experience!”
“The Auro-3D system installed at Edwards Calabasas Stadium 6 on September 22, 2011 delivers an incredibly realistic cinema experience,” commented Rob Del Moro, Chief Purchasing Officer for Regal Entertainment Group, the largest motion picture exhibitor in the U.S. “The combination of ultra-bright, high-resolution projection with 3D audio has the potential ability to deliver a true-to-life reproduction of the drama on-screen. As we continue to evaluate this technology on performance and cost, we are intrigued by its possibilities.”
While previously the movie experience has been limited to sound coming from in front and beside a patron, Auro-3D creates a uniquely immersive audio experience by adding “height” to the mix to create a more immersive experience. Auro-3D is the most cost-effective solution for 3D audio reproduction, using three layers (surround, height and top layer) to create a true 3D soundfield around and above the listener with the minimum number of speakers. The total combined effect results in a truly 3D aural experience.
Barco co-developed Auro-3D with Auro Technologies’ CEO Wilfried Van Baelen, and is licensing the solution for use in commercial theaters. Auro-3D is easily installed and fully compatible with today’s main standards: Stereo and 5.1 Surround. The full Auro-3D speaker layout is defined for up to 13.1, with 11.1 being the ideal solution for environments such as a commercial movie theaters. In addition, the Auro-3D codec enables single inventory distribution, which allows for the content to be transported using the market’s current standards while maintaining future compatibility.
“AMC Entertainment has historically been a first adopter of competitive new audio technologies that enhance the cinema experience,” stated Dan Huerta VP Technology of AMC Entertainment. “We were honored to be able to provide this new experience to audiences for the first time at ShowEast 2011.”
“We’re committed to continually elevating the cinema experience by providing groundbreaking technologies that allow our exhibition partners to flourish in an ever-growing competitive entertainment market,” commented Brian Claypool, Senior Director, Strategic Business Development at Barco. “Auro-3D provides a whole new dimension to the movie-going experience, reproducing the most realistic, spatially accurate sounds all around and above patrons to enhance the realism and immersive qualities of the story.”
About Auro Technologies
Auro Technologies (www.auro-3d.com
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“Nestle’s DiGiorno, Stouffer’s and California Pizza Kitchen frozen pizzas are under fire in a new class-action lawsuit brought by Katie Simpson of San Diego. In the lawsuit, filed Jan. 21, she argues that the company is “placing profits over public health” by not removing trans fat from its pizzas.” [ABC News]


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As football fans prepare to watch the San Francisco 49ers face off against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl 2020 on Sunday, others are looking forward to this year’s commercial lineup.
Here is a preview of the ads scheduled to run during the game that promote strong messages of social good and equality.
1. It’s a Penalty Campaign
It’s a Penalty, an organization aiming to protect vulnerable people and eradicate abuse, has launched an anti-trafficking and exploitation campaign supported by the Super Bowl Host Committee. The new ad calls for the end of human trafficking and asks audiences to report any signs of exploitation. Major sporting events, like the Super Bowl, typically cause a surge in human trafficking arrests. In 2019, the Atlanta police department made 33 arrests on sex trafficking charges the week before the superbowl. The commercial features NFL players Aaron Rodgers, Benjamin Watson, Charles Harris, Andy Dalton, Nick Foles, Ryan Tannehill, and Jerome Baker.
2. Audi: “Let It GO”
Audi’s latest ad promotes the auto company’s first electric Sportback, the e-tron Sportback. The commercial briefly touches on the effects of climate change. In the first few seconds of the commercial, a voice on the radio of actress Maisie Williams’ car mentions that the daily temperature is eight degrees “above normal.” As the frame widens, revealing all the cars around her have crashed into each other, she begins to drive away, singing “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen — cut to the commercial’s tagline: “Let’s drive to a more sustainable future.”
3. Budweiser: “Typical American”
This year’s Budweiser Super Bowl commercial shares the message that there is no typical American. Focusing on everyday acts of kindness, the ad showcases the bravery and diversity of all Americans, shining a spotlight on firefighters, good Samaritans, soldiers, and athletes with disabilities.
4. Kia: “Tough Never Quits”
A new ad promoting the Kia Seltos AWD SUV features NFL running back Josh Jacobs, who offers his younger self words of inspiration. In his advice, Jacobs mentions growing up homeless and getting out of poverty, encouraging viewers to believe in themselves and never give up.
5. Michelob Ultra Pure Gold: “6 for 6-Pack”
In this ad, Michelob Ultra is campaigning to help farmers transition to organic farmland through their “6 for 6-Pack” promotion, which aims to donate a portion of 6-pack sales to farmers looking to make the move to organic produce. Transitioning to organic farming helps reduce the amount of pesticides that harm the environment.
6. Microsoft: “Be The One”
Microsoft’s latest commercial puts a spotlight on Katie Sowers, one of the first female football coaches in the NFL. As the new offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers, Sowers is the first woman to coach in the Super Bowl. Coaching is still a predominantly male-dominated field.
7. New York Life: “Love Takes Action”
This commercial for New York Life’s Love Takes Action campaign features various acts of kindness and defines different types of love, promoting the idea that — whether we are family, friends, or even strangers — we should all work together.
8. NFL: “Inspire Change: Anquan Boldin”
This moving ad for the NFL highlights the death of Corey Jones, the cousin of retired wide receiver Anquan Boldin, who was fatally shot by the police in October 2015. Police brutality has become a controversial topic for NFL players to comment on. In 2016, Colin Kaepernick began protesting police violence against the African American community by kneeling during the national anthem. Since then, the NFL has implemented a rule requiring players to stand at the risk of being fined. The commercial is part of the NFL’s Inspire Change Initiative, which aims to showcase how players work to eradicate social injustices in their own communities.
9. Olay: #MakeSpaceForWomen
Featuring Katie Couric and Taraji P. Henson, Olay's commercial advocates for the advancement of women in the STEM fields. Partnering with Girls Who Code, Olay has pledged to donate $1 for every time the hastag #makespaceforwomen is mentioned on social media.


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Writing Haiku began as a way to tap into my creativity and has led me on a sacred journey I could never have imagined. This path opened for me when I was willing to become silent and listen within. Along the way I have strengthened my spirit, found healing for my soul, visited the deepest parts of myself, and have caught a glimpse or two of the Divine.
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Australia disputes the French version of the submarine letter
SYDNEY, Sept.23 (Reuters) – Australia on Thursday denied a claim by France that Canberra re-committed to a $ 60 billion deal to buy French submarines in a letter sent just before announcing instead, it was buying submarines from the United States and the United Kingdom. .
Canberra’s decision to withdraw from the French submarine contract while forming an alliance known as AUKUS with Washington and London sparked a diplomatic row. France said it was caught off guard by an Australian “stab in the back”.
Earlier this week, the spokesperson for the French Armed Forces Ministry wrote on Twitter that Australia sent a letter to France on the day AUKUS announced it, saying it was satisfied with the progress of the program.
“In short: looking forward to launching the next phase of the contract,” wrote spokesperson Hervé Grandjean. Read more
However, Australia’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday that the letter, which it said was sent the day before the announcement, contained no new commitments.
“This correspondence did not refer to or authorize the start of the next phase of the program, which remained subject to the announcement of Australian government decisions,” a Defense Department spokesperson said in a statement to Reuters .
The letter, dated September 15, informed French defense firm Naval Group that it had officially withdrawn from a review that began in January, the spokesperson said. The contract between Australia and Naval Group provided for exit ramps in which Australia could pay to exit the project.
Naval Group said Australia terminated the contract for reasons of “convenience”.
Reporting by Kirsty Needham Editing by Peter Graff
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BUYERS GUIDE - UTES & CAB CHASSIS MEDIUM
The much anticipated Volkswagen Amarok ute was released in 2011; short-cab version and automatic box in mid-2012 and futher variants were added in early 2015. A V6 option was released in October 2016, long-wheelbase options in 2020 and off-road special variants in early 2022. The new model was released in April 2023.
The first Amarok was designed by VW, using a unique design, but the 2023 replacement shared the 2022 Ford Ranger powertrain, chassis and running gear.
The bodywork metal and plastic looked different, despite the use of the Ranger’s cab structure.
Made in South Africa, the 2023 Amarok had a greatly expanded array of driver assist features and a larger range of powertrains than its predecessor.
Enhanced safety was provided by more than 30 driver assist systems; more than 20 of which were completely new to the Amarok.
The Ranger-based Volkswagen Amarok arrived in Australia in April 2023, in Style, PanAmericana and Aventura equipment levels, with turbo-petrol and diesel power. Amarok Core and Life specifications arrived two months later.
The Amarok Style was available with a choice of Ford’s 154kW/500Nm 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel or Ford/Land Rover 184kW/600Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and was positioned just above the previous Amarok Highline.
Style featured Matrix LED headlamps, 300mm (12-inch) infotainment display, with navigation, 300mm (12-inch) Digital Cockpit pro and 10-way driver/8-way passenger power adjustable front seats, with heating as standard.
PanAmericana came with all-terrain 18-inch tyres, darkened sports exterior accents, a leather-covered dashboard and Harman/Kardon premium audio. Aventura had 21-inch wheels, ‘Savona’ leather trim, electric tonneau and chrome-accent exterior.
The PanAmericana came only with diesel V6 power and the Aventura was powered by For’s EcoBoost 222kW/452Nm 2.3-litre turbo-petrol engine, or the diesel V6.
At 5350mm overall, the new model was around 100mm longer than its predecessor. A wheelbase of 3270mm was an increase of 175mm that gave more space in the double cab and, hopefully, better weight distribution in the cargo area. Bodywork overhangs were shorter, reducing the approach angle.
Payload rating increased to up to 1.2 tonnes and towing capacity up to 3.5 tonnes.
The 4WD system was permanent all-wheel drive in up-market models.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Ford-based ute had a wide tailgate and standard LED rear lights. As with the previous model, there was sufficient space between the wheel arches for a Euro pallet to be loaded in sideways.
Drivers and front-seat passengers sat on comfortable, wide seats, which can optionally be configured with electric, 10-way adjustment. The back of the DoubleCab Amarok provided room for three adult passengers.
We didn’t test the post=2023 Amok, because of its Ford-idnetical platform and powertrain. Check out our extensive Ford Ranger testing for our findings.
What’s not known is if the previous Amarok’s long wheelbase, long cargo bed option will be offered on the Amarok, as it is in the USA on the Ford Ranger, spotted below while testing. We asked Ford and VW for comment, but received none.
Here’s the Amarok history Down Under.
Although it had the smallest engine capacity in the crew-cab ute class the post-2011 Amarok had ample grunt and was physically larger inside and in the cargo tray than HiLux and Navara crew-cab utes.
On paper, the VW Amarok’s little two-litre diesel looked like a child on an adult mission, but the peak power of 120kW at 4000rpm was OK and the torque band of 400Nm between a low 1500rpm and 2500rpm was respectable.
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery the Amarok’s small diesel idea has since been copied by several other makers.
VW extracted performance from small engines by utilising its TDI technology that combined two turbochargers and common-rail, high-pressure fuel injection. The four-cylinder engine had a relatively small bore of 81mm and quite a long piston stroke of 95.5mm, which were dimensions designed to increase torque, especially when force-fed by a pair of turbos in series.
This engine was mated to a wide-ratio eight-speed automatic (from 2012) or six-speed manual transmission and low-range transfer case, to provide off-road gearing.
At launch, VW’s Amarok wasn’t a cheapie, ranging in RRP from $43,990 up to $52,990 for selectable-4WD versions and $58,990 for the full-time-4WD model. With the 4WD package came aluminium wheels; push-button 4WD engagement; an electronic rear differential locking function; off-road compatible ABS and anti-skid; and traction and stability control.
Other standard equipment across the range included: hill-holding function, driver and passenger front airbags, side and thorax airbags, remote central locking, three-point belts (height-adjustable front), cargo area light, four cargo tie-down rings, tinted glass, front and rear mudflaps, radio/CD with MP3 double-DIN, climate control air conditioning/heating, folding rear bench seat, height-adjustable driver and front passenger seats and power mirrors and windows.
The Trendline model scored fog lamps, step rear bumper, 16-inch aluminium wheels, four speakers, rear interior light and front map lights, body-coloured bumpers, carpet, trip computer with multifunction display, two additional 12V sockets and cruise control.
The Highline spec’ added: chrome bumper and mirror trim, 18-inch wheels, extended wheel arches, dual-zone aircon, leather wheel rim and gear knob, rear privacy glass, an alarm and six speakers.
The Ultimate equipment list consisted of: stainless-steel side steps and sports bar (optional on other models), 19-inch wheels, rear parking assistance, leather upholstery and trim. Full-time-4WD was also fitted.
In April 2014 the $57-60,000 Amarok Canyon was released, based on the TDI400 and TDI420 Highline models. The Canyon scoreed black gloss sports and side bars, 17-inch Roca Alloy wheels with Pirelli Scorpion AT-R tyres, impact and UV-resistant load area coating in the tray, tinted tail lamps and special ‘Canyon’ rear and side decals.
Inside, the Canyon’s interior had satellite navigation and reversing camera and two-tone Nappa leather interior with orange stitching.
In early 2015 the TDI420 Single Cab 4Motion Automatic model was released, with permanent four-wheel-drive. Standard features in the TDI420 Single Cab 4Motion were cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity, a multifunction steering wheel and a body coloured front bumper. The Amarok TDI420 Single Cab 4MOTION was available in both cab chassis and ute body configurations.
Also in early 2015 VW renamed its entry-level model ‘Core Edition’. This model continued to be available with a TDI400 or TDI420 engine and 4Motion manual or automatic transmissions, and scored body-coloured bumpers, 16-inch ‘Korama’ alloy wheels and Pirelli Scorpion ATR tyres as standard.
All 2015 Trendline vehicles included standard front and rear park distance control and 17-inch alloy wheels. New options for Trendline Amaroks were satellite navigation, rear view camera and lumbar support in the driver and front passenger seats.
The 2015 Highline specification included standard rear view camera, rain sensing wipers and automatic headlamps, and lumbar support in the driver and passenger seats. Bi-Xenon headlights are optional. The Ultimate model received Bi-Xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights.
Early VW Amarok diesels suffered from all the common-rail diesel reliability issues and had another speciality of their own: timing belt failure. There were dozens of reports from all over the world about timing belt failures at mileages below the stipulated 75,000km change-over – a $2000 workshop job. When the timing belt lets go, so does the engine!
In Hannover, in May 2016, VW announced the introduction of a Premium pickup powered by a high-performance V6 turbodiesel, with outputs up to 165kW and 550 Nm of torque.
VW didn’t say if the engine complied with Euro VI emissions standards and, even if the company had said this, who would believe it?
The Amarok Aventura launch model came with a sports bar, 20-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. You had to pay plenty and there was no smaller-wheel option, to allow fitment of bush-suitable tyres.
For Australia the V6 came originally only in Highline and Ultimate spec’ levels, on 19- or 20-inch wheels and with the eight-speed auto box and no low-range gearing. Pricing was $60,000 and $68,000.
However, there was a V6 Core model released in late-2018, with more practical wheel and tyre sizes.
Insanely, VW launched the V6 model in Australia with an over-boost function. As if VW diesels weren’t already plagued with excessive carbon buildup in their air inlet plumbing, the over-boost increased standard power from 165kW to 180kW, while torque lifted from 550Nm to 580Nm.
Kicking in at 70 per cent accelerator extension, optimal over-boost was delivered in third or fourth gear from 50km/h and hung on for 10 seconds. After a five-second off time, over-boost could again be accessed.
We tested the V6 in Ultimate spec’ level, but we couldn’t check it out off road, because it came with low-slung, expensive-looking side steps and street tyres.
Performance was brilliant and economy worked out at 9.0L/100km as a solo vehicle. Had it been fitted with a towbar we’d have done a tow test with it as well.
In February 2017 all four-cylinder Amarok models received Volkswagen’s Multi-Collision Braking system, a Composition Media unit with App-Connect, featuring
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, plus rear-view camera and rear parking sensors (not available on cab/chassis models).
All four-cylinder Amaroks also received a subtly revised front bumper and underbody guard.
The Core Plus model received the most updates, largely replacing the previous Highline specification that was V6-only specification.
The Core Plus model gained carpet, an upgraded cloth seat trim, front parking sensors, additional 12-volt sockets, body-coloured mirrors and door handles, rear grab handles and a post-collision braking system.
The upgraded four-cylinder Amarok range was priced between $41,990 and $50,490.
2020 special edition model
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia and tuning house Walkinshaw produced a GT-style W580 version of the Amarok ute in late 2020.
The W580 was given styling and performance upgrades by Walkinshaw, including a redesigned front grille and bumper; twin exhaust with side pipes at the rear wheels and a set of 9×20 wheels that were exclusive to the W580.
Walkinshaw retuned the Amarok’s suspension and fitted 275/50 R20 Pirelli Scorpion tyres.
he Amarok’s 200kW/580Nm V6 turbo diesel and eight-speed automatic transmission remained untouched.
The W580 was available to order from Volkswagen dealers around the country and online from 1st December, with customer deliveries to begin from April 2021.
For many years we’ve been complaining about the restricted wheelbase and GVM offerings from medium-ute importers. In 2020, VW did something about it.
You don’t have to be a mathematical genius to look at a typical dual-cab ute and realise the load area is in the wrong place; or, rather, the load area is in the right place, but the back axle isn’t.
All standard dual-cab utes, with the obvious exception of US-manufactured ones, have wheelbases that are too short. When that’s combined with gross vehicle mass ratings that are around the three-tonnes mark it’s a recipe for overloaded back axles and underloaded front ones.
The cure is simple, as US ute makers know only too well: have longer-wheelbase and higher-GVM options for people who want to carry real-world payloads.
European commercial vehicle buyers have shied away from utes for many reasons, including the aforementioned axle-load issue, so when VW entered the ute market, European customers were well aware of its shortcomings. Enter the Amarok model endorsed by VW AG that is now part of VW Australia’s Body Builder Program.
Adaptive Automotive’s ‘stretched’ Amaroks
The Amarok XL and XXL models were originally developed for VW AG by Dutch company Veth Automotive. A critical part of the engineering exercise was re-calibration of the ESC system, to allow for the increased wheelbase dimensions.
In Australia, South Australian company, Adaptive Automotive, has been licensed by Veth Automotive to carry out XL and XXL conversions on dual-cab Amarok four- and six-cylinder utes and cab/chassis. Both models can be ordered through VW dealers and both are covered by VW’s five-year warranty.
The XL model has its wheelbase extended by 310mm, from 3095mm to 3405mm; and the XXL has a 610mm extension, to 3745mm. Ute models are fitted with tub extenders as part of the conversion.
The tare weight penalties are modest: 25kg and 50kg for cab/chassis XL and XXL respectively; and 45kg and 85kg for XL and XXL utes.
Pricing is also reasonable, we reckon: $10,595 and $13,595 for the XL and XL cab/chassis, respectively; and $18,995 and $21,995 for the XL and XXL utes, where the cost includes considerable bodywork changes.
Not covered in this pricing is an optional Pedders GVM upgrade from 3080kg to 3305kg. There are also supplementary air spring and full-air rear suspension options.
Off-road special 2022 models
Seikel developed the Alpine and Alpine Plus kits that have manufacturer-backed Volkswagen five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Priced from $6090 RRP, the Alpine off-road package featured: a Koni RAID Offroad kit with ground clearance lifted by 25mm and featuring twin-tube shock absorbers, with 70mm bore; Eibach springs; cast steel lower retainer for the front shock absorbers;
rear 25mm spacer; snorkel and wheel arch covers.
Priced from $12,090 RRP, the Alpine Plus off-road package featured: the Alpine off-road package, plus rock sliders, protective cladding doors and wheel arches; a breather kit for rear and front differential, transmission and transfer case; and engine, transmission and rear diff protection plates
An off-road tyre package was also available for Amarok V6 Sportline and Highline only, priced at $1590 RRP, consisting of five General Grabber AT3 255/60 R18 112 H XL tyres.
These limited edition specials were expected to be the last iterations of the original Amarok, before introduction of the Range-based 2023 models.
On and off road in several Amaroks
Our first evaluation Amarok was a 2011 Trendline model, fitted with optional 18-inch wheels, VW’s tow bar and tongue and a seven-pin trailer socket. (The factory tow bar kit was an expensive rip-off, we reckon.)
The Amarok bar was rated for a towed load of 2800kg, with a maximum ball weight of 280kg. Payload varied with the number of occupants and the amount of gear, but was a nominal 970kg. The Ultimate was restricted to 710kg.
The Amarok was noticeably larger than most of its then competitors and VW boasted of its ability to accept a pallet in the cargo box.
Inside, there was a big-ute feel and the centre console was quite voluminous. Two back seat occupants had lounging room and three average-sized adults weren’t squeezed.
Height adjustable front seats, infinitely-variable seat back angles and a tilting-telescoping steering column make getting comfortable easy.
Controls were European-style (left-side direction indicators), but once used to the layout we had no problems with them.
Headlight beam height adjustment was standard, as it should be on every vehicle that tows or carries varying loads. Vision was excellent, through the big glass areas and large, convex mirrors.
The six-speed’s stubby stick and heavily-sprung gate took some getting used to and we found the detent springing away from the first-second plane sometimes meant accidentally picking up third gear to lift off – followed by the inevitable stall.
This degree of detent may work in left-hand-drive versions, where the driver is pulling the lever towards the gate, but it’s a tad awkward when the action is push-away, as it is with RHD. Other than that quirk, we had no issues with the shifting action.
Hill-holding worked on a hill-start by retaining hydraulic pressure in the wheel brake circuit for around three seconds after the pedal is released, allowing ample time for the driver’s foot to transfer from brake pedal to accelerator.
This feature means there’s no need to fiddle around synchronising handbrake release with clutch take-up – handy around town and very handy in steep off-road conditions.
The engine belied its compression-ignition design, with very little noise at idle and through the rev range. Most drivers will inadvertently use too many revs when driving the Amarok, because it’s difficult to believe that a little two-litre can have much poke down low, but trust us, this engine does.
With 600kg in the tray and 1500kg of trailer bobbing behind we found that the Amarok could be driven all the time with no more than 2500rpm showing on the rev counter; including when shifting gears.
Cruising at 100km/h in sixth gear saw the engine lolling at 1800rpm and it pulled happily from revs as low as 800rpm, with never a hint of engine stress, clutch shudder or transmission ‘growl’.
Solo vehicle fuel consumption worked out around 8.4L/100km in conditions that included stop-start, hill climbing and freeway driving.
Loaded and pulling a trailer, at legal maximum speeds where possible, the Amarok averaged 13.5L/100km.
With the trailer uncoupled we headed to our favourite bush tracks for some off-road testing. Before venturing onto fire trails we selected 4WD and then low range, with simple button presses that had instant results – other 4WD makers please take note! It was the same when we selected rear diff lock operation, to handle a very steep, rocky section of track: instant lock engagement. Excellent.
The VW engine loved off-road conditions, where its low-speed torque worked without provoking wheelspin much of the time; just as well, because the Amarok doesn’t have class-leading wheelspin control. While we’re making some criticisms the standard shock absorbers are woeful, seeming to lack any bump damping at all.
The parabolic leaf springs VW uses at the back end of the Amarok have no interleaf friction, in the interests of a supple ride, so they need powerful shock absorbers to control a heavy live rear axle.
On corrugated and potholed surfaces the Amarok danced around irritatingly.
Another problem we encountered was restricted ground clearance of only 192mm, thanks to a heavy protective bash plate under the engine, transmission and front diff.
Although VW Australia adopted a slogan suggesting the Amarok was ‘the complete package’ it was far from that.
The main missing links in the Amarok lineup at launch were an extended-cab model and a single-cab. There’s still no extended-cab Amarok, but the single cab has some space behind the seats that will swallow valuables that don’t belong in the cargo area.
Like its dual-cab stable mates the single-cab Amarok has excellent load space; able to handle two pallets in the ute cargo tub. Both variants have a low tub floor height of only 508mm, thanks to outboard-mounted, not underframe, rear spring hangers.
Automatic transmission models boast an additional 12kW/20Nm of power/torque and a class-leading, ZF8HP eight-speed box that does away with the need for a conventional two-speed transfer case.
A single-speed transfer at the back of the box incorporates a Torsen, torque-proportioning centre differential, giving full-time 4WD. A price penalty of $3000 is very reasonable for the new auto box and full-time-4WD package.
Manual-transmission, 4MOTION Amaroks retain a low-range transfer case and part-time 4WD.
The engine that powers 4MOTION Selectable 4WD and Permanent 4WD models is a twin-turbo, series-charged, two-litre four. The manual-transmission couples to the engine in a 120kW/400Nm state of tune and a gruntier 132kW/420Nm version couples to the automatic transmission.
The more powerful engine is only available with automatic transmission and Permanent 4WD. All Amarok diesels are Euro 5 emissions-rated and employ diesel particulate filters. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres on all variants and each has a 95AH starting battery.
Base models have steel 16-inch wheels; Trendlines and Highlines have 16- or 17-inch aluminium wheels and Ultimates have 19s.
As with most of today’s utes, brakes are ventilated discs up front and drums at the rear. A hill-hold function on manuals allows easy hill starts, without the need to pull on the handbrake.
All Amaroks have ABS/ASR with brake assist, electronic stability control and electronically-locked differential action. A mechanical rear-axle differential lock is standard. There’s an ESC-cancel switch for deep sand or mud driving and an Off-Road switch that modifies the response of ABS/ASR, as well as initiating hill descent control on downgrades.
Standard rear suspension is a heavy duty three-leaf-plus-two helper leaf pack that sets gross vehicle mass at 3040kg. An optional two-leaf-plus-one helper leaf Comfort option drops GVM to 2820kg. Towing capacity is 3000kg, with a maximum 300kg towball load.
Warranty is three years, with unlimited kilometres and roadside assistance, and rust perforation of six years.
Auto box on- and off-road
VW put on an excellent drive program for the introduction of the 2012 Amarok crew-cab models, with a combination of highway and secondary-road bitumen, gravel roads and stony off-road tracks. However, a l ow-pressure weather system cloudburst ensured plenty of muddy patches.
Before testing the new variants we spent a half-day behind the wheel of a Trendline TDI 400 Selectable-4WD 4MOTION, manual-transmission, dual-cab ute with heavy duty rear suspension – a virtual carry-over model.
This vehicle brought back to us the good and not-so-good characteristics of the Amarok.
The good parts were the excellent driving position, thanks to tilt-telescope steering column and multi-adjustable seat; great vision through the screen and large mirrors; steering wheel audio and cruise control buttons; low mechanical and road-noise intrusion; and precise steering.
In the not-so-good department were: the manual transmission’s shift action, with its propensity to have the driver choose third instead of first on occasions; the lack of low-engine-speed torque; dim headlights and the impossibility of following the Bluetooth phone pairing instructions.
Our first 2012 test mount was an automatic-transmission, Highline 4MOTION Permanent, full-time-4WD dual-cab with Comfort Suspension.
When we first drove the Amarok we suggested that its driveability would be transformed by fitment of a torque-converter automatic box.
The eight-speed automatic transmission is just the ticket. Where the manual struggled for momentum at low engine revs the auto version’s fluid coupling let the engine spin up freely to the point where the twin turbos were stuffing air into the little engine at a fine old rate.
Few transmission makers know as much about multi-speed automatics as does ZF, which leads the world in heavy truck transmission technology.
If you can dial up a smooth-shifting 16-speed B-Double truck box, a light-truck eight-speed must be a doddle.
On the open road the ZF transmission shifted almost imperceptibly and, when cruising, kept engine revs in the very economical 1500-2100rpm band. At 100km/h the engine was running at a casual 1750rpm. The double-overdrive box (0.839:1 seventh cog and 0.667:1 eighth) has measured only 3-4 percent higher fuel consumption at 8.3L/100km than the six-speed manual in VW’s testing and we’d gladly pay the fuel cost penalty for much improved driveability.
The big question we had was the box’s on-site and off-road credentials, given that it comes without a low-range auxiliary. Our initial testing of lightly-loaded vehicles, on muddy tracks, made almost impassable by concentrated, heavy rain and on steep rocky slopes indicated that the eight-speed should have no serious performance issues in comparison with the manual and its low-range gearing – in these conditions.
Although the overall mechanical reduction of the auto’s gearset can’t match the manual’s, when the torque converter stall ratio is taken in to account there’s not much in it and the auto has the advantage of a fluid coupling, not an engine-stalling friction-clutch.
However, on soft, deep beach sand, during summer testing of a customer’s vehicle in 2015 the transmission showed its Achilles’ Heel: it didn’t like the combination of a full load of camping gear, high ambient temperature, radiated heat from the sand and the lack of true low-range gearing. On several occasions it just refused to go anywhere – even with the tyres down to 16psi – until the box cooled down.
Our advice is: don’t buy an auto if you plan lots of beach work or need to tow a heavy camper or caravan.
The Comfort Suspension is a good choice for buyers who don’t need maximum payload and generous cabin space behind the seats in the new single-cab model makes an extra-cab variant almost unnecessary.
Volkswagen made a front wheel drive Caddy ute, based on Golf mechanicals and also marketed the HiLux with a VW badge in Europe in the 1980s, but as far as we know none of these vehicles came to Australia.
The Amarok needs more ground clearance and better quality shock absorbers, so an after-market suspension kit is necessary for serious bush travel.
The standard traction control isn’t very effective, so front and rear diff locks would be handy.
After-market canopies, snorkels and bar work are available.
The following video was filmed before our disappointing experience with the auto Amarok on beach sand.


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02 Mar First OCPCC Clinic in Croatia (Clinic # 378)
We are happy to announce that manual osteopath & naprapath, Dr. Luka Samarzija is now offering osteopathic chronic pain management at the first Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada in Croatia.
OCPCC has 378 clinics in 34 countries to help you. To make an appointment with Dr. Samarzija please visit OCPCC website at www.osteopathypainclinics.com or contact him directly at:
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They are most known for their white, powdery flowers that form a perfect backdrop for flowers in a bouquet – Baby’s Breath flowers. Here at Flower Chimp, Baby’s Breath is one of our favourite blooms. Get them now with our collection below.
Very rarely do baby’s breath get their recognition. These intricate little flowers are the backdrop to a huge variety of flower bouquets, flower baskets, and standing arrangements. They even go well with fruit baskets! Baby’s breath flowers are sold in Singapore as cheap accompaniments to other more colourful blossoms. You’ll see them paired in bouquets of roses, sunflowers, carnations, gerberas, and orchids. Occasionally, florists will dye them variation of blue, pink, or yellow to match each flower arrangement – particularly for rainbow baby’s breath bouquets. However, there are natural variations of the flower in these colours.
Baby’s Breath are the best for wedding bouquets and more. Here at Flower Chimp, our baby’s breath collection covers a wide variety of birthday bouquets, anniversary balloon bouquets, flower baskets, and romantic gift bundles. They’re appropriate for any event, occasion, or passionate moment. Rightly so, we’ve compiled a collection of these beauties for you to get your hands on. Here are some you could try:
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Crone's Magical Book Set
Crone's Book of Magical Words &
Crone's Book of Magical Charms & Spells
By Valerie Worth
This collective book set includes Valerie Worth's two Crone Books: Crone's Book of Magical Words and Crone's Book of Magical Charms & Spells. A wealth of knowledge for spells, charms and more!
Crone's Book of Magical Words
The book you've been waiting for! In its pages are over 125 spells, incantations and charms. If you can think of a purpose for a spell, it's probably in this book. Need a spell to summon a ghost? Or perhaps you want the opposite: a spell to free a house from being haunted. They're both in this book. Do you need something to help you lose weight or have longevity? You'll find them here. Or perhaps you want to pass through a locked door. It's all in this book.
Even if you don't know a thing about magic, you can use this book. The spells are easy, poetic, and evocative. For example, to cure a wart the instructions are: "Stamp within a silver cup mullein and houseleek together. Stir them with a sparrow's feather. Let it draw the juices up; Twenty times upon one day, brush them over the excrescence; Under sunlight dry the essence - Soon the wart must shrink away."
The range in this book is phenomenal. You'll find a simple fertility charm and a way to conjure with smoke. You'll read about how to bring rain and how to stop rain from falling. You'll learn how to tell fortunes with sand or with tea leaves. This is more than just a book about magic, it is a folklorist's bonanza.
168 pages, 5 x 8 Inches
Crone's Book of Charms and Spells
A book with lots of practical techniques and spells! In these pages you'll learn how to make talismans and amulets for over 60 purposes. There are talismans for wisdom and against evil, for safety in travel, and to inspire passion. You'll learn how to make talismans to win love, for improved health, and to be safe from all harm and dozens more.
Also included are the magical powers for over 60 common herbs. The sunflower can bestow great strength upon you. Thistle can be used to treat bleeding wounds. The buttercup confers harmony on a household. The use of these herbs is fully explained in this book, along with instructions for using many more.
Next come "thrice a dozen charms." These 36 charms include one to break a troublesome habit, and another to assuage anger and ill-feeling. Others include a charm to win honor and favor in the eyes of others, and another to procure your heart's desire. You'll find the methods easy to do and very effective. You could be doing them tonight!
The last section of this book reveals ceremonies for the year, a set of 12 rituals to be performed on New Year, at mid-February, the equinoxes and solstices, and more. These are ideal if you are a solitary Wiccan, but can also be adapted for group work.
No matter your magical skill level, from beginner to advanced, you can use this book. It will enhance your magical repertoire to include ideas you may not have considered.
192 pages, 5 x 8 inches
Valerie Worth's Books are an excellent addition to any collection of magical books.

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Is there a way where we can put gifs as our pfp’s
i would put a dabbing frog gif as my pfp if that will be a thing
It seems that Discourse doesn’t support gif avatars, but it atleast lets you have gif profile backgrounds (like the one I have).
But on the other forums like this one, it is possible.
GIFs specifically, I don’t know. PNGs, yes, and any real image-manipulation software (e.g. GiMP) can trivially convert a GIF to a PNG.
OP is asking for the ability to have animated profile pictures. GIFs currently can be used as profile pictures, but they won’t be animated.


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'Glee' Season 4 Promo: Sue's Baby and Mean Kate Hudson
The first promo for "Glee" season 4 has been made available for fans' viewing pleasure. Promoting "a brave new glee," the video shares a scene set in New York where Kate Hudson's character gives a snarky comment to Rachel. "I bet you were a big star back in Iowa," the NYADA teacher tells her student. "I'm actually from Ohio," Rachel corrects her dance teacher, who responds, "Oh, Ohio? Even worse."
Meanwhile at McKinley High, Sue has delivered her baby and she proudly shows it off to Kurt. Sue is also featured encouraging Will to protect the integrity of the glee club. In another scene, Will seems to be introducing Wade as a new member of the New Directions, but Brittany mistakes Alex Newell's character for Mercedes. "That's a great haircut, Mercedes, but I thought you graduated?" the cheerleader says.
"Glee" is moved to Thursdays at 9 P.M. in its fourth season, which will premiere September 13. In addition to Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker is cast in recurring role as a frazzled, eccentric and hilarious character who is running Vogue.com.
- Mariah Carey Tells Friends That James Packer Is 'Mentally Unstable' and 'Violent'
- Britney Spears Reveals Theme of 'Slumber Party' Video
- Dakota Fanning's Parents Are Divorcing After 27 Years of Marriage
- Kevin Jonas Welcomes His Second Child With Wife Danielle
- Mariah Carey's Rep Reveals Lovers' Quarrel in Greece Leads to Her Split From James Packer
- 'Will and Grace' Revival in the Works
- Jealous Rob Kardashian Under Investigation for Threatening Blac Chyna's Alleged Lover
- 'Cormoran Strike' Series Based on J.K. Rowling's Novels Lands at HBO

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Forty-one-year-old Eugene Andrews is facing murder charges for allegedly killing his wife.
Officials say 43-year-old Debra Andrews died during a domestic dispute at the couple's apartment.
Andrews claims his wife shot him before turning the weapon on herself. But, police say Andrews apparently had his arm around his wife's throat when he shot her in the back of the head.
Police also say the same bullet that killed Andrews also struck her husband.
And, 32-year-old Tony Evans also will be in court. He was in prison for burglary when DNA evidence linked him to the stabbing death of his girlfriend Nacole Smith.
She was killed three years ago.
Evans was out on bond last year when he was charged with raping a teenager.
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From: Sergey Shebanin <sergey.shebanin_at_ingate.ru>
Date: 2006-05-31 11:17:29 CEST
When I mouse over on changed line in TortoiseMerge I see the detailed comparison down on the page.
But I can't scroll this detailed comparison. I think it will be nice if this detailed comparison doesn`t hide when I mouse out these lines.
So the detailed information should be shown on the line I mouse over or on selected line. In this case I can select line and then scroll detailed information.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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- Alopecia areata universalis
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Your QuestionMy fiance has alopecia universalis. He has no family history of this condition. Recently, I read that the disease is hereditary. This worries me. Please help me understand our future children's chance of developing alopecia universalis.
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Alopecia universalis is believed to be a multifactorial condition, which means it is caused by a combination of environmental influences and genetic predisposition. Although the condition is not inherited directly, a predisposition to alopecia universalis can run in families. If one parent has alopecia areata or alopecia universalis (a more severe form of alopecia areata), the couple's child would have an estimated 6% lifetime risk for alopecia and a 2% lifetime risk for alopecia universalis.
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- van der Steen P, Traupe H, Happle R, Boezeman J, Strater R, Hamm H. The genetic risk for alopecia areata in first degree relatives of severely affected patients. An estimate [abstract]. Acta Derm Venerol. 1992; 72(5):373-375; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pubmed/?term=1361288. Accessed 7/3/2013.
- Blaumeiser B et al.,. Familial aggregation of alopecia areata [abstract]. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006; 54(4):627-632; http://www.ncbi.nlm .nih.gov/pubmed/?term=16546583. Accessed 7/3/2013.
- Alopecia Areata: Questions and Answers About Alopecia Areata. National Institutes of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders (NIAMS). April 2015; http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Alopecia_Areata/.
- Alopecia Areata 1 . Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man. September 9, 2012; http://www.omim.org/entry/104000?search=alopecia%20universalis&highlight=alopecia%20universali. Accessed 7/12/2013.


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MOSCOW, June 10. /TASS/. The Federal Security Service (FSB) has prevented a terror attack at a marketplace in Simferopol and detained five suspected Russian nationals who maintained contacts with Ukrainian radical forces, the FSB press office told TASS on Wednesday.
"The Federal Security Service has prevented a terror attack in Simferopol in the Republic of Crimea. As a result of measures taken, five citizens of the Russian Federation have been detained. It has been established that the apprehended individuals were plotting to detonate an improvised explosive device at one of the marketplaces in the republican center, and also promulgated the ideology of terrorism and extremism in the Internet," the FSB press office said.
According to the FSB’s data, the nabbed individuals maintained contacts "with representatives of radical Ukrainian formations fighting in Ukraine’s southeast."
The security forces seized improvised explosive devices, weapons, ammunition and communications means with information on the crimes being plotted. Work is underway to identify the detainees’ possible accomplices, the FSB press office said.
"Operative search measures are underway to identify the detainees' accomplices and check them for their possible complicity in this unlawful activity," the FSB said.
Procedural work is underway to decide on opening a criminal case against the detainees on counts stipulated in part 1, article 30, part 1, article 205, part 1, article 205.2 of Russia’s Criminal Code (plotting a terror attack and making public calls for terrorist activity), which stipulate a prison term of up to 20 years. Investigators are deciding on choosing a measure of restraint for the detained individuals, the FSB press office said.

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Every day we all make a variety of commitments – to pick up dinner on the way home from the office, to attend your child’s sporting event etc. On some occasions we make promises such as marriage vows or a vow to another individual requiring a more immersed level of binding oneself to another. Our current culture has wandered away from holding people accountable to both commitments and promises allowing for vagueness to distort these critical aspects of living in a productive culture.
Category: Business of Life
Like any good structure, the culture we live in is built upon a solid foundation and then is erected brick by brick. If the base foundation is formed on good principles, then each brick laid on top of the good foundation will erect a good culture. On the other hand, if the brick building is placed on top of poor principles, then the structure which is formed is jaded and will cause much hurt to those who exist inside of the culture.
Each day regardless of what you do or where you hang out you are exposed to statements of this person or that individual being treated in a way that is dehumanizing. This challenge of disrespecting others is causing the gradual decay of our society and culture. Each of us have the responsibility to stop this from consuming our world around us. It first starts with respecting ourselves and then giving respect to each other in all situations.
Noise is all around us. Whether it be the physical rhythms of the bustling street to the digital blur of your smartphone, these is a never-ending stream of noise pushing in on our culture. All this noise is grabbing bits and pieces of our attention and manipulating it down one path or another. To find our best culture we need to take a break from the noise and let our mental and emotional inner being rest so that it can shine real light on being our best selves.
A summertime highlight is the smells and sounds of the 4th of July holiday. Regardless of venue, neighborhood, city, state, forest, campground, lake, parking lot and any number of other gathering places, we all celebrate the 4th of July with great eats, beverages, and music. The freedoms we enjoy are best expressed in celebrations of culture.
It is easy to find the gloom and negativity which is pervasive in the digital world and various media platforms. Some days it seems that is all our world is about. Some rationalize it under the umbrella of news, yet others can take it to new lows under the guise of the end of civilization as we know it. STOP and use your senses to live. Breathe in the air, smell the roses, touch another human being’s hand, taste the sweetness of the nectar of fruit juice and hear the chirping of birds in trees. All of these stimulate the positive in our physical and emotional senses.
The culture we are currently navigating tends to be laden with many points of division rather than points that unify. It appears that points which divide are elected not because they are in the best interest of society but rather because they exist on the path of least resistance. When selecting the easy path, it comes without any self-reflection and self-control. It discounts respect for all humanity and places self-gratification at the center of the decision-making model.
Technology, science, knowledge have brought forth many unbelievably valuable things into our culture. One such aspect of these contributions is the open availability of opinion. We as members of the culture we live inside of must use these same elements of technology, science, and knowledge to evaluate and bring truth and trust to the opinions they created.
In a time when it is easiest to point or redirect issues toward our culture and blame it for what is going on around us, we need to recall that we are the ones to hold accountable for our culture. Our culture reflects both the good and evil in our society and as members of the community we are personally responsible for the culture we live inside of.
Our culture ebbs and flows between ultra-positive times and some pretty low moments. Time and history give us a great opportunity to reflect, respect and remember those moments of our past. As we look at those elements of our culture which are not always viewed through a common lens, kindly take the time to first appreciated and then to understand the full set of circumstances associated with it. If we only select those parts, we want to embrace we discount an important part of the story of our culture.


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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group Commercial Division Proudly Presents: this former bank branch is located on Cross Creek Blvd in a high income trade area adjacent to a thriving Publix Center, just minutes from thousands of high homes in Heritage Isles, Cory Lake Isles, Arbor Greene, Hunters Green and Pebble Creek Village. The 3,856 +/- SF masonry building also offers excellent redevelopment potential for a restaurant, retail or medical office. Zoned PD-A, the 1.02 +/- acre lot provides an existing parking ratio of nearly 8/1,000 with potential for more.
Although the most convenient access is presently from Bruce B Downs Blvd west on Cross Creek Blvd or from SR 54 south on Morris Bridge Rd, construction is underway to extend SR 56 past the Wiregrass Ranch Project to Morris Bridge and US 301. Once completed, there will be convenient access along Morris Bridge Rd to the 825 acre River Landing Development, the 1,173 acre Wyndfields master-planned development and the 3,527 acre Two Rivers planned development. These three projects combined will add another 10,000 + high end homes within a 5 mile radius of 10950 Cross Creek Blvd.
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Santa Cruz is a popular spot for surfing and I have previously posted some shots from there here. With a great sunny winter day and the weekend combining in our favor, we decided to take a trip to Santa Cruz and enjoy a walk along the coast. Plenty of people were doing likewise and there were lots of surfers in the water. I don’t think the conditions were ideal since there seemed to be long periods with little wave activity but they were a patient bunch.
The majority were further out into the water where the wave action was pretty variable. I few hardy souls were close in to the rocks where the waves could be a lot more active. I imagine this is a spot for those that are more confident in their ability to avoid getting pulped on the shore!


Pentagon Identifies Army Casualty (OIF)
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2009 -- The following news release made available Monday by the U.S. Department of Defense is the text of a statement identifying a casualty:
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.(Report from a U.S. Defense Department news release.)
Spc. Adrian L. Avila, 19, of Opelika, Ala., died Oct. 29 at Khabari Crossing, Kuwait, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related accident. He was assigned to the 1343rd Chemical Company, 151st Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Battalion, 115th Fires Brigade of the Alabama Army National Guard, in Fort Payne, Ala.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.


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BRITISH COLUMBIA — Canadian author and false teacher Sarah Bessey, known for her books “Jesus Feminist” and “Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith,” has announced that she has parted ways with the local church her family attends — and the Vineyard Canada movement altogether — as she has realized that those who identify as both homosexual and Christian, as well as those who affirm them — such as herself, may not have full participation in church life.
“[Y]es, this is mostly related to my inclusive position for LGBTQ+ believers,” she wrote on Tuesday. “In our personal life as well as in my public ministry, we have never made a secret of those convictions as I have been openly affirming for many years now.”
Bessey has been one of the organizers of the Evolving Faith Conference, alongside the late Rachel Held Evans and Jeff Chu, the author of “Does Jesus Really Love Me? A Gay Christian’s Pilgrimage in Search of God in America.” This year’s speakers include Jen Hatmaker, who likewise affirms homosexuals; former CCM artist Jennifer Knapp, who identifies as a lesbian; and Austen Hartke, the author of “Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians.”
“[O]ver the past year it has become clear that LGBTQ+ believers (and those of us who affirm them) are not fully welcome to the life of Christ within our community,” Bessey wrote in last week’s social media post explaining her departure. “Now that the line is being drawn within the Vineyard Canada and our particular church, we willingly place ourselves with those on the other side of it.”
She said that some aspects of the situation have “deeply hurt [her] and [her] family, and described the matter as “a season of great loss.”
“[Y]et the grief we are experiencing as a family pales in comparison to the damage, oppression, and hurt inflicted on the personhood of LGBTQ+ believers: there are life and death consequences for these policies, especially for vulnerable young people. God, forgive us all,” Bessey remarked.
She told followers who identify as homosexual that she affirms them and wants them to be permitted to have full participation in the local church.
“When a church rejects you, it does not mean that God has rejected you,” she opined. “You are made in the image of God. I’m sorry Church as a whole can be such a mess and that any progress feels slow and painful and imperfect. People should never be collateral damage of theology. ”
“I’m sorry for the ways that we failed you, both personally and ecclesially. Our family is one of a growing number who love you, affirm you, and we would lay down a hundred beloved churches if it meant you were fully welcome at just one of them.”
Read Bessey’s post in full here. It is likely that she will now seek to attend an assembly that shares her views.
As previously reported, the Bible teaches that all men are in the exact same predicament: All are born with the Adamic sin nature and are therefore “by nature the children of wrath” (Ephesians 2:3), having various inherent inclinations that are contrary to the law and will of God and being utterly incapable of changing by themselves (Job 14:4). It is why Jesus came: to “save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21) and that they might be “saved from wrath through Him” (Romans 5:9).
Jesus outlined in John 3:5-7 that men must be regenerated by the second birth, and be transformed from being in Adam to being in Christ, or they cannot see the kingdom of Heaven.
“Jesus answered and said unto him, ‘Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’ Nicodemus saith unto him, ‘How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?’
Jesus answered, ‘Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, ‘Ye must be born again.’”
The late Anglican preacher and author J.C. Ryle further explained Christian teaching on the matter:
“Without conversion there is no salvation. We all need an entire change of nature. Left to ourselves we have neither faith, nor fear, nor love towards God. We must be born again,” he stated.
“Left to ourselves we are utterly unfit for dwelling in God’s presence. Heaven would be no heaven to us if we were not converted. It is true of all ranks, classes, and orders of mankind. All are born in sin and children of wrath, and all, without exception, need to be born again and made new creatures. A new heart must be given to us and a new spirit put within us. Old things must pass away, and all things must become new.”

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Suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents aged 15-19 years in the United States and second among adolescents in Oregon. During 1959-1961 and during 1990-1992, the rate of suicide in Oregon increased sixfold among 15-19-year-olds. During 1988-1991, the suicide rate for adolescents in Oregon (15.5 deaths per 100,000) was 39.6% higher than the U.S. rate (11.1). Because of the magnitude of this problem, in 1987 the state legislature in Oregon mandated that hospitals treating a child aged < or = 17 years for injuries resulting from a suicide attempt report the attempt to the State Health Division, Oregon Department of Human Resources, and that the patient be referred for counseling; the Oregon Adolescent Suicide Attempt Data System (ASADS) was established in 1988. This report presents an analysis of data for adolescents aged < or = 17 years from ASADS during 1988-1993.